Ch.9: Krookodile's Time to Shine

The battle between Ash and Tierno continues on with Ash having 5 Pokémon remaining and Tierno with 4. Both trainers have sent out their Krookodile and Zangoose.

"Krookodile, let's start up with Stone Edge," said Ash.

"Dodge it and use Hone Claws, Zangoose," said Tierno. Zangoose managed to dodge Krookodile's Stone Edge and managed to boost its attack and accuracy with Hone Claws. "Now use X-Scissor."

"Krookodile, counter it with Dragon Claw," ordered Ash. Krookodile's claw glowed green and the two Pokémon started using X-Scissor and Dragon Claw again and again, but Krookodile was in bigger trouble as it was part dark – type. "Krookodile, switch to Dig."

Krookodile managed to back away a little and this gave him the opportunity to escape from Zangoose's X-Scissor with Dig. And now, Zangoose was in trouble since it didn't know from where Krookodile will come from.

"Zangoose, try to sense Krookodile's moving and use Crush Claw when it comes out," said Tierno. When Krookodile came out, Zangoose went for Crush Claw, but before it could even hit, the Intimidating Pokémon fired a Stone Edge which hit Zangoose directly.

"Are you OK, Zangoose," asked Tierno and he got his answer as Zangoose stood up on its feet. "Use Shadow Claw."

"Krookodile, bite it with Crunch," ordered Ash. Just as Zangoose was about to slash Krookodile, the ground/dark type opened its jaws and bite Zangoose's Shadow Claw with Crunch.

"Just what I wanted," smirked Tierno. "Zangoose, use Crush Claw and then use X-Scissor." Zangoose landed its Crush Claw which lowered Krookodile's defense and freed itself with X-Scissor which did a lot of damage.

"Hang in there, Krookodile. I know you can do it," said Ash. Krookodile managed to stand up with an angry expression ready to take out Zangoose once and for all. "That's the spirit, Krookodile! Use Dragon Claw."

"Dodge it, Zangoose and use Hone Claws," ordered Tierno. Just like the last time, Zangoose dodged Krookodile's Dragon Claw, but it dodged the left one and Krookodile landed its attack with its right claws. Zangoose was sent flying back and barely managed to stand up. "Come on, Zangoose. Use X-Scissor!"

"Dodge it with Dig, Krookodile," said Ash. Krookodile managed to use Dig and came out a few feet away in front of Zangoose. "Use Stone Edge."

Krookodile managed to land a direct hit with Stone Edge and Zangoose was now barely moving.

"Come on, Zangoose. Use Crush Claw!" ordered Tierno, but all Zangoose did was to fell on one knee.

"Now is our chance Krookodile. Use Crunch and then followed it up with Stone Edge full power!" ordered Ash. Krookodile managed to bite Zangoose's left shoulder and shot a close-ranged Stone which brought Zangoose to two knees. "Let's finish it with Dragon Claw!"

Krookodile backed away a little a hit Zangoose with Dragon Claw which sent the normal – type smashing into the wall behind Tierno. This hit was enough to knock Zangoose iut.

"Zangoose is unable to battle. Krookodile is the winner." announced the referee.

"Amazing, folks. After a tough battle, Krookodile is victorious against Zangoose and Tierno is now down to three Pokémon," shouted Goodshow. "Let's not forget that the winner of this match will face Trevor in the final round."

"Zangoose, you did great out there," said Tierno as he returned his fallen Pokémon. "I must say, Ash. That Krookodile of yours sure is strong, but let's see you against my next Pokémon."

"We're ready," said Ash and Krookodile was ready to take out another Pokémon.

Tierno's next Pokémon was no surprise. It was his Ludicolo.

"Get ready, Krookodile. Use Dig." ordered Ash.

"Nice try, Ash, but it won't work on Ludicolo. Ludicolo, use Water Pulse in the hole." ordered Tierno. Ludicolo shot a Water Pulse and Krookodile was sent out of the hole and landed hard on the ground, but it still wanted to go on.

"Krookodile, use Crunch," said Ash. Krookodile managed to bite Ludicolo hard as Crunch lowered its defense and as fast as it could, Krookodile backed away avoiding any critical damage.

"Come on, Ludicolo. Use Ice Beam," ordered Tierno.

"Use Stone Edge, Krookodile," said Ash. Both Pokémon shot their respective attacks, but instead of colliding the attacks passed each other and both Ice Beam and Stone Edge hit their targets, knocking both of them out.

"Both Krookodile and Ludicolo are unable to battle. This match is a draw," announced the referee.

"I can't believe it. Krookodile and Ludicolo knocked each other out and Tierno now has 2 Pokémon and Ash has 4. I think Ash's Krookodile's ability was Moxie since it managed to take out Ludicolo without much difficulty."

In the audience, Ash's friends were relieved that Krookodile took out two of Tierno's Pokémon and Ash still has the advantage of the battle.

To be continued…

There you have it, guys. Ash's Krookodile proved just how powerful it is. I just want to say that Tierno's remaining Pokemon are Blastoise and Politoed, while Ash has his Bayleef and Noctowl. I won't reveal his other two Pokemon, but probably in the next chapter there will be a Mega-Evolution battle. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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