Pokemon - A real story

Chapter 705: Axel Vs Ava 1

Before Axel could even say anything, Togetic glowed in purple light. It then glowed in dark light, looked up, and opened its mouth to release 'Sunny day'.

All of this was done in a swift motion and it was very fast. There was a reason for it. Togetic had been training in 'Future sight', 'Nasty plot' and 'Sunny day' continuously for a long time. It had realized that in a battle, it would need these 3 moves first.

By this time, Ursaluna had used 'Swamp' and created the area around it in the swamp. The stadium had rocks and hard ground but there were also some soft rocks. Ursaluna was not a king-rank Pokemon that it could modify its surroundings in a large area.

However, something interesting happened. Ursaluna started to use the 'Swamp' again and again and the area started to increase.

"Togetic, use 'Extrasensory' and pull it towards you.", said Axel.

Togetic gave a long cry and then suddenly Ursaluna felt that its body was being pulled by an invisible force. It tried to make its stand but it just could not hold itself. So, it came flying towards Togetic.

The scene was so bizarre that even Ava didn't have the time to say anything. As it was coming near, Togetic was already charging a powerful 'Flamethrower'

BOOOM

BOOOM

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Extrasensory (Togetic) (Level 40): The target is picked up and thrown on the ground with power. There is a 25% chance that the target will flinch.

(Level 45): Repulsion and attraction could be done if the target is near the user.

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As it came near, Togetic fired up a powerful flamethrower at point-blank range towards Ursaluna and it was flown back. Togetic didn't let it give much time to stand up and already used 'Aerial ace'.

This also hit it right on the chest. Togetic turned around as it was going to use another move when Togetic realized that even though it knew that it was going to be hit, it was still using 'Swamp' to increase the area of 'Swamp' and very soon half of the stadium was covered in swamp.

Axel could not understand why it was doing it. Togetic was flying and it was not going to be affected by the move. It was just going to make it a bit faster and that was it.

"Ursaluna, I think it is time. We should not make them wait for too long.", said Ava.

At that time, Togetic was just inside the swamp area and it was flying at a low distance.

"Use 'High horsepower'", said Ava.

Axel could now say that this gym leader was totally stupid. Didn't she know that ground-type moves were ineffective against flying-type Pokemons?

But suddenly something happened.

SWOOCHHH!!!

Axel could not even see the movement of Ursaluna and then Togetic was sent flying down to the ground. Thankfully, it didn't land on the swamp and just landed right beside it.

"Togetic use 'Wish' and then recover yourself.", said Axel.

Axel knew that the attack was a ground-type attack but why did it affect Togetic? He just could not understand.

"Surprised? Well, I can only tell it to you after the battle.", said Ava with a smile.

As Togetic was using 'Wish' and recovering some of its health, Ursaluna was charging a 'Hyper beam' and by the time it was taking to charge it, it looked very powerful.

"Togetic use 'Egg defense' and try to dodge the attack.", shouted Axel.

No matter what 'Hyper beam' was a powerful attack. It had a lot of disadvantages on speed but it was a powerful attack.

Togetic used 'Egg defense' and it covered itself as it tried to dodge it but this was very sudden and it could not move properly due to an earlier attack. The beam hit the defensive shell and thankfully Togetic was protected.

"Ursaluna, now use 'Dig' and then use 'Rest'."

For some time Axel felt that Togetic could get its much-needed space to readjust. Even though they were fighting against a rare rank Pokemon, the battle was getting very difficult.

Then he realized that Ursaluna was getting the time too.

"Togetic, search for Ursaluna.", said Axel.

It had used 'Dig' to go underground and then it had used 'Rest' to recover. Axel also have ground-type Pokemons and he knew that even a king-rank ground-type Pokemons could not stay underground for a long time much less a rare-rank Pokemon. So, it should be coming out soon.

But it had used 'Rest', which means that it was sleeping. So, isn't it going to suffocate and die there only? Or is this all a plan and that Pokemon had not gone underground?

That could also be possible as due to the swamp, Axel cannot see the hole.

"Togetic, fire up a 'Flamethrower', right there.", said Axel.

Togetic fired up a powerful flamethrower. It was able to remove the swamp in that area and Axel could see that there was no hole but Axel could not confirm if that place was the exact place it had used 'Dig'.

The area which was now clean was again replaced by swamp from around the area. This was really getting frustrating.

So, after using 'Flamethrower' 2 more times, Axel finally saw the whole and this time all of them could see that Ursaluna was charging towards Togetic.

Since it was in the swamp, its speed was exceptional but at that time, Togetic's new passive move triggered and it felt that something very bad would happen if it stayed there. So, it dodged earlier and it was able to dodge the attack.

Ursaluna had jumped to use 'Thrash' but it failed and at that time Togetic got ready for the second attack. Ursaluna turned again. Its speed was very fast, even for Togetic to dodge. It charged towards Togetic at a high speed.

Since the speed was so high, Togetic could only do one thing before it attacked and that was to use 'Extrasensory' to repel the enemy. However, the repel also took a lot of stamina depending on the weight of the Pokemon and Ursaluna was very heavy.

So, it didn't use the move with full power but it used it in such a way that it was again able to dodge the attack and briefly repel the attack for some seconds.

Ursaluna was ready for its next charge when Ava gave it some instructions.

"Ursaluna, use 'Belly drum', and then use 'Peat manipulation'.", said Ava.

Ursaluna stood up and it started to beat its chest with its clawy hand. Numerous wounds could be seen on its chest but now it looked like it was not as angry as before but its attack stat had increased to a very high level.

Axel must admit that Ava was a very capable trainer. If Ursaluna had used the third charge, it would have been confused and Togetic would have taken advantage of it.

But instead, Ava told it to use 'Belly drum'. The pain from using it made it come out of its anger status and it was no longer confused.

"Sigh, I must admit that you are a very capable trainer. It is very rare to see such creativity in a fight.", said Axel to Ava.

Ursaluna had now started to use peat from its body to throw it as a high-speed projectile. Togetic was doing everything to dodge it. However, some of them had been attached to Togetic's body and it was decreasing the speed of Togetic as it was getting heavier and slowly coming down to the ground.

"It is new for me for a challenger to give me a compliment. But I don't mind. Which Pokemon are you going to use next?", asked Ava in confidence cause at this time Ursaluna was really winning.

"You know, I would have actually lost if I had not used Togetic in this battle. I guess I am lucky today.", said Axel.

"What do you mean?"

It was at that time, that the clock in Axel's hand suddenly made a clicking sound.

"Togetic, NOW!!!", shouted Axel.

Togetic's eyes glowed in purple color as it used 'Extrasensory' at full power to attract Ursaluna to its way.

The move was so sudden that nothing could be done. Everyone watched as Ursaluna flew towards Togetic. Just in the nick of time, Togetic moved back and Ursaluna was now staying where Togetic was just a few seconds ago. And then...

BANG!!!!!

A huge wave of psychic power came out of nowhere and Ursaluna was hit. This was 'Future sight'. The move would take 5 minutes to land it would land at the same place where it was first used. So, Axel had been timing the attack and told Togetic to be in the same place 15 seconds before it was hit.

There was a huge explosion as the water from the swamps was raised into the air and it splashed down.

It took some time to clear but finally, all of them could see that Ursaluna had fainted.

"Ursaluna is unable to fight. Togetic wins the first round. The gym leader is requested to send out her second Pokemon."

Everyone was surprised to see the result as it was too sudden. Ava also took a few seconds to calm herself as she called out Ursaluna.

The stadium was changed and there was no swamp again.

While the crowd was surprised at the erupting end of the battle, Ava understood why she lost.

After using moves like 'Belly drum' its health was already very low and its special defense was also not commendable. 'Future sight' was a very powerful attack. That was why there were so many restrictions on it. With Togetic being an elemental rank Pokemon, no wonder she lost her first round.

The first Pokemon battle in the gym battle was important. It would set the pressure of the battle. Now the pressure was on her to make a comeback.

"Gym leader is requested to send out her second Pokemon.", said the referee again.

"I know, I know.", grumbled Ava and threw a new ball in the air.

It was a quadrupedal, cervid Pokémon. It had a tan pelt with a cream-colored belly and a few spots on its back. Its tail was large, short, and round, and each of its legs ended in a black hoof. It had a large, brown nose and a pair of pale cream-colored antlers, each with a black orb in the center. The shape of the antlers and the black orbs caused them to resemble eyes.

It was a Stantler.

Axel expected her to use a Girafarig. This was quite a surprise. Stantler was not a weak Pokemon. In the games, it might be but here it was different.

The evolution of Stantler had still not been found. If it was, it would be a very problematic situation. Axel had now started to realize that a lot of evolution had not been discovered. Even though it was not in its fully evolved form, Stantler was a troublesome Pokemon. Its antlers and those orbs had the power of illusion. This was going to be a problem.

Because as of right now, none of his young Pokemons had the power to resist those illusions. First of all, he didn't even know if it had a move that could cause illusions.

"Are you both ready for battle?", asked the referee.

"Yes."

"No.", said Axel and called out Togetic. He then reached for another ball and called out Aerodactyl.

A big Pokemon with long wings came out. Its stretched-out mouth with large jaws was a sight to see. It was not that Aerodactyl was never seen before but it was still a rare Pokemon to see.

Axel then looked at Stantler to see its stats.