Pokemon: Best Wishes
Ok. Chapter ten, comin' at you. This is a trophy moment for me. The tenth chapter of Pokemon: Best Wishes! So, there's gonna be a couple rapid chapters coming in the next two months. Maybe two. (Possibly three.) There's a certain place I want to get to before a certain time, and I hope you'll forgive me if they seem a little hurried. The reason I'm rushing is because I plan on giving all my faithful readers something to look forward to. So, September 22, make sure to tune in and read Chapter 12 (or 13).
Chapter Ten: Rumble in the Garden
"This is the Gym?" Masuku asked. The boys were standing outside a large purple building with huge windows. There was a path of stones leading to the entrance. The stones were different shades of green and brown, like camouflage.
The boys walked in and noticed a giant botanical garden. There was a path straight through the foliage. It led them into a central room in the center of the building. The place was lined with trees that looked like they were taken straight from Pinwheel Forest. Pikachu could see various Bug Pokemon hiding in the trees.
"Ah. It looks like I have challengers!" A voice called. They looked up in the biggest tree and saw a man feeding a Sewaddle. The man leapt down. He was tall, wearing a green sweater and pink and green striped pants. He had a red scarf around his neck, and a white butterfly belt buckle. His brown hair was expertly styled.
"I'm Burgh. Leader of Castelia City's Pokemon Gym!" He cried with a flourish. "And you are?" "I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town. This is my Pikachu." "Buki and Masuku Shiyousha from Driftveil City."
"That's wonderful!" Burgh said with a smirk. "Am I right to assume you three are here to challenge me?" The boys nodded together. "Three full battles. Hmm…that will take awhile. I hope you all don't mind?" "Anything's fine. It all depends on how you want to do it." Buki said to the rather effeminate man.
"Ok then. If that's how you want it!" Burgh snapped his fingers, and the ground split wide open. A field rose into the empty space. It was a sandy rectangle, and it was perfectly level.
"Now, who goes first?" Buki stepped forward. "I'd like to test the waters." He turned to his companions. "I hope you don't mind?" "Not a problem. I'm gonna see how my egg is doing. It's been a couple weeks. It should be close to hatching." The two boys sat on a bench nearby and Ash pulled the egg from his backpack, along with a cloth towel.
"K Burgh. Give me your worst!" Buki declared. A referee appeared. "The battle between the Challenger, Buki Shiyousha, and Gym Leader Burgh will now begin!"
"I'll let you have the first move Burgh. This is your Gym after all." Buki relented. "Very well then." Burgh said, pulling out a Pokeball. "Go Dwebble!" Masuku pulled out his Pokedex.
Dwebble, the Rock Inn Pokémon. After finding a suitable rock, Dwebble digs a hole in the rock's bottom, to use as a protective shell. Dwebble can make rock easier to carve by producing a liquid from its mouth.
Dwebble waved its spear-like pincers at Buki menacingly, but it was hard to pull off, because the thing wasn't menacing at all. It was actually kinda cute. Buki reached deep into his obi to pull out a ball. "Hm. A Bug/Rock type. I think any of my Pokemon would be a good choice here. But, I'll go with…" He grabbed the right ball. "Go Excadrill!" The Subterrene Pokemon burst from his Pokeball and scraped his claws together. Dwebble didn't look so tough now. Buki actually felt sorry for the little guy.
"Battle: Begin!" "Dwebble! Use Dig!" The Rock Inn Pokemon leapt into the ground and began his trip around, trying to get into attack position. "Sorry little guy. That was a bad move." Buki apologized. "Earthquake!" Excadrill jumped up and landed in a low crouch, sending shockwaves through the ground. Dwebble flew out into the air and landed hard on the ground.
"No! My Dwebble!" Burgh cried. But the small Pokemon stood back up on shaky spindle legs. "Good! My Pokemon won't be defeated so easily! Dwebble! Use Rock Wrecker!" Dwebble put his claws together, forming a small rock outlined in red. The rock swelled till it was the size of the small Pokemon, and the outline faded. The Rock Inn Pokemon launched the rock at Excadrill.
"Excadrill! Dodge with Dig!" Excadrill jumped up again, and transformed into Drill Form and dove into the ground. The rock whizzed by the hole. "Now, attack with Metal Claw!" The Subterrene Pokemon drilled out of the ground, and crashed into Dwebble with its claws and head horn. Dwebble hit the floor of the Gym and little Xs crossed his eyes.
"Dwebble is unable to battle! Excadrill wins!" The referee declared. Burgh returned the Rock Inn Pokemon to his Pokeball. "You did marvelously Dwebble." He grabbed up another Pokeball. "Go Leavanny! Use Leaf Storm!" Burgh called.
Leavanny raised both of its arms into the air and its body became outlined in turquoise energy. Tons of glowing green leaves appeared around Leavanny's feet and floated around it, floating up until they reached its arms. The turquoise glow faded and Leavanny pointed its arms at Excadrill, firing the leaves at it. Before Buki could give his command, his Pokemon was lifted high into the air by the swirling leaves. The Grass Type move bit deeply into the Ground Type Pokemon. Leavanny dropped its arms and Excadrill fell to the ground, dazed.
"Solarbeam." Burgh commanded calmly. The leaf on Leavanny's head began to glow. The Nurturing Pokemon opened its mouth and an orb of solar energy appeared.
"Fire!" Burgh cried. The ball transformed into a beam that originated from Leavanny's mouth. The golden beam flew across the field at top speed and slammed into Excadrill as he tried to struggle to his feet. The Subterrene Pokemon was thrown off his feet and into the trees on the sides of the room.
"Excadrill is unable to battle! Leavanny wins!" "Return Leavanny." Burgh said, bringing his most powerful Pokemon back into its Pokeball. He grabbed his third Pokeball and threw it with a cry. "Whirlipede! I choose you!"
Buki reached back into his obi. He replaced Excadrill's Pokeball and grabbed his next one. "Alright then. Go Sawk!" "Didn't anyone teach you Buki? Fighting Types have almost no effect on Bug Types!" Burgh laughed.
"Well, I've never been one to listen to people that tell my Pokemon they can't do something. Right Sawk?" The Karate Pokemon nodded vigorously. "So, are you ready Burgh, cause we're about to bring it to you! Rain Dance!" Sawk began moving in what seemed to be an Indian dance. Clouds formed and rain began to fall.
"Now you can't try Solarbeam on us!" Buki declared. Burgh smirked. "Sunny Day!" Whirlipede formed a ball of energy between his spikes and launched it into the air. It exploded against the ceiling, causing the light to intensify.
"Now we can use Solarbeam on you!" The Gym Leader laughed. "However, I think this is more apt. Use Steamroller!" Whirlipede jumped into the air and began to spin rapidly. Its spikes began glowing and it rolled across the ground at the Fighting Type.
"Sawk! Use Reversal!" Sawk let Whirlipede hit him. As the Bug Type was spinning, Sawk glowed and grabbed it by the edges of its armor. He picked the Curlipede Pokemon and threw it high into the air. When the still spinning Pokemon came back to earth, Sawk let it fall at full speed onto his rocky fist.
"Double Kick!" As Whirlipede fell from his fist Sawk brought a foot up, sending the Curlipede Pokemon airborne once more. Sawk leapt up, somersaulted, and dropped his foot on top of the armored Pokemon. Whirlipede hit the floor and sank into the soft earth. Sawk loomed over the cornered Pokemon.
"Whirlipede! Solarbeam!" With Sunny Day still in effect, the Bug Type formed the orb of energy between his spikes. The blast hit Sawk in the chest and he was thrown into the air. He hit the sand as well. He got back to his feet slowly.
"Whirlipede! Steamroller!" The Curlipede Pokemon began spinning again and the sand released his hold against him. He began the charge against the weakened Fighting Type.
"Looks like we may be out of options Sawk. Use Close Combat!" Sawk angled his leg on the ground and Whirlipede began to roll up it. Then Sawk drove his elbow onto the shell of the Bug Type. As Whirlipede moved back, Sawk made other solid hits. He moved fluidly, finally finishing off with a Rock Smash to the opponent's uncovered eye. The poor Bug Type cried out in pain and began to glow.
When the light of evolution died, Whirlipede was replaced with Scolipede. "Well! This is a marvelous turn of events! I must thank you Buki. You brought out my Whirlipede's true potential! However, he's still weak. I'll have to finish this with one beautiful combination!" Burgh declared. "Use Megahorn!" Scolipede's horns glowed silver and he rammed them into Sawk's midsection. He lifted the Karate Pokemon high over his head, over eight feet, and held him there.
"Now, poison him!" Burgh cried. Scolipede's small forearms thrust into Sawk, and he took on a light purple hue. "And finally: Venoshock!" The Megapede Pokemon's horns stopped glowing silver, only to glow purple and unleash a burst of poison that threw Sawk clear from the large Poison Type.
"Sawk is unable to battle! Scolipede wins!" The referee cried. Scolipede however, didn't look like a winner. He was breathing hard, on his last legs. Buki reached into his obi one last time. "Go, Dewott." He sighed. "Water Gun." The short burst of water knocked the already defeated Poison Type to the ground.
"Scolipede is unable to battle! Dewott wins!" "Thank you for having mercy for my Pokemon Buki. It breaks my heart every time I have to take my friends to a Pokemon Center." Burgh said with emotion in his voice.
"Uh. It's not a problem, right Dewott?" "Wott!" The otter-weasel saluted. Burgh grabbed his third and final Pokeball. "Go Leavanny!" The Nurturing Pokemon stood opposite the Discipline Pokemon and the battle got underway.
"Leavanny! Use Leaf Storm!" "Leavanny!" The glowing leaves razed the field, leaving Dewott time only to duck and weave. "Dewott! I've got an idea! We'll use their own power against them! Use Aqua Jet!" Dewott encased himself in water and rocketed toward the Nurturing Pokemon. The leaves got stuck to the water and the energy transferred to the Aqua Jet.
"Now go!" Buki cried. The otter-weasel corkscrewed and was set on a path straight at Leavanny. The Dual Type leapt high into the air in an attempt to dodge the glowing water full of leaves. Suddenly, the green glow brightened, and a blue X appeared over the end of the attack. Dappled gold light filtered through.
The Aqua Jet/Leaf Storm/Razor Shell picked up speed, and made a ninety degree turn, angling straight up underneath Leavanny. The attack hit heavily, and Dewott kept going, high into the air above the Grass Type. Leavanny fell to earth with the otter-weasel landing shortly after. Leavanny jumped back to its feet, weakened only slightly from the mostly Water Type move.
"Sunny Day!" Burgh called. However the dazzling light Leavanny emitted was nothing compared to the light that shone from behind Buki. "Oh my god! My egg is hatching!" Ash cried. Just as Burgh called his attack, both Buki and Dewott whirled to get a good look at the Baby Pokemon that had hatched. They lost focus for a moment and Dewott was hit in the back by the Solarbeam. He was thrown from the field, landing beside the bench.
"Damn it Ash!" Buki called. He went to see if his Pokemon was alright, but Dewott was already standing and heading back to the ring.
"I'm sorry." Burgh said sincerely. "I called my attack before you turned around." "It's alright. We got distracted. You good to go Dewott?" "Dew!"
"Good. Let's use Fury Cutter!" Dewott ran at Leavanny hunched over, with his arms at his sides. His shells began to glow silver. As Leavanny jumped, so did Dewott, and he scored his shells across the Grass Type's chest. The Bug Type move was super effective.
"Oh! Leavanny!" Burgh cried. His Pokemon stood back up. "I'm sure you know this Burgh, but Fury Cutter is a move that increases in power the more it's used. So keep going Dewott!"
The starter whirled and weaved like a warrior from Japan wielding battle fans. Every move he made caused Leavanny to move back, until the move was at full power. Finally, with an upwards slash from a shell, Leavanny arced back into the air and came to a crash on the sandy floor.
"Leavanny is unable to battle! Dewott wins! The victory goes to the challenger, Buki from Driftveil City!"
"That better be a damn cute Pokemon Ash!" Buki swore as he left the field. When he saw the Pokemon curled up in Ash's lap his face fell. "Damn it. It is."
It was a grey fox Pokémon with red and black patches on its head and feet. Its ears were triangular with dark insides, and it had a large, whirled scruff of fur on its head, tipped with red. Its blue-green eyes had white pupils, and its eyelids were red. It had a red dot of fur on its forehead. There was a ruff of black fur around its neck, and its limbs were tipped with red. Its tail was bushy. It opened its mouth in a yawn and small fangs could be seen. Buki pulled out his Pokedex.
Zorua, the Tricky Fox Pokémon. It disguises itself as people and other Pokémon. It protects itself from danger by keeping its own true form hidden.
"A Zorua, huh?" Buki bent down and ruffled the Pokemon's head. "You nearly cost me my match little guy." Zorua responded with a bite to the swordsman's hand.
"Son of a bitch!" He cried, rubbing his injured hand.
Shortly After
"So Masuku. Are you ready for your match?" Burgh asked. Masuku looked back to the bench. His brother was forced to stand while Zorua growled at him from the edge. His eyes were closed and a tic on his forehead pulsed.
"Hehe. I think so Burgh." Masuku answered, ignoring his brother's shout of: "It's not funny damn it!" After another short session of laughter, the younger Shiyousha pulled his first Pokeball from under his stomach band. Burgh pulled his ball out too.
"Go Dwebble/Timburr!" They cried together. The Rock Inn Pokemon burst free from his containment clicking his claws against the ground, while the Muscular Pokemon stood strong, spinning its wooden beam over its head.
"Begin!" "Dwebble! Use Rock Throw!" The Bug Type jumped and his shell flew from his back with great speed. "Bat it back!" Masuku cried. Timburr swung his beam hard, and a satisfying 'SMACK!' sent the rock shell back at its owner. Dwebble was knocked from the sky back to the sandy floor.
"Now, let's get on the offensive Timburr!" Masuku ordered. "Stone Edge!" Timburr held his beam out with both hands. Rock chips flew from the ground, sending the Rock Inn Pokemon airborne.
"Slash Dwebble!" Dwebble changed direction in the air and flew at Timburr. His claws lit up and he sliced his way past the Muscular Pokemon. Timburr flew back, but used his beam to vault back to his feet.
"Don't let up! Use X-Scissor!" Dwebble crossed his claws over him and launched an X shaped slash of energy. Timburr used his earlier maneuver to launch himself over the top of the attack.
"Timburr! Let's use Wake Up Slap!" Timburr landed in front of his adversary and repeatedly hit the Bug Type with his wooden weapon. Dwebble was forced back from the attack. Timburr kept attacking.
"Use Shell Smash!" Dwebble jumped out of its shell and its whole body glowed white. Crimson red cracks formed around its entire body. The white energy broke apart and fell off Dwebble's body like pieces of a shell. Dwebble's body glowed red.
"Now use Rock Wrecker!" The white pieces were mixed in with the rock chunks, making the entire attack glow. When it was launched it was much faster than the last time it was used. It crashed into Timburr and knocked him back. He struggled to his feet.
"We've gotta make this next attack count Timburr!" Masuku yelled. "Bulk Up!" Timburr took a deep breath and his muscles expanded. "Alright! Now that we've powered up, let's give 'em hell Timburr! Use Hammer Arm!"
Timburr jumped high into the air and came down holding his beam in the middle with both hands. He slammed the end of it down on the still shell-less Pokemon. When Timburr jumped back Dwebble was crushed into the soft sand with Xs in his eyes.
"Dwebble is unable to battle! Timburr wins!" Burgh brought the beaten Pokemon back. "I'm sorry Dwebble. We'll get them back for you, ok?"
"That was amazing Timburr! You did it!" Masuku exclaimed. "Yes. You did do it. And you did it well. However, I believe it's time for me to win a match for my Dwebble." Burgh warned.
"Ok. If that's how it is. Timburr return!" Masuku commanded, pointing the Pokeball at it. The red beam shot out and Timburr went into the ball to rest. "I'll need a fresh Pokemon." He reached back under his stomach band.
"Let's do it Throh!" The Judo Pokemon bounced up and down on the soft ground, testing its limits. Burgh grabbed his next ball too. "Go Scolipede!"
"Begin!" "Let's use Rock Climb" Burgh called. Scolipede stomped the ground and a mountain rose up from the sandy turf with Throh on top. The ends of Scolipede's feet glowed silver and he began to run up the rock, gaining speed and power.
"Fine. Let's give 'em some leverage Throh! Use Superpower!" Throh's large rocky hands glowed blue and he thrust them out, grabbing Scolipede's horns. The two struggled for a few moments. Finally, Scolipede took another step forward, sending the both of them toppling over the edge, still grappling.
"Alright then! Let's turn this into a positive! Throh! Mountain Storm!" Throh spun around so that Scolipede was underneath him. He let go of the Megapede Pokemon and began to somersault head over head towards the ground. He crashed down onto Scolipede just as the Poison Type hit the ground.
"That was a good move." Burgh complimented. "However, this sandy ground means that move didn't give out much damage." Masuku looked to the two Pokemon and saw that Burgh was right. Scolipede looked no worse for wear.
"That's perfectly fine! Throh's not out of the game yet!" The red Pokemon nodded and took a fighting stance. "Let's use Overhead Throw!" Throh grabbed Scolipede and the two began to grapple again. After a short struggle Throh picked the Bug Type up, circled around, and threw him at his trainer. When he hit the ground he was sucked into his Pokeball and Leavanny was brought out.
"Betcha you didn't know that!" Masuku boasted. "Overhead Throw is a move that sends the opposing Pokemon packing! It ends wild battles, but it sends a trainer's next Pokemon!" While the two were still disoriented, Masuku made another command.
"Try out our Superpower! You didn't get a good enough taste last time!" Throh reached high into the air with both hands glowing. He clasped them together and ran at the Nurturing Pokemon. He brought his arms over his chest to the side, and ran by, slamming the powerful attack into the Grass Type.
"That was a strong move. However, as you're aware, Fighting Type moves have little effect on my Pokemon! Leavanny! Let's use String Shot!" The white stream of thread circled Throh in an attempt to keep him still.
"Break it!" Masuku ordered. Throh brought his arms up under the binding and crossed them over his chest. He thrust them out, ripping the attack to pieces. "Let's get back in this! Use Focus Energy!" Throh glowed white.
"We won't give you the chance to power up! Leavanny! Use Hyper Beam!" The orange blast shot forward. "Reversal!" Masuku yelled. The white aura traveled from Throh's body to his hands. He stuck them out and spun around as the beam got close. The beam curved around him and went back at the shooter. The glow left Throh's hands and transferred to the attack. This left a white energy swirling around the orange Hyper Beam. It struck Leavanny and threw her back several feet.
"HA! Bet you weren't expecting THAT one! Throh! Let's keep it up! Use Body Slam!" The red Fighting Type jumped high into the air and came crashing down on top of the Grass Type that was still laying on the ground.
"Use Protect Leavanny!" Burgh urged. As Throh neared a dome of green energy sprang up between them. Throh was thrown, and he hit the ground hard, sending up a cloud of dust.
"Let's attack now Leavanny!" Burgh ordered. Leavanny got back to her feet. "Leaf Blade!" Leavanny's leafy hands glowed bright green and she ran forward. Throh came out of the cloud with a Superpower attack that Masuku hadn't called for. Leavanny moved right past the Judo Pokemon's glowing arms and began its brutal dance of slashing.
When she leapt back, Throh staggered but stood steady. "You'll have to do a little better than that to get rid of us! Right Throh!" The tired Pokemon nodded before it fell forward into the sand.
"Throh is unable to battle! Leavanny wins!" The referee called. "You were saying?" Burgh asked Masuku. The young boy returned his Pokemon to its ball.
"Don't listen to anything anyone says to you. You won this battle for me. You weakened his best Pokemon." The boy said with a smile.
"I'm proud to see a challenger that takes loss so well." Burgh complimented. "It's not a loss. Your Leavanny took a powered up Hyper Beam, as well as some of Throh's strongest moves. And, I've still got Timburr. Also, my last Pokemon's still at full power."
Masuku reached into his stomach band for the third time. "Let's go Timburr!" The Muscular Pokemon slung his beam over his shoulder, ready to go.
"Leavanny vs. Timburr! Begin!" "Timburr let's start this match off! Get ready for Focus Punch!" Timburr dropped his beam beside him and crouched down. He put a fist on the ground and charged his energy into it. It began to glow silver.
"I think not! Use Leaf Blade!" Burgh commanded. Leavanny charged again, swinging her leaves. She had just gotten to the Muscular Pokemon and was making an overhead slash. "Now! Focus Punch!" Masuku cried. Timburr jumped up and slugged Leavanny with everything it had in its small body. Leavanny staggered back, but stayed close.
"Hyper Beam!" The orange beam washed over the small Fighting Type at close range, and Timburr never had a chance.
"Timburr is unable to battle! Leavanny wins!" "You did good Timburr. You know we'll get back at them for you." For the last time Masuku reached down into his stomach band.
"You might be surprised." He threw the Pokeball and it opened high into the air. A ball of flames rushed the ground, hitting with an explosion. Pignite leapt out of the crater he left behind.
"Hehe. You sure know how to make an entrance buddy." Masuku complimented his partner. "Meet my first Pokemon. Pignite. He's gonna win this for me!"
"Leavanny return!" Burgh commanded. "Go Scolipede!" The purple Poison Type stood opposite the fire pig.
"Begin!" "Scolipede! Use Toxic!" Scolipede stomped the ground and a purple circle glowed around Pignite. He took on a purple hue for a moment. Masuku growled.
"This just means we'll have to end this fast. Use Flame Charge!" Masuku yelled. Pignite glowed orange for a second and burst into flames. He ran forward and tried to thrust his shoulder into Scolipede.
"Use Venoshock!" The purple beam knocked Pignite away and the flames died. The Fire Pig Pokemon glowed purple again as the poison sapped his strength. "We've gotta get rid of Scolipede! Use Heat Crash!" Masuku called, deciding to go with Pignite's special move.
Pignite crouched down and launched himself high into the air. He somersaulted and caught ablaze again. He dropped like a boulder from the sky and hit the Megapede Pokemon. Scolipede was forced down to the ground and into a crater. He leapt back to Masuku's side of the field.
Scolipede crawled out of the hole in the ground panting. "Use Venoshock!" Burgh called to his tired Pokemon. The purple attack hit again and Pignite really began to feel the poison's effects on his body.
"We've got to end this now! Brother has a combination, why can't we? Use Ember on your hands!" Pignite sent a confused look his trainer's way, but obeyed. The flames crackled to life. "Now! Let's give 'em Arm Thrust!" Pignite ran forward at the Megapede Pokemon.
"Take him out! Venoshock!" The purple beam was loosed again, but Pignite leapt over it. He came down in the first attack on Scolipede's head. He jumped off Scolipede and landed in front of him. He kept attacking, and with the last attack he put his hands together and thrust them both into Scolipede's unarmored belly.
"And it's over!" Masuku cried as Scolipede toppled like a fallen tree.
"Scolipede is unable to battle! Pignite wins!" "And now it's time for the battle to end!" Masuku declared. "I agree." Burgh said. "Go Leavanny!"
"Final battle! Leavanny vs. Pignite! Begin!" "Pignite! We won't last much longer, so we've gotta get in there! Use Fire Thrust!" Masuku ordered. Pignite opened his hands and this time the flames burst into being on their own. "GO!"
The Fire Pig Pokemon charged again, attempting to end the battle there. "We won't let you! Leavanny! Use Leaf Storm!" The glowing leaves flowed around Leavanny and shot like arrows toward the charging Fire Type.
"It's over!" Burgh yelled. "It's not over till Pignite falls!" Masuku roared as his Pokemon batted the leaves away with his fire covered hands. His eyes glowed and flames roared across his body.
"Now! With the power of Blaze! Finish him off!" "Leavanny! Hyper Beam!" But the orange attack shot right over the Fire Pig's shoulder, and Leavanny was unable to move. Pignite slammed both palms into Leavanny and she was thrown back off the field. Pignite put both palms into the air and roared as the flames built up into the sky in a defiant show of his power.
"And it's ended! Leavanny is unable to battle! Pignite wins and the victory goes to Masuku Shiyousha from Driftveil City!" Masuku ran out onto the field and hauled Pignite into his arms.
"You did it!" He yelled. The two of them jumped up and down, shooting victory poses like they were attacks.
"Um. Masuku, maybe you better hold Zorua for me." Ash said as he handed the cute Dark Pokemon to the Fighting Type trainer. The small Pokemon was still glaring at Buki, who still had no idea what the problem was.
"Ugh. One last battle my friends." Burgh promised. "Go Scolipede!" The Megapede Pokemon looked annoyed to be brought out for another battle so soon, but he nodded to his trainer.
"Let's go Pikachu!" "Pika-Pika!" The small Electric Type answered the call with a small discharge of sparks.
"The battle between the Challenger Ash and the Leader Burgh will now begin!" "Scolipede! Use Double Edge!" Burgh ordered immediately. Scolipede ran forward, leaving a gold glow behind him.
"Dodge it Pikachu!" The Mouse Pokemon dove to the side. "Use Thunderbolt!" Pikachu lit up the area as the lightning flew from his tiny body. Scolipede contorted into poses of pain as the Electric attack racked his body with spasms.
"Oh no! Scolipede! Are you alright!" The Megapede Pokemon shook off the shock. "Alright! That's the way to do it! Let's use Agility!" Scolipede flashed back and forth around the field, level with Pikachu in speed.
"Now! Toxic!" The purple circle appeared around Pikachu but he jumped away before the poison would take effect. "Pikachu! Use Electro Ball!" Pikachu unleashed some electricity that took the form of a yellow orb above his tail. He flicked his tail and the attack flew across the field.
"Dodge!" Burgh commanded. "Ha! Now that Scolipede's at the same speed as Pikachu, you won't hit him with long range attacks!" Ash contemplated. "I guess you're right Burgh! Pikachu! Use Volt Tackle!" The powerful Electric Type began running forward and electricity burst out across his form.
"Pika, Pika, Pika, Pika, Pika, Pika, Pikachu!" The resulting explosion sent Scolipede back, and Pikachu into the air.
"Now! Thunderbolt!" Ash cried. From high in the air Pikachu could unleash an attack that could go in every direction. And that's exactly what he did. Scolipede was blasted without getting the chance to dodge.
"Iron Tail!" Pikachu's tail began to glow. "Electro Ball!" The orb was absorbed by the Iron Tail and Pikachu dropped from out of the air, slamming the powered up attack into Scolipede as it tried to get up.
"Scolipede is unable to battle! Pikachu wins!" The referee called out. Burgh returned his beaten Pokemon to his Pokeball and pulled out his next one. He sighed. "I'm so sorry Scolipede. At least you get to rest now." The threw the next ball. "Go Dwebble!"
"Come back Pikachu." Ash ordered. He plucked a ball from his belt. "Go Primeape!" The Pig Monkey Pokemon began to shuffle from foot to foot, itching to battle.
"A Pikachu and a Primeape? That's interesting." Burgh said. "Next Match: Dwebble vs. Primeape. Begin!" "Primeape! Use Thrash!" Primeape stomped the ground a few times before charging at the smaller Pokemon.
"Haha! I know my Dwebble's faster than a Primeape! Use Smack Down!" Dwebble waved his claws and a rock flew out of the ground. It hit Primeape in the face and knocked it back.
"Now we'll use Faint Attack!" Dwebble scuttled up to Primeape and pointed off to the Pig Monkey Pokemon's right with a claw. Primeape turned and Dwebble sucker punched the slightly dim Pokemon.
"Rock Smash!" Primeape whirled around after being attacked and slugged the Bug Type just as it was turning away. His shell cracked and began falling off in pieces. The Rock Inn Pokemon's eyes welled up and tears began streaming from both eyes.
"Oh no! Dwebble!" Burgh cried. He ran out on the field an comforted his bereaved Pokemon. "I'm sorry Burgh! I didn't know he was turning away!" Ash apologized profusely. "It's ok. But I don't think I want to put my Dwebble through anymore. Call it." He said to the referee.
"Dwebble is unable to battle! Primeape wins!" "Grr. I refuse to lose again! Leavanny! I choose you!" Burgh cried.
"I'll stick with you Primeape!" Ash decided. "Alright then! The battle between Primeape and Leavanny will now begin!"
"Leavanny! Let's use Leaf Blade!" Burgh called out with new confidence. Leavanny's leaf-hands glowed bright green again and she charged at the Pig Monkey Pokemon, energized by her trainer's excitement.
"Primeape! Do you trust me?" Ash yelled. Primeape nodded vigorously. "Let's use Final Gambit!" Primeape ducked under the glowing appendages and grabbed Leavanny. He began to glow orange, and the two Pokemon were absorbed by a large orb. When the light died, Primeape was lying on the ground, and Leavanny kneeled on the ground, panting.
"Primeape is unable to battle! Leavanny wins!" "Primeape, return!" Ash called. "You did good. I'm sure we can win now." The trainer vowed. He grabbed his next Pokeball. "Go Pidove!"
"And now Leavanny vs. Pidove! Begin!" "Pidove! Use Air Slash!" The Tiny Pigeon Pokemon flapped its wings rapidly and sent out a bunch of glowing, spinning buzz-saws.
"Dodge Leavanny, and use Razor Leaf!" "Leavanny!" Leaves swirled around the Grass Type and flew quickly at the Flying Type Pokemon. "Dodge!" Ash called.
Pidove swept through the air, dodging group after group of leaves. "Your Pidove is very fast." Burgh complimented. "However, it won't matter. Leavanny! Use Attract!" Leavanny gave a wink and pink hearts burst out all over the field. A bunch of them formed a ring and circled Pidove. When the circle closed however, Pidove remained in control.
"That means Pidove's a girl!" Buki called from the sidelines. Ash looked back at him. He was sitting on the very edge of the bench, with Zorua trying to get out of Masuku's grip.
"Ok then. Pidove! Let's try our Aerial Ace!" Ash commanded. Pidove disappeared from view for a moment. She reappeared high up in the sky, dropping toward the ground in a nose-dive. She pulled up and a burst of silver energy spread out in front of it.
"Leaf Blade!" Burgh called. As Pidove got close, Leavanny slashed multiple times before Pidove could get out of the way. She flew past the Nurturing Pokemon and fell to the sandy floor.
"Pidove is unable to battle! Leavanny wins!" "Good job Leavanny. Now we just have to beat Pikachu." Burgh said. "Are you ready Pikachu?" Ash asked. "Pika-Pika!"
"Alright! Final battle! Leavanny vs. Pikachu! Begin!" "Leavanny! Use Razor Leaf!" The swirling attack shot across the field with incredible accuracy and power. Pikachu was in the middle of the attack. "Pika!" "Pikachu! Blast those leaves away with Thunderbolt!"
The Electric Attack blew the leaves away from Pikachu, leaving them charred. "Now! Let's use Quick Attack!" Pikachu began to run, leaving the familiar streak behind him. He made evasive maneuvers as Leavanny launched more leaves at him. Finally Pikachu leapt up and hit Leavanny in the chest. She fell back slightly.
"Leavanny! Try another Attract!" The pink hearts hit Pikachu and his eyes lit up. He staggered around like a fool for a few seconds before just swaying in place.
"Damn! Pikachu, snap out of it!" Ash cried. "Leavanny! Use Leaf Blade!" Leavanny got in close an began her attack. Without really knowing what was happening, Pikachu was managing to dodge with his staggering and swaying. All of the slashes seemingly missed by centimeters.
"Pikachu! You've gotta attack them! Use Electro Ball!" Pikachu shook his head a little, but the pink hearts didn't leave his eyes.
"Use Leaf Storm!" The swirling leaves picked Pikachu up and spun him around inside a gigantic leaf whirlwind. (Rock Lee reference FTW) The leaves disappeared and Pikachu fell to the ground.
"Pikachu! You've gotta get up!" Ash cried. The Mouse Pokemon, over his Attract, struggled to his feet and gave Ash a tiny thumbs up.
"Leavanny! Let's finish this up! Use Leaf Blade!" Leavanny moved in again. "Pikachu! Spin and use Thunder Punch!" Pikachu jumped up and twirled in the air. He soared between Leavanny's slashing arms. His small fist crackled to life with electricity and he thrust the powered up attack up into Leavanny's jaw. The Nurturing Pokemon fell back but was on her feet in a second.
"Pikachu! Fall back!" Ash called. The Mouse Pokemon shuffled back in a series of small hops on his stubby appendages. "Leavanny! Use Leaf Storm once more!" Pikachu was once again lifted high into the air by the Grass Type move. The leaves died away and Pikachu began to fall again.
"Volt Tackle! Then Iron Tail!" Pikachu's tail lit up and he began to fall faster as electricity burst out across his body for the second time that day.
"Hyper Beam!" Leavanny fired the orange beam at the falling Electric Type. Pikachu whirled early and his powered up tail took the attack. He kept going, like the power didn't even effect him. He crashed down on Burgh's strongest Pokemon and the dust cloud hid everything from view. Pikachu leapt from the smoke, but Leavanny didn't.
"And it looks like Leavanny is unable to battle! Pikachu wins! The victory goes to Ash from Pallet Town!"
"Well, I've got to say I'm a little disappointed in myself for losing three times, but I'm an honest man. Here you go you three. It's the Insect Badge!" Burgh handed all three of them a light green Badge in the shape of insect wings. It was lined with gold.
"Woohoo! We just got…the Insect Badge!" Ash cried. "….Yeah. That's never gonna catch on." Buki said.
The boys were walking to Castelia City's exit when a familiar drum beat started up. "I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was! To catch them is my real test, to train them is my cause!" Buki pushed his sleeve back and pressed a button on his watch, which was actually his X-Transceiver. A picture of a blonde girl with a green hat appeared.
"Hey Buki." "Howdy Bianca. What's up?" She looked distraught. "Well, I'm off on my own for a little while, and I thought we could meet up. Where are you?" "Uh, we're about to leave Castelia City." "Do you think you could wait till tomorrow to leave? I'll be there later tonight." "Uh….sure."
And I think that's a good place to end the chapter. I've decided that I'm gonna take the Black and White game storyline and augment it for this fic. So, next chapter, we'll see how Buki knows Bianca and various other characters that'll be appearing in the next couple chapters. If that last part confused any of you, well, it'll all be explained next chapter. So, drop a review, tell my what you thought. Ja Nae.