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Eddy vs Roark
The Eds are waiting in the Oreburgh City Gym's bleachers for Roark to return for his battle with Eddy, who was pacing back and forth in anticipation.
"Be patient, Eddy. You don't want to wear yourself out before your gym battle." Edd said to Eddy.
"But I want to get my gym badge, sockhead. You two have your badges, and I don't want to be left out." said Eddy.
"I know that, Eddy. But you should take the time to plan some strategies to use in your battle against Roark." said Edd.
"Relax. I saw what Pokemon he used against you and Ed, so I know what to expect from Roark. It'll be a breeze." said Eddy.
"Don't be too overconfident. The only Pokemon you have that can most likely handle Roark's rock types is your Monferno. You should have a backup plan in the event that he loses." said Edd.
"Whatever. I could always use Zubat's Absorb attack. I saw that Ed's Turwig's grass-type moves are effective against rock-types, and Absorb is a grass-type attack that can do damage and heal himself, so I at least have that to work with." said Eddy.
"Very good, Eddy. But be warned that flying-type Pokemon are vulnerable to rock-type moves, so keep your guard up, just in case." said Edd. Just then, the gym's doors open and Roark enters.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." said Roark.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Let's just get our battle started." said Eddy as he leaves the bleachers and steps out onto the field." said Eddy.
"Eager, are we? Well I hope you're ready for our battle, Eddy; because I'm not going to go easy on you." said Roark.
"Wouldn't have it any other way, Roark." said Eddy. They both stand on opposite sides of the field and they each ready a pokeball. The referee steps out onto the field
"This battle will be between the gym leader, Roark; and the challenger, Eddy. Each side will battle until either trainer's Pokemon are unable to battle. Let the battle begin." said the referee. The referee steps off the field
"Geodude, I choose you." says Roark as he throws a pokeball, releasing Geodude.
"Geodude." says Geodude.
"Come on out, Zubat." said Eddy as he throws Zubat's pokeball, releasing him.
"Zubat." says Zubat.
"Zubat, use Absorb." said Eddy. Zubat hits Geodude with an Absorb attack, doing super effective damage.
"Geodude, use Rollout." said Roark. Geodude curls up into a ball, rolls towards Zubat, and rams him, doing super effective damage to him.
"Eddy! Rollout's power increases each time it hits its target consectutively, so you might want to do something." said Edd.
"I'm on it. Zubat, use Astonish!" said Eddy. Zubat turns around, then turns back towards Geodude, hitting him with the Astonish attack. The attack makes Geodude flinch, preventing him from attacking again.
"Nice move. You stopped Rollout from hitting again." said Roark.
"Impressed, are we? Well we're not done yet. Zubat, hit him with Absorb one more time." said Eddy. Zubat hits Geodude with another Absorb attack, doing damage and healing Zubat a bit. Geodude falls to the ground with swirly eyes.
"Geodude is unable to battle. Zubat is the winner." said the referee.
"Oh, yeah. You the man, Zubat!" said Eddy.
"Zubat." Zubat says with a smile on his face.
"Geodude, return." says Roark, returning Geodude to his pokeball. He pulls out his second one. "Okay, Onix; come on out." said Roark as he releases Onix from its pokeball. Onix roars to the heavens. "Okay, Onix. Use Screech." Onix releases a high-pitched shriek that fills the entire arena, making the Eds cover their ears, but also lowering Zubat's defense.
"Man, Ed. I thought your little sister was loud." said Eddy. "Quick, Zubat. Hit Onix with Astonish." Zubat hits Onix with Astonish; but unfortunately, Onix doesn't flinch.
"Okay, Onix. Use your Tackle attack." said Roark. Onix charges forward and rams into Zubat, making him fly against the wall. They all watched as Zubat slid down and not get back up.
"Zubat is unable to battle. Onix is the winner." said the referee. The Eds looked concern.
"Poor Zubat." said Edd. Eddy returns Zubat to his pokeball.
"Thanks, Zubat. I know you did your best. At least you took out that Geodude. I think you earned a good rest." said Eddy. Ed and Edd looked surprised.
"Eddy showing compassion? Am I seeing things?" asked Edd. Ed shrugged in response. Eddy pulls out another pokeball.
"Okay, buddy. I'm really gonna need you for this one. Come on out, Monferno." said Eddy as he threw Monferno's pokeball, releasing him.
"Monferno!" yells Monferno.
"Okay, use Rock Smash!" says Eddy. Monferno jumps up to Onix's head and slams both fists into the top of it.
"Onix!" Onix yells as cracks started appearing on its head.
"Looks like Rock Smash lowered its defense." said Edd.
"Onix! Use Bind." said Roark. Onix lunges at Monferno.
"Monferno, dodge it!" Eddy said on instinct. Monferno jumps up to avoid getting wrapped by Onix. Roark looked surprised.
"Come down with Power-Up Punch!" says Eddy. Monferno rears back his fist as he comes down and punches Onix right between its eyes. Onix roars weakly and falls to the floor, unconscious.
"Onix is unable to battle. Monferno is the winner." said the referee.
"That was for Zubat." said Eddy. Monferno's body was suddenly covered in orange light.
"Looks like Power-Up Punch's secondary effect activated. When Power-Up Punch successfully hits, the attack power of the Pokemon that used it increases." says Edd. Roark recalls Onix.
"Good job, Onix." says Roark. He pulls out his last pokeball. Cranidos, let's go." Roark throws Cranidos' pokeball, releasing it.
"Cranidos!" Cranidos yells.
"Monferno, use Rock Smash." said Eddy. Monferno slams both fists onto Cranidos' head.
"Cranidos!" yells Cranidos as cracks appear on its head.
"Looks like Cranidos' defense is weakened." said Eddy.
"Quick, Cranidos. Use Bulldoze." says Roark. Cranidos causes a shockwave through the floor, which hits Monferno, causing super effective damage.
"Monferno!" yells Monferno. His legs were wobbling. Eddy looked surprised.
"What was that move? I don't remember seeing that move from your other matches." asked Eddy.
"Bulldoze is a ground-type move that not only does damage to its target, the target also loses some speed. That should slow down Monferno." says Roark. Thinking back to the mine, a smirk appears on Eddy's face. "What are you smirking at?" asked Roark.
"That lack of speed won't matter with THIS move. Monferno, use Mach Punch." says Eddy. Roark's eyes widened as Monferno moved quickly towards Cranidos and slams his fist into its face. Thanks to the combination of Cranidos' weakened defense from Rock Smash, and the attack power increase from Power-Up Punch, the attack was easily enough to knock Cranidos out.
"Cranidos is unable to battle. The winner of the match is the challenger, Eddy." says Eddy.
"WE WIN!" Eddy yells as he jumps into the air with his fist raised. Ed and Edd rush out onto the field to congratulate him.
"You did it, Eddy!" said Ed as he hugged Eddy.
"Congratulations, Eddy." said Edd. Roark returns Cranidos to his pokeball.
"Good job, Cranidos." said Roark. He walks over to Eddy. "Smart move, using Mach Punch to make up for the loss of speed like that." said Roark.
"They don't call me the man with the plan for nothing." said Eddy.
"No one really calls you that but you, Eddy." says Edd.
"Zip it, blabbermouth." says Eddy. Roark reaches into his pants pocket and pulls out a Coal Badge.
"Here is your Coal Badge, Eddy. You earned it." said Roark as he handed Eddy the Coal Badge, along with some pokedollars.
"Sweet." says Eddy as he pulls out his badge case and places the Coal Badge into it. He runs towards the gym doors.
"Where are you going, Eddy?" asked Edd.
"To the Pokemon Center. Zubat needs healing, along with Monferno." says Eddy as he exits the gym. Ed and Edd looked surprised.
"Boy, Ed. This journey is changing Eddy. He normally doesn't really care anything that isn't himself." says Edd.
"Yeah, Double-D." says Ed. The other two leave the gym to go after Eddy.
End of Chapter 11
Eds Team
Grotle (Male)
Attacks: Tackle, Withdraw, Leafage, Growth, and Razor Leaf.
Ability: Overgrow.
Starly (Male)
Attacks: Tackle, Growl, Quick Attack, and Wing Attack.
Ability: Keen Eye.
Edds Team
Prinplup (Male)
Attacks: Pound, Growl, Water Gun, Charm, Peck, and Metal Claw.
Ability: Torrent.
Kricketune (Male)
Attacks: Pound, Growl, Struggle Bug, and Fury Cutter.
Ability: Swarm.
Roselia (Female)
Attacks: Absorb, Stun Spore, Growth, Worry Seed, and Poison Sting.
Ability: Poison Point.
Eddys Team
Monferno (Male)
Attacks: Scratch, Leer, Ember, Taunt, Power-Up Punch, Mach Punch, and Rock Smash.
Ability: Blaze.
Zubat (Male)
Attacks: Absorb, Supersonic, Astonish, and Mean Look.
Ability: Inner Focus.
Geodude (Male)
Attacks: Tackle, Defense Curl, and Sandstorm.
Ability: Sturdy.
