Here we are, chapter 24. Now with midterms over and driving is done, I can finally work more on writing. Like I said, most updates for both stories will be most likely on Sunday. There might be more words, there might not be. But with a whole week to work on the two now, I should be able to bump it up from 2.1K+ words to something higher. I don't have a fixed amount yet, but I'll try to make them longer or keep it at the 2.1K+ mark if things are hectic (Or maybe I'll have some more blocks).
Anyway, two trainers have appeared and they seem to want to battle for ownership over our Poképals! (Now that I think about it, should they get a team name?) It's time to put them in their place and–! Oh… wait… what's this? We've got another contender in the ring! Or maybe a crap ton more. Whatever, it's still a battle and action and all that stuff.
Whatever, onto the chapter.
"Don't we get a say in whether or not we want to be captured?"
Kid number one looked at me perplexed. "Do pokémon ever get a say?"
"Ah, so your that kind," I said, thinking back to… Conner, I think it was?
The wind had died down and the surrounding area had gotten silent as if to urge on our battle. I sighed and rubbed my face.
"Fine… you can have your stupid battle."
The first kid smiled smugly while the other one mouthed a 'thank you'. I raised what would have been my brow at number two. He just mimed his with his finger moving in circles beside his ear. I nodded my agreement then gestured between him and number one. He shook his head then mimed one hand coming from a larger hand before pointing to number one.
The newly dubbed Idiot spun around. "What are you doing!? Were supposed to be capturing them! Not playing Mr. Mime!"
Number two sighed. "Screw it, you can fight them on your own."
"What!? Mom said that you would help me, now help me!"
"No, Mom told me to protect you and help you when needed. This shit you got into yourself. Wonderful life lesson, if I do say so myself." Number two sat down on a rock and began rummaging in his bag while returning his Samurott. "Now go on and fight 'em. You wanted to, right?"
Idiot grit his teeth. "I'll tell Mom!"
Number two waved his hand and produced a sandwich. "Go ahead. I wouldn't mind too much."
Idiot let out a frustrated groan. "Fine! I'll do it without your help–!"
A black blur rushed out from the canopy and slammed into Idiot, throwing him onto his stomach. The blur tore into his backpack, shredding it. The Magmar swung around and blasted it with a Flamethrower. The blur fell off of Idiot and rolled around in an attempt to put out the fire that sprung from its back. Jumping up, it tackled the Magmar.
Number two sprang up. "Holy shit! Samurott, Razor Shell!"
A red light flew from the pokéball sending Samurott out once again.
As the attack connected, I looked over at my companions. "Should we help them?"
Fels stood stoically. "No, they disrespected you, therefore, we should let them die."
I pat him on the head in praise.
Vincent took a seat on a rock. "I don't know, it looks like they've got it covered."
Nodding, I looked over at Tenner.
"I think we should save them!"
I tilted my head at the Froakie questioningly.
He shuffled his feet. "Um… we're supposed to, right? That's what our new job is about."
"Yeah, but–"
Tenner looked up at me with large eyes, resembling that of a puppy.
Rule one when face with puppy eyes, don't make eye contact!
"Please?"
"No, we have to–"
"Please~?"
"I…"
"Plea~se~?"
"We can't–"
"Plea~se~!?"
"Screw it."
Sighing, I compressed an Aura Sphere to avoid collateral damage and shot it off at the blur who was currently attempting to tear the Magmar's throat out. The force slammed it into a tree where it collapsed, twitching, before stopping all movement completely.
The two kids looked over at me with mouths wide open. I made a fake cough and the two snapped out of their stupor.
"I– we– weakened it for– you…!" Idiot stuttered.
"Mh-hmm. Now, are you going to deal with the rest of them, or am I going to do that too?"
"Rest of them…?"
I pointed at the recently identified Liepard that was lying still on the ground, then back up into the canopy where various eyes stared down at all of us. The two gaped as we stared at them. The group of Liepard that I assumed we were after had encircled us, hissing and glaring from the trees as we gazed at them. They had begun to surround us as the struggle with the trainer ensued and now surrounded us with numbers of about… thirty or so.
Shaking himself, Idiot turned and ran whilst calling over his shoulder. "We'll be back!"
I sighed "Of course you will."
Number two stumbled after the idiot. "Hey, wait up! I'm supposed to protect you, y'know!"
I looked back up as the two disappeared into the brush. "I guess we found the Liepards."
Various growls and a few sharp cries wafted overhead with the eyes resting warily upon our group.
"Aren't they supposed to attack?"
I looked over to Vincent to find him shivering slightly.
"Well, they are probably scared. But at least this gives a chance to try and talk things out."
Three Liepard dropped down in front of us, emitting a low growl.
"Ooh, very threatening." I again produced a fake cough and raised my hand to call attention to myself. "Now then Liepards, we have been sent to keep the peace and ask what it is you want. Recently you have–"
The centermost feline spat at me. "Why is a human with you!?"
"…Because I like him?"
The cat hissed. "Then there is no room for diplomacy. You have betrayed the name of pokémon by siding with those humans! How could you let yourself fall so low as to be caught by–!"
"Actually," I jumped in, "I was never caught. And who says every human is terrible?"
It let out a rasping laugh that was accompanied by the other cats. "Though you might hold strength, you are quite dull. That symbol you wear upon your chest… thing. Do you know what it is, Gallade?"
"Sure I do."
"So you admit to being controlled by humans? All the more reason to slit your throat!"
The cat leaped at me claws extended and jaws open wide. Forming an Aura Sphere, I crouched and thrust it into the Liepards jaw sending it flying upwards. Another cat from above caught it by the scruff and more dragged it off through the trees. Their eyes turned back to us with vehemence marking every inch of their face.
"I think that they don't like us."
Vincent released his pokémon, slightly more apprehensive than before. "Your observational skills are groundbreaking."
Fels growled and shimmered while Tenner climbed Vincent and sat atop his bandanna, balls of water in hand.
Fels looked up to me with pleading eyes. "Can I eviscerate them now?"
Where did he learn that word?
"Eh… what the hell."
Fels disappeared in a blur, slamming multiple Liepards out from their perch. Tenner began to launch balls of water that exploded on impact and a few Ice Beams. Vincent, realizing what had been said began to call out moves to his various pokémon.
The Liepards danced around in the trees, sending dark pulses or leaping down and rushing us directly with more varied attacks. Claws wrapped with dark and white light slashed towards us. Maws filled with copious amounts of energy aimed for our throats. Rays of darkness flew erratically with the intent to kill.
However, they were not the only ones throwing attacks around. Rocks, explosions of water, blades of hardened leaves, electricity, explosions of molten earth, flying fists, spheres of aura, and flashes of pink light assaulted the onslaught of Liepard. They fell to the ground in droves only to get right back up to start attacking again or dragging off their fallen companions.
Their numbers fluctuated and some still remained hidden, making it hard to discern how many cats there actually were in the middle of the fray. Most of the cats were able to get closer than five feet and most attacks were either dodged or blocked by a Psychic Protect. Those that got closer were slammed to the ground with attacks before being hurled at its companions.
I threw out various balls of aura and flashes of pink light that berated the cats as they snarled and spat curses in our direction. A beam of black rings arced towards me and I tossed a ball to intercept it, creating a small explosion of energy. A cat leaped through the leftover crackle of energy with fangs brimming with light. I attempted a roundhouse kick coated with an Aura Sphere. The kick might have been weak, but the power of the explosion was enough to send the cat flying into a tree.
Fels darted through the trees with rocks flying in numerous directions. Rocks formed around his body only to explode off, tearing apart all those that stood around him. His maw was coated with sharp tooth-like rocks that tore into any Liepard unlucky enough to be in his path.
Tenner tossed balls of water with a confident look on his face. They exploded on contact almost like high powered water balloons. An occasional Ice Beam would escape his mouth and coat the ground, branches, or Liepard. His body betrayed his confidence as he was shaking slightly, but he seemed to be doing fine.
Vincent, who the Froakie was still standing on, was directing attacks left and right. His pokémon fired of attacks mercilessly at every command and sometimes without. He was fighting back a smile as each Liepard went down left and right.
A screech pierced the night and the Liepards backed off and froze with their eyes locked onto us menacingly. Fels materialized in front of me and growled threateningly.
A Liepard slinked along a branch puffing its chest towards me. Its face was covered with dirt and its fur sprang wildly everywhere.
Lifting its chin, it spoke pompously. "You and your companions are strong, Gallade, I will admit that much."
I lifted a 'brow' and glanced at our group noticing not a scratch and then to them to see blood, bruises, and limping Liepards everywhere.
Ignoring that fact, the cat continued. "But you see, should you think that this is the end of our liberation, you are quite wrong."
I snorted and sent out an Aura Sphere. The cat was thrown and I launched it back at us with telekinesis via the branch it had stood on. Coating it with various material, I carried it in a makeshift net.
Grunting, the cat continued. "This is not finished, Gallade! Pokémon will find their freedom and we will destroy the humans!"
I hit him over the head with a rock. "Is it just me or does he sound really cliché?"
The remaining Liepard looked on confused and angry, yet they didn't attack. I waved the cat back and forth waiting for them to do something only for them to simply stare right back. Their eyes darted between the cat wrapped in dirt and branches and our group.
I waved my hands dramatically. "I have your precious leader, oh no! I'm going to take him away!"
The Liepards hissed but stood still.
I began to slowly back away. "Is this supposed to happen?"
I turned back to find my friends following me from behind. There were various shakes of the heads and shrugs.
Fels growled. "Do I still get to eviscerate them?"
"I'd say we should take this chance to just leave..."
Nods of agreement followed. I gestured for everyone to gather around me.
"Vincent, when I say go, recall your pokémon."
He nodded. I waited a few seconds before uttering the word. Vincent's pokémon disappeared in a flash And I grabbed the group and we disappeared in a light pink flash. We appeared back at the warehouses and I stared at the forest with stupor littering each and every one of our faces. I stood still just staring and waiting, thinking that it shouldn't have been that easy. I think my feelings were reciprocated by my friends.
Slowly, I reached up to my ear and pressed on the bud. "Uh… I'm pretty sure we're done..."
The voice crackled through. "Pretty sure?"
"Uh… yeah. We found out that they wanted to 'get rid of humanity'. We fought them and subdued what we assumed was their leader and they just… stopped… doing anything really."
"That's good enough then. We'll send some people to keep an eye on them and 'calm them down'. For now, just head back to drop off and we'll pick you up."
"Alright..."
The line cut out and I stared at the forest with a question still in my mind as I held a cat in a net before me. Glancing at him, a single astute observation rolled around in my mind.
Well, that was easy.
Name: Zach "Mew"
Species: Mew
Strength Equivalency:
() = After transform
HP: ~125 (~78)
ATK: ~55 (~34)
DEF: ~80 (Varies - Defense is based on the form chosen)
SP. ATK: ~270 (~169)
SP. DEF: ~225 (~141)
SPD: N/A
Moves:
Standard: Telekinesis, Psychic, Psywave, Transform, Recover, Flamethrower, Aura Sphere, Dazzling Gleam, Neuro Assault, Calm Mind, Flash, Teleport (2 long, 7 short)
Created:
Psycho Sphere, Psychic Protect, Psychic Shotgun, Clairvoyance, Neuro Javelin.
Name: Fels
Species: Lycanroc
Strength Equivalency:
HP: ~130
ATK: ~200
DEF: ~110
SP. ATK: ~65
SP. DEF: ~80
SPD: ~45 mph/72.4 kmh (~60 mph/96.5 kmh after rock polish)
Moves:
Standard: Tackle, Bite, Baby-Doll Eyes, Rock Polish, Stone Edge, Accelerock.
Created: Rock Bullet, Rock Fang, Boulder Burst, Rock Armor.
Name: Tennerbis (Tenner)
Species: Froakie
Strength Equivalency:
HP: ~60
ATK: ~50
DEF: ~55
SP. ATK: ~110
SP. DEF: ~70
SPD: ~25 mph/40.2 kmh
Moves:
Standard: Quick Attack, Water Pulse, Ice Beam.
Created: Bubble Bomb, Water Mine.
And Y'all thought there would be a trainer battle. Well, that ain't the case.
Also, I'm not sure how I did with the finishing of this chapter. It went as I wanted it to, but I'm not sure if it seems to be done badly or if I'm just over thinking it.
You probably noticed by now that the chapter wasn't as long as I hoped or out when I hoped. And seeing the previous author notes, I can't really keep a promise.
Also, did anyone watch the Superbowl? I know I didn't. All I know is that the Patriots won, and they played Sicko Mode instead of Sweet Victory.
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