I hope you're all excited about the battle against Misty, people. Here it is, enjoy :)
Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon! If I did, Ash would've won all of his Kanto badges fairly.
''Meloetta'' speech
'Meloetta' thoughts
Seeing that Eevee's nervousness had been replaced with excitement, the raven haired trainer gave her one last reassuring rub, before sending her out as the opponent of Misty's Goldeen.
''Eevee, I choose you!'' Ash joyfully commanded to his fox pokemon.
The normal type leaped from his shoulder with a happy yip of her name. She got in front of Ash, and lowered her body low to the ground in a pounding stance, as if she was hunting a prey for food. Her gaze became intimidating, and all of her senses were solely focused on the water type in front of her.
''Good luck, pipsqueak!'' Pikachu called out to her.
If she heard him, she didn't show any signs of it. Eevee was going to give it her all for her daddy, which meant she didn't let herself get distracted.
Meloetta smiled. The young fox pokemon reminded her of herself when she was younger; carefree and happy, but serious and competitive when she needed to be. It was actually kind of adorable.
Meanwhile, Misty was more than relieved Ash didn't decide to use Meloetta. She was sure the battle would be over before it even started if that were the case. Now, she actually stood somewhat of a chance.
''It's very smart of you to use your other pokemon in battle as well, Ash,'' Misty praised kindly. ''Relying on one pokemon all the time could be devastating once it actually gets defeated.''
Ash nodded. ''I know. That's why I have prepared Eevee well for this battle. She isn't going down easily.''
''I'm sure she will be a good opponent for Goldeen. Now then, the first move is all yours, Ash,'' she responded sweetly.
Getting pumped up himself, Ash gave his first order to his normal type.
''Eevee, use Quick attack!''
Before he even had finished his command, she shot forwards with incredible speed, zigzagging from platform to platform and seemingly crossing over the water without any trouble whatsoever. The water parted wherever she moved from her powerful bursts; it didn't even slow her down at all.
Misty and Goldeen both gasped. There was no time to counter; Goldeen could barely comprehend what was happening before Eevee slammed headfirst into her body. The sudden momentum shift caused Goldeen to fly back through the water with a loud cry of pain, before she smashed forcefully against one of the stone sides of the swimming pool.
''Goldeen!'' Misty cried in alarm.
''Wow,'' Pikachu muttered under his breath, impressed by Eevee's strength. ''The kid is strong.''
Meloetta had somewhat expected it. She felt how lax Goldeen was swimming when Ash chose Eevee; the water pokemon had severely underestimated her speed and power.
''Yeah, great job, Eevee!'' Ash praised her as she came to a stop on one of the platforms.
She couldn't help but give him an appreciative yip of her name, even though she was trying to focus one-hundred percent on her opponent. ''Thank you, daddy!'' she replied joyfully.
Lukily for Misty, Goldeen wasn't knocked out yet. It seemed Eevee's attack was a big wake-up slap for her, though. Goldeen was glaring menacingly at her opponent; she had certainly not expected such a devastating attack. It had hurt her a lot, and Goldeen knew she couldn't take another one of those.
''Great, Goldeen, I knew you could endure it! Now answer with your Water gun.''
The goldfish pokemon nodded, opened her mouth and shot a potent stream of water at Eevee.
''Counter with another Quick attack,''Ash retaliated.
Once more, Eevee shot forwards with amazing speed, actually tearing through Goldeen's attack with little effort, but this time, Misty was ready.
''Dive underwater to dodge, Goldeen.''
Misty looked on with satisfaction when the bullet known as Eevee shot harmlessly over the water, thinking she had successfully evaded her onslaught, but to her uttor stupor, she didn't stop her attack.
Eevee growled when Goldeen dove away. She wasn't going to let her escape, so without stopping, she used the edge of the pool to jump up high in the air, actually reaching the ceiling of the gym.
Misty, Ash, Pikachu and even Meloetta watched slackjawed as the fox pokemon—with a might cry of her name—used the ceiling to propel herself back downwards like a rocket, going straight for Goldeen who hadn't even the slightest bit of sense of the incoming disaster.
''Goldeen! Above you, swim away!'' Misty warned in full panic mode.
However, her water pokemon couldn't even react. Eevee was simply too fast. Like a Draco meteor, she split the water in two, her aim deadly accurate as she rammed Goldeen down with so much force, the ground actually shook and waves were created in every direction, draining the pool of a quarter of its water.
Casually, Eevee swam back to her stunned trainer when the job was done, and not much later, a fainted Goldeen was floating on the surface of the pool.
''Goldeen is unable to battle, Eevee wins!''
Ash exploded into happiness when he realized what his pokemon just had done. ''Eevee, that was so amazing!'' he gushed while hugging her tenderly, not even caring that his clothes got wet.
She hugged him back with much enthusiasm, giving cute cries of her name as she did so.
''Did I do good, daddy?''
Pikachu snorted. ''Are you kidding me, pipsqueak? You looked like a legendary going on a rampage! Man, that was so epic!'' he exclaimed, unable to keep his own excitement in check.
Meloetta stifled a giggle. ''You did such an awesome job, honey, that even I'm impressed with how powerful you already are.''
''Thank you Uncle Pika and Aunt Melly,'' she responded cheerfully.
''Just imagine what you could do when you evolve into a Sylveon,'' Pikachu added, and gave her a wink.
''Then I'll be the strongest Sylveon in the world for daddy,'' she replied immediately, and continued to nuzzle her cheek against Ash.
The raven haired trainer giggled. ''I'm so proud of you, Eevee. Why don't you take a nice rest? Pikachu will finish it from here.'' He returned his happy fox pokemon, and faced Meloetta with a grin. ''Did you secretely train her or something?'' he joked.
''Melo.'' She shook her head and pointed at Ash with a warm smile before kissing him on his nose.
''So, it's all my doing, huh?''
She nodded her head vigorously.
''I guess I'm underestimating my own capabilities as a trainer then.''
Meloetta giggled melodically, hugged his face delicately, and then turned his attention back to Misty.
''Right, I still have a badge to win. This probably shouldn't take too long,'' Ash admitted as he motioned to Pikachu.
''Are you ready, buddy?''
''Pika!''
''Then we'll show Misty just how powerful you are as well.''
Meanwhile, Misty was imitating her Goldeen. She hadn't expected such an overwhelming answer from Eevee to her tactic to use the field as her advantage. She barely even scratched the normal type, and she knew Ash's next pokemon was going to be an even bigger problem. Recollecting her thoughts, she recalled her fainted water pokemon.
''Great job, Goldeen, return,'' she whispered.
For a moment, she had her eyes closed in contemplation, before a determined look overtook her features.
''Don't think you've won just yet, Ash. Let's see how you will handle this. Go, Starmie!'' she cried out loudly.
In front of her, the water and psychic type appeared. It looked around from side to side, but otherwise stayed idle in the pool.
''Okay then, Pikachu, I choose you,'' Ash replied in turn.
The electric rodent jumped from Ash's shoulder and got on all fours, his cheeks sparking dangerously with electricity. He was ready. Just like Eevee, he wasn't going down without a fight.
''Pikachu versus Starmie, begin!''
Misty wasted no time. ''Starmie, use Confusion.''
The star pokemon complied. It created a psychic field around Pikachu that attacked both his body and mind, effectively dizzying him.
Pikachu grunted. The attack was pretty painful, but with a smirk, he realized it got nothing on Meloetta's Psychic.
''Don't give up, Pikachu. Use Thundershock!''
Misty smiled. ''Ash, Pikachu is confused. Do you honestly think he'll be able to hit Starmie?''
''No, but he doesn't have to.''
The red haired girl gave a gasp when she realized Ash's plan. It was so obvious, yet there was nothing she could do about it.
Pikachu fired, and like expected, he missed Starmie by a long shot, but what he did hit was the pool, and unfortunately for Starmie, water had the tendency to conduct.
In less than a second, the whole pool was charged with electricity, and in turn Starmie too, who could only take the super effective attack with full force.
''No, Starmie!'' Misty cried. The damage was already done, though. Even though Starmie wasn't quite knocked out yet, Ash simply ordered Pikachu to use Thundershock again, which was more than enough to make Misty's last pokemon faint as well.
''Starmie is unable to battle, Pikachu wins! This means that the winner of this battle is Ash Ketchum from Pallet town. Congratulations!''
Ash was ecstatic. ''Yeah! Nice work, Pikachu.''
Just like with Eevee, he gave his starter pokemon a big hug, which the electric type greatly appreciated.
Misty recalled her pokemon, gave a big sigh out of disappointment because of her utter loss, before approaching Ash respectfully with her head held high.
''Ash, you have deserved this badge fair and square. Please accept it as a sign that you won from me here today.''
The young trainer nodded, took the Cascade badge and did a silly pose with his Pikachu.
''All right! I got the Cascade badge,'' he shouted joyfully to no one in particular.
''Pika pika!''
Misty and Meloetta both giggled. ''Anyway, Ash. The next gym is located in Vermillion city. The leader there is specialized in electric types. You might consider catching a ground type to make it easier for you,'' the red haired girl suggested sweetly.
''Thanks, Misty. I'll keep it in mind if things go rough.''
''Though I don't think that will be the case with her around,'' Misty stated while pointing at Meloetta.
The small legendary hummed in a happy tune and nodded her head in agreement.
''I don't think so either. But I don't plan on using Meloetta; only if it is necessary.''
''I understand,'' Misty replied. ''Anyway, I wish you good luck on your journey, Ash.''
''Thank you. See you later, Misty!''
As Ash waved goodbye, the faintest of blushes appeared on Misty's cheek. 'He's cute,' she thought.
The afternoon went by quickly. Ash and his pokemon decided to have dinner in the pokemon center, and make way to Vermillion city afterwards.
''You did great today, Pikachu and Eevee.''
Both pokemon gave a happy cry. Their first official battle went without a hitch, and they couldn't wait until their second gym leader battle arrived.
Did you guys like it, love it, hate it? Reviews are always appreciated :D Until next time.
~Syrup-Waffle