The Villain's Reveal

"I need some way to make him listen, especially now since I can't use his little 'friend' to convince him to listen to me."

- Finitevus to Michael, Prologue THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY A WORK IN PROGRESS AND MAY BE EDITED IN THE FUTURE!

The Villain's Reveal is a story in The Legend of Fox the Brave. It explores the past of Dr. Finitevus as witnessed by Silver the Lucario, and also delves a bit into the past of the Red Fox Pack.

Overview
Description: After his failed mission, Silver has returned, but is still desperate to bring down Finitevus before he causes any more harm. He soon finds himself back in time, and meets an unexpected friend in his time in the past.

Plot Summary:
Prologue: Michael is by the unnamed river in the Lamarkie Forest, grieving for his brother's self-imposed exile and Silver's failed mission to find answers and rescue Austin and Storm roughly a month after it happens. Michael reflects when his brother had come out of the forest looking as if he'd seen a ghost, hiding in his room afterward and refusing to come out. Michael remembers that Austin told him that E.J. and Locke had received a warning regarding his arrival before it happened, and that they had kept it a secret from him. It is noted that Michael weakly tried to reassure his brother that they must've had their reasons, but that his brother isn't convinced. Michael is jolted from his thoughts when he hears Finitevus. Michael boldly says reminds the mad "doctor" that he had been going after Austin. Finitevus coldly states that he needs some way to make Austin "listen" and had decided that Michael was how he was going to make Austin "listen", since he can't use Austin's friend anymore. Frightened, Michael flees, but stubs his paw, tripping and face-planting. Michael panics when he hears Finitevus laughing at him. Finitevus once again states that Michael is how [Finitevus] is going to make Austin "listen". Michael scrambles to his paws and flees, but is punched as he leaves, falling to the ground again. The white-furred warrior once again gets up and runs, dodging around a Warp Ring that opens in his path. He sees Silver exiting the Base and howls to him. Michael is kicked as Silver shouts a war cry and attempts to drive Finitevus off. Finitevus tells Silver to not interfere, claiming that it did not concern the Lucario before kicking Michael again, this time in his other side as the white German Shepherd attempts to flee to the Base. Michael collapses, struggling to breathe. He then gets up and attempts to fight back, but misses the one punch he throws, as there is no strength behind the blow. Finitevus easily dodges and punches Michael again, hitting him in the throat. The white warrior collapses, slamming his head against the ground and falling unconscious.

Main Story: A week after the attack, Silver is returning to the Base after visiting Michael's hospital room. He is angry that Finitevus tried something so crazy, and it is mentioned that Brutus the Golisopod, who is now a Megastone Rogue, is constantly blaming himself because he had been part of Lycus' Gang in the past, despite everyone's insistence that it wasn't his fault. Silver senses Dallas' grief over his uncle's injuries as he heads into his sleeping quarters and muses that he doesn't blame the young warrior, as Finitevus had also driven Austin and Storm from the Worlds. Silver enters his sleeping quarters and dozes off, waking up to find himself in a strange place. He finds himself between a strange city(Albion) and the Red Fox Pack's territory. The Lucario heads toward the Pack's territory, and encounters a patrol consisting of four angry foxes. Silver tells them that he comes in peace, telling them through their aura that he speaks the truth. One of the foxes is excited and asks him how he did this, only to get clouted over the ear by his older patrolmate, who decides to take Silver back to the camp. The excitable fox introduces himself as Fin, and his patrolmates as Wikstrom, Hemlock, and Hemlock's apprentice Tanner. In the camp, a young cub(Darkfoot) bounds past, pestering a pretty vixen with a very white tail-tip(Snowcap). Silver is impressed by the Pack, and senses their fear when Fin howls to Racket, their leader. Snowcap hurries Darkfoot over to his mother, while Wikstrom clouts Fin over the head again, snarling that he wanted to keep things on the down-low until Racket was told. Racket is suspicious, and when Silver speaks to him through his aura, Racket reacts as if he'd been stung by a bee. He then says Silver may stay for as long as he likes, and has the Healer, Hal, alerted, saying that Hal had been having strange dreams of a Lucario with a white nose and a scar on his arm(he'd been dreaming of Silver). In the next chapter, Hal has taken Silver to another clearing. Silver states that Racket had told him about the Healer's odd dreams, and senses Hal gathering his thoughts before he speaks again, saying that his dreams always included a brown-and-black dog being bullied by a white Echidna with "the most frightening stare", and that a recent one included a Buizel and a bunch of strange Pokemon. Hal becomes agitated, which worsens when Silver shows him the memory of Michael getting attacked. The Healer growls that it's because of this strange Echidna(unaware that it was the future self of the Finitevus of his time) that the young warriors had fled and the white dog had been hurt. Fin suddenly pokes his head in and eagerly asks Hal if he's going to take Silver to meet Finitevus, much to the Lucario's shock. Hal, unaware of Silver's discomfort, sympathetically says that it was Silver's choice, and Fin begins pestering Silver to accept. Uncomfortable, Silver(through his aura) tells Hal that Finitevus was the strange Echidna that attacked Michael and drove Austin and Storm into exile. Hal is obviously surprised by this, and tells Silver to come along and see why he's doubtful of the Lucario's fears. Silver reluctantly accepts and Hal takes him to Albion. Silver is almost overwhelmed by all the auras he senses, noting that if Hal were not there, he would've been content to listen to each one. They travel through the city until Hal stops and sits down, and Silver grow more and more uncomfortable, haunted by the memories of the future Finitevus' crimes, until Hal stands up, revealing the past Finitevus. Hal introduces the two, reminding Silver through his aura that this is the Finitevus of his time. While the past Finitevus is marveling over Silver's odd looks, Silver notes to himself that he will forever be haunted by the memory he'd been given of Austin and Storm's flight(in Silver's Journey) as well as Michael lying on a hospital bed in a coma, clinging to life after being attacked purely out of spite. He cautiously joins a conversation with Hal and the past Finitevus, finding that he likes this Finitevus more than the present-day one, but-yet again-knows he will never forget the crimes the present-day Finitevus committed. As the sun sets, Hal announces that he and Silver should be returning home, saying that Racket allowed Silver to stay for as long as he needed. They leave, but come across a panicked Fin, who howls tot hem that Hemlock had been shot. Hal growls that if the Dark Legion shot Hemlock, he'll chew them out for sure. Silver senses a group of Echidnas leaving the Pack's territory, and while he doesn't recognize them, he recognizes their furious hostility toward the foxes. Despite Hal's efforts, Hemlock dies. In the time that passes afterward, Silver helps the Pack fortify their camp, and has infrequent meetings with Finitevus, sometimes with Hal, sometimes without him. Silver speaks of various events in the Alliance, but carefully hides the fact that he was from the future, as well as events that could have a detrimental effect on him if revealed. He also talks about Austin in a roundabout manner, and-half-jokingly-Finitevus states that Austin seriously needs to gain some confidence, to which Silver replies seriously, "If only you knew who he was facing." Finitevus says that he'd ask, but given who he was talking to, Silver would no doubt keep it a secret, which amuses Silver a bit. A while later, Silver has adjusted to life with the Pack, but has become homesick. He is wandering Albion to clear his head when he senses a huge surge in power and the sudden fear in the auras of the Echidnas around him. Finitevus contacts him through his aura and says that something's happened with Knuckles and that he's volunteered to help contain it. Realizing the effect it will have on the future, Silver begs him not to do it, hoping to change the future and save Austin and Storm from their exile, Michael from his injuries, and Shane, Forrest, Coal, and Locke from their deaths. Finitevus insists on going through with it, and, not wanting to witness the event, Silver says he'll keep an eye on the Pack before ending the contact and leaving Albion. A few days later, Silver accompanies Firestorm-the Pack deputy-and his veteran brother Grizzly through Albion. It is revealed that Grizzly would've come earlier, but the the king(of the Acorn Kingdom) had kept him busy dealing with a war between the Warrior Cat Clans. Firestorm and Grizzly are talking while Silver absently follows them. He senses a dark void heading straight toward them, and becomes concerned and, knowing that it's the Finitevus he knows, Silver warns the two foxes to be careful. Finitevus finds and greets the three, trying to win them over in regards to his plans, but Grizzly is confused while Firestorm is hostile. Finitevus coldly tells Silver that he should be able to sense the "corruption" in the Worlds, since he can sense aura. Confounded, Silver stammers that he'll think about it before following the two foxes. About a week later, Silver is once again wandering through Albion on his own, confused and bewildered by the sudden change in Finitevus. The Lucario then senses a rising tide of panic in the Echidnas and visiting foxes, hearing Racket barking out orders. Silver finds a way to get atop a building and survey what is going on, noticing that Eggman's army is attacking. Without looking, he blasts away a robot going for him with Aura Sphere before whipping around when he hears Finitevus. Enraged, Silver-roaring that Finitevus was a traitor-lunges for him with Bone Rush, but misses. Finitevus states that he simply realized the "corruption" plaguing the Worlds, and is obviously impressed to see Silver Mega Evolve himself. During the fight, Silver uses his aura to list off the crimes Finitevus committed in the future: The destruction of Albion; the deaths of Shane, Forrest, Coal, and Locke; Austin and Storm's self-imposed exile; and Michael's terrible injuries. The fight ends in a stalemate when Raymond frantically contacts Silver, telling him that Racket was hurt. He finds the two foxes, immediately deducing that Racket had been shot and killed by a robot, similarly to Hemlock's demise. Silver helps Raymond carry Racket out, only to stop to help an injured Firestorm. Soon, everyone makes it out safely. A month later, the residents of Albion(that hadn't been captured) move to Echidnaopolis on Angel Island, with the Pack moving with them, taking up residence somewhere in the jungle nearby. Kenya also has Raymond's cubs, Roy and Mona. Darkfoot is apprenticed to Raymond-who becomes deputy. Hal becomes very depressed that his old friend has betrayed everyone without a second thought, and stays in his den for the most part until his death. Silver finally tells Firestorm that it's time for him to return to his own time. Firestorm thanks Silver, and as the world around him fades to black, Silver thanks the new leader before waking up in his own time. An unknown amount of weeks pass after Silver returns to his own time(with no time having passed in the real world), and Silver is sitting in Michael's hospital room, watching his very slow heart rate. He notices Michael's eyes flutter open and his hand close. Silver then spots a faded apparition of Michael's older brother Austin. Michael bids his brother farewell, and his heart rate monitor flatlines, signaling the white warrior's death.

Epilogue: In his new home, Austin leaps to his paws after what he perceives to be a nightmare. He sees Storm and their new friend Scorch the Solynx nearby, and heads out of the jungle to a hill just outside it. He recalls his brother's farewell before his death and, furious and grief-stricken, Austin flings back his head and lets out a howl, cursing Finitevus while unaware that the mad Echidna was nearby, hearing everything he said.

Pokemon/Good:

 * Silver the Lucario: A stoic and steadfast Lucario named for a patch of oddly white fur on his nose. He has a long scar on the inside of his right forearm, and wears a Lucarionite on his left wrist.

Mobians/Neutral:

 * Red Fox Pack: A group of red foxes living near Albion. They were forced to move to Angel Island following the city's destruction

Mobians/Evil:

 * Dr. Finitevus :  A mad Echidna with corrupted Chaos powers. Originally neutral, in the past, he was unexpected friends with Silver and was apparently good friends with the Red Fox Pack(Hal in particular), but lost this friendship following his descent into madness. He is directly responsible for Michael's death.

Mobians/Good:

 * Austin Smith: A thick, shaggy-pelted black-and-brown German Shepherd with blue eyes. He only appears in the Epilogue.
 * Michael Smith: A thick, shaggy-pelted white German Shepherd with green eyes. He only appears in the Prologue, but is frequently mentioned throughout the story. He is Austin's younger brother

Pokemon/Good:

 * Storm the Buizel: A snarky young Buizel hailing from River Valley Village. He is a close friend of Austin's. He only appears in the Epilogue
 * Scorch the Solynx: A Fire-Type lynx-like Pokemon. He is good friends with Austin and Storm. He only appears in the Epilogue