Chapter 5: Friends and Rivals
As Kenneth and Nick heads towards Cerulean city they decide to take a break from their journey. Kenneth starts to make camp fire. "Charmeleon use ember those logs" Kenneth said. Charmeleon uses ember and lights the camp fire. "Hey everyone meet Geodude our new friend. Every Kenneth and Nick's Pokémon says hi to Geodude. Nick gives food to all Pokémon. "Looks like they are getting along" Nick said. "Yeah that's good thing" Kenneth replied.
Suddenly they spot a familiar face. "Hey Gary over here" Kenneth calls him while waving his hands at him. "Oh, It's you what do you want?" he asked. "How are you how many badge do you have?" Kenneth asked. Gary smirks and says "Three". "Let's see how strong you are. Let's have three on three battle what do you say "Gary asked. "Fine" Kenneth said.
Both Kenneth and Gary take their position. Nick volunteer as referee. "This battle will be three on three. Trainers are allowed to switch Pokémon. When opposite side of Pokémon are unable to battle they win. Let the battle begin! Nick said.
"Go Pidgeotto" Gary call out Pidgeotto. "In that case, go Geodude" Kenneth calls his Pokémon. "Pidgeotto use quick attack" Pidgeotto begins its attack. "Geodude use defense curl" Geodude blocks every attack from Pidgeotto. "Now use rock throw again and again" Geodude attacks but Pidgeotto dodges every attack. "Use quick attack again and again" Gary said. Pidgeotto attacks non-stop but Geodude is unfazed. "Now use rock throw" Kenneth said. The rock throw from Geodude hits directly on Pidgeotto. Pidgeotto falls and faints. "Pidgeotto is unable to battle Geodude wins" Nick announces. Gary withdraws his Pidgeotto and sends Rattata. "Let's see who's Rattata is stronger go! Rattata" Kenneth withdraws his Geodude and sends Rattata. "Rattata use quick attack" Gary said. "Quick attack as well" Kenneth said. Both Rattata attack with same speed and power. "Rattata use hyper fang" Kenneth said. Kenneth's Rattata goes for hyper fang but missed. Gary's Rattata counters with tackle.
"Use quick attack" Gary said. "You too" Kenneth said. Both attack simultaneously. Both Rattata faints. "Both Rattata are unable to battle it's a tie. "Go! Geodude" Kenneth sends his Pokémon. "Wartortle I choose you" Gary sends out his Pokémon. "Whoa your Squirtle evolved Geodude use rock throw" Kenneth said. Geodude attacks but Wartortle uses withdraw to block it. "Wartortle use bubble" Gary said. Wartortle launches bubble attack Geodude uses defense curl to block it but takes lot of damage. "Wartortle finish it off with water gun. Wartortle makes direct hit on Geodude and it faints. "Geodude is unable to battle Wartortle wins" Nick announces. "You did well now take some rest Go! Pikachu" Kenneth sends out Pikachu. "Pikacu use thunder shock" Kenneth commanded. Pikachu uses thunder shock Wartortle easily dodges. "Wartortle use water gun" Gary commanded. "Pikacu uses thunder shock on water gun" Kenneth commanded. Pikachu's thunder shock and Wartortle's water gun intercept. Both took damage from each other's attack.
Wartortle falls down. "That's it use quick attack to finish it off" Kenneth said. Pikachu goes as fast as can but Wartortle gets up and dodges. "Wartortle use skull bash" Gary ordered. Wartortle lands direct hit from skull bash and Pikachu faints. "Pikachu is unable to battle Wartortle wins which means winner is Gary" Nick said. "You did good Pikachu now take some rest" Kenneth said while withdrawing Pikachu in Poke ball.
"Hmm so, it means you did got lucky from last battle and now you ran out of your luck LOSER" Gary said while laughing at Kenneth. "The nerve of that guy" Nick said angrily. "Calm down Nick and you listen when we battle next time I will win" Kenneth said. "We will see about that see you later" Gary says as he walks away.
"Ken, this is time to part away" Nick said. "Wait, why?" Kenneth said. "I don't think I am ready for next gym I will do some training" Nick said. "Ok, see you again next time" Kenneth said while shaking their hand. Kenneth and Nick part away and Kenneth heads towards Cerulean city.