~Pokemon~

Chapter 7: Dusk vs Roxanne! Part 1

"I'm proud of you Noah, getting your first Gym badge." Jay looked down at his brother, smiling. Jay's eyes were full of joy. Noah hugging his Servine. "You're the best Servine!" Servine smiled, closing its eyes, enjoying the embrace of its trainer.

"Congratulations Noah." Dusk smiled. The little boy may act dumb sometimes, but he deserved it after training with Servine before his battle. Dusk's attention was drawn away by Fiona pawing at her leg. Its small eyes looked up at her, full of determination. Dusk returned the look with a curt nod. She could see Mudkip was ready to take on the gym.

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After an hour passed by, Roxanne walked out of the Gym. "Dusk right? I'm ready for you." She gave Dusk a look that filled her with the fiery passion to battle. "Good luck." Jay spoke behind her. Dusk nodded towards her friends and entered the Gym with Roxanne. The battlefield was a rocky terrain, perfect for Rock and Ground types. Roxanne took her place at the opposite end of the battlefield. "Trainers will use two pokemon each." The referee shouted, looking at both of us. Fiona was about to step out, but Dusk stopped her. "I'm saving you for last. Okay girl?" She smiled down at the mud fish pokemon. Fiona looked disappointed, but nodded. She tossed Bluebolt's pokeball in the air at the same time Roxanne threw hers. Both pokemon were revealed. It was Minun versus Geodude. Roxanne tilted her head in confusion. "An electric type? Are you sure about that?" Dusk grinned. "I'm sure."

The referee raised both red and green flags. "This will be a two on two battle! Only the trainer is allowed substitutions, the winner will be decided when both pokemon are unable to battle. Challenger, you have the first move!" Seconds after the referee ended his little rant, Dusk began. "Bluebolt, Quick Attack!" The mouse lunged forward at an amazing speed. Roxanne shook her head. "That won't do anything. Geodude, Defense Curl!" Geodude coiled its arms around its body, bracing for Minun to hit.

"She fell right for it! Get close and use Encore!" Dusk ordered, wanting to see the Gym leader's surprised look. Sure enough, Roxanne was In shock. Minun raised its little hand and aimed a white beam at Geodude. It had no time to dodge with how close Minun was. Geodude's body began to glow white, forcing to only use Defense Curl. Roxanne bit her lip. "This isn't good, she really got me in a bind." She growled. "Now is our chance Minun, attack!" Minun obeyed and began using numerous moves while Geodude was stuck curling up into a ball. Minun had learned Trump Card the day they saved Peeko, Dusk knew what the power of that move could do and used this moment to her advantage. Geodude was attacked by a barrage of red cards flying downward and hitting the Rock type.

"You lock me into Defense Curl and then use a Special attacking moves. Quite clever I must say." Dusk blushed in embarrassment at the compliment. Minun began panting after it landed. Dusk knew Minun needed a break. "Minun, come on back. You did your duty!" She called. The mouse looked at her relieved as it ran back to her. "Fiona, it's your turn." Fiona nodded and padded out into the battlefield towards the weakened Geodude. "Geodude, use Rollout!" Roxanne ordered. The rock pokemon began spinning into the ground, and soon enough, Geodude had turned into a rock tire. "Water Gun Fiona!" Dusk called. Fiona aimed the jet of water towards Geodude, but the water bounced off from how fast Geodude was rolling. Dusk gasped before giving out another command. "Dodge Fiona!" If Fiona has waited another heartbeat, she would have been hit dead on, but the attack only grazed her clammy skin. Geodude turned right around and headed towards Fiona once more. Dusk has an idea pop into her head as Fiona stood in front of a boulder on the stadium. "Fiona, wait until I tell you to dodge!" She screeched. Fiona gave her a curt nod and watched as Geodude got closer and closer. Dusk's timing was spot on when she yelled, "Now!" Geodude crashed into the boulder, stopping its Rollout.

"Use Water Gun!" Fiona fired the jet of water towards the rock pokemon who was still dazed. "Geodude is unable to battle, which means Mudkip wins!" The referee raised the green flag towards Dusk. Roxanne returned her Geodude. "You did well Geodude, you earned a well-deserved rest." She said, grabbing onto a different pokeball. "You made it this far Dusk, but this is where it ends." She said, throwing the pokeball.

Back in the real world.

Tony walked back to his house, slamming the car door. He sighed in exhaustion. He hadn't slept in a few days, searching for Dusk was the main priority. Growlithe padded up beside Tony, whimpering. Tony looked down at the golden retriever and stroked his hand on the dog's head. "We will find her.. I hope." Tony tried to reassure as he opened the door to his home.

"So I heard Dusk ran away." A woman's voice scared Tony. Growlithe barked at the shadowy figure standing by the kitchen counter. The woman stepped out of the darkness. She had beautiful blue eyes, long scarlet hair, and olive skin. She was wearing a black business suit with long black pants. Tony glared at her. "What are you doing here Rachel?" He growled. Rachel paced around the kitchen table. The only thing heard for a bit was the clomp of her high heels. "I'm here to ask you where our daughter vanished to. Did she really run away? Or did you do something to her?" She gave a death glare towards Tony.

"I would never hurt Dusk. She's my daughter, you should know I wouldn't hurt a hair on her head!" Tony yelled. Rachel clearly wasn't buying it. "Where did she go before she disappeared? I believe it was her room, right?" Rachel asked. Tony nodded. "Yes, and when I called for her, she wasn't answering. I went to check on her and she was just… gone." Tony couldn't help the tears that were forming.

Author's Note: I'm not dead. :D Anyways it's short but it's something right? :c