Tai the Charizard

Tai is a massive male Mega Charizard Y. He is the former leader of the Megastone Rouges(having been killed by Sonic.EXE in the events of Land of Nightmares), the former friend-turned-enemy of Nero the Greninja and essentially the savior of Splash the Greninja, Silver the Lucario and his sister Leah, Fox the Brave(as a cub and an adult), "The Guillotine" Max Haxorus, and Samuel the Samurott(as a Dewott).

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Appearance: Tai has the normal appearance for his kind, with the exception of being battle-scarred, and unusually large for his kind.

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Personality: Tai is essentially a gentle giant. Among his group, he is a wise, kind ruler with a heart as large as he is himself. However, in battle, he's ruthless, yet has a sense of mercy and honor, unlike his enemy Nero. When faced with someone or something he doesn't trust, he's suspicious and will remain so until he discerns whether or not the focus of his suspicions is a threat. He understood Silver's impatience when the Lucario left the Megastone Rogues to lead Rogue Squad, and gladly agreed to let Rogue Squad join the Storming Alliance.

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Past: Tai was orphaned at a young age due to the marauding Outsiders, and his younger brother Cori was taken. Tai grew up mostly alone, but became close friends with Nero, a young Froakie. When Tai was a Charmeleon and Nero a Frogadier, Tai was well on his way to creating the Megastone Rogues, as he had befriended a Riolu named Rio, Aero the Aerodactyl, and Cobalt the Houndour. However, Tai caught Nero swiping something, and jailed him for it. After six months, Nero nearly killed Tai after being released, and their friendship was over. After his group was officially started, Tai evolved into Charizard, and tried to rekindle his friendship with Nero, who had grown distant from him. All the while, the two both pursued Nya, after Tai's mate Meera left him with Pyro and Flare. After two brutal attacks, and Tai Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard Y, Tai argued with Nero regarding the fate of Tyrone's sons Grunt and Runt, Tai's sons, and Nero's sons Clamshell and Splash. Nero let the former four go as long as he kept his own sons. Reluctant to fight, Tai agreed to this, much to the anger of his own group. When Nya quit the Megastone Rogues and left, Tai blamed Nero for it, deeply angered by the Greninja's dismissal. Raging, Tai swore "This isn't the end! It'll never be the end!" before heading home. Back in camp, Tai had a heart-to-heart with young Pyro. In the moons afterward, Tai let several defecting Outsiders join the Megastone Rogues, including Splash, and later became the father-in-law to Pyro's mate Lyra, and grandfather to Pyro's shiny son Gray and normal son Spirit. During a fight after a Halloween party crashed by Sonic.EXE, Tai was fatally struck by the demonic hedgehog, and died of his injuries. Tai is always remembered as the great leader of the Megastone Rogues, and Splash has stated he felt Tai's spirit give him the strength to defeat his father.

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History:

Legends of the Megastone Rogues:

Tai's Travels, Pt. 1 and Pt 2: Tai is the main character of this story, which reveals his past with Nero and how they came to be enemies.

Nero's Vengeance: Tai doesn't appear much, but is a supporting character in this prequel story from Nero's POV.

Zorro's Tale: Tai appears about halfway through the story, when Rynok the Rhydon takes Zorro the Zorua to the Megastone Rogues for protection. Tai allows Zorro sanctuary in his group, promising to protect him until Nightclaw comes to retrieve him.

Silver's Escape: Tai is a minor character, when he allows Silver and Leah to join the Megastone Rogues. He is later mentioned after a battle with the Outsiders, when Splash reports Tai's death.

The Legend of Fox the Brave:

Land of Nightmares: Like a few other Pokemon, Tai makes his The Legend of Fox the Brave debut in Land of Nightmares, the newest story in the Fox the Brave vs. Sonic.EXE story arc. He enters the Land of Shadows to save Pyro and Fox, and they follow Sonic.EXE back into the Overworld of Planet Minecraft. Afterward, Tai fights Sonic.EXE but is killed before Fire Fox defeats Sonic.EXE, and Tai's spirit joins the others in the stars after giving Cori his Charizardite Y.

Red's Rescue: Tai appears in this upcoming prequel story. He saves Fox the Brave-as a young cub named Red-and later Samuel the Samurott-as a Dewott-and "The Guillotine" Max Haxorus-as an Axew-from the main and secondary antagonists, Shadow Ho-Oh and Shadow Lugia, respectively. He works to return Red to Soleanna Forest after Shadow Ho-Oh makes off with Red.

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Quotes:

Tai: "Nero!" [...] "Oh man, I-" [...] "Why are you attacking us?"

Nero: *laughs evilly* "You naive fool! You still think we're friends? Those days are long over! This fight is too long overdue!" [...]"Do you really think your pathetic Tail Whip is going to hurt me?"

Tai: "That tears it!" -Tai and Nero, Tai's Travels: Pt. 1

Tai: "So you're the missing Zorua hm? Your father's been looking for you."

Zorro: "He has?"

Tai: *nods* "My name is Tai, leader of the Megastone Rogues. My obstinate Admin here is Cobalt. He's from Shadow Woods Village as well." [...]"Yes, your father's been looking for you, but I've heard that he's-how do I put this?-fallen in with someone...unpleasant."

Zorro: "Nero said my dad's been looking for me."

Tai: "He did?" [...] "When did he say this?"

Rynok: "When the Outsiders attacked Rockhead Village looking for Zorro."

Tai: "So you want my group to protect him?" [...]"Alright. I understand you want to return to your Village. We shall watch over him until Nightclaw is able to return him to Shadow Woods."

Zorro: *distraught* "Return?  But I thought we were joining  together!"

Rynok: "Rockhead needs me."

Zorro: "I need you!"

Rynok: "I've never felt the need to commit myself to any group at any time. I'm sorry, Zorro, but I have to go."- Tai, Zorro, and Rynok, Zorro's Tale

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Trivia:

Tai is the grandson of the famous Mega Charizard Y Fireclaw, who is better known as the Flameslinger, and lived during Lyric's time.

It is implied that Tai first met Fox in Land of Nightmares, however it is hinted in World of Shadows that he knew Fox prior to Land of Nightmares. This will be explored in Red's Rescue, an upcoming prequel and the first to show Fox as he grows up after Torch and Snow's deaths.