Chapter 12: The Battle of Martial Arts
Monday, 10 June 2013…
Today is the big day. My Gym battle against Kiyo, the Gym Leader of Saffron City is going to take place today. This one is much more important, because it is fought in my hometown. Thus, beating the Leader will prove that I am one of the strongest Trainers of the city.
I woke up quite early, since the battle was going to take place early. I dressed up, and made it downstairs for Pokemon feeding and breakfast…
Mom: "Thomas, you are going to have a Gym Battle! Unfortunately, I can't be there to watch you! But I wish you good luck! I will be rooting for you!"
Me: "Thanks Mom, I will do my best."
When the time was right, I left home en route to the Gym. I dropped off Gloria's house. Gloria was there, waiting for me:
"Hey, Thomas! Long time to see! Ready to go?"
Me: "Sure! Let's make it to the Gym!"
We finally reached the Gym, and we made it to the reception.
"Hello. My name is Thomas Peterson, and I have a Gym Battle appointment for today."
Receptionist: "It's all right. Give me your Pokedex, please."
I gave my Pokedex to the receptionist. He put it on a machine, and then gave it back to me: "You are ready. Make it to the left for the battle. As for you, lady, make it to my right."
We both answered: "Thanks."
We parted ways with Gloria, and I made it to the battlefield.
Soon enough, Kiyo, the Gym Leader came: "Hello, Thomas! Kiai! You are finally my challenger!Kiai! I can't tell you how grateful I am that Saffron has so many good Trainers, but don't expect me to go easy on you! Kiai!"
I replied: "At last, honored to be your challenger. I will prove you fair and square that I am one of the best of Saffron's Trainers!"
Kiyo: "Kiai! I'm looking forward to it. Shall we begin?"
Me: "Sure. Ready whenever you are."
Kiyo: "Allright, then! Referee, come out!"
The referee made it to its post at the center: "The Saffron Gym Battle between Thomas Peterson the challenger and Gym Leader Kiyo is about to begin! Both Trainers will use three Pokemon. The battle ends when all three of one Trainer's Pokemon are unable to battle! The challenger gets the first move and is the only one allowed to make substitutions. Let the battle begin!"
Kiyo: "Hitmonchan! Kiai!"
I scanned Hitmonchan at my Pokedex: "Hitmonchan ,the Punching Pokemon. The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It throws punches that are faster than a bullet train."
I sent out my Pokemon: "Arcanine, crash test!"
Kiyo commented: "I see you chose Arcanine! Kiai! You get the honor!"
I started off the usual way: "Arcanine, Extremespeed!"
Though, Kiyo got the best of me: "Mach Punch, Hintmonchan!"
Both attacks hit at the same time.
Kiyo: "No more honors! Sky Uppercut!"
Me: "We can't use Extremespeed cause it's airborne! Just wait for the right moment…"
As soon as Hitmonchan was about to hit with Sky Uppercut, I ordered: "Fire Fang! Now!"
Fortunately, the plan worked, and Hitmonchan's hand was burned. Kiyo continued, though:
"Use ThunderPunch with your other hand!"
Me: "Oh no, you don't! Extremespeed, and then Fire Fang!"
…
Referee: "Hitmonchan is unable to battle! Arcanine is the winner!"
Kiyo: "HItmonchan, return! You did a great job! Hitmonlee! Kiai!"
I scanned Hitmonlee at the Pokedex: "Hitmonlee, the Kicking Pokemon. The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick."
Me: "I stick with Arcanine! Extremespeed!"
Kiyo: "Oh no, you don't! Hi Jump Kick!"
Me: "Wait for the right moment!"
As soon as Hi Jump Kick was about to hit, I ordered: "Dodge with Extremespeed!"
HImtonlee hit the ground and was damaged as a result.
Me: "Finish with Outrage!"
Kiyo: "Triple Kick!"
…
Referee: "Both Pokemon are unable to battle!"
Kiyo: "Hitmonlee, you were great! Return! Hitmontop! Kiai!"
I scanne HItmontop at the Pokedex: "Hitmontop, the Handstand Pokemon. It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground."
Me: "Arcanine, you were the best! Return! Pidgeotto, crash test!"
Kiyo: "Hmm… You finally chose a Flying-type. Waiting for your move, Thomas!"
Me: "Sure! Pidgeotto, use Gust!"
Kiyo: "Blow it away with Triple Kick!"
Triple Kick blew the Gust away!
Me: "Oh no! Use Sand-Attack!"
Kiyo: "Use Dig to avoid the Sand-Attack!"
Me: "Okay, then! Soar to the skies!"
Kiyo: "Dig your way up and use Stone Edge!"
Me: "Does it know a Rock-type move! Pidgeotto, dodge it!"
Pidgeotto was unable to dodge the Stone Edge and was knocked to the ground.
Kiyo: "Finish it with Triple Kick!"
…
Referee: "Pidgeotto is unable to battle! Hitmontop is the winner!"
Kiyo: "Hahaha! My kiai is building up!"
Me: "No worries. Pidgeotto, you did great! Return! Wartortle, crash test!"
Kiyo: "Hmm… you kept your starter for last. Triple Kick!"
Me: "Dodge it using Aqua Jet!"
Wartortle dodged the Triple Kick by using Aqua Jet to make it to the air.
Me: "Now, hit Himontop with a Water Pulse!"
Kiyo: "Dodge it with Dig!"
Hitmontop managed to avoid the Water Pulse. But I didn't give up: "Buy time using Withdraw!"
Kiyo: "Hit it! Now!"
Me: "Aqua Jet to dodge!"
Kiyo: "We can't let Wartortle to make it to the air whenever it likes! Stone Edge!"
Me: "Use Water Pulse to stop it!"
Water Pulse and Stone Edge collided, but Stone Edge took the best of it and knocked Wartortle down.
Kiyo: "Kiai! Finish it with a Triple Kick, Hitmontop!"
While everything looked bleak, Wartortle activated Torrent at the last moment.
Me: "That's it, Wartortle! Dodge with Aqua Jet!"
Wartortle easily dodged the Triple Kick with a super-fast Aqua Jet!"
Me: "And now, finish Hitmontop with a Water Pulse!"
…
Referee: "Hitmontop is unable to battle! Wartortle is the winner! The winner is Thomas!"
I starts yelling: "We did it gang, we did it!"
Kiyo then came towards me, Martial Badge in hand: "This is the Martial badge, proof that you beat me in an official Gym match. You will also get 3000P from the Pokemon League Association."
I took the Badge, raised in my hand and yelled: "That's it! We got the Martial Badge!"
"War Wartortle!"
With the Gym battle over, I made it to the Pokemon Center to give my Pokemon for healing. Then, I made it back to our homes for lunch.
Knock-knock
Mom: "Thomas, is it you?"
Mom opened the door quickly: "Did you get the Badge?"
I replied positively and she took a huge smile: "Great, honey! You have two Gym badges now!"
I replied: "I know, Mom!"
Mom: "Come in!"
I entered home and went for a small nap. I woke up as soon as Dad returned from work. We had lunch together, and then we sat at the living room (at last…) to watch TV.
Dad asked me: "So, are you leaving that soon?"
I replied: "Yes, I do. We will make it to Vermilion City, because Gloria has a Contest on Friday."
Dad: "I see… You are really friends with Gloria, aren't you?"
Me: "I guess we are. Is there a problem with that?"
Dad: "Of course not! Me and Sylvester are great friends! Just promise me that she is not and won't be your girlfriend…"
Me: "Of course she's not!"
Dad: "Allright, then. Journey together, and have the best time of your life!"
Me: "Thanks, Dad."
Dad: "Vermilion City has a Gym, you know. Will you challenge it?"
Me: "Of course I will! I will make an appointment as soon as we reach it!"
Dad: "Thomas, I want you to know that the reason I didn't like you to journey was because I thought that you won't be able to make it. But with those powerful Pokemon with you, I doubt you will have any problem at all. So, don't fear coming home, honey! We will be rooting for you!"
Me: "Thanks, Dad. I really appreciate it. Please, make sure that you and Mom won't break up again."
Dad: "I will try, but nothing is sure with that mom of yours…"
Me: "I guess… Anyway, I like it when we talk like adult men."
Dad: "I do so as well. It makes me feel like you are no longer a child. Even the way you handled our family problems…"
Me: "Don't you say, that judging I did was quite a hilarious moment…"
Dad: "It was, for sure. After all, I was sure that you would give it to me…"
Me: "Not that it mattered in the end…"
Dad: "Anyway, it's all past, let's not talk about it."
With that, we made it till nighttime, where we had lunch, packed my things up and went for sleep.
Next time: We make it to Vermilion!
