Glimmering gold

by Nei The Maiden Of Mirrors

it has been 2 years after the events of shining silver, Josh has entered the Sinnoh region where he uncovers strange behaviour from a disbanded group called Team Galactic and meets new friends. when he meets up with a new friend, they both embark on an adventure to uncover the disbanded teams plans and what they intend to do. this takes place after the game, pokemon platinum.

3. Chapter 3: a friend or foe

Chapter 3: the appearance of a friend or foe?

Josh:

The battle with the Gym leader started off as interesting as it could and the experience witnessed by the two pokemon, who joined my journey not too long ago, should help understand what tests trainers undergo. I smiled as I told them both "ok, watch, I'll show you what I can do" they looked up confused, they haven't seen my skills up close or to the extent they're about to see. I continued "Lapras, use water gun" Lapras now hidden in the mist shot a small burst of water from its mouth knocking the Geodude into one of the rocks in the arena and it was this moment that Roarks confusion subsided as it clicked in. I confirmed "that's right, using the mist as a cover, I can strike from anywhere in the arena but there's still more to it than that"

Because of the type advantage, the water type move that would normally wouldn't be that strong was doubled in power, almost knocking Geodude out in that one hit. If it wasn't for the mist, Roark would be able to see how much damage Geodude took but the mist prevents us from seeing the arena. I smiled as I waited for Roark's next move and he said "Geodude move out of the mist then use rock throw" was he hoping to get a hit in with no visibility? Geodude flew up holding a rock and threw it into the mist. There was an echo of the rock smashing but it was unclear as to if Lapras was hit or if it was a complete miss. I called out "Lapras, above and use water pulse" from the mist a ring of water was launched out and hit Geodude knocking it out. Roark called back his pokemon and said "you did well with the disadvantage, now go Onix" the Geodude was called back with red light and he threw another pokeball an Onix appeared with the same red flash. Onix was a snake like creature made with segments of rocks, it was huge and it roared.

Jolteon moved behind me as the Onix seemed to be unphased by the mist and on top of that, the mist would disburse very soon, taking away the extra advantage. Roark smiled and called out "Onix, use rock throw" this time was different, Onix crashed its tail into the ground and made one of the rocks in the arena crash into a target, still unclear if the target was Lapras. The mist from the impacting rock starting to disburse and Lapras was in the middle of the mist untouched. I still had the advantage and so I said "Lapras, use surf" the Lapras's body had a small glow to it as water appeared and surrounded the arena where we all stood, I knew this would be enough power to take out Onix. Lapras waved its head forward as the water brought a huge wave crashing into Onix and slamming it into the wall behind Roark knocking it out almost instantly. Although Geodude was no longer around the stealth rock was still active and rocks flew around in a circle, however they were washed away with the wave.

Roark called back Onix in a red light and smiled as he said "you're skilled, however even with a disadvantage I still have 1 more pokemon to test your abilities" he threw a pokeball and called out in a flash of red light, Cranidos. This pokemon looked like a small dinosaur with a hard head and with spikes and a blue and grey colour scheme. He continued "Cranidos, use pursuit" Cranidos let out a cry and faded into the shadows, this surprised both myself and Lapras as it struck Lapras from its shadow dealing damage. Leafeon and Jolteon couldnt stop watching, it was almost as they too were engaged in the battle, fixated on it even as without another moment passing, I said "Lapras, it's time, use hydro pump" Lapras turned to face Cranidos with its mouth open and water gathered furiously and a powerful high-pressured blast of water from its mouth, pushing Cranidos with great force. This attack at point blank range assured me victory with Leafeon and Jolteon excited with the battle that came to a close.

Roark called Cranidos back and walked to me with a smile on his face, he extended his hand and said "testing trainers and making them better is why I became a Gym leader and with that being said, you have earned this badge" he held to me the Coal Badge as proof I have succeeded at his test. Gratefully I accepted it and called Lapras back with the same red light that called it out. I thanked Roark and I left with Jolteon and Leafeon not too far behind as we continued our adventure together. This victory would be the first of many and with these two with me, I'm sure there isn't much that would stop us from being one of the best trainers there ever was.

Leaving the Gym and heading to past the museum where the fossils were stored, I noticed that people were wearing a strange attire that resembled space suits in terms of the grey colour and the way the stitching looks like sections from a spacesuit. They had the letter G on part of it as it, almost like a uniform and they were talking about fossil fuels which was odd. Fossil fuels were being a resource that we couldn't afford to keep using and they were talking about using it as a power sources. They were mad, there was no other way to put it and they headed out past the Oreburgh Gate heading to what they called the Windmill Works near Floaroma Town, past route 204. I decided they needed to be taught a lesson and I followed them. Little to my knowledge there was another trainer not too far from the museum who heard it as well and wondered about what they were using the power source for. With his male Umbreon and small female Eevee, he made his way to me and introduced himself before we took off.