Pokémon Simulation: Hunting The Protagonists

"Someone's coming!"

Ethan was alerted by his newly evolved Haunter.

He turned to Cassandra and spoke.

Her delicate face shifted slightly as she quickly recalled Arbok, which had been locked in a standoff with Bellossom.

She was ready to leave immediately—

But Ethan grabbed her wrist.

"We need to take them out first."

"If they send a signal, we'll be chased down in no time."

Left with no choice, Cassandra hid alongside Ethan in the narrow thicket.

She tensed up.

To stay concealed, she kept pressing him further into the bushes, fearing the approaching figures might include the Blackthorn Hunt's Gym-level officer.

If that were the case, she might not make it out of here alive.

Ethan, on the other hand, remained relaxed—

After all, he had a soft, fragrant beauty pressing up against him.

No harm in enjoying the moment.

He casually wrapped an arm around Cassandra's slender waist and lowered his voice.

"I'll have Bellossom take out the one on the left. You handle the right. Once they're down, we leave immediately."

Cassandra wanted to snap at him—

But her rational side took over.

Biting her lip, she glanced at the two approaching Blackthorn Hunt grunts and gave a silent nod.

The bodies of the two men Bellossom had already slain were just around a blind corner of the mountain path.

As the newcomers got closer—

They finally saw the bloodstained ground and the corpses of their fallen comrades.

"Something's wrong! Send the signal—"

One of the grunts' expressions changed instantly as he reached for his Poké Ball.

But Bellossom and Arbok were faster.

In the blink of an eye—

Bellossom's Leaf Blade flashed.

Arbok coiled around the second grunt, sinking its fangs into his neck and injecting deadly venom.

The two grunts were dead before they even knew what happened.

Cassandra cast a discreet glance at Ethan.

At the moment, he had no other Pokémon out.

If she commanded her Dusclops from the shadows—

Could she kill him right now?

The thought alone made her bloodlust surge.

Ethan had seen her face.

She could never leave him alive.

However—

Making a move without knowing her opponent's full strength was reckless.

She had no idea what hidden tricks he might have.

For now, she suppressed her killing intent.

Seeing her moment of hesitation, Ethan merely smirked.

In his simulated life, their conflict had never started here.

Which meant he knew she wouldn't attack—yet.

Even if she did, he wasn't afraid.

His Gastly had evolved into Haunter yesterday, reaching level 27.

Its power had increased dramatically.

With just Arbok and Dusclops—

Cassandra didn't stand a chance.

"Come on, I'll take you to a way out."

Ethan turned and walked ahead.

Cassandra's instincts screamed that this man was dangerous.

She should not follow him.

But she had no other options.

Without a word, she trailed behind him—

Keeping five meters of distance, her gaze filled with cautious suspicion.

"Here we are."

Ethan had led Cassandra on foot for over an hour.

From the mountainside, they arrived at the edge of a cliff.

"Here?"

Cassandra swept her gaze over the area, overgrown with wild grass.

Her lips twitched slightly.

She felt like she was being played.

"I don't see any way off Misty Mountain."

Her face remained impassive, but inwardly, she added—

Except jumping off the damn cliff.

Ethan stretched lazily, crossing his arms.

Beside him, Bellossom gazed down at the lush, vibrant greenery below, its eyes widening in awe.

This place was breathtaking.

"This is the best view on Misty Mountain."

"You can see the entire Misty Forest from here."

"You used to love coming here," Ethan added—though this was directed at Bellossom.

The little Pokémon tilted its head, confused.

It had never been here before.

Inside, it pouted.

My trainer came here with another Pokémon… and now he thinks that was me?

Still oblivious to Bellossom's internal complaints, Ethan continued.

"This place really is beautiful," Cassandra muttered, forcing a smile.

But inside, she was growing impatient.

Now is NOT the time to admire the scenery!

There's an entire hunting group chasing us!

She had no idea why Ethan had brought her here.

But to him, this cliff had meaning.

This was the place where he had first become a Pokémon trainer.

Where, in his past life, his Gloom had evolved into Bellossom.

And—

Not long ago—

This was the very cliff where he had jumped to his death.

Unlike the battlefield he had once remembered, filled with smoke and blood—

The forest below was still teeming with life.

The perfect place for Cassandra's…

Grave.

Pokémon: Haunter (Shiny)

Gender: Female

Level: 27

Type: Ghost + Poison

Ability: Levitate (Immune to Ground-type moves)

Held Item: None

Base Stats:

 -HP: 45

 -Attack: 50

 -Defense: 45

 -Special Attack: 115

 -Special Defense: 55

 -Speed: 95

 -Total: 405

IVs:

 -HP: 31/31

 -Attack: 27/31

 -Defense: 30/31

 -Special Attack: 31/31

 -Special Defense: 31/31

 -Speed: 31/31

 -Overall IV Rating: 181/186 (Gold)

Potential: Master Rank

Moveset:

 -Perish Song (Egg Move)

 -Psywave (Egg Move)

 -Spite (Egg Move)

 -Confuse Ray

 -Lick

 -Hypnosis

 -Mean Look

 -Payback

 -Curse

 -Night Shade

 -Will-O-Wisp

 -Shadow Punch

 -Poison Gas

 -Sucker Punch

 -Toxic

 -Hex

TM Moves:

 -Protect

The Blackthorn Hunt was still on their trail.

But for now—

Ethan had the advantage.