Naughty Mudkip

Finally, after 15 minutes of walking, I found a river! It's strangely empty despite being in an overrun forest. You would think there would be some Pokemon nearby regardless, even in the water!

It's weird, but who am I to judge with string all over me from that stupid Sweaddle? I hopped into the shallow water and cleaned the sticky mess. It took a few tugs, but after five minutes, it dissolved, leaving me clean with white goop seeping into the water.

Oh yikes, this river is not clean anymore. That's for sure. Now that I think about it... how long have I been in this world? After everything that happened, I don't think I thought to step back and question my goal. I'm meant to entertain Arceus, but do I want to?

I'm my person, not a pawn-!

Person.

I'm no longer human.

I am an animal.

Born and bred to fight for a society addicted to action. How much damage do Pokemon moves do? Every cry and whimper elevates the sadistic cries of the crowd as endless poison runs through your veins, twisting excruciating knots while bones are breaking and mending at the same time. A thousand burns are hidden under each flame snuffed out, leaving nothing but temporary scars.

How does it feel as a child, willing to do anything your master pleases even if it comes at the cost of your health, just for a small pat on the head before it's back to time-consuming training? Was it love?

Then, finally, the sweet bliss of healing at the Pokemon centre. A healing pulse wipes away all the aches and pain you have suffered. It was a short nice break from the cycle of cruelty.

Willingly, I sold my humanity to live in the world of my dreams. I mean, anyone would want this, living and exploring in a world that was once a game. Beating up trainers, meeting legendary Pokemon, becoming Champion.

Oh god, have I killed people?! Did I ever watch my strength during those battles when I first arrived here?

Me: "I-I- I can't be around society anymore... I'm not safe."

I let my body sink into the water as my mind became hazy. Hallucinatory images fill up my vision, bodies sprawled on the ground, twisted limbs and the spilling of blood. No.. Surely they were tough enough to stand my attacks. Ash's Pikachu shocks him in almost every episode the last time I checked and he seemed fine! 

No..

I needed to be locked into whatever Pokemon sanctuary I can find in this damn wildness until I find a strong trainer or Pokemon collector that will lock me in a Pokeball until the end of time, using me to f̶i̶g̶h̶t̶,̶ ̶s̶t̶a̶b̶,̶ ̶k̶i̶l̶l̶ ̶p̶l̶u̶n̶d̶e̶r̶,̶ ̶b̶u̶r̶n̶,̶ ̶f̶r̶e̶e̶z̶e̶,̶ ̶p̶o̶i̶s̶o̶n̶-̶

After some time of staring at my reflection, I realised that I was never going home.

I'm never going home.

Me: "Oh." *Sniffles*

I drag myself out of the water, too emotional, and exhausted to get out properly as my hindlegs scrap against the smooth rocks. Oh, what was the point of anything if I didn't know if I was going to go home at the end of this?! I had died twice already, enough to drive the message in my thick skull that I wouldn't be able to go back to my old life anymore. I had the maturity of a damn Barbie and having no one to comfort me this damn forest was about to push me into tears! There's no one here damnit!

MC: "I wonder where is everyone-"

BOOM!

A massive boulder slams beside me, just barely missing with an ominous giggle left behind. Oh heck no! I ain't dying again! Although it would be good to give Arceus a little-

BOOM!

I dodged a second boulder, watching it slam into where I once was, leaving a large crater. I could have been Cain dust if I didn't detect that. They interrupted my identity crisis!

Someone is throwing these boulders, I'm finding out who! I scrambled out of the water to dodge another one, and what with the weird giggle?! Sounds like a ghost type, and I'm not ready to deal with that. My mind shivers at the reminder of Yamask.

MC: "Alright, come out, you little shit!"

I keep a wary eye out as I stalk around the surroundings, keeping my head up for any more sudden ambushes. Whoever is doing must be the reason why there's no Pokemon around. What if it's a legendary? Yeah, nope, I had my fair share of legendries for now, and I can't wait to punt to a certain mythic to dust. I perk up as I sense the next boulder coming, turning it into splinters with a quick [Spike Shot]. Ha! That should scare them!

The dust from the collision parts revealed an oddly purple Mudkip sheepishly looking down from the hill. First of all, a mudkip? Aren't starters locked in laboratories 24/7? What the hell is it doing here? Secondly, a shiny? Ohohoho, he's going for some big bucks on the black market, that's for sure.

Mudkip: "Uh ohh.."

MC: "You are dead meat."

I launched up the hill rapidly, smugly dodging every boulder thrown at me in a panic. I would do the one thing everyone refuses to do... punt a child.

This little shit needed to learn how to respect their elders, and I will gladly do that. I didn't have a slipper, spatula, wooden spoon or belt but I had my paws and they would do just fine.

Hopefully, this doesn't count as child abuse. Ehhh. Yeah, no. 

MC: "Eheehhshehe, you better run!" >:]

I cackled evilly, sending down a bead of sweat on their face once I got closer. With a final push, I made it onto the hill. Oh, a tree. How convenient. I deviously rub my paws together as their back edged closer to the bark of the tree.

MC: "There's nowhere to go, little man. You and I are going to have some fun with Uncle Johnny."

Mudskip: *shaking* "W-who's Johnny..?"

Me: "Oh, you will see...HERE'S JOHNNY-!"

I wasn't going to do much, actually... just break some shins, you know? And then the motherfucker got snatched.

Me: *screeches* "THE HECK?!"

I watched a Mandibuzz grab the little Pokemon with their talons and toss him into the air to what seemed like their pack who immediately swooped in to play with the child around like a toy. Playing with your prey before you kill it, especially if it's a child? The audacity. 

I seethed from the ground, cooking up a move that could deal with a large group quickly. Oh, wait, [Burning Light]. I forgot I made that move. Huh, it would be a bit convenient if I gained something that let me see all the moves I made. 

Should probably ask when I die next... It wouldn't count as a new wish since how would I be able to properly use it if I have no idea what genocidal moves I have created. I believe [Burning Light] functions as a Fire-type move. Perfect for wiping out a bunch of flying types. They won't know what hit them!

The biggest one gives me a devious smirk as I get caught up in thought, using it as a chance to attack while I'm distracted. The more prey the merrier. It meant a bigger share of the prey if it had two corpses, not one. After making its mind up, a blazing [Air Slash] zaps its way to me, slicing through the air.

My tail twitches at the move and I counter with a large [Burning Light]. Sorry birdbrains but that Mudkip is mine! I did not climb that insufferable hill for nothing! It showed that I needed a workout. I was the equivalent of bark and some bite if I didn't get any muscles by the end of this! (I didn't get any.)

I watched the smoking bodies fall to the ground, knocked out with swirls in their eyes. Huh, I guess that detail was real from the anime. Oh yeah, speaking about anime, am I in the games, the show or both? Eh, that's something to think about next time. 

I stalked over the Mudkip and shook them awake. (Not slapped, I think the child got traumatised enough) Yeah, they got hit by my move as well, I shouldn't have done too much damage, their final evolution is the Hulk for goodness sake!

Mudkip: *Squeaks in fear as they got up, bowing their head*, "I'm so sorry Mr..?"

Me: *Sighs* Cain. My name is Cain. Now tell me why were you whacking those boulders down at me as if you were using a baseball bat."

Honestly, if their babies are that strong from birth I fear whatever trainer that has one of these beasts.

Mudkip: "It was just a prank! A little one! I just wanted to scare you away from the river... it's my home and the last time someone invaded my home, my parents di—"

I shoved my paw into their mouth, silencing them with a single shush. Oh lord, an orphan? An orphan with trauma?! Blasphemy!

Also not my problem.

I still feel a bit guilty though..

Ha, empathy. That's something I haven't shown lately. I really let power get to my head...ha.

Me: "Okay kid, how about you find someone who can take care of you and not chase whatever Pokemon that stumbles into your home? I was showering and I'm sure watching me bathe is a crime."

Mudkip: "Yes sir!"

Me: "Now run along or something, go find some parents."

I watched the child scamper down the hill, disappearing into the bushes to terrorise some poor souls into becoming their parents.

Someone is going to be dreaming of orphans tonight.

Hmm, I suppose I should go on my way now, not like I have anywhere to go...

I looked down at the knocked-out bodies and realised that a certain piece of KFC was missing. It was the biggest bird as well. 

Crap.

I screech as something crashed into me, taking me up in the air. They were charging [Sky Attack] while I spoke the shiny mudkip! Smart.

Me: "YOU SON OF A-!"

A talon clawed into my face at blazing speed, scratching the tip of my horn. Normally that wouldn't hurt but for some reason it did! My body squirms as I place a shaking paw on my horn, trying not to scream from the pain. Of all the things to be sensitive it just had to be that! 

In a fit of rage, I ripped out a portion of its primary feathers with my teeth, spitting them out which brought out an agonizing cry from the leader. With those damaged, it wouldn't be able to fly! 

Fly.

I was going to have that stupid llama's head.

I clung tight to the random mandibuzz's neck as we went tumbling down from the sky.

If this was a normal plane flight I would have looked at the beautiful scenery in awe BUT NOW WAS NOT TIME AND THIS WAS NOT A PLANE FLIGHT!

 I perked up as I noticed a ravine below us. This was going to be a large gamble, that's for sure. I don't think I'm ready to die again just yet. That 'gaming' room was NOT it.

Me: "Grr, let's hope your corpse gives me a safe landing!"

I hissed as the ravine swallowed us up in one gulp. One thought went past my head as I braced for the impact of the fall.

I should have made an increased defence move.