The Vivillon Effect - An Adult Oriented Pokémon Story

Chapter 1 - The Ho-oh incident

Chapter 1

The Ho-oh Incident

In the bustling core of Saffron stood a towering skyscraper, all steel and glass, its third-floor home to an expansive exercise gym. Even on Sundays, the place buzzed with activity, swimmers slicing through the pool's waters with rhythmic vigor. Among them was a middle-aged man, his expression a mask of determination as he pushed himself to the brink, each stroke powerful and precise. Despite the pool's generous size, he held a deep-seated disdain for the gym, forever plagued by crowds, further exacerbated by the free-roaming Pokémon. These creatures, which had indelibly altered the course of his life, were an unavoidable thread in the tapestry of daily existence, leaving him constantly on edge.

Elduran Aloger, a 31-year-old sniper, stood as a legend within the ranks of the Joint Anti-Pokémon Special Ops for Kanto and Johto (APSO). With 27 missions to his credit, including confrontations with legendary Pokémon, he had rightfully earned the moniker "Owl." His most renown deed involved a long-range shot that dispatched a rampaging Spiritomb menacing a village near Fuchsia City. With a fairy-infused round, fired from a mile's distance, he brought down the destructive Pokémon with a single, expertly placed shot.

A native of Cianwood City in Johto, Elduran grew up in a coastal cottage alongside his parents, who were prosperous entrepreneurs owning an asset management firm. Their idyllic life met a tragic end when Kyogre's wrath unleashed a massive tsunami, devastating the city and claiming hundreds of lives, including his parents. This calamity left Elduran scarred, both physically and emotionally, compelling him to maintain his distance from Pokémon.

Pokémon activists blamed a shadowy group known as the Watchers, accusing them of attempting to control Kyogre and failing in a disastrous manner. The Watchers are the main adversaries of the Anti-Pokémon Special Ops (APSO), holding responsibility for the majority of legendary Pokémon-related catastrophes. Orphaned by misfortune, Elduran spurned the government's offer of a complimentary Pokémon at sixteen and enlisted in the army. His path was unequivocal: to combat the creatures and the organization that had devastated his world.

A thunderous explosion shook the building, reverberating through the water. Elduran broke the surface, tearing off his goggles as debris showered from above. Adrenaline coursed through him as he dashed for the changing room and his locker. A Nidorino erupted into the chaos, narrowly avoiding him with a vault. Pandemonium broke out as people and Pokémon scrambled toward the exits. Elduran remained resolute. The distant screech confirmed his suspicions: a Pokémon was behind this. The situation demanded a quick, lethal response.

He charged into the locker room, making a beeline for his own. Just before reaching it, a section of the ceiling collapsed before him. Convinced his end was near, he braced for the inevitable blow. Yet, a sudden, fierce gust of wind hurled him backward, his body crashing into the metal lockers. Dazed and with his heart thundering, he surveyed the scene around him. A Vivillon with vibrant red and white wings hovered beside a lifeless woman, its sorrowful cries resonating through the debris-strewn room. Clearly, the creature had saved his life, a debt he knew he could never truly repay.

His locker lay ensnared beneath the wreckage. He strained against the ruins, but it was hopeless. As despair seeped in, a formidable push stirred him. The Vivillon, with a determination belying its size, was urging him aside. "Alright, if you're that keen to help," he murmured, moving out of the way. With another mighty gust, the Vivillon cleared the debris from the locker. "Impressive little bugger," Elduran remarked, respect glinting in his eyes. He wrestled with the lock as it groaned under his efforts. Finally, the locker relented, and he skillfully pieced together his rifle. He also retrieved a small black cassette. Equipped and ready, he dashed out of the locker room into the turmoil consuming the gym's main area.