Pokémon BW2 - Saving Unova, Again? ✔

Ch.31 | Crazy, Old Man

Keeping this chapter short to add a bit of suspense!

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Tineye directed me to a Hispanic site but I'm not 100% sure that's the actual origin of the picture above (0^0)

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Upon teleporting to the next floor, an enraged shout took them by surprise, but neither one could make out what was said.

Security monitors decorated the walls ahead; out of the sixteen, nine screens were fuzzy. Although, nothing drew Rosa's attention more than the man seated in the center of the room. "This is how he repays me for letting him run Team Plasma?!" Rosa and Hugh flinched, exchanging a glance, before stepping away from the teleporter. They've never seen him until now. Judging by what he had said, this man was likely Plasma's boss. "Now..." There was no way he didn't expect their presence, but he sure as hell was in for a surprise as he spun around in his chair. "Oh for the love of- ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!" The man had long, pale green hair, faded due to his old age. As he stared at Rosa, whose hands were up in defense, his single eye had widened. Funny enough, he seemed panicked. "I thought I'd seen the last of you, wench!"

"I think you have the wrong person...?" Rosa furrowed her brows. "I've never seen you in my life."

He squinted and leaned forward in his desk, then he heaved a sigh and stood up. Rosa couldn't help noting the pressure he applied to his desk, his visible arm doing all of the work, and he quickly grabbed his cane to steady himself. "Oh, good, it's just my deteriorating vision..." Although, as he moved around the desk, the cane turned out to be a sword. "Welcome, brats. I'm assuming you're not here for a simple hello."

Hugh narrowed his eyes. "You must be Team Plasma's true leader."

"Of course! The plan to use Kyurem's power to its absolute limit and freeze over the Unova region," the man raised his hand for a moment to tap his temple, "came from up here. The terrified people and pokémon will bow at Team Plasma's... no... at MY feet!" He slammed his cane down. "Kyurem is an empty being and my desire is absolute rule of Unova! Kyurem will be the vessel I pour my desires into!"

Rosa inched closer to Hugh, grabbing his arm. "This dude's off his rocker..." Her friend nodded, keeping his eyes on the leader in case he tried something.

A single blink of an eye later, one member of the Shadow Triad appeared, much to Rosa's annoyance. She still hasn't gotten used to their ability. "Lord Ghetsis. We've transferred Kyurem."

"Finally! My time has finally arrived!" The man, Ghetsis, grinned wickedly and spared one last glance at the two trainers. "And do take care of these meddling kids for me." With that, he exited the room from the door behind Rosa and Hugh.

Rosa exhaled before looking at the Triad guy. "Hey... I beat you in Opelucid!" She earned a glare, which made her smirk.

"You look familiar." Hugh also seemed to remember him, but for a different reason. Compared to the other Triad members, this one had dark blue eyes. Hugh could never forget such eyes filled with bad intent. He clenched his hands into fists. "Do you recall... a Purrloin from Aspertia City?"

"Oh? Now that you mention it..." The white-haired man flippantly rubbed his chin. "Yes, I do!" Rosa and Hugh slightly perked up from the answer until he protruded a poké ball out of nowhere and released a Liepard. "Ta-da~!" He chuckled like it was the best joke he ever told while the pokémon watched the trainers as a predator would, her eyes narrowed to slits.