Welcome to the fifth topic of Doom's continuing onslaught on everything in the Kanto region. For the first time in the topic series Magikarp no longer appears in the title because I feel it is time for Doctor Doom's title to accurately reflect the situation: Doom is traveling with Doom, which makes perfect sense if you are up to date with the topic series and if you are not then it will make you more likely to finally jump in to the fray and join this little cult of ours. So far Doom has done battle with Brock and Misty and therefore has two badges to show for it. Doom wants more though. Doom always wants more. Doom has met several characters in his journeys, some potential pawns, some potential allies for him to backstab at a later date. There are also enemies that he has gained that hold tremendous power. It has yet to manifest but the leaders of Team Rocket cannot take kindly to the fact that Doom rampages all over their minions. As well, he has crossed paths more than once with the Pokemon League Champion Lance who has made no secret his displeasure at Doom's actions. For Doom it matters not, for none shall oppose him in the end. Doom's journey is just beginning though. He has many battles ahead, many Pokemon to capture and remake in his own fashion, and many fools to put into the ground. In short, Doom has a lot of Doom left in store for everyone.
For those who are a little behind there are one of two ways to get caught up with the story. The first is the board 8 wiki page which people maintain for me. Thank you people.
The second is the Fanfiction.net story that I keep updated. The ff.net version has minor improvements to every chapter and every so often I will replace the original wiki ones with the updated chapters. The ff.net story will always run a few chapters behind board 8 by design. For one I like you guys more and for two it gives me time to distance myself from my writing and to do meaningful improvements.
I am tired, I didn't get much sleep last night even though I managed to get two updates in yesterday, so there will be an update either later in the evening or tomorrow morning.
For now you may comment on how awesome the topic title is.
Well I would say yes but I have been spending my update time making the wiki page up to date because no one did it like I asked.
It has been a hectic weekend. New computer and I have my old writing folder back in my possession. I have writing projects that are more urgent than Doom atm. My one poor story hasn't been updated in 6 months.
Doctor Doom did not wait around for the Raichu to recover fully. “Doom, Dragon Rage.”
Doom moved more swiftly than a Gyarados had any right to do and was on top of the Raichu before anyone could react had slammed down onto it. Doom reared up to inspect the damage and found there was nothing to inspect.
Raichus popped up all around Doom as it stilled its head in concentration.
Surge narrowed his eyes. He was starting to realize that this wasn’t a normal Gyarados. Normally such confusion tactics would cause it to lose its temper. Instead all he got for his trouble was a more focused opponent. Surge fought to suppress a smirk. Not like it could keep up with his Raichu in any case. “Quick Attack.”
Doom, the Gyarados that is, was unprepared for the sudden strike and was hit in its midsection from the assault. Unfortunately for Raichu Doom was a quick study and before the rodent could move out of range Doom slammed itself on top of the electric Pokémon causing it to cry out in pain. Doom liked the sound of its pain.
Surge once again did not miss a beat. “Raichu, Thunderbolt!”
Doom roared in pain as the Raichu blasted him with electricity. Unlike the Starmie that Doom was able to shake off this Raichu’s mastery over lightning was too strong to take several direct hits. Doom would go to its very limits for its master nonetheless. Doom feared Doom far more than any physical pain this small rodent could inflict upon him.
The Raichu dashed away from Doom before turning around and growling with electricity shooting all around it. “Your Gyarados can’t take those lightning strikes all day!” Surge half informed, half taunted his opponent. “Give up now while I am still feeling merciful. You can’t overcome type disadvantage. A Gyarados is never going to defeat an electric type. Submit while I still give you the chance.”
Doom face turned unbelievably ugly as he absorbed the ill-advised words of one Lieutenant Surge. This lowly creature did not understand. Doom would make him understand. “IT IS YOU WHO IS AT THE DISADVANTAGE! YOU WERE DISADVANTRAGED FROM BIRTH, FOR IT WAS ALWAYS YOUR FATE TO CROSS PATHS WITH DOOM! THERE IS NO GREATER DISADVANTAGE THAN THAT!”
Surge spat on the ground. “You think yelling is going to change a thing, boy?” Surge asked snidely. “You’ve got another thing coming! All they do in the military is yell. Yell at in the morning, yell in the evening, yell when they are riding some sweet young thing when they think the recruits aren’t around! I am not impressed with yelling! Show me about this disadvantage, show me everything you’ve got! Because I am going to show you what I’ve got, here and now. Raichu! Call down the THUNDER!”
Doom, the one with several doctorates in this case, could feel the excitement come over him as he watched the Raichu build up the incredibly potent energy within its body for its ultimate attack. Moments like this were what the great Doctor Victor Von Doom lived for. What was life without worthy villains in Doom's path for Doom to overcome. Doom gazed at the Raichu for a fraction of a second longer before coming to a decision.
This Raichu was worthy.
“Doom,” Doom intoned with ancient power reverberating from the single syllable. “Hyper Beam.”
Doctor Doom watched as the Hyper Beam erupted from Doom’s mouth. At the same moment the Raichu unleashed its Thunder attack at Doom’s massive Gyarados. Doom was mildly surprised when the two attacks did not interact. Instead both of them homed in on their targets with deadly precision. Doom would make sure to attend the Raichu’s funeral out of respect for the rodent’s audacity. Also because people crying amused Doom.
That explains so much.
Doom’s Hyper Beam consumed Raichu and the blinding light of the impact caused everyone to turn away except for Doom. Doom does not turn! After what felt like an eternity of basking in the blazing hot glow of his Pokemon’s attack the light faded and he gazed upon the Raichu which was now on the ground. The small Pokémon was burned terribly from the attack but it still clung to life. Doom frowned for a moment before the obvious conclusion came to him. Raichu’s ability to conduct electricity through its body gave it a tremendous amount of absorption ability against energy based attacks. Doom turned to Doom and saw the sight he had known he would see as soon as the light had faded: Doom was slumped down, equally unfit for battle as the Raichu across from him. Doom stepped forward and put a gauntlet on Doom’s body and carefully examined the damage.
After a moment Doom spoke. “Your rodent is clever,” Doom said. “It would not have felled Doom’s Doom by simply overpowering it. For nothing overpowers Doom. Instead it used the electricity in its attack to short circuit Doom’s nervous system and caused him to blackout. That is a fine specimen.”
Surge returned Raichu to its Pokeball and said, “The very best of its species in the world. It has been with me for years and has only been knocked out a handful of times.” Surge glanced over at the Gyarados. “This is a draw. What now?”
Doom chuckled darkly. “Fool. This is not Doom’s victory therefore it is Doom’s loss. As Doom promised you are all free to go.” Doom clapped his hands together once and the barriers around the S.S. Anne shattered into nothing. “Go now. My honor only allows me so much tolerance against having filth surround me.”
Soon only Surge remained.
“That applied to you as well, Lt. Surge,” Doom said darkly.
Surge shrugged, completely oblivious to the potential pain that awaited him if he did not tread lightly here. “I am the gym leader of this city. I assume you are taking the league challenge. If you come at me with such disregard for type disadvantages you may beat one of my Pokémon, but you won’t beat all four. You are a tough son of a gun to have raised a Gyarados to be able to hold off a Raichu like that, but toughness isn’t enough. Goodbye for now, Doctor.” Surge marched away in a manner only soldiers can pull off.
Doom snapped his fingers and a throne emerged from the wooden deck. Doom walked up to it and sat down upon the hard surface. Doom had made a mistake. As much as Doom was loathed to admit it that was what made him different than Reed Richards. Instead of ambling on without a care for intellectual honesty his rival would always assume he was right. Doom was better than that. Doom refined his ideas and learned from his mistakes. He had underestimated the people of this world. They could never surpass Doom, but if Doom only showed them raw power and blunt force they stood a chance. Doom eyed his favorite Pokémon and thought back to what Surge had said about how the different types worked. It was arrogance to put Doom in the situation he had. Doom would have to make it up to the Gyarados later.
Doom could not abide by his own arrogance any longer. He had been waltzing through Kanto as if it was his plaything without backing such an attitude up with actions. Doom did not come to have his power from laziness and assumptions. He had gained advantages through hard work and unending strength of character. Doom had done this world a disservice by going easy on it.
So a little author's note: I don't think I have been doing Doom justice. He is basically a simpleton compared to the glory he should have in his conquest. I have done a disservice to you all, and I apologize.
Yeah I've been giving Doom a bit of a workout, showing off the new awesome Pokemon and all.
Let's see I know I have had him use:
Beedrill (Logan) Pikachu (Thor) Slowbro Omastar Kingler Poliwrath Richards is in daycare You guys saw him catch Hypno The fighting type he has from the Dojo The Sandshrew he took from that guy in Brock's gym.
