chapter seven
A Battle For The Souls
i don't own Pokemon. i own nothing at all really.
(sorry that the chapter is so short. but the whole thing is pretty intense. hope that makes up for it!)
There was a moment to pick you Pokemon, but I already knew which two I was going to pick: Charmander and Pikachu. Eevee was a bit to small and needed more training.
The whole time, Jarred kept freaking out. "Kendria! You can't do this, what if you lose?" He stressed. "But what if I win?" I countered. I was still a bit upset about him possibly being a Team Rocket member.
Jarred's eyes softened. "Kendria, I just am worrying about you. I don't want that... psycho... taking you!"
My insides twisted. He seemed to care about me. If he was part of Team Rocket, wouldn't he encourage me to fight? Wouldn't he want me to be hurt, or in pain?
Jarred spoke again, stopping my train of thoughts. "Take Mudkip. He and Charmander together will be stronger." He encouraged. He handed me a Pokeball.
I hesitated, but took it. I wrapped my arms around him. "Thank you Jarred." I whispered. Jarred hugged back. "Get him."
I released the hug and turned towards , who was picked at his nails. "Are you two done saying your goodbyes?" He laughed. I smirked. Everyone was watching, counting on me. Channel 7 News was recording us. Great. "You'r going to eat those words." I growled.
laughed. "Enough funny business, lets fight! Go,Chikorita!" He called out. A beautiful Chikorita flew out. It's appearance was nice, but I felt a coldness in her. Like trainer like Pokemon.
Grass type. Good. "Go, Charmander!" I shouted. Charmander came out of his pokeball and onto the field. He looked determined, like I felt. As if he knew...
"A fire type! Interesting. Smart move." complimented, but I could see a bit of worry behind his cockiness. Before he could move, I attacked first. "Charmander, flamethrower!" Charmander blew out fire. Chikorita was skinned, but managed to get out okay.
"Chikorita use razor leaf!" Barked . The Pokemon obeyed, shooting bladed leaves at Charmander. They hit, but with a huff, Charmander was up again. "Char!" Mr. Bang mumbled a few words under his breath.
I felt like this was it, but having Jarred right next to me made me feel like I was stronger. "Charmander, use metal claw, then scratch!" I almost pleaded. Charmander obeyed in a flash.
The Chikorita was weakening, but was still up. This guy had strong Pokemon. If he didn't pick a leaf, I might be dead.
practically read my mind. "Return Chikorita!" He barked. The Chikorita was sent back into the pokeball. gave me a smirk. "Lets even the battle field shall we? Fight fire with fire."
Before I could comprehend his trick, he threw out another Pokemon. My face fell. Not that I was happy, but the bit of hope I did have vanished. "Go, Growlithe!" yelled. The giant Pokemon flew out.
Fire against fire. Charmander was strong. But this Pokemon was more trained and had more experience. But I had to have hope.
"Use flamethrower." I ordered. Charmander was about to go full freak on him, but Growlithe had other plans. Growlithe jumped over Charmander, turned towards his back, and clawed at him.
Charmander fell, un doubtfully hurt. I gasped. "Come on Charmander!" laughed. I ignored him. "Charmander, you can do it!" I encouraged. Slowly, Charmander rose. "C-Char." He breathed.
With a raise in the eyebrow, rubbed his mustache. "Interesting. That usually gets them. Very well. Use bite Growlithe."
Growlithe pounced towards Charmander. "Dodge and use dragon rage!" Charmander was barely able to dodge, but was able to do fire spin. He spun towards Growlithe, knocking him off his feet. "Growl!"
"Finish him off with take down." Growlithe ran at an unbelievable pace and knocked Charmander down. Charmander tried to get up, but, failed. "Charmander!" I cried. I took his pokeball and returned him.
I held the water pokeball tightly. This could save everyone, and their Pokemon. I needed to finish this. And I need to win.
"Go, Mudkip!" I called. Mudkip landed on the field. He looked like he new I was going to be borrowing him, for he didn't react. looked slightly scarred. His Growlithe was already hurt, and fire and water together equaled = water win.
"Mudkip, use water gun!" Water shot at Growlithe, knocking him to the ground. Just as Growlithe was about to get up, I decided to get revenge for Charmander. Fire with fire. "Mudkip, take down, now!" Mudkip ran towards Growlithe, knocking him feet back. Growlithe fainted.
People cheered. The camera people looked astonished. "Go Kendria!" A few people shouted. I felt weird, being praised. I called back Mudkip, and called back his Pokemon.
I stepped towards him. "Give the people their Pokemon back, and leave." I demanded, a sweet yet evil smile plastered on my face. hesitated, but answered. "I am a man of my word ." He growled. "I shall give the people back their Pokemon and leave Sherman Town."
His tone said something, but I was instantly surrounded by Channel 7 News. A woman with big black hair pointed a microphone at me. "Excuse me ma'am! Mary Portwood here, from Channel 7 News, what did you say your name was?"
"I, um. Kendria Ketchum." I mumbled. A few gasps and mumbles broke out. "Ketchum? Like Ash Ketchum! Are you related to the famous Ash Ketchum?" I felt dizzy. My head spun. People yelled and giggled. "Ketchum! Famous! Legendary! Father! Father! Father..."