Pa nearly threw me against the wall when I said I wanted to go to Hoenn. After hearing what happened in Slateport I just...something just woke up inside of me. Like it was calling me to there, to help. To do something to make sure that place doesn't burn to the ground. I couldn't understand why though, I've only been there on family trips. Its not like the place is special to me or anything.

Dad told me its probably the ol' "Wyndon Curse", a family kind of thing that lots of our ancestors were said to have. Did ya know Wyndon was most likely named after one of them? Ruled right from that little city loooooong ago. Anyway Dad said its a natural urge we have to go out and right injustice in the world. Like we're born destined to be heroes. Maybe that's why you can trace our family back to having lots of knights back in the day. I think I just couldn't take it hearing about it anymore.

Pa said i wasn't going till I had something other than Rookies on my team. I know he means well, but its not like my team is lacking in spirit. Sure they're all kids but they got the hearts the size of Wailmers!

Eh...he's probably right. Maybe I should at least hit the circuit a bit to make sure my skills are top notch. If I can be half as good as one of the old champs like maybe Gwyar Wledig then I'd have better chances at surviving out there.

Wonder if I can convince Dad to let me take Siegfried with me instead. Old boy's probably getting tired of playing nanny to all the Honedges out in the garden.

Got invited to some island by a martial arts buddy I met after snagging that seventh gym badge. noah faber was it? Dude must have been here for some tournament that slipped my mind. Kinda focused a little bit on the trainer side of things to think about martial arts.

Kinda glad he did invite me, that's where I met Domon. Sorry let' me back up.

When I got there I found a dojo full of people training to be the best martial artists around. My name got around to some of the students so when they recognized me it caught the attention of the Sensei there. Told him I was sort of interested in joining. He snapped back at me for having a half hearted answer.

In retrospect I couldn't blame him. I was always unsure about new things even when I grew up.

Still I decided to join and proved that all those muscles on me weren't for show. That's when Sensei gave me this cute little bear cub. Told me to train them alongside me during my time at the island. Little bugger was as fierce as even a Garchomp. Afterwards Sensei gave us a test and we passed with flying colors. Gave little Domon a headband to congratulate him, that's when he grew up too. Ever since we've been inseparable and I couldn't imagine life without him.

Me and him? Yeah I think we're gonna go far.

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I say "Goodbye, Galar" as its champion as I get on that boat. Someone will take over the title after today. It was a nice what, few months? Didn't think it'd get so boring so easily. I guess that's my fault, me and the boys do have a crazy training regimen that keeps us in tip top shape.

We need something new. A change of scenery. Hoenn seems to be the talk of the town lately so that's where I'll go. The family tell me to be careful since Rocket is crawling all over that place. I take the warnings and try to reassure them that I won't get beaten down by them. They know that too. It feels more like an obligation that they all have to do. Think I'd do the same if any our younger siblings did the same.

Sensei sees me off and tells me about this one guy he knew. King of Fighters. If I wanted to test myself and Domon and see just how far we've come we should seek them out. Its a goal to add to the list I'm making of things to do over there.

Find this King of Fighters.

Take on the Hoenn League.

Learn how to make some Poffins.

Shit like that. Hope it'll give me a breath of fresh air. Think I could use it.

This wasn't what I wanted.

I didn't sign up for this war.

But fucking dammit I still have to do it. Blue skins and their aliens are coming out of holes in the sky. They're raining down on everyone and people are either scrambling to get away or fighting for their damn lives.

I'm doing the latter.

But its not just for my survival. Its for these other folks I ran into while running into the middle of a fucking battlefield. I don't know why I did but I just saw someone about to be eaten by some purple dragon looking thing. Domon took it out no problem and I helped them get to safety.

That's when...he showed up. jayden cross.

Holy shit I can't believe it, I found him again. Little ol' Micchy. Thought his family moved away or something but here he was, in Hoenn fighting off these invaders. And he was fighting under Rocket's flag. When everything was all said and done he asked me one simple question. Probably because I helped bailed his ass a few times and rescued a few of his buddies...

He asked if I wanted to be a part of Rocket.

My fist won't stop shaking.

Sootopolis is getting turned around in every direction. Its madness. Will there still be a city left for us to take?

That's a question for later cause some...some...

Some fucking kid decided to play the hero.

He doesn't look any older than eighteen maybe? Give or take a year. His gunmetal eyes keep staring up at me even as I pull my knife outta him. My boys are taking care of his Red Gyarados. It goes down screaming. Can't tell if its cause I took out his trainer, its pain, both, or something else. Its eyes look exactly like this kid's.

Pa always told me killing is when my world will start coming down. Guess he was right. Maybe that's why he gave us those lessons 'fore we were old enough. He wanted to make sure if we ever needed to we wouldn't break down.

But Pa...I killed a kid. Probably someone's little brother. Yeah he was coming at me but...

...

But nothing. That's what comes with the territory yeah?

I'll give him this. Kid put up a hell of a fight. Might have been good to have watching my back if that was in the cards. He had the skills to probably go Champ. And I should know.

Maybe in another life kid we coulda hung out. See you on the other side someday.

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I don't know how Elisabeth Fiorelli does this. I swear either Fini's little mist keeps her calm or the Snail isn't as bad as everyone says it is. Either way having two of these things give both of their blessings doesn't feel half as great as I thought it did. I figured since they're both two sides of the same coin it might be easy.

Shows so much how I know about these legendaries.

mint frost's research ain't really come up with any solutions yet to ease the pain. He suggests I just alternate between them during missions and not try to use both. I know he's trying to be helpful but sometimes completing a job means pulling out all the stops. And I don't want one or the either to think I'm playing favorites.

At least they play nice with the guys around the city. They're probably the only ones in our ranks that the grunts feel comfortable around. Helps they go out and act like regular dogs sometimes and just roam the streets.

If anything I think Tempest Quinn puts them on edge. Guy is always looking at me with...how do I put it. Like he's both angry and worried about me at the same time when I come back sweating like this. I know he hates Avatars and all that but I'm a Beast, I can handle it! Well I say that but...

He's just watching out for me. They all are.

It hurts.

It hurts.

It hurts.

Hungry.

Hungry.

I'm hungry.

Eris Halla wasn't enough. John Sullivan wasn't enough.

Mespirit too gamey. Tapu Lele too tough.

Chien Pao try to take me.

jayden cross's arm was filling.

Micchy.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Help.

Help.

Kill.

Eat.

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It finally stopped.

I finally have control.

Zacian and Zamazenta, you have my thanks. If you had just told me you were hungry we would have gone on a lot more hunts. You two know I care about you both, that's why you gave me your power. We were the only ones willing to be heroes for them.

Ruination stopped after we ate PENELOPE LIVY and Elisabeth Fiorelli. Ting Lu disappeared off the face of the region when he smelled their blood on our lips. Can't blame him. He didn't look too appetizer if you asked me. jayden cross still gives us that look. I keep looking at his missing arm. I know he'll never forgive me and I won't ever expect him too. I just hope he knows how sorry I am for what I did.

I'm sorry Jay. You were a brother to me and I fucked it all up. But I'm working hard to fix things.

Eternatus is gone. Or quiet at least. We took his heart out of that sea and now Amor Rose has a new little test subject. All it cost was Dewford and Tempest Quinn.

I still hear the screams of Michael Navidson and Cillian Quinn. One's cursing my name over their town sinking and the other is crying over his loved one gone.

I...

I wish I could have saved you Teppy. It was my fault. You warned me about it and I... I knew what would happen but it was our only shot. I'd have given up Zammy to you if I could to keep you safe. I knew you hated him and me for what we did. But you know I couldn't leave you behind. I did what I could. I just didn't see Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki behind us.

Its ok though. I got her for you. Even if she was doped up on that Nihilego poison it didn't taint her flavor.

Kaz the Champion.

Rocket Beast Wynter.

That's what they used to call me. They loved me back then. I can't say I blame them for hating me now. Ever Grande is nothing but red blots all over and Sootopolis' little pond is red all over. Cillian Quinn always pinned your death on me Teppy and I don't blame him. We got along great but...but if he hadn't came at me...

I just hope your both happy now where ever you are. Zamazenta and Lugia are probably with you too. They sunk into the sea last I saw and there's been no sight of them for days. Zammy's power is slowly leaving me as the nights pass. So I guess there's at least some punishment to that.

Zacian's gone too. MATIAS SILPH and kyle lopez both decided to finally come for us. He and Domon led the charge against their own army and well...

Shred Zeppelin's a crazy motherfucker and one of the bravest guys I knew. Gonna make sure his name is remembered somewhere. Bet he'd get a kick out of some bar naming a drink after him. What a twist of fate that Isaac Merlo decided to join up with us again, at least for the fight against those two, Groudon needed all the help we could get to taking them down.

Silphs always were a little crazy. Wish I could have at least eaten some of that Red Orb stuck inside him. At least Lopez's leg was tasty.

Its funny, they always talk about how League and Rocket wouldn't get along with one another.

But then that's when they come for me. jayden cross and Michael Navidson. What an odd pair. They still hated me for so many reasons. Guess since I was left with nothing after the two heroes left and Walsh decided I was no use they though I'd be easy prey.

Can't say I didn't give them a hell of a fight though. It still makes me hungry, all that fighting. Even Navy's knife in my neck and Micchy's sword in my chest can't calm it down.

I'm hungry...

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