"Come on, Gaby! Can't we stop and get some sleep? We've been walking for
hours!"
Kip's tired voice ran out in the forest. Gaby turned around and looked him in the eye, an annoyed expression on her face.
"Shut up! Do you WANT to get us killed? You forget, I'm on the Rocket's most wanted list. But I guess we should get some sleep."
She stopped, then looked around the surrounding area for a good place to sleep. Man, she thought, If I'm gonna travel with this guy, then he better learn to shut up!
"Well," Gaby said, "It wouldn't be my first choice, but it'll have to do us for tonight. But before we turn in, we need to search the surrounding area."
"For what?"
"Food! You ate half my stock!" Gaby said. Kip smiled sheepishly. He had eaten a lot. "Now, I'll take this way." She pointed to the right. "And you take that way." She pointed to the right. "If you run into any trouble, just call and I'll come. Ok?"
"Ok."
With that, Gaby set off to the right, leaving to go to the left. Kip suddenly had a funny feeling in the pit of his stomach, like someone was watching him. He looked around, but Gaby had disappeared. He reached for his Pokéball containing his Houndoom, but suddenly he heard a noise in the surrounding trees.
"Who's there?" he called out, turning this way and that, trying to keep up with the movements in the trees. "Hello?"
Kip was just about to decide that it was just a stray Pokémon, when suddenly he was flat on his back, pinned to the ground by something. Looking up, he realized it was a human, not a stray Pokémon.
"I seek the one they call the Half-Breed, the morph," The figure on top of Kip said. It was a male voice, but it had a hint of excitement in it, but just barely. "Where is it?"
Kip was confused. The Half-Breed? Was he... Could he be looking for Gaby?
'I don't know what you're talking about!" Kip cried, hoping that Gaby would hear him. "Let me go!" He struggled against the strong grip of the person on top of him, but he was too strong.
"Hehe. And why should I believe you? Trying to protect it won't help anyone. Now tell me where it-"
"I can't take my eyes off you for a second! Kip, you have to stop getting into trouble!"
Both boys looked over at a figure in the shadows. It came forward, and Kip recognized it as Gaby. The boy on top of Kip let him go, then stood up, staring in awe at Gaby's figure. Kip got up and ran over beside Gaby.
'I had heard of there being a half human, half Pokémon, but never did I imagine that it would be so beautiful."
"Save your flattery," Gaby said, shaking the hair out of her face. "Who are you and what do you want with me?"
"I wish to have a battle. I wish to see if I truly am the best trainer in the world, and if I faced a true Pokémon itself, then I thought that I would be the best. As for who I am, I do know my true name, but I call myself Seth."
"Seth?" Gaby said, surveying the boy. He was tall, at least 5'7", and looked to be around 16. He had red(not the blond red. I mean RED. This is an Anime/Manga, after all!) hair with Black bangs that went almost down to his chin. He had a grey strip of cloth tied around his head. He wore blue jeans with many holes in them with a black shirt, also with holes. He slim but strong figure. But his eyes were a grey, flaming and energetic.
"Seth. So you want to battle? Two on two or one on one?"
"You're accepting his challenge?!" Kip cried, staring at Gaby like she was crazy. "You don't know anything about him!"
"Yeah, that's true, but I don't know a whole lot about you either, now do I?"
"She's got a point, you know," Seth said. Kip glared at him. Then, turning to Gaby, he said, "One on one."
"Alright then! Go, Slicksilver!"
"Ok! Go, Aggron!" Seth cried, throwing a Pokéball in the air. When the monstrous half steel, half rock Pokémon appeared on the field, Gaby, for the first time, was unfamiliar with the Pokémon. She glanced over at Kip, who was staring opened mouthed at it.
"Kip," Gaby said, glancing over at him, "Do you know what this is?"
"Sure!" Kip said, clad he could be of some help. "An Aggron is a VERY powerful Rock/Steel type, with many powerful attacks. Wait...Aren't Flying- Types weak against rock attacks?"
'Yeah, but so? I can take this guy on anyway. You forget, Rock types have a slow speed! Slicksilver! Steel Wing attack!"
The Skarmory did it's usual attack, and sent the Aggron flying into a tree. It got up again, and stood ready beside its master.
"Very good! But not good enough," Seth said. "Aggron, Iron Tail now!"
The huge figure leaped forward, whipping its tail out at the bird. The Skarmory dodged it, but got a small cut on its leg.
Gaby stood back and smiled. Her eyes suddenly changed from green to a blue, but the edges were tinged with a red-orange glow. Kip looked from Gaby to the Skarmory, and Realized that the Pokémon's eyes matched Gaby's. Kip suddenly realized Gaby was using her Psychic powers to telepathically communicate with the Skarmory.
Suddenly the Skarmory attacked. Without warning, it flew straight up in the air, disappearing above the trees. Gaby's eyes were fixed on the sky.
'Up!' she thought telepathically. 'Left, right...'
'Now'
The Scarmory suddenly burst through the trees, showering everyone with twigs and leaves. The Aggron was flat on its back, a deep cut on its side. It got up again, bleeding. The Skarmory was howering beside Gaby, a triumphant gleam in its eyes.
"You think you've won? No way! I though you did your homework. Aggron, Rock Throw!"
The Aggron suddenly reached down and picked up a large rock, and flung it at the Skarmory. It caught the bird in mid-flap, and sent it flying into a tree. It sat there, bleeding. But, surprisingly, it got up again. But Gaby, realizing he was too hurt to continue, turned to Kip.
"Take care of him. Use a few potions from my bag. Quick!" Kip did what he was told and started at once. Gaby turned back to Seth, her eyes now with a hint of red in them quite apart from the Psychic abilities.
"Impressive. But, trainer-to-trainer, you really should return your Aggron. It's badly hurt from the Aerial Ace my Skarmory dealt to it."
"You're right," Seth said. Then, pulling out a Pokéball, he returned it. Then, grabbing another one, he shouted, "Go! Flygon!"
Gaby's eyes lit up in wonder as she saw the magnificent dragon Pokémon soar out of it's Pokéball and onto its master's shoulder.
"Kip, what's that?!" Gaby said excitedly.
"That's a Flygon, a half ground, Half Dragon Pokémon. It's said that it has awesome powers."
"Fun!" Gaby said, pulling out a Pokéball. "This should be interesting then! Dragonsong! Let's show them what we've got!"
Her Dragonite appeared on the field, and with a glance at his friend, he stood by her side, ready.
"Wow!" Seth said, taking in the immense figure before him. "A Dragonite! Where did you get it?"
"I got the Dratini from a breeder in the Orange Islands. Nice, isn't he?"
"Yes! Very! Is it true that only people true of heart, amazing courage, and strong determination are able to control these Pokémon?"
"Find out for yourself! Dragonsong, Ice beam!"
The Flygon was struck right in its stomach area, and was sent flying backwards. The dual type disadvantage was just too much for the Flygon. It fell over, and Seth had returned it before it hit the ground.
"It's true then. The Morph is almost invincible," Seth said under his breath. Gaby did not hear because she was too busy patting her Dragonite on the head. "But everyone has a weakness, and I must see the last and unknown Pokémon. It has to be something special, and if I can snag it from the Half- Breed, then I might just be able to beat Team Rocket!"
"Alright! Now we get serious! Go, Starmie!"
The Purple star-shaped Pokémon appeared on the field. The Dragonite looked at it, and it seemed to everyone that it smiled. Seth smiled the most. He knew dragon types were weak against ice-type moves, and his Starmie had just those.
"Starmie! Blizzard now!"
Everyone was lost in a storm of ice crystals. Kip cover the now shivering Skarmory in his jacket. A few seconds later, it had cleared, and the Dragonite was on the ground. Gaby quickly returned it and handed the ball to Kip. Shen then pulled out another one.
"Hehe. So, you've taken down my Dragonite AND my Skarmory. Pretty impressive, but now I'm a bit angry. I'm going to finish this quickly and painlessly. Go, Affection!"
The Meganium appeared, a determined look on it's face. The grass around it was already growing tall and green.
"Meganium! Take in sunlight!" Gaby shouted, and The Meganium raised its head to the sky as its petals took in the sun.
"Big mistake! Starmie, Ice beam!" The shot hit the Meganuim directly, but it wouldn't give in. Seth looked at it with horror.
"But...Nothing's ever withstood a critical hit from my Starmie before!" He said.
"You're not looking at an ordinary Pokémon, Seth. This is one saved by love! Affection, Solar beam attack!"
The Meganium opened its mouth and let out a blast of pure light energy. The grass underneath the beam grew tall so fast, you could barely see it growing. All they knew was, when the Solar beam hit the Starmie, it was blasted back, and the grass followed it there. Seth returned the Pokémon, and Grabbed another ball from his belt.
"Let's go! Seviper!"
As the large snake appeared on the field, Gaby one again turned to Kip for an explanation.
"Seviper is a poison Pokémon who has been at war with the Zangoose for as long as anyone can remember. It has a highly toxic bite."
"Bitch. He knows all my weaknesses," Gaby said under breath. Suddenly a thought struck her. What if he knew about Silversong? No, nobody but Kip, herself, and their Pokémon knew. Still...
"I see you know my weaknesses. But I'm still trying. Affection, Body Slam attack!"
The Meganium lunged forward, throwing itself against the Seviper with all its strength. They fell, battling with each other, until the Seviper finally raised its head and struck down with its fangs. The Meganium cried out, and Gaby ran into the field. She grabbed her Meganium, then bolted over to Kip.
"Not another one!" Kip said, but when he saw the worry in Gaby's eyes, he said, "I'll see what I can do. Poisoned?" Gaby nodded. "Ok. Now, beat this guy so we can get out of here!
Seth stood there, lost in thought. This Half-Breed, this Gaby, she loved her Pokémon more then anything in the world, over even her own life!
Gaby now turned back to Seth. Pulling out yet another Pokéball, she glanced at Seth.
"Hmm...Poison.... How about this? Go, Trouble!!"
Her Pidgeot burst soaring onto the field. It attacked the Seviper so quickly, everyone but Gaby wasn't aware it had even attacked before the Seviper fell to the ground. Seth quickly returned it. Then he pulled out another Pokéball. This one was different. It was yellow all over with a patterning of thunder bolts circling it.
"I've only got two Pokémon left," Seth said under his breath, griping the Pokéball tightly. "She's only got two left, too. If I can bring this Pidgeot down one hit, then I have a good chance of Snagging her 6th."
"Ok!" Seth said aloud. "Go, Manectric!"
The large dog-like Pokémon came onto the field. Gaby once again turned to Kip.
"Manectric. It's an Electric type. It discharges electric energy constantly."
"Electric! Can I have some good news?!" Gaby said exasperatedly. "Trouble, Wing Attack!"
The Pideot flew at the dog-like Pokémon, beating it with its wings. The Manectric took the hit, but it was bleeding from one of its paws.
"Manectric!" Seth cried, looking at his Manectric with worry. "You'll pay for this one, Half-Breed! Manectric, Thunder!!"
The Manectric suddenly sent a bolt of thunder from its electric body. The attack hit the Pidgeot directly, but as it was being hit, if flew straight at the Manectric, piercing it with its beak. The Pideot suddenly collapsed, and about a second later, so did the Manectric.
"Manectric!"
"Trouble!"
Both trainers returned their Pokémon instantly. Gaby gave the Pokéball to Kip.
Now Gaby was in trouble. She only had one Pokémon left, and that was her Lugia. She was afraid. This was no ordinary trainer. He wanted something, and she feared it was Silversong that he had his eye on. But if she forfeited, the risks could be even greater. She had to fight.
"Call out your last Pokémon, Seth!" Gaby cried. "Unless you're giving up, of course!"
"Yeah, right!" Seth said, pulling out his last Pokéball. "Here's a little surprise for you! Go, Tropius!"
The huge Pokémon burst out onto the field with a cry. Gaby turned to Kip.
"Flying-grass. That's all I know."
"So, what about you?" Seth said, trying to hide the eagerness in his voice. "What poor Pokémon is gonna go against my Tropius?"
Gaby smiled. He had no idea what he was in for.
"'Poor Pokémon?' The only poor Pokémon on the field is gonna be yours!"
"We'll see about that."
Gaby pulled out her blue ball. Seth looked at it with confusion in his face. A small blue ball? With a little L on top? He had expected something more impressive.
"Gaby!" Kip cried. "Don't do it!"
"I have to, Kip. Go, Silversong!"
A flash of white light filled the area. Everyone but Gaby covered their eyes at the light. When it faded, Seth nearly fainted.
The Lugia landed gracefully onto the field. It bent down, and Gaby jumped on its back. Their eyes matched: A deep sea blue.
"L-Lugia! How-" Seth said. This wasn't supposed to be! This couldn't be right! He couldn't catch this! But... He had to try. He reached into his back and pulled out a black Pokéball.
"I'm sorry, but this Lugia will now belong to me!" Seth said, throwing the Pokéball. Gaby, taken by surprise, didn't react fast enough. In a second, she and her Lugia had disappeared inside the Pokéball.
"Gaby!" Kip cried, jumping up.
But he didn't need to go over to the ball. A second later, the black ball burst apart, pieces flying everywhere.
"WHAT?!?" Seth cried. "Impossible! That was..."
"Yes, a Master Ball," Gaby said, her eyes now a flaming red. "Very clever, to try and catch my Lugia through a battle. But, you see, You weren't expecting me. I was on Silversong to protect him. You see, I don't really like Pokéballs. So I decided to break out. I guess Master Balls aren't the best."
Seth stood there, stunned.
"Now," Gaby continued, "I'll show you a bit of my true power. Silversong, Aeroblast!"
The Lugia opened its mouth, and Seth could see a ball of energy forming in it. All at once, it released it on the Tropius. It was sent flying into a tree. The tree snapped, and the Tropius sat there, unconscious. Seth returned it. Then, from pure shock, he fainted on the spot.
Kip ran over to Gaby, her Pokémon following behind him. Gaby dismounted from the Lugia, and walked over to Seth, looking down at him, she searched for any physical injuries. He had a deep cut on his arm from the Aeroblast. Then, picking him up and laying him on her shoulders, she started walking again.
'Um, Gaby?" Kip asked, looking at the Morph in confusion. "What are you doing?"
"He needs medical attention. I'm so wiped out from escaping that Master Ball, I need food before I can heal him."
Kip nodded. Gaby was something special. Even though he tried to steal her Lugia, she still was going to help him.
Suddenly, mid step, Gaby collapsed. Kip bolted over to her.
"What's wrong?" He asked her, shaking her arm. "Gaby? Can you hear me?"
He looked her over, and to his horror he saw that she was very pale. He put his hand to her forehead, and withdrew his hand quickly. She was burning up. Suddenly he realized the cause.
"Those evil Rockets! They must have done this to her!" He said angrily. Then he was stricken with a new fear. What could he do to stop it?
Kip's tired voice ran out in the forest. Gaby turned around and looked him in the eye, an annoyed expression on her face.
"Shut up! Do you WANT to get us killed? You forget, I'm on the Rocket's most wanted list. But I guess we should get some sleep."
She stopped, then looked around the surrounding area for a good place to sleep. Man, she thought, If I'm gonna travel with this guy, then he better learn to shut up!
"Well," Gaby said, "It wouldn't be my first choice, but it'll have to do us for tonight. But before we turn in, we need to search the surrounding area."
"For what?"
"Food! You ate half my stock!" Gaby said. Kip smiled sheepishly. He had eaten a lot. "Now, I'll take this way." She pointed to the right. "And you take that way." She pointed to the right. "If you run into any trouble, just call and I'll come. Ok?"
"Ok."
With that, Gaby set off to the right, leaving to go to the left. Kip suddenly had a funny feeling in the pit of his stomach, like someone was watching him. He looked around, but Gaby had disappeared. He reached for his Pokéball containing his Houndoom, but suddenly he heard a noise in the surrounding trees.
"Who's there?" he called out, turning this way and that, trying to keep up with the movements in the trees. "Hello?"
Kip was just about to decide that it was just a stray Pokémon, when suddenly he was flat on his back, pinned to the ground by something. Looking up, he realized it was a human, not a stray Pokémon.
"I seek the one they call the Half-Breed, the morph," The figure on top of Kip said. It was a male voice, but it had a hint of excitement in it, but just barely. "Where is it?"
Kip was confused. The Half-Breed? Was he... Could he be looking for Gaby?
'I don't know what you're talking about!" Kip cried, hoping that Gaby would hear him. "Let me go!" He struggled against the strong grip of the person on top of him, but he was too strong.
"Hehe. And why should I believe you? Trying to protect it won't help anyone. Now tell me where it-"
"I can't take my eyes off you for a second! Kip, you have to stop getting into trouble!"
Both boys looked over at a figure in the shadows. It came forward, and Kip recognized it as Gaby. The boy on top of Kip let him go, then stood up, staring in awe at Gaby's figure. Kip got up and ran over beside Gaby.
'I had heard of there being a half human, half Pokémon, but never did I imagine that it would be so beautiful."
"Save your flattery," Gaby said, shaking the hair out of her face. "Who are you and what do you want with me?"
"I wish to have a battle. I wish to see if I truly am the best trainer in the world, and if I faced a true Pokémon itself, then I thought that I would be the best. As for who I am, I do know my true name, but I call myself Seth."
"Seth?" Gaby said, surveying the boy. He was tall, at least 5'7", and looked to be around 16. He had red(not the blond red. I mean RED. This is an Anime/Manga, after all!) hair with Black bangs that went almost down to his chin. He had a grey strip of cloth tied around his head. He wore blue jeans with many holes in them with a black shirt, also with holes. He slim but strong figure. But his eyes were a grey, flaming and energetic.
"Seth. So you want to battle? Two on two or one on one?"
"You're accepting his challenge?!" Kip cried, staring at Gaby like she was crazy. "You don't know anything about him!"
"Yeah, that's true, but I don't know a whole lot about you either, now do I?"
"She's got a point, you know," Seth said. Kip glared at him. Then, turning to Gaby, he said, "One on one."
"Alright then! Go, Slicksilver!"
"Ok! Go, Aggron!" Seth cried, throwing a Pokéball in the air. When the monstrous half steel, half rock Pokémon appeared on the field, Gaby, for the first time, was unfamiliar with the Pokémon. She glanced over at Kip, who was staring opened mouthed at it.
"Kip," Gaby said, glancing over at him, "Do you know what this is?"
"Sure!" Kip said, clad he could be of some help. "An Aggron is a VERY powerful Rock/Steel type, with many powerful attacks. Wait...Aren't Flying- Types weak against rock attacks?"
'Yeah, but so? I can take this guy on anyway. You forget, Rock types have a slow speed! Slicksilver! Steel Wing attack!"
The Skarmory did it's usual attack, and sent the Aggron flying into a tree. It got up again, and stood ready beside its master.
"Very good! But not good enough," Seth said. "Aggron, Iron Tail now!"
The huge figure leaped forward, whipping its tail out at the bird. The Skarmory dodged it, but got a small cut on its leg.
Gaby stood back and smiled. Her eyes suddenly changed from green to a blue, but the edges were tinged with a red-orange glow. Kip looked from Gaby to the Skarmory, and Realized that the Pokémon's eyes matched Gaby's. Kip suddenly realized Gaby was using her Psychic powers to telepathically communicate with the Skarmory.
Suddenly the Skarmory attacked. Without warning, it flew straight up in the air, disappearing above the trees. Gaby's eyes were fixed on the sky.
'Up!' she thought telepathically. 'Left, right...'
'Now'
The Scarmory suddenly burst through the trees, showering everyone with twigs and leaves. The Aggron was flat on its back, a deep cut on its side. It got up again, bleeding. The Skarmory was howering beside Gaby, a triumphant gleam in its eyes.
"You think you've won? No way! I though you did your homework. Aggron, Rock Throw!"
The Aggron suddenly reached down and picked up a large rock, and flung it at the Skarmory. It caught the bird in mid-flap, and sent it flying into a tree. It sat there, bleeding. But, surprisingly, it got up again. But Gaby, realizing he was too hurt to continue, turned to Kip.
"Take care of him. Use a few potions from my bag. Quick!" Kip did what he was told and started at once. Gaby turned back to Seth, her eyes now with a hint of red in them quite apart from the Psychic abilities.
"Impressive. But, trainer-to-trainer, you really should return your Aggron. It's badly hurt from the Aerial Ace my Skarmory dealt to it."
"You're right," Seth said. Then, pulling out a Pokéball, he returned it. Then, grabbing another one, he shouted, "Go! Flygon!"
Gaby's eyes lit up in wonder as she saw the magnificent dragon Pokémon soar out of it's Pokéball and onto its master's shoulder.
"Kip, what's that?!" Gaby said excitedly.
"That's a Flygon, a half ground, Half Dragon Pokémon. It's said that it has awesome powers."
"Fun!" Gaby said, pulling out a Pokéball. "This should be interesting then! Dragonsong! Let's show them what we've got!"
Her Dragonite appeared on the field, and with a glance at his friend, he stood by her side, ready.
"Wow!" Seth said, taking in the immense figure before him. "A Dragonite! Where did you get it?"
"I got the Dratini from a breeder in the Orange Islands. Nice, isn't he?"
"Yes! Very! Is it true that only people true of heart, amazing courage, and strong determination are able to control these Pokémon?"
"Find out for yourself! Dragonsong, Ice beam!"
The Flygon was struck right in its stomach area, and was sent flying backwards. The dual type disadvantage was just too much for the Flygon. It fell over, and Seth had returned it before it hit the ground.
"It's true then. The Morph is almost invincible," Seth said under his breath. Gaby did not hear because she was too busy patting her Dragonite on the head. "But everyone has a weakness, and I must see the last and unknown Pokémon. It has to be something special, and if I can snag it from the Half- Breed, then I might just be able to beat Team Rocket!"
"Alright! Now we get serious! Go, Starmie!"
The Purple star-shaped Pokémon appeared on the field. The Dragonite looked at it, and it seemed to everyone that it smiled. Seth smiled the most. He knew dragon types were weak against ice-type moves, and his Starmie had just those.
"Starmie! Blizzard now!"
Everyone was lost in a storm of ice crystals. Kip cover the now shivering Skarmory in his jacket. A few seconds later, it had cleared, and the Dragonite was on the ground. Gaby quickly returned it and handed the ball to Kip. Shen then pulled out another one.
"Hehe. So, you've taken down my Dragonite AND my Skarmory. Pretty impressive, but now I'm a bit angry. I'm going to finish this quickly and painlessly. Go, Affection!"
The Meganium appeared, a determined look on it's face. The grass around it was already growing tall and green.
"Meganium! Take in sunlight!" Gaby shouted, and The Meganium raised its head to the sky as its petals took in the sun.
"Big mistake! Starmie, Ice beam!" The shot hit the Meganuim directly, but it wouldn't give in. Seth looked at it with horror.
"But...Nothing's ever withstood a critical hit from my Starmie before!" He said.
"You're not looking at an ordinary Pokémon, Seth. This is one saved by love! Affection, Solar beam attack!"
The Meganium opened its mouth and let out a blast of pure light energy. The grass underneath the beam grew tall so fast, you could barely see it growing. All they knew was, when the Solar beam hit the Starmie, it was blasted back, and the grass followed it there. Seth returned the Pokémon, and Grabbed another ball from his belt.
"Let's go! Seviper!"
As the large snake appeared on the field, Gaby one again turned to Kip for an explanation.
"Seviper is a poison Pokémon who has been at war with the Zangoose for as long as anyone can remember. It has a highly toxic bite."
"Bitch. He knows all my weaknesses," Gaby said under breath. Suddenly a thought struck her. What if he knew about Silversong? No, nobody but Kip, herself, and their Pokémon knew. Still...
"I see you know my weaknesses. But I'm still trying. Affection, Body Slam attack!"
The Meganium lunged forward, throwing itself against the Seviper with all its strength. They fell, battling with each other, until the Seviper finally raised its head and struck down with its fangs. The Meganium cried out, and Gaby ran into the field. She grabbed her Meganium, then bolted over to Kip.
"Not another one!" Kip said, but when he saw the worry in Gaby's eyes, he said, "I'll see what I can do. Poisoned?" Gaby nodded. "Ok. Now, beat this guy so we can get out of here!
Seth stood there, lost in thought. This Half-Breed, this Gaby, she loved her Pokémon more then anything in the world, over even her own life!
Gaby now turned back to Seth. Pulling out yet another Pokéball, she glanced at Seth.
"Hmm...Poison.... How about this? Go, Trouble!!"
Her Pidgeot burst soaring onto the field. It attacked the Seviper so quickly, everyone but Gaby wasn't aware it had even attacked before the Seviper fell to the ground. Seth quickly returned it. Then he pulled out another Pokéball. This one was different. It was yellow all over with a patterning of thunder bolts circling it.
"I've only got two Pokémon left," Seth said under his breath, griping the Pokéball tightly. "She's only got two left, too. If I can bring this Pidgeot down one hit, then I have a good chance of Snagging her 6th."
"Ok!" Seth said aloud. "Go, Manectric!"
The large dog-like Pokémon came onto the field. Gaby once again turned to Kip.
"Manectric. It's an Electric type. It discharges electric energy constantly."
"Electric! Can I have some good news?!" Gaby said exasperatedly. "Trouble, Wing Attack!"
The Pideot flew at the dog-like Pokémon, beating it with its wings. The Manectric took the hit, but it was bleeding from one of its paws.
"Manectric!" Seth cried, looking at his Manectric with worry. "You'll pay for this one, Half-Breed! Manectric, Thunder!!"
The Manectric suddenly sent a bolt of thunder from its electric body. The attack hit the Pidgeot directly, but as it was being hit, if flew straight at the Manectric, piercing it with its beak. The Pideot suddenly collapsed, and about a second later, so did the Manectric.
"Manectric!"
"Trouble!"
Both trainers returned their Pokémon instantly. Gaby gave the Pokéball to Kip.
Now Gaby was in trouble. She only had one Pokémon left, and that was her Lugia. She was afraid. This was no ordinary trainer. He wanted something, and she feared it was Silversong that he had his eye on. But if she forfeited, the risks could be even greater. She had to fight.
"Call out your last Pokémon, Seth!" Gaby cried. "Unless you're giving up, of course!"
"Yeah, right!" Seth said, pulling out his last Pokéball. "Here's a little surprise for you! Go, Tropius!"
The huge Pokémon burst out onto the field with a cry. Gaby turned to Kip.
"Flying-grass. That's all I know."
"So, what about you?" Seth said, trying to hide the eagerness in his voice. "What poor Pokémon is gonna go against my Tropius?"
Gaby smiled. He had no idea what he was in for.
"'Poor Pokémon?' The only poor Pokémon on the field is gonna be yours!"
"We'll see about that."
Gaby pulled out her blue ball. Seth looked at it with confusion in his face. A small blue ball? With a little L on top? He had expected something more impressive.
"Gaby!" Kip cried. "Don't do it!"
"I have to, Kip. Go, Silversong!"
A flash of white light filled the area. Everyone but Gaby covered their eyes at the light. When it faded, Seth nearly fainted.
The Lugia landed gracefully onto the field. It bent down, and Gaby jumped on its back. Their eyes matched: A deep sea blue.
"L-Lugia! How-" Seth said. This wasn't supposed to be! This couldn't be right! He couldn't catch this! But... He had to try. He reached into his back and pulled out a black Pokéball.
"I'm sorry, but this Lugia will now belong to me!" Seth said, throwing the Pokéball. Gaby, taken by surprise, didn't react fast enough. In a second, she and her Lugia had disappeared inside the Pokéball.
"Gaby!" Kip cried, jumping up.
But he didn't need to go over to the ball. A second later, the black ball burst apart, pieces flying everywhere.
"WHAT?!?" Seth cried. "Impossible! That was..."
"Yes, a Master Ball," Gaby said, her eyes now a flaming red. "Very clever, to try and catch my Lugia through a battle. But, you see, You weren't expecting me. I was on Silversong to protect him. You see, I don't really like Pokéballs. So I decided to break out. I guess Master Balls aren't the best."
Seth stood there, stunned.
"Now," Gaby continued, "I'll show you a bit of my true power. Silversong, Aeroblast!"
The Lugia opened its mouth, and Seth could see a ball of energy forming in it. All at once, it released it on the Tropius. It was sent flying into a tree. The tree snapped, and the Tropius sat there, unconscious. Seth returned it. Then, from pure shock, he fainted on the spot.
Kip ran over to Gaby, her Pokémon following behind him. Gaby dismounted from the Lugia, and walked over to Seth, looking down at him, she searched for any physical injuries. He had a deep cut on his arm from the Aeroblast. Then, picking him up and laying him on her shoulders, she started walking again.
'Um, Gaby?" Kip asked, looking at the Morph in confusion. "What are you doing?"
"He needs medical attention. I'm so wiped out from escaping that Master Ball, I need food before I can heal him."
Kip nodded. Gaby was something special. Even though he tried to steal her Lugia, she still was going to help him.
Suddenly, mid step, Gaby collapsed. Kip bolted over to her.
"What's wrong?" He asked her, shaking her arm. "Gaby? Can you hear me?"
He looked her over, and to his horror he saw that she was very pale. He put his hand to her forehead, and withdrew his hand quickly. She was burning up. Suddenly he realized the cause.
"Those evil Rockets! They must have done this to her!" He said angrily. Then he was stricken with a new fear. What could he do to stop it?