Hey everyone! I'm back. I don't have much for announcements, so we can jump straight in.
(5 hours later, Sunyshore City)
With Sunyshore being their next and final Sinnoh Gym, and being all the way in Canalave on the other side of the region, the group opted to fly. Shauna and her group looked in awe at the variety of powerful fliers arrayed before them. Climbing aboard Stormwing, Andrew led the charge to Sunyshore City, landing just as the sun began to set. With the group also starting to feel the jet lag, they quickly booked their rooms and retired for the night.
(The next day)
Andrew was eating his breakfast in the cafeteria with Lucas, Georgia, Bianca, and Barry; the five of them had woken up earlier than the others and decided to let the others sleep for a while. As Andrew looked up a grin spread across his face.
"Well I'll be damned, look who's here." A boy in a red shirt and a yellow cap whirled around and grinned. "Same goes for you," the stranger said as he and Andrew high-fived. "Guys this is Ethan, I met him in the Johto Region. Ethan these are my two best friends Lucas and Barry, and their girlfriends Georgia and Bianca." The group waved and introductions were made.
After the group ate Andrew and Ethan were in the lobby chatting.
"So Ethan, what brings you here?" "Take a guess, the Sinnoh League. So a few months ago I'm sitting in a Pokemon Center in Hoenn and find out that your ass is the Hoenn Champion. I heard what you said and remembered you told me you were from Sinnoh, so here I am." said the Johto native jokingly.
"Well Ethan, you can try to beat me, but that trophy is as good as mine." said the blonde as Dawn walked up and kissed him. "Uh huh, sure" Ethan said, half distracted by the blue-haired beauty.
"Ay Ethan, over here, and while you're at it eyes off my girl" said Andrew as he snapped his fingers. "Sorry man but damn you got good taste. Yeah I'll be taking on the Sinnoh League with you, hopefully we can have a rematch, my crew wants payback." he said, eyes widening as two beautiful brunettes, one with a yellow skirt and a visor, the other in a blue tank top and a white hat, walked up to Andrew and kissed his cheeks, "Morning sweetie" they chorused as they walked to the cafeteria.
"Andrew you slick son of a Bellsprout" commented Ethan as he continued to ogle the two brunettes. "What? I'm with them too". Just as Ethan was about to say something, two more brunettes in school uniforms and a bluenette with red eyes walked up and kissed the Sinnoh native as well.
"I gotta come here more often if there's this many beautiful women here" thought Ethan, as he looked on incredulously as three more women, one with pink hair, one with black hair, and one with green hair, mimicked the actions of the previous girls. Ethan's eyes bulged as he drank in the bodies of the latter two. "Okay Andrew, how the fuck do you have nine girlfriends? You seemed as dense as a block of lead last time I saw you. "Well Ethan I wasn't as dumb as I looked, I love them, and they love me, simple as that," sighed the Sandgem native happily.
Andrew's face soon turned serious, "So Ethan, you want a battle?" "Hell yeah, no guarantee I'll be facing you in the Sinnoh League."
(Outside on the Training Fields)
"This three-on-three unoffical battle between Andrew Townsend of Sandgem Town and Ethan Hibiki of New Bark Town will now commence!" said Barry, who was refereeing.
"Alright Aibo, come on out! yelled Ethan as a powerful looking Ambipom appeared.
"Alright Tetto'eko, let's light 'em up!" cried Andrew as the electric lizard appeared and hissed at Ambipom, flaring his neck threateningly. "What Pokemon is that and where can I get one?" "This is Tetto'eko, he's a Heliolisk and he's an electric/normal type from Kalos." "Well I know where I'm going after Sinnoh" joked Ethan.
"Alright Aibo let's start with Iron Tail!" Ambipom nodded and lunged at Tetto'eko, his right tail gaining a metallic glow. "Block it with Brutal Swing", as Aibo swung his tail, Tetto'eko jumped up and swung his tail downwards, forcing the Iron Tail into the ground
"Alright Tetto'eko, use Rock Climb and follow it up with Dragon Tail!" Tetto'eko slammed his tail down on the ground and a stone ramp appeared, sending Aibo skyward. The electric lizard raced to the top of the ramp and jumped high into the air. As Aibo neared him he swung his tail, now coated in draconic energy, downwards and sent AIbo crashing into the ground below. When the dust cleared Aibo was out cold.
"Ambipom is unable to battle"
"Well you've certainly improved Andrew," remarked Ethan, "If only you knew" said the blonde grinning. "Alright Polibo, let's shake things up!" said Ethan as a green frog appeared, happily clapping his hands together. "Alright Bisharp, battlestations!" yelled Andrew as his shiny Steel/Dark type appeared, his blades gleaming in the sunlight.
"Polibo use Confide!" Polibo fired a red beam at Bisharp, who began hearing voices in his head telling him secrets and lowering his Special Attack. To Ethan's surprise Bisharp began glowing red, while Andrew grinned, "Bisharp's ability is Defiant, every time you lower one of his stats, his attack increases, so I'm just gonna hit harder now. Bisharp, pull yourself together and use X-Scissor!" Bisharp shook his head, regaining his focus, and lunged at Politoed, his blades glowing green in the shape of an X, sending Polibo flying as the attack made contact.
By this time the group had made their way out, noticing Andrew was battling. As Dawn, Rosa, and Leaf came out Ethan's jaw dropped as he saw the three girls in their cheerleader outfits. "Andrew I said it once and I'll say it again, you are one lucky son of a Bellsprout." Andrew frowned slightly, he could get fairly protective of his girls; plus he was in a battle, he didn't like his opponents getting distracted. "Ay, we gonna battle or you just gonna stare at my girls all day?"
The Johto native snapped out of his trance and scratched his head sheepishly, "Sorry about that." Andrew sighed and smiled slightly, "Can't say I don't blame you, who would be able to resist staring at such beautiful women?" he asked as he motioned to the trio of cheerleaders, who were now blushing heavily.
"Alright Polibo let's regain the initiative, Brick Break!" Polibo clapped his hands and ran towards Bisharp, his hand raised and glowing white. "Psycho Cut!" Bisharp nodded and swung his right hand to meet Polibo's, the Psychic move overpowering the Brick Break. "Now use Guillotine!" Bisharp grinned and swung his other blade, hitting Polibo and sending him flying, unconscious.
"Well Andrew, you've done well so far," said Ethan, fastening his hat, "but my comeback starts now! Exbo let's crank up the heat!" roared the Johto native as his faithful starter, an intimidating Typhlosion, appeared.
"Goodra, battle calls!" Andrew yelled as a large purple dragon appeared. "What kind of Pokemon is that?" "This is Goodra, she's a Dragon type. She's from Kalos too." "Dragon huh? Well then I better crank it up! Exbo, use Flare Blitz!" Typhlosion cloaked himself in fire and took off towards Goodra, who patiently waited her command. "Aqua Tail!" yelled Andrew. Ethan's eyes widened, he had never seen a Goodra before, so he didn't know they could learn Water moves, "Exbo stop!" Exbo tried to stop but it was too late; he skidded into Goodra just as she swung her now water-coated tail, sending the Typhlosion flying as steam came off of his body.
"Come on Exbo, I believe in you!" encouraged Ethan. Exbo stood on his hind legs and roared defiantly at the dragon, he wasn't going down without a fight. Andrew looked on impressed, "Impressive Ethan, Goodra's tail hits like a Rampardos, you've trained Exbo well." Ethan nodded in appreciation as he ordered his next attack, "Exbo, use Inferno!" "Goodra use Dragon Breath!" Goodra fired a beam of purple energy as Exbo opened his mouth to unleash a torrent of dark blue flames shot forth. Both Pokemon let out a roar of pain as the two attacks found their target.
"Exbo pull yourself together and use Fire Blast!" But to his shock Exbo didn't move. His eyes widened as he noticed electricity arcing off the stricken Pokemon, he was paralyzed from the Dragon Breath. "Goodra now's our chance! Use Water Pulse!" Goodra opened her mouth and let loose a torrent of water at the paralyzed Typhlosion, who roared in pain as the super effective attack hit him. With a final roar Exbo collapsed.
"Typhlosion is unable to battle, Goodra and Andrew win!" "Great job girl!" praised Andrew as Goodra picked up her master and hugged him affectionately, earning a coo from the girls.
"That was a hell of a battle Ethan," remarked ANdrew, "you've trained your crew well."
"Thanks Andrew, you weren't too bad yourself." "Hey Ethan, wanna come with us once your gang is healed? I'm challenging Volkner today." "Sure thing, I want to see this, I've heard Volkner's a tough one."
(3 hours later, Sunyshore Gym)
As Andrew walked into the gym he felt his hair stand on end from all the electricity. Dawn noticed this and began to frantically cover her hair, not wanting to risk the infamous "Dee-Dee" hairdo. Andrew had told Lucas and the others about it, and to Dawn's chagrin, they found it hilarious. After a light beating from the embarrassed bluenette, Andrew promised to make it up to her.
"Hey Volkner! What's good?" "Well there's a face I haven't seen in years. If it isn't the Champion of Hoenn and Kalos himself."
"Word is you've stolen the hearts of a couple of our Gym Leaders." joked Volkner as Maylene and Candice walked up and kissed the Sandgem native, "He sure has" Candice said, a dreamy look in her eyes. "I've been training hard for this day, I knew you'd come for me eventually." Andrew grinned, "Well it's time to see if that training's been paying off."
"The official battle between Andrew Townsend and Volkner will now begin!"
"Jolteon time to charge things up!" "Flareon, let's crank up the heat!" The two Eeveelutions appeared and grinned, this was going to be a good one.
"Jolteon Quick Attack!" Jolteon took off at blistering speeds towards the fire type.
"Toxic on the ground now!" FLareon nodded and fired a glob of sludge in front of Jolteon, causing him to skid uncontrollably and crash into the wall. Knowing Jolteon's speed Andrew knew he'd have to hit hard every chance he had, "Flareon Overheat full power!" Flareon nodded and fired a jet of searing flames at Jolteon, who was struggling to get up. Jolteon let out a loud yell as the flames enveloped him, badly singing his fur, but he still looked ready to fight.
"Jolteon use Thunderbolt!" "Flareon counter with Flamethrower!" Flareon sucked in and fired a jet of fire which met the bolt of lightning that shot out of Jolteon's fur, causing an explosion as the two met.
By now both Eeveelutions were panting after having used such powerful attacks in quick succession. Neither would last much longer. "Jolteon use Wild Charge!" "Flareon use Iron Tail when he gets close!" ordered Andrew, "Hang in there buddy!"
As Jolteon closed in, wreathed in electricity, Flareon jumped and brought his iron-coated tail down onto the electric types head, causing him to crash into the ground and skid to a halt, swirls in his eyes. "Jolteon is unable to battle." Andrew walked over and picked up a heavily panting Flareon and began to stroke his warm fur, earning a purr from the Fire type as he sleepily nuzzled his trainer's chest. Handing him over to Giselle, who began smothering the little fire type with affection, Andrew turned back to Volkner, "Jolteon's still fast as ever" "You're damn right he his!" responded Volkner with pride in his voice.
"Electivire let's turn this around!" "Armaldo let's rock!"
"Alright Armaldo use X-Scissor!" "Counter it with Thunder Punch!" As the two Pokemon clashed fists, a large cloud of dust was kicked up from the release of energy. "Armaldo quick use Brick Break!" Armaldo quickly raised one of his claws and proceeded to bash Electivire over the head with it, causing the electric type to grip his head in pain. "Electivire shake it off and use Iron Tail!" Electivire pulled himself together and the edge of one of his tails glowed a metallic silver as it swung towards Armaldo. "Use Metal Claw to grab it!" To Volkner's shock, Armaldo reached out and grabbed the tail, stopping it dead in its tracks. "Now use Bug Bite!" The Bug type grinned and bit down on the non-metallic part of Electivire's tail, a sickening crunch resounded through the arena. Electivire roared in pain and quickly retreated. "Press the advantage, use Superpower!" The Plate Pokemon nodded and used his claws to scoop up a piece of rock and hurled it at Electivire, causing the Electric type to faint. "Electivire is unable to battle."
"That was impressive Andrew, don't know many Pokemon that can match Electivire in strength," praised Volkner, "but you're luck runs out here. Luxray, time to super charge this match!" roared the Gym leader as the blue lion appeared and snarled at Andrew. "Aggron let's bring the pain!" The massive steel type appeared and banged his fists together in challenge.
"Luxray use Iron Tail!" "Aggron bring him down to earth with Smack Down!" As Luxray jumped to swing his tail, Aggron picked up a rock and hurled it at the lion, sending the blue Pokemon sprawling besides Volkner, though he quickly got up and snarled angrily at Aggron. "Aggron let's keep up the pressure with Dragon Rush" Aggron roared and barreled towards Luxray, covered in purple energy. "Dodge and use Ice Fang!" The lion quickly jumped out of the way and sank his ice-coated teeth into Aggron's leg, causing the steel type to roar in pain.
"Fire Blast!" Andrew ordered. Aggron turned around fired a wall of searing hot flames at the lion, who roared in pain as he let go of the steel type and quickly fell back, panting heavily and his legs shaking.
"Alright Luxray let's go down swinging! Use Superpower!" Luxray roared in agreement and used his tail to hurl a large boulder at Aggron. "Finish this with Heavy Slam!" Aggron roared as he charged the lion, bashing through the rock and careening into Luxray, kncking him out and sending him flying, landing feet from Volkner's feet. Aggron let out a roar of triumph and bashed his hands together.
"Luxray is unable to battle, Aggron and Andrew win!" Andrew patted Aggron's side and returned the hulking Steel type, while Volkner returned his downed lion. "That was some battle Andrew, it's incredible to see how much you've grown." "Thanks Volkner, that means a lot" said the blonde as he smiled warmly. "Now get out there and go give Cynthia hell, we'll be cheering you on."
As Andrew walked back to his group Ethan stared at him awestruck. "That was incredible! You beat him like it was nothing!" Andrew scratched the back of his head sheepishly.
"So you guys, who's ready to head to Lily of the Valley Island?" The group let out a resounding cheer as they all charged out of the gym and to the harbor.
And I'll end it there, another short chapter. Thanks to all who've been reading so far. Don't be afraid to leave a comment, I'll be sure to read it and consider any suggestions.
With that said, I will A, B, C ya.