immortallifeform:

“A cool, pardon the pun, fact about Vaporeon is that it can turn into water when submerged.”

That definitely was cool along with familiar. How many times had Hark transformed into Chaos just to swim with the fishes? How interesting was it to have a fish go right through him while he stood idle with the water itself? That was definitely within his chords and got a smile of approval.

Okay, so Eevee was weird, but it was almost like…

Almost like a metaphor for all the alternates he’d met. One origin, thousands of possibilities that only expanded the more decisions they took.

That train of thought stopped when he heard the crack, though, and the sudden shout. Who…?

… Deaf? He gave a quick look to Rebecca’s ears. That did explain why she could hear him with the headphones on, but it was not a reason to joke about it.

Although, seeing Zeke’s reaction, Hark was definitely certain that this guy, Markus, was not someone who cared about respect and politeness.

The hedgehog stood, and gently placed a comforting hand on the dragon before nearly glaring at the male. He wouldn’t let that human do anything to Rebecca. And if he thought he would…

He’d probably learn to stay away once Hark was done with him.

“I challenge you to a battle to take back my rightful place as Unova Champion! Something a woman like you might not understand, but it’s an important job for a man-”

Markus ended up having to dodge a silent Ice Beam from an angered Triton, Rebecca’s expression as cold as the ice the beam made on the ground. The champion had skillfully brought the Vaporeon out, his Pokeball smacking her hand as she caught it.

“Well then? Are you going to battle a female trainer for once in your life, Markus? This is certainly a surprise.”

“You might not remember, Markus, but your trainers license was revoked seven months ago because of your ‘battle preferences’. Oh no, I’m not going to battle you for anything. I’m going to turn you in to the authorities once I make an ice sculpture out of you.”

Her voice seemed to growl at her last sentence, reminiscent of Zeke’s growl. The Zekrom’s hackles were raised, his tail zapping with electricity as his ‘motor’ started spinning. Then the other trainer simply made his situation worse by speaking again.

“Are you really? You women are so weak that all I have to do is beat you down to teach you where you’re supposed to be, you deaf little bitch.”