Introduction:
Hey everyone so this will be the last chapter until probably until Monday or Tuesday! So hopefully this can hold you over. The view update is at 222. If anyone cares lol but I think it's so awesome how big this has grown. I know to a lot of people this is like amateur numbers but to me it's huge. I wanna say my goal for this series is to get to 1k views so hopefully, we get at least close. But enough about numbers you guys have been awesome so many people from different countries have read this story and I just wanna hi and I see you. While the majority of my audience is in the good ole' US of A, it's so awesome to see people from around the world from even Russia checking it out. Anyway, here you guys go chapter 6 of A Trainer Named Lucas.
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Guide:
Bolded Italics: Speaking to Audience or Out of Time
Regular Italics: Thoughts
COF: Character(s) of Focus
Chapter 6: A Local Hero
COF: Lucas Diamond
Lucas marched right up to the Valley Windworks building and saw a Team Galactic Grunt standing in the way.
"Beat it, kid," The Grunt told Lucas.
"You guys have an innocent man in there, how pathetic are you people," Lucas said with a snarl.
"Smartass remarks aren't going to get you inside now, beat it unless you wanna get your pokemon taken," The grunt told Lucas.
"I'd love to see you try," Lucas mocked the grunt.
Lucas easily aced through the grunt so fast the grunt didn't even know what happened. All that training really paid off Lucas was getting really good at battling. He could read people, it came so naturally to him and he always seemed to know what people's strategies were. He found it part of the fun.
"How the hell….alright I admit it you're really good but I am still not letting you in," The grunt said, shutting the door on Lucas' face and locked it.
"Asshole," Lucas cussed to himself.
"I need to find a key….wait a minute there were those grunts back in Floarma Town," Lucas said as he rushed back to Floarma Town.
He found that the two galactic grunts were no longer there but instead harassing a local in the meadow.
"HEY LEAVE HIM ALONE," Lucas said, pulling out a Pokeball and running up to him.
"Who do we have here, looks like this kid is trying to tell us what to do," The first grunt said laughing.
"Man you either have balls of steel or you're just plain stupid kid," The other grunt said.
"Why don't you find out which one I am," Lucas growled.
"Your loss," The grunt said.
Like the other grunt, Lucas swept through the grunts with Bibarel and Monferno. It felt good to know he was teaching these grunts a lesson about messing with innocent people. It was a feeling he couldn't explain but he couldn't just stand by and watch someone who can't defend themselves.
"Holy crap who is this kid," The galactic grunt said while slowly back away.
"I don't know but we should go," The other grunt said with a little fear in his voice.
Lucas just watched as the grunts ran off. Of course the moment they lose they grab their ball and run away like cowards what else was he supposed to expect.
"Thank you so much," The man said as he shook Lucas' hand.
"It's no trouble really are you okay?" Lucas asked.
"Yes, I am fine because of you, what's your name young man?" The man asked.
"Lucas, Lucas Diamond," Lucas said with a proud smile.
"Lucas, you have my eternal gratitude. I run a honey shop, stop by whenever you want, whatever you want free on the house," The man said.
"Wow, thank you," Lucas said.
"Oh but you have to help my friend. Those thieves took him to the Valley Windworks," The man said.
"I was just there. I can't get in without a key," Lucas said with a little disappointment in his voice.
"I have a spare key, please take it and save him," The man begged.
Without hesitation, Lucas took the key and ran right back to the Valley Windworks and snuck into the Windworks. It was crawling with grunts and he knew he couldn't take them all on so he stayed out of sight. He thought he was safe when a grunt came up right behind him.
"Be quiet," The grunt said while grabbing Lucas.
"Get the fuck off me," Lucas said while struggling.
"Lucas, calm down it's me," The grunt said while taking off his hat, it was Looker.
"Looker, what are you doing here?" Lucas asked.
"I'm undercover, I am trying to get in deep with Team Galactic to find the higher-ups," Looker said.
"Well there's an innocent man they are holding hostage," Lucas said.
"I know it's terrible but I am not in a position to do anything. It would mess up my mission but now that you're here," Looker said to himself.
"Where is he, I'll take care of the rest," Lucas assured him.
"You're brave Lucas, I commend you. He's on the top floor," Looker said with a smile.
"Damn, how am I supposed to get up there?" Lucas asked.
"I can distract them for you but once you are up there you're on your own. Be careful one of the commanders is up there, her name is Mars," Looker told him.
"Got it," Lucas said.
"If you mess with her you'll be a huge target for Team Galactic, you really want all that attention?" Looker asked.
"I don't care about that, that man's daughter needs him and I promised her I'd get him back no way am I quitting now. I don't care who they send after me. I am not leaving here without him," Lucas said in a serious tone.
"Few people have your courage and heroism Lucas, it's inspiring," Looker said, patting Lucas on the shoulder.
"I'll distract them….until we meet again Lucas," Looker said, putting his hat back on.
"Thank you, Looker," Lucas said.
"No, thank you, Lucas, we need more people like you in the world one day you're gonna go far kid," Looker said with a smile as he went up and distracted the guards.
Lucas acted fast, sneaking past them he went to the top floor of the wind works where he found the man being harassed by two grunts and a girl with red hair. She must be the one Looker talked about, Mars. Just seeing them harass a defenseless old man, it infuriated Lucas.
"Hey assholes," Lucas said, stepping into the room.
"Oh, looks like we got some company everybody, and who might you be," Mars said, turning to face Lucas.
"I'm the guy that's gonna kick all of your asses if you don't let him go," Lucas said, already holding a Pokeball in his hand.
Mars just laughed and sent the two grunts to deal with Lucas as she kept harassing the man. And to her surprise, Lucas was finished with them in a matter of minutes.
"You're quite the trainer aren't you," Mars said with a grin.
"Why are you doing this?" Lucas asked.
"That's classified sweetie, even to a cute little trainer like you I can't tell," Mars said with a grin.
"So how about I just beat you and you get the fuck out of here," Lucas said sternly.
"As if, Zubat, show this brat how Team Galactic does business," Mars said, releasing her Zubat.
"Luxio, I need ya," Lucas said, releasing his Luxio.
Luxio came right out and got ready for battle. To Lucas, this wasn't just a battle it was a test to see if he could really stand up to Team Galactic. Sure the grunts were easy but Commanders were on a different level.
"Zubat, use Confuse Ray," Mars ordered.
The Zubat shot a beam that hit Luxio and made him stagger around.
"Luxio, snap out of it and use spark," Lucas said.
But the effect was already in motion and Luxio hurt himself. Mars laughed as Lucas got more and more frustrated but he had to focus.
"Come on Luxio get your mind right we gotta win this," Lucas told the electric type.
"I just need to get one good electric attack and that Zubat is out, problem is Luxio's confused….I got it!" Lucas thought to himself.
"Luxio, charge," Lucas commanded.
Luxio began charging energy. Since it isn't a physical attack the confusion did not affect it.
"Zubat, Wing Attack," Mars ordered.
Zubat hit Luxio with a big impact but he was still able to fight.
"Luxio, Keep charging," Lucas said.
"What is his deal? No matter how much he charges any attack will hit his own Pokemon," Mars thought to herself.
"Uhm Zubat, use another Wing Attack," Mars commanded.
As Zubat got closer and closer to Luxio, Lucas finally put his plan into motion.
"LUXIO, SPARK," Lucas shouted.
Luxio released a huge spark of electricity hitting himself but due to the large radius from charging it hit Zubat and sent him flying down.
"What the hell?!" Mars said to herself.
"Nice work Luxio, come back take a rest," Lucas said, returning Luxio to its ball.
"I can tell you're a smart brat as well, and you're starting to piss me off. Purugly, end this," Mars said, releasing Purugly from its ball with a more angry tone in her voice.
"You and your group have pissed me off for years," Lucas shouted, releasing Staravia from its ball.
"Purugly, use Scratch," Mars commanded.
The Purugly quickly rushed at Staravia and scratched his face, sending him back.
"Staravia, shake it off and use Aerial Ace," Lucas said with more eagerness to win.
Staravia flew quickly towards Purugly and slashed at it with some wind pressure dishing out serious damage, this was just making Mars angry.
"You're such a pest! I won't let you get in our way, Purugly, use scratch again!" Mars shouted.
"I will not let you hurt an innocent man or anyone for that matter, your joy ride is over I will stop all of you! Staravia dodge and end this with another Aerial Ace!" Lucas shouted.
Staravia dodged the scratch attack and once again went up to and rushed down at Purugly slashing it, knocking it out. She lost.
Mars couldn't believe it, for years Team Galactic stood unchallenged then all of a sudden this random trainer just starts making threats. She had heard of other teams being mettled with like Red from Kanto foiling Team Rocket and Brendan from Hoenn ruining both Team Magma and Aqua. Even though she lost this battle she is not going to let him ruin Cyrus' plans.
"You...little….brat, you made the biggest mistake of your life. This won't be the last team you hear from us you will pay for meddling with us. Your days are numbered," Mars said getting her pokemon and leaving the building with a glare on her face.
"And stay out," Lucas shouted back at her.
"Lord Arceus, thank you," The man said hugging Lucas with tears in his eyes.
"Are you okay?" Lucas asked.
"Yes I am, thanks to you, what's your name?" The man said.
"Lucas and I are glad you're okay, your daughter is waiting outside," Lucas said.
"Oh my Arceus is she okay?!" The man asked in a panic.
"She's fine, I made sure she was unharmed," Lucas reassured.
"Thank you so much son, you're a real hero," The man said hugging Lucas.
Lucas walked the man out and his daughter ran up to hug her dad and gave Lucas his scarf back. She was ecstatic and kept calling Lucas a hero, it was funny cause he didn't feel like a hero he was just doing the right thing. They brought Lucas back to Floarma Town where the town folks all thanked Lucas for kicking Team Galactic out of the town. Lucas was overwhelmed he didn't think he would get this much attention but on the inside, he felt good that he helped so many people. Lucas was interviewed and was given a great place to rest for the night despite him wanting to reach Eterna City by tonight but he was indeed tired and his pokemon deserved a rest. The whole town threw a celebration for him. Lucas didn't think much of it but to the folks of Floarma Town, Lucas Diamond was a local hero.
Outro:
And there it is bois chapter 6. I had a lot of fun writing this one and I love doing important battles. It gives it a better feel. I hope you guys enjoyed and as always leave a review telling me what you liked, disliked, suggestions, etc. If you wanna pm about anything or tell me that my hands should be cut off so I can't ever write again hmu I will try to get back to you asap. Until then have a great day everyone and I will see you in the next chapter.
-Shocker
-Question of the Chapter: Who is your favorite protagonist in any pokemon game.
For me, it has got to be either Lucas or Ethan (Gold)