Drakes Pokemon on team-
1. Primeape (m) lv.48 Abi: Anger Point-Seismic Toss, Cross Chop, Rage, Karate Chop
2. Dodrio (m) lv. 51 Abi: Early Bird-Aerial Ace, Drill Peck, Agility, Tri Attack
3. Gyarados (f) lv. 54 Abi: Intimidate-Hydro Pump, Twister, Hyper Beam, Ice Fang
4. Charizard (m) lv.55 Abi: Blaze-Wing Attack, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower, Slash
5. Kadabra (m) lv.52 Abi: Inner Focus-Recover, Psycho Cut, Psybeam, Future Sight
6. Electabuzz (m) lv.49 Abi: Vital Spirit-Light Screen, Psychic, Discharge, Thunderpunch
Pokemon with Prof-
Weepinbell (f) lv. 49 Abi: Chlorophyll-Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, Synthesis, Solarbeam
Scizor (m) lv.50 Abi: Swarm-Double Team, Night Slash, Iron Defense, X-scissor
Pokemon in the wild:
Kangaskhan (f) lv. 43 Abi: Scrappy-Endure, Crunch, Double Hit, Hyper Beam
Chapter 53
Drake walked up to the gym's front doors. His friends were right behind him, supporting him all the way. They had landed on the shore of Cinnabar about an hour earlier, and Drake didn't waste any time going to the gym. They made a pit stop at the Pokemon Center before walking to the gym.
"Drake, don't you think you should train a little?" Tony asked.
"I just had crap loads of training against the Rockets," Drake answered, not thinking about what he was getting himself into.
Drake pulled the doors opened, revealing a small battlefield that was surrounded by steaming lava. Drake was surprised by the gym arena. "Are you a challenger?" a man questioned the group. The man was wearing sunflower swimming shorts with no shirt. Montana and Kit couldn't stop staring at his muscle toned body and his red happy trail that lead to his patch of red hair on his chest.
"Yeah," Drake mumbled, seeing Montana stare at the developed man.
"Hey Tana, try not to burn your eyes," Tony laughed. Montana hit him upside the head, shutting him up. Kit stopped staring as she heard Montana's hand slap Tony's eleven year old head.
"Well, this will be a three on three battle. The rules are just like any other gym match," he trailed off. Drake opened his mouth to agree to the battle, but was interrupted. "However, the lava isn't actually lava. It's heated water with lava colored dye in it. If a Pokemon gets knocked into the lava, it is automatically out." Drake's eyes widened at the rule.
"So balance is key?" Drake asked himself.
"I agree," Drake shouted.
"My name is Ashton. I am the Cinnabar Island Gym Leader and I am an expert in Fire types," bragged the Gym Leader.
"I'm Drake Smith from Pallet Town," announced Drake as he stepped into the trainer's box. The group took a seat in the covered bleachers to the right.
"I start with Growlithe!" Ashton yelled as he tossed a Pokeball into the air. A dog like Pokemon popped out of the ball, growling at Drake. The Pokemon had black stripes along an orange coat of thick fur. The Pokemon's fangs snarled at Drake.
"A Growlithe? Well, let's go Electabuzz," Drake commanded. Electabuzz came out if his Pokeball, running electricity through his horns. The two Pokemon stared each other down.
"I see we have a tough guy," Ashton snickered. "Growlithe, use Agility and Crunch!" Growlithe jumped forward, gaining speed for the Agility attack. She ran circles around Electabuzz, who was getting confused as he tried to concentrate on finding his opponent. Growlithe launched herself from behind the Electric type. Electabuzz turned swiftly, but the Puppy Pokemon used her sharp teeth to snap onto Electabuzz's arm.
"Electabuzz, swing her off!" Drake shouted frantically. Electabuzz swung his arm in all directions, but to no avail. Electabuzz was angered by the annoying biting. He swung even harder, but with no result. Electabuzz shrieked loudly. He generated a powerful electric blast from his horns. The electrical current traveled down his body, shocking Growlithe.
"Get off," Ashton ordered calmly. Growlithe jumped off, a little slow from the electric attack. She was slightly paralyzed.
"Electabuzz, what was that?" Drake asked in awe. He picked up his PokeDex, pointing it at the Electric Pokemon.
"Electabuzz has now learned Thunderbolt," stated the PokeDex.
"Good job," cheered Drake. Electabuzz roared with joy. He was getting so strong, and soon he would be fulfilling his wish of becoming the strongest Pokemon ever.
"Growlithe, get back in there with a Flamethrower," Ashton ordered. Growlithe blasted Electabuzz with a powerful stream of flames.
"Counter with Light Screen," Drake ordered. Electabuzz held up his hands, forming a pink shield in front of him. The flames bounced off, making the counter a success.
"Crunch!" Ashton yelled. Growlithe charged Electabuzz again.
"Thunderpunch, Electabuzz!" Drake shouted in a hurry, seeing a window of opportunity. Electabuzz's Light Screen vanished as he powered up an electrifying fist. His fist crackled with intense energy. Growlithe flung herself at Electabuzz, but the Electric type punched the Fire type away. Growlithe skidded along the ground, stopping near the edge.
"Finish this with Thunderbolt!" Drake commanded. Electabuzz generated the immense electricity and fired it at the tired Growlithe.
"Last resort move, Growlithe," Ashton said as Growlithe prepared for his orders. "Fire Blast!" Growlithe fired a plethora of flames in the shape of a humanoid. The fire attack pushed against the Thunderbolt, and since the electric attack used so much energy, Electabuzz couldn't stand it. The Fire Blast broke through, pushing its way towards Electabuzz.
"Fight it off with a Light Screen!" Drake screamed as he pictured Electabuzz falling into the fake lava. Electabuzz quickly created another Light Screen, but the defensive move stood no chance. As soon as the Fire Blast hit, Electabuzz was pushed over the edge. Electabuzz freaked out as it came up for air. He climbed back on the field and prepared for more.
"Electabuzz, you're out," Drake told the Electric type. He looked confused, but when Drake took out his Pokeball he shocked him.
"OWWW!" Drake shrieked as the electricity flowed through his veins. Electabuzz stopped, letting Drake recall him. "Crap, that hurt."
"Some control huh?" Ashton laughed.
"How many of those jokes will I hear?" Drake asked himself angrily. He picked another Pokemon to fight against the Growlithe, who he should have beaten.
"Dodrio, you're up." Drake tossed his Pokeball out. Dodrio squawked loudly as he came out. "Finish this with Aerial Ace!" Dodrio raced towards Growlithe, who could barely move.
"No!" Ashton cried as Growlithe rolled to his feet. Dodrio landed in front of Drake, feeling accomplished.
"Time for you, Rapidash. Let's fight speed with speed," Ashton smirked. His Rapidash smashed the ground with his hooves. Drake had never seen such an aggressive Rapidash.
"I used to have a ton of those," Tony said to the girls. They were too interested in the battle to hear him.
"Rapidash, use Bounce," Ashton commanded. Rapidash used his powerful yet elegant legs to launch himself in the air.
"Dodrio, use Agility to dodge!" Dodrio moved to the side, making Rapidash smash into the ground.
"That's some impressive speed," complimented Ashton. Dodrio beamed at Rapidash. "Use Inferno!" Rapidash unleashed every flame she could muster. The flames succumbed the three headed bird Pokemon. Dodrio cried loudly.
"Dodrio, use Aerial Ace again!" Drake shouted as he could smell the burning of Dodrio's feathers. Dodrio sped through the flames, knocking himself against Rapidash. They both fell to the floor.
"Dodrio, now use Drill Peck while your close," Drake ordered, calming down slowly. Dodrio stood with his three beaks ready to attack. Dodrio jumped in the air, spinning frantically.
"Bounce to get higher, and then use Fire Blast," Ashton ordered with complete confidence. Rapidash jumped above Dodrio, forcing him to stop the attack. From above, Rapidash fired the humanoid looking fire attack. The attack smashed into Dodrio, ending the round. Dodrio lay on the ground. His feathers were burnt to a crisp.
"Return," sighed Drake. "Primeape, you're it. So fight your hardest!" Primeape kicked and punched the air.
"Rapidash, use Bounce!" Rapidash bounced again, diving towards the Pig Monkey Pokemon.
"Primeape, catch it and use Seismic Toss," Drake snickered. The end was near for Rapidash. Primeape timed his catch just right. Rapidash's legs seemed like falling feathers to Primeape. He spun in circles, building his momentum. He released the Fire Horse Pokemon.
"Stop yourself from falling!" Ashton yelled. His Pokemon knew how to work the field. As Rapidash was gliding along the ground, he used his hooves to slow his movement. He stopped abruptly as he closed in on the side edge. Primeape looked disappointed.
"Don't stop," Drake ordered. "Use Cross Chop!" Primeape charged the laying Rapidash.
"Use Fire Blast as he gets close," Ashton whispered quietly. Rapidash stood, acting like he was going to take the hit. Primeape crossed his fists, making them glow.
"Now!" Rapidash unleashed the powerful Fire Blast. It pushed Primeape back and near the edge.
"Primeape you have to get control of your feet and control it!" Drake begged. The battle seemed to be at its end. Primeape tried to do as told, but the Fire Blast was too powerful. Primeape was flung into the water.
"Crap," mumbled Drake as he recalled Primeape.
"Battle over. You need to work harder," Ashton suggested. He walked out of the box, leaving the battle area.
"You okay, Drake?" Kit asked sympathetically. The group was now back at the Pokemon Center, waiting for Drake's Pokemon to heal.
"It was my fault. I'll just have to train a lot tomorrow," Drake answered softly.
"So, what do you want to do now?" Tony questioned as he got bored.
"Well, we need to do some research into Moltres," Montana added.
"I can do that. I specialize in Legendaries," Kit offered. Drake nodded.
"I'll go with her," Montana said. The two girls walked out of the doors.
"So, what are we going to do?" Tony asked again.
"Tony, I don't know. I just wish I would have won."
"Drake, what do you tell everyone else? You tell them not to get down and work harder. Now, swallow your own words and train hard tomorrow," Tony lectured.
Drake nodded. They grabbed the healed Pokemon and left the Pokemon Center.
"So, where are we going?" Montana asked. They walked in front of a tall building.
"This is the library. We are going to search for information about Moltres," Kit explained. They walked into the library, greeted by a hefty woman with short black hair.
"How can I help you?"
"Well, we are doing a research paper on Moltres and we need all the information we can get our hands on," Kit lied.
"But…" Montana trailed off as Kit stepped on her foot purposely.
"Okay, find a seat and I will bring them to you," said the librarian. They found a big round table. Montana sat first, followed by Kit.
"So, why do you think Tessa left?" Kit questioned intuitively.
"Well, Drake told me they slept together," Montana whispered secretly.
"What!" Kit shouted, appalled by the news.
"Now, I don't mind y'all doin this here, but y'all need to shush it," whispered the librarian as she set the books on the table. Montana and Kit shifted through the books.
"Only five?" Montana asked. The librarian nodded and walked away.
"Why did they do that?" Kit urged.
"Well, Aaron lived in a village with little to no outside communication. Tessa has had a pretty bad life up until she met Drake. They both are misguided, so they made a big mistake. Let's just hope a bigger mistake doesn't come out of it," Montana joked. Kit gave her a serious look.
"Well, I think no baby is a mistake. But a fourteen year old having one is wrong," Kit commented. They shifted through the books some more.
"I think we should stop talking about this. It really is none of our business," Montana persisted.
"Do you want The Life of the Fiery Bird or Moltres: A Beautiful Mystery," Kit asked Montana.
"Which one is shorter?" Kit held up The Life of the Fiery Bird. Montana grabbed it quickly.
"Where are we going?" Tony asked for the third time that day. Drake was walking towards a building with the word 'laboratory' on the front.
"I just want to see something," Drake explained shortly. Drake walked in and immediately ran into a young woman with a long white lab coat. Her brunette hair was pulling back into a bun and she was holding a clipboard.
"Can I help you?" she asked softly.
"Umm, yeah. Can I see a fossil being restored?" Drake asked in a rush. He wanted to be a scientist if his training career didn't take him anywhere.
"That whole department has been moved to Fossil Isle," stated the woman. "That is in between Pallet and here." Drake nodded and walked out of the lab.
"Why'd you want to see that so bad?" Tony wondered.
"I like the whole Pokemon Sciences thing," Drake said. The two boys started walked towards the park.
"I really want to train," Drake sighed.
"Well train," Tony fired back. "Have Charizard use Fire Attacks to prepare yourself."
"Good idea. Let's go find an open space!" Drake shouted, running towards the park. They found a large area where the little kids weren't at.
"Charizard, Dodrio, Primeape, Electabuzz come out!" Drake tossed four Pokeballs in the air. His Pokemon appeared instantly.
"Charizard, you listen to Tony. We are going to train," Drake ordered. Charizard faced his friends, listening to Tony only.
"You three, get ready," Drake commanded. Charizard fired a Flamethrower at Electabuzz. "Light Screen!" Electabuzz threw his hands up. A pink screen protected him.
"More, Charizard," Tony ordered. Charizard raised his power to full force. The Flamethrower pushed Electabuzz.
"Stay strong!" Electabuzz roared as he pushed the Light Screen towards the Flamethrower, pushing it away. He was breathing hard.
"Now, Dodrio's turn." Charizard fired another Flamethrower.
"Use Agility!"
"Charizard, keep up with him," Tony commanded again. Charizard followed Dodrio as he weaved away from the Flamethrower. Dodrio was way to fast.
"Primeape, get ready!" Charizard turned his attention on the Pig Monkey Pokemon. He let loose of the fire, a little hotter then normal. He was getting to attack the Pokemon that made him compete for Drake's attention.
"Fight it off with your strength!" Primeape crossed his arms, putting them on his chest. The Flamethrower hit him hard. Primeape kept his feet and didn't lose an inch. He marched against the flames. Charizard tried to pump more into it, but to no avail. Primeape swiped the flames away.
"Good job, buddy!" Drake cheered. He hugged Primeape. Charizard turned away.
"Okay, one more practice and we should be good," Drake suggested. Drake and Tony made a balance board with a long piece of wood and two flat rocks.
"Electabuzz, you're up," Drake called. Electabuzz jumped on the board.
"Charizard, Flamethrower again!" Charizard fired the flames. Electabuzz got a worried look in his eyes.
"Electabuzz, use Psychic!" Electabuzz's eyes glowed pink, stopping the Flamethrower. "Now, make it to the other side." Electabuzz walked off the plank with little effort.
"Dodrio, you are up," Drake ordered. Dodrio jumped on the board. Charizard fired another Flamethrower. Dodrio looked aggressively at the fire.
"Agility!" Dodrio was off the board before Charizard could blink. Another one done.
"Primeape!" Primeape jumped on the board. Charizard fired again.
"Knock them aside!" Drake yelled. Primeape knocked them down one by one. Charizard didn't quit. He was attacking so much that Primeape couldn't move. Primeape was getting exhausted from the fighting.
"Run!" Primeape ducked and jumped without falling. He was midway. Charizard rose into the air. He formed a powerful Dragon Pulse in his jaw. He fired the crackling sphere at the Fighting type. The plank exploded and sent Primeape into a tree.
"Charizard, what are you doing?" Drake yelled angrily. Primeape got up with pure rage. His eyes widened. He lost all thought. Drake yelled at him as he charged Charizard. Primeape attacked him. He and Charizard were thrown to the ground, brawling it out.
"Electabuzz, use Thunderbolt!" Drake shouted. He didn't want one of them to get hurt. Electabuzz, enjoying the fight, fired a Thunderbolt at the two Pokemon. They quickly separated.
"Return now," Drake sighed. The two boys laughed.
"Let's go back to the Pokemon Center," Tony suggested. Drake agreed.
"So, find anything?" Kit asked.
"Not much," answered Montana. She set her book down. The girls had a notepad full of notes. "I think that's enough. We can search tomorrow."
"Agreed. Let's get back." The girls organized the books on the table, leaving the library.
"So, Montana have you ever noticed how cute Drake is?" Kit asked. Montana stopped in her tracks.
"What did you just say?" Montana growled.
"Oh, well I forgot you two are like a thing. Wait, you aren't. You've been dissing him since we left Seafoam," Kit argued.
"Well," Montana said, not having a comeback.
"Nothing to say huh?"
"Yeah, how about I challenge you to a battle!" Montana screamed.
"I accept. Let's get Drake to watch," Kit offered. Montana ran into the Pokemon Center, finding Drake.
"Get off your lazy butt. I'm having a battle with Kit," Montana ordered.
"Why?" Tony asked quickly.
"She called Drake cute." Montana marched out of the Pokemon Center. Kit was waiting in the trainer's box on one of the practice fields. Tony and Drake power walked behind her, shaking their heads.
"A three on three, let's go," Kit snickered. "Swampert, go!" Kit's Swampert appeared on the field. Swampert roared.
"Parasect, you're up!" Montana shouted as her Pokemon appeared on the field. Parasect was looking at Swampert nonchalantly. "Parasect, I need you," Montana begged. Parasect looked back, and smashed his pincers together. "There we go!"
"Swampert, show them with an Ice Beam," Kit ordered. The whole group was anxious to see Kit's battle skills. Swampert fired an impressive Ice Beam from his mouth.
"Parasect, use Fury Cutter to fight it off. Don't stop moving or you'll freeze," Montana commanded. Parasect's pincers turned a faint green. He slashed the Ice Beam holding it off. Before the ice could spread, he moved his pincers. He may not have been fast on his feet, but his claws were way faster.
"Swampert, stop and charge him!" Swampert quickly regained composure, running at the Mushroom Pokemon. "Now, use Hydro Pump," Kit ordered as Swampert closed in on The dual Grass/Bug type.
"Parasect, use Giga Drain and use that energy to use Solarbeam," Montana countered quickly. Parasect's mushroom blinked green as Swampert's energy was being sucked away. The closer he got the more energy was drained. Swampert fired the blast of water, using more energy.
"Fire!" Parasect's mushroom tip fired a powerful beam of energy. The water and solar energy clashed, pushing against each other.
"Use Earthquake while using Hydro Pump," Kit commanded. Swampert stood on his hind legs, powering up for the battling changing move. Parasect was still draining energy from him, so he was distracted. Swampert slammed the ground, causing ripples in the ground. Parasect was tossed in the air, leaving his domain.
"Finish with another Ice Beam," Kit said calmly. Swampert knocked Parasect out of the sky with the freezing attack. Parasect landed, completely frozen.
"Return," Montana mumbled. Kit was better then she thought. "Poliwrath, take him down." Poliwrath flexed his muscles. Since he evolved, he was more confident than he ever was.
"Swampert, use Muddy Water!" Swampert fired a brown liquid from his mouth. The liquid had chunks of rock and mud mixed in.
"Dodge, and then use Bubblebeam," Montana ordered. Her ace was in battle, and she was completely carefree. Poliwhirl jumped, firing the bubbles from his swirl. The bubbles floated, distracting Swampert. "Dynamicpunch!" Poliwhirl dove, his fist being overwhelmed with power. Upon impact, his fist burst and tossed Swampert over Kit's head.
"Oh no!" Kit cried as she saw Swampert land roughly on the ground. "You're done." Swampert was recalled into the cozy Pokeball.
"Wingull, your turn!" Wingull drifted through the air as he felt the wind ruffle his feathers.
"Hypnosis, quick," Montana said as Wingull appeared on the field.
"Use Mist and then Wing Attack." Kit ordered. Wingull released a light blue mist from his mouth, preventing the Hypnosis. Poliwrath looked around confusedly. Wingull swished through the air, knocking Poliwhirl to his knees. The Wing Attacks were too strong.
"Poliwhirl, try to use Bubblebeam to slow him down!" Poliwhirl began to spin, one of his many variations of Bubblebeam. The bubbles swirled around, hitting the flying Wingull.
"Wingull, use Hurricane to finish this," Kit commanded. Wingull ravished Poliwhirl by wrapping him in hurricane force winds, making him fly into the air. Poliwhirl was defenseless as he fell back to the ground.
"Wing Attack!" Wingull flew over him, and then dove straight down. The two Pokemon collided with the ground, but Wingull flew away taking minimal damage.
"Alright, Persian. You are the last one," Montana said as her Persian popped out of the ball. Persian growled at Wingull.
"Wingull, use Wing Attack!"
"Bad move. Persian, counter with Thunder and make it a good one," Montana snarled. Her competitive side was coming out. Persian unleashed a blast of electricity, frying Wingull.
"No!" Wingull fell to the ground, blackened by the extreme Thunder attack.
"Nice move!" Montana cheered.
"Let's show her not all Water types are affected by water, Corsola." Corsola was released from her Pokeball. "Use Spike Cannon!" Kit yelled. Corsola's horn like spikes glowed bright as the released tiny spikes.
"Dodge them!" Persian jumped in the air, dodging everyone of the spikes.
"Corsola, use Earth Power," Kit ordered. Corsola began to shake. The Earth around her lifted away and flew at Persian, who was blindsided and thrown to the ground.
"Get up!" Montana cried. "Kit is so strong. I can't beat her." Kit was giving up.
"Spike Cannon again!" Corsola's spikes hit Persian hard, ending the battle. Persian was exhausted from the Thunder attack.
"You did good," Montana said as she recalled Persian. She looked up at Kit, who was holding Corsola. "You are an amazing battler, but I'm going to beat you one day." Kit and Montana shook hands and walked into the Pokemon Center.
"What a day," Drake sighed. "Tomorrow, I'm going to win a badge."
A/N- I actually stuck to an update date. I'm so proud:D. I hope you all like this chapter. Please review:)
Q1: Do you think Montana over reacted?
Q2: Would you like to visit Fossil Island?
Q3: Do you think Drake will win?
