Intro:
Hey everyone, here it is the big chapter 20. I know it's just a number but really this is just the beginning and people have been asking me how many chapters this story will have. I didn't have an answer and I really still don't but if anything it'll probably be in the 40's or 50's so yeah long way from done. Thank you all for sticking around and I hope you stay because I got some crazy ideas for not just this story but the one after this and my big finale! Without further ado let's see how Lucas handles his next gym battle!
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AND. HERE. WE. GO.
Guide:
Bolded Italics: Speaking to Audience or Out of Time
Regular Italics: Thoughts
COF: Character(s) of Focus
Eterna City Diner, Sinnoh
7 am
Hunter "Looker" Langley
Looker waited at the diner. He was used to getting up early from being undercover, he knew Mike and Cyrus were gonna meet but he needed some help to record the conversation. He couldn't risk being seen as an agent so he decided to leave the city for this meeting. With him was his CO, Lt. Ryan Murphy who he had since grown to like ever since starting this undercover assignment. Looker has an idea for how to get perfect feedback from their dinner and it required an old friend.
"You sure he's gonna be here?" Murphy said, sipping his coffee.
"He said he would, short notice but he's always been great at arriving on time, you know that," Looker said.
Agent 2nd Grade: Hunter "Looker" Langley
Home Region: Hoenn
Years Active:
1985-1989 (Criminal Tracking Squad/Hoenn Narcotics Division)
1989-1991 (Kanto Counter-Terrorism Division)
1991-Present (Sinnoh Counter-Terrorism Division)
Badge Number: 4690
"If this plan works I'll be impressed, this is very risky for both you and him Langley," Murphy said, looking at Looker.
Lt. Ryan Murphy
Home Region: Alola
Years Active:
1968-1990 (Alola Homicide Division)
1990-2005 (Kanto Counter-Terrorism Division)
2005-Present (Sinnoh Counter-Terrorism Division)
Badge Number: formerly 5294, Retired since becoming Lt.
"I know but we have to try, never know what they could say," Looker said, getting up.
"He's here?" Murphy asked.
"Yea," Looker smiled.
Looker walked over to the entrance to see someone he hadn't seen in a very long time. The glue that held the group together at first, Agent Aaron Black.
"FNG," Aaron said with a smile.
"Hey Aaron, good to see you again," Looker said, hugging him.
Agent 1st Grade: Aaron Black
Home Region: Unova
Years Active:
1977-1989 (Unova Foreign Affairs Division)
1989-1991 (Kanto Counter-Terrorism Division)
1991-Present (Unova Counter-Terrorism Division)
Badge Number: 6462
Aaron, Looker, and Oscar never lost contact after their mission in Kanto. Despite them all being separated they always called each other when they could and when Looker asked for Aaron's help he was more than happy to lend a hand.
"Lt. Murphy you remember Aaron," Looker said.
"Like hell I do, good to see you again Black," Murphy said, extending his hand.
"Lt. now huh congrats," Aaron said, shaking his hand.
"That's right, last time you saw me I was a Sgt.," Murphy laughed.
There was one time 437 reunited and it wasn't under the best terms. After Maxie betrayed the agency, 437 was called to Hoenn to assist in taking Team Magma down after Maxie's betrayal the higher-ups decided to put Ryan Murphy in charge of the unit. After his work, he was promoted to Lt. and sent to Sinnoh with Looker.
"Now we are meeting on better terms," Aaron said, sitting down.
"That's right, ever talk to your former partner?" Murphy asked.
"Every now and then...he's doing alright in there," Aaron said.
Aaron and Maxie were partners within 437 and had their own bond just like Oscar and Looker. While Aaron despised what Maxie did and how he left he couldn't bring himself to hate him personally and even went to visit him in prison every now and then.
"How are the twins?" Looker asked.
"Hilbert's alright he wants to be like me when he gets older and Hilda takes after Katie and wants to be a Pokemon Trainer," Aaron said.
"How old are they now?" Murphy asked.
"15, Hilda's started studying with Professor Juniper about Pokemon and all that trainer stuff, Katie is thrilled by it," Aaron laughed.
"Hilbert?" Looker asked.
"Focusing on school and taking the entrance exam for the academy, I mean I didn't exactly want him to be in the agency but...what can you do," Aaron said, sipping some water.
"Good to hear, now then let's get to business. We have a mission going on right now, where you debriefed?" Murphy asked.
"Uh yeah, Looker's UC for Team Galactic that's all I got now I'm more than happy to help you guys but I got my own situation in Unova going on right now," Aaron said.
"We understand that but Looker thought you would be good for this job, it's a one-and-down deal then you can go back," Murphy said.
"What's the job?" Aaron asked.
"Tonight I have two targets meeting in a restaurant in Veilstone City, they could be dropping details on plans that I have been trying to find for a while now and we need that conversation recorded and their meeting watched," Looker said.
"And that requires me because?" Aaron asked.
"The targets know me and this needs to be off the record and who better than an agent out of the region," Looker said.
Aaron raised his eyebrow and looked at Murphy, having a meeting recorded off the record was rare and Aaron had never done it before.
"Trust me I'm skeptical too but if it works this could help our case tremendously," Murphy said.
"...what do I have to do?" Aaron asked.
Veilstone City, Sinnoh
2 pm
Lucas Diamond
Lucas walked up to the gym but this time the gym nerves were gone. After battling all the other gym leaders before Maylene he knew what to expect from both pre-gym battles and the gym battle itself. After doing some research on Maylene he figured the best bet would be to lead with Staraptor. If he was lucky he could sweep her team. Though it was unlikely, he knew that she was a fighting type gym leader all of if not most of her team would be fighting types. Barry gave him some tips on the battle which was not like him but so he was hesitant to take it but it might come into play.
Lucas walked into the gym and it was a boxing gym layout. Rings surrounded the area with punching bags swinging to the sides. It seemed the only way to get through the gym was to move these bags and traverse through the rings to the gym leader. In classic format, trainers were everywhere just waiting to challenge Lucas. The walls were black and the area had an almost broadcast fight feel to it. The gymed smelled like sweat and was full of warm air that almost made Lucas gag upon entering.
"This is a gym after all both pokemon and real-life training," Lucas said, walking through the gym.
The air was getting to Lucas so much that he took off his coat only wearing his red short-sleeved shirt. He also removed his scarf and hat, one because it was too hot and two because he valued them so much that he didn't want any of the stenches from the gym to ruin them. Normally he would have a pokemon walking alongside him for the number of battles he was going through but he was scared the smell and air would make them pass out. Eventually, he cleared the gym, moved countless punching bags, and ran through rings. He felt as if he was working out himself.
"H-holy shit, this place is disgusting and work out inducing," Lucas said, panting.
"Don't insult my sanctuary!" Someone shouted.
Lucas looked behind him expecting the gym leader to emerge, expecting a fight with someone who looks like a rock. Someone who looks like Brock from the Kanto region. To his surprise, he saw a short girl with no shoes on squinting at him almost as if he had just told a little girl no to some candy.
"Um, who are you?" Lucas asked with a raised brow.
"They call me the bare-foot fighting genius, Maylene!" Maylene said with pride.
She looks like a beauty pageant entry...
"You're the gym leader!" Lucas said almost shocked.
"Yes, I am, got a problem with that?" Maylene asked.
"S-sorry I just expected something else," Lucas said, smirking.
Maylene sighed and responded by kicking Lucas in the "sensitive" area. As Lucas fell to the ground she smirked at him and crouched down.
"Uh-huh," Maylene smirked.
"My apologies," Lucas grunted while holding his "sensitive" area.
Maylene laughed and helped Lucas back up. She went on to explain how she was the youngest gym leader in the region and didn't get offended by Lucas's comment as she had heard it before.
"So why did you kick me in the dick then?" Lucas grunted.
"Because you deserved it, I can take comments but no one will laugh at me in my gym," Maylene said sternly.
"Understood," Lucas said.
"Now then I suppose you are here for a badge," Maylene said.
"You read my mind," Lucas said.
"Well then, stand and get ready to fight," Maylene said, getting into an actual fighting position.
"Wait not an actual fight!" Lucas said, tensing up.
Maylene laughed, that's something she always did to trainers and all of them had given the same reaction except for her opponent before Lucas, he had blonde hair and immediately tried to tackle Maylene.
"I'm just kidding with ya, I've seen you on tv. I know what your team is capable of and I look forward to seeing how my pokemon fair against yours," Maylene grinned while pulling out a Pokeball.
"Well then, you go first...genius," Lucas mocked.
Chapter 20: Lucas vs Maylene
COF: Lucas Diamond
GYM BATTLE: Lucas Diamond vs Leader Maylene (5 on 3)
"Meditite, show 'em your fighting spirit!" Maylene shouted as she sent out Meditite.
Meditite stood in zen mode but ready to fight. The psychic/fighting type eyed Lucas as if saying bring it.
"Staraptor, lead us to victory!" Lucas yelled, sending Staraptor out.
Staraptor flew off the ground and eyed Meditite. Despite the size difference the two pokemon seemed evenly matched. Staraptor had the type advantage with Meditite being a fighting type but Psychic was always formidable to any pokemon. Their moves were random and didn't even have to have physical contact to be effective.
"Meditite, use Rock Tomb," Maylene ordered.
Meditite wasted no time and soon rocks were falling on Staraptor. Luckily she was able to dodge most of the rocks but was hit by a few. Obviously, she had taken some damage but thanks to her evolution and endurance training she was still a heavy hitter.
"Staraptor, use Fly," Lucas ordered.
Staraptor grabbed Meditite and flew above the arena. Fly was a very powerful move despite it being an HM, it was still a move a lot of flying specialists had in their arsenal.
"Meditite, quickly use Confusion!" Maylene yelled.
Meditite snapped Staraptor into a state of confusion but not before Staraptor slammed Meditite to the ground inflicting serious damage. Staraptor confusingly went back to Lucas. When a pokemon gets confused their mind is in a constant state of nausea making it hard for pokemon to focus on something also causing their vision to become blurry.
"Star, snap out of it, come on," Lucas pleaded.
"Meditite, another Rock Tomb let's go!" Maylene shouted.
Meditite made me rocks fall on Staraptor and this time she took way more rocks to the face. However, she was still up, very weak but up.
Fuck I can't have my star pokemon out on the first round!
Lucas's mind was racing; he had to figure out a way to get out of this. Despite Meditite being weak, Staraptor was weak AND confused.
"Staraptor, come back to life for a second and use a Brave Bird!" Lucas yelled.
Lucas knew that Staraptor had a limited amount of time so he wanted to at least take out the psychic. Staraptor came to her senses just long enough to slam herself with force into Meditite knocking them both out.
"Suicide, interesting but smart play," Maylene commented, putting Meditite back into his ball.
"Confusion...annoying move," Lucas smirked, putting Staraptor back in her ball.
"Hey all's fair, Machoke let's do this," Maylene said, releasing Machoke into the field.
Lucas sat there a bit, with Staraptor out of the equation he needed someone who could stand with Machoke.
"Monferno, come on out!" Lucas shouted, releasing Monferno into the field.
Monferno can at least hold his own.
"Machoke, use Karate Chop!" Maylene shouted.
Machoke rushed at Monferno slapping one of his huge arms onto him, pushing Monferno to the ground. Monferno looked up at Machoke with disbelief, he had never been sent to the ground that fast before.
"Monferno, use Flame Wheel!" Lucas yelled.
Before Machoke could get back, Monferno sent a fast Flame Wheel into his face, sending Machoke back. Fire attacks didn't do a super amount of damage to Machoke but it hurt him nonetheless.
"Monferno, don't let him breathe, use Cut!" Lucas shouted.
Monferno rushed at Machoke ready to slice him but Maylene was quick on the trigger.
"Machoke, use Strength!" Maylene yelled.
Just as Monferno cut Machoke, he was sent flying back by Machoke with a Strength hit. Monferno was durable but Machoke's size and power were starting to wear him down. Luckily Machoke was starting to show some weakness as well. Monferno was shocked again he had never seen a pokemon this tough before. Maylene's training made her pokemon very hard-hitting and durable but luckily for Lucas his pokemon only uses 100 percent of their strength when hitting attacks.
"Monferno, you okay?" Lucas asked.
Monferno looked back and nodded. He was hurt but okay but he was visibly starting to get angry with himself and Machoke.
"Okay let's do this, another Flame Wheel!" Lucas ordered.
Monferno sent another big Flame Wheel towards Machoke and in a quick turn, Machoke sent rocks flying to Monferno with a Rock Tomb. Both pokemon were hit with attacks. Monferno started to bleed from the head with a cut and Machoke fell to his knees and showed visible burn marks on his chest. These attacks did real harm to the pokemon but neither of them stood down.
"Machoke, steady now Focus Energy," Maylene said.
Machoke steadied himself and seemed to stand still and power up, Lucas thought this was bad Machoke already was a heavy hitter but now he would be even more powerful.
"Monferno, quickly use a Burning Mach Punch!" Lucas yelled.
Monferno lit his hand on fire and launched right at Machoke with a burning fist. Monferno slammed his fist into Machokes jaw inflicting serious damage not from the fighting move but from the sheer power the move packed. Monferno put his all into this punch he hated how he had been losing fights recently and thought this was his redemption. He wanted to show Lucas that he could still be his top pokemon. Unfortunately, Machoke also had something up his sleeve.
"Machoke, Karate Chop!" Maylene commanded.
Machoke slammed a chop down on Monferno. Lucas, fearing the worst, reached for Monferno's ball but looked up to see Maylene's face in shock.
What the hell?
Lucas looked at the fight to see Monferno grabbing Machoke's chop, not letting it hit him. Where did this strength come from? How the hell could Monferno resist a chop that had been powered up by a Focus Energy?
Monferno stared a hole through Machoke, not only was he pissed that the Mach Punch didn't knock him down but he was pissed that he was already out of energy but for some reason the rage he had in his body made him regain that energy and more. Monferno's grip got tighter and his body got hotter. He grew instantly and pushed Machoke back with his grip. His fire grew hotter and burned Machoke more. Monferno roared as his transformation ended, he was now an Infernape.
Lucas was astounded. First Staraptor evolving, now Infernape. His top pokemon were getting to be at their best! Maylene was amazed at the new pokemon. His heat, she could feel it from where she was standing. Machoke looked at Infernape with grit trying to push his attack down but with no luck. Infernape grinned and punched Machoke back, knocking him down for good.
"HOLY SHIT, MON," Lucas shouted with a smile.
Infernape looked back with a smirk and looked at himself, he felt stronger and his energy had come back he felt that he was faster than ever.
"Damn, this is it my last pokemon...if he's gonna get this badge, I'm not gonna make it easy for him," Maylene thought.
"Lucario, give 'em one hell of a last stand," Maylene shouted, sending Lucario out into the field.
Lucas looked in awe, Lucario was always one of his favorite pokemon to watch on tv. He was so cool to him, his figure, his moves, his style of fighting. Lucas almost forgot he was in a gym battle and focused on Lucario for a moment.
Infernape slapped Lucas on the shoulder as if saying hey dumbass.
"What...oh yeah, Infernape let's end this, Flame Wheel," Lucas commanded.
Infernape sent a massive wheel of fire towards Lucario, Lucas still had the type advantage but he knew how tough Lucarios could be and while he had faith in his newly evolved starter he knew it wasn't going to be easy.
Lucario rapidly dashed past the Flame Wheel with its famous speed. Lucas was shocked and in awe, it was so cool he was ashamed to admit.
"Lucario, Bone Rush," Maylene ordered.
Lucario with its incredible speed hit the attack twice causing a good amount of damage from the typing onto Infernape but Infernape retaliated with another Flame Wheel this time hitting Lucario sending him back.
Lucario grunted at the fire type, he hated fire moves for the amount of damage they did to him.
"Infernape, rush on it with a Burning Mach Punch," Lucas ordered.
"Lucario, meet him with a Drain Punch!" Maylene yelled.
The two pokemon rushed at each other and Lucario was the first to hit his attack, draining Infernape of energy but was quickly met with the burning fist. Both pokemon were hurt from the attack but Lucario seemed to have more energy.
Lucas thought for a while, he needed to find a way to get an upper hand on Lucario. A move that would guarantee victory if it hit. It hit him, he knew how to get the upper hand.
"Infernape, come back," Lucas signaled with his hand.
Maylene was confused, Lucas wasn't allowed to switch pokemon out mid-battle, what was he planning? As a professional courtesy, she allowed him to talk with his pokemon.
"Lucario, rest up in the meantime," Maylene ordered.
Lucas whispered in Infernape's ear. He had a crazy idea but if it worked that badge was as good as his.
"You got it?" Lucas asked.
Infernape nodded with uncertainty.
"Hey, you got this you made me proud out there already, you've been wanting to do this move for a long time and I know you can do it. WHO'S GONNA WIN THAT BADGE!" Lucas shouted.
Infernape roared.
"WHO'S GONNA LOSE?" Lucas asked.
Infernape looked at Lucario.
"NOW GO BEAT HIS ASS!" Lucas yelled.
Infernaped yelled and charged at Lucario. Maylene was confused but wary as she commanded Lucario to do another Drain Punch. Lucario ran up to Infernape readying his fist to make an impact.
"DO IT NOW!" Lucas ordered.
Infernape harnessed the fire within him and created a flame in his hand that grew hotter by the second. He harnessed its power and before he knew shot the beam of fire at Lucario, Flamethrower. Lucario tried to back away but was too late and was engulfed in the flames. Infernape ran through the flames and smashed his fist in Lucario, delivering the hardest Burning Mach Punch yet. Lucario was sent into the wall and fell. It was all over, Lucas had won.
"I'M A GODDAMN GENIUS, NICE WORK INFERNAPE," Lucas said, running over to Infernape.
Infernape tiredly sat down and smiled at Lucas. He heard the words that he was proud of him in his head over and over, it was music to Infernape's ears.
Maylene was in shock a double attack that fast was hard to pull off but Lucas managed to do it and the fact that he knew that Lucario would try another Drain Punch...he really was that good.
"Wow, now that was fighting spirit," Maylene smiled.
"Thanks, that was amazing, so much fun, you really kept me on edge the whole time," Lucas smiled back.
Maylene reached into a shiny box and pulled out the Cobble Badge and handed it to Lucas.
"You earned it, well done Lucas," Maylene smiled.
"I love these moments, it's so rewarding," Lucas said, taking the badge.
"With this badge, you can now use Fly outside the battlefield, also more respect," Maylene said, putting her hands together and bowing, a show of respect.
Lucas bowed himself and thanked Maylene for a great battle.
"Come back, I'd love to kick your ass in a rematch," Maylene laughed.
"Oh I won't forget that offer, thank you also one day I will free this city of Team Galactic's rule, hang in there," Lucas said seriously.
Maylene smiled, Team Galactic had made visitors in Veilstone almost a rare occurrence. The only reason grunts didn't harass Maylene was because she would kick their asses but she always wanted someone to take them out. And if anyone could do it, she was looking at the guy.
Lucas walked out of the gym with pride and looked at his new Cobble Badge.
4 down 4 to go!
Outro:
And 20 is down, this one was really fun. I always enjoy doing multiple POVs for chapters. Also, I really liked bringing Aaron back, and yes before anyone asks. Aaron is the father of Hilbert and Hilda. In my universe, Hilda and Hilbert are siblings that both go on different paths. Will that be important later...maybe ;). Also that Maylene fight was probably my favorite fight scene yet. I hope you all enjoyed and as always feel free to leave a comment telling me what you liked, disliked, etc. PM with any questions or if you wanna say that binary makes more sense than my writing lmk. I hope you all have a good day or night and I will see you in the next chapter.
Don't forget to Smile!
-Shocker
Question of the Chapter: How are the OC's such as Aaron, Mike, and Oscar? Since they are integral parts of the story I wanna know what yall think about them. What was your favorite part of the chapter?
For me, I really like putting in more OC characters to an already made story. I think it adds more flavor, and being able to connect this story to multiple areas is so fun to me. My favorite part of the chapter was probably bringing Aaron back, I know it was only in the beginning but I have big plans for him, also introducing a future protagonist(s) as being connected to an OC is super fun for me. It fits as well because in Pokemon Black and White you never hear about the character's father so I figured I'd make him and make him a part of the story. But that fight scene is also at the top as well so much fun with Maylene and planning that out.
Important Moments/Ideas:
-Looker enlists Aarons help for the meeting
-Learn more about Aaron's life at home
-Monferno evolves into Infernape
-Lucas gets the Cobble Badge
Lucas' Team (5/6):
-Infernape: Flamethrower, Mach Punch, Flame Wheel, Cut, Leer, Burning Mach Punch
-Luxio: Spark, Charge, Tackle, Bite, Flash
-Bibarel: Water Gun, Headbutt, Rock Smash, Yawn
-Staraptor: Fly, Aerial Ace, Quick Attack, Tackle, Brave Bird, Defog
-Gabite: Slash, Dragon Claw, Dig, Take Down, Iron Tail
Next Chapter: Undercover
Aaron goes undercover to get details on Mike and Cyrus' meeting.