lys araignee
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- Posted: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 09:52:48 +0000
Everyone knows the story where the hero saves the day from the menacing criminal organization on his own, freeing pokemon enslavement for all of eternity. It's a hopeful one, proving that in the end, the good always wins, and evil will always lose, but deep within the midst of your heart, you know that's not true and never will be. The world isn't picture perfect. You can't simply restart your life whenever things go wrong. Life isn't like a movie, a game.
It's much worse.
At first, everything went back to normal after the fall of Team Rocket. People began to look up, gaining hope and destroying the rest of the sinister organizations without mercy. It wasn't a bloodbath as many were hoping it to be, but they were satisfied. There wasn't a common enemy left standing besides the common criminals, but that's to be expected. Business thrived more than ever with the surplus of pokemon trainers suddenly pursuing their journey, no longer forced to live under the thumb of any criminal mastermind, but it didn't stop there. The commotion wasn't limited to only trainers, but extended to others pursuing their own hopes and dreams. Not everyone succeeded, but that was to be expected. However, those who did gained notoriety among all five regions, becoming almost like a symbol for others to look up to, admire. The ██ xCONTROLLING KINGx 】took advantage of that, utilizing business strategies that exploited that hope, making millions of dollars with his company. It wasn't done publicly however, and no one is certain of who was the man-in-charge behind the multi-national corporation that rose silently in a matter of years.
One thing was certain though - there was a rising number of criminal activities ever since the introduction of PRIMAY Corporation to the social sphere. No one could tie the level of crime to him, no one expected him. The only thing people did know was that pokemons were going missing, more importantly, the pokemon of trainers who were once hailed as the strongest of all trainers. All they could murmur was that they were challenged on some obscure night by a man or woman whose features were hidden beneath the shades or (peculiar attire) and before they knew it, their pokemon was captured and the opponent gone. And if that wasn't enough to incite fear, the very same trainers eventually went missing. Some were found months later, bodies mangled and mutilated beyond recognition whereas others were left on significant areas within different parts of the world, almost as if to send a message. Not all the individuals were found, however, either dead or alive, but it was enough.
Pandemonium ensued. Trainers became more cautious, wallowing in fear and self pity whenever they were attacked by these nameless, faceless strangers. Pokemons were initially targeted at first, but it later escalated to kidnappings, leaving more despair. Some might question why no authoritative action was being done to lower the number of kidnapping and death, but to be quite frank, there was.
Many.
But it was never enough.
Not enough technology, not enough money, not enough people to spare others the tragedy from losing their own companions, their family.
The enemies was simply that much smarter, technology advanced and ruthless.
But even with the numbers of young rising pokemon trainers lowering in rapid rates, those who relentlessly pursued on became more fierce, stronger. These trainers would later be considered the Elites, the Veterans.
Not all hope was lost.
By far, they weren't the only pokemon trainers relentlessly pursuing their dreams despite lethal setbacks. No, there were others, of course, those like the growing Ace type trainers who remained obscure to the media for the time being. Others simply pursued different occupations consisting of models, archaeologists, scientists - there was simply too many to count who continued on refining their battle strategies and ties with their pokemon. While the constant concern of pokemon and human kidnapping was nothing to scoff about, people didn't completely lose hope.
Over time, the numbers of kidnapping began to gradually dwindle, until people suspected the trial was over. People rejoiced, cheered, hoping to essentially throw the entire incident under the rug, never suspecting something more heinous was at hand and eventually, they paid for that mistake.
Just as soon as people became more comfortable, the sighting of the pokemon once hailed as gods, legendary ... disappeared, vanished. It wasn't a noticeable aspect at first, and while it was true that the sighting of any legendary pokemon was a rarity in itself, the fact that nature was reacting differently gave it away.
The ocean was at a constant state of unrest, the air became harsher, more difficult to breathe in. Wild pokemon became more erratic, prone to attack others. None of it was normality and that scared people. It only grew worse over time until the climate was at a constant disarray, overheating in certain parts of the area, windy in others, the weather was simply at its worst.
But that wasn't all.
Towns were destroyed, lives lost.
It happened all within hours, seemingly created by natural disasters, but it was soon realized that none of it was caused naturally. An outside force was at hand everyone soon realized, but no one could pinpoint the perpetrator(s). There were rumors of the legendary pokemons of being the cause, but none could be confirmed.
On December 18, a sighting of what appeared to be the wounded, defeated shell of the once invincible Ho - Oh and Tornadus decimating an entire city ( of Umbra ) was enough for everyone to realize what happened.
For the very first time, legendary pokemons were vulnerable, capable of being manipulated. Footage of peculiar contraception encircled around the legendary beasts were seen, sounds of pain seeming to ease from the pokemon as unseen internal damage was being done before it disappeared to the sky (though this was also only a likely assumption).
Unsurprisingly, others immediately began to search for a scapegoat, searching pointlessly for someone to accuse. No one could pinpoint the criminal, everyone began to panic. Just when all hope seemed lost, an anonymous broadcast was showcased to the entire world, playing through every screen, monitor and machinery.
The message was brief and simple. An electronic voice spoke through a blurred screen of what appeared to be a cell, sounds of vicious growls and clatters of chains hooked around every visible portion of the mysterious prisoners, trapped within individual cells with no other choice than to submit. In the center of it all, stood a figure of what appeared to be a man, though the tone he held was amusement despite sounding more along the lines of an inhuman, computerized voice. But that wasn't what kept everyone's eyes enraptured in horrendous fear.
It was the shadowed figure of the prisoners, resembling the figures of three legendary pokemons, to be exact, Yveltal, Latias and Zapdos.
" It is my honor to present you only one of my greatest achievements. " He chuckled, a startling vicious sound that seeped even through the altered voice. " Wonderful, isn't it? I have what everyone of you claimed was an unattainable dream. Fools, you are. " A frame of a shadowed man, his features indiscernible through the fuzzy screen, shook his head mockingly. " But that isn't all, this isn't the only prize in my collection. We can go on all day how hopelessly bland you humans are, but that isn't quite my intention. " He parted his gaze from the legendaries then, turning to face the others, although it was all in vain. " Exactly four months from now, in Perversi Civitatem City of Islea, I am offering you a ... " His altered voice lowered to a chilling purr, evoking an image of a smirking man to the viewers. " .. chance.This can all end so as long as you entertain me in my competitions where you will face each other in a number of challenges. You will stay in the designated resting area for every competition and everything is free of charge with the only requirement that you sign and abide to my contract. I will grant the winner any wish they so please, the only thing I ask is that you amuse me. Simple, no? " A sigh and then, " .. But because I'm a considerate person, allow me to provide you one warning. Refusal to comply and the world will remain in chaos. No one will interfere or I'll make sure that none of you ... will escape unscathed. "
Then the screen went blank.
▸ | TIMESKIPS MONTHS LATER
At this point of time, all participating characters would have already settled comfortably within their luxurious suite in Perversi Civitatem City (granted, after receiving the invitation to the competition), currently abiding their time for the first challenge occurring in a matter of days. They have signed and agreed to the terms of the contract which reveals that no one, but the trainer is held accountable for whatever takes place here. The authorities hold no power over any misdoings in the challenge, all deaths and / or injuries to the pokemon or the trainer is subjugated to be refused without explanation. In other words, there is no safe guards and quitting is no longer an option once the agreement has been made.
It's a startling thought, but trainers alike have stepped up to the challenge, either for the entertainment or simply to bring the mastermind down. The reasons differ among one another, but it remains the same.
The challenge will be broadcast to the entire world, making it a highly competitive game. Tension so thick, people appear unable to sleep properly and the haunting laughter of the mysterious man's threat continues to echo through their mind. ' ... None of you will escape unscathed. '
Regardless, time is running out and now it's up to your character to make a difference.
