Yo it's Ken here with another chapter of Zero's Journey! In the last chapter the battle between Lance and Zero was announced, and both competitors were interviewed. Lance (of course) was a confident bastard like usual and didn't seem too worried about battling Zero. Zero played it cool during the interview, but his aggravation came out when he drilled Dusknoir and Heatran. Will that affect his adaptability in battle, or even mess him up psychologically before the match? Disclaimer please.
Zero: I don't wanna do it.
Ken: Do it or I make you kiss a guy.
Zero: K-ken does not own Pokémon!
Ken: Onto the story…
Zero POV:
I feel so agonized right now. That asshole Lance messed with my mind, and now I can't decide what Pokémon to use. After doing more research on him, I found out he has more dragons! A Seadra, a Haxorus, a Garchomp, Flygon, Altaria, even a Hyrdeigon! If he uses any of them I'm screwed! I don't even know if I'll still use Heatran or Dusknoir. I might just freak out and use Infernape early… No. I won't become some desperate child just because I'm facing a Dragon Master. I'll stay cool and calm like I always do, and dominate the match. I know exactly who to use now. Alakazam and Dusknoir, the perfect duo for a tactical overload. He won't see it coming. I won't even plan anything out for them. I'll just wing it, whatever happens happens.
Spotting the TV remote about a few inches away, I picked it up and on the next two channels down, I found a battle going on. Looks like the first semifinal is going on. I wonder who made it. The first contestant is a guy with a Rapidash and a Rhyperior named Jon Dickson (he beat Harrison in the Silver Conference,) and another guy named Tyson who has a Meowth with a strangely awesome hat and a red bandana on his neck, and a Metagross. They both look like seriously strong trainers. I wonder who I'll face after I beat Lance… That reminds me, I need to change my clothes. I went back to the Manor, greeted Ject, and went inside my closet to find the outfit I bought during a sale at the Baron Mega Store about 2 or 3 days ago…
~ - Flashback - ~
I was out in Nabari Town, conversing with some people I know and haven't seen in a while. I was born here but I moved to Sinnoh when I was only about 5 months old. Back then both my parents were teachers at Sinnoh High School for Pokémon. Then when I was around 6 or 7, they were offered positions in the Baron region Elite Four which they graciously accepted on the condition that the trainers that made it to them battled both of them in Tag Battle format. Then the Baron Mega Store appeared before me. It was placed in Nabari Town about 2 years back. Nabari Town is famous because of my parents, and some other sites like Scourge's Tower, where they say the spirit of dead legendaries are set to rest. Anyways, I stepped inside and walked around until I came across a clothing boutique with a sale. I figured it couldn't hurt to just browse. Being a guy, I wasn't really looking for much so I bought a pair of black Loafers, beige Khakis, and a white dress shirt with a black sports jacket. Then I bought some dress shirts with horizontal stripes, and some jeans. Finally, I finished off with a black cloak and a white and red cape, after buying some new Nikes. This should hold me over for a few months. I dropped the clothes off at the manor and went back to training for the Baron Conference. The Tournament is around in the Top 64 and I'm just sweeping my opponents with Dusknoir. It's making me wonder if I'll find anyone worth using my legendaries against…
~ - Flashback End - ~
I decided to wear the black cloak over my red stripped dress shirt, (the shirt base is red and the stripes are white,) black jeans and Loafers. It feels like something is missing from the outfit though. So I put on a brown fedora white a black line on top of the trim (like Perry from Phineas and Ferb.) I took the rest of the day off and let my Pokémon rest. In this outfit I feel like a superhero. It feels kind of nostalgic of how I was more of an antagonist back at SHSP. The 'hero' outfit seems to get me more attention from girls (and guys even though I will never admit that.) Then I walk around Nabari Town, battling old acquaintances and never losing. These pre-Lance battles are good confidence boosters, not like I need them. After the strenuous day I've had, I rest in the Manor instead of the Baron League Conference apartments. I woke up to find Ject with his Darmanitan, after I changed into the Nikes, the dress pants, dress shirt, and sports jacket of course. And I went up to them after hearing Ject call out to me.
"You needed something Ject?"
"How would you like to battle Darmantian and I as practice for your upcoming battle with Lance the Dragon Master?"
"I don't know Ject… My Pokémon are pretty strong and I don't want to injure Darmanitan."
"So what you're saying is you're scared, Master Zero?"
"Fine then."
I tossed a random Pokeball off my belt into the air, as the red stream of light revealed Palkia. Ject's eyes widened in surprise and awe as a smirk was growing across my face.
"Shall we begin? I'll let you have the first move, Ject."
Then it felt weird, as if I was in a video game. I could've sworn I saw a giant sign in front of me that said "Gentleman Ject would like to battle!" and when he sent Darmanitan into battle the sign changed and said "Gentleman Ject sent out Darmanitan!" Whatever, I'll shrug it off and beat Ject, but mercifully.
"Er, yes well Darmanitan use Hammer Arm!"
"Palkia use Protect."
Darmanitan's glowing right arm smashed uselessly against Palkia's shield of protection. As I saw Darmanitan was tired from all the hammering against Palkia's Protect, I decided to end the battle.
"Palkia finish it with Water Pulse!"
Palkia then procured a blue orb of water from her mouth and shot it at Darmanitan, sending him flying back with swirls in his eyes. I thanked Ject for the battle then ran over to the Conference Building and waited for them to announce my match with Lance. Much to my surprise, about 5 minutes after I arrived, the match-up was announced to happen in 20 minutes. When it was time to take our places on the elevated stadium, Lance gave me a glare and I gave him a smirk.
"Is everybody ready for this upcoming match? I know that the competitors are ready, but are you?" As he made that statement, many cheers and screams were heard courtesy of the audience. "Looks like that answered my question. Now contestants are you ready? 3! 2! 1! Release your Pokémon!"
I gripped two random poke balls off my belt, not caring if they were the Pokémon I planned on using anyways, and tossed them both into the air, as Lance carefully plucked two balls from somewhere on his cape and tossed them up. Out came Dusknoir and Palkia. From his side came a Hydreigon and a Haxorus, which I scanned first.
Haxorus, the Axe Jaw Pokémon, and the final form of Axew. Haxorus have tusks strong enough to break steel, and they never break. The body of a Haxorus is covered in a thick and hard armor.
Haxorus know the moves: Dual Chop, Outrage, Guillotine, Slash, Assurance, Dragon Rage, False Swipe, Scary Face, Giga Impact, Dragon Claw, X-Scissor, Hyper Beam, Dragon Tail, Shadow Claw, Dark Pulse, Strength, Rock Slide, Low Kick, and Iron Tail.
Hydreigon, the Brutal Pokémon, and the final form of Deino. Hydreigon are very violent Pokémon, and they will attack anything they see. When brining chaos or destruction, they attack with all three of their heads.
Hydreigon knows the moves: Tri Attack, Dragon Rage, Crunch, Head-butt, Slam, DragonBreath, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Rush, Reflect, Flamethrower, Hyper Beam, Torment, Double Team, Heat Wave, Flash Cannon, Hyper Voice, Draco Meteor, and Dark Pulse.
"Whoa folks! It looks like it's going to be a battle of speed between Hydreigon and Dusknoir, and a match-up of power against a legendary with Haxorus versus Palkia! Now begin!"
"Palkia use Protect on you and Dusknoir! Dusknoir, you use Calm Mind!"
"Hydreigon, use DragonBreath! Haxorus, Dark Pulse!"
We both ordered at the same time, so the silverfish purple blast and the black interconnected beam crashed against Palkia's turquoise barrier of protection, and both were extinguished. Smoke covered the battlefield, but I knew Lance was calling moves to his Pokémon. I, however, remained silent until the smoke cleared to reveal Palkia countering Slash with Dragon Claw, and Dusknoir using Ice Punch to block Headbutt. Lance was stupefied by the fact that my Pokémon reacted in battle without me giving them any commands. This caused him to neglect the battle, and it was clear his Hydreigon was having trouble hanging on. Palkia and Haxorus were evenly matched, (only because I told all my Pokémon to hold back some of their power so Lance wouldn't get beaten too easily.)
"Grr… Hydreigon hang in there and use Crunch! Haxorus X-Scissor, quickly!"
"Heh, now barrage him with Ice Punches, Dusknoir. Palkia intercept it with Dragon Tail."
Hydreigon managed to plant it's fangs in Dusknoir's shoulder, which caused her to grimace a bit. Then her fists glowed light blue and she began to pelt him with back-to-back Ice Punch attacks. Palkia and Haxorus were clashing fiercly, and Haxorus seemed to be gaining the advantage over Palkia. Her cyan tail suddenly disappeared from his X-Scissor, causing him to crash into the battfield. She then shot off an Ice Beam at an unsuspecting Haxorus, causing major damage.
"Now back to formation you two!"
"You smug bastard! They are acting on their own without you giving them commands! Why are you still grinning?"
"I've trained my Pokémon to use their instincts in battle, and still follow my command. It's much more efficient that way. I also trained them in evasive maneuvers that lead to offensive ones, like that feint just now."
While Lance was chatting away, Palkia was next to Dusknoir, using Rest, and Dusknoir was meditating and gaining higher attack power and defense with Calm Mind. Haxorus and Hydreigon looked pretty worn out. When I tell Dusknoir and Palkia to let loose they won't be able to keep up.
"Hydreigon Dragon Pulse! Haxorus end Palkia with Guillotine!"
"Alright you two can stop holding back now, Palkia Dragon Claw on Hydreigon; Dusknoir Focus Blast on Haxorus!"
"Oh wow folks! It looks like Zero is pulling a switch after saying that Palkia and Dusknoir don't need to hold back anymore! They were holding back? This battle is real intense!"
Haxorus went over to Palkia with his two tusks gleaming as he was sent back by a light green orb of energy that blindsided him. Hydreigon sent a turquoise orb of power of at Dusknoir before getting knocked out by Palkia's green glowing claws. When Haxorus was visible again, it had swirls in its eyes just like Hydreigon. I gave Lance a cocky chuckle and listened as the crowd went wild.
"Well there you have it; the fierce battle ends in the Pokémon of the Prodigy utterly crushing the Dragon Master's. The winners are Palkia and Dusknoir, so the end result is the victor is Zero from Nabari Town!"
Lance shook my hand and then stormed off muttering something about luck and cheap shots. I returned Palkia in her ball and climbed on Dusknoir's shoulders, where I flew out of the stadium with a grin on my face and waved to everyone there. Wiping the Dragon Master made me realize I won without giving any thought to my game plan. I was facing that Tyson guy the next day, and he used a Sceptile and a Shiftry. Foolish. I used Heatran and Salamence. The grimace on his face when Heatran's Magma Storm knocked Sceptile AND Shiftry out in one move before Salamence or THEY had a chance to attack was priceless. Now I was deciding who to partner Infernape with. Dusknoir would be the obvious choice, seeing as how they've both participated in Double Battles before, they have routines worked out. But I want to try using a team of heavyweights now. Like I did with Heatran and Salamence. That's it! I'll just use Heatran with Infernape and they won't know what hit them. Can't wait to see how Infernape battles again. They're going to be stupefied when they see his two abilities… I'm going to sleep now, too tired to train anyone. Just going to wing it like I did today and yesterday before that.
Okay so that marks the end of this chapter! Zero seems to have dominated this League so far right? Will that streak continue when he meets his parents in a Double Battle? Even if Zero defeats the Elite Four will he be able to take Chaser down? Next chapter bro, next chapter.
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Zero: Wait you lazy bastard get back here and tell me if I win or not! I must know! Get back here damn you! Aw screw it man.
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