Author's Notes:

I was asked by Luke to explain the concept of trade evolution in my story, so here it goes! Trade evolutions don't exist in this little tale. I imagine the Pokémon that are supposed to evolve by being traded can evolve at any time if they are cared for enough, (like Togepi to Togetic).

Those that evolve with a held item are the same, but their environment plays a factor. For example, Onix doesn't need Metal Coat to evolve if it's ready and there is Metal nearby. I just don't see the whole trading thing as practical. And I always did hate not being able to evolve my Pokémon in the games because I had to trade.

Steam

Misty called to Frillish, "Use Night Shade!" But not before Jet told Abra, "Neo, hit her with Charge Beam!"

Frillish' eyes turned black as she prepared to use her Night Shade, but Abra's attack hit first. Jet had taught Abra to focus his electricity from Thunder Wave into a beam of energy. After having Abra practice this attack again and again, the little psychic Pokémon had finally learned to use the electric attack, Charge Beam.

"Frillish!"

"Now follow up with Thunder Punch!"

Abra teleported to close the distance between him and his foe, and struck with a low-powered Thunder Punch. Not only did Abra have trouble learning this move to begin with, but his attack stat was so dismal that it hardly registered to his opponent. Misty told Frillish, "Use Bubblebeam to slow it down, girl!"

The pink Frillish let out a torrent of foam at Abra. Jet was about to tell Abra to teleport, but the attack had already hit. Abra was knocked back into the water. Jet yelled, "Teleport and use Charge Beam, again!"

"Use Night Shade, Frillish!"

Abra teleported to Frillish' left side and began to charge energy for his attack, but Frillish struck first this time. Using Night Shade, Frillish was able to knock out her opponent; winning the first round for Misty.

"Abra is unable to battle; Frillish is the winner!" The score board reflected the same, as Abra's name and sprite went dark while Frillish remained. "Neo, return! Go, Quasimodo!"

Jet's Bellsprout was sent forth. Misty told Frillish, "Use Will-O-Wisp!"

A bluish-white flame was shot at Bellsprout, but Jet quickly said, "Use Reversal!" Bellsprout slid forward and avoided the Will-O-Wisp while simultaneously reversing himself behind Frillish. Jet then said, "Use Vine Whip!"

"Use Substit-"

But Misty was cut short as Bellsprout finished Frillish with his Vine Whip. That, coupled with Abra's earlier efforts, knocked Frillish out for the count.

"Frillish is unable to battle! Bellsprout is the winner!"

The crowd cheered as Misty recalled her Frillish. Bellsprout looked quite pleased with himself. "What's this?" asked the editor, "Bellsprout is evolving!"

And so he had. For at that moment, Jet's Bellsprout had just evolved into a Weepinbell. The crowd cheered again and Misty smiled, "You aren't half bad! Not on my level, of course, but not bad."

Jet laughed, "Just send out your next Pokémon, I have a badge to win!"

Misty smirked as she sent out her next Pokémon, "Go Seaking!"

Misty's orange and black horned fish was sent into the depths of the pool. Jet told Weepinbell, "Stay alert while it's underwater, Quasimodo! Be prepared to use Vine Whip when it surfaces! Use Growth!"

Weepinbell began to glow as it raised its attack and special attack. Misty told her Seaking, "Use Peck!"

Seaking jumped out of the water with incredible speed and stabbed Weepinbell with its horn. Because Peck used a wind type aura, the attack was super effective. Jet called, "Hang in there Quasimodo! When it surfaces again, use Reversal and then hit him with Grass Knot!"

Weepinbell nodded, just as Seaking once again surfaced to use Peck. Jet gritted his teeth; Seaking was too fast and Weepinbell lost a lot of mobility when he evolved. Those Pecks were going to add up if he didn't do something fast.

"Spray poison powder in the water, Quasimodo!"

"Use Ice Beam, Seaking!"

Weepinbell released a cloud of poisonous spores into the pool just before Seaking resurfaced and shot a beam of freezing energy at him. Weepinbell was hit in mid spore, and was frozen solid.

"Weepinbell is unable to battle! Seaking is the winner!"

Jet recalled his Weepinbell as Seaking dove back in the water. If Quasimodo just had more time, He could've poisoned the whole pool! Looks like I'm going to have to win this the hard way.

"Go Spark! Show them what you're made of!"

Jet's Pikachu was sent into battle. Misty had a slightly worried look on her face when she saw the electric mouse. She called out to Seaking, "Use Scald, girl!"

"Use Double Team, Spark!"

Seaking shot out of the water and sent a torrent of hot water at one of Pikachu's after images. Jet smirked and said, "Take aim and use Thunderbolt!"

The crowd covered their eyes as Pikachu sent out a powerful thunderbolt which struck Seaking full-force. Seaking flopped on the deck, struggling to move. Jet followed up, "Finish him with Volt Tackle!"

But Misty quickly recalled her Pokémon, "Seaking is paralyzed, so I'm withdrawing her from the match!"

The score board showed Seaking was now out of play, and Pikachu as the winner. The crowd cheered. Amy whispered to Gary, "Whoa. That Seaking had to be at least level thirty three and Spark took it out with one thunderbolt!"

Gary shrugged, "That Pikachu isn't going to last very long. Something tells me Misty has something good hidden up her sleeve."

Misty grinned as she sent out her next Pokémon, "Go Carracosta!"

Her half water, half rock type tortoise landed on deck with a loud thump. It let out an earsplitting roar that made everyone flinch. Jet knew that Volt Tackle wouldn't do much against this beast; Carracosta were typically known for their defense. Still, in finding a strong, defensive/offensive water type Pokémon, Misty had violated her policy; Carracosta was not very fast at all. Either way Jet saw it, his Pikachu was about to run circles around this monster.

"Use Scald, Carracosta!"

"Dodge it and use Thunderbolt!"

Carracosta was much too slow. Pikachu jumped high into the air before the water type even opened its mouth to use its attack. Once above his opponent, Pikachu unleashed yet another powerful Thunderbolt. Carracosta roared in pain. Misty yelled, "Use Rollout!"

Carracosta withdrew into its stone like shell and began to roll on deck to gain momentum. Jet knew Thunderbolt wasn't going to be as effective as long as Carracosta kept rolling, so he told his Pikachu, "Use tail whip to knock him in the water, Spark!"

Pikachu nodded and waited for Carracosta to come to him. Gary asked Brian and Amy, "What's he doing? Pikachu is going to be squashed like a bug! Why doesn't he just use another electric attack?"

Brian smiled, "I know what he's doing! He's trying to get Carracosta in the pool so his Thunderbolt will be even more effective!"

Sure enough, Pikachu used his tail at the very last second to redirect Carracosta's trajectory into the water. Once his foe was in the pool, Pikachu wasted no time in unleashing yet another Thunderbolt.

"Carracosta is unable to battle! Pikachu is the winner!"

Misty looked highly surprised as she recalled her Pokémon. Jet grinned and said, "I thought you weren't going to take it easy on me? C'mon Misty, I thought you'd try a little harder than that!"

Misty laughed and said, "Wow, you really have a death wish, huh? Ok then, go, Swampert!"

Jet immediately regretted baiting Misty as she sent forth the type effective Swampert against Pikachu. Me and my big mouth! He thought as he recalled Pikachu. Brian turned to Amy and said, "Is it just me, or does this chick have a really sick team of water Pokémon?"

Amy nodded and said, "I wonder what he's going to use against this one?"

"Go, Sora, use Fly!"

Jet's Pidgeotto was sent out and immediately started flying around the room at very high speeds. Amy said, "Fly is a difficult move to pull off! You need to build up a lot of momentum and be able to maneuver yourself just right in order for it to work." And so she was right. In order to pull off Fly, one needed to move at extremely high speeds and strike their opponent just right. It's a difficult move to pull off because even if your Pokémon is fast enough, it still hat to hit its foe just right and pull up in time, which takes a great deal of skill.

"Swampert," called Misty, "Brace yourself for the attack and prepare to use Strength!"

Swampert braced himself while watching the Pidgeotto gain more and more speed. Finally, the bird Pokémon shot at Swampert at an incredible pace. The crowd flinched as Pidgeotto's attack hit, and Swampert was knocked into the water.

After landing in the pool, however, Swampert shot a Water Pulse at Pidgeotto, who was hit and knocked onto the deck. Jet quickly said, "Sora, use roost!"

Swampert climbed back on deck, but Pidgeotto flew up to the ceiling and hung upside down on one of the lights. She then began to glow as she healed herself.

Down below, Misty told Swampert, "Don't let it heal, use Water Pulse!"

Swampert opened its mouth and shot out another ring of energy, (with a water type aura) at his opponent. Unfortunately for Swampert, Pidgeotto had already just healed and dodged the attack just in time. Jet grinned and said, "Sora, use Fly!"

Pidgeotto dodged yet another water pulse, and began to fly around again, gaining momentum. "This battle is definitely heating up, folks!" said the editor, "Who'd have thought Brown would give Misty a run for her money?"

"What do you think?" Brian asked, "Do you think Jet can win this one?"

"I don't know," Amy said, "Misty has some seriously tough water Pokémon. Jet isn't as outmatched as he was with Bill, but I'm not sure if he can win this one."

Pidgeotto hit again with another fly. Swampert was knocked back, but recovered his ground quickly. Misty yelled, "Use Ice Beam!"

Jet said, "Use another Fly!"

Pidgeotto was unable to dodge Swampert's Ice Beam, however, and fell next to the bleachers. "Pidgeotto is unable to battle! Swampert is the winner!"

The crowd cheered as Jet recalled Sora. Now both trainers had only three Pokémon each, and Jet was definitely starting to feel the pressure. Behind him he heard Brian yell, "You better get this badge, Jet! Or I'm gonna kick your ass after this match!"

Jet turned back and smirked at his best friend. Well, I guess it's time to bring out the big guns. "Ok, let's go Hydra!"

From Jet's Net ball, the great sea serpent was unleashed onto the battlefield. Misty looked shocked at first, and then excited, "Oh my god, Jet! Why didn't you tell me you had a Gyarados? I always wanted one! It's so beautiful!"

The audience seemed less adoring and more fearful, "What the hell is that?"

"It's a Gyarados, you dumbass. Don't you watch animal planet?"

"Where the fuck did he get a Gyarados?"

"Well, well, folks!" said the editor, "Things just got a whole lot more interesting!"

Misty turned to Swampert and said, "Use Stone Edge!"

"Hydra, use Dragon Rage!"

Swampert's arm suddenly became incased in a blade made from stone, and it charged at his opponent. Gyarados wasn't having that shit, however, and shot Swampert with a blast of Dragon Rage. The Swampert was not only knocked back several meters, but his Stone Edge blade was now broken. Jet grinned and said, "Now hit him with Waterfall, Hydra!"

"Use Strength, Swampert!"

Hydra covered herself with a veil of water and shot at Swampert. Her foe, for his part, charged fearlessly at Hydra, cocking back his strong arm as he did so. There was a loud, CRACK, as both Pokémon collided. Hydra was knocked back, hard, into the pool. Swampert was knocked into the wall behind Misty. For a moment, neither Pokémon got back up. Then, simultaneously, the stood up together; Hydra half submerged in the pool and Swampert already charging at his foe with another Stone Edge. Jet quickly said, "Hit him with Dragon Rage!"

Swampert pounced at his opponent, ready to strike. But at the last minute, Hydra shot him down with another Dragon Rage. Swampert was hit at point-blank range, and landed in the pool. Misty yelled, "Hit it with Ice Beam!"

Jet yelled, "Dragon Rage!"

Hydra used Dragon Rage once more, but unnecessarily as her opponent was already knocked out. Once the steam from Hydra's last attack cleared, the crowd gasped as Swampert was found floating face down in the pool.

"Swampert is unable to battle! Gyarados is the winner!"

The crowd cheered as Gyarados panted. That strength had taken a lot out of her. Misty called to Jet and said, "Ok, I'm impressed! You're a lot better than I thought you'd be!"

Jet smiled and said, "Thank you!"

"But that doesn't mean you're winning this battle," smiled Misty as she sent out her next Pokémon, "Go, Dewgong!"

"Hydra, return!" Jet recalled Gyarados, "Rest for when I need you, girl." He let out a long sigh. Victory was close at hand, yet so far away. "Ok, Spark, you're up!"

Jet once again sent out his Pikachu. I just hope she doesn't send out who I think she will in the last round. "Use Thunderbolt!"

"Dewgong, use Ice Beam!"

Dewgong shot its Ice Beam at Pikachu, who quickly jumped out the way and hit his foe with Thunderbolt. Dewgong was knocked on its back, and Jet followed up the attack, "Now hit it with Volt Tackle!"

Pikachu immediately surrounded himself with a strong electric charge and shot at his foe. Dewgong recovered from the Thunderbolt and used watergun to knock Pikachu back. It worked, but electricity surrounding Pikachu traveled up the watergun and paralyzed Dewgong. Jet asked Misty, "Do you want to keep going, or do you want to end this round now?"

As an answer, Misty recalled her Dewgong and said, "She's out. You win that round."

The crowd cheered and Jet felt his excitement raise. I'm actually going to win this! "For my final Pokémon," Misty smiled, "I choose, Kingdra!"

Jet felt his excitement die down a bit as Misty sent forth her water dragon. Jet took a deep breath and said, "Let's do this! Spark, use Double Team!"

"Kingdra, use Hydro Pump!"

Kingdra's attack missed, but the force of the water sprayed everywhere and knocked Pikachu into the pool. Misty said, "Now hit it with Dragon Rage!"

Pikachu dove underwater before Kingdra's attack could hit. That's it! Make him follow you into the water!

"Kingdra, whatever you do, don't go in the water! That Thunderbolt is too powerful!"

Jet let out a sigh as his plan went out of the window. "Spark, use Thunderwave!"

Pikachu emerged from the pool directly behind Kingdra and shot out a paralyzing current of electricity. Kingdra sensed the danger behind him, however, and jumped into the air to avoid the attack. While in mid air, Kingdra used another Hydro Pump, but missed as Pikachu slid out of the way on the wet floor.

"Kingdra, use Smoke Screen!"

"Use Thunderwave on the ground, Spark!"

Kingdra sent forth a gush of black smoke that covered the field. Jet gritted his teeth. If his plan worked, the electricity from Pikachu's attack should follow the water on the ground and paralyze Kingdra. Jet told Spark, "When you're done, get back in the water and use Thunderbolt!"

He saw his Pikachu hop out of the cloud of smoke and dive into the pool. The water lit up from the Thunderbolt and vapor started to rise from the surface. It had absolutely no effect on Kingdra, however, as he was still out of the pool.

"Why would Jet waste an attack like that?" Brian asked, "What is he thinking?"

"I don't know," said Amy, "but he never does an attack during a battle for no reason. He must have something up his sleeve."

Misty called to Kingdra, "Attack with Dragon Breath!"

"Dodge it, Spark!"

Pikachu successfully dodged the attack. The energy from Kingdra's Dragon Breath heated the water where Spark had been just seconds ago, making more of the water evaporate. Jet told Pikachu, "Get out of the pool and use Thunderbolt on the water!"

If Spark found this command strange, he didn't show it. He immediately jumped out on the side of the pool and sent a bolt of electricity into the water. Several people in the audience laughed. Misty whispered to herself, "What the hell is he planning?"

Gary tapped Amy and said, "He's trying to heat the pool!"

Sure enough, more vapor rose from the surface of the water. Amy frowned, "But why is he- ohh!" It suddenly hit her, "I get it!"

"I don't know what you're playing at," Misty called to Jet, "but your Pikachu can't avoid Kingdra's attacks forever! Use Hydro Pump!"

Kingdra shot another torrent of water at Spark, but missed again. The editor got on the mic and said, "It looks like a stalemate, folks! Pikachu is too quick for Kingdra to hit him at that far of a distance but Kingdra won't go in the water to come after Pikachu!"

Jet told Pikachu, "Go around the pool and get back on the deck, Spark! We're attacking head-on!"

Pikachu nodded and headed over to the deck that extended to both ends of the pool. Misty was getting weary, "Just what is he planning?"

Pikachu was now facing Kingdra across the narrow no-man's-land that was the deck. Jet thought to himself, Kingdra knows he can't hit Spark at this distance; he's just too fast! So He'll try to close the distance, then I'll see if my Thunderwave worked!

"Spark, use Thunderbolt on the pool again!"

Pikachu did as he was told and Misty sighed, "This is getting ridiculous! Kingdra, use Waterfall!"

Kingdra surrounded himself with a veil of water and went to charge at Pikachu. His charge was very slow, however, and he stopped mid attack; the Thunderwave had worked. Misty gave a surprised, "What? What's wrong?"

Jet grinned, "Ok, Spark, now Volt Tackle your opponent into the pool!"

Pikachu nodded and charged at his opponent. Misty yelled, "Quick, use Hydro Pump!" His reaction was too slow due to the paralysis, however, and Pikachu's attack worked perfectly. Kingdra was knocked into the water by Spark's Volt Tackle. Jet quickly yelled, "Now use Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu sent a bolt of electricity after Kingdra, which lit up the pool. The editor said over the mic, "I don't believe this, folks! It looks as if Pikachu somehow paralyzed Kingdra during the course of the battle, and succeeded in shocking him with his deadly Thunderbolt! Will Kingdra last?"

When the vapor from the water cleared, Kingdra was back on the deck, panting heavily with several burns on his body. Jet told Spark, "Finish him with one more Volt Tackle!"

Pikachu charged at Kingdra immediately, full-force. Misty yelled, "No! Use Hydro Pump!"

This time Kingdra reacted just in time. He hit Pikachu with a point-blank ranged Hydro Pump. The electric mouse let out a squeal as he was knocked back about thirty feet, where he lay unconscious.

"Pikachu is unable to battle, Kingdra is the winner!"

The crowd cheered loudly as Jet recalled Pikachu. I really thought I had him for a second, there. Still, Pikachu did weaken him. If I heat that pool up more, than maybe I can burn him and slow him down more. I can still win this!

Jet took a deep breath and sent out his next Pokémon, "Go Hydra!"

Jet was careful to send his Gyarados out on the side of the pool. I got to keep that pool heated! That way if he goes in, he'll get burned. If he stays out, than his maneuverability is shot!

"Hydra, use Dragon Rage!"

"Protect, Kingdra!"

Hydra shot a ball of energy at her foe, but missed as Kingdra used Protect to avoid the attack. Hot water splashed everywhere as the Dragon Rage exploded in the pool. Misty yelled, "Good job! Now counter with Dragon Breath!"

"Use Thunderbolt, Hydra!"

The two attacks met in midair and let off another loud, BANG! The crowd began to scream and leave their seats; this battle was getting more and more dangerous. Neither Jet, nor Misty showed signs of stopping, however.

"Hydra, jump the pool and use Slam!"

"Use Protect, and counter with Dragon Breath, Kingdra!"

People screamed again as the colossal Gyarados jumped into the air and brought her tail down on the deck; breaking the concrete. Misty's plan worked, however, and Kingdra was able to move out of the way just in time and shoot Gyarados with Dragon Breath. The sea serpent let out a tremendous roar as she fell back after being hit with the blast.

Gyarados was already weakened from her previous round with Swampert, and now she was out for the count. The editor of the match had fled, leaving his mic behind. Jet simply recalled his Gyarados and told Misty, "Hell of a Kingdra you have, there!"

Misty grinned, "I haven't had this much fun in a while!"

Jet took out his Ultra Ball and kissed it, "It's all up to you, Thorn!"

He then sent out his final Pokémon, Charmeleon. To say Charmeleon was at a disadvantage because he was facing a high level water/dragon type would be untrue. If one was to factor in the fact that Kingdra was both weakened, and paralyzed, and slightly burned, then one could see how this match could go either way.

"Don't get close until I tell you," Jet told Thorn, "Keep at a distance and be ready to dodge his water attacks!"

Thorn nodded and faced his foe, which was now panting heavily but determined to keep battling. Misty went first, "Use Water Pulse, Kingdra!"

"Jump and use Dragon Rage!"

Thorn avoided Kingdra's attack and shot a ball of energy at him. The Dragon Rage hit with a loud, BANG, and knocked the water dragon into the pool. Jet quickly told Thorn, "Now use Flame Burst while he's in the water!"

Thorn shot a powerful blast of fire into the pool which exploded after hitting its target. Jet did not wait to see the damage and shouted, "Great, again!"

Thorn immediately repeated fire. Jet yelled, "Again!" soon after. Five times Thorn used Flame Burst. Jet only had Thorn stop because steam had now filled the room. Across the pool, Misty shouted to Kingdra, "Are you ok?"

Jet heard a weak growl to Thorn's right and shouted, "Fire!"

Thorn wasted no time in firing another Dragon Rage at his obscure foe. Misty cried out in panic. Jet began to feel extremely hot. The arena was becoming a god damn hot spring. The steam began to clear and Jet could make out Thorn's flame. Jet told Thorn, "Sniff him out, and use Fire Fang!"

Thorn nodded and moved forward into the steam. Misty yelled, "If he comes near you, Kingdra, use Water Pulse!"

Jet waited with bated breath until Thorn came back to his platform a minute later and shook his head. Jet asked, "You couldn't find him?"

Thorn shook his head again and pointed at the steam, which began to clear. Floating in the water, (both unconscious and badly burned), was Kingdra. Jet felt as if his heart were going to beat out of his chest. He laughed and motioned for Thorn to join him on the platform. "You were brilliant, Thorn! Way to turn up the heat on your opponent!"

Across the pool, Misty realized her Kingdra was defeated and recalled him. She then yelled to Jet, "Go around the pool and come over here!" Jet recalled his Charmeleon and walked off his Platform. Brian was waiting for him and clapped him on the shoulder, "Way to go, Jet!"

Jet grinned and looked around, "Where is everybody?"

"Oh, the editor and the other Gym Leaders had everyone evacuate. Amy wanted to stay, but Gary made her leave because of the cast. You know, she wouldn't be able to leave in time."

Jet nodded and said, "Come with me real quick." As they made their way to the other side of the pool, the steam had completely cleared away. The room was a wreck; there was water everywhere. There were also little flames floating on top of the water that were slowly dying out. The deck in the middle of the pool was broken halfway down, (courtesy of a certain Gyarados!).

When Jet came across Misty, she was pulling something from a red bag she had at her platform. "That was an amazing battle, Jet! First time I ever lost a Gym match! But I think you got a little carried away towards the end." She then held out her hand, which held a small badge shaped like a drop of water, "I hereby present you with the official cascade badge! This badge is proof of your victory here at the Cerulean City Pokémon Gym! And as an added bonus," she held out her other hand, "This TM teaches Water Pulse! Not only is it a reliable offensive attack, but it may also cause your opponent to become confused."

Jet grinned and took his prizes, "Thank you, Misty! I got to say, you're one hell of a Gym Leader."

She grinned and asked, "What gave you the idea to heat the pool anyway?"

Jet shrugged, "Well, you kept using Scald, which I knew could cause serious burns. And I saw the pool start to heat up when my Gyarados shot a Dragon Rage into it, so I figured it'd be a nice set up in case I had to fight with my Charmeleon."

Misty smirked, "Very shrewd. Now let's get out of this room; it's like a Sauna in here!"

Author's Notes:

*Jet's Team:

Charmeleon/Thorn – Lvl.30, Male

Pikachu/Spark – Lvl.30, Male

Gyarados/Hydra – Lvl.27, Female

Pidgeotto/Sora – Lvl.25, Female

Abra/Neo – Lvl.19, Male

Weepinbell/Quasimodo – Lvl.22, Male

*Misty's Team:

Kingdra – Lvl.40, Male

Dewgong – Lvl.34, Female

Swampert – Lvl.37, Male

Carracosta – Lvl.37, Male

Seaking – Lvl.35, Female

Frillish – Lvl.25, Female

The whole chapter is really just one big ass Pokémon battle. Next chapter will deal with the aftermath and probably the departure from Cerulean City, depending on how long the chapter is when I write it out.

I probably won't post the next chapter until the weekend or early next week. Let me know what you thought of the battle though! Did you like it, did you hate it, did you find it unrealistic?

As for the high levels of Jet's Pokémon, don't despair. He will have plenty of powerful opponents that will make him work for his money! Just a warning now, three of Jet's Pokémon will be deposited before he heads to Vermilion. I'm not saying which yet but I will say that any Pokémon he stores away, He will probably use at a later date. There are a few I know for sure that I'm using later.

But anyway, stay tuned for the next chapter, which will be posted at the end of the week, (probably), and be sure to leave your thoughts in a review!

And thank you for reading!