Pokemon Blackthorns Legacy ch.3
I ran into the Violet city Pokemon center as fast as my legs could carry me and nurse joy said "Slow down Kid, is there a problem whos hurt?"
"Its my Tyrunt, I caught him in Dark cave I need to know if hes healthy, hes only six months old." I breathed heavily.
"A Fossil Pokemon? In dark cave, well I will admit that age is concerning, studies show Tyrunt don't leave their parent until at least 9 months old, pass me your Pokemon and I'll get them checked up." Nurse joy said getting serious.
I handed her all four of my Pokeballs and she handed me a room key for my stay in violet city…
While I waited for my Pokemon to finish their check up I sat in one of the comfortable chairs in the lobby listening to the other patrons when I heard a very familiar name…
"So Ash what Pokemon are you gonna use against Faulkner?" A deep male voice asked.
I turned my head to the right and my eyes widened as I saw none other then Arceus chosen Ash Ketchum as well as Brock Slate who I could have sworn was the pewter gym leader in Kanto…
I got up and walked over to them stopping in front of the raven haired boy…
"Excuse me did I hear you say you were challenging Faulkner as well?" I asked.
"Thats right, can I ask your name?" Ash asked.
"Damien Blackthorn and you are?" I replied.
"My names Ash Ketchum from Pallet town, I uh would introduce you to my partner Pikachu but hes getting healed." Ash replied.
"Excuse me you said your last name was Blackthorn?" Brock asked.
"Thats right." I confirmed.
"You wouldnt happen to be related to Lance Blackthorn the champion of Kanto and Johto?" Brock asked.
"Yeah, hes actually my dad." I replied."
Ash's eyes widened comically and he said "Are you serious?"
"Of course, now look I just got into town but if you want to battle later then I'm staying here at the Pokemon center." I said.
"I will definitely be taking you up on that!" Ash affirmed.
It was then I heard over the loudspeaker "Would Damien Blackthorn come collect his Pokemon?"
"Seems thats my cue Ash, I'll be looking forward to that battle." I shot over my shoulder."
As Nurse joy handed me my pokeballs I asked "So how was Tyrunt?"
"Believe it or not he was healthy, being captured too young had no adverse effects that I could find though he is a bit big for six months, theres a chance he may have an ancestor with the king gene." Nurse joy informed me.
"Thanks so much Nurse joy, one more thing do you know if Faulkners still at the gym?" I asked.
"Yes Faulkner will still be taking challengers for another hour." Joy replied happily.
"Alright thanks!" I said.
With that I headed to the gym where in front stood a boy with blazing crimson hair..
"Hey I know you!" I called.
The boy turned and I saw a harsh look on his face..
"Where the hell do you get off thinking you know me?!" Silver demanded.
"Silver Sakaki, you're the one who stole a totodile from Professor Elm!" I said.
Instantly I found myself with my back to the gym and Silver in my face…
"Where did you find that last name?!" He growled.
"When your father is the champion of Johto and Kanto it doesn't take much to get information." I replied calmly.
"What do you plan to do with that information?" Silver asked warily.
"Me? Not a damn thing, who you should be worried about is officer jenny, Elm got you on camera!" I told him.
"Whatever I already got the zephyr badge, I'm ditching this town." Silver retorted.
Once Silver left I entered Faulkner's gym and was shocked to see how high I was, Faulkner apparently dug into the ground to make a good arena…
"Who goes there?" Called a voice.
"Damien Blackthorn of Blackthorn city, I'm here to challenge Leader Faulkner!" I called back.
A man with Azure hair jumped down from a platform and walked up to me saying "Damien its been a while, I was hoping you would challenge me first."
"It really has Faulkner, and I wouldnt have done otherwise this battle has been coming for a couple years now!" I agreed.
"Well then shall we get started?" Faulkner suggested.
"Of course!" I said.
An attendant in an official League uniform came over and said "This battle is between Leader Faulkner and Damien from Blackthorn city! This will be a two on two battle and only the challenger may substitute Pokemon! As gym leader Faulkner will reveal his Pokemon first."
"Spearow come on out!" Faulkner called.
From the white light of the Pokeball came what is in my opinion Pidgeys much more aggressive and hostile cousin Spearow..
"A Spearow? Thats a normal and flying a type so the best option for me to go with would be Tyrunt." I decided.
I unclipped Tyrunts Pokeball from my belt and sent out the royal heir Pokemon..
"Alright Tyrunt lets start this off with stone edge!" I commanded.
"Spearow, dodge it and then use wing attack!" Faulkner countered.
I had to see that coming… I thought to myself.
"Tyrunt quickly use dragon breath and bring that bird to the ground!" I ordered.
A beam of draconic energy formed quickly in tyrunts mouth and shot forward at spearow striking it before the poor bird could dodge…
"Well I see you're good at strategizing mid battle Damien." Faulkner commented.
"Is that not what a trainer is meant to do?" I asked.
"It is, but alas not many seem to get the memo that they are supposed to learn to adapt mid battle, thats why there are only a few known Pokemon masters." Faulkner explained.
"That and you and have to beat one to become one." I remarked dryly.
"That too!" Faulkner laughed.
"Alright Tyrunt use stone edge, put that Spearow out of its misery!"
"Spearow dodge it quickly!" Faulkner called.
Try as the little bird might it couldn't get out of the way of the incoming stone barrage quick enough and got cascaded fainting soon after with Faulkner recalling him…
"Well done getting past my first Pokemon Damien, lets see if you get past my second, Pidgeotto let's do this my friend!"
The second form of Pidgey burst out of the Pokeball in a line of white light and a challenging caw…
"Tyrunt return!" i held out the pokeball recalling Tyrunt…
"Amethyst lets do this partner!" I called.
The little purple Dratini popped out of her ball with a coo…
"Ah, a famed Blackthorn Dragon and it appears you went your fathers route and chose a Dratini." Faulkner mused.
"Amethyst use extreme speed!" I called.
With a burst of supernatural speed Amethyst slammed into Faulkners Pidgeotto sending it flying into the wall and knocking it out…
"Impossible, that should not have knocked Pidgeotto out…" Faulkner said incredulous.
"Dragons are powerful, some even while young." I smiled stroking Amethysts head…
"Well it is my extreme pleasure to bestow upon you the Zephyr badge and you will have your winnings in your trainer account by nightfall." Faulkner stated.
"Thank you old friend." I said.
"Oh no you won it fair and square Damien, though I want a rematch as soon as possible and next time I am using my true team." Faulkner promised.
"Your true team?" I questioned.
"Yep, all gym leaders are required by league law to own teams of varying strength, had you battled me later you would have battled a different team." Faulkner explained.
"Ah." I said.
"Good luck Damien, all the other Leaders are far more powerful then I." Faulkner said.
As I walked out of the violet city gym I looked up at the setting sun and my pokegear began to ring…
I looked at the number and when I saw it was Jason my friend Amber's father I immediately picked up…
"Jason whats wrong?!" I demanded when I saw he was crying.
"Damien Amber passed away half an hour ago…" Jason said.
"What?.. I thought she was going to be okay?!" I demanded.
"Apparently the knife was coated with muk poison, doctors only just found out when they tested the substance.. By then it was too late." Jason sobbed.
"Jason Team Rocket is going to pay for this!" I swore.
"Damien don't do anything you may regret." Jason cautioned.
"Amber was one of my oldest friends, I am going to do what Red was said to have done five years ago and disband them, for good this time!" I promised.
"Be careful lad.." Jason said.
Click…
As soon as Jason hung up my Dad began calling and I picked up..
"Damien congrats on your first badge kiddo, your mom and I proud of you!" Lance said.
"Thanks dad." I said halfheartedly.
"Damien whats wrong?" My dad asked.
"I just found out Amber died a half hour ago thats what." I replied coolly.
"Oh.. Damien I'm sorry Kiddo, I wish she had made it I know you and Amber were close." Lance said apologetically.
"It isnt your fault dad." I promised.
"Hey I know something that might cheer you up, you anywhere near a pokemon center?" My dad asked.
"Uh yeah, theres one right next to the gym why?" I asked.
"Your mom has a present for you." Lance said.
"What is it?" I asked.
"You remember your Mom's partner Aurora? Lance asked.
"Of course I do. Aurora always babysat when you and mom were busy." I said.
"Well Aurora had an egg with your mom's Sableye and when it hatched she and Aurora decided they wanted you to have it!" Lance said.
"Seriously?! Great!" I said.
"I knew that would excite you Damien!" My dad chuckled.
"Nurse joy should have it over there giving it a check up, good luck oh and the head of the league is gonna be calling you soon so if you see an unknown number pick up." Lance advised.
"Why is the head calling me?" I asked.
"Oh you'll see kiddo. Good luck and Don't do anything reckless!" Lance warned.
"I wouldnt dream of it." I lied.
"Damien I mean it!" My dad said seriously.
Click….