Chapter 99: The van
"Let that kid see! Houndoom, use Nasty Plot!"
Upon receiving the command, Houndoom began to scheme something sinister, significantly boosting its Special Attack.
"Wartortle! Hit it with Water Gun!" Blue ordered. Wartortle immediately unleashed a high-speed jet of water.
"Dodge and go in for a Bite!"
Houndoom swiftly sidestepped, charging straight toward Blue.
"Don't get cocky! Nidoking!"
Nidoking stepped forward, slamming the ground to create an earthquake.
Houndoom leaped to evade it again.
'Tch, that Pokémon is so agile. I wish I had one like it,' Blue grumbled, but then smirked.
As Houndoom dashed forward, something suddenly bit its rear hard, making it cry out in pain.
Turning around, it saw none other than that accursed Raticate.
HOUN! (GET LOST!)
Raticate! (Your mom!)
HOUNDOOMMMM!!! (YOU LITTLE PEST!!!)
Just as Houndoom was about to retaliate, a torrent of water hit its face, dealing damage.
Nidoking took the opportunity to deliver a Double Kick, sending both Houndoom and Raticate flying.
"Oi! Didn't you see Raticate got caught up in that?!" Blue shouted at Nidoking, who just scratched its head and looked away.
Meanwhile, from the players' perspective…
"WHAT THE HECK IS WITH THESE KIDS?!" A Rocket Grunt stared in terror at the players behaving… well, as players usually do.
"PIDGEY, GRAB THAT! WE'RE HAVING SNAKE STEW TONIGHT!" Bigchef cheerfully yelled while preparing cooking utensils, and Pidgey eagerly grabbed Ekans.
"This purple ball has a hole… I wonder if my d fits—" (I won't reveal who said that to protect their privacy.)
"Eugh! How am I supposed to kiss a Poison-type?!" (Also anonymized for privacy.)
The Rocket Grunt recoiled, horrified at what these players were doing, and began to back away. Suddenly, vines wrapped around his legs, pulling him face-first into the dirt.
"Chikorita, be careful!" Yuna called out anxiously.
Meanwhile, Ekans and Koffing surrounded Lily, nuzzling her as if seeking affection.
"They're… kind of cute, in their own way," Lily reluctantly admitted, petting the enemy's Pokémon while her Charmander glared at her.
Charmander was nearing a full-blown rage but was still stuck at level 5 because Lily never let it fight.
It turned its hostility toward the Rocket Grunt, who stood there, dumbfounded.
These Pokémon never listen to me, but they're cuddling her? Are you kidding me?!
Oceanlover, on the other hand, had Slowpoke continuously using psychic attacks. He whispered something to Slowpoke, and suddenly, the Pokémon spoke fluent human language.
Birdup, meanwhile, pulled out a pencil, writing in his notebook something like "the author should erase all the Pokémon and Rocket members in front of me".
"What the heck are yo—" Before he could finish, he vanished into the void along with his Pokémon.
Zero2hero unleashed a flurry of martial arts moves on a Rocket Grunt while Billy smashed a brick into the opposing Pokémon.
"This world has gone mad!!!"
"BEGONE, THOT!" A powerful punch struck a Rocket Grunt, knocking him out cold.
However, something felt off.
"Where are Lukas, Rey, Bob, and Rin?" Yuna wondered as she looked around.
Rey, Bob, and Rin's whereabouts were uncertain, but Lukas, always the eager one, disappearing was strange.
Back with Blue…
"Give it up. You don't stand a chance against me," Blue told the Team Rocket leader, flanked by his Wartortle, Nidoking, and Raticate.
Houndoom was gravely injured and could faint in one more hit.
Yet, for some reason, the leader remained calm, even smiling smugly.
"Haha, you've got potential, kid. You might even become Champion someday."
"Enough talking. Get to the point."
"Haha… why not join Team Rocket? We'd treat you well. Heck, even the Boss might hold you in high regard."
"Thanks, but no thanks. Judging by your babbling, I take it you're not surrendering. Nidoking, knock him out."
As Nidoking approached, a rustling sound came from the bushes near Raticate.
A large snake emerged, biting into Raticate.
Blue and his Pokémon were startled, turning to see an Arbok attacking Raticate, while the Rocket leader grinned widely.
Seizing the momentary distraction, the Rocket leader pulled out a remote and pressed a button.
A motorcycle suddenly appeared, roaring toward him. He hopped on and revved it at full throttle.
"SEEYA FUCKER! GAHAHAHA!!" He laughed as he sped off, leaving his Pokémon behind.
"Agh! You coward!" Blue shouted, glaring at the fleeing figure.
However, the escape didn't last long.
Out of nowhere, a car slammed into the motorcycle, crashing it into a building and causing an explosion.
…What?
"You idiot! You just ran someone over!" Birdup yelled, smacking Oceanlover, who was behind the wheel.
"He's a villain, it's fine!"
…Sometimes, players are unexpectedly effective.
Nidoking took down Arbok with a single punch as Blue rushed to Raticate's side.
Raticate was gravely injured and severely poisoned.
Seeing this, Blue checked his bag but couldn't find any Antidotes.
"Damn it! Why didn't I stock up on Antidotes?!"
Blue cursed his lack of preparation and the fact that he had let his Pokémon get ambushed.
"NP—I mean Blue! Are you okay?!" The players arrived after shaving the heads of a few Rocket members.
They noticed Blue's poisoned Pokémon and looked at Zero2hero and Billy.
"You're lucky I'm feeling generous," Zero2hero said arrogantly, pulling out an Antidote.
Blue snatched it from him without hesitation, spraying it on Raticate. This made Zero2hero curse and grumble.
Although Raticate seemed slightly better, something wasn't right…
The poison… wasn't gone.
Blue grabbed another Antidote from Zero2hero and tried again, but it still didn't work.
Realizing something was wrong, Blue took out his Pokédex to examine Raticate.
"...A virus?"
What? Since when could Arbok spread viruses?
Don't tell me… Team Rocket is turning Pokémon into biological weapons now?!
"DAMN IT!" Blue stood up, recalled all his Pokémon, including Raticate, and bolted toward the nearest Pokémon Center.
The players, confused, watched him run off before following suit.
But Yuna remained worried.
Where were those four missing people?!
***
The boss of the Pokémon thieves was driving away as fast as he could.
All his underlings had been beaten and knocked out, leaving him as the only one who managed to escape.
"Phew, now I just need to get back there," he muttered, revving up the engine and speeding off.
Reaching an empty lot, he made a call.
Moments later, a massive airship appeared, seemingly equipped with cloaking technology.
The ship's doors opened, and he entered.
"You're the only one who made it back?" someone approached and asked.
"Yeah, today was just bad luck," the boss grumbled.
"Don't worry, you'll just get a pay cut."
"Tch."
"Alright, let me check if you brought back anything."
"There's nothing, I can guarantee that."
"How can you be so sure?"
"Because I was the one driving, so I know."
"...Fine, but your pay cut will be even worse for coming back empty-handed."
"What the—YOU JERK!"
The two continued bickering as they walked away, leaving the van parked in a corner.
And what was inside the van?
"It's us, dear readers," Lukas said, looking directly into some imaginary camera.
"Who are you talking to?" Bob asked.
"The readers."
"Did sneaking into this van and getting taken away accidentally make you lose your mind?" Rey retorted.
"This is his fault, but seriously, how did he manage to drag all three of us into the van?" Bob wondered.
Rin stayed silent, though the livestream viewers certainly didn't.
Why were they in the van?
Well, here's what happened...
Lukas had grabbed a metal Pokémon cage and thrown it outside.
"You're free now!" he announced dramatically.
The Pokémon inside the cage just stared at him blankly.
"Are you dumb? They can't get out!" Rey scolded him.
"Hold on! Croconaw, bite through that cage! I believe in your jaw power!"
Croconaw obeyed, chomping down and damaging the cage enough for the Pokémon to escape.
Once free, the Pokémon chirped their thanks and quickly ran off.
"Ahhh... being a hero never gets old," Bob remarked with a smug grin.
"Hey, that's my line!" Lukas pointed at Bob indignantly.
"So, what now, Senpai?" Rin asked Rey.
"Well, now we head back to the others," Rey suggested.
That was the plan, but before they could move, the sound of heavy breathing signaled someone approaching.
"Hide, everyone hide!!" Lukas whispered urgently, pulling all three of them into the van.
The boss climbed into the van, panting, and drove off without noticing them.
And now…
"What do we do now?" Bob asked.
"We wait. If we step out now, we'll get caught," Rey replied.
Huh…
"Oh yeah, Lukas, why is Yuna so weirdly close to you?" Bob asked suddenly.
"Huh? Oh… well, It's start when she and I—"
THE END
Chapter 100: Bonus chapter: What did you do?
"IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT! NOW THEY'RE DEFINITELY AFTER ME!!" Yuna grabbed Lukas by the collar, shaking him back and forth.
"S-Sorry! Please let go, I'm about to throw up!"
"Then get lost!" Yuna shouted as she threw Lukas to the ground.
"What kind of woman is this cruel?! Didn't we have a chill conversation last time?"
"THAT WAS BECAUSE YOU WEREN'T BEING FOLLOWED BY THOSE MEN IN BLACK!"
After a heated argument, Yuna finally calmed down.
"Fine... I'm going to class now."
"Hey, don't leave me out here!"
"That's your problem, isn't it?"
"Come on~" Lukas's eyes sparkled in a way that begged to be punched.
"No."
"Pretty please~"
"No."
"Pls pls plsssss~"
"No."
"Fine, I'm coming to your university too."
"No—Wait, what?! Who said you could come in?!"
But Lukas pushed open the door and walked in, leaving Yuna anxious.
If anyone saw her with a stranger, misunderstandings were sure to arise.
So there was only one solution… keep as much distance from him as possible and act like they weren't connected!
Yes, yes! I'm a genius! she thought proudly.
Determined, she walked in, mentally preparing to avoid him as much as possible. But then, something unexpected happened.
"Excuse me... which department are you in?"
"D-Do you have a girlfriend?"
"Can I have your phone number?"
A group of girls surrounded Lukas, who paid them no attention and kept staring at the vending machine.
"Ah! Do you want a drink? I can buy it for you!" one shy girl asked.
"Huh? Oh, free money! Thanks!" Lukas took her money and flashed her a dazzling smile.
His flawless, almost unreal face left her swooning, and she fainted on the spot.
Damn it, he's better looking than K-pop idols!
While the fainted girl was carried away by others, Lukas pocketed the money and chose corn milk. But the vending machine didn't work, making him furious.
"STUPID FUCK!!!! I'm dying of thirst!!!" Lukas shook the machine violently, slamming and combo-ing it like a lunatic.
Even as the girls saw his toxic behavior, their eyes sparkled as if they thought it was a charming trait.
Yuna was speechless and hurried to class.
"Oi oi, isn't this Yuna?"
"Huh?"
She turned around to see a group of people approaching with challenging expressions.
It's them…
Ever since her breakup, rumors about her had spread like wildfire.
People who used to be friendly started avoiding her.
When she investigated, she discovered that the source of the rumors was none other than her best friend.
What the hell?! Is this some kind of stereotypical Chinese drama?!
Things got worse when the rumors tied her breakup to all kinds of nonsense.
"What are you thinking about? Choosing a new target to gold-dig?" a burly blonde guy sneered.
"Shut up."
"Ooh, feisty, aren't you, bitch? Gahahaha!"
Their laughter made Yuna clench her fists.
But she couldn't fight back—those rumors had stripped her of any chance to defend herself. Now, the whole school saw her as nothing but a gold-digger.
She could only blame her own weakness and naivety.
"Move."
A familiar voice made the group step aside.
Yuna broke into a sweat, recognizing the person approaching.
Of course, it was her ex-boyfriend, accompanied by the very person who had caused their breakup—her so-called best friend.
This is straight out of a manhua.
"I'm surprised you still dare show your face here," her ex sneered.
"I need a degree for my parents' sake..."
"You're as good at lying as ever. I regret ever loving you."
"What did I even do? I haven't—"
"STOP TRUSTING HER!! SHE'S A LIAR, JUST LIKE HER PINK HAIR—BEAUTIFUL BUT FULL OF LIES! SHE STOLE YOUR GUNDAM MONEY!" his new girlfriend interrupted, ranting nonstop.
"W-What?! You're so despicable! I regret loving you even more!"
I haven't even said a damn thing!
Swallowing her frustration, Yuna decided to leave and avoid further humiliation.
Call her a coward if you want—back in her hometown, she had never raised her voice, always enduring quietly.
But before she could leave, they grabbed her shoulder.
"Hey, we're not done. You still owe us money."
"..."
"What's this? Playing the victim? Don't forget I have proof!"
He shoved his phone in her face, showing a photo.
In the picture was… a man wearing a wig that looked like her hair, dressed in her clothes, holding their money.
Hell no, they actually believe this? This photo couldn't look more fake if it tried!
Were these idiots really my friends once?!
"That's not even—"
"EVERYONE!!! SHE'S STARTING TO MAKE EXCUSES AGAIN! DON'T BELIEVE HER LIES!!" The new girlfriend threw herself to the ground, acting like a child.
Are you kidding me?! She's crazier than I thought!
Seeing the looks in their eyes, Yuna bit her lip and gave in.
"Fine… I'll pay."
Hearing that, the new girlfriend smirked triumphantly.
"Good. Now—"
"SCHEISSEEEEE!!!" (German)
A vending machine suddenly crashed into the burly blonde guy, shocking everyone.
There stood a red-haired man with a right-side earring, his face burning with anger for some unknown reason.
"Verdammt, du hast mir nicht einmal eine Flasche Maismilch gegeben, also warum fragst du nicht deine Existenz, Wasserautomat?!"
The heck are you talking about?
"Hey, bastard! What did you do to my friend?!" A girl rushed over, pointing her finger at Lukas.
"Huh?" Lukas turned to glare at them, his sharp gaze freezing the girls in place.
'S-So cool and intimidating! Who is this ridiculously handsome guy?!'
Lukas glanced at the group standing in front of Yuna. His brain began to process.
This is… uh…
Hmm… Oh, I get it! I don't understand anything at all!
While Lukas's brain was still loading, Yuna's ex-boyfriend stepped forward and grabbed Lukas by the collar.
"Bastard! Are you deaf?!" he shouted.
Lukas's expression turned deadly serious, his face radiating menace.
Feeling challenged, the ex-boyfriend grew angrier.
He was used to being adored by girls and respected by guys. No one ever looked at him like this.
He believed he could get away with anything, and if anyone objected, a simple threat would silence them.
But this guy… was he insane? Clearly, he had no idea who he was messing with. (Bro, he just tossed a vending machine with his bare hands.)
"Looking at me like that?! You're dead!" The ex-boyfriend raised his fist, but someone grabbed his arm.
It was his girlfriend.
"Baby?! What are you doing?"
Her legs trembled, and her face flushed red as she spoke with a pleading tone.
"Sweetheart… there must be some misunderstanding. Please let him go…"
'You're just horny over him!' Yuna grumbled inwardly.
"But—" He tried to argue, only for the other girls to join in.
"Please don't hit him! I'll take the hit for him instead!"
"If he gets hurt, I'll drop out and cry in my room all day!"
"Please act like a proper handsome guy! Don't stoop to such behavior!"
The girls' interference left him baffled.
Lukas, still thinking, suddenly looked at the ex-boyfriend and then at Yuna. A light bulb went off in his head.
"Ah! Are you Yuna's ex-boyfriend?"
"..."
When the man holding his collar didn't answer, Lukas turned to the girl beside him.
"Hey, are you his girlfriend?"
As soon as he asked, the girl peed herself, leaving Yuna horrified.
EWWW!!
"Y-Y-YES!!! HE'S Y-YUNA'S EX-BOYFRIEND!!" she stammered before fainting on the spot.
Seeing his girlfriend collapse, the ex-boyfriend's anger boiled over.
"What did you do to her, bastard?!"
"I'm warning you. Let go of me," Lukas said sternly.
"What did you say?! Trying to act tough, huh?" (Bro… the vending machine…)
"I'll say it again. Let go."
"And if I don't?"
They locked eyes, and Lukas took a deep breath before saying,
"Then I'll fart."
...
"What?"
A loud sound echoed everywhere, emanating from Lukas.
The ex-boyfriend's face turned pale as a foul smell hit him. He released Lukas and vomited on the spot.
Meanwhile, the girls acted like addicts, inhaling deeply. (I'm starting to regret writing this ridiculous chapter…)
Lukas ran over and grabbed Yuna's hand, pulling her away.
The two of them dashed to a quiet spot, with Yuna covering her nose and panting for breath while Lukas stretched casually.
"ARE YOU CRAZY?!" Yuna yelled, pointing at Lukas in anger.
"Huh?"
"Why did you provoke them?! This had nothing to do with you!"
"Who said it had nothing to do with me?"
"Huh?" Yuna froze.
"You're someone I know. Plus, that guy is your ex, right? He must've done something to hurt you, so I got revenge for you."
"...Are you serious?"
"Of course! Don't worry, he won't bother you again because I'll stick with you from now on!"
"WHO SAID YOU NEEDED TO STICK WITH ME?!"
Yuna slumped into a chair, covering her face.
"Are you okay—"
"Stop. Too much has happened today. I need to wash my face."
Yuna got up and headed to the public restroom.
She splashed water on her face, trying to calm herself.
If I hadn't gotten involved with him in the first place, none of this would've happened…
But… he did stand up for me…
No! That kind of revenge was useless! They'll just retaliate later!
But… he said he'd stick with me…
Sighing, she looked at her reflection.
Why is my face red?
It felt just like when she was dating her ex.
No… I'm overthinking.
When she walked out, she saw Lukas crouched by the vending machine, retrieving coins from under it.
He clasped his hands as if praying, inserted the coins into the machine, and pressed a button.
Luckily, this time it worked, and he grabbed a bottle of corn milk with a triumphant smile.
Noticing her, he walked over and handed it to her.
"Huh?"
"What? It's for you."
"But I thought you were thirsty?"
"I am, but you look more exhausted than me, so you get priority," Lukas said, scratching his head.
"..."
Yuna stared at the bottle, memories of her grandma, who always bought her corn milk, flooding back.
Then she looked at Lukas's face as he absentmindedly picked his nose.
He's really good-looking... (Seriously? You're only noticing this now?)
He had defended her in such a strange way, cared about her more than her ex ever had, and even treated her kindly…
Why do I feel so warm…
Wait… is this love?!
Her eyes widened as she stared at Lukas.
For some reason, flowers seemed to bloom around his face, and the atmosphere turned rosy.
No way!!
"Uh… is there something on my face?" Lukas asked.
"N-No."
"What? Why are you speaking so softly?" Lukas leaned closer, making her face flush.
"NOTHING!!"
She lightly pushed him, but for Lukas, it felt like being hit by a truck.
He flew off at supersonic speed.
"There he is! That bastard who humiliated me—" her ex-boyfriend shouted, running up just as Lukas crash-landed.
Lukas's head slammed into his nut, make a crack sound.
"UGAH!!"
The two collided with a wall, breaking through it and falling outside.
Both of them hit the ground with a loud crash, the sound echoing everywhere.
"Is she even human?!" Lukas groaned, rubbing his head. He glanced down and noticed two handprints imprinted on his chest.
Feeling something odd, Lukas looked behind him and realized he was sitting on the face of Yuna's ex-boyfriend.
The guy had completely passed out, foam frothing at his mouth after being exposed to the "heavenly scent" from Lukas's butt.
"..."
Lukas stayed silent, stood up, and quietly fled the scene, leaving the unconscious ex-boyfriend lying there.
*****
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