Ash's third gym leader battle! Enjoy ^^
Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon! If I did, Ash would've caught stronger pokemon on his journey.
''Meloetta'' Speech
'Meloetta' Thoughts
''We made it, guys! We're in Vermillion city!'' Ash cheered happily.
''Mel!''
''Pika!''
''Eevee!''
After a hectic night where Meloetta battled against a giant Dragonite and actually defeated it—showing her trainer just how strong she truly was—Ash and his pokemon had finally arrived at their destination.
''What do guys say we have a nice meal in the pokemon center first? That way, we can heal Dragonite up too, and then head straight for the gym.''
His pokemon agreed wholeheartedly. Ash—on Meloetta's advice—did stock up on food pretty royally when they left Cerulean, but it was nice to finally have some freshly made dinner after a week's worth of travel.
When the group was enjoying their food, chatting excitedly with each other, a young boy with a defeated Rattata stormed inside the pokemon center. A Chansey was running alongside him, while the boy spoke to his pokemon reassuringly.
''You're going to be okay, Rattata, hang in there!''
Ash watched the scene silently, contemplating what could've happened to the normal type to be in such bad shape.
''Surprised?'' A random trainer—who was sitting across Ash—spoke up calmly. ''It's our gym leader. He's a very strong trainer who uses the electric type. If you're planning on challenging him, I hope you have your pokemon prepared for the same outcome, because they most likely will end up the same way.''
Pikachu, Eevee and Meloetta all looked at him like he grew an extra head.
''Is this guy for real?'' Pikachu asked.
Meloetta shook her head. ''I don't think he knows that Ash won't have the least bit of trouble if he decides to use Dragonite or me.''
''Dragonite is scary,'' Eevee whispered.
''For that matter, will Dragonite even listen to Ash?'' Pikachu wondered.
''You guys don't have to worry,'' Meloetta reassured sweetly. ''Special pokemon have a very strong sense of respect, even if they're a bit cocky sometimes. Since Ash caught him fairly, he will obey without a second thought.''
''But wasn't it you who caught him, auntie Melly?'' Eevee inquired innocently.
''I did, but it was under your daddy's commands, sweetie,'' she replied, ruffling the fur on the top of her head.
Eevee giggled. ''You're awesome, auntie Melly! You defeated the scary Dragonite,'' she said with child-like amazement. ''I just hope he wants to be my new friend,'' she whispered afterwards.
''Didn't you find him scary a moment ago, squirt?'' Pikachu asked with amusement.
She nodded her head. ''But I also want to know him! He's one of daddy's pokemon, so that automatically makes him one of my friends as well!'' she replied.
Pikachu laughed at the reasoning of the young fox pokemon. ''Well, pipsqueak, the only way to find out is to ask him. I'm sure Ash is going to use him very soon, and I don't think he'll be able to resist being friends with such a sweetheart like you.''
''Thank you, uncle Pika!'' she yipped happily.
Meanwhile, Ash had gotten directions from the random trainer to the gym. When they all had finished their lunch, the raven haired boy wasted no time.
''Well, guys. It's time we earned ourselves another badge!''
When Ash walked through the door of the electric-type gym, the first thing he noticed were two cool trainers staring him down with confident smirks on their faces.
''Hi, I'm Ash Ketchum and I'm here for a pokemon battle to earn a Thunder badge,'' he declared casually.
One of the cool trainers called to someone in the back of the gym. ''Hey boss, another victim for the emergency room!''
Meloetta cocked her head. 'Are they seriously this arrogant?' she thought.
At the far end of the gym, a giant silhouette rose from a seat. Even though he was easily three times bigger than Ash, the raven haired trainer almost looked bored with the gym leader's appearance. Probably because he had battled a pokemon the size of a skyscraper not too long ago.
''So,'' he said in a deep, gravely voice, walking out of the shadows to reveal himself, ''you're here to battle me? Okay then, baby.''
Ash frowned. ''I'm not a baby. I'm Ash Ketchum!''
The gym leader—who was called Lt. Surge—began to laugh. ''I call everybody who loses to me a baby,'' he declared cockily.
Meloetta began to grow irritated. This guy better had to stop mocking Ash, or she personally was going to show how strong her trainer was. Eevee too, was starting to get pissed off with how little respect Lt. Surge was giving her daddy.
But before they could react to Lt. Surge, he had his attention already on Pikachu, who was glaring at him with just as much ferocity as they were.
''Huh? A Pikachu! Hey guys, look at this,'' Surge sneered, ''baby brought along a baby pokemon!'' They all began to laugh obnoxiously.
This time, Meloetta and Eevee were beyond livid. Both were going to give a piece of their mind, wasn't it for the fact Ash stopped them.
''You know,'' he began clamly, holding the pokeball up that contained his Dragonite, ''I could show you this pokemon, and then we'll see whether I'm still a baby who only brings along baby pokemon, but then there would be nothing left of your gym. Besides, you insulted my Pikachu, and I'm sure he's itching to have a battle against whatever pokemon you have.''
''Pika pika!''
''You claim to have a pokemon who could destroy my gym with his attacks, yet you want to use Pikachu? This baby is a terrible liar as well!''
'Actually, his sheer size alone would destroy your gym,' Ash thought, but he decided to be mature and ignore Lt. Surge's mockings.
''Melo mel!'' Ash's petite legendary said angrily, advising Ash to send out Dragonite anyway and to be done with it.
''No, I won't use him. Pikachu will be enough, I'm sure.''
Ash turned his attention to his electric starter. ''I believe in you, buddy. Let's roll.''
''Okay then, baby! I'll accept your challenge.'' With a snap of his fingers, the lights in the gym turned on, and both Surge and Ash took their spot on the battlefield.
''This will be an official one-on-one league battle for the Thunderbadge, Ash Ketchum from Pallet town, versus the gym leader, Lt. Surge. The battle is over when one of the pokemon is unable to battle, begin!'' A robotic voice informed, before a bell rang, indicating the battle had started.
''Pikachu, I choose you!'' Ash said, sending out his trusty electric starter. He appeared in front of Ash, cheeks sparkling and ready for battle.
''Good luck, uncle! I know you can do it,'' Eevee cheered.
''Shut this loudmouth up for me, will you, Pikachu?'' Meloetta added kindly.
''Don't worry, girls. This battle is mine. I'll win for Ash in a heartbeat!''
Lt. Surge began to laugh. ''You should've evolved your Pikachu immediately when you had the chance. Now, let me show you what true power is. Go, Raichu!''
The evolved form of Pikachu appeared on the battlefield with a wide smirk, looking down on his opponent, much like Lt. Surge had done to Ash.
''A Raichu, huh?'' Ash muttered. He was pretty impressed on the inside—because this was his first time seeing Pikachu's evolution—but stayed completely indifferent on the outside. After all, his Pikachu needed all the confidence he could get.
'Well, I'm just going to treat this battle like I did against my Dragonite. Evasion, speed and longevity is key. Make sure to dodge the heavy hits of this Raichu and slowly dwindle it down.'
''Raichu, start this off with a Body slam!''
Meloetta scowled. 'This guy has no sense of sportsmanship whatsoever. What kind of gym leader doesn't give the challenger the first move?'
''Okay, Pikachu. Use Agility to dodge, and then retaliate with your Thundershock!''
Just when Raichu was about to bring his whole weight down on Pikachu, he was gone in a flash.
Raichu looked flabbergasted when he crashed on the hard floor. Regaining his senses, he growled and followed Pikachu with another Body slam, and another. He constantly missed his much quicker opponent, adding to his fastly growing annoyance, before Pikachu unleashed a small, potent bolt of electricity that had Raichu grumbling in mild pain.
This in turn, made Lt. Surge grit his teeth. ''Okay, I see your Pikachu is quick. But let him dodge this! Raichu, Thunderbolt!''
Raichu grinned with new found vigor. Cheeks crackling dangerously, he unleashed a massive amount of pent up electricity. The room flashed and a loud boom was heard when the multiple bolts were shot to Pikachu's general direction. The floor was destroyed in the process, as were all the glass windows. They popped out of their frames like overripe berries.
When the onslaught was done, Pikachu was in the middle of it all, looking pretty damaged. His Agility had helped him avoid the more potent bolts, but he was unable to dodge the entire attack. Even if it was not very effective, it had done quite a number on him. Ash was sure he would've been done for if Raichu's Thunderbolt had hit head-on.
''Great job, Pikachu! Now use Quick attack,'' Ash countered.
Steeling himself and ignoring the pain in his muscles, Pikachu shot forwards like a bullet, running circles around Raichu, who was unable to keep track of him. With a lot of force, Pikachu bashed his head against the back of the larger rodent, knocking him off his feet.
''Oh no, Raichu! Get up,'' Lt. Surge commanded, practically sensing the disaster that was about to come.
''Now, Pikachu. Finish this off with a Thundershock!'' Ash called victoriously.
Pikachu flashed with electricity. A single, massive bolt thundered towards Raichu, who was unable to dodge. He cried out in pain when he got hit, and fell face first downwards in defeat.
''Raichu is unable to battle, Pikachu wins! This means the victory goes to Ash Ketchum from Pallet town, congratulations!''
''Yeah, Pikachu! You did it!'' Ash cheered exuberantly. He scooped his tired, hard working pokemon up in his arms, and held him close. ''I'm so proud of you, buddy.''
''Chaa,'' he replied weakly, nuzzling his cheek against Ash.
''Yay, you were so awesome, uncle Pika,'' Eevee squealed.
''Good battle, Pikachu. You've certainly improved a lot,'' Meloetta praised sweetly.
''Thanks, girls,'' he muttered, ready to fall over. This was the toughest battle he's had ever since Ash started his journey.
''Impossible!'' Lt. Surge muttered. How could his Raichu be defeated like this?
''Strength isn't everything in a battle, Lt. Surge. You need speed, endurance, type coverage and overall, a good tactic to overcome your opponents as well,'' Ash lectured him maturely.
The electric gym leader gave a wide grin, before he burst in full blown laughter. ''Looks like I underestimated you, Ash Ketchum. You have deserved this!''
He walked over to Ash, and handed him his third badge.
''All right, I got a Thunder badge!'' the raven haired boy shouted victoriously. Eevee yipped excitedly with her trainer, while Meloetta giggled.
''Listen to me, Ash. On the dock here in Vermillion there's a big cruise ship called the S.S. Anne. There are a lot of strong trainers on there. You need a ticket to go on board, but since you've earned my respect, I'll pay it for you.''
Ash bowed gratefully. ''Thank you, Lt. Surge.''
The raven haired trainer and his pokemon left the gym, and when they were out of sight, the two cool trainers gave a big sigh out of relief.
''Honestly, Lt. Surge. Why'd you have us make fun of the kid with the legendary? He could've blown us all the way back and you know it.''
He grinned. ''I treat every beginning trainer the same. The world of pokemon isn't all rainbows and sunshine. Every trainer is going to face some form of adversary in their travels, especially a kid with a legendary. I'm here to teach these kids the first step in how to deal with an imposing guy like me, and Ash passed with flying colors.''
Lt. Surge gave another hearty laugh. ''Yep. I'm sure Ash Ketchum is going to get far.''
So that concludes the battle against Lt. Surge! Did you guys like it, love it, hate it? Reviews are nice, I love them :D Until next time!
~Syrup-Waffle