Adam's/Normal POV
"Adam Ketchum is the winner!" the ref announced.
I did it. I had won my battle and I was going to move on to the top four. Jason was too, since he had won his battle earlier that day.
I returned my Pokemon and headed out of the stadium. I walked outside, over to my family and friends, where my mom hugged me.
"You were great, Adam. You're in the top four." she said, releasing me.
"Way to go!" Michelle cried.
"You two both accomplished something that neither of us were able to do when we challenged the Pokemon League for the first time." Gary said proudly.
"You two have given it your all. If you two win your next battles, you'll face each other in the finals." my dad said.
If we were to face each other, we knew that it wouldn't be an easy battle. It would be the most challenging battle ever for both of us. We both knew each others' battling style and almost everything about each other when battling. It would be a good battle and we would both give it our all, but who would win?
"Well, let's try to make it to the finals and we'll give it our all." Jason said.
"Yeah, I'll give it my all as long as you do too, Jason." I replied.
"You know that I will."
"It was bound to happen, though. You always battle your rivals at least once on your journey." my mom said.
"Exactly. We've all done it and we remained friends no matter what the outcome was." my dad added.
If they have to face each other...then who will I cheer for? They're both my friends and I want them both to succeed in their goals, but only one of them will. Whoever loses will be left watching the other receive the title if they face each other...What will I do? Cheer for both? Yeah, I'll cheer for them both. But one of them will win and I'll be happy for them and want to congratulate them...but I'll also be sad for whoever loses. Man...what am I going to do if that happens? Michelle thought to herself.
We started walking to the Pokemon Center, since my Pokemon needed to be healed. After that battle, they needed a well-deserved rest.
"Hello, how may I help you?" Nurse Joy asked.
"Can you heal my Pokemon?" I asked.
"Certainly," she said and placed the tray on the counter.
As I placed my Pokeballs in the tray and Pikachu hopped onto the counter, I heard talking on the screen for tomorrow's battles.
"Here's the lineup for tomorrow's battles."
The pictures flipped over. Jason was facing a guy named Dean. I was facing...Trevor?!
I know that this battle won't be easy. I've seen Trevor battle before and he's a lot stronger now. I know that he doesn't mess around. He's a serious and powerful trainer. I'm going to have to come up with a lot of different techniques to beat him. I thought.
"Well, it looks like you two are facing one another." a familiar voice said.
Turning around we saw Nikki and Trevor.
"The last battle that we had was a while ago and you didn't defeat any of my Pokemon. You didn't beat me then so you have no hope of beating me now, since I've gotten stronger since then." Trevor said to me.
"Well, I've gotten a lot stronger too, Trevor. Don't count me out just yet." I replied.
"I hope that you give it your all. I hope that you're a challenge."
It'll be like a rematch between them. Both Adam and Trevor have gotten stronger since that battle where Adam lost badly. A lot has happened since then, too. Trevor respects Adam as a trainer now and he knows that Adam is a serious trainer and won't be easy to defeat anymore. Nikki thought.
Jason's POV
I stood, waiting for the battle to begin. This was it. The battle that would determine if I went on to the finals.
I was going up against a guy named Dean. He looked about thirteen with silver hair that fell to his shoulders and blue eyes. He was wearing a pair of jean shorts, a black jacket with a white stripe going down the arms over a white shirt with black sneakers.
"The semifinal battle between Jason Oak and Dean will now begin! This will be a six-on-six battle and the match will be over when all of the Pokemon on one side are unable to battle! Battle begin!" the ref cried.
"Golduck, go!" I cried, tossing my Pokeball.
I saw Dean smirk as he removed his Pokeball. "Let's go, Luxray!" he cried.
I frowned. I had the disadvantage, but I could do this. I had trained with Golduck against Adam's Pikachu and Michelle's Jolteon.
"Use Spark!" Dean cried. Blue sparks appeared around Luxray's body and then a blue light surrounded its body. Luxray started running towards Golduck.
"Jump!" I cried. Golduck jumped up and Luxray landed on the ground.
"Use Aqua Tail!" I cried.
"Dodge it!"
Luxray avoided the attack but I wasn't done yet!
"Aqua Jet!"
"Spark, quick!"
The two moves collided with one another and fought for dominance. They both canceled one another out, creating smoke.
"Thunder Fang!" Luxray jumped out of the smoke and landed a direct hit on Golduck before I could call out a command. Sparks lingered on Golduck as it fell to one knee. That one hit did a number on Golduck.
I can't risk Golduck getting hurt any more. I thought as I removed my Pokeball.
"Golduck, return!" I cried.
"And Jason calls Golduck back. Who will his next Pokemon be?"
All of my Pokemon can attack Luxray and not get critically hurt like Golduck. Hmm...
"Machamp, go!" I cried, tossing my Pokeball.
"And Machamp is Jason's second Pokemon!"
"Use Hyper Beam!" Dean cried.
"Dodge and use Low Kick!"
Hopefully, I could get this distraction to work. Machamp successfully dodged the Hyper Beam and was running towards Luxray.
"Jump and use Thunder Fang!"
"Karate Chop!" I cried.
Machamp raised its hand and hit Luxray, sending it backwards towards Dean.
"Now use Low Kick!" I cried, since Luxray had yet to recover fully. Machamp hit Luxray head-on and Luxray fell to the ground and fainted.
"Luxray is unable to battle. Machamp wins!" the ref announced.
Dean returned his Pokemon and removed his next Pokeball. "Espeon, let's go!" he cried, tossing the Pokeball.
"Future Sight!" he cried.
"Machamp, use Low Kick!" I cried.
"Double Team!"
Machamp was surrounded by multiple Espeons.
"Now use Psybeam!"
"Deflect it with Karate Chop!" I cried.
The two moves fought against each other and soon canceled one another out.
"Use Low Kick!"
"Stop Machamp with Confusion!"
Machamp was stopped in its tracks.
"Now use Psybeam!"
"No!" I cried, knowing that Machamp was helpless.
Machamp cried out as Psybeam hit directly. I opened my mouth to call out an attack, but stopped when Future Sight occurred. Machamp fell to the ground and fainted. I had forgotten that it had used Future Sight first. A careless mistake.
"Machamp is unable to battle. Espeon wins!" the ref cried.
"Great job, Machamp. Take a rest." I said, returning my Pokemon.
I looked at Espeon. Espeon was a Psychic type and weak against Dark types. If I used Haunter, I could use Dark Pulse but Haunter was weak against Psychic types...
I removed my Pokeball. I knew that Haunter could do this. I just had to use some techniques that I'd seen used before.
"Haunter, go!" I cried, tossing my Pokeball.
"Really? You're using Haunter? I thought this was going to be a challenge." Dean taunted.
He almost sounded like Hayley, a girl that I had battled earlier in the tournament. He sounded cocky, like he knew that he was going to win. That wasn't going to happen.
"Oh, it'll be a challenge. Trust me."
"Use Psybeam!" Dean cried.
"Haunter, dodge it!"
Haunter vanished and reappeared to the left of Espeon.
"Beside you! Use Psybeam once more!"
"Haunter, keep it up!"
Espeon was standing still now, looking in every direction. Haunter kept reappearing and Espeon couldn't place where it was.
"Espeon, calm down. It's okay."
"Shadow Ball, now!" I cried. Haunter appeared above Espeon.
"Above you! Double Team, quick!"
Espeon couldn't avoid the Shadow Ball quickly enough.
I smirked. "Dark Pulse!" Espeon was hit with the super effective Dark attack.
"Now use Hypnosis, Haunter!"
"Psybeam!"
"Haunter, stop!"
Haunter got hit with Psybeam, unable to stop.
"Use Psybeam once more!"
"Dark Pulse!"
The two moves collided with one another and began fighting for dominance. Two cries were heard and smoke appeared. As the smoke cleared, both Pokemon were on the ground.
"Both Pokemon are unable to battle. It's a tie!" the ref cried.
"Great job, take a rest now." I said as I returned Haunter.
"Piloswine, go!" Dean cried, tossing his Pokeball.
"Charizard let's go!" I cried, tossing my Pokeball. It was time for me to start taking control of this battle for a change.
"Use Flamethrower, Charizard!"
"Dodge it!"
Piloswine managed to avoid the attack.
"Use Blizzard!"
"Counter with Flamethrower!"
Flamethrower slammed into Piloswine after easily melting the Blizzard.
"Return." Dean said as he removed another Pokeball.
"Buizel, go!" he cried, tossing the Pokeball.
"Use Water Gun!"
"Dodge it!"
Charizard dodged but he wasn't out of danger yet!
"Use Sonic Boom!" Buizel flipped and Sonic Boom hit Charizard before I could command him to dodge.
"Now use Aqua Jet, Buizel!"
"Grab Buizel and use Seismic Toss, Charizard!" Charizard managed to grab Buizel, stopping Aqua Jet and flew into the air.
"Water Gun!" I watched as the Water Gun hit Charizard in the face, causing him to release Buizel, who was falling towards the ground.
"Aqua Jet!" Buizel headed towards the field and before it would slam into the ground, it flipped and landed on the ground. That was impressive. I hadn't landed a single hit on Buizel yet.
"Fire Spin!" Buizel became trapped. "Now use Flamethrower!" The Flamethrower headed towards the fire vortex and hit it before going through it and hitting Buizel directly.
"Water Gun!" A hole was formed and Buizel got out. "Aqua Jet!"
"Grab Buizel again!" I cried. When Buizel was near, Charizard grabbed it. I wasn't going to risk another Seismic Toss, though.
"Fire Fang, quick!" Charizard landed another direct hit on Buizel and released it.
"Water Gun!" Dean cried once Buizel had recovered.
"Dodge it!"
Charizard dodged, but then...
"Now use Aqua Jet!" Buizel shot into the air, following Charizard.
"Dodge!" Charizard couldn't dodge in time.
"Now use Ice Punch!" Buizel flipped and used Ice Punch on Charizard's wing. Charizard was falling towards the ground. The ice was spreading quickly across his wing.
"Flamethrower on the ice." I said once Charizard was back on the ground. Charizard was able to fly again.
"Aqua Jet!"
"Hurry, Charizard! Dodge!"
Charizard managed to dodge the Aqua Jet.
"Sonic Boom!" Charizard was hit before I could do anything.
"Water Gun!"
"No!" I cried. Charizard fell to the ground. He had fainted.
"Charizard is unable to battle. Buizel wins!" the ref cried.
"Thank you, Charizard. You did great and you deserve a rest." I said, returning my partner.
I removed my next Pokeball. "Tangela, go!" I cried, tossing it.
"Use Vine Whip!"
"Dodge!"
Buizel wasn't able to dodge in time and was slammed into the ground.
"Now use Poison Powder!" I cried, since Buizel hadn't recovered yet. Buizel cried out as the poison took effect.
"Use Ice Punch!"
"Dodge it, Tangela!"
Tangela managed to dodge.
"Vine Whip once more!" I cried. Buizel was grabbed and slammed into the ground. Buizel cried out as the poison did its job. Buizel struggled and got up.
"Bui..." it said, falling back down onto the ground.
"Buizel is unable to battle. Tangela wins!" the ref cried.
Dean returned his Pokemon and removed his next Pokeball. "Nidorino, go!" he cried, tossing it.
"Use Toxic Spikes!" he cried. Tangela cried out as the poison took its toll, since Poison attacks were strong against Grass Pokemon.
"Vine Whip!" I cried.
"Dodge and use Poison Sting!"
"Dodge, Tangela!"
Both Pokemon managed to dodge the attacks.
"Use Fury Attack!"
"Get ready, Tangela. Sleep Powder!" I cried when Nidorino was close.
"No!" Dean cried as Nidorino fell to the ground, fast asleep.
"Now use Giga Drain." I commanded. Nidorino's energy was taken. "And now use Vine Whip." I winced when Nidorino was slammed into the ground with the vines.
"Wake up, Nidorino!" Nidorino's eyes opened and it stood up. Its breathing was labored and it was covered in scratches. A few more attacks and it would be done.
"Use Poison Jab!"
"Dodge it!"
Tangela wasn't able to dodge in time.
"Vine Whip!" I cried, since Tangela was still standing after the attack. Nidorino fell to the ground after that attack.
"Nidorino is unable to battle. Tangela wins!" the ref cried.
Looking at Tangela, I knew that it couldn't take much more.
"Rapidash, go! Use Fire Spin!" Dean cried, not wasting any time.
"Dodge!"
Tangela couldn't dodge, since it was weak and took a direct hit.
"Tangela is unable to battle. Rapidash wins!" the ref cried.
"Thanks, Tangela. Take a rest." I said, returning my Pokemon.
"Golduck, go!" I cried, tossing my Pokeball. When Golduck hit the field, the Toxic Spikes did their job and Golduck faltered slightly.
"Use Hydro Pump!"
"Use Agility to dodge!"
Hydro Pump missed.
"Now use Flame Wheel!"
"Aqua Jet!" I cried.
Both Pokemon headed towards each other. The two moves collided with one another and created steam.
"Aqua Tail, quick!" I cried, taking advantage of the steam cover. Rapidash cried out as it was struck.
"Bounce up!"
"Use Water Pulse skywards!" I cried.
Water Pulse followed Rapidash and hit it.
"Dodge!" I cried, seeing Rapidash coming back towards the ground. Golduck couldn't dodge in time and got hit.
"Hydro Pump!"
"Fire Spin!"
The two moves collided with one another and fought for dominance. Steam was made again.
"Aqua Jet!" I cried. Golduck shot towards Rapidash and I heard it cry out.
"Rapidash is unable to battle. Golduck wins!" the ref cried.
"Piloswine, go!" Dean cried, tossing his Pokeball. "Ice Fang!"
"Dodge!" I cried.
Golduck couldn't dodge in time and ice started covering its body.
"Now use Powder Snow!"
I couldn't tell Golduck to dodge, since one of its legs had frozen. Golduck fell and fainted.
"Golduck is unable to battle. Piloswine wins!" the ref cried.
"Great job, Golduck. Take a rest." I said, returning my Pokemon.
I removed my final Pokeball. I would be at a disadvantage, but I knew that my Pokemon could beat Piloswine.
"And Jason is down to his final Pokemon! Who will it be?"
I enlarged my Pokeball and tossed it. "Let's go, Fearow!" I cried.
"Agility!" I would need to have speed on my side. Thankfully, Charizard's Flamethrower had done a good amount of damage to Piloswine earlier.
"Aerial Ace!" I cried.
"Dodge, Piloswine! Use Powder Snow."
But Aerial Ace hit before Piloswine could do anything.
"Now use Peck, Fearow!" Thanks to Agility, Fearow was a lot quicker. Peck hit the mark.
"Ice Fang!" Fearow was too close and got hit by the attack. The ice was going to spread to Fearow's wings and if that happened, it would be over.
"Use Aerial Ace, quick!" I cried. Fearow flew towards Piloswine and landed the attack, but the ice had spread to its wing. Fearow fell and landed on the field.
"Bang the wing against the ground, Fearow. Break the ice. You can do it!"
"Use Ice Fang." I smirked. Piloswine was close enough for Fearow to attack.
"Fury Attack!" I cried. Fearow was quick and used the attack. Piloswine fell to the ground and fainted.
"Piloswine is unable to battle. Fearow wins! Which means Jason Oak wins!" the ref cried.
I did it. I had won. I was going to the finals!
"Thanks, Fearow. You were great. Take a well-deserved rest." I said, returning my Pokemon.
I had managed to make it to the finals, something that my dad hadn't done when he entered his first Pokemon League tournament. Now all that was left to find out was who I was facing. Would I face Trevor or Adam? Either way, I knew that it wouldn't be easy.
Author's Note: The Pokemon League is nearing its end as Jason is moving on to the finals. He will face the winner of the battle between Adam and Trevor.
In the next chapter, Adam will face his most difficult rival for a shot against Jason in the Pokemon League finals. Who will triumph? Who will emerge victorious in the Pokemon League?
Find out in the next chapter of Pokemon NG!