Krom smiled happily, battling a Blitzle. Golett shot an Ice Beam, the wild Pokemon dodging it, cloaking itself in flame before attacking. Krom commanded Golett to use Pound, and the Golem swung it's fist at the zebra. The zebra crashed into the golem, knocking it back. The golem's fist was cloaked in flame, and it charged. His Pokedex beeped as the golem punched the zebra, knocking it out. He pulled it out, listening to it. "New Move Learned: Fire Punch" it said, and Krom cheered the golem. He smiled, then heard a familiar growl behind him. He turned to face Hyuu and Kyouhei, the latter seeming quiet.
Hyuu had challenged Krom. He sighed at the spiky haired trainer. Golett walked up, beating his chest. Hyuu flung a Pokeball, releasing a Pokemon Krom had never seen before. It was brown, with beady eyes and a large mouth. He pulled his Pokedex. "Trapinch the-" the machine said, before Krom closed it. He didn't need information on his foe. Krom went first. "Golett, Fire Punch!" He called. The golem charged, flame coating it's fist. It swung it's fist at the Trapinch, who responded to Hyuu's command. It's jaws closed down on Golett's arm, and the golem fell to it's knees.
Krom growled. He called for Ice Beam, but the Trapinch didn't give him the chance. It unleashed a Sand Tomb from it's maw, tearing into the golem. The golem was loosed from it's foe's grip, but fell to the ground, weakened. Krom called for an Ice Beam, and the golem cried out. It clapped it's hands together, shooting the blue beam at it's foe. The beam made contact, freezing the pokemon to the spot. Hyuu growled, calling for a Sand Tomb. Krom called for an Ice Beam, watching as the ice froze the sand. However, the sand continued to close in, freezing.
The frozen sand crashed into Golett, who flew back, defeated. Underwarf growled, walking forward. The hairy Pokemon charged at the foe, hammer raised. He swung down, Rock Smashing the foe, defeating it. Krom laughed, and Hyuu flung another Pokeball. A Purrloin purred as it left the Pokeball. Krom called back Underwarf, who grunted as it left the field. Krom sent out Nibbles. The dragon called out, waiting for a command.
"Nibbles, Dark Pulse!" He called out. The dragon shot the rings from it's maw. The ring flew at the Pokemon, who avoided them with nimble movements. Krom growled. "Nibbles, fell your opponent out and use Thunder Fang!" he called. The dragon stood still, feeling the nimble feline with it's feet. It pinpointed the cat, charging with force. It drew close, electricity charged in it's bite. It closed it's jaws, clamping down on the cat's tail.
The cat cried out, acting on command. It swung it's four legs, all unleashing Fury Swipes. Nibbles grunted, but held on tight. The cat continued to scratch, and the dragon continued to bite. The dragon had enough, flinging the cat in the air, shooting a Dark Pulse. Krom cheered the dragon on, and the cat slammed into the ground. Hyuu called out for Assist, and the cat sprung up, vines shooting from it's arms. The vines wrapped around Nibbles, hoisting him up in the air. Krom called for a Dark Pulse. The dragon blasted everything, trying to break free as it was squeezed tightly. The dark energy slammed into Underwarf, who grunted. The cat swung down, the vines driving Nibbles into the ground.
Krom cried out, worried about his Pokemon. Nibbles laid in a crater, defeated. He returned Nibbles. He grit his teeth, looking at Underwarf. "You know what to do." He said, and the Pokemon cried out. It slammed the hammer against it's chest before exploding at high speed onto the battlefield. Hyuu roared, releasing Snivy from it's Pokeball. Kyouhei giggled, throwing three Pokeballs. A Mareep, Riolu and Oshawott stood with Hyuu's Pokemon, staring the hammer wielding Pokemon in the eye. "Underwarf, beat them all." he said, clutching his pendant. He prayed to Zekrom for the strength to win, and he watched.
Oshawott charged, using Aqua Jet, Purrloin mimicking thanks to Assist. Underwarf charged, jumping. Two swipes of his hammer defeated the two Pokemon. Snivy wrapped vines around Underwarf, causing him to drop his hammer. The Riolu charged, using Quick Attack. The Mareep used Tackle, all smashing into Underwarf, who grunted. He roared, breaking free. His eyes burnt like fire, and his fist clenched. The hammer flew across the field, defeating Snivy, while a Tackle defeated Mareep. The Riolu attacked again, repeating his previous move. Underwarf blocked with a forearm, bringing his knee up. Riolu jumped back, jumping and coming down with a kick. Underwarf grabbed the leg of the jackal, slamming it into the ground. The Riolu spun, jumping up and charging. The trainers watched at the two went at it, their raw power causing small shock waves.
Cheren watched from the shadows, filming the ordeal. The Pokemon League would have to see this. The raw power these pokemon released was abnormal for Pokemon at this level. He watched Hyuu spin, turning on Kyouhei, screaming at him to win already. He disregarded the crimson eyed trainer, giggling happily. Riolu monkey flipped Underwarf, who landed on his feet, spinning and charging. He ducked a kick, coming up. An elbow collided with the jackal's chest, and the jackal fell back defeated. Underwarf panted, grunting as he picked his hammer up. He turned to Hyuu, eyes heavy with disappointment.
Kyouhei returned his Pokemon, running up to Krom. Krom stared at the quirky trainer, who only smiled and ran back to Hyuu. The crimson eyed trainer growled, sighing as he walked off. Underwarf panted, beating his chest in pride. Krom smiled, heading further onto Route 3. He saw a cave, and headed in. wellspring cave was nearly empty, only a lone Woobat flying about. Underwarf breathed deep, smiling. It appeared he liked the cave. Krom found nothing in the cave but Woobat. He grunted, turning back to leave. A rock flew from behind him, Underwarf spinning to smash it. Krom spun, seeing a Roggenrola standing stout. Underwarf smiled, and Krom nodded.
Underwarf sprung forward, sweeping the Pokemon's legs from under it. Krom laughed heartily, flinging a Pokeball. The Pokeball made contact with the Pokemon, bouncing off before sucking the rock Pokemon in. The ball bounced to the ground, shaking thrice before making a popping sound, signifying capture. Krom beamed. He caught his first Pokemon! He held the ball up high, Underwarf swollen with pride. He loosed the Pokemon, who grunted. He scanned it with his Pokedex. "Roggenrola. Known Moves: Rock Throw, Sand Attack, Gravity." the machine spoke. Krom blinked. The rock Pokemon could learn Gravity? That was surprising to him. He returned the Pokemon, heading out of the cave.
The Plasma Grunt sighed, jumping out of the water once the trainer left the cave. Stealing Pokemon was so hard nowadays.
Krom smiled as he exited the cave, breathing in the cool morning air. He heard crying, and headed to the source. It was the girl from Striaton, sobbing woefully. Krom walked over, placing his hand on her shoulder. She gasped, turning to face him. "Hey, long time no see. What's wrong?" He asked, concerned. She wiped her eyes, looking up at the red eyed trainer. "My Pokemon! He took my Pokemon!" She cried, embracing him. He felt a flood of emotions, followed a vision of a Plasma Grunt nabbing her Munna. He remembered the bubbling water in he cave. He grabbed her hand, dragging her to Wellspring Cave. He didn't notice the blush creeping across her cheeks.
The Plasma Grunt wrung out his uniform, his Pokemon on lookout. His Patrat cried out, pointing to the entrance. The boy had returned, and he brought the girl with him. The Plasma Grunt growled, casting his Pokemon upon them.
Underwarf scoffed, slamming his hammer into the skulls of the Patrat and Watchog, neither Pokemon standing. The Plasma grunt threw another Pokeball, the Munna coming out. The Munna floated over to her Trainer, tears in it's eyes. Underwarf stepped back, protecting the girl. The Plasma Grunt growled, charging the group. He was tired of his orders being so much of a pain, and decided to take his frustration out on the children. The ground made small noises, but the Grunt didn't notice.
Krom spun, the Grunt ready to punch him. Krom ducked under, sidestepping and kneeing him in the chest. He coughed, sprawling on the ground. He jumped up, swinging his foot at Krom. Before he made contact, a Drilbur exploded from the ground, using X-Scissor on the Grunt. Blood spattered the cave walls, and the grunt fell wounded. The Drilbur also had a rare color pattern, much like Nibbles and Golett. Krom smiled happily, considering himself lucky. The Drilbur turned, clapping Underwarf on the shoulder before walking up to Krom.
"You wanna be part of my team?" He asked. The Drilbur smiled. Krom chuckled, pulling a Pokeball out of his backpack, then tapping the Drilbur with it. Wobbling sounds were followed by a popping sound. He smiled, releasing the Pokemon. He scanned it with his Pokedex, listening to the machine. "Drilbur. Known moves: Metal claw, X-Scissor" it said. Krom looked at the mole Pokemon. "How do you like the name Rufus?" He asked the mole. The mole laughed, throwing it's hands in the air. Krom smiled, returning the Pokemon. "Welcome to the team Rufus." He said, smiling. He turned to the girl, who had her head down. "Hey, I've been meaning to ask you something." He said, catching her attention. Krom pulled out his Pokedex, snapping her photo. She blinked, then blushed. The machine beeped.
"Match Confirmed. Gardevoir, The Embrace Pokemon." it said, before Krom shut it. "Can you explain that?" He asked. He took a picture of a human and got a match for a Pokemon. She looked down, appearing nervous. "Well, I could. But I don't want to." She said, avoiding eye contact. Krom blinked. "Oh. Okay." he said, smiling. He clapped her on the shoulder before walking past. He exited the cave, hearing loud screams. He ran to the source, finding who but the Westborough Baptist Church.
The group protested the Day-Care Center for some Zekrom forsaken reason. Krom growled, hating them all. Then he saw it. Two boys laying on the ground, both wearing pendants in the shape of a planet. A planet was the symbol of Rayquaza the Peacekeeper, god of peace and resolution. The god's fame was multiplied when he stopped Kyogre the Trench-Dweller and Groundon the Ground-Shaper from feuding. The boys held hands, and Krom rolled his eyes. This was beginning to get annoying. He loosed his Pokemon, all healed from their rests, and set them upon the Church goers.
Roggenrola shot rocks at members, injuring them. Drilbur smacked them around, using Metal Claw to slice into their flesh. Underwarf smashed knees and shins. Nibbles nibbled on someone's leg using Thunder Fang. Golett scorched flesh with Fire Punch. Krom himself joined the fray, loosing blows when needed. He was a natural fighter, as his last name was Hitoawa, which meant shock, or blow. He swept a man's legs from under him, ramming his knee into the man's chest. The man coughed up blood, and Krom changed his focus, his foot slamming into another man's skull. He felt something bounce off of his head, and glanced up.
A Purrloin was cloaked in glowing silver energy, using Aerial Ace to slice into a woman's flesh. Krom smiled, happy he had an ally. The girl from the cave came out, appearing in the fray. The group was on the ground in seconds, Krom and his forces too much. A man came at the girl, spewing foul obscenities. He called her a Heathenous Halfling, swinging his fist at her. Krom exploded, his leg finding it's way to the side of his skull. His head turned at the last moment, Krom's kick resounding with a huge crack. The man fell, life gone from his eyes. Krom paled in shock, and Underwarf cheered him on. The boys stood, thanking him before setting off, hand in hand. Krom bid farewell to the girl, bolting back to the cave to hide from the authorities.
Krom laid against the wall, still in shock at what he did. He killed someone for that girl, and he didn't even know her name. What was he thinking? Underwarf placed his hand on his friend's knee, smiling. He shrugged, then made brushing movements, as if he brushed something off. Krom smiled. His friend was trying to tell him to brush it off. The Purrloin from before appeared, lounging on his head. He looked up, pulling a Pokeball from his backpack. He caught the Pokemon, then loosed it.
He pulled his Pokedex, scanning the Pokemon. "Purrloin. Known Moves: Assist, Aerial Ace, Hone Claws" Krom raised his brows. Impressive. He ruffled the kitten's fur, smiling. "Alright kitten, how about the name Spots for now?" He asked. The Purrloin meowed deeply, signifying it's gender. He ruffled the kitten's fur again, before it climbed back unto his head.