Pokemon Crisis Chapter 5: The Evil Type

Venom’s claw slammed into the ground, sending earth and rock exploding out in all directions. Athena and Fluffs dodged the attack, with Fluffs flying up high to get a good vantage and Athena jumping off a nearby tree to get behind the Drapion. Hood, standing on top of Venom’s head, kept an eye on both Fairy Types as they moved around them. He turned toward Athena and lobbed a Sludge Bomb her way. Athena raised Ragnarok’s shield, he activated King’s Shield, and the Sludge Bomb harmlessly splatted across the shield; beads of poison goo rolling off the shining metal. Fluffs took the opportunity to launch Energy Ball at Hood, but Venom intercepted the attacking with his claws using X-Scissor.

“Honestly girls, you don’t’ stand a chance against me and Venom. Not only are we of the Evil Type, the most powerful type in the world, but we have the advantage with our poison attacks.” Hood exclaimed, standing smugly on his partner.

“Why are you Evil Types doing this!?” Athena shouted back, pointing Ragnarok’s blade at Hood.

“I’m just following orders lady,” he replied, “Venom is in this gig for the same reason. Our boss has specific orders for us to kill as many fighting and fairy types as we can, as they are a Dark Type’s only weakness.”

Venom also chimed in. “The leader of the Evil Type wants to get rid of all that oppose him and his philosophy. We are simply an extension of his influence.” He then launched a Cross Poison attack toward Fluffs, who successfully dodge it. The attack collided with a tree behind her, cutting it to pieces. Fluffs responded with Gust. However, Venom was too big and heavy to be affected by the little Whimsicott’s attack. Realizing she was outclassed by Venom, she activated Safeguard on her and darted away as he lunged toward her, with Hood still throwing Sludge Bombs at Athena.

“Why don’t you try something that won’t hurt anyone, Evil Type included?” Fluffs asked, with Venom still chasing her.

“It is what the leader commands. You’ll have to take it up with him.” Venom said, his mouth glowing purple with a prepared Poison Fang.

“Your master is delusional.” Ragnarok stated. “Does he honestly think he can achieve total world domination over all types?”

“He does.” Hood answered. “Either all will bow to him, or all will die.”

“You have to understand something,” Athena informed him, “No matter what he does or says, there will always be someone that will stand up for what they believe is right.”

“No, you have to understand something…” Hood interjected. He leaped off Venom’s head, activating High Jump Kick. Athena raised the shield, preparing to block. But suddenly, Hood landed just in front of her, his leg still glowing. And before Athena or Ragnarok could react, Hood spun around, dragging the leg on the ground, sweeping underneath Athena’s legs; he wasn’t using High Jump Kick, but instead was using Low Sweep. The attack caused the Gardevoir to trip over his foot. In one fluid motion, Hood activated Poison Jab, and before Athena could do anything, Hood’s fist collided with Athena’s chest, landing a direct super effective attack. Athena was sent flying back, smashing into a tree, and slumping to the ground, reeling from the attack. Hood looked at her, “…no one can or will stop the Evil Type.”

Fluffs was in shock. Athena was in serious pain from the Poison jab. “ATHENA!” she screamed as she began to fly over to her. But without warning Venom made his move, and caught the Whimsicott between his claws, holding her tight so she couldn’t move. Ragnarok separated from Athena and charged up a Sacred Sword Attack on Hood.

“How dare you!?” he shouted as he charged Hood. But using his tail, Venom intercepted Ragnarok, grabbing hold of the blade and moving him out of Hood’s way. Now both Fluffs and Ragnarok couldn’t move or attack. Athena was still affected by the power of Hood’s Poison Jab.

“Not so tough now are you, Valkyrie Pokemon.” Hood taunted, walking over to the powerless Gardevoir. “You are strong I will say that. But against the Evil Type, you didn’t stand a chance.” He stood before her, charging another powerful Poison Jab. Fluffs and Ragnarok tried as much as they could to break free, but Venom’s grip was too strong. Athena lay paralyzed before Hood, who raised his fist, ready to finish her. “The boss will be very impressed with what we accomplished today. The Evil Type will purge all that oppo….” He was suddenly cut off as a sharp green object pierced through Hood’s chest from behind. Hood, shuddering in sudden pain, looked at the object that stabbed straight through him. Fluffs’, Ragnarok’s, and Venom’s jaws dropped. Athena gasped as she saw a figure stand right behind Hood, its back to his. The figure stood tall, stoic, and still. He had white legs and arms, one of which had its elbow pressed into Hood’s back. And with a head that resembled a warrior’s helmet, Athena’s eyes shrank upon recognizing the Pokemon; a Gallade. In a low voice, he spoke to Hood.

“Like she said, someone will always stand up for what they believe is right.” He then retracted the elbow blade that punctured Hood’s chest. Soon after, Hood fell hard to the ground with a pool of blood forming underneath him. He lay motionless on the earth; dead.