Trainer Alice challenges the Pewter City Gym!
Aster (Lv 20)
[Bulbasaur, Male] |
Domino (Lv 5)
[Rattata, Female] |
Marionette (Lv 7)
[Shuppet, Female] |
Javelin (Lv 6)
[Spearow, Male] |
Fervor (Lv 9)
[Mankey, Female] |
Citrus (Lv 15)
[Butterfree, Male] |
VS Hardhead Tommy
The Marowak-guy threw a red and white orb into the air and a Marowak appeared on the field. "No surprises there," thought Alice, but she knew it wouldn't be an easy battle. The Marowak begun spinning its bone club in the air. It looked well trained, and as a fully evolved Pokemon, it would have an advantage over most of her team.
Alice had made up her mind before she even walked into the gym, and she knew it was important to stick to her plan. "Citrus! I need you!" she called, throwing the Butterfree's Pokeball into the arena.
Citrus hovered steadily at the edge of the rocky arena. The Marowak-guy didn't hesitate. He shouted commands and his Pokemon obeyed with lightning speed. It threw it's bone club across the field. Citrus ducked down behind a rock just in time. The bone crashed against the well-worn stone before returning to Marowak's hand.
"Try Confusion!" Alice instructed.
Citrus flew out of hiding, his normally red eyes glowing an eerie blue. Marowak's bone flew out of its hand, before zooming into the air and coming back down to strike the surprised Pokemon hard on the head. The clanging sound echoed through the building.
Marowak tottered a little. "Now's your chance! Use Gust and then Tackle!" Alice said.
Citrus flew at the recovering Marowak, pulling up short and flapping his wings madly. The resulting breeze whipped at the Marowak, causing it to slide back against a rock. The gale set dust flying everywhere. While Marowak and its trainer were incapacitated, Citrus flew through the debris, slamming into the Marowak and crushing it into the rock behind it. There was a horrible cracking sound as the rock gave way, and the Marowak slumped against the ground.
After the dust settled, the Marowak trainer returned his Pokemon. "Well I guess you beat me, but you'll have a hard time against Brock!" he said, exiting the arena.
vs.
Opponent: Marowak
Attacker: Butterfree
Opponent's Point Value: 12
Attacker's Point Value: 15
Bonuses: -5 (Flying vs Ground = -5)
Opponents's Remaining Points: 0
Attacker's Remaining Points: 8
Link to stats: In sig
VS Gym Leader Brock
The lights dimmed again, and when they came back on, a tall man dressed in orange was standing at the other end of the arena.
"Challenger, announce yourself!" his voice called out.
"I'm Alice, from Ambrette Town, Kalos," Alice called back. Citrus hovered protectively by her side.
"Wow, it's not often that we get a challenger from over seas. I'm Brock the Pewter Gym Leader. I'm an expert on Rock-type Pokémon," he said. "My Pokémon are impervious to most physcial attacks. You'll have a hard time inflicting any damage. Challenger, are you ready?"
"Ready!" Alice replied, nodding at Citrus.
"Then come on!" Brock threw a Pokeball into the arena. A Pokemon that looked like a boulder with two strong arms emerged and hovered slightly off the ground.
Citrus looked at Alice, seemingly nervous. "Don't worry," she said. "Just try your best! Its Rock attacks will be super effective against you, try not to get hit!"
"Freee!" Citrus cooed, then headed into the arena.
"Let's try and hit it with Stun Spore!"
The Geodude immediately began shovelling at the arena, sending rocks flying towards Citrus. The Butterfree dodged them as best he could, climbing higher and higher as he neared.
"You'll need to get in close," Alice instructed.
"Let's see about that!" Brock countered. The Geodude began to spin, sending waves of debris into the air. Citrus was sent hurtling backward.
"Counter with Gust!" Alice called.
Citrus began flapping his wings hard. The breeze cleared the air and sent the dust flying back at Geodude, which stopped spinning, and tried to shield itself.
"Now!" Alice yelled.
Citrus sped forward, getting in close with a Stun Spore attack. The powder settled on Geodude's body, but the Rock type took a swipe at the butterfly as he passed, and Citrus was knocked hard to the ground.
"Free~ee," he struggled to get up, but it was no good. Alice returned her Pokemon. "Thank you, you did amazingly," she said.
vs.
Opponent: Geodude
Attacker: Butterfree
Opponent's Point Value: 14
Attacker's Point Value: 8
Bonuses: 0 (Evolution = -5, Flying vs Ground = -5, Rock vs. Bug = +5, Rock vs Flying = +5)
Opponents's Remaining Points: 6
Attacker's Remaining Points: 0
Link to stats: In sig
Alice hoped that Citrus' Stun Spore would come in handy later in the battle. She grabbed Aster's Pokeball from her jacket pocket and released the green dinosaur. "It's all up to you now," she said when he appeared. "I know you can do this!"
"Saur!" Aster agreed, stepping forward into the arena.
"Stay strong, Geodude!" Brock called from the other side.
"Try and hit it with Vine Whip!" Alice said.
Aster leapt into the battle, heading straight for the Rock-type. His vines extended from his sides and snaked their way through the air, attempting to ensnare the Geodude. At the last moment, the Geodude began to spin again. Aster's vines were smacked away and he retracted them. The debris sent up from the battle field made Alice's eyes water.
"We can't hit it while it's spinning," she called. "Wait for an opening!"
"We can keep this up all day," Brock smirked.
The Geodude's attack seemed to go on for a long time. Alice could see that the debris spattering against Aster was starting to wear down his health. Just when she thought her strategy would fail, the Geodude suddenly stopped, paralysed.
"It can't move!" Alice called to Aster, recognising the effects of Citrus' final attack. "Now's our chance!"
Without waiting for a comment, Aster sped at the Rock-type, his vines slashing at it viciously. The Geodude was unable to defend itself and after a final thwack, fell to the ground, unmoving.
vs.
Opponent: Geodude
Attacker: Ivysaur
Opponent's Point Value: 8
Attacker's Point Value: 20
Bonuses: -7 (Evolution = -2, Grass vs Rock = -5, Grass vs Ground = -5, Ground vs Poison = +5)
Opponents's Remaining Points: 0
Attacker's Remaining Points: 19
Link to stats: In sig.
"Great job!" Alice cheered, while Brock returned his Pokemon.
"That was just a warm up," the Gym Leader said. "See how you go against this one!"
A giant snake made of rock appeared before Brock. It made Aster look tiny in comparison. The Onix let out a deafening roar, which shook the arena, causing dust to drift down from the ceiling.
"Stay calm," Alice warned Aster.
"Onix, Dig!" Brock called.
The rock snake leapt into the air, something Alice would not have thought possible, and then tunneled into the arena floor. The ground shook beneath Alice's feet as she struggled to hold her footing.
"Careful Aster!" Alice yelled. "Be ready to hit it with Razor Leaf!"
Aster looked around, but it was impossible to tell where the rock snake had gone. Suddenly it sprung up, right underneath the Grass type, sending him flying backwards into a rock. He got up quickly; however, and crouched again, ready for another attack. The Onix disappeared back underground.
"Focus," Alice called out. "Try and feel the vibrations. When you feel it coming, jump to the side!"
This time when the Onix tried to stike, Aster was ready. He jumped left and was hit with a glancing blow to the side. He recovered well, spun in mid air and shot a barrage of sharp leaves at the Onix. The super effective attack sliced through the Rock type's strong hide, causing it to roar in pain.
"Well done!" Alice called.
At the other side of the Arena, Brock laughed. "Not bad."
"Let's finish this battle," Alice said, finally starting to feel more confident in her and Aster's abilities. "Use Vine Whip to launch yourself into the air, then hit Onix from behind!"
"Not so fast," Brock replied, as Aster shot behind Onix. "Iron Tail!"
"Grab it!" Alice countered.
As Aster hovered for a moment over the Onix's back, its strong tail whipped up, glowing metallically. Aster shot out a vine and gripped onto it, using its force to help him dodge away from the attack.
"Now hit it!" Alice called.
Aster released his vine and shot a barrage of leaves at the Onix, this time hitting the Pokemon in the back. The rock snake shuddered in fury and then fell to the ground, its body clanging against the rocks and causing the building to shake. A plume of dust spread from the impact site, shielding the arena. When it cleared, Aster was the only one left standing.
"Aster!" Alice called, unable to hide her excitement. "You did it!"
"Saur!" Aster cried, running towards his trainer. Alice hugged him happily.
vs.
Opponent: Onix
Attacker: Ivysaur
Opponent's Point Value: 20
Attacker's Point Value: 19
Bonuses: -7 (Evolution = -2, Grass vs Rock = -5, Grass vs Ground = -5, Ground vs Poison = +5)
Opponents's Remaining Points: 0
Attacker's Remaining Points: 6
Link to stats: In sig.
She couldn't believe she had managed to win her first Gym battle. All the worries from that morning slowly drifted away.
"You did well," Brock said, as he approached from the other side of the arena. Your Ivysaur is strong. Keep training together." He shook Alice's hand. "I have other appointments, but please return later to collect your badge."
Alice nodded and thanked Brock for the battle.
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