~~Besting A Legendary (-•-) V

I placed my feet on the steps of the Striaton City Pokémon Gym. I could feel the nice scent of fresh cooking in the air. I tensed my nostrils and savoured the smell of a 5 star restaurant and entered.

I never bothered to compare the difference between the 'game' and this universe anymore. After my conversation with Giratina I had come to grips with my own reality. Now nothing would faze me, and my dream would remain reachable.

I chatted with the kind attendant and she asked me what I wanted to order. I put on a slight smile warming her a little and told her I was simply here for a Pokémon battle. "I would still try some of that poached golden quail you have cooking back there. Although I can sense that it's missing a little...lemon that's it, lemon!" The young woman smiled wider at my correct guess on their dish. I waved her goodbye and went to meet my opponent, Cilan.

I walked through the large café until I came to a stage. My eyes widened and I smiled. 'Not hurting my face at all to smile all the time...How strange.'

There I saw three young men with matching waiter's attire. Each of them had anime coloured hair, the shortest sharing a red hair colour a few shades brighter than mine. The second had long deep blue hair and matching hair colour to his eyes. He had his hair in a style that reminded me of a surfer. The final and eldest looking was a young man with thick green hair, combed back with two bangs of hair sticking up from atop his head. The 'trio' were squabbling amongst themselves until they saw me. The red-head stepped up steaming out his confidence like a wildfire,

"Hoho Trainer you here for a heated battle with the 'Types Trio'?" I smiled and thought, 'This kid has no idea who he is talking to.' I shut-off my sub-conscious thoughts and replied...still smiling, "Yeah, I do. I picked an Oshawott as my partner so I'm guessing you're going to be my opponent Grass type user Cilan." I said pointing to the surprised Cilan. The red-head was slightly angered at being brushed off. The final person did not seem fazed and reduced his eyes to slits staring right at me.

"You are the Trainer from Nuvema Town...You are the one who challenged Team Plasma?" I broke my smile and showed a painful look at surfacing my memories

'Your dream will NEVER exist! The bond between Pokémon and Humans is stronger than the power of a Legendary Pokémon!' I snapped out of my thoughts and calmed my expressions, "Yes, my name is Raiden. I am the one who forced Team Plasma to depart that time." I change the subject quickly, "But as word may have spread around my dream is becoming quite the thing to talk about."

The blue haired Gym Leader nodded, "Yes, to train a Pokémon team that goes past evolution and a team that fights on par with Legendary Pokémon, we have all heard it." The red head spoke now, "I didn't think it was this kid, his dream was so...inspiring. I had to have a fiery Pokémon battle and train my Pokémon further after hearing that."

Cress coughed and gathered Red heads' attention, "We must also introduce ourselves. My name is Cress, the Water type Gym Leader of Striaton City." Red head went next, "Hey, my name is Chilli I can't wait for a dance of flames!"

It took a bump from Cress before he spoke, "Uh...I'm Cilan, the Host...of this Gym. I am a Grass Type user."

I returned my lips to their natural form and grinned, ready for battle.

"We are trio brothers, we'll teach you the importance of type matchups with Pokémon!"

Raiden Vs Cilan

Basculin Vs Lillipup

I readied my Pokémon, in hand. "Basculin I know you can do this for me boy. Lillipup is sturdy and nimble on its paws. Use that to your advantage, aim for its strengths and its weaknesses even harder. I know you can do this... I believe in you boy." I breathed out my words and kissed the Pokéball. Cilan stepped forward and took a challenging smile, "I will show you the taste of a balanced Pokémon type, Go Lillipup!" The small mutt launched out of his Pokémon and skidded to a halt. I watched the way he placed his feet on the hard-wood floors, getting a weird look from Chilli and an interested gaze from Cress. I gave a small nod and chuckled slightly through my nostrils.

"I will now show you the beginning of a new generation... Go Basculin!"

"Bass Cul Cul!" Basculin was ready and raring for battle. I gave him a small pat on the head and took my place on a platform similar to a dining table. I wasted no time and began our battle.

"Basculin make the first move, surround the area in your smokescreen!" Basculin formed a layer of water round his jaw. He dispersed the energy into tiny droplets, the attack covering the area in an improvised smokescreen. Cilan was a little fazed by my attack, 'Huh this kid used [Water Gun] like that? I think Cress will be very interested in this Trainer.' he thought. Cilan wouldn't let his pride as a Gym Leader be tarnished by a beginner and called out to his Pokémon. "Lillipup, we need your strength up. Use [Work Up] then strike with [Bite]!" Lillipup nodded obediently to its master. The small pup flexed its leg muscles and tensed up. A blue flame-like energy shot up its body, raising its Attack and Special Attack stat. I smirked and relayed my instructions to Basculin,

"Toy with him a little, then burst from the water with a [Headbutt] and [Aqua Jet] combo!" Basculin whipped his tail against the water. Lillipup's head snapped around and leaped into the air with its jaws open wide, it bit down into air. Cilan was amused and annoyed at the same time, Chilli despised slow, strategic battle and preferred all Offensive battles. Cress however, was smiling gleefully. This was strange to some due to Cress' stoic personality, but I was happy to see this.

Basculin kept 'playing around' with Lillipup until I signalled with a palm for him to advance. Basculin whacked his tail against the 'smokescreen' and Lillipup, a little tired jumped at the direction of the movement. Everything seemed to move in slow motion, as Basculin lay firmly planted in his spot. Lillipup burst from the water and Basculin ducked, uppercutting with his full body. The air was knocked out of Lillipup's lungs as he dive-bombed to the ground face first. The weakened Pokémon cried out one past time, then it fainted.

"Lillipup is unable to battle, the round goes to Raiden!" Cress was happy to call out the winner and the next round began.

"Your level of technique rivals that of Cress, but can you defeat the power my type." I gave him a heaty smile and returned Basculin. I would give him the fight of his life.

"Come out Oshawott!" The otter dived out of his Pokéball and did a small backflip.

"Oshaaa!" He cried with a smile similar to mine. He looked to Cilan and shot him a wink, then adjusted his stance. "Fufu let us battle!"

~~Round Two~~

Oshawott Vs Pansage

...And that's the first part of Raiden's Gym Battle with Cilan! Haha, I really enjoy writing all of this! I think Raiden will stay with his two Pokémon until he come across a rather 'rare' friend in his travels. As for Cress, I think he is slowly taking an interest in our Protagonist. Expect another member joining their journey... soon. Haha as always Read, Review, and if you are new to this story please Favourite and Follow it too. If you are into Highschool DxD, 'The Twins of Creation' is progressing nicely.

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