Chapter 77:

Welcome to the Battle Zone

The Fight Area, Sinnoh's 2nd biggest port and the area where supplies are sent to the island of the Battle Zone.

Not many people lived here though, but this area remains popular for one reason in particular; the Battle Frontier. 5 facilities, all with different battling styles. Of course, you know the reason I was here.

"Lucas!" Barry said, greeting me just outside the Pokémon Center.

"How's it going Tycoon in the making?" I asked, as I saw the giant glass Battle Tower looming over the area we were in.

"I'm not there yet" Barry said. "My Dad has been dying to meet you though. He wants to give you something. He said he would be by the entrance."

We walked down the red stony path to the red roofed entrance to the Battle Frontier. What festivities awaited inside; I really wanted to know.

"So this is your future" I said.

I noticed Barry was shaking a bit. I didn't blame him for a second; he journeyed for one goal and found another. I couldn't begin to imagine the responsibilities of being a Frontier Brain either, this coming from the Champion himself.

"Lucas, is my team good enough?" Barry asked.

"Well why don't we find out?" From the building came two faces. One with blonde spiky hair and one with an orange afro. I knew just who they were.

"Volkner! Flint! What are you doing here?"

"We wanted to congratulate you properly" Volkner said. "Becoming Champion; it doesn't happen often. Cynthia told us you would be heading here today so we just had to meet you."

Barry then asked how the Gym was going.

"Great!" Volkner said. "I've been seeing a lot of Trainers come in and giving me some of the biggest challenges I'd ever had. I can't believe I was going to quite at one point."

I saw fire in Flint's eyes. Well, he is a Fire Type Trainer, but his spirit seemed to be higher than usual. I knew what this meant.

"So, you guys want a battle?" I asked, almost forgetting about Flint's request.

"What?!" Barry shouted. "But why?"

"Because Flint wants to test your skills!" Volkner replied. "We will make it a Double Battle, three Pokémon being used each. Let's see if you guys deserve the title you have."

"Well, what are we waiting for? I'm gonna fine someone if they delay this any further!"


From my side we were using Empoleon and Rapidash. From the other was Jolteon and Flareon.

"Jolteon, use Thunderbolt!" Jolteon shot a bolt of lightning at Empoleon. It was a direct hit, and a strong one to.

"Rapidash, Megahorn!" Rapidash's horn started to glow green. It then galloped at full pelt into Jolteon and stapped it. Critical Hit! Jolteon was down in one.

"Flareon, Fire Spin!" Flareon spat a circling flame at Empoleon, leaving it trapped in a vortex.

"Now Empoleon, Hydro Pump!" Empoleon shot a deluge of water at Flareon. This washed away all its health.

"You were right" Volkner told Flint. "Battling is fun! Go Luxray!"

"I choose Houndoom!" Flint commanded. "Use Flamethrower!" One spit of flames and Empoleon was down.

"Luxray, use Roar!" Luxray roared at Rapidash, forcing it to switch in. Heracross was forced out.

"Mamoswine, go!" I shouted. "Just keep at it Barry."

"Heracross, Close Combat on Houndoom!" Heracross started wildly attacking Houndoom till it was down. However, its Defense was also lowered.

"Luxray, use Thunder Fang!" Luxray chomped onto Heracross with charged jaws, doing a fair amount to it.

"Mamoswine, use Earthquake!" Mamoswine created a massive tremor, doing lots to Luxray. However, Heracross also fell. That Defense lowering didn't help matter. "Don't worry, I'll take down Luxray. You focus on the next one."

Barry nodded at me. "Rapidash, come back out!" He sent out once again his blue big horned Bug Type.

"I choose Magmortar!" Flint said.

"Mamoswine, Ice Shard on Luxray!" Mamoswine shot a block of ice at Luxray, finishing it off.

"Rapidash, Bounce!" Rapidash jumped high into the air.

"Mamoswine, use Fire Blast!" Magmortar shot a huge deluge of fire at Mamoswine, burning it to a crisp.

"I choose Drifblim!" I said. I knew this was a risk.

"Go Electivire!" Volkner shouted.

"Now Rapidash!" Rapidash landed on Magmortar. This also led to paralysis!

"Electivire, Thunder Punch!" Electivire punched Rapidash with a charged fist. Critical Hit, Rapidash was down.

"This match is ours! Go Torterra!" Barry yelled. Out came the tree bearing shelled monster.

"Electivire, Thunder Punch!"

"Magmortar, Fire Punch!"

With charged and flamed fists, Drifblim and Torterra were both hit.

"Drifblim, use Shadow Ball!" Drifblim shot a shadowy blob at Electivire.

"Now Torterra, Earthquake!" Torterra slammed its feet down, making the ground beneath us vibrate wildly. Drifblim didn't feel it whatsoever, but Electivire and Magmortar did. The match was ours.


"Well, they don't call the Champion for the heck of it" Volkner said.

"It was indeed." From out of the gates came a large man with spiky blonde hair and a green coat with white buttons. With his was a large orange Pokémon with a large tail, small wings and a sweet smile.


Dragonite

149

Dragon/Flying Type

Dragon Pokémon

Region of origin: Kanto

7'03" (2.2 m)

463 lbs (210 kg)

It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.

Dratini -Lv 30- Dragonair -Lv 55- Dragonite


"Dad!" Barry yelled.

"Palmer sir!" Flint and Volker responded, putting their right hand to their fist.

So, this was it, Tower Tycoon Palmer.

"Ah, Lucas. Please make this quick, I need to make it back to the Tower in an hour."

To my knowledge doesn't it take like 5 minutes to walk across the entire resort? I know this man is busy, but still.

"Come with me Lucas, I'd like to show you round the Battle Frontier!"


We all went through the gates and, before my very eyes, was what looked like a giant fair filled with stands and such (no rides though), but the big standouts were the facilities.

The one to the right was large, blue and the most modern looking. It had lights on it of yellow and red.

"That's the Battle Factory ran by Factory Head Thorton. This one is special in that you use Rental Pokémon rather than your own."

To the bottom right was a large palace with 4 domes on top. They were checked in pattern. Two were blue and white and the other two were blue and white.

"The Battle Arcade is a casino ran by Arcade Star Dahlia. Here, luck is in your hands. You will find out why when you take it on."

The bottom left was a grey stone castle with pyramid like roofs all over it.

"The Battle Castle is actually ran by two people. Castle Valet Darach and Caitlin. Endurance is key to this stunning battle type."

To the left was a large building that was pink. The roof was white and pointy at the top.

"Now the Battle Hall is where you choose the Type of Pokémon you fight. Play to your strengths to face Hall Matron Argenta. Some stamina is needed here to."

Finally was the giant building right at the end of the resort.

"Finally, the Battle Tower. No gimmicks here, just give it your all. That's what I expect you to do Champion!" He went into his coat pocket and took out a golden letter. "I present, your endorsement to take on the Battle Frontier! Will you take it?"

I quickly took it off him. "Of course I will sir! I'll start tomorrow!"

"And once you finish with me" he said. "Barry will take the reigns as Tower Tycoon."

"Really?!" Barry shouted, stuttering.

"I'll allow you to have some training" I told him. "I'll take on 4 facilities first, trek round the Battle Zone then come back. It will give Barry some breathing time."

Palmer saluted. "Good luck young ma- I COMPLETELY FORGOT! Gotta go!" Palmer ran off, as we all looked on a bit confused.

"We should get back to the mainland" Volkner said. "I have some Gym Battles booked for the coming weeks."

"Oh Lucas" Flint told me before he started to walk away. "Say hi to my little bro will ya? He's an explorer here, though he can be a bit of a handful. Good luck!"