Hey ho, let's go! (Tyson, Alexis, and Bolt fixing their new clothes and smiles at the camera)
Another day, another quest (Tyson, Alexis, and Bolt and their Pokemon are seen stretching then flashing to Tyson and Bolt sparing)
On the road to be the best! (Tyson in the Kalos League and Alexis in The Grand Festival)
Can't let evil get me down (Tyson is confronted by Brett and Houndoom, Cruz with Ampharos, Serenity with Medicham, and a trainer with their Pokemon shrouded in darkness standing under a man smirking evilly)
Not when I got great friends around! (Bolt and Alexis comes and puts their hand on his back)
I will! (2x) be a champion (Tyson is shown with 11 faded Pokemon behind him)
Let's go! (2x) bring it on! (Ryan flashes with Chespin and another Pokemon, Lucas flashes with Roselia and Ralts, Molly flashes with Dewott and Charmander and another trainer with two Pokemon)
I know there are mysteries to be told (The Hood is standing on top of a huge tower as his Mega Charizard zips forward and breaks the camera)
All I need to do is reach for gold! (Tyson steps on the broken glass and see Owen about 20 steps ahead of him)
Hey ho, let's go! (Tyson, Alexis, and Bolt are standing on a hill, looking at the sunset)
Howdy! I'm back with another installment of PKL! Last time, Bolt had his rematch with Brett, who destroyed him once he mega evolved his Houndoom. Brett was also about to kill Bolt if it had not been for The Hood saving the day. Now, we get to see Ryan back in action, who we haven't seen since the Parfum Palace Tournament!
El Torro: Thanks! I was hoping their rematch would be something special. And The Hood could be Alian. I can only say his identity will be revealed this arc.
Pokefan02: Maybe when Luxio evolves. Oops, said too much!
Tigerstar13: Welcome aboard the PKL Train! Yeah, Professor Sycamore can rock anything!
Tyson's Team
Frogadier, (m), level 26, Cut, Quick Attack, Water Pulse, Ice Punch, *Smokescreen*, *Double Team*
Fletchinder, (m), level 21, Razor Wind, Steel Wing, Quick Attack, Aerial Ace, *Double Team*, *Flame Charge*
Riolu, (m), level 24, Force Palm, Aura Sphere, Quick Attack, Blaze Kick, *Counter*
Elekid, (m), level 20, Shock Wave, Quick Attack, Low Kick, Thunderbolt, *Thunder Punch*
Sylveon, (f), level 25, Fairy Wind, Shadow Ball, Moonblast , Quick Attack, *Protect*
Gabite, (m), level 25, Dragon Rage, Sandstorm, Take Down, Dig
At Professor Sycamore:
Munchlax, (m), level 22, Tackle, Metronome, Focus Punch, Protect, *Lick*, *Last Resort*
Cranidos, (m), level 24, Zen Headbutt, Headbutt, Rock Tomb, Pursuit
Monferno, (m), level 23, Flamethrower, Flame Wheel, Mach Punch, Fire Punch
"The gym should be around the corner," Alexis said, looking at her Pokegear. The trio made a sharp left before seeing a trio standing in front.
"Is that?" Bolt questioned, before his energetic friend ran forward.
"Yo, Ryan!" Tyson called, which made the black haired teen turn around.
"It's been awhile you guys," Ryan said, putting his hands on his hips.
"How's it been?" Alexis asked, which made Ryan rubbed the back of his head.
"It's been a doozy," he said, which made the coordinator laugh. "After the tournament, I swept through the Cyllage Gym but had some trouble getting to Geosenge Town because of a Hawlucha Gang." Alexis turned away nervously, rubbing her hair.
"Not to mention after that, some of my food was taken by some rogue Pokemon!" Ryan complained, as Bolt sheepishly started to whistle.
"Anything good happen yet?" Tyson asked, hoping to change the subject quickly.
"Actually yeah. Chespin evolved to the brute you see next to me," with the trio's eyes looking down, they saw a chubby green Pokemon with two spikes on his head. He waved, which made Tyson take out his Pokedex.
Quilladin, the Spiny Armor Pokemon. They strengthen their lower bodies by running into one another. They are very kind and won't start fights.
"Howdy!" Quilladin exclaimed, waving at the trio. Tyson and Alexis both shared a glance before they grabbed a Poke Ball each and opened them. Frogadier and Braixen respectively shot out and waved at their friend.
"Looks like I wasn't the only one training," Ryan joked, which made the Vaniville Trainers laugh. Ryan stopped once he saw the necklaces on Tyson and Alexis. "You guys have some weird stones too?" After asking, Ryan went under his shirt and pulled out a necklace with a black and red stone.
"Um, aren't you going to introduce me Ryan?" the other figure asked. He had light blonde hair with a baggy gray jumpsuit.
"Sorry about that," Ryan apologized, chuckling a bit. "This is my trainer and Sensei Gurkinn. Sensei, these are my friends Bolt Wilson, Alexis Miller, and rival Tyson Pernell." Gurkinn's eyes widened at Tyson's name, but quickly regained his cold stare.
"Now Ryan, are you ready?" Gurkinn asked, to which the black haired boy nodded.
"Why don't you guys watch the battle? It might surprise you on how strong I've gotten under Gurkinn's tutelage." The trio nodded as they walked through the door. A huge baige battlefield was shown with two figures taking in the middle.
"Korrina, Ryan is ready!" the older man stated, to which the duo turned around.
The woman had blonde hair under a helmet with pale blue eyes. She wore a skating outfit with Roller Skates on her feet. A powerful glow and a strange connection could be felt between her and Tyson.
The other figure was a blonde teen with the same hairstyle as Gurkinn. He wore baggy baige pants with white shirt under a red and yellow jacket. White runners was on his feet along with a red and yellow stone as a necklace.
"Who's your friends Ryan?" Korrina asked. Ryan stepped over and gestured to the traveling trio.
"They are Bolt Wilson, Alexis Miller, and Tyson Pernell."
"Tyson?" Korrina questioned, before skating around the badge collector. Korrina stopped examining the boy and pulled him into a tight hug. "It's been so long!"
"Um, why are hugging me?" Tyson inquired. Korrina released him from her bear hug and put her hands on her hips.
"I guess it's been so long you've forgotten me," Korrina said sighing. "You do look just like Mikey."
"Mikey?" Ryan, Alexis, and Bolt asked.
"That's my dad's name," Tyson announced, which made him look at Korrina.
"I'm Mikey's sister. So that makes me your aunt!"
"How come I didn't know a gym leader was part of my family?" Tyson questioned.
"It's been about 11 years since we last saw you," Korrina explained. "You and your parents came to Shalour to visit Gurkinn, Leon and I."
"Who's Leon?" Tyson asked his aunt. The male next to Korrina walked forward and eyed Tyson.
"I am. I'm Korrina's son and great-grandson of Gurkinn," he stated, giving his cousin a cold stare.
Korrina then remembered she had a battle and gently put a hand on Tyson's shoulder.
"We'll catch up after the battle," she said, to which her nephew nodded. "Ryan, let's see what you got!"
"Great! Let's go!" he shouted, as fire burned in their eyes.
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"This will be a three on three battle between Ryan and Korrina! Only the challenger may substitute his Pokemon! Korrina, choose your first Pokemon!"
"Machoke, I choose you!" she called as a wrestler type Pokemon landed on the field.
Machoke, the Superpower Pokemon. It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that power, it helps people with heavy jobs.
"Quilladin, I need your assistance!" Ryan looked at his side as his starter waddled to face Machoke.
"This will be battle between Quilladin and Machoke! Begin!"
"Quickly, Quilladin! Fire a Bullet Seed!"
"Protect yourself with Rock Tomb!" Korrina countered, throwing her hand forward.
Quilladin reared his head back and shot several glowing seeds forward. As the seeds flew towards their target, Machoke punched the growing, creating a mini earthquake. Up from the ground emerged four large boulders and stood in front the the Superpower Pokemon, acting as a shield. The seeds smashed into the rocks as they all fell and revealed an untouched, smirking Machoke.
"Let's get in close with Rollout!"
The grass type did a front flip before forming into a ball and rolling forward. Quilladin left a dusty trail behind him as he sped towards Machoke.
"Take him out with Power-Up Punch!"
As the rolling Pokemon got closer, Machoke reeled his arm back, clutching a fist. Once Quilladin was in range, the fighting type punched Quilladin, which made him roll into the sky. What irked Korrina was that Ryan had a smirk the whole time.
"Grab his arms and fire Solar Beam!"
Quilladin launched two long green vines from his neck and sent them towards Machoke. The vines wrapped themselves tightly around the Superpower Pokemon's arms before Quilladin opened his mouth and charged an enlarging green orb. Once ready, the Spiny Armor Pokemon released the energy as it swallowed Machoke whole. After Quilladin had enough, he let go and stop his blast.
"Keep up the assault with Needle Arm!"
The grass type extended his arm as it glowed a bright green while running forward. His arm grew sharp needles with Machoke and Korrina standing unfazed.
"Stop Quilladin with Low Sweep!"
As Quilladin reared closer, Machoke pivoted his foot back. Once Quilladin got closer, Machoke kicked the chubby Pokemon off the ground. The grass let out a small cry of pain before his trainer thought of a counter.
"Uppercut with Drain Punch!"
Quilladin quickly recovered and shot his arm forward. Once his glowing arm made contact with Machoke's chin, his body began to get a green aura around him for a short time. Korrina punched her arms forward, getting pumped up.
"Take his arm down with Karate Chop!"
Machoke bit his lip before he lifted an arm. In a flash, he chopped it straight down on Quilladin's punching arm. The Kalosian Pokemon roared in pain which prompted Ryan to make another move.
"Now Needle Arm Machoke's stomach!"
Quickly eyeing his opponent's open area, Quilladin tightened his glowing green arm. Grunting, Quilladin rolled closer to the Superpower Pokemon and slammed his arm in his stomach. The fighting type Pokemon let out some salvia as he slid back to his trained, unconscious.
"Machoke is unable to battle! The victor is Quilladin! Korrina, choose your next Pokemon!"
"That's it Ryan!" Tyson cheered, along with Alexis. Bolt stood still, holding his head down.
"How did Ryan get this strong?" he questioned himself, then looked at Gurkinn.
"That's only a mere fraction of Ryan's power," Gurkinn stated, which his great-grandson nodded to.
"But Mom isn't backing down yet," Leon said, leaning over the banister.
"Great reflexes Ryan," Korrina complemented, returning her fainted Pokemon back to his capsule. "Mienfoo, I need you!"
Out from Korrina's next Pokemon was a bipedal yellow and hot pink. She stood in a karate stance and motioned Ryan to continue.
Mienfoo, the Martial Arts Pokemon. It takes pride in the speed which it can use moves. What it loses in power, it makes up for in quantity.
"Quilladin, come back to rest," Ryan said, making his starter waddle over next to him. "Let's match Mienfoo with speed. Staraptor, take to the skies!"
Ryan tossed another red and white spherical device into the sky. It opened and released a large black and white bird. He had a red scruff on his head and extended his large wings.
Staraptor, the Predator Pokemon. The muscle in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokemon.
"Staravia evolved!" Tyson announced as he watched the bird float off the ground.
"This will be a battle between Staraptor and Mienfoo! Begin!"
"Give them a Swift!"
Mienfoo pushed her arms forward as multiple stars levitated behind her. With a single cry, the stars shot towards Staraptor. Ryan smirked as he snapped his fingers.
"Hit her with Wing Attack!"
In a flash, the stars exploded on contact with the wall. The spectators eyed the battlefield aimlessly searching for Staraptor. The bird then stood in front of a startled Mienfoo and slapped his glowing wings against her. The fighting type slid back and went back to her stance.
"Leap with Quick Attack!"
Mienfoo appeared in front of Staraptor and delivered a blow to the bird's stomach. Staraptor quickly recovered and flew over the speedy fighting type.
"Take her out the sky with Close Combat!"
The Predator Pokemon released a loud squeak as he positioned his body. Staraptor shot forward and began to viciously attack Mienfoo with his wings and talons. Luckily for Korrina, her Martial Arts Pokemon was able to block Starptor's attack from hitting her. Sadly, she lost a lot of energy blocking that move.
"Now uppercut with Hi Jump Kick!"
Mienfoo bit her lip as she slowly lifted her knee. The fighting type pushed Staraptor's wings down with all her strength. Staraptor's face was then smashed by Mienfoo's glowing knee. The bird held his body in place, awaiting his trainer's command.
"Return the favor with Sky Drop!"
The dual type Pokemon bent his back to stop the knee. Mienfoo was about to keep going until Staraptor clasped his talons around Mienfoo's arms. Staraptor shrieked before ascending into the air. After a few seconds, Staraptor zipped down fast and swung Mienfoo onto the ground. She left a huge dent on the battlefield.
"Mienfoo is unable to battle, the victor is Staraptor! Korrina, choose your last Pokemon!"
"Great job buddy!" Tyson shouted, pumping his fists.
Korrina grabbed Mienfoo's Poke Ball and zapped her back inside. She then spun around multiple times before holding a new shiny Poke Ball in her palm.
"It's time! Lucario, let's go!" she cried, as she chucked the sphere forward. Out from the ball was a bipedal jackal with an iron point on his chest and back hands. He let out a huge roar, which scared everyone except the Shalour inhabitants.
Lucario, the Aura Pokemon. By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
"Let's keep this up Staraptor!" Ryan said petting his winged Pokemon. Staraptor nodded before flying in front of Lucario.
"This will be a battle between Staraptor and Lucario! Begin!"
"Get in close with Close Combat!"
The bird squeaked as he proceeded to smash his wings and talons at the Aura Pokemon. Staraptor flailed them at Lucario, was was able to dodge every attack.
"Get them a taste of Force Palm!"
Lucario let out a yawn before lifting his arm. Staraptor stopped moving as his eyes moved down to see Lucario's hand on his chest. Lucario growled as Staraptor was sent flying into the wall. To avoid any other major damage, Ryan moved his arm off from his side.
"Evade with Double Team!"
Staraptor's eyes perked up at the command and duplicated himself. A cloud of smoke was created as three Staraptors exited the cloud. Korrina smiled and put a hand on her hip.
"Nice thinking Ryan," the fighting type specialist complemented.
"Thanks. But you've seen nothing yet!" Ryan proclaimed, pointing a finger in the sky. "Wing Attack barrage!"
The trio of birds shot down towards the jackal. Their wings glowed white with power as the proceeded to strike Lucario. Both Korrina and Lucario smirked as the trainer sent a flurry of punches.
"Take them out with Close Combat!"
The fighting and steel type attacked the trio. Lucario punched the first one into the wall, as it puffed out if existence. The second Staraptor flew and to which Lucario leaped into the air. The jackal smashed his balled hands onto the second Staraptor's back. The bipedal Pokemon smirked as he sent a kick to the last Staraptor's chest. Lucario then stood alone, looking around for Staraptor.
"Now hit him with Brave Bird!"
The viewers looked up to see Staraptor extend his wings. He emanated an aura of red sparkles. He then zipped down as the sparkles formed an armor of the same color. Before hitting the ground, the bird moved forward and his armor changed color from red to blue. Staraptor squeaked as he got closer to his target.
"Staraptor's ability is Reckless," Tyson remembered, looking at the final evolved bird go. "This attack will do double the damage!"
Leon and Gurkinn scoffed at their family's statement. Tyson angrily looked over at his family and crossed his arms.
"Why did you guys scoff?" Tyson inquired, to which Leon walked towards his cousin.
"If our battling genes rubbed off on you, you should know Mom's just getting started," Leon explained with a smile on his face. Tyson nodded before he looked back at his cousin with a baffled expression.
"What do you mean 'if your battling genes rubbed off on me'?" Tyson asked, which made Leon chuckle.
"Pin Staraptor down with Bone Rush, then take him out with Dragon Pulse!"
Lucario nodded as two glowing blue bones. He cracked his neck before he locked eyes with Staraptor. The glowing bird was within two inches of Lucario before he was slammed on the ground. Everyone except Leon, Gurkinn, and Korrina went wide eyed as Lucario pinned the bird down with his dual bones. Staraptor looked up at Lucario, who charged an orb of pink energy. A small smirk was drawn on Lucario's face as he blasted Staraptor. Lucario jumped off the bird as Staraptor laid unconscious.
"Staraptor is unable to battle, the victor is Lucario! Ryan, choose your next Pokemon!"
Ryan zapped Staraptor back to his capsule as he looked down at Quilladin. "I need your help buddy." Quilladin nodded as he faced Lucario, who still stood unfazed.
"This will be a battle between Quilladin and Lucario! Begin!"
"Start off with Pin Missile!"
The chubby Pokemon leaped in the air and lowered his back. The spikes shot multiple green missiles into the air as the flew down towards Lucario.
"Take them out with Bone Rush! Then toss an Aura Sphere!"
Lucario roared as he created two bones. He spun them in both hands as he blocked the missiles. He then tossed the bones on the ground and charged up a light blue orb in his hands. Once it was thrown at the grass type.
"Knock it back with Drain Punch!"
Quilladin pivoted his arm back as he smashed the orb with his fist. At first, Quilladin was letting up until he gave another push. The Aura Sphere flew towards Lucario, who stood stolidly.
"Break it with Blaze Kick and then keep going!"
The jackal lifted his foot off the ground as it was encased in flames. Lucario's foot sent the sphere flying towards the chubby Pokemon. Quilladin's eyes opened wide as he saw the blue orb covered his vision with flames around it. Lucario smashed the Aura Sphere combined with his burning foot on the Kalos Pokemon. Quilladin roller back and stood still for a few second until he stood up. The grass type wiped his lip as his opponent nodded.
"You're a fighter," Lucario said, pounding his chest.
"It's been a honor to battle you Quilladin," Korrina stated, sounding like she was going to end the fight. "Dash with Power-Up Punch!"
Lucario completed consecutive back flips and pivoted his feet and arm. Once he moved forward, the hand had gained a brown glow to it. The jackal began to run towards the injured Pokemon, who surprisingly stood unfazed.
"Stop his punch with Vine Whip, then attack with Solar Beam!"
Quilladin shot his hands in front of him to call on his vines. The green plants wrapped around Lucario's leaning in punch and stopped it cold. The grass type then opened his mouth to charge a green orb of energy growing bigger.
"Smash Quilladin with Aura Sphere!"
Using his other free hand, Lucario created a small sphere in his palm. Quilladin's eyes opened wide as he prepared to let go of Lucario's free arm. Sadly, it was too late as the jackal pressed the shining orb on the chubby Pokemon's stomach. Quilladin rolled in front of his trainer, swirls in his eyes.
"Quilladin is unable to battle, Lucario is the winner! Ryan, choose your final Pokemon!"
Ryan smiled as he returned his first Pokemon back to his spherical device. The Vaniville trainer nodded as he grabbed a sole capsule and held it in his hand for a few seconds, eyes locked on it.
"Are you stalling Ryan?" Korrina questioned, joking around with the young trainer.
"Just the opposite," Ryan answered, which confused the traveling trio. "In here is my strongest and spiritual Pokemon."
"What's with the boring info?" Tyson asked, yawning.
"Jeez. I guess you don't know anything," Leon said, which made Tyson eye his cousin. "In that Poke Ball is a Pokemon Ryan has been training with and growing with. That duo can turn this battle around."
"I thought Quilladin was his strongest," Tyson said, leaning over the balancer.
"Being his starter doesn't always make you the strongest," Leon responded, crossing his arms. Frogadier paid the most attention to Leon's words and lowered his head.
"Turn the tables Absol!" Ryan called, tossing his final Poke Ball into the air.
A white tetrapod Pokemon stood on the battlefield, letting the wind hit its majestic coat. Absol had chill blue eyes with a long and curved black horn. Around Absol's neck was a necklace with a gray and blue stone in it.
Absol, the Disaster Pokemon. It senses coming dangers and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
"This will be a battle between Absol and Lucario! Begin!"
"Fire a Water Pulse, Absol!"
Absol turned his head and nodded as he charged a small orb in his mouth. It grew to an average size before the dark type whipped it forward.
"Take it out with Force Palm, then use Blaze Kick!"
Lucario dashed forward as he pressed his palm on the incoming sphere. The blue orb popped as the jackal took the opportunity to leap into the air with a burning foot. Absol looked up and saw Lucario descending down towards the dark type.
"Evade with Double Team and then bombard Lucario with Razor Wind!"
Before Lucario descended down again, but not before seeing multiple clones of Absol down below. Lucario snarled before he took out one of the clones. He looked around to see only one sold Absol, who then proceeded to bombard him with several sharp winds. The dual type Pokemon was taken off guard as he was thrown back.
"Chuck an Aura Sphere before you regain your balance!" Korrina countered, throwing her hand up.
Lucario pressed his palm on the ground and ascended higher into the sky. He charged up another orb and threw it down at Absol. The orb twirled around, gaining more speed by every second.
"Counter with Shadow Ball!"
"Stop him with Metal Sound!"
Absol lifted his head high and charged another sphere with a shadow aura to it. Before it could grow any larger, Lucario pushed his metal points together, creating a defining sound. Absol tried to resist the cry, but failed as he stopped charging his Shadow Ball and was attacked by the Aura Sphere. The dark type was tossed into the air, with Korrina taking the opportunity to strike.
"Shoot a Dragon Pulse!"
Lucario leaped in the air and opened his mouth. A light pink color was seen in between his jaws before he shot the blast at Absol. The Disaster Pokemon opened his eyes to see the incoming move, he gained a serious expression.
"Slice through it with Psycho Cut!"
Absol whipped his head back as his horn glowed a light pink. The dark type swung his head forward as a sharp cut of psychic energy was sent towards the Dragon Pulse. Both attacks collided until the Psycho Cut slashed through the pulse and made its way towards Lucario.
"Break it up with Metal Claw!"
Lucario pushed his hands out as two sets of silver claws formed on the hands. The jackal countered the pink strike with the steel claws until he the strike was thrown into a wall. Absol, who was landed safely, went into a pouncing stance.
"Now use Double Team and send a combination of Shadow Ball and Razor Wind!"
The Disaster Pokemon made a duplicate of him and both raised their heads. The original channeled a sphere with a dark aura while the clone leaped in the sky. Absol shot the orb towards the descending Lucario as the other Absol fired the Razor Wind at the ball. The sharp winds cut the the Shadow Ball up as the shards and winds flew towards the dual type Pokemon.
"Dodge them and block the rest with Bone Rush!"
The Aura Pokemon grabbed two blue bones and leaned back. Lucario spun the bones in front of him to redirect the moves. As Lucario descended untouched, Korrina decided to throw her foot down.
"Now come down with Blaze Kick!"
Lucario's foot had fire dancing around it as he flew down faster than before. He roared as Absol growled, awaiting the word from Ryan.
"When Lucario is in front if you, shoot a Water Pulse on the ground between you two!"
Absol opened his mouth once more to charge another water orb in his jaws. He held it there until the Aura Pokemon neared the dark type. Once Lucario's foot was an inch off the ground, Absol spat the sphere down between them which caused Lucario to fly back. The jackal slid in front of his trainer as Absol walked in front of his.
"What do you say we turn this battle up, Ryan?" Korrina questioned, holding up her Mega Glove.
"I thought you've never ask! Absol, Beyond Evolution, Mega Evolution!" Ryan announced, revealing a silver bracelet with a rainbow colored stone in it.
"Same with you Lucario! Beyond Evolution, Mega Evolve!"
Both trainers tapped their individual stones as a bright light was created. The light resonant end with the stones Lucario and Absol held as lines were formed to the separate stones belonging to each trainer. The crowd except for Gurkinn, Leon, and Bolt, whose mind wandered off back to his battle against Brett, was blinded by the light until the transformation was completed.
Absol stood with a long bang covering one of his eyes. His fur became shaggy with wings on his back.
Lucario's hair turned into several black strands with red in the back. All four of the paws were red as yellow hair puffed out behind his back.
"They...Mega Evolved," Bolt said, cringing. He tightened his hands on the banister, to which nobody noticed. Tyson and Alexis jumped up and down, cheering for their friend.
"Ryan is so awesome!" Tyson exclaimed, fist bumping the air.
"I really need Mega Evolution for a contest!" Alexis said, clapping her hands together.
"Let's show them how strong you've gotten Absol," Ryan stated, looking at his Mega Pokemon. "Take flight with Night Slash!"
Absol fluttered his wings until he was lifted off the ground. He jetted forward as his horn glowed purple and black, with the colors coming off the horn. Lucario, who went into a karate stance, stood still.
"We can do the same! Show them your Power-Up Punch!"
Lucario pivoted back, creating a small gust wind around him. Once Absol roared again, Lucario shot his arm forward as both attacks clashed. Sparks formed between the collision as Absol began to let up.
"Shoot a Water Pulse to get away!"
Absol opened his mouth as another aqua sphere was created. The dark type launched the ball down at the ground, creating a wave of water between the duo.
"Use Blaze Kick to jump into the air and throw two Aura Spheres!"
Lucario slammed his blazing foot on the water, which caused steam to be created. Absol stopped the move and looked around aimlessly for Lucario in the cloud. The jackal meanwhile, jumped up out of the cloud and opened his hands. Two blue orbs were created as the dual type Pokemon chucked them down the steam cloud.
"Fly out with Double Team and Quick Attack!"
The balls of energy broke the steam cloud as 4 copies of Mega Absol flew out, leaving a trail of white light behind. Lucario's eyes went wide as the dark types smashed into him repeatedly.
"Counter then with Bone Rush!"
The dual type Pokemon created two bones and bopped one on the head. The Absol poofed out, along with the two Lucario pushed together. The last Absol hovered over the descending Pokemon, grinning with pride.
"Drop Lucario with Razor Wind!"
The Mega Evolved Pokemon swung his head back and forth, flinging sharp winds down. Korrina, who was skating around her part if the gym, stopped and pointed up.
"Now fire a Dragon Pulse!"
The Aura Pokemon spat out a blast of pink energy at the incoming winds. The two attacks fought for dominance until the Dragon Pulse destroyed the winds and smashed into Absol. Luckily for Ryan, Absol regained focus and landed in front of him and Lucario and in front Korrina. Both Pokemon were panting heavily as their trainers did the same.
"This has been a fun battle Ryan," Korrina complemented. She touched her toes and then stretched her arms.
"Yeah. I'm bummed it's going to end now," he said, with a slick tone towards the end. Both sides stood tall as their trainers shot one final command.
"No holding back Absol! Full on Psycho Cut!"
"Lucario, let's show them our bond! End them with Aura Sphere!"
Absol leaped into the air and did multiple backflips as his horn glowed brighter. On the other side, Lucario charged a larger Aura Sphere between his two palms as he waited till Absol made his move. Once Absol landed again, he launched the attack as Lucario threw his orb. The duo of attacks battle for control until the Psycho Cut slashed through the ball and both attacks flew towards their intended targets. The Mega duo were blasted by the attacks and was thrown backwards, getting out of their Mega forms and laying unconscious.
"Both Pokemon are unable to battle! This match is a draw!"
Both trainers returned their Pokemon and shook each other's hand. Korrina then reached in her pocket and placed a piece of metal in Ryan's hand.
"The Knuckle Badge?" he questioned, which the older human nodded.
"You proved that you are worthy enough for it," Korrina said, which made Ryan smile. Tyson and Alexis then congratulated their friend as Bolt looked on in pain.
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"Gurkinn, thank you for everything," Ryan stated, bowing to the older man.
"No need Ryan. You're an excellent pupil," Gurkinn responded, putting a hand on the black haired teen's shoulder.
"So it looks like I'm going to have to be a better student than Ryan now," Tyson said, which made his great grandfather raise his eyebrow.
"And what makes you think I'm training you?" he inquired, which made Tyson rub his neck.
"I thought it was because you and I are family," Tyson said. Gurkinn chuckled, which made Tyson huff and crossed his arms.
"Can you please train him Gurkinn?" Ryan pleaded, to which made the man shake his head.
"I refuse. I apologize Ryan."
"If you don't train him, I'm sure Kiyo will," Korrina announced. Tyson scratched his head and looked at his aunt.
"Who's Kiyo?"
"He's one of the Kalos Elite Four," Leon answered, yawning at the easy question. "He sometimes comes to Shalour City to train trainers. In fact, a few weeks from now, he'll be coming back."
"Sweet! That'll give me an edge!" Tyson realized, which made Ryan look at his rival.
"Hey, Tyson," Ryan called. "Next time we meet, we're are going to settle our tie."
Tyson nodded and shook his rivals hand before he walked away. Korrina rolled over to her nephew and stop next to him.
"Other than catching up, I'm going to train you do you'll be ready when Kiyo gets here."
Tyson smiled at his aunt and nodded. He then turned to look at the Tower Of Mastery. At first, he thought he saw something move, but latter shook it off. The man on the tower sat down and looked at the blonde kid. A smile could be seen under his hood.
So, that was a doozy! Recap time: Ryan battled Korrina and they tied, Tyson is related to Korrina, Gurkinn, and Leon.
Who would you rather battle, Ryan's Absol or Korrina's Lucario?
Who's your favorite family member of Tyson's?
Next Time: Keeping up with the Pernells:
Korrina and Gurkinn discuss their family history and talk about Tyson's father. Along with showing the teen the inside of the Tower Of Mastery, Tyson decides to battle Korrina to decide his true feelings. Will the boy find out his resolution?
Shalour City Arc:
30: Kiyo's Training Camp
31: Tyson vs Leon: A Duel of Heart
32: Two Roads for the Best
33: Owen Returns: Mega Tutor
34: Lucario's Past: The Long Road
35: Korrina vs Tyson: Aura Showdown