Adventures in Hoenn

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Alex VS. Drake Part One

*Alex's p.o.v*

I walked down the hallway leading to Drake's match. The hall was dimly lit with a light at the end of it. My heart raced in excitement. My family must be really proud of me for making it this far, I thought. I'm going to keep going just for them! I WILL become the champ! I entered into the room and saw a man at the opposite end of the room. He wore a sailor's hat, a black-and-yellow coat, loose blue pants with a black belt, and no shirt which displayed his buff chest. He appeared to be elderly (in his fifties or so) but seemed to be strong both physically and as a Pokémon Trainer.

''Welcome, Miss Alex,'' Drake said. ''I heard from Phoebe that you're really something special.'' Drake smirked. ''But, I'LL be the judge of that!''

''It's nice to meet you, Mr. Drake. But, let's not mince words and battle,'' I said drawing a Poké Ball.

''I like the way you think,'' Drake chuckled as he did the same. We tossed our Poké Balls. I summoned Vulpix while Drake summoned a spherical Pokémon.

''What's that Pokémon?'' May asked.

''A Shelgon, little lady. It evolves into the mighty Salamence,'' Drake answered. Shelgon pawed at the ground like a bull ready to charge. Vulpix just stared down Shelgon with a fierce look in his eyes. ''Now, let's begin! Shelgon, Headbutt!'' Shelgon instantly came charging towards Vulpix.

''Vulpix, dodge and use Quick Attack!'' I commanded. Vulpix side-stepped Shelgon and tackled it from behind only doing minimal damage.

''Heh, those measly attacks can't go through Shelgon's hard outer shell!'' Drake mocked. ''Shelgon, Dragonbreath!'' Shelgon emitted a nauxious breath towards Vulpix.

''Vulpix, counter with Flamethrower!'' I cried. Vulpix's fire cut through Shelgon's Dragonbreath hitting it square in the face. However, the attack didn't faze Shelgon much.

''Us Dragons resist a majority of types, little fox,'' Shelgon sneered.

''Oh yeah? We'll show you!'' Vulpix barked.

''Shelgon, Double-Edge!'' Drake yelled. Shelgon charged Vulpix and knocked the wind out of him with the vicious tackle.

''Vulpix, are you okay?!'' I asked concerned.

''Y-yeah. I feel like I got hit by a truck,'' Vulpix replied struggling to get up.

''With Shelgon's Rock Head ability, it won't take damage from recoil moves,'' Drake taunted. ''So, AGAIN Shelgon! Double-Edge!'' Shelgon charged again.

''Vulpix, dodge and use Will-o-wisp!'' I ordered. Vulpix did as he was ordered and released a small flame that burnt Shelgon. Now, not only will Shelgon lose health, but it will also lose some of its power! I thought.

''That won't stop me! Shelgon, Dragon Claw!'' Drake ordered. Shelgon leapt into the air as its feet grew long, blue claws ready to take down Vulpix.

''Vulpix, Hidden Power!'' I commanded. Vulpix closed his eyes summoning light blue orbs that surrounded him. Vulpix then opened his eyes releasing the attack at Shelgon. Shelgon fell to the ground knocked out.

''Hmm, Hidden Power Ice, eh?'' Drake asked returning Shelgon.

''Yes. After Brendan's match with Glacia, I taught Vulpix the move,'' I added.

''Clever girl,'' Drake muttered.

''You go, Alex! You're on fire!'' Brendan called.

''Thanks, sweetie!'' I giggled. Drake already summoned his next Pokémon, a Flygon! This Flygon, unlike mine, was massive! At least the size of a large truck! The Pokémon stared me down intensely. I gulped nervously .''A Flygon, huh?'' I asked in awe of the Pokémon. ''Looks like I'll have to fight fire with fire!'' I summoned my Flygon and instantly, Flyong went wide-eyed as she laid eyes on the massive beast.

''What a handsome Flygon!'' Flygon squealed.

''Hmph, I want no part with a weak looking Pokémon such as YOU,'' Drake's Flygon scoffed turning his head away. Sheesh, what a rude Pokémon, I thought.

''Aw, c'mon Mr. Grumpy,'' Flygon said walking up to Drake's Flygon snuggling him. ''Let's see a smile!'' Drake's Flygon shoved mine away causing her to land on the ground.

''I have no interest in you whatsoever,'' the pompous Flygon said. My Flygon then started to tear-up and quietly sob.

''Flygon? C'mon sweetie, it's okay,'' I said coming up to Flygon trying to comfort her.

''Why's he so mean?'' Flygon asked sobbing. I hugged Flygon gently and stroked the top of her head. Flygon then looked up angrily. ''Let me at him.''

''All right, Flygon, let's go!'' I yelled going back to my position. ''Fly and use Dragonbreath!'' The Flygons flew up ready to clash. My Flygon used her Dragonbreath move while Drake's Flygon dodged.

''Flygon, Dragon Claw!'' Drake commanded. Drake's Flygon flew towards my Flygon and attempted to slash her.

''Dodge!'' I ordered. My Flygon did as instructed. They were like two boxers in a ring. I noticed an opening. ''Now, Dragon Claw!'' Flygon uppercutted Drake's Flygon with her claws.

''You're quite observant,'' Drake complimented. ''But, can you handle this? Outrage!'' Drake's Flygon's eyes glowed red with rage and he was quick to pummel her with punches, claw slashes, and kicks.

''Flygon, hang in there and use a close-range Dragonbreath!'' I cried. Flygon breathed the noxious attack into Drake's Flygon's face knocking him down to the ground.

''Is it over?'' I asked as my heart raced inside my chest from the intense action. Drake's Flygon however got up still furious.

''Oh no, he's confused!'' Drake yelled. ''Flygon, back to your ball!'' Drake attempted to return Flygon but he dodged the beam that came out of the Ball. Flygon flew straight towards me.

''ALEX!'' Brendan yelled as he jumped out of the stands and ran towards me. Brendan shielded me with his body bracing for the attack! I clung to Brendan. I heard slashing and a scream. It didn't come from Brendan though. We looked and saw my Flygon getting ripped apart by Drake's Flygon! We were horrified at the sight before us as my Flygon started bleeding profusely.

''FLYGON, NO!'' I screamed panicked. I tried to run to Flygon's aid but Brendan pulled me back. ''LET ME GO! I NEED TO HELP HER!''

''But, you'll be killed!'' Brendan said fighting against me. Brendan pulled out a Poké Ball and summoned Sceptile. ''Sceptile, help out Flygon!'' Sceptile leapt onto Drake's Flygon's back and pulled him back. Flygon tried to fight the giant lizard off of him.

''FLYGON, ENOUGH! COME BACK!'' Drake shouted and recalled Flygon to his Poké Ball. Flygon collapsed to the ground breathing heavily as blood seeped out of her body.

''I'll call for help!'' Brendan's mom said pulling out a cell phone. I ran towards Flygon.

''Flygon, hang on! We'll get you treatment right away!'' I said as tears welled up in my eyes. Instantly, Pokemon doctors came into the room with Chanseys following behind.

''Th-thank you, Alex,'' Flygon said weakly. Flygon was lifted onto the stretcher gently and carried away. Brendan put his hand on my shoulder and helped me up. I looked up at him. I sobbed some more and put my face in his chest soaking his shirt with snot and tears. Brendan just stroked the back of my head gently and kissed the top of my head sweetly.