*Skids into frame, kicking up a small cloud of dust*

Holy shit, kids! I'm back. Yeah, new chapter from me. Excited for a Pokemon battle? I hope you are! Anyway, allow me to go ahead and make this statement. I will still reply to any reviews on my chapters, as my psuedOCD would kill me if I didn't. But, only on my chapters, and only if they apply to me/I can answer them. So, essentially, TreePyro, you'll have to ask Tsu, but we haven't discussed anything, so let's stick with no for now. Anyway, I want to apologize in advance for the short chapter. If you guys know my stories, then you know that it normally takes me two or three chapters to really get into the feel of the story. That, and the very beginning, before the journey actually starts, in the games always bored me. But, I tried my best, and I hope that you enjoy.

"So, how about for our first trainer battle we do a solo?" Sonata suggested.

"Alright." I replied, nodding.

Sonata stuck his arm out, allowing his little Petlil to scurry to his balled up fist.

"Kotoha, show 'em what you've got!" He yelled out.

I smirked at my friend's excitement, as the cute little grass type leapt onto the ground. She stumbled some as she hit the dirt, but she managed to catch herself, before putting her fists up, trying her best to look frightening and tough. Granted, that was slightly difficult, with the wide smile plastered to her face.

I stuck my own arm out, calmly saying, "Kura, if you would."

The small brown fox nodded to me, before he gracefully dropped from my arm, going to stand across the field from Kotoha. Kura hunkered down in a stance, ready to pounce, as he bared his teeth.

"Fight!" Professor Palm shouted out, waving her arm in front of her.

I nodded to Sonata, and he made the first move, commanding, "Kotoha, Growth!"

The small bulb on the grass type's head began to glow, and she seemed to focus on absorbing energy from the sun.

"Kura, hit her with a Tackle." I called.

The fox nodded, before rushing towards his opponent, calling his species' name as he went.

"Dodge, and use Growth." Sonata said.

His Pokemon complied, jumping out of the way of Kura's attack, barely avoiding being hit, before causing her bulb to glow again. I kept calm and focused, as Kura spun around. He looked to me, and I just nodded back, giving my silent command. He took off running towards Kotoha, hitting her with a Tackle, causing the small grass type to call out in shock, falling over.

"You alright?" Sonata asked her, as Kura retreated to my side of the field.

The grass type picked herself up, nodding to him.

"Alright." He replied. "Growth!"

The bulb began glowing again, as the Petlil's eyes went to the sun. Again? What is he doing? He needs to-. My train of thought broke off as I realized what my friend was planning. Shit! Her attack's already to high to actually help, especially since he'll continue having her use Growth.

"Kura, Sand Attack. Now!" I ordered, my voice beginning to rise slightly.

He nodded, before kicking up sand at Kotoha. Before a dodge command could be given, the sand hit her eyes, blocking her sight. She stopped using Growth, crying out, as she began trying to clear her eyes of the grains.

Sonata growled, before yelling, "He's caught on. Absorb!"

The Petlil stopped batting at her eyes, before locking her eyes on Kura. From her bulb came a large red beam, aimed directly at my Eevee. It made contact, and Kura fell to the ground, letting out a loud cry of pain. No! Kura! The attack cleared, revealing that Kura was on the ground, trembling. I was about to call a retreat, when he leapt up, growling defiantly. I saw the shocked looks on the faces of Kotoha, Sonata, and Palm, as Kura glanced back at me.

"You good?" I asked. He nodded at me, and I yelled, "Give 'em hell!"

Kura nodded to me, before rushing towards Kotoha.

Seeming to reclaim his focus, Sonata called, "Quick! Dodge!"

The Petlil leapt into the air, barely making it over Kura. He went under her body, just missing

her.

"Oh, no you don't!" I yelled. "Counter it, now!"

My small brown fox leapt into the air, as well. He did a back flip, landing on Kotoha as she landed on the ground, forcing her onto her back. They locked eyes, growling at each other.

"Quick, get him off." Sonata commanded.

The Bulb Pokemon hit Kura with her head, sending him flying off of her. The Eevee caught himself midair, landing on his feet. Thinking quickly, I knew what to do.

"Kura, go for a tackle!" I yelled.

He took off running towards Kotoha, moving quickly, making sure that there was no chance at dodging.

Just before the attack made contact, I commanded, "Now, stop!"

Kura looked at me, puzzled, but complied. He came to a skidding stop just in front of his opponent, causing a burst of dirt and sand to fly towards her, mimicking Sand Attack. The earth hit the Petlil's face, blocking her view once again.

"Now, Growl and Tail Whip simultaneously!" I shouted.

Kura performed both moves flawlessly, his Growl causing Kotoha to freeze, shivering, allowing his Tail Whip to function with ease.

I was about to order the finishing Tackle, when I heard a voice yell. "Mom! You started without me?"

Everyone froze at this exclamation, and Sonata and I locked eyes.

"Fuck." We said, simultaneously.

I heard Palm sigh, before saying, "Son of a bitch."

Huzzah, human beings! Enjoy?

Tsu: No! I wanted a winner!

Link: Yeah, well I want Pocky, but I'm not sitting on my ass, eating Poptarts, and complaining!

Tsu: *Mouth full* Hey, shut up! These are delicious!

Link: Pocky's better!

Tsu: *Throws down box and leaps up from couch* What did you say?!

Link: You heard me, kid! Don't make me fight you!

*As the teens get in each other's faces, a cloud of dust coats them. The dust disappears, revealing two unconscious bodies on the floor. Kotoha goes over to Tsu, while Kura goes to Link. Both poke their respective trainers.*

Kura: *Looks at his Petlil friend* Vee?

Kotoha: *Nods* Lil.

*Kura uses his teeth to pull out a Poptart, before the duo begins feasting.*