Justice Hero Scootaloo

Everyone was taking a much needed break back at the UNA HQ, where Scootaloo got to meet Jester. Country to the man's name, he looked nothing like his name sake, but he did wear an all dark cyan outfit.

"Not going to lie, the way you managed to trick The Manipulator like that, and did it without using any powers, well...that just took the cake." General Hightop said.

"Just because I have powers, doesn't mean I need to use them to be a Justice Hero." Rob said. "Heck, I believe being a Justice Hero goes beyond just having powers. I've always had the belief that it's not what one is able to do, it's what they actually do that matters." Rob said.

"I don't follow." General Hightop said.

"What I mean, is that you can have every known power in the book, but if you don't use them to protect the innocent and secure the future for those that have yet to find their own slice of happiness, then what good are those powers? Anyone can do the right thing in protecting the innocent, it doesn't matter if they have powers or not. A real Justice Hero doesn't need powers to defeat the bad guys." Rob said.

"That's...one interesting take on things. Not to mention different." General Hightop said.

"Like I said to Manipulator: The first time I ever saved anyone, I didn't use any powers what-so-ever. I just reacted and grabbed their hand; or paw in this case." Rob said.

"That Anubian Jackal you mentioned. Do they have a name?" Aaron asked.

"Patra." Rob said, and it was then that everyone realized he had out some sort of heartshaped locket.

"What...is that?" Scootaloo asked.

"Hey, I noticed that a few times back in the Johto Region." Rachet said.

"I recognize that too. It was when we found that that Rob remembered everything." Throsten said.

"Sometimes I forget we have Pokemon on this mission..." General Hightop said. "Is it weird that I'm getting used to their constant presence?" He asked.

"Everything feels weird knowing that Video Game characters actually exist and can be visited through that strange warp area." Aaron said. "Though I did feel a presence there when we went through it." He added.

"Ah. That would be that one guy." Rob said. "He wouldn't give me an exact name, he just said he guards the Warp Zone which is what that warp area is called...apperently. His words, not mine." He explained.

"So where did you get that locket?" Aaron asked.

"Patra gave it to me." Rob said. "Even has a picture of her inside of it." He added.

"Wow. Didn't expect her of all characters." Aaron said.

"You recognize her, Aaron?" General Hightop asked.

"Hmph. Just in case, I've been doing my best to keep up with what video games do exist." Aaron said.

"...Honestly, given the circumstances of the way we know all of existence to work now, I suppose I can't fault you for indulging in something like this." General Hightop said.

"So what exactly happened?" Throsten asked. "I mean, I know you saved her, but what exactly are the details?" He asked.

Scootaloo knew the details, but didn't say anything. "When I was off getting something to block Victoria's desiease for Expert to make a special medicine that simi-cured her, it led me to the Grand Canyon where I saw Patra and then saw her falling off into what was going to be the ravine of the Grand Canyon. I just acted, grabbed her paw, and hoisted her up. I guess the addenaline I had going for me during that moment allowed for something like that to happen without powers. Heck, I only had access to the fire spell and the U.M.D. but I didn't think of either thing; I just acted." Rob said. "Of course, the whole reason she was going to fall down there was because of a massive storm. So she and I kind of...stayed somewhere for a while." He added.

"I'm guessing the two of you got close during that time. Given she gave you that necklace." Aaron said.

"Yeah. She said she promises there will be a time where she and I can be together. And I have this feeling that she's right. Somehow." Rob said.

"I wouldn't doubt that for a moment. Sometimes things can just work out that way." Aaron said.

General Hightop was just silent for a time. Everyone was.

That's when a red alert occurred. "What the..." Genral Hightop said. "There's a proximity alert at the nearby city block." He added.

"What's even there?" Rob asked.

"Nothing. Just a bunch of old buildings that are set to be demolished in a couple of weeks." General Hightop said. "But that block is dangerously close to UNA HQ." He added.

"...Wait, did you just say that the city block is set to be domilished?" Rob asked.

"Yes, I did. Why does it matter? The UNA--"

"Needs to stand down." Rob said, interupting General Hightop.

"You just interupted the General." Aaron said.

"I know exactly whose there. I can handle this without the UNA's help this time. The one whose there, well...they don't mean any harm. There aren't any civilians there, so I'm just going to pioletly go talk to the one that's there." Rob said.

"I'm coming with. Best to have some back-up, right?" Scootaloo asked. "Just in case." She added.

"Sure. But you don't attack unless I give you an all clear." Rob said and went off.

"Right." Scootaloo said.

"...Just who in the world could be at that abandoned City Block that would make Rob not need the UNA? He does realize it could very well be the Dark Tribe." Genral Hightop said.

"That's because it's the M.O. of someone Rob's met before: This strange guy who wants to study chao known as Krono." Expert said.

"That's DOCTOR Krono. Give him some respect." Rob's voice said over the radio.

"...I forgot he and Scootaloo could still hear us..." General Hightop said.