Chapter 1: Battle Frontier: Aim to win glory with Pokémon
Three days later…
Flygon let out a faint cry signaling her trainer that they had almost arrived to their destination. As Kavin was slowly coming back to the world of the living, he rubbed his eyes and set his sights on the magnificent horizon. The scenery was breathtaking. The mist from the cumulus clouds hovered beyond the small island making it appear majestic.
“Ace! Wake up buddy look at this!” Ace slowly came to and let out a small yawn then acknowledged the sight by sitting in his best friends lap, letting out a silent cry as if it was saying the view was beautiful. “So that’s where it is….The Fight Area….Home of the Battle Frontier!” Kavin couldn’t help but pay attention to the huge mountain behind the Fight Area. “That must be the famed Stark Mountain that houses the legendary Pokémon Heatran. Too bad I’m not a big fan of legendary Pokémon. My main focus is for Ace and I to own the Battle Frontier!”
Excited by Kavin’s declaration, Ace used his psychic attack to make Kavin levitate and fly alongside Flygon. “Way to get your spirits up Ace! Just don’t drop me kay buddy!?” As Kavin laid eyes on Ace, the blue aura from Ace’s psychic attack blending in with his shiny, lime green coat made him appear gorgeous as well as omniscient. “Seeing Ace in this light just reassures me that we won’t lose!”
Ace finally pulled his carefree owner back onto the safety of his Flygon. “Okay we are finally here you guys! Now to put my gear on so I can look cool!” Kavin went to his backpack to pull out his hat and his mp3 player. Now that he had brought out his new persona, he was ready for the task at hand. “Flygon use roost!”
Flygon safely landed then was immediately imbued with a healing aura to restore her health after the long, strenuous trip. “Good job girl! I’m so proud of you. We wouldn’t have made it here if it wasn’t for you.” Kavin stroked Flygon’s head as he reached for her poke ball near his belt strap. The sound of the poke ball opening put Flygon at ease as she knows she has deserved a long rest.
As Kavin put the poke ball containing Flygon away, he finally had time to focus on his new surroundings. Because of the volcano, the land around her is craggy. The rough terrain and all the ups and downs in the earth make it hard to keep an upright stance. The trainers walking around gave off an air saying they have earned a colossal amount of accomplishments. The shrubbery in the Fight Area was nothing like the trees and bushes back in Sinnoh. To outsiders visiting, the new atmosphere appeared exotic right down to the berries that are being sprouted. You could tell that those fruit bearing shrubs weren’t common to the mainland’s usual greenery. Even the houses weren’t familiar. It appeared they were made of pure stone slab but cut in a fine quality. The dock area was covered with enormous storage boxes and was swamped with sailors and fishermen. It appeared that the Fight Area is truly used to attract only the hardiest of trainers. Only the best of the best would be considered eccentric for gathering at a place like this. Finally, sitting in between the poke center and the poke mart, Kavin set his sights on the entrance of the Battle Frontier. There was a massive hall leading into the Battle Frontier. Beside it were titanic fountains of water spouting up into the air. Kavin slowly approached the gigantic entrance but not before he was stopped by an exclusive trainer.
“Hey you there with the shiny espeon, welcome to the battle zone!”
Kavin looked up into the sunlight and he set line of vision on a dazzling girl with short, light blue hair paired with turquoise eyes with matching blue shirt, shorts, and shoes sitting on top of the poke mart. Kavin smiled and walked over.
“I assume you are talking to me and my buddy. We do have names.” The striking girl quickly cut him off.
“Be prepared! If you give me your name I’ll take it as you inviting me to a bat…” Kavin quickly cut her off.
“Kavin’s the name but you can call me KT. My partner’s name is Ace! We didn’t come here to be timid so can I get your name?” The eccentric girl leaped off of the poke mart right in front of Kavin.
“Why do you want my name?”
Kavin smirked. “After giving your name, you should always get your opponents name as a sign of respect after beating them!” The unique trainer covered in blue attire, quickly reached for her belt.
“Well then I’ll give you my name after you beat me…….assuming you can beat me!” Onlookers began to gather around the inevitable battle. Ace began to purr uncontrollably. Kavin began to chuckle. The azure trainer began to get agitated.
“What’s so funny?” Kavin could tell that he was getting under her skin. A tactic Kavin was known for back in Sinnoh. It was his method of intimidation.
“Usually my partner here is very quiet natured and is quick to flee behind me when he encounters people he doesn’t know. Today however, he’s in the mood to battle alongside me so I was just thinking about how sweet my first victory will be in the Fight Area!”
The light blue bomber grabbed two poke balls from her belt. One appeared to be a net ball and the other came across as a luxury ball. Out of the net ball came a Pokémon of massive proportion! It was a Swampert! Out of the luxury ball was a blaze of fiery fury! An Arcanine let out a vast roar then stood firm in front of his beloved trainer. “This will be a double battle! Are you up to it because it appears as if your partner wants to forfeit!”
Kavin looked behind him and saw that Ace was cowering in fear due to Arcanine's ability to intimidate. Kavin glared at the huge canine but it did not falter. “It’s okay Ace you aren’t alone. I’m here and then there’s….” Kavin reached for his belt and grabbed a normal poke ball and threw it in Ace’s line of vision. An enormous cat appeared purring loudly. “Welcome to the battle tower Purgery the Purugly!” Ace immediately went to stand at his companion’s side. Pergery gave a faint smile at Ace letting him know that there was nothing to fear. “Now Ms. Blue, LET’S GET THIS BATTLE STARTED!”
Back on the ship headed towards the Fight Area……
“Brother! Are we there yet? I want to check out this famous Battle Hall you were telling me about!”
Hiiro let out a huge sigh. He began thinking to himself. “I hope she is really going to take this trip seriously. She’s very talented when it comes to contests, but as far as battling she doesn’t really care for it. I just want to try my hand at something new so I’m going into it with pure focus at heart. I really think I may just let her go wherever she wants in the Battle frontier. I know I’m being irresponsible as a big brother, but with the protection of her own Pokémon, I think she will be okay. Forgive me sister for this one time I have to be selfish.” In the background of his thinking process, Hiiro began to hear a faint sound increase in volume as he came to his consciousness.
“Brother! Did you hear me at all?”
Hiiro shook off the thoughts and began to pay attention to his sister.
“Yes my dear sister I heard you. Once we are at the Fight Area, I’m going to let you go wherever you want to go. Please don’t tell mother about this. She would kill me. I’m my faith you not to do anything foolish so don’t let me down.”
Kaori’s eyes began to sparkle. “Thanks for the opportunity to soar in the Battle Frontier brother. I won’t let you down!” Unexpectedly, the boat carrying passengers to the Fight Area came to an abrupt halt. The captain of the ship stood at the head of the ship notifying the passengers that they had arrived at their destination at last. As Hiiro stepped off of the boat, his awe from seeing the new landscape was cut short seeing everyone clutter up at the entrance of the Battle Frontier.
“Brother what’s going on over there?”
Hiiro climbed on top of a storage box to see what all the commotion was about. “It appears that someone is having a Pokémon battle right at the front entrance of the Battle Frontier! Let’s get closer to see!” Hiiro leapt off of the storage box and darted towards the cluttered area of trainers and onlookers.
“Brother! Don’t forget your luggage!” Kaori sighed and grabbed hold of an ultra ball. “Sometimes I forget who’s the oldest. Blaziken I choose you!” Out of the yellow and black ball came a tall combatant bird that let out a bloodcurdling roar! “Blaze!” Kaori began hugging her gigantic friend. “Hey Blaziken! Could you grab brother’s luggage for me?” Blaziken nodded then hoisted the bags on his shoulders. “Okay now let’s head over to the battle!” They both hurried to the exciting scene.
An ace trainer volunteered to referee the battle.
“This will be a 2 on 2 Pokémon double battle. There will be no substitutions. Do both trainers agree to the terms and conditions of the rules set forth?”
They both gave a quick nod. The tension was quickly building up. Onlookers were talking amidst themselves. Some were admiring Kavin’s altered colored Espeon, while others were complimenting the legend that is Arcanine.
“If both trainers are ready then, begin!”
Kavin looked at the fierce determination of the cobalt maiden. “I see you are raring to go so ladies first!” She took no time in giving commands to her Pokémon.
“Arcanine use Flare blitz on that frightened espeon and Swampert you use waterfall on that Purugly!” Arcanine, with uncanny speed, engulfed itself in a massive fireball and headed straight for Ace. The flames being emitted by Arcanine made the bystanders run to a save distance.
Kavin stood there undeterred. “Pergery use fake out on that big fireball!” Pergery, with blinding speed, struck Arcanine and stopped him in his tracks. Kavin looked at Ace. “That’s your cue buddy. Use grass knot on that slow Swampert!” Ace, also being light on his feet, dashed past the slow moving Swampert tripping it with an array of knots of grass. Immediately after the assault, the Swampert dropped face first into the craggy surface. The referee took notice.
“Swampert is unable to battle!”
The blue haired trainer stood there in shock. She began muttering to herself. “What just happened? Swampert was taken out in one blow? I underestimated that espeon. Not just in power, but in speed as well. He truly is a great trainer. But I won’t be swept like some rookie!”
Kavin saw that she was surprised with Ace’s display of power. “I hope the Battle frontier won’t be this easy or I might have wasted a trip here!” Kavin realized that his boasting was making his opponent’s blood boil.
Watching from the sidelines, Hiiro had his eyes glued on the battle. He was paying close attention to the trainer with the unusual colored Espeon. “Kaori, this is what the Battle frontier is all about! Can you see the fierce determination on both trainers’ faces? Both of them have come to the conclusion that losing is not an option!” Hiiro took his eyes off the battle to see the expression and get her opinion of the battle, but it was as if she was caught in a trace. Not even budging from her spot, she was focused on the match. Hiiro smiled. “It seems like something finally got you energized about battling in the Battle Frontier! I guess I should pay close attention as well!” Hiiro set his sights back onto the explosive battle.
“Swampert return.” She called her fainted Pokémon back into his resting chamber. “You did a great job. You’ve earned a nice long rest.”
The ace trainer acting as referee gave an update on the battle. “The battle sits at 2 vs. 1 by way of the male trainer.”
The determined female trainer rubbed her poke ball containing Swampert and put it back on her belt strap.
Kavin smiled. “That good knowing that you care for your Pokémon the way you do. I truly respect you, but don’t think for a second that I’m going to take it easy on you! Pergery use Hypnosis on Arcanine! Ace! Follow up with a psychic attack!” Pergery began to stare deep into Arcanine’s eyes trying to lull him into a trance.
“Not so fast! Arcanine use extreme speed!” At a speed faster than the naked eye could see, Arcanine attacked Pergery and sent her flying into a huge crater near a stone slab house.
Kavin shouted. “Don’t forget about Ace!” Ace began to lift Arcanine with monstrous strength of telepathy. “Now send him flying!” With a nod to his trainer, Ace slung Arcanine into the side of the poke mart! Simultaneously, both trainers called out to their Pokémon. “Pergery!” “Arcanine!” Kavin went to aid his fallen companion. When he got to her she couldn’t budge an inch.
“Pergery you did a good job taking up for Ace like that. I couldn’t have gotten this far without you.” Kavin grabbed her poke ball and returned her to her home to restore her health. On the other side of the battlefield, the mysterious trainer went to go check on her Pokémon.
“Arcanine are you okay?” At first, he was shaky to get to his feet but he finally caught his footing and let out a huge roar signaling his trainer that he was ready to continue! Kavin walked back to the battleground ready to continue the battle.
The referee walked to the center of the battle. “Both trainers are down to one Pokémon each. Let the battle continue!” The crowd began thriving on the talent that these trainers were displaying. Kavin began to think of his next strategy.
“Okay that Arcanine is a problem. Ace is faster in terms of speed but with that extreme speed attack I have to gamble everything on this next attack.” The female trainer shouted to Kavin.
“If you won’t come at me then I’ll just have to come to you! Arcanine use Flare blitz on his Espeon!” Arcanine focused his fumes of fire to envelop his entire body as he prepared himself for the deadly attack. Kavin saw that Ace was shuddering a bit.
“Stand tall Ace! Remember your fallen comrade and what she did to protect you. Let’s not let her sacrifice be in vain. Hang tough; take his attack head on with a signal beam!” People in the audience were confused at his choice of attack. Kaori turned to Hiiro.
“Why would he use a bug type move on a fire type Pokémon? It just doesn’t make sense.”
Hiiro, not taking his eyes off the battle answered his curious little sister. “To the typical trainer, that move would be foolish, but if he is doing what I think he is doing then just maybe…….” Ace held his ground until the very last minute; before getting hit with the colossal attack, he shot out a tri colored beam with the colors of red, purple, and pink being mixed together into one beautiful color hitting Arcanine square on his head, though it did little to faze him. Arcanine then plowed into Ace with his special attack. Ace went tumbling into the crowd of people while Arcanine fell backwards at the recoil damage from the attack. Kavin dove into the sea of people going to check on his best friend.
“Ace are you okay buddy?” Slowly but surely Ace stood to his feet but it appeared that last attack did more damage than Kavin initially thought it would do. “That last attack left you with a burn. I didn’t anticipate the possibility of a burn….”
The referee steps in. “Is your espeon able to continue?”
Kavin looked at Ace. “Hey buddy I won’t push you if you don’t think you can….” Ace abruptly walked towards the battleground. Kavin put on a smile that came all the way up to his ears. “Let’s win this ace! Referee we are ready to continue!”
The referee nodded. All of a sudden Kavin heard the words he was afraid of.
“Arcanine use extreme speed!” Kavin shouted to Ace.
“Brace yourself buddy this is all we can do for right now just endure it!” Astonishingly, the attack never came. Kavin began chuckling. The blue beauty stood there confused.
“What’s going on? Arcanine why won’t you attack? Are you hurt?” Kavin answered her question with haste.
“Just like you are now, your Pokémon was confused by Ace’s signal beam. We were hoping that this would happen. If I had to bet it on anything it would have been that last attack. I’m assuming it took a lot out of Arcanine and with the recoil damage as a bonus, the confusion took place. Now Ace! USE PSYCHIC!” Ace began to glow in a light blue aura and his eyes turned light blue as well as he began levitating Arcanine from the earth. Higher and higher Arcanine went, until Ace didn’t have the strength to keep his telepathy up. At an astounding speed, Arcanine came plummeting down towards the earth like a meteor about to make a huge crater in the earth. A huge thud echoed all around the Fight Area. When the dust cleared, Arcanine laid unconscious in a huge dent in the ground made by Ace’s last powerful attack.
The referee ran towards the fallen Pokémon. “Arcanine is unable to battle. The winner of this match is Kavin from Hearthome City!” The crowd let a thunderous cry to congratulate both trainers for their hard work. The female trainer went to check on her Arcanine.
“Good job boy. I’m so proud of you for hanging in there till the end. I couldn’t ask for a better partner.” She pulled out her favorite luxury ball and placed it over Arcanine to help him relax a bit before taking him to the poke center. She then stood up, walked towards Kavin and congratulated him. “Congrats! You won fair and square. As for my name you can call me Ocean. I think I might have said this already but if not, welcome to the Battle Zone! See you inside the Battle Frontier!” With that, Ocean headed towards the poke center to heal her Pokémon. As newfound fans crowded around Kavin, he only had one thought in mind.
“I finally made it!” He then grabbed his favorite poke ball of them all, a nest ball, and calmly touched Ace with it, teleporting him into his poke ball. “Good job buddy! After we are through with the Battle Frontier, everyone will know of our exploits!” Kavin then headed off after Ocean towards the poke center.
“Brother! That was so exciting! Let’s hurry up and go into the Battle Frontier.” Vaguely hearing his sister, Hiiro calmly walked towards the hall of the Battle Frontier and only muttered two words.
“It’s time.”