Chapter 4: A Viridian City Reunion

(Viridian City, Kanto Region, Pokémon World)

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(Cobalt POV)

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Every Region had its own diamond city, a special and unique jewel within their borders. Kalos had Lumiose City, Unova had Nimbasa City, Sinnoh had Sunyshore City, Hoenn had Sootoplis City, and Johto had Olivine City.

But Kanto? Kanto had several. For instance, Viridian City was the Capital, but Cinnibar Island was its sister in a way. Both were seen by locals as Kanto's twin Jewels because both the Gym Leaders were among the Strongest in Kanto outside of the Elite Four and Kanto.

Thus Cobalt chose to meet here with Acerola for two reasons, first to meet with Giovanni. Cobalt actually respected him, because despite being a megalomaniac and kind of a dick, he was actually the only Criminal Organization boss that knew not to fuck with Existential Pokémon.

What's more is that Cobalt did intend to dominate the world in a way, just not as a criminal. He intended to do so through two ways, business and the Pokémon League.

A talk of Alliance with Giovanni wouldn't amount to much right now, but Cobalt had decided long ago that Giovanni and Lysander were the lesser evils, and thus the best ones to help him dominate the Business market.

Acerola knew about his plans to unify the world. Whether she supported him out of love, friendship, or concern for his safety didn't matter to Cobalt, what did matter was that she was quite possibly the only person other than Tapu Bulu and his Pokémon that he genuinely cared for.

Besides, Cobalt intended to win every Pokémon League, defeat each Elite Four, become the New Champion, before resigning his title to repeat the process until he had held a place as Champion of Each Region.

Once done, Cobalt would use his company and his fame, to launch the largest Pokémon Tournament of all time. Every Champion, every Gym Leader, every Elite Four Member, and every past competitor of a Pokémon league who made it as far into the League as at least the Qaurter-Final's.

What's more is that he would be Creating several smaller Competitions that served as a bonus badge/ribbon for the League and Grand Festival while also hosting Region specific tournaments serving a similar purpose.

His company would produce premium grade Pokémon Food, all Natura and without chemicals. Basically Artisnal.

And besides this was just a conversation, letting Giovanni know that an offer would be forth for collaboration and that if he doubted the veracity of anything just have Alolan Case file 176321-TB Checked.

Of course Cobalt didn't need to be there in person, but there was a fair amount of respect and originality to going in Person. Course next time he was just going to send Acerola.

Or maybe a lawyer.

Either way the conversation would be a relatively short one, meaning he would be able to quickly head to Viridian Forest

There were a lot of decent Pokémon in Viridian Forest, like a number of Pikachu. It really appealed to Cobalt to capture a Pikachu, train it up, and send it off to Kukui to Evolve in Alola before bringing it back to Kanto. If nothing else it would give him an advantage over both Lieutenant Surge and Ash for Shock Value.

Granted it likely wouldn't last very long on Surge, and Surge would probably be able to recover after a few moves, besides which, even a normal Kantonian Raichu was not his type of Pokémon. Maybe an Alolan Graveler or Golem was more his speed, but knowing Acerola she'd be bringing at least one Pokémon with her for him from Alola, so it was just the question of which one ahe brought him.

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Entering the Pokémon Center, Cobalt approached Nurse Joy.

''Welcome to the Viridian City Pokémon City, how can I assist you?'' Viridian Joy asks.

''First I need you to look over my Pokémon, and I'd like to register this Pokémon Center as my Resident Pokémon Center, following which I'd like to have a Room rented for a week, preferably with the room having a double bed, my girlfriend will be joining me.'' Cobalt explains.

''Of course, just give me your Pokéball's, and Pokèdex, and I will heal your Pokémon and register Viridian City as your Resident Kanto Pokémon Center.'' Says Viridian Joy.

''Cobalt!?'' A voice shouts, and Cobalt turns to see Acerola, Greedy Rapooh, Mimikins, and Rockruff.

''Ruff!'' Rockruff immediately leaps from Acerola's arms and begins running towards him, before jumping into his arms and begins snuggling him.

''Ruff, Ruff, Ruff.'' Rockruff chants happily.

''I've missed you too old friend!'' Says Cobalt holding out a spare Pokéball.

''Rockruff!'' Says Rockruff headbutting the Pokéball letting itself be captured.

''Mim, Mimikyu.''

''Gen, Gen, Gengar, Gen.''

Both Mimikins and Greedy Rapooh Greet Cobalt happily, Greedy Rapooh especially is happy to see Cobalt, having been freed by Cobalt and lead to Acerola. Rapooh was very grateful to Cobalt and was part of the reason he and Acerola were together, having become a matchmaker trying to get them together.

It was thanks to Rapooh that The Meowth got on board with Locking Nanu in the Police Station to give them tummy rubs and pampering so that Acerola and Cobalt to get into bed together. After all, Greedy Rapooh could be very persuasive to other Pokémon if he wanted to be.

''Hey Greedy Rapooh, have you been keeping out of trouble? And you Mimikins?'' Asks Cobalt, receiving a cackling from Greedy Rapooh and a giggle from Mimikins.

''Cobalt, I've missed you.'' Acerola says hugging Cobalt.

''And I you Acerola, but let's discuss this in our Room.'' Says Cobalt as Nurse Joy returns Cobalt's Pokèdex and Pokémon, before giving him his room key.

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Contrary to how much he wanted to be inside Acerola again, Cobalt had more pressing concerns.

Acerola was the person who helped him think things through, provide a sounding board.

She might not look like much but she's smarter than she looks, in point of fact she has what is essentially the Pokémon World equivalent to a Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Financial Mathematics, Masters of Financial Engineering, Masters of Financial Economics, and Doctorates in Chemical Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, and Chemistry, all of which are knowledge bases that are directly useful for him.

Acerola was a highly skilled organizer, that was the only explanation Cobalt cared to have for that number of degrees at her age.

Which was just another reason why Cobalt liked her.

''I was going to talk to Giovanni, let him know that an offer would be forth for collaboration soon enough.'' Says Cobalt.

''I'd advise against that, Giovanni is very serious, and even with Uncle Nanu's name, I doubt he'd take you seriously. You need a number of wins, a bit of fame, and larger ratio of wins than losses, and even then all those wind have to be dominant.'' Says Acerola, causing Cobalt to deflate a little.

''Yeah, your right. Of course, your right. This is why you and me never should have split.'' Says Cobalt.

''So if we split, then why did you tell Nurse Joy I'm your girlfriend?'' Asks Acerola.

''Rapooh!'' Cobalt snaps.

''Gen! Gengar!'' Greedy Rapooh holds his hands up in a placating gesture.

''Greedy Rapooh is innocent, Mimikins told me!'' Says Acerola.

''Oh...well...I don't exactly hear you complaining.'' Cobalt says thinking quickly.

''I'm not opposed to it Cobalt, but I know you. You'd gotten into the pants of two women before we'd even met, and I've been keeping track of your ''conquests'' since Nanu exiled you, You slept with two Pokémon School Students, and you've bedded at least three Gym Leaders in the last five years.'' Says Acerola.

''Four, it was four Gym Leaders, and in my defense, at least two of the four were well before you and I met.'' Says Cobalt.

''A blow job doesn't really count as sex Cobalt, otherwise Uncle Nanu would have exiled you after all those times he caught you with your dick in my mouth.'' Says Acerola, and Cobalt doesn't miss how her eyes dip to his crotch.

''Can we please get to the point?'' Asks Cobalt.

''The point, Cobalt. The point is that sooner or later it won't just be you and me fucking. Somewhere, somehow, sooner or later someone else will join us. And...I accept that.'' Says Acerola.

''What? Acerola? Your the only one I really care for. I may sleep around, but your the only girl I care enough to have a steady relationship with.'' Says Cobalt.

''And as much as I believe you, there are some things beyond your control.'' Says Acerola.

''If you say so.'' Cobalt says deciding not to argue with Acerola further.

''Don't worry, I stayed faithful, even if you didn't.'' Says Acerola.

''Oh, I'm not gonna like this next part am I?'' Cobalt asks, because Acerola's gaze turns predatory and cold, and Greedy Rapooh and Mimikins leave, closing the door behind them.

''Sorry Cobalt, but I need some satisfaction.'' Says Acerola, and Cobalt can only sigh in resignation. He deserved this, and it was better to do what Acerola wanted...

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Pokémon Stats:

Bulbasaur:

HP: 45

Attack: 49

Defense: 49

Special Attack: 65

Special Defense: 65

Speed: 45

Known Moves: Bullet Seed, Sludge Bomb, Vine Whip, Synthesis, Solar Beam, Razor Leaf.

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Pidgey:

HP: 40

Attack: 45

Defense: 40

Special Attack: 35

Special Defense: 35

Speed: 67

Known Moves: Twister, Toxic, Steel Wing, Hidden Power, Heat Wave, Tackle.

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Weedle:

HP: 40

Attack: 35

Defense: 17

Special Attack: 42

Special Defense: 41

Speed: 30

Known Moves: Electroweb, String Shot, Bug Bite, Poison Sting.

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Rockruff:

HP: 45

Attack: 65

Defense: 65

Special Attack: 45

Special Defense: 40

Speed: 60

Known Moves: Earth Power, Iron Tail, Thunder Fang, Zen Headbutt, Crunch, Protect, Fire Fang.

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Alolan Meowth:

HP: 40

Attack: 35

Defense: 35

Special Attack: 65

Special Defense: 40

Speed: 110

Known Moves: Dark Pulse, Gunk Shot, Icy Wind, Bite, Shadow Claw, Water Pulse, Throat Chop.

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