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Hey guys! The Red Riolu here! Thanks to eltigre221, jntvfreak24, Mercedes1312 and beastmode456 for reviewing! I really mean it guys, thanks for dropping a review and I hope you do it again for this chapter. Because more reviews mean faster updates. 4 reviews for one chapter, that's like the most I've ever got haha. Hopefully I reach 20 reviews by the past chapter or this one.

If you're wondering what Dan actually wears, he looks like Vance from Pokemon Battle Adventures. He wears the same clothes but his hair is purple and his eyes are brown.

Wanna see it for yourself? Google Vance Pokemon in Google Images and he is the one with a Treeko on his head and he is usually the 1st result.

So in this chapter, Dan will battle Misty for a Cascade badge. I will also place Dan's final travelling companion and somewhat mentor.

Thanks again for all the views, follows, reviews and favorites. I'm really perked to write so he it is. I should stop talking and here it goes

ON WITH THE FIC!

NOTICE: I DON'T BLOODY OWN POKEMON!

Dan's POV

I woke up extra early for some training with my Pokemon so they would be ready for a gym battle with Aunt Misty later on today when we get to Cerulean City because as soon as I get there, I'm going to challenge her and hopefully win her badge.

I looked around my room in the Pokemon Center and I saw Jordan soundly sleeping on the area near my feet and Luke was sitting on a chair a few feet away. He swung his legs while he sat down and he said "About time you woke up."

I sat up from my bed and said "How long have you been up?"

"Not long, so who wakes up the runt?" he said while nudging towards Jordan.

I groaned and carefully stood up from my bed and put a hand to my chin. Jordan shocks anyone who wakes him up senseless so usually I wake him up but I always get a taste of a thousand volt shock.

Luke stepped off the chair and said "I have a plan but I think it may backfire."

Luke whispered his plan in my ear and I yelled at him "Are you serious! What if he reacts by giving her a thousand volt shock, what then?" Luke shrugged but then Jordan's ear twitched.

Me and my Riolu cringer as Jordan opened one of his eyes and said "You did not just wake me…" I looked desperately at Luke who had a frantic expression on his face and I said "No we didn't?"

Jordan opened both his eyes and gave both of us his morning shocks. I fell to the ground with my purple hair standing and my shirt giving off a burnt smell. I slowly recovered and said "Will you just wake up next time without giving us a Thunderbolt?"

My yellow partner leapt off the bed and stretched his back while saying "Nah, it's actually more like a warm up. So when's training?" Luke shook of the electric shock and said "Yeah Dan, when do we start?"

I waved my hand and went to my bag then said "I'll just have a bath first and I'm going to get ready and then we'll have training."

My two Pokemon nodded as I entered the washroom to have my bath. The water was cold as usual but I needed it to shake off my sleep. I proceeded to get dressed in my regular attire of red shirt, green topped jacket, black jeans and sneakers. I left the washroom feeling all ready and pumped.

I looked around for my cap and found it on the nightstand. I walked over, picked it up and slapped it on my head. I looked at the time and it was 4:15am, I sighed and said "Well better hurry up before comes up."

Jordan walked over to me and said "Ready Dan?" I nodded and said "Almost buddy, I just need to grab the others." He scampered away as I picked up my belt, attached it to my waist and slung my bag on my shoulders. I scanned the room one more time with Jordan and Luke by my side and left the room.

I locked the door and walked over to the lobby to return the key to Nurse Joy. I walked up to her and said "Hi Nurse Joy, here's the key to my room." She took the key from my hand and said "Thank you, but why are you leaving so soon? Don't you have a friend who is still sleeping?"

My brown eyes looked down and scanned my appearance, it did appear like I was leaving but I smiled at her and said "No no, I'm not yet leaving, I'm just going to go get some training."

Nurse Joy nodded and said "Oh okay, in that case there is a training area at the back of the Pokemon Center." I raised a brow and said "How come the Pallet Town Center doesn't have one?"

She pulled out a log book and said "This area is surrounded with Pokemon and trees so we don't want to have any accidents like forest fires or property damage so we built one here. So if you will use the area today just write your name and sign here."

I picked up the pen on the desk and scribbled down my name on the book and then I said "Thanks Nurse Joy, could you also check out my Pokemon?"

She placed a Pokeball tray in front of me and said "I'd gladly check on your Pokemon." I placed three of my Pokeballs there and said to Jordan and Luke "You guys wanna get checked up?"

Luke shrugged and nodded while Jordan said "Yeah I think so." He rubbed his stomach and said "Maybe something bad last night." Luke scoffed and said "You sure? Or maybe you didn't eat something bad, you just ate too much." Jordan crossed his arms and puffed his cheeks and turned away from us and said "I feel insulted, I don't eat that much."

I stifled a laugh and said "Uh yes you do, you eat more than Emil, Matt, Luke and Hannah combined." Jordan rolled his eyes and said "Put me in my ball to get checked up."

I plucked their balls from my belt and said "See you guys in a few." Luke silently nodded again while Jordan gave me a somewhat sign of approval. They were struck by a red beam on energy and they were retreated back into their respective Pokeballs.

I placed my two remaining Pokeballs on Nurse Joy's tray and then I said "Thanks Nurse Joy, I'll be back. I just need to make a call." She nodded as I walked towards the video phones.

I picked up the phone and pushed several numbers to make a call and I waited as the phone started to ring. I tapped the phone's base impatiently as I waited for someone to appear on the screen, I checked the time and saw that it was still pretty early but this was the only call I could get for now so I hoped someone would pick up.

The screen lit up and I saw my Grandmother Delia's face on the screen. I waved at her and said "Hi grandma!" She gave her signature kind smile and said "Hi Dan! Your father isn't at home right now because of training and Clemantha and Iris are camping somewhere so I'm left here with Mimey. Your brother and sister just called a few minutes ago as well. What do you need?"

I waved at my grandmother's Mr. Mime in the background and then I said "I was just checking in grandma, I didn't want mom and dad to worry." She then said "Don't worry about it Dan, so how has your journey been so far?"

I perked up and said "It's been great so far grandma, I already have five Pokemon and today I'm going to challenge Aunt Misty." My grandmother smiled at me and said "Look at you Dan, you're growing up like Bella, Blake and Skylar. Soon enough Cleo will grow up too. Don't get to overconfident with your Aunt Misty alright? She is no pushover and she defeated your Dad several times back in the day." I nodded at her and said "Don't worry grandma, I won't get overconfident."

Just then Nurse Joy tapped the bell on the counter and said "Dan, you're Pokemon are ready." I turned around and waved at her, I faced grandma again and said "Hey grandma I've got to go, tell mom and dad I called, take care, love ya!" She waved at me and said "Alright Dan bye! Take care and change your underwear every day."

She hung up the phone as I blushed and slowly turned around, hoping nobody heard that. I swear she says that to each and every one of us including Dad. I walked over to Nurse Joy and reclaimed my Pokeballs and found the back door that lead to the training area.

As soon as I stepped out, I breathed in the fresh air and looked around. There weren't much people here this early in the morning, just around six people, including me, were up and awake at this ungodly hour training our Pokemon.

I picked all my Pokeballs from my belt and released all five of my Pokemon out in the open. Jordan, Luke, Emil, Matt and Hannah appeared in front of me chanting their names, but to me, I actually understood what they were saying.

Matt yawned and lazily said "Mudkip Mudkip Mud? (Morning guys, so training again huh?)"

Emil flapped his wings and said "Braviary! Brai Braiviary Iary! (You bet! Now let's get going, I'm so ready to get my blood pumping!)"

Jordan hopped in the air and said "Pichu Pi Pi Cha Pi Chu Cha Pi (You said it Emil, I feel like today's gonna be a great day because I'm gonna beat your butt!)" The flying type squawked at him and said "Iary! Braviary Viary Braviary! (You only feel that Jordan, I would sooo win at a battle between us.)"

Luke rolled his eyes at his teammates' antics while Hannah quietly said "Sni Snivy. (G-Good M-Morning.)" All four Pokemon turned to her and greeted her good morning as well except Luke who just nodded towards her.

I scanned my team and clapped my hands while saying "Come on guys, enough of that. Times' a wasting so line up!"

My team lined up by height as usual with Emil being first and Jordan being last. Luke gave a small grin and said "Ready pipsqueak?" Jordan stuck his tongue out at Luke and said "Ready as always red."

I whistled loudly to catch their attention and said "Okay guys, you know the drill. Later, Emil and Jordan will spar with each other while Luke and Matt will work together, I will personally watch over Hannah's training so go on ahead as I assess her moves."

My team nodded and started to do their routine while Hannah walked over to me. I pulled out my Pokedex from my jacket and pointed it at her. The machine spoke "Snivy, the Grass Snake Pokemon. Cool, calm and collected. Snivy uses photosynthesis to collect energy with the leaf on its tail. This Snivy is a female, its ability is Overgrow and its nature is Gentle. Its moves are Leaf Storm, Leaf Tornado, Energy Ball, Vine Whip, Tackle, Glare, Attract and Return."

I shut the machine and said "Wow Hannah, you're move set is very good and with my help I can help you get stronger right?" She closed her fists and said "Vy! Snivy Sni Snivy Sni Snivy Vy yY Snivy! (Y-Yes! I-I w-want t-to g-get s-stronger! I'll p-prove it t-to f-father a-and m-my t-teammates t-that I am s-strong.)"

"Okay!"I said. "Let's get working; first off I want you to run around the area with the others alright? I'll catch up with you guys soon." She nervously but somewhat confidently nodded and ran after her group.

A couple of hours after the initial exercises, Dan initiated the sparring battles. First up was Jordan and Emil but Jordan won and Emil hung his head in shame muttering something about "Beaten my small guys for the past two days." Then with Luke and Matt, Luke defeated Matt after repeatedly dodging his attacks and tiring him out, he quickly finished it with a Force Palm. After that battle, Hannah was nervously waiting for her turn.

I signaled for Jordan to come forward and then I said "Alright Hannah, your partner for battle today is Jordan. I've noticed that you are pretty fast and quick with your attacks, making Jordan your perfect battling."

She nodded and walked on the field while Jordan stood on the other side and said "Pichu Pichu Pichu, Pi Cha Chu Pi! (You may be my friend Hannah but this is a battle and I won't hold back.)" She nervously nodded and stood ready for battle.

Jordan made the first move by starting off with a Quick Attack. He sped towards Hannah who just froze on the ground and was hit directly with the attack. Jordan hopped back as Hannah stood up. She leapt into the air and fired an Energy Ball attack towards Jordan who dodged it swiftly. He counter attacked by hitting the Snivy with a Thunderbolt attack in mid air.

The yellow mouse stood ready and said "Pichu Pi Pi. (Come on Hannah, you can do better than that.)" She stood up from the area where she had fallen and looked at the ground

He rushed towards her with an Iron Tail ready but then Hannah looked upwards and looked Jordan in the eye with and intimidating look with her eyes glowing. Jordan quickly came to a stop, paralyzed by fear at her glare. I snickered at Jordan's reaction at Hannah's Glare attack. I never knew a shy girl like her could give such a scary look.

Hannah took this opportunity with Jordan paralyzed with fear and leapt into the air. She surrounded her tail with a Leaf Tornado attack and threw it at Jordan full force. The mouse recover and tried to dodge the grass type attack but was still caught by the attack.

The attack brought Jordan high into the air. I expected him to do something; he was no longer affected by Glare but he was frozen there with an expression filled with…fear?

Hannah surrounded herself in leaves and formed a Leaf Storm attack. She fired it towards the petrified Jordan who was directly hit and he fell to the ground unable to battle.

I, my team and Hannah ran towards him. Luke and Matt helped him up and I said "What happened back there Jordan?" He looked at each of us and sheepishly scratched the back of his head and said "Pichu Pichu Pi Pi Chu Pi. (I guess I underestimated you Hannah, you really pack a punch. I couldn't move because of Glare that's all.)"

He stood up and then Hannah said "Snivy Snivy Sni Sni Vy Vy Snivy (T-Thank y-you J-Jordan, I-I h-hope I d-didn't hurt y-you o-or a-anything.)" He waved his hand and said "Pi Chu Pi Cha Chu (Nah, I'm fine Hannah, you really are strong.)"

She blushed and said "Sni Snivy Sni (I just tried my best.) But then Matt walked over and said "Muuud Mudkiip Mudkip Mud (Duuude, you got beat by a girl.)" Emil and Matt laughed out loud while Hannah gave a shy smile. Luke just stood there with his arms crossed giving them a small smile.

We wrapped up training and entered the Pokemon Center again and there we saw Liz, reclaiming her Pokeballs from Nurse Joy. I walked up to her and said "Morning Liz, how'd you sleep?"

She rubbed the sleep out of her eyes and said "Pretty good grapehead considering what happened yesterday, how about you?"

I shrugged and said "I guess it was okay, I've been up since 4:15." She looked at me with a mystified expression and said "You've been up that early?" I nodded and she said "Geez Dan, I know you need to train but you don't have to wake up that early."

I shrugged and said "Meh, beats me so are you ready to go?" She nodded and said "Yeah, I just had my Pokemon checked up and now were ready to go but we should probably stop by Ria and say goodbye."

I and Jordan nodded then I said "Hey, where's Luke?" She scanned the room and said "Over there, it looks like he's about to battle that little blue thing." I looked at Luke and quickly ran over to him as he was pushing his head against the blue Pokemon with a shell on its chest.

POKESPEECH TRANSLATOR: ON

I HAD TO DO THIS COZ THERE WILL BE A LOT OF POKEMON TO POKEMON CONVO HERE.

The small blue Pokemon yelled at Luke" Well it's not my fault you don't look natural!"

My red Pokemon growled and said "Natural or not, it doesn't matter! I can wipe the floor with your butt anyway."

The blue Pokemon growled and said "You asked for it weirdo!" Luke's eyes twitched and said "Weirdo! Who're you calling weirdo!?"

The blue Pokemon took the shell of its chest and it glowed with blue energy as it formed into like a sword. The Pokemon raised the shell but then Luke quickly did a Low Sweep attack and tripped the blue Pokemon on the ground. He then stood sideways with his arms crossed while glaring at the fallen Pokemon.

I walked over before Luke could do something else; I then said "Luke, what are you doing?"

He looked at me and said "This loser called me a weirdo because of my color." The blue Pokemon slowly stood up and said "Damn right!"

Luke was about to swipe his hand for a Karate Chop attack but then a voice said "Seaspray! What are you doing over there?" Liz and I looked towards the source of the sound and saw that a tall girl with long brown hair was running over towards us.

Along with her long brown hair her skin was pale and her eyes shone with a deep green color. She is wearing a black t-shirt and a contrasting white skirt. She is also wearing black socks, red tennis shoes, and a red striped pair of gloves. She is also wearing a long blue jacket. I noticed her nappearance and remembered that she was the girl who came barging in yesterday telling us about Vincent.

She stopped in front of us and said "Seaspray what are you doing? Are you picking a fight again?" The blue Pokemon looked at his trainer and said "But! But!"

"No Buts! Now come here Seaspray." The blue Pokemon groaned and walked towards his trainer. The blue Pokemon's trainer bowed apologetically and said "I'm sorry about Seaspray's attitude. You know how it is with Oshawotts."

I raised a brow and said "No problem." Liz said "It was partly our fault too; we shouldn't have let Luke stray off."

The red Riolu mentally said "Miss Liz, I happen to be very responsible for myself and I can personally see to it that I do not stray off."

The older girl and her blue Pokemon jumped up and said "Oh my gosh! A talking Riolu and look it's adorable too!"

She picked up Luke and started to hold him in the air. The red Riolu turned his head towards me with an expression that read "Help me…"

Jordan, Liz and I chuckled at his reaction and then I said "I'm Dan Ketchum and this is my friends Liz and Jordan."

The girl put down Luke and went to my shoulder holding Jordan's little hand and said "Hi Liz, I'm Artemis Night and it's nice to meet you all." Liz sweat dropped and said "Uh… Artemis, I'm Liz that's Jordan." She said pointing at the little electric type.

Jordan laughed and said "Hello!" Artemis bowed apologetically again and said "I'm sorry! But I get so absorbed with Pokemon because I love them so much. Are you guys coordinators or trainers? I'm a coordinator and trainer, I only have one ribbon and one badge so far, and how many ribbons do you have? I'm new here and I'm from the Unova region. This is Seaspray my Oshawott and I just love your skirt." All this she said in one breath.

I chuckled and said "Nice to meet you. So to answer you I'm a trainer and Liz is a coordinator. I only have one badge." Artemis clapped her hands and said "I guess you're going to join the low tier tournament in Cerulean City?"

I and Liz then said "Low-tier tournament?"" She raised brow and said "You don't know? A low tier tournament is for trainers and coordinators who have three to none ribbons or badges. It's a small tournament that has a great reward if you win. There's going to be a both low tier and high tier tournament there so I'm going to train here till then. So hope to see you guys soon!"

She then ran out of the Pokemon Center with her Oshawott by her side and I said "Low tier tournament huh? Well I guess I'm in." Liz looked at her outfit and said "I knew this skirt was the right thing to wear today!"

I and Jordan laughed because she wears the same design of denim skirt every day.

TIME SKIP (ARRIVAL TO CERULEAN CITY)

POKESPEECH TRANSLATOR: OFF

Liz's POV

Dan and I were almost there at Cerulean City where he would be getting his second gym badge. I was super nervous because after this city, we will be going to Vermillion City where I would have my first contest. I really worked hard with my team since Viridian City so I hope I'm ready but what really startled me was Quincy battling yesterday.

If she was a coordinator, I wouldn't stand a chance. I also know that there are way better coordinators than me out there and in my family; I'm the first coordinator ever. All my other family members are trainers.

I put my hands to my face and sighed deeply. Dan turned around and said "What's bothering you Liz?" I looked at him and said "Well it's kind of like this…"

Suddenly Jordan and Luke came from a distance running towards us and then Luke was saying "Dan, Miss Liz! We're almost here!"

Dan grinned and said "All right! Come on Liz! Let's go!"

I rolled my eyes at Dan's short attention span but then I said "Hey! Wait for me grapehead!" Dan and I ran with his Pokemon until we reached the entrance gate of Cerulean City.

When we got to the gate, we entered to city and we saw posters of the Gym Leader Misty, Pokefood adds and many more but what reall caught my eye was the tournament poster that people were crowding.

Dan, Jordan, Luke and I walked over to the poster and it read "Come join Cerulean City's annual Battle Tournament! Join one of the two levels of competition, join low tier if you have less than three badges or two ribbons. Join the high tier tournament and battle tough trainers for a top class prize! The Battle Tournament will be on the second Friday of February so come one come all and enter the tournament. The event will be watched by the Cerulean City Gym Leader herself! Misty! And special guest to the tournament is Dome Ace Tucker!"

Dan laughed and said "Dang this is going to be awesome! Aunt Misty will be there to watch too!" I looked at him and said "Yeah! And look, Dome Ace Tucker will be there! I hope I get to see one of his fabulous combos!"

Dan laughed for some reason and then he said "I heard from my dad that Tucker is good but his taste of costumes is a bit too much." I rolled my eyes and said "You just wouldn't know fashion if it hit you in the face."

He and his Pokemon gave another laugh but then a voice said "OUT OF THE WAY!" We turned and saw that a guy with gray and black hair was running at a quick pace towards us. Dan didn't get out of the way and he crashed to the ground with the guy on top of him. Quickly the guy got up and said "Sorry!"

Dan got up and dusted his jacket but then as we turned around once again, a girl with short black hair ran into Dan and sent him crashing to the ground. The girl stumbled a little and said "Parker stop running away!"

I giggled at Dan's situation as he stood up and rolled his eyes at me and the laughing Jordan. Luke pointed behind us while Dan said "Oh great…" Bam! Another girl came crashing into Dan. This time the girl had short curly blonde hair. She tripped a little and she said "Nes! That's not fair!"

Dan groaned on the ground and said "Is there anyone else coming this way?" I looked behind us once again and saw a crowd of people running in our direction. Dan's eyes widened as me, Luke and Jordan jumped out of the way as Dan was stampeded by the crowd. Me and Dan's Pokemon sat on the sidewalk as Dan twitched on the ground, I looked at Luke and said "Is he still alive?" Luke snickered a little and said "Yes Miss Liz, Master Dan is very much alive."

I held out my hand for Dan to grab and said "Need a hand grapehead?"

Dan rolled his eyes and said "Where do you think they were headed?"

"Beats me."

I saw a pudgy kid slowly running in this direction. I walked up to him and said "Hey kid, where are you headed?" He stopped and gasped for air, he then looked at me and said "Didn't you hear? Frontier Brain Tucker is here early and he's taking on challengers for one on one battle. And whoever wins gets a limited edition platinum Tactics Symbol! Did I mention there's only one to give away? I'm hurrying up because my boss wants me to get some pictures."

Dan stared at me as I squealed like a little school girl and said "Oh my gosh! He's here already! Dan lets go I want to see him now!" I grabbed Dan's hand and pulled him with inhuman strength towards the location of, where one of my idols, Tucker was battling.

When we got there, we saw a guy with short honey brown hair wearing a dark blue shirt was battling the Frontier Brain Tucker who was in his usually televised spandex suit, complete with the purple fairy wing designs.

The challenger was using a Zangoose while Tucker was using his Banette. The challenger then said "Zangoose use Swords Dance and then chain with a Night Slash Fury Cutter combo!"

The long clawed Pokemon did several weird arm movements as it glowed with a faint shade of red. As it was doing the weird gestures, one claw glowed a shade of black while one glowed a shade of crimson. It leapt towards to ghost type with great speed but then the Frontier Brain said "Banette keep using Detect and Curse simultaneously!"

The ghost type smirked evilly and its blood red eyes shined a light shade of blue as it repeatedly leaned back and forth, left and right, evading the Zangoose's onslaught of super effective attacks.

The challenger watched as his Pokemon repeatedly miss he yelled "You better hit that little ass Zangoose!" The normal type grunted and put more effort into it but then the Banette stopped and the challenger said "Now's your chance Zangoose! Strike hard!"

The normal type yelled its name and flew towards the ghost type but then I noticed that its claws weren't glowing so it just phased through the ghost type completely. The ghost type laughed very hard at the exhausted normal type and then Tucker said "Another plan put into perfection. Now Banette! Finish him off with a Will-o-Wisp Shadow Ball combination!"

The ghost type formed a blue fire in his other hand a black sphere of energy in the other. It clapped its arms together making a Will-o-Wisp surrounded Shadow Ball. The ghost type fired it towards the Zangoose.

I looked at Dan and his Pokemon who were intently watching the battle and I said "How is the Shadow Ball going to hit? Isn't it a ghost type attack?" Dan looked at me with an excited expression and said "No it will hit! Tuckers a genius! The Will-o-Wisp surrounding the Shadow Ball will make contact thus making both attacks land a hit!"

I looked back to the battle field as the Zangoose was hit with the combination and it fell to the ground with swirls in its eyes. The referee raised his flags and said "Zangoose is unable to battle and the winner is Frontier Brain Tucker!"

The crowds cheering composed of excited trainers, busy camera men, screaming fan girls and the ever so occasional screaming fan boys. Tucker returned his Banette and said "Well done Banette! Another one of my brilliant tactics put to perfection by you once again."

He walked towards the defeated challenger but the challenger just returned his fallen Zangoose and slowly walked away. The crowd gave several boos for bad sportsmanship but they all returned to looking as Tucker when the Frontier Brain raised his hand and said "I, the Master Tactician Tucker, has once again defeated a challenger with my oh so awesome tactics. If there is anyone to challenge me right now, step forward!"

The crowd was silent as they were waiting for a challenger. A few seconds of silence ensued but then I saw a guy with messy brown hair wearing a long sleeved shirt with his sleeves rolled up and an open golden vest with a Pokeball symbol covering the right part of his vest, he was also wearing a pair of blue jeans and red and blue sneakers, his eyes were covered since he had a pair of shades covering them.

The guy had a golden colored Lucario by his right side and a Houndoom was also walking beside him on his left. He held a small book near his face and he was reading it as if he didn't notice his surroundings. The guy walked past Tucker and the Frontier Brain pointed at him and said "You there! I accept your challenge!"

The shaded guy pulled up his head from the book and looked at Tucker who was pointing at him. He closed the book, put it in his bag and said "Excuse me, could you repeat that?"

Luke and Jordan looked surprised as their trainer said "Hey that's Connor!" I looked at him and said "That guy?" I pointed at the guy Tucker was pointing at. He nodded and said "The guys a good trainer. Just maybe he could beat Tucker."

My mouth dropped and said "Beat Tucker? No way Dan. That guy may have some intimidating looking Pokemon but I'm sure he's not all that." He shrugged and we looked back to this Connor person and Tucker.

Tucker was still pointing at him and yelled for the third time "I said I accept your challenge! Are you deaf or something?" Connor raised a brow while his Lucario hit him at the back of his head. He looked at his Pokemon, and he had a look of understanding on his face, He turned back to Tucker and pulled…what, earphones out of both his ears.

Dan face palmed while Tucker sweat dropped. Connor raised a brow and said "You asking me for a battle my friend?" Tucker nodded and said "Yes! I accept your challenge!" The black haired boy shrugged and walked to the other side of the field.

The referee raised his flags and said "The battle between the challenger and Dome Ace Tucker will now begin! Each trainer will use one Pokemon."

Connor nodded and said "Tony! Let's Rocket!"

The Houndoom by his side leapt towards the field and growled with anticipation for the battle. Tucker on the other hand said "Step one! Advantage! Quagsire show your majesty!"

A large blue Pokemon appeared from his Pokeball and it stood on his side of the field with a blank but somewhat jolly expression. I pulled out my Pokedex and it spoke "Quagsire, the Water Fish Pokemon, Quagsire in clean, freshwater lakes. Quagsire is covered by a slippery layer of skin, making this Pokemon hard to handle."

Dan looked at the battle field and said "Wow, Connors at a double type disadvantage. How will this pull through?" I nodded and eagerly watched the battle.

The referee raised his flags and said "Battle Begin!"

Tucker sprung into action and said "Quagsire use Mud Shot!"

The water/ground type opened its mouth wide and fired several brown mud chunks towards the Houndoom. Connor then said "Tony use Double Team."

The Houndoom separated into three identical figures, thus evading the attack. Tucker grinned and said "Good start! Now let's set my plan into motion! Quagsire use Haze!"

The water/ground type once again opened its mouth and this time a black cloud of smoke came out, thus making the field difficult to make out. Houndoom stood before Connor and then his trainer said "Tony, get in there but watch yourself."

The dark/fire type leapt into the haze and completely disappeared from sight along with Quagsire. Tucker chuckled and said "Why did you do that? Now my plan is way easier."

Connor smiled with his shades on his face and said "Just roll with it."

Tucker then said "Quagsire use Mud Bomb!"

Connor countered "Houndoom use Flamethrower!"

There was a small silence and then a large explosion that sent Houndoom out of the haze but it still stood up. Connor looked at his Houndoom in the eye and said "Well, long range isn't working. So let's go with Crunch!"

The dark/fire type leapt back into the haze but then the Frontier Brain said "Brick Break Quagsire!"

A few seconds after his command, Houndoom flew out of the haze once more but it got up once again. Houndoom nodded at its trainer and Connor said "You think its ready?" The canine Pokemon nodded. Connor then said "Okay Tony, set it up with Sunny Day!"

The Houndoom closed its eyes and the sun got brighter thus making it a bit hotter. Tucker then said "A move to kick up your fire type attacks? Not going to help you."

Connor looked at his Houndoom and said "I think it will, now Tony, back to the haze!"

The dog Pokemon leapt back into the smog and then Tucker said "As I fought you back from range and close battling, I have won. But now I will finish it! Quagsire use Muddy Water!"

A large brown wave appeared with Quagsire on top. It hovered above the smoke while Connor just looked blankly at the field. I couldn't tell if he knew he lost or he was planning something because his expression was so blank and his shades didn't help.

He stood there and said "Well actually, I think my plan won."

Tucker and the crowd stared at him and said "No matter. I am victorious! Now Quagsire!"

As the wave descended down to the field, Connor suddenly said "Solar Beam Houndoom!"

From the black have, a large beam appeared, engulfing the entire wave and Quagsire. The water/ground type fell to the ground with swirls in its eyes because of the double super effective attack.

The referee raised his flags and said "Quagsire's unable to battle! The challenger is the winner!"

The crowd cheered as Tucker walked forward and returned his Quagsire. The Frontier Brain said "Well done Quagsire." He walked over to Connor and said "You truly have earned this. Congratulations, here's the Platinum Tactics Symbol."

He handed Connor who accepted the symbol and said "What's this for? Are you some sort of gym leader or something?"

Tucker tilted his head and said "No, I'm a Frontier Brain. Surely you've heard of me."

Connor petted Houndoom and said "Nice work Tony. Uhh I actually haven't heard of you."

Tucker laughed and said "Well, now I guess you do. Nice work challenger. I hope to meet you again."

Tucker walked away and the crowd, minus me and Dan, followed him. Connor smiled at his Lucario and stroked his Houndoom's head. Dan looked at me and said "That was some battle huh?" I nodded, stunned by Connor's skill and said "You got that right. You know him right? Let's go meet him."

Dan nodded as we walked over to the older trainer. Dan walked up to him and said "Hey Connor! Nice battle!"

The guy pulled his shades a bit down and said "Hey why if it isn't Dan, Jordan and Luke. How've you guys been and who is this little lady?"

He gave a kind smile towards us and I saw his eyes, a shade of deep blue sapphires. I smiled at him too and said "I'm Elizabeth Carter, you can call me Liz." Connor took off his shades and bowed saying "Connor Auroris at your service."

He looked back up and put on his shades once more and said "This is Animus my Lucario and Tony my Houndoom."

I waved at them and then Animus bowed like his trainer while Tony gave an accommodating nod. Dan knelt down and said "Tony huh? Nice name for a Houndoom and you seem pretty gentle and nice."

The fire/dark type chuckled and said "Boss, I like this kid. For once since you, nobody saw me as intimidating as a first impression." Dan and I staggered back while Connor said "Well, Tony can talk ever since I taught him along with another one of my Pokemon."

I looked at him and said "Who else of your Pokemon can talk?"

He jabbed a thumb at Animus and said "Well goldie here can talk mentally so I never bothered to teach him. Well the second one, you'll find out eventually."

Animus glared at him for calling him goldie while Connor laughed and said "So what brings you kids here?"

Dan's eye twitched and said "Connor, I'm serious. I'm not a kid." I always noticed that Dan never liked being called a 'Little Kid' so he always has a weird reaction like so.

I laughed and said "We're here for Dan's second badge and so we can join the tournament in four days."

Connor nodded while Tony said in his human like voice "Well boss is joining that tournament too, aren't we boss?"

Connor nodded and said "Yeah, well we're joining the high tier tournament."

I looked at him and said "So you have a lot of badges?"

He pulled out a rectangular case wand opened it showing eight different designed badges. I looked at them awestruck and said "You have all eight?"

Connor chuckled and said "Yep, so you're heading to the gym then Dan?"

My purple haired friend nodded and said "You bet, want to come and watch me win?"

Connor shrugged and said "Sure, why not? I'm warning you Dan, the gym leader is no pushover."

Dan nodded and said "Okay okay, let's go!"

Dan, me and Connor walked to the part of the city that had the gym. Connor had returned Tony already and Animus was the only one by his side. I noticed Luke looking at Animus and Connor was whistling as we walked the path to the gym.

When we got there, I saw that the gym was huge. It had a large Dewgong on the front and it was designed with corals, shells and may other sea items. Dan, Connor and I walked up to the front entrance and I said "You ready Dan?"

He sighed as Jordan closed his eyes. Luke stood by him silently as Dan pushed the door open and said "Let's do it!"

Dan's POV

I walked the gym's lobby with Connor and Liz, I saw several show screenings and other things because the gym wasn't only a gym, it was also a place where something they called a water ballet takes place.

I walked up to the receptionist and said "Hi, um…Is the gym leader here?"

The receptionist blew a bubble with her bubble gum as she typed on the keyboard. She looked up to me and said "Yes, Gym Leader Misty is here and she currently has no challengers."

I smiled and said "Then could I ask for a battle?"

Suddenly a voice said "Why don't you just ask the gym leader herself."

I turned around and saw my Aunt Misty in her usual attire, her long orange hair was freely hanging down, she was wearing a azure shirt with a deep blue v pattern, she was also in her swimming shorts and she had a pair of slippers on.

I approached her and said "Hi Aunt Misty!"

She hugged me and said "How's my favorite nephew doing?"

Aunt Misty was always showing me as her favorite like her husband, Gary Oak. I nodded and said "Fine Auntie, I already have five Pokemon and here's my partner Jordan and Luke."

My Pichu waved at her while Luke nodded. She waved back and said "Is that your dad's Pikachu's son?" I then said "Yup."

I grinned and said "I'm here for a gym battle Auntie. Do you think you can battle me?"

She nodded and said "Of course!" Connor and Liz walked over and she said "So who are they?"

I then said "Auntie, this is my friends Liz and Connor." Liz smiled and waved while Connor bowed as he always did while saying "Pleasure to meet you ma'am. I do believe we have already met."

She eyed Connor and said "Oh yes, you. How's that Houndoom you used here?" He chuckled and said "Fine and still as stubborn as ever."

I looked at Connor and I couldn't believe he used a fire type against Aunt Misty who was the best water type trainer in the region. She patted me on the head and said "Well, let's get going Dan and I like your girlfriend."

I blushed and looked at Liz who was a clear shade of red and said "No she's not my girlfriend!" She laughed and walked into a door and gestured for us to follow her.

Soon enough, we arrived at the Show room of the gym which was also the battle field of the gym. Aunt Misty then said "Go to the other side Dan. Connor, Liz, would you please head to the stands?"

My friends nodded and walked over to the stands where they sat down to watch. Animus sat down beside his trainer and Liz then yelled "You can do it Dan!"

I waved at her and faced my aunt who had a teasing look in her face. I tilted my head and said "What?" she waved her hand and said "Nothing Dan."

A referee appeared and said "The battle between the challenger and gym leader Misty will now begin! Each trainer will use two Pokemon. Choose your Pokemon!"

I looked at the water battlefield as my Aunt Misty said "Starmie lets go!"

Out of her Pokeball came a fairly sized purple star that had a glowing red gem in the center. I pulled out my Pokeball and said "Matt go!"

Out of my ball came out my small blue water type. He stood on a platform like Starmie and said "Ready for battle Dan!"

The referee raised his flags and said "Battle begin!"

Misty then said "Starmie use Hydro Pump!"

The starfish Pokemon fired a powerful torrent of water towards Matt who instinctively dodged it by going underwater. I fist pumped and said "Alright Matt let's get close and hit hard with Iron Tail!"

Matt swam underwater as fast as he could and appeared before Starmie but them Misty said "Stop him with Psychic!"

The gem in the center lit up a deep red and Matt suddenly stooped his attack in midair. The Starmie turned left and then Matt flew to the lelt, crashing into the wall.

Matt was on the ground but then I said "Get up Matt! You can do it!"

He stood up and leapt into the water, ready for more. I then said "Matt use Water Gun!"

Matt appeared from underwater and said "Take this!" he fired a torrent of water towards Starmie who just took the attack as if nothing hit it.

Misty wagged her finger and said "Not your best idea Dan. Starmie go underwater!"

The star Pokemon flipped and zoomed underwater. I pointed at the field and said "Go after him Matt!"

My Mudkip leapt underwater and zoomed after him. I then said "Follow him with an Aqua Jet!"

Matt went faster underwater and landed a hit against Starmie sending it in the air. I then said "Yes! Nice work!"

Misty said next "Don't count your Torchics till they hatch. Starmie underwater again."

The Starmie fell back in the water and I said "Again Matt Aqua Jet!"

He zoomed underwater and when he was close enough my eyes widened when Mist said "Thunderbolt now!"

A large yellow bolt of electricity appeared shooting from underwater and then I saw Starmie on a platform while Matt was floating with swirls in his eyes.

The referee then said "Mudkip is unable to battle! The winner is Starmie!"

I held up a Pokeball and said "Nice work Matt. Now let's go Jordan!"

Jordan leapt onto a platform and proudly stood there and he said his name. Misy smiled and said "Now, let's see if that Pichu is like your father's Pikachu."

The referee raised his flags and said "Pichu versus Starmie! Battle begin!"

Misty hit first and said "Underwater Starmie!"

The water type went underwater and then I said "Jordan shock the entire field!"

He released large amount of electricity into the water but then Misty yelled "Rapid Spin!"

After the electricity died down Starmie appeared on a platform completely unharmed. I bit my lip and said "Dang it! Jordan use another Thunderbolt!"

Jordan fired a shot of electricity at Starmie who dodged it underwater and Misty commanded it to use Rapid Spin. The star Pokemon spun underwater and repeatedly hit Jordan by coming up for a hit.

I needed a plan and then it hit me. I then said "Jordan, next time jump and latch on!"

Starmie appeared again but this time Jordan leapt to dodge the attack and grabbed onto Starmie as it went underwater.

I grinned and said "Thunderbolt!"

A large yellow glow appeared underwater and the Jordan and Starmie appeared but Jordan was on top of a floating Starmie whose gem was blinking.

The referee raised his flags and said "Starmie is unable to battle! The winner is Pichu!"

Jordan leapt into the nearby platform as Misty returned Starmie and said "Nice work."

Liz and Connor clapped and cheered for me for my victory but it wasn't over yet. Jordan was a bit tired from that and Misty still had another fresh Pokemon. She smiled at me and said "Nice job Dan, now the real challenge begins. Gyarados go!"

Out of the ball appeared a large clue serpentine Pokemon who swam on the field looking very intimidating as Jordan said "Pichu Pi (Oh Boy…)"

The referee raised her flags and said "Gyarados versus Pichu! Battle begin!"

This time I took the initiative and said "Jordan use Thunderbolt!"

He fired a bolt of electricity towards Gyarados who quickly dodged the attack. Misty then said "You need to do better than that Dan! Gyarados use Earthquake!"

The field shook and Pichu fell down with massive damage as Gyarados resurfaced and then I said "Stay strong Jordan, use Iron Tail!"

Jordan leapt from platform to platform with his tail glowing but then Misty said "Surf Gyarados!"

A large wave appeared and it sent Jordan back and swimming in the water. I scanned for him and said "Jordan use Volt Tackle!"

Once again he leapt from platform to platform and landed a straight hit at the Gyarados and making it fall with massive damage.

After training with Jordan, I learned that he has abnormal endurance. He can take a lot of hits and still stand while dishing out powerful attacks as well. I grinned and said "Nice work buddy!"

He gave me a thumbs up but then Gyarados got up and Misty said "Surf and then use Giga Impact."

My eyes widened and then Gyarados sent a large wave towards Jordan who couldn't dodge the attack but then when I thought it was over, Gyarados appeared from underwater surrounded by yellow, white and purple trails of energy and he hit Jordan head on.

I grit my teeth at the sight of my friend who was tired and beat up while Gyarados was still up and ready. I then said "Jordan use Thunderbolt!"

He fired another blast of electricity at the Gyarados but it dodged it once more. I waited for it to make a movement and saw several platforms move to the right and said "There! Run with Volt Tackle!"

He ran there with platform after platform ready for it to come out but then Misty said "Iron Tail Gyarados!"

The giant serpent appeared and hit Jordan with his tail sending him very high into the air. I watched at Jordan froze up there and Misty yelled "Hyper Beam!"

The giant Pokemon charged a yellow sphere in its open mouth and fired a large orange beam towards Jordan. I froze at the sight knowing there was nothing I could do and Jordan looked like he couldn't move at all.

The beam hit Jordan and there was a massive explosion and smoke.

All of us waited to see if Jordan was still standing or not. The smoke cleared and there it was…

AN

WOOOO another cliffie! Is he still standing or what?

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