THE BLACK LEAGUE

By d2kfuture

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I want to hear what you think of my fic so please answer the following 
questions, if possible:

1) Do you like new pokemon, or would you prefer me to stick with old ones?
2) Do you think that the Gym Battles are too spaced out, as there are 21 
gyms, and the Championship after?  Jack has only two badges and I'm already 
at Chapter 12.
3) Do you think I should put in or leave out swearing and love scenes?

I'd be very grateful if you would take the time to answer these few 
questions.

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The Black League

Chapter 12

Mike and Amanda tentatively approached the worn out creature.  Mike released 
his Magmar who broke through the barrier.  The creature rose slowly, and, 
for the first time, they were able to fully appreciate his gleaming skin and 
muscular, flaming red body.  The creature spread it's impressive wings and 
roared loudly.  Mike's Magmar stepped in front of his trainer protectively.  
The creature, however, was only limbering up.  It showed no wish to battle.

'Can you........?' Amanda stopped speaking as the creature turned towards 
them.

'Yes, I can speak', it said.

Gathering his courage, Mike stepped forward.  'What did you want the 
Sacremento for?'

'I was ordered to come here by Eusine, a trainer of astonishing power who 
has captured a speciman of all the original legendary pokemon.  In his 
possession are the three elemental birds and dogs, along with the most 
powerful bird of them all, the legendary Archimedes.  However, he is a very 
cruel trainer, and all of these pokemon's plumage are now dull and boring.  
They are mere wrecks of their former selves.  They wish to be free and soar 
up among the heavens, but Eusine has made strange devices, which prevent 
them from using any attacks.  The dogs are chained to the bars of their 
cells, unable to rush freely throughout, Johto, the land north of here., 
which was there home.  But I feel most for Archimedes, who is the most 
intelligent of them all.  Without mental stimulus, his mind is falling into 
disrepair, and I fear he will never recover.  I was sent here when Eusine 
heard that another legendary bird existed.  He has not learned of the 
existence of many other rare birds, but somehow, he discovered this one'.  
With this the creature finished up.

'And who are you?' Mike enquired.

'I am the most powerful Dragon pokemon known to man.  I am part Dragon, part 
Sun type.  I wield the power to control the heavens within my hands.  But 
Eusine and his evil machines have subdued me.  Bands have been placed on my 
body, somehow preventing me from using even a fraction of my full power.  
That was the reason you were able to defeat me, although that evolution of 
Eevee is extremely powerful.  Eusine captured me and Archimedes together, as 
we guarded the entrance to the High Council.  The High Council is a group of 
the most powerful pokemon ever known.  Celebi, Mewtwo, Mew, Archimedes, all 
the rare birds and dogs, and I are members.  Lugia and Ho-oh used to be, but 
for some strange reason they have not appeared at the last few meetings.  At 
the meeting in question, we were discussing reasons as to why they might 
have disappeared.  Archimedes and I went outside as we thought we had heard 
something.  As soon as we ventured out into the fresh air, a huge army of 
pokemon assaulted us.  We tried to retreat back inside, but several dozen 
tonnes of rock had already sealed the entrance.  Then, a pokemon I have 
never seen before attacked us.  It's strength was incredible.  It took both 
of us down with a mere one attack.  A large ball of sun energy engulfed us, 
preventing us from moving.  We were then thrown forcefully into large cages. 
  The second the sun energy disappeared, those evil bands strapped onto us, 
preventing us from using any attacks.  I cannot begin to describe the 
pokemon.  Then, a few days ago, Eusine approached me with an offer.  It was 
more like a threat.  He had heard of Sacremento and wished to capture it.  I 
was told either to get one for him or Archimedes and I would be destroyed.  
I refused, but was eventually worn down after many more threats upon the 
three birds and dogs.  I suffered terrible torture in there.  I now wish to 
track down Eusine and kill him.  He knows that I have been defeated, his 
machines will have seen to that.  Soon, more pokemon will follow in my 
footsteps, forced to track down other legendary pokemon.  I wish to join 
your party, under the condition that you will help me defeat Eusine if the 
chance arises'.

'We agree', Mike and Amanda replied simultaneously.  'But what is your 
name?'

'I am known as Charon.  To be met with one of my attacks means death if 
unprepared'.

'Fine.  Lets go find Monty and see how the Sacremento is doing after what 
you did to her'.

'OK, but could your Magmar get rid of these bands.  Whenever I try to rip 
them off with my claws, a searing pain rips through me'.

'We'll give it a try', answered Mike.

With that, the Magmar roasted at the bands attached to his neck, arms and 
legs.  It was the work of a moment before they were destroyed.  Then they 
set off to see how Montgomery and Sacremento were faring.