Chapter 10: Way of the Ice Punch
Hola amigos! So yeah, I lied last time. This isn't the end of the trio trials because Bronze lost. First trial failed and a utter fail at that. All hell broke loose with his own team fighting amongst themselves. Now he's got two pokemon who are at eachothers throats that he needs to get along. On top of that, BIGJAW needs to get stronger. I'll be damned if Bronze would take the easy way out with Night Wing. What's he gonna do to prepare BIGJAW for the trial and get those two scaley scallywags to get along. Let's find out.
Later…
Bronze put his boot on the rocky terrain and stretched out. He and his two remaining pokemon had walked the whole way back to Route 8 because Bronze had remembered seeing the rocky plateau as a excellent training course. Lots of hard rock for a stable battle ground and a lot of highs and lows for training for speed and agility. Also because they all agreed that no one wanted a crash landing, again.
Bronze had made sure that the bootleg stormtroopers left route 8. He paid someone to spread a rumor that an odd looking Pokemon was spotted at the top of Wela Volcano. This immediately made them start their way up the mountain. That should keep them busy for a while.
Bronze turned around and said, "I'll be frank. I'm not the best trainer and recently I think I've been slacking a bit. But you two are going to make the whole team collapse if you don't start getting along." Bronze said. BIGJAW and Night Wing both pouted and crossed their arms as they turned away from each other. Bronze sighed, "Look, you don't have to be amigos but can you try not to kill each other?" Bronze asked. "Por favor?"
BIGJAW sighed in defeat and held out his arm. He hissed in a unexcited tone, waiting for Night Wing to stick his hand out and agree to hate each other in silence. Night Wing growled and turned his head. BIGJAW's eyes lit up in anger and he angrily started grunting at Night Wing. Night Wing then made a face at BIGJAW's comment and Dragon Tail'd him in the face. The croc was launched into a rock. The rock cracked and had a BIGJAW shaped imprint in it. Bronze grit his teeth at this and said, "You better go make sure he's alright and then apologize." He was trying to a be a parent to his pokemon rather then going dictator on them. Night Wing turned his head and spat a small Flame Burst at the ground.
Bronze was done. Night Wing had burnt the last straw and now he was getting what was coming to him. "NIGHT WING!" Bronze yelled at the top of his lungs. Night Wing shot his head up. He had never heard Bronze raise his voice like that, hell, BIGJAW hadn't even heard Bronze yell like that. He normally tried to scold them in the little spanish he knew and use his authority as Trainer command respect but Night Wing was such a powerful pokemon and Bronze was still fairly new so he began to slack off. The faux dragon wanted a challenge and the trainers around Bronze's skill level just don't have the firepower to take on a fully evolved Charizard that was strong enough to be a totem pokemon, not to mention the faux dragon's arrogance. Unless you count Hau's Gyarados, which even then Night Wing knew how to use Thunder Punch and took down a totem Pokemon with being mostly self taught and trained. If he could keep his arrogance in check then he could probably make that Gyarados sleep with the Magikarp.
"I am sick and tired of your Tauros-crud. YOU wanted to join this team and if you want to stay on this team then you better keep your ego in check and listen to my orders or I'm sending you scaley behind to Wela Volcano and with that display back at Lush Jungle, you wouldn't be able to become the totem pokemon if you begged." Bronze said. Night Wing was in utter shock. Bronze had knocked him out before but that was just rash thinking in a stress filled situation. Which Bronze does not handle well, hence why he resorts to physical violence on his own part. But Bronze never had just lashed out in word form from just being pissed off. The dragon didn't know weather to go help BIGJAW or stand still as Bronze gave him a western glare that could stare a hole into his soul. Night Wing stood confidently, though he was hurt on the inside and was thinking back to the battle.
Bronze then turned to BIGJAW, who was stumbling after getting on his feet. "Here ya go." Bronze said as he pulled out an Oran Berry and gave it to his buddy. The croc smelled the fruity scent and gobbled the thing whole. He then licked his lips in satisfaction and looked a lot better.
Bronze was about to say something when he heard a voice. "The Tauros is a mighty Pokemon but is blinded by its own rage." a raspy voice said. Bronze turned around to see it was an old dude or as it's said in Mexico, 'jango'. However, he was tall and muscular. He wore a white karate outfit, a red bandana wrapped around his head, and a black belt. His skin was wrinkly and tanned from the sun. He had white hair in a man bun and a expression that was not of anger but off inner peace. Next to him was a Lucario. The much shorter Pokemon had a arm brace on his right arm with a stone that resembled Fightium-Z.
Bronze looked at the man and said, "Who are you?" The cowboy was becoming skeptical of everyone he met now because of the Ultra Bootleg Stormtrooper squad. He put a tight grip on his stick as he approached the man. He motioned his pokemon to stay where they were.
"I am Grand Master Yoshi." the old man said with a bow. Lucario bowed down in sync with Grand Master Yoshi.
"Okay then. Why are you here, Senor (Sir)?" Bronze asked.
"Me and Lucario were meditating but we were disturbed by a angered aura." Yoshi said. He then looked at BIGJAW and Night Wing "There is great tension between you two." He smirked, "a common rivalry." BIGJAW and Night Wing went wide eyed and grunted. The two then crossed their arms and face away from each other.
"Come on guys, don't start it." Bronze said. Lucario then looked at Bronze. The Spirit Jackal closed its eyes and it started to glow blue. The old timer next to him then started to glow too. The two fighters then stopped glowing and Yoshi started to speak. "Hmmm, the power and patience of a raging Tauros and yet as vulnerable as a Caterpie." the Master stated.
Bronze went a little red in the face at the comment so he lowered his hat to the point where it nearly covered his eyes. "Tell me,young man. What brings you here?" the old man asked.
Bronze didn't know if he should be telling a random old guy about his plans in a rocky area where he can fall and break his neck. Though, even with the fortune cookie sayings, Bronze decided he'll just say it. What harm could it do to just say he was training.
"We're just training." Bronze said.
"And?" the man asked. He could sense Bronze was on edge. The old master felt a presence of fear and suspicion from his past. "You are here to build a friendship between these two Pokemon after a hard loss." the man said.
Bronze backed the fuck up after hearing that. Yoshi just read his mind or something. He grabbed his stick and held it in striking position. Lucario saw the trainer was about to attack so he conjured up a bone staff. Yoshi then out his arm in front of the Spirit Jackal and shook his head. Lucario heeled and de-summoned his bone staff. "Apologies. I should have told you about my aura reading capabilities."
"Que?" Bronze said in confusion.
"Let me tell you. Lucario here has the ability of sensing aura. He can tell how a trainer is feeling from far away distances…" Yoshi said but was interrupted as Rotom Dex shot out of Bronze's bag like a rocket
"That'zzzzzzzz right! A Lucario can read you like a book from a mile away." Rotom Dex said.
"Okay, I get that, but what about you?" Bronze asked.
"My bond with Lucario has been built up over many years. I have trained long and hard with Lucario to enhance my ability to read and use aura…" the old man said before he was interrupted.
Bronze had honestly though that was badass. I mean, this sounded like some really spiritual bonding shit that he wanted to have with BIGJAW and the rest of his Pokemon. But he had one question that was begging to come out but he thought it was stupid. Now he didn't care though.
"Okay this may be a stupid question but… can you use Aura Sphere?" Bronze asked. He felt like a cabron for asking but he really wanted to know.
"I can perform a extremely weak version of it." He faced a rock and took a deep breath. He took a stance, like a Lucario, and stayed in it. He put himself in extreme focus.
Bronze, BIGJAW, and Night Wing watched as the man was still in his stance. The cowboy noticed the man had a expression of pain on his face and yet he stayed focused. A small amount of blue light formed in his hands. It was very faint and barely noticeable. Sweat started pouring down his face as the light grew more and more bright. A noticeable blue sphere formed in his hands. He started sweating bullets as he charged up the attack.
The man let out a yell of a warrior and unleashed the attack. The man took a knee in exhaustion. He started breathing heavily and had sweat pouring down his face. His clothing had large sweat marks on them. However, with all that effort, he only managed to singe the rock he took aim at. Still impressive for a human.
"Hombre, that was epic!" Bronze said. He witnessed the pure determination and discipline of a grand master through the use of a Pokemon move.
"Never underestimate the bond of trainer and Pokemon." He said. "Is there anything else you would like answered?"
"Well, I'm trying to train up BIGJAW so he can take on the totem Pokemon of Lush Jungle and I'm trying to get this one to listen to me." Bronze said as he pointed to Night Wing. The faux dragon scoffed.
"Come with me. I will assist you in training." Grand Master Yoshi said.
"Gracias, you're going to be a big help." Bronze said.
The old man stopped him though and said to the cowboy "This training will not be easy. You must put your body and soul into it. As if you are the Pokemon battling." "Are you committed to your Pokemon enough to go through with this?"
"Si, senor. It's my responsibility to get my Pokemon to be the best they can be." Bronze said. The old master looked skeptical considering Bronze's… thickness. "I've wrangled, wrestled, and helped deliver a multitude of some of the meanest Tauros in the world my whole life. Trust me, senor. I can handle this." Bronze said in a semi hysterical tone.
"Good. Let us move to the training grounds." Yoshi said as he and Lucario walked in sync. The trio stared at them. There was something about seeing a trainer and Pokemon so in sync that really tugs at your heartstrings.
"Vamanos." Bronze said as he began to walk. BIGJAW and Night Wing walked side by side with their trainer. The cowboy then noticed how he and BIGJAW were walking. Similar arm and leg movement. Bronze still didn't understand it. When he was totodile he really never did this. It was after his trial that it became more common. It didn't seem like BIGJAW was doing this on purpose. It seemed natural when ever he took the same steps as Bronze.
Night Wing, however, didn't do this. Maybe it was a because they were at odds currently or something. However, at Wela Volcano, when Bronze and Night Wing were on the same side against Salazzle, he felt something. It was powerful and special. It was only something that a really good battle could give.
Bronze needed to focus on the present though. There was a long walk ahead and a lot of training to do.
A long walk later…
The group was almost their after their long journey. The reptiles and humans were all tired from the trip. They were climbing up a massive staircase so that didn't help either. Bronze's natural enemy was stairs so that was already a given for this wasn't going to be easy. The Alolan sun was also pretty damn hot. Hotter than Johto's. The cowboy was also carrying BIGJAW on his back as the poor thing was fast asleep from the long day. Night Wing had a pokeball but Bronze refused to put him inside. He's trying to make the two get along after all. Night Wing could of flew up the stairs if he wasn't exhausted. His wings hurt way too much when he tried to lift himself off the ground and into the air.
After some more agonizing turn periods of walking, they finally made it up. The Guam looked huge and almost as if it were made out of the rocks the terrain was made off. It did have a elegance to it though.
Yoshi and Lucario walked up to the gates of gyms. "We are here." He said.
Bronze was letting Night Wing lean on him as they walked. He was too tired get angry the croc he so hated that was on Bronze's back.
"Are you ready." Yoshi asked the cowboy. He turned around to see the three he took in exhaustion. Though he was rather impressed at Bronze strength. He was a big dude and all but he was carrying a 3'7 croc and a 8 foot dragon up a long flight of stairs. He looked like a wreck but most trainers would of been passed out half way on the trail.
Inside…
The gym looked like a completely different place on the inside. The walls were made of a beautiful wood, the boxing equipment looked better than Machamp grade, and there was even a fridge full of Fresh Water. On top of that, everything looked up to code in the higiene department.
Bronze went wide eyed at the sight of the gym. "Yeah, we're in business." Bronze said. Unfortunately for him, he forgot to focus all his energy into keeping up a 300 pound dragon and a 65 pound croc from falling. He tried to keep on his feet but the weight was too much for him and he began to lose his spots where he grappled to keep the dragon from falling. "Going down." Bronze said as he fell.
Bronze then looked up to see Yoshi with 3 blue smoothies in a tray. "Drink these when you get up." Yoshi said as he walked away.
"Hey, un poco ayudame?(a little help?)" bronze asked but to no avail. He sighed as he tried to get the huge dragon off his back. He eventually was able to free himself of this scaley prison and sat his two strongest Pokemon on some chairs. Bronze then looked down at the cups of liquid on the tray. He picked up one of the glasses and sniffed it. It had the similar fruity aroma of Iran berries. He drank the mixture as if he were a thirsty man in the Sahara. It tasted like Oran berries combined with protein powder, Fresh Water, and Sitrus berries. With a hint of cinnamon.
He then felt a surge of energy flood through his body. It was like a power up or something. Bronze flexed his arms and jumped. He was so full of energy, as if he hadn't just climbed up his arch nemesis while carrying a dragon and croc moments ago. He even let out a grito. He had no clue why, it was kinda forced without his own consent. Weird.
"I see you have taken the drink." Yoshi said. He was toweling off his sweat from trading with Lucario.
"Yeah, I feel great!" Bronze said. "I feel like I could go take on the meanest Tauros on mi papa's ranch."
"Don't get used to that energy. You are only allowed to drink this because travelers get exhausted up this trail. They consider it a trial in itself." Yoshi said.
"Well that's unfortunate." Bronze said. "I hope BIGJAW and Night Wing's energy will last." Bronze said as he went to feed his Pokemon. He looked at BIGJAW and saw the poor thing was asleep. He gently rubbed BIGJAW's head and said, "Buenas, buddy. How you feeling." BIGJAW lifted up his head, his eyes barely open. He groaned and layed back into the chair Bronze put him in. Bronze then put the glass next to him and said, "Drink this, it'll make you feel better." BIGJAW looked at the drink lazily and then laid back. He seemed to not have the time nor the crayons for anything. "Come on, it'll make you feel better." Bronze said. BIGJAW grunted in annoyance and rolled on his other side.
"Por que." Bronze groaned. He then got up and walked to Grand Master Yoshi. He then stood in his tracks as he saw what the jango was doing. He was sparing against his Lucario with bo-staffs. Yoshi swung his staff but the jackal effortlessly dodged the move and swung upwards. The well seasoned master dodge and swung but Lucario blocked the move and brojke the clash. The two then got into a fight of swift moves with the sounds of grunting and wood against bone (And God, does that sound wrong. The master struck down with the staff taking Lucario's down with it. He then threw a kic but the jackal dodged and used Low Sweep on his master. He hit the ground and saw Lucario who raised his bone and snarled. He was about to strike when he saw an incoming object being hurdled towards him. The jackal jumped, avoiding the attack and landing on a stand. He then eyed down his assailant. The projectile was then brought back to the big Mexican hand of Bronze. He then put his lasso back onto his belt clip and reached for his stick. Unfortunately for him, he left his stick on the holder attached to his bag. So, no bueno.
Lucario jumped from its base and held it's Bone Rush staff thing in battle position. Bronze wasn't one to bitch out of a fight so cracked his knuckles. Then, out of nowhere, Lucario fell flat on his back, dropping his staff, which disappeared on impact with the hardwood floor. The spirit animal was about to get up and fight when he saw the wood shaft in front of him. Yoshi was holding the bo-staff towards his face and shook his head. Lucario sighed and peacefully got up. He looked much more at peace now.
"What is it that you need, child." Yoshi asked Bronze.
Bronze put his fists away and said, "Do you by any chance have any sugar?" Bronze knew this was a whole training facility to hone Pokemon skills but he was hoping they at least had a coffee bar or something so he could steal some sugar packets.
"We normally don't use it, but we do have coffee makers in a separate room. We don't believe in consuming coffee because Caffeine is a drug. They are only for guests." Yoshi said. He then pointed to a door where the coffee brewery was held.
"Gracias, senor." Bronze said. He then walked in the direction the old master pointed to. On his way there, he saw a multitude of fighting types at the lunching bad, lifting weights, stretching, and doing all sorts of exercises. Now he was sold that this place was legit. He made it to the room and opened the door. He wasn't surprised by what he saw. Counters with five coffee pots, a rack full of creamers and sugars, cups and other utensils, and to top it all off, everything looked spotless.
Bronze went to the racks and picked up four white sugar packets. He started grumbling as he walked out of the room. The cowboy then went over to his crew, who were fast asleep, and pick up the cup full of power juice. He ripped open the pockets in one fellow swoop and poured them in. It took the point of the drink, which was supposed to be a healthy, energy gaining consumable, but this was the only way BIGJAW would have any interest in it while he was tired as hell He stirred up the sugar and power juice then proceeded to walk over to his stubborn, tuckered out croc.
"Here, drink it." Bronze said sternly. BIGJAW sighed and took the drink. He sniffed it and picked up the sweetness of the sugar. The croc may have been tired as shit but his sweet tooth conquers all. The croc proceeded to woof down the mixture with a happy look in his eye. Bronze sighed in relief and went over to Night Wing, who was also fast asleep. He smiled and said, "Aww, he looks kinda cute when he's not trying to roast BIGJAW." He sat next to his faux dragon and gently pet its head.
Night Wing took a sharp breath and woke up. He then got the uncomfortable sensations of his aching muscles. The biggest giveaway of a Charizard being really tried was of how weak the tail flame was. "Calmase, calmase." Bronze said in the tone of a parent trying to comfort their child. Night Wing relaxed and slumped back into the chair. He felt more comfortable now that he was relaxing instead of stretching his muscles through holding himself up. Bronze smiled as he saw his Charizard was looking was more comfortable. The dragon affectionately hissed at the petting. Bronze picked up the final cup of Power Juice and held it in front of Night Wing. The dragon sniffed and cushy the fruity aroma of the beverage. The dragon lifted up its arm and took the drink from his trainer. He then began to drink it and take in the nutrients and energy building ingredients.
The dragon's eyes shot open and he got up from the chair. He then roared with energy and flapped his dark wings. He was obviously feeling a hell of a lot better than the previous state. "There we go." Bronze said as he went to scratch under Night Wing's chin and rubbed his head. Night Wing growled affectionately, obviously liking how Bronze was spoiling him.
I know this seems odd how Bronze had knocked out his Charizard a almost day earlier because he tried to fry BIGJAW, but… he should of taken those precautions. BIGJAW was the strongest Pokemon on the team and now he had caught a fully evolved Charizard. Of course the two wouldn't exactly be besties. They would be trying to see who would be deemed the strongest on the team. There's also the fact that Night Wing is still his Pokemon. He should treat them with love and affection so that they will have a healthy relationship.
BIGJAW looked up after finishing his sweetened juice and saw something that made his cold blood boil. He saw how Bronze was carrying and letting Night Wing. That's what Bronze does for him. That should be him Bronze is playing with, not that arrogant faux dragon. BIGJAW got off the chair, he was so mad that he didn't even realize the drink restored his energy. The croc then went to Bronze's pant leg and opened his jaw. He then realized what this was going to accomplish. Bronze would yelp in pain, scold him in Spanish, and then things would proceed. However, Night Wing was a factor in this equation. Bronze would be scolding him about how they should be trying to get along and all that other "teamwork makes the dreamwork" crap.
But at this point, it wasn't just about the croc hating his faux dragon teammate's guts. It was that he a jealous. Bronze was his trainer and he meant the world to the croc. He chose this trainer based on how he acted and treated the croc. BIGJAW knows and has seen first hand how much this Vaquero cares for him. How he rushes into battle, fists ready to knock out the nearest baddie to make sure that his Pokemon is okay. That, right there, is a trainer who gives a fuck. Not many trainers would do this, even though Bronze looks like a total psychopath trying to box a Charizard just so his Croconaw could escape.
BIGJAW wanted to get Bronze's attention away from the dragon but then the little Crocona on his shoulder kept him from biting away the jealousy. He realized how Night Wing was acting. He looked up seeing the dragon in pure bliss as Bronze petted him. He was acting the exact same way he himself did when Bronze petted and scratched him. It wasn't just because it felt nice, it because he was being showed love.
BIGJAW loved Bronze, hence why he enjoyed when Bronze would play with him or even just talk to him. Night Wing was a perfect example of the extent Bronze goes to. This big, badass, black and red dragon that looks like it came from the underworld was melting under Bronze. BIGJAW remembers back at Wela Volcano how excited Night Wing was when Bronze said he could be part of the team, and how he was so happy that Bronze gave him a name of his own. He was the same way as when BIGJAW tapped that odd looking pokeball. It was then set in stone that he would have a friend to laugh with during good times, and have someone to comfort them during the bad. BIGJAW then backed his head away from Bronze's leg and closed his jaw. He then looked up and saw that Night Wing affectionately nuzzled Bronze.
Bronze chuckled a little and rubbed the part of Night Wing's snout that he punched. "Sorry about that." Bronze said. Night Wing pulled his head back, away from Bronze's hand. Bronze felt sadness at this. A big, strong dragon like this who only wanted love was the Pokemon he had to punch. The dark dragon had its head drooped down and had his tail wrapped in front of him. Bronze said to him, "I don't know if this will make you better but you know I love you, right?" Bronze said. Night Wing then felt like he took a bullet to the heart. Night Wing teared up a bit at what Bronze said. This was the same way he felt when he finally bonded with the Mexican cowboy.
The faux dragon turned around and had a expression of happiness on his face that immediately faded when he saw what was in front of him. Bronze he BIGJAW in his arms. The croc had a toothy smile on his face and he nuzzled against him. Bronze laughed a bit with the croc. Night Wing whimpered as he saw the two. The dragon thought he'd never have bond like that. The way Bronze and BIGJAW were together, it just gave off good vibes. The way that croc looked at him could show how close the two really were. Night Wing even saw this in their movements. So similar, like they were one. He always took note of how Bronze would go in and try to save him. At Wela Volcano and Lush Jungle, the young Vaquero pulled off some really stupid shit in order to protect BIGJAW.
Night Wing felt anger build up inside him as he saw BIGJAW get along so well with Bronze. He wanted that, he craved to have that connection with Bronze. Night Wing felt like he needed it, that's why he joined this whole rinky dink team in the first place. He could care less for the others, he wanted to be by Bronze's side to be the strongest pair. He wanted to be walking side by side with the trainer and laughing with him while HIS pokeball was wrapped around Bronze's neck while BIGJAW was placed in the number two slot of the party.
Bronze saw Night Wing with anger in his face so he went over to the shiny Pokemon and put his arm around this neck as if he was an old pal. Bronze held BIGJAW in his other arm. "Come in guys, we're all friends here." Bronze said, trying to ease tensions. The croc and dragon glared at each other. However, this wasn't a glare of hate this was a glare of "get off my trainer scaley."
"Bronze." Yoshi said as he and his Lucario walked up the cowboy who was trying to get his reptilian Pokemon to get along. "Are you ready to begin training?" Yoshi asked.
"Si senor." Bronze said to him. First, he needed to get the guys A-okay to start training. He already saw the two were sitting down in the chairs just chilling out, trying to avoid making eye contact.
Bronze turned around to face Yoshi. "Give me a sec, por favor." Bronze said to the old master. He nodded in approval and waited alongside his Lucario. "BIGJAW, Night Wing, face me." Bronze said. The croc and dragon scrambled up to their trainer and stood side by side. "Alright, I'm not gonna deny that you two hate each other's guts but this training is going to make us stronger." Bronze said. "Y'all want to crush it in battles don't ya?!" Bronze asked, knowing the obvious answer to this question. BIGJAW confidently grunted to answer Bronzes question. Night Wing saw this and decided to answer his question with a roar. Bronze felt the enthusiasm in the two Pokemon's sounds.
This could actually work. Those two jealous sacs of scales might actually get along long enough to finish training. At least that's what Bronze was hoping for. He thanked Lugia and Taku Koko because a the act of these two not wanting to kill each other had to be otherworldly.
"Alright, so I need your cooperation throughout the training." Bronze said, knowing very well this was gonna be the hard part. "Will you guys try not to kill each other for the sake of the team?" Bronze asked. BIGJAW nodded in agreement. He wanted to get stronger but the only way Bronze was going to train him for the upcoming battle was if he got along with the nearly totem Pokemon he called a teammate.
Night Wing though had to think about this for a bit. He didn't want to have to be on the same level as a Pokemon in its "awkward teen phase" but also wanted to be battling alongside the only friend he's had so far. So, out of respect for Bronze as a trainer and wanting to show up BIGJAW in the future, he accepted Bronze's conditions. Night Wing grunted and held out his hand. BIGJAW was skeptical but shook the faux dragon's hand.
"Great, you two have finally done something with each other that's not trying to claw out each other throats." Bronze said in a sarcastic tone. BIGJAW and Night Wing responded with annoyed grunts. Bronze tried around and said to Yoshi, who was patiently waiting for an answer, "We're ready to start, senor."
"Follow me." Yoshi said as he walked off.
Bronze turned to his pokemon and said, "Vamanos." BIGJAW and Night Wing followed their trainer and avoided making eye contact with each other. Night Wing then looked at the chairs and saw Bronze left his bag. He then picked it up and brought it with him. The three then walked together and followed Grand Master Yoshi through the gym. Night Wing grunted and Bronze turned around with a face of anger. He though those two were fighting again. However, the faux dragon was only handing Bronze his bag. He took off his angry face and said, "Gracis." He smiled at his only shiny Pokemon and put on his bag. BIGJAW then halted at him only to see Night Wong chuckle. The group then saw Yoshi by a door.
The old master opened the door and said, "Come inside here." Yoshi then walked in with his Lucario following him. The trio then looked at eachother with he same odd expression and walked in.
When they walked into the room they first saw the scenery. It was dark, lit with candles, and kinda eerie. Lucario had blue flames emitting from its hands and Yoshi was sitting cross legged. "Sit down, children." the old master said.
Bronze, BIGJAW, and Night Wig all sat down crossed legged. Bronze took of his hat and placed it crown side down. Night Wing flooded its wings in and had its tail flame in front of his stomach. BIGJAW just stayed how he was because he didn't have anything on him.
"Senor, with all do respect, how do this going to help with training?" Bronze asked in a polite manner. He was really starting to question tos because of how the room was in a whole satanic ritual manner.
"Patience, young one. We must first know how you all feel before we begin the physical per if the training." Yoshi said. "Who would like to go first?"
The three looked at each other awkwardly. Was this some sort of friendship circle shit or would this actually help them train? Who the hell knows. "I guess I should…" Bronze said, reluctantly.
"Alright, stay calm, Bronze." Yoshi said. Lucario then closed its eyes and the blue flames in Lucario's hand grew brighter. Bronze then felt a jolt of energy surge through him that made him jump. Yoshi then took a deep breath.
The group were all a little concerned over this as he just stood still while holding his breath. After a solid minute he let it out through his nose. "Bronze, I sense…" Yoshi was about to say.
Bronze knew what he was going to say some fortune cookie sayings. "Oh, you have the rage and strength of the mighty Tauros but will be off balance" he thought to himself.
"a fiery passion inside of you." Yoshi finished. Bronze was shocked. No Tauros analogy or anything like that. "This is the passion you use in battle, you channel your rage and strength into protecting yourself and the ones you care deeply for." Yoshi said. Bronze was utterly shocked, the guy had just stated why he acts the way he does.
"You care for BIGJAW as if he were your own flesh and blood. The way your breathing and movements sync with each other perfectly shows how much you two care for eachother." Yoshi said. BIGJAW and Bronze looked at each other with the same sparkle in their eyes. They were getting close and Bronze knew how much BIGJAW seeks him for comfort and pours his heart and soul out in battle, hence why he'd rather be beaten to a bloody pulp by a Machoke if it meant BIGJAW spent another day breathing.
"There is however, a sense insecurity inside. You do not love yourself, you prefer to love others." Yoshi said to Bronze. Bronze lowered his hat to cover his eyes. He started to feel down after hearing that last comment.
BIGJAW sensed the distress of his trainer and scooted closer to him. He then rested his head on Bronze's side.
"You…" Yoshi said as he pointed to BIGJAW. "You are full of joy and happiness. You are a free spirited Croconaw who seeks affection." BIGJAW was intrigued by Yoshi telling him all this. "You love your trainer and enjoy every second of your journey. He makes you feel loved and safe." Yoshi said. BIGJAW looked up at his trainer and nuzzled up close to him.
"However, there is great fear inside of you that you do not show." Yoshi said, finishing his fortune cookie tomfoolery. BIGJAW then went wide eyed at this comment. He buried himself in Bronze's side and closed his eyes.
"And finally, the Charizard." Yoshi said. Night Wing grunted in fear at what the old master was going to say about him. "You are full of… loneliness." Yoshi said. Night Wing had a embarrassed expression on his at the comment. "You seek love and compassion but in the way is jealousy, rage, insecurity, and most of all, large amount of arrogance." Night Wing shot him a glare. The lighting of the room made the dragon's charcoal scales blend into the room so all that could be seen was the flame on his tail, some of his white underbelly, and his nearly glowing red eyes. His wings were folded so the red parts of the wings were not showing. The old master did not seem intimidated, however. That probably pissed of Night Wing the most.
The room then went silent. Everyone then began to sit in silence for a while. The candles were still lit throughout the period of silence. While the trio didn't really understand why Yoshi and Lucario had their eyes closed and just stayed silent, they took some time to reflect on the previous aura readings they were given.
Bronze and BIGJAW were sitting very close to each other, now. They felt weird after the readings. Thoughts were racing Through Bronze's head. Hearing about fear inside BIGJAW, insecurity in Night Wing. He was now gonna have to be twice as persistent when it came to looking at BIGJAW's weird marking on his scale. Bronze had also thought he was gonna have to be more tender towards Night Wing. Maybe act with him how he did when they first stepped into the gym. He thought the dragon may react to a little more compassion better than a Mexican cowboy yelling at him.
Bronze then looked down at BIGJAW's pokeball that was around his neck. He grasped the piece of tech and stared at it. He then realized how weird it looked. It was blue with strips of light blue spring the ball. It then had these weird golden rings on each side of it. The whole pokeball looked very futuristic. It actually reminded reminded him of something from a space film. He then took his eyes off the ball and to look at his starter Pokemon. BIGJAW had his face buried into the cowboy's side. Bronze smiled and put his arm around the croc. BIGJAW felt it's trainers arm and used his little arms to grasp Bronze's much bigger arm. The croc felt the comforting warmth of his trainer. All the pain and fear he felt melted away
Bronze the turned his head around to see Night Wing. He saw the dragon's head drooped down. He used his dark wings to cover himself so all that was visible was his nearly glowing red eyes and the flame on the tip of his tail. He then used his left hand to stroke Night Wing's chin. The dragon then shot it's head up. Bronze had obviously just disturbed it while it was in deep thought. "Hey, hey, buddy. Calmace." Bronze said as he pulled Night Wing's head close to Bronze. He then started scratching Night Wing's head.
The faux dragon liked the scratching. He pushed his head more against Bronze's hand. Night Wing was having doubts though. He knew that if BIGJAW was around, there were be no contest who Bronze loved more. Even though the cowboy himself loved all his Pokemon equally, Night Wing's jealousy was getting to him. The dragon thought he shouldn't have to compete with a small, chubby crocodile. And yet here he was, getting all worked up because he wants the affection of his trainer.
There's a whole reason why he hasn't burnt Bronze yet and it was because he was very fond of him. Every trainer he's come across would hide behind their Pokemon as they tried to battle. He's even beaten some Pokemon so bad that he hadn't seen some of the trainers he battled before. Night Wing was a rare Pokemon to boot, so it wasn't like he was free from being a target for poaching. He was a bigger than averages, strong, fully evolved Wild Charizard that was shiny to boot. Who wouldn't want to try and capture that thing? Any criminal organization like Team Rocket, Plazma, Aqua, Magma, Flare, Galactic, or Skull would pay big bucks if Night Wing was on the market.
Night Wing didn't want to be captured and put into a ball just so some snot nosed kid can force him to battle or some greedy piece of shit could sell him to the highest bidder. He wanted to be the strongest and wanted to do it on his own. But then, this cowboy and his Croconaw show up one day. But, while the cowboy used his whole team to face off against Night Wing, he also did something he hadn't seen other trainers do. He threw a punch at the dragon. The dude had balls of steel to take on an eight foot Charizard with just his bare hands, a stick, and a lasso. He cares for his Pokemon and only fought so he could buy his Pokemon time to escape. Now to Night Wing, that took a pair of beach ball sized balls. He respected that, as he too had fought way more than he could chew when he was just a Charmeleon. And that's why he decided to go with Bronze. Out of pure respect for Bronze's bravery and selflessness.
Night Wing then shot his eyes open as Yoshi said loudly, "Alright, we're done here." Bronze and BIGJAW were also knocked out of their trances too. Bronze took his hand off of Night Wing and stood up. BIGJAW did the same but I sync with his trainer. Night Wing then unfolded his wings and stretched out. Night Wing then saw Bronze look at him. The trainer just have whim a smile and then walked to the old master.
"So, what now?" Bronze asked.
"Well, what is it that you believe will assist in taking on the totem Pokemon of Lush Jungle?" Yoshi asked.
"Well… maybe a physical attacking Ice-type move." Bronze said. "That Lurantis is really fast though so we're gonna have to work on speed in close quarters combat." Bronze said. Bronze had really thought this over and decided he'd have to give BIGJAW a physical move since Scald was useless from the amount of speed and agility that infuriating Lurantis had.
"Okay then." Yoshi said as he walked out of the room. The trio and Lucario followed him out.
"You're Pokemon will need to learn, Ice Lunch." Yoshi said as he leaded Bronze and the Pokemon. "Croconaw can learn Ice Fang naturally but Ice Punch is the best ice-type love for this Pokemon for its power, but this move is very rare and has to be unlocked artificially." Yoshi said.
"You're gonna use a TM?" Bronze asked. He knew what TMs were but never used them. The Tauros on the ranch all learned their moves naturally which just made them that much more valuable and really good in the Tauros business.
"Yes, TM33 to be precise." Yoshi said. "But before we start, tell me the moves your Croconaw currently uses in battle."
"BIGJAW knows Scald, Crunch, Metal Claw, and Scary Face." Bronze said, though he could sense Yoshi was skeptical of this moveset.
"If we are going to go down the path of the Ice Punch then we must convert your Croconaw into a purely physical attacking Pokemon." Yoshi said to Bronze, who was confused.
"I thought you could just teach a Pokemon a move through TM but just have to train really hard in order to use it." Bronze said in confusion.
"You can, but this will benefit your Croconaw to be converted to physical attacking. And this can form a even stronger body between the two of you if you put the effort in." Yoshi said.
Bronze was pretty sure that Grand Master Yoshi was going to make him go through with this no matter what. "Alright then." Bronze said, agreeing to the terms. He then looked at BIGJAW, who was honestly skeptical about this. Artificially learning moves seemed a lot harder than picking them up naturally through training. "Hey, we got this." Bronze said giving the croc a reassuring smile. BIGJAW saw his trainer's warm smile and then felt his worries melt away. (like how cheese does XD).
"Alright." Yoshi said as he put his hand into his shirt and pulled out a Ice-blue colored disc. "Let's begin." He then went over to a boombox and pressed a button to open up the compartment. He then placed the disc in. "Are you ready." Yoshi asked Bronze and BIGJAW. They both have the thumbs up in unison. "Okay then. Here we go." Yoshi said as he pressed play on the boombox. It started to play but Bronze was confused, he didn't hear a thing. BIGJAW however was hearing a sound that was indescribable, he then started to panic a bit. "Now, quickly!" Yoshi said to the pair. "What move shall Ice Punch replace?" Yoshi said loudly.
Bronze was caught off guard at how quickly he was asked. He wished he had gone through some sort of TM Training Seminar, or watched some sort of tape before this. He then quickly thought of the moves BIGJAW had at his disposal that he used in melee combat the most, Metal Claw. Bronze could sacrifice that move in exchange for Ice Punch. "Metal Claw." Bronze said.
BIGJAW then heard a ringing and put its head over the cavities in its head that acted as ears. The ringing ceased and BIGJAW took his hands off his ears. Bronze then looked at him and asked, "What happened?"
"What has happened is that the gateway to Ice Punch has been opened." Yoshi said to Bronze. "We should also consider converting your Croconaw to a purely physical attacking Pokemon. It'll make things easier on him in the long run." Yoshi said.
"Noted." Bronze said. He then looked to BIGJAW and asked, "How do you feel?" The croc just shrugged. "That's good enough for me." Bronze said. "I can't wait for you to get Ice Punch down." Bronze said as he letter the croc.
"Alright then, training starts tomorrow." Yoshi said.
Bronze then went wide and said, "TOMORROW?! But why can't we do it now?"
"If you do not let the dough rise, then it will never expand." Yoshi said. Night Wing then gave a confused grunt and scratched his head. Yoshi sighed and said, "You have already put your mind into the beginning of training today. You must rest now so every part of you will be refreshed and ready to train."
Bronze then turned around and walked to the nearest window. He then looked out and saw the sky was already dark and filled with stars. "Alright then… where do we sleep?" Bronze asked.
"You may take a room over there." Yoshi said as he pointed to a bunch of doors that led to rooms. "Pick the one in the end, there are others training here too but they are permanent residents."
"Gracias, senor." Bronze said. "Let's go get some shut eye guys." Bronze said to his Croconaw and Charizard. The two then began to walk with Bronze. BIGJAW then looked up at Night Wing and sighed. He then hissed to the dragon. Night Wing and the dragon then looked down at the much shorter Pokemon. Night Wing grunted in annoyance but then shook his head in defeat.
"What are you two talking about?" Bronze asked. BIGJAW then shook his head at his trainer. Bronze had an expression on his face that said 'I'm not buying it'. "Just try and get along with you know who." Bronze said. Bronze then looked back up and turned the knob on the door to their temporary living quarters. BIGJAW and Night Wing walked in after them, not making any noises, and avoided even looking at each other.
The room they were in was pretty bare. The only thing that resembled a bed was a large sleeping mat which had no blanket. These are supposedly the completely zen and disciplined kung fu fighters so this is probably what keeps them from getting too comfortable. "Well, this'll have to do." Bronze said as he took off his backpack and placed it on the ground he then took off his hiking boots and jeans. He then dug into his bag and pulled out some black sweatpants. He put them on and layed down. He took off his sunglasses and placed them close to the mat. He then put his hat over his eyes and got comfortable on the rubbery mat. Well… as comfortable as you could get on it anyways.
Bronze realized that the rubber mat tugged on his arm hair. The dude was hairy and all so having all those tiny hair being yanked on by the matt wasn't exactly pleasant. Bronze didn't believe in 'manscaping. He barely tolerates shaving his facial hair, let alone his entire body. The only hair he likes to get cut is the hair on his head. Bronze got up and dug in his bag. He pulled out a silver hoodie and put it on for the sole purpose of keeping his arms from getting hurt every two seconds. He then laid down and put his hat over his eyes. BIGJAW then hurried over to the May and laid on his side, since he hasp upward protruding scale that makes the BIGJAW's Pokemon evolutionary line look like the stages of Godzilla. The Croconaw looked at its trainer and then closed its eyes as it fell asleep.
Night Wing saw this and curled up on the ground. He glided his wings inwards and had his tail around himself so the red hot flame would be right in front of his face. Night Wing was about to fall asleep when he heard the voice of his trainer.
"Hey, buddy. Why don't you come over here instead of being all by your lonesome?" Bronze said. Night Wing just grunted good night and tested its head in the floor. Bronze sighed and turned to his little crocodile buddy. He smiled at how BIGJAW looked so peaceful in his slumber. He then said to the sleeping croc, "Te amo (I love you)" He then kissed the croc on his forehead and got up from the mat. BIGJAW then whimpered in his sleep and started to squirm a bit.
Bronze walked over to his dark dragon. "You looks kinda cute when you're not trying to kill the others." Bronze said. He then sat down by the dragon and stroked it's head. Bronze felt a wave of warmth being projected on him when he sat next to the charizard. The pokemon was just really warm since it's a fire type. He would of felt kinda cozy if it wasn't for the fact that he was sitting on a hardwood floor. He then looked at Night Wing and said, "How are you sleeping on this." Bronze said. He didn't want Night Wing sleeping on the hard floor so he decided to put him onto the mat for some comfort. Bronze got up from the floor and looked down at the dragon. Bronze squatted down and grabbed a hold of the dragon. As gently as possible, he lifted up the dragon. He put the dragons arms around him so he could walk the dragon to the mat.
Bronze then changed positions so he could get the dragon to lay on it's back. Bronze then placed the dragon down onto the matt and placed it's tail somewhere it wouldn't get stepped on. Bronze then looked at the two and said to himself, "This is probably one of the only times these two are in biting range that they aren't trying to rip out each others throats." Bronze then saw a flash and turned around to see Rotom with a picture of the two reptilian pokemon sleeping.
"Juzzzzzzt making zzzzzome memoriezzzz." Rotom Dex said in its normal chipper tone. Bronze then looked at the picture of the two and chuckled.
"That's a keeper." Bronze said. "Buenas noches." Bronze said as he laid down on the floor. Rotom Dex then flew into the bag and went into sleep mode.
A totodile was lying down under a tree as it basked in the sun. There was a lake a short walk away that had water that looked as clear as glass. There were even some butterfree flying in the air. This looked like a pretty peaceful moment but then it was all stopped by a voice.
"Oh, what a perfect specimen!" a feminine voice said. The totodile felt a shiver go down its spine at the voice. While it didn't sound intimidating, the croc seemed to recognize it and then got up immediately. It hissed to try and intimidate the disembodied voice but that didn't seem to help. Everything was starting to fade away and then there was nothing but white. The croc looked around and started to shake in fear.
"Oh I wish you could be this cute forever." the voice said again. The croc started shaking even more. If he shook any faster than he may off started to shake his scales off. He then started to panic and look around. He then saw the number 54 on the scale on his back. It was inherently clear and looked like someone used a machine to make it.
He then saw a shadow that towered over him. He started sweating bullets as he saw the tall shadowy figure getting bigger and bigger. The white room then started to have ice form around it. The ice was getting closer to the totodile and it performed a scream similar to a gecko. It then booked it away from the ice but it was building up all too fast. The croc ran and ran and eventually saw an exit that led to a house. The crocs heart jumped as it recognized the house and ran faster but then opening only seemed to be getting farther away. The ice was also building up faster and nearly touching the tip of the croc's tail.
The totodile then focused and channeled all the water in its body. It then turned around, running backwards, and used a Hydro Pump-like move that launched him high and fast. The move was enough to propel him through the opening.
The croc then landed on the grass. He scrambled back up and turned around to the see the opening was gone. No ice or shadowy figure to be seen. He then looked to the house and saw the door open. "Come here, you!" a familiar voice said. However, this was a masculine voice in a more loving tone. The totodile had tears running down its eyes as it ran into the house. As the croc ran into the house it started to glow. It when first went in the house it looked like it was searching for something. The croc then saw another door open and ran in it. It had a feeling of relief as it ran into the room. It ran in, expecting a greeting and wanted to give whatever it heard a big hug but then it saw something it did not like.
There was a shadow of a guy in a cowboy hat who was petting something that made the croc's heart drop. It was a large, dragon-like shadow that was being petted. The two then started hugging each other. The croc then stopped glowing white. It felt hurt and began to cry. It was about to run out of the door but it couldn't move. The croc then felt a wave of coldness and looked down. It started to slowly freeze in place. The croc started to panic and hissed for help. It wasn't heard though and the more it moved, the faster the ice froze it. The croc then let out one final scream for help and froze solid.
BIGJAW's eyes shot open and he let out a gecko like scream. He started to hyperventilate as he looked around. The first thing he noticed was that he could see his breath, which almost made his heart some. Then looked at us hands and body and saw he was still a Croconaw. The croc sighed in relief. Though it was pretty cold in the room. BIGJAW stood up on the mat and stretched out. It was about to get off the mat when it heard footsteps. The door burst open as Bronze went into the room. He had his stick in hand as he looked around frantically. He then turned his head to see BIGJAW who was shocked at Bronze's sudden entrance. He then said to the croc in a worried tone, "Are you okay?"
BIGJAW had a look of distress on his face as he thought back to that awful dream he had. Bronze noticed this and hugged the croc. "There, there. Remember what I said? You'll have my back and I'll have yours." Bronze said. Probably not in that order but close enough. The croc felt relieved and hugged his trainer back. It also felt much warmer in it's trainer's embrace. Bronze broke the hug and said, "It's time for training." BIGJAW then looked sat Bronze with an expression that said 'Let's do this'.
The two walked out of the room with determination but then realized how cold it actually was. They shivered from freezing temperature of the gym. "Why is it so cold?" Bronze said as he rubbed his arms. Even with his hoodie it was still cold as hell. BIGJAW was a crocodile, which being a cold blooded animal, so this wasn't exactly the best environment for him.
"TM moves are very difficult to learn, but it can be done in the right environment." Yoshi said. Spreading outta nowhere and scaring the pants off of the Johtoneans.
"Jeez, we need to get you a bell." Bronze said. BIGJAW had jumped on Bronze's back in a Scooby Doo fashion. "Now, what were you saying, senor?" the cowboy asked.
"Since Ice Punch is a elemental move, then we must put your Croconaw in the appropriate conditions to learn it, hence why it's so cold in the gym today." the old master said.
"That… actually makes sense." Bronze said. He was shocked this wasn't becoming a fortune cookie lecture. "So, how are we gonna tackle this?" Bronze asked.
"Well, it is a punch that Croconaw needs to learn." Yoshi said. Bronze had a smile grow in his face as he knew what this meant.
Convenient Transition
Bronze was in boxing position as he stood in front of a punching bag. He had on a pair of padded, fingerless, black boxing gloves and had his silver hood covering his head. "So, what do I do, senor?" Bronze asked.
"If you Croconaw is to learn Ice Punch then you must also…" Yoshi was about to say when he got interrupted by a clang as the punching bag hit the metal frame and the chains holding it up ratting. Bronze then continued to lay down hard punches to the bag. BIGJAW watched in awe as he saw his trainer hitting the bag hard and fast. The croc knew his trainer wasn't afraid to put up his fists but from how hard Bronze's punches looked like they were landing, it looked like he could knock someone out in one go if he had to.
"Bronze, you can stop now." Yoshi said. Bronze then stopped hitting the bag, though the bag was still swinging and hitting the metal frame but the creaking of the chained up punching bag lessened over time. Yoshi then looked at Bronze and saw him wipe some sweat from his brow. He was impressed with the power Bronze had but also noticed how reckless his style of fighting was. His punches hit hard but were a little sloppy. "Good, now show your Croconaw how to do it."
Bronze then looked at BIGJAW and was a bit confused. He didn't know how he was going to show him this but just took the very basics of fighting he knew. "Come by the bag." Bronze said BIGJAw walked to his trainer rand stood in front of the large punching bag. "Now follow my stance." Bronze said. He put his left foot in front of him and crouched slightly. He then put his off hand in front and extended it outwards. He then put his dominant hand was further back but closer to his chest. BIGJAW saw his trainer and took a similar stance. "Now strike with your left hand." Bronze said as he threw a punch with his left hand, knocking the bag out of place. Bronze then grabbed the bag to stop it from moving. "That's called a jab." Bronze said "Now you try."
BIGJAW took a deep breath and let out a hiss as it jabbed the punching bag. The bag did not move, however. Bronze was a little disappointed. He thought BIGJAW had a little more power behind his punches. "Good start…" Bronze said. "Now punch with your right." Bronze said. He the let out another powerful lunch with his right hand. "That's called… actually, I don't know what that's called but you get if." Bronze said. BIGJAW nodded and punched with his right, again, with no movement on the bags end. "Now repeat after me." Bronze said. He took his stance and punched with his left hand with a quick follow up to from his right hand. BIGJAW did the same, but with much less power than his trainer.
"Alright, just keep doing that till I get back." Bronze said. BIGJAW nodded and began to punch the punching bag.
Bronze walked away from his croc to check on Night Wing. He saw the dark dragon punching a punching bag full of electric resistant material. The faux dragon's tail flame was smaller than normal but that was just to keep his body temperature at a healthy level in this cold environment. Night Wing's fists crackled with electricity during the whole set he was currently doing. Bronze watched the dark dragon as it striked the bag with powerful, electric punches. After a couple minutes of the punching the faux dragon stopped. He then looked to his trainer who had an expression of approval on his face. "You hit really hard but you gotta work on that stance." Bronze said to his Charizard. Bronze took his stance from earlier. "Now you." Bronze said. The dragon did the same and then started to beat on the punching bag again with his electric punches.
Bronze saw how much power was going behind those punches. He was hitting way harder than Bronze was. The bag even had extra chains to keep it from flying all over the place. "Man, you hit like a truck." Bronze said. Night Wing didn't respond as he just kept hitting the bag. "Hey, I'm sorry I haven't been paying a lot of attention to you or atleast giving you attention that you actually want." Bronze said. Night Wing didn't pay attention to Bronze. He just focused on punching the bag. The dragon had been hard at work punching the bag, trying to build up more power behind his Thunder Punches so he got up extra early to do so. But, of course, Bronze didn't notice this because BIGJAW got his attention. The dragon was really starting to get jealous for attention from his trainer. He never thought he'd be getting worked up over this.
Bronze sensed anger in this Charizard, but it was a different kind of anger. Bronze couldn't put a finger on it. He the said to the faux dragon, "I'll be back to watch you, ok." Bronze said as he walked away. Night Wing responded with a growl.
Bronze checked up on BIGJAW, who was having a difficult time with Grand Master Yoshi. "No, again with more power." he said to the croc. BIGJAW was really trying his hardest here but he couldn't get any more power out of his punches. The croc looked like he was losing energy and morale with every disapproval from Yoshi.
Bronze noticed this and said "You're doing great, BIGJAW." BIGJAW then turned to his trainer who was giving him the thumbs up and a smile. The croc felt a little joy come back to him and it got him pumped. He then threw a punch but this punch actually knocked the bag back a bit. "Eso! Now there's some power." Bronze said with approval. The croc then looked to his trainer and gave him a toothy smile. Bronze then looked at the bag and saw a little bit of ice formed. "Well looky here." Bronze said. BIGJAW looked at him with a confused expression. Bronze then turned the croc around and then he knew why Bronze said what he said. He touched the ice with his hand and felt a little accomplished. "Now there's some progress." Bronze said.
"Drink this." Yoshi said. He handed BIGJAW a small wooden cup of water that was somehow not frozen from the temperature of the room. Bronze took the cup and told BIGJAW to open his huge mouth. The croc opened it and showed off his rows of sharp pointy teeth. Bronze then lured the water into BIGJAW's mouth. The water was freezing cold though, which it normally would like, but since the room was so damn cold so he can star Rocky 9: Rise of Cocodrilo de Frio, it wasn't exactly nice on his throat. "Getting cold water in your system will aid in learning Ice Punch." Yoshi said.
BIGJAW nodded and took stance to punch the bag again. He went at it for a few more minutes, with the same power and little bit of freezing he had from his first taste of Ice Punch. The croc went at it for a while with Bronze giving him advice and encouragement, with some cold water here and there.
The croc finally finished his set and then took a breath. He saw his breath and all the little bits of frost he put on the bag and smiled at his hard work. His arms were on fire though so he barely noticed the freezing temperature of the water that Bronze had just given him. "Good." Yoshi said. "You have made much progress. But now we should go to a different exercise for this move."
"Oh, I got an idea." Bronze said. The cowboy rummaged through the exercise gear in the gym for a good while until he found what he was looking for. He grabbed a pair of those pads you put on your hands so he could give BIGJAW more of a realistic target he'd have to hit in battle. "Now focus and punch this." Bronze said as he tapped the circle that was the ideal punching target. BIGJAW was feeling pretty pro right now for going through all those sets so he got into stance, getting a little cocky, and threw a punch. But Bronze moved his gloved hand out of the way, making BIGJAW stumble and fall forward, flat on his face. "Oh, you thought I was going to go easy on ya?" Bronze said sarcastically. BIGJAW then got up and glared at Bronze. "What, that Lurantis isn't going to stand still for you." Bronze said. BIGJAW gave Bronze a death stare as he readied another punch.
"Oh boy, now he's mad…" Bronze thought to himself as he tensed up to ready himself for one of BIGJAW's punches. At least he's into to it.
Well, here ya go. Yeah, yeah, yeah I know. This was a boring, uneventful chapter that dragged on in a lot of the scenes. Maybe it's because I didn't spend 1,000 years making one of my signature (poor) quality chapters. :/ Anywho, I got this chapter out a little bit faster than normal but that's because I just happened to have a plot and wrote little by little multiple times of the day. I feel like this chapter was bad because there really wasn't anything special in this chapter. It was more of introducing the stereotypical fortune cookie sensei who helps the main character hone a skill which helps them in their journey. I promise though, next chapter should be an interesting experiment on my end. If it goes well then… hooray. If it goes horribly (like it probably will) feel free to internet slap me after you read it.
Also, congrats if you made it this far through this boring chapter. The first person to review gets half of my internet cookie I was awarded. Mmmmm, chocolate chip. I'm getting off topic… hats….. That's all for now, I'll see ya next time, adios.
Review Response:
Little Miss Firebright:
Ch. 10:
Eh, I take forever to post… anything so you're more than excused. I didn't think much of the Gyarados vs Night Wing fight but I'm glad you liked like. Your words were too kind (and barley earned). Also, I think you read a little too into a spelling error, it was supposed to be 'mad' not 'made'. I type fast, hence why I have a lot of spelling errors in my chapters. I hardly misspell when I write on paper but, just like Bronze, my handwriting might as well be its own form of hieroglyphics. Also, pokemon can shake off status effects like poison if they have a strong enough bond with their trainer. That's the power of video game logic for ya. I'm glad this chapter made you smile and laugh. :D
Ch. 11:
And the award for shittiest internet novel goes to, Awesome Arod.
Thank you, thank you. I'd like to thank the academy and the people of El Paso who created the hat that me and Bronze wear. XD
Eh, I think those Amoongus had a SPORE to settle with Bronze and company. (Lord, forgive me). Yeah, Night Wing's attitude is supposed to show the problem with catching over leveled, wild pokemon. Trainer Troubles if you will. I actually drew a picture having to do with this using the pokemon from this fic. Night Wing definitely has some of Ash's Charizard in him but for differing reasons. Plus, Bronze is actually semi-competent, unlike Ash who either chooses Pikachu or release every single god damn OP pokemon he has at his disposal.
I already have so many ideas for the love story of White Fang and Luna. I may need to draw up some scenes I write of these two. XD
Screaming randomly is part of Mexican culture for some reason. Maybe that's why Estoy realmente loco. A lot of my friends also do that but they aren't Mexican. Maybe its a virus. Sooner or later we all will start screaming out of random. Lol
BIGJAW did get caught in the traditional way. I also was planning on saying something along the lines of "Bronze would have tried to return BIGJAW to his Pokeball but he was out of range of the returning laser." I pulled a major stupid not putting that in there.
Pokemon like Night Wing need a good shaming, Why do you think Ash never gained Charizard's respect till Orange Islands.
You really liked that whole Gladion and Bronze moment. I guess they're turning more into frenemies who want to kill each other than just two guys who want to rip out each other throats. Bronze, Gladion, BIGJAW, and Night Wing need to go on the Doctor Phil show so they can hug out their issues. XD
Anywho, that's all I got to say for now. Thanks for reviewing and I just have to ask one question: What do you actually like about this fic? Adios, amiga.
Now for the general question of the chapter: Are you on team BIGJAW or Night Wing. Be sure to let me know in the review section!
