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Chapter 19
Chapter 19: This is a Pokémon Master's Promise
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Ash slowly recalled his fainted Metapod and spoke softly to the Poké Ball to comfort it:
"Thank you, Metapod. You've taken another step toward evolving into the legendary Rayquaza."
He then raised his head, his gaze turning solemn as he looked at Starmie.
This was a powerful opponent.
With Pikachu slacking off, he could only send out a Pokémon with enough speed to avoid being knocked out by the opponent's powerful Hydro Pump.
Thinking this, Ash suddenly realized something.
*I only have one left, what am I even agonizing over?!*
And so, Ash forcefully threw a Poké Ball, shouting:
"I choose you, Utility Bird!"
Appearing from the red light, Pidgeotto was just about to spread its wings and cry out loudly.
"Pidgeo...otto?"
It suddenly snapped its head around 120 degrees like a Rowlet, staring at its Trainer with a dumbfounded expression.
*What did he just call me?*
*That didn't sound like a very polite name.*
Ash's heart skipped a beat, and he clamped a hand over his mouth.
How could he have accidentally blurted out his inner thoughts? He had no choice but to lie through his teeth.
"You misheard me. I said, 'the mighty Pidgeotto'!"
"Beep. Data updated."
Just then, the Pokédex in his pocket suddenly activated, its somewhat cold and piercing voice interrupting Ash's explanation.
"Pidgeotto. Nickname: Utility Bird."
The boy and the bird: "..."
The scene descended into an awkward silence.
*BOOM!*
A thick pillar of blue water suddenly shot toward them, putting a stop to the potential Pokémon-on-Trainer mutiny that was about to unfold.
Relying on the sharp eyes natural to a bird Pokémon, Pidgeotto narrowly avoided the powerful Hydro Pump.
"Darn it!"
The failed sneak attack made Misty cry out in disappointment, but Ash, who was standing to the side, breathed a quiet sigh of relief.
No matter how intense an internal conflict becomes, the appearance of a common enemy is all it takes for even sworn rivals to cease their squabbling and unite against the threat.
This formidable Starmie was clearly such an existence.
So, Ash quickly offered another dose of reassurance.
"Pidgeotto, I'll change your nickname after the battle! Trust me, this is a Pokémon Master's promise!"
*Besides, I'm a future Pokémon Master, not a present one.*
Hearing this, Pidgeotto nodded, reluctantly accepting the proposal.
The battle began!
"Starmie, use Water Gun!"
Misty launched another attack.
After all, against Pidgeotto's speed, Hydro Pump's abysmal accuracy meant that its power was useless if it couldn't land a hit.
Besides, Hydro Pump was a powerful move that consumed a lot of energy.
But as long as Water Gun could hit Pidgeotto and soak its feathers, its speed would be greatly reduced, turning it into a sitting duck for Hydro Pump.
*Swish!*
*Swish!*
Starmie frantically fired off Water Guns, but Pidgeotto dodged every single one with nimble maneuvers, its feathers remaining completely dry.
"Pidgeotto!"
At some point, Pidgeotto had darted directly in front of Starmie, the two of them now less than two meters apart.
"Starmie, use Water..."
Before Misty could finish, Ash cut in first:
"Pidgeotto, use Gust!"
Pidgeotto flapped its wings, and the storm whipped up at point-blank range sent Starmie flying backward before it could even unleash its move.
Seeing this, Misty was suddenly struck with an idea and commanded, "Starmie, use Rapid Spin against the wall!"
Starmie recovered from its stagger in mid-air. Its body spun wildly, using the recoil from the wall to ricochet toward Pidgeotto.
*WHOOSH!*
Pidgeotto took a direct hit and hurriedly flapped away to the side to readjust its flight.
Pressing her advantage, Misty shouted, "Starmie, keep using Rapid Spin!"
Starmie charged straight for a side wall, using the recoil to rebound toward Pidgeotto again.
Ash didn't dare to be careless. "Pidgeotto, fly higher!"
"Pidgeotto!"
Pidgeotto frantically flapped its wings, gaining altitude and narrowly avoiding the Rapid Spin.
However, Starmie took advantage of the surrounding terrain, continuously rebounding with Rapid Spin, gaining height with each bounce and constantly closing in on its target.
The situation immediately grew tense, and Pidgeotto began to panic.
But after a few exchanges, Ash noticed a crucial detail.
His eyes locked onto Starmie's trajectory, and just as it reached the apex of its parabolic arc, he suddenly yelled:
"Now, use Wing Attack!"
Pidgeotto shot upward, grazing past the Rapid Spin. One of its wings, already covered in a layer of white light, swung down forcefully.
As Starmie spun horizontally, the gem in its center was completely defenseless and was struck dead-on.
*SMACK!*
*Take that, you Psychic-Water type!*
Under the force of the Wing Attack, Starmie plummeted straight down from the sky. Since its gem had been struck, it was instantly on its last legs.
Misty couldn't help but be secretly amazed. She never expected Ash to be such a master of geometry.
"Starmie, take this chance to dive into the water!"
Using the backward momentum, Starmie dove directly into the pool, vanishing from sight.
"Use Water Gun while moving!"
This was the Cerulean Gym; firing Water Gun from within the water was its advantage!
*Damn, this is troublesome...*
The situation reverted to Starmie hiding underwater, constantly leaping out to fire Water Gun.
It would fire one shot without getting greedy, then submerge again, moving to a new position to continue its assault.
Even a veteran would have trouble with such a chaotic barrage. Pidgeotto, worn out from dodging, was about to take a hit to the face when Ash suddenly flipped his hat backward and yelled:
"Pidgeotto, use Wing Attack on the surface of the water!"
Hearing this, a jolt went through Pidgeotto's body, its raptor-like fighting spirit soaring to new heights.
It flapped its wings and charged to half a meter above the water's surface. Its wings, gathering white light, slammed down heavily onto the water.
*KABOOM!!*
The terrifying force made the pool, and seemingly the entire Cerulean Gym, tremble violently.
The water rippled outward, and Starmie, hidden on one side of the pool, couldn't withstand the vibrations and was abruptly jolted out of the water.
Ash's eyes lit up, and he roared:
"The final blow! Pidgeotto, use Quick Attack!"
Seeing this, Misty's eyes grew even brighter than his.
Although she hadn't anticipated Ash forcing Starmie out with such a brute-force method, just knowing his finishing move would be Quick Attack was enough.
She thrust her hand forward. "Starmie, use Hydro Pump straight ahead!!"
Waiting for the opponent to approach before attacking—this was a tactic she'd learned from Metapod in the previous match.
*BOOOOM!!!*
A thick blue pillar of water launched forward, carving a vacuum through the pool's water as it rushed toward the incoming Pidgeotto with immense force.
There was no way Pidgeotto could block this move!
"This match is mine!"
Misty smiled triumphantly.
Even Brock, watching from the sidelines, shook his head and narrowed his eyes.
A Hydro Pump couldn't be blocked by a Quick Attack. Not even Ash could pull that off.
"Pidgeotto!"
A sudden cry startled everyone. They saw the powerful Hydro Pump successfully hit Pidgeotto, yet there was no trace of impact, as if it had passed right through.
"What's going on!?"
Misty's face turned pale with shock.
By the time she came to her senses, Pidgeotto had somehow appeared directly beneath the pillar of water. It was still charging forward, hugging the edge of the blast, its beak glinting with an unnerving white light.
The form pierced by the Hydro Pump had merely been an afterimage.
It had already reached Starmie, closing the distance to less than a meter.
*SWOOSH-BAM!!*
The Quick Attack hit!
The powerful attack was too much for Starmie to bear. Its body was sent flying backward, trailing a long splash of water.
And when the water splashed back down, it was already completely unable to battle.
"Starmie is Unable to Battle! Pidgeotto is the winner!"
"The winner of this battle is Contestant Ash!"
Misty's eldest sister shouted, her voice ringing out as if she herself had won.
Afterward.
Ash was stunned for a few seconds. To be honest, he hadn't expected Misty to have such a dirty trick up her sleeve.
As for how Pidgeotto dodged the Hydro Pump at the end, he didn't know either.
But being the simple-minded person he was, all he knew was that a win was a win.
Thinking this, he leaped from the contestant's box, bounded across several of the pool's floating platforms, and gave Pidgeotto an affectionate hug.
"Pidgeotto!"
Pidgeotto was also very happy, flapping its wings and patting Ash on the head as if to remind him of something.
"I get it, I get it! Brock is already arranging for some high-grade Pokémon food. We'll go to the Pokémon Center later and you can eat your fill!"
Ash recalled it into its Poké Ball with a joyful expression.
Pidgeotto: 0-0?
Bathed in the red light from the Poké Ball, Pidgeotto's face looked somewhat stupefied.
*My foolish Trainer, have you forgotten something?*
*Swoosh.*
The next moment, it entered the Poké Ball without another word.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Ash slowly recalled his fainted Metapod and spoke softly to the Poké Ball to comfort it:
"Thank you, Metapod. You've taken another step toward evolving into the legendary Rayquaza."
He then raised his head, his gaze turning solemn as he looked at Starmie.
This was a powerful opponent.
With Pikachu slacking off, he could only send out a Pokémon with enough speed to avoid being knocked out by the opponent's powerful Hydro Pump.
Thinking this, Ash suddenly realized something.
*I only have one left, what am I even agonizing over?!*
And so, Ash forcefully threw a Poké Ball, shouting:
"I choose you, Utility Bird!"
Appearing from the red light, Pidgeotto was just about to spread its wings and cry out loudly.
"Pidgeo...otto?"
It suddenly snapped its head around 120 degrees like a Rowlet, staring at its Trainer with a dumbfounded expression.
*What did he just call me?*
*That didn't sound like a very polite name.*
Ash's heart skipped a beat, and he clamped a hand over his mouth.
How could he have accidentally blurted out his inner thoughts? He had no choice but to lie through his teeth.
"You misheard me. I said, 'the mighty Pidgeotto'!"
"Beep. Data updated."
Just then, the Pokédex in his pocket suddenly activated, its somewhat cold and piercing voice interrupting Ash's explanation.
"Pidgeotto. Nickname: Utility Bird."
The boy and the bird: "..."
The scene descended into an awkward silence.
*BOOM!*
A thick pillar of blue water suddenly shot toward them, putting a stop to the potential Pokémon-on-Trainer mutiny that was about to unfold.
Relying on the sharp eyes natural to a bird Pokémon, Pidgeotto narrowly avoided the powerful Hydro Pump.
"Darn it!"
The failed sneak attack made Misty cry out in disappointment, but Ash, who was standing to the side, breathed a quiet sigh of relief.
No matter how intense an internal conflict becomes, the appearance of a common enemy is all it takes for even sworn rivals to cease their squabbling and unite against the threat.
This formidable Starmie was clearly such an existence.
So, Ash quickly offered another dose of reassurance.
"Pidgeotto, I'll change your nickname after the battle! Trust me, this is a Pokémon Master's promise!"
*Besides, I'm a future Pokémon Master, not a present one.*
Hearing this, Pidgeotto nodded, reluctantly accepting the proposal.
The battle began!
"Starmie, use Water Gun!"
Misty launched another attack.
After all, against Pidgeotto's speed, Hydro Pump's abysmal accuracy meant that its power was useless if it couldn't land a hit.
Besides, Hydro Pump was a powerful move that consumed a lot of energy.
But as long as Water Gun could hit Pidgeotto and soak its feathers, its speed would be greatly reduced, turning it into a sitting duck for Hydro Pump.
*Swish!*
*Swish!*
Starmie frantically fired off Water Guns, but Pidgeotto dodged every single one with nimble maneuvers, its feathers remaining completely dry.
"Pidgeotto!"
At some point, Pidgeotto had darted directly in front of Starmie, the two of them now less than two meters apart.
"Starmie, use Water..."
Before Misty could finish, Ash cut in first:
"Pidgeotto, use Gust!"
Pidgeotto flapped its wings, and the storm whipped up at point-blank range sent Starmie flying backward before it could even unleash its move.
Seeing this, Misty was suddenly struck with an idea and commanded, "Starmie, use Rapid Spin against the wall!"
Starmie recovered from its stagger in mid-air. Its body spun wildly, using the recoil from the wall to ricochet toward Pidgeotto.
*WHOOSH!*
Pidgeotto took a direct hit and hurriedly flapped away to the side to readjust its flight.
Pressing her advantage, Misty shouted, "Starmie, keep using Rapid Spin!"
Starmie charged straight for a side wall, using the recoil to rebound toward Pidgeotto again.
Ash didn't dare to be careless. "Pidgeotto, fly higher!"
"Pidgeotto!"
Pidgeotto frantically flapped its wings, gaining altitude and narrowly avoiding the Rapid Spin.
However, Starmie took advantage of the surrounding terrain, continuously rebounding with Rapid Spin, gaining height with each bounce and constantly closing in on its target.
The situation immediately grew tense, and Pidgeotto began to panic.
But after a few exchanges, Ash noticed a crucial detail.
His eyes locked onto Starmie's trajectory, and just as it reached the apex of its parabolic arc, he suddenly yelled:
"Now, use Wing Attack!"
Pidgeotto shot upward, grazing past the Rapid Spin. One of its wings, already covered in a layer of white light, swung down forcefully.
As Starmie spun horizontally, the gem in its center was completely defenseless and was struck dead-on.
*SMACK!*
*Take that, you Psychic-Water type!*
Under the force of the Wing Attack, Starmie plummeted straight down from the sky. Since its gem had been struck, it was instantly on its last legs.
Misty couldn't help but be secretly amazed. She never expected Ash to be such a master of geometry.
"Starmie, take this chance to dive into the water!"
Using the backward momentum, Starmie dove directly into the pool, vanishing from sight.
"Use Water Gun while moving!"
This was the Cerulean Gym; firing Water Gun from within the water was its advantage!
*Damn, this is troublesome...*
The situation reverted to Starmie hiding underwater, constantly leaping out to fire Water Gun.
It would fire one shot without getting greedy, then submerge again, moving to a new position to continue its assault.
Even a veteran would have trouble with such a chaotic barrage. Pidgeotto, worn out from dodging, was about to take a hit to the face when Ash suddenly flipped his hat backward and yelled:
"Pidgeotto, use Wing Attack on the surface of the water!"
Hearing this, a jolt went through Pidgeotto's body, its raptor-like fighting spirit soaring to new heights.
It flapped its wings and charged to half a meter above the water's surface. Its wings, gathering white light, slammed down heavily onto the water.
*KABOOM!!*
The terrifying force made the pool, and seemingly the entire Cerulean Gym, tremble violently.
The water rippled outward, and Starmie, hidden on one side of the pool, couldn't withstand the vibrations and was abruptly jolted out of the water.
Ash's eyes lit up, and he roared:
"The final blow! Pidgeotto, use Quick Attack!"
Seeing this, Misty's eyes grew even brighter than his.
Although she hadn't anticipated Ash forcing Starmie out with such a brute-force method, just knowing his finishing move would be Quick Attack was enough.
She thrust her hand forward. "Starmie, use Hydro Pump straight ahead!!"
Waiting for the opponent to approach before attacking—this was a tactic she'd learned from Metapod in the previous match.
*BOOOOM!!!*
A thick blue pillar of water launched forward, carving a vacuum through the pool's water as it rushed toward the incoming Pidgeotto with immense force.
There was no way Pidgeotto could block this move!
"This match is mine!"
Misty smiled triumphantly.
Even Brock, watching from the sidelines, shook his head and narrowed his eyes.
A Hydro Pump couldn't be blocked by a Quick Attack. Not even Ash could pull that off.
"Pidgeotto!"
A sudden cry startled everyone. They saw the powerful Hydro Pump successfully hit Pidgeotto, yet there was no trace of impact, as if it had passed right through.
"What's going on!?"
Misty's face turned pale with shock.
By the time she came to her senses, Pidgeotto had somehow appeared directly beneath the pillar of water. It was still charging forward, hugging the edge of the blast, its beak glinting with an unnerving white light.
The form pierced by the Hydro Pump had merely been an afterimage.
It had already reached Starmie, closing the distance to less than a meter.
*SWOOSH-BAM!!*
The Quick Attack hit!
The powerful attack was too much for Starmie to bear. Its body was sent flying backward, trailing a long splash of water.
And when the water splashed back down, it was already completely unable to battle.
"Starmie is Unable to Battle! Pidgeotto is the winner!"
"The winner of this battle is Contestant Ash!"
Misty's eldest sister shouted, her voice ringing out as if she herself had won.
Afterward.
Ash was stunned for a few seconds. To be honest, he hadn't expected Misty to have such a dirty trick up her sleeve.
As for how Pidgeotto dodged the Hydro Pump at the end, he didn't know either.
But being the simple-minded person he was, all he knew was that a win was a win.
Thinking this, he leaped from the contestant's box, bounded across several of the pool's floating platforms, and gave Pidgeotto an affectionate hug.
"Pidgeotto!"
Pidgeotto was also very happy, flapping its wings and patting Ash on the head as if to remind him of something.
"I get it, I get it! Brock is already arranging for some high-grade Pokémon food. We'll go to the Pokémon Center later and you can eat your fill!"
Ash recalled it into its Poké Ball with a joyful expression.
Pidgeotto: 0-0?
Bathed in the red light from the Poké Ball, Pidgeotto's face looked somewhat stupefied.
*My foolish Trainer, have you forgotten something?*
*Swoosh.*
The next moment, it entered the Poké Ball without another word.
(end of chapter)
