Pokemon Fan Fiction ❯ Chance or Destiny ❯ A Lesson in Humiliation ( Chapter 5 )

 

Chapter Five: A Lesson in Humiliation

 

Staring up at the large gym in front of them Scarlet's jaw dropped. The tall metallic building resembled a power plant more than any of the other gyms. Sure when the group had been in Cerulean City that gym was more like a pool. But that was understandable seeing as how they did shows there as well.

But this neither of them could understand. Vermillion had its own power plant and for what everyone knew the gym did not supply any energy to the system. There was no reason for the enormous transformers to be outside. The size of the two were enough that the energy produced would light half of Vermillion! Sparks shot from the tops causing Squirtle to hide behind Yoko's leg. The little turtle shook so bad a rattle actually could be heard from him.

Puffing out her chest Scarlet walked foreword determined. Beside her Vulpix held her own head high. Just as she pushed against the door a large spark shot from the transformer. Nearly hitting the them both girls screamed jumping back a good two feet. Booming laughter could be heard from the inside causing Scarlet to clench her jaw.

Her hand went down going towards the two new pokémon on her belt; a Meowth and Pikachu. Latching her fingers around the smooth red and white surface she pulled it away. In one smooth motion she clicked on the button and threw at the same time. Shooting out the red beam soon took shape. A small shape appeared, two ears, four paws, and a lightning bolt tail jetted from the main body. Shaking her head a Pikachu came into clear view. The small yellow mouse looked over her shoulder, blue eyes shinning in determination. She was new and ready to prove herself.

Pikachu was short, even for her species if it was only a foot tall. Sparks shot from her red cheeks and she turned to look forward. Standing on all fours she dug her paws into the ground waiting for the command she knew was coming.

“Alright Pika lets show Surge what a real surge looks like!” Scarlet yelled. A smile appeared on the mouse's face. Her cheeks glowed before a large wave of electricity surrounded her whole body. Shooting out most struck the top of the transformers shorting them out.

Yelling out in victory Scarlet returned her. Picking Vulpix up she darted towards the door, Yoko right beside her with Squirtle hiding in his jacket. Ramming the door the two entered the gym just before a large bolt of electricity from the transformers hit where the had been standing. Staring at each other both couldn't even speak from shock. Just a second longer they both would be in the hospital.

“HAH that's what you get for trying to take down my electricity!” A loud obnoxious laugh boomed. In the back of the supposedly empty gym a show figure stood. Scarlet slowly rose to her feet, her eyes blazing with anger as Vulpix and Squirtle growled. The figure seemed to ignore them, only snapping his fingers.

A bright flash appeared blinding the group. Yoko and Scarlet yelled covering their eyes. As they lowered their arms both blinked. All around them the gym came alive. Small lightning rods were placed in all four corners of the arena, both nearly in it. The electricity sparked from each as if it was alive.

Where the figure stood a tall man was reviled. Vibrant blonde hair draped down to his shoulders, the bangs jetting out at an angle over his auburn eyes. Baggy camo pants covered his legs along with most of his combat boots. His torso clad in a form fitting camo shirt, the sleeves obviously torn off. Dangling from his neck was a pair of silver dog tags. His arms bulged with mussel causing Yoko to roll his eyes.

“Ah welcome to Vermillion Gym I'm Lt. Surge,” Surge laughed before he noticed Yoko's eye roll, “And what are you rolling your eyes at boy?”

“You, something tells me Scarlet will be able to beat all of your pokémon with just Vulpix!” Yoko laughed.

“You think that little fox kit can beat all of my power house electric types!” Surge boomed as he jumped from his platform. Stalking over to him Surge was stopped by a jet of water hitting his face. Standing in front of Yoko Squirtle glared at Surge, his chest puffed and arms flexed. His pose dared surge to take a step closer.

“Fine punk and if she cant you both are giving me half your money,” Surge sneered as he marched back to his platform. Standing tall he snapped his fingers loudly.

Appearing from a door neither trainers saw, a young male announcer walked out. Green and red flags under his arm he cleared his throat.

“This is a three…I mean one on three battle between Scarlet from Pallet Town and Gym leader Lt. Surge,” The announcer yelled, correcting himself when Surge coughed, “BEGIN!” He yelled waiving the two flags down. The second the words left the mans mouth Surge threw one pokéball. With a scream tearing from its mouth a large orb appeared dead center of the arena. It appeared to be a upside down pokéball super sized with two large eyes and a smirking mouth; an Electrode. Scarlet smirked holding her arm out for Vulpix.

The two had this move down. Looking more like a show introduction now more than just a way for Vulpix to enter the arena. Surge watched with a raised eyebrow as Vulpix ran up the lowered arm. The second her first paw hit her shoulder Scarlet stood. Holding the opposite arm out she smiled, the signal to go. With a loud cry Vulpix ran down the offered arm. Hitting the hand the red fox leaped. Doing a mid air flip she landed perfectly in front of Electrode.

Surge's jaw dropped, not expecting this from the two. His eyes harden a second later, jaw setting. He wouldn't be distracted by some punk and a stupid fox.

“Electrode thunder shock!” He ordered. The orb pokémon smirked looking at the little fox. Its whole body flashed brightly before a scatter wave of lightning shot out. Without waiting for a command Vulpix moved. Watching the flow she darted from spot to spot, trying her best to avoid the current.

Letting out a cry Vulpix suddenly stopped. Along her side smoldering was a huge ugly black line. Even though she didn't get hit directly a singly bolt moved along her side close enough to do some damage. Scarlet tried to run to help when she screamed herself. As she hit where the chalk line would have been the electricity sparked to life again, having seemingly disappeared when Electrode unleashed its attack.

Clutching her side Scarlet fell to her knees. Under her hand a nasty burn could be seen. Vulpix's head snapped over hearing her scream, her eyes wide with fright. Hearing the orb laughing set her soul ablaze in anger. Growling low in her throat, teeth bared as she stared at Electrode. The fur all down her back rose.

Without waiting for an order to attack she acted. Charging forward her whole body engulfed in flames. Her eyes blazed orange as she slammed into the laughing orb. Electrode skidded backwards, falling into the electrified fence. Although the current didn't seem to bother the orb the large burn on its body seem to.

Lt. Surge gapped looking at his panting pokémon. He didn't think the little fox would be able to even scratch his pride and it had a large angry burn to a good quarter of its whole body.

“T…thunder!” Surge stammered. Electrode let out a strange sound before its whole body glowed. Flashing twice a large bolt moved out form its body.

“V...Vulpix a…agility,” Scarlet gasped out. Vulpix's ear twitched just before she faded away. Appearing just behind Electrode she shot out a large stream of fire. Sticking it in the back causing a large high pitch scream to flow form its mouth. Falling to the side its eyes closed. Electrode fainted.

Smirking Vulpix calmly walked over to Scarlet. Standing the closest she could with the fence she purred. The reason behind it being Yoko spraying her with a burn heal. Her side instantly felt better, even it the fur still had a tint of black to it. Shaking her body she turned looking at Surge waiting for the next opponent.

“Wipe that smile off of your faces punk here comes another challenge,” Surge yelled. Pulling a ball from his pants he threw it. Opening as the light formed three orbs with eyes appeared, two magnets jetting from each orb with three bolts in each orb. All magnets twitched as the main body glowed. Magneton was their next opponent.

Vulpix and Scarlet shared similar smiles. They body knew this one would be quick for the fire pokémon. Fire nearly never lost to metal.

“Thunder wave!” Surge hollered. Magneton flashed before the magnets flashed out waves of electricity. Smiling Vulpix jumped in the air. Landing on a corner piece for the fence she effectively dodged the attack.

“Flame wheel,” Scarlet spoke calmly. Vulpix cried out before launching herself from the tower. Body engulfed in flames she rolled into a sphere. Before the magnet pokémon could move it was struck dead center. Three similar cried tore from the pokémon before it actually fell apart.

Scarlet and Vulpix cried out in victory as Surge hollered in anger. Returning the poor Magneton he latched it onto his pants before grabbing another. Unlike the other two this one actually looked different. The red top had a large lightning bolt dead above the center button.

“Raichu lets show these two you don't mess with us!” He hollered throwing it out. The red light shot out as the ball opened, appearing just in front of Vulpix. As the light cleared a tall orange mouse appeared. Its yellow cheeks matched the lighting bolt at the tip of its long black tail. Its black paws were stronger than its pre evolved form with mussels. Its long, curled tip ears twitched before letting out a cry.

“Alright thunder punch!” Surge yelled, throwing a foreword punch.

“Rai!” Raichu yelled before its own paw started sparking to life. Darting forward at surprising speed neither Scarlet nor Vulpix could respond. Slamming his fist into her side Vulpix screamed in pain. The force from it threw her back.

Vulpix's body twitched laying on her side. Electricity actually showed on her fur. Her teeth clenched together trying to shake the paralyzing effects off. A loud thump sounded near her ear causing her to barley open one eye. Standing over her body Raichu smirked, his tail twitching behind him.

“Hyper punch,” Surge snickered. Raichu snickered similar to surge before his fist glowed a bright white. Moving back he threw the punch down. Blinking Raichu felt his fist only hit concrete. Surprisingly at the last second Vulpix shook off the paralysis and sped behind Raichu.

“Head Butt!” Scarlet shouted. Smirking Vulpix lowered her head before ramming into Raichu's back. Arcing forward he let out a squeak before falling on onto his paws. Vulpix let out a playful yip, jumping as he fell. Growling in anger Raichu swept his tail down. As she landed the tail caught her legs causing her to trip.

Falling flat onto the ground Vulpix growled up at Raichu, who was slowly getting to his feet. Smirking at her Raichu bent down. Moving his hand in front of her in a taunting manner caused Vulpix's blood to boil. Growling lower she lunged for him, biting him on the face, an audible click coming front her jaw.

Crying out in shock Raichu threw her off. The motion caused her set teeth to tear backwards. Landing on the ground in front of him Vulpix spit out the few pieces of flesh out of her mouth. In front of her Raichu held his face in pain, blood flowing staining his orange fur red. Four deep ugly wounds now decorated him, two above the eyes and one on each cheek.

Removing his paw it was obvious he was having trouble seeing. Blood poured down his face, directly over his eyes. In his condition only a fool would continue the fight. Scarlet looked up at Surge, knowing this and wondered what he would do.

“Ah I forfeit I don't need Rai getting hurt anymore than he already is,” Surge sighed, holding his head in defeat. The announcer just stood there, not making a declaration as Surge walked forward.

Holding his hand over the right corner tower the electrical field disappeared. When it was safe to do so both he and Scarlet made their way to the center of the arena. Bending down Scarlet picked Vulpix up, catching Surge doing the same with Raichu out of the corner of her eye. Humming surprisingly soft he pulled a cloth out of his pocket. Using it he started cleaning the blood from Raichu's face.

“I…I'm sorry Vulpix did that, I honestly never thought she would,” Scarlet tried to apologies. In her arms Vulpix hid herself, ears flat against her skull ashamed of how she had acted.

“No need to apologies even a well trained pokémon will behave the way she did when they feel threaten,” Surge explained while fishing the badge out with his free hand. Holding it out his look made it clear not to say no.

“Ah….thanks but let us help with that,” Scarlet explained as she took the badge. Saying the last part she inclined her head to the still bleeding wounds. Before Surge had even the opportunity to say no Yoko skidded over taking the cloth from his hand. Holding it down for Squirtle the little turtle cleaned it of the blood.

Handing it back Surge pressed it back onto the wounds watching the young boy work. Digging threw his bag Yoko pulled out his rather large first aid kit. Traveling a month with Scarlet made him enlarge the kit. Pulling out antibacterial cream and gauze he motioned for Surge to sit Raichu down.

Sitting the mouse down carefully Surge kept his hand on his shoulder. A way to keep him calm and comfort him. The way he was shaking Surge knew he was scared. Kneeling in front of Raichu Yoko pulled the cloth away. Clicking his tongue he started to work. Carefully he cleaned the wounds the best he could before putting the cream on them. Using his hands and teeth together Yoko tore strips out of the gauze. Wrapping one around his head he used two others for thick bandages around the mouse's cheeks.

“There, no electrical moves until they are good and healed, if he bleeds threw the gauze take him to see Joy,” Yoko explained putting the kit away. Digging threw his bag one more time he pulled out a pokéblock case. Opening it he handed Raichu a few orange ones. Looking up at Surge he didn't take them until he saw the man nod.

Letting out a happy cry he took them, popping one in his mouth. As Raichu chewed Surge picked him up again. Smiling Raichu rested his head on his shoulders.

“Your really attached aren't you Surge?” Yoko asked. Laughing the man nodded.

“Yes I am, he was a gift from my wife,” Surge explained before blinking, “Oh yes when your up against Sabrina…well tell her I went down fighting.” Scarlet and Yoko looked at each other before laughing.

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