Pokemon The Journey GS

by Penguinja

Ethan Schneider is an 11 year old boy from the region of Johto, which holds Pokémon not found in Kanto. After he is given an errand to do, he finds himself on a journey of his own. His goal? Challenge the Gyms, beat his rival and maybe even become as good as Red. However, Team Rocket have returned. Can Ethan pull through?

59. Chapter 59: Beat the Elite

Chapter 59: Beat the Elite

Well, it was time. Time to test my worth of becoming the Champion. I had my team with me.

Ampharos

Togetic

Graveler

Suicune

Typhlosion

Venomoth

We were going to do this.

I went through the doors and saw what looked like a man in a black tuxedo and a black glasses mask. "Nice to be your acquaintance" he said. "My name is Will, your first opponent and a master of Psychic Types. You know, we used to be almost unstoppable until out of nowhere Dark and Steel Type started popping up everywhere. That doesn't matter though, as it gives me an extra challenge!"

The battle started with Will using Xatu, a green Pokémon with multi-coloured wings.

Xatu

160

Psychic/Flying Type

Mystic Pokémon

4'11" (1.5 m)

33.1 lbs (15 kg)

They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.

Evolved from Natu at Lv 25.

I used Ampharos to start. Xatu started with Confuse Ray which confused Ampharos. Ampharos hit itself the next turn. Xatu's eyes then glowed. I'm not sure what was happening. Ampharos managed to get in a ThunderPunch, taking out a good chunk of Xatu's health. Xatu came back with Psychic, doing rough damage to Ampharos. Ampharos hit itself again. Xatu used another Psychic on Ampharos, leaving Ampharos barely hanging on. Ampharos managed to snap out of the confusion however and dealt one last blow to Xatu.

I had taken out Will's first Pokemon, but something felt weird. Just then, a beam of energy blasted from the ceiling and hit Ampharos, knocking it out. "That is Future Sight" Will said. "When Xatu's eyes glowed, it was actually predicting the future that Future Sight would land two turns later."

Frustrated, I recalled Ampharos and Will used Jynx. I used Typhlosion for this round. Typhlosion used Flame Wheel which hit Jynx for quite a bit. Jynx came back with Psychic but Typhlosion had this one down. One more Flame Wheel knocked out Jynx.

Next was that three headed wonder, Exeggutor.

Exeggutor

105

Grass/Psychic Type

Coconut Pokémon

6'07" (2 m)

264.4 lbs (120 kg)

If a head drops off, it emits a telepathic call in search of others to form an Exeggcute cluster.

Evolved from Exeggcute after subjection to a Leaf Stone.

I kept Typhlosion out and had it use Flame Wheel. Exeggutor came back with Psychic but Typhlosion took it. Typhlosion finished off Exeggutor with one more Flame Wheel.

My next foe was Slowbro, a pink Pokémon with a grey, thing (I had no idea what it was) biting its tail.

Slowbro

081

Water/Psychic Type

Hermit Crab Pokémon

5'03" (1.6 m)

173.1 lbs (78.5 kg)

If the tail-biting Shellder on its tail comes off, it becomes a Slowpoke again.

Evolved from Slowpoke at Lv 37.

First things first, that is not a Shellder. That is clearly very different. Secondly, what was I to use since Ampharos was down? Typhlosion and Graveler were at a disadvantage, Suicune's moves wouldn't do much and Venomoth would be weak against its moves. Unless…

I sent out Togetic. Togetic started with Shadow Ball, which did a fair amount of damage. Slowbro used Curse. This is a move that lowers speed (which for Slowbro is great because it's very slow anyway) but raises its attack and defense. This was evident by the fact that the next Shadow Ball didn't do as much. Slowbro used another Curse. This was getting difficult. Togetic used Metronome. What could it be? Togetic stayed put and Slowbro used Amnesia, raising its special defense. Slowbro was getting stronger but Togetic just stayed there. Slowbro then used Body Slam on Togetic, almost knocking it out. Togetic started glowing white and hit Slowbro for a lot. Metronome had become Bide! Slowbro fell down and fainted.

"That was risky" Will noted. "Let's see how you do against my other Xatu!"

Xatu stood there intently. I recalled Togetic in favour of Suicune. Xatu used Future Sight again. Suicune used Icy Wind, lowering Xatu's speed in the process. Xatu came back with Psychic and Suicune used Icy Wind, which was a Critical Hit. I could feel the Future Sight coming. Suicune used one more Icy Wind.

Critical Hit!

Xatu was down!

"Congratulations!" Will said. "You have taken down the first member of the Elite Four! I must warn you though, the next three opponents are stronger than I!"

As the next doors opened, I could feel a wind coming from it. I walked through.

"So. You are my opponent". I couldn't see where the voice was coming from. I looked behind me and saw a ninja. "My name is Koga. A master of the Poison Type. I am new here but going easy on either of us is not an option."

Koga first sent out Ariados and I sent out Typhlosion, who I had fully healed beforehand. Typhlosion used Flame Wheel on Ariados, which almost knocked it out. Ariados then spat a string like substance out from its, erm, posterior. It hit Typhlosion but didn't do any damage. Typhlosion finished off with Flame Wheel.

Next Koga used Venomoth. Venomoth started with Toxic, badly poisoning Typhlosion. That didn't matter too much though. Typhlosion used Flame Wheel and was a Critical Hit on Venomoth which knocked it out.

Koga then sent out a round pink Pokemon with eyes slowly sticking out from its shell.

Forretress

094

Bug/Steel

Bagworm Pokémon

3'11" (1.2 m)

277.3 lbs (125.8 kg)

Its entire body is covered by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside its armour is a total mystery.

Evolved from Pineco at Lv 31.

As you could imagine, I kind of hate Pineco ever since I was almost blown up by them, but its evolution legitimately looked like a menace. Typhlosion used Flame Wheel which almost knocked out Forretress. Forretress then used Explosion, which did a lot of damage to Typhlosion and knocked out Forretress.

After this, Typhlosion was almost down from the poison, so I tried to recall it.

I couldn't.

"Ariados's Sticky Web prevents Typhlosion from being recalled. It's no use. Your secret weapon will be down this next turn."

He sent out Muk. Muk used Minimize raising its evasiveness and making Typhlosion Flame Wheel miss. Typhlosion fell to the poison.

This guy was tough. I sent out Venomoth. Venomoth used Psybeam, which hit Muk and confused it. Muk hit itself that turn as well. Venomoth used another Psybeam, this time hitting again and knocking out Muk.

Koga sent out his final Pokemon. A pink Pokemon with a menacing stare and four giant wings.

Crobat

039

Poison/Flying Type

Bat Pokémon

5'11" (1.8 m)

165.3 lbs (75 kg)

It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.

Evolved from Golbat when levelled up at max happiness which in turn evolves from Zubat at Lv 22.

I recalled Venomoth. I had forgotten to revive Ampharos so I used Graveler. Graveler used Rollout. It hit Crobat the first time. Crobat used Toxic on Graveler, badly poisoning Graveler. Graveler hit Crobat again and it did even more damage. Crobat then used Double Team, raising its evasiveness. Graveler needed to hit it one more time…

But it missed.

Crobat used Double Team again, continuing to raise evasiveness. Graveler missed a Rollout again. Crobat did it again. That was it. Graveler used Rollout one more time…

Critical Hit!

Crobat was down.

"I am down" said Koga. "Ever since I raised in the ranks, I have become more than one with my Pokemon. But it seems being in the Elite Four is hard. Onto your next challenge."

The doors opened, and I could feel a lot of power seep through.

Walking through, I saw a man who looked like Chuck, but a lot more buff.

"I am Bruno" he introduced. "I have seen members of the Elite Four come, go and graduate. I have stayed however and I will show you the power of the Fighting Types."

Bruno started with Hitmontop and I started with Venomoth. Hitmontop used Quick Attack and Venomoth came back with Psybeam. Hitmontop then dug underground. I switched out to Togetic so that the Dig attack wouldn't affect it. Togetic used Double Edge, but Hitmontop used Detect and dodged it swiftly. Togetic did is again and it hit. HItmontop came back with Quick Attack but Togetic took Hitmontop down with one more Double Edge.

Next was Hitmonlee. I switched into Typhlosion. Typhlosion used Swift which hit Hitmonlee. Hitmonlee came back with Hi Jump Kick. This did a lot to Typhlosion. Typhlosion used Flame Wheel. Hitmonlee was hit and burned. Hitmonlee used Double Kick on Typhlosion and Typhlosion used Flame Wheel again. Hitmonlee used Swagger. Typhlosion was confused! Typhlosion however used Swift which was now stronger. Swagger not only causes confusing, but raises the attack of the Pokemon that was hit. Hitmonlee was knocked out.

Hitmonchan was next. Hitmonchan used Mach Punch, a move which strikes first. Typhlosion got hit by its own move from the confusion and fainted.

Venomoth was back out. It used Psybeam which did quite a bit to Hitmonchan. However, Hitmonchan knew FirePunch and it hit Venomoth. Venomoth finished off Hitmonchan with Psybeam.

Onix was next. Not a Fighting Type, but fair enough. Suicune was sent out. Suicune used BubbleBeam which hit Onix for a lot. Onix back with Earthquake which shook the ground around us. Suicune finished off Onix with a BubbleBeam though.

Bruno's last Pokémon was Machamp.

Machamp

142

Fighting Type

Superpower Pokémon

5'03" (1.6 m)

286.6 lbs (130 kg)

It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs of its foe, then throws the victim over the horizon.

Evolved from Machoke after trading which in turn evolved from Machop at Lv 28.

Venomoth was sent out again. It used Psybeam which hit Machamp. However, Machamp used Rock Slide and knocked out Venomoth.

I used Suicune next. Suicune used BubbleBeam on Machamp, lowering its speed in the process. Machamp came back with Cross Chop, which did a lot to Suicune. Suicune came back with Gust. Critical Hit! Machamp was down!

"Congratulations" Bruno acknowledged. "You are almost there. Beyond me lies the final member of the Elite Four. Keep on training after that to."

The door opened and it seemed very sinister.

"I am Karen". I saw a woman with white long hair and a red dress. "I am a user of the Dark Type. Can you overcome the power of my lovelies?"

Karen first sent out Umbreon to go up against Graveler. Graveler used DynamicPunch, but it missed. Umbreon then used Mean Look. Graveler used DynamicPunch again, hitting Umbreon and subsequently knocking it out.

Karen then sent out Vileplume. I wanted to recall Graveler, but it was no use. Similar to Spider Web, Mean Look prevents fleeing or recalling ones Pokemon. Vileplume used Petal Dance, which almost knocked out Graveler. I knew this would be Graveler's final move, so it used Earthquake. This hit Vileplume for some damage. Vileplume kept using Petal Dance and knocked out Graveler.

I sent out Typhlosion who had only half hp as I used a regular revive and I was saving potions for the big match. Vileplume at that point had stopped using Petal Dance and was know confused. We used this opportunity. Typhlosion used Flame Wheel on Vileplume and knocked it out.

Karen sent out Gengar. Typhlosion used Flame Wheel which hit Gengar. Gengar used Curse however. It cut its hp in halfand placed a Curse on Typhlosion, which took out a quarter of Typhlosion's HP. This would be Typhlosion's last move. It used Flame Wheel. It hit and Gengar used Lick. The Curse took out Typhlosion next turn.

Next I used Venomoth. Gengar however used Destiny Bond. When Venomoth took Gengar out with Psybeam, Venomoth went down to.

Murkrow was the next Pokemon. I used Ampharos to deal with it. Ampharos used ThunderPunch which almost knocked out Murkrow. Murkrow came back with Faint Attack. Ampharos did feel it, but it took out Murkrow with one more ThunderPunch.

Finally, Karen used Houndoom. I sent out Suicune. Suicune used BubbleBeam which did a lot on Houndoom. However, Houndoom used Roar forcing Suicune to be recalled. Togetic was sent out. I decided to risk it with Metronome.

It was Confusion, which didn't do anything.

Houndoom used Flamethrower which did a lot to Togetic. Togetic used Metronome again. This time it came out as DragonBreath. This paralyzed Houndoom, which couldn't move afterwards. With that, I recalled Togetic for Suicune. Houndoom couldn't move again so I finished it off with BubbleBeam.

"Strong Pokémon. Weak Pokémon. That is only the selfish perception of people. Truly skilled trainers should try to win with their favourites" Karen said. "You're a great Trainer Ethan. But now its time to see if you are the best Trainer. Beyond these doors lie the Champion, It will be tough."

I decided to rest for a bit.