Becoming The Best
Chapter 25
Zen stood calmly on the ground, gazing pleasntly up at the Skarmory circling above her, her large almond shaped, black eyes full of peace. Despite her calm disposition, her yellow fur started to crackle with electricity, ready to unleash her shocking power upon the circling bird.
"Why, this battle just got a whole lot more exhilarating," Aquilo grinned.
"It got a whole lot harder for you though," Sarah smirked, a half smile crept onto her face.
"I shall be the judge of that, let the show begin!"
"Zen, use thundershock," Sarah yelled. Zen looked up at Scar and her fur stood up with static, then unleashed it in a bolt of electric energy towards Scar.
"Dodge it quick!" Aquilo shouted, but Scar was not fast enough and the shock jolted him out of the air, onto the ground.
"Quick, use sand-attack," Sarah said, and Zen sent earth scattering at Scar, who just flew at Zen with a fury-attack,
"Hazaar! Scar has keen-eye, that move will do no harm to my bird!" Aquilo laughed triumphantly as Scar tore into Zen,
"Zen, use thundershock right now!" Sarah yelled. Electricity coursed through Zen's veins, and the power exploded into Scar, who was thrown back vicously, the shock of the electricity had impacted him harshly and he didn't get back up from where he lay.
"I congratulate you my friend, you put on a fine show and I wish you luck on your travels," Aquilo bowed low then presented Sarah with the Aquilos badge, when Seth came walking over.
"What the heck was that?" he asked incredulously,
"That was Zen being amazing," Sarah grinned, then knelt down to stroke Zen, who was sitting next to Sarah calmly.
"Yeah but... You evolved her! Why?"
"Because I love Jolteon, they're so awesome!" Sarah enthused, gazing down affectionately at Zen.
"She had so much potential," Seth shook his head,
"What is that supposed to mean?" Sarah cried indignantly, standing up and crossing her arms,
"C'mon, a Jolteon? She could have been and amazing Umbreon or Espeon," he said,
"No. Because Jolteon are obviously the best," Sarah said stubbornly.
"Okay if you say so," Seth rolled his eyes, but broke out into a grin,
"You won the badge though,"
"You bet I did," Sarah smiled back,
In the center of the town, Sarah was lying in the middle of a big green park, Seth was sitting on a bench nearby and their pokemon were all out. As usual, Blair was running along after Air, trying to catch her tail as she soared along low to the ground. Arcane was sniffing about, searching everything and chasing the odd Rattata. Bree and Psycho were sitting close to Seth, they seemed oddly reserved and tired. Zen was, as always, sitting close to Sarah, he head resting on Sarah's stomach. She closed her eyes and relaxed, almost falling asleep until she heard Seth groan.
"What's up?" she asked, her eyes still closed,
"That kid's coming over," he grunted. Sarah sighed and sat up, patting Zen's head as she did so, then looked over to see Kaleb walking over to them.
"Hey," he said sullenly, then sat down on the bench next to Seth, eying him suspiciously. Seth rolled his head back,
"Why do you have to sit there?" he whined,
"Coz' I want to. Is there a problem with that?" he growled,
"What do you think?" Seth retorted. Sarah didn't even attempt to stop them from arguing and instead flopped back down on the grass, closing her eyes again. She heard the two guys bickering behind her but tried to zone them out, when she heard a flapping of leathery wings above her. She opened her eyes to see a disturbingly familiar purple pokemon landing next to her.
Standing up, Sarah glared at hazel as she dismounted her Aerodactyl, with no grace whatsoever. Kaleb came walking over to Sarah's side as he saw the blonde girl exchange glances with Sarah,
"Woah, who is she? She's pretty hot," he commented to Sarah, resulting in a crippling blow to the stomach,
"What was that for?" he rasped, hunching over and clutching his stomach. Sarah didn't answer him and continued to glare at Hazel.
"I see you found yourself a better friend. He looks so much better than that other
twerp you were travelling with. Although, I don't know why anyone would want to travel with you," she said, holding her chin up high, as if she were better than her. Sarah felt anger rising up inside of her and clenched her fists in frustration,
"There is nothing wrong with Seth, thank you very much," Sarah said, her voice was stilited as she tried to keep her tone even.
"Yeah, and if you insult me again I'll punch you," Seth spat as he walked over, but a dark look from Boulder the Aerodactyl made him shut up quickly.
"You wouldn't touch me," Hazel challenged. Seth glared at her, but wouldn't make a move-there was no way he could punch a girl.
"He mightn't but I would," Sarah raised an eyebrow at the girl in front of her. They stared at eachother for a few minutes, neither wanting to look away. Eventually, Kaleb stood up, recovering from the blow and standing in between each female.
"Is it just me or is there some tension here?" he asked, oblivious to the complete hatred that was emanating from both parties.
"Just a little," Sarah said through gritted teeth. Hazel flicked her blonde hair over her shoulder and pointed at Sarah.
"I challenge you to a battle!" she demanded.
Sarah stood for a moment, staring at Hazel in astonishment, before she started to laugh; she wasn't quite sure why but she was laughing all the same.
"What's so funny?" Kaleb said, sounding stupid as he looked back and forth between Hazel and Sarah.
"Yeah, what is so funny?" Hazel narrowed her eyes and put her hands on her hips, glaring at Sarah.
"It's just. Do you seriously want to battle me? I don't even like you," Sarah said, calming down and looking back at Hazel.
"I don't like you either, but that has nothing to do with not battling. You're just too scared of losing,"
"Losing. To you? As if," Sarah brushed the comment off like it was nothing, but Hazel pursued,
"Yes, you know you'll lose because you're just a pathetic little trainer, there's no way you'd be able to beat me," she sneered. Sarah felt her eyes narrow at Hazel and she felt her muscles tense up and she instinctively leaned forward, as if to intimidate Hazel.
"Fine. Let's battle," she snarled.
Note: Zen was going to be a Jolteon ever since ever-they're the best eeveelutions imo :)