Uprising Phoenix

Meanwhile, John was running towards the bay at a fast pace. Coco was with him, doing the same thing. The oldest Pichu brother and girl Bandicoot had barely escaped their fate. Pete had been defeated as had the magical masks (since Aku-Aku returned to try and help). The youngest Pichu brother had insisted that John would go and get help.

"If anyone can get to help quick enough, it's you, bro," John remembered Pete telling him.

Those words echoed in John's ears. It had made him finally realized that his baby brother didn't need John to protect him forever.

"T-then kick their asses for me," John remembered telling Pete, as he ran for help.

So far, the only help he did run into was Coco. She had told John about what happened and how she was lucky enough to escape. She also told him that there was a trap being lain at the bay for Crash. John had quickened his pace, his heart pounding. He didn't want to be too late to save Crash. However, little to their knowledge, they were indeed too late...

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Back at the bay, Phoenix had just defeated Crash. He was about to kill Crash when a Flamethrower got his attention. He looked up and saw N. Gin - riding a Charizard.

Phoenix snarled, "You don't know when to quit, do you?"

N. Gin stated, "No, not at all."

Phoenix replied, "I've been looking forward to a challenge."

N. Gin commanded Charizard, "Steel Wing!"

Charizard swooped down towards Phoenix as N. Gin sat on its back, unafraid. Phoenix smirked as white a flash of light, Salamence appeared. Salamence quickly moved out of the way as Phoenix stood on its back. N. Gin had to admit that was impressive.

Phoenix commanded, "Dragon Pulse!"

Salamence opened its mouth and fired the rather powerful Dragon type move straight at N. Gin and Charizard.

N. Gin countered, "Dodge with Aerial Ace!"

Charizard picked up speed and quickly dodged the attack. The Fire/Flying type then attacked the Dragon/Flying type from behind, surprising Phoenix and Salamence. Phoenix had to admit, N. Gin was strong even though he was a second class villain. At that moment, John and Coco arrived as they saw Charizard and Salamence in the skies.

John blurted out, "Why is Cortex battling N. Gin!?"

Coco breathed, shaking her head sadly, "That's not Cortex..."

Phoenix commanded, "Salamence, Thunder Fang! Knock that Charizard out of the sky!"

Salamence roared as its fangs started to glow a yellow light. N. Gin didn't have time to counter as the fangs bit into Charizard (and himself). N. Gin screamed in horror, catching the attention of those below. Coco gasped, worried (although she didn't know why). Charizard started to fall out of the sky as did N. Gin. That's when an Altaria came out of nowhere and stopped Charizard from falling. N. Gin opened his eyes, gripping his left side as he bled badly and saw Nina sitting on Altaria. The girl had been mostly patched up, thanks to N. Gin.

"Nina," he breathed, surprised.

She stated, "You had to go off without me."

On the ground, John breathed, "That's Nina's Altaria! I'd recognize it anywhere!"

Coco stated, "Well, let's get Crash and get out of here!"

John nodded in agreement as the two of them went into the stadium. Uka-Uka appeared to Phoenix, surprising both Nina and N. Gin.

Uka-Uka commented, "Well, I didn't expect to see the two of you again."

Phoenix placed his left arm across his chest and asked, "My master, shall I dispose of the garbage?"

Uka-Uka answered, "No need. My brother has surrendered and has been captured." To prove his point, a magical cage appeared - revealing a trapped Aku-Aku. Nina and N. Gin both gasped as the cage disappeared again. He added, "Plus, we have enough mutants, Pokemon, and humans either dead or severally wounded. I knew I should've called you in sooner!"

Phoenix stated, "It's alright, my master. Seeing you pleased is enough for me."

Uka-Uka replied, "Then our work here is done. The islands are ours and soon the world will be next."

Phoenix responded, "Yes, my master."

With that, Uka-Uka disappeared as Nina looked at Phoenix, expecting anything. 'Is he really just gonna let it go that easily,' she thought, 'Is he THAT loyal to Uka-Uka?'

"Nina?"

Nina perked up, snapping out of her thoughts as she looked at the hurt N. Gin. Right, she had to get out of here. She nodded simply, still expecting anything from Phoenix.

"Altaria, take us down," she commanded.

Altaria hummed as it started to land with Charizard, N. Gin, and Nina all on its back. Phoenix had accepted Uka-Uka's orders as he flew off with Salamence, slightly surprising Nina. As soon as Altaria landed, Nina got off. She turned and got N. Gin. Crash, Coco, and John came over.

Crash asked, "How bad is N. Gin?"

Nina was surprised that Crash had talked to her but answered, "He's hurt badly from that Thunder Fang. So is Charizard."

Coco stated, "Nina, please, come with us. You'll be safer with us than on the run from them."

N. Gin barely replied, weakly, "Don't you get it? With Aku-Aku captured, those remaining ARE on the run."

John got scared as he asked, although he knew the answer, "And those that didn't?"

N. Gin answered, "They'll either be tortured...or killed..."

John's eyes went wide with horror as he started to get worried about Pete. Just then, N. Gin flinched in pain.

Coco begged, "Hold on!"

Nina stated, "We gotta get him out of here. There's not a moment to lose."

Crash responded, "Then let's go."

After recalling Charizard and Altaria, the group went into the caves under the bay.

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Wishmaker1028: That gave me goosebumps typing that! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!