Act Seven: Need another Six to Proceed
A/N: Descriptions of move actions may vary from the actual versions in the series.
Pokemon Battle #000000: Impulse Limit (May Maple vs. Tristan Barrett, three-on-three battle unsanctioned by the Hoenn League).
Battle Round #1: Wartortle (May) vs. Metang (Tristan)
In the world of Pokemon, disputes are settled through Pokemon battles. But this kind of dispute between friends is something that is hard to accept or deny. Having exposed to an inconvenient truth, Tristan decides to take matters into his own hands. Whatever was going on didn't matter to him right now. All he wanted was for May to return to her former self by snapping her out of her misery through this Pokemon battle.
"Metang, I choose you!" Tristan called out one of his strongest Pokemon in his dream team.
"Wartortle, it's time to come out and play." May called out her water Pokemon…which was a good choice against a steel type.
"I just want you to know, May. Just because you're my best friend doesn't mean I have to hold back."
"Now what fun would that be? Let's just see."
In front of the open area, Ash stepped up to the plate acting as referee. "This will be a three-on-three Pokemon battle. Each trainer will use three Pokemon; no time limit and substitutions are allowed. Trainers ready? Begin!"
"Ladies first, May…" Tristan offered May the first strike.
"You're such a gentleman. Too bad I won't hold back for just that. Wartortle, use Water Gun!" The jet of water from the Pokemon's mouth was so powerful; it seemed to be more like a Hydro Pump rather than a regular Water Gun.
"Metang, dodge it and use Take Down!" Metang locked its arms beside its body and took off like a rocket. The attack made quick work of Wartortle with devastating force.
It only took a single turn to end the first round.
"Wartortle is unable to battle!" The referee cried. "Metang is the winner!"
"Hah! How do you like that, May?" Tristan said confidently.
"Okay so I screwed up on that round. But your tricks won't work on me anymore." May replied.
Round #1 Result: Wartortle inflicted 425 damage points from Take Down. Metang inflicted no damage points from Water Gun but inflicted 5 percent recoil damage from Take Down. Wartortle is unable to battle; Metang is the winner.
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Battle Round #2: Glaceon (May) vs. Arcanine (Tristan)
"Metang, return…!" Tristan commanded his Metang to rest for a while in its ball. He took out his quickest Pokemon in the team to counter speed with speed. "Arcanine, let's go!"
"Don't think that type advantage will ensure your win. Glaceon, the stage is yours!" May placed her second Pokemon into the field. The battle continues.
"Arcanine, let's finish this quickly with Flamethrower!" Arcanine let out a powerful surge of fire heading towards its opponent. Anybody standing in the way of its attack will practically and totally be burned to a crisp.
"Glaceon, use Mirror Coat!"
In an instant, the Flamethrower intended for Glaceon, who was now glowing like Wobbuffet using Counter, turned around before it could even get in contact with its body. Arcanine took the hit instead and ate its own attack.
"Hang in there, Arcanine!"
"Now Glaceon, use Iron Tail and aim for Arcanine's head!"
The tide of battle was turning around in May's favor as her Glaceon made massive damage on Arcanine with its Iron Tail on the head. She had grown stronger since the beginning of her Pokemon journey—perhaps even stronger than Ash.
"You've gotten a lot stronger, May." Ash whispered to himself. "I guess I'm going to be outwitted if I don't become even stronger."
Despite the critical hit from Iron Tail, Arcanine maintained its composure and readiness to get back into the heat of battle.
"That's the spirit, Arcanine!" Tristan said. "Now, use Extreme Speed and follow it up with Double Team!"
The legendary Pokemon leapt off from the ground and ran towards its opponent as fast as the speed of sound. Then, the number of Arcanine on the battlefield seemed to have multiplied.
"Glaceon, use Blizzard on the battlefield!" The fierce snowstorm enveloped the entire battlefield with snow. The thick blanket of snow stopped Arcanine's high-speed attack dead in its tracks together with its buddies. Tristan's Arcanine was a sitting duck…and a perfect target for whatever attack was coming next.
"Let's wrap this up with Ice Beam!" The final blow hit Arcanine dead on. It collapsed on top of the sheet of snow, unable to get back up again.
"Arcanine is unable to battle! Glaceon is the winner!" The referee called.
Round #2 Result: Glaceon inflicted no damage points from all of Arcanine's attacks. Arcanine inflicted 396 damage points (+50 percent critical hit from Iron Tail) in total from Glaceon's attacks. Arcanine is unable to battle; Glaceon is the winner.
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Battle Round #3: Glaceon (May) vs. Tyranitar (Tristan)
Both trainers only have two battle-ready Pokemon. Tristan put up sporadic resistance in the previous round but it seemed that sporadic resistance wasn't enough to stop May's superior tactics on the battlefield. Worse, the former was on a tight spot because of his decision on putting up Tyranitar, a rock type, against an ice type like Glaceon. But as experienced trainers always say, type advantage is more than enough to win battles.
"You just signed your own warrant of defeat with that kind of Pokemon." said May.
"Don't jump to conclusions yet, May. This Tyranitar of mine is more than what you think."
"Oh really…? I'm SO scared. Glaceon, use Ice Fang!"
Glaceon rushed across the snowy battlefield with its fangs glowing blue. Tyranitar held its ground until the moment Glaceon was right in front of it—two measly feet away.
"Now Tyranitar, use Hyper Beam!"
"No way…!"
At point blank range, Glaceon took the full force of the Hyper Beam attack. But that was only half of what was coming up next. There may be hope for Tristan after all.
"Tyranitar, let's heat things up with your Flamethrower!"
Two consecutive long-range attacks, each with devastating force, ended the third round decisively. Glaceon laid down on the blanket of snow, unable to battle.
"Glaceon is unable to battle!" The referee called. "Tyranitar is the winner!"
Round #3 Result: Glaceon inflicted 437 damage points (attack range bonus from Hyper Beam) from all of Tyranitar's attacks. Tyranitar inflicted no damage points from all of Glaceon's attacks. Glaceon is unable to battle; Tyranitar is the winner.
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The fourth round was about to start. With only one Pokemon left which was her Blaziken, May now has her back against the wall. Tristan, on the other hand, showed signs of confidence and the idea that he might win this battle. May refused to give up the sweet kiss that was supposedly the property of her dark counterpart so she began to make tracks deep into the forest.
"Hey May, come back here! Our battle's not over yet!" cried Tristan.
"You snooze, you lose." May said, disappearing behind the barrage of trees.
"This is bad! Rustboro City is on the other side! Somebody go after her!"
"Metang, use Take Down to catch up with May!" Tristan sent out her Metang who complied with his instructions.
Minutes later, Metang was able to finally catch up with May just outside Rustboro City. Metang blocked her way while the gang surrounded her from escaping in all possible directions. Now, May has no place to run or hide.
"You're not getting away with what's mine, you thief!"
"On the contrary, May. I already have. Blaziken, use Blaze Kick on Metang!"
Being a steel type, Metang was helpless against Blaziken's Blaze Kick attack. Metang fainted shortly, unable to participate in the battle which was rudely interrupted by a clean getaway.
"Metang is unable to battle!" Ash called, even at a time like this. "Blaziken is the winner!"
"Okay, now you're taking this referee thing too seriously." Tristan replied.
"I second that."
"Well, I love to stay and chat." May said, making tracks again. "But I really need to feed on more people; so ciao!"
"She's getting away!"
Then, May's path was suddenly blocked by a tall figure with spiky hair. "Not so fast, May."
"Oh, who's the big, hunky dude?"
"It's Brock!" Ash answered loud as an Exploud. "But why's he here?"
"I don't know what you're trying to do." May said. "But if you're going to get in my way, then I will have to take care of you first—"
Brock's response was throwing a Pokeball. "Beautifly, use Hidden Power!"
END OF ACT SEVEN