A/N: Hi, been just a couple of days ago? I need to get my butt in gear. And I have to take three state exams, yes I don't want to take them, but I had too. Apparently, on my opinion, New York thinks they're the better state with these regents exams. I finally survived sophomore year! Now, I have junior year coming up! But, they aren't because I think the state is trying to be something that really isn't. So, here's Emerald Legends….
Chapter 27: Balanced Norman Part 1
The dark night swept over us as we finally got through Meteor Falls and into Rustboro City again. It's been a while since, well, we've been there and I specifically wanted to visit an old friend, well I shouldn't say friend, more of a gym leader.
"Hi, Roxanne," I said.
Roxanne gave me a hug and smiled.
"How are you?" asked Roxanne, "I have heard so many of your adventures. What brings you back to Rustboro?"
"We were heading to Petalburg for my fifth gym badge," I said.
"And mine," said Rocky, who was coughing under his breath.
"Wow," said Roxanne, "So, I guess you would probably need a place to sleep. After you left, a whole entire squad of trainers came here, and the Pokemon Center has been packed ever since."
Brendan's eyes widened as he heard this, "Damn, are you serious?"
"Oh, yes," said Roxanne, "So, you can sleep in the guest room for tonight and Kira and I can bunk together. Okay?"
I nodded and Rocky wasn't pleased. He literally grabbed my arm and walked me into a private place.
"I thought tonight was going to be one of those," said Rocky.
"Rocky, sometimes people aren't in the mood twenty-four hours, seven days a week," I said and I walked back toward Roxanne and the rest.
It was 11:00pm in the guest room; Rocky, Brendan and Eddie were all sitting down on the floor, talking about other stuff.
"I can't believe we're going back to Petalburg," said Rocky.
"Tell me about it," said Eddie, "I have never been to Petalburg in my life."
"You have never been there?" asked Rocky, "Oh yeah, you were going to but…"
Eddie covered his mouth, "Don't rub it in."
Brendan nodded, "I can't believe it. I'm going to meet my girlfriend's father!"
He turned to Rocky and Eddie who were curious.
"Oh, whoops. I said too much," said Brendan.
"Who's your crush?" asked Rocky.
"Uh, nobody you know?" asked Brendan.
Eddie nodded as he saw a picture of a girl with a green bandana with brown hair and blue eyes. It just hit him. He knew her.
"You're in love with May?" asked Eddie, "Oh my! This is so funny!"
Brendan nodded, "Yep. May is Norman's daughter."
Rocky suddenly was shot, "I'm battling your girlfriend's father?"
"Yup," said Brendan, this time with his arms on his knees as he put his knees to his chest.
"Do you know what Pokemon he has?" asked Rocky.
Brendan nodded, "Yeah, and I will not tell you."
"Why not?" asked Rocky.
"Because, remember. I battled Norman. I know what type it is. So, new trainers will have to find out," said Brendan.
"Grass type?" asked Rocky.
"Nope," said Brendan, "Not even close."
Back at the girl's room, Roxanne and I were looking at hot guys in Pokemon magazine.
"Now, he's hot," I said.
"Yeah, but he's the one that dumped this girl for another girl," said Roxanne.
"Now, that's just wrong," I said.
"I know, isn't true love true?" asked Roxanne.
I fell back on my bed with the pillow under my head, "Yep, it's true."
"Well, I need to get some shut-eye and so do you. We have things to do tomorrow. Like you have to go the Petalburg Gym tomorrow," said Roxanne.
"True," I said as I turned toward the bed and closed my eyes. Tomorrow was going to be another day…
Sounds of thunder were heard from the distance and a clasp of lightning struck the city. But, what I didn't realize was that I got a dream from a mysterious force…
Soon, my dragon, you will soon find out why you were sent here.
My eyes popped up and I looked at the time, it was now 3:00am. I fell back into bed and slept. The next day, I rolled out of bed and I wasn't in a good mood. I ran into the bathroom door and changed into my trainer's outfit after washing it. We weren't in a rush, so I decided to clean my clothes because I haven't cleaned them since I left Lavaridge Town. They smelled like Mt. Chimney's ashes. After that, I waited for the three guys to come down the stairs.
Rocky was the first one down, ready to go, but the others were being funny. So, we left and suddenly, five seconds later we heard screams.
"WAIT UP!"
"About time," said Rocky.
After an hour of waiting, we grabbed something to eat and walked toward the bridge where Rocky did his 'filthy incident'.
"Wasn't this the best? That was when I first began to like you," said Rocky.
"Sometimes I think that maybe we rushed into this," I said, "But, I'm glad you met me, like that."
We walked across the bridge passed the Flower Shop. We went through the Petalburg Woods and took the easiest way out. Suddenly, we walked through the forest of Route 104 and came to a nearby building. It was clear with grass Pokemon inside.
"Welcome to Petalburg," said Brendan.
"This isn't Petalburg," said Eddie.
"Uh, yeah it is. Norman has a greenhouse. We are in his gym," said Brendan.
Rocky nodded as he pointed to a building that was huge with a big brown roof with the badge of the Balance Badge on top of the building. The four trainers walked into the stadium where Norman was not there at the time.
"Where the hell is he?" asked Rocky.
Suddenly, they turned to notice a teenager wearing glasses. He has blue hair like his father and black eyes too.
"Are you looking for Norman?" he asked.
"Yes, Max. We are looking for him," said Brendan.
"Max?" I asked.
"May's brother," said Brendan.
"Well, technically 'The lover's brother'," said Rocky.
Brendan punched Rocky in the face, "OW! That hurt!"
Brendan laughed, "Oh well."
Suddenly, they heard a masculine voice in the room, "Hey, no violence in my gym."
They turned around to notice a man wearing a red shirt with blue jeans and has four Pokemon on his belt.
"Hi, dad," said Max.
"Norman?" I asked.
"Why Kira, Rocky and Brendan; It has been a while and who's this young fellow?" asked Norman.
"Eddie. I'm a Pokemon Coordinator," said Eddie.
Eddie shook hands with the Petalburg Gym Leader. His grasp was very strong compared to Eddie's. He smiled and turned to me, "I guess you are finally here for a gym battle."
"True," I said, "Me and Rocky have four badges!"
Norman smiled, "Okay."
Rocky and I stood on one side while Norman stood on the other side with Max judging the battle.
"This battle is between Kira and Rocky of Littleroot Town versus Norman of Petalburg City. This is a double battle, two Pokemon each. And you know the rules, Battle Begin!"
"Go Spinda! Go Vigoroth!" yelled Norman.
I knew what I was doing, "Go Blaziken!"
"Go, Skarmory!" said Rocky.
Battle 1:
Skarmory and Blaziken vs Spinda and Vigoroth
"Blaziken, Blaze Kick!" I said.
Blaziken's kick scorched the body of Spinda. But, Spinda is a bunny that is full of tricks.
"Spinda, Teeter Dance!" said Norman.
Spinda began to turn doing the dance, and suddenly the Pokemon were confused, well except for Vigoroth.
"Skarmory, scream that way you don't hear it!" said Rocky.
Instead, Skarmory used Wing Attack on Vigoroth. Vigoroth tried to stay still, but it fell backwards as Skarmory flew toward Rocky. He missed and destroyed part of the gym.
"Skarmory?" asked Rocky.
Skarmory got back up and recovered from its dizzy spell. As for Blaziken, I couldn't give an order. It kept shooting Flamethrowers at the floor and Vigoroth. Max was running through the field with a fire extinguisher. I rolled my eyes and turned to Rocky.
"Blaziken, use Flamethrower!" I said.
"Skarmory, use Air Cutter!" said Rocky.
In an instant, both Pokemon were knocked out. And we had to return both Pokemon.
"Apparently, the battle has ended," said Max.
"See? With Teeter Dance, you can't win!" said Norman.
"We'll see! Go Roselia!" I yelled.
"Go, Marshtomp!" yelled Rocky.
Both Pokemon were released and they began to attack.
Battle 2:
Marshtomp and Roselia vs Spinda and Vigoroth
"Marshtomp, use Water Pulse!" said Rocky.
"Use Razor Leaf," I said.
As Spinda was hit with Water Pulse, both combatants were shot with leaves that were like throwing darts. They both fell down and fainted.
"Norman's Pokemon fainted!" said Max, "Winner's are Marshtomp and Roselia!"
"Alright!" said Rocky.
"Great," I said.
Suddenly, another two Pokeballs were thrown and this time, they were going to flip.
"Oh my!" said Rocky.
"Told you he's no pushover," said Brendan.
His Slaking and Linoone came out of the Pokeballs and they were ready to fight for once and knock out their Pokemon. What will happen? You will find out.
A/N: I left it like that, sorry. In the meantime, please review!
