AN YuGiOh GX
"Blah"- Normal speech
'Blah'- Thoughts
"Blah"- Memories
Blah- Pokedex info
Disclaimer: Pokémon is a product of Nintendo and Gamesfreak. Yugioh GX is a product of Kazuki Takahashi and Konami. I'm poor.
Chapter 4: The Test
There was a buzz of excitement about the Academy. After spending their first week seated in a class room today was the student's first opportunity to get out into the field and get to experience some of the things they would have to face once their time at the Academy was over. The students had gathered at the north side of the island where they had set up camp for the night, but now they were gathered by the edge of the forest waiting for their teachers to tell them to begin.
Professor Zoe was standing before the Entei's, her Purgly at her side, nearby the Raikou's and Suicune's were with their own head teachers waiting for the off.
"Alright people, here's the exercise." Zoe announced "From here you will make your way through the forest and make your way to the main facility where you will meet in the gym hall. Once you get there a member of staff will record your details, afterwards head to area that has been designated for our dorm where you can rest. As you know the forest is teeming with wild Pokémon which you will be able to catch and any that you do will be added to your overall score. Once you enter those woods all dorm loyalties are off, its all for one in there."
A mummer was heard from amongst the gathered students.
"Ok, I'll hand you over to Dr. Crolwer who will tell you when to begin. I wish you all luck and will see you in the gym."
She stepped aside and after a few minutes Crowler's voice was heard through a megaphone "Alright you lot settle down. You have until four in the afternoon to complete the task, if you don't show up by then you automatically fail."
He then pulled a starters pistol from his pocket and fired it into the air signalling the start. Soon the group of students dashed into the forest
"Well this is it Sy." Jaden said to his blue haired companion
"I guess, it's just that it's dark in there not to mention creepy…" Syrus replied
"Syrus, your gonna be fine." Jaden reassured him "Besides if you can't handle this how are you going to handle life on the road?"
"Yeah, your right. I got to pull myself together." Syrus replied
"Good. Ok I'll see you in the gym." Jaden said as he walked off into the woods Syrus stared after him for a minute before heading into the woods himself.
Jaden had been walking for about five minutes when a noise got his attention and he saw Bastion emerge from some bushes, instantly both boys grabbed a Pokeball from their belts but neither one threw it
"Well it seems we have rather an interesting situation here." Bastion pointed out
"Just who's going to make the first move." Jaden replied.
The two continued to stare at each other neither one moving
"You know something has occurred to me." Bastion said "We were told to forget dorm alliances, all for one and all that. But we weren't told we couldn't form them with people from other dorms."
Jaden considered this then put his Pokeball away "Sounds good."
Bastion put his own Pokeball away and the two headed off.
Meanwhile in another part of the forest Syrus was walking along looking about nervously
"Jaden's right, there's nothing to worry about." Just then a rustling was heard from some nearby bushes "Ok, what's that?"
His question was answered when a Vigoroth came into view, it let out a fierce growl and lunged forward at Syrus
"Turtwig, Tackle it." a voice cried out and the tortoise like Pokémon appeared and slammed into the Wild Monkey's chest, from out of the bushes emerged Hassleberry a determined look on his face
"Now use Razor Leaf!" The turtle shook its head and fired a dozen shuriken like leaves many of which sliced Zigoroth "Now go Pokeball."
He threw the capturing device and Vigoroth was sucked inside, however it burst open. Both Hassleberry and Turtwig growled in annoyance. Then to their surprise the Vigoroth turned tail and ran back into the woods
"Crud, I really wanted to catch that." Hassleberry snorted as he picked up his ball. He then turned to Syrus "Hey pipsqueak."
"Hey don't call me that." Syrus retaliated "Thanks for that."
Hassleberry shrugged "No worries."
He then began walking off Syrus staring after him
"Hey wait up." the spectacle wearing youth cried out as he ran after the taller guy.
Jaden and Bastion walked through the woods "So Bastion is the rumour about you true?" Jaden asked
"And that would be?" the dark haired youth asked
"That your related to the Hoenn league champion."
"Oh that, no it's not true although I am equated with him. My father is a high ranked employee in the Devon Corporation and is a friend of Mr. Stone." Bastion replied.
Bastion's Chimchar meanwhile was swinging from tree to tree happily when it collided with another Pokémon, hearing the commotion both trainers saw Chimchar fighting with a brown orb with a pair of wings attached as well as a pair of large red eyes. Jaden checked his Pokedex
Hoothoot, the Owl Pokémon. It switches its standing foot so quickly, it can't be seen. It cries at the same time every day.
"Interesting, Chimchar I believe Hoothoot would be a good addition to the team, use Scratch." The monkey Pokémon swiped the bird across the face with its small claws, the bird Pokémon retaliating with Peck
"That doesn't look like much fun." Jaden commented,
Bastion didn't reply his attention focused on the battle "Chimchar, Ember..."
The chimp launched several fireballs from its mouth that knocked Hoothoot out of the air, Bastion took a Pokeball from his belt and threw it at the owl Pokémon sucking it inside capturing it.
"Nice catch." Jaden said as Bastion picked up the ball
"Thank you." Bastion replied as he called back Chimchar and placed the balls containing the fire chimp and the owl into a pouch on his belt.
Elsewhere in another part of the forest Alexis was taking a quick breather before deciding what would be the best route through the woods. It was then a rustling sound caught her attention and looking about spotted a small, blue Pokémon with large ears, whiskers and front teeth, small spines primarily on its back as well as having a small horn on its forehead. 'Hmm, I'd wondered what kind of Pokémon they imported onto this island.' She though as she took out her Pokedex
Nidoran ♀, the Poison Pin Pokémon. While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from its barbs can be fatal.
'So a poison Pokémon.' "Skitty, Battle Dance." She cried as she threw her pokball.
"Nyaa." The pink kitten cried out as it appeared
"Let's see what this thing can do. Skitty, lets start out with Assist!" Skitty's body began glowing and an orb of light appeared in front of her open mouth and blast of air from it knocking the small blue creature back
"Hmm so Beautifly's Gust, not bad now lets see how our friend will retaliate."
The Nidoran got back onto her feet and charged, she then surprised both Alexis and Skitty by swiping one of its back legs at Skitty's front paws knocking it to the ground before unleashing another kick, this time hitting Skitty in the face
"So, Double Kick. Skitty, are you alright?" Alexis asked as her pink kitten got back up
"Nyaa." It replied
"Good, then show it you're Double Slap…" Skitty slapped Nidoran's face several times using its tail the Nidoran then immediately counted this by using its short claws to scratch Skitty across the face then followed it up by firing small poisonous barbs from its mouth
"So it can also use Scratch and Poison Sting and maybe even Fury Swipes. This little Pokémon is looking better all the time. Skitty lets wrap this up, Double Team!" Skitty creates multiple copies of itself which seemed to confuse Nidoran
"Nice work, now Icy Wind…" the Skitty's all attacked with a gust of chilled air.
Nidoran looked about trying to determine which was the real attack but it was to later as the real Skitty's attack slammed into its back sending her crashing to the ground.
Alexis smile as she took out an empty pokeball "Alright, lets go pokeball…"
The capture devise struck the creature sucking it in, it then shook a few time before confirming the capture. Alexis picked up the ball
"Welcome to the team Nidoran." She then turned to her pink kitten Pokémon "You were great Skitty."
"Nyaa." It replied happily, it then caught sight of its own tail and began trying to catch it, Alexis laughed as she dipped into her fanny pack "Come on, lets get you cleaned up then we can head off."
Hassleberry and Syrus walked along in an uncomfortable silence "Would you quit following me." Hassleberry snapped
"I'm not following you, I just happen to be going the same way you are." Syrus snapped back
"Well don't."
The pair continued arguing for several minutes when a rustling in the bushes got their attention
"What's that?" Syrus squeaked as the taller boy let out a small growl and grabbed a Pokeball. From the bushes emerged a grey dog like creature with a black face and paws and bright yellow eyes with red irises.
"A Poochyena." Hassleberry threw his Pokeball and from it emerged Turtwig "Turtwig show that thing your Tackle attack…"
The plant/tortoise charged forward slamming it to the Poochyena who responded by latching its jaws around Turtwigs head
"Don't stand for that Turtwig." Hassleberry ordered "Shake it off and show it your Bite." Turtwig shook its head causing Poochyena to loosen its grip, it then responded by latching its jaws on one of its legs.
Everyone was surprised when a poisonous barb's flew down from the tree line striking Turtwig on its back
"What in Sam Hill?" Hassleberry exclaimed
"Look up there." Syrus yelled pointing into the tree line where the pair saw a green, spider-like Pokémon with six yellow and black striped legs, spots on its abdomen that resembled a face as well as a horn on its head and pink pincers
"Its Spinarak, that's the little bugger that attacked Turtwig." Hassleberry stated, he then turned his gaze to Syrus "Well, what are you waiting for?"
"Wait…what?" Syrus asked confused
"Call out one of your Pokémon, this is now a double battle." Hassleberry replied Syrus grabbed one of his pokeball
"Well…er ok. Go Piplup." The blue penguin like creature emerged
"Use Bubble attack!" the penguin let lose a spray of countless bubbles from its beak that was able to knock the arachnid like creature out of the tree, however it was able to save its self by firing off a line catching itself before it hit the ground
. "Alright now we got us a more fair battle field." Hassleberry smirked "Turtwig use Bite…"
"Piplup, use Peck…" Syrus added Piplups's beak began glowing with power and used it to viciously peck at Poochyena's head whilst Turtwig tried latching its jaws around Spinarak however the bug fired a line and was able to get out of the way.
The spider then fired a silk like substance from its pincers which wrapped its self around Turtwig
"Crap, its using Constrict." Hassleberry snarled "Turtwig try cutting yourself free with Razor Leaf…" the plant creature tried to follow its trainer instructions but try as it might it was unable to move
"Hold on, Piplup try and get Turtwig free with your Bubble attack!" Syrus called out, the penguin fired off a stream of bubbles at Turtwig who as a grass type didn't feel to much. It was then Spinarak fired Poison Sting at Piplup's back and Poochyena followed up with Tackle
"Piplup, are you alright?" Syrus cried out as his Pokémon got back up
'Piplup can't take both of them at once and with Turtwig all tied up there's no way I can win.' Syrus though grimly 'I wish Jaden was here, he'd know what to do.' It was then said brunette's voice sounded in his mind
"Syrus, you're gonna be fine. Besides if you can't handle this how are you going to handle life on the road?"
'Wait he's right, I'd be letting both myself and my friends down if I quit now. There might be one way to win but its risky, then again this might be my only chance.'
"Piplup, use Bide…" Piplup's began glowing Spinarak firing off more Poison Stings which continuously struck the penguin Pokémon 'Piplup, please hang in there just a little longer.' Syrus mentally urged.
Just then Piplup's body let off a flash of light and streams of energy were let off that struck all the other Pokémon sending them crashing to the ground
"Piplup, you alright?" Syrus asked as his Pokémon panted heavily
"What in Sam Hill was that?" Hassleberry asked "Why'd you let your Pokémon take the fall?"
"Well I had to do something." Syrus replied, he then averted his eyes noticing something "Anyway it looks like that burst of energy also freed Turtwig from that Constrict."
It was true, the release of energy from Piplup's Bide had burned away the silk that held Turtwig, who was getting back onto its feet
"Then I guess I'll finish this one up," Hassleberry "Turtwig, finish this up with Tackle…"
The plant/tortoise charge towards Poochyena and Spinarak when two Pokeballs appeared striking the two Pokémon sucking them in shaking a few times before stopping conforming the capture
"What in Sam Hill?" Hassleberry exclaimed.
Chazz emerged from the shadows and picked up the two Pokeballs, he then took out his Pokedex and scanned them "I guess these will do for now."
He then put them with his other Pokémon
"Hey get back here." Hasselberry yelled at Chazz's retreating back whilst Syrus did his best to hold the taller boy back
"Man that guy really grinds my gears." Hassleberry snarled, he then let out a frustrated snort and managed to get out of Syrus's grip and let out a few angry breaths before turning his gaze on Syrus "Thanks."
Syrus looked at him a little confused "For teamin up with me, your Piplup sure got me outta that jam."
"No…problem." Syrus replied "You weren't so bad yourself."
Hassleberry nodded "Come on, we got a lot of ground to cover." He recalled Turtwig and began walking off
"Hey, wait up." Syrus cried quickly recalling his own Pokémon and chased after him.
Jaden and Bastion meanwhile were also involved in a tag battle, having met up with two boys from Suicune who were using a Geodude and a Mankey
"Geodude use Rollout…" one ordered
"Mankey, Scratch…" said the other.
The rock orb wrapped its arms around itself before rolling along the ground whilst the pig/ape charged forward its claws bared
"Chimchar dodge it." Bastion ordered "You too, Riolu." Jaden added
Chimchar grabbed Riolu and leapt upwards grabbing the branch of a tree
"Nice work Chimchar." Jaden cried out "Now Riolu, use Force Palm!"
Riolu's paw began glowing with power, Chimchar began swinging back and forth then released Riolu's paw who did a twist in mid air before slamming its glowing paw atop of Geodude knocking it out
"Excellent manoeuvre Chimchar, now use Ember on Mankey!" Bastion ordered.
Chimchar released its hold on the branch and fired off multiple fireballs that finished the pig/monkey off
"Yes, we did it." Jaden cheered he then turned his attention to the two defeated opponents and performed his salute "Gotcha."
The two Suicune boys recalled their Pokémon and walked off
"What a pair of sore losers." Jaden said he then tuned to his Pokémon "Nice work Riolu. Take a break."
He then recalled it Bastion doing the same after offering some kind words to Chimchar.
"Nice work Bastion." Jaden said cheerfully
"Indeed, we did make rather a good team." Bastion agreed
"But if we ever go up against each other, don't expect me to go easy on ya." Jaden said in a cocky manner
"Is that so, we in that case you better not expect anything less from me." Bastion retorted
"Totally, I want to fight you at your best." Jaden said he then offered his hand "But until then."
Bastion smiled as he accepted it with his own.
The two of them then began making their way back into the forest when the two of them caught sight of a small purple Pokémon with large ears, whiskers and front teeth as well as spines running down its back and a large horn on its forehead.
"Wow, what's that Pokémon?" Jaden wondered aloud taking out his Pokedex
Nidoran ♂, the Poison Pin Pokémon. It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Bastion saw a look in his friends eyes and knew immediately the brunette wanted to catch it
"Be careful Jaden, Nidoran can use Poison Point which is an ability that can poison an opponent the foe when it makes physical contact." Bastion warned
"Chill Bastion, if that's the case I won't make physical contact." Jaden replied taking out a pokeball "Let's go, Cyndaquil…"
The fire shrew emerged from its ball the flames on its back bursting into life.
"Cyndaquil, start things out with Smokescreen." Jaden commanded and a cloud of black smoke was emitted from his little fire type's mouth that surrounded the purple creature
"Nice, now use Ember…" the little creature let off multiple fireballs into the cloud which causes it to burn away. A glowing from inside it was then seen
"What the…?" Jaden exclaimed
"Focus Energy, its user focus's all its power into a single devastating attack." Bastion explained.
Just then Nidoran then emerged charging forward and rammed its horn into Cyndaquil sending him flying several meters before crashing to the ground
"So it can use Peck." Bastion commented
"Yeah well watch this." Jaden retorted "Cyndaquil, Quick Attack…"
In an incredible burst of speed, the fire shrew dashed forward ramming into Nidoran. It turned out however that the little purple creature was rather stubborn and fired off Poison Sting
"Cyndaquil, counter with Ember!" the fire shrew launched more fireballs that collided with the poison barbs
"Cyndaquil, Flame Wheel…" Jaden cried out Cyndaquil dashed forward, flames shot forth from its mouth, then curled into a ball the flames from its mouth and back covering its whole body and began charging, the burning orb slamming into Nidoran.
Jaden took out a pokeball and threw it at Nidoran, it shook a few times before becoming still.
"Alright, we caught it." Jaden cheered snatching up his new Pokémon.
Bastion walked over to him "Jaden what did you think you were doing?" the taller boy demanded
"Say what?" Jaden replied confused
"Didn't you here what I said about Nidoran's Poison Pin ability?" Bastion demanded "Jaden you need to think more strategically, you can't always just barge in and expect raw power to be enough."
Jaden looked at his shoes Chazz's words after their battle coming back to him
"You've got no skill and no strategy, it's obvious that your victory against Crolwer was by sheer luck. You're a pathetic excuse for a trainer."
'What if Bastion's right and power alone isn't enough? Thinking about it when I was battling Chazz I was pretty on the ropes the whole match until Cyndaquil's Blaze kicked in. But if I want to be a great trainer I have to learn not to be so dependent on luck.' He turned to his friend
"Well I guess a little battle strategy couldn't hurt." Bastion smiled, it seemed his friend was learning. The two set off again the taller one offering his companion a few ideas.
Meanwhile Aster was face to face with a dog-like Pokémon with short, black fur a red underbelly and snout. It also had white bands on its ankles and back and what appeared to be a skull on its forehead. Aster checked his Pokedex
Houndour, the Dark Pokémon. It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.
"A dark Pokémon, not bad. Tododile, stand by." The water type appeared
"Use Water Gun!" it fired a stream of water from its jaws that the hound dodged out of the way of, it then raised its head and howled its body glowing 'Crap, its using Howl to raise its power.'
Houndour then fired off its Ember
"Counter with Water Gun." Aster ordered, the stream of water collided with the fireballs both of which seemed to be evenly matched 'Normally that Water Gun would beat that Ember but since Houndour's raised its power with Howl, it's now an even match. I'm gonna need a new tactic.'
Houndour seemed to be thinking the same thing as it opened its jaws and a cloud of purple smoke emerged from it that wrapped itself around Tododile who suddenly began making sickly sounding noises
"Crud, it used Smog." Aster hissed, he then recalled his water type
"Elekid, stand by." The bulbous electric type emerged from its ball
"Show it you're Low Kick!" Elekid kicked its foot underneath Houndours front legs causing it to collapse on the ground
"Now finish it with Thundershock…" Elekid began whirling its arms generating bolts of lightning that dealt with Houndour.
Aster took out an empty Pokeball "Your one tough Pokémon, which to means your perfect more me to train. Pokeball go..."
He threw the ball at the downed Pokémon, it sucked it in a shook twice before confirming the capture. Aster smiled however it instantly vanished as he began looking around, fortunately his eyes fell upon a Pecha berry tree. He quickly grabbed one and released Tododile from its ball
"Here, eat this." he said offering the berry to the blue creature who ate it gratefully instantly feeling better. Aster then recalled Tododile and Elekid as well as picking up Houndour's Pokeball.
It was then he became aware that he wasn't alone and looking up saw Chazz leaning against a nearby tree
"Well took you long enough to realize I was here." Chazz said off handily
"What do you want?" Aster demanded
"Nothing, just wanted to see if that Houndour was up to my standards but I if you were able to catch it then it must be pretty weak."
"I take it you don't like weak Pokémon." Aster stated
Chazz smirked "Guilty as charged. I figure the stronger they are when you catch um, then the less hassle you'll have in the long run."
Aster let out a small chuckle "You really don't get it do you."
"Oh and what's that?" Chazz demanded
"Your only proving my point. And that strategy of yours, well don't expect it to work forever because eventually it will backfire on you." Aster said in a matter of fact tone
Chazz didn't reply to this, he simply pushed himself off the tree and walked off.
Around this time Alexis had reached a clearing in the forest with a lake running through it. Deciding to take a beak she sat by the waters edge and watched the various water Pokémon swimming about, there were all kinds: Magikarp Goldeen Poliwag Marill Wooper as well as Shellder Clampearl Corphish and Krabby on the bottom, as one point she even spotted a Buizel. Some bird song caught her attention and looking around saw sitting on the ground not to far from her pecking at the earth was a blue bird with two long feathers on top of its head and white cotton-like wings. It has a short, rounded white beak. Getting to her feet Alexis took out her Pokedex and scanned it
Swablu, the Cotton Bird Pokémon. Its wings are like cotton tufts. If it perches on someone's head, it looks like a cotton hat.
'Ah, it's so cute. I've got to catch it.' "Beautifly, Battle Dance." She called out her butterfly Pokémon "Start with Tackle..."
The butterfly charged forward and slammed into Swablu who then retaliated using Peck then followed it up with Fury Attack
'This things got more spunk the I anticipated.' Alexis though 'However that just makes me even more determined to catch it.' "Beautifly, use Gust!"
Beautifly began flapping its wings creating a gale force wind. Swablu opened its beak and began chirping tunefully which made Beautifly begin to sway before settling down on the ground asleep, Alexis recalled it
"Chikorita, Battle Dance." Her faithful grass type appeared
"Chika..."
"Sweet Scent!" the leaf atop Chikorita's head began emitting a sweet smelling fragrance, Swablu began swaying letting a few drunkly sounding chirps
Alexis smiled "Magical Leaf."
Chikorita fired several leaves striking Swablu that chase the foe. Alexis took out a Pokeball threw it at the flying Pokémon, it shook a few times before it ceased signifying the capture. Satisfied with her newest Pokémon Alexis headed deeper into the forest.
It was now late afternoon and Bastion and Jaden were nearing the edge of the forest "Man it will be sweet once we get out of this forest." Jaden said
"Inded, but don't forget once we get out we have to get to the gym." Bastion replied
"Yeah, yeah I know." Jaden replied.
After another few minutes of walking the pair could see the tree line getting thinner as well as light breaking through. It was then something white caught their attention
"What was that?" Jaden exclaimed
"I don't know." Bastion replied.
The two began looking around till the they caught sight of something not far behind them. Standing there on its hind legs was a tallish almost cat-like creature with white fur with a red zigzag pattern on its chest as well as on its paws (that also featured two lethal looking black claws) and another red pattern on its right ear and over its eye.
"Who's that Pokémon?" Jaden wondered aloud
Zangoose, the Mongoose Pokémon. It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
"So that's a Zangoose." Jaden said he "Wait a sec, the Pokedex said that Zangoose were the natural enemies of Seviper…"
Memories of his interrupted battle with Chazz and his own Seviper flashed across his mind. He took out one of his Pokémon
"Leafeon, lets go." The plant fox appeared "Let's start this with Quick Attack."
Leafeon charged towards Zangoose who let a growl and responded with its own Quick Attack the two colliding with each other "Don't give in Leafeon, use Sand Attack!" Leafeon jumped to her paws, turned round and kicked some dirt into Zangooses's face. The mongoose Pokémon shook its head and let out a grow, it then began swiping its claws at Leafeon with Slash however the plant/fox was able to dodge due to Zangoose's delayed reaction time. Zangoose was breathing heavily, it crosses its arms across its chest and began spinning rapidly. "What is it doing?" Jaden asked "It's called Sword Dance, Zangoose is using it to boost its attack power." "Yeah, well we'll see about that. Leafeon Razor Leaf…" Leafeon fired several razor sharp leaves however Zangoose was spinning so fast they bounced off him. Zangoose then stopped its claws glowing with energy and swiped at Leafeon knocking her to the ground.
"Jaden, Zangoose is using Fury Cutter." Bastion cried
"Fury Cutter?" Jaden exclaimed
"Yes and its only going to cause more damage each time it's used. And to top it off Fury Cutter is a bug type move, something that a grass type is weak against." Bastion replied
'Ah great.' Jaden grimaced as Znagoose came in for another attack 'Only one chance, this better work…' "Leafeon, block its attack with Iron Tail!"
Leafeon's tail glowed with power and swiped at Zangoose her tail just managing to catch its claws
"Nice one, now use Razor Leaf…" the plant/fox fired more leaf shrunkens at Zangoose who blocked each one with Fury Cutter.
"This is getting us nowhere, both Pokémon are pretty evenly matched." Bastion commented, the moment he'd finished these words Zangoose's left claws began glowing then fired wind blades which struck Leafeon "Great Scott, that thing also knows Razor Wind?"
Jaden meanwhile was trying to come up with a way wear this Pokémon down 'I sure hope this works…' he then turned to Bastion "Hey Bastion you get going I can handle this."
Bastion stared at Jaden in shock "You said it yourself we need to be in the gym by the time limit, there's no reason for both of us to risk failing this thing."
"Jaden!"
"Hey no worries, I'll be fine. You get going and say hi to the gang for me."
Reluctantly Bastion nodded and ran into the woods
"Hey Bastion." The sound of Jaden voice, looking round he saw Jaden doing his salute "Gotcha."
Jaden waited till his friend was out of sight "Leafeon, Double Team!"
Leafeon made several copies of itself surrounding Zangoose who looked about confused for a moment before firing off more Razor Winds trying to locate the real one
"Good work, now use Quick Attack!" the remaining Leafeons all charged towards Zangoose who tried swiping at them but was totally caught off guard when the real one slammed into its left side
"That's was awesome work Leafeon, now lets finish this off, use Grass Knot…" Leafeon's eyes glowed green and several blade of grass on the ground began growing which tied themselves together ensnaring Zangoose's legs.
Jaden grabbed an empty pokeball and threw it at the creature which sucked it in. a bead of sweat rolled down Jaden's face as the pokeball shook, then after what seemed like an eternity it stopped capture successful. Jaden stared at the ball for several seconds before letting out a cheer, then grabbed Leafeon and began twirling her around "Leafeon, you were awesome."
"Leaf." His Pokémon replied in a tired voice Jaden smiled and fished out her pokeball
"Here, you take a nice long rest." The ball transformed the creature into pure energy and sucked it in. Jaden ran over to the ball containing his newest Pokémon a confident smile on his face "
Yosh. Watch out Chazz cos I got a secret weapon for the next time." He then let out a laugh as he put his newly acquired Pokémon away, he then checked his watch and nearly screamed when he saw he only had less then five minutes to complete the test.
Meanwhile in the gym all the of the students who had started the test at the forest edge were in their respective area's taking the opportunity to catch their breath as well as show off whatever new Pokémon they'd caught. Some had braved the forest and made it successfully threw others however had forfeited and were picked up by the various members of staff that were patrolling the forest.
Whatever the reason all students were accounted for, all except one and there was one group however were not being as laid back as the others. Jaden had not yet appeared and they were beginning to get worried.
"I hope Jaden gets here soon." Syrus said in a worried tone "The time limits almost up."
"This is my fault, I shouldn't have left him behind." Bastion said berating himself.
Alexis didn't say anything although she tried to look calm and composed if you looked closely you would see she was clenching her fist so tight her knuckles were white.
Aster wasn't saying anything either, he simply kept his eyes glued to the door.
"Hey I got an idea." Jasmine spoke up "Why don't we show each other the new Pokémon we caught. Its better then just sitting here doing nothing."
Although she didn't feel that this was the time, Alexis had to agree with her friend's logic (did really put those words in the same sentence). Plus doing nothing but worry wasn't going to make Jaden arrive any faster. The others seemed to agree with this, grinning both Mindy and Jasmine took out a pokeball and clicked the release mechanism revealed the Pokémon they'd caught.
Sitting on Jasmine's shoulder was a small green bird with small yellow black and red wings and red feet as well as three red tail feathers and another on top of its head.
With Mindy was a small white squirrel with short arms and legs, on its head were two small black eyes blue ears and two yellow spots on its cheeks. It also had a blue strip on its forehead and ran all the way down to the tip of the tail which had three 'spikes' on it. Alexis took out her Pokedex
Natu, the Tiny Bird Pokémon. It picks food from cactus plants, deftly avoiding buds and spines. It seems to skip about to move.
Pachirisu the Elesquirrel Pokémon. It makes electricity with pouches in its cheeks and shoots charges from its tail. It lives atop trees.
"How, those are very nice." Alexis told them, Mindy picked up her Pachirisu and hugged it "I know, isn't my little Pachi just the cutest thing you ever saw."
The squirrel Pokémon let out a happy noise then zapped its trainer with electricity causing her hair to stand on end. Alexis and Jasmine sweatdropped as watched Mindy dash madly about trying to fix her hair.
"Anyway, now you guys show us what you caught." Jasmine suggested.
The others agreed, Bastion showed them his new Hoothoot whilst Aster sent out his new Houndour and Alexis sent out her new Nidoran ♀ and Swablu.
"What about you guys?" Mindy (who'd managed to fix her hair) asked Hassleberry and Syrus, both of who looked sheepish they then told them about their encounter with Poochyena and Spinarak and how Chazz showed up before they could catch them.
"Can't say I'm surprised." Aster said in a disapproving tone "I was wondering why Chazz was acting so smug when I ran into him."
"Hey Rambo." A voice cried out and looking about saw Chazz standing not to far away, then the reached into his jacket and threw Hassleberry a pokeball "It didn't meet my standards, its perfect for a loser like you."
He then began walking away "You're a lousy human being you know that."
Looking over his shoulder he saw Alexis giving him a cold look "Pokémon aren't just something you can collect and get rid of when you get tired with them."
Chazz let out a grunt "The words of a weakling. The only thing in the world of the Pokémon trainer that matters is power and the more powerful Pokémon you can catch to crush those in your way the better."
He began walking away again his words leaving a bitter taste with the group
"Why you low down sonava…" Hasseleberry made to make his way over to the Suicune so he could pound him Bastion and Syrus did there best to restrain him
"Hassleberry, let him go." Aster said sternly
"Argh. What I wouldn't give to give that guy a lesson he'll never forget." The muscular teen growled
"Believe me so would I, but what your thinking of isn't the way to do it." Aster stated, he then turned to the rest of the group "Don't worry, he'll get his come upence and maybe sooner then you think."
Bastion looked at his watch, less then a minute to go.
Fifty seconds, no sign of him.
Forty, still nothing.
Thirty, nope.
Twenty, he was cutting it pretty close.
Ten nine eight seven six five four.
The gym doors burst open and standing there severely dishevelled with sweat pouring from his brow and a couple of leaves in his hair was Jaden. Panting heavily he slumped his way over to Professor Zoe
"Hey ma'am, Jaden Yuki reporting in." he said
"Well you cut it pretty close Mr Yuki." Zoe told him as she marked him as present
"Sorry but I ran across this Pokémon I just had to catch." He replied
"Yeah, I know the feeling." Zoe said a small smile on her face "So you caught some new Pokémon then."
"Yep, two." Jaden beamed proudly
"Good for you, now go join your friends." The red head told him, as Jaden ran off she turned to her three colleagues Brandon, head of the Raikou Yellow dorm, and Marina head of the Suicune Blue girls.
Jaden headed over to his friends
"So, you decided show up after all." Aster said as he approached
"Hey, you lot aren't going to get rid of me that easily." Jaden retorted, just then he found Alexis before him who then slapped him round the face "Ow, what was that for?"
"You jerk, don't you know how freaked out we all were?" she demanded "You know close you to failing? You could have been kicked off the island or worse, lost in those woods with all those wild Pokémon and we might have never seen you again."
Jaden stared into her eyes "I'm sorry."
He then got to his feet the anger in Alexis's face vanished "Well you're here now, just don't do it again."
Jaden nodded he then caught sight of the unfamiliar Pokémon (with the exception of Bastion's Hoothoot) amongst the group
"Hey, did you catch those?" he asked in an excited voice
"Well obviously." Alexis replied "So what did you catch?"
Jaden smiled and took out a pokeball and sent out his Nidoran ♂. Then with out warning it ran off "Hey what the…"
Jaden as well as the others went wide eyes in disbelief when they saw the Nidoran ♂b rubbing heads with Alexis's Nidoran ♀
"Okay!"
"Awe, that's so cute." Mindy commented
"You know I've heard that Pokémon can sometimes reflect the personalities and hidden feelings tend of their trainers." Jasmine said, a rather sly grin
"WHAT!" Alexis and Jaden cried a blush to appearing on both their faces.
The others laughed, Bastion went over to Jaden's side "So were able to catch it?"
Jaden chuckled and took out another pokeball "Oh yeah, I caught it." he replied
"You caught another Pokémon!" Syrus said excitedly "What is it?"
Jaden didn't say anything he merely looked over his shoulder and saw Chazz leaning against the wall "Lets just say, I caught something that's gonna give Chazz a battle he'll never forget."
AN And finally this chapter is done. Sorry it took a while but I had a whole bunch of stuff I needed to do as well as working on my other stories. Hope you enjoyed it. I'll get started on the next chapter of this when I've finished the next chapter of my GX Digimon fic. Till then keep reading and sending me your comment. Till then peace out yo.
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