Drake's Pokemon On Team:

Available TMs: Fury Cutter

1. Quilava (m) lv. 27 Abi: Blaze- Flame Wheel, Quick Attack, Smokescreen, Ember

2. Croconaw (m) lv. 31 Abi: Torrent- Crunch, Iron Tail, Rage, Water Gun, Ice Fang

3. Donphan (m) lv. 25 Abi: Sand Veil: Rollout, Take Down, Defense Curl, Slam, *Fissure

4. Golbat (f) lv. 28 Abi: Inner Focus- Wing Attack, Confuse Ray, Bite, Air Cutter, *Heat Wave

Chapter 38

"Drake, Kellin is waiting for you," Tony said. Drake was brushing his teeth and was ready for the day.

"I'll be done in a few," he managed to mumble. Tony nodded and left for the lobby.

"So, Kellin, you're from Unova right?" Montana asked him. He seemed friendlier to her than anyone else, but he still was distant.

"Yeah, I challenged their league last year and placed fourth. Then I challenged with Orange Leauges during the break and won the whole thing. Their Champion was very…um…familiar," Kellin answered.

"Awesome. I bet you have a lot of cool Pokemon," Tony said as he interrupted their conversation.

"Yeah," he huffed. He turned away from Tony and focused on Montana.

"What are you and Drake going to do?" Soleil quizzed. She, of all people, seemed suspicious of Kellin.

"Just go over some things so what happened yesterday won't happen again," Kellin grunted. "I'm trying to better myself, and I want to make sure we are on the same page."

"I see." Drake came out of the elevator and smiled at the group. He quickly stiffened as Kellin turned to him. "Let's go." The boys said their goodbyes and left the lobby.

"Well, I guess it is time for us to go, too," Montana said. She looked up at the giant digital clock in the middle of the Pokemon Center lobby. The lobby was crowded with trainers of all kinds.

"I can't get over how busy this city is," Montana awed. The buildings gleamed from the sunlight that hit their many windows.

"It is something, huh?" Soleil added.

"I don't like it as much as Ilex. I really loved that place," Tony commented.

"Well, maybe you can live their someday," Montana laughed.

"I'm only eleven," Tony chuckled.

"That's true," Montana sighed. "I am thirteen and I want to live here!"

"I'm fourteen, and I have no idea," Soleil added.

"I'm eleven, as well, and I don't care," Ian snarled. He grabbed Tony by the arm an dragged Tony into the dome building.

"That kid has issues," Montana sighed.

"Welcome to the Round 2 battle between the pairings of Ian Steele and Tony Wright and Slith Zyndix and Tyler Richards," the announcer to field three boomed. "Begin!"

"You first, Tony," Slith joked. He pulled out a Pokeball and threw it high in the air. A dragonfly-like Pokemon popped out and beat her wings rapidly. Her red skin sparkled in the lime light.

"Growlithe, go!" Tyler yelled. He smiled. He was so glad he was battling a friend. His striped dog-like Pokemon barked friendly but quickly got into battle stance.

"Machoke, beat 'em!" Ian shouted. His Pokeball erupted with a bright flash of light that revealed a humanoid Pokemon with veins along his grey skin. The Pokemon flexed his enormous biceps, showing off his belt.

"Magmar!" Tony yelled. His Fire type flashed onto the field and spat fire at the ground. Magmar, since evolving, had become more confident and knew he was strong.

"Yanma, begin with Quick Attack," Slith ordered. His Bug type sped rapidly at Magmar.

"Growlithe, cover her with a Flamethrower!" Tyler order, realizing Tony might use Magmar's fire power to burn Yanma to a crisp.

"Magmar, use Fire Spin, now," Tony ordered. Magmar glared at Yanma and blew a tornado of fire from his mouth. Growlithe quickly jumped up and blasted his own stream of flames at Yanma. Yanma swiftly blurred out of sight and let the two Fire attacks clash with each other.

"Machoke!" Ian cried as the Yanma slammed the Fighting type to the ground.

"Choke," he grunted. He stood up and set his sights on Yanma. He sprinted at the Pokemon, but Yanma was way too fast.

Slith smiled and ordered, "Double Team!" Yanma rapidly produced dozens of copies of herself.

"Magmar, use Mega Punch through the flame!" Tony yelled. Magmar's fist glowed bright as he launched himself up and into the flames.

"Lithe," Growlithe whimpered as he hit the ground fiercely.

"Yanma, use Tackle," Slith ordered. He gave Tyler a funny look and then smiled from ear to ear.

"REVENGE!" Ian screeched. Machoke jumped in front of Yanma and took the hit. Magmar looked up and patted Machoke's muscular back. Machoke grabbed Yanma's tong tail and slammed the Pokemon to the ground.

"Growlithe, now!" Tyler shouted. The ground shook and the small Fire Pokemon erupted from underneath Machoke and sent him flying.

"Magmar, use Flame Burst!" Magmar's boy flame spread powerfully, and he blasted it onto Yanma. The Bug type flew around spastically and finally fell to the ground.

"Yanma is out!" The ref yelled. Slith groaned and recalled the Pokemon.

"Growlithe, use Double-Edge once," Tyler commanded. The dog-like Pokemon charged the struggling Machoke and smashed into his chest. Machoke fell over backwards, but his muscularity sent Growlithe rolling back as well.

"Machoke is finished!" The ref boomed. Ian grunted.

"Magmar, use Faint Attack," Tony yelled. Magmar calmed his presence to make him seem more vulnerable.

"Dig!" Growlithe quickly dug another hole, disappearing underground. Magmar go search the hole.

"Come up now!" Tyler bellowed. Magmar stopped and was hit by Growlithe as he shot from the ground.

"Magmar!" Tony cried. His Fire type fell the ground and struggle to get back to his feet.

"Fire Spin!" Magmar took in a deep breath and blasted the fire tornado once again.

"Back in the hole!" Growlithe sprinted and jumped into the hole once again, barely dodging the Fire Spin.

"Magmar, get ready," Tony said. Magmar clenched his fist. Growlithe tried to come up behind Magmar, but he was prepared. He swung around and punched the Growlithe hard with a Mega Punch.

"No!" Tyler cried as Growlithe slammed into the cement wall.

"Growlithe," the Pokemon huffed. He sprinted at Magmar with a cloak of energy.

"No!" Tony yelled. "Mega Punch!" Magmar barely got off the punch by the time Growlithe slammed into him. The forces of the attacks created a huge explosion.

"Who will win?" The announcer boomed. The smoke cleared and both Pokemon were standing back to back, panting and shaking.

"Mar!"

"Gro!" Magmar fell to the floor first, ending the battle.

"The winner is Growlithe, Tyler, and Slith!" The announcer shrieked. Ian left the field without saying anything. Tony ran to him, but Ian shook him off.

"Machoke did great," Tony whimpered. "I'm sorry."

"You should be. You're a liar because Machoke did not do great, but your Magmar did awful," Ian snarled.

"You should leave," Drake grunted, grabbing Ian's arm from behind. Kellin was behind him and had his arms crossed.

"Drake," Tony said.

"Ian, get out of here," Drake ordered. Ian mumbled something before walking away.

"Thanks," Tony sighed.

"No problem." Tony walked past the older boys.

"Why didn't you let finish that by himself?" Kellin quizzed.

"Because," Drake grunted.

"Well, I don't agree with babying people," Kellin said.

"I didn't ask," Drake countered. He walked off.

"You can't talk to me like that. Just because your Golbat won us the battle doesn't mean I owe you anything," Kellin argued.

"You're right. But I did help you 'train', so leave me alone," Drake hissed before following Tony. Their battle hadn't been the prettiest, but they won.

"We're sorry, Tony," Soleil said.

"We really wanted you to win," Montana sighed.

"It's okay. I'm glad to be done with Ian for now," Tony chuckled. "I feel bad for that Machoke. He is so hard on him.

"Yeah, that stinks," Montana sighed.

"Are y'all ready? I want to get out of here," Drake huffed. They all nodded and followed him out.

"This is really stupid. I can't stand Kellin!" He yelled as he fell on his soft bed.

"I'm glad I'm finally done," Tony said. He sat on his bed and threw his head back.

"I think you should take advantage of it," Soleil suggested. "Learn how he works and learn from him. He is a powerful trainer."

"So am I," Drake grunted. "I could make him crumble!" The dark feeling was coming back.

"Not with Pokemon," Soleil countered.

"Yes, I could!" Drake yelled. His aura flared the darkest black anyone has ever seen.

"What the heck!" Montana shrieked. She jumped away from Drake. "Quit it!"

"I don't know what is going on," Drake said, awing at the power he felt.

"This isn't good," Tony whispered to Soleil, who nodded along.

"Drake, calm down," Soleil said slowly. "That aura is beginning to spread." Drake turned around to see his black aura covering his skin…an attribute that his blue aura did not have.

"Stop!" Montana screamed. Drake's eyes widened, and the black aura disappeared.

"I think I'm done for today," Drake mumbled. He tossed his comforter over his head and silenced his mind.

"Arceus, if you can hear me, please give me guidance. This black aura scares me. What is going on?"

A/N- Hey guys. I might be a little distant with these updates and if you need to PM me I'll answer. I'll update again on saturady with Chapter 39, but that might be the last update for a week. A really good friend of mine commited suicide last night and I'm in rough shape. I'll probably keep writing and updating. Just letting you know if I do disappear, that is why.

No questions this time.