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Silver's POV
-Please both of you release your first pokemon- said the referee, Gold.
-Go Poli/Scizor!- and the two pokemon landed on the batlefield in front of their masters.
-So now... First semifinal, Red vs. Green... Start!
And the pokemon landed in the battlefiled. The water-fighting pokemon vs. the bug-steel type. It was going to be a very well match between the strongests Dexholders.
-Who do you think is gonna win this?-asked Emerald.
-I don't know, they are very, very strong- said Crystal.
-It doesn't matter really, they are going to show us a real battle- said Sapphire.
-What doy you think Yellow?- asked Blue in her teasing tone.
-I-uh, I don't know, th-they are very strong- said she falling to her trap.
-And you Rub, for who would you bet?- said Sapphire to the enigmatic boy by her side.
-I wouldn't bet for anyone, I believe- he said with a nervous smile- In this first match Red seems to have the type advantatge, but with you guys I believe that this is not the only factor.
-You are right, we are awesome at battling- said our immature referee.
-C'mon Poli let's start with this Water Gun!
-Doddge it Scizor and then False Swipe- and the bug type dodged it with an incredible speed before attacking the polliwoog pokemon. Then he positioned himself in the same spot as before.
-Just as I expected from you Green, an incredible speed- said Red smirking- Poli Water Gun again!
-Dodge it and Quick attack!
-Double Team now!- and with that a lot of identical Polis appeared.
-Cut them all with Slash!- and the bug-type began to cut all the pokemon in front of him with the speed of his prior Quick attack.
-Dynamic Punch!
-Stop the attack and get out!- Green said, and the pokemon tied to, but was hit by the fighting pokemon in his abdomen- Shit! Scizor now Iron deffense and then Extreme Speed.
-Charge you Focus Punch Poli and wait for it- said Red with his calm voice.
-Now while using Extreme Speed use Slash- and the bug type started to run towards the water pokemon while cuting the wind the air with a high sound.
- Now Poli Focus Punch!
The attacks seemed to be going to collide, but in less than a blink Poli dodged the slash and attacked the Scizor with his Focus Punch knocking him out. That was surprisin to say it quick.
-What was that?- yelled Emerald, while the rest of us recovered from the shock. Well not the rest of us, in fact Sapphire wore a knowing look in his face the same as Rub.
-Do you know what happened Sapphire?- I asked her.
-Yeah, I heard Red telling Poli to use Mind reader- she said.
-When?- asked Yellow- I couldn't hear anything because of the sound Scizor made.
-Yellow remember that Sapph has her senses more developed than us when it comes to hear and smell- said Crystal- That's because the field work she does with her father.
-And you... you knew this too right?- I asked Rub.
-Me? I'm sorry, but I had no idea-he said.
-Why weren't you surprised to see that?- I asked him.
-Of course, but I kind of expected something like that- he said- Red seemed too confident.
-Uhm... he is right Red was calmer than the usual there- said Blue- let's see what is going to happen next.
-Good job Scizor, even though we will have to train more...- said Green when returning his pokemon- Go Pidgeot.
-Prepare yourself Poli, this one will be tougher- Red said to his kinda tired pokemon.
-Pidgeot Wing attack!
-Double Slap!- Poli was able to hit the pidgeo pokemon before being thrown to the floor by a glowing wing- Get up Poli, I know you can.
-Before he gets up use Agility and approach him- Green commanded to his pokemon- Now Aerial Ace.
-Now Mind Reader again and use Hidro Pump after dodging it.
But he couldn't dodge the attack and fell unconcious on the floor.
-Aerial Ace is a attack that is very difficult to dodge- I told a Gold who had a "I have no clue of what happened" face- You should know that.
-Yeah and with Agility it was even more unlikely to fail- Crystal finished.
-I know, I know- deffended himself Gold-Red send your next pokemon.
-Okay, go Saur!
-Saur?- Sapphire yellled- Why? He is in a great disadvantatge.
-Yeah, but it's Red we are talking about- said Yellow to Sapphire. After realising that she blushed intensely, but said nothing more. They all laughed at that... I just smiled.
-Saur? Well if you wanna lose quickly...- said Green not very sure of his words- Aerial Ace Pidgeot.
-Sweet Scent Saur!- said Red and th1e great pidgeon stopped middway when eveloped by a cloud of pink spores- now Razor leaf!
-Get out of there Pidgeot, use Gust to clear the area and attack at the same time.
-Shit, now Saur use Syntesis quick!- and with that the green pokemon began to heal himself while being attacked.
- While he is using Syntsis use Wing attack!-but the attack was slower due to the gas that Pidgeot inhalated previously.
-Not again Green, Double Edge!- and with that the two pokemon collided and damaged each other.
The two pokemon were badly hurt, but finally Saur stood up and Pidgeot was KO.
-Wow Red won... that was an impressive Double Edge- said Rub.
-Much better than yours on Monday- said Emerald to him, but he quickly tried to fix those words- I mean, yours wasn't so bad, but...
-I know- Rub said with a smile- Coco's Double Edge is made for contests, not for battles. And it's Red's pokemon so it should be more powerful than mine.
Then he walked next to Blue and asked her what pokemon she believe Green was going to send out. Meanwhile a not-very-happy looking Sapphire was approaching Emerald.
-Why did you said that? You know what happened on Monday- she scolded him- Everyone made fun of him, even the teacher.
-I'm sorry- he deffended- but you see he is not mad. I never did it to hurt him.
-But...
-It's okay Sapphire, facts are facts- Rub said after he returned- If he wanted to make fun of me, he would have laughed along with everyone on Monday. Now let's see the battle- and they looked to the field where Green's Charizard had made its appearance.
-Charizard? Okay Saur it's time to give him all we've got- said Red- Razor Leaf.
-Burn them all with Flamethrower and then continue until you burn him.
-Quick Saur use you strongest attack, Frenzy Plant!- and with that strong plants erupted from the gorund and attacked Charizard hurting him, but the Flamethrower hit him and knocked the tree pokemon out.
-Saur did a lot of damage with that attack, but Charizard was tough enough to continue without problem- said Gold.
-Yeah, but Frenzy Plant was a weak attack to both Cahrizard's types- added Crystal- and it was powerful despite of that.
-You think he is going to choose Aero?- asked Emerald.
-Very unlikely, I belive that he is not going to choose someone with such a type advantatge- I said- Red is not like this when it comes to friendly battles.
-And that is what Green expectcs him to do- said Blue- if I had to guess he is going to sent Pika or Vee.
-Okay now, final round- yelled Gold- Red your pokemon please.
-C'mon Pika let's battle- and the yellow rodent pokemon stood on the ground.
-Pika? Okay Charizard Flamethrower.
-Pika Thunderbolt!-and the attacks collided the flamethrower was a bit more powerful and hit the electric type, hurting him badly.
-Great Charizard now finish him with Fire Blast- and a human shape flame was sent to the pokemon.
-Pika use Substitite!-and the electric pokemon created a copy of himself who positioned in front of him.
-We are going to whipe out that clone Charizard, Flametrhower- commanded Green.
-Clone jump and use Iron Tail!- then Red added- Pika get ready.
-Counter with Slash- and the attacks collided again, with the same result Charizard was stronger than Pika and the clone was sent flying.
-Clone use Thunder while flying-roared Red.
-It's enough! Charizard time to whipe them all use Blast Burn!- and with that the orange lizard unleashed a massive fire beam to both the clone and the real pikachu.
-Great! Now clone keep using Thunder until you faint- he said before smiling- and Pika... Volt Tackle!
-Your pokemon can not attack until the clone is dissappears- Green said- the victory is mine.
But then the Thunder and the Blast Burn collided. The fire attack was more powerful and the electric one only began to concentrate while being pushed. When it hit the ground The clone vanished and Pika started to run while sparkling in a yellow tone. Then he ran towards the fire beam before colliding with it. At first the attacks seemed to be quite equal, Charizard seemed to be talking the lead. But then Pika started to glow more in yellow sparks. While the Volt Tackle seemed to increase its power every second, the Blast Burn was beginning to weaken a bit and this was the end. Pika finally hit the lizard with an sparking sound. When the smoke cleared Pika was panting heavily, but Charizard was on the ground fainted.
-The winner of this semifinal is Red!-yelled Gold, our referee.
They all ran to congratulate them, except from Rub who was still looking towards the battlefield from his position. It had been the best match of the day, what everyone expected from the two best fighters of the Pokedex Holders.
-Wow that was an awesome battle, wasn't it?- Rub asked me.
-Yeah, the best of this day without any doubt- I answered- Have you ever seen such a good battle?
-No- he answered.
-For a person who hates battles you seem to be enjoying our fights- I said to him with a questioning look- Why?
-Multiple reasons... It's you who are battling and I would be a complete idiot to not try to enjoy watching some of the bests battlers in the world in action- he said calm- Wouldn't I?
-That was only one reason you know?- I said- Why?
-It's true that was only one reason- he said- I really hate battles, but even without liking them I can tell if it's a good battle or not. In fact they are similar to contests in some aspects.
-I don't think battles and contests are similar in any way- I said skeptical.
-They are- he said- you have an strategy you try to make it work and if not you change your strategy in order to win. You have to train a lot to make your pokemon and attacks as effective as possible. Those are the similarities.
-Yeah, but effective?- I asked- I don't believe that the attacks you use in your contests can be called as effective.
-That depends on what you want- he said nonchallantly- If you are in a battle you want to knock out the foe so it has to be a strong attack. If you are in a contest you have to make the same attack beautiful enough to impress the judges and the audience.
-I still see no use in doing them- I said to tease him.
-A lot of people don't, but that's fine by me- he said- It's the reason I have to train my pokemon and to make them feel proud of themselves.
-Why don't you try to battle us here?- I asked him.
-I will not battle you or anyone- he said with that monotone voice I heard last day at the restaurant.
-Why not?- I said to tease him- You know that we are told to find a new member don't you?
-Yes Sapphire told me last week- he said -on a rampage I must add on her deffense. Why?
-Beacuse if you battled us today and you did good, I don't know perharps we would consider you to be an option- I explained- Don't you want to be a Dexholder?
-No- he said turning.
-No? Why not?- I asked surprised.
-3 reasons- he said- One, I hate battles or battling. Second you don't need someone like me. An three...You are only trying to see me battle, you never considered me as a real option. You are just curious.
-What if we finally would consider you as an option?- I said after being discovered.
-Then I believe that the answer would be the same- he said after before turning and leaving to congratulate Red and going to see mine and Sapphire's battle.
-He seemed quite serious when answering didn't he?- said Green's voice from behind.
-Yeah, I don't know why, but to reject an offer like that... he has to really hate battles- I said to him.
-Seems like it- he added.
Blue's POV
-Okay now Sapphire and Silver enter the field and release you first pokemon- yelled Gold from his sitting postion.
-Go Dono!/Ursaring!- they both yelled while releasing their pokemon.
With that the battle started. Both the bear pokemon and the rock elephant one unleashed strong attacks. A strong Roll-out sent flying Silver's pokemon while a Fire Punch and a number of Fury Swipes hit the Donphan. After a Hyperbeam who the Ursaring resisted Dono became unable to move just the time to let the Ursaring knock him out with Slash. After that Sapphire sent out her strongest pokemon Toro much to our surprise. Toro was able to make the Ursaring faint with an Sky Uppercut when the bear pokemon only could connect a Fire punch to her. The next pokemon Silver throw to the battelfield was his Honchkrow. They began to attack each other continuously. Silver attacked with Wing attack and Aerial Ace while Sapphire Countered with Blaze Kick and Flametrhower. Using a Mirror move she could perform an Aerial ace, but it failed due to the speed Honchkrow had gaied while using Faint Attack. After colliding some Flametrhower with Shadow ball they were both tired and hurt. Then Sapphire commanded Toro to use a Sky Uppercut which knocked the Hochkrow. Then Silver sent out his last pokemon, no surprises here.
-Go Feraligatr!- he said- Well Sapphire looks like your Blaziken is quite tired. Let's start and finish with Hidropump!
-Dodge Toro and then use Sunny Day!- and the pokemon could do that, not without trouble.
-It doens't really matter that you boost up your fire attacks- said Silver- Hidropump her again.
-Flamethrower Toro!- and the attacks collided. Even though the Sunny Day Feraligatr won this time and Toro was badly hurt by the water.
-Finish this with Return!
-Counter it with your Sky Uppercut.
Then the two attacks failed to collide and they hit their rivals face, and both were sent backwards. Feraligatr stood up short after, but Toro was fainted.
-Return Toro, you have been perfect there!-she then threw out another pokeball- Go Pilo.
-Pilo huh? Let's do our best Feraligatr- Silver said confident- Use Ice Punch.
-Take the skies and use Wing atack.
-Hidropump!- he said, but with the sun up the sky his attack didin't do all his damage.
-Magical Leaf Pilo- Sapphire yelled and the dinasaur pokemon sent out two giant leaves that began to chase after the blue crocodile.
-Not now, use Blizzard to the leaves and the pokemon- the leaves were frozen in place while Pilo recieved that strong attack directly. Being weak to Ice types moves from both his types made her very exhausted.
-Go Pilo take the air again and use Growth- she said.
-Feraligatr Water Gun to stop the Growth- and the dinaosaur stopped the attack to dodge that attack.
-Sapphire is in a bad situtation- I told Green.
-Yeah, but she is quite unpredictable- he answered.
-That Sunny Day is quite powerful isn't it Popo?- we heard Rub mutter to a pokeball with a Castform inside.
-Okay now Pilo fly in circles around him- she commanded his pokemon.
-Perfect, unleash your best Blizzard to finish the battle.
-Fly to the other corner of the battlefield.
-Make the whole Blizzard follow him- and with that the entire Blizzard began to chase after the green dinosaur.
-Perfect!-said Sapphire.
-What is perfect?-asked Emerald- She is the worst position possible.
-Not quite Emerald- said Rub- She has to have a plan to look so confident. Shit I can see nothing due to the sun.
- The sun?- asked Green while something seem to click in his head while Red only nodded at him with a knowing look- So that's it... Sapphire is the winner.
-Now Pilo use Solarbeam!- she yelled to her pokemon.
-She hasn't got time... Freeze her with the Blizzard while re..char...ging- said Silver while the Solar Beam was already shot at his pokemon.
When the attack collided there was an explosion and after that Feraligatr fainted.
-We did it Pilo, we won!- yelled Sapphire who was embracing her pokemon.
-You did- said Silver to her- You used the Sunny day to lower the power of my water and ice attacks, and to boost the speed of charging the Solarbeam. I could see the first two at some point, but you surprised me with the last one.
-Thanks, Toro did great with that and Pilo was perfect- she said happy.
-Seems like your new clothes have brought some luck didn't them?- I said to her in my tone.
-I don't believe it was luck- said Rub from behind- I don't believe that any of you need something called as luck to win a battle.
-What about now? I believe that Sapphire's pokemon must recover before the final round don't they?- said Green.
-Leave them to me!- said Yellow coming to us, a perfect chance to make her blush.
-No Yellow you have already healed a lot of pokemon today- I said- And I'm sure you want to watch closely the battle between Sapphire and Red and cheer for the last one...
-I-I will cheer for them both!- she said while hiding her face with both hands.
-Blue please stop embarrassing Yellow, I'm sure that she is tired from healing pokemon- said Red who had stopped talking to Silver. Yellow only blushed more when Red deffended her.
-Then who will treat them? Sapphire needs them to fight- said Gold.
-Rub can help me do it-said Green.
-O-okay!
And then they both went to treat Sapphire's pokemon.
-Someone that want to battle? We have at least 10 minutes to battle- I said.
-Hey Super Serious Gal why don't we make a bet?- said Gold.
-What kind of bet?- she asked.
-We battle, if I win you and I go out for dinner someday not very far away- he said with his - If you win... your choice.
-O-okay Gold- she said blushing- but I will only accept the dinner if you win me twice today.
-Two battles?- he asked confused.
-Not two battles!- she deffended- One will be a battle, the other will be my choice, I want to see you beating me in something else than your strong point that is battling.
-I will win both times- said Gold- I'm okay with that- and with that he grabbed his skate and went to his part of the field.
-Why don't you want to go on a date with him?- I asked Crystal.
-Wh-Why? You see him, he is so immature- she said to me angry- I'm sure that he would spend all the night flirting with every single girl he will meet.
-Are you jealous?- I asked teasing her.
-Je-jealous? Me?- she said blushing and walking away- Ri-ridiculous!
And then the battle started, Crystal sent out her Hitmonchan, Champeon while Gold sent out his Sudowoodo, Utaro. Utaro put a good fight, but lost to the fighting type. Utaro was able to connect some powerful attacks to Champeon such as a Double edge and a Dynamic Punch, but was knocked out by a Bbrick Break and a Focus Punch. Then Gold sent out his Togekiss, Togetaro, who beat the fishting type in no time and then battled with Tupeon, her Xatu. Using his strong attacks the Togekiss was able to make the Xatu faint, not before being hit by a powerful Psychic and a Premonition that caught Gold off guard. Togetaro was able to win with a combination of Aerial Ace and Extreme Speed. Even though that he was badly hurt from the two previous fights and Arcapeon, Crystal's Arcanine won without much problems. The Gold threw his last pokemon to the battle and it was Mantaro. Gold wanted to win at all costs so this was the best choice. Arcapeon put up a good fight but the ype advantatge was too much to handle and with a Hidropump Crystal finally lost the match. Just then Green and Rub came to give the pokemon to Sapphire.
-Here you go Sapph- said Green to her while handing her the pokeballs.
-Thanks Green- she said.
-Don't thank me, Rub did a good job with them- he said.
-I'm gonna thanks him then- and she went to her new friend.
-Are you trying to set them up?- I aked Green with a smile in my face- I didn't know you were also a "Pesky" boy.
-I'm not- he said to me seriously- I was sincere, he did almost all the job. With only some berries and a Porion he healed them all and I only sat there to see what he was doing. I think that I couldn't have done it better than him.
-Are you sure?- I was very surprised- Well he healed Toro's leg a after her battle with Gold so he must know what he is doing.
-He does, Blue- he said- Now we should watch the final between Red and Sapphire.
-Rub would you mind being the referee of this one?- asked Gold to him- I want to comment this battle.
-No problem!- he said with a smile and posistioned himself as the referee- C'mon Red and Sapphire sent out your pokemon!
-Go Pilo/Aero- they both yelled and they flying types took the air.
-Good, now final round of the Dexholder friendly tournament... START!
Green's POV
-Pilo Magical Leaf/ Aero Ancientpower- and both attacks collided with equal power.
-Aero follow with Wing attack- said Red.
-Pilo stop him with Razor Leaf- and a llot of sharp leaves were sent to the ancient pokemon.
-Aero dodge them all and continue with your attack!- with a looping Aero dodged the leaves and hit the green dinasour under the neck hurting him a lot.
-Pilo hang in there use Magical leaf again!- an beingso near him Aero wasn't able to dodge one of the two glowing leaves that Pilo sent to him- Damn he is very fast.
-Don't forget that he is very strong! Aero use Dragon Rage!
-Didge it while doing an Aerial Ace- and the Pilo dodged the attack and went to attack the stone-bird.
-Now that it's close use Hyperbeam!
-Quick Pilo increase your speed while he is charging the beam.
With that Pilo hit the Ancient pokemon and sent it to the side, but Aero was able to keep charging his attack and flashed the beam to the green dinosaur who fainted after colliding to the ground.
-That was a good battle Pilo- she said- Now Rono battle stance! Begin with Flash cannon.
- Dodge it while flying towards him! Now use Earthquake!
-Not so fast, stop him with Metallic Sound!- and the intese sound made the ancient pokemon cove his ears- Now Iron Tail!
With that aero was sent to the wall flying taking a lot of damage.
-Use Hyperbeam as a propulsor on the wall and then Take Down!- commanded Red.
-Rono use Iron deffense and prepare for the attack!- said Sapphire.
Then the pokemon collided... Aero was KO for the damage he has taken before and bumping to the Iron pokemon. Rono was hurt too because of the extreme speed that the Aerodactyl had gained and bumpped into him with. He was not out, but it was not very far from fainting.
-Go Gyara!- commanded Red- Begin with Dragonbreath!
-Counter it with Hyperbeam!- and that attack absolutely overpowered the Drgonbreath and hit the water-snake pokemon.
-Get up Gyara and use Hidropump while Rono is unable to move.
-No Rono, dodge it please.
But it was no use he couldn't move and the Hidropump knocked him out.
-Good job Rono, you deserve a rest- she whispered to her pokeball- Your turn Toro.
-Sapphire is in a bad positiona again...- Emerald said.
-She is, but I believe that she will put a good fight, se won't loose easily.
-Of course not- said Blue- when it comes to willpower no one can match her.
-Gyara Dragon Rage!- Red yelled.
-Jump to dodge Toro and then Sunny Day!- and the sun shone again in the battlefield.
-Hidropump Gyara when she lands.
-Bulk Up!- and with that strenght boost and the sun the Blaziken was able to resist Gyara's attack.
-Get close to him and use Double Kick.
-Stop Toro with Thrash.
-Block that attack with one Kick and attack with the other one!- and the Blaziken did just this thing. After kicking him he returned to her place in front of Sapphire.
-Gyara time to show her something about waves... Use Surf!
-Toro hang in there!- but the water was to strong and Toro was sent to the wall- Get up please!
Toro was able to stand up while glowing with a red aura and fire on her fists.
-Blaze huh?- muttered Rub from his position.
-Yeah this will be interesting- said Silver from behind.
-C'mon Sapphire you have to win!- said Emerald- Red won me before so you have to avenge me!
-Blaze huh?-said Sapphire- If she gets hurt anymore we are done but I can use it to our favour too.
-It won't be useful to you Sapph... Gyara use Surf again!- and water waves were thrown to the human shape pokemon.
-There's only one thing we can do now Toro! Use your best Blast Burn!
And with that Toro threw an even stronger Flame beam which was able to cut the waves and aim to the Gyarados. Due to the effect of Sunny Day and the power boost that Toro had from her ability, Blaze Blast Burn was way stronger than before and hit the water-flyinf type. With all that boosts the advantage of being a water type was not enough for Gyara who fainted from the power of the beam.
-You did great Gyara...-he said before turning to Sapphire- Toro is very tired, are you sure you want to continue Sapphire?
-Of course, I will never surrender- she said- and I doubt that my companion here would allow me to.
-I like that spirit, but you will loose Sapph- Red sai with a chanllenging face- Go Saur!
-Saur? Is he trying to let Sapphire a chance to win?- asked Gold.
-Red would never do so Gold- Crystal scolded him- He is always respectful to his adversary. He must think that Saur is the best option.
-Besides Sapphire would never accept being underestimated by anyyone- Blue told them- even if it was Red.
-They are right Gold- I told him- It's Red we are talking about.
-Okay Toro no time to loose Double Team and the start moving around!
-Saur Razor Leaf tot hem all!
-Flamethorwer!- and from each of the remaining copies of Toro flames were thrown to the green pokemon. The attack was very effective.
-Sysnthesis Saur- and the pokemon restored his health.
-C'mon Toro approach him and Blae Kick!- and just after recovering Venusaur was hit again by Toro, but with less damage.
-Now that's here use Solarbeam!- yelled Red to his pokemon.
-Quick Flamethrower Toro!- but it was no use, the Solarbeam charged in no-time and Knocked Out Toro with an explosion.
-I'm sorry Sapph...-muttered Rub- but the winner of the tournament is... RED!
-You were perfect Red, but someday I will beat you!-said Sapphire to his rival 3 seconds ago.
-If you keep improving like that I'm sure you will- said Red with his omnipresent smile- It was a great battle.
-You won Red, congratulations!- yelled Yellow running to meet him- You did good too Sapphire.
-Thanks Yellow!
-You don't seem very angry about the loss- asked Silver.
-I'm not! Red and Green were very far from us at the beginning, but today I could put up a good fight against Red- said Sapphire smiling- I even beat you and Gold today I can be proud.
-Well someone up to double battles?-asked Blue- I want to fight again, you wanna be my partner Silver?
-Why not?- said him.
-Do you want to fight now Yellow?-asked Red to the blonde next to him who was taken aback by the proposal.
-W-well, I'm not as good as you, I will only be a bother to you...- said Yellow before being grabbed by Red.
-Nonsense! C'mon Blue we are up for the challenge!- said Red running to the battlefield with Yellow.
-Okayyy- said Blue with that grinn I learnt to fear.
With that the random battles began. Red and Yellow won the double battle with their Pikachus and a very good combination of Volt Tackle. Blue and Silver were good too, but they were overpowered. Then Gold and Crystal teamed up against Sapphire and Emerald in a good fight which ended in a tecnic tie. Besides that they are allways bickering they Gold and Crystal make a good team: a combination of a reckless boy with the smart girl as a back up. After that it was very late and we all headed to Sapphire's apartment. When we arrived there Blue splitted the chores to make dinner:
-Well time to work a little bit. We will split the chores to have a quick and delicious dinner, now it's 8.30 p.m. so in an hour we should be able to eat- she said- Of course Sapphire will not do anything today. Rub you don't mind helping us a bit, do you?
-Of course not- he said- I can do almost anything, from cooking to cleaning.
-Well then you will help me and Yellow make dinner. Red, Green you must set the table.
-What about us?- asked Silver.
-The rest of us will work after dinner, someone has to clean the table and wash the dishes- she answered.
-Okay so let's begin with the work.
With that me and began to set the table. Since we were a 10 people we worked for over half an hour to get it ready, since we had to go to our apartments to get some chairs and some other things. When we finished I began to read a book on Sapphire's sofa. Whe I looked up i could see Sapphire and Emerald talking to each other about the battles of earlier and most of all their double battle. Silver was watching a show on the TV and Red was in the kitchen trying to learn something about cooking, when he came out from the kitchen they seemed more confused than anything else. He sat next to me.
-Do you know why Gold and Crystal are playing chess?- he asked.
-No clue- I answered.
-Easy- said a feminine voice next to me- they made a bet that if Gold won Crystal in both a battle and a game of her choice Crystal would go out for dinner with him.
-Well it seems that this is not going to happen then- I said to Blue seeing the confident face Crystal was making and the worried one that Gold had on his face.
-It's such a shame... couldn't you do something about that?- she asked me.
-I'm not as good at chess as Crystal- I said- And why I would help Gold?
-To let them have a date, of course- she whispered.
-Being a "Pesky" girl again?- I told her. She just smiled and turned around and went to ask Silver the same.
Then Rub entered the room with a bag of crisps. We all went to the table to eat some except from Gold and Crystal. Seeing that they still were with they game Rub put most of the crisps into a plate and then he went to give the rest to Gold and Crys. He handed them the bag.
-You want some?- he asked them.
-Oh thanks Rub!- said Crystal.
-I need them Rub, please give me some- said Gold sweating for the "extreme" thinking he had done.
-Quite a good match we have here, don't you?-Rub asked Crystal.
-Huh? You know how to play chess Rub, it's not very common?- said Crystal- this immature here doesnt' know how to play.
-Hey! I could resist until now, and I am going to win- said Gold determinen, but hen his face fell to the ground again when he realised that he didn't know how to win.
-It seems like the game is near to the end- said Rub.
With that I stood up and I went to see the game, I like to play a bit of chess and I wanted to know who was going to win, even though we all thought that this person was Crystal.
-Yeah it is- said a confident Crys.
-I give a maximum of three turns for one of you to win, if you make the right movements- said Rub smirking, while Crys' smile faded.
-Rub, I don't want to be rude, but I counted the turns of my strategy- she then looked to Gold who seemed to don't understand anything- and I need a minimum of 4 turns to win this, if I don't play with him a bit before I win, I mean.
-Then it seems that I wasn't speaking about you then- said Rub going to the kitchen again.
Gold immediately rised his head at his comment, Crystal was confused and watched the board again and again to look for something. Just after Rub entered the kitchen a certain matchmaking freak entered there running. After 20 seconds Blue emerged from the kitchen and whispered something to Gold's ear and Gold made his move. Crystal seeing no sign of the Rub's winner strategy anywhere she continued her own. After a turn it was Crystal's turn again and she prepared an obviuos checkmate. Then Gold made the last move and Crystal's eyes widened.
-Yo-you won!- she said in disbelief- I can't move my Ho-ohanywhere!
-I won?-said Gold in disbelief too- I won! I'm the best!
And with that he started to jumpp and shout inside the apartment with a smile from ear to ear in his face. I looked towards Crystal who was still in disbelief, but soon an small smile appeared in her face. Blue was just smiling with her matchmaking smirk. Gold then entered the kitchen and soon we heard a THUD. When we entered I could see Rub and Gold on the floor and an omelette on top of Rub's hat, the situation was at least, funny.
-Are you okay?- asked Gold to Rub.
-Y-yeah-said Rub.
-Look your hat is ruined- said Blue- Take it out!
-D-don't worry, I'm going to clean my head a little- and with that stood up and entered the bathroom.
-You wanted to see Rub's hair, didn't you?-asked Sapphire to Blue with a knowing look.
-Yeah, you said that his hair was black, but I've never seen it- she asked Blue- How he has it?
-I don't know, I've never seen him without the hat- said Sapph thinking- Have you Emerald?
-Nope- he answered.
-Now everything's fine- said Rub coming out of the bathroom with his face clean again and a clean hat.
-Is that a new one?- asked Blue dissapointed.
-No it's just clean- he said- I couldn't go anywhere with omelette in my hat.
-Sorry to ask you, but are you gay?-asked our immature friend.
-What? No, of course not-he said while waving his hands- How could you think something like that?
-Well, you know how to knit and sew, you are quite a clean freak, you know how to do chores...-he started before being interrupted by Rub.
-When you are alone you need to do some things by yourself- he said sadly.
-Alone?- Silver asked.
-Yes alone, my father is a Gym leader so he is always late at home and my mom used to have a lorry so I spent a lot of time alone- he explained- if my clothes were ruined I had to sew them by myself, if the house was a disaster, I had to clean it by myself and if I wanted to give my mom a present I would knit a scarf for her since she was the one who taught me to. I know that they are som weird things for a guy to do, but it doesn't mean I'm gay.
-Don't pay attention to him, Rub- Crystal said to him- He is just being Gold, as he has never done anything by himself.
-Hey, Crys that was extreme- Gold roared.
-I was the truth.
-It wasn't.
-It was.
That was a funny situation, seeing those two bickering made everyone laugh, Silver even flashed a grin. Even Rub, who just a moment ago was explaining a not very good part of his live, he was enjoying the moment just as everyone. A strange guy, I would have to talk with everyone after the party.
-Well now we should have dinner- said Blue while stopping to laugh.
And with that we started to eat. After battling all the afternoon we were all hungry, so we ate fast and soundly. All the food was okay, but it had some different taste from the usual food we use to eat at our meetings. It wasn't bad at all just different. While eating we all commented the different fights and chatted about some other meaningless issues. We chatted, laugh and had a good time. Before we noticed it was 11 p.m.
-Sapph we should start to clean this mess and go there- said Crystal with a serious tone.
-There?-asked Rub confused.
-It's a place only we know- said Blue to him.
-Oh! I get it- then he got up and placed his places, kinfe and fork to the kitchen, he then just grabbed his bag and said- It was fun guys, thanks for inviting me to the party. Happy birthday again Sapphire.
-Where are you going?- asked Sapphire.
-Home- he said turning to face us.
-Why?
-Because wherever you go you want to go alone- he said with a smile- or only the nine of you.
-Why don't you come with us?- she asked.
-You want me to?- he asked confused.
-I felt that you didn't want anyone else to know about that place- said Blue from next to her- I said that for this reason.
-Yes I don't want anyone to know about that place- she said- but I don't mind Rub knowing, I believe that he deserves to know about what happenned and why I was so mad the other day.
-O-okay, I don't mind if you don't- said Blue then.
-Are you sure?- said Rub- I don't want to interfere in your bussiness.
-If Sapphire is okay with that- I said to him- we will agree too. She is the most affected anyway.
With that everyone cleaned a bit and we headed out to the place.
Ruby's POV (11.20 p.m.)
We all headed out to the forest part of the academy. For what they said me we were going to the limit of the Academy Zone in the top of the tiny hill that was there. We were going in silence since Sapphire lowered her pace and I did the same. She then starting to talk.
-The story I amn going to tell you is not a happy one, it's the story of how the Pokedex Holder's met each other 5 years ago- she said to me- Anyone know about that story, only the 9 Dexholders and our parents, and Silver's dad doesn't know either. Will you keep it for yourself?
-I will- I said to her-I swear it for my mom and dad. No word will leave this mouth.
-I trust you- she said with her smile, then the smile faded- Well then I'm gonna start... You see, 5 years ago I was kidnapped... We all 9 were...
She then explained me the story of how she was kidnapped, when he met the others and finally the beaten up boy that was thrown to the jail that same day, me. Then she continued.
-He was there since over a month ago... He was the same age as me, but unlike me he was strong, brave, caring... He deffended me from the grunts there and got beaten by that, but he never seemed to mind.
She then sumarized me the days we were there, some of the experiments and medical tests they made to us and the battling training we were all made to do there.
-Did you ever found out why you were imprisoned there and the use of those experiments and tests?- I asked.
-No, we never found out. I believe that the boy I was talking about knew , but he never told us- she said before continuing.
After explaining me some more things, fiinally, the final day we all spend together took time in the story. She explained quicly the building part and went quite straight to the escape part... She explained with very detail the flight when sobbing she stopped.
-You can stop if you want- I said to her, she seemed hurt.
-N-no... snif... I'm okay- she said- you have to know all the story to understand why I was so mad they day I attacked you with the Pokedex- she ended smiling a little at the thought.
-O-okay then.
-So after an hour of flying something happened... He had just congratulated me for my birthday when a S-sa-la... a Salamence, attacked us...- she said sobbing again- He stood up and pushed me aside and with that the Salamence attacked him in the head, in his left side of the head. He tried to stand up, blood covering his right side of the face, but then the Salamence attacked him again and he was thrown out of Pilo. While falling he didn't ask for help... Even then he comanded Pilo to continue. We 9 were able to escape, but he died... I was so mad at Green because I believed that he was only trying to substitute him for someone else.
-I-I believe I understand you more now, Sapphire... All of you- I said to her, hering your story from another one was not easy.
-Could you f-find his body?- I asked knowing the answer, but I had to be sure.
-N-no, we never could find it...- she said- we are here.
I stopped to look around. It was and incredible sight even in the night. From there you could see some of the building and the park of the Academy in one side, the town in the other and its beach joining the sea in front of me... It was stunning in the moonlight, and with the daylight it whould be as good or even more.
-You like it?- whispered Sapphire while trying not to sob- I always come here if something is wrong with me or I feel sad. I feel that he hears me here and he comforts me.
-Him?-I asked.
-Him- she said while positioning aside and pointin to a gravestone in front of me who only had one work sculped in the rock...
"RUBY"
That simple name in the gravestone, my name, hit me with as much power as hearing our story before that. What happened after that hit me with even more power... Sapphire and the other 8 Pokedex Holders sat down and started to sob, Sapphire cried at full tear. They seemed like praying.
-I am sorry, but this is a very private moment- I said- I'll leave you alone, I will wait over there, take as much time as you need.
-Thanks Rub- muttered Emerald while Sapphire only nodded between tears.
I went to sat down and I sayed there silent. How I felt? Like the worst shit on earth! Seeing my friends crying for me while I could relieve all that pain... But would this solve anything? Would they be glad that I was alive? Yes, that was for sure... At first at least, but then when they discovered how much that 10 year old boy had changed, what would happen? Would they accept him or just be as dissappointed as his father? What would happen to him if they reject him? Thinking about that made me remember the first day I entered in that mess.
I was a 10 year old boy coming out of the Supermarket with his mother holding some plastic bags and I was holding some more. We were going to make a great dinner to cheer for my dada at the Gym leader exam he was going to have the next week. Our bags were full of meat, fish and the very food that was my dad'd favourite. We were going to our house outside of the town, not very much only five minutes from there. My dad was training so the dinner would be a surprise. Just then I heard something and using my reflexes I sent out my Poochyena, Nana.
-Nana, Bite to those bushes!- I commanded and when he came out of the bushes he had a fainted Weepinbell in her mouth- Come out, you bastards!-I said to them.
Then two grunts appeared from the bushes in front of us... They released 5 pokemon: one Houndoom, a Corphish, one Numel, one Sealeo and finally a Ninjask.
-C'mon kid you will come with us!- they said- Willing or not!
-I'm not going anywhere!- I roared- Ruru, Coco, time to battle.
-Uhm, a Poochyena, a Skitty and a Ralts- said one- and 5 vs. 3, this will be easy. Numel, Houndoom Flamethrower on that Poochyena, Ninjask Fury Cutter on the Ralts.
-Corphish Bubblebeam on them, Sealeo Ice Wind.
-This is nothing... Nana jump out of the way and then Hyperbeam on Houndoom. Ruru Psychic on Ninjask and throw him towards the Corphish- I said grinning- Coco Attract on the Sealeo.
My attacks worked and the Houndoom was KO while the Sealeo was in "love" with Coco and Ninjask was nearly knocked out by their own team's Corphish. That left the battle 4 vs 3, but the advantatge was mine.
-Coco Iron tail on Sealeo and Ruru Premonition!- I commanded- Nana use Howl.
-Sealeo attack that damn cat with Ice wind, Corphish Crabhammer- said one of them.
-Ninjask Quick Attack and Numel use Rock Throw-growled the other.
But the Ice wind never came due to the attraction effect and the Iron Tail which Knocked him out. Ninjask's and Numel's attacks hit the target, but they were quite weak and the Crabhammer never touched Nana who dodged the attack.
-Time to end this Nana use Take Down to Numel, Coco spinning Double-Edge to the Corphish- I said to them- Ruru are you ready?
And with that the Premonition atttack hit the insect pokemon while the other 2 foes were beaten by Nana's and Coco's attacks.
-Yo-you won- they said in disbelief.
-I'm not Dad's son for nothing you know?- I said threatening them with my 3 pokemon.
-That's impressive kid- said a voice from behind- The rumors I heard are more than true.
-Ma-master?- said the two grunts shaking in terror.
- Yes, and I'm quite dissapointed in you..- he said- go to the base I will end this here.
-Yes, Master- and then they left.
I turned atound only to see a tall man dressen in a blue and red coat that covered him to his knees. He had his hair red and he had a pirate hardkerchief in his head. And most of all he was holding my unconcious mom.
-Now, kid you mom is just asleep- he said smiling- Come with me or something worse will happen to her.
I had no choice so I recalled my pokemon and stood there.
-Now hand me your pokeballs and come with me.
And with that I threw them the pokeballs and stood began to walk towards him... After that i felt a handkerchief in my mouth and after that I fell asleep. Whe I got up I was on a plane and after landing I was left in a room or jail with ten beds.
Gold's POV
We were all crying or sobbing. Sapphire was crying at the memories of his lost friend and crush. Rub was very respectful to let a us alone in this moment,. Even thoughI liked him to be my firend, this was a Dexholder's issue. After that I herad footsteps from behind and when I turned I could see Rub running towards us.
-I'm sorry to interrupt you guys, I know this is your moment- he said apologizing- But I think you should see what's happening in the academy!
-What's happening?- said Red worried.
-See it by yourself- he said to us pointing to the building.
So that's it... the end of the seventh chapter. This was hard to do, but very fun at the same time. This chapters has got some important things...
I hope you enjoy it.
This chapter is as long as the previous, but this two will most likely be the longest ones in this fic. That was to make up for making you wait for more than 2 weeks between chapters.
PS: I changed some lines of the first chapter too. Not the plot or something important, just some lines which I thought weren't good enough.
All this said I just want to add: REVIEW and STAY TUNNED
