8. Ash's Torren Story

Chapter 31: The Armor of Pokemon

When Ash and his friends arrive at the Secret Lab, they are surprised to see Anastasia talking with Reukra. Anastasia says, "All right, Reukra, the commission is done. I am wiping my hands off it. I don't want to be involved with this creepy cult stuff anymore."

"I am glad that you would help me, old friend, as agreed, 1000000 Pokedollars have been wired to your PokeBank account." Reukra says. "That was the end, now show me the suit I paid for." Reukra notices the group and says, "And it seems like they are here as well."

Anastasia says, "What? Ash? Guys? What are you doing here?"

"We heard that the leader of the Perfection Cult is here, so we have come..." Ash says. "And it seems like we are right."

Reukra says, "Taen, you have come just in time. Come to me for a second." Taen just nods a little as he steps forward, then Reukra says, "That was our end. Now show me the suit I paid for."

"Very well..." Anastasia says as she opens the box, and then an armor of a giant dragon Pokemon appears. "This armor has been made to your exact specifications. It'll increase the defensive stats of a Pokemon that wears it. I did a bit of research. The only Pokemon that fits your measurements is...well, Zekrom..."

This causes them to widen their eyes, Taen asks, "Father, does that mean you had Zekrom? When? And how?"

Reukra says, "Taen, you are still young, you won't believe it, but the truth is the truth." Reukra looks at the armor and smiles, "Great work. The armor looks sturdy and functional."

Then he takes out a Master Ball and a Zekrom comes out, much to everyone's surprise. Arceus says, "He really caught Zekrom?"

"No way..." Ash mutters.

Before Zekrom can resist, the armor then attaches to it, causing it to be controlled. Anastasia can only mutter, "Incredible..."

Alice says, "I have heard stories about Zekrom, but I never thought I'd see it myself."

"Me too." Emily says. "But how did you get Zekrom? Most people have never even seen one in their lifetimes!"

Reukra says, "It will be thanks to Taen's help." Taen widens his eyes and says, "And how did I help? You didn't ask me to help you with Zekrom before."

"Your Kyruem, its presence has attracted Zekrom to come to Torren, so I use its power to lure Zekrom and catch it with the Master Balls. I don't try to coax or convince them to join us. Have you seen how the other cults operate? They just ask them to join. It's no wonder they never succeed. Common sense, come on. A strong Pokeball is so much more effective than messing around."

"You..." Nora is beyond furious, but they can't say anything. Reukra turns to Anastasia and says, "Anyways, it seems to fit fine. Do you have the other armors we commissioned?"

"I...yes..." Before she can take out three more boxes, then two familiar presences appear.

"Anastasia! Hey!"

Just then, a boy and a girl rush in, and Ash is surprised, "Orion? Carlita? What on earth are you two doing here?"

Carlita sees Ash and says, "Oh, hey, Ash. Glad to see you fine. But we are here for something else."

Anastasia asks, "How did you get in?"

"We just walked through the door. It wasn't guarded or anything." Orion says.

"Oh..." Anastasia says. "But why are you here, though? Shouldn't you be managing your gym?"

Carlita says, "I asked him to come with me, a week ago, both N and my brother retired from the Timeless, and we are now the chosen of Reshiram and Zekrom. As soon as I heard Zekrom crying for help, I have come here."