A/N: Happy Friday ladies and gents. This is another installment of A Crazy Journey Across Torgé. Special thanks and a big thank you to Shadow-Wolf-Hikaru for proofreading this special chapter. This chapter is very long and I want to thank everybody for coming. Calvin, disclaimers please!
Calvin: PokeFan does not own Pokemon. He only owns Torgé and certain OCs. Please enjoy!
"Burn Baby Burn!"
"I understand that you are trying to make me feel better but late night training isn't the answer." I mumbled.
"Quit being a pansy about it. You win some, you lose some." Jerry said dryly.
I don't know why I agreed to this. It was already humiliating that I couldn't attack but to lose my first contest. Maybe Jerry is right, I am taking this to the heart.
He decided to take me out for some midnight bro time. That meant helping him train for his next gym badge. I left all my Pokéballs in my room with Togepi and Shadé except one. And Piplup just didn't want to go anywhere without me. Talk about a true best friend.
"Yeah, yeah let's get on with this. Larvitar, you up!" Jerry shouted.
Larvitar popped from his Pokéball and yawned at Jerry. I guess I wasn't the only one who was tired from this. Knowing Jerry, he just wanted to save his own pride after what happened at the Tylin Gym.
"Piplup we have the advantage. Stay focus and sharp." I said.
Piplup nodded his head and took a battle stance. I don't know how well Larvitar is trained so I have to be prepared for anything.
"Larvitar start with Sandstorm!" Jerry shouted.
"Piplup counter that with Whirl Pool!" I said.
Larvitar waved his arms around and created a sand tornado. However, Piplup spun around and used the whirl pool as a defense. That was new and unexpected.
"Larvitar now use Bite!" Jerry said.
"Wait until he gets close." I commanded.
Larvitar ran up to Piplup with his mouth wide. Piplup took the attack as Larvitar bit his flipper. I took this as my chance.
"Piplup use Bubblebeam!" I said.
Piplup blasted Larvitar with multiple bubbles pouring out of his mouth. Larvitar hissed in pain before withdrawing and returning to his side. All of a sudden, I hear a noise. Jerry must have heard it too because he pointed to the bushes. Whatever it was is going to be pulverized soon.
Out of the bushes came a blue duck like Pokémon. I knew it was a Ducklett and they were pretty annoying. I wonder what it is doing here in the middle of the night.
"Those things are so annoying. That and it's evolved form." I complained.
"I think I might catch it," Jerry shrugged.
"Why?" I asked.
"I need a water-type to help me with the gym since its fire based and I don't want just focus on Swampert. I need a backup," Jerry said.
"Go right ahead," I sassed.
"Larvitar, Rock Slide on that Ducklett!" Jerry said.
Larvitar was outlined in silver before he raised his hands. Large rocks formed above him and he tossed them at Ducklett, hitting his target. Ducklett tried to retreat to a bush nearby but Jerry wasn't letting it go that easy. Jerry jumped in the bush after it with Larvitar following.
"Larvitar use Bite!"
"Ducklett." It screeched.
"You're not getting away that easy. Go Pokéball!" I heard Jerry say.
He came from the bushes with leaves and twigs sticking to his clothes. From behind me, I see a Ducklett fly away. I didn't want to say anything to burst his bubble.
"I just caught a Ducklett," Jerry said.
Maybe it was two Ducklett's because I defiantly just saw one fly off. It isn't that dark out here. Jerry leaned over and fell into the bushes again. Okay, this is seriously not funny. He knew I didn't like to be by myself.
"This isn't funny Jerry!" I shouted.
I heard nothing. No reply. No response. No 'I gotcha'. I grew nervous and started to call his name again. I knew something was up and it was behind those bushes. I didn't want to go but I can't just sit here so I grabbed Piplup and jumped in the bushes too.
What I wasn't prepared for, was a short tumble down a hill. No wonder he didn't respond, he probably couldn't hear me.
"What are you doing here?" Said an irritating voice.
"Breathing!" A familiar voice sassed.
I knew that voice to be Jerry's. I peep past the bushes I was hiding behind to see what was going on.
A woman with curly red hair and green eyes. She was wearing a black army general blazer, gold aiguillette, tall high heeled boots, and a Red cursive S on his torso. I wonder what the 'S' stands for?
"Look kid, I don't have time for this. Obviously you seen too much and I can't have that." She said.
Jerry gritted his teeth and mutter something under his breath. Something is going on and I don't like it.
"I have to dispose of you kid. It's nothing personal. Murkrow use Shadow Ball!" She said.
"Larvitar counter with Sandstorm!" Jerry said.
From the trees and oddly colored Murkrow swooped down and launched several balls of dark energy. Larvitar counter by swinging his arms and created a shield. The shadow balls still pierced through and knocked out Larvitar.
"Anything else you want to say!" She asked.
"Umbreon, it's up to you!" Jerry said.
"Murkrow use Mean Look!" She said.
"Umbreon you use Double Edge!" Jerry said.
Murkrow soured through the sky circling Umbreon. Murkrow swooped down and glared at Umbreon stopping him in his tracks.
"Now use Sucker Punch!" she said.
Murkrow jabbed Umbreon on his side effectively knocking him down. I couldn't stand here and watch but I also couldn't allow him to suffer either.
"Umbreon use Feint Attack!" Jerry shouted.
"When it gets close use Wing Attack!" She said.
Umbreon disappeared the reappears behind Murkrow. He then tackles Murkrow, making it lose flight. However, Murkrow quickly regained itself and struck Umbreon with its wings.
Okay this is not normal. There is now way that a Murkrow is that strong. Something is seriously wrong and I'm going to find out. I just need the right time. Just when I was losing hope, Umbreon's rings started to glow. All of his wounds suddenly vanish and he got up without hesitation.
"I don't have time for this. Murkrow use Shadow Ball!" She said.
That's it. I can't watch anymore. I have to act now.
"Piplup use Ice Beam!" I said.
Piplup leaped into the air and fired a chilling beam at Murkrow. When the attack was finish, Murkrow was completely frozen solid.
"Jerry are you alright?" I asked.
He grunted and shrugged before looking back at the lady. She had a sinister grin and snapped her fingers. Murkrow burst out of the ice and took flight. It look like he never took damage. How could this be? Ice Beam is super effective against a flying-type. I grew frustrated before backing up into Jerry.
"Your useless attacks cannot phase us. Thanks to our lab, Murkrow is stronger and can endure more damage. You are pathetic. Murkrow, finish this with Shadow Ball!" She shrugged.
"Kazar use Focus Blast!" A familiar voice said.
A large blue sphere came rushing from the trees and crashed into Murkrow. Murkrow crashed right into the ground and struggled to get back up. That Focus Blast packed a lot of power.
"Murkrow we must retreat, use Haze!" She panicked.
Murkrow opened its mouth and released a thick fog. I coughed and shivered a little because it was cold. When the smoke cleared, the lady was gone.
"Calvin, don't be afraid to fight back ever. You're stronger than you know!" The voice said again.
"Dude, who was that?" Jerry asked confused.
I shrugged my shoulders and sighed. Weird things always happen to me so I'm not surprised. I really want to know who us watching me. Now that I think about it, it was the same familiar voice from before. The one from my contest yesterday. Who is this guy?
-xXx-
The next morning was easy. Jerry and I woke up in time to catch a late breakfast. Shadé left a note saying that she would meet us at the Gym.
"You two seem to be training a lot," I said to Jerry.
"You should too. I took my defeat at the Tylin Gym as a reminder to train harder. I want to be better than John." Jerry said.
We finished our breakfast and headed out. The gym wasn't that far of a walk and Shadé was already waiting right in front.
"Took you guys long enough. I was getting worried." She fussed.
I ignored her and headed straight inside the gym. The further I walked the hotter it became. I know this is a fire-type gym but they are taking things a little too far. It should be a crime to be this hot in here.
Suddenly an old man walk up to us in delight.
"Benny! You have challengers." He shouted.
From around the corner, a tallish guy came out. His jet black hair and blue eyes looked wet along with the rest of his body. Maybe he just went swimming.
"Sorry about that, I just came from swimming. I'm Benjamin, the Gym Leader." He said.
"My name is Shadé Scott and I challenge you to a gym battle." Shadé said.
"I'm Jerry Tucker and I also challenge you to a Gym battle." Jerry said.
"I'm Calvin Scott and I'm just an innocent bystander." I laughed.
"Great, I don't usually have females challengers," Benjamin said and looked at Shadé and winked, "Especially cute ones."
I growled lowly in my breath as Shadé had a look of disgust. I will not have anybody hitting on my little sister, especially in front of me.
"The pretty lady can go first. Follow me into the gym." Benjamin said.
I reluctantly followed to make sure that this creep didn't try anything. Talk about being subtle about it.
We entered the gym shortly and I was amazed at the battlefield. A mini volcano sat in the middle and creators stuck out in the middle. This was defiantly a fire-type gym. I took my place at the side of the battlefield made for bystander. Jerry sat next to me and had his eyes locked and concentrated.
"This battle is a three-on-three battle between Gym Leader Benny and Shadé of Hearthome City. The winner is declared when all of one sides Pokémon is unable to battle. Only the challenger may substitute. Let the match begin," Benjamin's grandfather said.
"Leafeon, battle dance!" Shadé said.
"Magmar, burn them!" Benjamin said.
Shadé is going to have this one hard. Benjamin clearly has the advantage. I wonder what type of plan she has up her sleeve.
"Leafeon start out with Sunny Day!" Shadé said.
"You are very bold I see. Use Sunny Day in a fire environment. It doesn't matter, Magmar use Flamethrower!" Benjamin said.
Is Shadé crazy? Sunny Day enhances fire type moves. She must not be thinking clearly.
Leafeon released an orange sphere in the sky and the room got brighter. Magmar opened its mouth and released a strong stream of fire at Leafeon. Leafeon, without command, dodge out of the way.
"Leafeon use Aerial-Ace!" Shadé said.
"Magmar counter with Fire Punch!" Benjamin said.
Leafeon sprinted towards Magmar. Magmar's fist was covered in large flames and it tried to punch Leafeon but she disappeared. Leafeon then reappeared and crashes into Magmar. This seemed to do a lot of damage however, Leafeon's body was engulfed in flames.
"What's going on with Leafeon?" Jerry asked.
"That's Magmar's ability Flame Body. When the opponent physically touches Magmar, then they get badly burned." I explained.
Jerry nodded and continued to watch the battle. Leafeon's body flashed a bright white and the burn was cleared. I suddenly realize what Shadé was planning to do. She knew Magmar has the ability Flame Body. Sunny Day may enhance fire-type moves but it also activates Leaf Guard, Leafeon's special ability. A bonus is that Solarbeam doesn't need to be charged either.
"Leafeon, let's try that move we have been practicing, Energy Ball!" Shadé said.
"Magmar, counter that with Flamethrower again!" Benjamin said.
Leafeon opened her mouth and a green sphere started to emerge. The sphere grew bigger and bigger until Leafeon launched it at Magmar. Magmar open its mouth and released another string stream of fire. Both attacks collided with each other and created a smokescreen.
"Leafeon use Solarbeam!" Shadé said.
"Magmar block the clouds with Smog!" Benjamin said.
Magmar opened his mouth and smoke poured out and floated to the ceiling. Leafeon stood there in shock and look at Shadé in confusion.
"Now Magmar use Lava Plume!" Benjamin said.
Magmar surround itself in flames before it burst and fire streams poured everywhere. Leafeon tried her best to dodge them but she kept getting tired.
"Leafeon use Aerial-Ace again!" Shadé said.
"Magmar use Lava Plume!" Benjamin said.
Leafeon leaped into the air and swooped down covered in white streams. Magmar surround itself in flames and burst again. This time Leafeon used the speed from Aerial-Ace to dodge the flames and strike Magmar. Magmar collapse, unable to battle.
"Magmar you did great! Litleo burn them." Benjamin said, throwing another Pokéball.
"Leafeon you were awesome. Mime Jr., battle dance!" Shadé said.
Emerging from Benjamin's Poké Ball was a brown Pokémon that I never seen before. I took my PokéDex out to scan it.
"Litleo, the Lion Cub Pokémon. Litleo is originally from the Kalos region. When exited, the flaming mane on its head glows brighter." The PokéDex said.
"Let the match begin!" Benjamin's grandfather said.
"Mime Jr., use Light Screen!" Shadé said.
"Litleo use Headbutt!" Benjamin said.
"Follow up with Hypnosis!" Shadé said.
Mime Jr. raised his hands and a glass barrier appears. He then waves his hands again to make the Barrier disappear. Litleo started to charge at Mime Jr. but Mime Jr, waved his hands and transparent rings engulf Litleo, putting it to sleep.
"Litleo come on a wake up!" Benjamin whined.
"Mime Jr., use Mimic!" I said.
Mime Jr.'s orb on his head flashed white and he charge towards Litleo. When he was close, he cocked his head back and head budded Litleo. Litleo was still sleeping and had no intentions of getting up. Shadé took this as another opportunity to strike again.
"Mime Jr., use Reflect and then Headbutt!"
"Litleo, get up!" Benjamin whined.
Mime Jr. danced and another golden box surround him then disappears. Mime Jr. then ran towards Litleo with his head sticking out. Litleo opened its eyes and yawn.
"Litleo, use Attract!" Benjamin yelled.
Litleo winked its eye and a frenzy of hearts ambushed Mime Jr. Mime Jr. was too awestruck to even more as he swung back in forth.
"Litleo use Fire Fang," Benjamin said.
Litleo pounced on Mime Jr. and bit down on his face. Her fangs become surround my flames as she bit harder. Shadé better find a way to turn this around.
"Mime Jr. use Headbutt again!" Shadé said.
"Litleo use Noble Roar and finish with Fire Fang!" Benjamin said.
Litleo roar and Mime Jr. stopped dead in his track. Litleo then pounced again and bit Mime Jr. with her flaming fangs. Mime Jr. was knocked out, leaving Shadé with two Pokémon.
"Great Job Litleo!" Benjamin praised.
"Mime Jr. you put up a good fight. Get plenty of rest now." Shadé said returning him to her Poké Ball.
"Say how about if I win, I take you out on a date?" Benjamin flirted.
Over my dead body. She better decline or someone not going to like a flooded gym!
"Um, no thank you. I just want my badge. Leafeon, battle stance!" Shadé said.
Leafeon emerged again on the battlefield looking tired. If Leafeon took one more attack then this battle was over.
"Litleo use Ember!" Benjamin said.
"Leafeon use Energy Ball then follow through with Aerial-Ace." She said.
Litleo opened her mouth and roared. From her mouth, a parade of fireballs shot out. Leafeon launched a green sphere that shredded the ember apart. Leafeon then rocket into the sky and crashed down onto Litleo.
"Litleo is unable to battle. Gym Leader Benny only has one Pokémon left," Benjamin's grandfather stated.
"Torkoal, I choose you buddy!" Benjamin said.
So this is it. I don't know how long Leafeon can last but his Torkoal looks very old. Shadé might be able to pull all of this off and win her second badge easily.
"Leafeon, let's fight to the bitter end. Leafeon use Leaf Blade!" Shadé said.
"Torkoal use Smokescreen!" Benjamin said.
Leafeon's tail and head leaves extended into long light green blades. Leafeon sprinted off towards Torkoal until Torkoal opened his mouth and a thick smoke screen covered the battlefield.
"Torkoal now use Lava Plume!" Benjamin said.
Torkoal erupted into a ball of flame that Leafeon couldn't dodge. When the smoke was cleared, Leafeon was knocked out across the battlefield.
"Leafeon is unable to battle. Challenger, select your final Pokémon," Benjamin's grandfather said.
Shadé recalled Leafeon and pull out her next Pokéball. I was unsure of who she would use. She only has her new Tirtouga and Happiny left to battle. I hope she makes the right choice.
"Tirtouga, battle dance!" Shadé called.
Tirtouga popped out of his Pokéball and gave Shadé a lazy look. He then launched a Water Gun to her face, making her mad. Shadé was going to have her hands full with this one.
"She has the advantage." Jerry awed.
"You don't know what tricks he has up his sleeves. You wasn't expecting that from La'Lonnie." I replied.
Jerry grumbled and returned back to the battle. I hope he pays close attention. He might be able to pull a victory. He shouldn't fail like I did.
"Tirtouga use Water Gun!" Shadé said.
"Torkoal use Iron Defense!" Benjamin said.
Tirtouga rolled his eyes and surrounded himself with water. He launched out like a bullet but not before Torkoal withdrew in his shell. Torkoal flashed silver and Tirtouga crashed again Torkoal, still pushing it back.
That Tirtouga could pack a lot of power. Shadé better have him train or else this could get a lot more complicated then she think it could.
"While you're facing behind, Torkoal use Flamethrower!" Benjamin said.
"Tirtouga use Smack Down!" Shadé said.
While still being inside its shell, Torkoal released a stream of fire propelling him towards Tirtouga. Tirtouga opened his mouth and fired a silver ball of energy at Torkoal. The ball knocked Torkoal off track and made him crash into the wall.
"Torkoal is unable to battle, Tirtouga is the winner leading the Challenger the winner." Benjamin's grandfather huffed.
I blinked in confusion. That's it. She won her second battle like it was nothing. Shadé smiled sheepishly before she recalled Tirtouga to its Pokéball.
"Wow, you luck out. My next step was having Torkoal use Solarbeam but you won fair and square. It is my honor to present you with the Burning-Intuition badge." Benjamin grinned.
Shadé gladly accepted the badge and placed it in her badge case. Two down and she has six more to go.
"Alright, young man. Your next!" Benjamin said looking at Jerry.
-xXx-
"Alright the same rules apply. Only the challenger my substitute and the winner is declared when one sides Pokémon is unable to battle," Benjamin's grandfather said.
"Magcargo, burn them!" Benjamin said.
"Larvitar, victory stance!" Jerry said.
Jerry sure has the advantage. I turn to Shadé as she glances at her badge. She had a sad look on her face.
"What's wrong?" I ask.
She sighed before replying to me.
"I feel like I was just lucky. Tirtouga doesn't listen to nothing I say and it's frustrating." She said.
"I understand how you feel." I said.
She looked skeptical. She never heard this story but I felt the need to tell her.
"When I first received Piplup, he didn't listen to a word a said. He use attacks on his own terms and pecked my head a lot. Over time, we bonded and eventually he started listening. That's part of being a Pokémon Trainer." I reassured her.
"Pip, Piplup!" My starter Pokémon said.
"Nobody asked you to cosign." I said.
Shadé looked skeptical again and then nodded her head. She focused more on the battle as it was has already started.
"Magcargo use Yawn!" Benjamin said.
"Larvitar use Protect and follow up with Screech!" Jerry said.
Magcargo yawned and a pink bubble floated towards Larvitar. Larvitar surround himself in a green force field, destroying the pink bubble completely. Larvitar then let out a piercing screech that had everybody covering their ears.
"Magcargo shut him up with Rock Slide!" Benjamin said.
"Larvitar use Protect again," Jerry said.
Magcargo summoned rocks above Larvitar as they came crashing down the sky. Larvitar surrounded himself in another blue shield before the rocks came, making them bounce off the shield.
"This isn't working, Larvitar return. Swampert, victory stance!" He called.
Swampert emerge and gave a loud cry. It's clear that Jerry has the advantage since Magcargo is a Rock and Fire-Type. Once water move and it's a wrap.
"Swampert use Hydropump!" Jerry said.
"Magcargo use Harden!" Benjamin said.
Magcargo stood in place and its body was covered by a clear armor. Swampert opened his mouth to release a huge torrent of water. The torrent bounced off of Magcargo and hit the volcano, creating a smokescreen.
"I really wasn't expect that. Swampert use Earthquake!" Jerry said.
"Flamethrower!" Magcargo said.
Swampert stomped on the ground, cause Magcargo to tumble and crash into the wall. Magcargo was knocked out in one single blow. If Jerry keeps this up then, he should have a smooth battle.
"You did great Magcargo. Arcanine, burn them!" Benjamin shouted.
"Swampert stand strong and expect the unexpected," Jerry said.
"Arcanine, start off with Crunch!" Benjamin commanded.
"Swampert counter with Mud Shot!" Jerry said.
Arcanine charged at Swampert with an open mouth. Swampert opened his mouth and a barrage of mud balls shot out. Arcanine swiftly dodge them with ease and bit down on Swampert's fin.
"Swampert, up close Surf!" Jerry said.
"Flare Blitz!" Benjamin said.
Swampert surrounded himself in water and crashed into Arcanine. Arcanine struggled to get up but surrounded itself in blue flames. It then crashed into Swampert and retreated back to its trainer.
"I must admit that your Arcanine is strong. To endure an up close Surf and still be standing. I'll put an end to this though, Swampert use Muddy Water!" Jerry said.
"Not so fast, Arcanine use Solarbeam!" Benjamin said.
Swampert engulf himself in dirty brown water and rode on top of it. Arcanine charged a light green ball in front of its mouth. I hope that Muddy Water hits first.
Swampert crashed down onto Arcanine, landing his hit first. With his last bit of energy, Arcanine fired a large beam of solar energy that landed a direct hit on Swampert, creating another smokescreen. When the smoke cleared, both Pokémon were declared unable to battle. That still leaves Jerry with the advantage since he has two Pokémon left compared to Benjamin's one.
"You're my last hope. Castform, I choose you!" Benjamin said.
"Let's see how well you do, Ducket let's go!" Jerry said.
I face palmed as I wonder what would come out of his Poké Ball. It could be the chance of another Ducklett but I doubt it.
From Jerry's Poké Ball, came a yellow tiny mouse Pokémon. It was so cute and I've seen several of these before. It was a Pichu.
"Whoa, I could have sworn you was a Ducklett?" Jerry said in confusion.
Pichu lifted its ears in curiosity before looking at Castform, ready to battle. At least Pichu was an obedient Pokémon instead of Shadé's Tirtouga.
Jerry whipped put his PokéDex to scan Pichu's move choice. He smirked and returned to the battle.
"Alright little guy, I know this is your first battle so I won't be mad if we lose. We just gotten to know each other so give it your all. Pichu use Nasty Plot!" Jerry said.
"That won't help you, Castform use Hail!" Benjamin said.
Castform launched a silver orb in the sky and the clouds created a thick fog with hail plopping all over the battlefield. Castform then changed forms into purplish-blue head with a mint green cloud underneath. Pichu grin sinister before being covered in a golden aura.
"Pichu use Thunder Wave!" Jerry said.
"Castform, use Weather Ball!" Benjamin said.
Pichu was quicker than Castform and surround himself in electricity. It then fired a yellow stream of electricity that pause Castform in mid attack. Pichu then shutter with electricity before panting.
That's the one thing about Pichu. When using an electric attack, they take the damage too since their bodies are too small to store too much.
"Pichu use Charge Beam!" Jerry said.
"Castform shake the paralysis off and use Fire Blast!" Benjamin said.
Pichu gathered a ball of electricity into its hands. It then thrust forwards and a small stream of electricity fired at Castform. Castform blew it breath and a huge blast of fire demolish the charge beam and blast into Pichu. When the attack was over, Pichu was standing and panting for air. Then a chuck of ice came from the sky and pulverized Pichu, knocking it out.
"Pichu is unable to battle. Both sides only has one Pokémon left. The standing Pokémon shall be declared the winner," Benjamin's grandfather said.
"Larvitar let's do this, victory stance!"
"Let's give them a run for it, Castform use Rain Dance!" Benjamin said.
"Larvitar you use Bite!" Jerry said.
Castform launched a blue sphere into the air making it rain inside the entire gym. It then changed forms so that it look exactly like a teardrop. Larvitar jumped above Castform and bit down on its faces before tossing it to the ground.
"Castform now use Weather Ball!" Benjamin said.
"Larvitar use Protect!" Jerry said.
Castform launched a watery sphere at Larvitar. Before the sphere could hit, Larvitar raised his arms and a blue force field took the damage.
"Castform, Weather Ball again and again!"
"Larvitar keep it up and when you get a chance use Rock Slide!" Jerry said.
Castform launched water sphere after water sphere. Larvitar keep his shield up but it was only so much damage that could be token before it disappeared. Larvitar waved his hands in the air and rocks came down and crashed into Castform.
Larvitar was panting from energy being lost. Jerry better wrap this up before he loses the battle. I watched Piplup pay close attention to the battle along with Togepi.
"TAR!" Larvitar panted before glowing white.
This couldn't be. Larvitar was evolving already! Larvitar changed as he grew taller and lost all his limbs. Its face grew into a mask and its body turned into a shell. Jerry now had a Pupitar!
"Cool, you evolved Pupitar!" Jerry said.
"Pup, Pupitar!" He grunted in a deep voice.
"It doesn't matter, Castform finish this with Weather Ball!" Benjamin said.
Castform launched another blue sphere of water at Pupitar. The sphere crashed into Pupitar and pushed him back, making him angry. Pupitar glowed another white light and released a dark beam of energy.
I've never seen that move before. I knew it wasn't Dark Pulse because I've seen that one plenty of times. This one is unfamiliar. Whatever the move was, easily knocked Castform out and Jerry won the battle. Benjamin proudly have him a pay on the back along with his gym badge.
I now feel like a complete loser. Shadé and Jerry now had another gym badge while I was sitting here struggling to get one ribbon. Maybe I should give up being a coordinator. I'm clearly not too good at it. Piplup jumped on my head and pecked it begging for attention. I quickly scooped up Togepi as well and walked towards Benjamin and Jerry. I gave him a sheepish smile, hinting my pride for his victory.
"Well the next gym is located in Lyndale City. I'll give you a heads up and tell you that she uses Ghost Pokémon," Benjamin advised.
We nodded our heads in gratitude and headed towards the exit. I was ready to leave Valamora Island with a huge decision. Am I ready to give up my dreams?
"It's still late in the afternoon. If we hurry, we could make it to Route 403 by nightfall." Shadé suggested.
"Yeah, I'm ready for my third gym badge." Jerry said.
I just sighed and continued to walk some more with my family. They look so ambitious, young, and intelligent. They fully execute their moves and choice in a battle.
"Where are you guys headed now?" A familiar voice said.
I didn't really expect Kelly to be here. She was dragging this really tall guy with her and she grinned at me.
This guy was clearly over six feet with an athlete's built. His brown eyes meet with my hazel ones as we was having a stare down. His bleach blond hair was short and combed so that it swooped to one side. I can see his biceps from his sleeveless white hood and baggy jeans. I could tell already he was a jerk.
"You guys this is my new travel partner, Luc!" Kelli said.
"We are headed to Metal Island before we head to Central City. You guys want to come," Kelli suggested.
Luc looked down upon us before he shrugged at the idea. You see, I could spot a jerk from a mile away. Hanging out with Jerry for years would make you see that.
"Yeah sure, a detour wouldn't hurt us," Shadé said.
Jerry grunted in refusal but he had no opinion in this. When Shadé made up her mind you either go with it or catch her wrath. Trust me, you don't want to catch her wrath.
"Then it's settle. Let's go right now before the ferry leaves." Kelli said.
"Good, let's get going then!" Luc said.
The feeling hit me like a ton of bricks. That voice was the same voice that I heard in the forest and at the contest hall. Why is he being so nice to me, if he doesn't know me? I'm going to find out more about Luc because something isn't settling right.
A/N: And that was another installment. It means a lot to me for everybody that reads my story. Thank you all. Soon this will be on WattPad as well under the same name.
Announcers: Next time on "A Crazy Journey across Torgé, our protagonist finds himself moping. Then to make matters worst, they have another run in with Team Shadow in Lyndale City. Can our heroes win or will they fall? Find out on "Into the Shadows!.
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