Disclaimer-I do not own Pokemon.
(A/N This is the struggle that Ash and Matt have as they try to get their first Gym Badge.)
Chapter 5- To Get The Gym Badge
I want to be the very best, that no one ever was. To catch them is my real test. To train them is my cause. I'll travel across the land, Searching far and wide. Each Pokemon, to understand The power that's inside. Pokemon, Gotta catch 'em all! It's you and me I know it's my destiny Pokemon Oh, you're my best friend In a world we must defend Pokemon A heart so true Our courage will pull us through You teach me and I'll teach you Pokemon Gotta catch 'em all! Gotta catch 'em all! Pokemon
Meowth banged the shovel into the dirt. "I don't see why I have to do all the work" Meowth said. "They'll have to get here in order to get to Pewter City" Jessie said. "That means once this ditch is finished, they'll fall in, and we can take their Pokemon" James said. Thy covered up the hole. "Where did we put the hole" James asked. They walked around, until they stepped on the hole and fell in. "Oh man" James said.
The three Trainers made it out of the forest and into Pewter City. "We're finally here" Matt said. He sat down. "That rock you're sitting on is merchandise" a guy said. Matt got up. "I'm sorry" he said, "Wait, you sell rocks?" "Think of them as souvenirs" the guy said, "Do you want some." "No thanks" Ash said. "By the way, my name's Flint" the guy said. "We're trying to become Pokemon Trainers" Matt said. "Oh really" Flint said, "You're Pokemon look weak. I'll show you to the Pokemon Center. By the way, that's a $2 fee for resting on my rocks."
They made it to the Pokemon Center. "Can you revitalize our Pokemon" Matt asked. "Sure" the nurse said. "Wait" Ash said, "Weren't you at Viridian City?" "The Joy in Viridian City is my little sister" Nurse Joy said, "I'm the older Joy." "Look" Matt said. "Pokemon League Regional Championships" Ash said, "Okay." "Wait" Misty said, "You need to beat all the Gym Leaders and get their badges as proof." "We'll beat the Gym Leaders" Matt said. "Is that so" Flint said, "You'll never beat Brock." "Yes we will" Ash said, "Take us to him."
They arrived at the Pewter Gym. Matt ran in, with Ash following. The lights turned on, and Brock was sitting down. "I challenge you" Matt said, "To a Pokemon Battle." "The rules here are different. We'll use two Pokemon each, but your Pokemon won't win. Let's get this over with." Brock stepped up. Matt stepped up. "Go, Poke Ball" the two said, once the field was set. Onix came out of Brock's Poke Ball. Beedrill came out of Matt's Poke Ball. "Beedrill, use Fury Attack" Matt said. Beedrill hit Onix a bunch of time, until, Onix was hit in the eye. The Onix screamed. "Use Tackle" Brock said. Onix hit Beedrill. The Beedrill was knocked back. "Use Fury Attack" Beedrill hit Onix again. Onix was blinded temporarily. "Great job" Ash said. "Come back, Beedrill" Matt said, "Come out Sandshrew!" The Sandshrew came out. "Onix, use Bind" Brock said. "Sandshrew, Defense Curl" Matt said. The Onix wrapped around Sabdshrew and squeezed it. "It's no good" Matt said with a smile. The Onix passed out. It was out of energy. "No way" Brock said. "I did it" Matt said, "I won!" "Not yet" Brock said. "Go, Geodude!" "Return Sandshrew" Matt said, "Go Beedrill! Now use Fury Attack." Beedrill did what it was told. The Geodude yelled in pain also, until it was knocked back into a wall. "I won" Matt said."Great job" Ash said, "Now, it's my turn." "The next challenge isn't until tommorow" Brock quickly said. "Rats" Ash said. Brock g
"You won" Misty said, "Wow, you're Pokemon are stronger than I took them for." "Yes, it is impressive" Flint said, "But Ash won't have the same luck. Come with me." Flint showed Ash Brock's life. Brock was taking care of his brothers and sisters.
"Is this why Brock has never been to a Regional Championship" Ash asked. "Yes" Flint responded, "He has 10 brothers and sisters." "Where's his parents" Ash asked. His father left them to become a Pokemon Trainer, and his mom passed away soon after" Flint said. "I never thought of him like that" Ash said. "I know a way that you can win. You can super charge your Pikachu" Flint said. He took him to the Hydro-electric Plant. "Hook your Pikachu up and spin the wheel" Flint said, "And your Pokemon may be able to super charge." Ash did as he was told and his Pikachu was super charged. "Thanks" Ash said.
Ash walked into the Pewter Gym. "My turn" he said. "I'll deal with your weak Pikachu really fast" Brock remarked. Brock's siblings and Misty were watching from above. "I choose you, Pikachu" Ash said. "Go, Geodude" Brock said. Pikachu shocked the Geodude. It fainted. "Return Geodude" Brock said, "Go, Onix!" "Wow" Misty said, "Pikachu's really doing it." "Onix, use Bind" Brock said. "Pikachu, Thunderbolt" Ash said. The Onix was being hurt, until Pikachu was no longer super charged. "I win" Brock said. "You're not done. I want to battle until the end" Ash said. "There's no use" Brock remarked. Then, the ceiling sprinklers turned on. Pikachu's electricity started a fire. "Ash" Misty yelled, "Rock Pokemon are weak to water!" "Pikachu" Ash said. Pikachu used Thunderbolt. The Onix fell down. "Finish it off, Pikachu" Ash said, "No, I can't do it." Brock's siblings stopped Ash. "This is an official match" Brock said, "We will finish it." "No" Ash said, "Winning by freak luck just isn't me" Ash said, "Another time."
"Too bad about the badge" Matt said. "Ash, wait" Brock said, "Take the Boulder Badge. I insist. With this Badge, I want you to fulfill my dream of becoming the best Pokemon Breeder in the world." "Okay" Ash said. "Brock, follow your own dreams" Flint said. He took off his disguise. "Dad" Brock said. "You're Brock's dad, but why would you help me" Ash said. "You remind me of myself" Flint said, "Can you forgive me son, as I take your place taking care of my family, as a good father." "First off, Susie always rips her dresses, so you better learn how to sew, and Timmy only eats cold spaghetti for breakfast. Tommy likes Corn Flakes for dinner" Brock said. "Slow down" Flint said, "I can't write that fast!" "Sidney sleepwalks, so you have to tie a belt on her wrist. The twins never want to take a bath, so you have..." Brock said.
"You're sure it's okay if I join you" Brock said. "Of course" Matt said, "I want everyone to see me when I become the greatest Pokemon Trainer in the world!" "I think you mean me" Ash said. The two started to argue, adn Brock only laughed.