Flamberge, Francisca and Zan Partizanne were kept as prisoners for a week at the Pokémon League. During these seven gruelling days, they faced non-stop questioning regarding their past and time with Hyness.
The trio were held in separate jail cells that faced away from each other in a dimly lit room. Security guards patrolled the area, to ensure they couldn't potentially hatch a plan to escape.
"When we were aboard Leader Meta Knight's ship... I heard Lord Hyness," Zan said out of nowhere, her face riddled with tear stains, "He was screaming about how he adopted us to do his bidding. He called us useless idiots... My heart hurts knowing this awful truth,"
"Well, gee Zan, I don't wanna be rude, but you figured that out now?" Flamberge replied in a confused tone.
"What do you mean, I just figured that out?"
"Zan, you must hear Flamberge and I out. Do you remember how Flamberge and I were left in the care of the followers, while you were primarily raised by Lord Hyness himself?"
"Of course I remember, Francisca! When I turned ten, he mentioned I was his new apprentice because of how talented I was!"
Flamberge and Francisca were far apart but in spirit glanced at each other with guilt-ridden faces.
"I mean like, yeah you were great at combat and all, but Zan... I also remember Hyness looking down at you a lot. Not to mention he was as harsh as a Gyrados whenever you made one mistake... Didn't he also insult you when we were fighting against that legendary Pokémon?" Flamberge commented.
"Him not learning your name was enough evidence that he disliked us," Francisca commented, "I looked at Hyness as a leader... but as a parental figure? Not a chance..."
"Yeah, I think the Noir Terminus followers that weren't completely obsessed with Hyness were our real guardians for all those years!" Flamberge nodded.
"...Do you think they'll let us free anytime soon?" Zan Partizanne shyly asked.
"Nah. We're probably gonna be sent into a state-of-the-art prison and die!" Flamberge half-joked, "But seriously, I think we've been considered criminals for nearly our entire lives. We're absolutely not going free,"
"Say, Flamberge. Perhaps prison will not be so bad?"
"FRAN, ARE YOU HEARING YOURSELF RIGHT NOW??? PRISON NOT BAD???"
"ENOUGH SHOUTING... Just let it be-"
A guard swung the front door open.
"You three, a visitor is waiting at the front gate! We're going to escort you to the main conference room at once!"
The three Generals were taken from their prison cells, anticipating who could possibly want anything to do with them. By this point, they were widely known across the region and heavily disliked for working alongside Hyness.
However, it seems the one that stood before the three Generals had a plan of his own.
"It's only been a week and the looks on your faces seem so lost..." Magolor commented as he spun around in a rolling chair, "Please, take your seats,"
"Have you come here to make fun of us? Because we won't tolerate the humiliation!" Zan Partizanne barked with a red face.
"Not at all! I've come up with a proposal for you three!"
"... Excuse me, what?!"
"You heard correctly. I had permission from Claycia and Taranza to look through your criminal history, and you three had quite a rough journey! It would be a shame to let you three go to waste when Popstar has so much to offer-"
"Just get to the point already!"
"Well, I was thinking, instead of spending 20 years in a miserable prison, you'll instead repay your debts by working in Community Service!"
The three Generals glanced at each other in complete shock.
"...Of course, you'll be under surveillance and have to listen to the friendly objectives you're given... and I'll be your new boss!" Magolor grinned with merriment.
"HUH?!"
The three Generals shouted in unison.
"That's right! Zan Partizanne, and company, I would like you to fulfill your huge community service quota by working at the Battle Frontier!"
"Woah! Zan! That's like, a fun-sounding opportunity! I vlogged there a couple of times, it's a super fun place to be on a sunny day!" Flamberge laughed with excitement.
"Much more acceptable than being in a cell..." Francisca commented.
Zan Partizanne was dumbfounded and sat down to catch her racing thoughts.
"This... isn't a joke, right?"
"I swear on my partner Pokémon's life that this is all real. I find it unfair that you were shunned because you lived your life in a rotten bubble. And you shared that bubble with that vile man Hyness... So, now's your chance to adjust to Popstar!"
"Zan, don't fumble this!" Flamberge nudged a completely shocked Zan.
"...At the start of the week, I was certain my life was over. The only thing I knew in life was to follow Hyness' orders and nothing more," Zan formed a little smile on her face, "... Maybe there is hope for the three of us,"
"Of course there is!" Francisca smiled.
"So, do you accept my offer?"
Magolor held out his hand in a friendly fashion. The guards looked at each other with disappointment, but couldn't say no to the famous Battle Frontier member. The blonde General got up from her seat and shook hands with Magolor.
"T-Thank you! We'll humbly accept the grand offer,"
"It won't be a walk in the park, but I expect nothing less of the three former Generals!"
END OF ARC
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Kirby x Pokemon AU: Champion of Popstar
FanficWhat if Kirby characters were born as trainers in the faraway region of Popstar? Follow the journey of Pokemon Novice Kirby, who starts a journey to find their missing parent. This story was completed in late 2023, happy binge-reading! :)
