Pokemon: Lost Legends -- Chapter 3

Chapter 3

The Moon That Shines Over Cerulean City

"Hey guys look! Shrooms!" Nonan cackled as they passed by a few Paras.

Ariel and Celeste rolled their eyes. They were someone in Mt. Moon, no doubt lost. They had just battled a fair amount of trainers that had challenged them, and their Pokemon were definitely getting stronger by the second. Ariel pulled out a map to be sure they were heading in the right direction. "Kay so.. Cerulean City should be at the foot of this Mountain.. There's a Gym there." She glanced at Nonan who wasn't listening. His headphones were in his ears and he was swaying to the beat of the music as he walked. Ariel glanced at Celeste instead. "You gonna take this challenge?" "I suppose so. Cerulean City has a Water Gym Leader doesn't it?" Celeste asked, her eyes on her Eevee who was running in front of them, pawing at the Paras as they passed. "Um.. yeah. Water Gym Leader's name is Misty. She's pretty famous for having three hot older sister." Ariel and Celeste both glanced at Nonan, waiting for him to make a comment or joke. He just kept on jamming.

There was a flash of light up head, and a shout, "Charmeleon, Flamethrower!" Celeste and Ariel ran toward the commotion. Leaving Nonan to catch up -- if he ever even noticed. They came upon a trainer and his Pokemon -- obviously Charmeleon -- training.

"Oh my God it's a pyro!" Nonan exclaimed from behind the girls, drawing the trainer's attention. "Oh, hello there!" The trainer smiled. "Uh, heya." Celeste said wearily. "Hello." "Wazzup?" "Are you guys lost in here..?" the mystery trainer asked, tilting his head slightly. The trio glanced at each other. "Not.... particularly," Ariel said slowly, "Are you?" The trainer looked embarrassed as he confessed that he was somewhat at a lost. "Do you think I could..maybe go with you guys?" "Only if I can keep that Charmeleon," Nonan said, his eyes on the firey Pokemon. "No way. He's my best buddy. I ain't giving him up for anything in the world." Ariel rolled her eyes. "Ignore Nonan. Yeah you can come along with us.. if that's fine with Celeste and Nonan." "I'm cool with it." "Yeah.. but what's your name?" Celeste asked carefully. "Sean's the name," he nodded and returned his Charmeleon. Thanks a bunch for helping me out. I've been here..for quite awhile." "Don't mention it.." Celeste murmured, and pushed past the new trainer, Ariel following. "How do you know you can trust him?" Ariel whispered while Nonan and Sean began to talk about the fire Pokemon. "I don't," Celeste replied calmly, as they entered a cavern in the cave that had a very high ceiling where a few Zubat hung, asleep.

"So what if he turns out to be a jerk, or a rapist or something?" "Then we have a glass tube subject don't we?" Ariel chuckled and Celeste smirked. Nonan and Sean suddenly burst out laughing at a joke one of them told, and woke the sleeping Zubat. The Zubat screeched and began to swoop down together at the four of them. "Mother fuck, Nonan!" Celeste exclaimed reaching for her Pokeball and sending out Dratini, while Ariel sent out Pidgey. At the same time there was a scream that came from neither of the original four. "There's someone else in here with us!" Sean stated the obvious as his Charmeleon came out beside him. "Alright, Pidgey go find that someone, lead me and Sean to him. Celeste you and Nonan cover us?" Ariel covered her face as she spoke, the Zubat now beginning to realize where exactly everyone was, Nonan's Squirtle finally joining the rest of the Pokemon. "Gotcha. Nonan stick close to me, and let's make our own small whirlpool to clear the room," Celeste instructed as Sean and Ariel ran off. "Pfft! You don't own me!" Nonan grinned at Squirtle. "Use Water Gun at as many as you can!" Squirtle saluted it's trainer and began to set water jets at the Zubat who dodged easily. "What?!" Nonan exclaimed as one Zubat swooped low to try and attack Squirtle, who dodged easily. "Told you.." muttered Celeste. "Dratini, Twister, as big as you can and keep me and Nonan in the center of it." Dratini began doing as it was told, slithering around them in an unnatural speed, hitting the Zubat around them, but also isolating those who were in the center with them. "Keep it going Dratini! Nonan, now have Squirtle hit them with water gun." "Yeah yeah.. Squirtle let's do it!" Squirtle jumped in the air and used water gun on the Zubat that was left inside the circle, knocking them out through the walls of the twister. "Alright.. now what smartass? Wait for Dratini to collapse with exhaustion?" Nonan asked as they soon realized that they were safe, but Ariel was still with the others. "Now we wait. Have faith in Ariel why don't you?" "It's not her I'm worried about," Nonan retorted, "I mean.. we can't trust this new tra--" "Poliwag use water gun!" *A hole in the twister appeared as a jet of water broke through it, and soon after, Ariel and Sean were pushed through it, soaking wet, and soon a trainer holding the Pokemon using the water gun joined them in the center of the twister. The hole closed itself up soon after.* The Trainer holding the Pokemon Poliwag, straightened and thanked Ariel and Sean for helping her.

She then turned to Nonan and Celeste. "Heya my name's--" "No time. We needa get out of here before my Dratini gets too tired." The Trainer nodded and pointed east. "We can go that way and end up in Pewter City, or we can go to the west and get to Cerulean City. I'm headed to Cerulean, what about you guys?" "Cerulean," they all said at the same time and Celeste took a deep breath. "Okay, Dratini can't hold this for long. We need something to lead us to the end of this cavern." The new trainer returned her Poliwag and bit her lower lip. "Well, I'm no help there." "Something tells me you're no help anywhere.." Nonan muttered and Celeste snickered. "Sean do you have any flying types?" Ariel asked, her hands going for her Pidgey's Pokeball, ready to call it back out if needed. Sean had no time to reply, because at that moment a loud familar caw sounded throughout the cavern, and the Zubat all seemed to have fled. "Dratini, stop the Twister!" Dratini slowed, and was breathing heavily. "Mmm.. return. Rest easy.."Celeste murmured, returning her Pokemon to the ball, and sending Eevee out instead as she saw who they faced. "So.. it's you again."

The caw was from a Skarmory, and atop that Skarmory was the same trainer that Ariel, Nonan and Celeste faced earlier. He smiled, "Yeah. We got a battle to finish." The trainer was now in all black, with a big red R on his front shirt. His eyes fell on someone behind Celeste, and suddenly he turned serious. Another male trainer appeared beside the first trainer's Skarmory, a white Pokemon flying beside him. "We'll be needing you," he said solemnly, pointing at Sean. "Togetic.. go get him."

The white Pokemon flew traight toward Sean, and Eevee jumped at the Pokemon, biting its leg and dragging to down to the ground. There was a brief struggle before Eevee pinned Togetic down, one paw forcing its face to the ground. "You won't be getting Sean. Not without a serious fight." The 2nd trainer, also dressed in all black, but without the red R, growled lowly and nodded at Togetic, who suddenly threw Eevee off and flew back to its trainer. Eevee growled and entered a fighting stance. "What do you two want? Team Rocket isn't even around anymore.." the trainer who had the Poliwag stated, her eyes glaring at the two. "We already said what we wanted. We want ....Sean." The first trainer hesitated before saying the name, something that neither Celeste nor Ariel missed. "It's not worth it Nano.. we should go," the second one said. "They're obviously..attached. We'll catch him when they're not around."

"Oh hell no, me and you have some unfinished business. Send out that stupid ass duck and let me and Squirtle have at you again!" Nonan growled, Squirtle glaring along with its trainer. The trainer named Nano laughed and shook his head. "Some other time.." His eyes turned to look at Celeste, but Eevee jumped onto Nano, knocking him down off of Skarmory. "Now use Sand Attack and blind him!" Eevee kicked sand at Nano, Nonan's Squirtle used water gun on the Togetic, who had its guard down. "Josh! Get on Skarmory and go!" Instead, the second trainer Josh sent out another Pokemon. It was all green and extremely tiny.

"Return Skarmory, fast," Josh said and returned Togetic, picking up the tiny green Pokemon. Nano did as Josh said and kicked Eevee off of him. Celeste ran and caught Eevee before it hit the wall, and Nano placed his hand on the green Pokemon in Josh's arms. "Ralts, teleport," Josh said, and they disappeared. Celeste returned Eevee and turned on Sean. "Who the fuck are you?! Why the fuck is Team Rocket after you? What the fuck did you do?!" Celeste was in a rage, and had her fists raised, ready to punch Sean, when Nonan grabbed her from behind and held her back, pulling her away from Sean. Celeste was cursing up a storm, and no one knew why, but if they had known they wouldn't be able to blame her. Of course Nano looked so damn familiar to her. He was the Team Rocket Lieutenant that she had worked beside on so many missions before. Of course he didn't recognize her, she had always worn a face mask back then. "Celeste, take a fucking chill pill," Nonan said, holding her regardless of her struggles. "I wanna know who the fuck this bastard is!" Sean was so familiar to her, and she couldn't figure out exactly why.

"I think I know why they want me," Sean said, his eyes on the ground. Everyone at this point returned their Pokemon, and stared at Sean, arms crossed or with glaring eyes, except Nonan and Celeste, who were still in the same position as before. "I can possess Pokemon, and that's a strong power that they'd love to use and experiment with." There was silence, and even Celeste was still. She suddenly knew who he was, and she didn't like it. A voice came to her from her Pokeball then. So... he's still alive.. Shhh, Eevee, I'll fix this. I don't want to get tied into that bullcrap again. We both know it was meant to be. Why else would your siblings suddenly disappear? We both know this is so much more than a simple journey to fight the Pokemon League. Justine and Jr are more than likely fine with my Uncle Mario. Nothing to fear.. So why are you shaking? "Celeste, why are you shaking?" Nonan asked the same time Eevee did. Celeste shut her eyes and shook her head. "No reason.." She looked at Sean and sighed. "Okay, so you can possess Pokemon.. so you technically rape them?" Nonan laughed at that one, and accidentally released her. She breifly thought about attacking Sean, but knew there'd be no point. He wasn't a real threat yet. "I do not rape Pokemon!" Sean exclaimed, and they all began laughing now. "Whatever," Celeste smirked "Alright, uh.. what's your name?" She asked the trainer who had the Poliwag. "Right, I'm Asra." Celeste nodded. "Nice to meet you. Lead the way, will you?" Asra nodded and lead the rest of the way through.

Cerulean City Gym

"So you two are battling gyms, and Ariel you're just studying Pokemon?" Sean asked the next morning. Asra had lead them through Mt. Moon, and then had gone to her place, leaving the foursome (haha..foursome) to go to find a hotel to stay in. "That's pretty much the gist of it, how about you?" Ariel asked, packing up her backpack. "I'm trying to figure out why I have this power to possess." "I still don't believe you," Nonan said, eating an apple. "I mean, who the hell can posess Pokemon?" Sean rolled his eyes and smiled. "I'll show you sometime exactly what I can do." Celeste entered the room then, and took the apple from Nonan, bit off a piece and then handed the rest of the apple back. "I'm gonna go find the gym and challenge this one." Nonan stared at the apple where she had bitten and grumbled. "I'm going.. but I hope to God this Misty beats you."

They made their way over to the gym and entered the building somewhat silently, the only noise coming from Nonan, who had his headphones on full blast. The gym was a water gym, so naturally, in order to get to the battle arena, they had to pass through an aquarium filled with amazing water type Pokemon. That's where they saw a familiar face. "Asra?" Ariel said, taken aback. Asra turned and smiled. "Ohey, what's up?" "Uhh.. what are you doing here?" "I'm the temporary gym leader." Silence.

Then Nonan let out a very loud gale of laughter. "BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! THIS IS YOUR OPPONENT?! OH MY GOD!" Celeste elbowed him and then stepped forward. "Where's Misty?" "She's my cousin, and she's out visiting Ash in some new region called Unova." "In that case, I do indeed challenge you." Asra nodded. "You're on." They all made their way to the battle arena. The arena was way different from Brock's. It was a huge rectangualr aquarium, and on either side there was a staircase that led to the top of a flat platform with a railing around it, where the trainer could stand and instruct their Pokemon as the Pokemon battled it out in the aquarium. There were also floating platforms on the water, in case a trainer decides to use a Pokemon that cannot swim. Asra took the red side, and Celeste took the blue side. "Two on two sound fair?" "Perfectly fine, "Celeste answered. "I'll referee the match if you don't mind." Sean said. They both nodded. Nonan and Ariel sat in the stands. Asra sent out Poliwag as her first Pokemon, and Celeste decided to go with Dratini. Both Pokemon were elegant and perfect swimmers.

"This will be a 2 on 2 match. The match will continue until one or both Pokemon can no longer continue to battle, or until a trainer gives up.The opponent is allowed to switch Pokemon at any time, where as the Gym Leader cannot. Death is no option. Referee may stop the battle if they see there is no point in continuing. The battle will commence now!" Sean stated. "Poliwag use Hypnosis!" "Dratini, swim down quickly!" Poliwag attempted to put Dratini to sleep but Dratini avoided Poliwag by sinking deep into the pool rapidly. "Switch tactics and use doubleslap!" Poliwag got close fast, and used its tail to hit Dratini in the face twice. "Use Wrap to immobilize it!" Dratini's body wrapped around Poliwag and held it, and the both sank to the bottom of the aquarium. I can't stay down here to long..I'm not a water type.. I need oxygen at somepoint..Dratini's mind shouted out to Celeste, and she quickly answered. "Use Dragon Rage in it's face, and then come back up for air!" Dratini shot a burst of purple flames in Poliwags face and released it, Poliwag was stunned, and still lay at the bottom of the tank. Dratini broke through the surface of the water, and climbed atop one of the floaters. "Good job Dratini!" Celeste smiled at her Pokemon. It's still not giving up... Celeste glanced at the Poliwag, who indeed was now swimming back up. Asra smiled and commanded, "Body Slam!" Poliwag broke the surface and aimed its body at Dratini. "Back in the water!" Dratini slid out of the way in time for Poliwag to knock itself out on the floater.

Sean's voice rang out. "Poliwag is unable to continue! Dratini wins this round!" "Alright Dratini!" Celeste cried out as Dratini swam to her. She picked him up and hugged the wet Pokemon. "You are the greatest, you know that?!" She returned Dratini and picked Eevee's ball, tossing it out so that she landed on a floater. Asra had already returned her Poliwag, and now sent out a pink Pokemon. "...Oh... My God.." Celeste shuddered and looked away from the Pokemon. "It's...pink.."

"Alright Slowpoke, let's show them what we got," Asra said, smiling. Nonan was laughing insanely in the stands, Ariel trying fruitlessly to shush him up. "The Second round will begin.. NOW!" Sean cried out. "Slowpoke, confusion!" Slowpoke's gaze turned to Eevee's, and it held her gaze. Eevee soon cried out in pain. "Eevee!" Celeste said sharply, breaking through the pain. Eevee turned her gaze away from Slowpoke, and the Slowpoke slid into the water. "Shit.. Eevee, center floater!" Eevee leaped from floater to floater, until it stood in the middle of the center floater. "Now, close you're eyes!" Eevee did so. Same tactic as we would in missions? Of course. I hear it. It's swimming in slow circles beneath me, waiting for a command.. There! It's coming from.. my left! Eevee jumped out of the way just as Slowpoke appeared from her left, attempting to head butt Eevee, but missing and hitting the floater. "Good thing it doesn't feel pain until about a minute after," Asra stated. Celeste smiled, "but it's part Psychic type.. Eevee! Bite its tail, and do not let go!" Eevee bit down hard on Slowpokes tail. There was absolute silence for a full 2 minutes before Slowpoke wailed in pain, and began to run around the floater frantically, waving its tail about, Eevee clinging on happily. "Start a Shadow Ball, Eevee!" A dark ball began to form in Eevee's mouth, and the moment Eevee released Slowpoke's tail, the ball let loose and knocked Slowpoke into Asra. Slowpoke was down. "The winner is Eevee! The challenger from Viridian City has won the Cascadge Badge!"

Damn straight! Can't beat a Pokemon from the Ex-Aq-- Shut it Eevee. Don't remind me.. Sorry.. I forgot.. Eevee turned to face Celeste, a begging look in her eyes. Celeste smiled and opened her arms, and Eevee ran into them, happily. Asra and Celeste got down from where they were and went back to the others. Asra and Ariel began to talk, Ariel asking for Asra's number so they can text and keep in touch, and Sean and Nonan talking of the battle. Celeste however, snuck off to the aquarium room from earlier, for some one on one talking with Eevee about the past.

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Celeste, Ariel and Nonan all stood outside the hotel, Sean facing them, attempting to ask them a question. "Well..you see.. uh.. I was wondering..." "Spit it out already, Sean," Celeste said, her arms crossed. Ariel glared at her before look at Sean kindly, "Go on." "Could I travel with you guys?" Sean finally managed to say, chuckling nervously. Nonan's response was immediate. "No shit, Sherlock! It'd be great to have another guy!" Nonan then began walking toward the southern exit of Cerulean City. "We'd be glad to have you Sean, let's go!" Ariel followed Nonan, and Sean followed them. Celeste followed a few feet behind, Eevee walking beside her. So... you planning to keep a close eye on Sean? Of course.. It wouldn't be lieutenant like if I didn't. You technically aren't Lut. True.. but it stays with me.. Think he really is...you know... him? Celeste didn't reply immediately. She thought about it. All signs pointed to the identity of who Sean could really be. Celeste finally replied aloud, "I don't know Eevee. But if Sean is the supposedly dead Cypher Red, then Team Rocket has some serious explaining to do."

*If that scene made no sense to you, think about the 3rd Pokemon Movie, Spell of the Unknown, how Ash, Misty and Brock got into Molly's house. That exact same thing is what happened here*