Day 3

That day, many of the trainers were nervous about the attacks that occurred the night before, and many accusations flew around. In a while, though, most of them had calmed down, and they were able to make a decision on the duel of the day. It occurred to some of the trainers that, provided they could defeat the suspect of course, the duels could be used to test whether or not trainers were guilty of attacking at night. When they were finished voting, the announcer spoke once again.

“Greetings, trainers! Today, you have decided that the match is to be between: Red, the undefeated Kanto Champion, and Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket. It looks like this is going to be a grudge match, folks- those two have quite a history. Giovanni should proceed to the blue corner, and as is only natural, Red will take the red corner.”

VS

Giovanni and Red stared each other down from opposite sides of the battlefield. A fire burned in their eyes, and each had an intense desire to defeat the other.

“My old friend! I have been training so very hard to defeat you since you left. There is no chance that you can win now! I will give you one more chance: surrender now, or feel a world of pain!”

“…”

Though Giovanni taunted and threatened Red, the legendary trainer was silent as usual. It was rumored that those who he defeated, even the Gym Leaders and the Elite Four, had never seen him speak. In response to Giovanni’s threat, Red selected a Pokeball from his belt and held it out, goading the mob boss. Giovanni chuckled and selected his own Pokemon as well.

“Let the battle begin!”

“…”

“Go, Honchkrow!”

VS

Red had chosen to lead off with his Pikachu. It was agile, intelligent, and trained to be frighteningly powerful. None but those who had battled Red before could come to expect the incredible electric potential that the small rodent had. Giovanni’s Honchkrow looked formidable as well, but it would be at a distinct disadvantage.

Without having to be ordered by its trainer, Pikachu launched a powerful Thunderbolt straight at Honchkrow. The blast knocked the bird straight out of the sky. Honchkrow struggled to get back up, but it was strong enough to take to the air again.

“Honchkrow! Use Torment!”

Honchkrow screeched, and emanated a dark aura from its body which passed over Pikachu. As Pikachu tried to fight back with another Thunderbolt, it looked suddenly as if it felt an intense pain and nausea, and had to stop its attack.

“Now use Dark Pulse!”

Honchkrow now began firing blasts of dark energy from its mouth. Though Pikachu couldn’t attack with Thunderbolt, it was still far faster than Honchkrow, and it used its Agility to avoid the attacks.

“Taunt it, Honchkrow!”

Now Honchkrow did as told and screeched in Pikachu’s face as it swooped by, daring it to attack. Pikachu tried to use Thunderbolt again, but felt the wave of nausea pass over it.

“Now, Dark Pulse!”

Honchkrow began readying up for another attack. Pikachu stole a quick glance at Red, who merely nodded at it. When Honchkrow launched the Dark Pulse, Pikachu sidestepped out of the way, and began surrounding itself in a massive aura of electricity.

“Honchkrow, get away! Into the air!”

Pikachu wasn’t about to let Honchkrow escape now. Using Volt Tackle, its most powerful attack, Pikachu leapt high into the air, still surrounded by the dense electrical field, and struck Honchkrow in the chest. The bird screeched in terrible pain, and dropped like a rock again- this time with Pikachu on top of it, surging an electrical current through its body. After what it deemed a sufficient amount of time, Pikachu hopped off of Honchkrow and the aura disappeared. Honchkrow was fried and unconscious.

“Honchkrow is unable to battle. Pikachu is the winner!”

“You’ll pay for that… Go, Nidoking!”

VS

As powerful as it was, Pikachu’s electric attacks would have no effect on the ferocious Nidoking. Giovanni had made the right choice.

As soon as Nidoking was out of the ball, Pikachu charged straight towards it with blinding Agility. It leapt into the air, and began spinning as its tail began to glow. At the peak of its jump, Pikachu struck Nidoking in the face with its Iron Tail attack. Nidoking roared in pain and swatted Pikachu away from it.

“Yes! Use Earthquake!”

Nidoking slammed the ground with its feet, causing it to shake violently. A small fissure shot towards Pikachu, and the earth spiked up underneath it, dealing a powerful blow.

“Hit it with Mega Punch!”

Pikachu tried using Thunderbolt on Nidoking as it advanced, but even against that level of voltage, Nidoking was completely grounded. While it was still in the air, Nidoking smashed Pikachu with its fist, sending it plummeting back into the ground. Red was calm, but the smirk no longer crossed his face.

“Now finish it with Horn Drill!”

Pikachu tried to use its Agility to escape, but Nidoking took its time and caused tremors again, throwing the electric mouse off its balance. Seizing the opportunity it was given, Nidoking struck Pikachu with its sharp front horn. Pikachu collapsed to the ground, unable to get back up.

“Pikachu is unable to battle. Nidoking is the winner!”

Red, still silent, recalled his Pikachu and sent out a new Pokemon, all in the same masterful motion.

VS

Like Pikachu, Red’s Espeon looked to be trained to be incredibly powerful, and it was fully capable of battling without explicit orders.

“Nidoking, Earthquake!”

Before Nidoking could act, Espeon’s eyes began to glow, and it stopped Nidoking in its tracks with Psychic force. Then it lifted Nidoking into the air, and sent it hurtling into the cave ceiling. After the crash at the top, Espeon sent it plummeting right back down to the floor, followed by launching it backwards into the wall behind Giovanni.

“Gah! How can it be so powerful??”

Nidoking slid down the side of the wall and landed with a thump, too dazed and winded to rise and fight.

“Nidoking is unable to battle. Espeon is the winner!”

Cursing under his breath, Giovanni sent out his last Pokemon, as the smug look returned to Red’s face.

“Go! Kangaskhan! Gwahahaha! I saved the best for last!”

VS

“Kangaskhan, use Comet Punch!”

Kangaskhan balled up its claws into fists, mobilized itself, and started swinging wildly at Espeon. Espeon, who was quick on its feet, managed to avoid all attacks except the last. Kangaskhan caught it in a mistake and smashed it across a few yards.

Espeon looked at Red for guidance, and probably communicated telepathically with him. Regardless of the truth, Espeon formed a Reflect screen in from of it, and the next time Kangaskhan swung by with Comet Punch, its attack bounced straight off of the barrier.

“Fine then! Night Slash!”

Kangaskhan raked Espeon with its sharp claws, shattering the reflective screen and damaging Espeon significantly. Espeon now held Kangaskhan in place with Psychic energy, not wanting it to take another attack. Then, after glancing over at Red, the gem on its forehead began to glow.

“Kangaskhan, you must escape!”

Espeon launched a devastating Focus Blast attack, striking Kangaskhan with tremendous force. It was flung into the wall almost as powerfully as Nidoking was before. Nonetheless, Kangaskhan fell unconscious after the blow.

“Kangaskhan is unable to battle. Espeon is the winner! Since Giovanni is out of usable Pokemon, that means Red is the winner of this battle! Giovanni, unfortunately you have been eliminated from the competition.”

Giovanni was sullen, Red triumphant, and the rest of the group stood in awe of the huge power contained inside Red’s Pokemon. They began to get ready for the night.

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Competing: 14
Askthepizzaguy
autolycus
Captain Blackadder
Chimpyang
Death is yonder
Double A
Jolt
Renata
Saregona
Secura
Seon
Thefluffyone93
Yaseikhaan
Zack

Eliminated: 3
Yaropolk
robbiecon
B_Ray


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