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Zoltan Calamanero

A manipulative Malamar who will employ any method necessary to achieve his goals. Though an individual of sadistic tendencies, his public identity is one of a benevolent and charitable, if powerful, individual.

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a character in “The Multiverse”, as played by ClockworkTowers

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A philanthropic organization led by a wealthy Malamar that is dedicated to carrying out and designing projects that address and aid common issues plaguing Ruulans, while providing an outlet for success that anyone can participate in.
Pokémon are creatures of all shapes and sizes who live in the wild or alongside humans. These are the Pokémon of Ruula.

Description

Appearance
Zoltan is a dark-purple squid-like Pokémon called a Malamar. He has a pair of fins on the bottom of his body that function as his legs. Zoltan's main body has six light-yellow spots on the front and back and a light-yellow stripe nearly wrapping around his body above the spots. His arm-like tendrils have grown scythe-like in appearance. Zoltan has a red beak, half closed eyes with black sclera, yellow irises and wavy "hair" made out of eight tentacles.

Personality
Ruthless and shrewd, Zoltan has no mercy for anyone who does not please him or dares to defy him. Though a cruel and manipulative schemer, Zoltan shows no hesitation in employing any method he deems necessary to achieve his goals, even if they are lacking in sound morals. He also has a love of sadistic acts, thriving in the agony of others, especially if their suffering happens to be the result of his plans. Arrogant and egoistic to a fault, Zoltan feels he is unrivaled. In public, he is the opposite, a Pokemon of strong and upstanding benevolence, charitable in all the right ways.

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Abilities
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Contrary
Zoltan's bread and butter trick lets him reverse the effects of power ups and power downs that affect him, so that they do the exact opposite.

Suction Cups
When Zoltan solidifies himself in place, nothing can move him from his spot unless an extraordinary effect cancels his suction.

Infiltrator
Zoltan can use his impressive psychic abilities to circumvent enemy measures of defense, such as Reflect, Light Screen, and Substitute.

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Known Moves
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Night Slash
Zoltan strikes his foe from a vulnerable side in a dirty attack that can critically strike with a high chance.

Psycho Cut
Zoltan fires materialized waves of psychic energy that can cleave through objects from afar, with a high chance of critically striking.

Superpower
Zoltan overexerts himself to unleash a powerful single blow for massive damage, though the drawbacks do not affect him in normal circumstances.

Rock Slide
Zoltan psychically materializes solid material to drop onto an area for damage and a chance to flinch opponents.

Torment
Zoltan angers his opponent into being unable to successively use the same attack multiple times.

Topsy-Turvy
Zoltan can use his powers to invert all condition changes on a single target.

So begins...

Zoltan Calamanero's Story

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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Approaching Touko and the Terrakion, a Malamar silently floated forward, its fins that functioned as legs only inches above the ground. At its side, a young girl, no older than thirteen or fourteen (though definitely a newer Trainer), accompanied him. She had two Basic Poke Balls and a single Luxury Ball with purple and glowing yellow stripes replacing the typical red and gold. The Malamar appeared as a Malamar would, the squid-like creature being unsettling as always. The Trainer wore an Inkay inspired getup, and seemed nervous to be in Touko's presence, though there was something seriously off with how she carried herself.

Chilling more was when the Malamar spoke first in PokeSpeak that would register telepathically as English in Touko's mind. "Well, now. I must say, this is quite a find! A gathering of Pokemon responding to the call of Terrakion itself. There no doubt must be malicious dealings going on in town if we're needed for battle."

The Trainer nodded and, stiff as a board, bowed to Touko for a brief moment. "U-Um, yes, Touko! Ahh! I mean, Ms. Touko! N-no, uh, great and powerful Touko! It is your pleasure to meet finally me! No! I mean, it is finally your pleasure to meet me! No, no, no! It is my pleasure to meet you in person!"

The girl spoke with some distance in her voice, even with her nervous excitement and genuine terror both at speaking to Touko. Behind them, a Meowstic that was in a costume also came forward, but was silent, moving to stand beside the Malamar, though it didn't seem related. The Meowstic then spoke up. "You are annoying me, youngster. It is merely Touko. She isn't anything particularly special."

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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"Gosh, kid, thanks. I'm not sure why Dweller here made the call, but it sure seemed to get a lot of people's attention. You, uh, want an autograph or something?" She pulled a pen from her bag, the one she usually used to record events in her diary, as Dweller the Terrakion didn't pull his punches with the things he had to say.

"Listen to me, young ones. Our world has been discovered by forces we are just beginning to understand. Too many of them are savages that do not understand our codes and ethics, so you get what we saw in the desert. They maim and kill each other instead of agreeing to a civilized sport duel as we do. We Pokemon may be a so-called proud warrior race, but there are still rules that we all abide by because we know what happens when they are violated."

The grizzled veteran, champion of his kind, wasn't done lecturing the others. "I myself have seen the folly and the horror of unrestricted warfare between humans. I fought to make sure that our kind did not suffer unduly. It is up to you and your kind to make sure that all who visit our realm acknowledge our power. Let us never forget that those such as my Trainer are our most valuable allies, with numerous innovations that make lives easier and battling more varied. But for every one such as her, there is one that sees us as nothing more than tools, means to the end of power over others. Be very careful who you reveal yourself to in the wild."

As Terrakion was lecturing... "There ya go, kid. Got time for a quick battle before you go?" Touko flashed a huge smile at the fangirl.

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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The trio turned towards the sound of the Malamar's words, the floating form of the squid-like Pokemon a chilling sight indeed. It wasn't just the sight of him, although none of the trio had ever seen a Malamar before now. It was the way he seemed to present himself. The way Dee would describe it, it was just too polite...too official. Lumi and Skyball would see it as a front for something darker. Clearly, this wasn't a Pokemon to be on the wrong side of.

The trainer accompanying him seemed unsure and unprepared, almost like a lost fawn in a forest. She seemed awestruck by the mere sight of Touko, who carried quite a bit of fame to her name. The Meowstic, on the other hand, caused a reaction. Skyball immediately steeled himself at the sight of her while Lumi leaned towards Dee and whispered in her ear.

"Is that...Sonya?" she asked incredulously, a tiny bit of apprehension lay quivering in her eyes.

"Can't be," Dee reassured her, "Sonya wouldn't dare wear clothing of any kind. Although I can tell she's not much better. Keep your guard up, both of you."

All of them turned towards the Terrakion when he started speaking of the civility of the planet's way of life in comparison to that of the foreigners that had invaded recently. They all kept straight faces, but inside they were grimacing and cringing with every word of honor he spoke.

If only he knew what went on in the wilderness of Ruula...

But that is why they were here. That was why they joined the Crimson Guild to begin with. They were dedicated individuals who sought out peace and prosperity by ridding the world of nefarious evildoers. And while they did so on a Pokemon related scale, if the world really needed it they'd help stop any kind of criminal, human and Pokemon alike, Ruulan or otherwise. It was the lifestyle they chose to adopt.

At the warning the Terrakion placed before them, Skyball seemed surprisingly distant towards the conversation. It was like he was caught up with memories in his mind that the Terrakion's words triggered. Lumi looked towards her teammate, concerned. Oh, don't you get all self-destructive around me... she thought as she stepped towards him and tapped his shoulder. The Emolga turned to find Lumi's reassuring smile in front of him. He smiled back.

Dee spoke directly to Dweller, "It is our duty to defend the peace we strive to keep untarnished, by any means necessary." She pulled out a badge and presented it to the Terrakion, "We live by and fight with this badge because it means a better world for everyone to live in. You and Touko have already helped us out once before. For that, your Trainer has achieved a legendary status within the Crimson Guild. Any time you need our help, give us a call. We'll always be around to help."

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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The young Trainer remained at attention, stiff as a board. "Um, a-a battle!? I would be honored!" She was clearly green and nervous, but still somehow seemed distant all the same. Perhaps it was the timidity shining through as she accepted the autograph with all the glee of a scared and excited fangirl. "Eeeee! Zoltan! I got Touko's autograph! I'm going to battle her! I-I'm so excited!"

At her reply, the Malamar, apparently named, "Zoltan", turned to look at her. "Oh, but Lammy, do remember we have business to finish. I suppose I can allow it for this one time however. I will fight as you see fit; not even someone of her legend can withstand my power. Another victory will be yours!"

Zoltan began glowing with a black psychic energy as it prepared itself to fight. Lammy would stand behind him and try and steady herself. "Zoltan and I h-haven't lost yet since w-we started! Even if it's T-Touko...I'll win!"

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The three lesser Pokemon, when turning to look at Temperance, earned a stoic glance back. "What are you three looking at? It isn't wise to be so focused. You could lose something you know." Her voice was pretty feminine and flat in her PokeSpeak. Temperance would give an aside glance at a nearby Trainer using his Pokedex. "Just like he is about to."

Temperance would swiftly turn and walk up to the Trainer, tugging at his pants. "Meow? Stistic!" It was clear she had a scheme, but no Trainer would ever realize it, though Dee, Lumi, and Skyball certainly would.

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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"All right...Zoltan, was it? How about it? Your squid thingy against my Terrakion? Keep it nice and quick-like, you know? But I won't lose...I was Champion once, and darn it, after what happened today I'm totally going to take back that crown. Katsu zo!"

Touko leaped back and got ready to throw down. "Let's go, Dweller! Use Substitute!" The Terrakion closed its eyes and grunted a bit, sparing some of its energy to make a decoy that would take hits for it while Touko fished out her Pokedex. "Ugh...hypnosis powers? Wow, good thing I decided to scout first instead of going right on the attack."

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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Zoltan channeled more dark energy around himself as he floated, narrowing his eyes at the Substitute being attempted. "I will admit, in any other situation, a Substitute would be advantageous! Bravo! But Lammy knows plenty better, don't you Lammy?"

Lammy seemed unsure at the Substitute, but smiled nervously at Zoltan giving her a look. "U-Um, right! Z-Zoltan! Infiltrate past the Substitute! U-Use your Superpower!"

Zoltan would rush forward, using a sort of falsified double image of himself to strike past the decoy; his fake self attacking the decoy only proved an illusion as the real him appeared before the Terrakion, all the while raising a fin. "Now witness my superior power!" The attack was aimed with force, and intent on striking hard if not true, and it was fast, very much so. If it connected, though Zoltan was quite sure it would, he would seem to grow stronger as his dark aura intensified slightly, and the blow would have a significant impact increase thanks to the nature of the elemental types. Maybe Lammy knew some stuff after all? Or so it seemed until Lammy shielded herself at the level of force Zoltan was putting into the blow, and it was then made clear he wasn't a newly evolved Inkay, but rather, a Pokemon at a Level far beyond what its Trainer should probably be attempting to control, a level that would definitely be limited in a facility like the Battle Institute. It was definitely an incredibly strong and well-trained Pokemon for a novice Trainer to have.

"G-Great strength, Zoltan! Y-You're definitely stronger than, than even T-Touko's Pokemon! Fighting T-Touko... It has just started, and it's s-so exhilarating!"

Praise being given to the Malamar being what it was, Lammy at least also had an idea of the relationships between Pokemon and Trainer.

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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Touko grunted in surprise as the Malamar got right through, striking hard with a massive blow that left the legendary Musketeer reeling. "Come on, I'm not sure if we can take another hit like that! Dweller! He's wide open, get him with a Sacred Sword!"

He roared in pain and anger. "You are strong! But let's see you TAKE a hit!" Terrakion charged forward with glowing horns, but it wasn't a straight on ramming attack. Instead, he did a head fake to try to misdirect Zoltan's guard at the last moment, like a hockey player trying to deke a goalie, before delivering the actual attack which was more like a powerful slash than a stab.

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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#, as written by Baughy
"Come here you little Squirtle!" Screamed Jason, determined to catch it, Floss was watching from behind Jason's back. She didn't want him to catch it, she wanted to be his main priority forever!

"One bump, second bump, third bump!"
"Yay!"

Jason danced around the street, floss had an opposite feeling.

"I will, call you Sali!"

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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Zoltan would raise a fin to parry the Sacred Sword, though it was not without a bit of a price, he looked like he was actually injured from the act of deflecting the attack, massive cuts now on his fins. "An impressive blow! But it's time I ended this! Your boasts will not save you! Lammy! Say the word, and I'll faint this Musketeer!"

Lammy tried to keep it together. "Z-Zoltan! Use Psycho Cut! I-It should work!"

Zoltan generated several wicked sharp blades out of psychic energy that surrounded the Terrakion before launching in with slicing potential, each blade intended to finish off the Terrakion with a powerful swing of super-effective psychic energy. Each blade however appeared a blackish purple, instead of the usual psychic colors, while a small black and pink glow emanated from Lammy's lower back, around where her fanny pack was placed.

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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Touko looked up, noticing the sync between the Trainer's pack and the aura of the powerful blades. Dweller grunted, trying to hold it together, but his knees finally buckled. "You...truly are mighty..."

"Kuso... Dweller, return." The irritation was audible in Touko's voice. "Wow, kid. I feel like I should be asking you for an autograph...I've never had a front row seat to that kind of power. And this is after all the crap that happened today. After all I've gone through. You really put a damper on my plans to become Champion again. Lammy, was it? I'm going to have to train extra hard now. If there are Trainers like you about, surely the League must have gotten even stronger than THAT! Now, ah...how much do I owe ya?"

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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None of the trio of Electric-Pokemon looked away from Temperance when she bounded off to the Trainer staring at his PokeDex. Dee was studying Temperance carefully while Lumi and Skyball's attention turned towards the fight that was about to happen in front of them. There was a bad feeling in Dee's gut as she watched the Meowstic tug on the pant leg of the boy and stare up at him.

"What the hell are you doing?" Dee called out to Temperance, tensing her body in case she tried to do anything shifty. She would be ready to spring into action if the moment chose to arise.

Meanwhile, Lumi and Skyball were fascinated by the exchange of blows between the Malamar and the Terrakion they'd only recently talked to. What was incredible was that despite the girl's lack of authority in her voice, the Malamar carried the instruction across with a mighty power and an incredible aura. Both their eyes went wide when Zoltan finished off Dweller with an incredible beam of power. This...this had been the champion that stood up to Zane, so easily snuffed out by a virtually unknown female.

"Wow..." Lumi couldn't help but murmur, "That's...something..."

Skyball turned to Lumi and raised a quizzical brow, "That girl is very lucky to have that Malamar on her side."

The Pachirisu's brow furrowed, "What do you mean?"

"You didn't notice the separation in body language between the two?"

Lumi shrugged, "Guess not."

Skyball went on to explain, "Well, when a Trainer and a Pokemon are bonded, they tend to fight as one. Notice how much energy and passion was in Touko's voice when she commanded her Terrakion. They worked on a similar mind set...a singular wavelength. They worked with synergy. The Malamar, on the other hand, had done most of the work on the other side of the field. That girl had barely any kind of connection in her voice. In fact, she seems to be a novice to Pokemon battles. She wouldn't have nearly enough authority and practice in her voice to command a Pokemon who could sweep the floor with a former champion."

"So what are you saying?" Lumi asked, to which Skyball glared at the Malamar with a crossed look.

"I'm saying that either we watched the greatest miracle ever performed in a Pokemon battle...or something fishy's going on."

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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Lammy seemed shocked. "I-I won that round?! Y-Yes! Ahh, but it is Touko! Thank you for t-the honorable fight!" She bowed again, stiff as a board.

Zoltan would hover back to Lammy's side, landing on the ground for a change as the aura disappeared. "Lammy, my dear, you truly have nothing to worry about! How about it now? Was it not your father who spoke of you becoming a Champion one day? Together, let us make it so! You and I will be of great renown!"

Lammy looked at Zoltan. "E-Eh?! Me, renowned?! I'm not sure I-I could handle the attention! I o-only just memorized my types..." She sort of wilted, giving away her insecurities, an clearly establishing whom had a bit more command between the two of them.

Zoltan would focus his eyes on Touko. "As for you, Touko, you remind me of a couple of women from long ago. Trainers of great caliber, they fought a long battle against the massive underground empire of Pokemon that belonged to an old friend of mine. Though he is deceased now, slain by one of his own in a cruel twist of fate, his legacy lives on. I wonder if you too will be the one to lead others in a revolt against the more unsavory forces that have bubbled up into the current time. I will tell you right now...your demonstrated prowess will be tested when you encounter these elements."

Lammy gasped. "R-Really?! Touko reminds you of that! Wow! She's so much c-cooler than I imagined if she's reminding you of h-heroes!" She hugged Zoltan afterwards. "Zoltan, you really are s-smart! I never w-would've guessed that Touko was so iconic beyond her legendary record! T-Terrakion respected her too! Ahhhh! I want to be like h-her!"

Zoltan shrugged off Lammy. "Not now, in-Lammy; there are moments when that is okay. Touko may yet have another Pokemon she wishes to use, so do not drop your guard!"

He then turned to the trio of electric rodents. "Listen closely, youngsters, for you associate yourselves with the Crimson Guild. I can only say that such a thing may not be the wisest of choices for your lives. There are many threats simply waiting in the wings, and you no doubt encountered a few already."

He continued, assuming a more confident stance. "As an example, I am aware of an encounter in the desert to the south of our location, wherein, an ugly and disgusting act took place; Pokemon enslaved. The three of you will need to be ready for whatever you will face. Most of all...Quash any who try to destroy who you are, and your identity as a Pokemon. Be proud. We have a level of strength that Humans like to borrow for their own ends, but do not forget who you truly are; if you must aid Humans, then do so as a strong partner and a strong Pokemon! If you can give your all for yourself, then you can give your all for any who demand your aid!"

Lammy nodded. "Z-Zoltan! I'll be strong! I-If I have you, we'll be u-unstoppable, even i-if goons show up! Now!" Lammy was going to reach for another Poke Ball, but then she noticed Touko asking about what she owed. "E-Eh!? Owe me!? I-I should owe you! The battle alone is payment e-enough! I-I don't need to fight more of y-your Pokemon? If you insist, t-then thank you for the win!" She bowed once more.

Zoltan could really lay it on when he had to, his charisma and presence almost heroic and legitimate, no doubt something able to rally a lot of others. Whether any of what he said was bought by Lumi, Skyball, and Dee, as well as Touko, was yet to be seen. He was a confusing mix of a lot of good and bad traits at the moment, and he wanted to keep it that way. Lammy seemed unaware of what she really had at her belt (literally, if not figuratively), but nonetheless had a refreshing level of optimism despite her newness.

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When the others called out to Temperance, she would quickly bump the Trainer with a Fake Out attack in an adorable mock display of tripping, and took a few Poke while she was at it as she pretended to stand up and dust herself off. It was a swift motion, almost invisible, but no doubt the electric rodents' attentive eyes would catch it if Zoltan didn't catch their attention instead.

The Trainer apologized to Temperance and patted her on the head, which she allowed, keeping her straight face the entire time. She then made a cute meowing noise as she turned and ran away from the group as a whole, giving a single look back at the electric rodent trio as she made her getaway.

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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Skyball scoffed at the Malamar's words, "Oh, we knew that our lives would be threatened when we joined. We put ourselves on the front line so that other Pokemon don't have to. We do it for them."

"Yeah," Lumi gave the Malamar a knowing smile, "We are members of the Crimson Guild to help others, to explore new places, and to protect the world from troublemakers and evildoers. It may be a dangerous life, but it's a fun one! And I can't say I've enjoyed my time more anywhere else than under Crimson's leadership."

She remembered the day Crimson had revealed himself to the citizens of the Pokemon Village, the day he flew in on Unix. When he told the town the threat the Psychic Rebellion had on this world and his immediate plan of action to stop it, forming the Crimson Guild, many laughed at him. They believed he was claiming rubbish, that the missing Pokemon number that was growing wasn't related at all to the Psychic Rebellion's activities, and mocked him for it. Some said even if his claims were true, there was no way they would unite under the leadership of a Chimchar...no way...

And then Crimson performed what came to be known as the Demonstration...and three weeks later, here his organization stood. Internationally connected and growing by the minute. Lumi was proud to be one of their finest members and have that Elite title by her team name.

Perhaps the Malamar meant well. Perhaps not. But his words of warning would not affect which side of the line she and Skyball fell upon. They were with Crimson till the end. They were with each other till the end. They were Team Volt till the end.

"If it hadn't been for the Crimson Guild, I wouldn't have met Skyball," Lumi turned towards her Emolga partner, who gave a half-witted salute to her. "Or Dee...wait..." she began to look around for the tiny form of Dedenne, but wasn't able to find her, "Where did Dee go?"




"Thievery? Not on my watch!" Dee mumbled under her breath as she shot to the side like an arrow. Instead of giving chase as many normal Pokemon would, she kept side by side with Temperance while she tried to make her getaway. One thing was for sure...Dee was much faster. Her tiny form allowed her to dart from place to place as if she was a little flash of orange. She was hard to keep track of and she knew it.

Before long, a building had crossed in between the two Pokemon, separating them. Dee took this as an advantage, scurrying towards an alleyway and crossing through it. At the same time, she began to gain altitude, climbing the walls higher and higher until she was three stories above the ground. She stayed high, but kept low so as not to be spotted. Leaping across to another window sill, she peered down at the Meowstic below with calculation in her gaze. From Temperance's perspective, it would appear that she had gotten away with it.

Dee realigned herself, prepared an attack, made sure she had the angles lined up, and jumped. She flew through the air in a downward arc that was aimed directly at the Meowstic. It was from above, so that she would have the element of surprise on her side. After all, people and Pokemon seldom looked up. She had charged up a Thunder Punch in advance and, upon being within range, would strike at Temperance's head with full force behind it as well as momentum and gravity adding to that. Once contact was made and the Thunder Punch followed through, she would leap off the Meowstic from wherever the momentum took her and would land gracefully across from her, blocking any escape route.

"I not gonna let you get away with this," she growled, her eyes glinting steel despite being an Electric-Type, "You can't take advantage of people like that and think there won't be any consequences."

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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"Actually...I didn't really get your name. But I gotta thank you. Nothing like the occasional loss to motivate you to get back to training hard and getting stronger. And I'm sure Dweller feels the same way." Touko turned towards Team Volt, not registering the fat one of the group. "I know an Emolga when I see one, and I've heard tell of a Pachirisu from the cold wastes of Sinnoh, but...what the heck are you? More importantly, what was that thing that just took me to school? You're going to have to show me where Pokemon go to get stronger around here...I'm sure Dweller knows, but he needs to rest for now after taking a beating like that!"

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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Dee watched as the edge of the roof has suddenly shrouded in purple, wispy smoke that masked the mischievous cat Pokemon movements. Thinking quickly, Dee kept her vision in her peripherals while running back the way she came so as to keep an eye on where she left the smoke cloud. She began scurrying back into the alley...when the soft clinking of coins caught the Dedenne's attention. Whirling around, she spotted the shiny lustrous quality of the Poke that had been stolen. Sighing in relief, Dee ran over to it and pocketed the Poke before anyone else could do so, stealing a glance back at the plume of smoke that was beginning to dissipate. Temperance was long gone.

Next time, Dee thought as she began to make her way back towards Lumi and Skyball, Next time I'll get her...

The scurry back to the front of the baseball stadiums didn't take that long. By the time she arrived, the battle between Touko and the Malamar had ceased. Luckily, the boy Temperance stole the Poke from hadn't strayed too far from the location and the Dedenne was able to quickly swing by and leave the Poke in a suitable location so that the boy would spot it and pocket it.

"Sweet! Free Poke!" came the call from the boy as Dee rejoined Lumi and Skyball once more.

"Hey thanks for helping me chase down the Meowstic, by the way," Dee's words couldn't be laced with any more sarcasm. Lumi reared back from the sudden spitefulness of her tone.

"Dee, we didn't see you leave!" the Pachirisu protested, "One second you were there...the next, poof!"

"Well, maybe if you'd pay attention and stay on guard, you would've noticed that Meowstic steal a kid's money!"

Skyball just shrugged, "Hey, the past is the past, Dee. What happened happened, so it's best not to gripe about it. Did you at least catch her?"

Dee growled at the Emolga's easy nature, "No, she got away. But she at least dropped the Poke."

"Then no harm no foul," Skyball reasoned, "Everyone's happy, nothing's changed. The wrong was righted and we can carry on."

"Arceus, I hate the way you two act sometimes," Dee lamented as the two members of Team Volt gathered around her, "It's like you don't take this job seriously."

"We do," Skyball patted her shoulder, "We just don't show it."

"Yeah, sometimes there's more to life than stressing about every mission," Lumi added, "Do you know how many lines I would have on my face if I followed your path every day? I'd be a toddler's art project!"

Dee sighed, "I'm really glad I'm on Team Vitality. I don't know how Rubira puts up with you guys."

"Oh come on," Lumi said defiantly, "Rubira loves us! AND I LOVE MY RAPIDASH!"

This inspired a fit of laughter from Skyball as Touko walked up to the three of them and asked them to show her a place where she could make her Pokemon stronger. Dee turned to Lumi as her eyes represented deep focus, her mind in a sea of thoughts and idea. She knew a place.

Dee knew what she was thinking. "Absolutely not!" she cried, "We are not taking her to Crimson!"

"Well, she does want to get stronger," Lumi turned to stare at Dee, "And Crimson's the strongest Pokemon we know. Maybe he could train her. He does know Touko after all."

"But then we'd have to get her through the Pokemon Village!" Dee flustered, "They don't like humans! Also, isn't the Crimson Guild not supposed to be involved with any human affairs? In any way?"

"Just think for a moment," Skyball added, "What would Crimson say to Touko's request if he were here?"

Dee placed a palm on her tiny head and sighed, "I don't know...I guess, he would allow it and try to push us to be okay with the idea as well."

Lumi nodded, "Then it's settled. We're taking her to Crimson." She stood in front of the former Champion and motioned for her to follow. "Let's take her to the rendezvous point. At least there, she can follow Unix instead of trying to find her own way to the headquarters." she called back to Dee and Skyball.

Dee muttered something before darting towards the direction of the makeshift base they were leading Touko to. Skyball immediately took to the skies and flew ahead of them, scouting out the area in front of them. Lumi did the actual leading, keeping just far enough ahead for Touko to always be within sight as they rounded corner and traversed the streets.

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Character Portrait: Emiko Touko Character Portrait: Skyball the Emolga Character Portrait: Lumi the Pachirisu Character Portrait: Dee the Dedenne Character Portrait: Temperance Nyaonix Character Portrait: Zoltan Calamanero
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"Huh. Guess that's a yes, then. Thanks, everyone. I have to get stronger if there are more Trainers like the one with that...Malamar, apparently," Touko nodded as she checked her Pokedex. "Hopefully once I become Champion again, Unova won't have to worry as much about what just happened. I'm not the naive little girl that set out from Nuvema anymore...I know they're going to happen now that we're no longer alone out in the darkness of space. But if, as Champion, I can use my influence and authority to prevent a similar incident from breaking out..." She sighed. N and Alder were right. Sometimes you had to be realistic.

"Damn it all. I hope I don't have to blindfold myself for this trip. But think of it this way...you guys get to talk with Zekrom himself, how cool does that sound? Let's get to the training grounds!"

The setting changes from Nimbasa City to Melemele Island

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A pair of binoculars in hand, a young woman in a black two-piece swimsuit, and black sandals, was scouring the waters for anything unusual.

"I can surely find what is called a "Mareanie" here, right Zoltan?"

Her question was aimed at a Malamar watching the horizon with minor interest, his attention far more occupied by the woman herself, and on other Trainers, almost as if scheming.

"Something tells me, Lammy, that we will not discover any on this particular beachfront. Not without swimming out a ways to any coral reef. Of course, you could send myself to look for you. You also do have two other Pokemon as well; the one I helped you catch, on my recommendation after all, is not to be overlooked. Surely Aegir could be of use, with his abilities to prevent one fleeing? I doubt Node will serve much purpose at the moment. The one you started with will not help in the water."

Lammy thought critically on it for a moment.

"Then, I-I should brave the water? I can swim out there! With you, I can do anything!"

Seeing how pumped she was, Zoltan moved a tentacle to cover a laugh.

"She's still ever the foolish girl. It cannot be helped however, she is critical to my backup plans should anything go amiss. This cover is very delightful to have, however. Such convenience."

Lammy looked ready to go into the water, assuming something or someone did not distract her.

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"Out for an evening swim, eh?"

The voice that would cut across her own elation was a young one and wrought with a light air. The boy that voice belonged to also represented that carefree attitude as he sauntered onto the beach and approached the girl. That was, if his black shirt and orange flower-covered board shorts didn't accentuate that fact enough. Regardless, he was smiling and looked clearly relaxed, his hands behind his head as he stood on one leg, the other providing support behind him.

"Gotta be careful at this hour," he went on, now looking past the girl and towards the ocean, "My Gramps always told me the Sharpedos were more active when the sun sets. But I think if you don't go too far out, you'll be fine."

He turned and looked at her, all kinds of easy-going happiness radiating off his evening sun-lit face, "Name's Hau, by the way!"

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"Ahh! Y-yes!" Lammy seemed surprised. "Hi Hau... My name is Lammy. I like swimming every now and then. It was by a beach that I met my Malamar, who was my first Pokemon I ever caught beyond my starter. My dad gave my that starter, but I w-wanted to aim higher."

As she smiled, the Malamar watched Hau with intrigue. He put on his friendliest face as he did so. As distinguished in some areas as he was, his Trainer was thus also part of his carefully maintained facade, and such he made sure always to play the part.

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Hau's eyes flared as his expression represented nothing short of awe, "Woah! That one's pretty cool, actually! You said it was a Malamar, right?" Hau took in the Psychic-Type squid-like creature. From the way it was floating in the air to the two appendages by it's side that almost looked like arms, it practically screamed awesomeness to him. It seemed innocent enough for him in nature, but Hau could tell that it carried a lot of power within. A part of that excited him.

"So your father gave you him?" he turned lack to Lammy, the biggest grin on his face, "That's really cool of him! I take it you're not from here, cause we don't have cool creatures like him. Where are you guys from?"