Author's Notes: Hey, what's up? RayTheZoroark here, with the next exciting installment of this fanfic. Sorry if the wait tends to be long, but as you know, we both have lives we live. Or, well, I do. Not entirely sure about him. :p anyway, let's get this done.
Disclaimer: ...Oh fine. I don't own Pokemon...or Nintendo...obviously.
Chapter 25: A Shocking Battle
I walked down the streets of Nimbasa City, taking in the sights and sounds around me. Shadow walked beside me, our children running circles around us. Literally.
"It's big," Shadow commented, looking around.
"Yeah, the biggest city we have back home is Saffron City, and I don't think it compares in size." I replied.
"Yeah, and I heard that Castelia City is even bigger!" Shadow added.
Before I could answer, I felt a slight tug on my pants' leg. Looking down, I realized it was Ace, my son.
"Yes?" I asked, crouching down.
He pointed his nose at a large black building with yellow flashing stripes. "Is where we go?" He asked. Over the weeks since he and his sister had hatched, they had grown quickly, but even so, they still talked their age. Er, well, better than their age.
"Yep. The next gym leader is Elesa, the electric type user." I answered him.
I walked up to the large double doors and pushed them open. They opened up into a huge stadium, with seating much like a baseball stadium. However, the field was a large Pokemon battle arena, outlined by glowing yellow lines. in the middle of the arena stood a woman dressed in a black tank top and pants, and a yellow overshirt. She stood confidently, staring at me as I returned everyone to their pokeballs and made my way over to stand in front of her.
"Are you Elesa?" I asked, although I figured I all ready knew the answer.
"Indeed. And I'm betting you're Ray from Pallet Town?" She asked, putting her hands on her hips.
"In the flesh. How did you know?" I asked.
"Burgh messaged me after your battle, talking about a strong trainer probably headed my way. I've been waiting for you." She answered.
"Well, then if you know that, there isn't much reason for more talk, is there?" I asked, grabbing a pokeball from my waist and holding it up.
"My sentiments exactly." She agreed, smirking as she walked away to stand at one side of the arena. I walked over to stand at the other. A referee came up to stand on a slightly raised platform to the side of the arena.
"This will be a two-on-two battle between Elesa, the Shocking Beauty of Nimbasa City, and Ray from Pallet Town! Are you ready? Elesa, please present your pokemon!" The referee called from his spot. I glanced around, and wondered who he was announcing to. There wasn't anyone in the stands. Then I noticed a couple of camera men standing at different points in the stands, and started wondering if they were broad casting this. I was jerked out of my thoughts by Elesa.
"Go, my beauties!" She called, throwing two pokeballs into the air. Out of them materialized a large zebra with white stripes that occasionally flashed yellow whenever it sparked, and a strange eel looking thing that floated above the ground. The Eelektross was anything but beautiful.
"Now, Ray, present your pokemon!" The announcer called. I nodded, quickly deciding who I wanted. I nodded again when I decided, and grabbed two pokeballs off my belt.
"Let's go, Shadow and Alara!" I said, throwing the two pokeballs, and revealing the aforementioned pokemon.
"I'll start with my Eelektross." Elesa said.
"Okay. Shadow, Let's finish this quick!" I said.
"Definitely!" Shadow agreed.
"Are the combatants ready? Then Fight!" The referee shouted, starting the battle.
"Go Eelektross, use Thunderbolt!" Elesa commanded. The eel floated up into the air, electricity coursing through it as it unleashed a huge bolt of lightning at Shadow.
"Shadow! Dodge, then use Night Daze!" She leapt into the air, cartwheeling past the Thunderbolt, then shot a large ball of darkness at the Electric eel. It hit its mark, and exploded, launching the Eelektross backwards, landing on its back beside Elesa. It slowly sat up, shaking its head, a dazed look in its eyes.
"Come on, Shadow! Use Focus Blast!" I commanded. She leapt back into the air, charging a red orb in her mouth.
"Eelektross, counter with Brick Break!" The eel launched itself upward, propelling it towards Shadow. She reared back and fired the Focus Blast. It weaved around the blast with more dexterity than its hulking body would lead you to believe, and smashed a clawed fist into Shadow's gut, throwing her roughly to the ground. She landed heavily, gasping for breath.
"Finish it, Eelektross! Use Brick Break one more time!" Elesa called.
The Eelektross shot toward Shadow like a rocket, one arm raised to deal the fatal blow.
"Shadow! Use Flamethrower!" I ordered.
Just as the Eelektross reached Shadow, she unleashed a torrent of fire, entirely engulfing the eel pokemon. It screeched, backpedaling rapidly, then collapsed on its side.
"Eelektross is unable to battle. Zoroark is the winner!" The ref announced.
"Good job, Eelektross. You deserve a long rest." Elesa said, returning her Eelektross to its pokeball.
"That was electrifying, Ray. but can you continue your streak? My Zebstrika is my strongest pokemon. Let's see you compare to its shocking speed!" As she spoke, her Zebstrika stepped forward, narrowing its eyes as it stared at Shadow.
"Begin!" The ref exclaimed.
"Go Zebstrika! Use Flame Charge!" Elesa commanded.
"Shadow! Flamethrower!"
The zebra cloaked itself in fire, and charged Shadow, who opened her mouth and breathed a long stream of flames at the electric type. However, due to the electric type's newly increased speed, it was easily able to dodge the blast, and slam into Shadow. She went flying back, skidding a few feet before flipping back onto her feet.
"Are you okay, Shadow?" I called.
"Totally fine. Thanks for asking." Shadow replied, huffing as she got to her feet.
"Zebstrika, finish with Wild Charge!" Elesa ordered.
"Shadow, wait until its close and release a Night Daze." I commanded in a low voice, so only she could hear. The Zebstrika shot towards Shadow again, this time covered in crackling electricity. Shadow waited until it was almost on top of her before she released a powerful blast of darkness, which exploded on contact with the zebra. However, the Zebstrika's momentum carried it forward, and it crashed into Shadow, still wreathed in thunderous energy. Shadow once again was launched backwards, only this time she crashed into the wall behind me. I ran over to her, and knelt down.
"Can you keep fighting?" I asked.
She struggled to get up, but finally slumped back down. "Nah. I'm done. I just need some rest..." She trailed off, sighing. I smiled.
"Get some rest. You deserve it." I said, raising a pokeball and recalling her into it. I stood up and turned to Alara. "Let's do this." I said. She glared at me, but turned to face the Zebstrika.
"All right. Use Flame Charge, Zebstrika!" Elesa ordered.
"Alara. Wait until it's close, then use Fire Punch!" I ordered.
The Zebstrika charged forward, cloaking itself in flames. Alara stood her ground, waiting as the zebra charged ever closer. When it was only a few feet away from her, Alara jumped up, her fist covered in flame, and slammed it down as the Zebstrika charged by. The Zebstrika shrieked as it was shoved into the ground.
"Now, Alara! Use Iron Tail!" I ordered.
"No! Zebstrika! Get out of there!" Elesa called. But it was too late. Alara's tail took on a meta sheen as she swung it around, nailing the electric zebra in the side, and flinging it back across the arena to Elesa. The Zebstrika tried to get up, but slumped back down, fainted.
"Zebstrika is unable to continue! Ampharos is the winner! And the victory goes to Ray of Pallet Town!" The referee said, confirming Ray's victory. Elesa returned her Zebstrika, then met me in the middle of the arena."Good job, Ray. You fought hard, and we gave it our best, so I can't complain about losing. And as proof of your victory in this amazing battle, I present you with this badge!" Elesa said, handing me the badge, then walking away to who-knows-where. I smirked as I looked down at the badge. I looked up and patted Alara on the head. she swiped my hand away, a half-angry, half-pleased look on her face. That just made me smile more.
"We did it." I said, returning her back to her pokeball, and heading out of the gym. After I stepped out, I took a deep breath.
"Here we come, Clay." I said, "and we will win."
End Notes: Whew! Seriously, I am super sorry for the long wait! I had a horrible case of writer's block. Took me a while to get over it. But here we are, thankfully. Anyway, thanks for reading, and pm me or Blazingalex if you want us to add anything to the story. Oh, and I do have a couple slots open for OCs. Anyway, R&R! RayTheZoroark Out!
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