Chapter 5
By Jordzz
I walked along the grass with Totodile and Pichu beside me; we were almost over this hill that we had been walking on for ages. We reached the top of the hill and stopped to look over at what we saw. It was Violet City. “There it is guys,” I said “That’s the first town with a gym, and that’s where you’ll be fighting.” Totodile and Pichu looked at each other with determined looks on their faces and nodded. They had become the best of friends in the short time that they had been working together.
“Okay, so we have berries, potions and you Pokemon are all healed up.” I was saying to myself while looking at Pichu and Totodile below me. “Right, so now I think it’s time we take on the Gym, guys!” I was beyond excited. I couldn’t contain myself. We walked right up to a building that was labeled: GYM. I opened the door and we stepped inside. “Hello?” I called out. “Hello…” All I could see was a sandy area with rocks on protruding out of the ground. Hm, I thought to myself, I wonder where the Gym Leader is.
“Hi there,” a voice came and a young man jumped from the ceiling, landing straight in front of me. “I’m Falkner, and people call me the Elegant Master of Flying Pokemon”.
“Ah, I see” I replied nervously “I’m here for a battle!” I announced.
“Ah, a battle...” Falkner turned and walked to the other side of the room. “Then a battle is what you’re gonna get!” Falkner took his starting stance at the battle circle and so did I.
“Totodile, I want you out there first, buddy.” Totodile nodded and jumped from my feet into the circle. The referee of the gym stood at the podium.
“The battle between Violet City Gym Leader Falkner will now commence with New Bark Town’s Adam... GO!”
Falkner grunted. “Let’s go Hoothoot, show ‘em what we’ve got!” Falkner threw his Pokéball out into the battle circle and from it emerged a round, plump owl. “Hoothoot, use Hypnosis, go!” Hoothoot stood still and closed its eyes to focus. It then emitted circular rings from its eyes.
“Totodile, dodge that!” Totodile swept out of the way. “Now, use Tackle and follow it up with Bubble!” Totodile raced straight up to Hoothoot and smacked into it. Hoothoot went flying against the wall when Totodile leapt up to its level and belted it with Bubble attack. Hoothoot fell to the ground and fainted.
“Hm, good job Hoothoot, you did well.” Falkner called back his Pokemon into his Pokéball and got ready for the next round. “Noctowl, lets finish this guy!” Falkner threw his last Pokéball out into the field and out emerged a narrow-looking owl. “Use Confusion!” Noctowl leapt from the floor and flapped its wings in almost a mystical way. It was focusing all its energy when suddenly its eyes opened and a sudden pain entered Totodile. It began weeping and struggling for breath. Noctowl let go of its psychic grip on Totodile and he fell to floor.
“Ah...” I looked down “Good job buddy, you did so well!” I returned Totodile to his Pokéball so that he could get some rest and I looked down at Pichu. “Buddy, this is it. I know you can do this, you’re a strong little fighter!” Pichu looked really scared but hearing those words shocked a whole lot of confidence into it. Pichu leapt up and landed in the battle circle, staring down the Noctowl. “Pichu, use Thundershock and then Slam!” Pichu sprinted down until it collided with the Noctowl, sending it flying against the corner of the gym. “NOW!” I shouted and Pichu shot electric sparks through its cheeks, hitting the Noctowl and shocking him. “Hah, you really think that my Noctowl will give up that easily... I don’t think so!” Falkner teased. Noctowl recovered and flew behind Pichu knocking it into the wall. “Noctowl, use Gust to kick up the sand and blind Pichu!” Noctowl did just as Falkner ordered. Pichu was covered in sand and could barely see when it grunted and let out an explosion of lightning. The gym was rocking and Noctowl was being dealt severe damage by an attack that was developed purely from rage. Noctowl fell from the sky and hit the sandy floor with a thud!
“Pokemon Trainer Adam from New Bark Town has successfully beaten Violet City’s Gym Leader Falkner!” announced the referee. I ran up to Pichu and gave it a big hug.
“BUDDY, you did so well! I am so proud of what you did out there! You’re amazing!” I gave Pichu another tight squeeze.
“Well done on our match, Adam.” Falkner had walked me outside and we were standing just outside the doors to the gym. “It’s getting dark though, and I think you should head down to the Pokemon Centre for some shelter tonight.” I nodded.
“Thanks for a great match, your Pokemon are great” I said, complimentary.
“As are yours, and this is what they’ve earned.” Falkner held out a badge that was in the shape of wings.
“This is yours, the Zephyr Badge from Violet City, it’s one of eight steps to the Pokemon League.” I was beaming. “Well done”. Falkner handed me a badge and a little velvet box for me to put them in. I said my goodbyes and walked down the road to the Pokemon Centre. I thought to myself, this was the best day of my life. I won my first Gym badge! I’m so proud of my Pokemon and now I can rub this in that idiot Ari’s face!
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