Shinimegami: You know, let's just forget the fan mail this time.
Lugia: Why?
Shinimegami: I just don't want to copy Wingzero's ideas anymore, that's all.
Lugia: Oh, okay.
Shinimegami: But the Pokémon cast can still talk before and after the chapters.
Pokémon cast: Yay! ^_______________^
Lugia: I think they like that.
Shinimegami: Hehe, yah. Anyway, on with the second chappie!
Disclaimers: I do NOT own Pokémon, therefore, you can NOT sue me.
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Ash took off his backpack and placed it on the grass. He breathed deeply as he prepared for his battle with Laura.
"Are you sure you want to do this, Ash?" Misty asked.
"I have to," Ash said. "This battle with help me on my way to the Johto League."
"I guess you're right," Brock said, "but remember what that boy said. His Pokémon barely even left a scratch on hers!" Ash sighed.
"I know," Ash said," but I have to try!" He and his friends turned to Laura. She now had six Pokéballs connected to her waist by a silver belt. Her Pichu was still on her shoulder.
"Ready, Ash?" Laura asked, as if daring him to accept.
"You bet!" Ash exclaimed.
"Pika!" Pikachu agreed, copying his trainer.
"Then let the battle begin," said Laura. Ash grinned and took out a Pokéball.
"Go, Cyndaquil!" Ash cried, throwing the Pokéball. The small fire-type Pokémon appeared in a flash of light. Laura took a Pokéball from her belt.
"Go, Vaporeon!" cried Laura. Vaporeon appeared with another flash of light, swishing its finned tail. It sat down a distance from Ash's Cyndaquil.
"Cyndaquil, Quick Attack!" Ash said. Cyndaquil dashed forward, but Laura's Vaporeon simply dodged it.
"What?" Ash cried. "How'd it dodge so fast?!"
"Alright, Vaporeon!" said Laura. "Hydro Pump!" Vaporeon fired a huge blast of water from its mouth, hitting Cyndaquil head-on. It was still conscious, but very weak.
"Come on, Cyndaquil!" Ash said. "Get back up and use Flamethrower!" Hot flames erupted from Cyndaquil's back. A burst of fire shot from its mouth at Vaporeon. The water-type was hit, but it made no attempt to stop them.
"That's right, Vaporeon, the fire's no match for you!" Laura said. "Now take it out with an Aurora Beam!" A beam with an aurora of colors shot from Vaporeon's mouth and hit Cyndaquil, defeating it.
"No, Cyndaquil!" Ash cried. "Alright, return." He called Cyndaquil back.
"Great job, Vaporeon!" Laura praised her Pokémon. She pet her Vaporeon's head and then called it back. Ash took out his Lureball.
"Go, Totodile!" said Ash. The energetic water-type appeared with the flash of light.
"Be careful, Ash," warned Brock. "After all, she defeated Cyndaquil with only two hits!"
"Brock's right," Misty agreed. "Who knows how strong her other Pokémon are?"
"Right," Ash said. "Okay, Totodile, you have to be focused right now and...uh..." Totodile just started dancing around happily. Ash blushed. He didn't want to embarrass himself in front of another trainer. Laura just smiled.
"Don't worry, Ash," she said. "Your Totodile's just really energetic, that's all. But that doesn't mean I'm gonna go easy on it! Go, Fearow!" Fearow appeared with another flash of white light, cawing and flapping its large wings.
"Totodile, Water Gun!" Ash cried. Totodile danced around a bit more before firing a surge of water at Fearow. The bird was drenched with water, but it hardly showed signs of any weakness.
"Come on, Fearow!" said Laura. "Use your Razor Wind!" Fearow began to flap its wings, then faster and faster, shaking the water off. A huge gust of wind was created and hit Totodile, knocking it to the ground.
"You can do it, Totodile!" Ash cried. "Get up and use your Bite!" Totodile slowly got up, then jumped at Fearow with its powerful jaw open. Fearow flapped its wings once and got out of the way.
"That's it, Fearow!" Laura cheered. "Now get it with a Double-Edge!" Fearow cawed again and dove at Totodile, hitting it hard and knocking it out cold.
"Oh no!" cried Ash. "Totodile! Argh, return." Totodile was called back into its ball. Fearow also returned to its Pokéball after it received praise from its master. Ash thought for a minute, then sent out another of his Pokémon.
"Bayleef, go!" Ash said. Bayleef appeared, rustling its leaves and looking confident. Laura looked at Bayleef before taking out a Fastball.
"Go for it, Rapidash!" Laura shouted. The fire horse whinnied as it appeared. It tossed its flaming head and pawed the ground with its hooves. Red eyes stared at Ash's Bayleef, daring it to strike.
"Bayleef, hit it with a Vine Whip!" Ash ordered. Vines sprang out from the leaves around Bayleef's neck. They coiled around Rapidash tightly, preventing it from moving. Suddenly, the fire on the horse's body grew bigger and hotter, and Bayleef cried in pain. It released the vines from Rapidash's body.
"Nice job, Rapidash!" said Laura. "Now use your Fire Spin!" Fire shot from Rapidash's mouth and circled around Bayleef, trapping it. Bayleef jerked and stuggled, but the fire stayed put.
"No, Bayleef!" shouted Ash. "Try and get free and use your Body Slam!" Bayleef tried, but the flames were secure around its body.
"Great, now use Iron Tail!" Laura said. Rapidash's flaming tail started glowing brightly. It ran forward at an incredible speed lashed Bayleef with its now-iron tail. The grass-type couldn't take it, and fainted.
"Wow, that boy was right," Misty said as Ash called Bayleef back. "Laura's Pokémon are really strong." Laura patted Rapidash's neck and also called it back into its ball.
"Had enough yet?" Laura teased.
"No way!" said Ash. He looked down at Pikachu. "Give it a try, Pikachu!"
"Pika!" Pikachu said, smiling. It jumped out, ready to fight. Laura took a Pokéball from her belt.
"Go, Umbreon!" Laura cried. The black, fox-like Pokémon appeared with a flash of light. The golden rings on its ears, legs, and tail glowed slightly as it stared right into Pikachu with its deep, red eyes.
"Go get it, Pikachu!" Ash said. "Thunderbolt attack!" Pikachu's cheeks sparked, and a huge thunderbolt struck Umbreon. It screeched in pain, but stood it's ground.
"That's it, Umbreon!" Laura said. "Now use Faint Attack!" Umbreon created two illusions of itself and circled Pikachu. The electric mouse looked from one to the other in confusion. When all three sprang forward, Pikachu shocked one, only to find it was an illusion. The really Umbreon rammed Pikachu from behind, catching it off guard.
"Don't give up, Pikachu!" Ash shouted. "Use your Quick Attack!" Pikachu sped quickly around Umbreon, trying to confuse it before attacking. Umbreon did its best to follow its movement.
"Umbreon, don't try to track it!" Laura cried. "Wait until the right moment!" Umbreon obeyed and stood where it was. When Pikachu decided to strike, Umbreon leapt up and pounced on it, sending it to the ground.
"Pikachu!" cried Ash, worriedly. "Are you okay?" Pikachu seemed weak, but it stood up, showing it wanted to continue.
"Great!" Ash said. "Then attack Umbreon with Thundershock!" It took all the strength Pikachu could muster to create enough electricity for its attack. The bolt shot towards Umbreon, but it dodged quickly.
"It's tired, Umbreon!" Laura cried. "Finish it off with Shadow Ball!" Umbreon generated a dark, shadowy ball in front of it, and shot it directly at Pikachu. Pikachu yelled as it was hit, and fell to the ground.
"No!" Ash shouted. "Pikachu!" Pikachu stood up a little and gave a small piece sign before it dropped to the ground.
"It's okay," Ash said, picking the mouse up and putting it near his backpack. "You did great." Umbreon rubbed against Laura's leg. She stroked the black fur before calling it back. Ash started to sweat slightly. He had never faced a trainer as tough as Laura before. He took out another Pokéball.
"Alright, go, Noctowl!" he cried. The owl appeared in a flash of light, following with a few sparkles of red. It hooted loudly and blinked its large eyes.
"Okay, Pichu," Laura said, turning to the little Pokémon on her shoulder. "Now it's your turn! Go show that Noctowl what you're made of!"
"Pichu!" Pichu said happily. It hopped off Laura's shoulder and stood in front of Ash's Noctowl.
"Noctowl, use Confusion!" Ash cried. The owl's eyes glowed a light red and focused on Pichu. Pichu was lifted into the air and then thrown back down again.
"You can do it, Pichu!" cried Laura. "Use Sweet Kiss!" Pichu giggled, jumped up, and gave Noctowl a sweet, little kiss. Noctowl blushed, and became giddy and confused.
"C'mon, Noctowl!" said Ash. "Use Hypnosis!" Noctowl tried to concentrate on using its attack, but it ended up whacking itself with its wing.
"Alright!" cheered Laura. "Pichu, get it with Headbutt!" Pichu ran forward and rammed its head into Noctowl.
"Take Down!" Ash shouted desperately. Noctowl managed to fight its confusion, and dove at Pichu. Pichu hit the ground, but got right back up.
"Pichu, finish it with Thunder!" cried Laura. Pichu's cheeks began to spark dangerously. A huge bolt of electricity was shot at Noctowl, electrifying it. The owl fainted and fell to the ground.
"No, Noctowl!" cried Ash. He sighed and called it back to its ball. Pichu leapt into Laura's arms happily.
"You did great, Pichu!" Laura said, smiling.
"Pichu pi!" Pichu said, copying the smile.
Ash took out the Pokéball with his last Pokémon. How could he beat Laura? Sure, it wouldn't make a difference if he defeated Laura's last Pokémon, but he wanted to see what it was.
Laura was smiling inside. She couldn't wait for Ash to send out his last Pokémon. She was interested of what it might be. Not only that, but Laura wanted to see the expression on its face along with Ash and the others when she would send out its opponent. The toughest opponent in its life...
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Ash: AUGH! Why do you always put cliffhangers?!
Shinimegami: I just do.
Brock: So, what are the Pokémon that'll be fighting?
Shinimegami: I'm not telling.
Misty: Why?
Shinimegami: It's a surprise. ^.^
Pikachu: Pika pi! (I like surprises!) ^.^
Lugia: So do I.
Jesse, James, and Meowth: *come out of nowhere* And how come WE'RE not in the story?!
Shinimegami: Oh shut up. You guys will get your chance.
Gary: What about me?
Shinimegami: I don't know about you.
Gary: Oh, okay.
Shinimegami: Anyway, what Pokémon does Laura have? What will be its opponent? Hehe, find out next chappie!
Lugia: Why?
Shinimegami: I just don't want to copy Wingzero's ideas anymore, that's all.
Lugia: Oh, okay.
Shinimegami: But the Pokémon cast can still talk before and after the chapters.
Pokémon cast: Yay! ^_______________^
Lugia: I think they like that.
Shinimegami: Hehe, yah. Anyway, on with the second chappie!
Disclaimers: I do NOT own Pokémon, therefore, you can NOT sue me.
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Ash took off his backpack and placed it on the grass. He breathed deeply as he prepared for his battle with Laura.
"Are you sure you want to do this, Ash?" Misty asked.
"I have to," Ash said. "This battle with help me on my way to the Johto League."
"I guess you're right," Brock said, "but remember what that boy said. His Pokémon barely even left a scratch on hers!" Ash sighed.
"I know," Ash said," but I have to try!" He and his friends turned to Laura. She now had six Pokéballs connected to her waist by a silver belt. Her Pichu was still on her shoulder.
"Ready, Ash?" Laura asked, as if daring him to accept.
"You bet!" Ash exclaimed.
"Pika!" Pikachu agreed, copying his trainer.
"Then let the battle begin," said Laura. Ash grinned and took out a Pokéball.
"Go, Cyndaquil!" Ash cried, throwing the Pokéball. The small fire-type Pokémon appeared in a flash of light. Laura took a Pokéball from her belt.
"Go, Vaporeon!" cried Laura. Vaporeon appeared with another flash of light, swishing its finned tail. It sat down a distance from Ash's Cyndaquil.
"Cyndaquil, Quick Attack!" Ash said. Cyndaquil dashed forward, but Laura's Vaporeon simply dodged it.
"What?" Ash cried. "How'd it dodge so fast?!"
"Alright, Vaporeon!" said Laura. "Hydro Pump!" Vaporeon fired a huge blast of water from its mouth, hitting Cyndaquil head-on. It was still conscious, but very weak.
"Come on, Cyndaquil!" Ash said. "Get back up and use Flamethrower!" Hot flames erupted from Cyndaquil's back. A burst of fire shot from its mouth at Vaporeon. The water-type was hit, but it made no attempt to stop them.
"That's right, Vaporeon, the fire's no match for you!" Laura said. "Now take it out with an Aurora Beam!" A beam with an aurora of colors shot from Vaporeon's mouth and hit Cyndaquil, defeating it.
"No, Cyndaquil!" Ash cried. "Alright, return." He called Cyndaquil back.
"Great job, Vaporeon!" Laura praised her Pokémon. She pet her Vaporeon's head and then called it back. Ash took out his Lureball.
"Go, Totodile!" said Ash. The energetic water-type appeared with the flash of light.
"Be careful, Ash," warned Brock. "After all, she defeated Cyndaquil with only two hits!"
"Brock's right," Misty agreed. "Who knows how strong her other Pokémon are?"
"Right," Ash said. "Okay, Totodile, you have to be focused right now and...uh..." Totodile just started dancing around happily. Ash blushed. He didn't want to embarrass himself in front of another trainer. Laura just smiled.
"Don't worry, Ash," she said. "Your Totodile's just really energetic, that's all. But that doesn't mean I'm gonna go easy on it! Go, Fearow!" Fearow appeared with another flash of white light, cawing and flapping its large wings.
"Totodile, Water Gun!" Ash cried. Totodile danced around a bit more before firing a surge of water at Fearow. The bird was drenched with water, but it hardly showed signs of any weakness.
"Come on, Fearow!" said Laura. "Use your Razor Wind!" Fearow began to flap its wings, then faster and faster, shaking the water off. A huge gust of wind was created and hit Totodile, knocking it to the ground.
"You can do it, Totodile!" Ash cried. "Get up and use your Bite!" Totodile slowly got up, then jumped at Fearow with its powerful jaw open. Fearow flapped its wings once and got out of the way.
"That's it, Fearow!" Laura cheered. "Now get it with a Double-Edge!" Fearow cawed again and dove at Totodile, hitting it hard and knocking it out cold.
"Oh no!" cried Ash. "Totodile! Argh, return." Totodile was called back into its ball. Fearow also returned to its Pokéball after it received praise from its master. Ash thought for a minute, then sent out another of his Pokémon.
"Bayleef, go!" Ash said. Bayleef appeared, rustling its leaves and looking confident. Laura looked at Bayleef before taking out a Fastball.
"Go for it, Rapidash!" Laura shouted. The fire horse whinnied as it appeared. It tossed its flaming head and pawed the ground with its hooves. Red eyes stared at Ash's Bayleef, daring it to strike.
"Bayleef, hit it with a Vine Whip!" Ash ordered. Vines sprang out from the leaves around Bayleef's neck. They coiled around Rapidash tightly, preventing it from moving. Suddenly, the fire on the horse's body grew bigger and hotter, and Bayleef cried in pain. It released the vines from Rapidash's body.
"Nice job, Rapidash!" said Laura. "Now use your Fire Spin!" Fire shot from Rapidash's mouth and circled around Bayleef, trapping it. Bayleef jerked and stuggled, but the fire stayed put.
"No, Bayleef!" shouted Ash. "Try and get free and use your Body Slam!" Bayleef tried, but the flames were secure around its body.
"Great, now use Iron Tail!" Laura said. Rapidash's flaming tail started glowing brightly. It ran forward at an incredible speed lashed Bayleef with its now-iron tail. The grass-type couldn't take it, and fainted.
"Wow, that boy was right," Misty said as Ash called Bayleef back. "Laura's Pokémon are really strong." Laura patted Rapidash's neck and also called it back into its ball.
"Had enough yet?" Laura teased.
"No way!" said Ash. He looked down at Pikachu. "Give it a try, Pikachu!"
"Pika!" Pikachu said, smiling. It jumped out, ready to fight. Laura took a Pokéball from her belt.
"Go, Umbreon!" Laura cried. The black, fox-like Pokémon appeared with a flash of light. The golden rings on its ears, legs, and tail glowed slightly as it stared right into Pikachu with its deep, red eyes.
"Go get it, Pikachu!" Ash said. "Thunderbolt attack!" Pikachu's cheeks sparked, and a huge thunderbolt struck Umbreon. It screeched in pain, but stood it's ground.
"That's it, Umbreon!" Laura said. "Now use Faint Attack!" Umbreon created two illusions of itself and circled Pikachu. The electric mouse looked from one to the other in confusion. When all three sprang forward, Pikachu shocked one, only to find it was an illusion. The really Umbreon rammed Pikachu from behind, catching it off guard.
"Don't give up, Pikachu!" Ash shouted. "Use your Quick Attack!" Pikachu sped quickly around Umbreon, trying to confuse it before attacking. Umbreon did its best to follow its movement.
"Umbreon, don't try to track it!" Laura cried. "Wait until the right moment!" Umbreon obeyed and stood where it was. When Pikachu decided to strike, Umbreon leapt up and pounced on it, sending it to the ground.
"Pikachu!" cried Ash, worriedly. "Are you okay?" Pikachu seemed weak, but it stood up, showing it wanted to continue.
"Great!" Ash said. "Then attack Umbreon with Thundershock!" It took all the strength Pikachu could muster to create enough electricity for its attack. The bolt shot towards Umbreon, but it dodged quickly.
"It's tired, Umbreon!" Laura cried. "Finish it off with Shadow Ball!" Umbreon generated a dark, shadowy ball in front of it, and shot it directly at Pikachu. Pikachu yelled as it was hit, and fell to the ground.
"No!" Ash shouted. "Pikachu!" Pikachu stood up a little and gave a small piece sign before it dropped to the ground.
"It's okay," Ash said, picking the mouse up and putting it near his backpack. "You did great." Umbreon rubbed against Laura's leg. She stroked the black fur before calling it back. Ash started to sweat slightly. He had never faced a trainer as tough as Laura before. He took out another Pokéball.
"Alright, go, Noctowl!" he cried. The owl appeared in a flash of light, following with a few sparkles of red. It hooted loudly and blinked its large eyes.
"Okay, Pichu," Laura said, turning to the little Pokémon on her shoulder. "Now it's your turn! Go show that Noctowl what you're made of!"
"Pichu!" Pichu said happily. It hopped off Laura's shoulder and stood in front of Ash's Noctowl.
"Noctowl, use Confusion!" Ash cried. The owl's eyes glowed a light red and focused on Pichu. Pichu was lifted into the air and then thrown back down again.
"You can do it, Pichu!" cried Laura. "Use Sweet Kiss!" Pichu giggled, jumped up, and gave Noctowl a sweet, little kiss. Noctowl blushed, and became giddy and confused.
"C'mon, Noctowl!" said Ash. "Use Hypnosis!" Noctowl tried to concentrate on using its attack, but it ended up whacking itself with its wing.
"Alright!" cheered Laura. "Pichu, get it with Headbutt!" Pichu ran forward and rammed its head into Noctowl.
"Take Down!" Ash shouted desperately. Noctowl managed to fight its confusion, and dove at Pichu. Pichu hit the ground, but got right back up.
"Pichu, finish it with Thunder!" cried Laura. Pichu's cheeks began to spark dangerously. A huge bolt of electricity was shot at Noctowl, electrifying it. The owl fainted and fell to the ground.
"No, Noctowl!" cried Ash. He sighed and called it back to its ball. Pichu leapt into Laura's arms happily.
"You did great, Pichu!" Laura said, smiling.
"Pichu pi!" Pichu said, copying the smile.
Ash took out the Pokéball with his last Pokémon. How could he beat Laura? Sure, it wouldn't make a difference if he defeated Laura's last Pokémon, but he wanted to see what it was.
Laura was smiling inside. She couldn't wait for Ash to send out his last Pokémon. She was interested of what it might be. Not only that, but Laura wanted to see the expression on its face along with Ash and the others when she would send out its opponent. The toughest opponent in its life...
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Ash: AUGH! Why do you always put cliffhangers?!
Shinimegami: I just do.
Brock: So, what are the Pokémon that'll be fighting?
Shinimegami: I'm not telling.
Misty: Why?
Shinimegami: It's a surprise. ^.^
Pikachu: Pika pi! (I like surprises!) ^.^
Lugia: So do I.
Jesse, James, and Meowth: *come out of nowhere* And how come WE'RE not in the story?!
Shinimegami: Oh shut up. You guys will get your chance.
Gary: What about me?
Shinimegami: I don't know about you.
Gary: Oh, okay.
Shinimegami: Anyway, what Pokémon does Laura have? What will be its opponent? Hehe, find out next chappie!