Chapter 10
Barry mulled over Joe's words as he entered the arena. This time, Sonic would go first.
"And now, the moment you've all been waiting for," said the announcer through the loudspeaker. Barry and Dr. Eggman threw their Pokeballs at the same time. Barry inserted the chaos emerald into the machine. He looked across the arena to see Dr. Eggman also fiddling with a device. Barry used the sights to aim the machine at Sonic. Sonic gave a nod. Barry pulled the trigger and heard a whump. Sand flew up then dissipated to reveal a glowing Sonic. Another whump. Chaos-Metagross appeared.
Sonic rocketed into and off Metagross. Metagross groaned and leaned but kept its balance. Before Sonic touched the ground Metagross was halfway across the arena. When Sonic landed, he was met by Metagross' fist. Sonic tumbled to the ground, but was quick to his feet. This time, Sonic dodged Metagross.
"Is that all you got?" said Sonic.
Barry thought the battle would stretch through the whole afternoon when the blue and silver blurs stopped. Sonic was breathing heavy. Metagross stumbled and fell. Barry held his breath. He watched as Sonic fell to his knees. Barry hesitated to believe it was over. Metagross and Sonic had fainted.
Barry was reaching for his next Pokeball when he felt it. His legs felt funny. He heard a low grumble. Before him, a mound began to form. A metallic whine pierced the air and from the earth sprouted a large golden drill. The crowd gasped. The pitch slowed and the drill came to a stop in the center of the arena. Barry took a step sideways to get a better look. The drill was 40 feet long including the tip. On the side was a hatch. Barry watched as it opened. He took a step back when he saw what was inside. Team rocket and The Don.
"I want those Chaos Emeralds and you're going to give them to me," said the Don as his lackeys began to swarm the arena.
Barry looked down at the machine in his hand, then looked up to see the Don smiling. The crowd was in panic. Team Rocket grunts were stealing Pokemon. A wizard flew over the drill and handed Dr. Eggman's Chaos Emerald to the Don.
"Now you have no chance," said the Don. "Barry, give the last emerald to me."
Barry started walking backwards.
"Take it from him!" said the Don.
Barry looked to his left. The grunts from Mt. Alp were running toward him. He braced himself, but the grunts never reached him. A hydropump had swept them away. Barry followed the stream of water to a Ludicolo.
"Let's bring the rain, Lord Guacohby!" said Jeb.
Barry felt the sun leave his skin and looked up to see the sky had grown dark.
"What's the hold up?" the Don said.
Jeb was not the only trainer to leave the stands. Trainers were attacking his entourage on all sides.
Barry thought he might be able to escape when he felt something crash into the back of his head. He dropped to the hard sandy ground with a thud. Through blurred vision, he watched as a dark robed figure take the emerald from him. The pain in his head prevented him from protesting.
Barry watched as the 7 emeralds began to float around the Don. The first drops of rain began to make splotches on the ground. The whole of the stadium's attention was on the Don. That was Harry's chance. A bolt of magical energy burst from his wand and the emeralds were yanked from above the Don. However, they didn't make it very far. Harry was gone as soon as he had appeared. The emeralds hung in the air for a moment longer before dropping onto an unsuspecting Jeb.
Barry staggered to his feet and gasped. Jeb was radiant. Rain was pouring now and Barry could tell he was looking at the power of a storm.
"By the power of guacamole, I banish thee to the underworld!" said Jeb. In a flash of lightning, Team Rocket and the Don were gone.