“Okay seriously, why is Heart still asleep?” I muttered to myself, checking my status screen and showing that baby Heart is still indeed sleeping inside me, now given that I maxed out Floof Noodles Racial Tree he’s fine but it’s still a little worrying.

"Maybe they are in the Realm of dreams?" Consequence offered.

“Maybe, I should probably talk to Luna cause the Realm of Dreams isn’t really my jurisdiction...god I really need to go check on the Foretellers one of these days...so much shit’s been going on.” I sighed out.

As I checked them again, I noticed a small tab bar next to Hearts page. Tapping it, it showed me two status screens. One was a baby Heart, the other, a current age Heart, awake, and off world apparently.

“Oi, when the hell did he make a starfish clone?” I frowned, assuming Heart made a clone instead of something else.

"Where are they sire?"

I double checked Hearts status and their current Class status is...Pokemon Breeder? “Oh you cheeky bitch, I wanted to go to a Pokemon World for ages.” I frowned while checking which pokemon world he was in cause there were several.

I found it, the location was the Sinnoh region. Opening a DTN, I was off. Upon arriving I was warned that this world was apparently not part of the kingdom, so to not be mistaken for a Pokemon, I switched to my Diane form.

“Hmm...would it be believable if I can use Aura powers…” I muttered while bringing a hand out and producing a blue sphere of energy. “Yeah, I’m pretty sure it’s fine…” I muttered while the ball disappeared as I put my hands in my pockets and looked around to see where I was specifically.

The route I was on looked like a basic pathway between cities or towns, Forrest's of trees on each side, and various pokemon scampering about. It was cute. As I was walking, I checked my Assistant, seeing that Heart was close. Looking ahead I spotted a large hill with a wood log building sticking out of it.

“Wonder if he built this...or if he’s just biking around the Pokemon DayCare house at Solaceon Town…” I muttered while heading to the house. “Hello?” I asked while deciding to turn myself into Ben and give myself a more appropriate outfit for the world just so Heart wouldn’t get confused.

As they opened the door, Heart looked like they did when they first went to both genders. “Ben? How did you find me?” Heart asked. Their clothes was a long skirt that went down to their ankles, white shoes, a green top and small pink bonnet.

“Because stat screens help, but I was also worried about you.” I said honestly. “You’ve been asleep for a while, I was scared you were hurt or something.”

"Takes a lot to hurt me. Physically anyway." Heart said.

“Well I was still worried.” I said honestly. “But how are you doing?”

"Mostly okay. Settling in here was fairly easy. Wanna come in?"

“I would love to.” I said with a warm smile. “But you stole my travel to the Pokemon world, how dare you.” I pouted.

Inside the log cabin part was just the shop/entrance. It looked links like a pet store. Poffins, berries, some pokeballs and Pokemon eggs were all on display. "Like the set up?"

“Looks like the inside of the Day Care if it wasn’t top down all the time.” I said honestly while looking through everything. “So how many shinies hatched?”

"A few. Actually."

“Cool.”

"I'm not gonna lie, I have been using my Admin powers a bit in certain departments." They said with a smile, walking behind the desk and leaning on it. "I went back to earth and managed to find my old Pokemon games, cartage and Roms. I used code to bring them to life and basically did that to start up my business here."

“We only got to Gen 5 back on Earth, and I’ve played up to Gen 8 right now...god X and Y was disappointing…” I sighed out. “But why did you pick Sinnoh if I may ask?”

"It's my favorite region."

“While I do like me some Gen 4, Gen 5 is honestly better.” I shrugged.

"Eh." Heart said simply.

“Fine fine…” I said while humming for a little bit...only to wave my hand as a Pokeball appeared. “Ah yes, my personal favorite, and my pride and joy.” I smiled warmly. “Mind if I let him outside?”

"Sure. Who is it?"

“Come on out Silver!” I called out while tossed my Pokeball, and out popped up a Shiny Metagross. “My pride and joy of Pokemon, Silver.” I smiled happily.

"Cool." Heart said, patting the Metagross on one of it's legs. "What's their gender?"

“It’s Genderless.” I said. “Several pokemon, that aren’t legendaries, are actually genderless, Claydol, Metagross, and Ditto to name a few.” I said honestly. “And yet they can all breed...don’t know how…”

“That’s the video games Ben.” Heart said, looking Silver over. “In reality, all pokemon have Genders, but some can only breed under specific cercumstances, conditions, or are Asexual, like Lugia.” Heart said, now walking over to a display with collars.

“Oh no, Lugia was specifically stated, even in the Anime, as being Female.” I said honestly while gently patting my Pokemon's head. “But given that Metagross is, at its core, four Beldum fused together, it really doesn’t have a gender.”

“Not every world in the multiverse follows the same rules as the anime or games.” Heart said, now with a small pink name tag in their hand. “And this world says your Metagross is a girl.”

“Well...that’s interesting.” I said simply. “Who’d a thought…” I muttered while rubbing my hand against the smooth steel that was Silver’s body.

I put them back in the pokeball, looking at all the eggs on display here. They had timers for when they will hatch, what Pokemon they will be also. Two Caterpies, Eevee, Riolu.

“So are these for clients or something?” I asked curiously, ever so tempted to take the Riolu egg.

“Not every trainer who leaves their pokemon here for Daycare want the eggs that pop up when breeding happens. They, like other abandoned pokemon I’ve taken in, are up for adoption.”

I proceeded to take the Riolu egg. “This is my Riolu, there are many like it, but this one will be my sunshine child.” I said, which the wording wasn’t supposed to be taken so literal as the egg glowed softly as it got claimed by my magic words. “Damn it…” I sighed out. “Well...now it literally is going to be our sunshine child when it hatches…”

“I’m just wondering how I’ll be filing the paperwork for the adoption of that egg now?” Heart pondered. “Well, wanna see the rest?”

“Sure, and just say ‘given to husband as gift’.” I said honestly while carrying the egg lovingly.

“Yeah… I built a second life here. Can’t say that on the papers. EIther way, this way.” Heart said, leading me into the dug into parts of the daycare. It was a nicely decorated bunker. “There’s the Nursery, where the eggs that are laid are kept and incubated, scanned for what Pokemon they will be and given a timer for when they will hatch. Next to that is the breeding room. Some of the other rooms are for the Pokemon here for Daycare, the others are for the orphans. And then there’s the Clinic.”

“Do the pokemon speak english for you?” I asked curiously while heading to the Clinic, worried about what the pokemons conditions would be. “You know, since your magic and also part Pokemon because of my shenanigans in the Tomb of Heroes?” I asked, having taken several Pokemon eggs as my kids.

“I can hear them because of the Assistant. Slash connection to hearts. Pokemon hearts and people's hearts are very similar. Only a few differences. You… sure you wanna go in there?” Heart asked as we stood outside the clinic door.

“Listen, if I immediately go all MD here...just make sure I don’t go overboard okay?” I asked sheepishly. “Also yes, I have at least seven PHD’s in Medicine for at least a hundred Races of People, so I know my medicine...I was bored, don’t judge me…”

“Okay then.” Heart said opening the door. Inside was fair sized, a Lucario, missing an arm and leg bandaged on a bed, a Turtwig bandages on another and a Geodude with a large crack down it’s right arm on the last bed. “That Lucario is that Eggs mother.” Heart said, rubbing the egg I was holding. “She wants them to have a nice home. She lost those limbs against a trainer that wanted to catch her. Keep her from her egg. Geodude there, his trainer made it fight til it’s body cracked. Just left him along the side of a road. Turtwig there was lost. I actually found them while looking for wild berries. Had some bad burns.”

I gently handed the egg to Heart and walked over to the sink and started to wash my hands. “Aura can be used as a healing ability right?” I asked calmly. “I doubt you want me to use...those abilities here.” I said simply while making sure my hands were properly disinfected and dried before tending to the injured pokemon. “I doubt you want me using magic or other powers in this world, I can tell this world isn’t apart of our Kingdom.”

“I kept it independent because it was so pure. Worlds, like this one, they have their darkness, yes, but… it’s a light rivaling the balance of my own heart. An untouched paradise. Not all paradise’s are perfect.” Heart said, looking at the pokemon here. “But neither are gods.”

“Even though the four Gods are of Space, Time, Anti-Matter, and just the literal God himself of this world.” I said simply. “But you didn’t answer my question...even if I can’t do one thing I want to, I can at least help mend some of the injuries.” I said.

“Honestly I don’t know. I do have some prosthetics coming in the mail. She’ll be able to walk and pick stuff up, but in terms of fighting she’s not going to be doing much. She agreed to help with this place though. She and Sparkplug.” At that moment, a Luxray came into the room, a small tray on it’s back. Heart gave them a pet. “They were one of my best back in the Platinum game.”

"I do like Luxray." I said while gently moving over to the Geodude and softly putting a hand over the crack, my hand glowing a soft blue as the pain in the crack was going down. "I'm not sure if I can mend the crack...but I know I can stop some of the pain."

“I managed to talk with Nurse Joy in Veilstone City, she says she can repair the damage but the materials need to arrive first. Once she has them she’ll be here soon to she has them. Turtwig just has some burns. They’ll heal up soon enough.”

"Well I'd at least like to stop the pain...it's at least something I can do…" I sighed out.

Heart gave a nod as I went to work. Healing up the Lucario some as her injuries were less painful. Same for Geodude. Turtwig’s burns were more healed, mostly it was just the top layer and some scarring now.

"Well...that's the best I can do with what I'm allowed…" I sighed out.

"It's alright." The Turtwig reassured, nuzzling my hand gently. "Any little bit helps mister."

"Heart tell you that?" I asked while petting the grass turtle.

“Few If any humans here can understand pokemon, and few Pokemon can speak English or know how to bypass it with telepathy. I tell them stuff, some want to see it someday."

"Alrighty then." I nodded. "But I mean, we can teach them English right? Pokemon are naturally smart enough to do it."

“Yes, but from what I’ve learned it effect;s their abilities to use moves. They lose their power in exchange for a higher intelligence. Evolution at its basic.”

“But humans are technically pokemon.” I said honestly. “Which those legends have been in this region actually, as well as the legend of human and Pokemon literally marrying each other.”

“... Never heard of that, and wishing you never even said that.” Heart said.

“Are you kidding? It’s in the same town where you have the Darkrai Event.” I said honestly. “Also, Chuggaconroy and Game Theory talked about it...one from an LP and one just to talk about Pokemon theories.”

“Nerd.” Heart laughed. “Anyway, so, aside from adopting an Egg into the family… what are you gonna do here?”

“Spend time with you.” I said honestly. “Cause we haven’t done a one on one in a while.” I shrugged.

“I guess.” Heart said, their Sparkplug giving cups with water to the pokemon here. “I’ll be back later guys.” Heart said. I followed them to the daycare room. Here there was a lot of pokemon, all in beds of sorts what have a Pokeball on a shelf near them.

“And this is where they all sleep?” I asked softly, looking over at all the pokemon in the room.

“The ones who are left for Daycare or Breeding. This is the boys room, the girls is down the hall.”

“Well...I probably shouldn’t go that way cause...well Cherubim DNA and all…” I said sheepishly.

“And it’s technically beastiality… don’t be the dog you look like is what I mean here Ben.” Heart said as they closed the door. “For the most part, my daily routine is the same. Wake them up, feed them, put the breeding ones in the breeding room, let the daycare ones play and use the Pokemon Gym, and the orphans mostly play and practice their moves.”

“Alrighty then.” I nodded. “Also, there are plenty of humanoid Pokemon that is a very fine line when you actually look at it.” I said. “Looking at you Lopunny…” I muttered.

“... Right…” Heart said, heading back to the front of the place. “For the most part, the pokemon manage themselves and all I really do is keep them fed, healthy and whatever else their trainers or owners ask of me.”

“Sounds simple enough.” I said honestly. “But how much of...our world did you tell the pokemon if I may ask?”

“Nothing much. Magic and that was kinda it. As far as the Code and stuff we do, if they see me doing it I tell them it’s new tech from the Pokemon PC’s. Given it literally converts them into data while inside a Pokeball.”

“Sounds simple enough.” I said honestly. “I was just going to hold myself to Aura powers, but is there some wiggle room for magic?” I asked curiously.

“Low level types of magic, like the basic Cure spell could pass for a Pokemon move.” Heart said with a shrug.

“Simple enough.” I said honestly. “I mean, if I knew that then I...well maybe not healed the Lucario so much, but I could have mended Geodudes crack if that was allowed.” I said honestly.

“Nurse Joy has that covered once that materials she needs arrives.”

“Alright.” I nodded. “But has anything...weird happened when you were here? Also how long have you been here?”

“No, not really. And since we were at that Library. When I threw a book at your face I bit the tip of my tail off and tossed it under your desk. It grew into this clone body and once the first me dived down your throat, and you left, I came here.”

“Could have at least told me.” I said honestly. “You got me worried something bad happened when you fell asleep.”

“I know, but I just wanted to be alone, live a normal life without worrying about war or politics or to even see another Keyblade for a while.”

“I understand.” I nodded. “I’m the one that’s supposed to be doing everything like that right?” I asked, Heart knowing full well that, even though I liked the work, I was also tired of all the bullshit that’s been going on.

“We are all the rulers, that was the point of the Grand Royal Crown, but even with the workload divided, it’s a lot.”

"Well I still do a lot of crap given I'm the face of it half the time." I said honestly.

"And for taking all that attention away from me, I thank you." Heart said, giving me a peck on the cheek.

"All I can say is, as a Den Mother I can rock any outfit." I chuckled.

"And it's not just the chest fluff?" Heart asked slyly.

"My chest fluff is silky smooth and you love it, even if it didn't also have the big titties."

"It's your most notable feature though." Heart said, smiling as they went behind the desk and sorting through some stuff back there. "So, you're gonna wanna explore the place?"

"A little yeah." I said honestly. "But...had any of the Legendaries dropped by sensing your power?" I asked curiously.

"I'm good at hiding it. And aside from the few I took from my games, no."

“Well I’m sure someone is going to notice two holes of power…” I said honestly. “Wonder if it’ll be Arceus...wonder if he even knows about half the shit we do considering he’s this worlds Creator.”

"Don't know, don't care." Heart said, pulling up a small bag.

“Fine fine, what’s in the bag?” I asked curiously.

"Well, Don't Tell me you don't want to go out and see a Pokemon world, right?" They asked, placing three pokeballs on the table. "Pick one."

“I mean, I have Silver, but am I allowed to know what’s in each ball?” I asked curiously while looking at the three pokeballs.

"It's a starter, but they are each from a different region. Besides, popping out that giant shiny calls too much attention."

I took all three and tossed them all out in an open area. “Come on out you three.” I called out while seeing the three pokeballs open up for the three starters.

The water type was Squirtle, the fire type was Torchic, and the grass type was a Snivy.

I immediately took the Torchic pokeball. “Yeah, there’s no way I wasn’t picking my favorite starter of all time.” I said honestly.

"Well, name them." She said, pulling out a collar with a pink name tag.

“Moegami.” I said with a smile, writing down the name on the name tag.

"Enjoy your Moegami then. She already knows ember as well as scratch."

“Sweet.” I smiled warmly while giving Heart a quick peck on the cheek. “Best wife ever.”

"Head off then." She said, putting the other two away as she handed me the bag, about ten more Pokeballs in there in a different pocket. "Those are all empty."

“I’d say come join me...but your busy with the DayCare.” I said honestly, a little sad about that little fact but knowing it is what it is.

"Yeah… I'd rather not be a trainer either."

“Why is that?” I asked while letting my Torchic hop onto my arm and then to my shoulder.

"I'm good at fighting, battles, but I don't like them."

“I understand...but here, battles don’t have to be something that you hate, it’s just a simple thing of skill and the bond between yourself and your Pokemon right?” I asked. “That’s how it’s always been for Pokemon.”

"I know. But, I finally get to live my life, my way."

“I understand.” I nodded. “I won’t push it, you do you...but give me a message about when Nurse Joy gets here, and I’ll get here as fast as I can, might as well learn how to take care of Pokemon while I’m at it ya know?”

"If you want." Heart said.

“Alright.” I nodded. “Well, I’ll be back, just...call me if you need me alright?”

"Okay."

I gave Heart a quick hug. “Love you.” I said gently. “But...what town are we closest to? Like...how far from the first gym?”

"It doesn't work like that here Ben, they check your pokemon and pick which ones are at your level for the battle. Keeps it fair so there isn't a real order."

“Um...what would they think of Silver then?” I asked nervously, having planned to take Silver with me as well on my little journey.

"I dunno. But to battle gym leaders you do need to register first as a trainer."

“That’s going to be a little tough, don’t really know where to find a trainer registry.” I said honestly.

"It's all online or at any Pokemon center."

“You’d think they’d still do mostly paperwork all things considered…” I pointed out. “But you got a PC I can use for this?”

"Yeah, but that's only for Pokemon storage system access."

“Fine fine.” I nodded. “So gonna need to head to a Pokemon center...wherever that is.” I said honestly. “Seriously...where’s the closest Pokemon Center?”

"Valestone city to the East of here."

“Oh, that’s where the Fighting Gym leader is right?” I asked curiously.

"Yeah."

“Alrighty then, might as well get going to Valestone to get my trainer license.”

"Good luck then." Heart said.

“Alright.” I nodded. “How long of a walk is it to Valestone from here?” I asked curiously.

"Four hours by foot. One or one and a half by bike." Heart answered.

“Eh, walking never killed anyone.” I shrugged simply. “Hopefully this’ll be a nice fun day.”

"Should be. At least the radio says it should."

“And that’s when the creepy shit happens.” I chuckled. “Seriously, Pokemon has some weirdly creepy easter eggs if you know where to look.”

"Like the abandoned mansions? Or some Pokemon enteries?"

"Yes." I said honestly. "Or the ghost people...cause that's also a thing."

"Yeah… well, have fun."

"I will." I nodded while heading out. "See you later."

"Later."

As I began my walk east to Valestone City, I decided to have Moegami with me walking. “So, what do you think of my wife Moegami?” I asked my Torchic buddy.

“She’s nice, keeps us happy and fed.” The Torchic replied, walking along next to me in an almost march type walk.

"She is a wonderful person." I chuckled warmly. "Has she told you anything about if she traveled?" I asked curiously.

“No, far as I know she’s always been at the Daycare, only ever leaves to shop in the city or find wild berries.”

“Alright.” I nodded. “So what can you tell me about yourself? Like favorite food or stuff like that?”

“I like sweet foods.” Torchic said. “I also hate Zigzagoons.”

“Why do you hate Zigzagoons?” I asked curiously.

“When I was a wild Pokemon, there was a pack of Zigzagoons that always stole my food.”

“Ah.” I nodded. “That sounds annoying.” I nodded in sympathy.

“I was caught by a wandering trainer chasing them off. Got traded, the next thing I knew Heart had me. Guess the trainer who traded for me here in Sinnoh didn’t like me that much.”

“Sounds about right.” I nodded. “But don’t know why, only known you a little bit and I can tell your a great pokemon.”

“Don’t know. I didn’t even get to meet her. I came out of my pokeball two days later after the trade at Heart’s Daycare. She said a trainer came by and dropped me off, just put my ball on the desk and left before any paperwork could be filled.”

“Well that’s not nice.” I frowned. “Abandoning a Pokemon isn’t good...even if they’re left in good hands.”

“I don’t mind, it was a real surprise being from Hoenn my whole life and suddenly I’m in Sinnoh.”

“Yeah that would be quite a surprise.” I shrugged.

“I like it here, no annoying Zigzagoons, and all the Bidoofs make me laugh. They’re all silly.”

“Yeah, they are silly.” I chuckled while seeing some Starly’s flying through the sky. “The world is a very big place.” I sighed out warmly, just enjoying the fresh air on this bright sunny day.

“I wonder if anyone has ever seen it all, every region and every Pokemon?” Moegami asked.

“I’m sure someone has.” I said honestly.

"What about you? Do you want to see it all?"

“Of course.” I said honestly. “Seeing it all would be very interesting and fun.”

"I'd want to fight a Legendary Pokemon. Like Ho-oh or MewTwo. That way, I could become one."

“Really?” I asked curiously. “Is that how it works?”

"I don't know, but if I can fight them and win, then I would at least be acknowledged as one, right?"

“Sounds simple enough I suppose.” I shrugged. “A simple but good goal.”

"What's your goal? What do you dream of doing or becoming?"

“That’s...quite a difficult thing to say…” I said honestly.

"How come?"

“Because I have a lot of things in mind for what I want to do in life…” I said simply. “But the simplest one I can say...is being with my family and make sure they’re all happy and healthy.”

Nodding, Moegami and I after a good walkade it to Valestone City. It was better than the games and even the anime. So lively and vibrant. I found the Pokemon center easily, Nurse Joy behind the desk.

“Hello.” I said while my torchic hopped onto my arm and stood on my shoulder. “Mind if I ask how to get a Trainer Card?” I asked politely.

"Certainly. You're over ten right?" Nurse Joy asked.

“Yes I am.” I nodded. “A little late to the game but you know...helping the love of my life with her DayCare can do that.” I chuckled.

"Oh? Are you Heart's Boyfriend? I didn't even know she was dating." Nurse Joy said, taking out a form from behind the desk. "Fill this out and I'll fax it in."

“Yeah, she didn’t want to talk about me given I tend to spoil her.” I chuckled while filling out the form. “Also I tend to be out and about looking for stuff for the Daycare so I’m not fully there…”

"Ah. Lost and hurt pokemon then? How nice. Oh, that reminds me." Nurse joy then placed an Ultra Ball on the desk. "Someone left this here for treatment two days ago and hasn't come back. I asked around and apparently they earned the gym bag then left town. I was going to send it to her, but if you'll take them or at least pass it over to her."

“Oh? What Pokemon is it?” I asked curiously while picking up the Ultra Ball. “Can I bring them out or are they too big for the building?” I asked curiously.

"It's a Pichu, but this Pichu is a tad… different." She said as I took them out. It had a spiky ear. "I tried grooming the fur on its ear but nothing I did kept it down. I don't even know where they could have caught it."

I looked at the little Pichu, finding this Pokemon strangely familiar. “Hello there.” I said while kneeling down. “How are you doing?” I asked the Pichu.

The Pichu looked at me for a moment, then pointed at me. "You smell just like them! Like Celebi!" They said, though only I heard them as they now ran in joy in a circle.

"Awh. They like you." Nurse Joy said.

I blinked at hearing that. “Excuse me, did you just say...Celebi?” I asked the Pichu, even as I held my chest at how adorable the Pichu was acting.

"What was that?" Nurse Joy asked. Right, she can't hear them.

“It’s nothing.” I gently shook my head while managing to catch the excited Pichu. “Hi there.” I said to the pokemon. “How you doing?”

"I'm so happy! I haven't been outside of my Pokeball in a while! Save for when Nurse Joy feeds me and lets me play."

"Did you finish the form yet?" Nurse Joy asked me.

“Yes I did.” I said while showing her the finished form in very neat handwriting.

"Okay." She said, taking it. "Once I fax this in I'll need a photo for the hard license, but if you want a Pokedex you'll have to travel to Professor Rowan's lab for one." She said, taking the paper and heading to the back.

“Thank you.” I nodded while looking back at the Pichu. “So...about that Celebi?”

"Huh?" Pichu asked, looking back at me. "I said you smell like Celebi. Not completely but similar."

“Why do you say that?” I asked curiously while walking over to a chair to talk to the Pichu.

"Because you smell like them."

“How do you know what Celebi smells like?” I asked curiously.

"We used to play a lot together. We were playing when I got caught."

“Where was Celebi?” I asked nervously. “And no, I’m not going to catch Celebi...just making sure they don’t get caught.”

"We were playing in a large Forrest back in Joto. It's where we always played."

“Ah...that’s very far away.” I said honestly. “Right now we’re in Sinnoh...no idea how you got all the way here...”

“Me neither.” Pichu said.

“Well I’m sure I’ll figure out how to get you back to your friend.” I said honestly. “Or maybe my wife if we go back to the DayCare.”

“I hope so. I miss Celebie.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll get you back.” I said while picking up the Pichu. “I’m sure Heart will know something.” I said honestly.

“It’s ready. We just need your Photo now.” Nurse Joy said, calling from a side door next to the desk.

”Cute lady telling me to get into a side room...I know it probably won’t happen but...really?” I thought to myself at my thoughts on her wording and place as I stood up and headed into the side room.

The room was a simple office, a large plain background with a camera set up a foot or so away. “Just stand by the wall there.” Nurse Joy said.

I nodded while letting the Pichu down and Moegami off of my shoulder as I stood in front of the camera.

I gave a smile as she took the Photo, then went to her PC as she then printed out my Trainer Licence. “And here you go, and here is your Badge case. This ID will work in any region league just show it to any Pokemon Center for a new badge case.” She said, handing me the ID and badge case.

“Cool.” I nodded. “Thank you Nurse Joy.” I said with a smile.

“You’re welcome.” Nurse Joy said with a nod. “And Maylene, the gym leader is out for the time being. Someone broke into her gym last night and wrecked the place.”

“Do you know who would do such a thing?” I asked nervously, finding that rather strange someone would vandalise a gym.

“Don’t know. Her Pokemon tier vault was pried open, but she takes them home every night. She has some pokemon of various strength depending on how many gym badges the challenging trainer has. It’s a rule of Gym leaders so all fights are fair.”

“Um...is there any laws against anyone looking into the event?” I asked curiously. “Like any Good Samaritan stuff?” I asked, hoping that saying also applied here.

“You’d have to talk to an officer, but without at least two gym badges they likely won’t take you on as a civilian consultant.”

“Right then.” I nodded. “Good to know that.” I said, already having a feeling I’ll just do my own thing to find the Culprit, but also thanking god that my Cherubim side wasn’t affecting anyone. “Thank you Nurse Joy, you have a wonderful day.” I nodded while taking my two pokemon and heading out.

“You as well.” Nurse Joy said as I headed out. So, someone wrecked her gym… what for? Doubt it was an angry trainer. I headed over to the gym to get a look. Outside it was alright looking, inside was a mess. Some burns, broken punching bags and heavy weights twisted. Definitely Pokemon were used.

“Hmm…” I hummed softly while looking around, seeing if there were any other clues that the Officers missed. ”Scan…” I thought to myself as my eyes glowed a soft green as I scanned the entire area for anything of importance.

I blinked a bit, seeing all kinds of footprints, the code aiding my scan. Ten pairs of police shoes, seven trainers, the gym leader herself. Not a single foot or boot print that isn’t a ten year old. Psychic types. Only thing that makes sense. I know they can be powerful, but no psychic residue. Must have faded already.

“Hmm…” I hummed while sensing the code and trying to find each file of the trainers cause I know the officers wouldn’t do this and the Gym Leader wouldn’t have either.

With that acquired, I read through each file. Maylene has seven trainers in her gym. According to these files these trainers are meant to train here and act as challenges to trainers who are not strong enough to beat her. The strongest, Danny, has a Machop and an Infernape, and is in line to take over when Maylene retires and often coveres as the gym leader when she’s off elsewhere. Her pokemon respect and obey him just like here. So far the other trainers are either local kids that didn’t want to leave home for a Pokemon journey, or adults with some skills for part time work.

“Well...might as well double check on Danny because he’s the only one with a fire type that could cause this…” I muttered to myself while leaving the Gym and trying to find where Danny was.

After finding his house, a small apartment that was downtown. I knocked on the door. Danny opened. He was about my height, brown hair gelled back and wearing a black shirt and sweatpants. “Who are you?” He asked.

“Hi, my name’s Ben.” I introduced politely, Danny seeing Moegami on my shoulder. “I heard what happened to the Gym and was wondering if you or Maylene knew anything about it.” I said, sounding more like a new trainer asking the second in command about what happened and when the Gym was gonna come back up.

“Psst. I wish. If I knew I’d have beaten the snot out of the punks.” He said, punching the door. “Maylene is adored in this city. If those rumors are true then I swear.”

“Rumors?” I asked curiously, finding that a little interesting.

“Yeah. While ago I heard news that Team Rocket was seen in Snowpoint. Plasma was seen in Twinleaf Town of all places, and Galactic was seen running again, took back their old buildings. That I know for a fact. Their old building here in town is back up and running. Under renovations.”

"Well...that's concerning and...rather weird." I said honestly, wondering what Rocket and Plasma are doing in the Sinnoh Region.n

"Tell me about it. Word around is that either they are teaming up or about to fight for territory. Either way it looks like a lot of towns and cities are going to be in the middle of it if it's true."

“Well that’s not good…” I said worriedly. “Is there anything anyone can do to stop it before it gets too far?” I asked nervously, silently putting four more of my favorite Pokemon in their pokeballs in my bag.

"So far while they have been seen nothing criminal has been seen, unless you count the gym being trashed, but there was no leads there from what I heard."

“Really? No leads?” I asked curiously. “Cause it looked like a Fire Type trashed the place considering all the burn marks on the place.” I pointed out.

"Yeah, heard about that. Police said the physical Damage had to be a psychic type though. Can't really think of a Pokemon who is Fire and Psychic though. Actually, come to think of it it was strange that only one area had some fire damage and not even bad damage either."

I blinked. “Uh...have you heard of a Pokemon called Darmanatan?” I asked curiously. “Red fur, ape looking pokemon, fire for eyebrows?” I asked curiously.

"I usually stick to Sinnoh pokemon. I don't know all that much about the other regions."

“I mean, it would be good to brush up considering Team Plasma, as far as I heard, is from the Unova region.” I said

"Huh, good point. Well I wish I knew more, but I don't. Maylene and some detective called Looker were talking when I arrived, so you can talk to Maylene for more info or if ya can find Looker."

“Thank you.” I nodded. “Where is Maylene when she’s not the Gym leader?” I asked curiously, even though I knew full well might as well play dumb for now.

"Usually having a jog or at her place working out with her Pokemon."

“And her place is where?” I asked, wondering why some people thought just saying ‘at her place’ was answer enough even if I’m playing dumb.

"It's on the other side of town. Building is called Text Apartments. Can't miss it, massive fountain entrance."

“Thank you.” I nodded. “Well, have a nice day, hope all this doesn’t escalate further.” I said, honestly hoping that it doesn’t escalate before I get a chance to stop it.

I rushed over to Text Apartments. Maylene was here, her apartment also basically a smaller gym. "So, what reason are you looking into my Gym's incident?" Maylene asked, chugging a water bottle.

“I mean, besides wondering if people are okay?” I asked curiously. “But besides that, it would probably be the rumors of Team Plasma and Rocket about to have a Turf War in the middle of your city, and Plasma probably destroying your Gym with a Darmanatan.” I said honestly. “And how I know that? I help someone important to me with her Daycare, get all sorts of Pokemon.”

"Heart's Daycare?"

“Yep, she doesn’t talk about me much but…” I said while looking down at our wedding ring. “She means the world to me.” I muttered, before shaking my head. “I’m sorry for derailing the conversation, talking about Heart isn’t why I’m here.”

"She's a good daycare person. Saw that poor Lucario she's looking after. Was thinking of adopting her. Well, as for the gym I don't know. I told the police everything and the cameras were smashed."

“Have you ever seen a Darmanatan before?” I asked curiously. “Unova Pokemon, ape looking, fire for eyebrows?” I asked curiously. “Know anyone that might have one?”

"Uh… yeah. Kinda fat too right?"

“Yes.” I nodded. “Know anyone that might have that thing? Cause there’s only 3 pokemon I know that can do Psychic and Fire attacks like that, and one of them is a Mythical and as far as I know rumors haven’t talked about anything from Kalos.” I explained.

"Well, there was this one guy I remember seeing outside the gym. The park across from the gym. He just sat there all day with the Pokemon out. But it was weird looking. It's flames were black and fur almost ashy. Right out of a nightmare. One of my trainers got this picture while out there for lunch." She said, looking through her phone before handing it to me… Cript? No, this one has dark hair, black, with green eyes. The pokemon beside him did look right out of a Creepypasta.

I frowned at seeing that. “That’s...weird…” I said as I looked closely at the picture, secretly trying to find the Code of the two just from the picture cause this was worrying. “I’ve never seen a Pokemon like that…”

"Me neither. About make be choke on my lemonade when I saw it." Maylene said. I wasn't able to get code off of it… but I did find Void. Faint but there from the image of the two.

”I thought Heart said this world was free from this shit?” I thought to myself worriedly. “Either that is the cause...or something else...and I’m very worried about what this could mean…”

"I showed that to the police. They couldn't find him. Think he's the jerk who trashed my gym?"

“Either that, or he’s responsible for the growing turf war somehow…” I said nervously.

"Yeesh. Don't remind me." Maylene sighed. Suddenly, the whole building shook. "Yeep! The heck was that?!" She yelled, getting herself off the floor. "Felt like an earthquake." I got up, heading to the window. I saw someone down below, a Crystal Gravler by their side.

“The shit…” I muttered while opening the window. “Come on out Salamence.” I said while tossing the pokeball, out pupping the red winged dragon as I hopped onto it. “Get everyone out of here, I don’t know how strong this thing is, so best be safe.” I said while flying down towards the Crystal Gravler. “Yo, the fuck!?” I called out.

"Stay out of this." He said, the crazy Gravler looking at me, and then fired off a massive Shadow Ball. Yeah that's not a move it should know.

“Salamance Flamethrower!” I commanded as the Salamance breathed a stream of fire that collided with the Shadow Ball and caused a small explosion. I quickly tapped my Assistant and called up Heart. “Please pick up…” I muttered worriedly. “Excuse me asshole, mind explaining all of this?” I asked while looking down at the guy again.

He wore a black suit, blue hat and had green hair with blue eyes. "Like I said, it's none of your business!" The Gravler's hands glowed, suddenly Salamance was brought crashing to the ground. Gravity too?!

“No, it is my business.” I said while tossing out my second Pokemon. “Let’s go Golisopod!” I called out as a Samurai looking insect appeared and let out a battle cry. “Use First Impression.” I said, the pokemon glowing slightly before blurring in front of the Crystle Graveler and slashing down at it with a crap ton of force.

The Gravler was pushed back, but it also bounced back, giving a swift Revenge punch to my pokemon, sending it flying back into a building.

Golisopod got out of the wall, still awake before going back into the ball and out popping Silver. “Good enough.” I said honestly. “I’m going to ask this again, what the hell are you doing? Cause yes this does concern me and it is my business cause you attacked me.”

"Only because you got in the way." They replied.

“Who are you?” I asked, hoping to god Heart will pick up as I saw the ‘calling’ symbol on my HUD. “And what did you do to your pokemon?”

"It's not mine. New boss gave it to me." He said, the thing using Earthquake, some buildings cracking and the ground broke in four. "Said it needed a field test."

I was flying up on Salamance after Gravity wore off and Silver used Psychic on itself to float above the earthquake. “Okay yeah, screw hiding.” I said while hopping onto Silver and putting a hand on Metagross. “Use Brick Break.” I said as Silver raised it’s arm up as it glowed, only for Nothingness thorns to wrap around it as it slammed down into the Graveler, causing the thing’s body to twitch at the sudden introduction of it’s opposite before getting sent straight into the ground hard, causing a small crater to form in the ground.

"Tsk. Well, guess it's better to see what this thing can really do. Mutate." The Gravler shot out of the hole, it's body shifting from a crystal color to pitch black, cracking and breaking, shifting until it took a… glitchy… familier form. That is fucking Missingno!

“Excuse me, how the fuck did you get a Missingno!?” I asked worriedly. “Who are you, and who are you working for?”

"Do I look like a dumb grunt to you? Hyperbeam now!" He yelled, the Missingno shooting it off right into Silver's face. Even with the type advantage that hit him hard.

“Well, you can give a little bit of a fight.” I said while pulling out another pokeball, Nothingness softly wrapping around the ball. “Come on out Gallade!” I called out while throwing my pokeball, the psychic fighting Pokemon coming out with a battle cry, it’s arm blades glowed a soft white. “Use Psycho Cut!” I called out as it’s arm blades glowed before chucking two blades of Nothingness infused Psychic energy, hitting Missingno hard as well as causing it to flicker a bit more from Nothingness affecting it’s Void. “Salamence use Dragon Pulse.” I said as Salamance breathed a stream of Draconic energy, Nothingness thorns trailing along the pulses as it sped towards the glitch pokemon.

“Reflect!” The trainer commanded, the wall of energy appearing and bouncing the Dragon Pulse off it and back at Salamance.

“That’s not how Reflect works.” I frowned as Salamence dodged it. “Reflect, in this world, decreases physical damage, not reflecting attacks.” I explained. “I don’t care if it’s Missingno, it still follows the rules of the lands.”

“Rules can break.” They said; the glitch suddenly at the center of a large portal. Void dripping from the thing and soon, emerged a large skeletal abomination.

“Of course…” I muttered before getting off of Salamance and floating in midair. “You really want to continue?” I asked, the trainer having a feeling he was getting way over his head right now. ”Jesus christ Heart just pick up!” I mentally yelled as I still saw the ringing symbol in my HUD.

“Heh.” The trainer Smirked. “It’s what the boss wants. Rune’s Order-Gah!” I blinked, suddenly seeing Heart standing behind the trainer, X through his torso, and soon appearing and impaling themselves into him were many other keyblades, his blood gushing till the stain of blood was all that remained; Heart standing there, still gripping X, emotionless.

“Don’t mention that name.” They said, finally.

“Finally, I’ve been calling you for five minutes.” I frowned while a Shiny Scolipede came out of the building with all the people from the ruined apartment on it’s back safe.

Heart said nothing, but Disbanded their Keyblades, then snapped their fingers. We were back at the Daycare now. “Everything’s fixed. Memories wiped, portal closed.”

“Cool.” I sighed out. “Could have answered though…” I muttered. “So, with that ‘fix’, did it involve Team Plasma and Rocket from spreading...a lot farther than they should?”

“I didn’t touch them. I try and not to get involved unless I have to.” Heart said, getting back behind the counter.”

“Alright.” I nodded. “But from what I heard they sound like their gonna have a turf war in Town soon.” I said honestly. “But I’ll try and break it up before it escalates too far.”

“If you want.”

“Alright.” I nodded. “But...Nexus here?” I asked worriedly. “Let’s hope that was the only guy here…”

“Doubt it.” Heart said, resting their arms on the desk then head on their head down also. “This is the ninth incident since I got here.”

I sighed out. “I think it’s time we bring this world in if this is the ninth time. Either they think something weird is going on with this world, or they know your here.” I said as the two of us felt a strong presence just outside the Daycare. “And I guess that’s our cue to meet Arceus…” I sighed out.

“They know I’m here.” Heart sighed. “That other Cript and… Rune walked into the Daycare day one of it’s openings.”

“Well that’s not good…” I sighed out while walking over to the door and seeing the God Horse itself, Arceus. “Hi, welcome to Heart’s Daycare, how may I help you?” I asked politely.

“You know full well why I’m here.” Arceus said simply. “May I come in?” The God asked.

“Heart? God wants to know if it can enter.” I called out to Heart.

“Sure. Why not.” Heart sighed.

“Then please, come in.” I nodded while stepping aside, letting the legendary Pokemon in.

“How much do you two know?” Arceus asked simply, his words not really pointing to one thing but me and Heart could tell what he truly meant.

“How much do we know about Keyblades and the war?” I asked curiously. At the Pokemon nod I sighed out. “Well to start, Kingdom Hearts is standing right there.” I pointed to Heart which caused the Pokemon’s eyes to widen.

“B-but...how?” It asked in shock.

“Long, poorly written story.” Heart said.

“Your story is better written than mine.” I rolled my eyes. “But after that, I’m the King of Nothingness.” I said while the God took a step back.

“I...tried to distance myself after the War...it lasted for so long...why now?” Arceus asked worriedly.

“Spin the wheel and win an enemy.” Heart said. “If it’s not one thing it’s another and it never fucking ends.”

“So...what are you going to do now?” Arceus asked. “Cause...if they have tainted Missingno with Void…” He trailed off worriedly.

"I'm not doing anything." Heart stated. "This place was supposed to be MY sanctuary from this BS. Let the king who does it all himself clean it up, proved his self worth he constantly questions."

I looked at Heart. “What?” I asked slowly. “What does that...have to do with what’s currently going on?”

"I'm pissed, it doesn't, emotions are not my strong suit."

“You say this is supposed to be your sanctuary...but you said this is the ninth time Nexus has done this…” I said slowly. “So...what does this magically have to do with me?” I asked, pretty sure the ‘king who proved his self worth he constantly questions’ was directed at me.

"Because… I can't deal with Rune." Heart said, bashing a hand against the desk. "Day one, she walks in here, I had the perfect, PERFECT, chance to kill her… and I choked. I killed my own grandfather for fucks sake and if my brother was here I'd kill him too… and I couldn't kill her."

“That’s because you still love her.” I stated bluntly. “With your brother and grandfather, you and many of your family members would happily skinned both of them alive, but with Rune? You’re emotionally attached...hoping there is someway to bring her, the Rune you originally loved, back into your loving arms...even if she’s a backstabbing, cold hearted cunt, you still hold onto hope she’s still the same Rune you love…” I explained softly. “Is that all true or am I just massively over reading it?”

"It is… and you don't have to wonder too much on where she got the Missingnos…"

“Either she used Void to collect them...or you just handed her them in some vague bout of ‘I hope she can read between the lines’.” I said honestly. “Which one’s true?” I asked simply.

"Close. I had a copy of Pokemon Blue I fixed the save battery so it can save. I glitched it for items, New, and when I got them all caught a Missingno cause, yeah, you can catch that thing. After she left that other Cript person must have slipped it from my room."

“And who is this new Cript if I may ask? Did Rune give anything about it?” I asked curiously.

"No. Between my emotions all hitting at once and her… outfit~" Heart said, face turning red as they started staring off.

I facepalmed. “And you call me a horndog…” I muttered. “Listen, I know you wanted this place to be somewhere you can calm down and ‘be a nobody’, but…” I sighed out before putting a gun on the table with two bullets, one’s bullet glowed a soft pinkish white, while the other was a blackish red. “You either put a bullet in Rune’s head and be done with it...or you put a bullet in the heart and spark something. I don’t even need to tell you what each bullet does...but it’s either you do what you need to, to either end her or save her, or she ends you…” I said sadly, hating to have to force Heart into this situation.

"I can't Ben. She mothered my kids, I can't kill her."

“It’s either I try to do this as tenderly and bluntly as I can...or Rune forces your hand.” I stated. “At this point, it’s all up to you...even if we both want to save everyone…” I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. “There are just some that can’t be saved, either because of who they are, their own choices, or because you won’t take the most simple, yet hardest step forward.”

"If it was Coco, could you do it?"

“Who do you think was the first to act against those three?” I asked. “Coco hesitated when I took that step, showing me that she still honestly cared...what will Rune do when you take that step?” I asked.

"We share memories Ben, I saw what you saw in Coco's memories and when you ran into Rune in that dungeon. We both know she's doesn't care."

“But one thing she will care about...is her control over your emotions.” I said. “Did she get a kick out of you being unsure about everything?” I asked curiously. “Just by her standing right in front of you?”

"I don't know. I couldn't read her. She mostly just… flaunted her chest at me."

“And you call me the horndog.” I huffed. “But...my point still stands. It’s all up to you at this point Heart...I know you’ll do the right thing.”

"What even is right anymore?"

“Your heart knows.” I said honestly. “But it won’t happen right now, or soon...but it’ll happen, and I know you’ll do what you think is right.”

"Well, whatever the case, so much for my safe place. So, should I crack open the vault?"

“That’s up to you.” I said. “But what I do know...is that this world is either going to be taken over by Nexus, or it’s going to be under our care, and right now Arceus is the one that needs to answer that.” I said.

“I’ll...need to talk to all my children, the many Legendaries will want to hear of this…” Arceus said as he vanished in a small flash of light.

"So… you even gonna ask what the vault is?" Heart asked me.

“What is the Vault then?” I asked curiously.

"Well, I'm a hacker. I hacked my games often. Pokemon was always the most fun."

“So you have all Pokemon at max level, max iv’s and shiny?” I asked curiously.

"Shiny, non shiny and each evolution form for those who do evolve."

“Cool, and I’m going to bring up all the pokemon I’ve gotten through the many, many games.” I said honestly. “Sure their all not perfect like yours, but they are max level and great at what they do.”

"I only did that after I got a little bored."

"Sounds about right." I nodded. "So how long do you think Arceus will take with all the important Legendaries?" I asked curiously.

"Dunno. So, wanna see them? I've got an Idea." Heart said, heading to the back as I followed.

“Sure, I’d love to see them.” I nodded. “And what’s the idea?”

I followed Heart down the back and to a closet, opening a hidden trap door down a fairly long ladder down to a… big bunker. "Old Habits." Heart stated as I followed them through it.

“Trust me, old habits are sometimes a good thing.” I said honestly. “So, are you’re super strong Pokemon are in this bunker?”

"Yup. Among other things." Heart said. We entered a room filled wall to wall with Pokemon cartridge games, in box and out. "One of the few things I admit to stealing." Heart said, seeing that indeed a Pokemon Blue from the loose cartridge boxes was missing. "If they're using Void Corrupted Missingno from my collection, then let's fight fire with fire. Or rather, fire with water." Heart said, picking up a Pokemon Red as the flowed Nothingness into it.

“This is going to end well I just know it.” I chuckled. “Also...if Missingno comes out as a hot chick...I blame you.”

"Which reminds me. Seriously? A Keyblade that turned anything it kills into a… Healthy woman? The infant one I get but… seriously?"

“That was Jericho’s idea, not mine.” I said with my hands raised in a ‘I didn’t do it’ fashion. “I was the one that dumbed down the...first version cause seriously that seemed a tad too wrong.”

"Either way." Heart said, soon code flowed from the game cartridge and out before us. The glitch Pokemon itself now before us, pulsating Nothingness. "Your territory from here."

“Alright…” I nodded while putting a hand on the glitched pokemon. “How are you doing today?” I asked the thing simply, hoping to get a response of some sort from it.

It didn't actually talk at all. From what I can read if it's code, it was just… a haze. Like there was countless minds with not a single one knowing how to properly operate their body or even thoughts.

“Here…” I said while closing my eyes and gently helping the Pokemon, using my power to help...streamline the minds in it to start working together instead of unsure of what to do. “This maybe weird...but let’s hope it works…”

As I was working on it's mind, I realized that this glitch was a heavy amalgamation of the original 150 Pokemon. Using this I did some sorting, fixing. The glitch now carefully taking form something like Rattata, but kept the glitch colors. "A Rattata?" Heart asked.

“I had to sort through 150 minds, and this was the form it decided to take.” I said honestly. “Feeling better?” I asked the Rattata.

It nodded, seeming to move around fairly well. It them sneezed, cute… sneezed a Rare Candy. "Ha." Heart laughed.

“It’s sneeze was cute...but my sixth item was a Rare Candy?” I asked curiously.

"Doubt it." Heart said, picking it up, suddenly the one candy split into a crap ton that covered the floor.

“Well then…” I started. “That happened.” I said simply.

"I think I know what happened here. By stabilizing its code it can multiply and select items from it's original game. It's endless items like it was normally but now it can choose items to multiply."

“That’s interesting...wonder if I can do it to the other 149 pokemon…” I hummed with some thought.

"Maybe." Heart said, sweeping up the candies. "That aside, now let's get started."

“Alright.” I nodded. “This is going to be a fun day.”