A/N :- Well.. this is the second chapter ! This one features Misty and a certain character from the games. ( And don't worry the last chapter wasn't the end of May's storyline I'll continue that after 2 more chapters about other characters )
A new era
The sun begins to set on the peaceful city known as Cerulean city. People and trainers alike end their busy day to prepare for the next. Cerulean city is known for its exquisite beaches and beautiful bright blue sea. As the name suggests it also the home for the Kanto region's water Pokémon gym.
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After a long day of battling 5 promising trainers in a row the young gym leader known by the name Misty relaxes near the Cerulean gym pool. The pool was full of water Pokémon who belongs to Misty and her sisters. She has been known as tough gym leader even though she took the role from her three sisters just 2 years ago. From the five battles she had today she won 3 and gave the cascade badge to the other 2 trainers who had defeated her.
Misty's POV
"What a day!" I sighed as I placed my legs in to the warm pool. I was wearing my new attire that I have gotten yesterday. Which was a white swim suit and a matching blue jacket. From beneath the water something started to tickle my foot. I let out a giggle.
' Hey! Cut it out!"
From the pool, out came my little water horse. Horsea. I took out the water Pokemon and hugged it.
" You did so well today Horsea! I'm so proud of you!".
Today was a day Horsea had worked extra hard. Her hydro pump has been improving day by day and today was proof when she took down a helpless magby. Ok maybe it was because she's a water type and magby's a fire type. But that's besides the point. Sooner or later she'll evolve into a powerful Seadra! She was a determined creature. I wonder where she gets that from?
I was cuddling Horsea day dreaming about spa's and the beach with me relaxing there after a tough day, when out of the blue I heard my sister Daisy's voice.
"Misty! You have a challenger!" I almost fainted.
" Seriously ! Again?" I shouted. My voice echoed against the gym walls.
" You can always give'em the badge straight out!" Replied my other sister Lily in her annoying valley girl accent.
I sweat dropped. You see. My sisters have this idea of giving out the badges to the challengers without having to battle and me being the only one who hasn't lost her mentality am against it.
" No no no! Don't do that! I'll take on this last challenger!" I called.
" Kay! Bring her in Lilly!" Said my third sister violet.
I looked at Horsea and smiled a tired smile. I was tired. She was tired and I'm sure all my other Pokémon would agree too. I mean five long hard battles one day is enough!
" Well then Horsea.. ." I stroked the little water horse . "I guess one more battle wouldn't do us any harm right? "
" Hoorsee!" She agreed and I smiled at her.
" Bring in the challenger! "
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The door that the challenger waited behind opens, and there stood a girl. She looked about ten years old and had long light brown hair. She was wearing a blue tank top and a red short skirt. On her head she wore a white hat with the Poke ball symbol on it. She didn't seem the kind who love battling from that soft look on her face.
I smiled at her and said in a stern voice. " Welcome to the cerulean gym. My name is Misty and I'm the gym leader of water Pokemon!"
The soft innocent look the girl had disappeared and was replaced with pure determination. A look that I was very familiar with… She looked at me straight in the eye and said.
" My name is Leaf and I come from Pallet town! And I'm destined to be the world's number one Pokémon master!
Goosebumps went all over me when she finished her statement. This was all too familiar. Four years may have gone by but I still remember ..Not only did Leaf have the same look of determination on her face, She comes from the same town and has the same morals as… him… The last time I checked he was travelling around Sinnoh region with this co-ordinator girl with blue hair. I looked at Leaf and took my place at the gym stadium. The referee that was in between us began to say
" The match between gym leader Misty and Leaf from Pallet town may begin once I blow the whistle. Each trainer are allowed only two Pokemon. Only the challenger is allowed to substitute their pokemon.."
The rules the referee was reciting were rules I've been hearing day after day so it was nothing new. I looked at Leaf and she was as ready as ever.
" Ok on your marks, get set…."
The screech of the whistle blew in my ears. Leaf took out her Pokeball. I wonder what she's going to pick..
" Butterfree I choose you!" She yelled. The pokemon was thrown in to the air and as it opened the inside of the ball ilumintaed.
" FREEE" Out came the purple butterfly pokemon flapping its silver wings as it flew gracefully to the center of the stadium. Not a bad choice.
" All right. I see what your game is!" I threw in my pokeball. I choose you Starmi!"
" HIYAA" The purple starfish pokemon with a red jewel at the center spun around and made its way to the gym stadium.
" Begin!" The referee yelled.
" Butterfree use Phsybeem!" Yelled out Leaf as her Butterfree's eyes began to glow a purplish color. I knew what was coming.
" Starmi dodge and use water gun!" I called out to Starmi before Butterfree's phsybeem hit her.
" hiyea" Starmi spinned across the gym and dodged the attack. When she stopped spinning, water squirted out of the tip of her head and hit directly on to Butterfree.
" Butterfree no!" shouted Leaf. She glared at me and called out her next attack. " Ok now Butterfree use tackle!"
"freee" Butterfree plunged straight at Starmi. When fighting water Pokemon a direct attack isn't the smartest choice.
I smirked. " Bad choice Leaf" I looked at the plunging Buttefree. " Starmi go jump in to the pool"
"Hiie" Starmi jumped into the pool. As Butterfree missed she too fell into the pool.
" No hang in there Butterfree!" Leaf yelled out trying to motivate her Pokemon but we both knew the end result.
" Starmi use swift!"
Its all over now. Swift never misses and just as I thought it didn't.
Bright stars hit poor Butterfree and that was the end of that.
"Butterfree is un able to battle! Starmi's the winner"
I could see tears of frustration in Leaf's eyes much like an old friend of mine. She turned towards me and frowned.
" Well I got one left so don't think I'm giving up!" she took out her next Pokeball. " I choose you Charmander!"
" Char Char!" The little red dragon Pokemon shot out in flames. Not a very good choice when battling water pokemon. At all.
"Leaf are you sure you wanna go with charmander? He's a fire type" I told her.
" We're fine Misty! Charmander and I have got a pretty strong bond!" Said Leaf. I'm guessing Charmander is leaf's starter Pokemon… Strong bond eh? Ok then. I know her game.
" Starmi get out of the pool!' As Starmi got out of the water Leaf was preparing for her next attack.
" Charmander use scratch!" She yelled out. I see.. she's trying to avoid using fire attacks. But scratch won't work on this starfish.
" Starmi use harden!" I smirked. Harden will stop inflicting damage on Starmi.
Charmander started clawing at Starmi but so far it wasn't working.
" Rapid spin now Starmi!" I yelled out the very effective close range attack. Starmi had begun to spin and it threw charmander out of the way.
' Chaaar!" The little fire pokemon began to scream in pain.
" No charmander hang in there!" Leaf yelled out. I could see that from the look on her face she was thinking hard for a strategy. Her eyes wandered to Starmi and then to the center of Starmi. Her eyes brightened and I had an idea of what was coming.
" Charmander use pound against Starmi's red jewel!" Leaf yelled out. My eyes widened. Oh no! when challengers usually figure out Starmi's weak point it was usually the end.
" Starmi quick jump in to the pool!' But it was no use. Charmander was to fast as it crashed straight at my Starmi's center. Once Starmi's center was hit she started to get dizzy and I knew none of my attacks would work. Starmi's confused.
" Charmander finish off Starmi with scratch again!"
" Chaar!" Charmander shared his trainer's determination as it scratched Starmi and soon it was over.
Starmi layed on the floor. The jewel at the center of the Starmi began to blink. This was a sign of defeate. I pulled out Starmi's poke'ball.
" Starmi return!" the red lasers of the pokeball pulled Starmi in. I smiled at the Pokeball. " Starmi you deserve a good rest". I put the pokeball away and looked at Leaf.
" See Misty! I told you. The bond between Charmander and I are too strong to be broken!" Said Leaf with a triumph look on her face. Charmander seems to agree. Now we were both down to one pokemon each. Strong bond eh? I know exactly which pokemon I'm going to use. I smirked at Leaf as I took out my Pokeball.
" All right then. Lets end this. Go! Horsea!" I threw in my pokeball and the water horse pokemon got out. " Hoorseaa" Charmander and Leaf weren't the only once who had a strong bond. Horsea and I have been together for four whole years.
" Charmander lets go for a head on attack ! Use pound!". Leaf did'nt seem to waste time with her attacks. She was going for a head on attack. Looks like she's underestimating Horsea's small size.
" Horsea use bubble beam!" I yelled out. Horsea obediently sent out bubbled from her beak . It hit Charmander. But wait. Charmander was still standing as if he hadn't taken a hit. Leaf smirked.
" OK Charmander, lets try that again, Use pound!"
" CHaar" Charmander charged in.
What a strong creature. I started to get nervous as this has never happened before. While fighting a fire pokemon I mean. Before I could ask Horsea to dodge it was already too late it was a direct it.
" Horsea no!" I shouted. Charmander's pound was too strong and I had begun to lose hope. Suddenly before I new it Horsea began to glow up.
Horsea's glow brightened the whole gym. I was almost blinded by it. Looks of bewilderment washed over Leaf, the referee, Charmander and I. As we looked on Horsea began to change shape and as the glow began to fade Horsea wasn't there anymore. In its place was a majestic Seadra. Horsea had evolved!
" Its Seadra!" I yelled out in surprise! In front of me wasn't he familiar little bundle I had known.
" Oh wow!" said Leaf who was still shocked.
Now the battle had really begun!
" Seadra you ready to win this?" I asked my newly evolved Pokemon. Seadra roared in response. " All right then. Seadra charge straight at Charmander!" The grown water horse roared and headed straight at the fire lizard. This triggered Leaf's attention as she got out of her previous shock.
" Charmander quick dodge it!" She yelled out.
Charmander easily dodged the attack but once he dodged it Seadra cornered him. Now there was no escape.
" Seadra" I looked over at Leaf. " Use Hydro pump!"
Seadra yelled out and a huge amount of water came out of her mouth and sprayed against Charmander. The poor fire lizard cried in agony as it's most detested attack was used on him. Charmander spun around and fell.
" No Charmander please get up!" Leaf cried even though we both knew it was over. Charmander had fainted.
The referee looked over at Charmander and said. " Charmander is un able to battle the victor goes to Gym leader misty!"
I smiled as I returned Seadra into her pokeball. " I knew you could do it" I whispered to the poke ball. I looked up at Leaf. Her head was down in disappointment. Her white hat was covering her face.
" Leaf. You did really well. You managed to beat Starmi with Charmander. A fire type no less." I smiled at her. Leaf raised her head and I could see that her eyes were moist.
" Thank you Misty." She briefly bowed at me. " But I underestimated your Horsea… Umm I mean Seadra. I guess I've got a lot to learn" She smiled brightly at me and giggled.
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The sun had set and the stars were among us. We were in front of the doors of the Cerulean gym. Leaf and I.
" Once again Misty thank you for having this battle with me. It really meant a lot" Said Leaf. Her eyes were glowing as she smiled. I smiled back at her.
" It really was no problem!" I smiled as I scratched my head. " After all it's my job!"
Leaf giggled as she took out her hand for a hand shake.
" Hey! This isn't the last time you are going to see me though!"
I shook her hands. " Sure. Just let me know when you want a re match. You know where to find me" I grinned.
After shaking hands Leaf smiled and went her way. I watched her as she disappeared amongst the lights of Cerulean City. One thing's for sure. I knew that this wasn't the last time I'd see her.
That fire burning in her eyes was proof that she will continue her journey and that we would battle again some day. After all I know someone who is like a male counterpart to her. I looked up at the stars.
Ash Ketchum. If only you'd met her.
A/N:- Second chapter is dooone! Yay!. I hope you guys liked it. This ones dedicated to all the Leaf fans. It's a shame she didn't have an anime appearance. Not even a cameo! I got the idea to make Leaf act like from the fact that Leaf and Red are counterparts in the firered and leafgreen games. And red is said to be Ash's game counterpart. ( geez all this counter part talk is making me confused) Anyway next chapter will feature Jimmy and Marina also known as Ethan and Kris in the games. I hope you look forward to that! Have a great day :D
