Loki

Art by Zenny/MegaGenesis

Loki is the name given to Luna's son by the The Crimson Gardevoir fandom. When talking about this Loki, usually is about the fandom version of this character, not how he is described in canon material.

This version of Luna's son was revived from death by his own negative feelings he held towards his parents moments before he passed away. He was brough back in body of a Hisuian Zoroark, now wielding the doubled typing of Normal/Ghost.

## Personality

There are different interpretations of this character in the fandom, because different fans made their own backstories for him. The most consistent part of this character is his quest for revenge on his parents, for abandoning him when he was just a Zorua pup, leaving him to die by the hands of poachers.

Loki is often described in fandom material as vengeful and angry. He feels almost total apathy towards other people and Pokémon's lives and feelings. He just keeps moving forward, until all his enemies are destroyed.

## Powers and Abilities

Being a Hisuian Zoroark, a Pokémon species of the double typing Normal/Ghost, grants Loki powers and abilities his parents don't have access:

* Powerful Illusions: Very much like a regular Zoroark, Loki can cast illusions to deceive his enemies. However, his illusions are more powerful than those created by his parents and other regular Zoroarks. His illusions are said to be so realistic, they can cause physical pain, both on the target, and Loki himself.
* Intangibility: Loki's ghostly soul allows him to phase through solid material, like walls.
* Enhanced Regeneration: Loki's body can automatically repair itself from physical trauma, as long his will to stay "alive" remains strong.

## Original Pitch

On October 28th, 2021, reviewer ZtheH sent a private message to Zlewdomancer34 on Fanfiction.net. The PM had the first pitch for introducing a character like Loki into the canon storyline. The original PM:

"Hi again, Zlewd. Me and other members of the TCG Discord server were brainstorming some ideas for new story arcs for Luna after they leave Mansion. We had many cool ideas, but one that seemed to stick was to bring back Luna's deceased son as a Hisuian Zoroark.

*More information about Hisuian forms of Zorua and Zoroark have been released by TPC, and their lore is dark. Basically, Zoruas have been driven out of their own territory by humans and they had to escape to new lands, many of them settled on Hisui Region (ancient Sinnoh). But due to the harsh environment there, they all perished. These Zoruas were reborn as vengeful spirits (hence the Ghost-Type), "living" out of spite for humans and other pokémon. While Hisuian Zoroark still retains the characteristic of being able to forge strong bonds (even with a human), they are very aggressive and hate everything, especially humans, for what they have done to their kind in their home region. Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark are, essentially, dead corpses inhabited by spirits - that's why they are Normal/Ghost and have to red blobs on their body. They are like zombies. We* *at the server had this idea to create foils for each girl, like Qsalyla and Mad-Ji were foils for Scarlet. For Luna we had this concept of bringing her dead son back as a Hisuian Zoroark (you don't need to acknowledge it is from Hisui or Sinnoh, just have its appearance), and place him in an antagonistic role for the gang. Her son would come back seeking revenge not only upon humans, but also his parents, for letting him suffer and die in that horrible way. We found this arc concept good because: -It forces Luna to face her own trauma and failures upfront; -Being a Ghost-type, Aurora and Mega Bonnie can't attack him without phasing through his body. Scarlet and Dusk, being Psychic-Types, are weak to Ghosts; -Ironically, the OG Zoroark, being a Dark-type, is super effective against Hisuian Zoroark. That pretty much places Luna as the only one who can face her son in a fight; -Luna would have to be open and tell her story to the group; -Parental abandonment and abandonment in general is a touchy subject for Bonnie, Max, Scarlet and Aurora. They can understand Luna's son and sympathize with his pain because they went through it, despite having different outcomes. I think Scarlet will feel the most, considering she suffered a lot, had the same grudge against humans, and at one point killed her own progenitors; -It will give something for Luna to do besides flirting with Max; ↵-You could build up along the chapters, having him appear out of nowhere sometimes to mess with the group, like Qsalyla;-Her son could specially target Max, over jealously for his mom's attention. "Why are calling him little pup?! I used to be your one and only pup!"-You could even introduce him as part of the new group assembled by Qsalyla, and let him escape, after the gang defeats Qsalyla once and for all. This ends Qsalyla's story with a cliffhanger for another major villain. Or you could just introduce him the same way you introduced Luna: with hearings of a mysterious pokemon terrorizing a small village or something; -You decide how the gang will defeat him. Being him a Ghost-Type, i don't think he can be "killed", maybe just exorcized or calmed down; -His "defeat" could be the moment of liberation for Luna, as she finally let's go of her trauma and fully accepts Max and the girls as her family.*

*Well, that's it. We had so many ideas for the other characters, especially for Scarlet's new arc post time skip with her facing the damage done by her in the past - i.e. killing innocent people, like that charmeleon kid. Anyway, I just wanted to "pitch" this idea from the server because i liked it very much and Zoroark is my favorite Pokémon. Sorry for the long text. Thanks for reading."*

Zlewdomancer34 never responded back.

## Fan Interpretations

#### Drago's Loki

This version of Loki was written for Drago's dubs "Ghost of the Night" and "The Son of Ludpazilis". This version of Loki describes his final moments as a Zorua, his revival as a vengeful Hisuian Zoroark, and his journey to find his parents. This version of Loki is more edgy, which probably was a creative choice to show Loki's immaturity, because, at his core, he is still just a pup. Curiously, this Loki seems to have a case of split personality, as he is often written like he is talking to and arguing with himself.

This version of Loki is also notorious for being unable to attack families and being annoyed by cries of children.

##### Ghost of the Night Part 1

***[Flashback]***

In a completely remote and unknown location, there lies a terrified little Zorua pup lying on the floor, crying his eyes out. How did this happen? Just a few days, he was enjoying a nicely caught Sawbuck dinner with his mom and dad. Now, he's cold, he's hurt, he's hungry, and he's all alone in a large metal cage.

Zorua: sniff M-Mommy... D-Daddy... Sniff I'm scared... W-Where are you?

He and his father got captured by those humans with weapons, no doubt because of the fact that he had purple hair instead of red, like his mom. And speaking of his mom, the last thing he remembered while in that truck was hearing a loud bang and watching his mom tumble and collapse onto the road until she was out of sight. He had only been staying in this large cage for a few days with no idea of where those humans took his dad, not if his mom would come and rescue them. That didn't stop him from clinging onto hope. Every night, he would howl for nearly hours at a time as a way to try to let his mom know that he needed to be rescued. However, that certainly began to fade as for those few days that he stayed here, he had been subjected to needles poking him, humans in white coats and masks man-handling him, and if he show led any kind of aggressive behavior, a swift yet strong kick across the room before being taken back to his cage.

Those few days seemed longer as the little Zorua would try his hardest to keep what little hope for survival he had left. However, that would all change when one day, the door to his cage opened and he was roughly placed into a smaller one and taken to another room within the facility he was in. All he could do was shake in fear as his cage opened up, afraid of what these humans were going to do to him next...

???: C'mon, little Zorua. Get out of there. He lightly kicks the cage

Zorua: Goes wide-eyed and starts running on instinct Where is my mommy and daddy- Agh! Gets picked up by one of the humans Hey! Put me down! I didn't do anything to you!

???: Grunt Feisty little one, aren't you?

Zorua: My mommy is gonna get you for this! She'll rescue my daddy and you'll be in big trouble, you'll see!

???: What are we gonna do with him?

???: Our boss's client paid a hefty price for a fresh stuffed Zorua, so putting this little guy down is the only solution.

???: Doesn't this seem... wrong to you? I mean, he's still just a child.

???: Do you want to make our boss mad?!

???: Flinches N-No...

???: Then we better get to it. Besides, not like this pup has anything going for him at this rate. Might as well release him from this mortal coil.

???: R-Right... Don't wanna make the boss angry.

???: Set him down on the table.

Zorua: Gets placed on the table and is firmly held down by one of the humans. N-No! Tried to break free, but fails. L-Let me go! Grunt Please!

???: Sorry, little Zorua... Takes out a needle with with lethal fluids This will only hurt for a second.

Zorua: Sees the needle with a skull and crossbones sign on the vial and begins to struggle even more while shedding a few tears. N-No! Please, let me go! Mommy! Where are you?! Begins crying Please, mommy! Save me! I don't wanna go! sob I don't wanna go!

???: Would you hurry it up?! I can't hold him down like this forever!

???: Looks right at Zorua before closing his eyes in remorse I'm sorry, little one. Jams the needle into the Zorua and performs the lethal injection.

Zorua begins spazzing and crying in pain as the lethal injection begins to settle into his bloodstream, and before he knew it, everything around him turned white as he slowly but surely lost consciousness, but not without letting out one last howl before he fainted, and about an hour later... he ws dead.

???: Phew! That takes care of that. C'mon, let's put him in a bag and send him to the other side where the guys can get to work on stuffing him.

???: R-Right...

***[15:01] Time Skip***

White... That was the last thing the Zorua remembered seeing before... Wait. What is this? For some reason, despite being given a lethal injection, Zorua still felt... Alive. But how? He should be dead. Those humans killed him.

Those... humans... killed him. A little Zorua pup who's not even a full year old, essentially murdered in cold blood. And for what? To be some human's personal trophy?! And the other Pokémon in that forest... Why didn't they do anything to stop those humans from taking him? Those cowards... And his parents... Where were they?! He believed that his dad was the strongest purple-haired Zoroark in the World, and they were both taken to that facility. So why wasn't he strong enough to escape the truck they were in or busted them both out of the cages they were trapped in?! As for mom... He howled every day for her, waiting for her to rescue her only son. She promised him, moments after he was born, that she would always keep him safe from danger. She loved him like any other Zoroark would love their offspring, right? So what the hell?! Why did she leave me to die?!

The white limbo then slowly turned red, as a new feeling began to stir... Rage. Hatred. Vengeance. Zorua braced this new feeling that surged through his soul. Anger towards the humans who wrongfully took his life. Anger towards the cowards he called Pokémon who stood by and let him get taken in the first place. Anger towards his parents for not coming to his rescue when he needed them the most.

Hehehehe... And let's not forget... The white hot rage that burns through my soul, for being so incredibly and pitifully weak. Well, no more!

Before he knew it, the white limbo then turned into a shade of blood red, and he jolted awake back in the same room where he was killed. However, as he looked at the reflection in the mirror of a nearby sink, instead of being a little black and red Zorua, he saw a white and red Zoroark with tendrils stocking out of his body. Is this really happening? Was he brought back to the living world as this... thing?! No... No this felt different. He wasn't dead, but he didn't feel alive, either. How did this happen?

He couldn't dwell on the situation any longer, as he was suddenly overwhelmed by a surplus of negative emotions, but moreso at those cruel humans, his parents and the cowardly Pokémon of the woods.

H-Zoroark: Ahaa... Ahaha... Looks back at his reflection and takes a deep breath So... Looks like I'll be sticking to this mortal coil for a bit longer. Gazes down at his claws and up at the door to the hallway I understand now... Why I've been brought back here amongst the living... Walks up to the door and slashes it open, making a hole large enough for him to walk through They'll all pay... Oh yes... yes they will... THEY WILL ALL PAY!

His sudden demonic scream sent ripples across the abandoned hall, echoing throughout the facility.

H-Zoroark: I will not stop... I will not rest until I've killed every last human, every Pokémon I can get my claws on! And... begins laughing maniacally Oh-hohohoho... Oh, father and mother dearest... I know you're still out there somewhere. It's only a matter of time until we have a little family reunion. Hehehehe, hahahaha... HAHAHAHAHA! SO GO AHEAD AND RUN! BUT I WILL FIND YOU AND SEND YOU TO THE DEPTH'S OF HELL WHERE YOU BELONG!!

He then goes on a rampage throughout the empty facility before breaking out and disappearong into the forest, hungry for vengeance against those who wronged him.

##### Ghost of the Night Part 2

Weeks, if not months had passed since the white Zoroark "escaped" from his former prison facility. In that time, he had been searching restlessly for those who had wronged him as a pup, brutally killing anyone who got in his way, human or pokemon. Although he was consumed by rage and bloodlust, he had learned to keep his urges and instincts in check, as well as making use of his illusion abilities to learn about the world around him. He thought that if he did this, he would gain clues as to where his parents would be, or at the very least, improve his abilities a little bit. Speaking of illusions, until he had gotten far enough away from human civilization (growing rather bored of their presence very quickly, since they're not the humans that captured and killed him), he had dawned the disguise of small pokemon that no one paid attention to, such as pachirisu, pidgey, etc.

Fast forward a few more days, and he had stumbled upon a familiar sight; the forest of which his home was located. There were some idle scratch marks and signs of combat present upon entering, though he paid no mind to them. After walking for a little while longer, he saw the cave in which he and his parents lived in. Without even thinking, he walked towards the cave's entranced and stopped, as he was now going through a flashback.

***[02:47] Flashback***

The little zorua was running and jumping around, practicing his scratch attacks against a nearby tree with his mother watching from the sidelines. After what felt like the millionth time, Zorua lunged at the tree and gave it another Scratch attack, only this time, it chipped a good chunk of the log for it to tumble down in front of him.

Zorua: Yes! I did it! Looks behind him Did you see that mom? I knocked that tree down all by myself!

F-Zoroark: Yes, Loki. I saw.

Loki: Giggles Watch me do it again! Goes for another scratch attack until...

S-Zoroark: Alright, son. I think that's enough tree-scratching for one day.

Loki turns to see his dad who had just came back from his daily hunt, effortlessly carrying a dead Tauros in his arm.

Loki: Daddy! Leaps towards his dad and nuzzles against his cheek, laughing with joy.

F-Zoroark: Stands up and walks towards the pair Alright, Loki. Give your father some space, he's had a long day. Turns to look at her mate as Loki leaps down. How was the hunt, Yursil?

Yursil: Nothing I couldn't handle, Ludpazilis. Although this particular Tauros almost made it difficult for me. Almost.

Ludpazilis: Chuckles I expect nothing less.

Loki: Hey dad! You think that after dinner, you'll teach me that move you did a few days ago?

Yursil: Raises an eyebrow What move?

Loki: Y'know, the beam thing! Where you go mimics explosions and flares around.

Ludpazilis: Don't you think it's a bit too early to start learning these sorts of moves?

Loki: Aww come on, mom! I can handle it! I'll train really hard and listen to everything you and dad say, I promise!

Ludpazilis: You're not really doing much of- Gets interrupted by Yursil's claw touching her shoulder.

Yursil: ...I think it'd be better if you improve your illusion skills before tackling something like that.

Loki: B-But dad-

Yursil: No buts, Loki. I will teach you that move one day, but not today. You are too young to tackle a move so advanced and powerful.

Loki: Pouts Aww....

Yursil: Turns toward the forest and begins walking I'll be over here preparing our meal if you need me. And Loki...

Loki looks at his father

Yursil: Be patient. I promise I'll teach you.

Loki: ...Okay...

Yursil then walks further into the forest

Ludpazilis: Goes down to Loki's level He means well, Loki. He just doesn't want to see you hurt yourself, nor do I.

Loki: sigh I know... I just want to be strong like him, and you.

Ludpazilis: You will. These things take time. Now then... Grabs Loki and stands up How about a quick stroll before dinner.

Loki: sigh Okay...

Ludpazilis: I love you, Loki.

Loki: nuzzles into Ludpazilis' cheek ...I love you too, mom.

***[02:47] Flasback end***

Now back to the present, the white Zoroark simply stands at the cave's entrance staring into the darkness, before scoffing and walking back out.

H-Zoroark: Tch. He never did teach me that move, not that it matters... He brings a claw to his eyes and forms a fist I can do so much more than what he and mom wanted to teach me. I don't need them anymore. What I need are their heads on a platter, then I'll truly be at peace.

His ear then suddenly twitched as he heard a snapping noise behind him, and before he could reach, he was grabbed by the shoulders and lifted into the air by a pair of talons.

???: Well, well, well... What do we have here? Throws Zoroark onto the ground.

The Zoroark tumbled a bit before being lifted up into the air again by a powerful sand attack, sending him into a nearby tree. Before he could even start falling, a Thunderbolt then struck him from the side and sent him flying straight into a large fist that punches him into a nearby tree stump. Luckily, he recovered just enough strength to dodge an incoming Psybeam, however that didn't seem to be of much help as he was suddenly grabbed by a green vine before being tossed back onto the ground. As he recovered his vision, he looked up to see 6 pokemon staring menacingly yet smugly at him, who revealed to be a Staraptor, a Krookodile, a Toxtricity, an Aggron, A Malamar, and a Serperior.

???: Well what do you know? Guess there were some pokemon that didn't get our message.

Zoroark said nothing as he was slowly picked up again by the Serperior's vines, not putting up any resistance to his captors.

Krookodile: What do you think he is? Some kind of reverse-shiny Zoroark?

Malamar: Doesn't look like any Zoroark I've ever seen.

Toxtricity: Well, whatever he is, he's made his first and last mistake of intruding onto our terf.

Zoroark raised an eyebrow at that claim but chooses to remain silent... for now.

Serperior: So, Aggron... I believe it's your turn to play the role of executioner. Would you like to crush his skull or simply impale him through his heart with your horn?

Aggron: Smirks Impale him. Impale sounds good.

Zoroark narrows his eyes at the group before beginning to smirk and chuckle.

H-Zoroark: Hehehehe... Hahahahaha!

Aggron: What's so funny?!

H-Zoroark: Oh, you punks couldn't be any more wrong, claiming that this is your terf. Hehehe... But you're right about one thing...

Staraptor: And what's that?

H-Zoroark: Serious tone and intimidating facial expression I'm not like any Zoroark you've ever seen.

##### Ghost of the Night Part 3

H-Zoroark: Hehehehe... Hahahahaha!

Aggron: What's so funny?!

H-Zoroark: Oh, you punks couldn't be any more wrong, claiming that this is your terf. Hehehe... But you're right about one thing...

Staraptor: And what's that?

H-Zoroark: Serious tone and intimidating facial expression I'm not like any Zoroark you've ever seen.

Zoroark extended 2 of his tendrils towards Aggron, swatting him in the eyes before doing the same to the Serperior holding him from behind. Toxtricity decided to act.

Toxtricity: I-I'll finish him! Launches a Thunderbolt at Zoroark

Serperior: No wait- AAAGHH!Gets electrocuted and launched through a nearby tree, causing him to release Zoroark on impact, sending him flying.

Zoroark tumbled onto the ground meters away from the group, and all he could do was... laugh again as he stood back up?

H-Zoroark: Hahahaha! So 6-on-1 is how you wanna play this game? This'll be fun. Quickly inspects his body to find not a single scratch on him. Huh... I felt the pain but... no damage. smiles maliciously This just gets better and better.

Before he knew it, the group returned looking severely pissed at him for fighting back and getting them to attack one of their own.

Serperior: Did you catch your breath, Zoroark? Because those will be the last breaths of life you'll ever take before we're done with you.

H-Zoroark: Hehehe... Then what are you waiting for? I'm right here!

Serperior scoffs before using Vine Whip to attack him from a distance, Malamar also attacking him with Psybeam. Zoroark effortlessly dodged their attacks before grabbing one of Serperiors vines. Krookodile is about to deliver a powered-up Brutal Swing attack, but right as he was about to do so, Zoroark pulled Serperior and sent him tumbling into Krookodile, sending both 'Mons tumbling away. As Zoroark sees Krookodile slowly standing back up, Toxcricity launches another Thunderbolt at Zoroark, striking his arm.

H-Zoroark: Agh! Grasps his left arm in pain

Toxtricity: I'm gonna fry you for that, freak!

Without saying a word, Zoroark dodges another Thunderbolt as well as a Psybeam from Malamar and lunges towards the pair. He then grabs them by their heads and headbutts them against each other, disorienting them momentarily before throwing them a few meters away. However, he got hit by a Payback attack from behind by Krookodile, sending him straight through a couple of trees before shrugging of the blow as quickly as possible as he regained his footing. Zoroark suddenly widened his eyes in shock as Krookodile channeled an Outrage attack and ran straight towards him. He looked behind him and saw Staraptor flying towards him as well, using Wing Attack. The two 'Mons grinned as they approached Zoroark, but right as their attacks were about to connect, Zoroark accidentally made himself transparent as they both phased through him and into each other. Staraptor and Krookodile were then sent tumbling away, yelping in pain as Zoroark made himself normal.

H-Zoroark: Stares at himself in amazement Woah... I can phase through objects? I thought only Ghost-types can do that. Unless...

His thoughts were interrupted as Aggron grabbed him by his head and threw him into the air before unleashing a Hyper Beam. Luckily, Zoroark dived foward towards Aggron to avoid the oncoming beam and slipped underneath and past him, before running into Toxtricity and Malamar again. The two unleashed more Thunderbolts and Psybeams at their target, with Zoroark effortlessly dodging everything before growing a bit irritated.

H-Zoroark: Alright, this is getting old. Leaps into the air and launches two quickly-charged Dark Pulse attacks at the pair, causing them to stop their attacks as they both got hit. Before they could retaliate, Zoroark dashed forward and used Foul Play to knock them out, even for a little bit, he thought. He then found himself standing across from Aggron, who stared him down in intimidating fashion.

Zoroark smirks at the beast and taunts him with the "bring it on" hand gesture. This infuriated Aggron.

Aggron: That's it! You're dead now! Runs toward Zoroark, screaming

Zoroark effortlessly leaps over Aggron before sliding under him and getting in his face. He slashes him in the face and leaps away to see Malamar and Toxtricity readying their attacks. The pair launched their Psybeam and Thunderbolt, only instead of hitting Zoroark, they accidentally hit Aggron, who tanks both attacks while screaming in pain. The pair then stopped their attacks as Aggron is left standing their motionless with a blank facial expression.

Toxtricity: Aw man...

Malamar: Again?!

H-Zoroark: You guys aren't good at this, aren't you? smirks

Malamar: Growls in frustration Keep shooting!

The two kept attacking, paying no attention to Aggron's well-being. Zoroark leaped onto Aggron's back as he tanked another another Psybeam attack, causing him to fall backwards.

H-Zoroark: Uh oh...

Zoroark held up Aggro's heavy figure before he collapsed on top of him, while the other two kept up the pressure.

Malamar: Launches another Psybeam Move forward, Tox. I got you covered.

Toxtricity channeled up electricity and moved forward to catch Zoroark by surprise while Malamar kept attacking with Psybeam. However, Zoroark saw this coming, and right as Toxtricity used Thunderbolt on him, Zoroark dodged the attack and used his legs to kick Aggron up and onto Toxtricity, rendering him helpless.

Toxtricity: Aggh! Grunt Get him off!

Malamar ignored Toxtricity as he kept launching Psybeam after Psybeam with the Zoroark dodging every single one. Zoroark then got on all fours and began running, only to finally get hit by a Psybeam to the back, sending him tumbling onto the ground. Back with the group, Toxtricity is flaring with electricity underneath an unconcious Aggron as Staraptor, Serperior, and Krookodile regroup with each other.

Krookodile: What the hell happened here?!

Serperior: Krookodile, help Toxtricity!

Krookodile rushes over to Toxtricity to help, but his flaring electricity isn't making it easy.

Toxtricity: Desperate grunting G-GET HIM OFF!

Krookodile: Flinches I'm trying! Turn down the juice!

Staraptor: Notices Zoroark standiing up and walking away. Wait! He's trying to escape! Prepares a Wing Attack and dives onto Zoroark, pinning him to the ground.

Staraptor: You think you can waltz into our turf and just walk away as if nothing happened?!

Zoroark: Who said I was "walking away"?

Malamar: Move, Staraptor! I don't wanna take out another of our own!

Staraptor does so as Malamar uses Dark Pulse on Zoroark, as he dodges it like his previous attack before leaping up towards and on top of Staraptor. He tries to shake him off, but Zoroark maintains his grip as he growls irritatingly at the flying-type.

H-Zoroark: Growls in frustration and anger This is getting annoying, bird brain! I think it's time I get serious! Eyes flash blood red before raising a claw up.

Staraptor: W-What are you doing?! I will not stand for- Zoroark brings the claw down onto his head, piercing his skull and ripping his head off before leaping off and sending the headless bird tumbling towards the ground.

H-Zoroark: stares at the Staraptor head in his claw Just be lucky your death was swift. Dodges an incoming Dark Pulse Heh. Someone's just too impatient to wait their turn. Alright then, if you wanna die so bad, just SAY SO!

Zoroark lunges towards and used Foul Play on Malamar, sending him to the ground before leaping behind him to go in for another attack. However, he noticed Krookodile running towards him with a Crunch attack, then Malamar getting up and using another Dark Pulse. Zoroark leaped into the air to dodge the attack, with the Dark Pulse hitting Krookodile causing him to stagger. As he was staggering, Zoroark capitalized on this and without using a special move, slashed away at Krookodile until he was incapacitated.

Malamar couldn't even react or launch another Dark Pulse as Zoroark suddenly appeared in front of him and slashed of 2 of his tentacles, causing Malamar to scream in agony. Seeing this opportunity, Zoroark turned his attention back to Krookodile, who was on the ground shaking in pain, and went in to deliver the killing blow. Zoroark swiftly slit Krookodile's throat and stabbed his heart, killing him indefinately, before turning his attention back to the screaming Malamar. He smiled widely as the screams of agony filled his soul with joy and pleasure.

H-Zoroark: Oh, don't worry. I didn't forget you. Leaps forward towards Malamar and sliced off more of his tentacles before stabbing him in his torso area.

Malamar: Screams even more before grunting in pain If... I'm going down...

Zoroark raises an eyebrow

Malamar: I'm TAKING YOU WITH ME! Uses whatever strength he has left to unleash one final Dark Pulse, causing an explosion to form between them.

Zoroark and Malamar are sent tumbling back, with Malamar dying shortly after hitting the ground in a puddle of blood, and Zoroark being disoriented from the sudden suicide move.

H-Zoroark: Groans in discomfort Sure, take the fun and go all kamikaze on me, why don't you? Begins standing up before being ensnared by vines.

Serperior: Brings Zoroark to eye-level I knew you tricky foxes would get serious when you stopped using those pathetic illusions of yours. Zoroark narrows his eyes at the snake. Just as I knew you would expend your energies fighting my allies, leaving you wide open for the true predator to deliver the coup de grace. Slithers over to Aggron and Toxtricity. Now... I do believe we promised Aggron an impalement.

Toxtricity: Strained Get... him... OFF! Expells at the electricity he can muster, creating a large dome of static energy. Serperior tries to back away, but ends up getting electrocuted along with Zoroark, who is sent flying a few feet away and tumbling onto the ground.

Toxtricity lets out one last groan as his static power begins to subside, leaving him unconcious underneath Aggron, who still hadn't stirred.

Serperior: Groans in pain Apologies, Aggron. But we're doing this my way now. Turns to see Zoroark standing up as parts of his body "repairs" the damage he's taken. Although... I am fascinated by your "ability" to regenerate, Zoroark, if that is what you are. I wonder how those humans would react if they found you defeated and broken by a superior predator.

H-Zoroark: Goes wide-eyed

Serperior: Chuckles evily I think I'm going to enjoy watching them peel away at you for their studie-

H-Zoroark: RHAAAAAAAOOOOORRR!!

Zoroark, in a fit of rage, lunges towards Serperior with a newbound fury. Serperior tries to use a move, but is then grabbed by the neck and tossed around and 'mon-handled Hulk-style by Zoroark, before proceeding to relentlessly slash, bite, and claw away at the Grass-Type. Zoroark stopped his assault and took his time to approach the incapacitated snake, who was now fearing for his life.

H-Zoroark:menacingly approaches Serperior\* You really think you're a superior predator? Don't make me laugh! Look around you! I just took on the 6 of you all by myself without even so much as a scratch on me! You wanna know who's the apex predator here? You wanna know who these woods really belong to?! You're looking right at him.

Serperior: Shaking in fear This... Y-You're not a Zoroark... Y-Y-You're not even a pokemon... W-Who or w-what are you?! Gag!

H-Zoroark: Lifts Serperior by the throat You're so-called "allies" have suffered quick deaths, and those who are still alive won't be so lucky. But you... hahahaha. Oh, I've got something special for you. I would say "May Arceus have mercy on your soul," but let's be honest. He abandoned you a long time ago, just as he did me!

Serperior: Hyperventalating N-No... Y-You can't do this!

H-Zoroark: Can... and will!

Serperior: NOOOOOOOO!

##### Ghost of the Night Part 4

Zoroark took his sweet time, toying and torturing Serperior to the brink of death before ultimately growing bored. To make his death more gruesome, instead of decapitating him the normal way, Zoroark opened his mouth and bit down on Serperior's head before tearing his right off his body. After that was done, he turned his attention to the remaining pokemon. Staraptor, Krookodile, and Malamar were dead, so that left the unconcious Toxtricity and Aggron. His rage had mostly subsided at this point, so he felt merciful and gave the unconcious 'mons quick deaths before calming down. He sat down on a nearby tree stump, one that hadn't been destroyed in the battle, and took the time to calm down and observe the damage he had done.

This was his doing. He had taken on 6 fully-evolved wild pokemon all by himself and won. Was this because of his own abilities, or was simply because he was "gifted" this new body?

H-Zoroark: Waves his thoughts away Ahh, that doesn't matter now. All that matters is that I'm better, faster, stronger, and to top it all off... Stands up and focuses his energy and becomes transparent, allowing him to walk and phase through the trees as if they weren't there. A bunch of brand new tricks. Turns to look at the full moon shining down on him. So brace yourself, dad. Mom. Because I know you're still out there, alive. And when I find you... Forms fists with his claws I will look you dead in the eyes as I see the life slowly drain from them. Then you will feel as I felt, suffer as I had suffered.

Zoroark then got on all fours and began running out of the forest and onto the main road, heading in the direction of a nearby human city.

##### The Son of Ludpazilis Part 1

News Reporter: If anyone has spotted this mysterious and dangerous pokémon, please contact local authorities and evacuate the area as soon as possible. Please… be careful. This is Judy Garcia signing off.

Meanwhile the human who was watching the evening news report smirked and continued making his trek through the city. Once he finally reached the outskirts bordering a nearby forest, his body began to glow and reveal his true form; a white/gray zoroark with traces of red and extra tendrils sticking out of his limbs. It had already been almost 2 months since Loki became a free ‘mon, searching for his parents so he can claim his vengeance, while at the same time satisfying his bloodlust by slaughtering whoever he wanted, human or pokémon. He also took the time to improve on his abilities, whether it be illusions, his moves, or the time it takes to land a killing strike, and being half-ghost type (which he discovered due to his newfound ability to phase through objects) meant that he never needed to sleep, giving him extra time to do whatever he pleased.

However, as he was strolling along a rather large lake, he saw his reflection and was rather pleased with both his looks and what he’s done so far… until he suddenly wasn’t. This has been happening to him for quite some time now, and he didn’t know why. For whatever reason, something inside him prevented him from killing certain individuals who truly don’t pose a threat to him, such as crippled folk, babies, and… families…

Loki: growls {What the hell?! That last group of humans, that family… I had them by their throats, why was I so hesitant on ending their lives?!} Looks to his reflection in the lake for an answer, only to find nothing but himself staring back at him. He then looks at his claws in wonder. {Am I really a monster like the news said?}

Silence

Clenches his fists and throws them to his sides. {Tch. Of course you are! They have every right to fear you! So what if you spared that family, we can always try again another time… right?}

More silence

{Pfft, whatever.} Keeps walking along the lake with nothing but his reflection and his thoughts as company.

##### The Son of Ludpazilis (Song)

His reflection distorts as the beat drops, only to return to normal as if nothing happened.

(Look out for yourself…)

Loki flinches, but keeps walking with a thoughtful expression on his face.

I wake up to the sounds of the silence that allows

Cinematic view of Loki slowly walking along the lake in the moonlight.

For my mind to run around, with my eyes down to the ground

Same scene, different perspective.

I'm searching to behold the stories that are told

Transparent image of Loki wandering through the city streets disguised as a human appears.

When my back is to the world that was smiling when I turned

Closes in on human-Loki smiling maliciously with his head down.

[Pre-Chorus]

Tell you you're the greatest

Flashback of Loki having fun with his parents looking on.

But once you turn, they hate us

Focuses on Yursil and Ludpazilis staring at him with neutral yet unreadable facial expressions.

[Chorus]

Oh, the misery

Cuts back to a close-up of Loki singing to himself.

Everybody wants to be my enemy

Transparent image of Loki preying on a small Ratata with a Skwovet running away in fear.

Spare the sympathy

Transitions to a transparent image of Loki tossing the Ratata to the side.

Everybody wants to be my enemy-y-y-y-y

Transitions to a transparent image of the Skwovet crying and running in fear, before cutting back to reality.

(Look out for yourself)

Loki’s reflection shouts at him.

My enemy-y-y-y-y

Loki continues walking and singing, ignoring it.

(Look out for yourself)

Loki’s reflection shouts at him again.

But I'm ready

Close-up of Loki.

[Verse 2]

Their words up on thе wall as they're prayin' for your fall

Environment changes to the halls of the facility Loki was kept in before he died.

And the laughter in thе halls and the names that you've been called

Loki looks around in distaste before returning his gaze forward.

You stack it in your mind, and you’re waiting for the time

The environment changes back to the forest he was born in.

When you show them what it's like to be words spit in a mic

He turns and sees his younger self slashing away at a nearby tree, before continuing his trek forward.

[Pre-Chorus]

Tell you you're the greatest

Flashback of human-Loki in an alley looking at a trainer walking by with their Dewott.

But once you turn, they hate us (Ha)

Loki brings a finger to his neck and slides it across as they walk by, before dramatically “finishing the cut” to the beat.

[Chorus]

Oh, the misery

Cuts back to a close-up of Loki singing to himself.

Everybody wants to be your enemy

Transparent image of Loki fighting off the 6 pokémon in his former home appears.

Spare the sympathy

Image cuts to the aftermath of the fight, with all 6 dismembered pokémon lying dead in pools of blood.

Everybody wants to be your enemy-y-y-y-y

Image fades away as Loki begins to have a doubtful expression on his face.

(Look out for yourself)

The environment distorts as a shadow looms over him.

Your enemy-y-y-y-y (Yeah)

Loki ignores the shadow and continues walking, but at a slower pace.

(Look out for yourself)

The environment distorts as a shadow looms over him again.

**[03:27]**

[Bridge]

They say pray it away

Flashback of Loki (Zorua) running around through the woods.

I swear, that I'll never be a saint, no way

Cuts to Loki playing with the other young wild pokémon.

A chair in the corner is my place I stay

Cuts back to reality where Loki shakes the memory away in disdain.

I shake and I think about the powers at play, the powers at play

He raises a paw and looks at it as he channels a faint, dark energy into it.

And the kids in the dark that were doomed from the start

The child in the basement, face to the pavement

Cuts to flashbacks of all the people and pokémon he unknowingly spared.

Oh, what a statement, love is embracement

Love is a constant, love is a basis

Cuts back to reality where Loki just waves it off like it was a dumb mistake.

He cannot be, she cannot be, they cannot be changed

Keep on praying

Goodbye

He then stops walking and simply stands in place, contemplating his actions.

[Chorus]

Oh, the misery

The environment begins to distort, causing Loki to fall to the ground and “switch” back to a normal Zoroark.

Everybody wants to be our enemy

As he falls, a Zorua with a stoic facial expression comes into view, replacing his reflection in the lake and begins singing the lyrics.

Spare the sympathy

No transition

Everybody wants to be our enemy

Tendrils begin growing out of Zorua and his fur begins to turn white and red.

Oh, the misery

Zorua transforms to a H. Zorua and looks down as he continues singing.

Everybody wants to be our enemy

H. Zorua looks up at Loki with a smile on his face.

Spare the sympathy

H. Zorua begins to grow larger in form.

Everybody wants to be our enemy

H. Zorua becomes H. Zoroark, and looks at Loki with a wide, evil grin.

[Outro]

Pray it away, I swear we'll never be a saint, no way

The environment changes to a black limbo and all 4 forms of Loki stand back-to-back with each other with the shot panning around them.

Our enemy

Same scene, closer panning shot.

Pray it away, I swear we'll never be a saint

The 4 forms become transparent and merge into each other, causing Loki to blink and flinch out of shock as he is brought back to reality.

(Look out for yourself)

Everything returns to normal as Loki is back in his H. Zoroark form, staring across the lake with a neutral facial expression.

[Song End]

##### The Son of Ludpazilis Part 2

Silence ensues as Loki continues to stare at seemingly nothing. He then turns around, but right when he does, he turns back and notices something glowing in the trees across the lake. Curious, he “turns” into a H. Basculegion, swiftly yet silently swims across to investigate. He then shifts back to his original form and uses his ghost powers to make himself invisible, mask his presence, and phase through objects to avoid detection. As he grew closer and closer to the source, he began to hear voices.

???: Mmm MMM! Ain’t nothing like a late-night barbecue to celebrate getting our ninth badge!

???: {Only one more to go, and we’ll be in the Rados League!}

Loki finally got close enough until he was able to see and hear them clearly. Sitting in chairs next to some sort of fancy campfire with a large metal… thing nearby, he saw 7 female pokémon and a male human having some sort of feast. Without making a sound, he scanned all the pokémon enjoying their food; a Cinderace, a Mawile, a Lucario, a Delphox, a Lopunny, a… red Gardevoir? Huh, interesting… and finally, a-

???: Are you sure you don’t want seconds, Luna? There’s plenty to go around.~

Luna: {chuckles I appreciate the offer, little pup, but I’ve had my fill.}

Loki’s eyes widened as he heard and turned to the voice of the final pokémon; a Zoroark. A very tall Zoroark, at that. And… hold on, Luna?! Little pup?!

Max: Aw come on, have another steak… So what if you get a bit fatter? I won’t mind.~ smirks

Luna: {That’s exactly the reason. If you couldn’t keep your hands off me now…}

Scarlet: {She does have a point, master. Plus, it’d be kinda weird if Luna were to suddenly put on weight.}

The more Loki heard that Zoroark speak, the more he began to recognize who she was. Wanting to be sure, he made sure to inspect every part of her figure as closely as possible… until he made the connection. There she was… the one who gave birth to him, his own mother; Ludpazilis. The one who left him to die at the hands of those wretched humans. Hell, she’s even hanging out with one right now. Why?! The sheer audacity of her!

Yet, despite the anger welling up inside him, it was suddenly replaced with excitement, then bloodlust, then…

Loki: [Yes…! YES! Finally, at long last! Our troubles will soon be over! And with so many extra victims, too. Hahaha… This is it! This is our moment! We can-] silently grunts and flinches in place. [N-No…! N-Not yet… Patience… Too many of them. We’ll hide in the shadows and in plain sight. Watching… waiting… We must take her on when she’s alone. No one else matters… Only her…]

Loki turns around to leave and decides to let this group enjoy their feast for the time being, taking care to not make a sound. Luna’s ear suddenly twitched and she turned towards the source, only to find nothing and no one there.

Bonny: {What’s up? Something there?}

Luna: {slightly narrows eyes before calming down No… Nothing at all. Whatever it was, it’s gone now.}

Scarlet: {Probably just a Caterpie looking for a midnight snack or something.}

May: {Muffled with a mouth full of spaghetti Mm hmm, hmm hmm mm mm, hmm… hmm mm mm-!}

Dusk: {scolding May! Don’t talk with your mouth full!}

May: {Slurps up her pasta, swallows, then burps Heh heh… Excuse me.}

As the group laughs at May’s silly display of table manners, Loki walks a considerable distance away from them with an evil smile.

Loki: {whispers Enjoy your time with your new “family” while you can, Ludpazilis… Luna… Your days are numbered…} [Your past will come back to not only haunt you, but kill you in cold blood. All because you neglected your only son by making a promise you\* never intended to keep. Now you’re right here… within my grasp! Our vengeance will finally be fulfilled!]

Loki’s body began to flare in dark energy, his tendrils flowing in the nonexistent wind and his eyes turning from yellow to blood red. His dark aura became more intense by the minute until all he could do was clench his fists and silently proclaim in his mind…

Loki: [WE TOLD YOU WE WOULD FIND YOU! IT’S ONLY A MATTER A TIME UNTIL YOU’VE SUFFERED AS MUCH AS WE DID!]

**THE END**

#### Lucio's Loki

This version of Loki created by fan Lucio from the TCG Discord Server is far more aggressive than Drago's interpretation of the character. And unlike the previous incarnation, this Loki is not much of a loner, as he is willing to join forces with Qsalyla, the current main antagonist of the story. An interesting aspect of this version of Loki is his fear of the dark, which reminds him of infinite nothing of the limbo, the place between life and death he was stuck in for quite a while, until his hatred brought him back to the living world.

There are two versions Lucio had made of this character:

* In the original script he and Qsalyla became allies in the What If story about Qsalyla brainwashing Jack and creating a new and better Pokémon Pack. He aided Qsalyla's raid to the Spencer Mansion and fought Luna.
* In the second story he attacked Dimitri Spencer and his mother all alone, in the woods near the Spencer Mansion. Luna quickly found out and confronted him.