Chapter 73:
Lucas Vs Cynthia
"Cynthia, I… well I would say I can't believe it, but you're the Champion of the Sinnoh League?"
Cynthia nodded her head slowly. "That's right Lucas." She looked up to the large ceiling above us. It seemed to go on forever, as if we were looking at the night sky. "I first met you back in Eterna City when you only had one Badge to your name. I didn't even realize the potential you had when I heard it was you taking on Team Galactic, especially considering how feisty your friend is." She then turned back to me. "And look where you are now, about to take on the Champion, that being myself of course. You have a great honour doing this. You have helped many people in the Sinnoh region and even saved the Universe." She got out her first Pokéball. "But let it be known that you did get 8 Badges, which is the main requirement to battle me for a chance at becoming Champion of Sinnoh. Do you accept, Lucas Pratt of Twinleaf Town?"
My heart was thumping. This was it, the match to end all matches. That is something I could say about a lot of moments on my journey, but aside from maybe my battle with Cyrus, it was for real this time.
"I accept" I reluctantly replied. "It's all led to this, I'm not going to turn back now."
Cynthia smiled. "Then let the battle, BEGIN!"
"I choose Luxray!" I shouted.
"You're up Spiritomb!" Cynthia replied, sending out the purple Ghost and Dark Type. It has no weaknesses, but also three immunities. Normal, Fighting and Psychic.
"Luxray, Discharge!" Luxray let out multiple shock waves everywhere, hitting Spiritomb.
"Spiritomb, Shadow Ball!" Spiritomb fired the black ball at Luxray, making it fly back upon impact.
"Can you continue girl?" I asked Luxray, who was getting up from the attack. Cynthia's Spiritomb was female, so I knew that taking Rivalry into account would help. "Use Crunch!" Luxray jumped out and chomped down on Spiritomb. Its Defense fell.
"Spiritomb, get it off with Psychic!" Spiritomb lifted Luxray off with Psychic energy and threw it on the ground. Luxray was barely holding on.
"Thunder Fang!" Luxray jumped up and chomped Spiritomb with sparking fangs. That was the final blow for Spiritomb.
Cynthia started clapping after recalling her first fainted Pokémon. "Great one. Okay, I choose Gastrodon!" Cynthia sent out Gastrodon, the West Sea version because it was pink.
"Come back Luxray." Can't have you going up against a Ground Type. "Okay, go Drifblim!" I yelled. "Use Silver Wind!" Drifblim fired white wind at Gastrodon. Gastrodon was blown away a little bit Suddenly, all Drifblim's stats raised. Oh yeah, that doesn't happen often! "Great job Drifblim, let's use this to our advantage!"
"I won't let you!" Cynthia yelled. "Gastrodon, Stone Edge!" Gastrodon fired multiple sharp stones at Drifblim. It was a direct hit. If it wasn't for the Defense boost, Drifblim would be as good as finished.
"Drifblim, give it a dose of your Shadow Ball!" Drifblim fired the shadowy blob at Gastrodon, almost knocking it out.
"Okay Gastrodon, use Muddy Water!" Gastrodon created a giant brown wave. It washed into Drifblim, knocking it out. "Guess you misread me" Cynthia taunted.
"Not so fast!" I shouted, as Drifblim exploded. Gastrodon was knocked out to. She doesn't know all my tricks clearly. Two down, but those were far from the highest hurdles.
"Go Roserade!" Cynthia shouted.
"I choose Toxicroak!" I shouted. Poison Vs. Poison. This would be interesting.
"Roserade, Sunny Day!" Roserade suddenly made the sun shine through the windows of the battle room. As I mentioned, the Champion Room is completely black, so this practically lit it up like the sun after a cloudy spell. Toxicroak started burning from the heat; Cynthia clearly knew about Dry Skin.
"You can do it Toxicroak, use Poison Jab!" Toxicroak ran forward, then jabbed Roserade hard. Roserade being a Poison Type couldn't be poisoned.
"Roserade, use Solar Beam!" Roserade gathered the light. It created a white orb above itself. Then, with all the power of the sun, it shot a white beam at Toxicroak. Even with Toxicroak being a Poison Type, it took a lot of damage.
"Toxicroak, you're doing well. Use another Poison Jab." Toxicroak once again jabbed Roserade. However, the sun was continuing to burn it. What move could I possibly use? Wait…
"Roserade, Extrasensory." Oh no, a Psychic Type move. I was scared.
NOT! "Sucker Punch!" Toxicroak punched Roserade before it could make its move. It was down.
"Lucario, I choose you!" Cynthia shouted. Out came the blue Fighting Type. I felt Lucario's aura; it was willing to fight. Heck, without its aura, I would know that!
"Lucario, Dragon Pulse!" Lucario shot multicoloured energy at Toxicroak. It was finished.
Well, this was a lot tricker than I thought it would be. Wait, what was I talking about? This is the Champion after all! "Blissey, I choose you!" I shouted.
"Lucario, Aura Sphere!" From Lucario's palms, it created a blue ball. Then, it thrusted its palms forward and flung the blue ball at Blissey. It hit.
"Focus Blast it!" Blissey created a ball of energy, then flung it at Lucario. Lucario was taken down in one. Two more to go.
"Milotic, come on out!" Cynthia sent out a slender, cream coloured Pokémon with a red and blue tail. It was beautiful.
Milotic
139
Water Type
Tender Pokémon
Region of origin: Hoenn
20'04" (6.2 m)
357.1 lbs (162 kg)
When people bicker, it is said to arise from the depths of lakes to becalm violent hearts.
Feebas -Max Beauty- Milotic
I knew a Grass Knot would do the trick, but Milotic made its move first.
"Milotic, Ice Beam!" Milotic shot a white beam at Blissey. My worst nightmares came true; Blissey was frozen!
"Blissey no!" I yelled. It wouldn't move a budge.
"Milotic, use Hydro Pump!" Milotic shot a deluge of water at Blissey. Blissey was soaked and defeated.
I recalled Blissey. I had three Pokémon left. Empoleon I was leaving till the end, Mamoswine was at a disadvantage and the only Pokémon strong against Milotic was incredibly weak. Plus, Milotic was at full health. I knew a risk would need to be taken.
"Luxray, come back!" Out came my Electric Type.
"Milotic, use Ice Beam!" Milotic once again shot a white beam. Something must have been shining down however, because it missed!
"Don't waste this opportunity Luxray. Use Thunder Fang!" Luxray went for the chomp; a fair bit of damage was done. To round it off, Milotic was paralyzed! "Great job! Okay Luxray, Thunder Fang!" Luxray used another Thunder Fang and Milotic got weaker.
"Use Dragon Pulse!" Milotic shot a coloured beam at Luxray when it was at close range, finishing it off.
"Mamoswine, go!" I shouted. If this didn't work, then Mamoswine could potentially be knocked out. "Earthquake!" Mamoswine caused a massive tremor. Milotic was finished!
Cynthia recalled Milotic silently. "You are a good Trainer. You have taken down all but one of my teammates. However, I do plan on saving the best for last." She took out an Ultra Ball. "Within this is my strongest member, one that not many people can overcome. That Pokémon being, GARCHOMP!" Out came a large blueish blackish Pokémon with a yellow abdomen and red chest. On its arms, it had blades. Altogether, it looked like a fighter jet.
Garchomp
111
Dragon/Ground Type
Mach Pokémon
Region of origin: Sinnoh
6'03" (1.9 m)
209.4 lbs (95 kg)
It flies at speeds equal to a jet plane. It never allows prey to escape.
Gible -Lv 24- Gabite -Lv 48- Garchomp
"Mamoswine, you're at a great advantage. Let's give it all we got. Ice Shard!" Mamoswine threw a chunk of ice at Garhomp. It did quite a bit.
"Garchomp, Giga Impact!" Garchomp started using a lot of energy to the point where it started to glow. It then charged at Mamoswine at full force. Mamoswine was finished.
"Mamoswine!" I yelled running over to it. I pet it as it lay there, motionless. "Even if you used one move, it really came a long way." As I recalled it, I held Empoleon's Pokéball in my hand. "This is it. The be all end all for this match. The one with my first Pokémon." With that, I threw it and sent out Empoleon.
I could see that Garchomp was recharging from the Giga Impact, so I decided to use that opportunity. "Empoleon, Surf!" Empoleon surfed on a giant wave into Garchomp. Now we were at close range, it was time to strike again. "Now use Aqua Jet!" Empoleon charged into Garchomp.
Suddenly, Garchomp took its large claw and pinned Empoleon to the ground.
"You really think you can underestimate me?" Cynthia asked. "I am the Champion, Garchomp is prepared for everything. Your quest ends here. Garchomp, Earthquake!"
Garchomp stomped on the ground used the Earthquake to end all earthquakes. If it was using Magnitude, it would be ranked 11. I watched at Empoleon HP was slowly being depleted.
I needed to make a last-minute decision. It was mad… but I had no other choice.
"EMPOLEON, SURF!" Through the shake, Empoleon started making the wave that it normal creates.
"Impossible!" Cynthia shouted.
The Surf was humungous. Using the force of the earthquake, it reached the ceiling of the battlefield. It crashed into Garchomp with all the strength of a falling building. Empoloeon recovered, shaking. It was almost done for.
Garchomp was still standing though, also very weak. We just stood there in silence.
"Empoleon" I said. "If you cannot fight anymore, we can stop. But try your best."
"Don't give in Garchomp."
Slowly but surely, both Pokémon walked to the centre of the battlefield. They were so weak, that lifting their arms was essentially a chore. Empoleon and Garchomp stood face to face with each other.
I didn't say a word. Cynthia didn't say a word. Garchomp held out its claw. Empoleon shook it in a thank you motion. After this, Garchomp fell to the floor in defeat.
"Empoelon" I said, eyes beaming. "WE WON!" I ran to Empoleon and gave it a big hug. Empoleon did the same, which did hurt a bit as its spikes went into my body a bit, but I didn't care in the celebratory moment. "Thank you Empoleon, and everyone else! We did it! We became Champions of Sinnoh!"
Cynthia smiled, then recalled Garchomp. "You have my congratulations" she said, walking over to me. "You have worked through thick and thin to get here, but you beat me and have the honour of becoming Champion."
"I must congratulate you to." From the door to the room, Professor Rowan appeared. "I am so thankful that they gave me special access to do come here."
"Professor?" I stuttered. "Why are you here?"
For the first time, I saw Professor Rowan smile underneath his white moustache. "To say thank you. When I first met you and Barry, even I didn't think you had it in you to do this much work for me. Your Pokédex has come along nicely, but there is more to it than that. It has helped you overcome the many challenges that have been encountered of this journey. You should be proud of yourself."
Cynthia came up to Professor Rowan. "Professor, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had possibly the most unforgettable battle I've ever had. You have done a lot to ensure that Lucas and his friends have had a safe and fun journey."
Professor Rowan turned his attention to the giant life. "I suppose I should stop delaying both of you. Lucas, you are about to go to the Hall of Fame. Your victory will be recorded here for eternity."
"I'll accompany you" Cynthia said. "Onto the lift Lucas." With that, I stepped on and up I went.
Through the door was a room with many pictures in it. All Champions once upon a time, going from a watercolour painting of the first Champion "Sinnoh Tajiri", where the namesake of the Sinnoh region comes from, all the way to Cynthia's photo with all her Pokémon. At the end of the room was what looked like a healing machine found in Pokémon Centers.
"Place your Pokémon here" Cynthia said. "They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, the highest honour a Pokémon Trainer can have."
With that, I placed the lot in the machine.
My journey had come to end*.
WELCOME TO THE HALL OF FAME!
Luxray (Female)
Lv 57
Met on Route 202.
Toxicroak (Male)
Lv 56
Met at the Great Marsh.
Mamoswine (Male)
Lv 56
Met on Route 216.
Blissey (Female)
Lv 54
Hatched on Route 215.
Drifblim (Male)
Lv 53
Met at Valley Windworks.
Empoleon (Male)
Lv 59
Met at Lake Verity.
LEAGUE CHAMPION! CONGRATULATIONS!
Pokémon The Journey DP
Based on:
Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version
Released for the Nintendo DS.
JP: 28th September, 2006
America: April 22nd, 2007
EU: July 27th, 2007
Korea: February 14th, 2008
Pokémon Platinum Version
Released for the Nintendo DS.
Japan: September 13th, 2008
America: March 22nd, 2009
EU: May 22nd, 2009
Korea: July 2nd, 2009
All games were:
Developed by Game Freak.
Published by Nintendo and the Pokémon Company.
Special thanks: Junichi Masuda, Ken Sugimori and the rest of Game Freak for developing these games!
This is a fanfiction adaptation of the games by Penguinja.
*Or had it! In fact, a new one was right around the corner!
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