Equestria Badlands

1000 years ago

(Cacnea's POV)

' From the moment of my inception to the Badlands of the land known as Equestria I knew I was destined for greatness.... The honor of being chosen along with a few others to come to this new world by the gods that preside in this realm, this was a test, for that I am certain. And now through trail and error I had became the strongest predator of the badlands, my power was only rivaled by the dragons of this land and the two Pokémon I know as my friend and my enemy, now I had a reasonability to uphold, one greater than I could have possibly imagined...FOR I AM.... CACNEA! THE KING OF THE BADLANDS!'

T'was a bright and sunny afternoon in the Badlands, whenever I walk by, some of the native creatures of this land had bowed to me in respect. I was making my way through the Badlands towards the Everfree forest to surprise an old friend who I hadn't seen in quiet a while... until!

"WHAT HO!?" A shadow ball had landed right in front of me almost hitting me, this caused me to shake in rage! What kind of coward initiates a fight like this! "WHO DARES!?"

It was all quiet until the sound of laughter filled the area, looked to the source of the laughter and saw the very person I was going to meet. " I thought since this was a special occasion, that I should surprise you, by attacking you and standing on this cliff to which I can look down upon you.... Cacnea lord of the fools! HAHAHA."

I looked at him shocked and confused. "Can this be!? My reformed ally and my closest friend, the Everfree King, laughing manically and looking down upon me, just like the old villain he had once been? What has happened to you, my sad ghoulish friend" The Everfree King was a powerful Pokémon, he was a species known as Treveant, his power was only rivaled by the hydras and dragons that live in his land.  

The Everfree King jumped from his spot and tried to hit me with one of his signature moves. I luckily was fast enough to dodge this attack. "HORRORS!!"

Treveant looked at me grinning madly. "I am a phantom at heart, and the world shalln't accept me.... So I decide to embrace my inner ghost!" Treveant arms spread widely. "I have transcended the title of King... before you, stands a GOD!!! Will-O-Wisp!!!"

His attacks burned my body, but burned my soul even more, I had no time to mourn over the lost of my friend- now foe. "Listen well foul demon! If this is the path you have chosen for thyself! Then so be it! But know that I CACNEA! DEFENDER OF JUSTICE!!! Shall defeat you."

Treveant glared at me even more. "Do you're worst! You have already mocked me as it is, I will not let someone who I had so highly respected get the better of me, Shadow Ball!!!."

His words confused me. How was I responsible for such a horrible change of heart!? Was there any way I can - "NOW JUST HOLD ON JUST A MINUTE!!!"

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There was a pergnant pause at the campfire, many Pokemon from both trainers, were sitting down around the campfire telling stories of how their lives had been before they joined Team Rocket. Right now it was Cacnea's turned and everyone was so deeply concentrated on his story, even Amoongus who's always been far to serious, before Cacnea was so rudely interrupted by Inkay.

Cacnea coughed. "Um... yes fair maiden, how may I answer your question?"

"Well it's not so much as an question and more of a complaint."

Cacnea's eyebrow rose (if he had any.). "And tell me fair maiden, what is this complaint of yours?"

Carnivine shot Inkay a annoyed look. "Ya! Why did you just interrupt Cacnea's awesome story? They where just about to fight."

Inkay glared at Carnivine. "Did you find nothing wrong with this story!?"

Amoongus was the first to speak up. "I found nothing wrong with the story, it was quite entertaining."

"There you see!? Even Amoongus liked the story! Freaking Amoongus!!!"

"Well EXCUSE ME, FOR TRYING TO SHED SOME LIGHT TO THIS STORY!!! Such as a Treveant using Will~O~Wisp!!! Not only that, but doesn't this story sound familiar to you?"

Carnivine glared at Inkay. "You know what, I think your jealous!"

Inkay looked at Carnivine aghast. "Me! jealous!?"

Carnivine stood up. "Ya, I think your jealous, because your story wasn't even close to being as good as Cacnea's."

"How dare you!!!"

One by one all of the Pokémon around started to get up and walk back towards their pokeballs, not wanting to be around when a fight broke out. Amoongus jumped towards Cacnea, when he noticed him looking rather glum. "Hey, if it's any constellation, I would simply love to hear the rest of the story."

Cacnea instantly brighten up. " Excellent!!! Well as Treveant and I-"

The two Pokémon walked farther away from the campsite, as a series of attacks broke loose, causing a lot of noise in the campsite, no doubt the noise would wake up a rather angry Tomas. Next Chapter: Ch.10- The Mission Estimated time remaining: 1 Hour, 27 Minutes