Author's Note:
Here it is the second part of the Legend of Thunder arc. This part will have more action and more legend of thunder-y stuff in it than the first part but like I said, I am still sticking closer to the canon than say my Pokémon hero's arc. I still want to try and complete this legend of thunder arc before the new year so wish me luck. I don't want to keep you for too long either in this author's note, so remember to vote in the poll and with that, let's begin...
Chapter 59: Legend of Thunder P II
Jimmy took in a deep breath as he finally caught up with Ash and Pikachu. They were hiding behind a tree and were also slightly out of breath. It wasn't long before the others were also caught up. Jimmy noticed Ash pulled out his green Pokeball before silently returning Togetic. He looked down at his own Gligar, confused as to why now as nothing seemed to change. Sure lightening was still striking down, but it wasn't exactly close.
Realising he wouldn't get a verbal response, he followed Ash's eyeline and followed it. He soon discovered why he returned Togetic, there was some sort of large two-legged machine with a very strong looking man, with blonde spike hair sat in the driving seat. It also had several mechanical arms shooting out of it. Next to him on a cliff side was a female, probably around the same age, mid to late twenties. She had a long silver hair, but both were wearing grey military style uniforms with giant red R's on them.
That wasn't everything though, as looking towards the ground where a large lightning bolt just struck, was some sort of purple crystal with a semi-transparent bubble surrounding it. There were also several Pokémon: Mareep, Flaaffy, Magnemite, Magneton, Voltorb, Electrode, even Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu... all electric types.
"Team rocket?" Jimmy questioned. He heard about them being active in Johto and some sort of serial killer being after them from the news reports, and he can also remember seeing news reports from Kanto before something drove them out at the Silph company but what are they doing here?
"shh," Ash replied in a low whisper, putting his finger up to his lips.
He crouched down and slowly took a few steps before hiding behind the last tree before they were out in the open. Realising what he was doing, Jimmy did the same. As he reached the tree, he could make out some faint voices... well they would be faint if one of them wasn't yelling.
"I guess you was right," the large man exclaimed, "this crystals energy is irresistible! Electric type Pokémon are coming from everywhere!"
"Yes, but what about the one?" the silver haired female replied.
"There's no sign of it, yet," the large man replied, "ya know. I don't even think this thing exists. Aren't legends just made up stories from fairy tales or something?"
"Well sure they can be," the female replied, "but there's only one way to find out. They say that when there's electric Pokémon in trouble, this thing shows up to help them."
"Hehehe, good idea Hun," the man laughed, "alright, its round up time. Ya know, this reminds me of herding and ranching at my Uncle's place in the Blackthorn farmlands, here we go! Yippee ki yay!"
With the cry from the large man, the machine he was sat in began to move. Even though not especially fast, it was large and very intimidating. The mechanical arms began flying forward before crashing into the crowd of electric type Pokémon. One claw opened up and smashed down on a Voltorb. The pure electric type began to glow white and exploded in its grasp, but it didn't even scratch the claw.
As the first metal arm withdrew, dragging the unconscious and scorn Voltorb with it, a second one slammed down on a Mareep. Even if its woolly body was protecting it, being forced into the ground and restrained like that must've hurt. It was horrible seeing the helpless sheep Pokémon as it was dragged into the air too.
Next a Raichu jumped forward before letting out a battle cry and launching what looked to be a powerful Thunderbolt at the machine and imparticular the bulky man controlling it. Jimmy smiled as even if the guy is physically tough, even he would get hurt by a powerful electric type move. However that joy soon turned to dread as the bolt of electricity made a complete U-Turn before crashing into that weird purple crystal.
It appeared as though the gem absorbed the lightening, being completely unaffected by it. The Raichu seemed just as surprised by this as it blinked and turned to the crystal, whatever that thing is. Not a moment later, a large lightning bolt, much bigger than the first one shot out at Raichu who didn't have time to react. He was sent blasting into a cliff side and slumped down before the first arm, now free of Voltorb shot down and picked it up as well.
The bubble seemed to expand as more lightning bolts shot out from the gem at the core. Each one directly hitting one of the nearby electric Pokémon and in a matter of seconds, that crowd was left burnt and bruised on the ground with the machine standing tall above them.
"Hehehe, now all we have to do is round 'em up," the man laughed. Each claw picking up one of the downed electric types before tossing it into some sort of metal container on the back of the machine, "hey, this is like that contest game. Only here you win a prize every time."
"Stop messing around and throw those in the hold, then quickly grab all the others," the female replied, "and don't be delicate with them either. If you knock them around a little it might speed things up."
Jimmy didn't know what to do, he wanted to help them of course but could they even stand a chance against an evil organisation. Are these two the only ones here and what about that machine. Maybe they should call the police or-
"I say we help them right now," Ash spoke up, as he turned to face everyone.
While it might sound weird, Jimmy could feel something radiating off Ash. It was like he could feel his determination and willpower but maybe that is just his imagination. All he knew, was that it helped him down out any remaining doubts he had. These Pokémon needed their help and they are here able to help them.
"Right," Jimmy replied.
Before they could charge out towards them, however, an ear-bursting roar echoed all around them. Shaking the trees and ground as several more lightning bolts struck down. Feeling a new powerful presence, Jimmy turned towards a nearby mountain, only to see some sort shadow stood on top of it. Unable to clearly make out what it was, he pulled out his Pokedex to scan it:
Raikou, The Thunder Pokémon. This is classified as a legendary Pokémon. Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.
"I thought Raikou was just," Marina spoke up, absentmindedly as the others approached, "a legend."
"So did I," Jimmy replied, slowly putting his Pokedex away.
Next thing he knew, the embodiment of a lightning bolt shot down the mountain, jumping from one part to another like it was nothing. It disappeared into the opposing forest area before shooting out a second later. Able to get a clearer look, it was a four-legged large yellow Pokémon with two large fangs hanging out of its mouth. Black stripes over its body seemed to resemble lightning bolts as its face looked like it was wearing a sort of mask. Along with some sort of mystical purple cape flowing behind it.
Needless to say, it lived up to its status of legendary!
It shot across the ground, through the field of unconscious electric types before blasting through one of the metal arms, ripping it in half. Continuing forward, it reached the second arm before its fangs began to spark with electricity as it bit through the second attachment. It landed on the ground, facing off the machine as both torn of limbs crashed around it. A small growl from it and the previously captured Pokémon wiggled out and ran behind it.
"Those guys don't seem scared of Raikou at all," Serena spoke up.
"It's almost like they're happy it's here," Brock added, with a thoughtful expression on his face.
Jimmy didn't like the sound of that. If they are happy it's here than maybe those other Pokémon were just bait to drag it out. While it means they might be safe if that's the case, then it also means that Team Rocket want a legendary Pokémon. Imagine the mayhem they could cause with that sort of power... and imagine what would happen to poor Raikou. Even if it is legendary, they must've prepared to face it and that could also mean that Raikou is in some serious trouble.
"Alright, I think its rodeo time big guy," the silver haired female replied.
"Hey Hun," the man replied, as several more arms shot out of the machine, "if this thing is legendary, then when we catch it, maybe we'll be legendary too."
"My suggestion Attila is to catch it first," the female replied, "then we can worry about our reputations."
"Alright," the man replied as the machine flew forward with all its arms following it, "come here little striper!"
In what appeared to be a second, if that, Raikou jumped out of the way as several of the claws slammed into the spot where it was once stood. It let out another ground shaking roar as electricity sparked over its body. It appeared to leap well over the machine in terms of height, before launching the largest bolt of electricity at the man.
"Whoa, look at that power!" Jimmy gasped.
However, just like with Raichu's previous Thunderbolt. Raikou's attack did a complete U-Turn and slammed into the crystal, engulfing it completely. Seconds later, all the electricity appeared to be completely absorbed and the crystal was once again unharmed. Could that thing just absorb an unlimited amount of electricity? Because it appeared that Raikou's was no more stronger than Raichu's based on the effect it had on the mysterious gem.
Raikou landed and appeared to be staring the now charged crystal down as the bubble was slowly expanding. Some sparks could be seen on the gem, but they were a similar purple colour, matching the crystal. Jimmy didn't know what was gonna happen next, but his gut was saying it wouldn't be anything good.
"Excellent, the meters are off the dial, we are loaded with juice," the female spoke up, "now we'll see how that big lump likes it when we reverse the charges."
As the legendary electric type took a step towards the crystal, a much larger blast of lightening shot out and struck Raikou in the face. It pushed him back but Raikou shook it off. It growled as its lightning bolt tail became coated in metal. Raikou jumped once more as it clearly planned to smash this device with an Iron Tail attack.
However, a second blast of lightening came out of the crystal and hit Raikou as he was mid-air. This one was much larger than the last and seemed to engulf it completely. A second later, Raikou thumbed on the ground as the lightning bolt disappeared into thin air. Just what was that machine anyway?
"They're taking its power," Ash's voice spoke up.
"But it doesn't know it," Misty added.
Raikou may have been knocked down but it certainly wasn't out. He stood up and launched another powerful bolt of electricity at the gem. It was tough to make out, due to its sheer power as it could've been a Thunder or just an extra powerful Thunderbolt. Not that it really matters. It also began to take steps towards the machine as it continued to tank the rebound shots.
While not a hundred-percent certain, Jimmy did have a good idea about what it was doing. Every time Raikou hit it with an electric attack, the crystal took a few seconds to process before returning the blast. Maybe it was trying to by enough time to get close enough and finish it with one last powerful hit.
"Hey there, fire again," the man taunted, "come on!"
Unfortunately, Raikou seemed to do just that and he launched another powerful Thunderbolt at the crystal. However, this time it didn't take a moment to process the blast and instead the bubble surrounding it quickly expanded, engulfing Raikou. Making him look like some sort of circus Pokémon, caged for entertainment.
While the lightening legendary was still stood in the bubble, this isn't something one does to any Pokémon, let alone a legendary. Raikou launched a large Thunderbolt towards the bubble but it just bounced off and was reflected back at it. It seems like they were able to do it, they were able to trap Raikou!
"It's perfect, the more it fights the stronger we get," the female smirked.
Although it couldn't escape, Raikou turned its attention towards the crystal once more. Its tail began to shine as it was coated in metal before the legendary jumped, spinning around as its tail was going to crash right into the device... but that never happened.
Instead, a blast of electricity shot out of the crystal and hit Raikou, knocking it down to the floor. Even for a legendary, taking many attacks one after another wouldn't be easy and when they are just as powerful as its own attacks. No wonder it was being taken down like this.
Ash had seen enough!
Raikou just collapsed onto the ground, still trapped within the field. Clenching his fist, he looked down towards his number one partner who looked just as ready to charge in. Unfortunately, he doesn't really have any Pokémon other than Pikachu. Togetic, Noctowl and Croconaw are all weak to electricity, while Phanpy is still too young and Bayleaf wouldn't have recovered from her battle with Typhlosion.
"Now the legend has shifted from legendary creature to legendary captors," the female replied, as she walked up to the field. Looking down on the injured Raikou before turning her attention towards the man in the machine, "Attila, pick it up!"
"Right," the man replied, as the metal arms on the machine raised once more.
Unable to hold back any longer, Ash ran forward with Pikachu at his side. He hoped his friends were following, as he could really use all the support he could get but then again, this is dangerous. Maybe it would be best if not all of them did. He would hate for Jimmy or Marina to get hurt by following his recklessness.
"Stop it!" Ash shouted as he ran out in front of the machine, "you get away from Raikou! Leave it alone!"
While they didn't really react to his presence, Ash didn't know why but they didn't seem surprised to see him arrive. Could they have known they were there all this time or was they just hard to surprise? Either way, it doesn't matter, what does matter is that Raikou needs there help!
"Sorry kid, can't do it!" the female replied, "it belongs to us now."
"So if I was you, I'd get going while it's still an option," the man added.
Ash took a deep breath, clenching his fist as he felt the inner power of his aura trying desperately to break out. This was the first time seeing Team Rocket in the flesh since Silph co back in Kanto and even if their boss is still in hiding, it appears that the power wants to wipe all of them out.
No! He can't lose control! Whenever his aura activates, bad stuff happens. Even if these guys deserve a massive beat down, it is too risky. Especially now that he knows what it is capable of and the fact his father isn't anywhere nearby so no-body could stop him once it has activated.
"We're not leaving without Raikou," Ash declared, as Pikachu took up a battle stance, "right buddy."
"Yup," Pikachu replied, sparking his cheeks for emphasis.
"Same," Jimmy's voice added, as Gligar flew next to Ash's electric starter.
This seemed to make perfect sense as even though Typhlosion won, he would still be tired and poisoned after the battle with Bayleaf, not to mention a ground type would be perfect against any electricity they try to fight with. Both Pikachu and Gligar, seemed ready to attack at a seconds notice.
"Hey, a battle," the man replied, holding out a Pokeball of his own, launching it into the air, it burst open. In a flash of light a very familiar Pokémon appeared swarking as it was airborne. A very tough looking Skarmory appeared. Ash remembered the one he faced when battling Silver but that isn't important now.
"This won't take very long," the female added, tossing her own Pokeball.
In a flash of light, another large steel type appeared. This time belonging to a very large Steelix, great, Pikachu might be able to handle the Skarmory, but he likely wouldn't do to well against the Steelix and while he knows that Gigar has some sort of a type advantage, he isn't completely sure he'll be enough on his own.
Luckily, he soon realised that it wouldn't be just the two of them. A series of flashes later, a Croconaw, Hitmontop, Golduck and Onix appeared alongside with them. It didn't take him long to realise that his friends were fighting alongside him. Even if they have a numbers advantage, they still need to be careful. Looking at the rocket members, they didn't even seem intimidated by the numbers being measured against them.
"Because it's been such a great day, I'm going to give you a warning," the female replied, "leave now or be destroyed."
"Here's your warning, you let Raikou go," Ash replied, flipping his hat around on his head, "or you're in for the fight of your life."
The two steel types roared as if to signal the start of the battle. Not a moment later, Pikachu took off with a speedy Quick Attack although he was charging at Steelix. Not concerned in the slightest, as he trusts his partner, Ash watched as his starter zipped up the giant metal snake like it was some sort of ladder.
"Skarmory, Sky Attack!" the man shouted.
Pikachu leaped of the metal snakes head and charged straight up like some sort of rocket. Landing on the metal birds back, which was currently ascending, probably in an attempt to avoid the electric type. However, things didn't look too good after Pikachu made it onto Skarmory's back.
The Armor Bird Pokémon quickly began to do some manuvers in the air, as a clear attempt to shake Pikachu off, but to no-avail. Ash briefly wondered why it didn't just go completely upside-down as that would almost guardentee that Pikachu would fall off. His question was soon answered as a power barrier began to form around Skarmory, clearly it was just biding time so it could complete the Sky Attack and get a direct hit.
"Quick Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Ash shouted, as he realised what was going to happen.
Skarmory had been keeping the electric type from focusing and charging a blast, not trying to shake him off. The second those words left Ash's mouth, the armor bird began to quickly ascend again, at a steep ninety-degree angle. A ball of electricity surrounded them, but they continued to ascend.
It wasn't too long before the ball of electricity stopped, and Ash could vaguely make out a yellow dot fall of Skarmory's back. Next the metal bird did a complete loop before diving straight down, the power barrier bursting open.
"Gligar! Catch Pikachu!" Jimmy shouted.
A new figure appeared flying up and barely making it up to Pikachu. Although it was clear that Gligar hadn't got a good angle since he soon started falling, all the while the giant metal bird continued to charge after them, gaining speed by the second.
It took a few moments but soon Gligar emerged gliding as Pikachu stood on his back. It worked for now but Gligar wouldn't be able to out manuvers Skarmory with Pikachu weighing him down. Not to mention, they don't exactly have a good way to stop the Sky Attack from hitting them.
"Hydro Pump!" Misty's voice echoed.
Next thing Ash knew, a giant torrent of water appeared and shot straight into Skarmory. While it was able to decrease its decent towards Gligar and Pikachu, it wasn't quite enough to stop it completely. Although it did buy them some time.
Ash quickly put a plan together, right now Skarmory is fighting against the Hydro Pump and while Gravity is helping it win that match, it is also becoming incredibly wet. Not to mention, he doesn't need to worry about Gligar since he is part ground type.
"Pikachu use Thunderbolt again!" Ash shouted.
The gliding duo soon became engulfed by a ball of electricity before a powerful bolt shot straight up into the Hydro Pump. A second before it connected, Ash saw out of the corner of his eye that Golduck ceased his attack. Probably so the electricity didn't travel down the Hydro Pump and attack him instead.
A moment later, the armor bird Pokémon was met by a massive explosion as Pikachu and Gligar continued to glide around it, slowly losing altitude. While the explosion would've packed a punch, the victory was short lived as Skarmory shot out of the thick smoke cloud with an intimidating roar.
"Ash!" Misty called out, drawing his attention, "Golduck can try and hit from down here but because of that crystal, it would best to keep the fight up there or it will draw Pikachu's electric type attacks like it did Raikou's!"
"Right," Ash replied.
"Gligar, keep Pikachu up there while he tries to hit Skarmory!" Jimmy called up to his own Pokémon.
Ash clenched his fist as he watched Skarmory go in for some sort of close ranged attack, possibly Fury Attack but it was difficult to make out from this distance. Although another bolt of lightning from Gligar's back scared it off. Golduck also took aim with another Hydro Pump but Skarmory was able to avoid them pretty easily, at least it was giving Pikachu more chance to line up his shots... but they need to think of some sort of endgame for this battle, as Gligar would likely tire out before Skarmory.
Serena wasn't sure what to do. It was tough enough battling Janina's Steelix back when it first evolved back in the first visit to Olivine City but this Steelix is much more experienced and was in full control. Making it that much tougher of an opponent to take down. It is probably closer to Jasmine's Steelix.
Marina's Croncaw was attacking with Water Gun from a distance and while it has the biggest type advantage out of the three currently attacking it, since Steelix are more vulnerable to special moves but it is also the weakest of the three and less experienced. Even with how new Hitmontop is, he has proved to be very experienced from the wild.
While Onix was currently trying to hold Steelix down. Being the weakest to Steelix, with no real move to take it down at least not one that wouldn't have a widespread effect on both his partners, it was best to use Onix to try and limit its movements while the others deal damage.
Speaking off, Hitmontop was putting in work, speedily attacking the body close up with a barrage of different fighting moves but due to its high defence, it appeared to be a pointless endeavour. While he is tough natured, ever since being caught Hitmontop has shown nothing but respect to Serena, making it clear because she has power of her own, and while not sure what to make of that, she was glad in a situation like this for it... if only he's current attempts weren't so fruitless.
"This isn't good," Brock spoke up, "both Croconaw and Hitmontop are doing great but due to its tough body, they are tiring themselves out more than Steelix. If this keeps up, we'll end up losing this battle, at least unless we have some sort of endgame."
"You hear that Hitmontop," Serena sent a mental message, "we need a plan of attack. Please don't tire yourself out."
The fully evolved fighting type was swung of the metal snake as it struggled against the Onix restraint. Landing face first in the ground, he quickly pushed himself back up before growling in anger. Even if respects Serena, its clear he doesn't back down from a fight, especially when being thrown in the dirt.
"I have a plan!" Hitmontop replied, before charging forward ready to punch his opponent, "attack!"
Serena sighed, even if he respects her, he is still very much a bone dense battler who seems to think just punching something will work well enough. Despite Onix doing his best to hold his evolved form in place, the metal snake was able to wiggle free and knocked Hitmontop away.
"Quick Croconaw, Aqua Tail on Steelix!" Marina shouted.
Looking towards the water type starter, it was running towards the two snake-like Pokémon as its tail was coated in water. At the same time, Hitmontop got back up before charging back in. Hopefully attacking all at once will be enough to take the advantage.
However, things quickly changed. As Croconaw leaped up to land its Aqua Tail, Steelix quickly bite down hard on Onix's next before swinging it around, making the water type move land directly on Onix's back. The rock snake Pokémon landed on the ground with a thud, clearly having taken quite the impact from the double attack.
Steelix, on the other hand, wasn't finished. Its tail lifted up as it began to shine even more. Swiping it across the ground, it knocked both Croconaw and Hitmontop away before it went high into the air. In one swift motion, it quickly fell back down before landing directly on Onix's head. As it moved away, Onix was flat out on his front, unable to continue. It wasn't long before he was engulfed by a red light and disappeared back into his Pokeball.
Poor Onix, out of all of Brock's kanto team, while he was his starter, Onix never was big on battles. From what Serena knew, Golem was the biggest battler and Ninetales, while she would battle if needed, preferred to look nice. Dugtrio was also taking on more battles, especially since evolving and Rhyhorn... well he has been more focused on keeping Brock out of trouble. Omastar, while never one to actively train, preferring to party, has also been taking on more challengers at the family gym, alongside Forest.
"I'm sorry Brock," Marina spoke up, "Croconaw and I didn't mean-"
"Don't worry about it, we know it wasn't intended and right now we have a much bigger issue at hand," Brock replied, "Hey Misty! Why not have Golduck join this fight instead!"
"Huh?" she replied, "how come Brock?"
"Well right now we're being outpowered by Steelix and Golduck isn't able to hit Skarmory much from what I've seen," Brock replied, "the rest of my team aren't suited for battling in the slightest and we need to deal with both Pokémon if we want a chance of winning!"
"Alright, you heard him Golduck!" Misty replied, "let's start by restraining Steelix with Psychic!"
Golduck took up a battle stance as the red gem on his forehead glew. A wave of psychic type energy shot out and Steelix came to a stop, although was clearly trying to break free. As both Hitmontop and Croconaw charged in once more, she briefly wondered if she should try using her psychic powers. For the most part, they have seemed dormant since the battle with Hunter J, only her mental communication being a regular use now but maybe like Ash's aura, it will active when she needs it too.
Ash gasped.
The back and forth between Skarmory against the combination of Pikachu and Gligar was slowly becoming a losing battle for the duo. Golduck would occasionally hit the armoured bird with a Hydro Pump and Pikachu would also get off a Thunderbolt but neither seemed to stop Skarmory. It might've not been much time, but they have to free Raikou and Gligar has been constantly carrying Pikachu while avoiding attacks.
That is where they are right now, Skarmory just crashed through them and now Pikachu was falling down while Gligar was also falling although Ash was less worried for him, not only because Pikachu is his own Pokémon but because Gligar is able to save himself from a height falls, Pikachu can't.
"Misty! Can Golduck catch him with psychic or something?" Ash asked.
"Sorry Ash but he's too far out right now and by the time he's close enough, a psychic field would be like hitting the ground," Misty apologised.
Clenching his fist, Ash quickly tried to think of something he could do. Maybe Noctowl? No! His psychic abilities would have the same issue as Golduck's, and he isn't a big or speedy flier. He likely wouldn't be able to catch Pikachu.
"Gligar! I know your tired but please, we need you to save Pikachu!" Jimmy shouted.
Ash's eyes widened as he watched Gligar open his eyes before swooping down barely avoiding the ground before using the momentum and shooting straight back up towards his free falling starter. Although this made Ash realise, it likely wouldn't help since Gligar, even not in his tired state, likely couldn't counter Pikachu's momentum at this point.
However, that was quickly dissuaded as Gligar began to glow white before reaching Pikachu. He easily doubled in size and continued to rocket upwards. He engulfed Pikachu in his now much bigger arms before both continued to fly high into the air. The glowing stopped and a very big, strong looking Pokémon, who vagally resembled Gligar was high in the air, Pikachu safe in his arms. Unable to contemplate anything else, Ash pulled out his Pokedex:
Gliscor, The Fang Scorpion Pokémon. The final evolved form of Gliscor. Its powerful tail allows it to quickly ascend into the air before it glides on the wind to travel over long distances. Gliscor's are often found leading groups of Gligar to find food or shelter. When in battle be aware of its fangs which can hold a nasty surprise for any opponent.
"Finally," Jimmy sighed.
"Finally?" Ash replied.
"Yeah, Gligar can only evolve at night so that's when we've been training the most and it was also why I used him in the battle against Togepi," Jimmy replied before turning towards the airborne Pokémon, "awesome job Gliscor! You rock, you rule!"
However, that victory was short lived as soon Skarmory came back into view. It was much lower than Gliscor and was flying up towards him, although much slower than what the newly evolved Pokémon ascended at. It launched out a swift attack, but Gliscor blocked it with his wings. Even with the adrenaline boost from his evolution, Gliscor would still feel the exhaustion of the battle from before he evolved.
"You ready to end this battle?" Ash asked.
"What you got in mind?" Jimmy asked.
"Now Gliscor is a lot stronger, let's take the fight to Skarmory!" Ash replied.
"Right," Jimmy replied, "you heard that Gliscor! Charge straight down and use Thunder Fang!"
Gliscor let out a battle cry before charging straight down, it was difficult to see Skarmory's reaction as it was only a couple of seconds before being tackled mid-air by the newly evolved Pokémon, but Ash was pretty sure it tried to divert its course and avoid Gliscor.
Again, difficult to make out due to their height but Gliscor opened his mouth which was sparking with electricity before biting down hard on the armoured bird. Skarmory cried out in pain and Ash knew exactly what they had to do to finish the battle.
"Alright Pikachu!" Ash shouted, "Thunderbolt, full power!"
Soon a giant ball of electricity engulfed both airborne Pokémon. A painfilled squawk could be heard echoing out of it, as it was clearly from the Skarmory. Ash quickly glanced over to the other battle taking place and saw Steelix still stood tall. He quickly came up with an idea.
"Hey Jimmy," Ash replied, "why don't we give them a hand."
Seeing the Johto native smile showed he understood what Ash was hinting at. Since Skarmory likely wouldn't be able to continue after the double electric combo, it makes sense that they should help out with Steelix if possible. Jimmy turned back towards the sky before calling out to his fang scorpion Pokémon.
"Now Gliscor, toss it down on Steelix!" Jimmy shouted.
The ball of electricity began to spin before the still electricity filled armoured bird was tossed down. How Pikachu was able to stay on Gliscor's back, Ash will never know but what's important he did. As Skarmory fell down from the sky, the electricity fizzled out before it crashed on top of Steelix's head.
Steelix was currently being blasted by two separate jets of water as curtsy of Golduck and Croconaw, while Hitmontop was still continuously unleashing a brutal Close Combat against the iron snakes body. Upon being hit by its partner, Steelix slammed down on the ground. Both duel steel types ended on the ground, unconscious.
Serena smiled; they were able to beat both the steel types. It was a tough battle for sure but at least the major threat was dealt with. Although that happiness soon faded as she realised they still have the machine and the crystal with Raikou trapped.
"Just because their down doesn't mean I can round up thunder wonder," the man replied, as claws on the machine shot forward.
"Go now Gliscor!" Jimmy shouted.
Soon the remaining arms were bashed out of the way as the Fang Scorpion Pokémon charged threw. They didn't seem to stand much chance as they were easily broken off before crashing on the ground in a cloud of dust. Once the cloud settled, Gliscor could be seen standing on his tail in front of Raikou in the bubble, with Pikachu also in a battle stance next to him.
"Arg!" the man grunted, "I can't pick up anything with no claws!"
Just then, a series of syrones could be heard quickly approaching. It was likely the police since this wasn't exactly quiet and after Onix was taken down, Serena thought she saw Brock pick up his Pokegear but was too focused on Steelix to actually see if that was the case. Although next thing she knew, both of the steel types disappeared in a red light.
"We need to retreat!" the female shouted, "give us some cover!"
The metal machine shot forward towards both Pikachu and Gliscor. Despite being victorious, Gliscor was clearly exhausted and barely had time to jump out of the way before said device continued into the purple gems.
Pikachu also avoided the machine with ease thanks to his superior speed but when he launched a Thunderbolt off, it was quickly redirected towards the crystal. Next thing that happened was the machine lowering down onto the gem before being captured under said machine. Once it was out of sight, the purple bubble was also gone. Finally, the device walked over and sat on top of some sort of jeep which had the female driving. In seconds they were speeding away.
"Huh?" Marina replied, "their gone. Do you think they're going to come back?"
"They better not!" Ash replied.
While upset that they got away, Serena was also glad because it meant they were gone and Raikou was safe. Turning towards the electric beast of Johto, she gasped as it was lying on the ground in clear pain from its run in with the crystal. They also had the box where the other electric types had been thrown in, clearly they weren't bothered about them, only using them as bait to lure out Raikou.
"Raikou and the others need help," Serena declared, as she began to walk towards Raikou, if she can create a mental link with it then it would be useful to find out exactly what they could do to help it, "you guys try and find a way to get that box open and I'll-"
A sudden growl caught her attention and her head spun around to see the legendary beast standing up and growling threateningly. While clearly injured, it didn't appear to be in a listening mood. It appeared to be staring her down.
"Wait Raikou, please," she called out, cautiously taking another step towards it, "your hurt and we can help you."
As she took another, the legendary beast launched off a smallish bolt of electricity. Raising her arms a shield of ESP blocked it, but the blast knocked her over. It was clearly not as powerful as the ones it previous used but whether that was meant to be a warning shot or all it was capable off at the minute was anyone's guess.
"Serena!" she heard Ash call out, soon finding him by her side, "are you alright?"
"Yeah... I'm fine," she sighed, standing back up.
It didn't take her long to find Raikou again who was slowly limbing off. While normally she wouldn't have an issue letting a Pokémon go like this if it could still defend itself, she remembered what Suicune said back when they met it. How they will have a role to play when meeting the final beast and after what they just saw, she is certain team rocket wouldn't stop until they had Raikou under their control.
"Raikou!" she called out, bring it to a stop. She began to take a couple steps closer towards it at a slow pace, though it didn't take long for a bolt of lightning to shoot out and strike the ground in front of her. Clearly that was close enough for her to get.
"What does this girl want?" she heard its subconscious seeming ask itself.
"I just want to help," Serena replied through her ESP.
"Huh?" Raikou clearly was taken back, "so your one of those psychic humans."
"Well, yes but I'm still learning," Serena replied.
"You expect me to be impressed?" it replied.
"No," Serena replied, "but you are hurt, and we can help you."
"I'm fine by myself," Raikou replied, shooting off a bolt of lightning for emphasis.
"I wish I could believe that, and normally I wouldn't doubt it," Serena replied, "but when we met Suicune on Cianwood city, she said we would have to help protect the final beast when we met them. That is you and right now. Team Rocket got close to capturing you so I don't think they will give up after coming so close."
"Suicune..." Raikou muttered, "the blasted... Your one of those chosen's going around the region aren't you."
"Well, yes," Serena replied, "I thought our identities were known by all of the beasts?"
"When we was informed of your scheduled arrival, I stopped listening," Raikou replied, "I don't care for humans even if your one of those supposed chosen's. Your all the same and I won't become your pet as a result."
"I wouldn't want you too," Serena replied, "all I want is to make sure your safe and to stop Team Rocket from capturing your power."
Serena stood still as she stared down Raikou, it was clear that even though he knows that she was a chosen, it wasn't bothered by it. It would still attack but how could she prove her intent Raikou? Well, maybe there was one thing she could do to prove her intent to the roaming beast of electricity.
"And to prove it too you, I'll stand here with no protection and even if you attack, I won't fight back," Serena replied.
As she looked into the legendaries eyes, she could see that it clearly wasn't convinced of her statement. Before able to do anything else, another lightning bolt shot from the legendary Pokémon and right past her head. While she was scared, after all who wouldn't be, she knew she couldn't react.
"Pika pi!" she heard Pikachu call out.
"No Pikachu, it's okay," she quickly stopped him. Since her only Pokémon currently out is Hitmontop, she is closest to Pikachu than all the others so it makes sense that he would be the one to jump to her protection.
Turning back to Raikou, she saw it was still in the same stance. She has no-idea how long this might take but she knew that the syrones were getting close and even if they didn't scare it off, she was sure the officers would scare it off.
Before she could think any more, another bolt of lightning shot past her head, it was much closer, and Serena finally fell down. Guess Raikou just wouldn't trust her even with that way to display. She looked back at the others, hoping they had a better idea... only to see the last lightning bolt struck the vault and opened it, allowing the captured electric types free. Surprised she turned back to Raikou, it had relaxed and was slowly approaching her.
"You got guts, kid," Raikou replied, "I don't like this, and I don't trust your kind, but you are meant to be the ones who protect this land and I want that to happen. So yeah, I'll trust you get me ready and then we can hunt down the clowns who hurt these Pokémon."
As Raikou finished its sentiment, the legendary beast collapsed right in front of Serena. At least he is giving her a chance to get him into a better shape. Realising a breath she didn't know she was holding; she knew she'd need proper medical attention on Raikou before he was anywhere near ready. For as much as Brock knows, he doesn't have the experience or equipment to do that. The fact it's out cold proved Raikou was putting on an act to appear in a better condition than it actually was.
Not a moment later, several police cars and a couple ambulances pulled up surrounding them. While the officers appeared to go straight over to the metal cage Raikou just blasted open along with some of the medical staff while Nurse Joy and a group of Chansey ran over to Serena and Raikou... along with an Officer Jenny.
"What happened to Raikou?" Nurse Joy asked as the Chansey pushed a few stretchers together.
"Huh," Serena replied, startled.
"Look kid, we aren't blaming you or your friends. That is a legendary Pokémon and I highly doubt it would fall to a bunch of kids. We heard reports of Team Rocket in the area so we came as fast as we could," Officer Jenny replied, "just tell Nurse Joy what she needs to know and then we can ask the more serious questions later."
"Right," Serena replied, having recovered slightly from the encounter.
She turned back to Nurse Joy, as the group of Chansey worked on lifting Raikou onto the combined stretchers. At least it's in safe hands now, even if he won't be happy when he wakes up. Sighing in relief she turned fully towards Nurse Joy and began to explain what happened, focusing on what she saw the crystal do since that would likely be the best way to determine what exactly is wrong with Raikou. Hopefully it's just exhausted and needs its energy recuperating and not anything more serious.
Serena sat in the hallway of the Pokémon centre. After the mess in the forest and answering all the police officer's questions, they were given a ride back to the Pokémon centre... they also received a scolding for going after Team Rocket but quite honestly, she didn't care at that point.
As soon as they were back in the centre, she made her way into the building. Using her ESP, it was like she could track Raikou down after their previous conversation. At first some Chansey's tried to stop her but Nurse Joy gave her permission to observe because they were the ones who protected it. Luckily Raikou hadn't woken up yet, so it was recovering quicker and wasn't causing any trouble for Nurse Joy... of course, she was also happy that it didn't wake up when she wasn't there because it made it clear that it was trusting her and no-body else... maybe Ash, if it realised Ash was also a chosen but again only expressed trust in her.
Even if she couldn't directly see them, she could hear the commotion on the other side of the door. News travels fast when a legendary Pokémon is being treated in a regular Pokémon centre, it seems. Luckily, they were in a separate part of the facility to the main medical bay so those checking on their own Pokémon couldn't bother Raikou.
As far as she knew, Marina and Jimmy opted to stay with the electric types injured in the clash with Team Rocket while Brock offered his assistance since Nurse Joy had her hands full with Raikou. Both Ash and Misty have been in and out between the two.
A bottle of water appeared in front of her face. Backing up from it, she blinked a couple times before turning to face the culprit, only to find Ash staring down on her with his typical toothy grin. Seeing his face brought a small smile to her own, as she accepted the item. It was still cold.
"Thanks," she replied, as she accepted the cold bottle.
"No problem," Ash replied, taking a seat next to her, "so how's it doing?"
"Nurse Joy is keeping it under a light anasteptic while she finishes the examination but so far it only looks like it depleted its electricity," Serena replied, "so once it's been recharged, then it should be ready to go again."
"That's good," Ash replied, "but I can't help but think this thing is far from over. We both know Team Rocket wouldn't just give up after one attempt."
"I know," Serena replied, "and while I don't want to go against Officer Jenny's instructions, I can't help but think that we have to intervene. I mean, remember what Suicune said."
"Yeah," Ash replied, "but I was impressed by how you got Raikou to trust you... although please don't stand in the way of a lightning bolt again."
"Sorry, guess I'm started to get a taste for those reckless actions you normally take," she giggled.
"Maybe," Ash replied, "but I also remember what Silver said, about being one bad day away from becoming him. I don't want to go down a path like that because you got hurt or worst, because you tried to imitate something stupid I've done."
Serena felt her heart stretch at those words. Out of everything that might happen, he is most concerned something concerning her would be what causes him to go down a dark path like the one Silver went down. Turning to face him full on, she leaned forward and planted a delicate but passionate kiss on his lips.
"You don't need to worry about anything like that," Serena replied.
"And how do you know?" Ash asked.
"Two things," Serena replied, wrapping herself around his arm while cuddling up to him, "firstly, your too good of a person to go down a path like that, regardless of what happens."
"And the second?" Ash asked, a small smile returning to his lips.
"Secondly," Serena whispered, stealing a few more pecks on his lips before continuing, "I always have my brave knight to keep me safe. Just like he did at the summer camp where we met."
Seeing Ash smile in response made the Butterfree's in her stomach return. Serena loves how receptive he is to her affection now. Of course, he prefers it when in privacy but right now is as good as since Nurse Joy and the Chansey's are working on Raikou and Raikou itself is asleep.
Atilla was currently working on the mechanical arms for his machine, they were able and salvage some of the broken off appendages before escaping and is working on them right now ready for the second attempt. Of course, that wasn't the only thing he was doing.
"I'll tell you Hun, if it weren't for those meddling twerps then we'd have that beast in our petting zoo right now," Atilla groaned, "and it'll be turning out lightning bolts on command!"
"I'm not so sure," Hun replied. Atilla lifted his head out of the machine to see her typing on a computer, "according to this, Raikou still had a lot of energy left inside."
"Even after those hits it took?" Atilla replied.
"Correct. After all, it didn't get to be legendary by being a slacker now did it?" Hun asked.
Atilla clenched his fist around the wrench he was using before slamming that now fisted hand into his opposing open one. His face lit up with anger and was clearly annoyed by what he was just told. What, did the beast think it didn't need to worry or waste its energy on the perfect capturing device?
"Arg, next time we meet we'll have to hit it much harder!" Atilla yelled.
"Now hold on," Hun replied, "remember our mission is to cause a distraction so Professor Namba can finish his little evolution project. And I'd like for our next attempt to reveal more improvements on what we could implement on the crystal. Even if we don't catch it, it would complete our mission and also help in progressing the perfect capture device. And if we do capture it, then hey, it's a nice little bonus that'll get us in Archer's good books when we return to Goldenrod."
Realising his partner was right, besides the stronger Raikou is the stronger the crystal can become. He may be a muscle man who prefers to talk with fists, but he is still a scientist after all. Specialising in mechanics and engineering. He was the original building of the crystal while Hun specialises in the physics side, who put the plans together.
"Now, to set the trap," Hun added.
Serena stood against the glass looking in on Raikou, it had long since woke up and was left in piece from Nurse Joy. While clearly agitated, it continued to communicate with the honey-blonde girl through her ESP. Ash had gone back to check on the other electric types brought in, probably because Raikou made it clear it didn't like him. Not that Serena took offense, after all Raikou never claimed to like her either or the rest of humanity. It only promised to trust her.
"Don't worry Raikou, it shouldn't be long now before your energy is restored," Serena replied.
"And then we'll take down that Team Rocket or whatever they're called," Raikou growled.
"Well calm down," Serena replied, "we would need a plan first since we have no-idea where they are, and I wouldn't want you to get caught by that crystal again."
"The plan is you promised to help take them down as a chosen member," Raikou replied, "that was the only reason I agreed to come here."
"I know, and I intend to hold onto that promise," Serena replied, "but we can't just rush in headfirst."
Before anymore words could be exchanged, a loud boom of thunder shook through the centre. It was quickly apparent another thunderstorm had started but seeing Raikou's reaction, Serena felt very apprehensive.
"What is it Raikou?" she asked.
"This storm, it's another created by that crystal," Raikou replied, "we must-"
"Is it true! Is it here! I must see it!" A loud and familiar voice echoed as the double doors to the lobby opened, "stand aside!"
In stormed a very familiar man, one Serena hasn't seen since her first visit to Eckruteak. Eusine stormed into the corridor, and the honey-blonde girl barely had chance to see a Chansey knocked on the ground before the double doors shut again. Oh great...
"So it's true! Raikou, the legend!" Eusine exclaimed, not breaking his gaze from the legendary beast, "do you realise what an extraordinary moment this is?"
"Err, yeah, I think I do," Serena replied, knowing after his encounter with Entei exactly what the legendary beasts think of him, "hi again Eusine."
"Huh," the man replied, turning to face Serena, "oh, it's you."
"You know him!" Raikou roared, "this! This stalker!"
"Calm down Raikou, I met him when I first encountered Entei a few months back," Serena tried to reason, "Entei made all of your feelings towards him very clear."
"Raikou is a legendary Pokémon, and is both unique and extraordinary. It is believed to be the embodiment of lightening," Eusine replied, "of course, it can't match the elegance of Suicune but the chance to study it close up was too good to miss. Although after what we learnt from Entei, I'm not surprised to see you here."
"I've heard enough, I am not some lab Ratatta for this stalker to poke with a stick," Raikou roared, launching off a powerful bolt of electricity before it blew open a hole in the wall, before running off however, it did turn to face Serena, "if you intend to hold up your promise then I'll be taking down those fools with the crystal!"
"Wait Raikou!" Serena called out but it was too late!
The legendary beast of lightening roared as it ran out of the hole it blasted into the wall. The different wires connected to it so they could monitor its vital signs just torn off against its pure strength. It didn't take long before it was completely out of sight... Serena had a sneaking suspicion that Eusine being here was a cause in Raikou's anger.
"Serena!" Ash called out, as he ran through the other entrance, opposite to where Eusine entered.
Behind him followed Misty, Brock, Jimmy and Marina. They all looked panicked, then again they probably heard Raikou's roars and when he blasted open a hole in the wall, along with the sudden thunderstorm and everything that previously happened it wouldn't take a genius to work out why they were so panicked.
"What happened?" Ash asked.
"T-the storm, Raikou thinks its caused by the crystal again," Serena replied, "it ran off to fight them again!"
"Then we have to help it!" Ash declared.
"I still don't get this, I thought Raikou couldn't be captured," Jimmy replied.
"Well Raikou answers to no-one and is both free and independent," Eusine spoke up, "man has always tried to capture that which they cannot possess. When they see that Raikou can control thunder and lightning, they are envious. They think that if they catch it, they too will have that power."
"So that is why Raikou doesn't trust humans," Brock replied, "it believes that we are all the same and will bring it harm?"
"Correct," Eusine replied, before his eyebrow twitched, "young lady, what do you think you're doing?"
Serena sighed and covered her eyes in embarrassment as she watched her friend and rival flaunt over Eusine... particularly his cape. It was just embarrassing to watch; sure she could show affection to Ash but usually only in privacy and not to mention the age gap or the fact its right in front of Jimmy... does Marina just have a big thing for capes?
"Young lady, no-one is permitted to touch the cape," Eusine muttered.
It didn't take long for Misty to seem to get the hint and she grabbed Marina by the ear, pulling her back to the main group. It was just like she did to Brock before Rhyhorn joined them or before he got over his spontaneous proposals. Despite Marina's cries of pain, it didn't stop the water type specialist.
"Alright guys, we don't have a lot of time and we need to help Raikou!" Ash called out.
"Right," Jimmy replied, "you can count us in."
"Me too," Serena added.
"I would love to help Ash, but Onix is still down after that last battle with Steelix and Crobat or my Johto team won't do much good against them," Brock replied, "plus the Pokémon here still need my help and with Nurse Joy being so busy. I can't join you in this fight."
"That's fine Brock, I get that those need your help here," Ash replied before turning towards their last friend, "and you Misty?"
"I... can't, Ash," Misty replied, "I want to help you, but this is very dangerous and remember Officer Jenny told us not to go after them again... Plus, I use water type Pokémon, one blast from that crystal and they will be gone. We got lucky the first time, but I can't risk their safety."
While it hurt to hear Misty and Brock turn down the chance to fight alongside them, it completely made sense why. Misty was more vulnerable than the others because she uses water types and Brock is needed more here with his knowledge in medicine. Hopefully the four of them alone will be enough to stop Team Rocket for good.
"Right," Ash replied before turning around and starting to walk towards the main entrance.
Serena didn't waste any time in following him, as did Jimmy and Marina. It appeared as though the blue-haired girl got herself back under control. Although she was surprised to see Eusine also following behind. Turning back towards Ash, she saw he had his Pokedex out and was scanning through his team at the lab.
"You thinking of bringing over someone to give us the edge?" Serena whispered.
"Right," Ash replied, before showing her the image of one of his Pokémon.
Knowing that it was give them a big advantage against the electric crystal, she nodded in agreement, so he hit a few more buttons before he exchanged that particular Pokémon with his Phanpy. Makes sense since Phanpy is by far the youngest and least experienced of his team.
"You might want to bring some back up as well," Ash suggested.
Nodding in agreement, Serena pulled out her own Pokedex before scanning through her own team. While she could get one of her best battlers or Gengar to help, maybe the best choice is someone who would help face those steel types. She quickly searched through her team to find the one she was looking for. Once located, she hit the buttons to exchange said Pokémon for her Larvitar. Even if he's growing up, he is still her weakest Pokémon in terms of experience and strength, and she wouldn't want him to get hurt.
With Pikachu able to lead them straight to the crystal, it shouldn't take them long to find them. Hopefully this time will be the last time they have to face Team Rocket and it will be all over. Even if they don't have Brock or Misty by their side, this would be enough to win the fight and save not only Raikou, but any other Pokémon drawn to the gem.
Atilla stood up in his machine, everything was set in place and the storm hadn't long started. It wasn't the same location as the last battle but close enough, and is right next to a lake. While they won't have those other electric pests to deal with, it should be more than enough to attract Raikou. Besides, it probably thinks it can teach them some sort of lesson.
"It won't be long now, the crystals attraction is irresistible," Hun replied.
"Good," Atilla replied, "cause I'm itching for a rematch."
Not a moment later, a large lightning bolt struck nearby before a ground shaking roar echoed all around. A smirked formed on Atilla's face, looks like its time. Seconds later, the beast of lightening jumped off from some nearby trees. Despite knowing it would soon become a captive for their command, it did appear to be quite powerful.
"Welcome Raikou, allow us to introduce ourselves," Hun spoke up, "we are your new masters, you belong to us now."
"huh, ya know what," Atilla replied, "that four legged lightning bolt over there still thinks that its free."
As if to respond to that statement, Raikou roared before launching a bolt of lightning directly at Atilla. Although the muscular man didn't react and calmly watched as the bolt of lightning made a complete U-turn before being engulfed by the crystal.
"A few more power bolts like those and it'll make our crystal totally unbeatable," Atilla declared, as he watched Hun pull out a Pokeball.
"Let's put Steelix on the job," Hun replied, tossing her Pokeball so the giant metal snake appeared looming over the lightening legend, "Steelix is skilled at coaxing aggression out of others."
As if to emphasise that point, Steelix roared before launching a powerful Dragon breath out of its mouth and down towards the lightening beast. Raikou didn't appear to be intimidated and stood its ground before launching another powerful bolt of lightning to match it.
The electric attack easily overpowered Steelix's Dragon breath but that didn't matter as it was soon redirected into the crystal, allowing Steelix to power through with its powerful attack and engulf Raikou completely.
From within the dragon-induced flames, Raikou shot out as Steelix suspended its own attack. As it bounced around, in a clear attempted to confuse Steelix or throw it off, the crystal charged up before launching out a powerful blast of electricity which Raikou barely avoided.
"Good one, now Steelix dig!" Hun commanded.
The giant metal snake began to spin before diving underground. Raikou came to a stop and he completely expected Steelix to come up underneath the lightening beast to force another attack out of it however the ground next to Raikou cracked and Steelix shot up from it.
However, the surprising thing was a small Pokémon covering the metal snakes face. It was slashing back and forth as Steelix struggled before it spun its head around and sent the pest crashing into the ground.
"What's that doing here?" Atilla asked.
"It's a Sandslash," Hun growled, "it shouldn't have been drawn by the crystal."
"Well then, Skarmory can get rid of it," Atilla replied, releasing his metal bird.
"And Steelix can focus back on Raikou!" Hun shouted.
The giant metal bird swooped down towards the little ground type as Steelix turned back towards Raikou. Said electric tried to use another lightning bolt but it was quickly drawn into the gem before getting close to Steelix. Glancing back to his Skarmory, Atilla was surprised to see a blast of fire shoot out and strike Skarmory.
"Oh what now!" Atilla cried out, as those kids from earlier walked into view, with some sort of weird mage Pokémon that was shooting out fire.
"Steelix!" Hun shouted, "get Raikou into that crystal now!"
Steelix roared as it lifted its tail which seemed to shine even brighter before it slammed down into the ground where Raikou was stood but said electric type legendary jumped out of the way. Not missing a beat, Steelix kept swinging its tail at Raikou, who kept jumping out of the way, although each time getting closer to the crystal.
"Sandslash, stop Steelix!" one of those brats yelled.
"Swift attack!" Atilla replied.
Skarmory roared as it launched several stars down which hit the ground type as it changed towards Steelix. Not a moment later, more flames engulfed Skarmory who quickly gained more altitude. These brats are really getting annoying now.
Steelix continued to attempt to hit Raikou with some sort of Iron Tail but not quite fast enough. However, Raikou was soon close enough that the bubble around the crystal engulfed it. A powerful blast of lightening shot out of the gem and struck Raikou hard.
"Typhlosion," one of the kids released said fire type, "go and help Raikou!"
"You too Little Miss!" one of the female kids added, as a Misdreavus appeared.
The two Pokémon charged forward but soon they disappeared within a storm of sand, curtsy of Steelix. With that blocking the kids vision and Raikou now trapped, they could finally get this beast. Taking control over the gem through his own computer, Atilla cranked the voltage up to the highest possible level, quickly draining it off the power.
"What did you do that for?" Huh asked.
"To speed things up, that should knock the big lump out for a few hours at least," Atilla replied.
"But it also made our gem useless until hit with another electric move," Hun replied, "whatever. Just grab it and get everything collected up. We can sort this out later."
Atilla smirked before activating his machine, while not easy to see through the sandstorm, it was pretty easy to grab the stuff like Raikou and the crystal because he had the general idea of where they were. Once sure everything needed was loaded, he lowered the machine onto the top of the truck.
Hun quickly ran into the passenger's seat as Atilla slide through the roof's hatchet. Quickly returning both of the steel types, they used the cover of the raging sandstorm to make their escape. Hopefully the Professor did everything he needed as they don't have much of a reason or way to cause a distraction now Raikou is in their command.
"Atilla," Hun spoke up, who was looking at her computer.
"What is it, Hun?" he asked.
"Why did you grab some of those kids when you was getting Raikou and the crystal?" Hun asked.
Turning to face the screen, he saw the hold where he put Raikou and the crystal but along with them were two of the four kids. The first being a female with short blonde hair in a red cardigan and the other being one of the boys who looked younger than her in a red hoodie and baseball cape.
"Damn it, I must've grabbed them with the outside claws," Atilla replied.
"Well we can't stop now," Hun replied, "keep driving and we'll have to deal with them later."
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