I Don't Own Pokemon
I yawned as I sprayed a potion over a particular bad hit I had taken. Sadly, my trainer knowledge knew that the best way for me to get use to my old body was to have to use it. Which meant I had to go around and egg on pidgeys and the like for about four days after I figured out how to use my illusions properly.
Their was still some issues with it not always working right off the bat or not working at all but I was getting their. Anyway back to the battles I threw myself into, needless to say I didn't win any of them. Thankfully I always had at least one of my team out every time I tried so they could step in but so far I've been Pecked and Scratched and Sand Attacked more than I would like to admit.
Though I have to say I've gotten pretty good at running, and it wasn't even that it was because I was weak, no it was from the horrible coordination problems I have to deal with. It's been getting slowly better, like I said, I could now at the very least run as a Zorua now without falling over myself, most of the time.
Walking into the Pokemon Center I placed the potion away as I walked to the front desk and signed in for a room. Over the course of the last couple days nothing really important happened to would lead to any of my Pokemon needing medical attention, besides some quick battles, none of which, were that hard. So I just made my way to the room and sent out all of my Pokemon.
Yawning once more, I looked over at the small Pokemon themed clock on the wall showing it was about nine at night. Not a time that a normal person would be usually going to sleep at. Unfortunate for me I had been up for the last two nights, something I was glad to use as an excuse as to I was tripping over myself. Laying on the bed I closed my eyes while all my Pokemon went off to where they would normally sleep in a Center.
Walking into the Gym I looked around for a moment before I noticed a bloody massive man, and he seemed to notice me as well as he stepped closer and folded his arms against his chest before saying.
"Ah, another baby has arrived for me to beat into the ground. Come on, I have stuff to do" He looked down at me with a smirk like I was easy prey, so I might or might not have used Leer. It was quite fun watching him try to not flinch and if I wasn't me then I probably wouldn't have noticed the small one he had, before moving the two of us to a different room for the battle.
"Alright, baby, here's the rules. This will be a two on two battle. No substituting in this one though, so our Pokemon are to battle the other is defeated" I gave a nod as I picked Misdreavus' ball off my chest before waiting for him to do the same. After a moment the referee called for us to go, so with that we tossed both pokeballs into the air and watched what was sent out.
Looking at the electrode as it appeared I let my mind snap into focus as my thoughts began to work around the opponents Pokemon's speed. I didn't get much time however as the referee called the battle to start right after our Pokemon fulling appeared out of their balls. Sad to say I didn't get the first move.
"Electrode, beat this ghost with a Rollout" Watching it start spinning I instantly saw the trouble I was in and called out to Misdreavus.
"Shadow Sneak, don't let it get close" Watching as Misdreavus dived into the shadows and the Electrode harmlessly pasted by, I called out once again before Surge could counter attack.
"Start shadow hopping and keep hitting it with Shadow Balls" Shadow hopping was very self explanatory, it was the basics of her fighting style involving hitting and running. The only problem with it was that it took a good amount of energy to use even in a short battle. We still haven't managed to make her stamina that much greater.
But that doesn't mean it doesn't work as I watched as about three Shadow Balls managed to make contact, even though she had sent five total, it's speed was making it very hard to hit so I would take it. Surge on the other hand didn't seem to like my tactics as he called out to his Pokemon.
"Electrode, Knock it out of it's hidey-hole, use Shock Wave" I knew it would hit so I turned it into an advantage.
"The second you can, use Payback" After the Shock Wave hit I watched as from the shadows Misdreavus come out and landed a hard blow against the Electrode. The only problem was now she was right next to the Electrode, something Surge also realized was a bad thing for me as we both called out at the same time.
"Get away/Bast it" It wasn't hard to figure out who said what, but it was hard to watch as Misdreavus wasn't fast enough to duck back into the shadows as a Charge Beam hit her. Thankfully, she was still up and managed to get back into a shadow before another one could connect.
"Misdreavus, Pain Split" I needed her to get into some better shape, so what better way than to heal herself a little while damaging the opponent. Seeing her pop out of the shadows for just long enough for her to glow blue while the Electrode glowed red as the pain transferred over. She seemed to be in much better condition now so I pushed while the Electrode was distracted.
"Once more, Misdreavus, Shadow Ball" Thankfully my worries were dissipated as I watched as the Electrode rolled to a stop, as the referee called that it was unable to battle. Letting out a sigh, I focused back up as Surge sent out his last Pokemon, I wasn't surprised to she that it was a raichu. This time I was ready for it as the battle started up once more.
"Misdreavus, Pain Split" The Raichu was fresh so the amount she could heal from it was much more than she could have gotten from the electrode. Sadly she only managed to hold the move for a could seconds before Surge had Raichu on the attack.
"Raichu, blast it with a Thunder" I winced as I watched the attack connect but I almost froze in shock as I watched Misdreavus land on the ground not moving. I barely heard the announcement that she was unable to battle as I felt anger fill me. I wasn't sure if it was because this was the first time I ever had a Pokemon faint on my side of the battle.
Or maybe it was the much more likely idea that seeing one of my Pokemon actually rendered to such a state was what made me so angry but that didn't change the fact on the outside I appeared perfectly calm as I recalled her and grabbed Charmander's ball. I could focus move on these feeling later, I had a battle to win after all. With that I sent him out, and the second the match started.
"Charmander, Smokescreen in the middle of the area" Watching the field be covered in the smoke I watched the movements in the cloud before calling out in a voice that was much calmer than I started with.
"Charmander, use Dragon Pulse to your left and sweep to the right" It worked brilliantly as I watched as the Raichu was launched off to the side of the arena. Before either of my opponents could get themselves ready for a counter, I called out.
"Ember" It wasn't long before that the Raichu was defeated. It seemed that Misdreavus managed to do more than I thought she did with her only move against her second opponent. What snapped me out of my slowly darkening thoughts was when Charmander walked up to me and asked.
"I did good, right Master" He chose that title coincidentally right after Luxio started calling me Dad. Still I'd be fine with admitting that I prefer this arrangement more. Still I forced myself out of my own head, bending down I gave him a big pat and rub on the head and told him.
"You did great Charmander, see it's like I told you, you're strong" He nodded to me and with that I returned him. Even if he didn't get the chance to get hit, I knew how much Dragon Pulse took out of him. He simply didn't have the reserves for it yet, like Pidgeotto with Twister.
Standing back up, I looked over towards Surge, as he approached he was already talking. I took that time to get out my case.
"Well, I guess, maybe calling you a baby was a bit of a understatement. Still good job, I've gone threw dozens of trainers of the past few weeks and most can barely beat Electrode, let alone Raichu.
I just gave him a nod and a fake small smile, pretending that his words were giving me a confidence boost. Really if anything this battle tore down my ego, I knew it would be unrealistic for me to never have a Pokemon faint in battle but that didn't mean I was emotionally ready for it. Still I didn't let it show at all as I placed the Thunder Badge into my case before turning and leaving.
Walking into the Pokemon Center I gave my two pokeballs to the nurse before going to sit down in the waiting room. It didn't take me to long before I was more pissed at myself for sulking about not being a perfect trainer, I mean I didn't even lose the match so that win streak was still intact that that was most people talked about so why was I being all emotional.
It didn't take me longer after that, again, to realize why I was hit so hard by this. I was the one in control of the battle, I was the trainer, I could deal with not being a great and strong Pokemon because I didn't need to as I could direct my team to protect each other including myself.
So I was the one that was in control, I made the mistake to not have Misdreavus get a breather by hiding in the shadows. Instead I figured my team just couldn't lose and went for the attack. I sighed as I placed my head into my hands as I let myself sulk for a good five or so minutes before slapping myself across the face.
I got the sulking out of the way so now all there is to do is to get better. Analyzing was something I was good at but long term plans in a fight not so much, I'll need to change that. I should also try and see how much more training I get get in myself soon, While I'll never get up to my team in skill doesn't mean I can get away with barely being able to function as a Pokemon.
As I reached to grab my bag to go out and see if I could get something new to keep my pokeball on instead of having to use my old belt as a sash, I was stopped as a Chansey, who said.
"You're needed" And with that grabbed my arm and pulled me past the desk into a hallway where I saw Joy frantically pacing back and forth outside of a door. When she noticed me she gave a grateful smile to the Chansey before turning to me and said.
"I'm sorry but your Misdreavus is refusing treatment. I was wondering if you could talk to it" I felt worry build in me as I had already moved past her before she could finished and was already half way into the room by the time she was done. Looking around it didn't take long to notice the darker than average shadow in the corner of the room.
Grabbing a chair while making a motion for one of the two still outside would close the door. I pulled up the seat to the coroner before waiting till I heard the click of the door shutting before switching to Pokemon as I asked.
"Misdreavus, what's wrong?" I waited for a few minutes, only to not receive an answer. I gave her another minute before saying.
"I'm find with sitting here all day until you come out, so just come on out so we can talk about what's bugging you" After a minute I watched as my Ghost slowly floated out of the shadow looking distressed. I kept my face calm, though on the inside my worry intensified. After a moment she finally said.
"I'm sorry that I lost Captain" Is that what this is about? Why would she be the one trying to say sorry.
"No, you don't have to apologize Misdreavus, never apologize for giving your best. I'm the one that should be sorry, I knew you were tired but instead of trying to get you some space to breath I made you attack" She just looked at me like I was being weird but after a moment nodded to herself and said.
"Fine then, Captain if you forgive me then I'll forgive you. It's like a big sorry party" I couldn't help but let a small grin appear from her amusing choice of words. But still after a movement I raised my hand and gave her head a pat before saying.
"Fine as long as you stop refusing treatment" She just stuck out her tongue before saying.
"But we have a sorry party to throw!" I just shook my head before telling her we'll have one later. And with that I stood up and walked out of the room, telling the nurse.
"Sorry, it took so long but she won't refuse anymore treatment" She gave me a grateful nod before moving back into the room. Looking back at the closing door, I shook my head before deciding that I should get over myself, of course I'll still try more but it would be stupid of me to just pile on to much work for me to handle.
Still I did need something to replace my belt. With that I began to make my way out of the Center to try and find an item shop.
I'm uploading a lot today for some reason. Anyway I didn't really want to add the sullen part of the chapter but it had to happen sometime, so I figured that the best place to do that was in a Gym. But that's mostly for safety than anything. If one of his Pokemon got hurt by some random trainer in the woods then it would probably get much more bloody. Anyway, with that idea in mind, See ya.
