KKD: And here's the next chapter of the story. Not much happens early on, but it'll be an interesting time to make sure I can develop some characters. Still, we may or may not get some hints as to what may happen in the future. Anyway, roll disclaimers!

DISCLAIMERS: KKD does not own anything used in this story except for the original concepts within. They belong to their respective owners including Nintendo, Game Freak, The Pokemon Company, Satoshi Tajiri, etc.

During a break from training, helping Lucy grind up to level 6 with Lani soon at 8, Owen decided to rest up at the Sandgem Pokémon Center. The two Pokémon decided to settle down as Owen took a nap.

"Don't you find it weird traveling with an older trainer when you know other trainers who start are at least half his age?" Lucy asked.

"...Not really. I've actually seen several older trainers pass by the Professor's place all the time. In fact, I feel honored to be with a more… experienced trainer… unlike poor Turtwig," Lani shrugged off before sighing, "Poor turtle's gotta deal with an impatient looney."

"I see… well, don't worry. I won't hold you back."

"Hope not."

Confused at first, Lucy looked a bit peeved as she bit her lip.

"If she thinks I'm gonna fail, I'll show her," she thought to herself as Lani preened her feathers again, Dawn dropping by with her Chimchar and her own male Bidoof, waking Owen up.

"Morning, Sleeping Beauty," she smiled, making Owen chuckle.

"Hey. I see you got a new partner," he noted.

"Yea, funny how my team's all boys and you have all girls."

The two laughed a bit before Dawn set up some food for the Pokémon.

"Honestly, I thought you'd have an Infernape by now," Owen noted.

"That's my mom," Chimchar answered.

"I've been trying to help the Professor breed more of the starters and training the best as much as I can. I just recently decided to show Chimchar around," Dawn explained.

"Hank talk you into it?" Owen checked.

"Well… kinda. He sent me a letter asking me to help you if I can."

Owen nodded as he saw the Pokémon happily eating.

"Soon as we're finished, I think I'll take these guys down Route 202 towards Jubilife City, But we'll be training on the way," Owen figured.

"Good call," Lani smiled.

"I won't let you down!" Lucy added.

Owen smiled in response as they ate, unaware of someone watching from the window nearby.

(Cue Theme: Break the Chain by Tourbillion)

*As the music starts, the scene shifts via a dark mist, showing a glimpse into the distortion realm where Giratina watches intently, images of Cyrus flashing in front of the Pokemon for a moment until the music picks up, showing Owen and his team, rushing onwards, Lani by his side and Arceus' image flying above them*

BakuBaku Beatin' Heart! Katto bashite Kick it up! (BakuBaku Beatin' Heart! Knock out! Kick it up!) *Owen rushed down the trail on his bike as images oh his team fighting flashed on screen*

BakiBaki Burnin' Heart! Kimi Koso One & Only (BakiBaki Burnin' Heart! You're my one and only!) *As the scenes played, Arceus watched with Dialga and Palkia from above while a mysterious silhouetted figure superimposed into the sky*

Kimi ga sekai ni sonzai shiteru imi wo shiritakunai? (Don't you want to know why you exist in the world?) *Owen walked the path with Lani, the trainer reflecting on his past journeys and importance before we see Rowan working on something with Dawn.*

BakuBaku Beatin' Heart! BakiBaki Burnin' Heart! *Owen's team leaped up at "BakuBaku" & "BakiBaki", repeating the lines as Owen walked the path, even as Nolan ran past*

Sono ni kakuretete mo nani mo hajimanai (Even if you hide there, nothing will begin) *A shot of Team Galactic's base was seen as the admins talked, Cyrus staring at images of the Sinnoh legendaries*

Tozasareteta DOA wo sono ashi de kowase (Use that leg to break down the closed door) *Shots of the Sinnoh Gym Leaders and Elite 4 were seen before Owen and Lani rushed in, giving a mean dropkick*

Me ni mieru fuan wo kazoete tomaranaide (There are countless worries that can't be seen) *We see panning shots of Owen and his team in training, unaware of the Lake Trio flying around*

Unmei no rule yabutteku (Break the rule of fate) *A shot of Arceus and the silhouetted figure was seen, followed by a shot of the figure falling, but it was shattered by Owen punching the glass*

Me ni mienai tsunagari shinjite ugoki dasou (Believe in the connections that can't be seen and move) *Owen sat in Twinleaf with Lani as a Piplup before it fades into a shot of his current team, all of them soon mingling and smiling before Owen turned towards the Spear Pillar*

You got to change! Breakin' the Chain! *Team Galactic suddenly summoned Dialga and Palkia*

Tobashiteke ashita e (Fly to tomorrow) *The Distortion World opened as Owen arrived with an unknown team of Pokémon.*

Don't be afraid! The world is your stage… GO! *After that, Owen threw a few Pokéballs, before he and his team teleported into the Distortion World*

*As the instrumental plays, the camera panned around Owen and his team as they looked up at their target, Giratina in Origin forme*

BakuBaku Beatin' Heart! Kimi Koso One & Only (BakuBaku Beatin' Heart! You're my one and only!) *Giratina roared as Owen threw another Pokéball as the title appeared*

Oracle Nuzlocke

Platinum

"Well, time to get another Pokémon for the team," Owen figured with a smile as he walked off towards Route 202, Lucy looking confused.

"What?! Why?! We can easily handle anything that comes our way! Just the two of us!" Lucy insisted.

"Easy for you to say. You've never taken on a gym with just two Pokémon. Plus, it's expensive to pay for all the healing items for just one 'mon,and it's exhausting on the single Pokémon, no matter the evolution," Owen explained.

"What, you doubt my skills?!" Lucy snapped.

"I'm saying you're still green at this," Owen sighed as a Shinx popped out of the tall grass, "But if you want to prove yourself, try attacking that Shinx without knocking it out."

"I'll prove myself alright," Lucy mumbled, feeling her strength increase despite the Shinx's intimidating appearance knocking it down a bit as she tackled the Shinx, weakening it greatly.

"How…?" Lani gawked as Owen facepalmed.

"I forgot her Simple ability," he groaned before shuffling in his bag, "Thanks to Dawn for the extras."

"You're going DOWN, SPARKY!" Lucy snapped, rushing in, only to hit the tree as the Shinx was soon caught in the ball.

"Didn't you listen when I said WITHOUT knocking it out?!"

Lucy grumbled as Lani pulled out the Pokédex to find out what it said about Shinx.

-Shinx, the Flash Pokémon. The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.-

"I don't mind the spark related nickname, Lucy, but I think it'd be easier to call her Sparks," Owen figured.

He soon called her out, the newly named Sparks smiling as she rested on his shoulder.

"Quiet type, huh?" Lani smiled, Owen petting the electric type.

"Let's get back to training," he suggested.

Owen soon trained Lani to level 10, and Sparks to level 6, he arrived at Jubilife City.

"Drastic change from the small town Twinleaf is," Owen noted as he saw Dawn.

"Hi, Owen!" She smiled.

"Sup?" Owen smiled back with a wave.

"I see you caught two Pokémon already."

"Yup. But due to endangered species, I'm sticking with one per area."

"Right… anyway, if you need refresher courses, you can check out the Trainer School with me, Dawn offered, leading the way before they spotted someone.

"Who's that guy?" Owen wondered.

"I'm not sure," Dawn admitted as the dark haired man in a brown trench coat walked between lampposts as if hiding, only for the 20-year old trainers to approach him, "Um…"

"WHAAAT?!" The man shouted, frightening Dawn as Owen just winced.

"Yeesh, could you BE any louder?" Owen groaned, clearing his ear out.

"How did you know?" The man gawked, "How did you unmask me as a member of the International Police?!"

"Uh… we didn't. You just blew your own cover," Owen noted.

"And I was just making conversation," Dawn added.

"Sure you were. And next you'll tell me HE isn't the Oracle," The man added, causing the trainers to raise an eyebrow, "But I know better than to believe that. No, no, no. You recognized right away that I was someone extraordinary, with help from the Oracle. That is why you spoke to me, is it not? Your power of observation is fearsome! Quite admirable, you are!"

"...What?" Dawn asked.

"I'm just as confused as you," Owen admitted.

"Oh, you jokester. Might as well remind you who I am since it's been years, and introduce myself to the lady," The man chuckled, "I am a globe-trotting Elite of the International Police. My name… Ah, no, I shall inform you only of my code name. My code name, it is Looker. It is what they call me."

"Ok…" Dawn nodded.

"Then, I suppose, you'll be telling us stealing is wrong, which it always is," Owen sighed.

"Right on the nose, Oracle," Looker smirked.

"Owen."

"Sadly, There are apparently those who do not heed those words. There are criminals stealing Pokémon from other people."

"Oi vey… not the first criminals I had to stop."

"Wait, What?! Why?! Pokémon here are endangered! Stealing from other trainers is just as bad as wiping out the population!" Dawn shouted, "Trainers should respect their Pokémon as much as they do people."

"Exactly. Therefore, I have been on the lookout for characters arousing my suspicion, and seeking out The Oracle, the one being who can stop this crisis," Looker continued, "Naturally, Oracle here will make use of this, and I suppose his companion may use it, too."

"My name is Owen," Owen groaned as Looker handed the two trainers a Vs. Recorder.

"That Vs Recorder is a nifty device for recording a match. I obtained it because it is quite popular here these days. Personally, I don't often partake in Pokémon battling. These will be in better hands with you two," Looker replies before checking to see if anyone else was listening, which they weren't, before whispering, "Also, I have a request. If you were to see me again, I ask that you not talk to me, for I am on duty."

"But… I'm confused… if I'm supposed to help stop something, shouldn't I be in on what you're doing?" Owen checked, making Looker ponder a bit.

"Hmm… actually, yes, yes, you may speak to me. You must. Not because I'm lonely, far from it! If I have any information for you, I shall pass it on to you, Oracle."

"Owen!"

"But you must inform me of the bad guys as well! You must inform me of any happening!"

With that, Looker fled the scene, leaving Owen and Lani dumbfounded, Lucy just confused, and Dawn puzzled and Sparks looked on with a sleepy look.

"What's with him?" Sparks asked.

"He's lost some marbles," Lani whispered.

"Working for the International Police must be hard," Dawn figured, before showing Owen the Trainers' School should he need refreshers.

"Yea," Owen nodded, "So… you saw Nolan pass this way?"

"Actually, now that you mention it, I saw him go in the school earlier. He could still be there."

"Knowing him, he's bound to run me over on his way out."

"Well, I need to get back to work for the Professor. Bye for now!"

Dawn then left with her team, leaving Owen groaning a bit.

"Man, have I got it…" he winced.

"Got what?" Lani, Lucy, and Sparks asked.

"A terrific headache."

The Pokemon sighed a bit in response, Sparks just settling to sleep on Owen's shoulders as he decided to check out the school. Owen sighed as he saw Nolan, hesitant, but managing to get some notes down.

"Yo, you forgot this," Owen interrupted, handing Nolan the parcel.

"Oh! Thanks," Nolan replied, taking the box and opening it to find a map, "SCORE! Just what I needed! Wait, there's two?"

"Seems pointless to have two maps," Owen noted, "Especially since you know the place so well."

"Oh yea, that's right. Here, take one, I don't need it," Nolan offered, handing Owen the other map, "Anyway, looks like Oreburgh City is where I should go next if I'm taking on the gym to raise Pokemon I caught… perfect."

"Same here. A friend of mine, Hank, told me the gym leader there, Roark, is an easy going guy, but you should watch out for his ace Pokemon."

"Why? What's the big deal?"

"You'll see."

"...Oh well. Off on the road again to become the greatest Trainer ever! See ya!"

Nolan bolted out of the room in response, leaving Owen to sigh.

"He never fought a Pokemon League proper in his life. He'd be lucky to deal with Roark," he muttered, Lani just smiling as she calmed him down, the team getting to work on finishing things up on Jubilife while they could.

(Cue Ending Theme: Aozora ni Naru by Jin Hashimoto)

*As the song began to play, the view shifted from the skies showing the flying Pokemon above before shifting to the ground, showing Owen laying on his back, head against his bag while laying alongside Lani*

Omoi nimotsu wo Makura ni shitara (Laying down with my own head on my heavy luggage here) *Owen and Lani snored as they napped a bit in the midday Sinnoh sun*

Shinkokyuu... aozora ni naru (Take a deep breath and… into the blue sky I'll go) *In another shot, Owen and Lani took a deep breath and smiled as they stood and looked to the sky*

Me wo akete 'te mo tsubutte mo (Whether my eyes are open or if they're closed) *Owen and Lani were seen by Dawn walking by with her Chimchar, smiling as they saw the two nap before continuing on her way*

Onaji keshiki wa sugite yuku kedo (I pass by the same old scenery like I always have) *Owen and Lani looked to the sky as they walked along, thinking of the Gym Leaders and Pokemon League*

Ima, mite 'nakucha... kizukenai (but now, I have to watch or I'll miss the best of it) *The two main characters watched younger trainers battle it out, Owen smiling as he reminisced on his days in Hoenn, Kalos, and Alola before they proceeded on*

Kimi wo tsurete yukou (You come follow me without sadness) *Nolan and his Turtwig rushed past the napping wen and Scamper, looking for the two before moving on*

Kanashimi no nai mirai made (And I'll take you to a brighter future) *Owen and Lani walked towards the sunset in another shot, smiling as they were watched by Arceus, Dialga, Palkia, and even Giratina*

Kimi ga kureta egao dake (With a joy you gave me and I will save) *Soon, it was revealed the walking Owen and Lani were actually the dream variants of the sleeping ones*

Poketto ni shimatte (in my pocket, and surely) *As the dream Owen pocketed an old photo of some of his teams from the past, the dream faded as the real Owen and Lani awoke to see their current team waking them up*

Boku wa... aozora ni naru (I will soon… go into the blue sky) *Owen sheepishly grinned with Lani as the two stood up with their team running ahead of them past the camera*

*As the instrumental was coming to a close, Owen and Lani smiled as they approached the camera, the former moving it to face the sky once more to show (any Pokemon who passed away, and) a message to the readers*

Thanks for Reading and Following our Journey.

KKD: Bet you didn't see that coming. First off, I liked the ending theme for this so much, I decided to show that before the opening theme instead. Plus, I think it works better. Then I caught a Shinx in the game, and yes, I so far have only girls in the party, apart from my player character. It was interesting going through with that kind of dynamic, but natures and other tidbits do help me flesh out characters as well. So kudos there. And I'm sure it's still odd for people to see characters about 20 years old in this story, or older, being the main focus. But I wanted to keep this different in my own way. And then we have Looker. Is he going crazy about Owen in this case? Or is he telling the truth? I can't say, but maybe you can figure what he means. Hopefully, we'll see more of the legendaries next time. They do have some importance to the plot. So hang tight everyone, the Platinum Oracle Nuzlocke will be ready as soon as I can get the next leg finished. Until then, ore wa KKD Silver, za Crossover King… *salutes* Jaa ne.