Misty has finally accepted Gold's challenge will he come out on top or will he remain below his rival Silver?
Chapter 6: Battling with a Heart of Gold
Setting: Cerulean City Gym
Misty, Gold, and Silver headed to the gym for Gold's gym battle "So Silver are you going to cheer Gold on?" Misty asked. Silver gave a smirk "No, I'm here to watch Gold lose." He replied as they entered the building. Misty led them to the battle field and when they walked in there was a huge pool in the center of the room with floating platforms scattered across the pool. Silver sat down in the stands to observe while Misty and Gold took their places. Then a man walked in with a uniform and stood up on a small podium. "Hello I am the referee of the Cerulean City Gym. This is a battle with Gold the challenger against the gym leader Misty for the Cascade Badge. Let me explain the rules this is a three on three battle the winner, will be determined when either side's Pokémon will be unable to battle. The challenger is also able to substitute Pokémon at any time; there will be no time limit, battle start!"
He announced. There was a sparkle in Misty's eyes "Alright Staryu let's go." The star shaped Pokémon appeared on the floating platform. "Staryu huh then I choose you Pidgeotto!" Then a small bird hovered over the pool giving a small battle cry. "You can have the first move Gold." Misty shouted "Thanks Misty. Ok Pidgeotto use Wing Attack." Pidgeotto raised its wing in the air as it began to glow then it came charging towards Staryu. "Use Swift Attack Staryu!" Misty yelled then the Pokémon began firing multiple miniature stars at Pidgeotto. "Try to glide your way through and then hit hard." Pidgeotto did as it was told trying to glide through the attacks preventing it from taking damage. After the attacks stopped Pidgeotto went rushing towards Staryu slamming it with its wing making it fall in the water.
"Staryu use rapid spin in the water." Staryu went to the center of the pool and began to spin rapidly causing a huge water tornado to rise above the pool's surface. As Misty planned to happen the tornado sucked up Pidgeotto giving it no time to react. Pidgeotto was being beaten by the whirlpool and would soon be unable to battle if Gold doesn't figure something out. "Pidgeotto you need to get out of there!" Gold yelled, but the strong water currents inside the tornado prevented Pidgeotto from freeing itself. Gold had to react fast before it was too late "Pidgeotto go to the bottom of the whirlpool and use Wing Attack while spinning the opposite direction." He shouted. The bird Pokémon struggled to work its way to the end of the whirlpool, but when it got close it tried speeding up and using Wing attack with a spin. The attack caused the bottom of the whirlpool to break destroying the massive whirlpool. "I'm impressed I didn't think your Pokémon would make it out of that." Misty smirked
"Staryu use Hydro Pump!" "Pidgeotto fight it back with Gust!" Gold commanded his Pokémon. Staryu jumped out of the pool and fired Hydro pump in mid air while Pidgeotto used Gust to protect itself. The attacks collided fighting each other back and forth to overpower the other. The attacks then destroyed each other "Use Quick Attack while Staryu is falling!" Gold shouted. Pidgeotto gained incredible speed and charged into Staryu making it launch into the wall behind Misty. As a cloud of smoke covered Staryu, Pidgeotto took the time to land on one of the platforms giving it time to rest. "Oh no Pidgeotto is getting exhausted." Gold thought to himself. Gold was thinking for a quick second then came with an idea "Pidgeotto while Staryu's down use Rest!" Gold shouted. Pidgeotto looked back and nodded then it fell asleep trying to regain some of the energy it lost. The small cloud of smoke began to fade and Staryu was struggling to stand on its feet, but it was able to manage.
"Staryu can you still battle?" Misty questioned, then Staryu jumped on one of the platforms telling it's trainer that it was ready for more. Misty gave a smile to her Pokémon's fighting spirit "Quick use Water Pulse while his Pidgeotto is resting." She commanded. Staryu focused and created a small orb of water then fired it towards Pidgeotto. As the attack was closing in on its target Pidgeotto woke up and reacted fast enough to avoid being damaged. "Alright Pidgeotto!" Gold cheered "It's already awake!" Misty said in shock. "Staryu use Swift." Misty shouted "Use Gust to send them right back Pidgeotto." Gold replied.
Staryu fired the small stars at Pidgeotto, but after using Rest Pidgeotto got its strength back and was more energized then Staryu. The attack was easily over powered by gust and the stars were shot back at Staryu making it take damage from its own attack. Staryu had taken a lot of damage and was now hanging on with whatever energy it had left. "Let's finish this with Quick Attack." Pidgeotto began diving downward and a new glow surrounded it. Gold began to notice this "Pidgeotto are you using." "That's Aerial Ace!?" Silver said a bit surprised that Gold's Pidgeotto learned a strong attack.
"Alright that's Aerial Ace!" Gold said with joy "Staryu hurry and use Hydro Pump!" Misty yelled worried. Staryu tried to land a hit bit Pidgeotto gracefully avoided the attacks and with its new move on hand it landed a critical hit on Staryu. Staryu was sent slamming into the wall once more and the center orb on Staryu began to flash signaling it had fainted. "Staryu is unable to battle so the round goes to Gold and Pidgeotto." He announced. Pidgeotto flew to its trainer "We did it Pidgeotto." Gold said hugging his Pokémon.
Misty returned her Pokémon "You haven't won yet Gold." Gold gave a nod and competitive smile back. "Why don't you take a rest Pidgeotto." Gold whispered returning his Pokémon. They both pulled out another pokeball "This is starting to get fun." Misty said softly. "Are you ready Gold because here is my next Pokémon." She shouted. The pokeball went soaring through the air and released the Pokémon in the water. The Pokémon that appeared was Misty's Goldeen. The fish Pokémon started to swim around the pool with speed "Goldeen huh, I need to watch out for that sharp horn on its head." Gold thought making a mental note.
"I choose you Chikorita!" He yelled the small leaf Pokémon appeared onto the platform. "Goldeen let's be on the offensive and use Horn Attack!" Goldeen went charging in as fast as it could towards Chikorita. Then when it got closer it leaped out of the water and hit Chikorita with its sharp horn. The attack made Chikorita fall into the pool and this gave Goldeen another chance to attack. As Goldeen began to circle its way back around for another Horn Attack, Chikorita tried to swim to shore. "Hurry Chikorita get back to the platform before Goldeen reaches you!" Gold shouted as Goldeen reached closer. Chikorita began to paddle its way to shore, when Goldeen dived under water. "Where'd Goldeen go?" He wondered Chikorita was a few feet from the shore until Goldeen appeared right under it. Goldeen used Horn Attack once more sending Chikorita straight up into the air.
Chikorita was badly damage and the fall back down didn't help at all. When Chikorita came back down it landed on one of the platforms, but Chikorita was too injured to fight for much longer. "I have to do something." Gold thought to himself "You have to fight!" Gold glanced to notice Silver shouting at him "You have to fight or you're going to lose. Look at Chikorita your letting it get beat to a pulp. Take the offensive Gold!" He yelled. Goldeen jumped out of the pool to finish the battle, Gold began to get his battle sparks to burn again "Chikorita use Razor Leaf." Gold said. Chikorita struggled to stand, but it was able to get up fast enough to use the attack.
Chikorita fired its sharp leaves toward Goldeen while it was in mid air. The attack was able to make contact stopping Goldeen's Horn Attack. Misty was shocked, but was happy to see that Gold was finally battling. Goldeen fell back into the pool diving itself under water again. "Goldeen use Bubble Beam." Goldeen popped its head out of the water to attack. Goldeen fired the attack at Chikorita "It's behind you!" Gold yelled. Chikorita took a quick glance back then jumped to a different platform avoiding the Bubble Beam. "Head Butt!" Misty commanded her Goldeen, then her Pokémon began to swim over to the platform were Chikorita was. "Get ready Chikorita here it comes." Chikorita turned to face the direction Goldeen was coming from and prepared itself.
When Goldeen got close enough it leaped out of the water again. "Now use Vine Whip." Chikorita launched its vines towards Goldeen. Before Goldeen could get in contact with Chikorita it was wrapped around its vines."Slam Goldeen against the platform." Chikorita repeatedly slammed Goldeen back and forth causing major damage. "Goldeen wasn't going to last much longer if this keeps up." Misty thought to herself. Misty took a deep breath then relaxed herself to come up with a plan. "I got it! Goldeen use Water Gun!" Goldeen tilted its head and fired the attack at Chikorita's face making it release Goldeen from its vine whip.
"Goldeen now use Ice Beam." Goldeen went in the water and turned around to fire Ice Beam. Chikorita was unaware of the attack since it was using the leaf on its head as a towel to wipe its face. "Chikorita look out!" Gold shouted, but it was too late when Chikorita saw the attack it had already made contact. The attack started to freeze Chikorita to the platform. The attacked stopped but it was able to freeze Chikorita's feet leaving it vulnerable. "Chikorita try to break free!" Gold yelled with a worried tone. Chikorita picked at the ice and even tried using its leaf to break it but there wasn't even a dent.
"Let's finish this use Horn Attack Goldeen." Misty said. Goldeen began to charge towards Chikorita who was still trying to break free. "Chikorita hurry and use Solar Beam at Goldeen." Gold commanded. Chikorita began to charge for the attack while Goldeen was getting closer. Goldeen went full speed towards the platform and jumped out of the pool. Goldeen went fast enough to soar over the platform and heading straight towards Chikorita. Chikorita glanced up fully charged "Do it!" Gold screamed. As Chikorita fired it most powerful attack Goldeen was directly in front of Chikorita with its Horn Attack. The two moves made contact and caused an explosion in the center of the pool. There was a massive smoke cloud blocking the view of the battle. "Chikorita are you ok?" Gold asked "How about you Goldeen?" Misty wondered.
As the smoke cleared Goldeen showed that it has swirls in its eyes. "Goldeen no!" Misty said saddened "Goldeen is no longer able to battle." Gold gave a big smile. "We did it Chikorita!" Gold shouted with excitement. Chikorita stood proud of its victory, but it didn't last because Chikorita also fell over. "Chikorita is also unable to battle, so this round is a draw." The referee announced."What!" Gold said shocked of what just happened. At the stands Silver gave a frustrated look then he grabbed his bag and headed out of the gym. Misty and Gold both returned their Pokémon back to their original pokeball.
"Well that was unexpected huh Gold." Misty said grabbing her last pokeball. "Yeah I didn't think it would end in a draw." Gold said scratching the back of his head while sweat dropping. "Ok Gold I saved the best for last!" "Alright bring it on Misty." Gold replied. "I choose you Gyarados." The giant sea serpent Pokémon from the lake had appeared on the battlefield. "I choose you Sandshrew!" Gold's partner appeared curled up in a ball on one of the platforms. As it unrolled itself Sandshrew had droopy eyes and was scared to the bone when it saw Gyarados in front of him.
"Hey Sandshrew it looks like your battling a little earlier than expected." Gold shouted. Sandshrew looked back at Gold a little irritated at the thought he had to battle early. "Gyarados use Hydro Pump!" The giant serpent launched a powerful beam of water towards Sandshrew. The attack frightened Sandshrew wide awake and he was able to jump to the nearest platform barely dogging the attack. Sandshrew was about to have a heart attack since it's a ground type it fears water. "Gyarados use Ice Beam!" The serpent fired Ice Beams but Sandshrew kept jumping to every platform.
After the attacks stopped there were pillars of ice on all of the platforms. Gyarados was breathing heavy trying to catch a break "Sandshrew while Gyarados is exhausted use Poison Sting!" Gold commanded. Sandshrew started firing multiple needles towards Gyarados not holding back. The attack began to make the giant serpent Pokémon flinch in pain. "Use Flamethrower!" Gyarados tried to shake off the pain and used Flame Thrower to destroy the Poison Sting. Sandshrew jumped out of the way before the attack reached him.
Gyarados and Sandshrew were getting exhausted "Sandshrew can't take much more of this." Gold thought. "All right Sandshrew return." Gold yelled retuning Sandshrew back to its pokeball. "I choose you Pidgeotto!" Gold shouted as the small bird reappeared ready for battle. "So Pidgeotto is back alright Gyarados use Ice Beam." "Use Quick Attack to dodge then goes into an Aerial Ace." They commanded. Gyarados tried to land a hit on Pidgeotto but it was too agile. Gyarados was stopped by an unknown pain preventing him from attacking. "Oh no Gyarados your poisoned." Misty was worried for her Gyarados. Pidgeotto took the advantage to attack Gyarados while it was taking damage from the poison. Pidgeotto went into a steep dive prepping itself for an Aerial Ace attack. Pidgeotto was able to land a critical hit on Gyarados then it circled around to do it again. When Pidgeotto came into another dive Gyarados was able to get itself together. "Gyarados quick use Thunder!" "What Gyarados knows Thunder!?" Gold said shocked. Gyarados charged then fired the attack "Dodge it Pidgeotto!" Gold shouted. It was too late Pidgeotto was too close to Gyarados to dodge the attack and took massive damage. Misty smirked as Pidgeotto fell onto a platform fainted and had some steam coming off it from the Thunder. "Pidgeotto is unable to battle so this round goes to Misty the gym leader." The referee announced.
"Return Pidgeotto." "Well it's all tied up now Gold." Misty said. "Yeah the next battle determines the winner, but I hope you know I'm not leaving without that badge." "Great to see your determination." Misty replied smiling. "I choose you Sandshrew!" Gold shouted releasing his partner "it's up to you now Sandshrew." Sandshrew gave a more serious look than what it had earlier. Gyarados began to take some more damage from the poison, but it tried to withstand it. "Use Hydro Pump Gyarados!" "Dodge it!" As Gyarados launched its attack Sandshrew barely dodged it, since Sandshrew didn't have the greatest speed it would eventually get hit or get exhausted.
"I need to find out how to boost Sandshrew's speed?" Gold began to wonder how he could accomplish his goal. "Ice Beam!" The attack landed on the platform making Sandshrew slide across it giving him a difficult time to stand itself up. Gold glanced at the pillars of ice located on the platform "I've got it! Sandshrew use Slash on all the ice pillars." Gold shouted. Sandshrew gave a confused look, but went ahead with the idea and used Slash on all the pillars jumping from platform to platform. The ice pillars were being formed in a curve like way every time Sandshrew used Slash. Misty was also confused with Gold's strategy "What are you planning? No matter. Whatever it is stop Sandshrew with a Hydro Pump!" Misty commanded.
"Gyarados fired multiple Hydro Pumps, but Sandshrew successfully dodged them. On the last pillar Gyarados began to charge for another Hydro Pump, but the poison kicked in again stopping Gyarados cold. "Now Sandshrew I want you to use Rollout while going up the ice pillar." Gold said. Sandshrew was now more confused than ever but it still did as Gold said. When Sandshrew curled itself in a ball then rolled up the pillar it's curved like pattern launched Sandshrew towards Gyarados also giving it more speed. Sandshrew slammed into Gyarados making it move back a few.
Sandshrew landed on another platform going up another pillar sending Sandshrew towards Gyarados. Sandshrew began to landed multiple hits while the power of Rollout increasing. "Gyarados use Ice beam until you land a hit!" Misty shouted. Gyarados tried but every time it was about to fire an attack Sandshrew would stop it. "Gold's Sandshrew is basically using the pillars of ice Gyarados made as ramps giving its Rollout more speed and power." Misty was astonished. Gyarados kept trying to land hits, but the ice made Sandshrew more agile. Sandshrew came charging in with another Rollout causing Gyarados to give a cry out in pain. As Sandshrew used the pillar once more it uncurled itself from a ball "Finish this with Slash!" Sandshrew's claws began to glow as it attacked Gyarados with all it strength. Sandshrew fell to the platform past Gyarados as it fell into the pool causing a big wave. Gyarados revealed that it had swirls in its eyes "Gyarados is unable to battle so the match goes to Gold the challenger!" The referee announced. Gold's face began to light up with joy for his victory. Misty gave a saddened look and recalled her Pokemon back to its pokeball. Sandshrew was glad with its victory then a drop of water from the ice pillar above it fell on its head. Sandshrew glanced up when another drop fell on the tip of its nose making Sandshrew panic insanely on the platform. Gold gave a small laugh to Sandshrew's reaction "Return Sandshrew." Gold looked at Sandshrew's pokeball "You were great." Gold said then put the pokeball away.
Misty waited for Gold at the front doors of her gym with his prize. When Gold walked through the slide doors she stood up from her chair. "Gold!" Gold looked "Oh there you are Misty." He replied smiling. "Here you are Gold the Cerulean City Cascade Badge." She showed him a tray containing the badge inside. Gold picked up the badge and held it in front of the light to see it shine. Gold pulled his badge case out and placed the Cascade Badge inside. "I've got the Cascade Badge!" He shouted jumping up and down with joy. Misty held the tray against her chest and giggled at to the sight of Gold since it reminded her of someone special. "The nearest gym from here is Saffron City Gym, but I hear the gates to the city are closed so you will have to take the underground path to the next city which his Vermilion City." Misty advised.
Gold turned to her while placing his badge case back in his bag "Thank you Misty for everything." "What is it I did?" Misty asked. "You accepted my challenge, you got my Pidgeotto to learn Aerial Ace, and you gave me my badge." He replied. "Well your Welcome." Gold bowed to her and ran out of the lobby. Misty took a glance at the clock then decided she was going to close the gym for the day.
Setting: Oak's lab
"There you are my boy; here are the five Pokémon you requested." Oak said handing Ash his pokeballs. "Thanks Professor Oak." Ash placed them around his Pokebelt "Now you should get going Ash the sun is starting to go down." Oak told him. "I'm going to try to get as far as I can before night fall professor." Ash replied. As Ash started to walk out the door with his Pikachu on his shoulder he was stopped by Tracey. Tracey was waiting for Ash by the gates holding a small bag "Hey there Ash I have some Pokémon food for you and there some sandwiches leftover from the party." He smiled giving Ash the bag.
Ash took a peek inside while Pikachu took a small whiff of the food's sweet scent "Wow Thanks Tracey." Ash placed the bag inside his backpack. "Good luck on your travels!" Tracey shouted at Ash as he was waving good-bye. Tracey waved back then shut the gates to Professor Oak's lab "Are you ready Pikachu, first stop Pewter City." Pikachu gave cheer. Now Ash and Pikachu walked down the dirt road leading out of town and to route one.