~~Besting A Legendary (-•-) VI
"Begin!"
Oshawott was ready, ready to start the first important Pokémon battle in his life. This was the moment he would experience what it's like to fight in the league.
I smiled. This had been an easy expression to form on my lips, I had noticed since my 'rebirth'. A smile seemed most natural to me. Not just an expression of a good emotion but, a mask of my identity. I never smiled before... My father left us when I was four years old and my mother... What he did to her I would never know. This world seemed to lay that all at ease, there were no wars, no famine, everybody was fixated around these creatures called Pokémon. In my past life they had just been tools for my entertainment, they were game programs after all... But here, they were my friends. They would stick with me whatever I said or did. 'Oshawott, Basculin I vow on my complete honor as a Pokémon Trainer and promise to never abuse your trust or your kindness. I just wish I could return the effort you have put in for me...' I vowed this in my brain at that moment, then got my head back to the battle.
"Oshawott breathe, sense your opponent... Find its flaws... Then use [Fury Cutter]!" Oshawott gave me a friendly nod then flipped in the air striking down on Pansage who hadn't had a chance to breathe since the start.
"Quick dodge it Pansage! Keep evading and use [Work Up]!" Cilan sent out his orders quickly, he had underestimated me before. Pansage covered himself in a blue scorching energy as he sidestepped Oshawott. His paw hit the hard-wood floor and this caused Oshawott to unbalance slightly. I gave my command as Pansage was still powering up.
"Now Oshawott use [Leer] while he is powering up and then show him your speed!" He nodded, "Oshaa!"
Chilli leaned against the cream painted walls of the Pokémon Gym looking obviously bored, while Cress was as exited as ever to see the outcome of this battle. Oshawott shot a deathly glare that would have made any normal being wet themselves and quickened his pace. "Now Oshawott nail him with [Water Gun], then use [Fury Cutter] and [Razor Shell] together!" Oshawott was confused at first, 'How can I use both attacks together? Oh...' Oshawott soon caught onto my logic and shared the face of an exited ten year-old. I had just given him permission to evolve.
In the usual circumstances evolution is a change that a Pokémon goes through when the peak a certain strength and intelligence. Oshawott was well above the requirements to evolve. Why hadn't I let Oshawott evolve the instant he was ready? Simple, Pokémon who are held back from evolution reach levels that no normal Pokémon can reach. Their base HP and Attack are the main differences, plus they can learn moves with more skill required and they drive their bodies further than most Pokémon can.
I was a very patient trainer and Oshawott knew my reasons for not letting him evolve. He however, didn't see it as downgrading or being held back, he saw it in a way that said he was stronger than any other Oshawott. Now was Oshawott's time to evolve!
Oshawott stopped his movement confusing Pansage and its Trainer. He started to shine, his body reflecting the lights hanging gently from the ceiling. He was now covered in white light and his body soon began to stretch out, as if he were a transforming Ditto. Cress' eyes were wide and his mouth wider, 'He's evolving?! What, When? Oh I get it! This Trainer is really something... What a show.' Oshawott grew taller and his arms grew thicker. The fur on his smooth body changed to a deep sea blue and his face morphed to that of an adult otter. Finally the Scalchop on his chest split into two parts and migrated to either side of his body, attached to a belt that wasn't there. The transformation ended with a flash of white light and a light spray of clear water. "Deeeewott! Wott!" Dewott looked down at his paws and his own body in disbelief. He had a slight memory of Dewott he had seen before. 'My paws are stronger and my muscles are firmer.' He equipped his dual Scalchop and looked at them with an open mouth, 'Wow, these are so sharp and precise! They are as hard as steel yet, so easy for my hands to grip.'
CRASH
Dewott tackled me to the ground and hug me with joyful tears in his eyes. I patted his head and caressed his new coating of fur. "Haha you're welcome Dewott! Let's finish this battle and show them what your new form can do, ok?"
"Deeeewott!" He nodded and smiled, tears gone from his warm eyes.
Chilli was now heated up and watching the performance with shining eyes. He really is a battle maniac. Cress was captivated by the evolution and still held a look of pure excitement.
Dewott Vs Pansage
Dewott took off from his position, quickly adjusting to his newfound speed and aerodynamics. He moulded his two paws together and covered them in cascading coatings of waves. (Ever since the use of the move [Tide Shock] Dewott used the move [Water Gun] in this way) The attack blasted the area in a downpour of pure power. The attack was not a concentrated stream, more like a high-powered shower nozzle and this weakened Pansage greatly. Dewott span the dual Scalchop in his palms like a highwayman in a gunfight and charged at full speed. His left hand held a shell covered in olive energy, while his right was covered in layers of clear water. Pansage straightened itself, still being pommeled by the remainder of [Water Gun] to see the frame of Dewott, two paces in front of him.
SLASH CHOP SLASH
The attacks rained down on the poor Pokémon and it collapsed after the fifth attack made by Dewott. Cress was practically jumped in the air, "Pansage is unable to battle... Raiden is the winner!" The ocean blue haired Gym Leader patted my on the back and chirped in joy. Cilan was humble but looked slightly depressed, 'I got completely destroyed... I thought I was schooling him but he matched the moves of my Pokémon and beat me. Even with the advantage of types on my side and the experience of hundreds of battles I still lost...' He covered his disappointment with a small smile and returned Pansage to safety. "Wow you schooled me," We all laughed at this and it was soon time to leave. Cress turned to me now with his usual expression adorned on his face. "That was certainly an interesting battle between you two. I am getting tired of the Gym and I had previously planned to go on a trip to Lacunosa Town. Could I perhaps join you on your journey, you will surely come across Lacunosa Town on your travels." I pondered this for a few more seconds then looked up at the teenage Gym Leader. "I'd be happy for you to accompany us on our journey! But you should know that it may get... dangerous at times and my training regime is quite tough. I can guarantee you however, that if train with my friends and I you are certain to get stronger. Wouldn't you love the chance to surpass your brothers?" Cilan was smiling happily and turned to his siblings, "I'll be going on a journey with this Trainer for some time, are you alright watching the Gym... Cilan, Chilli?" They both nodded and gave their twin a hearty brother hug.
"Goodbye everyone!" We left the Gym and headed quickly back to the Pokémon centre to gather our possessions. I was met by a flighty young woman in her late twenties, with black hair going to a shade of blue and cute grey eyes. Her lab coat swished as she ran right into me, not noticing where she was going.
DONK
"Aghh..." I rubbed my head and sore back as I stood up and looked with worry at the downed scientist, "Are... Are you alright?" I asked still a bit dizzy from the fall. "Arghh... Yeah I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going..." I smiled warmly and offered her a hand up, which she accepted. I swear I could see a tiny lightbulb appear above her dark hair as her eyes lit up, "Hey you're a Trainer right? See, there's a function I am working on in a device called the C-Gear. This is a program that works with Pokemon's dreams. I've done the research, but what I really need is some Dream Mist." I knew the exact method of retrieving this substance and the outcome but I was playing ignorant.
"There is a Pokémon in the Dream Yard where many Trainers battle their Pokémon for experience. Munna. Can you find a Munna in the Dream Yard and get it's Dream Mist for me? I will improve my research and I may be able to give you a special reward for obtaining it." I nodded with curved lips, "Oh I got too exited I am Fennel, I knew Professor Juniper from Uni!"
I warmly shook Fennel's hand and said goodbye to the flighty Pokémon Researcher. The quattro of Pokémon Trainers, including myself... left for the area known as the Dream Yard.
(A/N Well that concludes the very first Gym battle! I hope it suits your needs. Now, because Raiden is a step above the rest I will only feature normal Pokémon battles if they are relevant to the story and don't worry, Raiden will soon meet his match... and his second Legendary Pokémon. Giratina watches over Raiden's new life with a newfound interest while Arceus may start to feel a bit... protective. Now I know this is starting to turn into a real sausage-fest but worry not, there will be a female companion joining the group but not nessicarily travelling side-by-side...)
Next Chapter...
Team Plasma
Legendary Pokémon appears
Giratina gives a pep talk
More heated battles
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