Pokemon Fan Fiction ❯ Chance or Destiny ❯ First Badge ( Chapter 4 )

 

Chapter Four: First Badge

 

A few hours after sun rise Scarlet and Yoko made there way threw Viridian forest. Entering Pewter city Vulpix anticipation increased. Jumping around as they walked, she started to playfully yip. Yoko sighed as he shook his head. Squirtle laughing pointing at Vulpix as she tripped on a rock, skidding a few inches. Getting to her feet Vulpix glared at Squirtle as she attacked herself to Scarlet's side.

“Ah man where is the gym already?” Scarlet whined as she looked at Yoko.

“Looking for the Pewter Gym huh?” A voice called behind them, causing all four to jump a foot in the air, “Heheh well I can take you to it.”

“Really huh and who might you be?” Yoko questioned as both he and Scarlet turned to face the man. He was tall, roughly six foot four inches in height. His gravel brown hair was spiked out in all direction, his eyes seeming to appear closed. The brown jeans he wore covered his green and white shoes while his orange shirt hugged tight to his body.

“Wow your looking for the gym and you don't know who I am,” the man said in shock, “I'm Brock the gym leader.”

“Oh I knew you looked familiar you're a friend of Uncle Ash!” Scarlet exclaimed.

“Wow…wait Ash an uncle ho…oh yes you must be Gary's daughter never mind,” Brock stated calmly.

“Yep I am,” Scarlet answered with a smile as Vulpix jumped into her arms.

“Well follow me this battle should be an interesting one,” Brock laughed while walking towards the opposite end of town.

Coming to the Gym Brock opened the door. Holding his arm out he allowed the two inside before following in behind them. Covering the floor were different sizes of rocks, from rocks the size of ones fist to the size of an Onix's head. On opposite sides of the large rock arena was squared off areas by white lines with a divider line dead center of the arena. Around the whole space was a balcony large enough to hold ten people.

“Wow one rocky arena,” Scarlet laughed. She walked onto her side of the area with Vulpix curled up in her arms. Yoko snickered moving to stand behind her with Squirtle sitting next to him.

“Well my pokémon are rocks,” Brock laughed moving to his side; hand on one of the pokéballs on his belt. Coming into view from the right side was a tall boy, looking to be fifteen wearing black slacks with a white half sleeve shirt. He had the same complexion as Brock, but his hair was flat and long to the point it was down to his shoulders. He was shorter than Brock by five inches at the most. Clearing out this throat he held out a hand.

“This is a two on two match between the gym leader Brock and challenger Scarlet, Battle Begin!” He yelled out, pointing to each as he called out their name. With reflexes that would put an Arboc to shame Brock detached one pokéball from the belt. Pressing the button he threw it as it enlarged. With a cry what seemed to be a small boulder with arms, two eyes, and a mouth appeared. It was a Geodude. A small smirk appeared on Scarlet's face.

“This is it Vulpix lets melt this rock!” Scarlet yelled holding one arm out. Vulpix moved onto Scarlet's upper arm. Running down it she jumped off of her just before hitting the hand.

“Vul” She cried out, holding herself tall in front of Geodude. She smirked at Geodude, taunting them. Geodude cried out, its eyes narrowing.

“Geodude rock throw!” Brock yelled out, trying to get the rock back in the battle and off the taunting. Geodude smiled, floating over to one of the larger boulders in the arena. Arms tensing he latched onto it and pulled upwards.

“Vulpix dodge it, agility,” Scarlet explained calmly. Vulpix's shoulders tensed, front paws shifting. As Geodude heaved the rock over his body her eyes narrowed. The second it let go of the boulder she was gone. Using agility she seemed to barley move her front right paw before disappearing. Reappearing behind it she just smiled.

“Alright now flamethrower!” Scarlet yelled, jumping up as she said the last part. Vulpix's golden eyes turned red orange as she spread her front legs apart. Lowering her body with her head raised she opened her mouth wide. Breathing out a large stream of fire came fourth, blazing reds and oranges. Being at such close range Geodude had no time to dodge, the attack striking full force. Geodude moved backwards in a staggered manner holding its right arm. Brock frowned seeing a large burn under the hand.

“Geodude, finish this off with Rock Tomb,” Brock yelled out. Geodude concentrated hard on the boulders around him. Suddenly all the larger ones flew into the air and at Vulpix. Using agility to pick up speed she easily dodged all the rocks trying to incase around her.

“Alright Vulpix Flame Wheel!” Scarlet yelled seeing her getting closer with every moment. Jumping into the air as she dodged around the next boulder. Spinning into a ball fire immerged all around her body. Coming down she slammed hard into Geodude's body. Moving backwards a foot upon impact Geodude fell to the ground, his eyes glazed over.

“Geodude is unable to battle,” The announcer called out, moving a flag at Scarlet, “Vulpix is the winner.” Vulpix yipped jumping into the air as Brock pulled out Geodude's pokéball. Holding it out he returned the pokémon. Smiling he held it.

“You did a good job buddy,” Brock praised, seeing Geodude smile weakly back at him. Hooking the ball back onto his belt he pulled out another. Seeing Brock's movement's brought Scarlet and Vulpix got back into battle mode. Clicking the button Brock smiled at the ball before throwing it out.

As a large snake like pokémon appeared. A booming roar tore from its throat before it even came into full view. As the pokémon came into clear view it was easy to see it was an Onix so huge its head nearly touched the ceiling.

“Play time is over my friends,” Brock smiled, Onix letting out the same almost eerily. Vulpix growled her eyes narrowing as the fur on her back stood on end.

“Alright girl lets beat this speed bump,” Scarlet smiled.

“Vul pix ix!” Vulpix cried out, shifting her shoulders in anticipation. Both of them lifted their head slightly looking at Brock as he started laughing like a mad man.

“What is so funny?” Scarlet snapped at him.

“Has anyone ever told you your attitude that can rival a Growlith's when mad?” Brock mocked playfully.

“Yes now what's so funny,” Scarlet snorted out.

“Oh it's just that Onix is roughly eighty times stronger than Geodude,” Brock explained nonchalantly.

“Doesn't matter Vulpix is strong enough,” Scarlet smirked, “Now ember!” Vulpix's eyes trained on Onix as she breathed out. A stream smaller than the pervious sent out, striking Onix full force. Onix looked down at her, board as his tail just moved in a slow manner.

“Lets wrap this up buddy,” Brock told him, emphasizing the attack. With a sharp nod of its head Onix's tail darted forward. Vulpix's eyes widen but before she could move away the tail was around her tightly. Letting out a sharp cry Vulpix felt Onix squeeze tighter. Scarlet's eyes widen taking a step forward out of instinct.

“L…let her go enough!” Scarlet yelled out, her voice cutting out as she finished. Brock snapped his fingers sharply, raising his arm as he did so. Onix uncurled his tail, watching Vulpix fall four feet to the ground. The second Onix let her go Scarlet ran out onto the field. Picking her up gently, minding what seemed to be a bruised side.

“Here I'll hold her you finish him off,” Yoko smiled, taking Vulpix from Scarlet carefully. Scarlet smiled faintly at him as her hand grabbed Charmander's pokéball.

“Let's go Char, time to make some diamonds!” Scarlet yelled throwing the ball.

“Raman!” Charmander yelled out as he came out of his ball. The flame on his tail exploding out as he flexed his mussels. Looking at Charmander Onix threw his head back with a loud booming laugh. Charmander's eyes shrank as he bared his teeth growling low in his throat. Clenching her fist multiple times Scarlet stared eye to eye with Charmander.

“Metal Claw!” Scarlet yelled. As she cried out the attack her hand moved in a sweeping motion in front of her. Charmander flexed his claws at the command. Where once had been orange was now glistening steel. Darting foreword at speed almost impossible for his small size his gaze fixed clearly on only one thing; Onix. Latching onto its face Charmander scratched deep.

Onix let out a booming pain filled roar and Charmander detached. A cross his face were four small yet very deep lines going between his eyes. Brock gasped seeing his oldest pokémon actually hurt in such a way.

“Onix iron tail!” Brock shouted. Growling low the lower part of Onix's tail glowed. Sweeping it low he aimed to take Charmander's head off. The brazen attack missed. As the tail went towards him Charmander laid out flat on the gym floor. Lifting his head lightly he stuck his tongue out taunting the trainer and pokémon.

“Yes awesome boy!” Scarlet yelled jumping up, “Now flamethrower!” Charmander raised himself onto his hand and feet to brace himself. Tail still behind him the little dragonling opened his mouth wide. Breathing out a large stream of red and orange flames shot out. Not able to doge the swift attack Onix was hit full force. Surprisingly the gigantic rock snack staggered backwards.

“Onix come on time to finish this, Wrap!” Brock yelled. Onix roared straightening himself out. Before Scarlet could even yell out a command Charmander was wrapped tightly in the tail. Struggling to get free Charmander bit and clawed at the tail.

“Come on Charmander you can do it!” Scarlet screamed, “I know you can break out of that!” Hearing her encouragement Charmander chomped down on Onix's tail. The only effect was a tightening tail around him for his efforts. Letting out a staggered cry Charmander's head dropped.

“CHARMANDER!” Scarlet belted out at the top of her lung, “Don't give up boy come on you can get out of that you can get out of anything.” Suddenly at her words Charmander's body started glowing bright white. His body lengthened, head enlarging as a single rounded edge horn grew out of the back. His muzzle stretched out as his tail extended. Claws becoming more prominent on his feet and hands as his teeth changed to more adult.

“W…what's going on?” Scarlet stammered.

“C…Charmander evolved,” Yoko answered shocked. As he answered the glow disappeared showing where once orange had been was now vibrant red. Charmander was now a Charmeleon. Snapping his eyes open his once blue eyes were now a vibrant topaz. With a vicious grow his mouth opened wide, showing teeth made for tearing flesh. Biting down hard he put all his power behind it.

Onix hollered out in pain as his hold loosen. Moving his arms out Charmeleon broke free. Jumping down he landed gracefully in front of Scarlet standing proud. Where he had bit a chunk of rock was actually missing. Looking over with wide shocked eyes Charmeleon added insult to injury. Opening his mouth he spit out the missing chunk onto the gym floor before wiping his mouth off.

“Alright Charmeleon lets finish this, Flame Thrower!” Scarlet smiled as she laughed out. Smiling Charmeleon opened his mouth. Breathing out a larger stream of fire shot out of his mouth. Hitting full force it struck Onix on the side. The intensified force sent Onix sailing backwards. Hitting a large rock the poor pokémon fell to the ground.

“Come on Onix get up,” Brock panicked. He couldn't believe he was actually going to be beaten by just one Flame Thrower. Onix let out a muffled cry as he tried to stand. Falling backwards Onix's eyes closed; he had fainted. Brock's jaw fell in shock seeing his oldest pokémon on the gym floor.

“Onix is unable to battle Charmeleon wins,” the announcer shouted, “The winner is Scarlet Oak.” Brock smiled faintly returning Onix. Looking down at his pokéball before attaching it on his belt he smiled. Onix was sleeping, a small vibration coming to the ball from his snoring. Clipping it securely to his belt Brock walked over to Scarlet.

Reaching the girl he handed over the boulder badge to her. Using her free hand Scarlet took the badge, her other rubbing Charmeleon's head. The dragonling was now almost as tall as she was so he knelt down. As she rubbed his head Charmeleon leaned into it emitting a low rumbling purr.

“Well this is a pleasant surprise Charmeleon is listening to you,” Brock laughed.

“Why wouldn't Char listen to me?” Scarlet questioned, her brow furrowed in confusion as she looked up at him.

“Well when Ash's Charmander evolved he never listened, not until he was a Charizard,” Brock explained, “From what I was told he only started listening to Ash after he stayed up all night unfreezing him.” He shrugged as he finished explaining it to her.

“Was Uncle Ash that bad?” Scarlet asked shocked, already returning Charmeleon.

“Well I wouldn't call it bad just not experienced for that one pokémon to listen,” Brock laughed, rubbing the back of his head.

“Wait how can this Ash be your uncle I thought Gary Oak only had a older sister?” Yoko asked looking at the two confused.

“Ah well you see after Ash and Gary turned eighteen they realized there rivalry was petty actually,” Brock explained, “That and turns out they are half siblings really, his dad slept around before he just disappeared.” Yoko's jaw dropped hearing this. Hearing Scarlet laugh he quickly closed it. Shaking his head the boy passed Vulpix over to Scarlet, who held her close.

Waving bye to Brock the two made their way to the Pokémon Center. Walking threw the sliding doors Scarlet made a beeline for the front desk. Behind the counter Nurse Joy just smiled at her. Placing Charmeleon's ball on the provided she handed Vulpix over to her, still passed out.

“I see you battled Brock from the wounds on your Vulpix dear,” Nurse Joy explained as she prepped the little fox.

“Ya she did a good job too, only thing that stopped her was a big snake,” Scarlet smiled.

“Yes well don't worry your Vulpix will be a hundred percent back to normal in no time,” Nurse Joy encouraged Scarlet just before she headed to the back. After twenty minutes the sign was turned off and threw the door Vulpix ran right into Scarlet's arms. Nuzzling her face against her trainers Scarlet laughed. Her hand ran over Vulpix's fur while taking Charmeleon's ball from Nurse Joy.

A couple hours later the small group ate in the cafeteria. Weedle nosing his food a few times before he would actually take a real bite. Letting out a small pleased sound he started eating rapidly. Sighing Squirtle shook his head. He acted embarrassed by the little bugs actions but as he started eating Squirtle acted the same. Charmeleon rolled his eyes as he and Vulpix ate calmly next to them.

“Oh sorry you weren't able to battle Brock Yoko,” Scarlet said out of the blue. Yoko blinked looking over at her before he simply shrugged.

“Its alright I thought it over and well,” Yoko stated, “I decided I want to be a researcher and find new pokémon.”

“That's cool,” Scarlet smiled. Finishing their dinner the two broke for the night. Heading to their own rooms the small ground slept, recharging for the journey to the next town.

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