Intro:
DID YALL MISS ME! Seriously though, I am back and it was a really fun vacation. I know I said one week but the trip was longer than expected, and then when I got home I just wasn't ready to upload this chapter. it's a pretty important one so I didn't wanna rush it. With that being said short intro again let's hop back into Sinnoh but with Barry this time.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Pokemon in any way. This is just a fanfiction. Please support the creators by buying and playing Pokemon Platinum Version wherever sold in your respective region.
AND. HERE. WE. GO.
Guide:
Regular Italics: Thoughts
Bolded Italics: Speaking to the Audience or Out of Time
COF: Character(s) or Focus
Pastoria City, Sinnoh
Barry Platinum
No way am I letting Lucas beat me!
Those words kept shifting around in Barry's head, the thought of beating Lucas gave him a rush. Sometimes he felt guilty for having such desires to beat his best friend but the competitive side in him made it impossible to push it away. The two boys kept racing, the city was in sight and neither of them had an advantage, Sierra and Star were on the same level when it came to speed. The two kept racing and racing until finally, someone got their first. Staraptor flew down and Barry got off, soaking in his victory.
Chapter 29: Barry Platinum
COF: Barry Platinum
"HAHA EAT IT LUCAS!" Barry shouted.
"Yeah yeah, you got lucky that time," Lucas chuckled.
"Just skill my friend, I'm full of it," Barry said.
"You sound like that Ethan guy," Lucas laughed.
"Oh don't say that if I become that obnoxious promise to kill me," Barry said.
"So I'll kill you now?" Lucas said.
"Shut up," Barry said.
The two boys wandered around Pastoria City, normally Barry would be the first to arrive at a new city. He would race right for the gym but right now he just wanted to take in the sights. At this point, Barry was so far from home he didn't recognize the places he was in. That feeling of homesickness was starting to seep inside him, he figured the best way to combat it was to slow down and find things to appreciate being so far away.
"How's your dad?" Lucas asked.
"I don't know man, I don't follow his life," Barry said a little coldly.
"...sorry, a sensitive thing I forgot," Lucas said.
Barry sat on a rock for a second, he had been doing a lot of thinking as of late, and the more he thought the more he hated being compared to Palmer. It wasn't that Barry didn't love and even admired his dad, he just couldn't stand being called a second coming or a specific nickname that he held so much disdain for.
"Sorry...just me and Professor Rowan had a little talk about it," Barry said.
"What did he say?" Lucas asked.
"He thinks me being a hero and trying to take down Team Galactic is good to separate myself from him," Barry said.
"It is," Lucas said.
"You know for the longest time I wanted to become the best trainer around to show people that I was better than him and I thought maybe that would get people to stop calling me a "Palmer Jr." but I don't know," Barry said.
"I haven't heard that one in a while, you always hated that nickname ever since we were kids why?" Lucas asked.
"10 years ago," Barry started to go off.
Twinleaf Town, Sinnoh
10 years ago
Barry Platinum: Age 8
My dad had been the leader of the Battle Frontier for a couple of years now, he was already renowned.
"MOM MOM MOM!" Barry shouted.
"Yes, Barry?" Rita called from the kitchen.
"Dad's on TV, come on you're gonna miss it," Barry said, running in circles.
"Okay okay, I'm coming," Rita laughed, coming out with popcorn.
On the tv was Palmer defending his title as a leader against another Brain of the Battle Frontier. Barry never missed one of Palmer's fights on tv. He always scheduled them in his room.
"He's so gonna win," Barry said with a smile.
"I don't know this guy seems tough," Rita said, trying to rile Barry up.
"WHAT NO WAY, DAD'S THE STRONGEST NOBODY CAN BEAT HIM!" Barry said.
"You wanna be just like him when you get a pokemon?" Rita asked.
"YEAH I'M GONNA BE THE BEST TRAINER EVER AND BE STRONG LIKE DAD!" Barry shouted.
Barry and Rita watched the battle, Barry was glued to the screen he loved everything. The fighting, the bonds people had with pokemon, the fame. Barry stared at the screen with one thought in his mind.
I'm doing that one day!
I idolized him for so long, and I still admire his strength, I thought I was supposed to go into the Battle Frontier never really gave it much thought on anything else but then one week I was invited to the Battle Frontier and that's where things started to go...downhill I guess for me wanting to be just like dad.
Battle Zone, Sinnoh
Barry Platinum: Age 10
"Welcome to the Battle Frontier," Palmer greeted his family.
"Wow, dad, this is amazing!" Barry said, looking in awe at the area.
"It's your future Barry, one day you'll be the captain of these areas," Palmer smiled.
Barry ran around the zone. He looked at stands, talked to people, and was in pure awe at the scenery. He could hear the ocean and the sounds of battle. The mix of the calm sea and the chaotic battle noises made Barry feel welcomed as anyone could come here.
"Barry!" Palmer yelled.
"COMING DAD," Barry said, looking at two Battle Brains.
OH MY GOD OH MY GOD NO WAY BATTLE BRAINS!
I don't even remember their names. Obviously, the battle brains of now are different from the ones I met 8 years ago.
Barry ran up to the Battle Brains like a fanboy. His heart was racing, not only did he admire his dad he admired all of the frontiers.
"HITHERE!" Barry shouted.
"Oh hi there young man," The Brain said with a smile.
"IMSUCHAHUGEFANYOUGUYSAREAMAZING!" Barry kept going.
The brains looked at each other with amused looks on their face, this kid was something else.
"Oh wait I know you," The brain said.
Barry's eyes shot open, they knew him?!
"Palmer Jr. right?" The brain said.
What?
"Yeah Palmer's son," The other brain said.
"My name is Ba-" Barry was trying to say.
"Man your dad is something else, he told us that you're gonna be just like him," The brain said.
Something felt off to Barry, he wanted to be like his dad but hearing it from someone else gave him a bad feeling. He couldn't explain it but his insides knotted up. He felt a bad taste in his mouth and his head filled with dread.
"Barry, what are you doing?!" Palmer said, running over to him.
Barry just looked up at Palmer and for the first time in his life...he had nothing to say.
"Sorry about that guys, it's his first time here," Palmer said to the other Brains.
"No problem Palmer, I always wanted to meet your son," The brain said.
"Agreed, his personality is so different compared to yours though," The other brain said.
"Yeah he gets the hyper side from his mom," Palmer laughed.
Barry was quiet, he couldn't shake it. it just kept ringing in his head Palmer Jr Palmer Jr Palmer Jr. They didn't even know his name.
Palmer took Barry and scolded him for running off alone, Barry wasn't even listening and an overwhelming feeling of dread was over him.
"...dad?" Barry asked.
"What?" Palmer said, still upset for him running away.
"...do they even know my name?" Barry asked, looking up at him with immense sadness.
"...of course they do, what's with that face," Palmer said, kneeling down.
"Son, I didn't mean to yell but you can't just run away like that," Palmer said.
"No...they just called me Palmer Jr like they didn't know my name," Barry said.
"Well I gave you that nickname here," Palmer said.
"Is that all they see me as?" Barry asked.
"What...Barry what is this what are you talking about?" Palmer asked.
"...nothing sorry for running away," Barry said.
After that week, I didn't know what to think. The people I admired the most in this world only knew me by my dad's name. Seems petty I know but to me, it was just like a shot to the heart. From then on everyone in my family would call me Palmer Jr. Dad made sure to tell everyone how much I loved that nickname. Soon my grandparents called me it, my aunts and uncles, cousins, the only people who didn't were you, Dawn, Mom, and Dad. And then I got the worst news of my life a couple of years ago.
Twinleaf Town, Sinnoh
Barry Platinum: Age 15
April 19, 2005
"I'm sorry Barry...we decided you are not getting a pokemon," Professor Rowan said with a heavy heart.
Barry was already on the ground to his knees. The moment he had been waiting for his entire life, just ripped from him. His parents and the professor thought that Barry's over eccentric personality would get him into trouble with a pokemon. Tears fell on the floor, the one thing he had been waiting for. He had been told that this would be his birthday present and now on his 15th birthday he received some of the worst news of his life.
"Sorry dude," Lucas said, kneeling down with him.
"I studied so much...stayed up nights learning about battling and types...all for nothing...," Barry said, tearing up more.
"I thought you could have been a great Battle Brain," Palmer said.
Barry just felt rage, he just heard the worst thing he could ever hear and all Palmer could think about was his legacy that he wanted Barry to take? How could someone be so selfish, so heartless, so uncaring?
"You think I wanna be like you...," Barry said.
"Barry chill," Lucas said.
Barry shoved Lucas's hand away and stared a hole through his father. Palmer looked at his son with confusion.
"NOT EVERYONE IS ABOUT YOU DAD!" Barry yelled.
"Barry, do not raise your voice at me," Palmer said sternly.
"LOOK AROUND, EVERYONE HERE JUST SEES ME AS YOU, ALL MY BIRTHDAY PRESENTS SAY TO PALMER JR. BECAUSE YOU TOLD THEM HOW MUCH I LIKED THAT NICKNAME," Barry yelled more.
"I thought you did..," Palmer said.
Barry with the coldest look to Palmer spouted only 3 words.
"I HATE IT," Barry said.
"Barry, stop it," Rita said.
"It's like I don't even exist I just have to be like you...everyone in the family just says who long is it gonna take for me to take over for him...," Barry said.
"Sweetie, this family expects a lot from you," Rita said.
"Did anyone ever ask what I wanted?" Barry asked.
'You said you wanted to do this," Rita said.
'Yeah when I was like fucking 8 mom...no one ever noticed how much it hurt inside to not even be called my own fucking name at family parties...my own birthday," Barry said, picking up a present with the name Palmer Jr on it.
Everyone else in the house looked at the room Rita, Palmer, Rowan, and Lucas were in with Barry. The yelling was heard all across the house. Barry kept his hatred in so much and it blew up in his face.
"H-how long have you felt like this," Palmer asked.
"Ever since we went to the Battle Zone...I just got the worst news of my life, my dreams crushed of being a trainer and all you can think about is your own legacy...," Barry said crying.
Barry ran off into his room. He locked himself in, he just wanted to be alone. He just ruined everyone's time, how could he be so selfish?
"You idiot should have just let it go," Barry said.
"Maybe I'm not meant to be a trainer...," Barry said, collapsing on his bed and falling asleep.
11 pm
Barry woke up to the darkness, he must have slept through the rest of his party. He left his room to see the house was as quiet as a mouse. Rita and Palmer had already cleaned the place up. He went to the fridge to eat and realized he skipped dinner after his shameful episode. He looked at his phone to see a text from Lucas.
Hey, call me back when you see this. I hope you're alright. I'm sorry about what happened, let's hang out to forget about it!
"Heh, idiot," Barry said, calling Lucas back.
The phone went to voicemail as expected, Barry knew Lucas always went to bed at around 9:30. Barry sat in the living room and turned on the tv. He just needed something to get his mind off of what happened. He turned on to a battle channel broadcasted from Kanto.
"I don't even know if I should watch this," Barry said, grabbing the remote.
He was about to change it when he saw a trainer being interviewed.
"I am standing here with a recently acclaimed Pokemon Trainer that goes by the name Blue, Blue you've just one your 5th badge. How does it feel?" The reporter asked.
"Feels awesome, I mean I know I'm best here but come on I didn't think it would be this easy," Blue said, laughing.
"Cocky son of a bitch," Barry chuckled.
Barry sat down with his food, something about Blue's charisma made him want to keep watching.
"Blue you have been criticized for not following in the footsteps of your grandfather Professor Oak, any words for that?" The reporter asked.
"I know how you feel about that man, it's tough isn't it," Barry said.
"So what, in this world you only got one go at it, I didn't like the destiny people put on me so I carved my own I'm gonna be the best pokemon trainer in the world and show everyone that I didn't need to follow anyone's rules," Blue smiled cockily.
Barry was wide-eyed, he felt the same way. Someone who was expected to take something over and do something of their own accord.
"People used to call me the Professor's kid, but just wait, sooner or later everyone around the world will know my name Blue Oak, the best goddamn trainer Kanto has ever seen," Blue said.
Barry dropped his food on the floor, he thought he was alone and had no one. But seeing Blue go through his own situation lit a fire in him. He did have a choice, he didn't have to be Palmer Jr forever. That nickname that dragged him down for so long, there was a way to change it. Barry slowly smiled as tears ran down his cheeks, Blue wasn't the best influence but to Barry, he was the symbol he needed to see, he said the words he needed to hear, this wasn't the end.
"Who's there?" Palmer said, walking out.
Barry stood there frozen both with embarrassment and fear.
"Oh...Barry, I thought we wouldn't see you until morning," Palmer said, walking over to him.
"Look, dad...he isn't a shadow," Barry said, pointing to Blue.
Palmer looked over at the tv. He sighed and put a hand on his shoulder.
"Barry...I'm sorry I didn't know this situation was so pressuring to you," Palmer said.
"He was supposed to be the new professor and he didn't do it, everyone judged him, and look how happy he is," Barry said.
Palmer smiled, once again he saw that fire in Barry's eyes again.
"Barry, I want you to be happy," Palmer said.
Barry felt the tears rolling down his cheeks, his dad wasn't mad in fact Palmer was happy that Barry had that look again. Then Palmer said the words Barry needed to hear.
"Barry you can carve your own legacy...be your own person," Palmer said.
Barry collapsed into his arms, he looked at the tv once more.
"Instead of being the second coming of Professor Oak I'll be the one and only Blue Oak," Blue smiled into the camera.
"I'm gonna be the best dad, even better than you and people will see me for myself not you," Barry said gripping his back.
"I look forward to that day," Palmer said, hugging Barry.
Present
"My dad may have given me a legacy I didn't want but he also taught me that I could make my own, I am going to be the best Lucas and no one's gonna stop me from that," Barry said.
Lucas smiled, that was the Barry he knew. The one that would do anything to be seen as the best at least now he knew why Barry was so hellbent on being the best.
"This turned from a sad story to an inspirational ted talk huh?" Lucas said.
"Isn't that your job?" Barry laughed.
"Heh, but we have a problem...I want to be the best too," Lucas said, standing up.
"Looks like we are gonna have to fight for it," Barry said.
"I'll go higher than you," Lucas said.
"I'll go higher than that," Barry said with a grin.
The two rivals smirked at each other, Lucas despite knowing Barry for so long found a new level of respect for him. He never heard this story before and suddenly it made sense. His personality, the need to rush into things and want to go faster than anyone else. His drive to be the best was justified. He turned his sorrow into determination and that was something Lucas knew firsthand heroes did.
"My goal is to be better than my dad but it's also to show people around the world that...you don't have to be like someone else, you can be you," Barry smiled.
"And I wouldn't want ya any other way dork," Lucas said, punching his arm.
"What does your dad think of you now?" Lucas asked.
"He still looking forward to the day I beat him, it's gonna happen one day I'm gonna wipe the floor with him, and then I'll be the best and people will see that I am the one and only Barry Platinum, I'm gonna find something to distinguish myself from him and beating him will show him that I found it," Barry said.
"And then I'll wipe the floor with you," Lucas smirked.
"WHAT!" Barry shouted.
"YOU HEARD ME!" Lucas shouted back.
"Wanna settle things right now?" Barry said.
"Let's go, you may have beaten me in the race but I'll kick your ass right here," Lucas said.
RIVAL BATTLE: Lucas Diamond vs Barry Platinum (4 on 4)
"Sierra, let's win again," Barry said, releasing her into the field.
"Star, avenge our failure," Lucas said, sending Staraptor into the field.
The two birds stared at each other, while Lucas and Barry had a rivalry their respective teams also viewed each other as rivals. This time Sierra was becoming rivals with Star.
"Star, Quick Attack and use some talon scratches!" Lucas shouted.
Star rushed into close and used her talons to inflict scratches, Lucas was becoming better at using moves as a basis for bigger attacks. Instead of just using Quick Attack, Lucas thought he could use other attacks as well.
"Sierra, grab Star, remember our training!" Barry shouted.
Sierra took the scratches and grabbed Star, with this she flew up and threw Star into the ground. The townsfolk were intrigued with the battle and before Lucas and Barry knew it they were surrounded by people. Bets were being placed and cheers for both trainers. By this time, people already knew about Lucas and Barry from Eterna City but they never knew that as Trainers so it piqued their interests.
"Star, roll out of the way let's do an Aerial Ace," Lucas shouted.
Star rolled out the way and slashed through the air before Sierra could get done. The cut of the wind hurt the left-wing of Sierra. Barry planned for this and did extensive durability training with Sierra just like Lucas.
Sierra got back on her balance and used a takedown on Star, slamming her to the ground again. The two slams hurt the back of Star but quickly used a left-wing punch to get Sierra off, she retreated back to her trainer for guidance.
At the point, Lucas's team didn't need their hands held the entire time of fights, Lucas was still in charge of his pokemon but at this point in their career, he was more of a coach in fights only interfering for the benefit of the pokemon.
"Star, she's fast, try to dodge and get in close combat attacks, improvise and use that speed training," Lucas said.
"Don't let her breath Sierra, do it," Barry shouted.
Sierra flew in a circle around Star, confused as Lucas tried to observe what Barry was up to.
"Creating new moves isn't something you are only doing Lucas," Barry smirked.
Sierra used her new speed and created an air tornado surrounding Star. With such speed, Star was blown into the center of it.
Sierra then flew down the tornado slamming onto Star. Barry called this move the Brave Tornado, mixing Brave Bird with a tornado.
Move: Brave Tornado
Creator: Barry Platinum
Desc:
The user creates a tornado of air that traps the enemy then the user slams down onto the user using the air for momentum!
"Pretty awesome isn't it," Barry smirked.
"Yeah...holy shit, but," Lucas said.
"Huh?" Barry said.
Sierra couldn't fly away, Staraptor had a grip onto Sierra with her talons after taking the hit.
"I've done better endurance training," Lucas smirked.
Star grabbed Sierra and flew up as fast as she could, she then sped like a bullet into the ground slamming Sierra into the ground making this the most devastating Brave Bird she ever hit.
"Still need to work on that one huh," Barry said.
"It was really cool, might steal that from ya," Lucas winked.
"Leafy, take her down," Barry said, sending his Roserade into the field.
"Leafy, Toxic Spikes quickly!" Barry shouted.
Leafy sent out Toxic Spikes that landed on the ground, Star avoided it due to her flight.
"What are you planning?" Lucas asked.
"I'll never tell," Barry smirked.
One thing Lucas knew he could count on with Barry was his unpredictability, he could never tell what he was thinking. It was both comforting...and annoying.
"Star, keep your distance," Lucas said.
"Let's do this, Leafy, try it out," Barry said.
Leafy released what seemed to be vines out of her hands, grabbing Star, Lucas had never heard of such a thing. The crowd was going crazy for them, cameras were out and people were yelling and cheering.
"What the hell?" Lucas said.
With one move, Leafy slammed Star into the spikes using a move Barry liked to call Toxic Slam.
Move: Toxic Slam
Creator: Barry Platinum
Desc:
In conjunction with Toxic Spikes, the user grabs the enemy with vines or any kind of restriction, and the foe is forcibly slammed into the spikes!
Star yelled out in pain as the spikes were stabbed into her back. The poison was already getting to her and not before long she was down for the count. Lucas was impressed by Barry's new moves; it was something he both hated and loved.
"Nice work Star," Lucas said, returning Star to her ball.
"Alright buddy you're up, Mon, burn this plant," Lucas said, releasing Infernape into the field.
His strongest pokemon...always intimidated me.
"No waiting, Mon, destroy her," Lucas shouted.
Mon rushed into action, using his training he used 25% percent of his fire, hitting a devastating Burning Mach Punch. The hit hurt but Mon was still going, no visible injuries.
Move: Burning Mach Punch
Creator: Lucas Diamond
Desc:
The user lights their hand on fire and releases the flame during a Mach Punch amplifying its power and punch!
"LEAFY GIGA DRAIN," Barry shouted.
Leafy latched onto Mon and started to drain power from him, healing herself in the process. Mon glared at Leafy, he hated moves like these. The two of them exchanged punches and kicks. The two trainers watched from the sidelines. The crowd at this point was going absolutely crazy cheering for one or the other. Lucas and Barry exchanged glares wanting to beat each other so much.
"MON, SHOW EM WHAT YOU LEARNED TURN UP THE HEAT A LITTLE!" Lucas shouted.
Mon was thinking the same thing and increased from 25% to 35%. He had to be careful not to go over 45. With this he used Flamethrower, it worked his flames were both brighter and bigger with the increase. The flames scorched Leady and were too much, with the type advantage already in his favor Mon won that round.
"You want my best, you got it, Emperor Water, drown em," Barry shouted, releasing his Empoleon into the fight.
"...what's his name?" Lucas asked.
"Emperor Water...don't hate asshole," Barry said.
Lucas chuckled a bit, he knew Barry was creative with names but this was something else.
"You'll see, Emp go get him!" Barry shouted.
The two starters locked eyes, while Sierra and Star were rivals so were Emperor Water and Mon. They gave each other looks of respect, Mon stretched out a bit and Emperor moved his flippers around, they were both getting ready for a fight.
You got this Mon!
Get 'em Emp!
One more look was shared and then it began. Mon got in close with some punches he knew his fire would not only be anything to Emp but his water was no joke. While close-range fighting was something he normally would avoid with type disadvantages this was his only option because fighting moves like a Mach Punch would inflict real damage. Emp took this into account and started shooting water everywhere, trying to get Mon a little damp. He knew once he had the water on him it would make it hard for Mon to move and fight.
Mon kept fighting instead of using a Burning Mach Punch he just tried to use a regular Mach Punch, smashing his fist into Emp's beck. Lucas shouted in excitement as it visibly did a good amount of damage. Barry gritted his teeth but knew it wasn't over for them. Emp noticed some blood leaking from his beck and spit it into Mon's face. With this he unleashed his own new move, the used water on his flipper to make parts of its rust, with this he smashed his flipper into Mon's face. The punch was hard but the rust added to it by cutting Mon's cheek.
Move: Rust Flipper
Creator: Barry Platinum
Desc:
User in cases flipper, fist, or any attacking part in rust adding more damage to a punch and scratching the area causing it to bleed!
The attack hurt badly, Mon's cheek was now slashed open, blood running down his face. He retaliated with a swift roundhouse kick, fighting moves always came easy to him thanks to his dual typing. Emp took the kick and used a Metal Claw, slashing on Mon even more. The two starters kept going at it, any advantage they could get; punches, kicks, long-distance, close range, it didn't matter, both of them were trying to make their trainers proud.
"GO MON!" Lucas shouted.
"DESTROY THIS GUY EMP!" Barry yelled.
Little did Lucas, Mon, and even Barry know that Empoleon had a plan, while they were fighting, they were getting closer and closer to a small pond. Empoleon had been training his water moves and while he didn't need a body of water to use Surf it would definitely help. With a swift move, he raised a massive wave from the pond. Mon couldn't escape, it was too fast and before he knew it he was covered in water. The wave hit Lucas too and a couple of bystanders.
"WOAH WOAH TOO FAR!" Barry shouted.
Emperor Water looked in awe, it was an accident.
"LUCAS!" Barry yelled.
Lucas emerged from the water, his clothes drenched and his hat was washed off. People were shocked, whenever they saw Lucas it was with his trusty hat, now the crowd saw his spiky dark hair.
"Tryna drown me, not gonna work," Lucas laughed.
"Shit man sorry about that," Barry said.
On the bright side it worked, Mon was down and he was too drenched. Barry ran over to Lucas, ignoring the fight, and helped him up.
"Too far I know, stupid move," Barry said.
"It was pretty cool though," Lucas coughed.
Emperor Water walked over to Mon and helped him up with a nod. Mon punched him on the flipper as if to say "good one you got me". Mon walked back to Lucas with a mental note in his mind, "don't fuck with Surf".
"SORRY, EVERYONE!" Barry shouted to the crowd.
The crowd didn't seem to mind, they even laughed it off, as if this is normal.
"Hey...this fight isn't over," Lucas grinned.
Barry looked back to see Lucas taunting Barry with a "bring it" gesture. His soaked clothes and wet hair made him even more intimidating. It was the first time Barry was actually intimidated by Lucas's newly found grit.
"Well then, your move Diamond," Barry said, running back to his side.
"Lux, shock this fucker back to his trainer," Lucas said, tossing Lux out.
"Emp, be careful he's electric," Barry said.
Emperor kept his distance but Lux was all charged up with a grin on his face, he looked like he was gonna explode. Lux was so excited to try out his new abilities, use his electricity, and flashed right up to Emperor Water, taking him off his guard. Emperor threw a flipper at Lux but he latched onto it with his teeth and smiled at him.
"What the hell is going on?" Barry asked.
"Electric Bite, a move I created!" Lucas said.
"WAIT YOU'LL KILL US!" Barry shouted.
"Don't worry about it, me and Lux have done some training, he can control his electricity to not surge through everything...just the things he wants too," Lucas winked.
Lux sent out volts of electricity from himself, electrocuting Emperor Water.
Move: Electric Bite
Creator: Lucas Diamond
Desc:
The user latches onto its opponent and sends electricity shooting out of its own body into its foes, keeping a hold on them until the move is done!
"Keep at 25% hold it, Lux!" Lucas shouted
Lux held on and kept shooting electricity through Emperor Water until he collapsed, ending the round quickly with one move.
"Nice job Emp, take a rest," Barry said, returning Emperor Water back into his ball.
This is it, my last one I still got this!
"Firecracker come on out!" Barry said, releasing his Rapidash.
"Wow amazing," Lucas said, recording the Rapidash in his Pokedex.
"I know right, Firecracker, he should be stunned and end this quickly we still got one more to go!" Barry shouted.
Firecracker ran towards Lux who was stunned by his own electricity.
"Hey watch out!" Lucas shouted.
Lux snapped out of it but it was too late, Firecracker sent out a Fire Spin inflicting serious damage on Lux. While Lux wasn't super affected by fire, it still hurt if it was done right. Firecracker's fire wasn't like Mon's; it wasn't on a power scale so she could use it as much as she wanted with basically no consequence.
"Keep on him, go!" Barry shouted.
Lux dodged an incoming attack and launched a Thunder, striking Firecracker. Firecracker was sent back but overcame it with Flamethrower, this kept pushing Lux. He wanted to launch all he had but he knew he couldn't; he had to save and release when needed.
I need to stay on him, Lux won't attack as long as he is pushed away.
"Firecracker, keep on the offensive, he isn't very good with defense," Barry said.
"HEY FUCK YOU!" Lucas shouted.
Firecracker kept pushing more and more forcing Lux back and back until she had him where Barry wanted.
"That's it, do it now!" Barry shouted.
Lux didn't even notice it but he was standing in a puddle of a substance. Lucas was confused and so was Lux.
Back when Emperor shot all those people with water I noticed a lady dropped a bottle of something, I didn't think much of it until I saw the bottle's name.
"You're standing in a little puddle of nail polish remover!" Barry shouted.
"SHIT GET BACK!" Lucas yelled.
It was too late Firecracker blew more fire towards lighting the puddle on fire and giving Lux a bad burn, with this Firecracker used stomps and Lux was down.
"HA HA NICE, WE'RE STILL IN THIS," Barry shouted.
"Don't worry about it Lux you held your own," Lucas said, putting Lux back into his ball.
Last one but it's bad for my type.
"Alright Bibi, let's end this," Lucas said, releasing Bibarel.
Bibi came out with a big goofball grin on his face, It made anyone fall in love with him.
Bibi got right to work, launching water attacks at Firecracker. Firecracker luckily was fast and was able to dodge most of them. Bibi however had been training for something like this. He put his hands on the ground and focused, Barry was confused and watched. Firecracker felt rumbling and was shocked to see a geyser shoot out from the ground. It was Bibi's new move.
Move: Geyser
Creator: Lucas Diamond
Desc:
The user captures water from underground and shoots it up from the ground creating a miniature geyser (power depends on environment)!
"FIRECRACKER!" Barry yelled.
The smoke cleared and Firecracker was still standing, weak but standing.
"Nice one Bibi, finish this," Lucas commanded.
Bibi ran in close and got off some big punches, Firecracker did her best to dodge but took some of the hits, she managed to push Bibi back with a couple of fire attacks, while Bibi was a water type his fur could catch fire and inflict some damage. Barry was thinking he had to end this quickly so he used up all of his methods.
I don't have anything left...damn it...wait I have one more card to play!
"TIME OUT!" Barry yelled.
"...what?" Lucas asked.
"I call a timeout," Barry said.
"There are no time-outs," Lucas said.
"Come on man, just 30 seconds to regroup you do it in all our battles!" Barry shouted.
"...alright fine 30 seconds," Lucas sighed, signaling for Bibi to back off.
Barry called Firecracker back over to discuss, he whispered in her ear and Firecracker looked back at him with an uneasy look.
"I know you can do it, this is our last chance if you hit this we win," Barry said.
"You're doing great Bibi, just keep the pressure up more water attacks," Lucas said, petting Bibi.
"Alright I'm ready," Barry said.
The crowd was confused. Normally timeouts are not allowed in battles but this wasn't an official battle with regulations so the crowd went with it and were still highly invested.
"Go for it," Barry yelled.
Firecracker rushed at Bibi, Lucas tried to read his moves.
"Easy strategy, Bibi water momentum over," Lucas commanded.
He's trying to read my moves...perfect.
Bibi jumped and shot himself over Firecracker landed in front of Barry, Bibi was shocked to see a grin on his face.
"Behind you dumb fuck," Barry said, pointing.
Bibi looked around to see Firecracker sprinting at him at full speed this time with her head on fire.
"How did she get there so fast?!" Lucas asked.
Before Bibi could do anything, Firecracker smashed his head into Bibi's stomach inflicting both physical and fire damage. Barry gave this special move to Firecracker, they only practiced it a couple of times but it seemed to work.
Move: Flamin' Spear
Creator: Barry Platinum
Desc:
The user spears the foe with his or her head on fire inflicting burn and physical damage. The fire also adds momentum when running!
Bib was sent down to the ground and didn't get back up, Barry had won. The crowd went crazy and Barry was so happy, he won the race and the battle today was just his day!
OUTCOME: Barry Platinum is Victorious
"2 to me and 3 to you, I'm gonna catch up," Barry said.
"Uh-huh you wish, good fight though," Lucas said.
The two brought their teams to the pokemon center to be healed normally it takes about an hour for a complete team to heal. The two decided to walk around the city, they discussed battle strategies and moves. Before they could get far they heard a loud boom and ran to the Great Marsh to see it was on fire.
"What the hell is going on?" Barry asked.
"I don't know...something tells me Team Galactic," Lucas grunted.
"Crap, look at the size of that fire!" Barry shouted.
A crowd formed and watched in horror, the fire was massive reaching all the way up to the trees. The townsfolk called for anyone with pokemon to help, Barry and Lucas couldn't do much with their teams recovering. As they were watching the fire they heard a voice over the crowd.
"MY DAUGHTER IS IN THERE PLEASE HELP HER!" A man screamed.
Lucas tried to run in but was stopped by pain in his chest, his ribs were still giving him problems.
"Woah dude easy," Barry said.
"His daughter is in there, someone's gotta help," Lucas said.
"I'm sure someone is gonna help," Barry said.
They waited and no one moved, Barry couldn't comprehend it.
Why is no one moving, there is an innocent girl in there...someone's gotta help her!
Barry's mind was racing as the guards held the townsfolk back from going into the building, the thought ran in his mind over and over, an innocent person was yelling for help. Something in Barry's mind gnawed at him, something he had never felt before. He kept waiting for someone to go in but no one did, all of a sudden he found himself walking towards it.
"Barry..?" Lucas asked.
He went faster and faster until Barry was in a full run mode, going straight for the building. Barry ran, he didn't even know why he was moving. His legs ran without hesitation, it was a feeling he couldn't explain. The guards tried to stop him but he raced through and ran straight into the building, right into the flames.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU MORON!" Lucas shouted, grunting and holding his ribs.
Barry panted as he finally stopped in the middle of the first floor, he put a shirt over his mouth.
"WHERE ARE YOU!" Barry shouted.
He heard footsteps upstairs but crying from a room down the hall. Were there two people in here? Barry ran down the hall and busted down the door to see a little girl in the corner-blocked off by burnt wood. Barry sighed and grabbed the hot wood and grunted from the burn.
"...fuck it," Barry said, grabbing it again and not letting go.
Once he moved it aside he looked down to see burn marks across his hands, it hurt a lot but he didn't care his body was running on adrenaline right now.
"Who are you?" The little girl asked.
Barry kneeled down and smiled through the pain he was in.
"I'm Barry, let's get you out of here sweetie," Barry said, opening his arms to the girl.
The little girls crawled into Barry's arms and he lifted her up. He ran out of the room and as he walked out of the room he was hit with a falling piece of debris, hitting his back.
"OW FUCK!" Barry yelled.
"Are you okay?!" The little girl asked.
"Yeah, don't copy what I say alright," Barry said.
The little girl hid her face in Barry's chest as they ran through the area. As he was running he noticed that the front entrance had been blocked off by debris. He looked around, no way out in sight. Finally, he noticed a window, it was too big to fit through it but she wasn't.
Barry put the girl down and looked as if she was scared.
"Hey it's gonna be okay," Barry said, taking off his scarf.
"Take this and cover your mouth okay," Barry said.
The little girl nodded and wrapped Barry's scarf around her mouth.
"Look away," Barry said as he busted open the window with a piece of debris.
Barry lifted the girl to the window.
"Climb out and run to your daddy okay sweetie," Barry said with a smile.
"What about you?" The little girl asked.
"I'll be fine just go, keep the scarf as a present from me," Barry said with a smile still on his face.
The little girl climbed out and ran to the crowd both crying and yelling for her daddy.
Barry fell back and panted as he wiped the sweat from his forehead. He looked down, his clothes were covered in soot and his pants were ripped or covered in burn marks.
"Now I gotta get the fuck out of here," Barry said, he made his way through the floor, trying to find a way out.
The back entrance, it's the only way out.
Barry ran through the door to the back entrance to see someone he didn't expect. The man was wearing a long sleeve green shirt with dark pants on. His description matched only one person...Michael Rollins, the man Lucas told him about.
"What the fuck..." Mike said.
"You," Barry grunted.
"So you're Barry huh?" Mike asked.
"You're Mike, Lucas told me about you," Barry glared.
"Oh yeah...him, I heard you're even more annoying than Lucas," Mike said.
"You caused this didn't you," Barry said.
"No, I don't know who did but I plan to find out," Mike said.
"You're coming with me, you can talk to the police about it," Barry said.
"Somehow...I don't see that happening," Mike glared.
Barry rushed Mike and got him to the ground, he didn't know him but Lucas described to him, he was bad news. Mike grabbed a piece of debris and smashed it on Barry's face and kicked his stomach. Mike was no stranger to fights; he had been in plenty of them outside of pokemon. Barry swept his legs and tried to tackle him but Mike knew his way around a hold. The two kept fighting while debris fell on them from the ceiling.
"Look...I'd love to continue this but I think we're both gonna die here if we don't leave," Mike panted, coughing from the smoke.
"I hate that you're right," Barry said, spitting out blood.
"Let's make a deal we both walk out here and go our separate ways...let's face it we'll see each other again," Mike said with a grin.
Barry hated to admit but he was right, they couldn't stay here. The two limped out through the back entrance. Mike found the truck Team Galactic was moving bombs in and made his way to it.
"Mike, wait," Barry said, propping himself against the wall.
"Ugh, what?" Mike asked.
"What's Team Galactic after?" Barry asked.
"Something I don't even know...I'd stay out of it, you two are already pretty high up in our target list, you made some powerful enemies Barry Platinum, I'll see you again soon," Mike said, getting on the truck and signaling it to leave.
Barry watched as the truck left, nothing he could do now. He limped away from the building as it exploded, collapsing on itself. Lucas stood by with tears in his eyes, did he just lose his best friend?
The crowd went silent, both in awe and panic. Finally, a fire team arrived to put out the rest of the flames. A news team arrived and started reporting, Lucas kept staring at the building.
"Barry...," Lucas whispered.
Someone yelled and pointed to the side of the now-destroyed building, it was Barry! He limped away from the building. The crowd cheered for him and Barry was in awe. People were cheering for him. Apparently, the little girl he rescued was the daughter of the Mayor of Pastoria City. Medical professionals rushed to Barry's aid, they assisted him to an ambulance where he was treated. A reporting team came up to him looking at him in awe.
"You okay kid?" A reporter asked.
"Y-yeah," Barry said, in shock.
"That was a stupid thing you did...but also very heroic you saved her life, why?" The reporter asked.
"I don't know, I just couldn't stand there and do nothing...then my legs just took off," Barry said.
"Wait I know you...didn't you help Lucas free Eterna City?" The reporter asked.
"What? Oh..yeah," Barry said.
"Then heroic actions aren't something new for you, what was your name again for the millions watching at home," The reporter said with a smile.
"...Barry Platinum," Barry said, with a small smile.
"Barry Platinum as a resident of Pastoria City and a reporter for Sinnoh, thank you," The reporter said.
Lucas looked on from the background and smiled, the one thing Barry wanted to be noticed for his own actions...to be his own person.
"Where is he?!" The mayor said frantically.
The mayor made his way through the crowd to Barry and hugged him with tears in his eyes.
"Thank you, Mr. Platinum, you saved my daughter's life," The mayor said.
"Of course, it's no trouble at all," Barry said.
Barry smiled and shook his hand and looked down to see the little girl.
"How are you doing sweetie?" Barry asked.
"I'm okay...thank you, sir," The girl smiled.
"Anytime be careful from now on," Barry said.
"I will, what was your name again?" The girl asked.
"I'm Barry," Barry smiled.
"I'm Jade, you're my hero Barry," Jade smiled.
"And mine," The mayor said.
The event would be broadcasted all around Sinnoh. It was a big event even Looker saw it at Team Galactic HQ. Sooner or later everyone in Sinnoh will hear the name Barry Platinum. Lucas made his way to Barry both happy he was safe and upset he would do something so reckless.
"And you were giving me lectures on this kind of stuff," Lucas said.
"Hey, I still got it," Barry laughed.
The two boys looked at the destroyed building and were quiet for a bit until Barry finally spoke.
"You know Lucas...maybe being a hero isn't so bad," Barry smiled.
"Feels good doesn't it," Lucas said.
"Yeah, it does...I figured it out, my dad will forever be known as a trainer. Me? Well, how about Barry Platinum the Hero of Sinnoh?" Barry asked.
"Now that is your own legacy Barry," Lucas smiled.
"Let's take down these Team Galactic assholes," Barry smirked.
Outro:
Mike and Barry are an interesting combo huh, I knew they were gonna interact but I didn't know when until recently. While I was on vacation I was thinking about this chapter and loads of ideas went through my head and I settled on this one. This Barry chapter is one I am extremely proud of. I hope you all enjoyed it. Let me know what you guys think. Leave a comment telling me what you liked, disliked, etc. PM me with any questions or if you feel that I should drink bleach LMK! Thank you all for reading and as always I will see you in the next chapter!
-Don't forget to Smile!
Shocker
Question of the Chapter: Most memorable battle? What was your favorite part of the chapter?
For me it was either my battle against Cynthia or Red. Both were super hard and took me a couple tries but when I did it man did I feel good! My favorite part was either Mike and Barry's interaction or the rival battle. Both scenes were so much fun to write!
Important Events/Ideas:
-Barry wins the race to Pastoria
-Barry reflects on why he became a trainer and why he wants to be better than his dad
-Lucas vs Barry (Barry wins L:3 B:2)
-Barry rushes into a burning building
-Barry helps a little girl
-Barry meets Mike
The Character of Focus: Barry Platinum
Class: Trainer
TEAM:
Emperor Water (Empoleon):
Moves:
Surf, Aerial Ace, Metal Claw, Rust Flipper, Fury Attack, Headbutt
Firecracker (Rapidash):
Fire Spin, Take Down, Stomp, Flamin' Spear, Flamethrower, Rock Smash
Leafy (Roserade):
Moves: Toxic Spikes, Cut, Giga Drain, Toxic Slam, Grasswhistle
Sierra (Staraptor):
Moves: Brave Bird, Brave Tornado, Aerial Ace, Fly, Take Down, Defog, Quick Attack
Next Chapter: Aftermath
The aftermath of the Pastoria City fire!