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All Pokédex entries are quoted from Marriland dot com

-A-

Chap 38: Rufflet vs Vullaby

On their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes walk right into the middle of a rivalry between two flying type Pokémon. And Bridgette discovers a problem with one of her Pokémon.

Gill, Bridgette and Dawn were walking through a path filled with desert sands everywhere, then they could barely see ahead of them because of the sandstorm.

"How are we going to get to Nimbasa City like this?" Bridgette asked

"We could just, plough through the sandstorm." Gill suggested

"Unless we find a less lethal way to get to Nimbasa City. Then we're not going anywhere."

Then Gill sighed. "Hey Dawn, what do you think?" Dawn looked spaced out. "Hey Dawn?"

"I sense a Pokémon in distress." Dawn said as she ran into the sandstorm

"C'mon Bridge." Gill said as he followed Dawn

"This better be good." Bridgette said as she hugged he jacket very tightly so she doesn't get pelted by the sandstorm

Then they got to a separate sandy path where the sandstorm wasn't so fierce, then they heard two separate screams from Pokémon and then they got to the chaos. They saw, two Pokémon fighting each other.

"Duck now!" Dawn yelled

"Duck, what are yoooo…" Gill was then dragged down by both of the girls and then and Air Slash buzz saw whizzed over his head. "What's going on?!" he asked

Then they saw two Pokémon glaring at each other.

"Those Pokémon look like. Vullaby and Rufflet." Dawn stated

"Who?" Gill asked

Cue Pokémon: Black and White theme song

They saw Vullaby use Air Slash and Rufflet sidestepped the attack but then he saw beam of darkness and he get hit by that beam. Then Rufflet growled and his beak glowed white and then he ran towards the Vullaby and the he pecked it four times then it jumped into the air and then his wings glowed white and then he flew close to the ground and right into Vullaby, then Vullaby ran right to Rufflet and pecked her continuously, then disappeared and then punched Rufflet from above.

Then Gill took out his Pokédex. "Vullaby and Rufflet, huh?"

Vullaby the Diapered Pokémon: Their wings are too tiny to allow them to fly. They guard their posteriors with bones that were gathered by Mandibuzz.

Rufflet the Eaglet Pokémon: It stands up to massive opponents, not out of courage, but out of recklessness. But that is how it gets stronger.

"So those are the two Pokémon that are fighting each other." Gill said

"Looks like it." Bridgette said

Then Vullaby use Air Slash again and then Rufflet was hit and the Eaglet Pokémon fell back into the sand. Vullaby then fired Dark Pulse towards the ground where Rufflet was and then he was hit.

"Oh my gosh, Rufflet!" Dawn yelled, and then she ran towards the two Pokémon. "Solosis help Rufflet and use Hidden Power!" and then And then Solosis floated towards Vullaby and spun two green orb around his body and then fired them both towards Vullaby and then he got hit and flew backwards. Then the Vullaby ran away.

Then the Rufflet woke and saw Dawn looking down on him

"Are you okay?" she asked and then Rufflet lightly nodded and then he tried to walk away but then he was holding on to his left wing and then nearly fell. "Oh no you're hurt." Then Rufflet tried to get up and then he felt herself being picked up by Dawn. "We need to find a safe place so that Rufflet can get better. Thank you Solosis, Return." and Solosis got dragged back into the Pokéball, by a flash of red light.

Then a door to a shack opened. "What are you kids doing out here, get in here before the Sandstorm gets worse." Then they ran inside and then the old woman dressed in a green and white dress. "Are you okay?" she asked.

"We're fine, but I don't think I can't say the same for this Rufflet." Gill stated

Then the old lady came closer and examined the Rufflet. "It doesn't look too bad, it's just probably a bruise it will heal in a few hours."

Then the Rufflet jumped off Dawn's arms and then she tried to open the door to the outside. "Where are you going?" Then Rufflet yelled in Dawns's ear. "Okay, I get you want to fight Vullaby but you're hurt." Then Rufflet sighed

Then the old woman later made soup for them.

"This looks tasty, thanks." Bridgette said

"Yeah if there's anything I know is that old people make the best food." Gill said before Bridgette punched his arm. "What, what did I say?"

Then the old woman giggled. "It's quite all right. You may call me Bertha. So what are you doing out here in the desert?" she asked

"Well, we were on our way to Nimbasa City." Dawn answered

"Oh, okay well I know a route that will take you there without having to face the sandstorm."

"Oh that would be awesome!" Gill yelled

"Excuse me but what do you know about this Rufflet?" Dawn asked

"Well, let me explain. Rufflet this Rufflet is Vullaby's rival. They've been fighting for a very long time and Vullaby has always beaten Rufflet, but this has only made Rufflet angrier. I would try to help but I know nearly nothing about raising Pokémon. So maybe you could do something." She said looking at Dawn.

"I'll definitely make sure that Rufflet will be ready to fight Vullaby." Then Dawn left the house

"I wonder where she's going." Bridgette asked

"I don't know but she's probably trying to train that Rufflet." Gill guessed

"So what do we do now?"

"Let's have a battle to prepare for the tournament."

Then Bridgette sighed. "Fine it's been a while since we faced each other in battle."

"Okay, hey Bertha could you show us where we could have a practice battle?"

"Sure youngsters." Then she led them out of the house and led them to a different area of the desert.

-A-

Meanwhile Dawn was at a section that faced a river and there were Basculin jumping out of the water like dolphins.

"Okay let's try to make your wing feel a bit better. Leafeon come on out!" and then she came out of the Pokéball and walked towards Dawn. "Nice to see you too, Leafeon but I want you to try something." Then Leafeon nodded. "Can you use Synthesis and transfer the energy to Rufflet?" Then Leafeon nodded to give it a try. "Okay Leafeon use Synthsis!" and then Leafeon started to shine and then the green parts of her body started to glow and then started gaining energy, Rufflet grabbed Leafeon's tail and was hoping that the energy would transfer to him. But then only a little of Leafeon's energy transferred to Rufflet.

Then Rufflet tried moving his arm but still cringed in pain.

"Okay, I have an idea. Bertha said that you always lost to Vullaby right?" then Rufflet nodded angrily. "Well maybe you should clear your mind." Then Dawn got into her meditative position. "Do as I do." And then Rufflet tried to follow Dawn as she crossed her legs with great difficulty but managed to do it. Then he lifted both his wings and the injured one slowly until they looked similar to what Dawn what doing. "Now close your eyes." Then Dawn closed her eyes. Then Rufflet closed his eyes but then he opened one of them. "Close your eyes!" Dawn said quickly, and the Rufflet followed.

-A-

Gill, Bridgette and Bertha were at a rock place that looked good for a battlefield.

"Alright this place looks good. Ready Bridge?"

"Yeah ready to beat you!"

Then Bertha walked to the centre of the battlefield. "And I'll be the referee. The battle between Gill and Bridgette will now begin and they can only use one Pokémon. Battle Begin.

"Okay Munchlax come on out!" and then Munchlax came out

"Wait a second. When did you get a Munchlax?" Gill asked

"Oh this is Craig's Munchlax we traded. And I gave him my Pansear." Bridgette answered

"Oh Okay so now it's time for me to win. Buizel do some damage!" And then Buizel came out of the Pokéball in a flash of cyan light. "Ready Buizel?"

"Um Gill when did you get a Buizel?" Bridgette asked

"Lindsay helped me catch her for my gym battle with Jo."

"Well let's get this battle done." The Bridgette saw Munchlax eating a packet of chips he just found from somewhere. "Hey we're in the middle of a battle!" Munchlax use Take Down! Then Munchlax rolled on his belly.

"Well if you're not going to attack then I will. Buizel use Water Gun!" and Buizel blasted water out of her mouth and it rolled Munchlax off his stomach then he got back on his feet.

"C'mon Munchlax, you've got to listen to me use Rollout!" then Munchlax yawned. "This is ridiculous, why won't Munchlax listen to me?"

Then Gill scratched his head. "Um your guess is as good as mine Bridge. Anyway let's get on with this Buizel use Whirlpool!" and Buizel made a tornado of water come out of her mouth and then she grabbed it with her hands and threw it towards Munchlax.

"Munchlax dodge it!" and finally Munchlax heard and he dodged the Whirlpool attack. "Finally now use Take Down!" and then Munchlax sat back down. "COME ON!"

"Buizel use Sonicboom!" Buizel flung her tail and a clear shockwave blast came from it and it hit Munchlax. And the Pokémon bounced back toward Bridgette.

"Munchlax you have to listen to me use Take Down!" but then Munchlax got up and then jumped high in the air and tried to sit on Buizel but he missed. "That was Body Slam, okay that's a start." She said

"No more playing around, use Aqua Jet!" and then Buizel cloaked herself in water and the with her tail rotating like a propeller, she charged towards Munchlax and made contact with the Big Eater Pokémon.

"Munchlax you gotta listen to me!" Bridgette yelled sounding desprate. "Now please use Take Down!" she begged and finally Munchlax charged towards Buizel while covered in an orangish white light.

"Buizel dodge it quick with Aqua Jet!" and then Buizel cloaked herself in water and shot directly upwards to avoid the attack. "Nice now use Water Gun on the way down!" Gill commanded and she did this and water rained down on Munchlax and he fell back on his butt. "Now let's end this with Whirlpool!" And Buizel threw a tornado of water towards Munchlax and he got hit by the Whirlpool and it spun him until it eventually threw him and hit the wall of the battlefield. The Big Eater Pokémon had swirls in his eyes.

"Munchlax is unable to battle, Buizel and Gill are the winners." Bertha yelled out.

"Nice battle Buizel, return." And Buizel was dragged into Pokéball.

"Sorry Munchy, guess I have to find a way to get you to listen to me." Then she returned Munchlax to his Pokéball.

"Don't worry about your Munchlax I have healing remedies back at the house." Bertha said as she led them from the battlefield.

-A-

Rufflet and Dawn were still meditating but then Rufflet didn't find why it was necessary for him to meditate since he needed to be stronger so that she could finally beat Vullaby, he tried to sneak away several times but Dawn managed to call him before she ran away. Then Dawn slowly opened her eyes and saw that Rufflet was still meditating and looking relaxed. She couldn't help but crack a smile at this, Rufflet finally looked relaxed, as what she originally intended.

"Okay you can open your eyes now." She said and Rufflet opened his eyes and Rufflet quickly got out of the meditative position and his legs were a little sore. Then Dawn faced him. "So, how do you feel?" she asked. And the Rufflet basically told her that he felt a little better. "Not angry anymore?"

"Ruff… Rufflet!" (Actually… no I'm not)

"That's great because I think the reason you lose all the time is because you always battle with your anger, because of this you don't think when in battle. Now let see what you have, you know: Fury Attack, Wing Attack, Air Slash, and Tailwind. Okay you have everything you need to beat Vullaby." Then Rufflet tiled his head. "Don't worry I'll be by your side." Then Rufflet hovered onto Dawn's shoulder. "You're going to win today, I can guarantee that."

-A-

Dawn and a happier looking Rufflet got back to Bertha's house.

"Wow Dawn, Rufflet looks all perked up now, what did you do?" Bridgette asked

"I did my, relaxation exercise." She replied

"Well now that he's happier lets release him and get to Nimbasa City." Gill said

"You really do have a one track mind don't you?" Bridgette said looking at Gill.

"Not yet. Rufflet has a score to settle with Vullaby and I will help him until he finally beats her." Dawn said

"Fine, this will be interesting." Said Gill.

Then they got to the area where they met Vullaby, they saw the Diapered Pokémon waiting but with a bigger more vulture like Pokémon.

"A Mandibuzz!?" Dawn exclaimed. Then Bridgette took out her Pokédex and scanned it

Mandibuzz the Bone Vulture and the evolved form of Vullaby: They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease.

"So it looks like Vullaby brought its mother." Said Dawn

"Right, then I'll help too." Bridgette said. "Munchlax! Come on out!" and the Big Eater Pokémon flashed out of the Pokéball in a flash of cyan light.

"Bridgette why are you using Munchlax, don't you know it takes time for traded Pokémon to listen to their trainers?" Dawn stated

"That's why he won't listen to me?"

"Yes, that's right."

"Well I guess its trial and error then. Munchlax will handle the Mandibuzz, meanwhile you help Rufflet with Vullaby."

"Okay, first off Rufflet use Tailwind!" and then a tornado of wind formed around Rufflet and then it disappeared.

"Munchlax use Take Down!" then Munchlax curled into a ball and rolled towards Mandibuzz but then the Bone Vulture dodged the attack. "Okay Rollout works too." She said scratching the back of her head.

Then Vullaby fired Dark Pulse toward Rufflet. "Quick dodge it!" and then Rufflet did this easily and even he was surprised by how fast he was. "See Tailwind increased your speed. Now use Wing Attack!" and Rufflet jumped into the air and his wings glowed white and he impacted Vullaby. "Bridgette, Tailwind effects all Pokémon on a side so Munchlax should be faster too."

"Is that right, okay Munchlax use… AHH!" Mandibuzz was heading towards Munchlax covered in a shining blue light. And Munchlax was hit and he flew back and hit the sand face first. "Munchlax get up and use Rollout!" Munchlax finally followed and curled in a ball then rolled towards Mandibuzz and managed to hit her this time. Then Munchlax got hit by a Dark Pulse from Vullaby. "Munchlax!"

"Darn, Rufflet use Air Slash!" And Rufflet's wings glowed light blue and he sent white buzz saws towards Vullaby, but then Vullaby used Air Slash as well and then all the Buzz saws collided and made a dust cloud. "Now use Fury Attack!" and then his beak glowed white and then he pecked Vullaby's face about 4 four times and then he subsided the attack. Vullaby's beak then glowed light blue then she pecked Rufflet at a much faster speed then she kicked him away. Then she charged towards Rufflet but then disappeared, leaving After-images then finally she punched Rufflet from the side.

Dawn: That was Faint Attack, I don't think Rufflet has the concentration yet to dodge that attack. Right I'll have to go with what I've got.

"Rufflet use Tailwind then use Air Slash at the same time." The Rufflet nodded nervously. "Don't worry trust me." Then Rufflet made a small tornado that covered him and Munchlax. Then Buzz saws came out of the tornado at blitzing speeds and then they managed to hit Vullaby.

"Quick Munchlax, Take Down!" Then Munchlax was covered in a orangeish white light and because of the Tailwind tornado he flew out of the tornado at faster speeds and hit Mandibuzz square in the gut.

Then the tornado died down. "Now use Wing Attack!" and Rufflet's wings glowed white and he flew towards Vullaby while close to the ground. Then Vullaby's beak glowed light blue and she charged towards Rufflet to peck him. Then Vullaby pecked Rufflet's face while his wing hit Vullaby in the gut. Then they both collapsed on to the ground after the impact.

Mandibuzz slapped Munchlax with her beak after she appeared in front of him from out of nowhere and he flew back to Bridgette.

Bridgette: C'mon Bridge think, what would Craig do?

Then it suddenly came to her as a spark went through her head. "Okay Munchlax, if you do as I say. I will give you a, Nice. Juicy. Steak!" Then Munchlax got up and awaited Bridgette orders.

Bridgette: Let's see if that worked.

"Munchlax use Take Down." And Munchlax charged towards Mandibuzz while his body was covered in the usual light but he just missed. "It worked. Wait what is Munchlax's fourth move? That's it! Munchlax finish this with THUNDERBOLT!" and then Munchlax sent a powerful wave of electricity towards Mandibuzz and then the attack hit and Mandibuzz was glowing yellow from the attack. Then when the attack died down Mandibuzz lied down with swirls in her eyes.

"Yes Munchy we won!" Bridgette cheered.

Meanwhile Vullaby and Rufflet got up and then they glared at each other. "Quick use Air Slash!" then Rufflet did this and fired blue glowing buzz saws towards Vullaby. Vullaby did the same and then one of the Buzz saw from each of their Air Slashes hit each other and then they fell to the ground. And then they both slowly got up but then Vullaby then collapsed to the sand with swirls in her eyes.

Then Rufflet started cheering as he managed to beat Vullaby for the first time.

"Nice one Rufflet, you didn't need any extra training. You just needed to use your head." Then Rufflet pointed to a Pokéball on Dawn's belt. "You want me to catch you?" Then Rufflet nodded. "Okay then she took out a Pokéball. "Go Pokéball!" and then the Pokéball bounced off the head of Rufflet and then he was covered in a red light and then he was flashed into the Pokéball. And then the ball stayed closed and sparkles flew off the button of the Pokéball. "I now have a new friend. I caught Rufflet!"

"That's great Dawn, but now what do I do about Munchlax." Bridgette asked

"Maybe you should keep training with him, and you might want to reward it with food." Dawn suggested

"So now that you caught Rufflet, what are you going to do?" Bertha asked

"We should probably continue to get to Nimbasa City. We don't want to be late for the tournament."

"Alright, let's go Already!" Gill yelled

"I'll show you a route to get around the sandstorm without having to go through it." Bertha said as she led them through the route.

After about an hour or so they made it to the end of the route. "Okay were here just go straight and you'll be in Nimbasa City." Bertha said

"Ok let's go before we're late!" Gill yelled as he ran in the direction of the city.

"He's just very eager to enter this tournament." Bridgette explained.

"I understand."

"Good bye Bertha. Thanks for everything." Bridgette yelled as they walked away

"Hope our paths will meet again." Dawn said as she waved as well.

-A-

After Dawn helped a Rufflet beat his rival as well as catching a new friend. Our heroes are ever closer to Nimbasa City for the Subway tournament, find out what happens as the journey continues.