Black and White
Chapter 13: Electrifying Nimbasa Battle
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon. I own some of the plot and the character's personalities.
Sooo sorry for the long wait. I've been putting this off purposely because...well, I plain didn't feel like writing this. :p
But now I am so you can read it. (Technically I was busy writing my Pokemon: Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire fanfiction, but it took me forever to post chapter 3 of that..)
Another reason I didn't write anything, was because I find writing Pokemon battles takes a long time. And I'd rather be writing action and dialogue, than anything else.
Soooo...onto the chapter!
I lie on my back, staring up at the wood bunk bed above me. I hold my pillow loosely, and breathe in and out slowly. Feeling a little bland and dull, I hadn't told Black anything and just headed back to the Pokemon Center.
I turn over and look across the room, and come to a conclusion. I cannot sit around a mope. Also, if N thinks he can get rid of me that easily, he is very and quite sadly mistaken.
I sit up, my right hand resting flat on the mattress, while my left stays on my pillow. Hearing a ringing sound, I look over and see my Xtransceiver blinking. I push myself over to the nightstand and lean over, reaching far with my hand to dig in my bag for the device. I pull it out and press accept call. BIG mistake.
"WHITE WHEN I FIND YOU, YOU ARE GOING TO GET THE PUNISHMENT OF A LIFETIME!" Black screams into the Xtranceiver.
I drop it onto the floor and cover my ringing ears. Never knew a person could be that loud..
I peek over the bed and see him glaring angrily into the screen with bloodshot eyes. I laugh nervously.
"Heh heh...HI...Black.." I say, trying to lighten the mood. Not successful.
"I searched all night for you! I had thought you said you were going to meet up with me later!"
I shrug.
"Well, I went to the amusement park to follow some Plasma Grunts...they got away so I came back to the Pokemon Center." I say, not exactly lying, but not telling the whole truth either.
"I thought you were going to come back to the Pokemon Center..."
"Well, if a certain someone had given me a heads up I would have certainly come back to the Pokemon Center." He grouches.
I grimace. "I'm real sorry about this Black..." I apologize. He huffs.
"Well...alright, I'll let you off the hook." He says. I let out a sigh of relief.
"Until I get back." He finishes.
I become crestfallen.
"Sheesh. Okay, I'll meet you in front of the Pokemon Center in five minutes." Black says. I nod.
"I'll be there."
I lean over my bed and press the end call button and realize I'm not balanced enough and crash head first into the floor. I look up at the ceiling, and watch as it spins.
"Urghh..." I groan lightly.
…
I clomp down the stairs two at a time and pay a visit to Joy, who hands over my rested Pokemon.
"Thanks." I smile, and head over to the door. I walk outside and see Black standing around, looking at his watch. I frown. If he says anything, I am so going to eject him into space. I head over to him and stop, putting my hands on my hips.
"Hey." I say.
"Hey.." He responds.
"I'm going to battle Elesa today and earn my next badge." I tell him.
"Uh huh." I cross my arms.
"Are you going to pout all day just because I did something productive like finding some bad guys without you?" I inquire, raising an eyebrow. He finally looks at me for a moment, then turns his head away.
"Nevermind, let's just go to the gym." He says, and leads the way.
I shrug and follow him.
…
We head through Nimbasa's amusement park and arrive in front of a building I keep thinking looks like an arcade. I enter through the doors and gape at the interior.
An intricate labyrinth of roller coasters weave around the gym. Lights blink and music plays loudly. I look around wildly, and I come face to face with a water bottle.
"Hello trainer! Please take this fresh water!" A man says. I take it bewildered, and shove it into my bag next to the Pokemon egg. I head over to the first roller coaster and tilt my head to the side.
"Is this safe?" I ask.
"Don't know till you try." Black sulks. I roll my eyes and grab him by his upper arm and shove him into the seat. I get in in front of him and look around.
"Umm, there's nothing to hold onto.." Black says.
"I think this is a one person contraption.." I nod.
"I see, I have handle bars on the front but I guess you'll have to catch the next ride-" I'm cut off when the ride jolts and we start moving quickly.
Black's face slams into my back when it starts and he yelps, then on instinct, he puts his arms around my waist to keep himself from flying out.
I shout loudly, my eyes watering at the fast paces machine and will it to end.
Almost as soon as it started, it stops. I gasp for air, because Black is squeezing out all of my oxygen supply.
He immediately lets go and the two of us clamber out before the ride can start again. I see a trainer.
"Looks like I'm going to have to fight." I frown.
"Looks like it." Black responds.
"I'll get this over with quickly." I state, and walk up to the trainer.
"I suppose you want to battle me." she says. I nod, crossing my arms.
"I see! Then, I, Lady Magnolia shall take you up on your challenge." I pretend not to smirk and pull out my Pokeballs.
"Go Emolga!" She calls. I pull out my Pokemon.
"Go Petilil!" I shout, and throw my Pokemon out.
"Use Razor Leaf!"
"Emolga use Pursuit!"
"Dodge and use Razor Leaf again!"
Petilil spirals out of the way and lets out an onslaught of attacks. Emolga hits the dust hard.
"Nooooo!" Lady Magnolia cries. "Go Emolga!"
I roll my eyes. Two of the same Pokemon? I don't see how you can get anywhere with just one type, and on top of that, one Pokemon. I look at Petilil who doesn't seem one bit fazed.
"Use Razor Leaf." I command as the opposing Emolga appears.
WHAM! It hits the ground too.
"Nooo!"
I shake my head.
"Good battle M'lady." I say, and bow, curving my my arm in front of me.
She curtsies and I shrug at Black as he gives me a quizzical look.
She allows us to pass her and I almost groan when I see the next roller coaster seat. I hop in, and Black waits.
"Aren't you coming?" I inquire.
"Umm.." He looks at the inside and smiles.
"Hey, look, seat belts!" He says. I nod.
"Okay, get in." He climbs in behind me and the ride suddenly starts.
We buckle up fast. I grab the front for dear life and close my eyes so they wont water like last time. It screeches to a halt. We stagger out again and I look around.
"Aha! A new victim!" A boy voice says. I look over and see a boy in a suit.
"I am Rich Boy Cody!" He says magnificently. I raise an eyebrow.
"Sure, sure...let's battle and get this over with." I say.
"Go Blitzle!" He says.
"Go Munna!" I shout. "Use Hypnosis!"
"Muuu!" It mewls and causes Blitzle to fall asleep immediately.
"Now use Psybeam!"
BAM! Blitzle faints.
"OH NOO!" Rich Boy Cody shrieks and faints himself. We walk by him and jump into the next coaster. We arrive at the next station, and I see the next trainer.
"Why are there so many Rich Boys. I'm tired of these Rich Boys.." I grumble.
"Go Petilil!" I call, and throw it out.
"You dare to attack Rich Boy Rolan!" He exclaims. I nod.
"Yeah, yeah, I do rich kid, now, how about we actually do some battling?"
He sputters and fumbles with his Pokeball.
"Blitzle!"
ANOTHER Bliztle! I groan.
"Petilil Razor Leaf." I say.
One down.
I'm seriously thinking that these trainers are too easy..
"Blitzle!" Rolan throws out another. Well, at least her has two Pokemon instead of one like Cody.
I command Petilil to Razor Leaf it and it faints. I shrug to myself and Rolan haughtily grumbles to himself, but allows us by.
"You and your boyfriend should hurry and get this over with, I don't like people like you in this gym. So hurry and get out-"
I karate chop him in the head, my cheeks flaming.
He falls to the floor. I stomp over to the ride.
"I really don't like Rich Boys..." I growl. Black follows me and I don't look to see if he's embarrassed or not.
"Ah..White, did you have a bad encounter with a Rich Boy a long time ago?" He asks. My face burns even brighter.
"Black. Don't. Ask." I say through clenched teeth.
"So..it was something bad, now was it?"
"Blaaack." I say, and turn just as the ride starts. I end up head butting him in the chin.
WHACK! Black lies backwards, knocked out as I massage my sore head.
"Owww..." I see a loop up ahead, and I make Black sit up so he wont fall out and I clasp my hands onto the handle bar while Black clings to me, still disoriented.
I scream loudly, as we turn upside down. I still haven't decided if I like loops or not, so I always scream while on one.
We stop and I drag Black out of the ride before it can start again by his arm.
"Is there another trainer?" I ask.
"M-m-m-m-me...?" A timid voice says. Looking over, I see a girl in a white dress.
"Hey, White-Jump?" Black asks, rubbing his head.
"What happened back there?"
"Not now Black," I say, shushing him with my hand.
"I want to battle so I can get to Elesa." I say.
"S-s-s-sure.." She says. "I am Lady Colette..go Emolga.."
She lightly throws out her Pokemon. I decide immediately that I wont defeat her Pokemon so harshly like my other victims. I pull out Petilil.
"Use Razor Leaf." I say. "Lightly, just enough to knock it out."
It nods and knocks the Emogla out carefully. I walk up to Colette.
"Good battle!" I say, and shake her hand. She motions us to the next coaster, and we get in.
"Elesa sure has some annoying trainers in her Gym." I grumble. "Well, the last one wasn't bad..."
We arrive to where I see Elesa is.
I heal my Pokemon quickly and run up to her while Black goes to wait by the side.
"Beat her White-Jump!" He says.
"HEY!" I snap back. "Don't call me that! But I will!"
I turn and look at Elesa, frowning steadily, wondering what her strategy will be. She laughs, flicking the long black cords attached to her head with a lazy hand.
"Hello White." She smiles. "Let's make this another grand performance." Pulling out a Pokeball, she throws it like a real star.
"Go Emolga!" I reach for mine, and grab Munna.
"I choose you!"
"Battle begin!" The referee calls.
"Alright, the challenger has the first move." Elesa says, with a voice that seems completely different to what I'd heard before the battle started. I step back slightly.
What's up with that?
I point at the Emolga.
"Use Hypnosis!"
"Emolga use Aerial Ace." Elesa says coolly. I step back again.
There it is again...
I clench my fists.
"Munna Psybeam!" Munna flips in the air, away from Emolga in a graceful levitation, displaying hard trained technique. Emolga is blasted from behind.
"Emolga, use Volt Switch!" Elesa demands. Emolga is suddenly a blur, and I watch as it slams into Munna hard, and sends it sprawling though the air, and it disappears into its Pokeball.
"HUH!" I exclaim.
"Watch out White!" Black calls. I look back over to Elesa, and see another Emolga pop out.
"Ehh..." I mutter. "Munna use Psybeam!" The whole thing repeats once again.
Hmmm.
"Munna." I say. It looks over, gasping.
"Can you do one more?" It nods.
"Alright, Psybeam!" It shoots at Emolga.
"Volt Switch!"
I grin to myself.
I see it now; it's a pattern. I know her fighting style, now I've just got to be careful.
I look ahead.
"Hypnosis! Make it count!"
"MUUU!" Munna says, and shoots a large ray at the Emolga, hitting it square in the chest.
Gliding to the floor, it starts snoring.
"Now use Psywave till it's knocked out!" I command.
"Muu..muu." Munna hits the Emolga, knocking it out. Elesa returns her Pokemon, and grins at me with her new personality. I cringe inwardly.
"Muu.." Munna says, and collapses due to fatigue. I frown. This battle is not going well. I pull out Petilil.
"Go Petilil!" I shout. "Emolga, come out." Elesa says. The Pokemon appear in a blast of intense light, and I point at it immediately.
"Use Razor Leaf!" I say.
"Hurry and knock it out!" I say.
"Emolga, Aerial Ace." My eyes widen.
"Dodge!" I shout. Petilil is knocked into the wall, and screams loudly. I clench my fists, and growl.
"Petilil, use Leaf Storm!" The room fills with a wall of solid green, and I hear shouting coming within the mess of leafs. I wait anxiously, to see who is still standing. The leafs fall to the ground, and Emolga is on the ground, eyes swirling.
Petilil and lying on its front, gasping for breath. I return it quickly.
Good, not a double knock out.
I think in relief. I take Tepig out next. I cannot use Tranquill, because it is a Flying type, that would be a very stupid move.
"Go Tepig!" I say.
"Zebstricka, I need your assistance." Elesa says, smiling which makes me unsettled. "Zebstricka, use Spark!"
"Tepig use Agility!" I retaliate.
"Quick Attack!" Elesa commands. Zebstricka slams into Tepig hard. I blink. How could they know where Tepig was! Usually only I can see it. I frown.
"Tepig, use Flame Charge!" I suggest.
"Tep tep!" It runs at Zebstricka and knocks it to the side.
"Use Ember!" I continue.
Jumping, Zebstricka stomps on Tepig's head on its dodge. I frown as Tepig hits the dust. Tepig is the only Pokemon I have left, and I can't allow it to faint.
"Use Tackle!" I say. Tepig jumps up and Tackles Zebstricka in the stomach, causing it to fly into the air, then hit the floor. I grin.
"They way you battle is sure electrifying." Elesa smirks. I grin.
"You're not bad yourself." I remark, and punch my hand in emphasis.
"Tepig one more Flame Charge!"
"Zebstricka, use Flame Charge as well." She says.
"Don't faint." I murmur under my breath as they collide. Dust explodes and I cover my eyes. In a few moments, I open them, and see both Pokemon still standing.
Oh no, I don't think Tepig can take another hit...
Zebstricka makes a strangled sound and collapses. I stare in disbalief.
"Woohoo! Go White!" Black hollers from the side. "Knew you could do it!"
I don't move.
Looking up, I see Elesa smiling normally.
"I meant to make your head spin, but you shocked me instead." She says. I blink, and she walks over, handing me my winnings of $3240 Pokedollars.
"My, oh my..." She continues. "You have a sweet fighting style." She ruffles my hair, messing up my hat. She pauses.
"Uhh. I mean you're a great trainer! Excuse me, I...uh...Oh, here! I want you to have this." She presses a button and something comes out of her headphones.
Taking it, she holds it out. I look down at it.
"Here, take the Bolt Badge. You earned it." My eyes widen. I smile.
"Thanks Elesa!" I take it and hold it up.
"I got, the Bolt Badge!" I exclaim, holding it up and Tepig squeals. I put it in my badge case and jump up and down.
"Thanks soo much! I thought I was going to loose!" I say, hugging Tepig, then hugging Elesa.
"If you need any help with anything, call me." Elesa says, holding out a piece of paper. I take it.
"Thanks! And if you need any more help with your performances I'll be glad to help!" I reply.
She smiles and we bow to each other. Black heads over to us.
"What's this about a performance?" He asks. I turn red.
"Uhh...err..Nothing! Nothing at all!" I say, and run away.
Fast.
"W-Hey! Come back here White-Jump! I haven't interrogated you yet!" He shouts. I look over my shoulder.
"You'll never get a chance! Bye Elesa!" I sprint away with Black giving chase behind me.
We make our way out of the Pokemon Center, and while Black walks normally with his hands behind his head, I sneak around, looking at my surroundings warily.
"White, what are you doing?" He asks. I hide behind a table with an umbrella over it.
"Cheren and Bianca always have this perfect timing to come and battle me after I've come out of the Gym." I say, looking back and forth.
"I just finished battling Elesa and would rather not fight either of them." I shudder. "I do not want to battle them now, I'm wiped out."
We pass by some building and head straight for the Pokemon musical building.
"Oh no!" I exclaim.
"What now?" Black sighs.
"I left Bianca in the Musical hall!" I shriek. "I need to go!"
"So you leave Cheren in a sandstorm and Bianca in a musical hall for a whole day. Is there anything else you've forgotten?" Black asks, eyebrows raised.
I glare at him.
"None of your business." I snap, and run off. I stop, when I see Bianca and...her dad! I run up to her.
"Bianca, what's going on?" She looks at me quickly then turns back to her dad.
"Daddy! What are you doing here!" Bianca exclaims.
"I've come to take you back home of course!" He responds.
I roll my eyes. I've never really liked Bianca's dad.
"You're mother told me you'd made your way all the way here. Haven't you come far enough?" Bianca backs up.
"No way! I'm going to keep traveling with White and my Pokemon!"
"Absolutely not! Others do things their way, and we do things ours." He says.
"Is that so? How about you do things your way, and I'll do things mine!" Bianca snaps back.
"Sweetie, you keep going on your travels." A voice says.
We all have question marks above our heads. Black looks over his shoulder blandly, and we look around him as someone walks up.
I'm shocked when I see Elesa walk up!
"Hey! Who do you think you are! This is family business!" Bianca's dad shouts.
"My name is Elesa." She responds. "I'm this town's Gym Leader. I also happen to be model."
She walks over to Bianca.
"You know, there are many people in this world. There are many whose way of thinking are completely different than yours. Sometimes, this means you may get hurt."
"Of course!" Bianca's dad says smugly. "That's exactly right! It's because I'm worried about that..."
"But it's important to keep trying, to learn the differences between yourself and others..." Elesa continues.
"To learn that being different is OK. And you shouldn't worry. Trainers always have Pokemon at their side. Pokemon are wonderful. It's not only how cute they can be, but also how much you depend on them..." Elesa smiles.
Bianca steps towards her father.
"Please! I know there's going to be painful stuff like you're worried about. I know, really, I get it. But, like, listen... There'll be tons of nice people too. Know what else? Since I've been traveling with my Pokemon I've already gotten tougher, I can totally tell. So...please?" She finishes.
Her dad looks away and pauses.
"Hmm... I guess. If wanting to continue your journey is selfishness on your part, stopping you is selfish on mine. I'm surprised to find I'm the one being childish—at my age!" He turns back to us.
"The Gym Leader's comments helped me wake up. Bianca, I'm sure it's better that you take the path you want to take now. I hope your journey will be fun. Bon voyage!" He finishes, then turns to me.
"White, please take care of my little girl, OK?"
I smile, and nod, finding a new found respect for the man. If only a little. He leaves and I let out a sigh of relief along with Bianca. She steps a little after him.
"Papa! I'll come home after I find out what I really want to do!" She waves after him. We clasp hands and jump up and down.
"Yay! You get to continue your journey!" I say happily.
"I'm sure he traveled as a trainer himself in the past." Elesa states.
"Being a parent must be hard." She turns to Bianca.
"Did I meddle unnecessarily?" She asks. "You looked troubled, so I decided to chime in."
She turns to leave.
"By the way, if you're a trainer, please stop by the Pokemon Gym. I'll teach you a little something about how tough a journey can get." She leaves just as randomly as she came. I laugh out loud. Bianca turns to me, admiration in her eyes.
"She's so cool! Hah! I want to be a totally cool woman like her! Mmm...I wonder how I'll get there." She shrugs.
"Well, before that, I guess I need to discover what I really want to do! See you White!" She skips away. I look over at Black.
"What are you looking at?" I ask, raising an eyebrow at him.
"Nothing, I just felt out of place in that whole thing." He says, his hands still behind his head. I give him a "look".
"Heh,..you weren't supposed to fit in there. It had nothing to do with you." I say and skip away.
"Say WHAT!" He runs after me as I head for the next route.
Yay! Finally done after about two months! I am soo sorry for being busy. :'(
Anyway, PLEASE REVIEW!