Pokemon Fan Fiction ❯ Chance or Destiny ❯ Psychic Battle ( Chapter 6 )

 

Chapter Six: Psychic Battle

 

Walking down the road to Saffron City Scarlet and Yoko laughed with each other. Yoko making a joke about the road manager begging for water even though he had a huge cooler next to him. Vulpix laughed jumping ahead of the two, running into Wartortle. Yoko's Squirtle having evolved not to long ago during a battle.

Over the past month the two caught many pokémon. Scarlet now owned a Bulbasaur, Mankey thought it had since evolved into a Primeape, Ponyta, Pidgeotto, Haunter and to her delight a Growlith. In her party she had Vulpix, Charmeleon, Meowth, Pikachu, Growlith, and Pidgeotto. For Yoko he had caught a Fearow, Nidorino, Nidorina, Polliwhirl, and a Seaking. During the same battle as Wartortle Weedle evolved all the way to a Beedril. But in his party he had Wartortle, Beedril, Fearow, Polliwhirl, and Seaking.

The two trainers broke from their discussion hearing a loud shrill scream. Without thinking of the reasons for the scream Scarlet shot towards it with Vulpix hot on her heels. Yoko and Wartortle shared a swear before chasing after the girls. Getting to the area the scream originated from both pre-teens saw red. A small Dratini, barley out of its egg three months, was caught in a net trying desperately to get loose. The two people surrounding it laughed their heads off; both wearing black uniforms with large red R on the chest though the female wore a skirt at the male wore pants.

“This is going to be great, the boss's song with love this for when he takes over,” The female said, smirking evilly at the door hatchling. Blinded by anger Scarlet shot to her feet.

“Let Dratini go its not a present to be given!” She hollered.

“Who do you think you are?” The male snorted.

“Scarlet Oak and if you don't let the dragon go I will make you,” Scarlet growled.

“You think you a puny trainer can stop us, the great Team Rocket,” The man laughed, the female joining in. Yoko and Scarlet looked at each other before Yoko snorted.

“Great Team Rocket more like pathetic Team Rocket,” Yoko mocked. As the two seethed Yoko leaned into Scarlet.

“Go get Dratini I will distract them,” He whispered. Scarlet nodded before slinking out of clear sight into a bush. Yoko smiled down at Wartortle who buffed his chest out.

“Bubble Beam!” Yoko hollered. Wartortle breathed in deep before a large powerful stream of bubbled shot from his mouth. The two grunts looked shock but the girl reacted faster.

“Raichu Reflect” The girl commanded throwing a plain pokéball. The tall rodent appeared its yellow cheeks sparking. With a cry it concentrated forming a yellow clear shield which blocked the attack. Yoko smirked in anticipation of defeating the two.

As his part of the plan went on Scarlet made her way to Dratini. Crawling in front of the hatchling she made a motion for it to stay quiet.

“Vulpix bite,” Scarlet whispered. Vulpix calmly made her way to the net she bit and tore back, ripping it to shreds. Moving out Dratini made a cry, happy this time. Moving over it licked the side of her face. Laughing Scarlet motioned for it to flee. Sadly before it could make its get away the male grunt saw it free. Grabbing the lone pokéball on his belt he threw it. Breaking free a pure white seal appearing in front of him. It was a Seel but unlike the normality for the breed it didn't have its tongue sticking out and looked serious.

“Seel Ice Beam on that Dratini!” The grunt hollered.

“Oh no you don't, Vulpix Take Down!” Scarlet yelled. Before Seel could even breath out Vulpix shot foreword. Her head was level with her back as she rammed her shoulder into the white pokémon's side. From the impact the white seal skidded until its mater's legs stopped it.

“Come on Scarlet lets get rid of these guys,” Yoko smirked. Nodding her head Scarlet shared the same smirk.

Vulpix/Wartortle Hyper Beam!” The two shouted together. Vulpix braced herself on all four as Wartortle moved his legs in a position that wouldn't make him easily loose his footing. Opening their mouths a large yellow beam shot out of both mouths, pulsing with energy. Hitting the four the shockwave from the attack sent them flying. Smiling the two pokémon looked at their trainers panting. The two rested on their knees rubbing their pokémon's head. Hearing a cry to his right Yoko looked over. He smiled seeing Dratini who shot foreword to rub its head against his cheek.

“Hey there your welcome you can go find your home now,” Yoko laughed, rubbing his hand down Dratini's back. He was shocked when the hatchling shook her head violently.

“You want to come with us?” he asked her. Without waiting for a response Dratini hit her head on the only empty pokéball. Both trainers stared in shock at Dratini was drawn inside. Yoko pulled it off his belt, blinking when he saw Dratini just smiling back at him before relaxing.

He looked at Scarlet who just shrugged her shoulders. Picking up a still panting Vulpix Scarlet made her way into town. Shaking his head Yoko let Wartortle on his back before quickly catching up. Not too long after restarting the two made it into town, shooting for the Pokémon Center.

Making their way into the building Scarlet ran into a hard body. The impact sent both people to the ground. Groaning Scarlet looked up to see a tall woman roughly the age of her father. Her long purple hair was tied into a loose tail at the base of her neck while her no sleeve amethyst dress hugged her body while the bottomed started at the center of her left thigh sheared off at an angle ending at her right knee. Standing up Scarlet patted the dirt off of her legs before holding a hand out to the women.

“I'm sorry honestly didn't mean to do that,” Scarlet apologies, her face shaded pink in embarrassment. The women just smiled taking Scarlet's hand, Scarlet feeling a smoothing ring on the women`s hand. Glancing down she saw a typical wedding band with an engagement ring, a sensible size amethyst stone dead center. She helped the women up as she responded.

“Really it's alright I wasn't paying attention,” The women laughed. Before Scarlet could say another word though another voice was heard.

“Oh my Sabrina are you alright?” The local Nurse Joy asked. Unlike the others she didn't wear the usual uniform. Instead she wore baggy blue jeans and a white t-shirt. Her red hair was cut short at an angle, the front just above her shoulders and the back middle ending just bellow her shoulder blades. Sabrina laughed nodding her head at Joy.

“Oh don't worry Joy I am perfectly fine,” Sabrina commented calmly.

“You're Sabrina?” Scarlet asked, her jaw nearly dropping. Yoko laughed as Wartortle made a motion of closing her mouth.

“Yes I am who might you be?” Sabrina asked, fighting back a laugh from the turtle's actions.

“I…I'm Scarlet Oak from Pallet Town,” Scarlet introduced herself, coughing.

“I'm Yoko Strike from the same town,” Yoko smiled as he introduced himself. Sabrina chuckled before heading to the door. Turning she looked over her shoulder at the two.

“Once your pokémon are healed come to my gym I will be waiting,” Sabrina smiled before calmly walking out of the center. As she left Sabrina took one last look at scarlet.

That girl is more than she seems, Sabrina thought before seeming to disappear. Joy just laughed as the two trainers shocked at what they just saw. Shaking their heads they headed to the front desk. Handing their pokémon over they waited for the twelve to be fully healed. Hearing the ding the two smiled as Joy handed them their pokémon. Releasing Vulpix and Wartortle the two pokémon shook their head.

Laughing Scarlet picked the little fox after latching the other five pokémon to her belt. Latching his pokéballs to his belt Yoko knelt down for Wartortle to hang off his back.

After a while looking for the stadium Scarlet let out a disappointing sigh. No matter where they looked the gym just seemed to elude them. Yoko walked over patting her on the back. He was fighting a laugh seeing her look but Wartortle just started rolling on the ground at Yoko's feet. As the turtle laughed a boy no older than seven walked up to them.

“May I help you two?” He asked, the politeness an oddity for his age group.

“Uh yes you know where the gym is at?” Scarlet asked rubbing the back of her head.

“Yes I know follow me I'm actually headed that way anyway,” The boy explained. Scarlet and Yoko shared a look before shrugging and following the boy.

“War tle,” Wartortle mumbled as he walked next to Yoko. He didn't like having to depend on someone else to find a place.

“Hey its ok boy just this one time we are totally lost and you know it,” Yoko laughed batting him on the head. Wartortle just folded his arms over his chest as they followed the boy.

Soon the group came to a large building. If you didn't see the sign on the outside saying it was the gym one would think it was an institution of some kind. Pushing the door open the boy let the two trainers in along with the pokémon before following in himself. The boy waved to them before going down a corridor marked students only. This made the two raise an eyebrow before shrugging. After a few minutes of walking around looking for the gym Scarlet started getting beyond annoyed.

“Come on already where is the gym,” Scarlet all be yelled out.

“Please be quiet there are classes going on here,” Sabrina spoke calmly coming out from a door to their right.

“Uh s…sorry,” Scarlet mumbled embarrassed.

“Its alright just don't let it happen again, now this way,” Sabrina spoke calmly heading down the hallway they were in, “By the way do you have any retaliation to Professor Samuel Oak?” Scarlet blinked silently wondering why Sabrina would want to know that.

“Uh yes he's my great grandfather,” Scarlet explained calmly. Sabrina nodded her head as the group walked into the arena. At the end of each side was a slightly raised platform with what looked like computer screens in it. Walking to the one on the right Scarlet took position for the up coming battle. Sabrina took her spot on the left calmly waiting for the announcer. As if on cue a man walked out in traditional garb for the job.

“This is a three on three between gym leader Sabrina and the challenger Scarlet Oak from Pallet Town,” The announcer explained, “Begin!” Yelling out he dropped both flags in front of him. Snagging a pokéball from her belt Scarlet enlarged it and threw. Shooting out the red light slowly took form a few feet in front of the platform.

Roughly two feet in height looking like a large puppy with orange skin marked with black stripes. Shaking his head the pokémon opened his cobalt blue eyes, his white mane and tail shaking as he moved, a Growlith. But unlike others this one had a pair of black glasses on, Scarlet giving it to him to boost his dark attacks.

Sabrina smiled seeing the puppy while taking a ball calmly from the area by her screen. Giving it a small push to enlarge it she threw it out. Opening a tall tan skin pokémon appeared. In one both hands were small silver spoons, showing it was the psychic type Kadabra. Letting out a cry Kadabra signaled it was ready to fight.

“Kadabra Psychic,” Sabrina spoke calmly. Kadabra smirked before holding a spoon out. Coming off in bright purples and blues lights the attack shot towards Growlith. Holding his ground until the last second jumped away.

“Awesome boy now bite,” Scarlet laughed. She was leaning over the platform to see better. Growlith smirked before leaping foreword. His paw moving off the ground causing an upset in the surface of the floor. Leaping up the dogs jaw latched onto Kadabra's arm before pulling back. Hissing out in pain Kadabra held the spot, a small amount of blood coming from the wound.

“Psy Beam,” Sabrina ordered calmly. She seen the determination in Kadabra's eyes and knew even if she ordered it to return it wouldn't obey. Holding both spoons out crossed over each other a pint beam shot from the center. Before Growlith could move the beam hit him dead center of his chest. The force sent him flying hard enough his glasses went off center.

Shaking his head Growlith rose to his feet. His eyes locked with Kadabra's and he started growling low in his throat. Smoke could be seen trailing out of his mouth.

“Fire Blast,” Scarlet ordered. She could tell by his action that was the one move Growlith wanted at the moment. Breathing in deep Growlith opened his mouth breathing out. A large stream of fire shot out of his mouth. As it trailed away it formed an asterisk tall enough to engulf Kadabra and still have room for another pokémon.

With wide eyes Kadabra stood frozen. Its knees shook to scared to remember it could teleport at the moment. Just as it remembered it was too late. Striking Kadabra full force the fire blast dissipated. On impact Kadabra flew into the wall just past Sabrina. Smoke cleared from view to give everyone the results of the attack. Kadabra's whole chest was burned angry red and the poor pokémon fainted.

“Kadabra is unable to battle, Growlith wins!” The announcer shouted as Sabrina returned Kadabra to his ball. Sighing Sabrina only had two choices left; her trump card and one used to get the challenger in a sense of confidence. Her choice was the latter, an Abra. Picking up the last ball on the counter in front of her she whispered a sorry. She knew Abra had no chance against Growlith.

Throwing the ball out the small psychic appeared. The small brown pokémon just slept, not even knowing it was in battle. Scarlet and Growlith shared a similar jaw drop looking at Sabrina like she was crazy. Suddenly an angry growl was head. Growlith felt insulted like the gym leader thought he wasn't strong enough for something better.

“Growlith flame thrower,” Scarlet sighed. Snorting Growlith opened his mouth. Shooting out was a large stream of fire, obviously not at full strength. Abra just slept as the attack hit it. Everyone just blinked as it fell onto its back without as much as a twitch.

“Uh A…Abra is unable to battle Growlith wins,” The announcer declared. Sabrina recalled the pokémon stroking the surface of the ball in an apologetic manner. Its job was done. Growlith held his head high chest puffed out thinking no matter what Sabrina threw her strongest was already defeated. How wrong he was.

Calmly she reached up. Pulling a necklace out a pokéball could clearly be seen attached to it. To anyone else far away it looked like a normal one but on the front just above the release button was the purple symbol representing the psychic types. Clicking the button Sabrina gave the ball a light toss.

The pokémon appearing from the ball sent Scarlet and Growlith's jaw to the floor. Standing roughly six feet the pokémon's tan skin showed against its markings and the beard coming from its face showed age. It lilac eyes shined with wisdom as it twirled the large spoon it its right hand; an Alakazam.

“Not good,” Scarlet mumbled following an audible gulp. Sure Growlith was strong but strong enough to take this pokémon down she was not sure. Sabrina just smiled seeing them. Her smiled sent a shiver down Yoko's back, reminding him or Surge's smirk.

“Alakazam psy wave boy,” Sabrina spoke calmly. Alakazam smiled before holding out his spoon. Concentrating a wave after wave of blue energy shot out. Dodging around Growlith tried to stay out of the way. But suddenly he let out a high pitch whine as one finally hit him. The Force sent him flying backwards into the platform.

“Growlith you ok boy!” Scarlet yelled desperately trying to get sight of him. She heard a small bark in confirmation as the puppy limped back into view. His left lenses was shattered leaving him only half a pair of glasses and from his right leg a gash bled causing him to keep it raised. Walking another step he let out a high pitch whine as he fell to the ground.

Gasping Scarlet jumped down next to him, Vulpix following after her. Landing next to him she vaguely heard the announcer declare Alakazam the winner since Growlith was unable to move. Gently Scarlet picked the whining pokémon up. Heading out of the arena Yoko took him from her, Vulpix plastered to his side. Taking cause and medicine to clean the wound he motioned for Scarlet to get back in the fight while he fixed Growlith up. Smiling Scarlet nodded her head before running back to her previous position.

“Charmeleon lets finish this!” Scarlet shouted throwing the pokéball out. As the dragon appeared he let out a loud roar, fire shooting from his mouth. He was angry seeing how bad his buddy had been hurt. Flexing his mussels Charmeleon stared at Alakazam, his tail hitting the gym floor hard enough for it to crack under the force.

“Meleon Char!” Charmeleon yelled, bashing the taller psychic. Alakazam bristled but stayed floating where it was, not taking the bait.

“Flame thrower,” Scarlet cried. Smirking Charmeleon snapped his head forward breathing out a large intense stream of fire. The attack hit Alakazam head on just seconds after him crossing his arms in defensive move. the force sent him backwards but as the smoke cleared he as unharmed. Not even a singed fur.

“Alakazam psy beam,” Sabrina ordered calmly. A evil smirk appeared on the tan pokémon's mouth sent chills threw everyone else in the gym. Holding his hand out behind the spoon a bright blue beam of energy shot out. Charmeleon's eyes widen trying to move out of the wav. Moving a second to slow the beam hit Charmeleon square in the chest. The impact sent spit out the dragon's open mouth as his body moved out and around the impact sight.

Skidding to a stop near the chalk line Charmeleon didn't even flinch. The fire on the end of it tail the only movement given.

“Charmeleon you alright boy!” Scarlet shouted. The second the words left her mouth Charmeleon flinched. His shoulders rolled as he got to his feet, suddenly engulfed in a pewter light. His mussels bulged as his body lengthened. His jaw elongated and the horn on his head split into two just above each eye. Long fangs could be seen in his mouth as the claws on his hand and feet grew. The last change to appear were two wings snapping out from his shoulder blade before fanning out. With a loud booming roar the light disappeared revealing a rather odd looking Charizard in Charmeleon's place.

Unlike normal colorations there was no hint of orange anywhere on Charizard's body. His whole body absent of his eyes, claws, fangs and inner wings was void of all color; he was jet-black. His claws and fangs stayed white while his inner wings were a vibrant crimson. His azure eyes boring holes into Alakazam.

“W…what is wrong with your Charizard?” Sabrina gasped. Scarlet just shook her head while looking at the information on her pokédex screen. It said all sighs were normal along with a new list of moves.

“C…Charizard you alright buddy?” Scarlet stammered afraid of his answer. Smirking Charizard looked over at Scarlet before giving her a nod. It was a good sign, he was alright and he still listened to her.

“Alright then Char use wing attack,” Scarlet commanded with a smile. Charizard smirked as he flapped his wings out to test them. Taking to the air he sped over to Alakazam. Getting to the psychic pokémon just before it shifted away Charizard got it square in the chest with his right wing. Landing on the ground Alakazam held his chest coughing. Externally he was fine but internally he was certain a rib or two had cracked.

“Shadow ball Alakazam!” Sabrina yelled. Alakazam's lilac eyes darkened for a moment before opening his mouth. A black wispy ball forming in the opening.

“Charizard dragon rage!” Scarlet screamed, shaking off her shock. Usually psychics did not learn dark moves. Charizard roared his eyes flashing before his mouth opened. A large sparking orange ball formed in his mouth. Forming at the same time Charizard and Alakazam released their attacks.

Striking the two attacks fought for power. For a second it looked like the two would cancel out before the dragon rage burst past. With a cry Alakazam was hit head on. Falling to the ground he passed out instantly.

Alakazam is unable to battle Charizard wins, Scarlet is the winner!” The announcer shouted. Bowing he took his leave to his other assignment. Jumping down from her platform Scarlet ran over to Charizard. Jumping up she wrapped her arms around his neck laughing. The dragon hugged her back, a deep chuckle coming from his mouth.

“Well done you two well done,” Sabrina complimented them as she helped Alakazam wake. The pokémon blinked before shaking his head. Stretching he looked around before sighing, realizing he had been beat.

“Now now no pouting you did great Alakazam,” Sabrina told him making Alakazam smile. Letting go of Charizard's neck Scarlet walked over.

“Um uh Sabrina do you mind if I used your phone to call my dad I was wondering if they would know why Charizard evolved this way,” Scarlet asked looking down at her shoes. Laughing Sabrina nodded her head. Standing up she was about to walk off the field before she stopped. Pulling out a small case from a pocket she handed Scarlet the marsh badge. Without waiting for the girl to say anything Sabrina walked off the field as Yoko walked over to her with Wartortle directly at his side. Trailing behind him was Vulpix walking next to a limping Growlith. Seeing him struggle Scarlet smiled before returning him to his ball, giving him a chance to rest.

Suddenly the sound of shifting bricks caught the two pre-teens attention causing them to look over. There where only a blank wall had been previously was a large screen, Gary and Samuel Oak smiling at them from it.

“So how have you two been these past three months?” Samuel asked. A large smile was on his face.

“We have been doing great professor,” Yoko smiled widely, “And I caught a Dratini today.” Scarlet giggled watching her friend puff up his chest in pride just like Wartortle always dose. Samuel laughed before Gary took over.

“Hi dad uh I have something I want to show you,” Scarlet explained while giving Gary a small wave.

“Of course sweetie what is it,” Gary told her.

“Dad don't call me sweetie,” Scarlet groaned, “and its about my Charmeleon he evolved during the battle but well he looks like this.” As she explained Charizard walked into view. His appearance caused both professors to gasp in shock.

“Uh yeah you can see he didn't exactly evolve normal, do you have any idea why he would evolve like this?” Scarlet asked confused. The two Oaks looked at Charizard before sharing a similar shrug.

“We couldn't say,” Gary explained, “Unless you were to send us a blood and tissue sample.” Charizard's head snapped up his eyes wide. He shook his head so fast when he finally stopped the room seemed to spin.

“Uh I don't think he likes that idea dad,” Scarlet explained as she watched Charizard hold the side of his head.

“Well than there is no way to tell,” Gary told her. As he finished his explanation Arcanine leaped out from behind him. Yoko and Scarlet laughed loudly as Gary moved off from under her. Pulling her up he let Arcanine in the frame to see the others.

“Oh yes Sabrina how is Surge doing?” Samuel asked suddenly. Sabrina giggled shaking her head.

“He is still shaken up by how just a single Vulpix could beat him,” Sabrina giggled. The two Professors laughed before waving their goodbyes and turning the communication off. Turning to the two Sabrina walked over.

“Now if you two ever need anything my door is always open…oh and thank you Yoko for helping Rai,” Sabrina smiled. Yoko blushed but nodded his head fast. Returning Charizard to his ball Scarlet and Yoko waved before running out of the gym and to the center.

Hmm I was right about her, I wonder when she will find out just how special she really is, Sabrina thought as she exited threw a different door and into Surge and her living quarters.

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