A/N: Hello everyone I am back with my next chapter of "To be a master". This chapter will feature Molly in her first Indigo League battle on the Ice Field.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon
Molly was anxious as she awoke in the early morning. Today was her first battle in the Indigo League and while confident, she had butterflies in her stomach.
"Are you ready?" asked Teddiursa.
"As ready as I will ever be." answered Molly.
"That's perfect." said Ash standing in the doorway.
"I didn't see you there." noted Molly.
"I just arrived." replied Ash.
"Ash, I'm ready." said Molly.
"I hope you're anxious." said Ash.
"Yes I do." confessed Molly.
"That's good." stated Ash.
"Why?" asked Molly confused.
"Anxiety can bring out the best in you and make you focus better." answered Ash.
"Can I assume this is from personal experience." replied Molly.
"Yeah." said Ash.
"Let's go." said Molly getting out of her bed.
"Yeah." agreed Teddiursa.
"Molly, I'll be with you. You're do awesome." said Ash.
"Thanks." replied Molly.
Ash, Molly and Teddiursa headed to the kitchen and eat their breakfast. Once they finished, the three of them along with Pikachu, Misty, Togetic and Brock gathered around the table to talk strategy.
"All right Molly, let's start with the Pokemon you have with you." began Brock.
"Beside Teddiursa; I have Flaafy, Phanpy, Ponyta, Cloyster and Lickitung. I left Bellossom with papa." stated Molly.
"Since this is the the Ice Field; Cloyster is probably your best choice to go with." said Misty.
"I'd also use Ponyta if I were you. It'd give you an advantage to have a fire type Pokemon with you." said Ash.
"That happened to Ash." noted Brock.
"That's really smart." said Molly.
"You have three Pokemon with you so you have one more." said Brock.
"I'll probably use Teddiursa." replied Molly.
"Sounds good to me." said Misty.
"Now, I've taken the liberty of researching the person you'll be facing." noted Ash.
"That's so nice of you." said Molly.
"No problem. Now, you're opponent is Natasha Snow. She's twelve and from what I can tell Dewgong is the only ice type Pokemon in her party. Most of her party are grass and normal." explained Ash.
"That means Molly has a distinct advantage." said Brock confident.
"Oh good." sighed Molly.
"You'll do great Molly. We'll be there with you and I will be right by your side." said Teddiursa.
"Thank you all." replied Molly.
"No problem Molly." said Ash.
Molly and the others headed to the Ice Field for the battle. Misty and Brock wished her good luck again then headed to the stands to watch her. Ash stood by her side. This is when Molly got her first look at Natasha, she was taller than Molly and head dark brunette hair as well as hazel eyes.
"Here we go Molly." said Ash.
"I'm ready." replied Molly taking a deep breath.
("All right everyone we're in for a real treat today with our first battle on the Ice Field. The talented Natasha Snow battles first timer Molly Hale.") said the announcer.
"This will be too easy." sneered Natasha.
"You can do this." said Ash sitting down nearby.
"Begin!" declared the referee.
"Go Golduck!" cried Natasha
"Go Cloyster!" cried Molly.
"Use you Water Pulse!" ordered Natasha.
"Cloyster, close your shell!" ordered Molly and it obeyed.
("Wow! The hard shell of Cloyster has rendered Water Pulse totally useless! Natasha needs to find a way to break through the shell of Cloyster if she hopes to advance!") cried the announcer.
"Golduck, use Fury Swipes!" ordered Natasha to which it obeyed.
"Cloyster, use Clamp!" ordered Molly.
As Golduck attacked, Cloyster got ready. When Golduck swiped at Cloyster the Bivalve Pokemon clamped down trapping the right hand of Golduck.
"Good work Molly!" exclaimed Ash.
"Cloyster, use Water Gun!" ordered Molly.
The Bivalve Pokemon fired it's Water Gun hitting Golduck at point blank range. The Duck Pokemon was sent flying back into a glacier on the field.
"Way to go Molly!" cried Misty.
"That could be it." added Brock happily.
The referee headed over to see if Golduck could get back up. After a few seconds, Golduck slowly got up to his feet. However, he was clearly hurting and breathing heavily.
"Molly finish him off!" yelled Ash.
"I'm not going to give you the chance." said Natasha, "Golduck, use Zen Headbutt!"
"Right." replied Golduck who obeyed.
"Cloyster, use Aurora Beam!" ordered Molly.
As Golduck closed in, Cloyster fired and nailed Golduck with a direct hit. The unconscious Golduck landed hard on the field.
"Golduck is unable to battle, the victory goes to Cloyster!" declared the referee.
"We did it!" cried Molly and Teddiursa.
"Nice work Molly." said Ash.
"Go Dewgong!" cried Natasha releasing her next Pokemon.
"Begin!" declared the referee.
"Dewgong, use Horn Drill!" ordered Natasha.
"Cloyster, dodge and use Water Gun!" ordered Cloyster.
As Dewgong moved in, Cloyster dodged and hit Dewgong with a Water Gun. Dewgong hit the ground but, then quickly got up.
"Dewgong, use Aurora Beam!" ordered Natasha.
"Cloyster, do the same!" ordered Molly.
The two Pokemon obeyed and fired their attacks. The Aurora Beams collided and cause an explosion. Once the smoke settled down, it was obvious both Pokemon were hurt.
"Cloyster, use Ice Beam!" ordered Molly.
"Dewgong, dodge and use Horn Drill!" ordered Natasha.
Dewgong managed to dodge the Ice Beam and attacked. Dewgong closed in with it's Horn Drill.
"Cloyster, use Aurora Beam!" cried Molly.
As Dewgong closed in, Cloyster fired it's Aurora Beam. The beam hit Dewgong and sent it crashing to the ground.
"Dewgong is unable to continue. The victory goes to Cloyster." declared the referee.
"Way to go Molly. You just have one more Pokemon left to face." said Ash.
"Go Jynx!" cried Natasha.
"Dammit!" snapped Ash upset he didn't know about Jynx.
"Cloyster, use Water Gun!" ordered Molly.
"Jynx, use Confusion!" ordered Natasha.
Cloyster aimed it's Water Gun but, before it could fire Cloyster was hit with confusion. The now confused Cloyster was unable to move.
"Jynx, use Ice Punch!" ordered Natasha.
Jynx followed suit and punched Cloyster freezing it. The referee headed over to check on Cloyster.
"Cloyster is unable to battle. The victory goes to Jynx." declared the referee.
"Cloyster return." said Molly recalling her Pokemon.
"Molly, let me go." said Teddiursa.
"Are you sure?" asked Molly.
"Yes." answered Teddiursa who jumped onto the field.
"Brock, do you think that's a good idea?"asked Misty concerned.
"I'm not sure." answered Brock unsure.
"Begin!" called the referee.
"Teddiursa, use Swift!" ordered Molly.
"Jynx, dodge and use Confusion!" ordered Natasha.
Teddiursa fired it's Swift but, Jynx managed to dodge. Jynx then attacked and left Teddiursa confused.
"Take out that Teddiursa with Ice Punch." ordered Natasha smugly.
"Right." said Jynx who punched Teddiursa.
"No!" cried Molly.
"I-won't-give-up." said Teddiursa standing back up.
"Way to go!" called Ash.
"Teddiursa, use Fury Swipes!" ordered Molly.
"Right." replied Teddiursa who managed to connect with Jynx.
"Use Hyper Beam!" ordered Molly.
"Dodge and use Lovely Kiss!" ordered Natasha.
Teddiursa fired it's Hyper Beam but, Jynx managed dodge the attack. Jynx quickly countered with a Lovely Kiss that hit Teddiursa that left it sleeping.
"Finish it off with Sheer Cold." said Natasha coldly.
Jynx fired it's attack and hit Teddiursa. The Little Bear Pokemon was frozen and knocked out cold.
"Teddiursa is unable to battle. The victory goes to Jynx." declared the referee.
"Return." said Molly recalling her Pokemon.
"Be careful Molly! Think about your next choice!" called Ash.
("The tables have turned as Natasha is now only one victory away from snatching victory away from the jaws of defeat.") said the announcer.
"Go Ponyta!" cried Molly.
"Good choice." said Misty.
"Yes but, don't forget that Jynx is also a Psychic Type." noted Brock.
"Begin." declared the referee.
"Jynx, use Confusion!" declared Ponyta who managed to avoid the attack.
"Good work Molly!" called Ash.
"Ponyta, use Flame Wheel!" ordered Molly.
"Don't!" cried Ash.
As Molly looked back to ask why, she found out why. The ice began to melt leaving Ponyta in a bad way. Ponyta stopped it's attack while leaving it's self a target.
"Jynx, use Sheer Cold!" ordered Natasha.
"Use Agility to dodge!" ordered Molly.
Ponyta obeyed and used Agility. Luckily for Molly, it managed to avoid the attack. Natasha became visible angered by this.
"Jynx, use Ice Punch!" ordered Natasha.
"Ponyta, use Flamethrower!" ordered Molly.
Jynx obeyed it's order and attacked. However, being a medium range attack, Flamethrower connected before Ice Punch could. Jynx was set on fire by the attack and ran around to put out the flame. Jynx managed to put out the fire but, was left dizzy.
"Ponyta, use Fire Spin!" ordered Molly.
Molly's Ponyta obeyed and attacked Jynx. The Fire Spin surrounded Jynx and engulfed it in a tornado of fire. When it ended, Jynx was left crisp.
"Jynx is unable to battle. The victory goes Ponyta and the battle goes to Molly Hale!" declared the referee.
"We did it!" cried Molly.
("What a huge victory for Molly Hale.") said the announcer.
"Way to go Molly!" called Misty.
"You were great!" added Brock.
"Congratulations Molly. You earned this." said Ash as he watched Molly celebrate.
A/N: Well there was the first battle and a victory for Molly. The majority of chapters will feature battles with the next chapter on the Grass Field. Please review.
