Pokémon Soul Generations – Johto Saga
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Chapter 38: Willpower Over Strength! Vs. Fighting-Type Master Bruno!
The following day was Michael's battle with Bruno. Compared to the rest of both Elite Four's, along with Champion Lance, Bruno was the most straight-forward to plan for. Compared to most Trainers, Michael knows that using Flying-Types is a good option here. However, there's one major problem with that thinking. And that problem was Bruno lone non-Flying-Type Pokémon, Steelix. Despite no longer being a Rock-Type Onix, Steelix was still a force to be reckoned with. And it resists Flying-Types as well. Thankfully Michael planned a strategy to work around that problem. After lunch was over, Michael made his way to the locker room, while the others went to their seats. Michael was then escorted out to the battlefield, where Bruno was standing across from him.
Bruno - "I am Bruno of the Elite Four. I always train to the extreme because I believe in our potential. That is how my Pokémon and I became strong. Can you withstand our combined power?"
Michael - "Only one way to find out."
Abigail - "This will be a 6-on-5 battle between Elite Four Bruno and Michael Masi of Pokémon Island. The battle will continue all Pokémon on one side are unable to continue. Are both trainers ready?"
Both Trainers activate their Battle Disks.
Michael/Bruno - "Ready!"
(Insert Music: Pokémon Masters EX OST – Battle! Johto Elite Four: Bruno)
Bruno (5) Vs. Michael (6)
Bruno - "Go Hitmontop!"
Michael - "Espeon I choose you!"
Match #1: Espeon (Wise Glasses) Vs. Hitmontop (Muscle Band)
Abigail - "Espeon Vs. Hitmontop! Begin!"
Turn #1
Michael's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6
Bruno's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6
Bruno - "Normal Booster and Fighting Booster! Quick Triple Kick!"
Michael - "Psychic Booster, Ghost Booster, and Fairy Booster! Psy Shadow Gleam!"
Bruno's Hand: 6 – 2 = 4
Michael's Hand: 6 – 3 = 3
Normal Booster (Bruno): Turn 1/3
Fighting Booster (Bruno): Turn 1/3
Psychic Booster (Michael): Turn 1/3
Ghost Booster (Michael): Turn 1/3
Fairy Booster (Michael): Turn 1/3
Quick Attack's Current Power: 40 + 8 = 48
Triple Kick's Current Power: 10 + 5 = 15 + 3 = 18
Quick Triple Kick's Current Power: 48 + 18 = 66/2 = 33 x 3 = 99
Psychic's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162 + 32.4 = 194.4
Shadow Ball's Current Power: 80 + 16 = 96 + 19.2 = 115.2
Dazzling Gleam's Current Power: 80 + 16 = 96 + 19.2 = 115.2
Psy Shadow Gleam's Current Power: 194.4 + 115.2 = 309.6 + 115.2 = 424.8 x 2 = 849.6 x 2 = 1,699.2
Hitmontop started spinning towards Espeon, who quickly stopped Hitmontop in his tracks and mentally threw him away, knocking him out upon impact with the ground.
Abigail - "Hitmontop is unable to battle! Espeon wins!"
Bruno's Remaining Pokémon: 5 – 1 = 4
Bruno returned Hitmontop.
Bruno - "Thank you Hitmontop. We'll make sure your efforts weren't in vain. Go Hitmonlee! And I'll end my Normal Booster as well!"
Abigail - "Will you change Pokémon Michael?"
Michael crossed his arms, silently saying no.
Normal Booster (Bruno) ends
Match #2: Espeon (Wise Glasses) Vs. Hitmonlee (Muscle Band)
Abigail - "Espeon Vs. Hitmonlee! Begin!"
Turn #2
Michael's Hand: 3 + 1 = 4
Bruno's Hand: 4 + 1 = 5
Fighting Booster (Bruno): Turn 2/3
Psychic Booster (Michael): Turn 2/3
Ghost Booster (Michael): Turn 2/3
Fairy Booster (Michael): Turn 2/3
Bruno - "Jump into the air!"
Michael - "Standby and do nothing!"
Espeon did nothing as Hitmonlee sprang high into the air.
Turn #3
Michael's Hand: 4 + 1 = 5
Bruno's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6
Fighting Booster (Bruno): Turn 3/3
Psychic Booster (Michael): Turn 3/3
Ghost Booster (Michael): Turn 3/3
Fairy Booster (Michael): Turn 3/3
Bruno - "Fire Booster! High Blaze Kick!"
Michael - "Dodge is and answer back with Psy Shadow Gleam!"
Bruno's Hand: 6 – 1 = 5
Fire Booster (Bruno): Turn 1/3
High Jump Kick's Current Power: 130 + 65 = 195 + 39 = 234
Blaze Kick's Current Power: 85 + 17 = 102
High Blaze Kick's Current Power: 234 + 102 = 336/2 = 168
Hitmonlee fell towards Espeon, ready to strike. But then Espeon swiftly dodged, causing Hitmonlee to injure himself. She then quickly fired her attack and knocked out Hitmonlee.
Abigail - "Hitmonlee is unable to battle! Espeon wins!"
Bruno's Remaining Pokémon: 4 – 1 = 3
Bruno returned Hitmonlee.
Bruno - "Thank you Hitmonlee. We'll make sure your efforts weren't in vain. Go Hitmonchan! And I'll end my Fire Booster as well!"
Abigail - "Will you change Pokémon challenger Michael?"
Michael once again crossed his arms, silently saying no.
Fighting Booster (Bruno) ends
Psychic Booster (Michael) ends
Ghost Booster (Michael) ends
Fairy Booster (Michael) ends
Fire Booster (Bruno) ends
Match #3: Espeon (Wise Glasses) Vs. Hitmonchan (Muscle Band)
Abigail - "Espeon Vs. Hitmonchan! Begin!"
Turn #4
Michael's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6
Bruno's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6
Bruno - "Elemental Bullet Punch!"
Michael - "Psy Shadow Gleam!"
Fire Punch's Current Power: 75 + 15 = 90
Thunder Punch's Current Power: 75 + 15 = 90
Ice Punch's Current Power: 75 + 15 - 90
Bullet Punch's Current Power: 40 + 8 = 48
Elemental Bullet Punch's Current Power: 90 + 90 = 180 + 90 = 270 + 48 = 318
Psychic's Current Power: 194.4 – 32.4 = 162
Shadow Ball's Current Power: 115.2 – 19.2 = 96
Dazzling Gleam's Current Power: 115.2 – 19.2 = 96
Psy Shadow Gleam's Current Power: 162 + 96 = 258 + 96 = 354 x 2 = 708 x 2 = 1,416
Much like with her two previous opponents, Espeon made short work of Hitmonchan.
Abigail - "Hitmonchan is unable to battle! Espeon wins!"
Bruno's Remaining Pokémon: 3 – 1 = 2
Bruno returned Hitmonchan.
Bruno - "Thank you Hitmonchan. We'll make sure your efforts weren't in vain. Go Steelix!"
Abigail - "Will you change Pokémon challenger Michael?"
Michael - "Espeon return! Swampert I choose you!"
Espeon jumped back and landed next to Michael as Swampert took her place.
Match #4: Swampert (Sea Incense) Vs. Steelix (Metal Coat)
Abigail - "Swampert Vs. Steelix! Begin!"
Turn #5
Michael's Hand: 6 + 1 = 7
Bruno's Hand: 6 + 1 = 7
Bruno - "Dragon Flash Quake Pulse!"
Michael - "Earth Fall Press!"
Flash Cannon's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120 + 24 = 144
Earthquake's (Steelix) Current Power: 100 + 50 = 150
Dragon Flash Quake Pulse's Current Power: 85 + 144 = 229 + 150 = 379/2 = 189.5
Earthquake's (Swampert) Current Power: 100 + 50 = 150
Waterfall's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120 + 24 = 144
Earth Fall Press' Current Power: 150 + 144 = 294 + 80 = 374 x 2 = 748 x 2 = 1,496 x 2 = 2,992
Bruno watched in stunned disbelief as what was his only chance to take down Espeon was quickly dealt with.
Abigail - "Steelix is unable to battle! Swampert wins!"
Bruno's Remaining Pokémon: 2 – 1 = 1
Bruno returned Steelix.
Bruno - "Thank you Steelix. We'll make sure your efforts weren't in vain. Go Machamp!"
Abigail - "Will you change Pokémon challenger Michael?"
Michael - "Swampert return! Get back out there Espeon!"
Espeon and Swampert switched places.
Match #5: Espeon (Wise Glasses) Vs. Machamp (Muscle Band)
Abigail - "Espeon Vs. Machamp! Begin!"
Turn #6
Michael's Hand: 7 + 1 = 8
Bruno's Hand: 7 + 1 = 8
Bruno - "Rock Sword and Fighting Sword! Rock Cross Revenge!"
Michael - "Psychic Sword, Ghost Sword, and Fairy Sword! Psy Shadow Gleam!"
Bruno's Hand: 8 – 2 = 6
Michael's Hand: 8 – 3 = 5
Rock Sword (Bruno): Turn 1/3
Fighting Sword (Bruno): Turn 1/3
Psychic Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3
Ghost Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3
Fairy Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3
Rock Slide's Current Power: 75 x 2 = 150
Cross Chop's Current Power: 100 + 50 = 150 x 2 = 300
Revenge's Current Power: 60 + 30 = 90 x 2 = 180
Rock Cross Revenge's Current Power: 150 + 300 = 450 + 180 = 630/2 = 315/2 = 157.5
Psychic's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162 x 2 = 324
Shadow Ball's Current Power: 80 + 16 = 96 x 2 = 192
Dazzling Gleam's Current Power: 80 + 16 = 96 x 2 = 192
Psy Shadow Gleam's Current Power: 324 + 192 = 516 + 192 = 708 x 2 = 1,416 x 2 = 2,832
Bruno smiled in defeat as Machamp was swiftly knocked out.
Abigail - "Machamp is unable to battle! Espeon wins!"
Bruno - "Why?! ...How could we lose?"
Bruno's Remaining Pokémon: 1 – 1 = 0
(Music Ends)
Bruno returned Machamp.
Abigail - "All five of Bruno's Pokémon are knocked out! So challenger Michael Masi wins the battle!"
Bruno - "Having lost, I have no right to say anything... Go face your next challenge!"
Both Trainers then left the battlefield, with Michael returning to the locker room. Michael then quickly left the locker room and joined the others for an early dinner. Despite having normal conversations with his friends, he still had tomorrow's battle, or in this case a rematch, with Koga fresh on his mind.
