Here is chapter 7 and I'm trying HTML again. If it works out, I will keep using it. Anyways, I like having pics in my stories, it makes it look nice. Thanks Deus Ex for improving pics again!



Chapter 7
Conflicts Among Allies



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Level 26 Ivysaur
Level 21 Azulmarril
Level 16 Umbreon

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I set out early the next day hoping to avoid the trainers standing around with no life. But my hopes were shattered as one o f them challenged me to a battle the moment I entered the route to Ecruteak City. I normally would decline it but I needed the extra training for the next gym leader.

"My name is Cindy, what's your name?" she asked tossing a Pokéball in to the air and catching it again. She looked like an ordinary American highschool girl carrying a purse and wearing some make up. She, like most if not all girls, had a sense of fashion adn expensive clothes on. I could see the little black words 'GAP' on her t-shirt covered by a thin jean-material like jacket and white jeans on.

"Lucky," I answered.

"Let's battle two on two!" she declared throwing the Pokéball she was holding. A Natu appeared.

VS.

"Umbreon," I said sending out the dark Pokémon against the psychic bird. I had the advantage now knowing that Umbreon couldn't be harmed by psychic type attacks.

"Use your Psychic attack," Cindy said unknowingly.

"Get your dark aura up and you'll win this one easily," I instructed.

Again Umbreon formed a sheild of dark energy around him and giving off a black glow. Natu's eyes started eyes gave off a blue glow. Psychic energy reflected off Umbreon harmlessly. I could see the bluish ripple in the air around Umbreon. Umbreon took this chance in giving Natu a Double Edge that sent Natu rolling back to Cindy's feet.

"Another attack should do it," I said.

"Fly," said Cindy.

Natu took in to the skies as Umbreon lunged at him. It stayed in the air as if waiting for a mistake. Umbreon watched carefully unmoving except for his head. Natu dived at Umbreon like a jet planning to scratch Umbreon with his talons. Umbreon suddenly transformed in to black energy shoting up at lightning speeds. Natu was hit by the dark Pursuit attack. Umbreon than disappeared in mid air. Natu made an emergency landing on the ground. Umbreon was there in a second his Faint Attack hitting hard. Natu was out of the match.

"You'll be okay, Natu. Now I choose Heracross," Cindy shouted bring out the bug/fighting Pokémon. I was surprised that she had the only Pokémon that had two type advantages against dark types. Both fighting and bug type Pokémon were strong against dark types.

"Double Edge now," I said.

" Mega Horn," said Cindy.

Umbreon charged forward but stopped seeing Heracross's horn glowing with dangerous white energy. Umbreon studied his opponenet trying to aniticipate his next move. Heracross swung his powerful horn downwards at Umbreon but he dodged aside. Heracross turned right knocking Umbreon painfully off his feet.

"Oh...that's gotta hurt. You did good, Umbreon," I said calling back my hurt Pokémon. I decided on Azulmarril next. Azulmarril stood battle ready against the angry Heracross. Heracross suddenly charged horn first straight at Azulmarril. Azulmarril reacted fast with a barrage of bubbles that drove Hercross back.

VS.

"Go in close a Mega Horn it hard, use your wings for speed," instructed Cindy.

"Do go at it physically, use your water attacks," I said.

Heracross spread his wings and flew straight for Azulmarril. Azulmarril sprayed Water Gun. After two tries, Heracross was hit and sent crashing to the ground. Heracross's wings were obviously were not dodging. Heracross got up for more and managed to reach Azulmarril and nail him in the stomach with his horn. Azulmarril held his stomach with a painful expression.

"Watch out! dodge aside now!" I shouted in alarm. Heracross's horn started to glow tih the same energy that knocked out Umbreon.

"Keep going," Cindy encouraged.

Azulmarril was in too much pain to move. Heracross kncoked him aside with his horn. Azulmarril, still on the ground, using the last of his remaining energy to blow out a Bubblebeam that knocked Heracross down on to his back. Azulmarril had won but barely against the big beetle Pokémon.

"Wow, you're good! You should give my boyfriend a few lessons," Cindy commented handing me some money.

"Hey, what does that mean?" a masculine voice shouted. An tall American guy wearing a black Motocross t-shirt and jeans. He was obviously Cindy's boyfriend. His name was Bruce

"I can easily beat you and yet this trainer, Lucky, beat me. You need to get stronger if you're planning to get in the Johto league," said Cindy. Bruce glared angrily at me. I involuntarily took a step back.

"You make me look bad," Bruce accused me with a finger pointing at me defiantly. I took another step back looking at him to show that I was not afraid but not saying a word.

"Don't hurt him," said Cindy.

"You should stop comparing trainers who beat you to me," said Bruce.

"Maybe if you start treating your Pokémon better!" Cindy yelled.

"Maybe if you stop humiliating me in puplic," Bruce argued. They stepped towards each other as they yelled something. I stood between the two arguing people. I decided to leave right then but they both walked around me blocking my exit. They continued to argue getting louder and louder.

A loud whistle stopped the argument. One of the many Officer Jennys appeared in full police uniform and a whistle around her neck. She stepped between Cindy and Bruce seperating them with her hands. I stood surprised at the event. "You two should stop getting other people in public and don't argue in public. This is it, no more warnings. I'm placing you two under arrest for disturbing public peace," said Jenny. She placed Cindy and Bruce in cuffs and another male officer dragged them away. "Are you alright?" Jenny asked. I nodded.

"Are they always like this?" I asked.

"I'm afraid so, fifth time this week. Be careful and keep out of trouble," said Jenny walking away. I continued the path to Ecruteak noticing fewer trainers as I walked further. After a few hours, I sat down in the shade for lunch. I let my Pokémon out and had bowls of Pokémon food out. I, as usual, had sandwhiches with lettuce and ham.



I always enjoyed sitting more than walking. Most of the Pokémon didn't want to to walk so I had no one to keep me company. It was completely boring. It was only a Pokémon battle when someone talked to me. But in a way, I liked it because I would be moving to fast of slow to my companion. I guess it was okay.

Umbreon sat in the darkest part of the shade and meditate quietly. Ivysaur was still eating. Azulmarril stood watching over what was happening. He suddenly rushed at Umbreon spraying him wet.

"Umbreon Umbreon Umb (I have enough of you, foolish child)!" Umbreon shouted. His eyes glow menacingly.

"Azulmarril marril (What are you gonna do about it)?"Azulmarril shouted. Azulmarril glared back with equal anger. The peaceful mood was ruined completely because of those two.

"Umbreon Umbreon (Don't do that again)," Umbreon warned.

"Azulmarril marril (What if I do)?" Azulmarril asked with some arrogance. He had the advantage with his higher skill level.

"Umbreon eon (I'll tear you limb from limb)!" Umbreon threatened.

"Azulmarril zul (I'd like to see you try)!" Azulmarril roared.

"Enough both of you," I said stepping between them. They both stared at each other intensely. Both at the same time turned away with a small growl. I hope that was the end of fighting between the two. I couldn't have them battle against each other out of control. Something in the back of my mind told me this was going to get worse. I ignored it stupidly.



After a few hours of walking, I saw a building up ahead. I just remembered now that there was a park here where I could catch bug type Pokémon. I ran towards the park thinking of nothing but the catching another Pokémon.



Another chapter finished. What do you think about it? I am also sad to say they took Gundam Wing off of Toonami. So both of my quotes are from Gundam Wing.




"Live strongly and passionately and violently!"
-Dorothy, Gundam Wing

"Heero! Hurry up and come kill me!"
-Relena, Gundam Wing