Chapter 7
While travelling toward Cinnabar island I slowed my pace down a bit and used the extra time to train all of my pokemon. Hedwig was the smartest of the group and was powerful and crafty enough to beat Charizard, I trained her mostly on her defence, resistance and stamina. Charizard was focusing on his resistance, stamina and his overall strength. I decided to increase Umbreon move set and speed, as she wasn't very good in defence she would need the speed to dodge the attacks.
Golduck mostly trained on his psychic powers and his resistance to the type of attacks he was weak against. Nidoking worked on her defence and I taught her as many different types of attack I could. Wartortle was coming along nicely as my defence specialist, he was a pokemon that could take some serious damage and still be able to stand and fight. Dragonair worked her on speed, power and her resistance to ice and fairy type attacks.
Shinx was quite a playful pokemon but she was a quick learner, I was sure she would be evolving soon. Misdreavus mostly worked on improving the power of her attacks. Tauros was always butting his head on everything and I meant it literally, Tauros was always working on increasing his strength and speed but I made him work on improving the power of his versatile attacks and his defence.
Scyther was quickly becoming one of my fastest pokemon and I was planning to evolve her after getting my seventh badge. Rhydon mainly worked on his defence and improving the power of her attacks but she always loved swimming and dancing in rain. Aerodactyl was a mystery, I came to know that he couldn't give his best when I fought him with Dratini who evolved into Dragonair because he was hungry, he was another powerhouse in my team, with his great defence and speed he was a force to be reckoned with.
It took me nearly a month to reach Cinnabar island at my current pace, just as Koga said the island was full of tourist and there wasn't any room available in the pokemon centre. After searching for an hour, I finally found a man with long blonde hair that was most probably a wig who called himself Riddle Master, I approached him and asked, "Are you the Riddle Master?"
The man looked at me and comically replied, "Why yes young man, I am the great Riddle master. What can I do for you?"
"Hello, my name is Harry Potter. Can you show me the way to Cinnabar island gym?" I asked.
The Riddle Master was taken aback, "Cinnabar Island gym has been closed for many years, now it is a tourist spot, there isn't any gym here my young friend. And even if there is still a gym here, what makes you think that I would know where the gym is?"
I smiled, "Fuchsia city gym leader Koga told me to find you, he said that you can lead me to the gym."
The riddle master nodded, "So, you defeated Koga hmm, what about saffron city gym leader Sabrina?"
The way he mentioned Koga and Sabrina clearly pointed that he knew the two of them personally and there was only one person who would know two gym leaders personally, another gym leader. I opened my batch case and showed it to him, "I am challenging main eight gyms of Kanto, I have already defeated Sabrina and Koga for the Marsh Badge and Soul Badge and Volcano badge is the next on my list. So, what do you say Blaine do you accept my challenge?"
Blaine grinned and removed his wig, "So you figured it out huh, well then if you have battled and won against Sabrina and Koga you will surely give me a good challenge kid, come on." He lead me towards the only active volcano in Cinnabar Island, "My previous gym became a tourist spot and the tourist always disturbed me in the middle of a battle so I have to build a new one."
"And you chose to make it on an active volcano." I said with my voice full of sarcasm.
I don't know if Blaine noticed the sarcasm in my words and continued happily, "Yes, what better place to fight for the Volcano badge other than a Volcano." I shook my head and followed him. The gym battlefield was a raised platform like structure in the middle of the volcano.
"Hey Blaine, I don't think this battlefield will survive this battle." I told Blaine as I was sure that a few earthquakes or a Blast Burn will surely destroy the field.
Blaine grinned, "You are welcome to do so, that way I will get compensation from the league and maybe they will ban tourists from entering my old gym."
I laughed, "Well then I'll do my best."
Blaine nodded as we took our positions, "This gym battle will be a three on three pokemon battle, the first trainer to lose all three pokemon will lose the battle. Let's begin."
I released my first pokemon, "Wartortle, it's your turn."
Blaine nodded, "Hmm, my first pokemon will be the beauty and the beast, Ninetales."
I started the battle, "Use Water Pulse Wartortle."
"Ninetales, Energy Ball." Blaine countered.
The Water Pulse and Energy ball met and cancelled each other. Wartortle attacked Ninetales with number of Water Guns but Ninetales danced around it and dodged every single one of them. Ninetales hit Wartortle with Iron Tails with all the nine number of tales but Wartortle hid inside his shell and used Iron defence.
"Wartortle stay inside your shell and use Hydro Pump and Rapid Spin." I shouted.
Wartortle started spinning and released Hydro Pump from inside his shell, Ninetales was unable to dodge the spinning Hydro Pump and was thrown back violently. But Ninetales quickly got up and hit Wartortle with Overheat, Squirtle was too slow to dodge the attack.
Wartortle got back up and smashed onto Ninetales with Skull Bash. Both pokemon stood up and took a breather, none of the two wanted to lose and they were giving their all.
"Ninetales, use Overheat again." I could hear Blaine shouting.
"Counter it with Hydro Pump Wartortle." I responded.
The fire and water type met and cancelled each other creating a thick smog, I used the smog to my advantage and instructed Wartortle to use another Skull Bash but Blaine was expecting it and Ninetales hit Wartortle with another Iron Tail. Despite the pain Wartortle still got up and hit Ninetales with an Aura Sphere finally knocking it out.
Blaine recalled Ninetales, "That is one tough Wartortle you got there Harry." I smiled but I knew that Wartortle was going on his last strength. "Rhydon you are up."
Now that was unexpected as I was expecting another fire type, "Wartortle use Hydro Pump quick and follow it up with an Aura Sphere."
Rhydon didn't got time to dodge as the Hydro Pump hit him and then Wartortle followed it up with an Aura Sphere, Rhydon was quick to recover and hit Wartortle with a Hammer arm knocking it out.
I recalled Wartortle, "You did good work Wartortle, Golduck you are up."
Rhydon didn't waste any time and used a powerful Thunderbolt that Golduck was unable to dodge. Golduck quickly recovered and hit Rhydon with a combination of Aerial Ace and Iron Tail, the attack hit Rhydon dead on but he again got up although he looked a bit winded. Rhydon used Thunderbolt again but this was successfully able to dodge the attack.
I got an idea and I tried it out, "Golduck use Aqua Jet and then combine it with Ice Beam."
Golduck looked confused at my order but still followed it, he combined Aqua Jet with Ice Beam and the result was a big ice Shard with Golduck enclosed inside it hit Rhydon. Blaine looked impressed, "That was quite a combination."
I nodded, "Yes, I am going to call it Ice Jet."
Rhydon was very tired but he still got up and stared at Golduck in defiance.
"I think it's time to end this Golduck, use Giga Impact." I shouted out.
Blaine also did the same, "You too Rhydon, use Giga Impact."
The two pokemon charged forward and met head on with their respective Giga Impact, the collision created a shockwave that nearly bought an earthquake, as the smoke cleared both of the pokemon were found lying down unconscious.
Blaine recalled his Rhydon while I recalled Golduck, "You have trained your pokemon exceptionally well Harry but let's see if you can pass the final hurdle and get the Volcano badge, Magmar come forth."
"Blaine, it's time to battle fire with fire. Come out Charizard." I responded.
Charizard flew up and then landed on the battlefield and roared in challenge, Magmar smirked in response. Both the pokemon started with Flamethrower, the two attacks collided but neither of the two were backing down and were still using flamethrower. When no one was proved dominant Magmar fired a Fire Blast but Charizard cut through it with Dragon Claw, Magmar used that moment and slammed into Charizard with Flare Blitz but Charizard got back up and hit back Magmar with Overheat.
Both pokemon charged forward and locked their hands to test their strength but Magmar smirked and jumped over Charizard and took hold of him by his neck, Charizard was unbalanced and he fell into the Volcano.
Blaine said, "Magmar are used to live in melting lava but can your Charizard take on the heat." I knew that Charizard wouldn't have any problem in the hot lava but I was still worried but then Charizard flew out of the lava and up in the air.
I smirked, "My Charizard can take on the heat but let's see if your Magmar can take on a beatdown," Blaine looked intrigued, "Charizard spin to get Magmar of your back and then used Seismic Toss."
Charizard started spinning while flying up in the air this led to weaken Magmar's grip on Charizard, Charizard took hold of Magmar's body and descended down and slammed Magmar onto the field, the battlefield was filled with cracks but slowly Magmar still got up.
"Blaine, I told you that this battlefield won't survive this battle, I think it's time to destroy it. Charizard Blast Burn." I shouted.
Charizard flew up and then came back and hit Magmar with Blast Burn destroying the field completely, Magmar was knocked out and falling into the lava but Blaine recalled into its pokeball before he could touch the lava. After climbing down the volcano Blaine gave me the Volcano badge, "Well you just need Earth badge to complete your list. Also, I have some free room in my hotel so you can spend the night there and take the boat to get back to the mainland." I thanked Blaine and accepted a room in his hotel.
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The next day I boarded the ship to Cerulean city, the trip took the full day and I spend the night at Cerulean city pokemon centre. The next day I started my journey to Viridian city, I also gave Scyther the metal coat and he evolved into a Scizor, my first steel type pokemon.
It took me three more days to reach Viridian city, when I reached the Viridian city gym I was stopped by two guards wielding spear. They asked to show me seven badges to be allowed to enter the gym, I opened my batch case and showed them my seven badges so they allowed me enter the gym. When I entered the gym, I found the gym leader Giovanni sitting on a raised platform sitting on a comfortable chair hidden in the shadows. I didn't know why but I was getting very bad vibes from the gym leader, I also felt a powerful pokemon nearby and I felt as if my magic was trying to tell me something but it was restricted.
As I took place on the opposite side of the field as Referee announced, "This gym battle for the Earth badge will be a two on two pokemon battle. Let the battle begin."
Giovanni send in his Golem, I chose to start with Wartortle in response to Golem. Golem started with Bulldoze and Wartortle replied with Skull Bash, both pokemon fought for domination but at last no one won so the two broke up. Wartortle used Hydro Pump that Golem couldn't dodge but he quickly got up and hit Wartortle with a Hammer Arm.
Wartortle used Aura Sphere but Golem stooped it with Stone Edge and followed it up with Magnitude, Wartortle was unable to dodge and felt the full effect of Magnitude. Suddenly Wartortle was covered in a white light and it evolved into a Blastoise. I smiled but it was cut short as Golem used Self-Destruct and knocked himself out ant took Blastoise down with him.
I recalled Blastoise, "You were awesome Blastoise, Dragonair let's go."
Giovanni recalled Golem and sent Nidoking as his next pokemon.
Nidoking started by using Thunder but Dragonair easily dodged it with Extreme Speed, Dragonair used Ice Beam which hit Nidoking dead on. Nidoking swaggered for a bit but finally steadied himself and hit Dragonair with an Ice Beam of his own.
I felt that Giovanni was in a hurry as he ordered Nidoking to use Giga Impact, Dragonair dodged the Giga Impact and hit Nidoking with an Outrage. Nidoking was hurt badly but he got up and used Hyper Beam that Dragonair was unable to dodge, Dragonair cried out in pain due to the Hyper Beam. She composed herself and flew up and used the strongest Dragon type attack, Draco Meteor. Nidoking didn't get up again.
Giovanni recalled Nidoking and threw an Earth Badge at me and walked away, I caught the badge and stared at the retreating figure of Giovanni. Suddenly I felt like someone was trying to get into my mind but that sensation ended as soon as I noticed it, I don't know for what reason I got the feeling that I usually got on Halloween nights when I was still in Hogwarts, I felt like something bad was about to happen. I decided against pondering on it and I left the gym with my eighth badge.
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The next day I reached Pallet town and met Red and Blue in prof Oak lab, "I want to congratulate the three of you on getting all 8 badges and qualifying for the Indigo league." Prof Oak said.
"Thanks prof Oak." Me and Red said at the same time and Blue followed, "Thanks Gramps."
Prof Oak nodded, "The Indigo League will be held on Indigo Plateau like every year in two months' time, I would recommend that you start training seriously."
"I will be going into the nearby mountains to train." Red replied.
Blue said lazily, "I'll be staying here."
Prof Oak nodded and turned towards me, "What about you Harry?"
I thought for it and then answered, "I will be heading towards Indigo Plateau but at a very slow pace, I'll stop at any place I like and train there."
Prof Oak nodded, "Well then I wish you three good luck."
After leaving Pallet town I headed for the Indigo Plateau, I set up my camp in any clear area I found suitable and stayed there for a few days and train my pokemon. All of my pokemons were nearly ready for the Indigo league, Shinx also finally evolved into a Luxio.
It has a month since I left Pallet town, I was sitting near a river when I saw an egg floating in the river, I quickly released Blastoise, "Blastoise get that egg." Blastoise wasted no time and jumped in and got the egg, when he came back and handed me the egg I could feel that the egg was cold. "I need to reach Pokemon centre quick." I returned Blastoise and released Hedwig and climbed on her back, "Come on girl, we need to reach pokemon centre as fast as we can."
Hedwig was fastest flyer in my pokemon team and she reached a nearby pokemon centre in few minutes, I recalled Hedwig and ran into the pokemon centre. "Nurse joy, come quick." I handed the egg to the nurse and said, "I saw this egg floating in the river and it feels cold, please check on it." Nurse Joy nodded and took the egg and ran inside with her Chansey.
It was after a couple of hours she came back, "You were barely on time, the egg is very young and its mother must have lost it someway. The baby pokemon is safe now, I can't say it belongs to which pokemon but the egg is a bit bigger than normal pokemon eggs. I will keep it in observation for today and you can take it back tomorrow."
"Thanks Nurse Joy." I replied but, in my mind there was only one question, what could happen that led to a mother losing her child's egg?
The next day I left the pokemon centre with my new egg, according to nurse Joy it will be quite some time till the egg hatch. On my way I battled as many trainers I could find, some were beginners some gave me and my pokemon a good challenge and some were extremely difficult but, in the end I managed to beat them, I was on a winning streak of about 100 battles. One such day I just won a battle against a trainer named Raymond and was about to prepare lunch for myself and my pokemon when I saw a Dragonite approaching towards me.
Interestingly the Dragonite was wearing a bag, he took out a disc and a card with Yes and No written on it and handed it to me, "Is this for me?" I asked the Dragonite, who nodded. I inspected the disc, it looked like a hologram projector so I started the recording.
"Greetings trainer, you have been selected to battle with the best trainer in the world, the pokemon master, if you want to battle the pokemon master you are invited to the New Island which can be accessed from Old Shore Wharf in two days' time. Please tick on your response on the card provided to you." The image of a woman whose face was covered in a hood said.
But I could tell that the voice was similar to that of nurse Joy and I was also able to spot out her pink hair in the hologram, I took the card which had my name written on the back side and ticked on YES. If the challenger was really called himself pokemon master he must be a good battler, I could use a good challenging battle for the preparation of Indigo league.
When I reached the Old Shore Wharf to get a ferry to the new island I found out that there was a storm brewing and no ferry was willing to take any trainers to New Island. What surprised me was that the Nurse Joy of the local pokemon centre has been missing for a week, if nurse Joy has been missing then who was the one in the hologram? I also found Red and Blue in the dock, waiting for the storm to go down.
"Hey Red Blue, you are here too." I said to them.
Red grinned, "Yeah, but it doesn't look like we will be having our battle." Blue huffed, "I will reach there at any cost."
I always knew Blue's attitude and over confidence will one day lead to a disaster and that's what happened this time, even after officer Jenny tried to stop him he released his Blastoise and climbed on its back, "I don't need a ferry to reach New Island, let's go Blastoise." Either he was very brave or very stupid.
After seeing him few other trainers also released their pokemon and followed Blue, even Red joined them. I had a bad feeling about all of this, there was no warning of storm in the weather forecast so I had a feeling that this storm wasn't natural. "Well as someone said, 'Brave men go forward not expecting to return.'" With that I released Hedwig and climbed on her back, "Come on girl, let's face the storm." With that I too followed the group heading toward New Island.
The storm was quite strong and Hedwig had to dodge many thunders but we reached the island safely, "Thanks for the trip girl." With that I returned Hedwig. As the others reached the shore of New Island the women from the hologram was there to greet us, "I welcome all the trainers who were bold enough to pass through the storm, please follow me my master is waiting for you all."
There were only 7 trainers including me, I followed the woman who was most probably nurse Joy inside a big mansion. "Please wait here, my master will be arriving soon."
After a few minutes a bipedal, humanoid creature with some feline features came into view, it was primarily light grey with a long purple tail, the woman introduced the creature, "This is my master, the strongest pokemon in the world, Mewtwo."
I looked at Mewtwo, for some reason it's power felt similar like I have felt it somewhere before. Mewtwo telepathically said, "Your work is done here human." And with her psychic powers he knocked out the woman, as her hood fall off I could see that my assumptions were correct, it was Nurse Joy and Mewtwo was controlling her with its psychic powers.
Red looked at the fallen nurse Joy and shouted, "You bastard, what have you done to her?"
Mewtwo just replied in his monotone voice devoid of any expression, "She served her purpose, like you will serve yours."
For some reason, today Blue's arrogance was sky high, "If you are a pokemon then I could definitely catch you." With that he released his Blastoise, the other trainers followed on his example. I just stood back and watched, I was powerless right now and if Mewtwo can control a person for so long, create dangerous storm and remain undetected in an island he must be very powerful and it would be suicide to fight it on his terms.
Just as I expected, Mewtwo threw back all of the pokemons advancing towards him with a single gesture, he then looked at me and I could feel a presence in my head and that's when it strike me, this was the pokemon I felt in the Viridian city gym. I stared at Mewtwo and asked, "So, you work for Giovanni huh?"
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AN: - Next will be the fight between Mewtwo and Harry, and the Indigo league.
Harry's pokemon list (M – Male, F – Female, S – Shiny)
Hedwig (Togekiss) F, Umbreon S F, Charizard S M, Golduck M, Nidoking M, Blastoise M, Dragonair F, Luxio F, Misdreavus F, Tauros M, Scizor M, Rhydon F, Aerodactyl M.
