Author's Note: Once again thank you Solid for the proof-read. Also if anyone can't access a chapter or something tell me because for one reason or an other I can look at them fine.
Anyway this chapter me meet the school bully as well as some toher characters. Dallas also fights so.. ACTION... it might be crappy but it's action
Chapter 4
Okay hello! I'm back from my trip to Kanto. It didn't turn out bad... mostly, but that's a story for another day. I came home and my favorite vase was broken so from what Sarah told me, I'm no longer taking Chris with me on my little trips if the pups are home.
Anyway... Sarah almost destroyed my previous tapes because she thought they were empty ones. Next time I'll leave better instructions. I just hope if I do let the others get the chase to help out with this they don't do the same.
Sarah left off right before we started the contest at school and after I was... reunited... with an old friend. Don't get me wrong, Crystal's a good friend she can just be a bit pushy. Also, Sarah made it seem like I was totally okay about everything. I wasn't, but she was young so I can forgive that.
After training and Sarah learned how to use round fairly easily and, as Sarah put it, was ready for the tournement...
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"Welcome Students!" The principal shouted into the mic. The stand were packed with students and parents alike all cheering. Thankfully being in said competition I got to sit in the little box they had set up. It was much quieter here than out in the stands.
Apparently there were only six other people participating in the contest. I really thought they would get more students but I guessed they just wanted a short contest. Being that there was only six of us, we all drew cards from a small pile, the cards would tell us who we were going up against and who would skip the second round and move onto the finals.
I wasn't lucky enough to get said card, but the school bully was. I never had any classes with him so I didn't know how he acted, but from what other students told me he could be mean. His name was Franky, but he 'persuaded' other students to call him Jack. Don't ask why because not even I know.
The kid was big. Not like his little buddy no, but like a young wrestler. He was a few inches taller than me and could easily crush me. I was really hoping he would NOT make it pass the first round.
After a long speech about this and that, the principal annouced the students who were going to be fighting. We left the small room we were in, I stayed as far away from Jack as humanly possible, and entered the gym. I had to cover my eyes, I'm not a fan of bright lights, as we entered. The stands were packed.
Sarah had opted to walk with me the entire time, seeing as she did not like her pokeball. I thought they were made for a pokemon's comfort but I guess not, atleast not in Sarah's case. The first person in the crowd I noticed was Crystal. She was in the fifth row surrounded by, what I'm guessing was, very loud spectators.
She waved high when she noticed me. I forced a grin and waved back. I'm still not really over the whole 'you just left me' thing but I'm not a fan of conflict so I decided to play it off. As long as the subject isn't brought up again I'll be fine, hopefully.
The principal introduced us by name and we took our spots in chairs near the stage area that was set up. I wouldn't have to worry about the battle since mine was the last of the first three against Johnney Gidder. He sported a zubat so it shoudln't be to hard of a fight, especially since zubats are blind and need sound to see.
The first two combatants took their places at opposite ends of the field. I could've cared less about their names unless they were going to be my next challange. A young girl of the left side sent out a vulpix, surprising really since you can only really find them in one place in Hoenn.
The boy on the right sent out a geodude. The boy already had the advantage. Being a rock type, the geodude already has the upper hand. Most of it's moves are rock and ground. Unless this girl has an ace in the hole then- "Vulpix use dig!" And there it is. Smart move teaching that vulpix dig.
"Geodude defence curl!" The boy called. good idea. Dig's a physical move and vulpix is best at special attacks. With geodude's defense already high, the dig may still be super effective but the geodude should be able to survive and counter attack.
"Now attack!" The vulpix brust the under the geodude, knocking it into the air. It landed back down with a thump. The audience silenced. The geodude slowly picked it's self back up. "Oh no that should have taken it down." The girl said, worry filled her words. She was really riding on that attack.
"Good job buddy!" The boy said. "Now use rock tomb!" Big rocks shot from around the vulpix. The only way for it to survive is if the trainer had- "Now crush it!" Always cutting off my train on thought. The rocks crushed the little fox. The croud gasped. While the girl just... laughed?
"Now vulpix attack again!" The vulpix burst from behind the geodude getting a direct hit on it's back. The rock pokemon flew forwards and collided with the boulders used to crush the vulpix. On impact the boulder shattered to reveal just a double of the vulpix. "Yes I won!" The girl cheered. The croud was right behind her.
Smart girl. Acting defenseless to trick her opponent, very clever. Looks like Sarah and I will have a challange yet. The next fight was between Franky and some other kid. The kid had a ratticate while Franky had a poochyena. "You don't stand a chance pip-squiek." Franky said. "My little dog here was bred to fight." The poochyena growled at the other boys pokemon.
"W-we'll s-see about t-that." The boy said nervously. Hmm... He seemed confident we he got onto the field. Why was he so scared now? I looked to see the poochyena's eyes glowing a strange color. Mean look. A cheap, but effective, move. WHile the boy and his pokemon cowered, Franky took his chance.
"Pooch attack with bite!" The dog's teeth glowed as it lunged at the ratticate. It's teeth sunk deep into the rat making it, well to me, scream in pain. The rat tried to shake of the little dog but it had a vice grip on it. The ratticates trainer was still affected and didn't even call an order.
The battle ended quickly with Franky as the winner. The boy must have shaken from his trance because he quickly returned his pokemon and left the field. Great. Now I have to deal with a very smart girl and the school bully. What luck.
I approached the field. The boy was already there with his zubat floating next to him. "Okay then. Name's Elliot and you remember that!" He said. Cocky. I could use that to my advantage.
"Oh ya sure." I said looking at my hand. "Sarah." She walked onto the field with a smile on her face. The croud awwed at the cute little eevee approaching the center of the battle field.
"Really an eevee? This is going to be easier than I thought." I just shook my head. What a complete block head. Never underestimate an opponent, especially one you've never seen fight. He sent his zubat out to the field. The buzzer rang and my brain started working.
Okay. He's got the advantage from the air but we have our trump card if anything goes wrong. I'm hoping I'll be able to hold of on using round until next round. It'll really help since it destroys doubles. Yes I did study on the move. "Your move." I stated keeping a keen eye on my opponent.
"Okay then. Zubat use leech life!" trying to weaken my pokemon off the bat, smart but my pokemon's faster.
"Sarah dodge and use quick attack!" She easily dodge the needle that flew at her and started running at her opponent. The boy laughed something about 'not going to work'. Suddenly Sarah vanished from view. Elliot looked stunned. Perfect. Use your opponent weakness against them.
"What the!" He stated looking around. "We'd it go?" Sarah appeared on his head and leapt off right at zubat. She collided quickly sinking her claws into it's wings so it could not fly away. They landed with a thud, Sarah still on top.
"Sarah jump back and use shadow ball!" She listened jumping back with a stylish backflip, a small sphere forming in front of her. When she was facing the zubat again in mid air she released the ball. It collided causing a small explosion on collision. The crowd was quiet while the smoke cleared.
"Zubat?" Elliot asked. The smoke cleared to show Sarah dancing around happily and zubat knocked out on the ground. The croud erupted in cheers as Sarah skipped over to me.
"Yay I did it?" She said excitedly. "I won my first battle!"
"I knew you could do is Sarah." She shook off the dust that had gathered on her fur. I lowered an arm to allow her to climb on. She happily yipped and jumped up snuggling into my shoulder. I waved to the croud before leaving the area. The principal announced a break for the players so they could relax before the next round.
"Wow that was amazing." I looked over and saw Crystal. She took a seat next to me. "I've never seen a newbie trainer that good before."
"Well practice makes perfect." I said with a shrug. "And beside it's not me out there fighting." I looked at Sarah. Even after the fight she was running around like she had all the energy in the world.
"Ya." Crystal said with a sigh. "She's one powerful eevee I'll give you that." Sarah ran other to us and layed down at my feet. She curled into a ball and fell asleep. Crystal and I laughed quietly. "Well running around AND a battle will do that to young pokemon."
I suddenly got the feeling something was wrong. I don't know why but something in my head told me someone was approaching. "Ah looked the little wimp finally got himself a pokemon." I looked over and saw Franky. "And a powerful one too. I think she'll be a good partner for mine."
I glared at him keeping my breath steady. I couldn't lose my temper, not now. I slowly stood, picking Sarah up as well Crystal soon stood too. "What's that supposed to mean?"
"I mean." He said moving his face closer to mine. I could smell his horrible breath as he talked. "I'll be taking that eevee when I win this little contest."
"Like hell you are!" Crystal shouted smacking him in the face. "You lay a finger on them and you'll answer to me!"
"Oh ya." He moved towards her chest puffed out. "What are going to do girly."
"Oh bad choice of words." I said gently stroking Sarahs fur as she slept.
"What' that supposed to me-"
"What did you just call me!" Crystal shouted. This was one of the reasons she was a good friend. She may have a short temper but she uses that anger when it counts. "Do you even know who I am? I travelled this region, I beat the gym, and even participated in the pokemon league." She punched him in the face. "And if you ever threaten my friend or his pokemon who'll be answering to me."
Franky slowly back awat from the angry girl. "A bit much don't you think?"
"Really?" She said returning to her calm self. "I thought the point was to scare the shit out of him."
"True." I stated moving over. "But not make him cry to his mommy." We both laughed a bit before the principal came out.
"Dallas, Ashley your match is soon hurry to the gym." Ashley. She is going to be tough. I made my way through the school and said goodbye as Crystal left to the stands. Sarah had woken up during the walk and was excited about the upcoming match. I entered the gym and took my place with Sarah resting on my shoulder.
Ashley came in and took her stop with her vulpix walking next to her. "Hmm. You know you ae the last person I expected to be here. Go easy on a beginner will ya?"
"No." I stated coldly. This wasn't a game. She used that innocent act to confuse her opponents and I'll use that to my advantage. "This is a pokemon battle. No going easy."
She seemed a bit taken back by this but soon regained her stature. "Fine then. Vulpix go." The fow entered the field. I looked to Sarah who jumped down and took a spot near the center of the field. The buzzer rang and the battle began. "Vulpix use ember!" The fox shot out a small stream of fire at Sarah.
"Counter this shadow ball!" Sarah quickly charge the sphere and fired causing the fire to stop in it's tracks. "Now quick attack." Sarah charge at the vulpix.
"Dodge and use dig!" Perfect. The fow dodge out of the way and dug a hole into the ground.
"Sarah use round into the hole!" Sarah ran over and sent a sound wave that echoed through out the gym, shattering several glasses and windows. The vulpix quickly popped out of the ground holding it's ears. "Good job Sarah. Now use quick attack." Sarah charged at the fox and collided, sending the vulpix flying.
"Vulpix use double team!" The vulpix quickly gained it's ground and soon double surrounded Sarah.
e"Sarah use round on the ground, destroy the copies!" Sarah looked down and a small wave of sound disrupted the copies leaving only the real one left. "Finish it with shadow ball!" Sarah charge the ball and fired. The vulpix was too stunned to move and took the full blunt of the attack. When the smoke cleared the vulpix layed unconscious.
"Yay I won!" Sarah said bouncing around the field.
"Wow that was just... wow." I just shook my head. Once again, never underestimate your enemy.
"Come one Sarah we have to rest for the next fight." She ran towards me hopping onto my shoulder again. We left the gym, still hearing the many people still talking to themselves. I stopped near the door when I saw Franky again. "What do you want?"
"I want that eevee." He stated. You think he'd learn his lesson? Guess not.
"Sorry but you're NOT getting her." I said pointing towards him.
"Fine." He said crossing his arms. "If I win I get the eevee."
"Ha sorry but that's not going to happen." I said placing a hand on Sarah. "Even if we did lose I would NEVER give her up for anything."
"Ya we'll see about that." We walked down the hall towards the waiting area. I just shook my head and decided to wait in the gym for the next match to start.
I stood on the opposite side of the field, Sarah at my side. Franky released his poochyena. Sarah growled at it. I knelt down and whispered. "Sarah what's wrong?"
"That's the same bastard who was at the daycare." She said still growling.
"Listen Sarah." She looked up at me. "Don't let anger control how you battle. It'll only lead to disaster. Also if his eyes start glowing look away. It knows mean look." Sarah nodded before heading out onto the field. Once again the poochyena eyes glowed. This time however, I stared at it eye to eye and it fell over holding it's head. What the?
"Fine if that won't work on you." Franky said. "Poochyena use bite and hold her down!" The dog stood up, it's teeth glowed white. It lunged at Sarah.
"Sarah use quick attack to dodge and hit it with a shadow ball." She did was she was told moving out of the way and firing the black sphere. The dog wasn't quick enough and took the hit. It flew head over heels across the field. It slowly got up on shaking feet.
"Pooch use bite again!" Really, How stupid are you? I didn't even need to tell Sarah what to do. She fired a shadow ball right into his face, sending the dog flying back again. This time however, it didn't get up. Everyone cheered and clapped as they had just witnessed the fall of Franky.
Sarah ran over happily wagging her tail. "Yes, we won!"
"It's all thanks to you." I said patting her head. "Lets go get our prize." Sarah hopped onto my shoulder and we made our way on stage where the principal waited for us.
"Congratulations Dallas." He said. "For winning the contest, here's you trainer starter kit." He waved my a red package with a pokeball symbol on top. "And for showing exceptional talent we present you with the special prize. Courtesy of the daycare." A man walked on stage holding a glass container. Inside was an orange egg. "This was left by a trainer about three days ago. The daycare gave it to us to hand to a lucky trainer."
"Thank you sir." I said taking the glass case. The egg was about as big as my head. I shook the principal's hand before leaving the stage. Crystal met me at the doors leaving the school.
"So what now?" She asked.
"I head to the professors lab." I stated walking past her.
"Why's that?" She asked catching up to me.
"Well he offers starters to trainer as long as they have less than four pokemon. Correct?"
"True." She said.
"Then I'm off to get a starter." And with that I head home to rest before I headed out to start my new life.
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That was a turning point for me. I defeated a douchebag and got a pokemon egg. What hatched from it became one of my favorite-
-CRASH-
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!
Sorry dad. I forgot to watch the wings.
It's alright.
SO hows the story doing?
I just finished at when I got you.
Really? Yay I get to be in your story soon!
Hold it girl. You still have a few weeks before you hatch. I haven't even gotten Greger yet.
Ah. I was hoping to be in sooner.
Don't worry in time. I'll try to get finish and you'll be in it in no time okay?
Thanks dad.
No problem. Can you go check on Sarah and Chris, I'm sure Emile and Jackie are driving them crazy.
Okay bye.
Bye...
Okay I hope you enjoyed. I don't have much to say other than what started to you think Dallas is going to get?
This is Raziel 'Eric' Beyon and I hope you have a nice day :)
