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A Flareon's Tale
Chapter 11
(Outside of Fuschia City)
B stood outside of Fuschia City with Flareon by his side licking at his mane. It was an old city remodeled to fit the times but still had an old air to it. One could remember that in the past Fuschia City laid entrenched in their traditions and would not budge whatsoever. But with the Indigo Pokemon League putting down pressure and every other city modernizing Fuschia would only lose revenue staying prehistoric instead of changing. They still kept the tall forest surrounding their town to provide an air of mystery and it allowed a nice autumn breeze to come to the senses.
As B walked into the town he looked around and could see the entire place in pretty much one glance. But he and his team were only passing through sadly. While beating Erika was wonderful he needed to get onto Lt. Surge in Viridian and he couldn't pass through Saffron for some reason. The guards were staunch in their refusal and so he would simply go around. Passing through Fuschia was the only way to get back onto the coastal route of Route 15-12. It was a nice change of scenery however and he would be sure to place the calm memory of the town in his mind for the future. As he walked through the town and was nearing the exit he paused hearing Flareon growl lowly. Looking down he spotted Flareon sniffing deeply into the air before looking sharply to the left at something specific. I followed his gaze looking into the trees but could not pierce through the darkness with my eyes. His vision was much more proficient than mine so he must know of an incoming danger. I glanced back at Flareon to see him tilt his head in what I understood as confusion before he looked back at me and shook his head. Whatever must have been there escaped his awareness for the time being. I wonder who or what Pokemon could be spying on us? Koga, the past Fuschia City Gym Leader would prey upon weak trainers in the forests leading up to his city rumors said. He was never officially caught but he dissuaded hundreds of young trainers who he thought would not provide a challenge to his gym or were not ready to face him from even entering his city. No charges brought upon him could stick. Hundreds of trainers then went back up the route they came coming to Saffron where Sabrina then ruthlessly crushed them for thinking of her as a weak alternative. He no longer oversaw the Fuschia Gym but his daughter made sure to uphold her father's gyms reputation by ruthlessly crushing those who thought of her as weak.
She was more temperamental than her father but she made up for it by showing exactly why she was her father's star pupil. Koga rested easily in the Indigo Plateau knowing his daughter barely allowed 30 out of 200 trainers to leave his old domain with a Soul Badge. As we walked out of the town I could see a large grouping of trainers all talking and meeting with one another. At least now was the time for me to improve on Horsea's overall battle form. Perhaps see how he battled insitctively without commands. As well as get Hitmonchan more adjusted to his taller body and longer reach. Flareon needed to improve on his Iron Tail strength, his flame generation speed as well as overall speed. This would help him get ready for learning Flamethrower once he hit level 40.
(In the forests surrounding Fuschia)
A figure crouched silently in one of the forests taller denizens. Her platform being a large Ariados that stood silently at its post allowing its master to spy on who she desired. The figure came forward into the little light slipping through the coverage to reveal herself as a young girl wearing purple clothing befitting of a ninja. Pouches and Poke Balls strapped to her leg she watched in the distance as a congregation of trainers began to battle one another. Amongst them was the green capped boy that she had almost been caught by earlier.
"Crap, that boy had an attentive Flareon. I almost got caught back there. But if this was the brat that hurt Erika's Vileplume then perhaps he could provide me a challenge. This year was boring so far honestly. Watching him start a battle with that kid whose entire Pokemon team I poisoned into unconsciousness was interesting. I settled into the crook of my tree with Ariados squatting beneath me watching quietly. As the battle begun I almost began to yawn. A Horsea wasn't really that special if you knew where to look but at least the kid with the Flareon knew his Type Match ups well. The Horsea was cute and demonstrated some quick tactics as well and knew Aurora Beam which was surprising. Must've been an egg learned move but it wouldn't do well in my gym until it evolved into a Seadra.
The Sandshrew was defeated quick enough but as I paid closer attention to the trainer I noticed him steadily looking in my direction alongside his Flareon. He couldn't possibly see me I was much too far away for average human eyesight to pick out! His Flareon began to bare its teeth before the green capped trainer patted its head and pointed at him to join in for the next battle. Looking up I realized while I was lost in thought that the trainer with the defeated Sandshrew was now nursing his knocked out Ekans and Gloom to the side of the road. So the Horsea must've won the entire 3 battles. That trainer's pretty ruthless to put one young Pokemon like that through battles like that.
Feeling my PokeNav buzz I knew it was time to return back to my gym before they began to look for me. Hopefully I'd be able to get in a good battle today. I settled on top of Ariados and patted his head as he sprinted nimbly through the trees without hesitation back to Fuschia City. Maybe I could call dad to train me some more when he had some free time from the Plateau?"
(On Route 13) (B's POV)
My team was growing wonderfully in the short amount fo time I had been a trainer. I already had expectations for what I wanted them to become in the future. Flareon would be a speedy contender with lots of fire power packed into his body for when he grew to his full size. Hitmonchan would be great for one on one situations as well as powerful offensive maneuvers. Horsea would grow into an all-purpose powerhouse with many different move types and a monster at sea. Now I needed some more Pokemon types to round out the team but would fit well into our dynamic. As we walked I allowed Horsea to continue exercising in the surrounding waterfront performing dead sprints and then small rests in between. Flareon walked beside me calmly but was practicing his Iron Tail activation speed. Occasionally he would test its power against the surrounding trees but I could see he was testing with either the density of his tail or the sharpness of it. According to the TM more experienced users of Iron Tail could use their tails as a hammer or as a sword depending on how well they mastered the move. It would be beneficial for deflecting or maybe even cutting through projectiles if he practiced hard enough.
Hearing rustling in the trees to the left I looked up seeing Hitmonchan grin back at me momentarily before resuming his endurance run through the trees. Even as a Hitmonchan he still enjoyed traveling through the trees. He wasn't ninja like but he could still surprise Flareon if he wasn't downwind which meant he could definitely sneak up on me. Plus, the running would help his stamina training and with getting acclimated with his new form. He was close to level 30 so then I could begin on training his punching power.
"Horsea you've been training for a while now. Do you want to return to your Poke Ball and take a break or keep going before we break for camp?", I asked. A splash came from the water beside us heralding Horsea returning to the surface panting heavily. Her small frame was meant for more speed than endurance but this would help for when she became a Seadra and could outlast other Water Pokemon. Her eyes were defiant as she stared back at me with harsh breaths shaking her small body. I smiled in acknowledgment of her pride. She definitely wasn't a quitter which is exactly what I wanted on my team. She was a gem that just wasn't fully showing its true worth hidden underneath what needed some polishing.
"You can stop training now actually. We're going to set up camp before we get to Route 12 and rest for the evening. I'll call you when food is ready", I stated. Horsea chirped happily and I could hear Flareon grunt in satisfaction behind me. I walked off the path into the woods where in the distance I could hear the waves splashing against the wooden bridges making up Route 12. As I walked through the woods I spotted Hitmonchan kneeling in a clearing to my right resting before he spotted me and smiled. I walked forward towards our new camping spot with Flareon and what sounded like Horsea bouncing right behind me to lay out my sleeping bag. As I laid out my sleeping bag Flareon accustomed to our camping routine went and dug a small hole in the middle of the clearing. By the time I had my sleeping bag down and my supplies out to make dinner for all of us he had brought back twigs which he then dropped into our fire pit and started a small fire. Hitmonchan's attempted assistance for wood gathering didn't really work that well sadly with the fact he has a boxing glove for a hand. Mixing the berry and grain concoction for this night's Pokemon meal I looked at the team I currently gathered next to the fire.
Horsea was a proud battler and perhaps a bit prideful. She listened to orders and was playful. She had a lot of potential actually with her evolutions but she had to work hard first to make it to that stage. Hopefully she would continue to be up to the challenge. Hitmonchan was a warrior and his lineage demanded that he train himself hard. He was also dabbling into stealth which was surprising as most fighting Pokemon had an ingrained sense of honor. You fought face to face and if you lost then your loss was only your own fault. Perhaps we could mix Bullet Punch with his stealth to give him a guaranteed first blood. And lastly my first Pokemon Flareon.
As I served out the food in 3 different bowls and my Pokemon walked forward each eating at their own paces I smiled. Horsea inhaled hers slowly unused to my cooking but definitely enjoying it. Hitmonchan ate it diligently taking it for protein and nourishment for his body to grow strong. Flareon as always loved my cooking and ate his happily chwing methodically to the flavors he was experiencing. Flareon definitely was a partner that I perhaps didn't deserve. So far two Gym Badges because of him and if he continued to grow stronger he would continue to be a menace on the battlefield. While not as large in body as an Arcanine or a Charizard, Flareon's flame sacks would only grow as he grew and could pump out flames just as hot as an Arcanine. He simply needed to perhaps become closer with his team and then we just needed training. The power for him would come in due time.
As I settled down on top of my black sleeping bag back to the tree trunk behind me I thought of home. If I hadn't left as a trainer I don't know what I would be doing with my life. The military or the police force were not for me. Getting a degree was much too expensive and serving as Prof. Oak's aide without a degree was impossible even with favoritism. I only had the life of a trainer to look forward to. The gyms were only stepping stones to my true dream. My dream of being the very best…..Just like Uncle Red.
Flareon
Level 35:
Move set: Bite (Dark), Ember (Fire), Tail Whip (Normal), Quick Attack (Normal), Growl (Normal), Fire Fang (Fire), Dig (Ground), Iron Tail (Steel)
Personality: Flareon has come to accept that there are definitely Pokemon that are stronger than him. But that he will only respect those with strength near or above his. His bloodlust has been curbed for those he knows are stronger than him but it is only hidden. Flareon has come to terms with his partnership with B. But still plans on leaving him once he gets to an appropriate level of strength. Is also adjusting to recognizing others as team members but adjusting quickly.
Hitmonchan
Level 27:
Move set: Tackle (Normal), Bullet Punch (Steel), Counter (Fighting), High Jump Kick (Fighting), Helping Hand (Normal), Foresight (Normal), Bulk Up (Fighting), Double Team (Normal), Vacuum Wave (Fighting)
Personality: Fiercely loyal. Excited for new challenges and fights. Extremely confident. Determined to defend his comrades. Strong will. Loves to please trainer and Flareon. Expert boxer. Loves to sneak up on people.
Horsea
Level 26:
Move set: Bubblebeam (Water), Smokescreen (Normal), Leer (Normal), Water Gun (Water), Aurora Beam (Ice), Focus Energy (Normal), Agility (Psychic), Twister (Dragon)
Personality: Playful. Young and somewhat experienced. Very defensive. Hates to be ignored or left alone. Has a temper. Loves to be pampered. Very prideful
Trainer: B
Age: 15
Known Family Members: Father(Deceased), Mother(Missing), Uncle: Red (Location Unknown)
Personality Attributes: Left at a young age with no family at the age of 8, B survived in Pallet town with the assistance of Professor Oak's and the towns hospitality. Working odd jobs, he was also very interested in Pokemon. This sadly grew into an obsession after when he turned 13 he claimed he saw his Uncle Red the proclaimed "Pokemon Master" appear to him challenging him to take his throne. Desiring to take his Uncle's title he is a very logic driven boy with not many friends. Very goal oriented as well he still shows compassion for Pokemon and those who have been abandoned like him. B's only goal in life is to become the Pokemon Master but besides that he has no plans in his life.
Author's Note
Alright guys and girls well I could just give you excuses or I could just tell you the truth which is I had to get a new laptop. No bullshit. But I am not going to be twiddling a thumb up my ass anymore so there will be another chapter coming with a week after this one.
I SWEAR
But hopefully you guys will enjoy the next chapter. Lt. Surge the badass comes into play as well as another familiar face to battle. Also I will explain B's familial background in the future chapters but I'm going off the timeline that Red is in his early 20's in his prime. So B definitely has a hard goal ahead of him.
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