Author's Notes:

Part one of ten.
I am not even kidding about that second number.
There may or may not be spoilers located within any of these textwalls for Ausbrony's story A Brave New World.
At this point, there's too many words for me to go over to know for sure.

We are going to begin the next step in your education with the basics, Luke told Vincent as he stood there before the chained up form of Lucy, who was currently drooling around a ball gag. That way, you no longer have to worry about driving yourself insane by accident.

That’d be nice, yeah. But, uh, why are we here? I think such education could best be done anywhere else. Vincent was glancing from Lucy to Luke with no small amount of confusion.

Your first move is to be Hypnosis, Luke replied simply, pointedly not looking at Lucy who also happened to be writhing around a vibrator. You are going to put her to sleep, control her, and make her cease her incessant... craving. For a time at least.

Huh. Well when you put it that way, it sounds logical. Even helpful. How best to begin, then? I assume there’s more to it than merely shouting the name of the move. His regular spoon had appeared in Vincent’s hand sometime during this.

Indeed. May I demonstrate upon her? Luke inquired.

She seems to need it, the Kadabra stated with a small nod.

I thought it best to ask, Luke stated, nodding his head before his power welled around him, despite his current lack of ‘walls’ he was still more than capable of ‘offense’. As the power welled around him, Lucy’s ‘aids’ were removed including the gag.

“Wha...what are you do-” she managed to say.

Pay attention Vincent, Luke instructed as his power reached out and wrapped around Lucy’s mind. Hypnosis, Luke stated quietly within Lucy’s head. The Lucario sagged in her bindings and her eyes half closed.

Interesting, Vincent replied. I think I got most of that...here, take a look? I want to make sure I’ve got it right before using it.

I was not yet finished Vincent, Luke replied, a small mental chuckle rolling over to Vincent as the Gallade closed his eyes and Vincent saw a small spear of power stab into the open flower that was Lucy’s mind. Lucy, say hello to Vincent, calmly.

“Hello,” Lucy responded in a sluggish voice.

That...is impressive. Cutting through her heat like that to find the rational ‘mon underneath. Yeah...okay, I think I could replicate that. Not sure yet. Might have to try it out a few times…

The initial part is the most important, Luke instructed. You must get your target into the trance state you see before you, otherwise the attack will not work. Furthermore, do not attempt to use it on another Psychic type, they will resist easily and more than likely use your ‘expanded borders’ thinness to punch into your mind, the Gallade continued. Lucy, inform Vincent of what you would do to him if he got himself hurt foolishly.

“He’d be the one tied up,” she replied. “And from there, I’d find all sorts of ways to make him understand why doing that is a bad idea.”

Quite so, Luke agreed with a nod of his head. One of the most important things to realize about this power is how easily it could be abused. He gave Vincent an inscrutable look. I know you are not the type to, and I do not suggest it lightly, but this is the type of power that comes with the inherent risk and as such I MUST give you this speech.

The smaller psychic couldn’t look his teacher in the eyes as he replied. Okay, Mewtwo notwithstanding, I would never try to abuse my powers. I...I’ve been through too much of something that wasn’t as invasive as this. So...yeah, no worries there.

Good, and that leads me to my next point. Your move Total Recall? You are not to use it unless your life is actually in danger. To do otherwise is a horrible abuse of power, the type that would get you arrested if we were still on Earth. I am lucky that Mewtwo did not consider filing charges against me for using a move such as that. The Gallade closed his eyes and glanced at Vincent. By using that move, you are making yourself more like Doctor Nurem than any other method available to you.

The warning seemed to sink in, and Vincent’s demeanor changed from self-assured to horrified as he considered the Gallade’s words. I...hadn’t thought of it like that… he whispered. The Kadabra looked up to Luke with a small smile then.

Well, we’d best hurry my training along if I’m not to use that move anymore!

That was about when the roar of a dragon echoed through the city.

Luke blinked. What was that?

I can have a look, Vincent replied, already casting out a ‘line’ to the outskirts of the city. While he didn’t find any dragons, he did run across a Charizard, and began speaking to him right away.

...I assume there’s a good reason that- At that point, Vincent caught on as to who he was actually talking to and altered what he had been about to say. oh hey Ignis! Fancy seeing you all here! He then looked over to Luke and included him in the loop as lightly as possible. Still, you’re interrupting something at the moment…

Luke remained silent, simply listening in.

“Ah, sorry ‘bout that,” the Luxray replied. “It’s just...”

“Where. Is. SAM!?!” The altered Gabite was getting irritated, but it was a voice Vincent knew all the same.

Oh heya Christine. Don’t you remember little ol’ Vincent? I see you still remember big bro. He then looked over at Luke and decided to fill him in. Subject Thirty-Four, but never call her that. A Gibel fused with Kecleon DNA, Evolved to a Gabite, dislikes it when anyone points out her weird patterning. Has quite a few anger issues and a fixation with ‘Sam the dashing swordsman.’

... I dread what will come of this, Luke said dryly within Vincent’s mind. ... at least I have my Angel to protect me...

Even worse, her ability is the same as a Kecleon’s, in every sense of the word. Picking up the thread of conversation with the others again, Vincent chipped in about why Christine may not have believed them when informed he was a Kadabra now. Yeah, her distrust is kinda understandable. So! You lot here for me then? Cause it’d be...let’s go with better, if I came to you instead of the other way ‘round.

Luke frowned for a moment and his power wrapped around Vincent’s form, pulling all of the ‘sex’ off of him. I cannot do anything about the smell, but I can limit the actual exposure, he informed Vincent privately. Though I would recommend heavily against fighting her directly... you will be at severe disadvantage.

In more ways than one, and despite my stunt at Canterlot, I’m not stupid. Vincent took a quick sniff and winced. I think a shower is in order.

“Is there a problem?” Seth asked. “I could help if you need me to, it’s kinda my job now.”

Vincent was silent for a moment as he looked from Lucy to Luke and thought of the implications. Just checking, but it’d be bad, right?

With the condition that Lucy is in at the moment... I doubt she would notice any difference aside from the barbs... but I doubt that he wants to do that to her, Luke replied uncertainly. Or were you referring to something else?

More wondering as to whether a human-turned-Luxray would be able to control himself around this smell, Vincent replied while waving a hand around, though mostly at Lucy’s form.

That mostly depends on the individual... I know nothing about this ‘Seth’ so I suppose it would be up to you, Luke said with a small shrug. ... though I see no real reason to involve him in Lucy’s ordeal.

Fair point… Vincent trailed off while thinking before shaking his head. Nope, gonna keep them as separate as possible. Don’t even want to think about what could be, or how badly she would kick my behind once she cools down and finds out… Vincent trailed off and shuddered at the thought. ...If you knew, you wouldn’t have said that. You really wouldn’t have. I just got done having Luke teach me Hypnosis, so I can amscray for a few hours if need be. Or would you rather wander the city on your own?

“I suppose, Fritter and Rika want to spend some time with me and I think Ignis and Selena could use a little ‘alone time’. Oh, and I’ll keep an eye on Christine as well.”

Works for me. Just, uh… Here, Vincent made sure the line was private as he gave Seth directions to Fredricks, along with what it looked like. Try to avoid this for a bit until I warn Sam at least? It’s where he works.

“So don’t tell Christine then? Got it.” The conversation dropped then, though Vincent kept a ‘tab’ on the group of friends that had entered the city. With his and their luck, he might need it before the day was out.

Shower, Vincent stated, heading out of the room. I’ll not stay away from them all day, and if I do go, I’m going to need a shower beforehand.

More than likely, you will probably not have to do more then wash some water over yourself, Luke said, nodding his head before he turned back to Lucy. Sleep and release.

His words were slightly prophetic, as not even two minutes had passed before another roar was heard. Different from the first, and Vincent sighed as it was more familiar than the first one as well.

Christine… Vincent groaned. I think I might be needed to find her if she’s gone invisible.

... very well, just remember to avoid a direct confrontation, Luke stated, nodding his head as he sat down on the couch and closed his eyes.

After checking with Seth’s family and talking a bit more with them while drying himself off, Vincent vanished in a flash of blue light, leaving Luke in the apartment.

Luke simply kept his eyes closed as Mage floated over and sat in his lap.

“How did the training go?” Mage asked quietly as one of Luke’s hands stroked her side.

Well enough, Luke replied with a small shake of his head. We are going to be receiving company soon. I would like you to make it extremely clear to the Gabite that I will NOT respond well to her advances.

Mage frowned before leaning up and kissing him on the chin. “Of course Luke... no one is getting to you but ME!”

With a blue flash, a familiar Kadabra popped into existence in front of Seth, holding his signature spoon. “I believe this is the point where I ask which way she went?” he stated.

Seth’s nose twitched and he recoiled slightly. “She uh, disappeared over that building there. Couldn’t you just use your Ping to find her?”

“Like I said, every sense.” Vincent idly twirled his spoon while continuing to answer. “I do that once, it’ll probably count as a Psychic-type move...and her typing will change to reflect that. Meaning the next one wouldn’t be as effective, and so on.” Actually, would it? He'd have to look up Color Change in Bit's memory...

“I’m aware of what she’s capable of,” Seth responded. “We... tussled back in Canterlot.” Seth seemed to sniff at the air a few times before continuing. “You know, you’re rather distracting at the moment Vincent?” the Luxray said as delicately as he could.

Vincent felt himself blush and reacted with a muttered, "Darn underpriced shampoos saying they'll get all stench out." He then cleared his throat and spoke up. “I tried, I really did. But I had to take a quick shower, had to once I heard her roar. I’d have made it a little more inclusive, but there’s only so much you can do in one minute. Add to that that your nose is probably more sensitive than it ever was back on Earth…”

Seth reached into his bag and pulled out an odd little device. It pinged as he scanned himself, responding in a mechanical tone. “The sense of smell in Luxray are well developed. Like all feline Pokemon, they possess a special olfactory organ on the roof of the mouth called a Jacobson’s organ.The Luxray grimaces (called Flehman) after smelling something, which passes the scent over this organ. Reproductive status is assessed using this method.”

“Well, there you have it,” Seth replied, quite surprised.

“Called it,” Vincent said, privately also surprised. So Arceus gave him his Pokedex? Interesting. “So am I going alone because I reek, then, or are one of you willing to accompany me so we can properly strategize and bring her back to being level-headed? Come to think of it, what triggered this?”

“Seth here mentioned to that dragon that Sammy is a Scizor now,” Fritter responded. “Apparently, she didn’t take that very well.”

“...No, no it wouldn’t,” Vincent replied. “She liked him because he was her dashing swordsman who made all sorts of promises about what we’d do when we got out while she was a Gible. I think she had an unhealthy fixation with her idea of him - a shining knight -, rather that what he actually was - a subject like the rest of us. So...now I don’t know where she would go. Hmm...Selena, Rika, I’ve just had a wonderful thought about how to bring her in, care to help?”

Selena was in mid-yawn when Vincent asked, causing her to cough. “Huh? What? What kind of help?” She poked at some sort of jewel around her neck.

“I Ping, looking for her, most likely changing her to the Psychic type. Once I find her, I ought to be able to keep track and direct you to her, and well, I’m pretty sure two super-effective hits from you two ought to be able to knock her down a peg or three.” Vincent’s smirk was back, as well as a mischievous gleam in his eyes, as he laid out his just-concocted plan.

“So, basically what Seth and I did the first time?” Selena pondered. “Alright, I can do this myself, Rika’s been hitting the cake recently, might not be able to keep up.”

Rika spluttered and poked her tongue out. “S-shut up! While as true as it may be, shut up!”

Selena nodded to Seth, who wore a smirk of his own. “Alright, will you need a little boost Selena?”

“She’s fast, so most likely...” Selena took a breath as Seth touched the gem around his own neck that Vincent had only just noticed was there.

“When two hearts beat as one, out true power is unveiled! Selena! Mega Shinka!” Seth cried out as a ribbon of light erupted from the two, joining and becoming brighter. Once the light died down, Selena stood proudly in her Mega form.

“Alright Vincent, where is she?”

Vincent smiled and closed his eyes, holding his spoon up and speaking ‘aloud’ as he composed his Ping. Search parameters, Las Pegasus...or as much as I can, anyways. Bring up Dragon-types, especially if the type changes, aaaaand...PING!

The wave of blue erupted from the Kadabra’s cranium and rapidly swept out of view. A few seconds passed in silence as the energy did as its master bid.

“Oh, I see we aren’t the only one’s with new tricks either,” Ignis said with a bemused tone.

“So where am I headed? Selena asked, flexing her wings. The wave of blue light finished rebounding as she finished talking, and Vincent spun to face the south, holding his spoon up and looking at the skyline as he recited the brief burst of information he'd gotten from her mind before he felt her typing change.

She’s on top of the shops of Seventh Street, heading south, still cloaked at the moment. At this rate, she’ll be...oh dear. On top of the Crown Jewel casino in no time. I’d suggest heading that way to intercept right about...now!

Selena gave a single nod as she took off with blinding speed, the inertia causing everyone to stumble a bit. It was barely a minute later that the group felt the aftereffects of one of Christine's favored moves, as the world seemed to shake for a few minutes. Not long after that, Vincent picked up some directed thoughts pointed at his mind.

“She’s down... but we have a problem.” The familiarity of the one sending them, along with the fact that he could only 'hear' what she was sending, clued in Vincent that it was Selena talking to him.

I felt it from here...I assume you’re at the Casino? Inwardly, the Kadabra hoped that she'd been stopped quickly enough that the poor place hadn't been hit too badly.

“Yeah... we are in so much trouble...”

Any victims besides her? Please no, please no, please no...

“Some ponies with bruising and cuts. A lot of them a scared though and I think they’re starting to form a mob...”

I can be there in two seconds...a one and a-

Vincent appeared in a flash of blue, floating serenely in the air before landing and placing one foot on top of the knocked out dragon. “My thanks for taking care of my wayward...what would be the best word to describe her?” He idly stroked his mustache as he pondered the question.

“A pain in the ass?” Selena suggested.

“It works,” Vincent said. “So...ponies, what is your issue? Bring your grievances forward, let me hear them.”

“And how’d I figure you’d be behind this?” One mare stepped forward. “Everytime there’s a disaster here, you seem to be front and center!!”

“To be fair, Ace,” Vincent riposted, “I was helping to clean up the mess this time. I didn’t even start it. Heck, I’d be willing to bet that the Crown Jewel still has bits from my little redistribution packed away, labeled as ‘management retirement funds’ that they could use to fix this mess.”

There was a shout from the crowd as a Luxray leaped over them, landing near Vincent. “This... ah, this is actually my fault Ma’am.”

“And you are?” Ace redirected her anger at the new Pokemon.

“Seth Crescent, Special Operative for her Royal Highnesses, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.” Seth parted the fur on his chest to show a silver collar with a sun and moon emblem on it. “I am supposed to report to a Captain Ace, have you seen him-”

“Seth,” Vincent said. “Yes. We have. She’s right there. Glaring at you and me now.”

“She? Ooh...” Seth bowed his head. “I am very sorry Captain, it would seem that my superior, Officer Grissom, failed to give me certain information.”

“Grissom... I should have known...” Ace gritted her teeth. “Well, you found me Mr. Crescent, and you appear to have brought quite a hoof-full of trouble with you as well. We should continue this at the station, lest you feel like being lynched?”

Vincent looked at the angry ponies and snorted. “I could take ‘em. Don’t want to, but could. I’d rather see if Recover works on them, though. Most likely won’t, but it’s the thought that counts. And if you think I’m letting you take - ah there we go! - my ‘sister in captivity’ away, well, just look at what happened. I’d rather she wake up with familiar faces. Failing that, Luke could help me keep her subdued.”

“We could use a Heal Pulse user,” Seth said. “Is Lucy available?”

The Kadabra paused for a moment at the question before answering with no small degree of awkwardness. “While I did figure out how to get Bit to ‘teach’ moves...more like bloody write moves into our brains like they were hard drives...and she does know Heal Pulse now, she’s a bit...tied up at the moment.”

Seth blinked a few times and cringed as he put the words together with the smell he'd complained about earlied. “Ah... well, ah, okay then.” He turned to the mob that was forming and touched his collar, before talking with a suddenly very loud voice!

“Attention citizens of Las Pegasus! Medical treatment will be arriving shortly. You have the deepest apologies from Princess Celestia herself, this was an accident involving an unwell Pokemon. Your treatments will be fully paid for by the Crown, so may I please have some order?”

The crowd was understandably shocked, but their anger petered out none-the-less. Seth turned back to Ace and tapped the collar again, after which he talked normally again. “Sorry about that, can we get some ponies from the local hospital here ASAP?”

Vincent raised a blue, glowing hand and quirked an eyebrow at the captain, as if to ask ‘should I?’ He did, after all, have access to Teleport.

“Go ahead,” Ace sighed. “Do try and keep our headaches to a minimum however, I have the feeling mine will grow exponentially soon enough.”

The line seemed to strike a chord in Vincent, as half-a-dozen ponies appeared between him and Ace. “Take your bloody help, I’m taking Christine home to those that can actually help her, you insensitive mare. I’ve been good about keeping myself and my powers in check…”

With that, the two former lab rats vanished, this time to Vincent’s home in the city.

Vincent appeared in the living room of the apartment, with Christine in tow, barely managing to keep the two of them stable throughout the Teleport. It would appear that distance and mass still effected his multi-mon Teleport technique. He'd have to work on it again...

This is her? Luke spoke up from his position on the couch. Vincent nodded at his father figure and gently picked up the mutated Gabite before laying her on the floor between the two of them.

"She needs serious help," Vincent said. "She can't live the way she is...but I don't want to change who she is too much."

Luke brought one of his hands close to the dragon's head and gave a small 'push,' to test her mind. What he found was a roiling sea of anger. Centered in it was a small, rapidly eroding island of sanity. It seemed to have been pinned to a familiar Scyther's form...

He recoiled and nodded, looking over to Mage. Could you aid us, angel?

"Hey, you two are the Psychics here," the Mismagius retorted. "I know a few tricks, sure, but if she's anything like Vincent here, I don't think I'll be much help."

"There's still something you can do with that necklace of yours," Vincent replied, pointing one spoon at it. "Monitor her moods from out here. When you feel her anger dying down to what you think would be healthy enough levels, let me or Luke know, and we'll know we're either on the right track or done."

The ghost blinked a few times before smiling and nodding. "That, I can easily do. And you two take care of each other when you do...whatever it is you're going to do in there."

Nothing too invasive, I hope, Luke said, looking up from Christine to Vincent.

"That's my hope as well, dad. Together, then?"

Vincent reached a glowing blue hand down to Christine's head, the other one extended towards Luke. The Gallade nodded and got off the couch, crouching down and grasping Vincent's right hand with his left before placing his right hand atop Vincent's. Together...oh, and Mage? Please go get Bit if you intend to standby during this procedure...someone will need to be the door guard while you do.

She shrugged, somehow, before floating through the floor. A few minutes passed before she reappeared, nodding at the pair. "He says he'll come up, but that he won't be enthused about it."

"We don't need him happy, we need him here," Vincent said before thrusting himself and Luke into Christine's mind, ready to help her change herself.