chapter 21 : Captain and Zone Commander

Alex followed the guard to the town hall and like the last time, the top brass of the town along with advance Trainers were present.

" Alex, please come in. We were just discussing about the possible defense arrangements we could take for the coming rampage.

How about you too give us some of your ideas?" The major asked amiabily.

Others too were looking at him for any possible comments.

Alex was curious why he was called and his views were asked but he just left it as something unexpected Professor Oak has set for him.

" I think that we can …"

As soon as he started one of the two leutinent by the Captain's side interrupted Alex. " I don't know why we are following such an absurd decision and even consider to make him a zone commander.

Only the mayor, gym leader, captain and us Lieutenants are the ones capable of being the zone head so why let an inexperienced kid who probably got everything on his plates and is born with a golden spoke be allowed to lead us and cause unexpected casualties."

He was the younger one of the two lieutenant and because of Alex, he lost his chance of shinning in this catastrophe and was trying to find support to usurp back his position.

This has done wonders and other trainers there started to say that they won't follow someone so young.

" Yeah how could you expect me to follow this kid? I am already putting my life in the line and now I have to follow the kid and get killed because of his mistakes. No way

If you choose him as a zone leader I won't follow him. I will not help him. " Said one trainer.

Another joined at teasing Alex," We barely knew anything about the tactics at his age. He may be strong or used something to counter the pressure last time but I won't follow. Hell, I won't even help you in the rampage."

A couple more people joined and stated their disagreement in following Alex. The young Lieutenant smiled and felt he won this time. Looking at Alex who just lowered his head with his hair covering his eyes no one knew what he was thinking.

While others thought Alex has accepted the fact and he can't be a zone commander and will willing surrender his post the three master trainer felt something was wrong.

Alex slowly asked," So am I elected as the zone commander?"

" Yes you were elected a zone commander of one the four cardinal direction by the top brass of the league.

And you are given the temporary post of " Captain" to lead the corp stationed at one of these cardinal direction." Flinn replied

The word ' top brass ' meant that this was done by Agatha and Prof Oak and this was probably a test to see how he handle the situation.

With his young age he would always suffer from discrimination by the adults and so this situation was probably the special gift Samuel left for him.

As for why Alex felt it was Samuel's plot all along, he noticed the Xatu standing at the side upon entering the door and knew it was one of Professor's Pokemon.

And since they want him to deal with the problem Alex felt he needed to give a lesson to the disobedient elements here who refused to follow orders.

Alex swiftly pulled out two baton he had on his sleeves of the shirt and appeared in front of the younger lieutenant.

He stuck the biceps and thigh of the soldier with the baton and didn't strike any skeleton parts. He only attacked muscular parts along with sides of the stomach and the bum.

Alex quick action surprised everyone and no one could react to his attacks until the lieutenant fell on his knees in pain.

After recovering from initial shock the captain caught Alex hands to prevent him from beating the younger leutinent," stop your violence at once. You can't attack anyone just because you feel like it." While releasing full force of his presence at Alex.

The decision of the top brass miffed him and now the action of Alex to hit his junior right in front of him was too much for him to remain calm.

Alex breezed past his pressure without problem. After all he felt the presence of killer of shadow when he was kidnapped and pseudo champion one of gengar. He even survived rampage of a powerful tyranitar and the captain who is master level doesn't have much deterrence to him.

He just shooked his hand and removed his hands from his grip and said," A soldier no matter what rank has to follow the orders of the superior, even if it is an absurd one.

You too should know how strict the discipline of the army is . What happens when an order is ignored. Yet a leutinent who isn't even a decision maker would dare to challenge the league's order.

What will be prestige of the league be and how will it be deterrent to the enemies in the shadows if something like this happened.

This thing may later spread throughout Kanto and people may consider its order as talks only and nothing else. Would you dare to take the risk and be like to him, if it leads to that situation?" Alex asked captain Bolt

His words made everyone thinking what this small event could possibly lead to.

" But he didn't mean something like that. He was just a little sad about the decision and lost control of his emotion.

You can't be too harsh to him and beat him to almost death." said the other lieutenant.

And the other advanced trainers supported his words thinking they might be in the young lieutenant place and wanted him to be lenient.

" Now is the time just before pokemon rampage. There are many people in the town who are angry sad and even afraid. The presence of the Garrison and army stopped the town from going to complete anarchy.

What will happen when the presence of army is lifted or they lose fear for the armed forces' disciplinary actions.

They will lose control in this situation and even abandon the humanity in them and become complete animals and even an incarnate of chaos.

They will steal, murder, rape or anything they can think of. They will feel that they should enjoy their last days of survival even in the expense of others misery.

Do you dare to think it won't happen if the displinary actions become lenient for violators?" Alex asked

Although Alex's theory was too far fetched, it still held some truth and no one dared to take the chances.

Seeing this Alex just kicked heavily on his head knocking out the young Lieutenant and said," During the pokemon tide, the orders of the league must be followed to the 'T'. And any violators would be and should be punished by their superior. This is law.

Law provide stability and security to people especially in these situations and since I am a zone commander. I am higher than most of you in current state of emergency.

And any violators wouldn't be shown mercy no matter who you are. In this situation your pokemons are much more needed than you and not you yourself. You yourself could barely take down few of the pokemons.

We could just knock you down and tell your pokemons to help us in exchange for your freedom after we deal with the upcoming problem and not pursue actions towards you.

They will be smart enough to listen fo us at least for your safety. The only difference will be that they won't have you to take care if their well being and command them in battle.

Their battle efficiency will be reduced drastically and they may become a casualty in the raid. " Alex finished his words explaining how he will deal with violators who won't follow orders.

All the advance trainers in the room were surprised by the sudden change in situation. Earlier the lieutenant had an upper hand now he is mourning in pain on the floor.

And what he said gave an eerie feeling to them. reaching advanced trainer you will at least have a bond with your pokemons. And their loss may hurt them, so the threat of death of their pokemons in the tide was really glaring for them.

" So how do you choose for yourself?"

Alex knocked down the lieutenant who wanted to make a fool of Alex. Now as a zone leader how will Alex lead his troops in the battle? Stay tuned

To be continued