Adventures in Hoenn

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Brendan VS. Glacia

*Brendan's p.o.v*

I walked down the hall leading to my battle with Glacia. This time, I was going to make it on time. My heart was racing in excitement and anxiety. I entered into the room and a blonde-haired woman in a purple dress standing at the other end of the room. Alex, May and my parents were in the stands anxious to watch the battle and cheer me on.

''Welcome to my ring,'' Glacia said. ''You are ready for your match I presume?''

''Yes, I am,'' I said swallowing my anxiety.

''Good. Let's not waste any more time and draw out our Pokémon's power to their fullest potential!'' Glacia said pulling out a Poké Ball.

''Right!'' I responded doing the same.

''WOOO! Go Brendan!'' Alex cried happily. We tossed our Poké Balls. I summoned Wailmer. Glacia summoned Glalie, a Pokémon shaped like a head who floated a few inches off the ground.

''Wailmer, use Water Spout!'' I ordered quickly. Wailmer shot water into the air from his blowhole. Glalie dodged out of the way.

''Predictable,'' Glacia scoffed. ''Glalie, Earthquake.'' Glalie slammed its body into the ground causing it to shake and Wailmer to rock back and forth. Wailmer was suddenly blasted into the air by and explosion from beneath the earth. ''Now, Headbutt!'' Glalie flew towards the airborne Wailmer.

''Wailmer, Defense Curl!'' I cried. Wailmer tucked his fins into his body and bounced off of Glalie. Wailmer landed back on the ground still eager to fight. ''Rollout!'' Wailmer did a Sonic the Hedgehog and rolled towards Glalie knocking it back. And since I ordered Wailmer to use Defense Curl, Rollout will be twice as powerful! Wailmer did a u-turn and rolled back into Glalie who was being helplessly juggled.

''Glalie, Ice Beam!'' Glacia commanded as Glalie grew weaker from the punishment. Glalie righted itself and fired the chilly beam at the rolling Wailmer. Wailmer tried to push through the beam but was showing signs of slowing down and freezing.

''NO! Wailmer, please keep going, buddy!'' I pleaded hoping for the best. Ice began covering Wailmer's body. My heart was working overtime as the situation began to look hopeless. It's over, I thought looking down sadly.

''Hey, look!'' May called. I looked up and saw Wailmer continue to push through the beam and collided with Glalie knocking it out.

''Thank you, Wailmer!'' I yelled happily. Wailmer bounced towards me and hugged me tightly against his blubbery body. Wailmer then began to lick me. ''Easy boy! Easy!'' I laughed.

''Not bad. Your bond with your Wailmer is very strong and well trained,'' Glacia said recalling Glalie. ''But, let's see how you and your Pokémon handle this next challenge? Walrein, go!'' Glacia summoned Walrein, a walrus-like Pokémon, who snorted angrily.

''I'll show you,'' I said recalling Wailmer. I pulled out my next Poké Ball and tossed it. Armalda came out and glared at Walrein.

''Walrein, Crunch!'' Glacia shouted. Walrein dove at Armaldo with its mouth agape.

''Armaldo, dodge and use X-Scissor!'' I commanded. Armaldo side-stepped out of the way and slashed at Walrein with an x-shaped slash. Walrein regained composure after getting sent flying. ''Now Armaldo, Stone Edge!'' Armaldo rose its claws sending sharp stones flying up from below Walrein. Walrein looked ready to collapse.

''Think it'll be that easy?'' Glacia smirked. ''Walrein, Rest!'' Walrein went to sleep healing its wounds.

''Shoot,'' I cursed under my breath. ''This is going to be harder than I thought.'' Armaldo looked just as frustrated and looked to me for guidance. ''It's okay, Armaldo. We can do this!''

''Armaldo!'' Armaldo grunted smilingly.

''Walrein, Sleep Talk!'' Glacia ordered. Walrein then got coated in a ball of ice and rolled towards Armaldo.

''Armaldo, dodge and use Earthquake!'' I commanded. Armaldo got out of Walrein's way and shook the earth shattering Walrein's Ice Ball. Walrein then woke up from Rest. ''Now, Crush Claw!'' Armaldo lunged at Walrein and pressed him against the ground with his claws. Walrein got a pained expression as its defense lowered. Armaldo backed off and Walrein struggled to get up. ''Stone Edge!'' Armaldo finished off Walrein with the stones. Glacia gasped in horror. ''Great job, Armaldo!'' I yelled happily holding out my arms for a hug. Armaldo ran up to me and hugged me tightly while we laughed in response.

''Brendan is such a good trainer,'' my dad said admirably.

''He's got the most important aspect of training down pat,'' my mother added.

''I really admire that about him. It's pretty cute!'' Alex giggled. I blushed at the comment and returned Armaldo to his Poké Ball.

''I agree with your family, Brendan. You have very admirable skills in Pokémon training,'' Glacia said returning Walrein. ''But, the battle is not over yet! Go!'' Glacia tossed her final Pokémon. Out came a Pokémon comparable to a walking iceberg with glowing yellow eyes. ''This is my prized Pokémon, Regice!''

''A legendary Pokémon!'' my dad said with his mouth agape.

''How could she capture a Pokémon such as that?'' Alex wondered.

''I shall answer your question,'' Glacia said coolly. ''It was three years ago in an island cave on Route 105. I explored the cave and encountered this marvelous Pokémon. I knew I had to catch it! Regice of course put up a strong challenge and wouldn't get caught without a fight. I was only down to my Walrein and one last Poké Ball out of thirty. Miraculously, I caught it! Since then, this Regice has stopped most challengers from progressing to the fight with Champion Wallace. Think you can beat it, Brendan?''

''You bet I can!'' I said determined as I clenched my fist. ''Go!'' I tossed my last Poké Ball and summoned Sceptile.

''A Grass-type?! That's not a good match-up for this battle!'' my dad said shocked.

''Brendan, choose another Pokémon!'' Alex yelled.

''I know what I'm doing guys,'' I smirked. ''Sceptile, this is our last battle! Let's give it our all!''

''Scep!'' Sceptile responded giving me a thumbs-up.

''Regice, Blizzard!'' Glacia commanded. Regice summoned a chilling wind that blew towards Sceptile and I.

''Sceptile, jump over it and use Leaf Blade!'' I yelled. Sceptile did as he was told and the wind sent shivers all over my body. ''Brrr, it's not even winter and I already want some hot chocolate and a bath!'' Sceptile lunged at Regice and slashed it knocking it on its back.

''Regice, get up!'' Glacia ordered. Regice stood up still raring to go. This'll be a cinch! Sceptile is much faster than Regice. Sceptile may be weak to Ice-types but I know that Sceptile can do this, I thought confidently.

''Now Sceptile, Dragon Claw!'' I commanded. Sceptile's claws elongated and turned a blue hue as he charged Regice.

''Oh no you don't!'' Glacia snapped. ''Regice, Thunder Wave!'' Regice sent out an electric wave which brought Sceptile down and causing him to shiver uncontrollably. The audience and I gasped in surprise. ''Now the battle will be much easier.''

''Sceptile, can you go on?'' I asked.

''Scep,'' Sceptile answered nodding his head while trying to smile and fight the paralysis at the same time. I smiled at Sceptile's determination.

''Then let's go, Sceptile! Bullet Seed!'' I cried. Sceptile fired exploding seeds at Regice's face. The attack connected and Regice was sent back a bit.

''Regice, hang in there and use Hidden Power!'' Glacia yelled. Regice glowed red and fired small red orbs at Sceptile. The attack connected burning Sceptile's flesh.

''It's Hidden Power Fire!'' May shouted in surprise.

''Yes, Hidden Power can be any type of move. Each Pokémon's Hidden Power is different,'' my dad stated.

''Clever trick,'' I said. ''But Sceptile is strong! I know he can do this!'' Sceptile's leaves extended in response.

''I admire the spirit in both of you,'' Glacia complimented. ''But, you must know when to give up. Regice, Ice Punch!'' Regice glided towards Sceptile as its fist glowed light blue.

''Leaf Blade, Sceptile!'' I ordered. Sceptile charged at Regice leaves extended. The attack connected causing sparks to fly everywhere! Suddenly…BOOM! My heart sank as I expected for the worst. ''Sceptile!''

''Regice!'' Glacia yelled as well. The dust began to clear. The audience sat on the edge of their seats in anticipation. Sceptile and Regice stood there wobbling and panting when all of a sudden, Regice fell backwards. Fainted.

''WE WON SCEPTILE! WE WON!'' I screamed in delight. Sceptile ran towards me and embraced me lovingly.

''BRENDAN, SCEPTILE, CONGRATULATIONS!'' Alex screamed happily as she ran towards us. Sceptile stood out of the way before Alex leapt into my arms squeezing me as tight as she could and kissing me. ''You were great!''

''Thank you, sweetie,'' I said embracing and kissing her lovingly.

''You're one step closer to being the Champion, my son! Your mother and I are too proud for words!'' my dad exclaimed as he and my mother hugged me.

''Thanks, you guys,'' I said getting squeezed a bit TOO tightly.

''Can I join in on the hug fest?'' May asked squeezing us.

''Too…tight!'' I said through a smashed face. I then heard clapping. We looked and saw Glacia clapping.

''Congratulations indeed,'' Glacia said smiling. ''You're quite a Trainer. I haven't seen a Trainer like you in a long time. You have every right to be proud!''

''Aw, thanks everyone. I'm blushing!'' I said somewhat embarrassed yet happy.

''But, you're SO CUTE when you blush!'' Alex said pecking me repeatedly. I laughed as I was smothered with love.

''Well, I'm blessed to have loving friends and family,'' I grinned.

''Yes, you are,'' Glacia smiled. I checked the time. It was 3:58 pm.

''Your match starts soon, sweetie,'' I said to Alex. ''Let's grab lunch before we have to part.''

''Sounds great! It's salad for me personally,'' Alex said as we walked off.

''Thank you for the wonderful battle, Glacia,'' I said turning around.

''My pleasure, Brendan. Good luck, both of you,'' Glacia replied.

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