Good people end up last

An: Hey guys I know some people might be confused with machamp's look. so I hope this clears it up.

Machamp has two forms. normal which is his 4-meter tall one. He is black in appearance, has four arms and golden eyes. There is one more detail that is explained in this chapter.

then there is the now 50-meter tall version. His Legacy/ god mode. He is golden white in appearance, with black wings and a white crown on his head. black eyes and a giant golden ring behind him with black runes engraved on it. he only has two arms (personal choice) with long claws on them.

then there is the Rex Machamp fusion that will be revealed in the future. you can look forward to that. I truly hope this clears it up. :)

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Rex focused his attention back on the oversized machamp that was still holding a small island's worth of land in his hand.

"Bud, are you able to get smaller? I don't think we can be low key with your current form." Rex said with a helpless smile.

{Yeah that's not a problem.} Machamp responded before lowering everyone back to the ground. He then glowed with golden light before the runes on his body began to light up. Slowly, Machamp began to get smaller before finally returning to his 4-meter height.

His look was exactly the same as it was before. the only difference was the very subtle golden diamond-shaped tattoos on the back of his palms.

Rex nodded contently, "much better. Now, I think we need to go speak to Giovanni about a gym battle." Rex said before turning to Mordred who was chatting with Arcanine off to the side.

>Got it!< he said while giving Rex a thumbs up. Everyone returned to their pokeballs including Arcanine who still needed to be healed a bit more.

The next instant a black and green spiral tore a hole through space. A black membrane took shape which Rex walked through alongside Mordred who was now back in his shadow.

Quickly, the same nauseating sensation overwhelmed Rex's sense. But either because of his newfound strength or because he was getting a bit more used to it, he didn't find it that uncomfortable.

He looked around to see the same gym from which he had disappeared.

Off to the side, Giovanni was pacing around furiously like his ass was on fire.

Rex smiled sinisterly, "well-well-well, little backstabbing rat, it seems it's your turn next." Spade's voice echoed in the silent room. Giovanni's steps halted immediately.

He sighed slightly and raised his hands in resignation.

"I have nowhere to hide anymore. It seems I was wrong to hedge my bet on the kid. I was so sure he had what it took too. But that's business for you, sometimes you win sometimes you lose. Come on, kill me and be done with it." He said dismissively.

A pair of footsteps echoed as they got closer to Giovanni. The latter's left hand was starting to shake slightly, but he quickly stopped it by grabbing it with his right.

A sturdy palm was placed on Giovanni's shoulder making him jump.

"Only a fool would be unafraid of death. Embrace it. it's due to death that we cherish life so much. Its finite existence brings meaning to our actions and seriousness to the potential consequences. Without it, our relationships become meaningless and so does everything we hold dear."

Rex's voice sounded out in Giovanni's ears.

Finally unable to hold it in the latter dropped to the floor as sweat fell from his forehead. His face was pale as he turned his head to see a smiling Rex standing above him. What astounded him was the changes, Rex's left pupil was crimson red, a tattoo streaked down the neck to his arm that was also red and pulsating as if it was alive.

He lowered his head and looked at Rex's shadow only to see a pair of fiery eyes and a set of white teeth curved into a playful grin.

"Is that really you Rex?" Giovanni asked in disbelief.

Rex chuckled, "in the flesh." He responded while raising his arms. The tattoos slowly disappeared alongside Giovanni's fear.

"You were actually able to win?" he asked without thinking. When he realised what he said he tried to correct himself but was stopped by Rex who feigned a pained expression.

"I'm hurt, you thought I would lose? Yet you placed your bets on me. Truly an odd mindset. But I understand. You had no choice, so you chose me over dying. I cannot place fault for your lack of confidence, after all, it's only natural that someone who was previously weak and unknown like myself would have the odds stacked against them." Rex said with a smile.

Giovanni nodded before getting up off the floor.

"At least you understand. But I do hope you can humour me for a moment as I have a reason beyond saving myself for placing my life in your hands." He said seriously while raising his left arm invitingly.

Rex arched a brow and looked towards the couches which Giovanni was pointing at.

"Sure, why not," Rex said before strolling over and taking a seat.

Giovanni sat opposite him and before Rex could even say anything, a woman came in with a tray that had two cups of tea on it.

Rex couldn't help but slap his knee and laugh slightly, "you catch on quick Giovanni. Now… tell me what you have in mind." he said between sips of his newly brought beverage.

Giovanni leaned forward, placed his tea on the coffee table before speaking.

"Do you have any interest in starting a business after you become champion?" he asked catching Rex and Gaia off guard.

[Oooh, I think I know where this is going.] Gaia commented.

Rex nodded, "that's right, I'm planning on using my newfound fame to start a company that will have dozens of branches stretching into everything. From movies to manufacturing, nutrition and fashion. Why do you ask?"

"HAHAHA! I knew you weren't a foolish man. I made the right choice, I truly have. This is perfect. I want to dissolve Team rocket. But I don't want the people I employed to lose their jobs. They aren't innately bad, they just got dealt a bad hand in life. I picked them up and gave them a way out.

Sadly, I never really achieved my goal of becoming a champion and starting my own company. I tried and tried, but it never really worked out. Having no other choice I settled for the next best option. Using the negative emotions of those who were having it rough, I created Team rocket. I gained wealth through blackmail and illegal Pokémon trafficking.

I'm not going to say I'm a good person. Because after all, good people end up last." Giovanni said seriously.

Rex began to laugh out loud catching Giovanni off guard.

Seeing the latter's expression Rex waved his hand, "don't mind me, I completely understand. Good people truly do end up last. A sentiment I earnestly share. Please, go on." Rex said encouragingly.