𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 ❀ [Leon X F!OC - Hiatus]

𝟏𝟖. 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲: 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡!

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It was a beautiful day in Hammerlocke, with no clouds to be seen in the sky. Residents and tourists alike were out and about on the streets, shopping at the many stores lining the historical city. And within the stadium at its center...

...Leon and Raihan were having a sparring match; a 2v2 Double Battle.

"Too bad this isn't an official League match, 'cause I'm gonna beat you this time!" Raihan boasted, flashing his sharp fangs as he sent out his two Pokémon, Duraludon and Gigalith. "Consider it kindness on my part—your battle record won't be tarnished this way!"

For some reason, instead of firing back with some quips like he normally does, Leon remained oddly silent, sending out his Pokémon, Charizard and Dragapult. The Hammerlocke Gym Leader noticed this change in behavior, though he chose not to sweat the details, being much more concerned with the battle.

"Well then, let's get this party started!" he grinned. Immediately, his Gigalith's Sand Stream ability activated, summoning a gritty sandstorm that began to bluster around the stadium. Leon winced as both of his Pokémon got buffeted by it, though he quickly recovered and prepared his orders.

"Dragapult, use Draco Meteor on Duraludon!" he commanded. The Stealth Pokémon growled in response, summoning a rippling portal overhead that dyed the sky a glimmering sunset. With a loud cry, large meteors glowing with draconic energy then emerged from the void, hurling straight for the Alloy Pokémon.

"Gigalith, protect Duraludon!" Raihan ordered, gritting his teeth as the Compressed Pokémon did as he asked, moving its rocky body as fast as it could to take the Draco Meteor; Dragapult's special attack was now debuffed. Leon's Charizard then prepared to act, being the next fastest Pokémon on the field.

"Charizard," the Champion commanded, still trying to take down Duraludon, "Dragon Pulse!"

"ZARRR!"

This time, the attack managed to hit its intended target, though it didn't do as much damage as Leon would've liked, despite it being super effective. Smoke rose off of the Alloy Pokémon as it grunted and shook off the attack, remaining strong and eliciting a proud grin from its trainer.

"Awesome job, Duraludon!" he praised. "Looks like the defense training we did paid off! Now, let's get them back—Dragon Pulse on Dragapult!"

"DURAAA!"

Said Pokémon was distracted and impaired by the sandstorm, and as such, couldn't move away in time as the blue surge of draconic energy shot forth from Duraludon and collided with it. The Stealth Pokémon groaned in the aftermath, wobbling.

"Draga..."

Seeing an opening, Raihan quickly commanded his Gigalith.

"Alright, now's our chance, buddy! Finish Dragapult off with a Throat Chop!"

"Lith! Giga!"

Leon's eyes widened as the Compressed Pokémon suddenly gained a burst of agility, charging forward and extending its rocky limbs to strike his Pokémon. Turf got ripped up as Gigalith leapt and slashed, hitting Dragapult straight on its front.

"Draga—!"

"Dragapult!" he cried out as the Stealth Pokémon teetered before collapsing, stars and swirls in its eyes; it got knocked out. Raihan cheered at this, grinning triumphantly.

"Oho yeah! One down, one more to go—and this soon?" he gloated. However, his smile then shrank at the last part, in addition to him noticing again how quiet his opponent was being.