Pokémon: champion journey Ch6: VS. Falkner and Maria

"Wow, I never thought about how many Pokémon we could use" Nick said looking down the battle field. His original plan was to use Pidgeotto to match them speed for speed and wear down his opponents then switch out for Cyndaquil then win the battle. 'Guess that double battles have different rules' Nick thought focusing on the battle. The referee soon showed up to officially start the battle.

"This will be a double battle between Gym leaders Falkner and Maria and Challengers Nick and Samuel. BEGIN!" At that moment all of the Pokémon began to move towards the center of the arena.

"Pidgeotto use whirlwind!" Falkner and Maria said together causing both of their bird Pokémon to cause a strong gust of wind fill the Arena forcing Pichu to run for cover. "Pidgeotto use quick attack!" Nick said as his Pidgeotto flew after the other two bird Pokémon. Once Nick's Pidgeotto got close the combined whirlwind caused it to fly off to the side.

"Nick have Pidgeotto grab Pichu I have an idea!" Sam yelled over to Nick over the now roaring winds. "Okay! Pidgeotto grab Pichu!" Nick yelled as Pidgeotto went to grab Pichu.

"Pidgeotto use wing attack!" Falkner and Maria said as both of their Pidgeotto used the whirlwind to boost their speed and attack Pidgeotto. However Pidgeotto already grabbed Pichu and had flew straight up to get it off of the ground.

"Pichu jump off and use thunder shock!" Sam said as Pichu jumped off of Pidgeotto's back and leaned towards the other two bird Pokémon and released a strong jolt of electricity towards them, yet Pichu ended up shocking itself in the process.

"Pidgeotto grab Pichu before it hits the ground!" Nick said as Pidgeotto grabbed Pichu with its talons. Once Pichu was safe on the ground, Nick and Sam turned back to the battle to notice that Maria's Pidgeotto had fainted. They were half way done.

"Well it looks like it's just you and me Falkner" Nick said as he looked the Gym leader down with anticipation.

"Yes, it seems so since your partners electric type shocked itself" Falkner said with a tone of disgust. (Watch him in the anime he shows his great dislike for electric type Pokémon)

"And it looks like your partner's Pidgeotto is knocked out due to Pichu's attack." Nick said getting fired up. Who was this guy to dis his friend's Pokémon.

"Pidgeotto aerial ace!" Nick said as his Pidgeotto flew at Falkner's at top speed.

"Pidgeotto wing attack!" Falkner said as his Pidgeotto flew towards Nick's.

Both Pokémon were gaining speed.

Each one was going faster second by second.

Near the center of the arena both bird types were gearing up for one last attack.

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In the end Nick ended up winning the double battle earning both him and Sam a Zephyr badge. "Way to go Nick you did it." Caitlin said as the trio left the gym heading towards the Pokémon center as the sun was setting. "It wasn't just me Caitlin, if Sam weren't there I would have lost." Nick said as they reached the Pokémon center. "Thank you Nick." Sam said as he and Nick reached the counter. "Hi Nurse Joy, Checkup please." Nick and Sam said holding up their pokéballs. "Okay boys, just wait until morning to pick them up." Nurse Joy said smiling.

The trio headed into a room in the back of the Pokémon center to lay down for the night. "Well guys where to next?" Nick asked laying down on a bed sideways. "Well Azalea Town is next on the map." Sam said looking down from his bunk "but I kind of wanted to see the Ruins of Alph." Sam said "Oh, really. Okay guess we could go, to be honest I've never heard of it before" Nick said. "All the more reason to go check it out." Sam said. "What about you princess, you in or out?" Nick said looking over to the other bed waiting for Caitlin's Answer. "I guess I'll go, but don't call me princess okay?" Catlin said as Nick and Sam started laughing. "I'm serious, I will beat you up if you call me princess again." Catlin said with a deadpan voice. "Okay, bed time." Nick said as he hit the lights and went to sleep. Little did he know that he was going to have terrible dream that night.