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?

91. Final Chapter: Ethan vs Red

Final chapter: Ethan vs Red

I had spent the last few days training vigorously. It was now time to climb Mt Silver.

I got to the gate where the entrance to Victory Road is. A guard checked my Badges. "16. You are good to go Champ".

I started the ascent. It was very tense. There were many dark caves, steep cliffs and strong Pokémon.

I was walking up and came across an Ursaring.

Golem was sent out. Golem used Earthquake. It knocked out Ursaring in one.

That battle showed how strong I had become. My team now was:

Golem (Lv 86)

Togetic (Lv 78)

Suicune (Lv 85)

Ampharos (Lv 85)

Venomoth (Lv 83)

Typhlosion (Lv 90)

I continued ascending the mountain. All the time I was questioning, why did Mewtwo want me to go up anyway? Is this an errand? Does Mewtwo want me to do its laundry in return for saving me?

I kept climbing up and up, battling Pokémon after Pokémon. It was getting exhausting. I was worried I wouldn't make it.

Eventually I sat down for lunch. At this point I was more than halfway there. I would make it to the summit by sunset.

Suddenly, I heard a roar come from the cave. I stood up, shocked as a big, green Pokémon came running from down the cave.

Tyranitar

246

Rock/Dark Type

Armor Pokémon

6'07" (2 m)

445.3 lbs (202 kg)

Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.

Evolved from Pupitar at Lv 55 which in turn evolves from Larvitar at Lv 30.

This thing clearly wanted to battle, so I sent out Suicune. Suicune used its new move, Hydro Pump. It fired a large torrent of water at Tyranitar. Tyranitar took it, just about. Tyranitar used Earthquake. Suicune was damaged somewhat.

Everything in the cave started shaking. One by one, stalactites started falling from the ceiling. The Earthquake wasn't aimed at Suicune. Tyranitar was trying to trap me!

I recalled Suicune and made a run for it.

I miraculously made it out.

Only a little bit to go before the summit. I continued to climb up. Higher and higher I went, till snow could be felt. My ears popped. I started feeling queasy from the heights. I fell to the ground. I had never been at this altitude before unprotected. But I didn't give in. I continued going. I started running and eventually, found myself out the cave.

I realised where I was. It was the Summit. I started calling out to Mewtwo. What did it want me to do?

Just then, through the snow, I noticed a figure. It looked, familiar. I walked forward to get a better look. I got a view of the familiar red jacket and hat of my hero.

Red.

I was speechless, but somehow didn't feel starstruck. I felt, an urge. An urge to battle him. This is what my journey had come to.

Red didn't say a word, but it was clear that my challenge had been accepted.

Red started off with Dugtrio and I started with Suicune. Dugtrio used Earthquake. Suicune felt it. It was strong. Suicune used Hydro Pump back, but it missed. Dugtrio used another Earthquake. Suicune was starting to show its wounds. Suicune used another Hydro Pump. This time it hit, almost knocking out Dugtrio. Dugtrio however used another Earthquake. Suicune used Icy Wind, but Dugtrio barely survived.

I recalled Suicune and sent out Togetic. However, Dugtrio used Slash instead of Earthquake. Didn't matter too much because it went down with one Shadow Ball.

Next was Hitmonlee. Hitmonlee started with Hi Jump Kick. This hit Togetic for quite a lot. Togetic used Metronome. It became Faint Attack, not very effective on Fighting Type Hitmonlee. Hitmonlee used Mega Kick and Togetic was down.

Venomoth was sent out. Venomoth used Psychic. Hitmonlee was hit relatively hard. Hitmonlee came back with Mega Kick. Venomoth took it. Venomoth used another Psychic. Hitmonlee was down.

Next out was Starmie. Venomoth used Sludge Bomb, but Starmie was barely affected. Starmie used Surf and washed away Venomoth.

I sent out Ampharos. A Type advantage is just what the doctor ordered. Ampharos used Thunder, but it missed. Starmie used Surf on Ampharos. Ampharos held on. Ampharos used another Thunder. It hit. Great. However, Starmie used Recover. Not so great. Ampharos tried another Thunder, but once again, it missed. Starmie used Surf again. Ampharos was clinging on now. It used ThunderPunch. It was a Critical Hit. Starmie was down.

Next was Victreebel. I recalled Ampharos and sent out Typhlosion. Typhlosion used Flamethrower. It was a Critical Hit and OHKO'd Victreebel.

Red smiled. From his soldier came a small, familiar Pokémon.

Pikachu.

It was the Pikachu. Red's 2nd strongest. I didn't back down. I sent out Ampharos. Pikachu used Quick Attack and Ampharos barely held on. Ampharos came back with FirePunch. This burned Pikachu. Pikachu used Quick Attack again and Ampharos fainted.

Next was Suicune. Suicune used Hydro Pump on Pikachu. It hit, but Pikachu came back with Thunderbolt. Suicune was down.

I was down to Typhlosion. Typhlosion used Flamethrower and knocked out Pikachu.

It was time. Red's strongest Pokémon.

Charizard. I saw the orange flame tail tipped Pokémon roar and give off a flame of its own. This would be it. The battle of the fiery partners.

Typhlosion used Flamethrower and Charizard used it to. A ball of flames exploded on impact, knocking both the Fire Types back. Charizard gave Typhlosion the look of "I am facing a worthy opponent". That got me more fired up. (No pun intended). Typhlosion used Swift. Charizard was hit. Charizard came back with Slash. Typhlosion used Swift. It was getting brutal.

Both Pokémon were now very weak. One more attack would do it. I gave Red a grin. There was one way to finish this. We both shouted it at the top of our lungs.

"USE FLAMETHROWER!"

With all their might, Charizard and Typhlosion shot flames at each other, hotter than any Flamethrower probably ever. It was so hot that the snow around us evaporated instantly. An explosion of fire met in the middle.

Once the flames died down, both Pokémon were still standing. It was over for someone, but who? I looked ahead of me as Charizard fell to its knees and fainted.

I… couldn't believe it. I beat Red! I had actually beaten Red! I looked at him as he recalled Charizard. He gave me a salute.

"I guess I will stay up here for a little longer" Red told me.

This was not right. Red had spent 3 years up here. He is not going to do it again.

"Thank you, Ethan,". It was Mewtwo. "Mewtwo!" Red shouted. "Why are you here?" Mewtwo gave a sigh. "To prove myself. Humans can be trusted." I gave a sigh. That battle had tired both of us. "I will get you back to New Bark Town" Mewtwo said. "Red. Your training is complete. That is why Ethan was brought up here. I insist that you come with me."

Mewtwo sent out a bright light.

When the light fainted, I was back in New Bark Town. The whole town, including Mum and Professor Elm (who dropped his papers in the process) ran out to see me. "Red! Is that really you?" Professor Elm gasped. "Yes. I will no longer hide myself out from the world" he said. "All thanks to…"

He looked around, clearly trying to look for Mewtwo. It was nowhere to be seen.

"Who then?" one of the Villagers asked. Red gave a smile and patted me on the head. "This young man".

The whole town cheered. Someone brought out a wine bottle and popped it open. Through the crowd, I saw a small pink Pokémon with a long tail. After I blinked, it disappeared.

"Something wrong? You look distracted" said Red. I told him I was fine, and we continued to celebrate.

With that, the final pages of my journal are now filled. I will look back on this in future years and remember my path to becoming a Pokémon Master.

FIN