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SIXTH REBELLION ❅ VIDEO
[The video opens to a rather tranquil shot of the Ice Path. There's plenty of snow and that slippery ice everyone absolutely hates. There's only the background music for a moment, and then suddenly a Darmanitan goes sliding by, spinning out of control. She slams into a wall and lies there for a moment, clearly dazed.]
[The camera slowly pans, revealing a few other Pokémon: there's a Shiftry half-buried in the snow, a Krookodile passed out on the ice in the background, an Abomasnow nursing a few bruises, and finally, a Kabutops who's currently in the middle of a fierce battle.]
[...With Isaac. The Kabutops seems to be doing all the attacking - she's swinging those scythe-arms around with repeatedly Slash attacks - while Isaac manages to avoid each swipe. His speed certainly hasn't suffered any here in Johto. Did you really think he'd be training like a normal person though?]
Faster! That's not going to cut it!
[He doesn't exactly sound pleased and the Kabutops picks up her pace immediately. She's certainly speedy, but that's nothing in comparison to Isaac's ridiculous dodging skills. One particular swing of her scythes nearly lops off his ponytail, and Isaac laughs.]
That's better! Don't back down now--
[And that's about when the Kabutops manages a hit; she slices downwards and catches Isaac's forearm with the tip of her scythe, leaving behind a rather thin, bleeding scratch. She immediately stops, bringing her arms in front of her and cowering slightly. It's obvious that she didn't expect to actually hit him.]
[Isaac stares at the scratch for a moment, eyes wide. It's not too bad and he's certainly had worse, but it's been awhile since he was actually injured while training. Then suddenly he's laughing and it's not exactly the most sane sound in the world. That causes the Kabutops to shrink even further away.]
[The video turns to focus on a Charizard who looks mildly concerned at best. He's looking a little worn too, but apparently Isaac didn't wear him out completely with insane training. The Charizard shakes his head before turning off the feed. Several minutes later, a text hits the network.]
What's the best Pokemon to spar with?
[He's pretty sure it's not a Kabutops. Just saying.]
[The camera slowly pans, revealing a few other Pokémon: there's a Shiftry half-buried in the snow, a Krookodile passed out on the ice in the background, an Abomasnow nursing a few bruises, and finally, a Kabutops who's currently in the middle of a fierce battle.]
[...With Isaac. The Kabutops seems to be doing all the attacking - she's swinging those scythe-arms around with repeatedly Slash attacks - while Isaac manages to avoid each swipe. His speed certainly hasn't suffered any here in Johto. Did you really think he'd be training like a normal person though?]
Faster! That's not going to cut it!
[He doesn't exactly sound pleased and the Kabutops picks up her pace immediately. She's certainly speedy, but that's nothing in comparison to Isaac's ridiculous dodging skills. One particular swing of her scythes nearly lops off his ponytail, and Isaac laughs.]
That's better! Don't back down now--
[And that's about when the Kabutops manages a hit; she slices downwards and catches Isaac's forearm with the tip of her scythe, leaving behind a rather thin, bleeding scratch. She immediately stops, bringing her arms in front of her and cowering slightly. It's obvious that she didn't expect to actually hit him.]
[Isaac stares at the scratch for a moment, eyes wide. It's not too bad and he's certainly had worse, but it's been awhile since he was actually injured while training. Then suddenly he's laughing and it's not exactly the most sane sound in the world. That causes the Kabutops to shrink even further away.]
[The video turns to focus on a Charizard who looks mildly concerned at best. He's looking a little worn too, but apparently Isaac didn't wear him out completely with insane training. The Charizard shakes his head before turning off the feed. Several minutes later, a text hits the network.]
What's the best Pokemon to spar with?
[He's pretty sure it's not a Kabutops. Just saying.]
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I do what I can.
[He really does. Things have been difficult and sometimes he really does hate that he loves Kimblee so much - Kimblee is a terrible person and he really shouldn't love Kimblee this much. But the fact is that he does.]
...Thanks for this. You've been really good to me too.
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Wasn't that why he had agreed to this in the first place - to prove to Isaac why loving him was a horrible, naive idea? It's a lesson he's taught people in the past; if he's honest, he's always rather enjoyed the payoff, in some sadistic way or another. Why, then, isn't he putting a stop to this? It's been almost five months; he could end it any time he chooses. So why doesn't he? It would be so easy...
He closes his eyes, tensing up sharply again at the realization that he doesn't want to.
He can't explain what happens in his head then, outside of the fact that it's intense and deeply unpleasant; he tries to push it away for now, busying himself with loosening his stance a bit where he's gone rigid and nuzzling into Isaac's shoulder as he does so. Nothing to worry about; nothing at all.]
You don't have to thank me for it, Isaac.
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Well, I think it's important to let you know how much it means to me.
[He hesitates for a moment before moving to play with Kimblee's ponytail.]
...Is everything alright?
[He's sure Kimblee will tell him that yes, it is. It was nothing, you don't need to worry about it.]
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That said, however, you know him far too well.]
Of course, Isaac.
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You sure? You can talk to me, you know. I'd like to help, if I can.
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There's nothing wrong in the first place. Don't let it worry you.
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...Alright. If you're sure.
[Pressing Kimblee won't do any good, will it? If Kimblee says there's nothing wrong, then there's nothing wrong. Kimblee wouldn't lie to him.]
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As it is, however, Kimblee is quiet for a moment before he speaks again, trying to work out the best way to word things. He knows Isaac will leave it alone if he allows it, but that doesn't mean it won't come up again later.]
It was just unpleasant thoughts from earlier, Isaac. I don't like the idea of losing this somehow, that's all.
[And that much is true! Not entirely accurate, maybe, but true regardless.]
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[He relaxes when Kimblee speaks though, the smile reappearing. He wasn't expecting that response and it's obviously pleased him quite a bit.]
Me neither. As long as we're here, we'll be fine.
[Yes, there is the fact that one or both of them could be removed from Johto at any time, but Isaac is pretty damn sure that nothing could get him to love Kimblee any less than he does at this moment. It's... a stupid, naive thought and he knows it, but that is how he feels.]
[And to be honest, he'd rather not have that change.]