Pokemon Ultimate Adventures
VOLUME 1: KANTO
CHAPTER 4: PEWTER GYM SHOWDOWN!
Route 2, exit between Pewter and Viridian Forest
"Ember!"
"Defense Curl!" Charmander spat out a fireball that struck the trainer's Patrat before it could strike. The Ace Trainer cried out in defeat as his Patrat collapsed forward, knocked out. Red pumped his fist in the air and cheered.
"Good job Charmander! If you keep this up, you'll beat the Gym Leader easily!" Red acknowledged.
"Char!" Charmander happily exclaimed. It had been 30 minutes since Red had left Viridian Forest. Yellow had showed him the way out and she had gone back to her home. Collecting the prize money, Red continued onwards to his destination. He noticed Pikachu's Pokeball wasn't angrily rattling like it always did. The trainer still hadn't gotten over Pikachu's behavior in the Viridian Forest and the Team Rocket thugs as well.
Just what did those guys want? Red wondered. It seemed odd for a bunch of random men in uniforms to be out searching for a Pokemon like that.
"Ah well, I better concentrate in getting that Gym Badge", Red said. He made his way towards the Pewter City gate and entered. Inside, he was greeted by a woman at a counter.
"Hello. First time at the city?" the lady asked.
"Yup!" Red replied. The lady smiled.
"Are you hoping to challenge the gym?" she asked. Red nodded.
"Good luck then", the lady said. "Thanks!" Red exclaimed before walking towards the exit, but stopped when he noticed a huge TV on the side. It showed the map of Pewter City, displaying everything and not leaving anything out.
"Pewter City, the city nestled between rugged mountains", the TV read. "Visit popular attractions such as the Pewter Museum or challenge the Gym Leader Brock and show your skills as a trainer!" Red smiled when he read that. A boost of confidence had surged through him. Now, he had alot of confidence in the battle.
"Well, time to go!" Red exclaimed. He headed out the gate and walked outside into Pewter City. The city was big, but not huge. There were some people outside, talking and having fun. Red looked up and saw it was almost nighttime.
"Well, I might as well go find a place to stay at", Red said. He walked up to a man and tapped him on the shoulder.
"Excuse me sir, but do you know which way to the Pokemon Center?" Red asked.
"Go straight, and then left", the man said. Red thanked the man and headed in the directions he was told. As he walked away, the man who had told him the directions put a finger on his chin.
"So, he's the one who put a stop to Team Rocket's plans in the Viridian Forest, huh?" the man said. He recalled the events that took place.
A lone man in a brown overcoat hid in the bushes, watching the commotion. He had followed Team Rocket into the forest, attempting to stop their plans. But now he was watching as two kids easily bested the grunt's Pokemon.
"S-sir! He beat us, what do we do?" one of the grunts exclaimed. The leader snorted.
"You guys get Mew. I'll handle these guys!" the leader said. Across from the leader, stood two kids. One was wearing a straw hat and the other was wearing a red hat with trainer clothing.
'Is he a trainer?' the man in the bushes thought. He watched closely as the red trainer glared at the Team Rocket leader.
"We'll take you down! Charmander, Pika get ready!" the boy exclaimed. The leader smirked before tossing two Pokeballs forward, revealing a Skorupi and Croagunk. His Golbat fluttered down beside him.
"Toxic!" the leader ordered. A battle then ensued, with the leader repeatedly beating the kids' Pokemon. He was going to win, it looked like. That was until the boy in the red suddenly shouted.
"Charmander, Ember on Skorupi! Pikachu, Thundershock on Golbat!" the boy shouted. His Pokemon rushed forward to do their attacks.
"Skorupi, Acupressure! Croagunk, Poison Sting on that Pikachu!" the leader ordered.
"Switch it over!" the boy shouted. His Pokemon suddenly struck the leader's Pokemon and knocked them to the ground. The man watched with interest now. This kid was definitly something.
"Pikachu, Thundershock!" the boy ordered. His Pikachu delivered a powerful electric shock on the two Pokemon, knocking them out. The leader said something to the kids before the Pikachu used a Thundershock on Golbat, knocking it out. The leader suddenly threw a smoke bomb on the ground and soon, pounding footsteps were heard in the forest.
"Oh no they don't!" the man muttered dashing after the men.
That's where I lost them, the man thought. His phone suddenly buzzed and he took it out of his pocket before answering it.
"Yes?" he asked. The voice on the other end was strong and fierce.
"Inspector Looker, have you found out what Team Rocket's plan is?" the voice asked.
"Not yet. But I'm getting close. I have a feeling we'll know soon enough", Looker replied.
"Good", the voice said. Looker snapped his phone shut and shoved his hands in his pockets.
"Might as well get some rest", Looker muttered before walking off to the nearest hotel.
The next day...
"Char!" "Char!" "Char!"
"Huh, what?!" Red suddenly exclaimed sitting up on his bed. Charmander stood in front of him, repeatedly slapping his cheeks.
"Char!"
"I'm up, I'm up!" Red frantically said. He yawned and stretched his arms. Sliding out of the bed, Red walked over to the window and gazed outside. It was morning in Pewter City. He had stayed over in the Pokemon Center last night and surprisingly, they offered really comfortable beds.
"That was a really good sleep. Charmander, why'd you have to wake me up?" Red said.
"Char!" Charmander reminded, rapidly punching the air.
"Oh yeah! We have to challenge the gym today! Let me get ready!" Red exclaimed dashing off. He quickly brushed and took a shower before getting ready. Red was busy fixing his hair and Charmander grabbed the remote and switched the TV on.
"And as you can see, it is a nice clear weather outside today!" the weatherman on the news channel exclaimed. Red smiled when he heard that. A perfect day was definitly something he enjoyed. Red put on his shoes before heading over to Pikachu's Pokeball. The mouse was awake now, watching TV from inside his ball.
"Hey there Pika. Did you sleep well last night?" Red asked. Pikachu glared at him before turning away. Red sighed. He still had alot of work to do with this Pokemon. He strapped Pikachu's ball on his belt and did the same with Charmander before switching off the TV and grabbing his hat. Tucking it on, Red left the hotel room and headed downstairs. He handed the receptionist the key and thanked her before leaving the Pokemon Center.
"Wow, the weatherman was right!" Red exclaimed when he stepped outside. He started walking towards the brown building which was supposed to be the gym. A man stopped him on the way.
"Hey dude. You gonna challenge the gym?" the man asked.
"Um, yeah?" Red said. The man quickly pulled a Great Ball out.
"How's about I give ya a cheat? This ball contains a strong Pokemon that I can give you for 100 Pokedollars! Eh, now a bad deal?" the man said. Red stared dumbfounded.
"No thanks. I want to win honestly, not by cheating", Red said.
"Oh come on. What's the point, just get it over with and get yer badge", the man urged. Red said no again and walked away, leaving the man to curse him out. Entering the gym, Red was amazed. The gym was built in a rocky arena, with several rocky platforms and curved rocks on the side. Noticing the crowd of people on the rocks, Red realized those were bleachers for people to watch.
"Whoa...", Red muttered. A man greeted Red by the entrance.
"Hey there Champ! Are you here to challenge the gym or watch?" the man asked. Red put on his best confident smile.
"I'm here to challenge the gym! And win it!" Red exclaimed.
"Nice. Like the attitude. Let me tell you something. The Gym Leader Brock, he specializes in Rock type Pokemon, so if you have Grass, Water, Steel, Fighting, Ground or Ice types, you should be good!" the man said. Red's confidence quickly sank. Both of his Pokemon were weak to Rock types! That was one disadvantage Red had.
"Okay? Good luck! Just go wait in line over there!" the man said pointing to a line of challengers waiting to go on the first rocky platform. Red went over there and stood patiently. The matches were long, with many people shouting and Pokemon battling. He saw an ape like Pokemon squaring off against a rock type Pokemon. Red aimed his Pokedex at them.
"Mankey and Geodude. Nice", Red said happy to get more Pokemon data.
"OOOOHHHHHH!" the crowd suddenly went wild. Red turned around and saw the crowd was cheering at the second to last platform. His eyes went wide when he saw who was fighting.
"Blue!" Red exclaimed. Sure enough, Blue was standing on the platform, glaring at his opponent who was a Hiker. Blue didn't seem to hear Red or even notice him since the crowd was really loud. His Squirtle stood in front of him, staring at his opponent which was a blue rocky Pokemon.
"Nosepass!" Red exclaimed as he got the Pokemon's data. The Hiker thrust his hand forward.
"Power Gem!" the Hiker shouted. Nosepass summoned a bunch of white glowing gems and hurled them at Squirtle.
"Withdraw!" Blue exclaimed. Squirtle withdrew into its shell and easily took the attack dead on. The crowd "ooohed" over the fight. What really bugged Red was the fact that Blue didn't seem to show a tiny bit of nervousness at all. The Hiker growled.
"Nosepass, Slam!" he ordered. Blue nodded at Squirtle as the Nosepass rushed forward.
"Scald!" Blue exclaimed. Squirtle shot out a powerful splash of boiling water at Nosepass, hitting it dead on and knocking it out. The crowd cheered louder as the Hiker slumped down defeated while Blue smirked at the crowd. His Squirtle grinned and stood triumphantly. Red was amazed by the battle.
"Next!" a voice called out. Red turned around to see it was his turn to go up. He walked up the first rocky platform and saw Blue square off against another challenger on a different platform.
"Man, he's really good", Red muttered. He turned around to see his sneering opponent.
"Ready to get your butt kicked, kid?" the guy exclaimed. Red glared at him.
"Dream on!" he retorted. "Fight!" the referee exclaimed and both trainers threw their Pokeballs forward.
"Sandshrew!" the guy exclaimed and a yellow armdillo like Pokemon came out.
"Pika! Let's go!" Red exclaimed and his Pikachu emerged. I've gotta make a bond with Pika and the best way to do that is let it feel proud after winning a battle! Red thought.
"Sandshrew Rollout!" the guy ordered. Sandshrew shot forward at Pikachu, ready to bash it.
"Pikachu, dodge it with Quick Attack!" Red ordered. Instead of doing what his trainer told him, Pikachu rushed forward and slammed into Sandshrew with Quick Attack, both doing damage to each other.
"Pika! Not now please!" Red begged. Pikachu ignored him and glared at Sandshrew.
"Sandshrew Sand Attack!" the guy exclaimed. Pikachu quickly headbutted Sandshrew back before it could do its attack.
"Pika! Wait for your orders!" Red exclaimed. Pikachu turned around and shot a menacing glare at Red, making him gulp.
"Uh oh...", Red muttered backing off.
"What the he-" the man couldn't finish his sentence because Pikachu had shot out a Thundershock at Red, electrocuting the trainer.
"EEEYAAH!" Red shouted. The crowd gasped and almost everyone looked at Red. Blue, who was busy fighting stopped and turned around to see the commotion. He smirked when he saw his rival.
"Oh my!" the referee exclaimed. Red got up and ignored the pain. He had burn marks on his body now and he nervously looked around.
"Urm...intermission!" Red exclaimed before quickly returning Pikachu in his Pokeball and dashing out of the gym faster than anyone had ever seen. The guy who had challenged Red was left dumbfounded with the rest of the crowd. Blue just sighed and turned around before resuming his fight.
Fifteen minutes later
Red sighed as he sat outside, Pikachu in front of him. The mouse had calmed down, but was sitting with his back facing Red. The boy just groaned.
"Pika, just calm down for one minute! I know you don't like me, but can you at least not attack me in the middle of something important!" Red exclaimed. Pikachu just snorted and continued to ignore his trainer. Red sighed and leaned back.
"What am I gonna do with this guy?" Red muttered. He sat up and decided to try something out.
"Okay Pika. It's time I teach you some manners!", Red exclaimed. Pikachu didn't answer. Red held his hand out.
"Let's start off with a hand shake! Go on now", Red said. Pikachu turned around and looked at Red's hand for a moment before reaching out and touching Red's hand. Before Red could compliment Pikachu, the mouse let out another Thundershock from his hand, making Red squeal and take his hand away from Pikachu.
"What the hell? Can't even do a simple hand shake?!" Red exclaimed. Pikachu just snorted and turned away again.
"Haha. Looks like your Pokemon really has a enmity with you", a voice said. Red turned around to find Blue standing over him, smirking. His hands were in his pockets and his expression seemed to be mocking Red.
"Blue? What are you doing here?" Red asked. Blue took out his trainer case and opened it, revealing a shiny badge inside.
"I beat the Gym Leader and got the Boulder Badge. Piece of cake", Blue said. Red gasped.
"Y-you already beat the Gym Leader? But it's only been 15 minutes!" Red exclaimed. Blue snorted.
"How retarded are you? I used my Water type against the Rock types and easily cleared that Gym! Tch, and you still can't even make your Pokemon obey you!" Blue exclaimed. Red grew angry upon hearing that.
"Shut up Blue. I don't need your bullshit right now", Red said. Pikachu's ears perked up. This was an interesting conversation.
"Huh, and what are you gonna do about it, punk?" Blue said. Red stood up and glared at Blue in his face.
"What, you gonna hit me or something? I'd like to see you try!" Blue spat.
"If you don't shut up-"
"Go on. Hit me. You won't, wuss!" Blue coldly said. Red shook with anger. Pikachu quietly growled. For some reason, he didn't like the way Blue was talking to his trainer.
"Go on. Hit me, man! I'm right here. Swing first", Blue said. Red growled. He knew Blue was trying to get the best of him, and it was working. He was losing his temper fast.
"Just as I thought. You're too much of a pussy to actually do shit. No wonder your Pokemon treats you like shit!" Blue spat.
"Shut up!" Red shouted swinging his fist, which Blue easily caught. He smirked at Red.
"Just as I thought. You're weak. You won't do shit cause you don't have the guts too!" Blue exclaimed. Red didn't say anything, but slowly loosened his fist. Blue was right. He never did do anything. Blue shoved Red back and turned around.
"Good luck on getting the badge. With the weaklings you got, you won't stand a chance!" Blue exclaimed before walking off leaving a pissed off Red and an angry Pikachu behind.
"Grr, I hate that jerk. I just wanna wipe that smirk right off his face!" Red exclaimed. Pikachu silently agreed with him. Blue needed to be taught a lesson. Red sighed and turned around.
"Well, Blue already has the gym badge so I have to get it now. If you're not gonna fight Pikachu, then I guess I'll have to wing it with Charmander!" Red said. Pikachu snorted and didn't say anything. Red returned him to his Pokeball and walked back towards the gym nervously.
The crowd was cheering wildly inside as the fights continued. Red walked through the doors and he was greeted by the man yet again.
"Whoa kid, it's you. You okay after that accident?" the man asked. Red nodded.
"I'm fine. I'll just challenge the gym leader with my other Pokemon", Red said. The man nodded.
"Well, you have to get back in line from the beginning. You haven't won a single battle against a trainer yet, so you have to start over".
"Oh man!", Red exclaimed walking back at the line. A few people stared at him and began whispering immediaty, making Red shrink back. After waiting for five more minutes, Red was called up the arena. He was greeted by the same guy he faced earlier.
"Hehehehe, back for more kiddo? Don't let your Pokemon bite!" the guy sneered. Red glared at him. I'll show you...Red thought.
"Fight!" the referee announced. Both trainers threw their Pokeballs forward. The guy brought out the same Sandshrew from beginning and Red this time brought out Charmander. The guy laughed.
"Now a Fire type? Boy, you must really be brainless! Let's hope this one listens to you! Rollout!" the guy exclaimed. Sandshrew curled into a ball and shot forward.
"Charmander, dodge it!" Red ordered. Charmander obeyed and swiftly stepped aside, making Sandshrew roll right past him.
"Ember! Then keep striking with Fury Swipes!" Red exclaimed. Charmander spat out a fireball, striking Sandshrew dead on, then rushing forward and delivering multiple scratches with his claws. Due to having armor, Sandshrew took few damage only.
"Oh no you don't! Rapid Spin!" the guy exclaimed. Sandshrew quickly spun itself in one place, knocking Charmander back painfully.
"Now, Scratch!" the guy exclaimed. Sandshrew briefly slashed Charmander in the gut, making him stumble.
"Charmander, counter with your own Scratch, then use Leer and Fury Swipes!" Red exclaimed.
"Char!" Charmander exclaimed slashing Sandshrew back quickly before looking him right in the eye and lunging forward, slashing the ground armadillo rapidly.
"Sandshrew, Defense Curl quickly!" the guy exclaimed. Sandshrew prepared to curl into a ball, blocking Charmander's strikes.
"Ember, then Scratch!" Red exclaimed. Charmander spat out a fireball, knocking the Leer doing double damage and knocking Sandshrew out of his Defense Curl. Charmander then shot forward and delivered a painful strike to Sandshrew's gut.
"Sand!" Sandshrew shouted before collapsing on the ground, unconscious. The guy was flabbergasted and the referee announced Red as the winner.
"Yeah!" Red shouted, hugging Charmander, who happily hugged back. The referee pointed to the next arena.
"You may move on", he said. Red nodded and returned Charmander to his Pokeball and stood in line for the next arena. The guy he had fought was treating Sandshrew with an unlimited supply of potions, getting ready for the next match.
"I can't believe we actually did it!" Red exclaimed. Alot of his nervousness now washed away. He waited on line for ten more minutes before he was called up. A Ruin Maniac was greeted as his opponent.
"Don't get cocky kid. Just because you beat that guy over there doesn't mean I'll be swell", the Ruin Maniac said.
"Fight!" the referee shouted. Red and the Ruin Maniac threw their Pokeballs forward. Charmander hopped out ready to fight. His opponent was a dark blue Pokemon that looked like a crystal rock.
"Roggenrola, Rock Blast!" the Ruin Maniac shouted. Roggenrola shot forward small stones, to which Charmander easily dodged.
"Slam!" the Ruin Maniac exclaimed. Roggenrola shot forward, aiming towards Charmander.
"Use Leer and wait for it to get close, and then strike it with Ember and Scratch!" Red exclaimed. Charmander looked Roggenrola in the eye and waited for the rock crystal Pokemon to get closer until leaping away at the last second and firing an Ember, striking Roggenrola on the back, following with a painful slash.
"Roggenrola! Don't give up! Smack Down!" the Ruin Maniac exclaimed. Roggenrola got up and rushed at Charmander with great speed before slamming it down.
"Char!" Charmander painfully cried out.
"Charmander! Fury Swipes!" Red exclaimed. Charmander quickly began slashing Roggenrola wildly and slammed it back.
"Finish it with Ember!" Red shouted. Charmander spat a powerful Ember out, knocking Roggenrola out. The crowd cheered again for Red's victory.
"Winner!" the referee announced. Red cheered and returned Charmander to its Pokeball before walking towards the next line.
"Next!" the referee called out. The rest of Red's matches went the same, Charmander emerging victor. The lizard fought various Pokemon and always won. Eventually Red reached an area where a trainer in blue hair and yellow and black clothes was waiting for him.
"Usually, this is the end. Very few people beat me and progress on to Brock, where they lose. That other trainer blew us all away, so let's see if you can!" the Ace Trainer exclaimed.
"Oh I will!" Red exclaimed getting his Pokeball ready. The Ace Trainer luckily only had one Pokemon, but Red could tell this guy was really strong.
"Fight!" the referee called out. Both trainers threw their Pokeballs forward, Red's Charmander hopping out ready for battle.
"Go Cranidos!" the Ace Trainer exclaimed, releasing a blue and grey dinosaur like Pokemon.
"A Cranidos, huh?" Red said examining the Pokemon with his Pokedex.
"The Cranium Pokemon, moves are Headbutt, Head Charge, Bite, Take Down, Fury Swipes and Rock Throw. Okay, we got this!" Red exclaimed.
"Head Charge!" the Ace Trainer exclaimed. Cranidos shot forward at incredible speed, bashing into Charmander hard before he could react.
"Char!" Charmander exclaimed in pain.
"Cran", Cranidos sneered. "Don't give up! Ember!" Red exclaimed. Ignoring the pain, Charmander quickly spat out a ball of fire straight into Cranidos' face and slammed him back.
"Fury Swipes!" Red exclaimed.
"Counter with your own Fury Swipes!" the Ace Trainer exclaimed. Charmander and Cranidos quickly started slashing at each other, trying to overcome the other.
Charmander's been in a situation like this before. He's got this! Red thought.
"Look for an opening, then Ember!" Red exclaimed. Charmander kept parrying Cranidos' slashes with his own before finding an open spot and blasting Cranidos in the knee with a fireball, making the dinosaur stumble back.
"Scratch!" Red exclaimed. Charmander slashed Cranidos' face quickly, but the dinosaur recovered sooner than expected.
"Headbutt, then Take Down!" the Ace Trainer exclaimed. Cranidos bashed his head into Charmander's face. Charmander clutched his face in pain and stumbled back, leaving Cranidos to rush at him and slam him down hard.
"Charmander!" Red shouted. Charmander groggily got up and shot a glare at the snickering Cranidos.
"I won't let you lose your pride", Red whispered. "Leer!" Charmander looked Cranidos in the eye, giving him enought time to smack Charmander down with Headbutt.
"Bite!" the Ace Trainer exclaimed. Cranidos bit down hard on Charmander's arm, making him scream in pain.
"Hold him down!" the Ace Trainer shouted. Cranidos pinned Charmander down with his foot, not letting Charmander move.
"Ember in his face!" Red shouted. Charmander quickly shot a fireball straight into Cranidos' face, making the dinosaur cry out in pain and stumble back.
"Rock Throw!" the Ace Trainer ordered. "Quick, blast him with another Ember before he attacks!" Red exclaimed. Charmander blasted Cranidos with another Ember before the dinosaur could move and sent it stumbling back again.
"Finish it with a mighty Scratch!" Red exclaimed. Charmander slashed Cranidos in the gut and the face before smacking it back. Cranidos tried to stay steady, but exhaustion took over and he toppled forward knocked out.
"OOOOOOH!" the crowd cheered as Red pumped his fist in the air.
"Yes!" he exclaimed. The Ace Trainer returned his unconscious Cranidos and nodded at Red.
"Congratulations. You beat me and now you could move onto Brock. But let me just say he won't be as easy as I was", the Ace Trainer warned. The ref showed Red the way to the last arena and Red walked towards it, ready. From a window upstairs, a man stood watching Red walk up the stairs.
"So this is the boy who will challenge me, huh?" the man spoke. "Well, he better put up a good show!" He then walked out of the room and headed downstairs.
Meanwhile on the arena, Red nervously waited for his opponent. It was finally time to go up against the Gym Leader. He was extremely nervous.
Okay, now I hope I don't mess this up! Red thought. He looked at Charmander's Pokeball and saw that the Pokemon was exhausted from all the fights.
"Just hang in there for this last battle buddy. After that, you can rest all you want", Red said. Charmander nodded, ready to do anything for his trainer. The crowd cheered once more as a man stepped out of a door and walked up the arena. He had brown spiked hair and was wearing an orange sweater with green pants and brown shoes. His eyes looked closed as well.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Gym Leader of Pewter City: Brock!" the referee announced. The crowd erupted into wild cheers. Brock grinned and held his hand up telling them to settle down. He looked at Red, who was nervously looking around.
"So, I take it that you're a new trainer, huh?" Brock asked. Red looked surprised.
"Yeah, how'd you know?" Brock smirked.
"I can see the nervousness on your face. What you showed out there was incredible. Using a type disadvantage and you still managed to clear your way towards me, even besting my best warrior!" Brock acknowledged.
"Um, thank you!" Red said. Brock held up an Ultra Ball.
"Don't fail to dissapoint me now. Let's see what you got!" Brock exclaimed.
"Fight!" the referee shouted. Red and Brock both simultaneously threw their Pokeballs forward, revealing their Pokemon.
"Charmander, let's do this!" Red exclaimed.
"Geodude, show them what you got!" Brock said. Charmander and Geodude stared each other down for a second.
"A Geodude, huh? We've already fought one of these before, so you know what to do Charmander!" Red exclaimed. Charmander confidently nodded.
"Geodude, Rollout!" Brock exclaimed.
"Geo!" Geodude exclaimed rocketing towards Charmander.
"Dodge it and Ember!" Red exclaimed. Charmander, despite being weak, swiftly moved to the side and fired his Ember.
"Dodge it and use Rollout again!" Brock exclaimed. Geodude dodged the fireball and rocketed towards Charmander again.
"Dodge and use Scratch!" Red ordered. Charmander dodged the Rollout again and swiped his claws at the rock.
"Block it Geodude and use Strength!" Brock ordered. Geodude blocked the Scratch and pounded his fist into Charmander's gut.
"Char!" Charmander shouted recoiling back painfully.
"Charmander, Fury Swipes and use Ember again!" Red exclaimed. Charmander lunged at Geodude and slashed him repeatedly before spitting out a fireball in his face.
"Geo!" Geodude exclaimed stumbling back.
"Go for a Scratch!" Red exclaimed. Charmander lunged at Geodude again, but Brock was ready for him.
"He landed right in our trap Geodude! Magnitude up close!" Brock exclaimed.
"Geeeooo!" Geodude shouted pounding both fists to the ground, creating a small quake that sent Charmander staggering forward.
"Strength!" Brock shouted and Geodude slammed both his fists into Charmander, doubling the pain and sending the lizard stumbling back.
"Charmander, stay strong and use Ember!".
"Geodude, Rollout!" Forcing himself to stay straight, Charmander spat an Ember out at Geodude before he could use Rollout and struck the rock in the face.
"Geo...", Geodude muttered falling unconscious. Brock returned his Geodude and nodded at Red.
"Not bad. But let's see if you could beat my next Pokemon. Go, Kabuto!" Brock then revealed an insect like Pokemon with razor sharp claws.
"Go for a Scratch!" Red exclaimed. Charmander dashed towards Kabuto, claw ready to slash the insect.
"Kabuto, Acid Armor!" Brock shouted. Kabuto seemed to melt in the ground and Charmander's Scratch barely affected him.
"Now, False Swipe!" Brock exclaimed. With a quick twirl of its claws, Kabuto slashed Charmander in the gut, forcing him back.
"Water Gun!" Brock exclaimed. Kabuto shout out a stream of water knocking Charmander back and doing severe damage. The lizard was almost at his limit.
"Hnag in there Charmander!" Red cried out.
"It's pointless! Kabuto, finish this off with a Slash!" Brock exclaimed.
"No, Ember!" Red countered not wanting to accept defeat yet. Kabuto rushed in for the kill and at the right moment, Charmander, blasted the ancient Pokemon back with a fireball. Surprisingly, it had done a critical hit, knocking Kabuto out in one blow.
"Whoa!" Brock exclaimed as his Kabuto fell over. Charmander was heavily panting, looking like it couldn't take any more of the torture.
"Good job, Charmander! I knew you could pull threw!" Red exclaimed.
"Not so fast! My last Pokemon will not be so easy to defeat!" Brock exclaimed. He tossed his last Ultra Ball forward and out came a gigantic rock snake.
"Go Onix!" Brock exclaimed. Onix let out a terrifying roar that made everyone cover their ears except Brock. Charmander was intimidated by its size and fierce expression.
"Don't let that thing get to you Charmander! Use Ember!" Red exclaimed. Brock didn't say anything, but crossed his arms and watched Charmander shoot out a small, weak fireball. The attack bounced off Onix like it was nothing.
"Ha! Is that all you got?" Brock exclaimed. Red gulped as Charmander stepped back, now fully terified.
"C-Charmander...", Red muttered unsure what to do.
"Let's finish this with a Rock Tomb!" Brock exclaimed. Onix let out a roar before summoning large rocks in the air and raining them down on Charmander.
"Char! Char! CHAR!" Charmander shouted as the rocks showered down on him, dealing huge amounts of pain.
"Charmander!" Red shouted but it was no use. As soon as the Rock Tomb cleared, Charmander had collapsed on his stomache, unable to battle.
"You have one more Pokemon left. Let's see if you can beat me like that other trainer!", Brock challenged. Red gulped. He knew what was going to happen now. But he had no choice. Shakily he brought out Pikachu's Pokeball and released the electric mouse.
"L-let's go Pika", Red said. Pikachu stood glaring at Onix, not the slightest intimidated.
"Onix, let's start this off with a Rock Polish!" Brock exclaimed. Onix began to sharpen his rocks in a blue spark.
"Let's get them with Slam!" Brock exclaimed. Onix rushed forward at Pikachu.
"Pika, dodge it and use Thundershock!" Red exclaimed. Of course, Pikachu rushed forward with Quick Attack. Due to Onix being stronger, Pikachu was slammed back hard as a result.
"Pika, I thought I told you to stop!" Red exclaimed. Pikachu glared at him.
"Not again", Red mumbled before Pikachu shocked him. the crowd gasped in surprise as Red screamed for mercy. Brock stared at the two in shock.
"So they came here just to insult me? I'll show you!" Brock exclaimed. He thrust hus palm forward suddenly.
"Overdrive move activated! Onix, Rock Slide!" Onix let out the loudest roar, catching the attention of everyone, even making Pikachu stop electrocuting Red. Huge chunks of rocks began to rain down towards Pikachu. Instead of avoiding them, Pikachu stood in one place, charging up his electricity. Red gasped.
"Pikaaa...", Pikachu started. Before he could release his Thundershock, Red rushed forward and suddenly tackled him to the ground.
"Pika!" Red shouted. The rocks began to rain down, one even hitting Red making the boy cry out. Pikachu stared at him mouth open. Thankfully, the rocks weren't that huge so it was serious, but it did hurt like hell. Red panted as he got up.
"You okay there buddy?" Red asked smiling. Pikachu was shocked. Despite all of the things he had done to Red, the boy had still risked his life and saved him. The mouse used to think all humans were bad, but now he saw that wasn't true. And seeing Red's beaten up state just made him regret everything he's done.
"Pikaa...", Pikachu sadly muttered. Brock however was enraged.
"That's it! Onix, finish this with Skull Bash!" Brock roared. Onix started floating up and swirling around, confusing Red and Pikachu.
"Like that? Onix's Skull Bash will immediatly knock out a Pokemon in one hit. This fight is as good as over!" Brock exclaimed. Red glanced down at Pikachu.
"Pika, do you want to...?" Red asked. Pikachu nodded. Red smiled.
"Okay then. Ready...", Red started. Onix swirled around a few more times before plummeting straight down at the two.
"Now!" Red shouted. Pikachu charged up the energy and released it all in one go.
"Pikaaaaa!" Pikachu shouted releasing a massive bolt of electricity, more powerful than a Thundershock. Red stared in awe as Onix succumbed to its power and took the high damage. After the shock was done, Onix fell forward and collapsed, knocked out. Pikachu landed on the ground, striking a pose. Everyone then erupted in a wild cheer.
"What was that?" Red muttered and took out his Pokedex.
"Pikachu has learned Thunderbolt. How?" Red said. Then he remembered Leaf's words.
If you bond with your Pokemon, then they will get stronger... Red smiled at Pikachu. The mouse looked back and saw his trainer was proud of him. Unable to containt the joy, Pikachu ran up and leapt into Red's arms. The two hugged happily, now friends.
"Impossible...", Brock muttered falling onto his knees. He noticed Red and Pikachu embracing their moment and figured it out. Smiling, he got up and walked over to the two. Red looked up and immediatly stood up. Brock took out a shiny object and a disc.
"I see. Your bond with your Pokemon is enough to see your worthy. Here, take this Boulder Badge and this TM Rock Tomb. It will be great help", Brock said. Red proudly took the items and held them in the air.
"Yeah!" Red shouted as the crowd then erupted into cheers.
An hour later
"That was really good Pika. I'm proud of you!" Red exclaimed. Pikachu smiled happily. Red had forgiven him for the abuse and was still happy to take the Pokemon in. He would never forget this moment.
"Char!" Charmander happily exclaimed patting Pikachu on the back. Red then sighed.
"Now I can show Blue not to mess with me. I can't wait to rub this in his face!" Red exclaimed.
"Pi!" Pikachu exclaimed. Red smiled at him.
"Good job man", he said holding out his hand. Pikachu smiled and went over to shake it.
"BZZAP!" a course of electricity ran up Red's body, making him squeal and jerk his arm back.
"W-what the hell was that for?!" Red shouted as Pikachu chased him, evily grinning while Charmander shouted.
TO BE CONTINUED
Author's note: Red and Pikachu are finally friends! After a tough battle with Brock, the two have finally formed a strong bond that even allowed Pikachu to learn Thunderbolt at a low level! Remember, I'm going mainly by the manga, and a little by the game. And Looker makes an appearance as well! A build up to something big as you can see.
Question of the day: What was your feelings about the first Gym Battle you had when playing a Pokemon game? I know I was hyped!
Next time, Red journeys onto Mt. Moon, where trouble brews once again! With the help of a new friend, can he avert the trouble and find out the secret of the mysterious cave?
EPIC Out!