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Chapter 26: Go Get 'Em Dustin!

Our gang has finally reached the final Orange Crew Island, Pumello Island! As the four teens put up the boat, Dustin is eager to head straight for the Pokemon Center, where he will register for the final battle against the Orange Crew Leader!

"I can't wait! I can't wait! I can't wait! I can't wait!" Dustin enthusiastically bounced on the dock; his hands clenched tightly in fist and his lips curved upwards. "I can't wait! I can't wait! I can't wait!"

"Fine," Kamme chuckled after stepping off the boat.

"Let's get going," Ryan nodded over at Tyson.

"To the Pokemon Center!" Tyson threw his right hand into the air victoriously.

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"Wow!" Dustin's mouth dropped at the sight of the marvelous Pokemon Center, seated neatly besides an even larger building with statues of Dragon Pokemon guarding the mysterious building.

"That's the Orange Island Hall of Fame," Tyson pointed to the mysterious building with the Dragon statues. "Once you defeat the leader you'll get your picture and the footprints of your Pokemon there."

"A true honor," Ryan added.

"And a tough challenge," Kamme inserted quickly. "The Leader of the Orange Crew is a tough trainer, he makes the Gym Leaders look like babies." She cut her eyes in Dustin's direction and smiled, "But I know you can do it."

"Thanks Kamme," Dustin nodded. He took a step towards the Pokemon Center, his fist shaking slightly from the unease fusion of excitement and fear. "Let's get going!" he broke the nervous streak and jolted towards the Pokemon Center.

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All four walked into the large Pokemon Center, to their surprise there was a Nurse Joy along with an older man, both behind the counter typing on computers. The inside of the Center was like a large golden dome, full of pictures of rare Pokemon and marvelous trainers.

"How may we help you?" both Joy and the elder asked together. Both people had smiles on their faces, which they quickly brought up from the computer screen.

"I want to challenge the Orange Crew Leader!" Dustin quickly ran up at the counter and answered.

"Very well," the elder took the lead as Joy got back to typing. "In order to participate in a match with Drake we must first make sure you have won all four Orange Island badges." He nodded, "Please hand me your Pokedex."

"Ok," Dustin reached in his bag and handed the man his Pokedex. He then showed the man the four badges in his case.

"Good job," the man nodded and then inserted the dex into his computer. He began typing and pulled up Dustin's information screen, he viewed the records and then punched in some more on the computer.

'This is so cool!' Dustin screamed inside his head.

"Perfect," the elder pulled out the dex and stopped typing. He handed Dustin back his dex and nodded. "Your match is scheduled for tomorrow at noon. Make sure you're at the stadium at eleven. The stadium is behind this center."

"Thank you!" Dustin got back his dex and put up the badges. "I can't wait for this! This battle is so going to rule!" he turned to his friends and made the V with his fingers, "I can't wait!"

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The four friends then made their way to a small restaurant, where they ordered hamburgers and milkshakes. Tyson was paying, in order to congratulate Dustin for making it this far.

"So what's your master strategy for victory?" Ryan questioned after taking another sip from his vanilla milkshake.

"Um..." Dustin couldn't think for a second. "Well I'll just get there and trust in my Pokemon! Tyranitar, Umbreon, Pikachu, Charmeleon, Wartortle and Bulbasaur won't fail me!"

"DUSTIN!" a chirpy voice cheered from behind the quartet.

Surprised to hear his name, the mellow trainer turned around, and to his surprise he saw Shane, Jen, his mother, his sister and Professor Elm.

"Dude!" Dustin jumped up out of his seat and ran towards his old friends.

Everyone joined in a group hug and laughed some. Afterwards they sat down at the table with Ryan, Kamme and Tyson. Dustin quickly introduced everyone and they all got along with each other.

"So, how's Dustin been at training?" Shane asked in an older brother tone, "He better not be slaking off!"

"He's doing fine," Tyson answered.

"My little brother is going to win a trophy!" Kai's eyes lit up with stars, as if it was her who was entering the final battle with the Orange Crew Leader.

"My little boy is growing up!" Dustin's mother slowly replied, small tears forming in her eyes.

"So you excited Dustin?" Jen asked, twirling some of her hair in her index finger. "I bet you're ready for another league battle!"

"You bet I am!" Dustin grinned, trying to hide his blush.

"We should get some rest," Ryan tried to say without busting up the reunion. "You have a long day tomorrow Dustin."

"Where are you guys staying?" Elm asked.

"Um..." Dustin pushed his two index fingers together, "Haven't figured that out yet..." he sweat-dropped.

"We have a room for you guys," Kai answered. "It's at this really cool hotel! And it's right by the stadium you'll be fighting in tomorrow!" she giggled with glee, "I'm so ready for the battle tomorrow!"

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The Next Day

"Here I am..." Dustin slowly brought down his fist; he heard the crowd behind him in the stadium. His feet were neatly placed in the trainer's box; he looked over the normal battlefield and at the empty trainer's box on the other side.

The stadium seats were packed, for it was a rare occasion to see a trainer make it all the way to Drake. Jen, Shane, Professor Elm, Kai, Ryan, Kamme, Tyson and Dustin's mother all waited in the crowds nervously.

The record board had two pictures, one of Dustin and one of Drake. Under each trainer were six blank boxes, for the battle hadn't started yet. The announcer began his beginning speech as Drake entered the field.

The dark haired man known as Drake walked to Dustin and introduced himself, "You must be Dustin, I've heard a lot about you." He shook Dustin's hand. "Best of luck."

"You too," Dustin smiled as Drake walked to his side of the field. Dustin felt his hands shaking, half from nervousness and half from excitement. 'I can do this...my friends and family are here to support me...I can do this!'

"Good evening folks," the announcer began over the crowd. "Today's battle will feature the Orange Crew Leader, Drake! Versus Challenger Dustin! Six Pokemon will be used each!"

A judge walked into the judge's box over the field as Drake positioned himself into his trainer's box.

"May the battle begin!" the announcer roared, causing the crowd to throw up their hands and shout out positive cheers for both trainers.

"I wonder what Pokemon Drake will start out with," Tyson pondered.

"I'll start things with you!" Drake enlarged his Pokeball and threw it quickly, "Go Medicham!"

"And Drake starts off with his Medicham!" the announcer declared as Medicham formed on the field, its picture formed in the first slot under Drake's display.

"Dustin better choose wisely," Elm began. "Medicham is a Pokemon which draws techniques from Fighting types and Psychic types!"

"GO DUSTIN!" Mrs. Brooks shouted to the top of her lungs, cheering on her beloved and only son.

"Let's go! Charmeleon!" Dustin threw his Pokeball and Charmeleon formed, his picture merged in the first slot under Dustin's picture on the record board.

"Good choice," Kai added.

"Charmeleon! Wow!" Shane gawked, "Dustin has really added a lot to his team."

"Medicham use Confusion!"

"Cham!" the Meditate Pokemon invoked Charmeleon with a purple aura. "Cham!" the Psychic/Fighting type picked up the lizard mentally and slammed the Fire type into the normal ground. Charmeleon, however quickly recovered.

"Nice job dude!" Dustin smiled, "Now use a Flamethrower!"

"Detect!" Drake countered swiftly.

Charmeleon hurled out a red and yellow flame of fire, however Medicham formed up an invisible shield just in time, causing the flames to deflect in various directions. Charmeleon stopped blowing the fire quickly and snared at Medicham.

"A failed move!" the announcer said, causing the crowd to respond in different manors.

"Come on Dustin!" Jen cheered along with Kamme and Kai.

"Now Medicham! High Jump Kick!"

Just as Medicham came hurling at Charmeleon Dustin got an idea.

"Grab Medicham's leg and use Seismic Toss!" Dustin ordered.

"Meleon!" the lizard jerked Medicham's right leg with both of his claws. "CHAR!" the Fire type stopped Medicham from moving, then in a swift motion Charmeleon slung down the Meditate Pokemon into the ground.

"Now finish it with a Flamethrower!"

Charmeleon blew out the flame and burned up Medicham's hide. The Psychic/Fighting type Pokemon closed its burnt eyes and fell over, knocked out completely.

"Medicham is unable to battle!" the judge declared as Medicham's picture faded out, leaving Drake with only five Pokemon left.

"And Dustin takes the lead!" the announcer said as Drake withdrew his burnt Pokemon. "Folks, something tells me this battle has only begun!"

"Come on Dustin! Don't get a big head!" Kamme said to herself.

"Nice job dude!" Dustin congratulated Charmeleon.

"Good job on your first try," Drake said to Dustin with all heart. "But now play time is over," he enlarged another Pokeball and threw it, "Sneasel go!" he chunked the Pokeball and from it formed the Ice/Dark type, it's picture also forming on the board.

"And Drake calls on his Sneasel!" the announcer announced. The crowd started to clap for Drake, while others cheered for Dustin still.

"Sneasel use Icy Wind!"

"Break it with Ember!"

Sneasel struck down its claw and sent a flurry of powerful icy gales, however, they were quickly burned by the small ashes blazing off of Charmeleon's tail fire. Both attacks countered each other and smothered each other out.

"Use another Icy Wind!"

"Another Ember!" Dustin countered.

Both Pokemon dittoed their last move, and the same effect occurred. Neither of the Pokemon's attack was successful once more.

"Ember and Icy Wind just aren't getting along today folks," the announcer said in a joke like tone.

"Use Quick Attack!" Drake ordered.

"Dodge!"

Sneasel swiftly ran at Charmeleon, however the Fire type moved back some, causing Sneasel to stop and wait for the next command. While the Ice/Dark type was waiting it started sharpening its claws against each other.

"Try another Ember!" Dustin shouted.

Charmeleon swiped his tail and sent out a howling jet of small ashes, which danced all over Senasel's dark fur, causing the dual type to snicker in pain.

"That's the way!" Dustin smiled, "Now a Flamethrower!"

Like so many times before, Charmeleon blew out a jet of flames, enwrapping Sneasel and burning the Ice/Dark type to its core. The flame stopped and Sneasel fell over, knocked out completely.

"Sneasel is done!" the judge said as Sneasel's picture died down.

Drake withdrew Sneasel and put up the Pokeball as the announcer talked. "And Dustin takes a lead by two!"

"Very well," Drake enlarged another Pokeball. "Charmeleon may be strong, but he's nothing compared to Charizard!" he threw the Pokeball and called out the final stage of Charmander.

The roaring dragon blew out fire as its picture formed on the board, causing the crowd to go in awe.

"A CHARIZARD?!" Jen, Shane, Kamme, Ryan, Tyson and Kai gawked.

"Don't let it scare you!" Dustin told Charmeleon. "We can do this!"

Done! And it's a cliffhanger. Guess you'll have to wait for the FINAL chapter of Pokemon Charged to come out, but no worries, it'll be out in a few days (probably in like 2 or 3 days).

Here's the people that reviewed Chapter 25:

-Taro MD

-Alan Wilkinson

-Gigglygal

-pyhp

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