Chapter no.414 The Old and The Young
[ Cerulean City ]
As the storm's intensity grew, the ocean, once a tranquil azure haven, churned violently, whipped into a frenzy by the fierce winds. The once calm waters transformed into a swirling maelstrom, giving birth to towering hurricanes that raced towards the city with alarming speed. The chaos of the storm hid yet another horror: hundreds of bloodthirsty Sharpedo, their razor-sharp teeth and predatory eyes glinting in the tempest, were swept up within the hurricanes, adding an even greater threat to the already catastrophic scene.
The citizens of Cerulean City, realizing the imminent danger, began to flee in terror, desperately trying to find shelter from the relentless storm and the approaching onslaught of Sharpedo. Panic and despair filled the air as the city's inhabitants ran for their lives, their once safe and peaceful haven now transformed into a nightmare landscape by the cruel machinations of Team Rocket and their abominable creation, Project Electro Hive.
The panicked residents of Cerulean City were already on edge, but the deafening roar of a motorcycle caught their attention amidst the chaos. Some turned, mouths agape, to witness the unexpected arrival.
Karen, with her silver hair flowing like a river of moonlight, was a striking sight against the backdrop of the stormy skies. Her deep violet eyes, which could intimidate even the strongest trainers, looked over the fleeing citizens with a mix of amusement and determination. The sleek black dress she wore seemed out of place on a motorcycle, but somehow, she made it work. Riding through the city on her Harley Davidson, she looked as fierce as the storm itself.
"Oi, old hag, you ready?" she shouted, her voice carrying over the roar of the waves and wind.
In the sidecar, Agatha, one of the Elite Four and a master of ghost-type Pokémon, looked anything but pleased. She had mentored many trainers in her long career, and Karen was one of the most promising. But Agatha had always maintained a degree of decorum and tradition, something Karen often disregarded with her wild spirit. Now, she wondered if seeking her granddaughter's assistance was a mistake.
Karen abruptly stopped the bike right in front of the beach, dust and sand swirling around them. Without hesitation, she flung a Pokéball into the air. With a brilliant flash, a massive Tyranitar materialized, its imposing figure standing tall against the storm. With a roar, it looked ready to battle whatever came its way, be it Sharpedo, storm, or Team Rocket's wicked plans.
Agatha, despite her reservations about Karen's tactics, knew she had a role to play. Taking a deep breath, she released her Pokémon. The moment the ball opened, an eerie, dark mist began to ooze from it, counteracting the violent gales of the storm.
As the mysterious mist settled, it brought with it an unnatural stillness.
At the same time, Agatha's Crobat took to the skies, its agility unmatched. With each powerful flap of its four wings, it moved with speed and purpose, swiftly tagging each airborne Sharpedo with a Pokéball. One by one, the dangerous fish were caught, their threat swiftly diminished by the combined might of Karen's and Agatha's Pokémon.
People who were once fleeing in terror now slowed their pace, watching in awe.
The miasma cloud dissipated to reveal three mischievous Gengars, their eyes gleaming with a mixture of mischief and determination. They stood ready for battle, their ghostly forms flickering in the chaotic light of the storm. Thousands of Magnemite and Magneton emerged, their metallic bodies crackling with electricity, prepared to face the spectral trio. The air hummed with energy as a lightning bolt surged through the sky, aimed directly at the Gengars. In that critical moment, an Umbreon leaped forward with incredible agility, expertly using Dark Pulse to counter the powerful attack. The resulting collision of energy reverberated throughout the city, the sound akin to a deafening boom that shook the very foundations of the buildings.
The Umbreon landed gracefully, flicking its ears as it looked back at Karen and Agatha, who were making their grand entrance on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Karen, her long blue hair whipping in the wind, wore a dark, form-fitting outfit that seemed to absorb the storm's erratic flashes of lightning. Agatha, the elderly yet formidable trainer, sat in the sidecar, her white hair billowing around her like a regal cloak.
"What do you say, Granny? A spa day after we save the city?" Karen teased, raising her voice over the storm.
Agatha chuckled, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "You just want to see me in a steam room, dear. But I must warn you, back in my day, I could make even the toughest trainers swoon with my beauty!"
Karen laughed heartily, her eyes dancing with amusement. "I'm sure they did, Agatha, but I doubt you'd last long in there. We wouldn't want you turning into a ghost yourself, now would we?"
But their humor was short-lived, as Project Electro Hive began to morph into an enormous monstrosity of electricity in the sky. Realizing the urgency of the situation, Karen glanced at her Tyranitar, its formidable form silhouetted against the raging storm. She could sense its eagerness to join the battle and protect the city. With a determined nod, Karen reached for her Mega Stone necklace, the iridescent stone catching the light of a nearby lightning flash. "Tyranitar, it's time for us to show them the true meaning of the dark!" she yelled above the cacophony of the storm.
As she spoke the words, she pressed her hand against the Mega Stone, which glowed with an intense, pulsating light. The energy emanating from the stone seemed to resonate with the Tyranitar, its body beginning to shudder and convulse as the Mega Evolution took hold. The transformation was astonishing, with Tyranitar's body increasing in size, its armor-like plates expanding and thickening, giving it an even more menacing and intimidating appearance. Spikes protruded from its back, and its eyes gleamed with a newfound ferocity.
Agatha, not to be outdone, reached into the folds of her lavender cloak, retrieving her staff Mega Stone. The stone shimmered with an otherworldly glow as Agatha held it up to her Gengar.
"William, my old friend, let us teach these miscreants a lesson they'll never forget!" she declared, her voice commanding despite her advanced age.
As she touched the Mega Stone, the energy within it surged forth, enveloping Gengar in a brilliant aura. The ghostly Pokémon began to transform, its body growing larger and more fearsome. Gengar's limbs elongated, and a third eye materialized on its forehead, radiating an eerie power. Its grin became more sinister, showcasing an insatiable hunger for victory.
Karen grinned, her eyes locked on the monstrous Electro Hive. "Ready, Gran-Gran?" she asked, her voice filled with the thrill of the coming battle.
Agatha smirked, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "More than ready, my dear. Let's show them what the ainsworth family is made of!"
The battle between Mega Tyranitar and Mega Gengar, under the command of Karen and Agatha, and the monstrous Project Electro Hive intensified. The sky crackled with electricity, and the ground trembled as the two legendary trainers brought their full might to bear against their formidable foe.
The battle between Mega Tyranitar and Mega Gengar, under the command of Karen and Agatha, and the monstrous Project Electro Hive began in earnest. The sky crackled with electricity, and the ground trembled as the two legendary trainers brought their full might to bear against their formidable foe.
Agatha released her Arbok, its sinuous body slithering through the air, its eyes locked on the thousands of Magnemite and Magneton that threatened the city. With a flick of her wrist, Agatha commanded, "Arbok, use Sludge Bomb to incapacitate those Magnemite and Magneton!"
The Arbok reared back, its hood flared, and launched a barrage of toxic sludge towards the metallic swarm. The Sludge Bomb struck true, causing many of the electric Pokémon to plummet from the sky, neutralizing their threat to Cerulean City.
Karen, recognizing the potential danger of the rogue lightning bolts, summoned her Houndoom, Murkrow, and Vileplume. Her voice carried over the roaring winds as she ordered, "Houndoom, use Flamethrower to create a barrier of fire to protect the city! Murkrow, use your speed and agility to intercept and redirect any stray lightning bolts using our lightning rod strategy! Vileplume, we need your Power whip to subdue any remaining Magnemite and Magneton!"
Houndoom leaped into action, spewing a wall of searing flames that shielded the city from the onslaught of electricity. Murkrow darted through the air, its dark wings cutting through the storm, as it adeptly redirected the lightning bolts with its beak, guiding them away from the city's vulnerable infrastructure. Vileplume, its petals undulating with an eerie grace, released a cloud of Sleep Powder that drifted towards the remaining Magnemite and Magneton, causing them to fall into a deep slumber as they succumbed to the potent pollen.
The battle between Mega Tyranitar and Mega Gengar, under the command of Karen and Agatha, and the monstrous Project Electro Hive intensified. The sky crackled with electricity, and the ground trembled as the two legendary trainers brought their full might to bear against their formidable foe.
Agatha's Arbok, having already played a key role in incapacitating the swarms of Magnemite and Magneton, prepared to unleash its unique pattern-changing abilities to turn the tide of the battle. With a nod from Agatha, the Arbok's vibrant patterns began to shift and change, each new design imbuing it with additional strength and agility. "Arbok, let's use your pattern-changing moves to confuse and disorient the Electro Hive!" Agatha commanded, her eyes narrowing with determination.
As the battle raged on, Mega Tyranitar and Mega Gengar continued their relentless assault on the Electro Hive. Mega Tyranitar launched another devastating Stone Edge attack, while Mega Gengar unleashed a powerful Shadow Ball. The two Mega Pokémon, their attacks synchronized by the expert tactics of their trainers, kept the pressure on the abomination, pushing it to its limits.
Meanwhile, the newly empowered Arbok slithered through the air, its ever-changing patterns casting hypnotic illusions that began to confuse and disorient the monstrous creation. The Electro Hive's movements became erratic, its electrical attacks less focused, providing a window of opportunity for the other Pokémon to strike.
Seeing the opening created by Arbok's pattern-changing moves, Karen and Agatha seized the moment to coordinate a massive joint attack. Karen called upon her Houndoom, Murkrow, and Vileplume to join the fray, while Agatha summoned her Golbat and Golem to the battlefield.
"Everyone, prepare for a coordinated strike!" Karen bellowed, her voice carrying over the roaring winds. "Houndoom, use Inferno! Murkrow, use Night Shade! Vileplume, use Solar Beam!"
"Arbok, use Gunk Shot!" Agatha added, her voice strong and clear. "Golbat, use Cross Poison! Golem, launch a powerful Earthquake!"
At the trainers' commands, the Pokémon launched their devastating attacks in unison, the sheer power of their combined efforts forming a cataclysmic maelstrom of elemental energy that hurtled towards the disoriented Electro Hive.
The monstrous creation reeled as the massive joint attack struck, yet it didn't seem to have much effect on the project.
As the storm's fury intensified, Karen and Agatha unleashed their Pokémon's full power against the malevolent Project Electro Hive. Not too far away, a few Team Rocket goons, snug in their fortified vehicles, relished the spectacle, their mocking laughter reverberating through the tumultuous air.
"You really think those old-timers stand a chance against our masterpiece?" sneered one, his eyes gleaming with overconfidence.
Another chortled, "They're just giving us a good show before their inevitable defeat!"
But their amusement was shattered by a sudden ear-piercing metallic screech. The hubris-filled laughter ceased abruptly, replaced by horrified gasps. When they turned their gaze back to the battle, the formidable Project Electro Hive was faltering, a massive hole blasted right through its central core. And to their horror, they noticed a similar puncture in their truck's armored side.
Amidst the smoke and chaos, there stood the Cerulean sisters, donning their iconic bikinis, each radiating an aura of fierce determination. Beside them, a Gengar loomed, its wicked grin hinting at the mischief it was eager to unleash.
Misty, striking a defiant pose, taunted, "Surprised to see us, boys?"
Lily, with a smirk, added, "Underestimated us, didn't you? Big mistake!"
And Daisy, her tone dripping with sarcasm, said, "Next time, maybe invest in better intel?"
One of the Rocket grunts stuttered, "H-how did you even find out about Electro's weakness?"
Violet, with a wink, replied, "A lady never reveals her secrets. But let's just say, you guys aren't as clever as you think."
The Team Rocket members exchanged terrified glances, realizing they'd severely miscalculated the city's defense but even so, how did they know Project Electro's weakness ? It was as if someone from their side gave them this information.
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[ Omake Paragraph ]
The brass tower was not the only thing which burned in Ecruteak on that awful night. When Ho-oh raised them from the dead, Raikou and Suicune fled town, grateful to be again alive, yet fearing they would be killed again. Those two were long gone when Entei exited the burning building. So was the voice in the crowd who had cursed Ho-oh and swore he would crush the pokemon of the wilderness and claim the power of the gods, so was the one who had thrown the torch which ignited the Brass Tower. So was the rest of the mob who had cheered as their god, their shrine, and three innocent pokemon in the basement burned.
They were sleeping when one of those pokemon took its revenge. With a single roar Entei set fires across half of Ecruteak, from the gym to the city's famous dance hall, burning faster than the local Squirtle Squad could stop it. On the other side of Ecruteak, Entei stood majestically in the city square, covered in those same flames, daring anyone to seek revenge for what it had done. One day later, with immense aid from neighboring towns, the fire was finally put out.
Yet not even the most hotheaded or powerful trainers in the city sought revenge on Entei. The people of Ecruteak had become overcome with remorse for their attack on the tower, and those who thought otherwise still feared the wrath of the gods. Some went so far as to build a shrine to the great beast from the wreckage, hoping to calm its rage.
The next day, Entei left Ecruteak, traveling across Johto in a search of centuries for a place like Ecruteak had once been; a place it could call home. It is still searching to this day.