Hey guys I am writing this chapter in advance so I don't know if it came out along with the last one if it did good, because I either wanna say merry Christmas or happy new year, but either way I hope you guys enjoyed the small arc that Naruto went through as I feel it helped him through his journey sure I didn't show most of his interactions with his family, but the main ones he had battled he formed some kind of connection and it felt like a step towards forgiveness for him. As for this chapter as you may have guessed we will be going into the battle with Erika of the Celadon city gym and now you are guessing that's why I added a fully evolved Gengar to his team…..yes that's why. But beside the point I wanna let him get his other Pokémon to shine as unless the battle is going to become to hard he won't use his strongest not saying the gym leader is weak, just a precaution for him. So for now enjoy this chapter and what's to come later on.
Chapter 15: Old Flames and the Psychic battle
Naruto was once again up in the morning as he had always been a morning person seeing as the day isn't long so he quickly went into work mode as he had arrived in Celadon just yesterday checking into the Pokémon center, before allowing all his Pokémon to heal as they had been training in the forest for a while now. Though it was well worth it as he saw major improvements with some of his Pokémon with others working on certain moves that they had been able to pick up on during the cruise battles. With Kurama trying to know Hex though it was a slow process as he was a fire type, but ghost had given her tips even if he himself didn't know the move he still felt like helping the fox Pokémon though he did laugh a little at his failed attempts. Leo after his loss to Darmanitan he felt sadden he couldn't pull the win even with him being a water type though he had tried to cheer him up by saying he couldn't have expected the blaze Pokémon to be so strong. With Leo still feeling sadden, but cheering up when Blaze gave him words of encouragement saying not every battle is a win with Leo finding his words to be helpful as he tried to work on more water moves.
Blaze has surprisingly been the one to help Samuel the most with training as Naruto found out that Samuel felt like he was being left behind by the three starters and wanted to further his own power with Blaze being all to keyed to help as he has been helping him improve his speed knowing that his evolution had slowed him down and if he evolved again his speed would only drop more. Bolt had also been trying to increase his speed with Z also helping him as he was the only other electric type on the team that could help and they also decided to learn moves beside electric incase they ran into more Pokémon with the same ability as Manetric. Naruto himself had been helping Tahlia and King the most as he along with Uza had trained the two to evade much more with Tahlia becoming faster and more keen in dodging moves with King still having a long way to go, but during the training Naruto could sense something in King that he had been noticing more and more lately with it growing more and more inside him, though it left him confused he never let the question of weather it was a sign of maybe King was ready to evolve though he would leave that up to his Pokémon if he so chooses to.
Now we find Naruto sitting in one of the booths inside a food court next to the Pokémon center that was connected by a small door as many trainers were either eating or having small talk as he himself was just sitting enjoying the food along with his Pokémon, but as King was eating he suddenly stopped and sniffed the air and turned its head looking in the opposite direction seeing someone walking over as he growled at the person coming grabbing the attention of Naruto and his other Pokémon.
"What's the matter King," Naruto asked as he tried to calm him down.
"Well look what the Magikarp dragged in," a voice full of arrogance and one Naruto knew all to well as he glared at Obito standing in front of him with so much arrogance and big headedness he could've fallen over.
"Obito I thought I smelt rat," Naruto spat out his distain as he now realized why King was upset and it was because of his previous trainer in front of him the reason he had a scar on his face and mental trauma that took sometime for him to even feel better.
"I'm surprised you made it all the way here with such a weakling," Obito said as he sneered at the small poison Pokémon who glared at him.
"Don't be talking so high and mighty unless you wanna end up with another hole in your body," Naruto said as he glared at him.
"Listen don't be talking all high and mighty just because you beat me. Besides it's kinda unfair when you have such a rare Pokémon," Obito said his eyes showing his greed.
"And you should be wary unless you want to end up like your Pokémon," Naruto said as he took a big chance at using Z against him, but he was angry at the time and thus exposed Z to a stranger, a very bad stranger.
"Don't worry my Pokémon are different from before and you won't be walking away with the win," Obito said pulling out one of his Pokémon.
"If all you want is a battle, then forget about it your not worth my time," Naruto said as he stood up about to walk off as Obito glared at him, before a smirk appeared on his face.
"You know it would be a shame if somebody knew you were caring around such a rare Pokémon," his words stopped Naruto as he looked over his shoulder at the smirking Obito." A lot of people would be up to battle you or try and take your Pokémon. People like Team rocket," Suddenly He has his breath taken away as Naruto was upon him lifting him up by his shirt.
"You really are petty, almost like a baby who didn't get what he wanted. But I guess that's common for Uchiha," Naruto said as Obito looked on in fear as Naruto's eyes turned red.
"I think he's had enough Naruto," a feminine voice spoke as Naruto dropped the scared Uchiha as he turned around as his red eyes were gone and in place were his normal color ones as they stared into sky blue eyes.
"Sabrina it's good to see you again," Naruto said as a small smile appeared on his face.
"You as well Naruto, I felt your presence the moment you arrived in town and wanted to come surprise you and what do I come to find, but the Uchiha from yesterday coming to bother you," Sabrina the Saffron city gym leader spoke with an air of happiness, but became dark when she spoke about Obito who was still recovering from the small scare Naruto gave him.
"Ah I see you know him," Naruto said.
"Yes, he came in yesterday to challenge me and even before the battle started I knew he wasn't ready to face me," Sabrina said laughing at the memory of the battle.
"Shut up you witch I would've won if you hadn't used your physic powers," Obito said, but cowered in fear when red and pink eyes stared back at him both in rage.
"I'd watch what you say or you'll be feeling something far worse then what I did to you yesterday," Sabrina said as her voice got deeper and an aura formed around her.
"I'd listen to her Uchiha. The last person who got her this mad well let's just say it didn't go so well for him," Naruto said remembering the time when a brave trainer tried to get into Sabrina's pants and of course he received a very awful scar for his troubles.
"Screw both of you," Obito said as he ran away though his thoughts were still on Naruto and his Pokémon Z." I'll beat you Naruto and when I do that Pokémon will be all mine and no one else's," Obito ran away and out of the Pokémon center as both Naruto and Sabrina returned to normal.
"So I take it he angered you in your battle," Naruto asked as Sabrina sighed, massaging her head.
"You have no idea. His Pokémon were strong I'll give him that, but they charged in recklessly and one of them he thought would win got KO'd and he got angered at it. So when he was about to send his last Pokémon I stopped him and told him to leave that his will as a trainer was not strong and he should never have become one if that's how he treats his Pokémon," Sabrina said still angered over it.
"It's okay Sabrina I know that battle reminded you of back then, but that is the past," Naruto said giving her a hug as she returned it while also sporting a small blush.
"So what brings you back to Saffron Naruto," Sabrina asked.
"Well Sabrina I came for two reasons with one of them standing before me," Naruto said giving her a big smile as she turned a big red.
"Naruto don't say such things," she said giving him a small punch on the arm as he laughed.
"Another is because of course to request from you a Pokémon battle," Naruto said as Sabrina looked at him with a raised eyebrow and a slight smirk.
"Ah so I would assume all these Pokémon are yours and not Professor Oaks," Sabrina said as she got down and started to pet some of them.
"Yeah I actually started not to long ago though I would've came sooner I had to deal with some family drama," Naruto sat back down in his seat with Sabrina leaning next to him.
"I see and how did it go," she asked.
"As well as you expect," Naruto said.
"Well I don't wanna pry for more info as the day is still young and I know you wanna get to battling especially this little one," Sabrina then started to play with Bolt who purred at her touch.
"True, but I assume your ready for me then," He asked.
"Naruto I'm a gym leader so I'm always ready," Sabrina said with a smirk.
"Then let me finish this meal real quick and we will meet you their," Naruto said with Sabrina nodding her head and heading out to go wait for his arrival.
"So have you decided who will battle her," Z telepathically asked.
"You'll have to wait and see," Naruto said before continuing to eat.
Saffron Gym
"Welcome Naruto to the Saffron city gym. I of course am Sabrina the gym leader," Sabrina floated down from the sky as her eyes glowed pink with a pink glow surrounding her as she landed on the opposite side of the battle field with Naruto walking to his position.
"I thought you were one for less dramatic entrances Sabrina," Naruto found her little show funny though he was proud of how much more control she had over her psychic powers. Still remembering the first day he met her and how she used her powers on him.
Flashback
Two years earlier
Naruto was walking through the forest trying to see if he could find any Pokémon to hang with him while Professor oak talked with the Silph co people though what they were discussing he did not know, but whatever they were he didn't find interesting enough to stay and listen to so after asking the old man he was outside in the forest trying to find any Pokémon though luckily Z was with him to protect against dangerous Pokémon. Though as he kept walking he suddenly heard something and as he followed the sound he noticed it was crying and he popped his head from bushes to find a girl not that much older then himself sitting underneath a tree holding onto a small little doll as tears streamed down her eyes. Naruto the ever caring person walked towards her with she not knowing that he was their.
"Hey are you okay," Naruto asked as she jump surprised at his presence.
"Who are you?" She asked as she clutched the doll closer.
"My name is Naruto I live in pallet town and am visiting here with my gramps. Now the real question I have for you is why are you sitting all alone out here along crying," Naruto asked as she looked down not looking him in the eye as Naruto grew worried for her." It's okay if you don't wanna talk about it. I'm a stranger so-"
"No it's fine it's just that most kids ignore me or are afraid of me," she said.
"Afraid? Why would they be afraid of you," asked Naruto with the girl not saying anything and only tasing her hands as the doll in her lap floated up with Naruto looking on with wide eyes, before she returned it back into her lap.
"I will go so a freak like me doesn't bother you," she said, but as she got up to walk away Naruto stopped her with a hand to the shoulder.
"Why would I be afraid of that? You have psychic powers that's so cool," Naruto said with a big smile as the girl blushed.
"Wait your not afraid," she asked surprised.
"No and whatever you were told these powers aren't a curse they are something more. Something that makes you unique and I think that's pretty cool," Naruto said as the girl looked down not believing this is real, before getting a hug from the boy as she hugged him back letting out a few tears, but not of sadness, but of happiness.
"Sabrina"
"What?" He asked.
"Sabrina is my name and I'm the daughter of the Saffron city gym leader," she introduced herself.
"Huh well Sabrina how would you like to become friends," Naruto said as on that day would he change Sabrina'a life forever.
Present Day
Ever since then the two have always kept close contact with Naruto always sparing and free time to come and visit though it was rare as he had his duties as the old mans assistant and Sabrina had been chosen to become the next gym leader as she showed great promise in not only battling, but personality as she no longer was shy and prone to outburst from her powers. As she learned to better control them and put them to use to make herself more feared and to train with her Pokémon. As far as Naruto knew most of the challengers she had could not beat her and thus were forced to try their luck with the other gym next door a fighting gym that was built a while ago as they tried to take over, but she forced them back. Placing her gym as the top in saffron though she offered a truce and allowed those trainers who were unable to beat her a chance to earn another badge the fighting marsh badge which the Pokémon league accepted and thus allowed trainers to work harder to beating her or risk not competing in the Pokémon league.
"So Naruto are you ready for our battle," Sabrina asked as she pulled out one of her pokeballs on her waist.
"Oh I was born ready Sabrina-Chan, but what are the rules," he asked though he already guessed what they were.
"We will have a three on three battle with only you yourself having the honor of switching out Pokémon. The winner will be determined after all of ones side of Pokémon is unable to battle," Sabrina said giving a smile towards him.
"Well then shall we then," Naruto said holding up one of his pokeballs.
"We shall. GO VENOMOTH!" Sabrina sent out a big moth like Pokémon with its wings flapping around and it's big eyes staring right at him.
"Going right at me with Venomoth are we then let's take this in the air. TAHLIA LETS GO!" Naruto then sent out his trusty flying type who gave a mighty call of its name.
"Huh, not gonna come at me with Z are you Naruto," Sabrina asked already knowing about his legendary Pokémon thanks to the two have a close bond.
"I have my reasons for not using her. Plus she's kinda sleeping right now," Naruto said as he sweat dropped hearing his Pokémon sleeping in her pokeball.
"Well then let's wake her with our battle. Venomoth use Psywave," Sabrina called out as her Pokémon fired a wave of purple and pink light with Tahlia flying around trying to dodge the attack.
"Quick Tahlia use Double Team," Tahlia then started to multiple as the wave of psychic energy hit one of the copies.
"Oh no you don't. Venomoth use Gust, then follow it up with Sliver wind," Venomoth then started to flap its wings creating a vast burst of wind that dispersed the rest of the copies with the real Tahlia struggling with the wind before Venomoth sent out particles of green that once mixed with the gust amplified its power that sent Tahlia falling down.
"Tahlia are you okay," Naruto asked as his Pokémon quickly got up shaking its feathers before giving a Piddee to confirm it was ready for more.
"Your pokemon is quiet strong, but let's see how much. Venomoth use Psywave," Venomoth then unleashed the same energy.
"Quick Tahlia use Quick attack to dodge and get in close with Double Team," Tahlia quickly flew up in a burst of speed dodging the wave of energy and started to dive towards Venomoth with multiple copies of herself appearing.
"Quick Venomoth stop them with Psywave," Sabrina quickly called out as Venomoth fires it's energy taking out a majority of the Pidgeotto's, but one dodged it and rushed towards the Venomoth using Quick attack.
"Now Wing Attack Tahlia," Naruto watched as her wings lit up before she smashed them into Venomoth who went sailing down.
"Venomoth steady yourself," Sabrina called out as Venomoth quickly righted itself before falling down, but wasn't prepared for the next thing.
"Steel wing now Tahlia," then from above Venomoth Tahlia hit it again sending it falling back down as it growled a little trying to get up.
"Venomoth you have to get up and use Confusion."
"Tahlia Steel wing," then with Venomoth looking up as its eyes glowed did it view Tahlia speeding right past it as an explosion occurred and when the smoke disappeared Venomoth was seen on the ground with swirls in its eyes.
"It would seem Venomoth is unable to battle," Naruto said as he gave a small smirk with Tahlia landing on his shoulder with him petting his Pokémon." Good job girl you got yourself another gym win," Naruto gave his bird Pokémon a scratch behind the ear as it gave a small purr in enjoyment as Sabrina returned her Pokémon.
"You did great Venomoth I'm proud of you and we'll get them next time. I gotta say Naruto your Pokémon is well trained, Venomoth isn't one to go down so easily," Sabrina said with happiness in knowing her Pokémon got a good challenge for once.
"What can I say me and my Pokémon like to break past our barriers and thus we surprise some of our opponents that way," he said with a big smile.
"Yes, but let us see how good. Now Slowbro lets go," Sabrina then sent out her next Pokémon which got Naruto to raise an eyebrow never seeing this Pokémon from Sabrina and so he raised his pokewatch.
Slowbro(Water/Pyshic) The Hermit Crab Pokemon
The Shellder that is latched onto Slowpokes Tail is said to feed on the hosts left over scraps.
"When did you get a Slowbro," Naruto asked curious when she got one.
"A while back when me and dad were in Fuchsia city when I encountered a slowpoke by the beach and it took a liking to me so when I decided to catch it did a shellder attach to its tail and thus evolved," Sabrina said giving a quick response to how she caught her Slowbro.
"Well then I guess I'm going to have to bring someone else out. What do you think Tahlia wanna let someone else have a go," Naruto asked her as she nodded before settling down on his shoulder." Alright then let's get some action in BOLT!" Naruto then sent out his trusty Eeveution who came a mighty cry, before stopping and staring at Sabrina.
"Aaahh little Eeve evolved," Sabrina said with a smile and awed face as Bolt had met Sabrina back then before it had evolved thus it was shocked that he was battling her.
Jol jolteon
Bolt gave a happy smile as it went to greet Sabrina, but Slowbro stopped him as he quickly realized he was in a battle and though he was sad not to greet Sabrina after so long, but got serious as it was a gym battle and would not let his trainer down.
"Don't worry Bolt you'll get to catch up later, but right now let's win," Naruto gave a smirk knowing he could do this.
"We shall see now Slowbro use Water Pulse," Sabrina then watched as her Pokémon unleashed a ball of water that flew straight at Bolt.
"Bolt use Quick attack to dodge and get in close before using Bite," Bolt then started to run zig zag as Slowbro tried to hit him, before appearing above him jaws ready to bite down on him.
"Quick Slowbro use Iron Defense," just as Bolt came down to bite him did his body gain a grey aura before he chomped down and retreated feeling he bit down on a metal plate.
"Bolt quick get back,"
"Don't let him use Pyshic to pull him in and use Brick break," Sabrina called out as Slowbro had its eyes glow before a wave of energy hit Bolt causing him to float up, before sailing towards him as he raised his glowing hand slamming it into Bolt who grunted in pain as he was sent flying.
"Bolt quick use Thunderbolt," Bolt use the moment to send a large lighting bolt towards Slowbro.
"Use Shadow Ball," Slowbro unleashed a ball of dark energy that collided and canceled out the thunderbolt causing smoke to block their view of Bolt." Where did he go," she thought with SlowBro looking on also wondering.
"Now use Pin Missile," our of the smoke white needles came sailing down.
"Iron defense quickly," Sabrina acted quickly as Sabrina's Pokémon had a grey aura around it with the attack bouncing off.
"Now use the moment to hit it with a Double Kick," Bolt landed in front of Slowbro before spinning around and slamming its two paws into hit as it went sailing back.
"Use
"Slowbro use Rest," Sabrina said as Naruto raised an eyebrow watching as her Pokémon sat down closing its eyes as it fell asleep, but the injuries it had started to heal up.
"Why would she do that if it leave her Pokémon vulnerable? Guess I'll take it, Bolt move in and use Discharge," Naruto watched as Bolt ran forward sparks of electricity coming off him ready to unleash his move.
"Now Slowbro use Sleep Talk," Sabrina called out as Naruto widen his eyes.
"Bolt quick use Quick Attack to move out of the way," Bolt then stopped its charge and blurred away, but Slowbro just got up and waved its hand as purple energy surrounded Bolt lifting him up as Slowbro used Pyshic to slam him up and down, before sending him flying back as Bolt tried to get up, but fell back down with swirls in his eyes.
"Bolt is unable to battle and this round goes to me," Sabrina gave a wink as Slowbro suddenly opened its eyes looking around confused on what was happening.
"You did great Bolt well try next time," Naruto then returned his Pokémon back as he looked at Sabrina with a smirk.." Your just as great a trainer as last time," he was surprised by her Pokémon's strength as the last time he saw her was nearly 8 months ago and back then he hadn't seen her with a Slowbro so she must've trained it to its peak.
"Thank you Naruto, but if you think complementing me will get you a badge well your sadly mistaken," Sabrina said trying to hide her blush as she took the complement to heart.
"Don't worry I think I got someone who will help me get the win. Now Ghost lets go," Naruto then sent out his newest Pokémon who danced around the field ending in a silly pose with its tongue out as Sabrina looked at the Pokémon a little shocked.
"A Gengar I didn't know you had one," Sabrina said.
"Well I always come with surprises and Ghost is a new addition recently, but he's been training hard for this match so let's show them our strength," Naruto and Ghost both have large smiles.
"Well let us see them. Slowbro use Shadow Ball," Sabrina called out as her pokemon launched a dark ball of energy at Ghost.
"Ghost use Shadow Ball to counter and move in with Shadow Claw," Naruto watched as his Pokémon sent out the same attack as Slowbro causing the two attacks to cancel out, before Ghost came rushing in hitting Slowbro directly with his dark extended claws as Slowbro cried out in pain.
"SLOWBRO! Are you okay," Sabrina asked as her Pokémon shook its head before nodding ready for more.
"Ghost use Lick," then suddenly Ghost appeared from the shadows of Slowbro before using its long tongue to drag it across Slowbro's body causing it to jump back disgusted.
"Don't let it get to you Slowbro use Pyschic," Sabrina called out, but got confused when Slowbro didn't move." Slowbro what's wrong," suddenly her eyes widen when seeing sparks around Slowbro showing it was paralyzed.
"Now Ghost end this with Shadow Ball," Ghost then created two dark balls of energy before sending them towards Slowbro who couldn't dodge it and took the full force of the attacks as it cried out falling over with swirls in its eyes.
"Seems like another win for me," Naruto said as Ghost jumped around happy for its first win.
"Slowbro we did good. Alright Naruto it would seem you forced me to pull out the big guns," Sabrina then sent out her final Pokémon who was a yellow and brown Pokémon that floated above the ground in a mediation as two spoons were in each of its hands as it's long mustache floated with it.
"Seems like Alakazam has grown stronger since the last time I saw him," Naruto said as Ghost stopped jumping looking at the new Pokémon in curiosity.
"We knew that you would become a trainer soon so we wanted to make your match with us exciting and Alakazam has been training hard with me," Sabrina said as her Pokémon opened its eyes giving a mighty kazam ready for battle.
"Then let's make this fun shall we Ghost use Shadow Claw," Ghost then rushed in with her large claws.
"Alakazam use Psycho Cut," the two Pokémon met in the middle one with claws and the other with a blade of pure psychic energy.
"Ghost use fall back and use Shadow Ball."
"Alakazam counter with Energy Ball."
The two attacks one of purple energy and another a green ball of energy as the two collided causing smoke, but it was blown away when the two Pokémon once again met in the middle, claw vs blade of energy.
"Ghost keep going in with Shadow Claw."
"Don't let him hit you Alakazam," the two kept having a back and forth each trying to over power the other with Ghost trying to overpower Alakazam with his strength.
"Now Ghost Lick."
"Alakazam use Teleport," Her Pokémon then disappeared before Ghost's long tongue could get him as he appeared above Ghost.
"Ghost above you," Naruto called out.
"Alakazam Shock Wave now," Sabrina watched as Alakazam unleashed a wave of lightning that hit Ghost as he was sent down to one knee.
"Ghost you okay," his Pokémon gave a nod, but he saw him flinch when sparks of electricity showed he was paralyzed somewhat." Ghost quick Dark Pulse," Ghost concentrates its hands together as a dark energy surged between them, before unleashing it towards the towards the floating pokemon.
"Alakazam Teleport," again he disappeared only to re appear behind ghost.
"Now Fire Punch Ghost," then in the next instance Ghost stopped his attack and spun around with his fist lighting up in flames.
"Counter with Thunder Punch," Sabrina said as the two Pokémon each went in fists colliding causing another power struggle.
"Now Ghost Fire and Ice Combo punch," Naruto said shocking Sabrina as Ghost let up in his attack causing Alakazam to stumble forward only to get hit in the chin with an ice punch and slammed back down with a fire punch.
"Push him back with Psychic," Sabrina quickly called out as Alakazam had his eyes glow blue before pushing forward his hands sending Ghost flying back a little bit.
"Don't let up Ghost use Dark Pulse."
"Alakazam stop him with Shadow Ball."
The two attacks launched at the same time as they collided with the two each trying to over power the other as more power was put into them, but Ghost struggled a little with his body still having the sparks on him, but his eyes looked at Naruto who had a big smile and that face made him gain one to as he saw his trainers resolve and trust in him that it gave him that push he needed. So it gave one last cry before its attack took over Alakazam's who grew wide eyes before being consumed by the attack as an explosion sent him flying back in front of his trainer.
"ALAKAZAM!" Sabrina yelled seeing her knocked out Pokémon.
"GHOST YOU DID IT!" Naruto yelled as he raced onto the field giving his Pokémon a big hug as he started to lick him causing the two to laugh as Tahlia flew over Ghost congratulating him on his win.
"You did great Alakazam and we sure gave him a tough challenge," Sabrina then returned her Pokémon as she walked on over to Naruto.
"That was a great battle Sabrina I thought you had us right their," Naruto said as he got up with Ghost and Tahlia back in their pokeballs.
"Well you showed something else and to think you were once that little kid who always wanted to see Kadabara," Sabrina said.
"All of us grow up Sabrina and we become a different person sometimes better then before," Naruto said as he gave her a small smile.
"Well here is your prize for beating me Naruto, the Marsh Badge," Sabrina then handed Naruto a small coin like badge.
"Sweet I got the marsh badge," Naruto did a quick pose as he looked down at his fourth gym badge already half way done with getting his badges.
"So Naruto what do you plan to do now that you have the marsh badge," Sabrina asked curious on what Naruto planned to do.
"To be honest I don't know I did plan on staying here in saffron city for a little bit, before heading towards the next gym though which one I'm not sure as of yet," Naruto said as he had to look at his map to see which one would be closer.
"Well since you got time would you like to go out to eat," Sabrina asked.
"Oh Sabrina-Chan you asking me on a date," teased Naruto as Sabrina looked away blushing up a storm.
"Shut up you idiot and just accept the offering," She said lightly punching his shoulder as he laughed.
"Alright. Alright, but where do you wanna eat," Naruto asked as Sabrina smirked and dragged Naruto to one of her favorite Saffron restaurants.
Few Hours Later
"Man I'm stuffed," Naruto said as he leaned back in his chair after having a full course meal.
"Maybe you should work on your eating habits," Sabrina asked as she sweat-dropped at seeing so many plates, but found Naruto eating even more fascinating that she hadn't even gotten done with her first plate.
"Well I have been told I am a big eater," Naruto said with a small laugh.
"That's an understatement," Z said as she had tried to teach him about his eating habits, but it resulted in him just eating more.
"So Naruto how hard your journey been so far I see that your Pokémon have all grown up strong and care free almost like you," Sabrina said.
"Well you could say that, I mean me and them have been working hard in trying to make sure we don't fall behind and others have been shown to really want to excel in battling", Naruto said as he thought of all his Pokémon knowing each of them wanted to become the best in the group, but in the end they all cared for one another as a family.
"Ha, still the same old Naruto. Though I'm glad you hadn't changed it makes you unique," she said finding Naruto's personality to be one of kind to her.
"I mean battling has always been something I found fun and exciting though over the years seeing trainers with their serious expressions it just makes me wonder if they just put a smile on that field it would maybe allow their Pokémon to also smile and when those bonds are formed in battle you can almost guarantee your victory," Naruto held up one of his pokeballs knowing that his bonds with each of his Pokémon were special and he would cherish them throughout time.
"Naruto you always have been interesting and since that day so long ago you have held a special place in my heart," Sabrina thought as she blushed at the thought of the two together luckily Naruto didn't notice as he was still recovering from the food.
The two paid for their meals and both decided to take a small walk around the city enjoying the night lights as Sabrina was smiling throughout all of Naruto's little actions as he told her of his adventures and what he has been doing such as traveling to different regions and seeing all kinds of Pokémon. Though through it all she always stared into his eyes those ocean blue eyes that she just got lost in and as she was staring at them she wasn't paying attention when somebody came running into her as she fell down and shook her head of the daze she was in.
"Woah what. Sorry I should've been paying attention," Sabrina asked as Naruto helped her up.
"SABRINA!" The voice yelled as the person got up and hugged the girl as Sabrina realized who it was.
"Sasha what are you doing out her? I thought you were at Silph co for a meeting," Sabrina asked as she wondered why her friend was here.
"No that's the thing the meeting was a trap and now all the employees are being held hostage," Sasha spoke in a rush worried for her coworkers.
"Woah, woah miss, but you gotta clam down and tell us who has taken you hostage," Naruto asked.
"THERE SHE IS!" The three turned around to see four team rocket grunts running towards them.
"Team rocket," Sabrina said with disgust.
"What are they doing here," Naruto said as he narrowed his eyes and made sure Sasha was behind them.
"Alright kids step aside unless you wanna start trouble," one of the grunts said as he along with the others took out their pokeballs.
"Sorry, but trouble has already started. Now Bolt lets go," Naruto then sent out his Jolteon who growled at the group.
"If that's what you want let's get him," another grunt said as they each threw out their Pokémon which were all zubat.
"Bolt use Thunderbolt."
"Zubat quick dodge it and use Leech Life," one of the grunt said as all the Zubat started to fly around the bolt of lightning with one being hit, but the others coming in to attack Bolt.
"Quick Kadabra go and use Psychic," Sabrina then sent out her Pokémon who used his powers to stop the Zubat as then struggled to move.
"Thanks Sabrina now Bolt use Discharge," Naruto said as his Pokémon unleashed a jolt of electricity which knocked out all the Zubat.
"NO! Zubat," suddenly the grunts were lifted up and slammed back down before being shocked by Bolt as they were knocked out.
"That should keep them down for a while," Naruto said.
"Thank you both I'm grateful," Sasha said sighing now that her captors were unconscious.
"Sasha tell us why Team rocket were chasing you and why they have Silph co employees hostages," Sabrina asked.
"It's awful in fact Team rocket has the whole building on lock down I managed to escape thanks to some of the other employees, but it would seem they have been planning this for a while. All the entrances and communications have been cut along with some of our employees turning out to be Team rocket spies," Sasha said still shocked at the outcomes of today.
"Sasha tell us why Team rocket has your building," Naruto asked with a memory of what those grunts at the Pokémon tower were saying.
"I'm not sure if it's because of our new project that most of our workers have been hard at making," Sasha said.
"What project," Naruto asked.
"Project X-Master, it's the creation of a pokeball specifically made for the capture of legendaries I'm fact it's a by product of the Master ball," Sasha said shocking the two.
"Wait they were making pokeballs to capture legendary Pokémon," Sabrina said in confusion.
"Why would they do such a thing?" Asked Naruto as it made no sense since organizations like Team rocket would find it very resourceful and less hassle in catching legendaries.
"I don't know, but apparently the boss asked for it to be made. Though now we know why, our boss has been held prison and was forced to make his best scientist to make it not knowing that they were being played," She said with tears.
"That would explain a lot, but why not ask for more production of the master ball," Naruto asked since if it was a by product of the perfect pokeball then why didn't they ask to make that one.
"The Master ball is a special kind of ball and thus it would take longer to make even one and resourced we just don't have," Sasha said.
"And this new pokeball is easier to make," Sabrina coming to the same conclusion as Naruto spoke.
"Yes I'm fact we can make dozens for the first batch though it's working mechanic needs time to process and so far they only have a few of them made, but if we don't stop them they will make enough to not only capture all legendaries, but also other powerful Pokémon," Sasha said as she looked down worried for the Pokémon and her co-workers.
"Naruto we have to help her," Sabrina said.
"No Sabrina you help her I'm going to stop them," Naruto said as he turned around ready to head to the Silph co building.
"Wait Naruto you cant go in alone it's suicide," Sabrina said as she stopped him by putting a hand on his shoulder.
"They have guards all over the building to," Sasha Warner.
"Then that means I have to be sneaky," Naruto with a smirk turned towards them." Listen guys we can't just sit here and wait for someone else to handle this. If we don't stop them now who knows how many they could make and get away with, I'm not gonna let them do as they please not anymore," He turned away this time the two not stopping him as he ran towards the building.
"You think he'll be fine," Sasha asked worried for the boy.
"It's Naruto I know he'll be fine and right now if we wanna help we have to get officer Jenny as quickly as we can," Sabrina said as she told her Kadabra to use his Psychic and drag the unconscious grunts to the police station as they ran to it.
"Don't get into to much trouble Naruto"
END.
That ends this chapter for Masterquest and of course you guessed it by now I'm making Sabrina his girlfriend or future one. Though I haven't decided if I just want her or more so I'll let you decide on that and see if anyone else should be with him. For now though I wanna say this chapter took me a while to write as I lost steam like half way throughout it and thus the battle was kinda short and rubbish so I'm sorry, I'll try better next time. Also since he now has four badges I'm gonna make sure that he doesn't quickly travel to the next city easily and will put some filler or progression in between. ALSO I don't know yet if Sabrina will be coming along and I don't know if I want her to yet so until then Je Ne.
Naruto's Main Team:
Zeraora(Electric): Nickname Z – Moves; Thunderbolt, Thunder Punch, Plasma fists, Close combat, Slash, Throat Chop, Dual Chop, Fire Punch, Iron Tail.
Ivysaur(Grass/Poison): Nickname Samuel – Moves; Leech seed, Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, Solarbeam, Body slam, Bide, Poison Powder.
Wartortle(Water): Nickname Leonardo – Moves; Water Pulse, Water Gun, Rain dance, Headbutt, Gyro ball, Bite, Rapid spin.
Charizard(Fire/Flying): Nickname Blaze – Moves; Dragon Cale, Dragon Rage, Flamethrower, Fire fang, Fire Blast, Blast Burn, Thunder Punch.
Vulpix(Fire): Nickname Kurama – Moves; Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Flame charge, Fire fang, Iron Tail, Confuse Ray, Dark pulse, Quick attack
Jolteon(Electric): Nickname Bolt – Moves; Thunderbolt, Discharge, Double Kick, Pin Missile, Bite, Quick attack.
Naruto's extra team:
Gyarados(Water/Flying): Nickname Uza – Moves; Hydro Pump, Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, Thunder, Rain dance, Bite, Tackle.
Pidgeotto(Normal/Flying): Nickname Tahlia – Moves; Wing attack, Peck, Mirror Move, Detect, Steel wing, double team, quick attack.
Nidorino(Poison): Nickname King – Moves; Double kick, Dig, Drill run, Poison sting, Smart strike, Tackle, Focus energy, Counter.
Gengar(Ghost/Poison): Nickname Ghost – Moves; Shadow ball, Shadow claw, Lick, Dark pulse, Dazzling Gleam, Drain punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch.