Adventures in Hoenn
Chapter Ten: Electrifying Showdown with Wattson
*Alex's p.o.v*
The next morning, we met Wally and his family at the Gym in Mauville City. ''Good
morning, guys!'' I said excitedly. ''Pumped up for the Gym, Wally?''
''Yes,'' Wally replied shyly.
''You can do it, Wally,'' Brendan encouraged.
''Yeah,'' May said. ''You'll show Wattson who's the best!''
''Thanks, you guys,'' Wally said blushing. I couldn't wait to see how Wattson handles
his Electric Pokémon. I wondered how similar my mom's and his style were.
''Welcome,'' an old man said. ''I am Wattson. I believe one of you would like to
challenge me to a battle, yes?''
''I would, sir,'' Wally said.
''Okay, youngster!'' Wattson said while laughing an infectious laugh. ''Let's get started
then!'' My friends, Wally's family, and I quickly got a seat in the risers while Wally and
Wattson made their way towards the ring.
''C'mon, Linoone!'' Wally cried while throwing the Pokeball.
''Come, Voltorb!'' Wattson responded. Linoone and Voltorb just stared each other down.
My mom has a Voltorb, too, I thought. Wonder what Wattson will do with his.
''Linoone, Headbutt!'' Wally ordered. Linoone charged at Voltorb.
''Voltorb, get out of the way and use Shock Wave!'' Wattson ordered. Voltorb rolled out
of the way in the blink of an eye and zapped Linoone with electricity.
''That Voltorb is fast!'' Brendan commented.
''Voltorb are know for being fast,'' I replied.
''C'mon Linoone!'' Wally encouraged. ''Hang in there! Sand-attack!'' Linoone kicked
up sand in Voltorb's face. But, Wattson didn't seem fazed by this.
''Voltorb, Shock Wave again!'' Wattson said. Voltorb fired the homing electricity and
zapped Linoone again. Linoone was struggling to stand up while Voltorb sat proudly.
''Linoone, please!'' Wally begged. ''Hang on!'' Linoone tried to stand but then
collapsed. ''Linoone!'' Wally cried as he ran to Linoone's aid. ''Are you okay?'' Wally
asked concerned. Linoone looked up at Wally sadly and then looked down in shame.
''It's okay, Linoone,'' Wally said comfortingly. ''You did your best and that's all that
matters to me.'' Linoone licked Wally's face happily causing Wally to laugh.
''You both did very well,'' Wattson said coming up to Wally and Linoone. ''It takes
more than just brute strength to win a match. A strong bond with your Pokémon is also
what counts. Please, come back anytime to battle me again!''
''I will, sir,'' Wally said smiling while shaking Wattson's hand. ''Thank you for this
experience.''
''Wally you did great!'' I said running up to Wally. ''What are you going to do now?''
''I'm going to go train harder and get lots of strong Pokémon,'' Wally replied.
''You did well, son,'' Wally's dad congratulated.
''We're so proud of you!'' Wally's mom said hugging Wally.
''Indeed,'' Wally's uncle added.
''Thanks everyone!'' Wally said. They then left the Gym. ''Come visit sometime, guys!'' Wally cried.
''We will!'' Brendan replied.
''Wattson, will you battle me, please?'' I asked.
''Sure!'' Wattson replied. ''You are the daughter of the Vermillion City Gym Leader,
yes?'' I was surprised by that statement.
''I am!'' I replied. ''How'd you know?''
''Your mother contacted me yesterday and said that you'd be here in Mauville,'' Wattson
replied. ''And my how you've grown!'' Wattson replied laughing heartily.
''Uh, yeah,'' I replied nervously. ''I guess so.''
''I think Alex did gain a little weight a few days ago,'' May whispered.
''What was that?!'' I yelled. ''Anyways, let's battle!''
''Alright,'' Wattson said happily. We got into position for our battle.
''Kirlia, let's go!'' I cried.
''Voltorb, go!'' Wattson commanded pointing. Voltorb then rolled forward.
''Kirlia, Confusion!'' I commanded. Kirlia attempted to blast Voltorb but Voltorb rolled
out of the way.
''Voltorb, Shock Wave!'' Wattson ordered. Kirlia got zapped by Voltorb's attack.
''You okay, Kirlia?'' I asked.
''I'm fine,'' Kirlia replied. ''That attack in unavoidable!''
''Kirlia, Magical Leaf!'' I said. Voltorb got hit by the attack but quickly regained
composure.
''Looks like you have an unavoidable attack, too,'' Wattson commented. ''But, let's see
how you handle this? Voltorb, Screech!'' Voltorb unleashed a headache-inducing screech
that caused Kirlia to cover his ears.
''So loud!'' Brendan commented.
''Voltorb, Rollout!'' Wattson commanded. Voltorb came rolling towards Kirlia. I
instantly remembered Roxanne's Geodude doing the same thing.
''Kirlia, Teleport!'' I ordered. Kirlia dodged the attack. ''Now, Magical Leaf!'' Kirlia
fired the attack and stopped Voltorb in its tracks.
''Oh no!'' Wattson yelled.
''Now, Confusion!'' I cried. Kirlia picked up Voltorb and tossed it away and thus,
knocking it out.
''Not bad,'' Wattson said calling back Voltorb. ''You definitely have your mother's
blood. But, the battle is nowhere near over.'' Wattson threw his next Pokeball and
summoned a Magneton. A Steel-type! I thought. Gonna have to switch Pokémon.
''Kirlia, come back!'' I said calling back Kirlia to his Pokeball.
''Okay Alex,'' Kirlia replied. I then threw out Marshtomp's Pokeball.
''Time for some action!'' Marshtomp said happily as he rubbed his fins together.
''Marshtomp, I'm counting on you for the rest of this Gym match!'' I said.
''You can count on me!'' Marshtomp replied.
''Hmm, a Ground-type,'' Watson commented. ''This one will be a little tricky to take
down. But, no matter. Magneton, Supersonic!'' Magneton released a sound wave towards
Marshtomp.
''Marshtomp, dodge and use Mud Shot!'' I ordered. Marshtomp leaped out of the way
and fired his attack.
''Magneton, Protect!'' Wattson yelled. Magneton blocked the attack. ''Now,
Supersonic!'' Magneton fired Supersonic again. Marshtomp dodged but I got hit
by the attack.
''W-w-where's Magneton at?'' I asked in a dizzy tone.
''Alex, snap out of it!'' Brendan yelled.
''Oh dear,'' Wattson said concerned. I could hear May laughing in the background
hysterically.
''Alex!'' Marshtomp said running up to me concerned. ''You're confused! Snap out of
it!''
''Marshtomp!'' I cried. ''It's Magneton!'' I said pointing to Marshtomp. ''Kick his
butt!''
''Alex, it's me Marshtomp!'' Marshtomp said.
''You can't fool me!'' I said picking up Marshtomp. ''Here, I'll hold him!''
''Alex, come to your senses!'' Marshtomp said. Marshtomp then sprayed water in my
face and I snapped out of my confusion.
''What happened?'' I asked looking around.
''You got hit by Supersonic,'' Marshtomp replied. ''I had to snap you out of it.''
''Thanks Marshtomp,'' I said hugging him.
''Anytime,'' he responded.
''Now, let's show Wattson what we're made of,'' I said turning to Wattson.
''Magneton, Tackle!'' Wattson ordered. Magneton charged right for Marshtomp.
''Marshtomp, dodge!'' I commanded. Marshtomp dodged Magneton. ''Mud Shot!''
Marshtomp splashed Magneton with mud and knocked out Magneton.
''You're not out of the woods yet,'' Wattson said recalling Magneton. ''I have one more
Pokémon left. ''Go, Manectric!'' A tall, wolf-like Pokémon came out of the Pokeball and
growled.
''What a handsome Pokémon,'' I commented.
''I don't need your compliments, girl,'' Manectric snarled taking me back.
''Manectric, Howl!'' Wattson ordered. Manetric howled loudly causing us to cover our
ears.
''Sheesh, that's loud!'' Marshtomp said.
''Now, Quick Attack!'' Wattson yelled. Manectric charged at Marshtomp and pinned
him down while snarling.
''You're fast!'' Marshtomp said.
''Faster then you, fatso!'' Manectric said. What an arrogant Pokémon, I thought.
''Marshtomp, Water Gun!'' I ordered. Marshtomp blasted Manectric off of him but
Manectric regained balance.
''Bite Manectric!'' Wattson ordered. Manectric lunged at Marshtomp.
''Marshtomp, duck!'' I yelled. Marshtomp ducked. ''Now, Take Down!'' Marshtomp
tackled Manectric from bellow and knocked Manectric into the air. When Marshtomp
landed on the ground though, he started to tremble while sparking. ''What's wrong,
Marshtomp?'' I asked.
''I-I feel paralyzed,'' Marshtomp said. Then, it hit me.
''Static!'' I said. ''It's Static!'' I was in a real bind now.
''Manectric, Bite!'' Wattson yelled. Manectric bit Marshtomp causing him to flinch.
''Marshtomp, return!'' I yelled. ''Kirlia, come out and use Magical Leaf!'' Kirlia leapt
out of the Pokeball and fired leaves that homed in on Manectric and hit him.
''Not bad, girlie,'' Manectric said.
''Manectric, Bite!'' Wattson ordered. Manectric charged.
''Kirlia, Double Team!'' I ordered. Kirlia made many copies of himself confusing
Manectric.
''Manectric, Shock Wave!'' Wattson commanded.
''Kirlia, Magical Leaf!'' I yelled back. Manectric and Kirlia fired their attacks. They both
got hit by each others' attacks and both got knocked out.
''Well, since Alex has Marshtomp left,'' Wattson said, ''she wins!''
''Kirlia, you did it!'' I said happily while hugging him.
''I-I did?'' Kirlia asked weakly. ''G-good.''
''Well done,'' Wattson said happily. ''Your bond with your Pokémon is very apparent.
Here's your reward; the Dynamo Badge.''
''Thank you,'' I said.
''Your mother would be proud,'' Wattson said.
''Way to go Alex!'' Brendan yelled running up to me.
''Yeah, good job,'' May said simply. Suddenly, Wattson's phone rang.
''Hello?'' Wattson asked cheerfully. ''What?!'' Wattson asked as his smile faded. ''I'll
get help right away!'' Wattson then hung up. ''New Mauville is under attack by some
goons in red!''
''Team Magma?!'' Brendan and I asked.
''You know them?'' Wattson asked.
''Yes,'' I replied. ''Where's New Mauville?''
''It's across the ocean on Route 110,'' Wattson replied.
''I remember seeing a kind of cave on the Route,'' Brendan said.
''That's the entrance!'' Wattson responded. ''Please, hurry and help the scientists there!''
''We will!'' I replied. ''Let's go!''
-Author's Note-
For the next chapter, I'm going to have Alex get an Electric-type Pokémon. I have a
poll on my channel with four choices available. Please, go decide which Pokémon
she gets on the poll. Have fun voting! :D
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