Season 2, Episode 4.2 - Dawn of the Second Day

[fallers_npcs]

“Today’s meeting is in order,” said the man at the front of the table as the assembled members, staff, Champions and representatives sat down. “We’re all here to discuss the situation our two governments have proposed. Commander Morrison, you have the table.”

Jack Morrison stood at the circular table, clearing his throat. “Thank you Councilman. I am Jack Morrison, Commander of Overwatch. Our Earth’s government has requested that due to the state of the interdimensional flux, coupled with numerous intrusions of Pokemon, Ultra Beasts and the consistency of Team Rainbow Rocket incidents incurring on Alola, it can no longer, in good faith provide aid without a means of reparation. Our requests are as follows:

Article 1: Return of the Overwatch Members, Staff and Aid on site in Melemele Island effective as of January 15th.

Article 2: Access to Aether Foundation Research and Development on Interdimensional Travel, and Technology.

Article 3: Access to the Inter-spacial items known as Arceus Plates, and securing them for study in the Overwatch Technological Bay.”

At the end of the last bit, several members looked ready to protest as Jack laid down the folder. The man looked older than expected, a veteran of years and he seemed very much pained despite his order.

“Thank you Commander Morrison. The terms have been heard. A retort?”

“A retort is probably a bit of an understatement.” came the voice of Cynthia. “Access to the Arceus Plates would simply not do. These items are of interest towards those who worship Arceus itself and find the idea of those who were deemed unchosen to hold them to be… sacrilegious? Might be a bit harsh, but still…”

“Please, they’re just power generators,” scoffed one of the Representatives, a weedy man with a thin face and red hair. This made several of the Sinnoh reps beat their hands on the table angrily. “I’m only saying the truth! One of those could power an energy station for centuries and you’re just letting it whittle away in a church!”

“Representative Justin Hammer, that is clearly out of line,” said the officiary.

Justin Hammer shrugged. “Glomgold sees it my way.”

“Ye darn right I do!” Glomgold said. “Half of the stuff Aether is keeping locked up could do anything! I mean, even that ridiculous boot those soldiers brought back has enough power to light up a town and the one who wore it pretends to be a ‘superhero’!”

“We are not going to start converting everything those Fallers have into oddball power sources.” Cynthia said, sighing.

“And why the hell not.” said Justin, scowling. “I can do it. I have the tech, the means, I’m smarter than the Tony Stark they have on staff, I made all of those troopers, I can outwit anything they throw at us!”

“You’re out of line Rep Hammer, cool down,” said the officiary and Hammer bit down but sat down, if angrily.

Jack stood up again, trying to smooth over the situation. “Overwatch was meant to be a peacekeeping group. It’s in our charter, but this… this is out of line, even for us, and I take full responsibility.”

“If you intend on taking full responsibility, Mr. Morrison, then perhaps alternate plans are in order.” came the voice of Lance, Kanto’s champion. “We simply have no idea what will happen if the items are removed from this world. It could go far beyond than simple angry protests.”

“Eh, consequences, schmonsequences…” Glomgold said, dismissing Lance’s warning.

“You can’t honestly mean that!” Exclaimed a young voice from the side, Unova’s newest and most recent Champion, Iris who stood up, slamming her hands on the table. “I’ve seen what happens when a Legendary is upset! It can cause a whole lot of trouble, right Ash?”

“I’m gonna have to agree with Iris,” said Ash, nodding. “I’ve seen, battled, rode on, and commanded too many Legendaries into battle to even think of trying such a stunt. Even Arceus himself at his full strength is a frightening thing to have at your fingertips. Imagine what would happen if someone had half his power to run a city, let alone a third of it.”

Glomgold’s response? Daydreaming. Cackling like a loon at the idea.

“He’s a lost cause…” Cynthia said, sighing.

Flint, Sinnoh’s own Elite Four member, folded his hands. “What do you intend to do, Commander Morrison? You want to make amends, and yet you’ve been stonewalling us. What is it that you really want?”

Jack looked at the group of Champions, earnest eyes peering at them. “It was never our intent to occupy Alola, or force your people out. We were here to help, much like we said.”

“So?” asked Flint. “Why now? This seems sudden. To go about things so quickly.”

Jack seemed reluctant to reply, but then suddenly, Justin tossed a pencil on the table loudly. “Oh this dramatic tension! It brings tears to my eyes! You want to know the reason why he’s been forced to do this? It’s because his own best friend went MIA in a mission in your world. That’s right! And now his government wants to blame YOU ALL for it! Ain’t that great! My people, want to hold your people, responsible for the missing case of Gabriel Reyes… leader of Blackwatch.”

“And suddenly it all makes sense…” Cynthia mused. “Lose someone and demand a disproportionate consolation for it. This isn’t a means to work to further a goal, this is downright extortion!”

“Aye, and it’s quite glorious, too!” Glomgold said. “Needless to say, I don’t think there’s really any way to get around this. Matter of fact…!”

With that, the duck hops on the table, snapping his fingers. From the doors behind him and Hammer spilled out numerous other soldiers, wearing much more advanced Pokermors than before.

“I, Flintheart Glomgold, am taking over this operation as head of Blackwatch! Boys, it’s time to put away a bunch of champions!” the duck said. “Oh, and don’t think these are like the old ones, they’re much more stronger - you can thank your precious Guardians for that!” This was quickly met with the sounds of Pokeballs releasing various Pokemon to face them down.

“Ash, Iris!” Cynthia called out. “Take Mr. Morrison and get back to Alola! Warn Lusamine and the others we’ve been had!”

“No way, we can’t--!” Iris began to protest before Ash grabbed her arm.

“No time! Let’s go!” Ash said, leading the two out. As they left, they could hear Glomgold gloating in victory as Champions and Blackwatch soldiers begin their fight.

Comments

[swiftasacoursingkawa]

The attack hits Taka in the shoulder and it winces. That was a strong blow! But it isn't enough to deter it from striking back, and the leg comes down powerfully onto Longshot's head, striking it back with equal force. It's done its job of successfully intercepting Taka's attack that was aimed at Kaitou, though, as the impact pushes the Pheromosa back.

[revolutionhawk]

Not to worry though, when suddenly a decent-sized metallic purple bird flits up and catches the ultra beast onto its back...

... followed by a much larger bird (with tiny little arms) swooping up to look threatening toward Kaitou, Shay is perfectly balanced while standing on the mechanical falcon's back as is usual for him. And there's a lot more calvary where that came from just in his arsenal alone.

[justakamenthief]

Kaitou catches Longshot as it hurls back at him.

"Well..considering that's all you took, you should consider yourself lucky."

He tauntingly pats the dizzy pokemon on the head, as he faces the bird army flying up to meet him.

"Mind holding the overzealous bug still for a while? I have some mooks to shoot."

Clearly he's not too worried, as he begins to take more potshots at Blackwatch.

[swiftasacoursingkawa]

Taka makes an ominous rattling sounding noise of a cry, almost something similar to what Shell would make. It chitters irritably, pointing accusingly at Kaitou while it stomps impatiently on the bird's back (sorry about that, dude. it doesn't mean any harm).

Which...why, actually? It looks like Kaitou's helping them out, and he's put away the Draco Plate so there's no visible reason for Taka to be aiming for him.

[revolutionhawk]

Predictably, the hologram doesn't dent. Or react. Or anything really. However, Shay can think of a reason why not to cooperate with the individual.

"Actually, I'm officially supposed to be on a lookout for someone who stole a plate and a kid's Pokemon," replies Shay in a dry tone. "Maybe you know something about that?"

But what goes unsaid is that Kaitou strikes a matching physical description with the thief in question.

[justakamenthief]

"Not a thing. Maybe there's another very handsome person matching that description around? Though...should you REALLY be worrying about that now? You DO have an army of people trying to steal much more than a single plate."

Returning Clauncher to his ball, he reaches into the booker on his belt, sliding a single card out, and puts it into the wristband of the same hand...

[swiftasacoursingkawa]

"Phero?!" What is that. What are you doing. Taka gestures to Shay, then back to Kaitou, as if indicating that yes, his suspicions are true. At least about the Draco Plate.

And then it lauches forward with another Jump Kick. (Be nice. It hasn't learned much strategy from Sena yet, it's new.)

[revolutionhawk]

Speaking of that crew, while under the cover of letting out Hawlucha and Scuttle the Cramorant from their pokeballs (as well as Rotom from his pokedex) to take part in fighting the invaders back, Shay fiddles with his disk to summon out his trio of Force Strixes.

And then he sends one of the owls to go snatch up Kaitou in their talons.

[justakamenthief]

Kaitou doesn't have enough time to react before the owls are on him, getting snagged right up.

"Tch. You really ARE trying to force my hand, aren't you?"

He quickly slides the card into the gun's side.

[ATTACK RIDE: INVISIBLE]

And with that, and a twitch of his shoulders....