A New Friend
Pikachu
Part 30

Monday August 16, 2004
It’s been about 3 ½ months since I updated this story. I know. Well, here’s 
the next part! Enjoy! ^^

	Chelsea was inside. She looked busy. She had a can of white spray paint and 
was going around the battle arena, making the lines stand out more. She 
glanced up and saw Ash.

	“Hello Ash. Back for another battle I suppose?” She asked.

	“You bet I am.” He replied in a fierce voice.

	“Well, I’m afraid I can’t right now. I’m busy spray-painting. Come back in 
about an hour and we can battle then okay?” She told him. He shook his head.

	“We’ll help you finish so we can have this battle.” He said. Before she 
could reply, he grabbed 4 white spray cans and tossed one to Misty, Maggie, 
and Brock.

	“Wow. I wasn’t exactly expecting help. I can do this by myself you know.” 
She said. There was a hint of coldness in her voice as if she though that 
Ash thought she was incapable of handling the job.

	“I know. But the sooner you get done, the sooner I can have my battle.” He 
said, grinning. She sighed.

	“I suppose. Go ahead.” She said with a smile. Ash took off and so did the 
others. In no time, the job was done.

	“Can we battle now???” Ash asked eagerly.

	“I suppose so. Let me go get my referee okay?” She said. Ash nodded and 
stepped into his box while she left. She was gone for about 5 minutes but 
soon returned. She stepped into her box and the referee stepped onto the 
side.

	“Each trainer is allowed 3 Pokemon. The challenger may substitute Pokemon 
at anytime. The Gym Leader may not. There is no time limit. Begin!” The 
referee shouted.

	“China! I choose you!” Chelsea yelled.

	“Go Pikachu!” Ash commanded. Chelsea’s Pokeball zoomed through the air and 
Pikachu leapt out. The opponents stared down each other.

	“Let’s start this off. Pikachu, use Agility!” Ash shouted. Pikachu nodded.

	“China!  Use Thunderbolt now!” Chelsea commanded. Large rivers of 
electrical energy flew out of China and Pikachu dodged them at the last 
minute.

	“Keep it up Pikachu!” Ash yelled. Chelsea didn’t seem to notice what Ash’s 
plan was.

	“China! Use Thunderbolt on the whole arena!” Chelsea yelled. Ash smiled. 
She was doing exactly what he wanted her to do. China obeyed and the arena 
was suddenly filled with electricity. Ash could see Pikachu dodging any bolt 
that came its way. Finally, the electricity faded and Ash stifled a cheer. 
All of China’s electricity had been used on that last attack.

	“Pikachu! Use Bite now!” Ash commanded. Pikachu stopped its agility attack 
and attacked China head on. China let out a yelp and jumped back.

	“Okay China. Use Thunderbolt again!” Chelsea commanded. China tried but 
sparks only came out. China sweat-dropped and so did Chelsea.

	“You fell for it. Pikachu was too fast for China and therefore, China used 
up all its electricity trying to catch it.” Ash explained. Chelsea was 
aghast.

	“I can’t believe I fell for that! Well, that’s not the only attack China 
knows! Use Fury Swipes!” Chelsea yelled. China leapt out and scratched 
Pikachu. It let out a faint cry but retaliated fast.

	“Use Iron Tail Pikachu!” Ash yelled. Pikachu’s tail glowed white and it 
started to come down.

	“Dodge it China!” Chelsea yelled. It tried but Pikachu was too fast and the 
Iron Tail hit head-on. China let out a cry and collapsed to the ground 
Pikachu landed on the ground, panting slightly.

	“China is unable to battle. Pikachu wins!” The referee declared.

To be continued…

One battle done! Go me. XD Well, I will update this again before September. 
Don’t worry about that. Review! ^_^