Pokémon Adventures: GAMER PATH

~Third POV~

[Hisui Region, Next Day, Jubilife Village – Galaxy HQ]

Commander Kamado shortly returned with his Survey Corps, carrying crates of Poke Blocks, stunning the Galaxy Corp Members. Kamado then sees Captain Cyllene by the Galaxy HQ entrance, seeing the crates as he asks cautiously, "Captain Cyllene, what do you think of him… the traveler..."

When it came to judging people, Kamado trusted Cyllene's judgement. Captain Cyllene paused, hearing this before giving her honest opinion, "… so far, this traveler that Akari brought in, supposedly the same as her, is odd for sure. But she vouches for him. But seeing how cooperative and useful he is…"

Commander Kamado nodded but felt highly paranoid when mentioning Azure and Akari for a different reason. He is cautious of Akari's identity and intentions, reminding them that they are still a stranger who came from the space-time rift; despite this, he still acknowledges and respects her battling prowess as they complete his orders.

But for Azure, it was a different story. When he asked to reveal his team, not all, but his most powerful, he felt a deep sense of fear and despair.

Commander Kamado saw the presence of multiple Alpha Pokémon when Azure released his Pokémon for demonstration, except Celebi and Ho-Oh. Yet he knew his own Pokémon team, which only consisted of 5, couldn't match them if they tried.

Kamado immigrated to Hisui from an unspecified region after his and Beni's hometown was burned down by maddened Pokémon. Kamado and Beni then came to Hisui, where they hoped to build a new home where people could live free from the fear of Pokémon.

After experiencing the incident in his hometown, Kamado strives to protect the people he serves, which often leads to him making rash, often dangerous decisions. But it was a very rare moment for Commander Kamado to think as he stated cautiously, "Very well… but let me order this to all survey corps members. Never antagonize or mistreat him… our very livelihood is at stake."

Captain Cyllene's eyes widened, hearing this, as did the other Corp Members listening. They couldn't help but think about what made Azure so dangerous that the Commander of the Galaxy Team gave such a grave warning.

They looked at each other uneased, but for now, ultimately let go of the subject. But at least they were now aware of not antagonizing Azure under their commander's command.

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[Hisui Region, Weeks Later, Coronet Highlands – Sacred Plaza]

Weeks later, a rumor reached Jubilife Village, carried by hushed whispers of Diamond Clan members returning from the Coronet Highlands: an incredibly powerful Alpha Rhyperior, larger and more dominant than any other, was said to reside in the Sacred Plaza, guarding a small herd that included several young Alpha Rhyhorns with immense potential.

Azure's eyes gleamed as Akari relayed the news over a shared meal of potato mochi. He mused, a plan already forming, "An Alpha Rhyperior? And Alpha Rhyhorns? Akari, would you lead me there? I'd like to… observe."

Akari, ever adventurous, readily agreed. The journey to the Coronet Highlands was arduous, a climb through treacherous mountain passes and dense, cloud-shrouded forests.

But the reward was breathtaking: the Sacred Plaza, an ancient, windswept plateau crowned by jagged stone formations and imbued with an almost palpable sense of antiquity. As they reached a vantage point overlooking a wide, grassy expanse dotted with craggy rocks, Akari pointed as she whispered, her voice tinged with awe, "There. This should be the place."

Below them, a magnificent Alpha Rhyperior, its stony hide scarred with battles, its drill-horns gleaming in the afternoon sun, stood sentinel. Several smaller Rhyhorn, robust and well-fed, grazed around it, including one particularly young but surprisingly robust Alpha Rhyhorn, its horn already showing impressive girth even at its age.

The air around the Rhyperior pulsed with raw power. Akari murmured excitedly, "That's the one. It's said to be incredibly territorial. We should approach carefully, from downwind, maybe observe its patterns for a few days before attempting anything."

Azure, however, had a different idea. He stepped forward, taking a deep breath, and unleashed a surge of his inherent strength, a projection of his will that he called his 'Viridian Force.'

*Shiii*

It wasn't an attack, nor a psychic wave, but a palpable aura of challenge, a green-tinged ripple in the air that seemed to hum with intent. It was how he communicated his serious intentions to truly powerful Pokémon, a trainer's declaration of respect and defiance.

The Alpha Rhyperior, sensing the shift in the air, slowly turned its massive head. Its small, intelligent eyes fixed on Azure, a flicker of irritation, then curiosity in their depths.

Akari gaped as she yelled at him, "Azure! What are you doing?!"

Akari was genuinely worried as the power of an Alpha Pokémon was much different from that of a usual Pokémon. They were meant to be the apex of their species and incredibly powerful as well as dangerous.

Azure ignored her, his gaze locked with the Alpha. He raised a hand, a gesture of direct challenge as in a proud tone with an eager expression, "Rhyperior! I challenge you! If I win, I ask only for one of your children – that young Alpha Rhyhorn there, the one with the potential to be truly great!"

A low, rumbling scoff emanated from the Rhyperior. It wasn't anger, but a sound of mild amusement, a powerful being considering an audacious insect.

It took a step forward, shaking the ground. Its thoughts, surprisingly clear, echoed in Azure's mind, having used his Viridian Force, 'You… challenge me? A mere human? Very well. If you manage to defeat me, a feat I doubt you possess, you may claim the youngest, the 'runt' as it were. He has spirit, but also much to learn. A challenge, then. If you lose, you leave this place and never return.'

The last words were laced with an edge of steel. Azure grinned, a predatory glint entering his eyes. He wasted no time hurling his Poke Ball out, "Deal! Tyranitar! To me!"

*Pop*

With a flash of light, his Tyranitar materialized, a colossal behemoth, its hide like craggy mountains, its roar a thunderclap that shook the very earth. It bellowed, the sound a defiant challenge, a statement of intent directed solely at the Alpha Rhyperior, "RAWR!"

*Thud*

The Alpha Rhyperior's amusement vanished instantly, replaced by a fierce glare. This was no mere human's playful jest. This was serious. This Tyranitar was serious.

Its roar, deeper and more ancient, reverberated as it pounded its mighty arms together. Akari's eyes widened as she saw his Pokémon's mouth agape, "What the hell! You have a bloody Tyranitar!!"

Azure smirked at her words, but her eyes hardened, focused on the battle against the Alpha Pokémon. The battle was on.

*WOOOSH*

Dust billowed as Tyranitar charged, its Sand Stream ability kicking in, a swirling vortex of grit and rock erupting around them. Rhyperior met the charge head-on, its Heavy Slam shaking the ground…

*RMBL*

… but Tyranitar, despite its bulk, was surprisingly agile, dodging the brunt of the attack and striking with a devastating Crunch on Rhyperior's leg.

*CRUNCH*

The Alpha grunted, more surprised than hurt, and retaliated with a mighty Rock Wrecker, sending a massive boulder hurtling towards Tyranitar.

*PEW*

Azure commanded, his voice calm amidst the chaos, "Stone Edge, Tyranitar!"

*RMBL*

Tyranitar roared again, summoning jagged pillars of rock from the ground, shattering the incoming boulder into a million fragments. The sheer power of the clash sent shockwaves through the plaza.

*BOOOM*

Akari, observing from afar, clutched her satchel, her eyes wide with a mixture of fear and exhilaration. She had seen powerful Pokémon, but this display was on another level.

The Alpha Rhyperior, realizing this was no ordinary fight, began to unleash its full might. Its Mega Horn attacks were like battering rams, each blow capable of crushing solid rock.

*RMBL*

The earthquake caused fissures to rip through the ground, forcing Tyranitar to constantly adapt and reposition with each encounter. Azure, his eyes sharp, directed Tyranitar with precision, exploiting every opening.

He saw the Alpha's pattern, its immense power balanced by a slight ponderousness in its larger movements. Azure yelled fiercely, "Strong Style! Dark Pulse, Tyranitar! Focus on its head!"

*PEW*

A wave of dark energy surged from Tyranitar, striking Rhyperior's stony face. It recoiled, momentarily disoriented.

But the Alpha was resilient. It shrugged off the attack, its eyes blazing with renewed ferocity, and charged with Giga Impact, a terrifying, all-consuming rush of power.

*BOOOM*

Tyranitar was hit, sent skidding back, dust exploding around it. It grunted, shaking its head, but the blow had clearly taken its toll.

Rhyperior pressed its advantage, closing in for another devastating strike. Azure knew this was the moment as he thought cautiously, 'The Alpha Rhyperior is too powerful, too durable, for a conventional fight to guarantee a win. Time to go all out!'

He reached into his pocket, his fingers closing around a smooth, glove-embedded embedded in the middle of a Key Stone. Azure said his voice carrying over the din, "Alright, Rhyperior… You've pushed us. Now, prepare yourself."

He raised his wrist, revealing a Key Stone embedded in a glove. Azure grinned as he roared, "Tyranitar! Time to go beyond! Mega Evolution!"

Akari gasped, her hand flying to her mouth. Rhyperior, poised for its next attack, froze, witnessing something unbelievable.

*SHIIII*

A brilliant, blinding light erupted from Azure's Key Stone, connecting with the Mega Stone on Tyranitar's neck. Tyranitar roared, not in pain, but in an explosion of surging power as its form began to distort, to grow, to transform, enveloped in a sphere of evolution energy.

*CRACK*

Cracking out of the sphere emerged its new form. Its shoulders bulged, new spikes erupted from its back, and its jaw widened into a terrifying maw. Mega Tyranitar, a kaiju reborn, stood defiant, roaring, "GRAOOOOOO!!!! (ROUND 2 JERK!)"

*BOOOM*

The sight was enough to make even the mighty Alpha Rhyperior take an involuntary step back. Its eyes, wide with disbelief and a flicker of fear, stared at the impossible transformation.

This was power it had never encountered, a force from a future it couldn't comprehend. Azure's command was a whip-crack, "Stone Edge, Mega Tyranitar! Full power!"

*RMBL*

Tyranitar let out a guttural roar, slamming its massive fists onto the ground. The earth responded, not with simple pillars, but with colossal, jagged obelisks of jagged grey stone, imbued with dark energy, erupting around the Alpha Rhyperior, trapping it, pummeling it from all sides.

*SMASH*

*BASH*

Rhyperior roared in frustration and pain, trying desperately to smash its way out, but the relentless assault was overwhelming. Finally, with a tremendous, earth-shaking Outrage, Mega Tyranitar struck Rhyperior's chest as it recoiled in pain, sending a shockwave through its massive body…

*BOOOM*

The Alpha Rhyperior staggered, its knees buckling, and then, with a defeated groan, it collapsed onto the ground, a cloud of dust rising around its prone form. Eyes filled with pure disbelief of what happened…

*THUD*

It was defeated. Silence fell across the Sacred Plaza, broken only by the panting of Mega Tyranitar and the distant cries of wild Pokémon.

Mega Tyranitar reverted to its original form, exhausted but triumphant, as Azure approached the fallen Alpha. Rhyperior slowly pushed itself up, its body aching, its pride wounded, but its eyes clear.

It could only sigh, a sound like grinding rocks, accepting its defeat. It had been bested, not just by power, but by something more: a strategic brilliance, a bond with a Pokémon that unlocked an impossible strength.

It knew it couldn't break its rule, not with its status as an Alpha. It also knew it wouldn't. A glint of respect, earned through the sheer ferocity and unexpected display of the battle, shone in its gaze.

Azure, using his Viridian Force, managed to understand what Rhyperior projected, its voice now tinged with a grudging admiration, 'You fought well, human… And your creature… it possesses power that defies nature. The Rhyhorn is yours.'

Azure nodded, a genuine smile replacing his battle-hardened expression. He walked towards the young Alpha Rhyhorn, who had watched the entire battle with wide, intelligent eyes, a mixture of fear and fascination warring within them.

This was no ordinary Rhyhorn. It had seen its protector fall, but it had also witnessed a display of power that sparked something within its nascent strength.

Azure knelt, extending a hand slowly. He said softly, his Viridian Force now radiating calm and promise, "Hello there, little one. My name is Azure. You're incredibly strong, even now. I believe you have the potential to become something truly magnificent. Will you come with me? We can explore new lands, grow stronger together, and you'll get to eat delicious food. Join me, so how about it?"

The young Alpha Rhyhorn watched him, then glanced at its defeated parent. Rhyperior gave a surprisingly gentle nod, a silent assent.

The Rhyhorn turned back to Azure, its large, curious eyes meeting his. It hesitated for a moment, then took a single, tentative step forward, then another, until its immense head gently nudged Azure's outstretched hand.

The bond was forged, not through capture, but through shared battle and mutual respect between each other. Azure gently ran his hand over its rough hide, a profound sense of accomplishment washing over him.

Holding a Poké Ball in front of it. Rhyhorn tapped its horn, being sucked inside the Poke Ball with no struggle…

*BON*

… was captured successfully. Azure grinned as he healed the Alpha Rhyperior using his Viridian Force as he turned to leave.

Akari had her mouth agape as she asked bluntly, pointing at him, "W-What the heck! Since when could you've Mega Evolved or speak to Pokémon! How are you or your Tyranitar that freaking strong!

Azure, hearing this, blushed a bit shyly as he replied sheepishly, rubbing the back of his head at her surprise, "Ah… right, I never did mention I was a Champion, did I? Woops… sorry if I didn't mention that sooner?"

Akari froze, hearing that as Azure laughed sheepishly. Otherwise, he obtained another Alpha Pokémon for the day as Akari yelled surprised, "The heck?! The hell do you mean your a Champion!!"

Azure simply whistled innocently as he walked away. Akari was not enthused by his choice as she asked frustratedly, "Hey! Don't ignore me!!"

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A/N: Reach the goal of 300 PS to get a Bonus Chapter!