Hmm...lately...I dunno...I haven't been getting a lot of reviews...do you guys not like my story anymore? T-T Or is it cuz you just don't wanna? Sorry if I sound greedy...or...um...I can't think of another word...but anyway, yeah...if it's not too much trouble, maybe you can review at every other chapter...? Por favor? That means please in Spanish. :3 Oh and sorry about the lame title for this chapter. But I personally didn't think "The Rainbow Badge" would sound nice. Hmm...you can send me feedback on it though! :D
Vines Are So Divine
"You're…you're the leader?!" cried Zoey.
Erika smiled. "Yes, I am. I've heard a lot about you Zoey, and I was told that you are very strong."
Zoey smiled and put her hands behind her back. "Well…I wouldn't say that…"
Charmeleon slapped Zoey's arm. The lizard didn't want her to start getting cocky.
"So, I assume you want to battle for a Gym badge?" asked Erika.
"Yes!"
"Well then, follow me."
Zoey followed the kimono woman to the battle area. It had a normal battle ground like all other gyms, but the surroundings had trees, flowers, and bushes.
"Zoey Ketchum, I hope you enjoy this battle. But let me warn you, my Pokemon won't be easy like the others. They are fully evolved."
The girl gulped. "They…they are?"
Erika smiled sweetly. "Yes. Well, here it goes. Vileplume, come on out!"
A giant flower came out. Her head had giant petals that made it look like a hat.
"Vile ploooooouhm." She smiled.
Zoey took out her Pokedex. "Vileplume, the Flower Pokemon. Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen. It is the final form of Oddish."
"Ok…then…go Pidgeotto!" Out came the bird Pokemon.
"Pidgeoooo!"
"Vileplume, use Stun Spore!"
"Ploooouhm."
Yellow, sparkly spores came out of the opening in her head. They shot towards Pidgeotto in a stream of gold.
"Now use Whirlwind!"
The bird flapped her powerful wings and all the spores spread out, landing on the trees and away from the battle area.
"Quick Attack!"
Pidgeotto darted at Vileplume, who was levitated into the air because of the Whirlwind. The bird slammed into her, hitting the flower in the stomach hard.
"Vileplume, Bullet Seed!"
As the flower began to fall, seeds shot out of the hole on the top of her head. They pelted Pidgeotto in the face and on the stomach.
She began to fall down, looking unconscious.
"Oh no!"
"Vileplume, use Petal Dance!"
The flower Pokemon began to spin around gracefully and from the opening on her head, came out sweet scented pink petals that twirled up in a spiral. They blasted Pidgeotto and she fell down hard on the floor.
Vileplume stopped spinning and the remaining petals gently floated down around her.
"Your Pokemon is strong," Erika said. "But I don't think she can take on Vileplume. Then again, I might be wrong."
Zoey looked at Pidgeotto lying on the floor. She sighed sadly. "Return--"
Pidgeotto began glowing. Zoey was wide eyed and gasped. "Pid…Pidgeo…tto?"
The bird began to grow bigger, and the feathers on her head grew elegantly; wings were longer and her beak was sharper, tail feathers grew wider and her talons were ready to strike.
"Pidgeo tooooooh!" She dashed up into the air and twirled. She spread her wings with pride.
"Oh! How beautiful!" said Zoey in awe. "Pidgeotto evolved!" She took out her Pokedex.
"Pidgeot, the Bird Pokemon. By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees. It is the final form of Pidgey."
Erika smiled. "Impressive." Vileplume looked astounded at the giant bird flying overhead.
"Pidgeot, use Aerial Ace!"
She dived down so quickly that a stream of white light was behind her. She sliced at Vileplume's side and it hurt very much.
"Vile!"
"Now finish her off with Wing Attack!"
Pidgeot spread her wings wide and dived again towards her opponent. She slammed into her, knocking the flower Pokemon unconscious.
"Return Vileplume."
Zoey ran to Pidgeot when she landed. "Pidgeot! You did an awesome job!" She hugged her, the soft chest feathers warm against her skin.
Pidgeot cooed and rubbed her head against Zoey, who stroked her neck. She giggled and said "Return."
Erika sent out another Pokemon. "Victreebel, come on out."
A large yellow plant came out. He looked somewhat creepy, with his mouth open at the top of his body, the razor sharp fangs glittering. He had a vine that seemed to resemble a tail, and a giant leaf covered a little bit above the mouth.
He screeched.
Zoey shuddered a little and took out her Pokedex. "Victreebel, the Flycatcher Pokemon. It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honeylike scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything. Victreebel is the final form of Bellsprout." She put the device away.
"Ok…let's see…who could I use…oh I know! Nidorina!" She tossed the Pokeball up into the air.
"Nido!"
"Victreebel, use Acid!"
He shot out a glob of purple acid and Nidorina dodged it. The acid landed on a rock and it melted completely.
Zoey was worried. "Oh…wow…"
Nidorina wasn't scared. She was ready to fight. Zoey noticed and smiled. "Nidorina, use Double Kick!"
The blue rabbit charged at the large plant and slammed her feet into his hide. But he was a thick Pokemon, and was only moved somewhat.
"Use Vine Whip."
Victreebel extended the vine coming out of the leaf on his head. It wrapped around Nidorina's leg and threw her across the battlefield.
"Come on Nidorina! You can do it! Use Dig!"
She dug into the ground, and quickly came out under Victreebel. He was thrown up into the air.
"Charge at him Nidorina!"
"Use Acid."
More purple gunk was shot out, but Nidorina splashed right through it, surprising Erika and Victreebel. Even Zoey was shocked. The poison didn't hurt Nidorina at all. Zoey smiled.
"Use Bite!"
Nidorina dug her teeth into Victreebel, who screeched with pain.
"Now blast him with Water Pulse!" Zoey knew that it wouldn't give much damage since her opponent was a Grass Pokemon, but something was better than nothing.
Victreebel slammed on the ground, causing a dirt cloud to erupt. When it cleared, he had swirls in his eyes.
"Return," Erika said.
Zoey punched the air. "Alright! Good job Nidorina!" The blue rabbit ran to her Trainer, and Zoey kneeled down to catch her. Nidorina wagged her short tail.
"Return."
"Good job Zoey," Erika began. "Just one more Pokemon to face. I would like to see what other tricks you have up your sleeves." She smiled. "Tangela, go."
A short Pokemon that was covered in blue vines came out. She had red feet that resembled shoes, and you could only see her eyes under all that mess of spaghetti.
"Tan!"
"Alright, you ready Charmeleon?"
The red lizard nodded and walked up to the battlefield. She looked determined. Zoey took out her Pokedex.
"Tangela, the Vine Pokemon. It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines."
"Tangela, use Vine Whip."
A blue vine shot out of the mass of tangles. Charmeleon dodged it swiftly.
"Flamethrower!"
Charmeleon let loose a stream of fire that scorched Tangela to the marrow. But she stood strong, and continued standing.
"Tangela, Slam."
She charged at Charmeleon and attempted to slam into her body, but the lizard dodged it and Zoey said "Slash!"
Charmeleon raked her claws against Tangela, who cringed.
"Bind Tangela," Erika commanded. A blue vine wrapped around Charmeleon's arm and pulled her in closer. Then more vines wrapped around the reptile's body and squeezed her.
"Ch…Chaaaar…"
"Oh no!" cried Zoey. "Charmeleon! Try to get loose!"
The lizard struggled to get free, but Tangela held on tight.
"Charmeleon! Smoke Screen!"
She blew smoke from her mouth, causing Tangela to cough.
"Now Scary Face!"
A pair of glowing yellow eyes looked at Tangela directly in the face, causing her to shudder and loosen her hold. Charmeleon growled and her opponent got even more frightened.
"Tangela, Tickle!"
The Pokemon did as she was told. Tangela let loose a vine and began to tickle Charmeleon, who laughed.
"Come on Charmeleon!" But Zoey's Pokemon only giggled. She clenched her fists. Tangela was enjoying the fact that her opponent wasn't able to resist a tickle.
"Flamethrower!"
Charmeleon regained her senses and blasted fire into Tangela's face. It burned her even more than before. The vines completely slid off as the flames grew more intense and Charmeleon added more power.
Tangela finally couldn't take any more, and fainted. She had smoke coming off her hide.
"Return Tangela." Erika put away the Pokeball in the sleeve of her kimono. Then, she took out a badge and walked towards Zoey.
"Here you go." She held out her hand and smiled. "You deserve it Zoey Ketchum."
The girl beamed. "Oh, thank you so much! Charmeleon, we got another badge!"
"Char!"
"You're doing such a great job! I'm so proud of you!"
Charmeleon's eyes gleamed with tears. Zoey hugged her and Charmeleon smiled. Erika was touched.
"You're a wonderful Trainer," said the Leader. "And you treat your Pokemon with kindness, encouragement, and love. That is something that will lead you to victory and give you many wonderful rewards."
"Oh I already get my reward: my Pokemon. I love traveling with them and just being around them."
Both smiled.
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Zoey and Charmeleon began to walk away from the Gym.
"Come back soon!" said Erika.
"And don't forget!" one of her employees said. "You can buy some perfume from the department store!"
Zoey waved back and continued walking with Charmeleon. She had won another badge. Just four more...she thought.
Just four more...
This chapter was actually with the next one, but I thought it was too long so I split them in two. So sorry if this one was a bit short, but hey, you get a nice long selection in the next one! With danger! :D So click the little arrow at the bottom right hand corner. :3