[Dubcon] The Alpha

For certain Pokémon, it's all about dominance. Being on top, in control - whoever proves themselves, they're the one calling the shots. Now Pokéballs, they're great inventions, insipid in their influence so that even great dragons can be bent to the will of their captor.

But where's the fun in that? That's like playing poker with five aces up your sleeve. Craps with loaded dice. Sure, you win, you get money, but you're missing the experience, see?

If these Pokémon follow dominance, then I gotta earn that.

You asked about Mightyena, right? Great example. They follow a pack dynamic, looking to the strongest for guidance. Well, I like to throw my hat into the ring. They don't expect humans to just waltz right into the middle of their little alcove in the trees - more taken aback then anything. But they're smart cookies, they see no Pokéballs, they cotton on to what's up. One eventually rocks up to me, all a-swagger, ears up and smirk on those black lips, and... we get down to it. A real fight. No tech, no badges. Mano a 'mono.

What? Take 'em out? Hah, what do you take me for, some kinda prize fighter? I've lost more of those bouts I can count. If I'm lucky, they just let me off with a heavy bite on the leg. Here, look - see those scars? Real mean sumbitch up in the heavy forest last month. One eye, one ear. I'm not bad, but I've had more than one dog leave his entire dental history in my shin. And if I'm unlucky, well... see those scars? From a scratching hindpaw. Now just think, what kinda position has that boy gotta be in to get a hindpaw there...? ...Ah. Now you're catchin' on. Anythin' goes with those Mightyena, let me tell you.

And that, my man, is why I do it. Because all's fair in forest and fightin'. Sure, sometimes I lose. Often, I lose. They love that.

But when I win? And they give that fierce glare, that begruding walk... ah, the way they graze their teeth over me telling me they could, if they wanted to, they could - and yet they don't, because that's how it works... and instead, they lick - always long, slow, savouring almost as they accept today's master...

That's the experience. And I wouldn't miss it.

And hey. I'll tell ya somethin' else for free.

They're always the first to try again next time.
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