Pokémon Soul Generations – Kanto Saga
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Chapter 10: An Electrifying Experience! Battle For The Thunder Badge!
Michael slowly opened his eyes and sat up in bed. He looked around to see that he was in fact in his master suite in the hotel. Then the door opened and in walked Twilight, Ruby, Weiss, Sabrina, and surprisingly Clair.
Michael - "Morning girls."
Ruby - "Morning Michael. How are you feeling?"
Michael - "Much better, thank you for asking."
Michael then looked towards his new guest.
Michael - "And may I ask why you're here Clair?"
Sabrina - "Simple. She'll be joining us for our journey across the regions."
Michael returned his gaze towards the Dragon-Type Gym Leader.
Michael - "Is this true Clair?"
Clair - "Yes."
Michael smirked.
Michael - "You have a crush on me, don't you?"
Clair felt her cheeks turn a bright shade of red.
Clair - "W-Well I-I..."
Michael and the other girls in the room chuckled at Clair's embarrassment.
Michael - "Don't worry Clair. You aren't the only girl to confess her feelings to me so far."
Clair - "What do you mean by that?"
Michael pointed his thumb at the other four women in the room.
Clair - "You girls too?"
Twilight - "The four of us aren't afraid to admit our feelings for Michael."
Weiss - "Along with the fact that we also enjoy sharing him between ourselves too."
Ruby - "So if you don't mind sharing Michael with us Clair, then we'd be more than happy to let you join our little group."
Clair thought for a few seconds, then she came to a decision.
Clair - "I'm in."
Girls - "Yay!"
Michael - "Welcome to the party Clair."
Clair - "Thank you Michael. I'll be sure to pull my own weight and help when I'm needed."
Michael - "Good to hear."
Michael got out of bed and walked over to Clair. He then grabbed her face and kissed her passionately on the mouth. The newly formed lovers then broke apart, Clair's cheeks burning brightly as Michael gave her a devilish grin.
Clair - "Naughty boy."
Michael - "Beautiful woman."
Clair felt her blush burn deeper.
Ruby - "By the way Michael. Here."
Ruby tossed a Premier Ball at Michael.
Michael - "Who's this for?"
? - "Me."
The shiny Vulpix Michael had saved yesterday jumped onto his bed. Michael looked at her puzzled.
Michael - "Didn't I catch this Vulpix yesterday?"
Weiss - "No you didn't. You were so exhausted from both battles yesterday that you passed out a few times on the walk back to the hotel."
Twilight - "Thank Arceus your Feraligatr made it easier to carry you over there. Anyway, we explained to the hotel staff that you were gonna catch Vulpix, but it was gonna have to be in the morning because of how exhausted you were. They were able to help us get her up here without any trouble. Thanks to Riagon, Vulpix told us that you're the only trainer meant for her."
Michael looked back towards Vulpix, who was wagging her tails while sitting on the bed.
Michael - "Is all of this true Vulpix?"
Vulpix - "Yes."
Michael stared at Vulpix a moment longer, then smirked.
Michael - "Very well then."
He held the Premier Ball in front of Vulpix's face.
Michael - "Welcome to the team Vulpix!"
Vulpix smiled happily as she tapped the Premier Ball's button with her nose, which caused it to catch her. After three shakes and a click, Michael held up the Premier Ball in triumph.
Michael - "Alright! I just caught a shiny Vulpix! Come on out girl!"
Vulpix came out of the Premier Ball, sitting on the bed. She then jumped into Michael's arms. The girls cooed as they watched Michael scratch Vulpix's head. He then placed Vulpix back on the bed.
Michael - "Vulpix. Why don't you follow the girls downstairs and introduce yourself to the rest of our Pokémon while I get dressed."
Vulpix - "Sure thing."
Twilight - "You want me to inform Pinkie and Rainbow about you helping them get their fossil Pokémon after breakfast?"
Michael - "Sure Twilight. That helps me out a bit."
Twilight - "Ok."
The girls left the room, letting Michael get dressed in peace. Upon reaching the lobby, Vulpix was quickly introduced to the rest of her friends and teammates. She quickly got along with the fire starters, especially Braxien, as well as Brionne. Soon Michael came down fully dressed.
Pinkie - "Morning Michael!"
Michael - "Morning Pinkie, everyone."
Rainbow - "Nice to see you're back on your feet."
Michael - "Thanks Rainbow. Did Twilight tell you and Pinkie yet?"
Pinkie - "About you helping the two of us get our fossil Pokémon? Yep!"
Michael - "Good. We'll go do it after breakfast."
Rainbow/Pinkie - "Ok."
After eating breakfast, Michael led Pinkie and Rainbow to Route 11. There, they used Diglett's Tunnel to reach Pewter City. Upon entering the museum, they were happy to see that the fossil event was still going on. Before Pinkie and Rainbow could make their way over to the desk, Michael held them back a bit.
Rainbow - "What is it Michael?"
Michael - "The both of you and Fluttershy are the only ones with multiple fossil Pokémon. However, while Fluttershy has a fossil for two of her three types, you both have at least two for one of your types. Rainbow has two for Flying, while Pinkie has three for Water. I'll let you both revive them all, but you can only put one on your team. Rainbow has the easier choice since Aerodactyl is the better choice over Archen. But Pinkie has three choices to pick from. So who are you keeping Pinkie?"
Pinkie thought for a second, then quickly gave her answer.
Pinkie - "I'll keep Tirtouga then."
Rainbow - "You sure?"
Pinkie - "Yes. In Michael's terms, Kabutops is a pure physical attacker, while Omastar is a pure special attacker. Carracosta is a mixed attacker, along with being a very good tank."
Michael - "Couldn't have said that any better myself Pinkie."
Soon both girls revived their selected fossils and added the chosen fossil to their team. Along the way back through Diglett's Tunnel, Michael caught a Diglett and sent it right over to Akira. Soon they arrived back at Route 11.
Michael - "You both head back to the others. I'm gonna see if I can get any encounters for my PokéDex here."
Pinkie - "Ok Michael."
Rainbow - "Good luck."
Half an hour later, Michael returned to the Pokémon Center with the biggest grin on his face. The girls noticed this right away.
Weiss - "What's the big smile for Michael?"
Michael - "Well... Let's just say that I caught a pretty amazing Pokémon."
Ruby - "What is it, what is it?"
Michael - "Here she is then."
Michael brought out another Premier Ball, which opened to reveal the Pokémon inside it.
Pinkie - "It's a Horsea!"
Rarity - "How did you catch this little one?"
Michael - "She was abandoned by her colony for being weak. I saw something else and took her in."
Clair noticed something odd about the Horsea that Michael caught.
Clair - "Michael. You do realize that this Horsea is shiny, right?"
Michael - "I do."
The others couldn't believe what they were hearing.
Twilight - 'Then that makes Horsea Michael's third shiny, fifth if you decide to count both of Zubat's evolutions."
Ruby - "Were you able to catch any other Pokémon?"
Michael - "Just a Drowzee, which I already sent over to Akira. As well as get a Mr. Mime encounter."
Titus - "Before anything else happens. Here's my gift to you Michael. For bringing Lance back to his senses."
Titus handed Michael a Poké Ball. Michael opened it to reveal a new Pokémon.
Michael - "Yay! A Dratini!"
Michael picked up his new Dratini, and scratched under her chin, making her purr in his arms.
Rainbow - "This is nice and all, but you do realize that you have a Gym Battle sometime today, right?"
Michael - "I do Rainbow. Now if you'll excuse. I'm gonna see about getting some last-minute training in before my battle with Lt. Surge."
Michael quickly returned his Pokémon and exited the Pokémon Center.
Pinkie - "You ok Rainbow? I'm surprised that you're worried for Michael here."
Rainbow - "I'm sorry. I'm sure Michael knows what he's doing, despite his attitude upon leaving a few minutes ago."
Ruby - "Don't worry Rainbow. Michael knows exactly what he's doing."
Weiss - "Ruby's right. Just have faith."
Rainbow - "If you guys say so then."
An hour later, it was time for the Gym Battle. Michael and Lt. Surge entered on each side of the stage, while everyone else joined the crowd, making sure to get a front row seat to the action. Tim once again acted as the referee for the battle.
Tim - "This is the Vermilion City Gym Battle between Gym Leader Lt. Surge and the challenger Michael Masi of Pokémon Island. The battle will be three Vs. all. The battle will continue until all Pokémon on one side are unable to continue. Only the challenger can switch out their Pokémon. Are both sides ready?"
Lt. Surge/Michael - "Ready!"
(Insert Music: Pokemon Heartgold & Soulsilver OST – Kanto Gym Leader Battle Theme)
Battle: Challenger Michael Masi (6) Vs. Gym Leader Lt. Surge (3)
Lt. Surge - "March forward Voltorb!"
Michael - "Grotle I choose you!"
Match #1: Grotle Vs. Voltorb
Tim - "Grotle Vs. Voltorb! Begin!"
Lt. Surge - "Thunderbolt Voltorb!"
Michael - "Counter with Razor Leaf Grotle!"
Thunderbolt's Power: 90 + 45 = 135/2 = 67.5
Razor Leaf's Power: 55 + 27.5 = 82.5
Despite the higher power, Grotle resisted Electric-Type moves due to being a Grass-Type.
Michael - "You ok there Grotle?"
Grotle - "Never better!"
Michael - "Good! Now attack with Bite!"
Lt. Surge - "Counter with Swift!"
Suddenly electricity ran along Grotle's body.
Michael - "Damn. Grotle's been paralyzed due to Voltorb's Static ability."
Lt. Surge - "Thunderbolt again Voltorb! And I'll throw on an Electric Booster as well!"
Thunderbolt's Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162/2 = 81
Michael - "Blast."
Lt. Surge - "Now then Michael. How are you gonna get out of this one?"
Michael racked his brain for an idea. Meanwhile, Grotle fought to stand despite the paralysis.
Grotle - "We're not done! Not by a long shot!"
Grotle then roared as he was surrounded by a bright light. Soon he was replaced by a new Pokémon.
Michael - "Alright! Grotle evolved into Torterra!"
Voltorb - "We're in trouble here Surge!"
Lt. Surge - "No questions about that Voltorb!"
Michael - "I pretty much DON'T need a battle card for this decision. Torterra! Take down Voltorb with Earthquake!"
Earthquake's Power: 100 + 50 = 150 x 2 = 300
Earthquake hit Voltorb full force, knocking it out.
Tim - "Voltorb is unable to battle! Torterra wins!"
Michael - "Yeah! Nice job Torterra!"
Torterra - "Thanks Michael!"
Lt. Surge returned Voltorb.
Lt. Surge - "Don't worry Voltorb. The others will pick up where you left off."
Tim - "Challenger Michael. Will you switch Pokémon?"
Michael already had his answer.
Michael - "Return Torterra. Let the others take part."
Torterra - "Sure thing."
Torterra returned to Michael's side, laying down next to him.
Michael - "Vulpix I choose you!"
Lt. Surge - "Time for battle Magnemite!"
Match #2: Vulpix Vs. Magnemite
Tim - "Vulpix Vs. Magnemite! Begin!"
Michael - "Sorry Surge. But this battle is over already."
Lt. Surge - "What do you mean by that?"
Michael - "Vulpix use Flamethrower! And I'll throw a Fire Booster on top of it!"
Flamethrower's Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162 x 2 = 324
Vulpix quickly fired off her Flamethrower, hitting Magnemite full force and knocking it out in a single hit.
Tim - "Magnemite is unable to continue! Vulpix wins!"
Michael - "Sweet!"
Vulpix ran back over to Michael and jumped in his arms, snuggling against him.
Michael - "Congrats on your first gym win Vulpix."
Vulpix - "Thank you Michael."
Lt. Surge - "Well that sucks a bit."
Lt. Surge returned Magnemite.
Lt. Surge - "Sorry Magnemite. We completely underestimated our opponent there."
Tim - "Challenger Michael. Will you switch Pokemon?"
Michael placed Vulpix on the back of Torterra's shell.
Michael - "Here Vulpix. You rest with Torterra for now."
Vulpix - "Ok."
Lt. Surge - "Time for battle Raichu!"
Michael - "Sandslash I choose you!"
Lt. Surge - "Sandslash and not Marshtomp?!"
Michael - "I actually WAS gonna use Marshtomp, but he was still injured a bit from his battle with Lord Zapdos yesterday. So we talked about it and decided to let Sandslash here take his place."
Lt. Surge - "That's fine then."
(Music Ends)
Match #3: Sandslash Vs. Raichu
(Insert Music: Pokemon BW2 OST – Victory Is Right Before Your Eyes)
Tim - "Sandslash Vs. Raichu! Begin!"
Lt. Surge - "I activate Immune Negation! Use Thunderbolt Raichu! And I'll use an Electric Booster as well!"
Michael - "Poison Scissor Sandslash! And I'll activate Poison Booster and Bug Booster as well!"
Thunderbolt's Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162 x 2 = 324
Poison Jab's Power: 80 + 16 = 96
X-Scissor's Power: 80 + 16 = 96
Poison Scissor's Power: 96 + 96 = 192
Sandslash met Raichu's Thunderbolt head-on. Both moves seemed to be even, but Thunderbolt was given a very big edge.
Lt. Surge - "Thunderbolt again!"
Michael - "Poison Scissor again!"
The clash was the same as before, with the slight edge belonging to Raichu's Thunderbolt. Michael and Surge saw that both their Pokémon were on their last legs due to being hit with the high-power attacks.
Michael - "Sandslash come here."
Sandslash walked over to Michael.
Sandslash - "What is it?"
Michael - "How are you holding up?"
Sandslash let out a deep sigh.
Sandslash - "Mostly exhausted. But I still have the strength for one more combo move."
Michael - "Alright then."
Michael gave a few hand signs, telling Sandslash what to do."
Sandslash - "Got it."
Sandslash returned to the battlefield.
Lt. Surge - "Well Michael. Guess we can say that this will be the final attacks of the battle."
Michael - "I couldn't agree with you more Lieutenant."
Lt. Surge - "Then let's end this battle with a bang! Thunderbolt one last time Raichu! And I'll use an Electric Sword too!"
Michael - "Earth Poison Scissor Sandslash! And I'll throw in a Ground Sword as well!"
Thunderbolt's Power: 324 x 2 = 648
Earthquake's Power: 100 + 50 = 150 x 2 = 300
Earth Poison Scissor's Power: 300 + 192 = 492 x 2 = 984
Both super charged attacks collided, causing a massive explosion. Everyone surrounding the stage braced themselves from the shockwave.
Lt. Surge - "Raichu!"
Michael/Torterra/Vulpix - "Sandslash!"
The smoke soon cleared, showing Sandslash and Raichu were still on their feet. Then Sandslash suddenly winced in pain, which caused Michael to panic at this. A second later, Raichu fell to the ground with swirls in his eyes, showing that he was knocked out.
(Music Ends)
Tim - "Raichu is unable to battle! Sandslash wins! All three of Lt. Surge's Pokémon are unable to battle, so therefore the winner is the challenger, Michael Masi!"
The crowd roared in victory. Michael rushed over to hug Sandslash.
Michael - "We did it Sandslash!"
Sandslash - "Yes, we did it!"
Lt. Surge returned Raichu.
Lt. Surge - "Thank you Raichu. You fought valiantly."
He then walked over to Michael, clapping his hands.
Lt. Surge - "Well done Michael! That may have been the most exciting battle I've ever been a part of!"
Michael - "Thanks Lieutenant."
Lt. Surge - "And in accordance with Pokémon League Rules, I award you the Thunder Badge."
Michael accepted the badge from Lt. Surge.
Michael - "Alright! Gym win number three! We just got the Thunder Badge!"
Torterra, Vulpix, and Sandslash celebrated the victory.
Lt. Surge - "For your next Gym Battle, I recommend Celadon City to the Northwest."
Michael - "Thanks Surge. But we're gonna take the long route and head towards Lavender Town first."
Lt. Surge - "Alright then. You and your friends have a safe trip now."
Michael - "Thanks. Come on girls. Let's head back to the hotel and get ready for the long trip."
Girls - "Right!"
Michael and the girls quickly headed back towards the hotel, wanting to get ready for their long trip to Lavender Town.
