Kira's bad day

Story by Isaac Cahn on SoFurry

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#9 of Writing group challenges

hey guys. here is another writing group challange. The idea just came to more a day after the challange was posted, but i think it went off somewhere while i was writing it. all well, the idea still started this story, so its still a writing prompt.

This Week's Writing Challenge: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery


I made my way through the forest. My body ached from the long trip I had to do on foot. They really need to put a port or something out here. I can't keep going over to the next town to use theirs every winter and spring.

For the past few months, I was stationed on a mountain for the winter. As a member of the Hadtenitho Rescue crew, my job is basically search and rescue any lost pokemon trapped on the mountain during the winter. Begin a Tysplosion trained in mountaineering means every winter, I go up into the mountains for a few months and basically rescue every idiot who thinks going into the mountains during the winter is a good idea.

I wasn't alone up there. There were a few others with me. But being forced to be with them twenty-four seven really drains you. Honestly despite how well we work together during the winter, we were all excited when the snows melt and the regular rangers took back their place.

Spring was starting to take hold in the area and spring means one thing: pollen. That shit is everywhere in the forests. The trees, the rocks, I even have that shit on my feet and bag. I couldn't wait to get home and actually wash it off me.

Soon the trees started to thin out and spread. I rushed out of the forest into the clearing and onto the hill before me. On top of that hill, I could see my home, sleepy little Hadtenitho.

It's not going anywhere, so why not give my achy limbs a break. I laid down on the grass to rest. I couldn't wait to be in my own bed again or to have food that didn't come from a can. But most of all I couldn't wait to see my little brother, Simon, again. It's always sad that I have to leave him alone for months at a time because of my job.

"I wonder if Simon is still a Quilava. Being in the mountains don't give you great receptions. Oh," i open up my bag and pulled out my communicator, "i should can base and report that I am in the area again." I press the button, "HQ, this is Kira Evans, reporting in. I am in the area and on my way back. Do you copy?"

I hear the crackling of static.

Huh, is there no one at the station. I check the clock at the corner of my communicator. 4:36 p.m."oddly late to still be on lunch."

"Re...ra...co..you?" noise came out of the communicator.

"Hello, can you hear me?"

"Ki..ar..sta..."

No good, the static is making it hard to understand the other person. "Hello? Can you repeat that? There is a lot of static on my end."

"Do...tur...til..." the line cuts off.

I put the communicator back into my bag. That's really odd that i would have tech issues. Maybe Eddy made some sort update while I was away. I'll update my communicator when i go by the base.

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The dirt roads turned to stone as I approached my town. I heard the sounds of people just going about their lives as usual.

As I pass through the streets to get to HQ, I noticed how odd everyone was being. They would either ignore me or just give me a stink eye. Parents with kids would pull them away from me and shield them, like I was some punk looking for trouble.

Did something happen? I can't think of any reason they would have given me this much animodesty while I was away for months.

"You utter bastard!"

"Huh?" I turned around to the sound of the voice.

I see a Rhydon charging right at me. Horn lowered and spinning like mad.

I moved out of the way in time and see the Rhydon run past me and into a building. The wall didn't stop him, leaving a sizable hole in it.

"What the hell?" I yelled out, "why are you attacking me?"

The Rhydon stepped out of the hole he made, "you are going to pay for what you did, Kira!" the Rhydon charged at me again.

I tucked and rolled out of the way, "what are you talking about? I don't even know you."

"Don't you play dumd with me! You are going to pay for what you did to my restaurant! In one way or another!" with a roar, rocks sprang up from the road and launched themselves at me.

I dodge the incoming rocks being hurled at me. Rocks slam into the buildings behind me, leaving holes and dents in the walls. Fuck this guy completly lost it. I need to take him out.

I duck into a nearby ally, making sure I was seen going in there. "I'm not letting you get away from me you bastard," the Rhydon yelled followed by loud stomping.

I turned around and curled into a ball. I started to spin.

The second I saw the Rhydon stepped in front of the ally, I launch myself forward and hit him in the head with the Gyro Ball.

Before he can react, I grabbed his horn. "Sorry about this." before he could respond, I landed a Brick Break to the head, right in between the eyes.

The Rhydon stumbled backwards, but didn't fall.

I landed another Brick Break, this time in the form of an uppercut to the jaw.

The Rhydon fell down onto his back with a loud thud.

I'm amazed it only took me two hits to take him down. He must have just evolved. I climb on top of the Rydon. He made a pained groan. "I'm really sorry, but why did-"

I feel something heavy and wet ram into me with full force, sending my flying down the street. I hit the pavement hard as I feel a cold, scalie hand grab the back of my head and forced me to the ground. I was pinned. "you got a lot of shit filled in you to do stuff like that. Well you luck ran out now you asshole."

I recognized the voice, "Yasin what the hell are you doing? I am not in the mood for whatever shit joke this is."

"Look like your acting has improved a bit, but you still can't fool me." I feel more weight being put on my head and his knee on my back, "now drop the act and give us some answers."

"What the hell are you talking about?"

"That what I am asking you about. You come here causing nothing but trouble for the past two days using my best friends face. You are going to give me answers now." Yasin put more pressure on me.

"Yasin, it really is me you ass!"

"Oh no, i am not falling for that one again. You fooled me two times already and I ain't letting you do it a third time. So you give me answers or I take you with me as a block of ice." I feel a cold breath on the back of my head. Yasin was preparing for an Ice Fang.

I snapped. Flames erupted from my neck. "Fuck you, you Arceus damned scalie himbo! Did you lose what little brain you had left while I was gone for the past few months that you remember what your best friend looks like.`` I pushed myself up a bit. Electricity build up in my fist. "Now get you head," I swing my fist at him, "out your fucking ass!"

The muscles in Yasin's body twitch and spasm as my Thunder punch connected with him, sending him backwards into the street.

I lift myself off the ground and stomp over to where he landed. I sat on him and raised a fist. Electricity build up in my fist again, "I want answers now! or do you want another Thunder punch you masochistic reptile."

Yasin groans under me, "what are you really Kira? The real Kira?"

"Did i finally rattled enough-"

Yasin wrapped his arms around my waist, "it's really you this time. Oh i missed-"

I bring my electrified fist onto his head. I'm sure if I wasn't sitting on him, he would have been flying again.

"What was that for?"

"You attacked me!"

"I was giving you a hug!"

"I meant that Aqua Jet from before!"

"I thought you were someone else!"

"What other Typlosion lives here? Did one move in while I was away?" Briiiiiing-Briiiiiiiing. my communicator rang from in my bag. I pulled it out, "Hello, Kira Evans reporting."

"Kira," the voice on the other end said, "I'm so happy I got though. I've been trying to reach you ever since you called us earlier."

"Eddy, what are you talking about?"

"Two days ago, a Typlosion calling themselves Kira was causing trouble throughout the city. Trashing businesses, harassing and attacking people, he came in and been a one pokemon wrecking crew. A lot of people are out looking for him right now."

I glance back at the Rhydon, "yeah, I ran into one of them just now."

"And they're plenty more out there looking for your fake self. I would recommend staying at HQ till we get your doppelganger into custody."

"Do you have a clue on where he is?"

Silence. "You plan on going after him do you?"

"Yep," I answer as I get off of Yasin.

"I'll tell you if you promise not to use fire attacks on him."

That gave me a big clue, "which club is he at?"

"Amber Flask Lounge. You-"

"Thank you," I hang up. I help Yasin up onto his feet. "You heard Eddy right. My double is drinking at a club right now."

Yasin had a concerned look on his face, "I didn't hear you promise not to use your fire."

"We are heading to a bar, Yasin. I can turn any drink their into a flaming drink just by touching it, do you think i'll just shoot a Flamethrower while i am there?"

"Right sorry, forget i asked."

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We looked at the entrance to the Amber Flask Lounge. For a club, the building was kind of plain. Besides the sign with the name of the place, the building on the outside was just...plain.

Without taking my eyes off the entrance, "I should have asked before, but what do you know about this club, Yasin?"

"I've only been there a few times, nothing special about the place. Food and drinks are nice and cheap. Servers are friendly. Not really a popular place for some reason, so finding your double shouldn't be hard." We entered the club.

The second I opened the door, my ears was assaulted by loud bass music. I covered my ears to block out the sound, but it felt like it was coming through my body. Fuck why is the music so loud? How can Yasin stand this stuff?

I feel a hand on my shoulder. I see Yasin try to say something, but i couldn't hear what he was saying.

"What?" I yelled.

Yasin raised his hand. He pointed at me, made the hand signal for 'standby' and pointed outside with his thumb.

I shook my head. I didn't plan on leaving till i see my double dragged out of here, preferable unconscious.

We slowly went deeper into the club. While I was prepared for clubs to be dark, I was not prepared for how dark the place was. The only light was from the monitors and stage light that seems to be spinning around. Various pokemon dance on the floor that seems to be lighting up in random patterns.

I felt myself starting to get sick. This place is nauseating, how can Yasin handle this place?

I feel Yasin grabbed my shoulder. When i looked at him he was pointing at two figures standing at a table by the wall.

I looked at Yasin a mouthed, "what about them?"

Yasin just grabbed me and pulls me closer to the two figures.

As I got closer, I started to get more details of the two figures. Both of them stood upright and were tall. The first figure blue fur on the legs and arms, with the back looking like it was wearing some sort of vest or shirt. The second figure was stinky and white, almost like they were wearing a dress. So a Lucario and a Gardevoir. Quite an unusual pair. Hold on are those two?

We approached the table, "Hey Anika and Ria." I shouted over the music.

They both tried to say something but I can't hear them over the music.

"What?"

"Can you hear us now," the voice in my head said.

"Yeah, I can hear you, Anika."

"Good," Ria voice sounded in my head, "so what are you doing here?"

Next was Yasin's voice, "we are chasing after Kira's doppelganger. We heard that he was here."

"Still that doesn't mean you need to get involved." Anika sounded exasperated. "We are just waiting for backup to come. They should be here in a few minutes. You, rescue rangers, don't need to involve yourself in this matter. Let the police handle it."

"Sorry but no." I answered, "some guy is walking around using my face and ruining my reputation. I at least want to know why."

"You say that, but I bet you are more interested in beating him to a pulp."

"Not to a pulp, just unconscious."

Anika screamed into my mind, "That is just as bad!"

"Anika," Ria voice sounded in my head, "it might be better for them to help us."

Anika looked at the Lucario, "Ria."

"Look, I don't like it either, but we lack any real way of detaining him. We can't paralyze or freeze him like Kira and Yasin can do. We can't tell when backup is going to arrive, but we need to move ASAP. he is barely in my range anymore, if he leaves through a back entrance or go to another room, we might lose him.

Ria went silent. "Fine," she said, "but you are under my orders. You don't attack until i say so."

"Alright," I say.

"Okay," Yasin answered.

"So where is our trouble maker now?" I glanced over on the dance floor. With how dark this place is, I couldn't seem to separate the forms of dark masses that were dancing around.

"He's in the VIP lounge up in the back." Ria answered, "he's close enough that I can track his aura from here, but just weakly. We need to get back there."

"Can't you do the police thing and just storm in there?" I ask

"No, we don't have a warrant on hand. The backup was supposed to bring a warrant with them so we can enter but they haven't shown up yet."

"Let me handle that, give me a few minutes." Yasin said as he left the table. I lost sight of him right away in the crowd. He came back a minute later holding a card. Yasin voice sounded in my head, "we should be able to get in now."

"How did you do that?"

"I've been to a few bars with a similar system here, it wasn't that hard to get access to the VIP area."

We go up to the VIP area entrance. A Pangoro stood by the entrance,that bamboo thing moving around in his mouth. When he saw us, he stuck out his hand at us. Preventing use from entering the area.

Yasin hands him a card.

Pangoro grabbed the card and brought it close to his eye. With a simple nod he stepped aside and let us pass.

We entered into a long hallway. It was much quieter here. "So which one is he in?" I ask not needing to use Anika telepathy to talk anymore.

"Fourth from the right," Ria answered, "but let's not charge in just yet."

"Let's get into the one next to him and form a plan." we agreed with Anika suggestion and enter on of the lounges.

The lounge was a simple booth with a phone on the wall. Like a place to celebrate a party. Anika spoke up "Ria, what's the status with the guy?"

"Just a second," Ria sat into the couch and closed her eyes, "okay he is still in there. He is happy, I think. And," Ria opened her eyes, "He's not alone."

"What?"

"There are two people with him."

"Why didn't you notice from before?" I asked.

"They were outside my range, I was focusing on not losing track of the perp."

"Shit," Yasin cursed, "We know the guy is dangerous. If we go in now he may use them as hostages."

I turn to Anika, "you're a psychic type. Can't you do some hypno shit or something to get them to leave?"

Anika shook his head, "it's not that simple. I can't just remotely put suggestion in peoples heads. I need to be close to them for it to work."

We all glanced around at one another. We needed a plan and fast. I spoke up, "guys i have an idea."

"It's not go in attacks blazing is it?"

I glared at Yasin, "no. Anika said he can't do that psychic stuff without being close to the people right. We break off into two teams. Anika and Yasin gets the potential hostages out of that room either with Yasin's charm or Anika psychic stuff. They just need to get them out of there." I looked at Ria, "while they do that, Ria will keep an eye on the auras. Once you are out of the way, Ria and I will go in and capture the imposter."

Everyone glanced at each other. "I'm up for it," Yasin answered.

Anika spoke up, "Its stills sound dangerous."

"Getting hostages out of a situation is always dangerous. But it is an idea that can work with what we have at the moment." Yasin grabbed Anika's arm, "come on pretty boy, we got pokemon to seduce." Anika didn't respond before he was dragged out of the room.

Rio and I were left alone in the lounge. I sat down at the booth. Rio needs to concentrate on the auras of everyone. I shouldn't speak up and distract her. I look at the menu that was on the table. On it were food and drinks with their prices. I felt my stomach growl. I shouldn't eat. I didn't know when the two are going to leave and I needed to be ready to go the second they were gone.

Minutes pass. The only sound we heard is the faint music that was coming from the club. Months in the mountains with little contact did help with coping with boredom. Not that the experience actually helps with the situation we were in now.

"They're getting out now." Rio spoke up, "looks like your plans worked."

"We got them out, but there is still the imposter posing as me." I poke my head into the hallway.

I see Yasin first, with a Primarina on his arm. Even without seeing his face, Yasin must have a stupid grin on his face. Next was Anika, being carried by Trevenant in its arms bridal style, his arms around the Trevenant neck. I am positive I can tell who came up with the pairings in that group. Once the two groups was out of the way, Rio and I slipped into the room.

In the room, a Typhlosion sat at the end of the booth. Bottles of alcohol spread out on the table. The Typlosion glared at us with a drunken glare. "What is it now," he slurred, each breath he exhaled through his mouth igniting whatever alcohol was in his mouth.

"Typhlosion," Rio yelled, "you are under arrest for the charges of disorderly conduct, harassment, and assault."

"Huh? Do you not know who I am? I'm Kira Evans, you dumb bitch, you can't arrest me! I'll kick your ass!" The fake grabbed a bottle and took a swig of it.

I step forward, "mind if I go first?"

"I don't mind." She answered.

I lunge at the fake, a Brick Break aimed at the head. As I swing at him, something felt off. Normally I would be able to feel some form of bone when I punch someone, but the imposter didn't have any. I then realized what i just punched.

The Imposter's form collapsed into a pile of goop and went under the table.

"It's a Ditto!" I yelled.

The Ditto scrambled out from the table, pass under Rio's legs and dashed into the hallway.

Rio and I followed it as it went back into the club. Loud music filled my ears. I try to yell over the music, "Rio can you still track it's aura?"

Rio charged into the dance floor.

I followed her into the crowd. Flames erupted from my neck to give us more light. The club goers shielded their eyes from the sudden light.

Rio called bones in her paws and lunged at the perp, who has taken the form of a Throh.

The Throh grabbed the bones and threw Rio aside like she weighted nothing.

I charged up a Thunder Punch and brought it into his face.

The Throh didn't flinch as it backhanded me to a wall.

The Throh pinned me to the wall with it's massive hand, crushing my airways. I couldn't breath. I flail around my limbs in a panic. I need air for a Flamethrower and my limbs aren't long enough for a Thunder Punch or a Brick Break. Shit. Shit. Shit Shit.

I scanned around me for something I can use. I see a glass beside me on the table. Fuck it. I grabbed the glass and brought to my mouth. The stinging on my tongue just proved I was right and it still had alcohol in it. I spit the alcohol, which has ignited in my mouth, at the Throh as a makeshift Ember attack.

The Embers got into the Throh's eye. It's grip loosened as he screamed in pain. But this opening only lasted a moment, which is all that I need.

I landed a Brick Break attack into its chest. Without the bones or something, my hand goes into the Throh's chest cavity with a squeaky noise. With the hand inside the Throh, I charged it with electricity. I take my other hand and force it into the Throh and just pumped the Pokemon full of electricity with my Thunder Punches.

The Throh screamed as the electricity coursed through it. Their form started to lose it shape. It pulled me in into their body. Electricity started to jump of the Throh and onto me. My muscles screamed as electricity started to come into my body. But I didn't let up. I just poured more into him as he sank me into their body.

My conscience starts to fade. _No...I...must...not._Then everything went dark.

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Yasin carried me through the streets on his back, "Hey Kira, you've been silent for awhile. Are you upset with me?"

"What makes you think I am upset with you, my scalie himbo?"

"You haven't spoken much since we left the Police station."

"Yasin, since i woke up this morning. I walked from the town over on foot, got attacked twice, got in a fight with a Ditto that went around impersonating me, ended up getting shocked and paralized by my own attack, got dragged to jail along with the Ditto, and waited in the cell for hours while still paralized until we got everything sorted out. I don't have room for anger, just exhaustion."

"I see," Yasin continued to carry me through the town. The streets were empty and quiet.

I was in no condition to walk as I just had the paralysis removed. Yasin offered to carry back home, as an apology for missing all the action earlier. But I was really never mad at him. From what Yasin told me, he was over the moon to see her again.

"Hey Yasin," i muttered weakly.

"Yeah?"

"I'm going to sleep on your back, okay?"

"Sure go ahead. When next you wake, you'll be in front of your house with Simon wide awake waiting for you."

"I hope not...it's way...too." I fell asleep before I finished.