Skliros chuckled. " Of course, Rau. These two aren't the whole entire army, but they're two of the most important. The brawn and the blaze. They have both given their lives to aid us in our quest to destroy Arceus."

The Greninja's eyes blazed with delight as she gazed at the two first genners.

Her paws grabbed her tongue, wrapping it around her body. The wind kept blowing it in all different sorts of directions.

Rau seemed to be gazing off in the distance, a thoughtful gaze on her face. She then looked back at the outlaws with a grin. " So what are their names?" She asked. " It's clear you gave them mine, but I don't have hide or lick of what theirs could be."

Skliros nodded. " Yes, of course. The Sandslash is Tudi, and the Ninetales is Tisa." Skliros introduced as he waved with the hat in his paws at both of the villains.

Rau was thoughtful for a second, a slight amused look was clear all over her face.

Does she think our names sound funny or something? Tisa thought. A growl began to grow within her chest, but she fought it off.

Even if she does find our names funny, it doesn't matter. She might beat me to a pulp with her disgusting water type moves!

Tisa and Tudi gazed at Rau with half lidded eyes. " Why are you smiling?" Tudi grunted as he glared at the black frog in front of them.

Rau started to snicker. " Oh it's nothing." She informed him.

It doesn't sound like-" It doesn't sound like nothing to me! You find our names funny!" Tudi growled as he swiped a paw at the frog with viciousness.

The Greninja caught the raging Sandslash's claws with both her Froggy paws.

She seemed calmer than either of them. It was strange, but a glare was still in her eyes. " Yes. So what? Don't get mad at me when the one who should be angering you is the one who disappointed every Pokémon."

She scoffed. " They Don't even come down to help with the villains. They don't stop anything. What a fake."

It was obvious what Pokémon she was talking about.

" You think we shouldn't be angry at you?!" Tudi growled as he swiped both his clawed paws at the Starter.

She calmly grabbed him, and threw him into the swamp.

" Of course." She answered. " Save your anger for the battle. It will be better for all four of us if you didn't get angry at every little thing someone says. If someone says your name is funny, they just find it funny. They're not making fun of you. It's the name." She said with a snicker.

Tisa blinked as she gazed at the strange calm Pokémon. It seems Skliros taught her more than one thing.

Tudi growled. " I hate you." He snarled at her. The Greninja rolled her eyes. It didn't seem as if she cared one bit if he hated her.

" I think Tudi hates everyone except Skliros." Tisa commented. The words had just poured out of her mouth. She didn't know how her words could just spill out like that.

That was sure strange, she thought as she shot an accusing glare at Skliros.

The Darkrai didn't even seem to be noticing her accusation, only glancing at Tudi. " You only like me? Wow! I'm honored!" Skliros said as he offered Rau some tea.

She took the cup, and sipped. She didn't stick up her pinkie either. That's how villains drink their tea: without using their pinkies. That was for pretty princesses and jokers.

" Tisa that's not true because I do hate everyone. I just only tolerate Skliros." Tudi defended himself.

" Like that is much better." Tisa scoffed as she rolled her eyes at Tudi's words.

It was like he was a child.

Tudi clenched his fists. Was he trying to keep his cool like Rau told him instead of trying to beat the shit out of Tisa? Whatever it was Tisa respected Rau for telling Tudi that.

She can't recall how many bitch slaps she got since Skliros took over their dreams.

I won't even get my chance. I've barely seen her since joining Tudi!

Skliros seemed to be thoughtful before the question, " So, you ready to get back to the lair?"

Rau laughed. " Of course I am ready to go back to your little lair, but I am not sure about these guys, especially the Sandslash. They have weird names, and that one tried to kill me twice already." Rau informs, pointing at Tudi.

" He's a ticking time bomb, thats for certain." Tisa agreed with a smile. She wasn't so sure about Rau as much as Rau was not as sure of them.

Rau laughed. " I guess I could give working in a team a try, but they might confuse me for any other shiny starter squad member. I don't have anything really that stands out. Besides the move Toxic."

" Then I guess you should just Toxic all the Starter Squad members." Tudi growled at her. He was obviously not thinking.

" Our moves are limited in battle, Tudi. She won't be able to Toxic all the Squad members. I think I'll be able to recognize her scent, though." Tisa reminded Tudi.

Tudi rolled his eyes. " Know it all." Tisa growled and spat something back at him. " Stupid head." " Slut!" " Fucktard!" " Fatty!" " Weakass!"

" Guys, shut up!" Skliros groaned with effort, putting his ragged paw to his face with annoyance.

" Right." Tisa Barked, shoving Tudi harshly with her shoulder.

Tudi reacted by punching her on the side of his face. Tisa yelped as her head burst with pain.

She slapped the Sandslash.

" Okay, Guys. I think you've proved how much you hate each other." Skliros commented with an eye roll.

" So I guess that sort of clears up what to do when we battle the Squad. But what are we going to do about Arceus?" Rau wondered with a paw on her chin.

" That is for us to decide later. For now we must get back to the cave. We have a Mewtwo on our side you know?" Skliros commented.

That surprised the black Greninja. " A Mewtwo?! Dang that Pokémon is definitely going to help us defeat Arceus. Skliros you are a genius!" She exclaims in a compliment.

Skliros waved a paw as if dismissing the thought.

" Yeah I know." He remarked as he placed his hat back onto his head.

" So how many Pokémon are exactly on our side?" Tudi wondered. " If we have any more starters I will destroy all of them." He added.

" You can't even." Rau responded as she shoved herself in the Sandslash's face. Tudi and Rau growled at each other. It was like sparks were obviously roaring off the two creatures. Invisible sparks.

It was obvious these two hated each other.

He probably hates her more than me at this point. Why am I even worried about it? It's just another stupid female. An obviously better, and stronger female.

Tisa shivered. What if Tudi wanted to replace her with this Greninja? Would he even do that? He probably would. Tisa glanced at Skliros who was just watching the feud happen.

Tisa took a step back.

" Oh yeah?! I've been thinking of having frog for dinner. I'm sure Tisa wouldn't mind helping me destroy you. She loves to destroy water types." Tudi seemingly bragged.

Actually it's just Mudkips, and some other Pokémon, but sure. You can go with that. I'm not even sure if Rau would taste that good.

Tisa averted her eyes to the swamp. " Don't you guys think that we've been here long enough?" She asked them.

Skliros nodded. " Who knows what other outlaws are out here. Some are very weird, and others are very dangerous. Let's get back to the cave. I'm sure Lassie and Kiumbe would be very delighted to meet you, Rau." Skliros informed her.

He then added, " We also used to have another starter, a Marshtomp by the name of Boulder, and a Togekiss named Witness..."

He was halted in his speech by the laughter of Rau.

Of course she would think that Witness' name was hilarious. Why don't you laugh at your own name why don't you? It's just another stupid word for Rough. Rough on everyone's name. Tisa thought with sarcasm.

" Ahem. As I was saying, we used to have those two members, but those cowards left us. Fortunately the real villains are still here, right Tudi, Tisa?" Skliros finishes as he addresses the two Pokémon in question.

Tisa glumly nodded her head. Tudi also seemed grim as he half smiled. " Yeah. They were just a thorn in our side after all." He commented.

Does he regret hurting both of them? I sure do regret all the times I yelled at either of them. They didn't deserve it...but I am a villain. And a villain must do what is wrong no matter the costs. Even if it must mean destroying the lives of those who don't deserve it. Am I really thinking like this? I'm supposed to be evil, but...what if I'm not evil enough? Tisa thought as Skliros seemed to be nodding at her.
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Authors note: I haven't been this far since my Lion Guard stories on my main. Man I should get back to those soon. Anyways I hope this is a good chapter. Enjoy.