Post by Super Cuddles on Mar 11, 2006 1:32:24 GMT
Prologue:
A group of people called themshelves the shadow gang has learnt of the existence of the sacred beast Albinos that reside in the town of Apollos.
Craving the unimaginable power, they invaded the town and went into the albinos' sanctum, leaving behind them the unconscious bodies of the people who tried to oppose.
Albinos, angered by the gang's intensions, fought back with all his might.
But having known the beast's legendary status, the shadow gang has long deviced a plan.
By the use of an ancient and sinister machine, they've brought forth an eclipe which consumed the sanctum in total darkness.
In its weakened state, albinos was unable to gain victory, and as a last resort, it teleported itself out, leaving seemingly no trace behind.
From that day onwards, both the people of Apollo and the shadow gang set out on a journey to find albinos.
SHOAL CAVE EVENT
(Someone told you in a previous town that there were strange things happening in shoal cave that caused all the pokemon inside to flee.)
(you see an Apollo grunt standing next to a wall and there's a well dressed lady behind him)
Girl: ...Well now, this is getting us no where.
Marrick: ...
Girl: How much longer do you suppose I have to wait here?
Marrick: Not long, I promise my lady, I just need alittle more time to examine what exactly happened in this cave.
Girl: ...
Marrick: ...After all, nothing's truly apparent to the naked eye at a first glance.
Girl: Heh, I guess...
Girl: ... ... ... ... Pttt the moist in this cave is making me sweaty. I'm going back to the group, report when you have any results.
Marrick: Yes my lady.
(girl walks off)
Marrick: Ah, here it is. oh there too. These are definitely fragments from the Apollo Sanctum, still emitting holy lights I see. So these were what startled the native pokemon. There's no doubt that it has been passing by here. I'll have to repo... Huh?! You! What are you doing here?
(battle commences and grunt sends out 2 pokemon and loses)
Marrick: ...
Marrick: Hmm, I can see you are not one of the shadow gang, we have no reason to continue this fight, let's just forget this whole thing, forget that you even met us.
(Grunt calmly goes off)
CRISIS IN MONTEMORE
(right before you are going to fight Mende for the 3rd badge, a towns folk will tell you that he has gone with a suspicious looking guy.)
(you go into the forest where you have just found Mende's natu earlier, and you see a guy in dark cloaks leading the blind man into the forest.)
Shadow grunt1: That's it, just alittle further.
Mende: You can stop acting now.
(they both stop)
Mende: I have been sensing what you are thinking from the start.
Shadow grunt1: ... ... hehehe, so you do have psychic abilities, the locals are right about you after all.
Mende: That is correct.
Shadow grunt1: So I'm guessing that you also know that there was never a surprise party up ahead?
Mende: Yes. In fact I know exactly where I am and what you are after.
Shadow grunt1: I see, so then you must also know the consequences if you don't cooperate. Now, use your foresight ability and tell me where the legendary beast I'm after is heading.
Mende: That, I cannot do.
Shadow grunt1: What? Why not?
Mende: The legendary pokemon is not yours to claim.
Shadow grunt1: Nonsense! Who are you to make such a judgement?
(by this point, the grunt noticed you coming.)
Shadow grunt1: Huh? No one's supposed to be here. I can't let you leave kid.
(A battle starts and you win)
Shadow grunt1: This isn't supposed to happen...
Shadow grunt1: Don't think you've won, kid, I have one last surprise for ya.
(But just before he sends out his high level pokemon, Mende steps in and battles the grunt's Lazardous with Adumbrion and wins)
Shadow grunt1: wh-whaaa... Y-you are not normal!
(And the grunt runs away just like that. Mende will then comment on how well you battled and reveal himself as the gym leader of Montemore.)
DESERT FIGHT
(Your rival comes to you on route 16 and tells you that a secret organization called the Apollos is up to no good in the desert and he wants you to investigate.)
(You are ready to venture through the desert on route 16, but the entrance to the desert is blocked by apollo grunts)
Grunt1: I'm sorry, the way to the desert is temporarily closed. We advice you not to ask any questions and wait until our leader finishes his inspection here.
(At this point, you are offered a yes or no question, you have to say no or else they will just keep standing there forever.)
You: No
Grunt2: Don't be so persistant, we don't want to hurt you.
You: No
Grunt3: Alright, if it's a fight you want, you'll get it. Remember we warned you of the circumstances.
(3 single battles commence and you defeat them all)
Grunt1: I have to admit, for a person your age, you are very talented.
Grunt2: You are too strong...
Grunt3: I-I can't believe I've lost...
Grunt1: It seems we have underestimated your power. You may enter at your own risk.
(you will encounter several other grunts in the desert area before entering the underground cave.)
Helios: How's your progress.
Marrick: I got nothing so far. I see no evidence pointing to the cave having any relations with it. Still, I have to say that the struture of this cave is simply outstanding.
Helios: I see, another one of nature's wonders.
Marrick: It would seem so.
(a grunt comes running to Helios)
Grunt: Master Helios! There's a boy/girl (insert description) heading this way, we have no idea who s/he is but s/he has beaten all of our men.
Marrick: Um.. a boy/girl (insert description) you say?
Helios: Isn't s/he the one you've encountered in the shoal cave?
Marrick: I'm afraid it is. I didn't think s/he was of the shadow gang, but if s/he really did what the grunt said s/he did, then s/he is without a doubt one of them.
Marrick: Don't worry, I'll take care of him/her myself, please get to safety.
Helios: ... No
Marrick: Huh?
Helios: I would like to meet this boy/girl.
Marrick: Y-you can't be serious?
(You walk into the screen and Helios confidently walks up to you and challenges you)
(after a tough fight, you gain victory.)
Helios: Ah
Marrick: No! Master Helios!
(alot more grunts arrive by this time)
Helios: Wait, hold your positions.
(Helios then starts to take his time to examine you)
Helios: Your eyes, you don't look like any of those shadow gang thieves, you do not crave for power, and yet you seem determined in stopping our organization. I would like to know why.
(Suddenly a gust of sleep powder sweeps over your head, you fall on the ground and faintly you hear)
A familiar voice: Master! It's not safe for you here, please make your leave! We are still counting on you in finding out the location of our great Abinos!
(a guy dressed in apollo uniform walks up next to you and then all other grunts help escort Helios)
Familiar voice: Hehe, (your name), I'm sorry I have to do this to you, but this is very important for me, I'm sure you will understand.
(He then walks off)
WEST BAY CHASE
(You are on your way to West Bay city (route 77) and suddenly you hear that familiar voice again. You stop and listen to the conversation which takes place outside the range of your screen)
Man's voice: Hey look who's came back? What took you so long?
Familiar voice: Yes, nice to see you, too, bulky.
Woman's voice: So, what did you find out?
Familiar voice: Not much. They are about as clueless as we are.
Woman's voice: I suppose that's both good and bad. We need to find Albinos quickly before the Apollos do, our boss is getting very impatient.
Familiar voice: I will keep a close eye on them, don't worry.
Man's voice: You better! It will make matter really difficult for us if they found the beast before we do.
Familar voice: As I said, don't worry, you can count on me. Besides, I'm not the one who's got himself beaten up by a blind man.
Man's voice: ...
Woman's voice: Also, be extra cautious around that Helios. We didn't encounter him last time we raided the Albinos sanctum, we don't know what tricks he has under his sleeves.
Familiar voice: You don't have to tell me that.
Woman's voice: Right, report back to us inside shadow falls when you attain more information.
(You regain control, and continue to walk towards West Bay. You then see a guy in Apollo uniform heading in the same direction.)
Familiar voice: Not you again!?
(He then runs.)
Cuddles and FK couple: Hey, hey! Want to battle with us love style?
Familiar voice: Out of my way!
(He pushes the couple off course)
Cuddles: I can't believe what that guy just did!
FK: Me neither! Let's use our rage against that boy/girl that's coming this way!
Cuddles: Yes, let's!
(Cameo battle starts)
Cuddles: Awieee, what went wrong FK? Our love's unbeatable!
FK: I don't know Cuddles. I just don't know.
(When you arrive at the entrance of West bay city...)
Familiar voice: M-miss Decade!?
Lady: What seems to be the trouble (insert fake name)?
(Then she sees you come up)
Lady: A boy/girl (insert description)... [!] I know you! You are the kid who nearly injured my grandfather! What are you coming after us for? Never mind. I shall put an end to your sinister ways!
(battle starts and you win again)
Lady: Ouch, my precious pokemon! Look what you have done to them!
Familiar voice: Miss decade, let's make a run for it, we'll make sure we'll be prepared for him/her next time.
(They then run off, and 2 grunts come and block your way)
Grunts: One step further and you will have to deal with us!
(They then run off as well once Gloria's gone.)
WITNESSES
(Throughout your journey, you'll encounter unique trainers/staff cameos that will give you hints about where albinos or the Apollos have headed. One of them will give you waterfall, which you'll need to enter Shadow falls.)
BEHIND THE FALL
(Rumors in a nearby town (Starlight?) say that mysterious figures have been spotted going in and out of the shadowfalls. It is unclear what these strange entities are but the town's people are quite concerned about it. They have sent people to investigate, many came back without results, there were few people who seemed to have disappeared.)
(You cannot enter the Shadow fall cave without first getting HM surf from the gym leader Mallard in Hohpo and HM waterfall from one of the staff cameos. Use waterfall in front of Shadow falls and press the up arrow when you've ascended midway through the fall to enter the cave.)
(There are numerous Apollo grunts throughout the cave that will give you information about what has been happening. You don't have to battle them at all)
Grunt1: Once again you showed up, not that I'm surprised to see you. Look, we want to formally apologize for mistakening you as one of the shadow gang members. We know now that you have no connection to them whatsoever.
Grunt2: Further inside is the shadow gang's hideout. Master Helios is there. We are all awaiting for his order to go in.
Grunt3: Now that we have found their secret hideout, this shadow gang is going to meet its end!
Grunt4: They have to be fools to think that we couldn't recognize an outsider among our group. We captured this one called (fake name) and tricked him into giving us information on the whereabouts of the shadow gang headquarters. Now we will take care of them once and for all.
Grunt5: Is it just me or does Gloria seem distracted when we were discussing how to deal with the imposter? I wonder what her problem is.
Marrick: Unlike most of us who serve under Master Helios, Miss Gloria Decade has always wanted to travel and explore the world. Because this act is strictly forbidden in our city, she took this journey as an opportunity for her to do what she wanted. Many people, including Helios himself believed that she could bring misfortune to the city for having such an interest. I don't see it as a reason to stop loving her. She's an extraordinary woman.
(He then turns away, red cheeked, and turns back to you again.)
Marrick: I am alittle concerned however, because recently she seems to have affections towards this guy who disguised himself as one of us. I fear her emotions might misguide her into doing something stupid.
(As you move deeper into the cave, where Helios, Gloria and the shadow gang member is...)
Helios: Now then, where are they? Call them out.
Familiar voice: Never! You won't get a word from me!
Gloria: (Fake name)...
(Helios turns to look at Gloria and then back at the imposter)
Helios: Do you really want to do it the hard way again? You could hardly stand it last time.
Familiar voice: ...
Helios: Very well. Hypno, use your hynosis!
(He calls out his hypno which then uses hynosis on the imposter. He jerks in pain)
Familiar voice: Argh!!...
Helios: Lead the way.
Familiar voice: Nhnnn... (1 step... 2 step...)
Gloria: Grandpa stop it! Th-this is not humane! E-even though h-he's...
Helios: Now, Gloria I can understand why you are so strongly against this kind of action, but he has left me no choice. We have to find the rest of the shadow gang and eliminate them for the good of the world.
Familiar voice: Nhnnn... (1 step... 2 step...)
Helios: I strongly advice you to stop resisting, it's much less painful that way.
Familiar voice: Nhnnn... (stops)
Helios: Fine, have it your way. Hypno, give him another dose of your hypotism.
Gloria: No hypno! Grandfather, he can't possibly take any more of this torment!
Helios: You are still young. Naive. You can't understand it yet, but this is for the best.
Gloria: No, I don't believe that! We can find another way!
Helios: Your affections for this man has clouded your judgement. Please return to the group. I'll call GruntA to accompany me.
Gloria: Grandfather...
Helios: Go.
(Gloria stands there for a moment)
Gloria: No. I won't stand this. If you are going to continue torturing him, I'll...
Helios: You will what?
Gloria: ...
Helios: Go back to the group like I told you to.
(Without a word, Gloria challenges her granddad to a battle and loses somewhat badly.)
(Not knowing what Helios' going to do next, you panic and run up to challenge him like a mad dodo who has just lost its dignity due to an inability to recognize the difference between the functions of the head and the bum. You of course win the battle.)
Helios: What is the point of us battling each other now?
Marrick: Master Helios!
(all Apollo members enter the screen)
Marrick: When we heard that there's a fight going on, we all rushed here as quickly as we could. What happened? Are you alright sir?
(Gloria looks away)
Helios: Yes.
Mysterious voice: Hardly.
You, Gloria, Helios, Grunts: (!)
Mysterious voice: What a surprise this turns out to be. Aren't you the guys that tried to prevent us from entering the albinos sanctum?
Marrick: That voice.
(3 cloaked figure appear)
Boss: We finally get to meet, Helios, what a pleasure! It seems that our little (insert name of rival) has gotten himself into trouble.
You: (!)
Man's voice: I never really believed he could be counted on.
Boss: Now, now, mind your manners before our guest.
Helios: What are you trying to pull here? What do you hope to gain from capturing our legendary albinos?
Boss: Why, what do you think I wish to gain? What do you think the thing is that everybody in the world seeks? Power of course! Limitless power!
Helios: You are a fool.
Boss: You don't want to admit it, but you, too must crave for power. It is mere human nature.
Marrick: You are crazy if you think you can have limitless power.
Boss: No, you see, it's actually fairly simple, this machine that I unearthed can almost grant me my wish. With its power, I can do just about anything without breaking a sweat.
Boss: However, I've also learned of the amazing powers of the legendary pokemon albinos. The last thing I need after I showed the world what I'm capable of is to have some insanely powerful pokemon come and wreck me off my dreams.
Woman: We didn't intend to capture the legendary beast at all.
Man: Yes, we were going to kill it! But the blasted pokemon teleported itself out before we could accomplish our mission!
Gloria: I-I can't believe what I'm hearing! You were planning to kill albinos? I-I feel sick...
Helios: Your greed disgusts me (insert boss name). I assure you, you won't be leaving this cave with that machine.
Boss: Heh heh heh. Is that a threat old man? I don't think you get the idea of exactly how powerful this machine is, let me give you a small demonstration.
(He turns to the machine and pressed a few buttons and as soon as he did that the earth starts shaking suddenly and rocks start falling)
Boss: Hahaha! Do I sense fear? Don't worry, it'll all be over soon, after you are all burried under this hail of rocks!
Helios: Stop! Can't you see that one of your man is here with us?
Boss: Yes, I see. Well, I can't do anything about it. Guess you'll have to cope with getting burried together with the Apollos boy.
Boss: Don't be afraid! If you survive, we'll sure come back and rescue you.
Man, woman, your rival: (!)
Helios: Quick, hypno, use psychic!
(Hypno uses psychic to stop the rocks in mid-air. It can't hold all of them at once, however, a giant rock starts sinking into the psychic barrier on top of Gloria. Just before it hits though, GruntA pushes her away and the rock claims him instead.)
Marrick: Ugh...
Gloria: NO! Marrick!
Gloria: ... Stay with me! Hang on!
Boss: Ooo, I certainly didn't expect that hypno to hold off the rocks like this. That's some quick thinking Helios, I have to give you credit for that. Let's see how much more it can stand after I increase the magnitude of the quake.
Woman: Boss...
Boss: Oh stop your yapping.
(He goes on to press some more buttons. The earth now starts to tremble more violently and the rocks fall more rapidly.)
Boss: So long! It's nice knowing you guys!
(Suddenly the quake stops)
Boss: (!) What happened? Why did it stop?
(Hypno moves the rocks out of the way.)
Helios: It seems that your machine has reached its limit.
Boss: No! This can't be!
Helios: Give up, you've lost.
Woman: Boss, their number far excceeds ours.
Man: This is no good, no good at all! We are finished!
(Your rival at this point regains all control over his body. Knowing the situation, he immediately graps Gloria who was mourning for GruntA's death.)
Rival: Stand aside! Or it'll be really unpleasant!
Helios: You fool! How can you still possibly wish to serve this man? He left you for dead!
Rival: Shut up and do as I say! Move aside!
(With his grandchild's life at stake, Helios calls his men to back off without hesitation)
Helios: Fine, you win. Move back men.
Grunts: But we are so close...
Helios: I said move back.
Boss: hahaha, very good (insert rival name). I knew I could count on you!
(He turns to the cloaked man and woman)
Boss: Now, you two can carry this machine. We will go straight through the Apollos hahaha!
(And with that last laugh, they make their exit with Gloria as their hostage.)
etc. etc.
SILVER BLADE, EMERGENCY!
(Initially, your objective here seems to be defeating the Elite Four alone. After the credit rolled, however, you get a scene where your rival comes to seek help from you.)
Rival: (insert your name)! Just as I suspect, you have became the champion of Taion! As much as I wish to congratuate you, now is not the time. I am in urgent need of your help!
(You are now shown a scene which is a recap of your rival's memory. The shadow gang is in a cave or laboratory of some sort. You see the boss tampering with the machine, trying desperately to find the source of its malfunction.)
Man: Boss, please tell me you know how to fix it.
Woman: What if it stays like this forever? What should we do then?
Boss: Will you guys shut up!? It will work again, trust me! And when it does, the world will be ours for the taking!
(Just as he finishes that sentence, the machine's light begins to flash and a capsule reveals itself.)
Boss: See what I tell ya! Err... hmmm... this is interesting...
Woman: What is it boss?
Boss: Err... hmmm... this is very interesting...
Woman: Um... boss?
Boss: It looks like one of those ancient energy converters. Judging from the size, a human can fit perfectly in here. My guess is that someone has to get in the capsule to supply raw energy to the system.
(He turns to face the man)
Man: Whoa! Why are you lookin' at me? You creep me out, boss!
Boss: Heh, don't worry, we already have a perfect guinea pig.
(He then walks to Gloria, who is by the rival's side. Noticing this, the rival immediately goes inbetween the two.)
Rival: What are you doing?
Boss: Come on now, I simply need her in the capsule to see if it will restore the machine.
Rival: I... can't let you do that.
Boss: Huh? Are you going to betray me this time? After what you've just done?
Rival: No. I'm not a traitor. I just don't think this is a good idea.
Boss: Why?
Rival: We don't know what will happen when she goes into the capsule. If anything bad happens, we will lose the only thing that holds the Apollos back from us.
Boss: It's worth a shot don't you think? Imagine when the machine gets all its power back again, we'll be all powerful!
Rival: Absolutely not.
Boss: Hmm... er... well...
Boss: [!] Ha! To think that I almost believed you for a moment there! I can see it in your eyes, you are just pretending to think for the gang. You've gotten soft haven't you kid? You've fallen in love with our enemy.
Rival: That is not true!
Boss: Then give the girl to me!
Rival: No!
(The boss forces the rival to the side and grabs Gloria)
Rival: No!
(He pushes the boss back with great force, knocking him into the capsule.)
Boss: Whoa! Ahh!!
Man and Woman: Boss!
(They rushes to him in an attempt to get him out, but as soon as he is in place, the machine closes the capsule bed)
Man: W-what have you done to the boss?!
Rival: I... I...
(The ground begins to shake)
Man, woman, Gloria and rival: [!]
Boss: Hehehehehe! Hohoho...!
Man, woman, Gloria and rival: [!]
Man: B-boss?!
Boss: This is wonderful! Fantastic!!! (3 exclaimation insanity) I have now merged my mind with the machine! Can you believe it? The machine itself is my very own body!
Woman: T-this is wonderful news boss!
Boss: Hehehehehe! Hahahaha! What incredible power! I am now the greatest being on earth!
Boss: Huh?... Wait, I'm picking up a signal of another being in a distance, its power is nearly equivalent to mine, but not quite. Ahahaha! Albinos, I have locked on to you now! Here I come!
(Just like that, a beam of light surrounds the machine and it launches itself up in a blink of an eye.)
Man: Hey wait! What about us boss?!
Woman: ... I guess we should follow him.
(They walk away.)
Gloria: This is terrible! Oh what can I do?! Albinos is in grave danger!
(Rival turns to face Gloria)
Rival: I... I'm sorry... I'll get help.
(Gloria looks at the rival and blinks)
(End of scene)
Rival: So you see, we have to stop (insert boss name). I've already dispatched Gloria back to the hands of the Apollos and warned them of what he has become. We can't do it alone, we need your help!
Prof: I don't quite understand what's going on here, but it sounds really important. (Your name), you should go help them.
(You nod your head in agreement.)
Rival: The trail of light emitted by the machine is faint but still visible in the sky. It seems to have headed to the (state direction), so there's where we should go.
(From now on, whenever you engage in a battle, your rival will team up with you.)
A group of people called themshelves the shadow gang has learnt of the existence of the sacred beast Albinos that reside in the town of Apollos.
Craving the unimaginable power, they invaded the town and went into the albinos' sanctum, leaving behind them the unconscious bodies of the people who tried to oppose.
Albinos, angered by the gang's intensions, fought back with all his might.
But having known the beast's legendary status, the shadow gang has long deviced a plan.
By the use of an ancient and sinister machine, they've brought forth an eclipe which consumed the sanctum in total darkness.
In its weakened state, albinos was unable to gain victory, and as a last resort, it teleported itself out, leaving seemingly no trace behind.
From that day onwards, both the people of Apollo and the shadow gang set out on a journey to find albinos.
SHOAL CAVE EVENT
(Someone told you in a previous town that there were strange things happening in shoal cave that caused all the pokemon inside to flee.)
(you see an Apollo grunt standing next to a wall and there's a well dressed lady behind him)
Girl: ...Well now, this is getting us no where.
Marrick: ...
Girl: How much longer do you suppose I have to wait here?
Marrick: Not long, I promise my lady, I just need alittle more time to examine what exactly happened in this cave.
Girl: ...
Marrick: ...After all, nothing's truly apparent to the naked eye at a first glance.
Girl: Heh, I guess...
Girl: ... ... ... ... Pttt the moist in this cave is making me sweaty. I'm going back to the group, report when you have any results.
Marrick: Yes my lady.
(girl walks off)
Marrick: Ah, here it is. oh there too. These are definitely fragments from the Apollo Sanctum, still emitting holy lights I see. So these were what startled the native pokemon. There's no doubt that it has been passing by here. I'll have to repo... Huh?! You! What are you doing here?
(battle commences and grunt sends out 2 pokemon and loses)
Marrick: ...
Marrick: Hmm, I can see you are not one of the shadow gang, we have no reason to continue this fight, let's just forget this whole thing, forget that you even met us.
(Grunt calmly goes off)
CRISIS IN MONTEMORE
(right before you are going to fight Mende for the 3rd badge, a towns folk will tell you that he has gone with a suspicious looking guy.)
(you go into the forest where you have just found Mende's natu earlier, and you see a guy in dark cloaks leading the blind man into the forest.)
Shadow grunt1: That's it, just alittle further.
Mende: You can stop acting now.
(they both stop)
Mende: I have been sensing what you are thinking from the start.
Shadow grunt1: ... ... hehehe, so you do have psychic abilities, the locals are right about you after all.
Mende: That is correct.
Shadow grunt1: So I'm guessing that you also know that there was never a surprise party up ahead?
Mende: Yes. In fact I know exactly where I am and what you are after.
Shadow grunt1: I see, so then you must also know the consequences if you don't cooperate. Now, use your foresight ability and tell me where the legendary beast I'm after is heading.
Mende: That, I cannot do.
Shadow grunt1: What? Why not?
Mende: The legendary pokemon is not yours to claim.
Shadow grunt1: Nonsense! Who are you to make such a judgement?
(by this point, the grunt noticed you coming.)
Shadow grunt1: Huh? No one's supposed to be here. I can't let you leave kid.
(A battle starts and you win)
Shadow grunt1: This isn't supposed to happen...
Shadow grunt1: Don't think you've won, kid, I have one last surprise for ya.
(But just before he sends out his high level pokemon, Mende steps in and battles the grunt's Lazardous with Adumbrion and wins)
Shadow grunt1: wh-whaaa... Y-you are not normal!
(And the grunt runs away just like that. Mende will then comment on how well you battled and reveal himself as the gym leader of Montemore.)
DESERT FIGHT
(Your rival comes to you on route 16 and tells you that a secret organization called the Apollos is up to no good in the desert and he wants you to investigate.)
(You are ready to venture through the desert on route 16, but the entrance to the desert is blocked by apollo grunts)
Grunt1: I'm sorry, the way to the desert is temporarily closed. We advice you not to ask any questions and wait until our leader finishes his inspection here.
(At this point, you are offered a yes or no question, you have to say no or else they will just keep standing there forever.)
You: No
Grunt2: Don't be so persistant, we don't want to hurt you.
You: No
Grunt3: Alright, if it's a fight you want, you'll get it. Remember we warned you of the circumstances.
(3 single battles commence and you defeat them all)
Grunt1: I have to admit, for a person your age, you are very talented.
Grunt2: You are too strong...
Grunt3: I-I can't believe I've lost...
Grunt1: It seems we have underestimated your power. You may enter at your own risk.
(you will encounter several other grunts in the desert area before entering the underground cave.)
Helios: How's your progress.
Marrick: I got nothing so far. I see no evidence pointing to the cave having any relations with it. Still, I have to say that the struture of this cave is simply outstanding.
Helios: I see, another one of nature's wonders.
Marrick: It would seem so.
(a grunt comes running to Helios)
Grunt: Master Helios! There's a boy/girl (insert description) heading this way, we have no idea who s/he is but s/he has beaten all of our men.
Marrick: Um.. a boy/girl (insert description) you say?
Helios: Isn't s/he the one you've encountered in the shoal cave?
Marrick: I'm afraid it is. I didn't think s/he was of the shadow gang, but if s/he really did what the grunt said s/he did, then s/he is without a doubt one of them.
Marrick: Don't worry, I'll take care of him/her myself, please get to safety.
Helios: ... No
Marrick: Huh?
Helios: I would like to meet this boy/girl.
Marrick: Y-you can't be serious?
(You walk into the screen and Helios confidently walks up to you and challenges you)
(after a tough fight, you gain victory.)
Helios: Ah
Marrick: No! Master Helios!
(alot more grunts arrive by this time)
Helios: Wait, hold your positions.
(Helios then starts to take his time to examine you)
Helios: Your eyes, you don't look like any of those shadow gang thieves, you do not crave for power, and yet you seem determined in stopping our organization. I would like to know why.
(Suddenly a gust of sleep powder sweeps over your head, you fall on the ground and faintly you hear)
A familiar voice: Master! It's not safe for you here, please make your leave! We are still counting on you in finding out the location of our great Abinos!
(a guy dressed in apollo uniform walks up next to you and then all other grunts help escort Helios)
Familiar voice: Hehe, (your name), I'm sorry I have to do this to you, but this is very important for me, I'm sure you will understand.
(He then walks off)
WEST BAY CHASE
(You are on your way to West Bay city (route 77) and suddenly you hear that familiar voice again. You stop and listen to the conversation which takes place outside the range of your screen)
Man's voice: Hey look who's came back? What took you so long?
Familiar voice: Yes, nice to see you, too, bulky.
Woman's voice: So, what did you find out?
Familiar voice: Not much. They are about as clueless as we are.
Woman's voice: I suppose that's both good and bad. We need to find Albinos quickly before the Apollos do, our boss is getting very impatient.
Familiar voice: I will keep a close eye on them, don't worry.
Man's voice: You better! It will make matter really difficult for us if they found the beast before we do.
Familar voice: As I said, don't worry, you can count on me. Besides, I'm not the one who's got himself beaten up by a blind man.
Man's voice: ...
Woman's voice: Also, be extra cautious around that Helios. We didn't encounter him last time we raided the Albinos sanctum, we don't know what tricks he has under his sleeves.
Familiar voice: You don't have to tell me that.
Woman's voice: Right, report back to us inside shadow falls when you attain more information.
(You regain control, and continue to walk towards West Bay. You then see a guy in Apollo uniform heading in the same direction.)
Familiar voice: Not you again!?
(He then runs.)
Cuddles and FK couple: Hey, hey! Want to battle with us love style?
Familiar voice: Out of my way!
(He pushes the couple off course)
Cuddles: I can't believe what that guy just did!
FK: Me neither! Let's use our rage against that boy/girl that's coming this way!
Cuddles: Yes, let's!
(Cameo battle starts)
Cuddles: Awieee, what went wrong FK? Our love's unbeatable!
FK: I don't know Cuddles. I just don't know.
(When you arrive at the entrance of West bay city...)
Familiar voice: M-miss Decade!?
Lady: What seems to be the trouble (insert fake name)?
(Then she sees you come up)
Lady: A boy/girl (insert description)... [!] I know you! You are the kid who nearly injured my grandfather! What are you coming after us for? Never mind. I shall put an end to your sinister ways!
(battle starts and you win again)
Lady: Ouch, my precious pokemon! Look what you have done to them!
Familiar voice: Miss decade, let's make a run for it, we'll make sure we'll be prepared for him/her next time.
(They then run off, and 2 grunts come and block your way)
Grunts: One step further and you will have to deal with us!
(They then run off as well once Gloria's gone.)
WITNESSES
(Throughout your journey, you'll encounter unique trainers/staff cameos that will give you hints about where albinos or the Apollos have headed. One of them will give you waterfall, which you'll need to enter Shadow falls.)
BEHIND THE FALL
(Rumors in a nearby town (Starlight?) say that mysterious figures have been spotted going in and out of the shadowfalls. It is unclear what these strange entities are but the town's people are quite concerned about it. They have sent people to investigate, many came back without results, there were few people who seemed to have disappeared.)
(You cannot enter the Shadow fall cave without first getting HM surf from the gym leader Mallard in Hohpo and HM waterfall from one of the staff cameos. Use waterfall in front of Shadow falls and press the up arrow when you've ascended midway through the fall to enter the cave.)
(There are numerous Apollo grunts throughout the cave that will give you information about what has been happening. You don't have to battle them at all)
Grunt1: Once again you showed up, not that I'm surprised to see you. Look, we want to formally apologize for mistakening you as one of the shadow gang members. We know now that you have no connection to them whatsoever.
Grunt2: Further inside is the shadow gang's hideout. Master Helios is there. We are all awaiting for his order to go in.
Grunt3: Now that we have found their secret hideout, this shadow gang is going to meet its end!
Grunt4: They have to be fools to think that we couldn't recognize an outsider among our group. We captured this one called (fake name) and tricked him into giving us information on the whereabouts of the shadow gang headquarters. Now we will take care of them once and for all.
Grunt5: Is it just me or does Gloria seem distracted when we were discussing how to deal with the imposter? I wonder what her problem is.
Marrick: Unlike most of us who serve under Master Helios, Miss Gloria Decade has always wanted to travel and explore the world. Because this act is strictly forbidden in our city, she took this journey as an opportunity for her to do what she wanted. Many people, including Helios himself believed that she could bring misfortune to the city for having such an interest. I don't see it as a reason to stop loving her. She's an extraordinary woman.
(He then turns away, red cheeked, and turns back to you again.)
Marrick: I am alittle concerned however, because recently she seems to have affections towards this guy who disguised himself as one of us. I fear her emotions might misguide her into doing something stupid.
(As you move deeper into the cave, where Helios, Gloria and the shadow gang member is...)
Helios: Now then, where are they? Call them out.
Familiar voice: Never! You won't get a word from me!
Gloria: (Fake name)...
(Helios turns to look at Gloria and then back at the imposter)
Helios: Do you really want to do it the hard way again? You could hardly stand it last time.
Familiar voice: ...
Helios: Very well. Hypno, use your hynosis!
(He calls out his hypno which then uses hynosis on the imposter. He jerks in pain)
Familiar voice: Argh!!...
Helios: Lead the way.
Familiar voice: Nhnnn... (1 step... 2 step...)
Gloria: Grandpa stop it! Th-this is not humane! E-even though h-he's...
Helios: Now, Gloria I can understand why you are so strongly against this kind of action, but he has left me no choice. We have to find the rest of the shadow gang and eliminate them for the good of the world.
Familiar voice: Nhnnn... (1 step... 2 step...)
Helios: I strongly advice you to stop resisting, it's much less painful that way.
Familiar voice: Nhnnn... (stops)
Helios: Fine, have it your way. Hypno, give him another dose of your hypotism.
Gloria: No hypno! Grandfather, he can't possibly take any more of this torment!
Helios: You are still young. Naive. You can't understand it yet, but this is for the best.
Gloria: No, I don't believe that! We can find another way!
Helios: Your affections for this man has clouded your judgement. Please return to the group. I'll call GruntA to accompany me.
Gloria: Grandfather...
Helios: Go.
(Gloria stands there for a moment)
Gloria: No. I won't stand this. If you are going to continue torturing him, I'll...
Helios: You will what?
Gloria: ...
Helios: Go back to the group like I told you to.
(Without a word, Gloria challenges her granddad to a battle and loses somewhat badly.)
(Not knowing what Helios' going to do next, you panic and run up to challenge him like a mad dodo who has just lost its dignity due to an inability to recognize the difference between the functions of the head and the bum. You of course win the battle.)
Helios: What is the point of us battling each other now?
Marrick: Master Helios!
(all Apollo members enter the screen)
Marrick: When we heard that there's a fight going on, we all rushed here as quickly as we could. What happened? Are you alright sir?
(Gloria looks away)
Helios: Yes.
Mysterious voice: Hardly.
You, Gloria, Helios, Grunts: (!)
Mysterious voice: What a surprise this turns out to be. Aren't you the guys that tried to prevent us from entering the albinos sanctum?
Marrick: That voice.
(3 cloaked figure appear)
Boss: We finally get to meet, Helios, what a pleasure! It seems that our little (insert name of rival) has gotten himself into trouble.
You: (!)
Man's voice: I never really believed he could be counted on.
Boss: Now, now, mind your manners before our guest.
Helios: What are you trying to pull here? What do you hope to gain from capturing our legendary albinos?
Boss: Why, what do you think I wish to gain? What do you think the thing is that everybody in the world seeks? Power of course! Limitless power!
Helios: You are a fool.
Boss: You don't want to admit it, but you, too must crave for power. It is mere human nature.
Marrick: You are crazy if you think you can have limitless power.
Boss: No, you see, it's actually fairly simple, this machine that I unearthed can almost grant me my wish. With its power, I can do just about anything without breaking a sweat.
Boss: However, I've also learned of the amazing powers of the legendary pokemon albinos. The last thing I need after I showed the world what I'm capable of is to have some insanely powerful pokemon come and wreck me off my dreams.
Woman: We didn't intend to capture the legendary beast at all.
Man: Yes, we were going to kill it! But the blasted pokemon teleported itself out before we could accomplish our mission!
Gloria: I-I can't believe what I'm hearing! You were planning to kill albinos? I-I feel sick...
Helios: Your greed disgusts me (insert boss name). I assure you, you won't be leaving this cave with that machine.
Boss: Heh heh heh. Is that a threat old man? I don't think you get the idea of exactly how powerful this machine is, let me give you a small demonstration.
(He turns to the machine and pressed a few buttons and as soon as he did that the earth starts shaking suddenly and rocks start falling)
Boss: Hahaha! Do I sense fear? Don't worry, it'll all be over soon, after you are all burried under this hail of rocks!
Helios: Stop! Can't you see that one of your man is here with us?
Boss: Yes, I see. Well, I can't do anything about it. Guess you'll have to cope with getting burried together with the Apollos boy.
Boss: Don't be afraid! If you survive, we'll sure come back and rescue you.
Man, woman, your rival: (!)
Helios: Quick, hypno, use psychic!
(Hypno uses psychic to stop the rocks in mid-air. It can't hold all of them at once, however, a giant rock starts sinking into the psychic barrier on top of Gloria. Just before it hits though, GruntA pushes her away and the rock claims him instead.)
Marrick: Ugh...
Gloria: NO! Marrick!
Gloria: ... Stay with me! Hang on!
Boss: Ooo, I certainly didn't expect that hypno to hold off the rocks like this. That's some quick thinking Helios, I have to give you credit for that. Let's see how much more it can stand after I increase the magnitude of the quake.
Woman: Boss...
Boss: Oh stop your yapping.
(He goes on to press some more buttons. The earth now starts to tremble more violently and the rocks fall more rapidly.)
Boss: So long! It's nice knowing you guys!
(Suddenly the quake stops)
Boss: (!) What happened? Why did it stop?
(Hypno moves the rocks out of the way.)
Helios: It seems that your machine has reached its limit.
Boss: No! This can't be!
Helios: Give up, you've lost.
Woman: Boss, their number far excceeds ours.
Man: This is no good, no good at all! We are finished!
(Your rival at this point regains all control over his body. Knowing the situation, he immediately graps Gloria who was mourning for GruntA's death.)
Rival: Stand aside! Or it'll be really unpleasant!
Helios: You fool! How can you still possibly wish to serve this man? He left you for dead!
Rival: Shut up and do as I say! Move aside!
(With his grandchild's life at stake, Helios calls his men to back off without hesitation)
Helios: Fine, you win. Move back men.
Grunts: But we are so close...
Helios: I said move back.
Boss: hahaha, very good (insert rival name). I knew I could count on you!
(He turns to the cloaked man and woman)
Boss: Now, you two can carry this machine. We will go straight through the Apollos hahaha!
(And with that last laugh, they make their exit with Gloria as their hostage.)
etc. etc.
SILVER BLADE, EMERGENCY!
(Initially, your objective here seems to be defeating the Elite Four alone. After the credit rolled, however, you get a scene where your rival comes to seek help from you.)
Rival: (insert your name)! Just as I suspect, you have became the champion of Taion! As much as I wish to congratuate you, now is not the time. I am in urgent need of your help!
(You are now shown a scene which is a recap of your rival's memory. The shadow gang is in a cave or laboratory of some sort. You see the boss tampering with the machine, trying desperately to find the source of its malfunction.)
Man: Boss, please tell me you know how to fix it.
Woman: What if it stays like this forever? What should we do then?
Boss: Will you guys shut up!? It will work again, trust me! And when it does, the world will be ours for the taking!
(Just as he finishes that sentence, the machine's light begins to flash and a capsule reveals itself.)
Boss: See what I tell ya! Err... hmmm... this is interesting...
Woman: What is it boss?
Boss: Err... hmmm... this is very interesting...
Woman: Um... boss?
Boss: It looks like one of those ancient energy converters. Judging from the size, a human can fit perfectly in here. My guess is that someone has to get in the capsule to supply raw energy to the system.
(He turns to face the man)
Man: Whoa! Why are you lookin' at me? You creep me out, boss!
Boss: Heh, don't worry, we already have a perfect guinea pig.
(He then walks to Gloria, who is by the rival's side. Noticing this, the rival immediately goes inbetween the two.)
Rival: What are you doing?
Boss: Come on now, I simply need her in the capsule to see if it will restore the machine.
Rival: I... can't let you do that.
Boss: Huh? Are you going to betray me this time? After what you've just done?
Rival: No. I'm not a traitor. I just don't think this is a good idea.
Boss: Why?
Rival: We don't know what will happen when she goes into the capsule. If anything bad happens, we will lose the only thing that holds the Apollos back from us.
Boss: It's worth a shot don't you think? Imagine when the machine gets all its power back again, we'll be all powerful!
Rival: Absolutely not.
Boss: Hmm... er... well...
Boss: [!] Ha! To think that I almost believed you for a moment there! I can see it in your eyes, you are just pretending to think for the gang. You've gotten soft haven't you kid? You've fallen in love with our enemy.
Rival: That is not true!
Boss: Then give the girl to me!
Rival: No!
(The boss forces the rival to the side and grabs Gloria)
Rival: No!
(He pushes the boss back with great force, knocking him into the capsule.)
Boss: Whoa! Ahh!!
Man and Woman: Boss!
(They rushes to him in an attempt to get him out, but as soon as he is in place, the machine closes the capsule bed)
Man: W-what have you done to the boss?!
Rival: I... I...
(The ground begins to shake)
Man, woman, Gloria and rival: [!]
Boss: Hehehehehe! Hohoho...!
Man, woman, Gloria and rival: [!]
Man: B-boss?!
Boss: This is wonderful! Fantastic!!! (3 exclaimation insanity) I have now merged my mind with the machine! Can you believe it? The machine itself is my very own body!
Woman: T-this is wonderful news boss!
Boss: Hehehehehe! Hahahaha! What incredible power! I am now the greatest being on earth!
Boss: Huh?... Wait, I'm picking up a signal of another being in a distance, its power is nearly equivalent to mine, but not quite. Ahahaha! Albinos, I have locked on to you now! Here I come!
(Just like that, a beam of light surrounds the machine and it launches itself up in a blink of an eye.)
Man: Hey wait! What about us boss?!
Woman: ... I guess we should follow him.
(They walk away.)
Gloria: This is terrible! Oh what can I do?! Albinos is in grave danger!
(Rival turns to face Gloria)
Rival: I... I'm sorry... I'll get help.
(Gloria looks at the rival and blinks)
(End of scene)
Rival: So you see, we have to stop (insert boss name). I've already dispatched Gloria back to the hands of the Apollos and warned them of what he has become. We can't do it alone, we need your help!
Prof: I don't quite understand what's going on here, but it sounds really important. (Your name), you should go help them.
(You nod your head in agreement.)
Rival: The trail of light emitted by the machine is faint but still visible in the sky. It seems to have headed to the (state direction), so there's where we should go.
(From now on, whenever you engage in a battle, your rival will team up with you.)
Though the Cuddles/FK couple appearance is kinda random... So make that 2 million. 
