A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter eleven of this story. Here, Brendan pushed onward facing foes and adding team members.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon
Brendan had just healed after defeating four of the five Winstrate family members and pushed onward. He had Poochynena used Rock Smash to clear obstructing rocks then began heading north on Hoenn Route 111. He noticed a television reporter and her cameraman standing on the side of the route. As Brendan approached, the reporter spotted him.
"Oh! We've spotted a tough looking Trainer here of all places!" declared the reporter.
The reporter turned to her cameraman.
"Okay, roll camera! Let's get this interview." said the reporter excited.
Interviewer Gabby and Ty would like to battle!
"Go Whismur!" cried Gabby, releasing her Pokemon.
"Go Magnemite!" cried Ty, releasing his Pokemon.
"Go Poochyena and Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Howl!" ordered Gabby.
"Use Supersonic on Makuhita!" ordered Ty.
"Use Howl and Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Magnemite started using Supersonic, but it missed. Poocyhena used Howl followed by Whismur. Finally, Makuhita used Focus Energy.
"Use Sonic Boom on Makuhita!" ordered Ty.
"Use Pound on Poochyena!" ordered Gabby.
"Use Bite on Whismur and Vital Throw on Magnemite!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Magnemite used Sonic Boom and hit Makuhita. Poochynea used Bite and Whismur flinched. Makuhita then hit Magnemite with Vital Throw.
"Use Thunder Shock on Makuhita!" ordered Ty.
"Use Uproar on Poochyena!" ordered Gabby.
"Use Bite on Whismur and Vital Throw on Magnemite!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Magnemite hit Makuhita with Thunder Shock. Poochyena then hit with Bite and Whismur hit with Uproar. Makuhita hit with Vital Throw and Magenmite fainted. Ty recalled his Pokemon.
"Use Uproar on Poochyena again!" ordered Gabby.
"Use Bite and Vital Throw on Whismur!" ordered Brendan.
The Pokemon obeyed. Poochyena hit with Bite and Whismur fainted allowing Makuhita to rest and not attack. Gabby recalled her Pokemon.
"My eyes did not lie! I did discover an astonishing trainer!" declared Gabby happily.
"Yup, we sure spotted a hot trainer. This is a huge scoop for us!" agreed Ty.
"I'm confused." noted Brendan.
"Awesome! Awesome!" declared Gabby.
Gabby needed a second to compose herself.
"Who are you?" asked Gabby.
"Brendan from Littleroot Town." answered Brendan.
"I knew we where onto something when we spotted you! Oh, please let me explain. We travel around everywhere interviewing all sorts of trainers." explained Gabby.
Brendan was amazed by this.
"So, would you give us a bit of your time for an interview?" asked Gabby hopeful.
"Of course." answered Brendan.
"You will? Oh, thank you!" exclaimed Gabby giddy.
Gabby needed a moment to compose herself.
"Okay, I need you to describe your feelings about our battle, but it has to be short and sweet. Go!" said Gabby.
Ty aimed his camera at Brendan who took a moment.
"It was exciting." answered Brendan.
"Mmm, yes! That's the perfect clincher! I get the feeling that this will make a great TV show." declared Gabby.
"There's a chance that they'll air this on TV, so make sure to look for us! Okay! We'll be seeing you!" added Ty.
With that, Gabby and Ty left. Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued, but was quickly stopped by a Picnicker who had watched his previous battle.
"I don't know where you're going, but would you battle?" asked the Picnicker.
"Sure." answered Brendan.
Picnicker Irene would like to battle!
"Go Shroomish!" cried Irene, releasing her first Pokemon.
"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Leech Seed!" ordered Irene.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy then Shroomish used Leech Seed.
"Use Stun Spore!" ordered Irene.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Wing Attack and Shroomish fainted. Irene recalled her Pokemon.
"Go Marill!" cried Irene, sending out her next Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Taillow.
"Go Grovyle!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.
"Use Tail Whip!" ordered Irene.
"Use Bullet Seed!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Bullet Seed hitting three times. Marill then used Tail Whip.
"Use Rollout!" ordered Irene.
"Use Bullet Seed!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Bullet Seed hitting four times. Marill then used Rollout.
"Use Rollout!" ordered Irene.
"Use Bullet Seed!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Bullet Seed hitting three times. Marill then used Rollout.
"Use Rollout!" ordered Irene.
"Use Absorb!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb and Marill fainted.
"Oh, you're disgustingly good!" exclaimed Irene.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He continued heading north until he nearly ran into a Camper.
"I'm full of pep! And my Pokemon is peppy, too!" declared the Camper.
Camper Travis would like to battle!
"Go Sandshrew!" cried Travis, releasing his only Pokemon.
"Go Grovyle!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Poison Sting!" ordered Travis.
"Use Bullet Seed!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle hit twice with Bullet Seed then Sandshrew hit with the super effective Poison Sting. Luckily, it didn't poison Grovyle.
"Use Scratch!" ordered Travis.
"Use Absorb!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb and Sandshrew fainted.
"My Pokemon lost its pep." moaned Travis.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. Brendan first attempted to go north through the desert. However, a vicious sandstorm made it impossible for him to continue. Brendan was forced to retreat back to where Travis was. Brendan then went west on Hoenn Route 112. He spotted trainers and was eager to battle. However, he also spotted tall grass and decided to add another team to his party. Brendan began rummaging through the tall grass when a wild Numel appeared.
"Go Zigzagoon!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
Zigzagoon faced down Numel.
"Use Headbutt!" ordered Brendan.
Zigzagoon hit with Headbutt and Numel flinched.
"Use Headbutt again!" ordered Brendan.
Zigzagoon used Headbutt and hit. Numel used Growl.
"Use Cut!" ordered Brendan.
Zigzagoon used Cut and hit. Numel used Ember and hit.
"Here we go." said Brendan.
Brendan threw a Poke Ball and successfully captured Numel. He recalled Zigzagoon then checked out his newest party member.
"It's male and level 16. It's Ability is Oblivious and it's Nature is Timid. It's moves are Growl, Tackle and Ember." said Brendan.
Brendan recalled Zigzagoon and kept going. He returned to the path and almost immediately came across a Camper.
"I'm strong. I won't cry if I lose." said the Camper.
Camper Larry would like to battle!
"Go Nuzleaf!" cried Larry, releasing his only Pokemon.
"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Nature Power!" ordered Larry.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy then Nuzleaf used Nature Power which turned into Swift and hit.
"Use Harden!" ordered Larry.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack and Nuzleaf fainted. Taillow grew to Level 17.
"Waaaahhh!" sobbed Larry.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and consoled Larry. Once Larry was feeling better, Brendan continued onward. He passed a curve when he came across a Picnicker.
"When you're out on a picnic, why you simple have to sing! Come on, sing with me!" exclaimed the Picnicker.
Picnicker Carol would like to battle!
"Go Taillow!" cried Carol, releasing her first Pokemon.
"Go Zigzagoon!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Carol.
"Use Tail Whip!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Quick Attack then Zigzagoon used Tail Whip.
"Use Growl!" ordered Carol.
"Use Headbutt!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Growl then Zigzagoon used Headbutt.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Carol.
"Use Cut!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Wing Attack and hit. Zigzagoon used Cut and Taillow fainted. Zigzagoon grew to Level 18. Carol recalled her Pokemon.
"Go Lombre!" cried Carol, releasing her other Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Zigzagoon.
"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Nature Power!" ordered Carol.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy then Lombre used Nature Power which turned into Swift and hit.
"Use Nature Power!" ordered Carol.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack and Lombre fainted.
"Oh, you're so strong!" exclaimed Carol.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continue. He climbed a set of stairs and found a Hiker to his left.
"My legs are solid from pounding up and down the mountains. They're not going to buckle easily, friend!" said the Hiker.
Hiker Trent would like to battle!
"Go Geodude!" cried Trent, releasing his first Pokemon.
"Go Grovyle!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Trent.
"Use Bullet Seed!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle hit twice with Bullet Seed which Geodude survived due to its weak strength. Geodude got a Magnitude 6 and hit.
"Use Rock Throw!" ordered Trent.
"Use Absorb!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb and Geodude fainted. Grovyle grew to Level 18. Trent recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Geodude!" cried Trent, releasing his next Pokemon.
"I'm sticking with Grovyle." said Brendan.
"Use Defense Curl!" ordered Trent.
"Use Absorb!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb and Geodude fainted. Trent recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Geodude!" cried Trent, releasing his next Pokemon.
"I'm sticking with Grovyle." said Brendan.
"Use Rock Throw!" ordered Trent.
"Use Absorb!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb and Geodude fainted. Trent recalled his Pokemon.
"Ouch! My legs cramped up!" cried Trent.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He made his way to the entrance of Mt. Chimney, but was stopped by another Hiker.
"How about we have a battle? You and me." proposed the Hiker.
"Sure." agreed Brendan.
Hiker Brice would like to battle!
"Go Machop!" cried Brice, releasing his first Pokemon.
"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brice.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed and used Focus Energy.
"Use Karate Chop!" ordered Brice.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack and Machop fainted. Brice recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Numel!" cried Brice, releasing his other Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Taillow.
"Go Zigzagoon!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Tackle!" ordered Brice.
"Use Tail Whip!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Zigzagoon used Tail Whip then Numel used Tackle.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brice.
"Use Headbutt!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Zigzagoon used Headbutt which caused Numel to flinch.
"Use Growl!" ordered Brice.
"Use Headbutt!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Zigzagoon used Headbutt then Numel used Growl.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brice.
"Use Cut!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Zigzagoon used Cut and Numel fainted.
"I lost!" cried Brice.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He reached the entrance to Mt. Chimney, but two guys where guarding it and talking suspiciously. Brendan slipped away and went through Fiery Path instead. Upon exiting, he picked some berries then was stopped by an Aroma Lady and a Kindler.
"I caught hot Pokemon in Fiery Path! Take a look!" declared the Kindler.
"Oh, aren't you an adorable trainer! Please, I need a romantic battle! I'm somewhat decent!" declared the Aroma Lady
Kindler Bryant and Aroma Lady Shayla would like to battle!
"Go Numel!" cried Bryant, releasing his first Pokemon.
"Go Shroomish!" cried Shayla.
"Go Taillow and Zigzagoon!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Growl!" ordered Bryant.
"Use Leech Seed on Kirlia!" ordered Shayla.
"Use Focus Energy and Tail Whip!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy and Zigzagoon used Tail Whip. Numel then used Growl and Shroomish used Leech Seed on Zigzagoon.
"Use Ember on Taillow!" ordered Bryant.
"Use Stun Spore on Zigzagoon!" ordered Shayla.
"Use Wing Attack on Shroomish and Headbutt on Numel!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Wing Attack which caused Shroomish to faint then Zigzagoon used Headbutt which caused Shroomish to faint. Both of Brendan's opponents recalled their Pokemon.
"Go Slugma!" cried Bryant, releasing his other Pokemon.
"Go Roselia!" cried Shayla, releasing her other Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Zigzagoon.
"Go Numel!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.
"Use Ember on Taillow!" ordered Bryant.
"Use Poison Sting on Numel!" ordered Shayla.
"Use Wing Attack on Slugma and Ember on Roselia!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Wing Attack and Slugma fainted. Numel used Ember, but Roselia survived. Roselia then hit with Poison Sting, but didn't get the poison. Bryant recalled his Pokemon.
"Use Poison Sting on Taillow!" ordered Shayla.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
The Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Wing Attack and Roselia fainted.
"What a bumpy ride that was!" declared Bryant.
"Oh, how strong you are! You've given me quite a shock!" exclaimed Shayla.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He reached the end of Hoenn Route 112 and turned left entering the northern section of Hoenn Route 111. However, he was stopped by a Cool Trainer.
"Show me how you've toughened your Pokemon." demanded the Cool Trainer.
Cool Trainer Wilton would like to battle!
"Go Electrike!" cried Wilton, releasing his first Pokemon.
"Go Numel!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Howl!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Growl!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike used Howl, but Numel used Ember returning the status quo.
"Use Leer!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike used Leer while Numel hit with Ember.
"Use Tackle!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Tackle then Numel hit with Ember. Electrike was burned by the Ember.
"Use Thunder Wave!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike used Thunder Wave, but Numel was immune being part Ground type. Numel then used Ember and Electrike was hurt by its burn.
"Use Tackle!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Tackle!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Tackle then Numel hit with Tackle. Electrike was hurt by its burn.
"Use Tackle!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Tackle then Numel hit with Ember. Electrike was burned by the Ember and fainted. Wilton recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Wailmer!" cried Wilton, releasing his second Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Numel.
"Go Grovyle!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.
"Use Rollout!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Bullet Seed!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Bullet Seed and hit twice. Wailmer then used Rollout.
"Use Rollout!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Bullet Seed!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Bullet Seed and three times. Wailmer then used Rollout.
"Use Rollout!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Absorb!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb draining Wailmer of health and getting health its self. Wailmer then used Rollout.
"Use Rollout!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Absorb!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb draining Wailmer of health and getting health its self. Wailmer fainted and Wilton recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Makuhita!" cried Wilton, releasing his last Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Grovyle.
"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed and used Focus Energy.
"Use Arm Thrust!" ordered Wilton.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Wing Attack and Makuhita fainted. Taillow grew to Level 18.
"I see, you've toughened them up considerably." noted Wilton.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He met a person at a tree who explained about Secret Bases. He also gave Brendan the TM for Secret Power. Brendan taught this to Makuhita replacing Tackle. Brendan then made that tree his secret base. Continuing, Brendan came across the home of an elderly lady who allowed him to rest With his team fully healed, Brendan continued. Trekking up an incline, he came across a Black Belt.
"To train myself, I challenge all whom I meet!" declared the Black Belt.
Black Belt Daisuke would like to battle!
"Go Machop!" cried Daisuke, releasing his only Pokemon.
"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Daisuke.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed and used Focus Energy.
"Use Karate Chop!" ordered Daisuke.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Wing Attack and Machop fainted.
"Uncle! I give up!" exclaimed Daisuke.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. Brendan returned to Route 111 sent off west to Fallarbor Town. He picked some berried then came across a female Cool Trainer.
"Oh, your Pokemon look like serious actors. I have to ask you for an engagement." said the female Cool Trainer.
Cool Trainer Brooke would like to battle!
"Go Wingull!" cried Brooke, releasing her first Pokemon.
"Go Poochyena!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Supersonic!" ordered Brooke.
"Use Howl!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Wingull used Supersonic, but is missed. Poochyena used Howl.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brooke.
"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Wingull hit with Wing Attack then Poochyena used Bite.
"Use Water Gun!" ordered Brooke.
"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Wingull hit with Water Gun. Poochyena used Bite and Wingull fainted. Brooke recalled her Pokemon.
"Go Numel!" cried Brooke, releasing her next Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Poochyena.
"Go Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.
"Use Growl!" ordered Brooke.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel used Growl then Makuhita used Focus Energy.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brooke.
"Use Secret Power!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel hit with Ember. Makuhita used Secret Power which hit and paralyzed Numel.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brooke.
"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel was fully paralyzed and unable to attack. Makuhita hit with Vital Throw and Numel fainted. Makuhita grew to Level 18. Brooke recalled her Pokemon.
"Go Roselia!" cried Brooke, releasing her last Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Makuhita.
"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Stun Spore!" ordered Brooke.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy while Stun Spore missed.
"Use Poison Sting!" ordered Brooke.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy and Roselia fainted. Taillow grew to Level 19 and tried to learn Double Team, but Brendan passed on it.
"They didn't just look strong, they are strong!" declared Brooke impressed.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He went embarked on Hoenn Route 113 as ash from Mt. Chimney rained down covering him. As he walked, Brendan came across a Youngster.
"Can you guess why its cold around here?" asked the Youngster.
"The volcanic ash." answered Brendan.
Youngster Jaylen would like to battle!
"Go Trapinch!" cried Jaylen, releasing his only Pokemon.
"Go Grovyle!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Sand Attack!" ordered Jaylen.
"Use Bullet Seed!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Bullet Seed and hit four times. Trapinch then used Sand Attack.
"Use Bite!" ordered Jaylen.
"Use Bullet Seed!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Bullet Seed and hit three times which caused Trapinch to faint.
"This stink!" declared Jaylen.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He headed north, but was surprised when he almost hit a Spinda.
"A wild Spinda!" exclaimed Brendan.
Jaylen sent out Zigzagoon.
"Use Headbutt!" ordered Brendan.
Zigzagoon hit with Headbutt. Spinda then hit with Feint Attack.
"Use Cut!" ordered Brendan.
Zigzagoon hit with Cut. Spinda then hit with Psybeam.
"Now I've gotta catch you." decided Brendan.
Brendan threw this Poke Ball and managed to catch Spinda.
"Yes!" exclaimed Brendan.
Brendan checked on his newest Pokemon.
"It's Female and Level 16. Its Ability is Own Tempo and its Nature is Docile. It's moves are Tackle, Uproar, Feint Attack and Psybeam." noted Brendan.
Brendan healed Spinda and continued. Brendan decided to take a moment and double-backed east. He was quickly stopped by a Camper.
"Were you in the middle of gathering volcanic ash?" asked the Camper.
Before Brendan could answer, a Ninja Boy jumped out of a pile of ash.
"Thanks for finding me! But we still have to battle!" declared the Ninja Boy.
Camper Lawrence and Ninja Boy Lung would like to battle!
"Go Baltoy!" cried Lawrence, releasing his first Pokemon.
"Go Koffing!" cried Lung, releasing his first Pokemon.
"Go Poochyena and Spinda!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Mud - Slap on Poochyena!" ordered Lawrence.
"Use Smog on Spinda!" ordered Lung.
"Use Bite on Baltoy and Psybeam on Koffing!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda used Psybeam and hit Koffing. Baltoy went next and hit Poochyena with Mud - Slap. Poochyena then used Bite on Baltoy and got a critical hit. Finally, Koffing hit Spinda with Smog, but didn't get the poison.
"Use Psybeam on Spinda!" ordered Lawrence.
"Use Self - Destruct!" ordered Lung.
Lawrence let out an audible gasp at this.
"Use Bite on Baltoy and Psybeam on Koffing!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam and Koffing fainted. Poochyena hit with Bite and Baltoy fainted. Both trainers recalled their Pokemon.
"Go Sandshrew!" cried Lawrence, releasing his other Pokemon.
"Go Ninjask!" cried Lung, releasing his other Pokemon.
Brendan thus decided to recall his Pokemon.
"Go Grovyle and Numel!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Scratch on Numel!" ordered Lawrence.
"Use Fury Swipes on Grovyle!" ordered Lung.
"Use Bullet Seed on Sandshrew and Ember on Ninjask!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. The speedy Ninjask went first and hit twice with Fury Swipes. Grovyle went next and hit three times with Bullet Seed. Sandshrew then hit with Scratch and Numel hit with Ember.
"Use Poison Sting on Grovyle!" ordered Lawrence.
"Use Sand Attack!" ordered Lung.
"Use Bullet Seed on Sandshrew and Ember on Ninjask!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Ninjask went first and used Sand Attack while Grovyle hit twice with Bullet Seed. Sandshrew then hit Grovyle hit with Poison Sting, but didn't get the poison. Finally, Numel hit with Ember.
"Use Sand Attack!" ordered Lawrence.
"Use Leech Life on Grovyle!" ordered Lung.
"Use Absorb on Sandshrew and Ember on Ninjask!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Ninjask used Leech Life on Grovyle which was super effective. Grovyle then used Absorb which caused Sandshrew to faint. Numel then hit with Ember, but Ninjask survived thanks to Leech Life. Lawrence recalled his Pokemon.
"Use Leech Life on Grovyle!" ordered Lung.
"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle hit with Quick Attack and Ninjask fainted.
"We got beat cleanly." admitted Lawrence.
"I'll use my ninjutsu on you!" declared Lung.
Lung began making signs with his hands.
"Volcanic Ash Swirl Cloak!" exclaimed Lung.
"It's already over." sighed an embarrassed Lawrence.
"What? It's already over?" asked Lung.
Lawrence and Lung began to argue over the battle. Lawrence was upset Lung had Koffing use Self-Destruct while Lung noted his Pokemon was the last on their side. They also argued over who named their child Lung.
"Oh brother." sighed Brendan.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and turned around...only to see a Poke Maniac.
"You want to battle with me?" asked the Poke Maniac nervously.
"Sure." shrugged Brendan.
"Even though I just caught my Pokemon?" asked the Poke Maniac worried.
"You'll do fine." said Brendan reassuringly.
Poke Maniac Wyatt would like to battle!
"Go Aron!" cried Wyatt, releasing his first Pokemon.
"Go Numel!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Headbutt!" ordered Wyatt.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel hit with Ember then Aron hit with Headbutt.
"Use Headbutt!" ordered Wyatt.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel hit with Ember which burned. Aron hit with Headbutt and was hurt by burn.
"Use Metal Claw!" ordered Wyatt.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel hit with Ember then Aron hit with Metal Claw. Aron was hurt by burn.
"Use Iron Defense!" ordered Wyatt.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel hit with Ember and Aron fainted. Numel reached Level 17.
"Go Aron!" cried Wyatt, releasing his other Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Numel.
"Go Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Headbutt!" ordered Wyatt.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Aron hit with Headbutt and Makuhita flinched.
"Use Metal Claw!" ordered Wyatt.
"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Aron hit with Metal Claw. Makuhita hit with the quad effective Vital Throw and Aron fainted.
"You're happy to win? Even though it's only me?" asked Wyatt upset.
"Hey, you put up a good fight. You forced me to switch Pokemon and got a flinch." answered Brendan.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued feeling good he helped another trainer. Brendan continued until he noticed a Parasol Lady shielding herself from the falling ash.
"I use this parasol to ward off the filthy, yucky volcanic ash from my dear Numel." said the Parasol Lady.
Parasol Lady Madeline would like to battle!
"Go Numel!" cried Madeline, releasing her only Pokemon.
"Go Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Ember!" ordered Madeline.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel hit with Ember then Makuhita used Focus Energy.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Madeline.
"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel used Magnitude and hit with Magnitude 7 strength. Makuhita then hit with Vital Throw, but Numel hung on.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Madeline.
"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel used Magnitude and hit with Magnitude 2 strength. Makuhita hung on and hit with Vital Throw which caused Numel to faint.
"I am exhausted." said Madeline.
"Just a heads up, Numel would probably like the ash since it's a Fire and Ground type." noted Brendan.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. However, he was quickly stopped by a pair of Twins.
"Both of us, we collect ashes. We battle, too." said one of the twins.
Twins Tori and Tina would like to battle!
"Go Spinda!" cried Tori, releasing her only Pokemon.
"Go Spinda!" cried Tina, releasing her only Pokemon.
Brendan had to think for a moment.
"Makuhita took a beating from the Numel. Plus, Grovyle might not see much action against Fire types coming up." thought Brendan.
Brendan made up his mind.
"Go Grovyle and Poochyena!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Psybeam on Grovyle!" ordered Tori.
"Use Uproar on Poochyena!' ordered Tina.
"Use Fury Cutter on the Spinda attacking you and Poochyena use Howl!" ordered Brendan.
The Pokemon all obeyed. Grovyle went first and hit Spinda with Fury Cutter. Tori's Spinda then hit with Psybeam and Tina's Spinda hit Poochyena with Uproar. Finally, Poochyena used Howl.
"Use Psybeam on Grovyle!" ordered Tori.
"Use Uproar on Poochyena!' ordered Tina.
"Use Fury Cutter on the Spinda attacking you and Poochyena use Bite on the Spinda attacking you!" ordered Brendan.
The Pokemon all obeyed. Grovyle went first and hit Spinda with Fury Cutter. Tori's Spinda then hit with Psybeam and Tina's Spinda hit Poochyena with Uproar. Finally, Poochyena hit with Bite.
"Use Psybeam on Grovyle!" ordered Tori.
"Use Uproar on Poochyena!' ordered Tina.
"Use Fury Cutter on the Spinda attacking you and Poochyena use Howl!" ordered Brendan.
The Pokemon all obeyed. Grovyle went first and hit Spinda with Fury. Tori's Spinda then hit with Psybeam and Tina's Spinda hit Poochyena with Uproar. Finally, Poochyena hit with Bite.
"Use Psybeam on Grovyle!" ordered Tori.
"Use Uproar on Poochyena!' ordered Tina.
"Use Fury Cutter on the Spinda attacking you and Poochyena use Howl!" ordered Brendan.
The Pokemon all obeyed. Grovyle went first and hit Spinda with Fury Cutter causing it to faint. Tina's Spinda hit Poochyena with Uproar then settled down. Finally, Poochyena hit with Bite. Tori recalled her Pokemon.
"Use Feint Attack on Grovyle!" ordered Tina.
"Use Quick Attack on Spinda!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle hit with Quick Attack and Spinda fainted. Tina then recalled her Pokemon. Poochyena grew to Level 17 and replaced Sand Attack with Odor Sleuth.
"We couldn't win...it's boring...so I'm getting more ashes." said one of the Twins.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He found a Max Ether then continued. He reached a house where a man gave him a soot sack for gathering ashes. Brendan headed outside and noticed a suspicious lump of ash next to the house. As he approached, a Ninja Boy jumped out startling Brendan.
"From out of the ashes I leap! Hiyah! I challenge thee!" exclaimed the Ninja Boy.
Ninja Boy Lao would like to battle!
"Go Koffing!" cried Lao, releasing his first Pokemon.
"Go Spinda!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Sludge!" ordered Lao.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam then Koffing hit with sludge, but didn't get the poison.
"Use Tackle!" ordered Lao.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam and Koffing fainted. Lao recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Koffing!" cried Lao, releasing his second Pokemon.
"I'm sticking with Spinda." said Brendan.
"Use Sludge!" ordered Lao.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.
both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam then Koffing hit with Sludge. Koffing again did not get the poison.
"Use Sludge again!" ordered Lao.
"Use Psybeam again!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam and Koffing fainted. Lao recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Koffing!" cried Lao, releasing his last Pokemon.
"I'll stay with Spinda." said Brendan.
"Use Poison Gas!" ordered Lao.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam and confused Koffing. Koffing broke through its confusion and used Poison Gas which poisoned was hurt by poison.
"Use Self - Destruct!" ordered Lao.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda used Psybeam and Koffing fainted.
"With honor I admit defeat!" declared Lao.
Brendan recalled Spinda and saw Fallarbor Town. He hoped he could get Spinda there before it was too late. He jumped down to the main path and raced to Fallarbor Town, but ran into a Youngster.
"The volcano's eruption is proof the earth is still alive!" declared the Youngster.
Youngster Dillion would like to battle!
"Go Aron!" cried Dillion, releasing his sole Pokemon.
"Go Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Headbutt!" ordered Dillion.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Aron hit with Headbutt, but didn't get the flinch. Makuhita then used Focus Energy.
"Use Metal Claw!" ordered Dillion.
"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Aron hit with Metal Claw. Makuhita then hit with Vital Throw and Aron fainted.
"You're some kind of strong!" declared Dillion.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He spotted a Picnicker and a Bird Keeper pacing back and forth only to turn around when the bumped into each other. Brendan successfully avoided them and reached the Pokemon Center. Once there, Brendan healed his team. He then put Spinda in the PC and got Electrike back.
"Time to play dodge the trainers again." mused Brendan.
Brendan managed to avoid the Picnicker and Bird Keeper once more. He trained with Electrike and got it to Level 17. Brendan then replaced Tackle with Quick Attack. Finally, Brendan was ready to face the trainers. who both stopped upon seeing him.
"The warmth here is making me so drowsy." yawned the Picnicker.
The Picnicker let out another yawn.
"Battle with me so I can stay awake." requested the Picnicker.
"With these wings I can flick you away." boasted the Bird Keeper.
Picnicker Sophie and Bird Keeper Coby would like to battle!
"Go Marill!" cried Sophie, releasing her first Pokemon.
"Go Skarmory!" cried Coby, releasing his Pokemon.
"Go Grovyle and Numel!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Rollout on Numel!" ordered Sophie.
"Use Swift on Grovyle!" ordered Coby.
"Use Bullet Seed on Marill and Ember on Skarmory!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle went first hitting Marill three times with Bullet Seed. Marill then used Rollout and hit. Skarmory hit Grovyle with Swift and Numel hit Skarmory with Ember.
"Use Rollout on Numel!" ordered Sophie.
"Use Peck on Grovyle!" ordered Coby.
"Use Bullet Seed on Marill and Ember on Skarmory!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle hit Marill four times with Bullet Seed. Marill then hit with Rollout and Skarmory did super effective damage with Peck. Finally, Numel hit with Ember and got a critical hit.
"Use Rollout on Numel!" ordered Sophie.
"Use Agility!" ordered Coby.
"Use Absorb on Marill and Ember of Skarmory!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb. Marill then hit with Rollout and Skarmory used Agility. Finally, Numel used Ember.
"Use Rollout on Numel!" ordered Sophie.
"Use Peck on Grovyle!" ordered Coby.
"Use Absorb on Marill and Ember on Skarmory!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb and Marill fainted. Skarmory hit with Peck, but the health taken from Marill was enough to keep Grovyle alive. Nimel then hit with Ember. Sophie recalled her Pokemon.
"Go Lombre!" cried Sophie, releasing her other Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Grovyle.
"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.
With that, the battle continued.
"Use Nature Power on Numel!" ordered Sophie.
"Use Swift on Taillow!" ordered Coby.
"Use Focus Energy and Ember on Skarmory!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow went first used Focus Energy then Skarmory hit Numel with Swift. Lombre then used Nature Power which turned into Swift and hit Numel. Finally, Numel hit Skarmory with Ember.
"Use Astonish on Numel!" ordered Sophie.
"Use Swift on Taillow!" ordered Coby.
"Use Wing Attack on Lombre and Ember on Skarmory!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack and Lombre fainted. Skarmory used Swift, but Numel barely survived and hit with Ember which finally caused Numel to faint. Both opposing trainers recalled their Pokemon.
"Go Swellow!" cried Coby, releasing his other Pokemon.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Poochyena and Electrike!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Double Team!" ordered Coby.
"Use Quick Attack and Bite!" ordered Brendan.
The Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack and paralyzed Swellow with Static. Swellow was fully paralyzed. Poochyena then hit with Bite.
"Use Wing Attack on Electrike!" ordered Coby.
"Use Quick Attack and Bite!" ordered Brendan.
The Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack. Swellow was again fully paralyzed. Poochyena hit with Bite.
"Use Quick Attack on Electrike!" ordered Coby.
"Use Quick Attack and Bite!" ordered Brendan.
The Pokemon obeyed. Swellow broke through paralysis and hit with Quick Attack. Electric then hit with Quick Attack. Finally, Poochyena used Bite and Swellow fainted.
"This is a dream. I'm sure of it." said Sophie.
"What?" asked Coby.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon. With all the trainers Brendan could face defeated, he was free to explore Fallarbor Town.
A/N: That's where we'll end things for now. I know I said I was going to ramp up the action, but I tried overdoing it and I am scaling back a bit. Brendan did make progress and caught two party members. Numel will be more of a major player in the future. Spinda was caught for two reasons the first being someone to use Strength. The other is is that, like the other Pokemon he's caught, I like Spinda. It's not the best, but I like its design and gimmick of always being dizzy. Next time, Brendan must stop Team Magma plus the addition of another party member. Please review.