Scene 42: Baby for the Win!
Lyrik Arc
[[ Lyrik, alongside her team of Pokémon, are fighting harder than ever against the giant of a man, Lt. Surge. The Vermillion City Gym Leader proves to be a tough Trainer, just as Sabrina had warned her. She's already one Pokémon down, but Lyrik refuses to lose to someone like him. As the room of onlookers watch, including a Wild Psyduck who seems intrigued by the young Trainer, the battle continues.
The match is currently even with both Trainers down a Pokémon! Lt. Surge chooses who will be facing Lyrik's Bulbasaur next… ]]
Lyrik is slightly confused by the look of Lt. Surge's next Pokémon. "Weird. Is that a Pokéball..?" She checks with Dextyn who explains to her about the Ball Pokémon, Electrode. Though a bit off-put by the Pokéball come to life rolling his way, Bulbasaur manages to stand his ground. It's too late for them when they realize they should have hurried with a counter attack. Electrode continues to pick up speed as it begins a Rollout Attack.
Last minute, Bulbasaur cleverly uses his vines to escape from being plowed over. Even his Poison Powder doesn't seem to affect it- Electrode is just moving too fast for it to take affect. They even try a Tackle attack- maybe they would be able to knock Electrode off course? But it's no use. Attack after attack, nothing. But Psyduck notices something. On that last hit Electrode had wobbled- just a bit..! Lyrik had seen it too. If only they had a move with a bit more power, "Use Razor Leaf!"
Bulbasaur is standing his ground, trying to slowdown Electrode. But it just keeps coming. Electrode slams into Bulbasaur and he goes flying. Electrode slides to a stop just in front of Surge and his other cronies. They're all laughing, "Guess the Baby and her Baby Pokémon thought they were strong enough! Ha!"
Bulbasaur gets back to his feet. He hates the sounds of their laughter. Out of the corner of his eye Bulbasaur notices the way Lyrik has her fists clenched. She's just as angry as he is. He turned to face them again… That was it… He refused to let them ridicule her like this..! Then suddenly, Bulbasaur's body begins to glow. The laughter dies out as they all watch.
"Bulbasaur's… Evolving..!" Lyrik is just as surprised as the rest of them. When the light dissipates, in the place of Bulbasaur is the newly evolved Ivysaur! Lyrik is smiling as she pulls out Dextyn to check his stats.
Although Surge is laughing again, he's starting to feel the pressure, "It sure has been a while since we've been this excited for a challenger, aye, Electrode? Hows about we show them some appreciation?" Electrode begins the attack again. It attacks with a Thunderbolt, but Ivysaur quickly jumps back to dodge. Out of the smoke, Electrode comes rolling up in another Rollout Attack. But this time, they're ready, "Dodge it!"
Ivysaur rolls to the side just in time, "Quick! Use your Vine Whip!" Ivysaur grips Electrode as it tries to roll away. It's sheer power and momentum is enough to drag Ivysaur along, but Lyrik knows what to do. Ivysaur gives a sharp pull, yanking Electrode and forcing it to change directions. It's headed right back towards them. Surge is laughing at her "mistake." He doesn't notice the way she's smiling, "Now let's show them your new move! Use Take Down!" Ivysaur runs forward. He now has just enough energy to meet Electrode's attack head-on! Electrode goes spinning out of control until crashing into the wall. Electrode is out for the count!
The sideline hecklers aren't so happy now. Lt. Surge looks across at Lyrik... If only he could remember who she reminded him of- it was really starting to bug him. The soft sound of giggling catches his attention. Surge turns to see the girl with green hair laughing. She looks up at him, smiling apologetically, "Now that's a shocker! She seems like the real deal, Surge. Better be careful~!" Then it clicks.
Lt. Surge thinks back to that battle all those years ago. His shock at losing to such a puny little Trainer… He turns his attention from the girl back to Lyrik. She notices the change in his eyes. Lyrik gulps, "Looks like he's going to start taking us seriously now. Be careful." Saur!
For his final Pokémon, Lt. Surge sends out his partner, Raichu. For such a cute looking Pokémon, he sure looks scary fierce. Within minutes, the heavy-set Raichu has Ivysaur pinned to the ground. Even with being a Grass-Type Pokémon, Raichu's power is too much. After a powerful Mega Punch and a Thunder Attack, Ivysaur is unable to battle. This would be Lyrik's final Pokémon.
Charmeleon is ready for the challenge. At the sight of his powerful opponent, Charmeleon and Raichu are both getting excited. With neither side willing to give an inch, the battle lasts a long while. Mega Punch versus Scratch Attack and Thunder versus Flamethrower, these two powerhouse Pokémon are throwing out all the stops in the last battle. Even Lt. Surge can appreciate their passion and desire to come out on top.
Both Charmeleon and Raichu are breathing heavily. No matter what, this would be their final attack. At the same time both Trainers call their attacks and both Pokémon react. Raichu goes in for Mega Punch and Charmeleon a Scratch Attack. Lyrik waits, "Now!" Suddenly, Charmeleon ducks. Raichu and Surge are stunned. Raichu's attack flies over his head. He looks down to see Charmeleon's triumphant grin, "Now use Fire Fang!"
Too quick to even react, Raichu is caught! The call is made as Raichu lies unconscious on the battleground floor after having been knocked-out by Charmeleon's feint attack. Lyrik can finally breath easy. Charmeleon sits on the ground, exhausted. They both look up at the sound applause. Led on by Surge himself, the entire room is clapping. Lyrik looks to Charmeleon, both blushing. Lt. Surge walks up to them.
"You sure are something special, kid. Take this. You deserve it!" He hands her the Thunder Badge, smiling, "Only those good enough to beat me are worthy of carrying this around!" And even after all that, Lyrik can't help but smile up at the man. She holds onto the badge gingerly… She's won her 3rd one.
Lt. Surge gives a great, "Looks like I was proven wrong… again..!" His eyes look briefly at the small girl standing behind him. She gives him a smug look, an inside kind of joke passing between them. He turns back to Lyrik, "Anyways, I guess even little baby Pokémon like that one could be strong. Just like you said." But he wasn't pointing at her or Charmeleon. They follow his gaze to see that he was pointing at a Psyduck by the doorway. She jumps upon realizing, "What are you doing here?" It was the same Wild Psyduck from before! Had it followed her all the way here?
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A ways down the path Lyrik turns to check. Yup. It was still following her. She gives a sigh, turning around. Having been told about Fuchsia City's Gym Leader, Lyrik decided to take on Route 11. She was now walking along the harbor towards the edge of town. But she wasn't alone. Keeping in step with Lyrik, the pudgy little Psyduck was following after her with a smile plastered to his face. He seemed resolute on the idea that he would be joining her on her journey, even though she continued to tell him NO.
Psyduck continued to waddle after her singing a little song to himself. Lyrik couldn't help but laugh at the little guy. She finally stopped to face him. He stops just as she had. Lyrik crosses her arms and gives him a look.
"Listen up, you! If you want to come along for the ride you're gonna have to become stronger! You got that?" He gave an awkward kind of salute, tripping over himself. Somehow, he fell into the water. She shook her head, "This is going to be a long journey…"
She was about to reach out and help him when Psyduck suddenly came flying out of the water. In the midst of all his panicking Lyrik caught sight of a happy surprise. He had scared another Wild Pokémon out of the water when he fell! The Wild Horsea was attacking him as he flailed about! Lyrik laughed, "Well, at least you're good for something..!" She pulled out a Pokéball, ready to challenge the Wild Pokémon, catch it, and make it apart of her team.