Panic surged through me as I plummeted, my arms flailing in a desperate attempt to grasp anything to stop my descent. But there was nothing—only open air beneath me as I fell freely.
The sensation of freefall was disorienting and terrifying. The wind roared in my ears, and the world spun around me in a blur. Time seemed to stretch as I plummeted, my mind racing with a mix of fear and disbelief.
Just as I braced myself for the inevitable impact, a flash of movement appeared out of nowhere. Before I could comprehend what was happening, something strong grabbed the back of my shirt, halting my fall abruptly. I was lifted through the air with surprising speed and precision.
In a matter of moments, I found myself being gently set down on the peak of the mountain. Dazed and breathless, I looked up to see my savior—a strange, bat-like Pokémon with sharp claws and a confident, almost mischievous expression. It had large, membranous wings and a tail that seemed to help it steer as it flew.
Still shaken from the fall, I managed to stand, my heart racing with a mix of fear and exhilaration. From this vantage point, the view was breathtaking, the entire route stretching out below me like a vast, untamed wilderness.
As I took in the sight, I realized just how lucky I had been. Cody and AJ's shouts of relief reached me from below, their figures small but visible as they waved up at me.
"Will, are you okay?" Cody called out, his voice tinged with worry but also relief.
AJ cupped his hands around his mouth to amplify his voice. "That was incredible! What just saved you?"
I looked back at the mysterious Pokémon, which regarded me with a curious tilt of its head. "I... I don't know," I admitted, my voice shaky. "I've never seen a Pokémon like this before." Suddenly, the Pokémon flew onto my back and perched there, its wings fluttering slightly. It leaned down and, with surprising gentleness, gave a playful chomp on the top of my head.
"Gligar!" it exclaimed cheerfully, its voice full of affection.
Cody and AJ's expressions mirrored my own awe and confusion. The Gligar seemed to have taken a liking to me, its playful bite more of a sign of affection than anything else. I laughed and smiled at the playful antics of the Gligar, AJ and Cody's concerned voices reached me once again.
"Will, are you okay?" Cody called out, his voice tinged with worry but also amusement at the scene before him.
AJ cupped his hands around his mouth to amplify his voice. "Looks like you've made a new friend up there!"
I nodded, unable to suppress my grin as Gligar nuzzled against my cheek, its presence bringing warmth and joy to the chilly mountain peak. "Yeah, I'm okay," I replied, my voice filled with genuine happiness. "Just enjoying the moment." With a graceful flap of its bat-like wings, Gligar lifted me gently into the air, carrying me securely on its back as we began our descent down the mountain. The wind rushed past us as we soared through the sky, the exhilarating sensation filling me with a sense of freedom and adventure.
As we reached the base of the mountain, Gligar set me down gently on the ground before flying a short distance away. With a determined gleam in its eyes, it flexed its wings, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
I watched in awe as Gligar's bat-like wings spread wide, their dark membranes glistening in the sunlight. Its fierce determination mirrored in my own heart.
AJ's voice broke through my thoughts. "It looks like Gligar wants to battle you, Will," he observed, his tone a mix of excitement and encouragement.
I turned to face AJ, feeling a surge of determination coursing through me. "Then let's not keep it waiting," I replied, my voice steady with resolve.
With a confident smile, I stepped forward, ready to face the challenge that lay ahead. Gligar hovered nearby, its eyes shining with anticipation as it awaited our next move. With a confident smirk, I reached for the Poké Ball at my belt. "Squad up, Sora!" I called out.
As the Hisuian Growlithe materialized beside me, AJ and Cody's eyes widened in surprise. They hadn't seen me with this Pokémon before, and the sight of Sora standing proudly by my side seemed to catch them off guard.
"Sora?" Cody repeated, his voice filled with curiosity. "When did you catch a Hisuian Growlithe, Will?"
I grinned at their reactions, a sense of pride swelling within me. "She's not just any Growlithe," I replied, running my finger confidently under my nose. "She's my starter. Got her back in homeroom."
Sora barked in agreement, her eyes sparkling with loyalty and determination.
The mountain air crackled with energy as Gligar and Sora faced off, their eyes locked in fierce determination. Gligar hovered effortlessly in the sky, its wings slicing through the air with precision, while Sora stood her ground on the rocky terrain, her muscles tensed and ready for action.
This would be the first real test for Sora. I hadn't used her in battle before, so I was eager to see what she could do.
"Alright, Sora, let's start strong!" I called out, my voice echoing against the towering cliffs.
"Sora, go in with Fire Fang!" I commanded, pointing towards Gligar with unwavering confidence.
With a fierce bark, Sora's jaws ignited with flames as she lunged towards Gligar, her teeth glowing with fiery intensity. Gligar braced itself, but Sora's Fire Fang connected with devastating force, leaving Gligar scorched and reeling from the attack.
"Whoa, did you see that?" AJ exclaimed, his eyes widening in amazement. "That Fire Fang was intense!"
Cody nodded in agreement, his excitement palpable. "Yeah, Sora's got some serious firepower! But let's see how Gligar responds."
As if in response to Cody's words, Gligar launched a flurry of Wing Attacks, its wings slicing through the air with incredible speed. Sora, undeterred by the assault, dodged and weaved through the onslaught with agile movements, her fiery determination burning bright.
But Gligar wasn't about to give up. With a swift counterattack, it retaliated with a powerful Steel Wing, striking Sora with a resounding blow that sent her staggering backwards.
"Sora, hang in there!" I called out, my voice filled with determination. "You can do it!"
Sora shook off the impact, her resolve unwavering as she prepared to strike back. With a determined growl, she lunged forward once more, her fangs gleaming with determination.
"Sora, use Bite!" I commanded, my heart pounding with anticipation.
With a fierce bark, Sora snapped her jaws shut with impressive force, aiming to sink her teeth into Gligar's tough hide. Gligar, caught off guard by the sudden assault, let out a sharp cry as Sora's Bite attack connected, leaving a noticeable mark on its wing.
But Gligar wasn't ready to back down just yet. With a defiant glare, it retaliated with a powerful counterattack, striking Sora with a barrage of Wing Attacks.
"Sora, don't give up now!" I shouted, my voice filled with encouragement.
With renewed determination, Sora pressed on, her fiery spirit burning brighter than ever before. With a final burst of energy, she launched herself forward, her entire body enveloped in a blazing aura of flames.
"Sora, finish it with Rollout!" I called out, my voice ringing out with unwavering determination.
With a resolute bark, Sora tucked herself into a tight ball and began to roll forward with increasing momentum. Like a blazing comet, she charged towards Gligar, the force of her Rollout attack intensifying with each rotation.
Gligar attempted to evade the incoming assault, but Sora's relentless onslaught proved too much to handle. With a powerful crash, she collided with Gligar, sending the bat-like Pokémon tumbling backward with a resounding thud.
As the dust settled, both Pokémon struggled to rise to their feet, battered and bruised from the fierce battle. But in the end, it was Sora who emerged victorious, her fiery spirit shining bright as she stood tall, her tail wagging with pride.
"Great job, Sora!" I exclaimed, rushing forward to congratulate my partner. "You were amazing out there!"
As the dust settled from the intense battle, I rushed over to where Gligar lay, battered and bruised from our fierce exchange. Despite the outcome, I couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for the resilient Pokémon.
"Hey there, buddy," I said softly, kneeling down beside Gligar. "You put up quite a fight."
To my surprise, Gligar's expression softened at my words, a glimmer of happiness shining in its eyes. Despite the loss, it seemed grateful for the acknowledgment.
As I checked over Gligar's injuries, I couldn't help but notice its gaze lingering on the Poké Ball clipped to my waist. It was as if Gligar recognized the symbol of partnership and camaraderie it represented.
"You want to join us, huh?" I mused, a smile tugging at the corners of my lips. "Well, I'd be honored to have you on the team."
With a determined nod, Gligar reached out its claw, touching the Poké Ball with a sense of purpose. In a flash of light, the ball opened, enveloping Gligar in its energy before drawing it inside with a soft click.
As Gligar settled comfortably into its new Poké Ball, AJ and Cody approached me, their faces beaming with excitement and admiration.
"Hey, Will, that was amazing!" AJ exclaimed, clapping me on the back. "You caught your first Pokémon!"
Cody nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah, congrats, man! That Gligar is one tough Pokémon to have on your team."
Grinning from ear to ear, I thanked them both for their kind words. "Thanks, guys. I couldn't have done it without your support."
With Gligar safely on my team, we continued our journey through the mountainous terrain of Route 9. Along the way, Cody managed to catch a Nincada, while AJ snagged a Trapinch, adding to our growing teams of Pokémon.
As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the rugged landscape, we found a picturesque spot to pause and celebrate our successful captures. Gathering our Pokémon around us, we snapped a photo to commemorate the moment, the three of us beaming with pride as we held up our Poké Balls.
Here's the continuation of the last chapter hope you enjoy it!
With our mission accomplished, we made our way back to Rika to report our success. As we approached her, we couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that we had completed our assignment and proven ourselves as capable trainers.
"Mission accomplished, Rika!" I announced, holding up my Poké Ball proudly. "We caught some amazing Pokémon out there."
Rika smiled warmly at us, her eyes sparkling with pride. "Well done, everyone. I'm impressed by your determination. You've truly earned your place in this school you even went above and beyond and caught Pokemon." With a sense of accomplishment, we bid farewell to Route 9, our hearts filled with excitement for the adventures that lay ahead.
Hey, we are back again so as I said at the end of chapter 6 new characters would be introduced that was kind of a lie but the NEXT chapter I promise will have tons of new characters. Don't forget to leave a Follow/Favorite/Review if you enjoyed it. See ya next time!