Chapter 12 - The Spearow Gang

'You don't scare me!' I threatened the Spearows.

'Well maybe it's time we did!' one of the Spearows laughed. I ducked as it swooped at me, just missing my head.

'You're all birds,' I said. 'I'm an electric pokemon. You don't stand a chance against me, so you might as well give up now.'

'Your type may have the advantage over ours,' said a Spearow. 'But we have the advantage in numbers. I think its a fair match.'

'Fine,' I said. 'I'll do what it takes to get Kakuna back. If you want to cheat, then fine. But you still won't win.'

'Cheat?' the Spearow laughed. 'We're not cheating, trainer's pikachu. This is a wild pokemon battle, it's not like the ones you have with your precious master.'

'A battle is a battle!' I said. 'So battle rules apply. If you want to fight me you should only use one of you.'

The Spearows all started arguing with me at once, making a huge noise. I covered my ears.

'Silence!' boomed a voice. The Spearows all stopped talking. I looked up and saw a huge bird pokemon hovering above us. It swooped down. 'I'm ashamed of you, Spearows, making such a noise.'

The Spearows looked down at the ground, knowing they had done wrong.

'If the Pikachu wants a one on one battle, it will have one,' said the pokemon.

'But--' one Spearow objected.

'Quiet!' said the pokemon. 'I will fight the little mouse. Pikachu, do you agree?'

'I agree,' I said.

The Spearows didn't object. They watched as the pokemon stepped up to me, preparing for battle. I noticed the Spearow carrying Kakuna fly off to the side, still holding my friend in its claws. I gave Kakuna a reassuring smile and turned back to the pokemon.

'Who are you, anyway?' I asked.

'I am Fearow, leader of the Spearows,' said the pokemon. 'You will do battle with me, mouse. But I should warn you now, I will not lose.'

'Don't be too sure,' I said. Fearow glared at me, then jumped into the air. I looked up at it. Suddenly it swooped down and slammed me into the ground. I cried out in pain, then forced myself to get up. Fearow flew into the sky again, preparing for another attack. I took the opportunity to gather my electrical energy. This time, when Fearow plummeted down, I sent out a thundershock which knocked it off course. It slammed into the ground next to me.

'Go, Pikachu!' Kakuna called.

'Be quiet, captive!' said the Spearow that was holding it, tightening its grip. I gave it an angry glance and turned back to Fearow. It shook itself and flew back into the sky. I got ready to give it another thundershock. But Fearow wasn't as quick to swoop down this time. I stopped and looked up, wondering why it hadn't attacked. Just as I did so, it swooped down and caught me off guard. I fell over.

'You won't win, Pikachu!' laughed Fearow. 'My techniques are too advanced!'

'We'll see about that!' I said. I prepared for another thundershock. Once I had enough electrical energy ready, I jumped into the air and sent the electricicty in a long wave which hit Fearow with great force. It cried out, and then fell. I jumped out of the way as it landed in front of me. Before it could get back up I gave it a quick thundershock, hurting it a lot. Fearow tried to get up, but fell to the ground again.

'I guess I win then,' I said. 'I'll just take Kakuna and go now....'

'Oh no you don't!' said the Spearow who was holding my friend. It swooped at me, knocking me over. The other Spearows all flew towards me, ready to attack.

'Hey!' I objected. 'You can't all fight me! It's against the rules!'

One of the Spearows laughed at me. 'Wild pokemon don't play by the rules, trainer's pikachu!'

(-o-) PiKACHU (-o-)