Alright! 2 installments in one day! Here's the first battle with Torchic and Mudkip. Hope you enjoy!

-Count Blaziken III


Torchic fell through the air, aiming her beak at Mudkip, who seemed to be bracing itself. The water-type Pokémon then shot itself backwards with a water gun, leaving Torchic standing alone.

"Alright, Kippy-boy!" Dallas called out. "Water Gun attack!"

"Muuuuud..." Mudkip started to cry out as he built up pressure in his water reserve pouches. "Kip!" A jet of water flew through the air, creating a mist around the tables and bookshelves.

"Torchic," Zane cried, "Dodge and use Scratch! You can beat him if you try!"

"Chic!" Torchic chirped, hopping away from the quick water attack, after which she scratched the Mudkip and yipped, "Tor!" But Dallas must have seen it coming, becayse he grinned and, with a whisper that sounded like it froze the air, ordered a command.

"Aqua Jet."

Mudkip engulfed himself in a ball of water, swirling it around him like some sort of ancient magic. He then launched himself forward, propelling himself at a speed that was shocking for such a place as this. Zane knew if Torchic dodged in time, she would be able to take him with a Peck attack.

But it was too late. The Aqua Jet's velocity carried Mudkip through the air before Zane could even make an order. Torchic fell on the ground.

"Tor... chic!" She grunted as she tried to pick herself up. She threw out a weak ember attack, then let her head down. "Chic... Chic..."

"Torchic, it's okay," Zand whispered to her, petting her head. "This was your first battle! You'll do great next time-"

"Chic!" Torchic cried jumping up again, high over the tables and bookshelves. She flew over Mudkip and used a powerful Peck attack.

"Kip!" Mudkip mumbled as he fell to the ground. Straining, he lifted himself up, but fell again, this time unconscious.

"Good job, Torchic!" Zane began to cheer with glee. "You did great! That was a great strategy, playing knocked out."

"Ouch!" Dallas muttered suddenly far away. He shook his hand, strewing blood everywhere. He had cut himself on the glass. And he had taken Mudkip.

But the most concerning thing was the Pokéball in his left hand. He shrunk it and put it on his belt. It was different shades of purpley gray with ridges along the edges in twisted columns.

It was a Dark Ball.

Dallas got away with the Dark Ball and Mudkip, running into the mountains to avoid being followed by the LPD (Lavaridge Police Dpt.) and was not seen in that area again for a long time.

Zane swore on that day to find the Mudkip that Dallas had stolen from Lanette. He would get the Mudkip, and, if possible, the Dark Ball. He laughed to himself and muttered, "I guess THIS is where my journey begins."


Well there's the installment! Thanks for reading! I love you guys, and thanks for taking the time to read this! Lessthanthree!

-Count Blaziken III