Chapter 11: Frustration
WeS RoYaL here with yet another chapter of Pokemon: Virus Version. So, Seth was reunited with his old friend last chapter. The two weeks have gone by and Yumi's ankle is finally healed. Althaea even joined Seth and Yumi as a temporary member until she arrives at Goldenrod City. And 25 has been defeated, which means Seth is one step closer to defeating the entire Neo Snagem organization. So after everything that happened in Cherrygrove City, what will be next for the group. Be sure the write a review and tell me how I do.
Seth's POV
Location: On the way to Violet City
On our way to Violet City, I was in the middle of a battle with a passerby trainer. The battle was between Chikorita and Bagon. Chikorita had already taken major damage, and for our part, the battle looked quite murkey from here on.
"Chikorita, get up," I said as Chikorita was on the ground after getting hit by Headbutt.
"Alright, Bagon, finish it off with Flamethrower," the passerby trainer said.
"Dodge it, quick," I said.
Despite my command, Chikorita panicked, and was hit by Flamethrower. I remember experiencing a Flamethrower myself when I, mysteriously, became Chikorita temporarily.
"Chico," Chikorita cried as it fainted to the ground.
"Well, that was embarrasing, even from a loser duo like you who can't even win a battle," the passerby trainer said as he recalled Bagon. "Call me in a hundred years or so, if you're any better by then."
The passerby trainer had left...
I felt no emotion whatsoever. Was I supposed to pity both myself and Chikorita? Ever since I gave some of what was left of my heart to Elekid, I haven't felt much of any emotion.
"Six straight losses for Chikorita," Althaea said as both she and Yumi approached me.
"You know, you and Chikorita have been together for a while now, but Chikorita has yet to win a battle," Yumi said.
Yumi was right. Chikorita has shown progress, and has won a few scuffles with other pokemon, but Chikorita has yet to be victorious in an official battle.
"Was it looks like I was correct with the label I gave Chikorita - a weak failure," a guy said as he approached us.
"Noah..." Yumi said as she recognized Noah from New Bark Town.
"It's been awhile," I said I picked up a fainted Chikorita.
"Wait a sec, you have no right to talk about a living being like that," Althaea said yelling at Noah.
"Yeah, we just need patience for Chikorita, She'll eventually get powerful," Yumi said in agreement with Althaea.
"All three of us have journeyed away from New Bark Town for three weeks now. Chikorita shouls've won at least one battle by now," Noah said.
Yumi's POV
Noah had a point, but I had a perfect counterarguement that could predict the outcome of Seth's next battle.
"Well today's your lucky day. You won't be dissapointed when Seth and Chikorita destroys you in battle," I said.
"Is that a challenge?" Noah asked.
"Of course," I replied.
"Wait-" Seth said attempting to stop me before Noah interrupted him.
"Only a complete idiot like you would issue a challenge without even patricipating in it. And in case you haven't notice, Chikorita is too worn out from it's battle with Bagon to battle me." Noah said insulting me.
"Hmph, Aromatisse, come on out and use Heal Pulse on Chikorita," Althaea said as she sent out Aromatisse and healed Chikorita.
Seth's POV
"I stand corrected," Noah said as Chikorita was healed.
Chikorita may be healed, but six straight losses has really taken a toll on what little confidence I have in my heart. If I lose now, what would be the point of sticking with a pokemon who can't even win a battle? No, I can't think that. Yumi's right, Chikorita just needs our patience.
"Now, Cyndaquil, prepare for battle," Noah said as he sent out Cyndaquil.
Chikorita gave Cyndaquil a nasty look and vice versa. I guess I can consider the two pokemon rivals.
"Now, shall we Yumi?" Althaea said as she, Yumi, and Aromatisse cleared the battlefield.
"Hmph, you know this battle with Chikorita will be no different than all your others," Noah said in an arrogant tone.
I gave no reply...
"Come on, Seth! Put that arrogant trainer in his place," Yumi yelled cheering me on.
Like I needed a cheerleader. If I had a heart, I'd probably die of embarrassment from that girl.
"After you..." Noah said giving me the first move.
"Quick, Chikorita, Tackle," I said.
"Chico," Chikorita cried as she started toward Cyndaquil.
"Smokescreen," Noah said.
"Quil," Cyndaquil cried as it launched Smokecreen.
"Chico?" Chikorita said confused as she stopped and didn't know what to do.
"Come on, don't panic!" I yelled at Chikorita.
My efforts were in vein. My yelling actually made Chikorita panic even more as she still didn't know what to do.
"Now, surprise Chikorita with Flamethrower," Noah said.
"Quil," Cyndaquil cried.
Cyndaquil quickly appeared through the smoke, catching Chikorita off guard. But before Cyndaquil launched Flamethrower -
"Chikorita, keep your battle stance," I said as Cyndaquil launched Flamethrower.
Chikorita kept her battle stance as she was knocked on the ground by a super effective Flamethrower.
"No," I said.
Yumi sighed, while Althaea simply closed her eyes and nodded sideways.
"You can make that seven losses in a row," Althaea said.
"Like I said: Chikorita's a weak failure," Noah said. "Cyndaquil retur- ," Noah said as he was interrupted by a will that refused to give in.
Chikorita's POV
"No! Don't you walk away from me!" I said as all Noah could hear was my usual Chikorita cry.
I struggled to get back up. The process was slow and painful. But I wanted to prove Noah wrong about me. I struggled to return to my battle stance, refusing to give in.
"Hmph, Cyndaquil, Flame Wheel," Noah said as I was knocked on the ground again by a super effective Flame Wheel.
Seth's POV
I have to stop this. But Chikorita refuses to give in as she is starting to adopt a stubborn mentality.
"Chico," Chikorita cried as she struggled to stand up again.
"Will power..." Althaea said.
"What the?" I said as Chikorita started glowing a mysterious, green aura.
"Huh," Noah said confused.
"What's happening to Chikorita?" Yumi asked.
"That's Chikorita's abilty, Overgrow. When Chikorita's energy is low, her grass type moves are powered up," Althaea explained to Yumi.
Chikorita then released a ball of green energy. It looked alot like the Energy Ball Roselia used when I battled Althaea.
"Energy Ball?" I said as Energy Ball hit Cyndaquil, dealing a fair amount of damage.
"Wow, Chikorita just learned Energy Ball. Take that Noah," Yumi said loudly, once again embarrassing me.
Noah simply smiled. "Smokescreen now!"
This time, Noah made sure Chikorita didn't have reaction time as Cyndaquil immediately launched a super effective Flamethrower. Smokescreen then cleared and Chikorita had fainted.
"Hmph, told you you couldn't beat me..." Noah said in an arrogant tone.
No one said a thing as I once again approached Chikorita and picked her up after yet another loss.
"Now we can make it seven," Yumi said.
Althaea nodded in agreement.
Noah started away with Cyndaquil as they faded into the distance. But he said something before he was completely gone.
"If you want to stop Neo Snagem, you'll have to be stronger than that," Noah said
My eyes shot wide open.
"How do you know about Neo Snagem?" I asked.
"We have the same goals, but our methods to reach those goals couldn't be anymore different," Noah said as he was completely gone now.
That Night...
Location: Outside a Pokemon Center
Chikorita and I were alone, right outside of a Pokemon Center where we all decided to spend the night. Chikortia and I had spent the rest of the afternoon together. I didn't show it, but my frustration was growing. But like Yumi said, Chikorita just needs our patience. We were staring at the distant mountains with the moonlight shining on the lake right in front of us. The moment was silent...
"Chico," Chikorita mumbled in frustration.
We were sick and tired of losing all the time...
I attempted to create some optimism between us when I spoke.
"Energy Ball eh, that's the first step toward us getting stronger," I said calmly without a smile.
Chikorita didn't cheer up...
"Well how about this: We'll on an adventure, an adventure that will make us stronger," I said.
Chikorita turned toward me.
"Trainers in the pokemon center were talking about a nearby Dark Cave, where Rare Candies can be found. A Rare Candy will instantly power up a pokemon by alot," I explained.
Chikorita then kept her eyes on me for a few seconds before suddenly jumping into my arms. Man do I hate getting cuddly, but I fell as though 'cuddly' is needed for the moment. So I hugged her back. I then realized what emotion is coming from Chikorita: This, is happiness.
The next morining...
The next morining, it was only Chikorita and I on our way to Dark Cave. I didn't want to rely on the others, so asked them to stay at the pokemon center. I don't know if we'll be able to find a Rare Candy. I guess that's what a lack of confidence does.
If Chikorita could talk, she'd probably say 'man, are you the quiet one' because I haven't said much of anything on our adventure. I like to keep my thoughts to myself.
After an hour of walking, we had arrived at Dark Cave. But blocking the entrance was a group of Rock, Steel, and Ground type pokemon. There were two Graveler, two Marshtomp, and a Skarmory. Before I attempted to break through, a pink pokemon with a crown approached me. I was shocked when I actually heard the pink pokemon talk.
"Proceed with caution, trainer," The pink pokemon said.
I was curious about the pokemon, so I scanned it with my navy blue pokedex.
The pokedex read:
Slowking, the Royal Pokemon: It has tremendous intelligence and intuition. No matter the situation, it stays calm and collected.
"Is there something I should be worried about?" I asked Slowking.
"There have been quite a few trainers who have went into Dark Cave and went missing. Trainers never seem to come out of Dark Cave, so the pokemon before are taking no chance with people wondering about in their home." Slowking explained.
I scenned the three species of Pokemon on my Pokedex.
Graveler, the Rock Pokemon: Graveler rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing it's direction.
Marshtomp, the Mudfish pokemon: It's sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows in dirt to sleep.
Skarmory, the Armor Bird Pokemon: Despite being clad entirely in hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180mph.
"Well, I promise I'll come back if you let me search for a Rare Candy," I said to the group of pokemon.
"Well, in order for you to proceed, you must be granted permission by the leader of all the Dark Cave pokemon," Slowking said as the group of pokemon moved aside, introducing their leader.
I prepared for the strongest of all pokemon, the battle of my life. But the only 'leader' to show was the epitome of deception.
To Be Continued...
Now, in case you people have lost count, Chikorita has lost her first eight Pokemon battles and the frustration is really starting to set in on both her and Seth. Oh, and if you want a hint on who will be in the next chapter, guess the reference in this chapter's last sentence and see if you know your Pokemon. The next chapter will also feature the first of many updated features in Jhoto's geography. Ethan's actions back in Gold and Silver Version will put Seth's journey a bit out of order. So, will Seth and Chikorita be able to obtain a Rare Candy? Or will their growing frustration get the best of them? Stay tuned for the next chapter and be sure to write a review and let me know on how I did. And lastly, be sure to read my newest Story Maya, Rio & Terra: The Curse of the Maw.