I've studied martial arts all my life, external and internal arts. Thai Boxing is my base, I've collected martial arts since I was 9, creating something more. This art led me to break the limits of human potential. The power I awakened was capable of a lot of things. This put me well within in the range of Meta-Human. Then the world went to hell in a hand basket! During the fall I lost so many important things, and people. As the veil fell, creatures from different realms began to break through to our plane of existence. With the chaos in the world it became a free for all. Crime and violence climbed to an all time high. I learned to blacksmith for survival, I got really good at it. I have been around fire and knives most of my life. Using the small amount of munitions I had. I let the force lead me to my children.
It took about a week for me to feel them out in the force. Their fosters were supposed to have been good to them. However when I arrived to where their energy led me. I witnessed my precious son being stricken in the face. Using my speed I came up behind him, catching him before he hit the ground. Still crying he looked up at me, his watery eyes not quite able to compute the event. I set him on his feet slowly caressing the deep red cheek. My jaw clenched, tears were on the verge of falling. Hi there! I said softly, Do you know who I am? He nodded his acknowledgement, that's Dad! I timidly nodded my own acknowledgement. He crashed upon me crying harder than before. Gripping me with a death grip. Fear! Hope, Longing, and Love. All these were felt in that short but powerful hug. I stand up, push him behind me and told him. Quentin let go, unwilling he did as he was told. Get back here you little sh- aiming a hand at the man. I unleashed the force upon him plastering him to the wall. Crushing his body into the crater he made. This is how well you take care of my children? The force allowing me to flood the man with Killing Intent. Quentin, I called out to him.. Go get Luna, his eyes wide he ran to her. As soon as he crossed the threshold, *shink* You piece of shit! I was framed for what you actually did to MY CHILDREN!? my short sword pinning him to the wall coaxing the force to change nature. Sparking in my palm, bright blue and crackling with power. Placing a hand on each of his temples I said Tazer Palms. Unloading 100,000 volts through his head.
Luna! Luna! He burst in his sister's room. What is it!? You'll never guess what happened!? What!? Just tell me already. What's the one thing you want more than anything? Mommy she said putting her head down, and Daddy. Right! I don't think Mom's with him but, you got your wish sis! WHAT!? DON'T PLAY WITH ME Q! I don't feel like this game. I walked up to Luna's room as she was screaming at Quentin. Opening the door, Hello Moon, I smile at my youngest child. Can you believe it? Looks like he wasn't lying after all, she damn near took me off my feet. She hugged on me sobbing into my belly. Now, now, you two come on we're gonna go home now. I already had their original paperwork on me with their birth names. I was in Arizona at the time and felt the force pull me towards my eldest.
Hoping against hope that I could possibly get to see all my children together. I followed the pull until I came to the parking lot my food truck was parked in. I showed the children "Dad's Kitchen" instead of paying for food. I chose to open up shop for a few hours and show them how Dad makes money. It was my second location, and permanently parked there. Usually when I open up shop, the line forms within a few minutes of the flat top coming to temp. This time was no exception, the feeling of Estrella's presence in the force was almost too much to focus. The feeling became less dense over the next few minutes. She must've gone away I thought feeling a bit sad I didn't get to see her.
-First Contact-
The kids were asleep and I had my late night tea. Good night Ame, thanks for the assist with dinner. Don't stay up too late, ok? No worries I said, as I smile and move to my meditation space. I have a hard time meditating like others do. I find that doing Kata while blindfolded provides the best results. As I continue to do my routine, the force trembled, someone or thing was in my home. Moving silently I made my way to the entity. Oy! What are you doing in my home? I know you're here show yourself! No fucking way! Are you a Haunter? He grinned really big and although outside I heard Haunter in a variety of different ways.
In my head his voice was clear as day. The force translating the meaning of the energy. You're not afraid of me? Haunter asked. I shook my head, no I think you're great. I've always wanted to meet a Ghost Type. You ARE a pokemon, right Haunter? Of course silly? But how did you get here, in my home? I may have accepted a task from Celebi to find someone worthy of being the next Guardian. Hmm curious, never would've seen that one coming. Haunter and I both shrug, does this have to be now? I asked him. Arceus, No. I was actually supposed to watch you for some time. It seems as though your Aura is well developed.
Aura does not exist here, in this realm. How do you know of it then? Haunter asked me surprised, the force is strong with me. I can understand you through the force. Tickle me pink Haunter said. I chuckled at the remark, so did the purple ghost type in front of my face. You know Haunter, in this realm you are a card game, video game, anime, and comic strip. May I read your memories? Sure, go ahead, don't say I didn't want you, I shrug. Out of everything he saw he managed to get a glimpse of my creations. Ghost types can see many things when they peer into your eyes.
There was many questions he had in his mind. But I could tell what the main question would be. My Big 3 I said, the little guy is Kiddle a Rock, Fire, and Normal type goat. He evolves into a Ram if Male or a Long Horn if Female: Flammabilly. Just one evolution? Haunter asked. Yeah I said, just like Gogoat. Next up is Wattkey; Rock, Electric, and Fighting type. He evolves twice, into Monwattage and finally into Apewire. He's like if Raichu, Electivire, and Infernape were mashed together. Haunter shuddered, that's just not right! This is my girl, pound for pound thee strongest ground based Dragon of its type.
Think Drudigan, Dragonite, and Garchomp! Now, strip the wings off replace fly with Roll Out! Ok Grass, Water, Dragon. What, no seriously, WHAT!? Why? You think YOU can control them? Haunter asked me seriously, Lord Arceus is capable of anything. If Celebi finds you worthy this may be your starting team. These Wattkey, Kiddle, and wait a minute what's her name? Augana she will evolve into Aguagon and Junglagon.
You're definitely not what I expected to find. I think that's exactly why you'll be the answer we were looking for. I will be with you for some time Abe. This made me smile, you're awesome Haunter. I thank you for your trust and I look forward to working with you. I want to give you something Haunter said. Reaching into his own mouth, he pulls out a pokeball. I was assigned to be part of the Guardian's team. Your team,I feel like once Arceus knows about you, you're going to be running around with all of us.
My eyes widened, I appreciate the vote of confidence. You know I far from pure, if anything I'm more anti-hero. Haunter shrugs, being a ghost type I have a different view on things. Having those children sleeping together in the next room. You seem peaceful, serene, and it seems that it feels alien to you. But, he paused for a moment, you're still missing something aren't you? Nodding I smile at him melancholicly, maybe I wish I could bring them all with me. Get them away from this madness.
-Time Skip-
It's hot out here my 9, and 8 year old little ones helped me in the mobile kitchen. Haunter was our guardian mon' until Celebi decides to return. Luna looks so much like Estrella it hurts. This came back on me in a good way, Awwwww she looks just like you did at that age Teya! Someone in her group said out loud. Quentin came out from the porta-potty, and Luna! Quentin called out, get me a pop please!
She ran back in and grabbed a drink for herself and Quentin. Luna had the order pad in her hand, waiting for the group to order. The names had not registered until the oldest of the bunch noticed. These kids look just like you, How? We help our Daddy, He's the best! They ordered, ate, and raved about the food. This Biscuits and Gravy is the best! my oldest child exclaimed with gusto. I recognized her voice but more importantly before anyone opened their mouths.
I could feel her in the force. As calm as a still lake, a pulse like a heartbeat, a presence like the high-noon sun. Having used the force a lot recently, specifically to fix the damage in my throat. I was tuned to a higher sensitivity than before. I took a puff of my cartridge and blew out the cloud. I stepped outside as well, I had no current customers. The braids in my beard were down to my chest. I put on my sunglasses, Quentin being the friendlier of the bunch. Talks with them as I step out I say, the biscuits were made this morning. I hear the kids talk about their Dad. This made me proud, hearing Estrella bad mouth me to the kids was unsettling.
Luna had enough, you let someone else tell you what you know isn't even true! She said rather abruptly, the older ladies wanted to leave quickly, What the hell do you know kid!? You've never even met me! You're just cute, cause you look like me! WOW You're dense! You can't even hear the force when it AND your blood are screaming it to you. She glared at her mother, What the hell did you do to my big sister!?
Daddy? There's so much damage! it's like she's got a blinder on. Force Barrier: Golden Silence! Quentin said placing his palms on the ground erecting a silencing barrier around us. I can't believe my son was the first to figure out one of the barriers I developed. I pull my glasses up and meet her gaze. The range of emotions she went through in a short time was saddening. I let her flood me with words, quite a bit stung. I deserve a fair amount of that, I said. She was about to bark back when I put my hand up. Shhhh! You don't know the whole story and you are operating on false pretenses.
I walk up to her and smile, she would like to swing on me I can feel it. I put a hand up to caress her face. She started to move when Luna hugged her. She looks down at a smiling doppelganger. I touch my hands to her temples and let the force flow through my fingers. Being attached to her while I was trying to heal her mind. This took a few moments to complete. My eyes began to glow and the pain in her flowed into me. I showed her exactly where the miss conceptions began. I saw a few things I imagined would happen and it wounded me further.
I've been holding space for living corpses for so long. It simply flowed around and through me into the ground. When I removed my hands, she was crying hard and hugged Luna tighter. After my hands dropped, Quentin asked if he could release the barrier because it was starting to become difficult to maintain. Drop it I said, I understand that you would be angry with me. As you can see I kept fighting for my lost children. Now that I found you, I am complete, she was looking at me crazy.
So, Estrella looks down, you're my little sister aye? Luna big grinned at her, then Luna almost knocked them down. I HAVE A BIG SISTER! She cried with joy. Quentin walked up to her timidly, are, are you really our Big sister? She looked at Q, the apprehension in his face was evident. Letting go of Luna she came down to his level. Look at you! Such a handsome boy she put a kiss on his forehead and then one on Luna's. She hugged them tightly, her people in the background getting pissed. Because they have no clue what happened. Her mother was seething because her "hard work" was just reversed in a few moments. Her tool to hurt me was no longer available. She tried to get back at me calling me names in front of the children. I just smiled condescendingly, and let her dig her own grave.
Estrella glared directly at her mother, then looked at me. Daddy? Take them inside, they don't need to be here for this. As I walked them to the tables in front of my shack. I opened the van door, keep them entertained and in this van! You got it Boss Haunter said as he was emerging from my shadow. You understand me? They all nod and get in the van. I lock it, and turn only to see some random guy walk up and try and get in the conversation. Turns out, it was her mother's new victim, I mean man. They were arguing angrily and Estrella's body language was extremely restrained and aggressive.
She's gonna pop any moment, I thought.. just before that the guy grabs her. OY! What the fuck do you think you're doing!? Let Estrella go! I got a feral grin in response and he pulled Estrella closer to him pushing his body onto my little girl. Her face changed to fear, and it was the type that wasn't new. This son of a bitch has done this before. Tch tch tch shaking my head, I thought you narcissistic people prided yourselves in knowing it all. You're STILL underestimating me! Estrella looked directly in my eyes, I smiled and nodded, and put a palm up facing me.
The force began to gather in my palm spinning and compressing into a sphere. I may not have chakra, but the force DOES work like this. The ball of spinning, compressed energy looked like a shining jewel. I blur out of existence, as I moved so did my daughter. She yanked her leg up backwards and connected with his crotch. This made him release her, leaving him wide open. When I appeared again it was with the energy ball lodged into his sternum. RASENGAN I thrust the arm forward and sent him flying a good 15 feet.
BOOM! the sphere exploded on impact with the wall he hit. I look at my oldest daughter and smile, are you ok? Yeah, she smiled back, I am now. What the fuck!? Are you an anime character or something!? No dear, I'm your father, I replied with a grin. Tia? The keys please, just let me grab my stuff.. You know? You don't have to worry about it. I've got it! I said shaking my head at the situation. Police assistance was little to non-existent at best. I wasn't worried about them, so I closed shop for the day.
Then it happened,we could hear the fabric of space and time tear. The first creature to fall through was a very battle damaged Celebi. I use my speed to catch the Guardian of the forest. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!? Daddy, what is that thing? Estrella asks me before I move towards the kids. I unlock the Van and Luna comes running out. Get a few clean rags, wet them and wring them out. Please, go!
Aaaaahhhhhh demons! Run, they'll kill us all..
Is that a, SCYTHER!? Ok. Estrella, you're gonna keep Celebi conscious. He understands human speech he just can't respond in kind.
You're gonna be ok Celebi, she said keeping the cool rag on his head. I close the doors and leave the locked shack. I can pick it up later, I thought. Now, you wanna make it home safe? Be quiet, and stay here! Haunter: Let's get to work! Haunter reemerged from the shadow of the van.. Lord Celebi! Haunter cried out, what happened to him? I pointed, he was greeted to the sight of a Sneazel, Scyther, Zigzagoon, and a Salazzle of all things.
My kids screamed in joy and excitement. Until the Pokemon began to randomly attack people. Q! Can you teach Estrella the technique for the barrier? Yes Dad, he said with an excitement in his face to teach it. You will stay here and you will keep them safe! That's your duty, Big sister. Haunter, Let's go! My sword wouldn't put me on equal terms with a pokemon. The force being channeled through said weapon on the other hand? I swatted away attacks and cut though others. Pushing away caustic poison shots, and redirecting fire to disperse in the air.
Haunter: Night Shade.. Rasengan! I ran my energy sphere into the back of the sneazel. That knocked it out, Haunter behind! SHADOW BALL! I formed the next stage of the technique this being a projectile. Mocking a gun with my hand, the energy formed. At the tips of my index and middle finger a Sphere the size of a ball bearing formed. Force Bullet! Not as destructive as the Rasengan. At the speed at which the attack moves? It doesn't matter! Scyther caught the Force Bullet with one of his blades.
It left a smoking hole in the appendage, Scyther visibily paled. A human was able to wound it. Two more Pokemon came through the rip but they were already locked in combat. An Arbok and a Calico colored Shiny Pikachu!? Amazing! I thought, there were 2 visible bulges in the snakes throat. The mother was fighting for her eggs! Frowning, Haunter come on, I ran towards the fight. We won't lose them I thought. Helping her fight the snake with Haunter. Managing to knock it out without hurting the eggs. I carefully pushed them out of the throat of the snake.
Pikachu cleaned her eggs off and looked at me in gratitude. She pushed her eggs towards me, and she said. Thank you for helping me save them, can you make sure they grow to be strong! Please.. she said the life force draining from her eyes. Oh, I see.. I nod, I will protect them like my own children. Rest now Pikachu, you did well, return to the force in peace. Her body falling limp, the poison taking it's toll on her. Now I have Pokemon eggs! What the fuck!? I ran back to the Van, I look at Estrella. Are you staying with them or coming with us?
Material is replaceable, but this may be as safe as it gets for some time. Go, she says, let's get out of here before something else happens. She lied about a lot of things, and she wasn't the nicest person to be around. That's about all I feel like saying about that. I nod accepting her resolve, these.. I pointed out the eggs I was carrying. Are that Pikachu's offspring and she charged me with their growth and safety. I will not fail her, will you help me keep them safe? Dad, these are, really pokemon I said yeah, you're not imagining things.
I'm sorry I don't know if your Mom got out of there safe. Those in front of me, they are my responsibility and who I kept safe. Haunter come on buddy we've gotta go. The ride back home was quiet and I just enjoyed having them. Haunter you can come out again, we're home.They all saw as Haunter emerged from my shadow.
This being the first time Estrella see's Haunter up close. Oh a Ghost Type Pokemon? Alright buddy you know what to do, go get the berries and be careful! What the hell is that!? She said after Haunter disappeared, he's a friend I smiled. One who is powerful and loyal, and given what's happening. I'm glad he is here, I get a childhood fantasy but the reality of that is too real. I said with a shrug, Celebi, I washed his injuries in the sink with warm water. Wrapping the cuts and letting him rest.
Haunter showed up and placed the berries on the counter. That was fast!? I raised an eyebrow at Haunter. I'm good at what I do, Haunter shrugged at me. Now that sounds familiar I said in return. Abe, why do you call your aura power, the force? Because it's an all encompassing power and I can do a lot of things. I want to test that boss, Haunter tells me with a gleam in his eyes. I suppose, I have an incubator that can keep the twins warm while you and I stretch.
You do realize that I'm more powerful in the dark. Perhaps, but I'm not about to just hand you a win! I said as we made it outside. A red ringed black beam of dark energy came at me. Night Shade, tch! I clapped and my hands sparked with electric power. I hold them out, Tazer Palms! The energy met the the Night Shade and pushed back 5 feet before exploding. Using force enhanced speed I appeared behind Haunter, drawing a deep breath. A stream of fire shot at Haunter's back. The ruckus must have caught Celebi's hearing. He made his way to us and watched as we sparred.
Impressed by me being able to keep up with Haunter. Estrella having checked on Celebi couldn't find him. She heard the boom of a dodged attack. And followed to where it came from. She found Celebi and me going at it with Haunter. So I named it after a manga character's technique. I shrug, it works and the effect is identical. Haunter launched his Shadow Ball. I met it half way, Rasengan! With a twist the energy exploded away from me. Ok buddy, I think we'll stop here for now. You're really strong Haunter!
Hahahaha! Of course I am silly! But seriously, I'm 275 years old, not many humans can stop my attacks. What the hell was that Dad!? A glimpse of my power, I responded. This would be the point where the Pokemon God made his presence known. I bowed at the waist, Lord Arceus welcome to this realm. Arceus makes direct eye contact with me, reading my soul. I am honored that you would consider me. However, I feel like I am not worthy of such a responsibility. What if I fail you my Lord? What if I am not strong enough to do the task you place before me?
I am aware of what you have done! The Lord of Pokemon declares. What you see is what is, I said as he stared at us. After a few tense moments, Very well, I was told by young Haunter you contain 3 special powers within you. Having been able to read you I see what he meant. If you would allow me? I can draw out that power. As you know this power will come with a great responsibility.Also, it may hurt a bit, the deer like creature imitated a shrug. They will simply be another one of my children, I responded with a shrug of my own. Somehow Arceus said.. I knew that would be your response.
I felt a pull in the force from myself towards Arceus. The natural energy pooled together into 3 spheres. As each of the eggs took form I realized what the Diety was doing. The smallest of the bunch finished forming first. Rocky protrusions came out of several points around the egg. The color formed into a deep gray charcoal. Cool grey highlights and the color of flames all over. As the 2nd egg began coalescing, I could feel the force pulling from the incubators as well. Arceus caught my senses and said, these children are being created at the same age as the ones you have in incubation.
When I focussed on the egg my eyes got really big! I know that egg! As that thought finished forming so did the 2nd egg. Unmistakable, the rocky protrusions, the black and shocking yellow marks. That's Wattkey's egg! I gasp. So.. you do recognize your own children. Arceus remarks as the last one formed, that's Aguana's egg isn't it? Her egg's reflective teal hue was completely unique to the Dragon Typing.
Celebi was curious about me and kept flying about around me, staring at me intently. Arceus spoke, you will protect these children of ours, won't you?
I bowed deeply at the waist, you have my thanks as a their father. You have my gratitude as their creator, and you have my allegiance for making them incarnate. I stood back up and put a fist over my chest. I am at your service Lord Arceus. Because they were formed with my essence, Arceus shared power with me from its world. Replacing what I donated to their animation, changing the nature of my own powers. Part of that power caused me to heal from previous injuries and reversed my physical age. A small gift that will be useful to you for the journey ahead of you. At heart I am a generalist and the gifts I received from the God of Pokemon reflected as much.
After a few minutes Arceus spoke again, I shall return in a few weeks, then I will transport you to my world. I must ask you now, Do you wish to return to this world?
You have skills that can make you a very good life in my world. You'll be together as well. You have a far deeper well of knowledge on my kind than the averagehuman. You will see, Haunter chose well, you are what I need to help in this endeavor. The chosen one and his team will benefit from your input and insight. Your aura is powerful already, the gift I gave you makes you more atuned to my dimension. Your children will acclimate over the years.
The pokemon eggs that were used as templates for our children were also infused with your power. They will become especially powerful, even among their shiny counterparts. Thinking of the Pichu eggs I had in incubation, they were inverted color schemes. One was the traditional Pichu egg but the other one was black where the yellow on the other egg was. So both the Pichu will be shiny? I thought before Estrella spoke again, Dad? What the hell is going on here!? Why is all of this happening to us? This can't be real, I know I've held them in my arms and kept Celebi from being hurt further. But this is some fantastic shit! Language! I scolded her, you're right, but remember to mind your manners in front of a diety, dear.
At this point Estrella hasn't noticed the changes Arceus has made. This is one of your children Abe? the oldest daughter. The God of Pokemon stared into her soul. You poor child, this may hurt a bit, the rainbow colored beam hit her head and she grabbed at her temples. Arceus was trying to reverse the pain and soften the depression that plagued her. Her mother did a number on her psyche. Being home with us hopefully will help mend that wound in her heart, I thought to myself. Her Pokemon will help her heal as well, I'll gift her one of these Pichu as her starter. When the pain stopped she stood back up and there was more of a light in her eyes. An actual smile on her face and a thank you on her lips for the diety. It's nice to not feel so down about things I had no control over. Thank you Lord Arceus, thank you so very much! She too bowed low to the God of Pokemon.
You have suffered enough child, go forth with your father and be great! Don't let anyone tear your family apart again. It was said in a tone that reflected a smile within it. It was the first of many steps to recovering from parental narcissistic abuse. Once again I bowed low to the diety in our midst. You have my eternal gratitude for what you have done for my, and our children Lord Arceus. Estrella bowed as well, I intend to do my best to become what you need of me. If this power is like the force, I shouldn't have much trouble acclimating to it. Still I am left feeling like I am getting more out of this than you are. That's ok, the dirty said.. This is an investment into what you will do for the world you will be inhabiting.