Chapter 6 A Battle Against A New Friend "That sucked that we had to camp out because of the Annual Fossil Hunt," Tonya said to Karl they were walking towards the Pokémon Gym. "Yeah but I got all that training in," Karl said. "Pi," Pichu said. "Where is Phil," Karl asked. "He went home right after you fell asleep," said Tonya. "Ohh, well he is going to miss the great match against the gym leader," Karl said. "Right Pichu." "Pi Pichu," Pichu said in a confidence voice. "You better get ready because here is the gym," Tonya said as the gym appeared in the horizon. "Lets go," Karl said running into the gym. It was empty unlike when he had enter the little tournament they had yesterday. "Boy this place looks different when it is empty," Tonya said. "Piii," said Pichu. "Hello I am the gym leader," Phil said. "Phil," Tonya said. "You are the gym leader?" "Yes I am," Phil said. "You were the gym leader all along and you never told use?" Karl said. "Yes I was observing you and now that I know what kind of style you fight with there is no way I can lose," Phil said. "Don't be so confident," Karl said. "Pi," Pichu said. "Okay if you insist," Phil said. "Three Pokémon, No Time," Phil said. "Okay go-," Karl yelled but he was interrupted. "Bulbasaur," Phil said. "What how did you know?" Karl asked. "He is your favorite," Phil said. "NO," Karl said. "He is your strongest," Phil said. "You choose your Pokémon," Karl said to him. "Okay I choose Dugtrio," Phil said. "Trio Trio Trio," each head said. "Okay I know just who to use," Karl said pulling out on of his Pokéballs. "Excuse me," Phil said. "What?" Karl said. "You can't battle me now," Phil said. "Why can't he?" Tonya asked. "The gym needs to be fixed after all the damage it took from the battles," Phil said. "So why can't we battle outside?" Karl said. "Against the rules," Phil said. "Okay then, when can we battle?" Karl said. "Later at 3:00," Phil said. "What do you mean 3:00?" Karl said. "You told me yesterday that I could battle the gym leader today." "That was before your Butterfree used Supersonic and confused that Onix it messed up the whole structure of the gym," Phil said. "It isn't even safe to be in here now." "Okay then we will be going," Tonya said dragging Karl behind him. When they were at the Pokémon Center she started to talk. "You need a new Pokémon. "What?" Karl said. "He knows all the Pokémon you have and what your favorite attacks to use," Tonya said. "So I need a new Pokémon?" Karl said. "You could go fishing for some new Pokémon," Nurse Joy said joining in the conversation. "There are a lot of good water Pokémon around here." "There are?" Karl said. "Yes in fact I think," she said going behind the counter. "Yes here is a Good Rod use it to catch some water Pokémon." "Thanks," Karl said as Nurse Joy handed him the Rod. "All right lets go then," Tonya said. What a new assignment… "Thank you," Don said turning off the cell phone. "What is it," Cindy asked. "We are being reassigned," Don said. "To what," Cindy asked. "I don't know," Don said. "All the boss said was go to Sregit Island." "All right we finally get away from those kids," Cindy said. "Great lets go celebrate," Don said as he walked towards the beach. Back to fishing… "I haven't caught a single Pokémon yet," Karl said looking into the water. "Pokémon fishing is a waiting game you have to wait until the right Pokémon grabs onto the line and…POOF you caught yourself a new Pokémon," Tonya said. "Hmm…" Karl said looking into the water. "Help, someone help me," a little voice yelled. "What," Karl yelled as he ran towards where he heard. When he got around the corner he saw a red Pokémon about to attack a little kid. "Pokéball," Karl yelled as he threw a Pokéball it hit the red Pokémon but didn't suck him in instead a Pokémon came out of the Pokéball. "Charmander," yelled the Pokémon. "What Pokémon is that," Tonya yelled as Karl pulled out his Pokédex. "Whoa I didn't know Scyther evolved," Tonya yelled. "Charmander use your Flamethrower attack," Karl yelled. Charmander released a powerful Flamethrower attack aimed at Scizor but the Pokémon used Agility to dodge out of the way. "Fire Spin now!" Karl said and Charmander used Fire Spin to trap Scizor and since Scizor was a Steel type it hurt it badly. "NOW Pokéball," Karl yelled as the Pokéball sucked Scizor inside it shook once…twice…thrice then ping. "All right I caught a Scizor." "Pi Pichu," Pichu said. "Kid what were you doing messing with a Scizor," Tonya said yelling at him. "I…I…I…" the kid said. "Don't be so hard on the kid," Karl said coming over. "What happen?" "I was about to catch it then it evolved," the kid said. "Well don't worry I caught it," Karl said. "Aren't you a little to young to be a trainer," Tonya asked but the kid got scared and ran off. "Well we better get the gear and head back to the Pokémon Center," Karl said. Back at the Center… "Here you go your Pokémon are fully healed," Nurse Joy said handing Karl the Pokéballs with Charmander and Scizor in it. "Go," Karl yelled as he threw the Pokéball. "Scizor," yelled the Pokémon. "Hello Scizor," Karl said pulling out his Pokédex. {What do you want?} Scizor replied. "I am your new trainer," Karl said. {So} "That means you will battle for me," Karl said. {So} "I need you to help me defeat the gym leader," Karl said. {SO} Scizor said getting aggravated. "Well it time to meet the rest of the team," Karl said as he let all of his Pokémon out of their Pokéballs. {What} Charmander said. {All right} Sandshrew yelled. {Waaassssuuppp} Butterfree yelled. {Let get this happening} Bulbasaur said. {Hello} said Pichu coming back from the Pokémon lunchroom in the Pokémon Center. "You guys ready to help me win a badge," Karl yelled. {Yeah} everyone said except Scizor. "Lets go," Karl said running out the door. "Hey wait for me," Tonya said running out of the lunchroom out the door. At the K.T Canyon gym… "What do you want," Phil said. "I am here to challenge you," Karl said. "Okay if you insist," Phil said. "Three Pokémon. No Time Limit. "Good then," Karl said pulling out one of his silver Pokéballs. "Go Dugtrio," Phil said throwing the Pokéball with Dugtrio in it. "Go Bulbasaur," Karl yelled as he threw the Pokéball. "Bulbasaur use your Razor Leaf," Karl yelled. Bulbasaur shot out a barrage of Razor Leafs aimed right at Dugtrio. "Dugtrio use dig," Phil said. Dugtrio dugged a hole and dodge Bulbasaur's leafs. "Earthquake," Phil yelled as the ground started to shake. "Bulbasaur go over to the hole and use Poison Powder," Karl said. Bulbasaur went to the hole and started to use Poison Powder in the hole. Dugtrio exploded from the ground next to Bulbasaur. "Magnitude 5," Phil yelled. Dugtrio used Magnitude 5 a hit Bulbasaur with a whole bunch of rocks. "Bulbasaur use Synthesis," Karl yelled. Bulbasaur healed some of his health with the sunlight. "Now Toxic," Karl yelled. "Dugtrio use Magnitude 5," Phil yelled. Bulbasaur shot out the purple sticky goo that hit Dugtrio and was absorbed into his body. But Dugtrio used Magnitude 5 hitting Bulbasaur with a whole lot of rocks. "Use Reflect," Karl yelled. "Keep it up go to Magnitude 6," Phil said. "Bulbasaur," yelled the Pokémon as its shield broke knocking out Bulbasaur. "Bulbasaur return," Karl yelled recalling his Pokémon. "Ha," Phil said. "Don't give up Karl," Tonya said. "Go Sandshrew," Karl yelled. "Shrew," yelled the Pokémon. "All right attack with your Slash attack," Karl yelled. Sandshrew started to run towards Dugtrio but before he could hit him Dugtrio fainted. "What," Phil yelled. "YOU forgot about the Toxic attack," Tonya said. "Don't worry," Phil said as he recalled his Pokémon. "Go Marowak." "Marowak," yelled the Pokémon. "Sandshrew use Sand-attack," Karl yelled. "Marowak Bone Club," Phil yelled. Sandshrew kicked up a lot of sand at Marowak but the Pokémon blocked it with its Bone Club. "Sandshrew use Take Down," Karl yelled to his Pokémon. "Marowak Bonemerang," Phil yelled at his Pokémon. Sandshrew ran towards Marowak but the Pokémon threw its Bone Club at Sandshrew hitting it. "Sandshrew watch out behind you," Karl yelled but Sandshrew got hit again. "Sandshrew use Roll Out to dodge the attack," Karl yelled. "Sand," yelled Sandshrew as it began to roll at Marowak. "Marowak Hyperbeam," Phil yelled and as Sandshrew was about to hit Marowak it shot Hyperbeam knocking out Karl Pokémon. "What Sandshrew return," Karl yelled as he called back the Pokémon. What Pokémon should I use; he thought. Then he saw Scizor in his head. Should I use Scizor it didn't even like me but maybe it likes to fight. "I choose you Scizor," Karl yelled as he threw the Pokéball with Scizor in it. "Scizor," yelled the Pokémon. "Okay Scizor I need you to use your Quick Attack," Karl yelled. "Scizor Sci zor," yelled the Pokémon shaking it head no. "Come on I need you to fight for me," Karl said but Scizor recalled itself into its Pokéball. "I guess I win," Phil said. "Hmmm…" said Karl as he walked out of the gym with Tonya right behind him. "Don't worry about it," Tonya said. "He was right," Karl said. "I was going to lose. I am nothing but a loser who was on a winning streak." "Pi chu," said the Pokémon trying to cheer Karl up. Team Delta… "So what is our new assignment," Cindy asked. "Our new assignment is to…" Don said trailing off his voice. "What?" Cindy asked. "Well…we don't have a new assignment," Don said. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE DON'T HAVE A NEW ASSIGNMENT," Cindy yelled at Don. "WHO WAS CALLING YOU?" "No one I faked the call so we could take a vacation," Don said looking at the ground. "THAT WAS," Cindy yelled. "So nice of you." "It was," Don said. "Yes but now we have to get back to work," Cindy said. "And look who is walking by," she said pointing to a depressed Karl, Pichu and Tonya coming out of the Pokémon Center "Lets go get them," Don said. "Okay," Cindy said. "Karl all you have to do is go back tomorrow and beat him," Tonya said. "Pi Pi," Pichu said. "Its not that," Karl said pulling out the Pokéball with Scizor in it. "Its Scizor isn't it," Tonya said. "You have never had a Pokémon that wouldn't obey you isn't it." "Yes and I don't know if I am ready to be a trainer," Karl said. "Part of being a Pokémon Trainer is having the guts not to give up," Tonya said. "You think I don't know that," Karl yelled at her. "Geez you are loud," a voice said. "Who there?" Karl yelled. "You're going to lose your voice one of these days," another voice said. Then Team Delta appeared. "Great the Dumb Squad," Karl said looking at Team Delta in some stupid looking suit. "Pichu," yelled the Pokémon as it let out a Thunderbolt attack but the suit absorbed it. "What?" Karl yelled. "The suits are made out of rubber," Tonya said pulling out her Pokéball. "Pidgeotto," her Pokémon said. "Use Whirlwind to blow them away," Tonya said to her Pokémon. "Pidgeoootttoo," yelled the Pokémon as it started to flap its wings extremely fast but it didn't blow Team Delta away. "What it didn't work," Karl said. "That is because our shoes has spikes at the bottom of them that hold us down," Cindy said. "Well now it is time to tie you up," Don said pressing a button on his bazooka shooting ropes around Karl, Tonya and Pichu, but when that happen the Pokéball with Scizor fell out of Karl's hand and Scizor came out. "Scizor," the Pokémon said. "Look it is a Scizor," Cindy said. Scizor looked around and saw that Karl and the others were tied up. "Scizor," Karl said. "Don't look like that Pokémon is going to be much trouble," Don said pulling out one of his Pokéballs. "Go Raticate." "Raticate," yelled the Pokémon. "Finish off the kids," Don yelled. Raticate was about to bite Karl with its Super Fang but Scizor hit Raticate with a tackle. "Scizor," Karl said. "What that is the second disobedient Pokémon who wants to challenge us this week," Cindy yelled. "Don't worry Raticate use Super Fang on that red bug," Don yelled. Scizor just stood there as Raticate bit him with Super Fang but instead of it hurting Scizor it hurt Raticate breaking its teeth because of Scizor's hard body. "What how come it didn't hurt it," Don yelled. "That is because Scizor is a Steel type," Karl yelled at them. "Scizor knock them away with Metal Claw." "Scizor," it yelled as it hit Team Delta away with Metal Claw. "Noo," they yelled as they disappeared from view. After Scizor help get them untied… "Thanks," Karl said looking at Scizor. {I only helped because you were I trouble} it said. "Well I need your help again," Karl said. "I need you to help beat the gym leader." {Maybe tomorrow} it said. "Okay," Karl said. {Welcome to the team} Pichu said. "Hey I am suppose to say that," Karl said. Team Rocket at last… "Okay," Drew said getting off the phone. "Who was that," Kristina said. "One of our spies," Drew said. "He was following that kid Karl around." "So why didn't he eliminate him?" Kristina asked "Because Team Delta is trying to eliminate him," Drew said. "But they have failed three times now. "So what should we do?" Kristina asked. "We should send in a professional," Drew said picking up the phone and started dialing a number. The next day… "We are back," Karl said. "What?" Phil said. "We are going to win this time," Karl said. "Pi Pichu," Pichu said. "What you want another lose?" Phil said. "No he wants another win," Tonya said. "Okay then since I am the gym leader I must accept," Phil said. "Same rules as before 3 Pokémon no time limit. "Fine then," Karl said. "I have the ground badge," Phil said pulling out one of his Pokéballs. "Not for long," Karl said pulling out one of his Pokéballs. "Go Charmander," Karl yelled as he threw the Pokéball. "Char," yelled the Pokémon. "Go Donphan," Phil yelled throwing his Pokéball. "Phann," yelled the Pokémon. "Charmander watch out for its Rollout attack, hit it with Fire Spin," Karl yelled. "Donphan, dig," Phil yelled. "Phan," yelled the Pokémon as it dug a hole avoiding the Fire Spin attack. "Charmander use Double Team," Karl said. "Char," yelled the Pokémon as it split into three. Donphan exploded from the ground hitting the fake Charmander. "Charmander use your Flamethrower," Karl said as Charmander shot a huge flame at Donphan. "Donphan use your Rollout attack," Phil yelled as Donphan started to roll towards Charmander. Charmander's flames just went around the Donphan and Donphan hit Charmander directly. "Char," yelled the Pokémon in pain. "Donphan hit it again," Phil yelled. Donphan rolled towards Charmander again. "Charmander use dig," Karl yelled. Charmander dug underground just in time to dodge the attack. "Phann," yelled the Pokémon as it tried to do a U-Turn. "Now," Karl yelled as Charmader exploded from the ground hitting Donphan. "Phan," yelled the Pokémon as it recovered from the attack. "Donphan use Rock Slide," Phil said. "Charmander Rapid Dragon Rage," Karl yelled. Donphan sent a whole bunch of rocks at Charmander but he countered with the blue fire blowing up all of the rocks. "Faster Bigger," Phil yelled as Donphan started to throw bigger rocks at Charmander. "Charmander use Flamethrower," Karl yelled. "That is a bad move," Tonya said and she was right because fire moves aren't very effective on rock Pokémon it didn't do much damage to the rocks and most of them hit Charmander head on. "Charmander get up please," Karl yelled down to his very first Pokémon. "Char," said the Pokémon starting to get up then it fell back down knocked out. "Charmander return," Karl said calling back his Pokémon. "I guess I win the first one," Phil said. "Okay then," Karl said pulling out his next Pokéball. "Butterfree go!" "Free," the bug Pokémon said. "Butterfree use Sleep Powder," Karl yelled. "Free," yelled the Pokémon as blue dust came out of its wings and surrounded Donphan. "Donphan use Rollout," Phil yelled. Donphan rolled out of the blue dust and towards Butterfree but missed him because it flied up in the air. "Donphan use Rock Slide," Phil yelled. Donphan started to throw a lot of rocks at Butterfree but the Pokémon dodged them. "Butterfree counter with teleport then Psybeam," Karl yelled. Butterfree disappeared in a white light then reappeared behind Donphan and hitting it with Psybeam. "Donphan don't let it fool you use your Dig attack," Phil said. "That won't work, Butterfree charge up your Solarbeam attack," Karl yelled. "Now Donphan," Phil said as Donphan exploded from the ground using the momentum to push him up to Butterfree's height and using Rollout. "Now," Karl yelled as Butterfree shot its Solarbeam attack knocking Donphan back to earth breaking into the ground about 10 feet. "Alright," Karl yelled. "Donphan," yelled the Pokémon as it slowly stood up. "What? No!" Tonya yelled. "Yes Ground Pokémon have a high defense," Phil said. "Pii," Pichu said Pichu surprised. "Free," said Butterfree surprised too. "Donphan use Hyperbeam," Phil said as the Pokémon started to charge up. There is no way that Pokémon can be strong enough to charge up its Hyperbeam and if it does it won't be that strong; Karl thought. "Butterfree use Double Team. Donphan shot out its Hyperbeam at Butterfree as the one Butterfree disappeared and formed three. The beam was 20 feet away when it just ran out of energy. "Phhhann," yelled the Pokémon as it fainted. "One for me," Karl yelled to Phil. "Donphan return," Phil said calling back his Pokémon. "Go Dugtrio," Phil said throwing his Pokémon in it. "Trio Trio Trio," the Dugtrio heads yelled. "Butterfree watch out use Teleport then Gust," Karl yelled. "Dugtrio use Magnitude 4," Phil yelled. Butterfree teleported behind Dugtrio and started to use Gust but Dugtrio attack with a bunch of rocks hitting Butterfree. "Butterfree dodge the rocks with Teleport then Double Team," Karl yelled. "Magnitude 5," Phil ordered. "Karl on Defense it looks like Phil will win but he is over confident," Tonya said to herself. The one Butterfree turned into three and teleported around the Stadium, Dugtrio's attacks kept missing Butterfree or hitting a fake one. "Butterfree use Confusion," Karl told Butterfree. "Magnitude 7," Phil yelled. The rocks started to go towards Butterfree but it turned around and hit Dugtrio. "Finish it off with Psychic," Karl yelled. "Free," yelled the Pokémon as a blue light appeared around Dugtrio pushing it against the wall it was knocked out. "No way," Phil said. "Ha I told you," Karl yelled. "Dugtrio return," Phil said as he called back his Pokémon. "Go Marowak." "Mar o wak," yelled the Pokémon. "Not going to lose Pichu," Karl said to his Pokémon. "PI," he said agreeing with its trainer. "Butterfree Marowak is strong watch out for its Bone Club attack," Karl told Butterfree. "Good luck," Tonya whispered to herself. "Marowak knock this fling insect out of the sky with your Bone Club," Phil ordered. "Wak," the Pokémon said. "Butterfree use Confusion," Karl ordered. Marowak threw his club at Butterfree but Butterfree reflected it back but Marowak caught it. "What," Karl yelled. "Free," Butterfree said. "Butterfree return," Karl said calling it back. "It's about time you got a nice long rest. NOW GO," he yelled as he threw the Pokéball with Scizor in it. "Scizor," the red Pokémon said. "You said you will help me so here is your chance. Help me defeat this gym leader." "I can't believe you reason with your Pokémon," Phil said. "Marowak knock that Pokémon out with Hyperbeam. "Scizor Hyperbeam," Karl yelled. The two beams meet up in the middle but Scizor's over powered it and hit Marowak directly knocking it out. "NOOO!" Phil yelled. "All right Scizor," Karl said running up to Scizor and patted it on the back. "Here you go the Ground Badge," Phil said walking over to Karl. Team Rocket… "Okay," Drew said getting off the phone. "So?" Kristina asked. "They will do it," Drew said. "Who are they?" Kristina asked. "They are two new Rockets fresh out of the academy," Drew said. "What ROOKIES," Kristina yelled. "I wanted a team without an over inflated ego," Drew said. "I hope you are right," Kristina said walking out of the office. Back to our hero… "So where do I go now," Karl said. They were standing outside the gym with Phil. "You got the Gully Badge so you should head to Kipper Island," Phil said. "Okay," Karl said as he and Tonya walked off into the horizon towards new adventure and new Pokémon.