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And here's the next chapter for you all! Sorry I didn't update faster-My dog got attacked by two bigger dogs, I got bit, one of my best friends just moved away, and I hope you understand…

"…YES! VERMILLION CITY!" Amy shouted and quickly headed for the Poke'mon Center.

"Amy! Wait!" Rose called.

"How rude…" Isaac mumbled and the two ran after her.

The three were eating while waiting for their Poke'mon to be healed. Amy was chowing down her food kind of fast.

"Slow down Amy or you're going to choke," Rose warned.

"Yeah (gulp) but I have (eat) to hurry and battle (swallow) the electric gym!"

"I agree!" said Isaac who was eating just as fast as Amy and Rose sweat drops.

"I have to warn you, she's pretty strong. Most trainers underestimate this gym leader because she's a woman and looks harmless but she's got a lot of power," said Joy after returning their Poke'mon and learning that Amy is going to try and get her third badge.

"I think this gym battle is only one Poke'mon each," Isaac guessed with his arms crossed.

"Yes it is," said Joy.

"I'm not afraid!" said Amy with confidence.

"I'm worried. Amy can only use one Poke'mon so who will you choose?" Rose asked.

"I got this covered!" said Amy.

The three headed for the gym and took a look at it.

"You ready?" Rose asked after seeing Amy start shaking a bit.

"Oh yeah! I'm fine!" said Amy trying to hide it.

"The leader here is the daughter of Lt. Surge," said Isaac.

"He sounds scary…" said Amy whimpering (anime style).

"ARE YOU GOING TO BATTLE HER OR NOT? Because you're not battling Surge!" Isaac shouted with a vein.

"Okay, calm down you two," said Rose.

The three stepped into the gym with Amy behind the group. As soon as they walked in, there were people waiting for them.

"A challenger?" one of them asked. Isaac and Rose pointed to Amy.

"Hey! Don't go pointing to me!"

"Sorry, and that's your opponent by the way," said Isaac pointed to the gym leader named Sura. She's pretty young looking and skinny with brown hair and in military clothes.

"Well, what do we have here? Some kids? How cute battling at this age,"

"Good luck Amy," said Rose.

"Yeah, I think I might need it," said Amy stepping up to the battle field.

"Who are you calling cute?" Isaac grumbled with a vein.

"There will be one Poke'mon each, no time limit. Let the battle begin!" the judge said.

"Okay, time to step up, Pikachu!"

"Pika Pika!"

"Go Raichu!"

"Rai! Rai!"

"You know what; Amy's dead…that Raichu looks strong! Cool too!" said Isaac impressed.

"Whose side are you on?" Rose asked with a sweat drop.

"Pikachu! Quick Attack!"

"Raichu! Thunder Wave!"

Pikachu dodged and hits his target.

"Raichu! Thunderbolt!"

Raichu attacks and hits Pikachu, getting a lot of damage.

"Hang in there, Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt!"

"Raichu! Mega Kick!"

"Pika!"

"Oh, Pikachu!"

"That's one powerful Mega Kick," said Rose.

"Awesome…" said Isaac.

"Come on Pikachu, get up! Try and use Slam attack!"

"Pi…Ka…" Pikachu was slowly trying to stand up.

"Raichu! Thunder!"

"Look out Amy! Thunder is a very powerful attack!" Isaac warned.

"Pika…"

"Pikachu!"

"Pika!"

"Pikachu!" Amy cried again.

Amy's friends just stared in surprise as Pikachu takes the hit and blacked out.

Pikachu fluttered his eyes opened. Nurse Joy was treating him and Amy was sleeping in a chair near him.

"How are you feeling, Pikachu?" Joy asked.

"Pika…"

"That was pathetic," said Isaac after they were allowed to see Pikachu. Isaac was leaning against the wall while the girls sat in chairs next to Pikachu.

"Oh Isaac, it's not like you could do any better especially since you only have water Poke'mon," Rose pointed out making Isaac feel stupid.

"It's okay Rose, he's right, I've lost pretty fast to you before, but this is ridicules. That Raichu is pretty strong," said Amy and patted Pikachu on the head.

"Maybe you should use your Charmander," said Isaac.

"No, I want Pikachu to do this," said Amy in a serious tone.

"Hm? Why? Why don't you just try a different tactic?" Isaac asked.

"Because…my father was able to beat this very same electric gym with his Pikachu. I want to be just as good as him…but, I won't do anything until I'm sure that Pikachu is comfortable with this," said Amy and looked at Pikachu.

"You could evolve it you know," said Rose.

"Evolve it?" Amy repeated.

"Poke'mon do get stronger if they evolve," Isaac added.

"No! It's too early! I've merely known Pikachu since Viridian Forest! If I evolve him now, it'll be like I've never known Pikachu at all! Besides, I like Pikachu just the way he is…"

"Pika pi," said Pikachu.

"Unless you want to evolve, I can understand," said Amy looking at Pikachu.

"Pika…Pika!" Pikachu shook his head.

"Well, I see they're both stubborn," said Isaac.

"It's not like we can evolve Pikachu anyway, not without a thunder stone," Rose pointed out.

"Pikachu, how about we keep trying?" Amy asked.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu agreed.

While Pikachu heals, Amy calls her mom.

"And I don't know what to do," Amy concluded.

"I'm sure you'll figure this out, Honey. You're father did," said Misty.

"Yeah, but…I have nothing. No new idea on the beating that powerful Raichu. It stood in one spot and attacks me," said Amy.

"Have your friends help you think of a new strategy," said Misty.

"But…this is my badge," said Amy.

"Doesn't mean you can't get help. Do you know how many times my brain has saved your father's battles?" Misty asked proudly.

"Oh okay," said Amy.

"Amy!" this boy a bit younger than her with short raven hair color holding a sketchbook in his hand appeared in front of the screen (after saying: "Excuse me, Mrs. Ketchum"),

"Yes Terri?"

"Professor Oak told me to tell you that you need MORE POKE'MON!"

"Okay, you don't have to yell…Tell him I'll work on it okay?" said Amy.

"Sure," said Terri.

"Bye Terre,"

"Later Amy! Professor Oak and my dad said hi!" said Terri before Misty moved him aside.

"Bye Mom!"

"Be careful, Amy and good luck in your battle,"

"Thanks!"

"Okay, what do we know?" Rose asked as the three sat around a table to eat and discuss a battle strategy.

"I still don't understand why you only want to use your Pikachu," said Isaac between mouthfuls.

"Because… (Amy stops eating) My father's best friend was his Pikachu. And I want to be just like him someday. My Pikachu and my Charmander will be my best friends for life. Pidgeotto will always be my friend no matter what. But, if I want to earn Pikachu's trust as a friend, we have to accomplish something together,"

"Yes, I understand," said Rose nodding.

"Uh…nope, don't get it," said Isaac and the girls did an anime fall.

"What? It's just a Pikachu," said Isaac.

"…WHAT?" Amy shrieked.

The next morning:

"I wish you luck Amy," said Rose as the two walked into the gym.

"Yeah, thanks!" said Amy cheerfully and stepped up to the battlefield waiting for the gym leader.

"I still think we should've waited for Isaac's head to get better I mean, it was a pretty big bump…" said Rose worried.

"If you ask me, by the time he heals, it'll be next month, two months if you count the bruises," said Amy.

"Well, look who's back. Hm…aren't you missing a friend?" the leader asked,

"Yeah, he's scared out of his wits to come back here, so forget about him," Amy answered taking out her Poke'ball. Rose sweat drops knowing Amy said that just to get back at Isaac.

"Raichu! Go!"

"Rai! Rai!"

"Let's go Pikachu!"

"Pika!

Isaac was dragging himself to the gym,

"I knew Amy purposefully left me asleep after yesterday…ugh! I want to see the battle!"

"Now Pikachu! Slam attack!"

"Pika!"

Raichu took the hit.

"Raichu! Don't give into that Pikachu! Use Mega Kick!"

"Rai!"

"Agility!"

Pikachu dodged.

"AMY!" Isaac shouted as he opened the door.

"Isaac! Amy's in the middle of a battle!" said Rose angrily.

Isaac limped his way to Rose,

"So what happened?" he asked.

"Amy's doing much better, she's using Pikachu's speed to dodge and when there's an opening, she attacks," Rose replied as they watch the battle.

"But Raichu doesn't look very tired yet," said Isaac,

"I know, and this battle has been going on for a while too," said Rose in a worried voice.

"Okay, one more time, then my new attack," Amy thought,

"Quick Attack!"

Once again, Pikachu lands a hit,

"Now, use Iron Tail!"

"Iron Tail?" Rose and Isaac repeated.

"Pika! Pikachu!"

"Rai!"

"Now! Thunder bolt!"

"Pika…chu!"

"Raichu, are you okay?"

"Rai…"

"How could Pikachu learn Iron Tail?" Rose asked,

"And how did Amy have the brains to even teach Iron Tail?" Isaac.

"Let's finish this! Pikachu! Swift attack!"

"Raichu! No!"

Everyone watched carefully to see if this is really over.

"Rai…chu. Raichu," Raichu was knocked out.

"Raichu is unable to battle! The winner is Pikachu and Amy from Pallet Town!"

"Did I…just win?" Amy asked herself.

"YAY!" Rose cheered.

"Are you saying my cousin just won in an electric gym battle?" Isaac asked and couldn't really believe it.

"Pikachu! We did it! We did it! We did it!" Amy cheered.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu smiled and jumped into Amy's arms and she swung him around in the air.

"I'm really impressed, Kid, you were able to use your Pikachu's speed to conquer my Raichu's power," said Sura.

"Oh, well, thanks," said Amy after dancing around with joy.

"As the gym leader of Vermillion City, I proudly give you this Thunder badge," and handed Amy her badge who happily took it.

"Yeah! I got myself a Thunder Badge!" Amy cheered.

"Pi! Pikachu!"

"I'm telling you, you just got lucky…again," said Isaac.

"I did not!" Amy shouted at him as the three leaves Vermillion City.

"Give Amy some credit, Isaac. So Amy, where did you learn Iron Tail from?" Rose asked.

"Well, my dad taught his Pikachu Iron Tail when they were in Hoenn, and I thought I could use another powerful attack," said Amy.

"If you taught you Pikachu Iron Tail earlier then you probably could've beaten me," said Rose.

"Hey Pikachu, is it comfy in there?" Amy asked as she turned her head a bit. Pikachu popped his head out of the backpack and shook his head.

"Of course it's not comfy in there, there's no space!" Isaac pointed out.

"Neither does a Poke'ball…say Pikachu, why don't you ride on my shoulder?" Amy suggested.

"Pika! Pi!" Pikachu answered and climbed aboard the Amy Express. Rose zipped Amy's backpack from behind for her.

"So, where are we going again?" Isaac asked.

"It's off to Celadon City!" said Amy excitedly pointing forward.