What's going on guys, I'm back! So thanks to everyone who has been following so far, I appreciate it! But enough about me, let's get back to the story.
Sootopolis City Gym, 30 minutes Later
As Andrew and the gang came in for a landing, they attracted some attention from the sheer number of Pokemon they were aboard. Stormwing understandably caught the most attention, and many gasped in shock as Andrew returned the Legendary, as well as a very powerful looking Salamence and Braviary. One face in particular stuck out.
"Hello Juan, it's been a while."
The Sootopolis Gym Leader rubbed his eyes and looked at the boy, "Was that a Latios you just returned Andrew?" The Sandgem native simply smiled and called out Stormwing, "It sure was. Juan meet Stormwing. I rescued him from some bounty hunters a few years ago." The blue dragon waved a hand and smiled at the stunned Juan. Dawn then walked up to Juan, stars in her eyes. "It's good to see you again also Dawn, congratulations on winning the Grand Festival in Sinnoh, your performance was magnificent" the male coordinator said. Dawn almost fainted from the praise she was receiving from such an accomplished coordinator. "Well Andrew, what brings you to my humble city?" asked Juan. Andrew simply pointed at him and said, "Juan, I'm here because I challenge you to a Gym Battle," he said excitedly. "I see, how can I refuse? You've been making waves across Hoenn recently, Norman told me of the close battle you had with him. Wattson even told me you won Roxanne's heart." As if on cue, Roxanne hugged Andrew's right arm and kissed him on the cheek, "He sure has" said the brunette dreamily, causing the Water-type expert to smile as the couple embraced each other lovingly.
"Well Juan, let's not keep the crowds waiting." "I couldn't agree more my friend."
"This five on five battle between Juan and Andrew will now begin!"
"Walrein, Seaking, let us put on a show!" said Juan as the two water types popped out.
"Luxray, Carracosta, you're up!" Luxray jumped onto a floating platform and Carracosta floated on the water. "Seaking dive and hit Carracosta with Megahorn, Walrein use Ice Ball on Luxray." Seaking dove into the water and headed for Carracosta, who patiently awaited for orders, while Luxray jumped onto another platform, dodging the Ice Ball effortlessly. "Carracosta jump onto a platform and await my command, Luxray use Thunderbolt on the water once Carracosta's out." The lion and turtle nodded and no sooner had Carracosta jumped onto a platform did Luxray fire a powerful Thunderbolt at the water, hitting Seaking. "Carracosta, freeze the water stat!" ordered Andrew as the large turtle fired an Ice Beam at the pool, trapping Seaking within.
"That was genius of him. I'm impressed he came up with such a brilliant strategy, I'll have to remember this" thought Juan as he reached for his next Pokeball.
"Whishcash show them your strength." Juan said as the catfish Pokemon popped out, thumping his tail in challenge. "Luxray take five, Xatu let's wow the crowd!" Andrew said as the shiny bird popped out and gracefully landed on a platform. "Alright Xatu, use Drill Peck on Walrein, Carracosta, cover him and use Ice Beam on Whiscash." commanded Andrew. The two nodded and Xatu took off towards Walrein, his beak glowing white, while Carracosta fired a frigid beam of energy at Whiscash. Walrein knew it would be too slow to dodge Drill Peck so it decided to face the bird head on, while Whiscash tried and failed to dodge the Ice Beam, leaving him immobilized. "Not good" thought Juan, "Walrein took a beating from that Drill Peck and Whiscash is unable to move" weighing his options, Juan sighed. "Whiscash use Hydro Pump on Carracosta, Walrein use Ice Ball on Xatu." The Pokemon complied and fired their attacks. Andrew grinned, he had Juan right where he wanted him, "Carracosta use Brine on Whiscash, Xatu use Psychic on Walrein." said Andrew. Carracosta fired a powerful stream of water, knocking Whiscash out and Walrein soon followed as he was knocked into the water by a pink beam fired from Xatu.
"Luvdisc, show them your beauty," Juan said as he threw his fourth Pokeball. "Xatu, Carracosta, return. This guy's been itching for a rematch" said Andrew as he tossed a Pokeball up and down in his hand. "Sharpedo, let's go!" shouted Andrew as a vicious shark-like Pokemon popped out. He snapped his powerful jaws threateningly as he eyed his opponent, he wanted payback for losing to Luvdisc as a Carvanha, and he was not going to lose again. Sharpedo then skimmed over to Andrew (A/N: I imagine Sharpedo using his bottom fin as a ski, kind of like those speeders at the end of Star Wars Episode 8) and nudged Andrew's wrist. Andrew cocked an eyebrow, "Don't you think that's a bit overkill buddy?" Sharpedo shook his head furiously, causing Andrew to shrug, "Well alright then" he said as he pushed the stone. Sharpedo was enveloped in a bright pink light and emerged with yellow bands crossing his face and a more rugged appearance. "So this is Mega Evolution, fascinating" thought Juan, "Such power" he thought as he saw the now Mega Sharpedo, and he looked pissed, Juan was certain Luvdisc had dumped his waste into the pool. Sharpedo then looked at Andrew and motioned towards the bleachers. "Sharpedo wants to face Luvdisc alone, I'm sorry Juan, I didn't think his vendetta was this serious." said Andrew as he looked at the small Pokemon sympathetically, "I'm sorry" he said telepathically to Luvdisc.
"Alright Luvdisc, use Aqua Jet" Luvdisc nodded and took off towards the shark, who just sat there. Suddenly, Sharpedo rammed his head into Luvdisc, sending him skyward. Just before Luvdisc hit the water, Sharpedo dove after him and clamped down with his powerful jaws. After a few seconds of that he tossed Luvdisc into the air and hit him with a full power Dark Pulse" sending the small Pokemon landing next to Juan unconscious. Andrew walked back to the battlefield, scratching his head, "Sorry about that, I didn't think he'd hold that much of a grudge."
"It can't be helped I suppose" said Juan, "now let's finish this. MIlotic, show them your beauty". Everyone, Andrew included, gazed awestruck at the beautiful Pokemon. "Alright Gallade, let's show them what you can do". Andrew said as the shiny Gallade landed gracefully onto a platform, bowing respectfully to his opponents, which Juan returned.
"Milotic versus Gallade, begin!"
"Milotic start with Twister!" Milotic nodded and hurled a whirlwind at Gallade, picking him up. But he didn't seem to panic, surprising Juan. "Alright Gallade on my command. Use Thunder Punch!" yelled Andrew. As Gallade fell he cocked back his fist and slammed it into Milotic, who screamed as hundreds of volts of electricity coursed through her, although she quickly recovered.
"Milotic use Hail and follow it up with Safeguard" Milotic fired a small white ball towards the sky and glowed gold. As the white ball exploded, hail began to pelt Gallade.
"Trying to grind me down huh? Not bad, but two can play at that game", Gallade use Poison Jab, show Juan that two can play the attrition game. Gallade arced a purple fist into Milotic's side, causing her to cough and splutter.
"Gallade, keep up the pressure, wrap this up with Leaf Blade". Gallade complied and swung his arm into the serpent-like Pokemon, who subsequently fainted.
"Milotic is unable to battle, Gallade and Andrew win!" Andrew let out a cheer as he hugged Gallade, who returned it with gusto. "That was quite a battle Andrew, you backed me into a corner there." "Thanks Juan, you were pretty good yourself, your Pokemon certainly are beautiful, no denying that."
After Dawn talked with Juan about contests for a while, Andrew turned to his group, a mile wide grin on his face. "Alright guys, that's the last of the Hoenn Gyms. It's time to take on the Hoenn League!" With that, Andrew bolted out of the door, his group right behind him.
Chapter 11 is done. Next chapter will see Andrew begin the Hoenn League. Ideas? Leave a comment.
Next chapter should be out by tomorrow. Until then, I will A, B, C ya.