This is my version of Pokémon Best Wishes; I have created three oc and a short series which will go for about ten chapters. I hope you enjoy reading it.
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon in any way, shape or form (this is for the whole story)
The sun has risen up to a somewhat sleepy town. Many Pidoves chirped their morning tune as the citizens of Nuvema Town slowly woke up to begin their day. Amongst those people, an anxiously excited boy rushed through the town to meet a rival. His name is Jake Hiroshi, an accomplished Pokémon trainer who has managed to collect five gym badges. After collecting the fifth from Clay he grew tired of travelling and came home to rest for a while before deciding on his next move. What he wanted out of life was still unclear but what he knew for certain was that he loved battling. It was a passion that burned within him. However for some reason he couldn't travel for too long. He would get homesick and wish to come back. He has been back in his hometown now for more than two weeks and hasn't had a challenging battle ever since he decided to post pone his journey. But today was his lucky day as his cousin Tom has also come back and Tom was a tough opponent. Jake ran as fast as he could on the gravel path that led to where Tom was waiting for him. The sound of tiny rocks and sand being crushed beneath his foot created an eerie grinding sound that slightly echoed in the quiet town. The air was cool and crisp but the sun felt warm when its rays struck Jake's skin. According to the weather man, today was going to be beautiful and thankfully for Jake, they were right for once because he wanted the setting for his rematch with his cousin to be perfect. Tom told Jake where to meet the night before; it was a small arena they created when they were young with the help of their parents so they could imagine they were battling. The arena was at Route 1 which was the closest, safe route to their town.
On his journey Drake wore rather fashionable clothes for a trainer, thanks to his cousin Tom who had a strong sense of what attracted girls. He wore and still wears burgundy chinos with a black v neck t shirt and navy blue and white converse shoes. He also has a silver, stainless steel necklace with a pokeball on it. When he got cold he would put on a hooded jacket, but since the weather was nice he had nothing else on top of his black v neck t shirt. Jake also had short, blonde hair that had a slight fringe to the right. The sun's rays made his green eyes sparkle. His figure was athlete and didn't have too much muscle but being only sixteen years old, one did not expect much. He exited his town and made his way into Route 1. The dirt path continued as he ran, super excited about taking on one of his fiercest family rivals. Passing through tall grass and trees Jake was mid way into Route 1 while wild Pokémon such as Lillipup and Blitzle stared at him as he whizzed past them. In the distance he could see the arena in view. It was on a large rocky platform on top of a grassy plain surrounded by short trees. It was carved into a rectangular shape by their parents Pokémon and white paint was used to draw the lines for it. Youngsters from Nuvema Town would regularly have battles there since it is only a short walk away. But the arena had been reserved this morning by Jake and Tom.
As Jake got closer he could see Tom's figure. He was already waiting for him in the centre of the arena with his arms crossed. Tom's left index finger impatiently tapped his bicep muscle. The arena was worn out after all those years, slowly corroding due to the weather and constant use for battling. When two trainers were done they were required to fix their mess and the job was never properly done so large cracks and pot holes were all over the place. Jake climbed up the short stairway onto the grey rock arena and halted right in front of Tom to take a breather. He inhaled and exhaled quickly and bent down slightly with his hands resting on his legs. Tom was one year older than Jake and their personalities were quite different. Even though these two were brought up together they never quite connected, Tom was more serious and cocky. He doesn't show fear and was very determined to be the best, in fact he was one of the best because ever since he got his first Pokémon he had never lost. He would fight without hesitation if he had to and trained hard in order to win constantly. Jake was also a determined and confident trainer; however he would always be scared of his opponent because he wasn't sure what to expect and he wasn't quite up to par in terms of Tom's skill but he could still hold his own. Jake was also much friendlier and laid back. Sometimes he was even gullible, especially when someone's lie sounded convincing. Even though the two aren't similar they do care and look out for each other. They were almost like brothers; one always helped the other whether it was fashion, battles, or social conversations. Tom stared at his cousin with his sky blue eyes raring to go. Tom had messy/spiky dark brown hair and it would be considered medium length, not too long, not too short. He too wore his usual journey clothes, grey t –shirt with yellow fire pattern on the bottom, grey/red hooded jacket, black skinny leg jeans and red/white runners. Tom figured it was the perfect chance to mock his cousin.
"Already tired and we haven't started battling". Jake wasn't too pleased with the remark, he stood up while still breathing heavily.
"You try and run from your place all the way here, it's not easy". Jake slowed down his breathing with long, calm breathes of air.
"That's what happens when you get up late" Tom argued. "I told you the time, you should make the effort to get up and be here at that time".
"I'm here aren't I? What do you say we get things started" Jake suggested with a smile.
Without smiling back and keeping his serious face Tom turned around and walked to his part of the arena. Jake did the same and the two were face to face, ready for battle. Tom explained the rules.
"Since we have no judge we'll just have to set it up ourselves. This shall be a quick battle with both trainers using one Pokémon each. There shall be no time limit and the loser has to do whatever the winner says for the day, how does that sound?" Jake couldn't help but smile, he was looking forward to making Tom his slave for the day.
"You're on, let's battle" Jake replied getting fired up.
Tom was the first to send out his Pokémon. He threw his pokeball and out of it came the water type Dewott. Oshawott was Tom's first Pokémon, and it had evolved during his journey with Jake. Although he didn't take a liking to Oshawott at first since it didn't look threatening at all, he knew someday, with hard training, it would evolve into Samurott. Samurott was a much more pleasing partner for Tom. Jake threw his pokeball and out came his Pignite. This caught Tom by surprise; Dewott clearly has the advantage being a water type.
"You sure you want to choose him? You can still change your choice before I mop the floor with you" Tom told Jake.
Jake replied by shaking his head from side to side. Pignite was the evolved form of Jake's first Pokémon, Tepig. He could remember it vividly; he was standing alongside Tom ready to choose his first partner. Once Professor Juniper sent the three starters out all it took was a short stare from Tepig at Jake's smiling face to feel that Jake was the right choice for him. He immediately ran towards him and rubbed his head softly against Jake's leg. Tepig felt some sort of connection with this human. Jake had no problem picking Tepig after experiencing that moment. Tom on the other hand was more cautious, he wanted to make the right choice and although Snivy was a cooler looking Pokémon he knew that Oshawott and its evolutions would be a better choice since it was an all round fighter whereas Snivy and its evolutions were more defensive. Not only that, Tom would have an advantage over his cousin and he couldn't resist the temptation of winning in their first official battle. After some thinking he decided on Oshawott, he didn't decide on a Pokémon beforehand because he wanted to see what Jake would chose first then he could strategize on how to beat him. Now the two starters they received have evolved and have become more powerful. However they still haven't reached their final evolution yet but the two trainers are trying to train them to gain enough experience to evolve before they took on the next gym to attain their sixth badge. The two boys were fired up this morning; they haven't battled ever since they won their second badge so both were curious to see how much they have improved. Even though they travelled together witnessing is one thing, but actually battling each other is another. Tom's gaze became even more serious;
"Dewott use Aqua jet!" Tom yelled as Dewott shot towards Pignite at incredible speed.
Jake was impressed, Aqua Jet worked like Quick Attack, if it managed to hit an opponent's Pokémon, it always hits first. Jake was quick to counter "Pignite use rollout and clash with Aqua Jet". Tom was surprised, Rollout is weak when it's first used in a battle and to try and go up against a water type attack, it was an odd choice. The result of the clash was as expected, Pignite did Rollout at Dewott but Aqua Jet easily disposed of the Rollout and knocked Pignite backwards. The fire Pokémon quickly got up unfazed by the attack. Jake smiled; 'Tom thinks I'm bonkers for doing something like that but he'll know soon enough what I'm trying to do,' he thought as Tom stood there waiting for Jake to make a move.
"Pignite use Rollout again" said Jake.
Tom kept his serious face; he waited for Pignite to start rolling. The fire Pokémon started spinning itself towards Dewott who had a cocky face on him just like his trainer. As Pignite got closer it was Dewott's turn to attack. Tom waited for the distance to be perfect "Use Water Pulse".
Dewott fired a water ball attack with a stream of water behind it. If Water Pulse hit Pignite he could take serious damage. It was getting close, "Pignite roll to the side" said Jake. Pignite spun around and avoided the water pulse, Tom kept his head clear and watched Pignite carefully as it continued spinning sideways and around Dewott.
"Use Hook Rollout" shouted Jake in excitement. Pignite managed to spin behind Dewott and was heading right towards him. Unfortunately Tom was too quick to act and told his Dewott to jump. Dewott leaped into the air as Pignite passed under him.
"Dewott use Aqua Jet to blast you towards Pignite and use Razor Shell" Tom told him.
Dewott nodded then used Aqua Jet to shoot itself at Pignite's continuing Rollout which Jake couldn't control. Jake hoped his Rollout attack would hit because even though it failed the first time it still became stronger the second time. Jake sweat dropped as Dewott prepared its Razor Shell attack. With the power of the fall and the boots of Aqua Jet Razor Shell's power had increased significantly. Jake tried to tell his Pignite to dodge but Pignite has yet to learn how to control his Rollout. Dewott targeted Pignite and used Razor Shell, he missed but because Razor Shell's attack power increased it shattered a big hole into the rock ground which uneven Pignite's path and sent him flying into the air.
"Water Pulse now" yelled Tom confidently.
Dewott launched its Water Pulse right at Pignite. It was vulnerable. Jake had to think fast, he knew the attack would hit but if at least he could lower the damage. Then it hit him, "Pignite use Flame Charge". Pignite's Flame Charge created a fire wall around him as the Water Pulse struck Pignite. The fire Pokémon began to fall. Tom watched as Pignite fell and announced that this battle is over. Shockingly, Pignite took control of the fall and landed on its legs ready to battle again.
"How did it not faint from my Water Pulse?! It was a direct hit!" cried Tom as he broke his crossed arms and put them on his side with his fists clenched.
"I told Pignite to use Flame Charge which created a fire wall between your attack and my Pokémon which lessened the damage so my Pignite can continue fighting" replied Jake with a smirk.
Tom still had a serious face as he clapped to Jake's impressive defense against his water attack. Jake never understood why Tom never smiled. Ever since when they were little Tom never broke a smile in front of him or anyone else that he knew. He asked Tom about it during their journey; he always replied with the same answer that if you keep strong minded, focused and not show a shred of weakness you'll always win. Jake knew that wasn't entirely true. Jake won at the same gyms as Tom did. Although Tom won his battles faster, Jake still managed to get a badge. The two respected each other's methods even though both of them thought each others were wrong. What amazed Jake even more was at the end of their first official battle right outside Jake's house. Tom won that fateful day using Oshawott's water gun. Jake was very inexperienced and didn't know how to handle type disadvantages. Water gun pummeled Tepig eventually causing it to faint. The funny thing was that even though Tom won, he never showed any joy. He was still focused and just shook Jake's hand for a good match, which it really wasn't. Ever since then, Jake noticed Tom was never happy being the victor in any of his battles. The real reason is still unknown but Jake hoped that one day his cousin would open up to him. Why would Tom be so unhappy about not ever being defeated? Jake on the other hand has had his fair share of losses but kept moving forward trying to be the best he can. He always dreamed of beating Tom and today may be that day. Tom got impatient and decided to make a move.
"Dewott Aqua Jet, let's go" said Tom emotionless.
Jake told Pignite to hold its ground. Dewott zoomed towards Pignite; "Don't try that Flame Charge again Jake, it won't help you this time" Tom warned his cousin.
Jake wasn't planning to use Flame Charge, that was a desperate move to lessen damage and besides Water Pulse still managed to hurt Pignite. Instead Jake had something far more genius in mind, a move he was so anxious to use against Tom. The timing had to be perfect otherwise Pignite might miss or be too late and get hit. Jake kept his focus on Dewott's distance until…
"Pignite use Thunder punch!" Jake shouted as he threw a punch in the air himself.
Tom desperately told Dewott to stop but he gained too much speed. Pignite's thunder punch came like a ton of bricks. It his Dewott straight in the face and since it was a water type, it suffered heavy damage. Dewott was knocked back and fell to the ground with electricity sparking from his body. Tom couldn't believe how sloppy his last call was. He didn't think Pignite learned an electric attack.
"Guess the saying is right, expect the unexpected" Tom mumbled to himself. "Get up Dewott, you can handle the pain. You are strong!" He tried to encourage his Pokémon and it seemed to work as Dewott slowly got up which surprised Jake and Pignite. Dewott stood on both of its feet ready to go again with a grin. Tom regained his attention to the battle and decided to go a little rougher.
"Use Razor Shell" said Tom to his water Pokémon.
Dewott charged at Pignite and tried to hit Pignite but Pignite dodges them by moving backwards and side to side. Jake decided to use Thunder punch again. Instead of trying to avoid the attack Tom told Dewott to take the hit which made Jake gasp. Thunder punch struck Dewott again.
"It's time. Use Revenge!" barked Tom.
Dewott took the hit and quickly struck Pignite with a Revenge attack smacking Pignite's body and sent him flying backwards and rolling on the ground. The pain was agonizing for Pignite. He struggled to get up.
"Pignite…" Jake trailed off. 'I can't believe Tom did that, he purposely let his Dewott get hit by my attack so his Revenge attack's power gets doubled,' thought Jake as he glared at Tom.
Tom showed no response to Jake's glare and just watched to see if Pignite would get up. The fire Pokémon struggled, Dewott chuckled, and then something unexpected happened. Dewott started to glow. Tom's mouth dropped, Jake's mouth went wide open as Dewott evolved into Samurott. The glow disappeared and right in front of them was the Pokémon that Tom was waiting for. Jake looked at Tom waiting to see if he smiled, his curiosity was unnecessary as Tom did not crack. 'Such a depressed character' Jake thought in his mind as he lightly giggled.
"I wouldn't be cheerful because now that my Dewott has become Samurott, I've won this battle guaranteed" said Tom.
"Hold your Rapidash there, this battle isn't over until it's over" replied Jake preparing for the worst.
"Fine then I'll make it over, Samurott use Water Pulse" commanded Tom as his new water Pokémon blasted its intense attack at Pignite. Jake tried to use a strategy he did before. "Use Flame Charge to lessen the damage". Unfortunately Samurott's Water Pulse power has gotten much stronger and easily broke through Pignite's Flame Charge defense. If Jake didn't come up with something quick, he'll lose. Samurott shot another Water Pulse at Pignite.
"Use Thunder punch to stop it" Jake blurted out.
Pignite used its attack and collided with Water Pulse, it managed to shatter it but Samurott was right at his face. Tom was not holding anything back, "Use Razor Shell". The water attack slammed Pignite into the air.
"Finish this up with Water Pulse" said Tom as his Pokémon blasted its attack at the vulnerable Pignite. Tom took the chance he had and with his newly evolved Pokémon he knew that his advantage was too great for Jake to handle. Water Pulse hit Pignite while it was in the air, Jake could only watch as his fire type friend fell to the ground. With a loud thud, Pignite hit the hard rock ground of the arena. The fire Pokémon has fainted.
"Pignite can no longer battle Jake. It's over" declared Tom as he withdrew his Samurott and walked towards Jake.
Jake held onto his Pignite, congratulating him for a fine battle. Once he did that, he too withdrew his Pokémon. Jake stood up as Tom stood in front of him. They both looked at each other without saying a word. Tom held out his hand;
"Good match," was what came out of his mouth. Jake smiled and shook his hand. "You were great out there, I guess I'm not ready to beat you yet but I will be soon enough," Jake thought this would be a good time to compliment Tom.
They broke the handshake, with the upmost respect for each other. The sun had risen higher into the sky creating blinding rays that force the two to close their right eye. The two don't have much of a plan anymore other than to go home and relax. It was decided that the two would stay at Jake's place for a couple of days, then a couple of days at Tom's house to be fair. By then, the day would arrive where they would have to leave Nuvema Town and head off to Nimbasa City where a tournament shall be held and the Champion of Unova, Alder will be there. The winner gets to have a match with him. The details have been given to all the trainers who have registered. An email was sent out to each of them explaining rules and such. There was even a website for it. That was their next big thing coming before they continue their journey. Jake and Tom were just about to walk home until a familiar and unwelcomed voice was heard.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't the duo Jake and Tom. What have you two trainer wannabes been up to?"
Jake and Tom were stopped by another trainer in front of them, a very unfriendly trainer who goes by the name Bryce. Bryce is roughly the same age as Jake and Tom and he too has been going on a journey. The difference is, is that Bryce has never won a badge. In fact he always loses. Usually people would feel sorry for him but he was so cruel to everyone that no one likes him. He was known as the town loser, an arrogant, mean spirited trainer who didn't care for anyone or anything. His Pokémon were all beginners and none of them have evolved, not even his Snivy, the same Snivy that Jake and Tom didn't pick. Bryce never understood why he always loses, he just did. The timing of his attacks was always off. Some trainers offered to help him but he was bent on doing it himself even though he didn't know what he was doing. He challenged Jake and Tom constantly and always lost. Even youngsters had a good chance of defeating him. Out of all the people in the world he hated Jake and Tom the most. They came from the same town as him and they were accomplished trainers and he was not. This drove him mad and blinded him from getting any better. Instead of trying to improve his skills and care about his Pokémon, he constantly insults others especially Jake and Tom. Tom decided to give it back to him, "We've been busy winning". Jake chocked a laugh as Bryce became furious but he didn't say anything. All Bryce did was grind his teeth.
"Anything else?" asked Jake before the two cousins walked off.
Bryce didn't reply so Jake and Tom walked past him and headed back home. Bryce watched the two walk away, he stared at them with hate. Then he smiled;
'You two better enjoy yourselves these next few days because I'm going to crush you both in our next battle. See you in Nimbasa City boys' Bryce thought as his eyes changed to pure white.
There we go, the first episode, did you like it? I hope so. Please give me constructive criticism if needed, if not, I'm glad you liked it. What is Bryce up to and what is with this tournament in Nimbasa City? Find out next chapter some more details. I will try and update soon.