Sorry for no update-y! Writer's block on this story!

"My turn." Said Flint. "Go, Bakuuda!" The ball opened, revealing a large animal with two large holes on its back. May flicked her Pokedex open.

Camerupt: the eruption Pokemon. Camerupt has a volcano inside its body. Magma of 18,000 degrees F courses through its body. Occasionally, the humps on this Pokemon's back erupt, spewing the superheated magma.

"Ow, hot stuff…" said May, wincing unconsciously.

"Were you talking about Flint or the Camerupt?" asked Max slyly. Only to be hit round the head by a furiously embarrassed May.

"Hmm…" muttered Ash, looking to Pikachu. "I don't know what his last Pokemon will be… So I choose Taillow!" The ball opened, revealing a small, blue bird with red patches around the eyes.

"Hmm." Said Flint, obviously surprised. "A flying type verses a fire / ground combo… This'll be interesting." The opponents bowed to each other.

"Taillow, use Peck attack!" Ash said. Taillow's beak lit up as it flew straight at the walking volcano. It hit it right on the forehead, only causing a minor injury.

"Bakuuda, use Strength!" Flint said. The Camerupt's eyes lit up, drawing its head into its shoulders, almost stock-still. Then suddenly, it jumped at Taillow, smashing its fore-head into the small bird. Taillow flitted back, bruised.

"Taillow, you alright?" asked Ash. Taillow chirruped back to him. "Great! Now, use Wing Attack!" Taillow's wings lit up as it flew quickly around the Camel-like creature, hitting it with its wings now and again.

"Bakuuda, use Flamethrower!" said Flint. The Camerupt roared at Taillow, sending a stream of fire at it.

"Taillow, Quick attack!" said Ash quickly. Taillow zipped out the way, sweatdropping in terror. Camerupt fired again, Taillow only just dodging.

"Hey!" said Flint angrily, watching his Camerupt trying to hit Taillow. "This is a Pokemon battle, not a game of Tag!"

"Tell that to Taillow(!)" said Ash, folding his arms.

"Bakuuda, I'm sorry, but we've got no other choice! Use Eruption!" Flint yelled, teeth bared. Camerupt clasped its feet, clamping to the ground, eyes clenched shut.

"(Oh, man!)" Said Max worriedly, leaning back. "(Eruptions is Camerupt's most powerful and dangerous attack!)"

"(Cam…)" Growled Camerupt, baring its teeth in pain. The holes on top of its back started sending white smoke out of the top of them. Taillow fluttered back, worried. Suddenly, Camerupt lifted its head up and bellowed;

"CAMERUUUUPT!!!!" Out of the top of the holes, hundreds of pieces of solid magma shot out into the air. Taillow squawked, trying to escape, but it was hit by the flying debris several times, knocking it to the floor.

"Taillow!" yelled Ash, concerned. Taillow struggled to stand up, then fell forward, knocked out.

"Taillow is unable to continue." Said Brock. "The winner is Camerupt!"

"Great job, Camerupt!" said Flint happily, congratulating the worn-out camel. "Return! Sorry I had to make you do that." He added, looking at the ball. "I know it hurts you…"

"Taillow, return!" said Ash. "Thank you, Taillow." He added. He looked to Pikachu. "You're up!"

"Pika!" it said happily, hopping into the area.

"So, you've chosen your Pikachu…" Flint said, smirking slightly. "Perfect."

"Waddya mean, 'Perfect'?" Ash asked him. Flint took the last ball off his belt and looked at it.

"This Pokemon was the first I ever received, and he hasn't left my side yet." He said, a small smile creeping onto his face. "He's never let me down, or lost me a battle. Now its time for you to meet him. Go, Raguraaji!!"

I'm getting famous for cliff-hangers, I'm sure! Sorry for the shortness!