"Mawi mawile." Mawile sneered.
"Wow, way to say thanks." Gardevoir said.
"What she say?" I asked.
"She said "Took you long enough."" Gardevoir translated.
"Wow, I mean I tried but okay. Oh well onward to Lavaridge Town." I cheered not letting her get me down.
"Who are you going to use?" Gardevoir asked as the others continued to eat.
"She specializes in Fire types. So Swampert's a given." I started.
"But who else?" Gardevoir asked.
"I want you in there." I said.
"Really?" She asked.
"Yeah, I..." I started.
"Yes! Finally, I've been wanting to battle for so long!" She cheered while cutting me off.
"As I was saying. I need you in there cause I can't rely solely on Swampert." I said while I rubbed my ear.
"Sorry I yelled, I'm just really happy now." She said.
"Problem is though, she has three Pokemon. So, I need one more." I said.
"I'll be Luxray right?" Gardevoir asked.
"Wrong, it'll be Mawile." I said.
"Why, she's weak to fire?" Gardevoir asked again.
"I know that." I said.
"Then why use her?" Gardevoir asked again.
"Cause I trust that you and Sawmpert can handle it yourselves." I said.
"What does that have to do with anything?" She asked once more.
"Look, it's going to be payback for the comment of me taking too long to get to them. I'll use her first, then you and Swampert can clean up the mess." I explained.
"Wow, that's petty." Gardevoir said.
"Oh, I know, and I'm so happy I thought of this payback." I said laughing slightly to myself.
"Okay then." She said.
After everyone was finished eating, we packed up and continued on our way. It was a two day trip to Lavaridge town. It was nice though, I had my family back. I was happy. The next day and a half were pretty uneventful. Until we go to the lift.
"Okay all we got to do is take the lift up the mountain and take the trail leading down to get to the next town." I said.
"Yay, a bed soon." Gardevoir groaned.
"Haha, I know how you feel." I agreed.
Once I got to the lift, I saw some men in red outfits standing in front of it. I assumed they were waiting for a friend so I approached them.
"Excuse me, I'm trying to get to town, you I get to the lift please?" I asked.
"Beat it kid, mountain's off limits!" The man scowled at me.
"I'm sorry, let me rephrase that, let me on the lift sir." I said.
"SCRAM!" He yelled. I was about to shove past him, but I heard noise from inside the Fiery Path.
I ran over to see what was going on. I saw smoke coming from inside.
I saw a green haired boy battling against some people in the same red outfits.
"Come on Kirlia, use Magical Leaf." The boy called. He was facing a Mightyena.
"Mightyena use Tackle." The man called in response.
The Mightyena ran through the leaves, albeit still being effected by them, he stuck into the Kirlia sending it back far. Luckily Gardevoir was there and caught it.
"Oh no, Kirlia!" The boy yelled out running back.
"Thank you for catching him." The boy said.
"You're welcome." Gardevoir said via telepathy.
"We'll finish this one." I said as we stepped up.
"Oh great another stupid fairy type." The man groaned.
This made Gardevoir visibly annoyed.
"Mightyena, use Bite." The man said.
"Gardevoir use Dazzling Gleam." I said.
The Mightyena ran at Gardevoir, who was now covered and a rainbow-like light. She then dashed towards the Mightyena. The Mightyena got overtaken by the Dazzling Gleam. Gardevoir then slammed Mightyena into the cave wall. When she backed off, Mightyena was knocked out.
"What the? Who are you?" The man asked as he recalled his Pokemon and turned to run.
"Thank you." The boy said, still holding his Kirlia.
"That's no problem, How is he by the way?" I asked him.
"He's out cold." The boy said.
"I'll get you a revive. By the way, what's your name?" I asked as I went through my bag.
"My name's Wally. I've been on my Journey for about 5 months." He said.
"Okay, nice to meet you, I'm Tony, and this is Gardevoir." I said as she waved.
"Nice to meet you too." Wally said.
"Here Gardevoir give this to Kirlia." I said.
"Okay." She replied doing as I asked.
"That made me mad, seeing him do that to him." She said to Wally.
"It made me remember when I was like him." She said.
"It did?" Wally asked as his Kirlia woke up.
"Yeah, different situation by far, but in the end, I was powerless." She said.
"Wow, you're so strong now though." Wally replied.
"Yeah, Tony and I have been through quite a lot." Gardevoir said.
"I can imagine." Wally said.
"Hey there, you feeling okay?" Gardevoir asked the Kirlia.
At that he nodded his head yes and blushed.
She smiled warmly to him and asked more questions as I talked to Wally. "So, what happened back there?"
"Master got scared and it made me nervous." Kirlia replied.
"Oh he did?" Gardevoir asked.
The Kirlia nodded.
"I remember when my master used to do that." She said.
"He did? What did you do?" Kirlia asked.
"Easy, I called out to him. "Like "Hey Master, take a deep breath, your getting flustered is messing with my head!"" Gardevoir said.
"You mean with telepathy?" Kirlia asked.
"Yeah." Gardevoir said.
"Okay, but what is I can't remember all of that?" Kirlia asked.
"You don't have to. Just ask him to take a deep breath and tell him how you're reacting to his feelings." Gardevoir said.
"Oh okay." Kirlia said.
"Hey Gardevoir!" I called over."
"Yeah?" She asked.
"Two things. One, I told you, don't call me master. Second, we should get going." I said.
"Sorry!" Gardevoir apologized as she got up to go.
"Wait!" The Kirlia called, grabbing her dress to stop her.
"Yeah?" Gardevoir asked.
"When I grow up and get stronger, can you be my mate?" He asked blushing.
Gardevoir placed a hand on his head." I'm sorry, but I'm already taken."
"Oh, okay, I'm sorry." Kirlia replied.
"No, don't worry, won't know until you ask." Gardevoir said walking back to me.
"Ready?" I asked Gardevoir.
"Yep." She replied.
"Alright, let's go." I said as I went towards the opening of the cave.
"Wait, Tony, we just came from that way." Gardevoir said.
"Yes but this takes us to Fallarbor Town again. I know you must have fond memories, but I'd prefer to avoid it." I joked with her.
"Yeeaaah... You're right let's go this way." Gardevoir agreed changing her mind completely.
As we left the cave, we went back to the lift to take us up the mountain. The two "guarding" it weren't there.
"What the... Where the heck did they go?" I asked out loud.
"I couldn't tell you." Gardevoir added, also confused.
"One minute, they are refusing to let me on the lift, and the next, they're gone." I yelled.
"Calm down hun." Gardevoir said to me grabbing my hand and looking to my eyes.
I leaned in and hugged her. Holding her like this, calmed me down more than enough. And I liked holding her this close just because I could.
"Better hun?" Gardevoir asked.
"Yeah much better. I love you." I said still holding her.
"I love you too." Gardevoir responded.
After breaking the hug, we got on the lift, hand in hand. Going up the lift, just the two of us, was kind of romantic. It was nice and relaxing. I sat there, still holding her hand, and she laid her head on my shoulder. It was a very peaceful 20 minutes, give or take.
Once we got to the top, there were no employees. This confused me but I heard commotion outside. I opened the door, and it almost looked like a small scale war was going on. Half of the people in the red outfit like the two previously guarding the lift. And the other half in blue uniforms like the thugs from Rustboro all that time ago.
"You, kid, what side are you on?" One of the red guys asked.
"Uhh, neither." I replied.
"What do you mean neither? We had the lift closed off." The red guys partner said.
"Uhh, it was open." I said.
"What do you mean?" He asked.
"I don't know. Look, I just want to get to Lavaridge Town. I'm just passing through here." I said.
"I think not." A bearded man in a blue outfit said approaching me.
"Why not?" I asked.
"You're probably gonna go to police about this fight going on up here." He said.
"What's this about police?" A man in red with glasses asked walking up.
"Archie, you really sending someone to the police over us?" The red guy asked.
"Maxie, I thought he was with you." Archie said.
"Look I just gonna go, you guys can continue your turf war for all I care." I said trying to leave.
"Again you're not going anywhere." Archie said holding up a Pokeball.
"I'd have to agree." Maxie also said holding up a Pokeball."
"Are you guys serious?" I asked. "I guess I'll humor you."
"Go, Crobat!" Maxie called.
"Go, Mightyena!" Archie called.
"Ugh, Go Luxray, Go Swampert!" I called out too.
"Swampert, Rock Slide on Mightyena! Luxray, Spark on Crobat!" I called.
"Mightyena use Roar!" Archie called.
As Luxray and Swampert started their moves, Mightyena let out a terrifying roar, Effectively switching Luxray and Swampert for Breloom and Delphox.
"Crobat, use Mean Look!" Maxie called as Crobat's eyes glowed, temporarily disabling my Pokeballs.
"Crap, didn't expect that one.
"Crobat Acrobatics on Breloom." MAxie called.
"Mightyena, Crunch on Delphox!" Archie commanded.
"Breloom, Mach Punch on Mightyena. Delphox, Confusion on Crobat.
Breloom launched his small fury of Punches at Mightyena hitting him effectively in the back. While Crobat swooped in wings spread and hit Breloom critically. Delphox was readying her Confusion while Mightyena recovered and charged at her, mouth open and bit down on her side, causing her to lose focus.
"These two are good." Gardevoir commented.
"Yeah, somehow." I agreed.
"Breloom, use Force Palm. Delphox, Psybeam!" I called.
"Mightyena, Crunch again!" Achrie called.
"You too Crobat, use another Acrobatics.
Crobat swooped in again, hitting Breloom, effectively knocking him out. Then Delphox fired her Psybeam at Crobat knocking it back, while Mightyena ran up. He Bit down on Delphox's other side this time she cried out as it ran back.
"Go, Luxray!" I called again.
"Are you alright?! Luxray asked Delphox.
"Not really, it hurts, but I can go on." She said.
"You guys are going to pay." Luxray said to Crobat and Mightyena.
"Yeah, okay." Mightyena chuckled.
"That's what they said?" I asked Gardevoir.
"Yeah, Luxray is mad." She replied.
"Delphox Mystical Fire on Crobat." Luxray use Thunder Fang on Mightyena!" I called out.
"Poison Fang on Luxray!" Maxie called.
"Use Take Down on Delphox." Archie called.
Delphox created a ring of fire and sent it right at Crobat, by the looks of things, causing it burns. Crobat flew in with its fangs glowing purple, but before he connected, Lurxay sent out and electrical charge, hitting both Mightyena and Crobat, knocking the Crobat out.
"Discharge?" I asked as Gardevoir nodded her head in response.
Meanwhile Mightyena still charged over with Take Down, landing his hit on Delphox, knocking her out. Although he seemed to be at his limit as well knocking himself out from the recoil.
"Go, Mawile!" I called.
"Mom!" Garedevoir called over.
"Maw?" Mawile responded.
"Those two guys, their Pokemon took down Delphox and Breloom, be careful, they're tough." Gardevoir explained.
"You just awoke the beast." I chuckled.
"That's the point." Gardevoir said.
"Go Muk!" Archie threw another ball.
"GO Camerupt!" Maxie threw in his next ball.
In a flash, they had their next Pokemon out and ready to go. Both Luxray and Mawile were glaring daggers. Their mates were taken down and they were not happy.
"This might work." I thought to myself.
"Muk, Sludge Wave on Luxray!" Archie called.
"Camerput, Flamethrower on Mawile." Maxie called.
"Crap, Mawile counter with Flash Cannon, Luxray, counter with Discharge!" I called in response.
As each of the Pokemon used their attacks, they all collided in a thick with cloud. This cut off our vision, making us think for a minute.
"This is bad, they have us on the defensive." I commented to myself.
"Luxray, run in and use crunch on Camerupt, Mawile, Flash cannon again on Muk." I called to them.
"Muk, Gunk Shot on Luxray!" Archie commanded.
"Camerupt, Flamethrower, same target!" Maxie called.
Luxray ran in, mouth glowing but I saw him get sent back by what looked like purple glowing trash. Mawile then fired her Flash Cannon hitting Muk dead center pushing him back slightly. Shortly after firing her attack, a column of fire came threw the now thinning smoke and engulfed her for a second. However, when the flames passed, she was still standing.
"Mawile you okay?" I asked to which she replied by giving me a thumbs up.
"Luxray how about you?" I asked him to which he nodded his head.
"Okay, Mawile return!" I called recalling her to her ball. "Go Swampert!"
"Camerupt, come back, go Weezing!" Maxie called.
"Why would he want two poison types?" I asked to no one in particular.
"I'm confused too." Gardevoir said.
"Weezing Sludge Bomb on Luxray!" Maxie called.
Muk, Gunk Shot on Luxray as well!" Archie called.
"Luxray counter with Discharge, Swampert, Mud Shot on Weezing! I called.
As balls of sludge and more glowing trash flew towards Luxray, he knocked them away again with his Discharge, however he was getting visibly tired. Shortly after, Swampert sent out a steady stream of mud at Weezing causing him to recoil back.
"Swampert, Rock Slide next, Luxray Crunch on Weezing!" I called over.
"Muk, Sludge Wave on Swampert." Archie called.
We didn't hear a command from Maxie this time, I was worried about his plan. As I was thinking, Swampert got struck with a purple wave of sludge. But he quickly recovered jumped forward and summoned down a barrage of rocks on the two.
"Dang that Muk is a wall." I complained as I watched Luxray next.
Luxray ran up to Weezing, again fangs glowing. That's when we heard Maxie make his command."
"Weezing, Explosion!" Maxie called with a twisted looking smile.
"Luxray get back!" I screamed as I watched his eyes go wide.
After the Explosion, a dust cloud was formed which quickly disappeared. On their side, I saw Muk laying forward, knocked out, while Weezing was on his side also knocked out cold. Then, looking to my side, Luxray had been shot across the ground and was out cold. I looked to see Swampert struggling to stand.
"Swampert, can you go on?" I asked him.
He turned his head, and I swear I never saw this amount of fear in his eyes. He shook his head no, so I grabbed his Pokeball and recalled him. I had two left.
"Hey, Love." I said turning to Gardevoir, this is earlier then planned, but take this." I said reaching into my pocket and giving her a ring with a wierd stone on it.
"Is this?" She started.
"Yes, it's a Mega Stone. I got it at that mart back in Cherrygrove City. I think you'll need it though." I told her. "Be careful, please."
"Right." She said walking forward as I sent Mawile back out."
"Maw, maw." Mawile said to Gardevoir.
"I hope that small rest helped, these guys took down Luxray and Swampert too." Gardevoir said as she slipped on her ring.
I just watched Mawile's eyes go wide after hearing that. As the other two sent out their last Pokemon.
"Go, Sharpedo!" Archie Called.
"Camerupt, come back out!" Maxie called as well.
"Gardevoir, Future Sight! Mawile, Crunch on Camerupt!" I called.
"Camerupt, Flamethrower again." Maxie called.
"Sharpedo, Poison Fang on Gardevoir!" Archie called.
As Mawile ran forward, maw ready and fangs glowing, Camerupt, readied another Flamethrower. It hit Mawile who ran threw it landed her Crunch as well. Gardevoir's eyes flashed for a second to signify the future attack was ready. After her eyes flashed, Sharpedo bit down with its teeth glowing.
"Enough of this, this battle needs to end." I yelled out holding up my arm with my Mega Bracelet. "Gardevoir, Our bond is real, let's show them what we can do! Mega Evolve!"
At that, all eyes were on her as my keystone shone bright, signaling her Mega Stone which shone as well. Then after she herself started glowing in a bright white light, she then became encased in a pinkish pearl-like sphere. Then after a few seconds, the "pearl" cracked, then shattered. From inside this "pearl" came my newly Mega Evolved finacè. She then let out a battle cry which seemed to shake the very ground. Both Archie and Maxie looked bothered by the sudden transformation.
"Let's do this mom." Gardevoir said to Mawile.
"Maw!" Mawile responded nodding her head.
"Gardevoir, Dazzling Gleam on Sharpedo! Mawile, Play Rough on Sharpedo as well." I called out.
"Sharpedo, Crunch that fairy!" Archie called almost panicked.
"Camerupt, Earthquake!" Maxie called out."
Gardevoir let out a blinding, sparkling light that briefly consumed Sharpedo damaging him as he charged forward still biting down on Gardevoir. Then Mawile ran over and created what looked like a cartoony dust cloud as cartoony punching noises could be heard. She jumped back after and recoiled slightly due to Sharpedo's ability. Then Camerupt jumped up and slammed back into the ground sending shock-waves that caused the ground beneath us the crumble. This attack hurt Gardevoir and Sharpedo. It also however, knocked out Mawile due to the super effective hit.
"Mawile return." I called.
"Gardevoir, Psychic on Camerupt." I called.
"Camerupt, Rock Slide." Maxie commanded.
"Sharpedo, Poison Fang." Archie called out.
Before Sharpedo could start moving, a behind blast came from behind Sharpedo hitting him for double damage, due to Gardevoir's new Pixilate ability changing all attacks to fairy typing. This caused Sharpedo to get knocked out. Camperupt, did the same thing Swampert did and caused a lot of rocks to fall to Gardevoir. After they stopped falling, they glowed blue as Gardevoir sent them right back to Camerupt knocking him back.
"Camperupt, Flamethrower!" Maxie called.
"Gardevoir, Teleport then Dazzling Gleam!" I called.
Camerupt sent out that familiar stream of fire at Gardevoir to which she Teleported out of the way and used Dazzling Gleam sending that blinding sparkling light at Camerupt. After the light dissipated, we saw Camerupt struggling to stand anymore. After about a one minute stand off, Camerupt's legs gave way and he fell forward knocked out as well officially ending the battle.
"That's that." I said as Gardevoir jumped at me hugging me as her Mega Evolution disappeared.
This is your fault, hurting my Pokemon with your attacks." Archie snarled at Maxie.
"Far from it, it's your fault your Pokemon weren't strong enough." Maxie retorted pushing his glasses closer to his face.
"Geez, these two are like kids." I sighed.
"Tell me about it." Gardevoir said rolling her eyes.
"Maybe later, let's go, everyone needs to get to the Pokemon Center fast." I said as we took off running.
I know this chapter is very battle heavy. I hope you guys don't mind. I just felt like a tough battle was needed otherwise I would've ended up giving Tony an ego the size of Jupiter. Let me know how you all feel about my battles. Do they work or is there something I can fix? Anyways, thanks for reading, I hope you all return for the next chapter.