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It was nearing the end of the week, in the late afternoon, when Austin stood in front of the Pewter Gym with Pikachu on his shoulder. "Here we go," Austin muttered as he approached the door, only to hear rapid footsteps.
"Wait." Austin turned to see Yellow running towards him with Kitty in her arms.
"Yellow?" Austin asked, then remembered he had told her she could watch the battle. "Did you run all the way here?"
"Y-Yeah, I've never seen an actual Gym Battle before," Yellow said, panting but smiling.
Austin grinned before he pushed open the door and walked in, only to find the lights off.
"Who goes there?" A light shined across the room, illuminating Brock who was dressed in brown cargo pants, an orange shirt, and a green vest, sitting cross-legged.
"I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town, and I'm here to challenge you," Austin declared, repeating the line from the anime.
"Is this your first Gym Match?" Brock asked curiously.
"It is," Austin confirmed with a nod. "And I know there are special rules for each gym."
Brock raised an eyebrow, clearly not expecting that. "Very well. How many Pokémon do you have?"
"Uh, five," Austin replied, surprised by the question.
"Since this is your first Gym Battle, you can use all five against my two Pokémon, and only you will be able to switch," Brock stated, causing Austin's eyes to widen.
'The heck?' Austin thought in confusion. 'When did this become a thing?'
"How long have you been with that Pokémon?" Brock asked, noticing Pikachu on Austin's shoulder.
"Right now, close to two weeks," Austin answered after a moment's thought.
"Yes, your Pikachu is in its cutest stage," Brock noted with a frown. "It can't win."
"You never know unless you try," Austin countered, clenching a fist.
"Suit yourself. As a Gym Leader, I have to accept every challenge," Brock said before turning to Yellow. "Are you here for a Gym Match as well?"
"No, I'm just spectating," Yellow responded as Brock nodded and pointed towards the viewing area.
"Then proceed up there to safely watch the battle."
Yellow nodded and started to leave, only to pause and look back at Austin. "Good luck," she said before hurrying away.
Austin nodded in response, and then the rest of the lights came on to reveal the rocky battlefield. Pulling out a Pokéball, Brock sent out Geodude, who slammed his fists together.
"Not starting with Onix this time?" Austin muttered as he selected a Pokéball.
"Pidgeotto, take the field," Austin ordered, and Pidgeotto cried out.
"A flying type against a rock gym?" Brock asked, raising an eyebrow.
Austin just gave a cocky smile and ordered the first move. "Use Sand Attack," he directed, and Pidgeotto moved at high speeds to knock sand everywhere.
"Futile," Brock stated as he gave his next command. "Rock Polish."
As Geodude began to glow, Austin decided to use his ace. "Steel Wing!"
Pidgeotto shot forward, her wings glowing, catching Brock off guard as they slammed into Geodude, knocking him into a boulder as he shook his head, injured but not out.
"I see," Brock looked at Pidgeotto with a hint of surprise and approval. "Use a flying type to get me to lower my guard, but you taught her a move to have an advantage. Smart."
"This may be my first Gym Battle, but I'm not stupid enough to come here without preparation," Austin said firmly.
"Rock Tomb," Brock commanded as Geodude slammed a fist to the ground.
"Quick Attack to dodge," Austin instructed, and Pidgeotto became a blur, dodging the rocks that shot up. She was doing well until one rock got a lucky shot, sending her to the ground with an injured wing.
"Now finish her with Rollout," Brock ordered as Pidgeotto couldn't fly anymore.
"Run to the left to dodge!" Austin instructed, and Pidgeotto dove quickly out of the way, catching Brock off guard.
Pidgeotto is too injured to fight, Austin thought. Plus, with her wings injured, Steel Wing is out of the question.
Knowing this, Austin took out another Pokéball. "Pidgeotto, return," he said, then sent out another Pokémon. "Rattata, take the field."
"Ratta!" Rattata snarled as Geodude regarded her warily.
"Smart choice," Brock said with an approving nod, impressed by how Austin recalled Pidgeotto before she could be further injured. "I take it you taught your Rattata a move to help her?"
Austin's silence was all the confirmation Brock needed.
"Go, Ash!" Yellow cheered from the viewing area, watching the match unfold.
"Rock Polish," Brock ordered again, increasing his Pokémon's speed.
"Quick Attack," Austin countered as Rattata rushed towards Geodude. Before she got close enough, Austin added, "Chain it with Iron Tail!"
Rattata's tail glowed as she slammed it onto Geodude's head, causing him to grimace in pain as some cracks appeared, showing the impact.
But he was still standing.
'Geez, what does it take?' Austin thought in shock. "Yeah, his Pokémon are a lot tougher than I remembered."
"Tackle!" Brock exclaimed as Geodude knocked Rattata back quite a bit. "Now, Rollout."
"Use Dig to escape from there," Austin directed, and Rattata dove into the ground.
Brock smirked. "Magnitude," he announced, causing Austin's eyes to widen.
"Rattata! Get out of there—" Austin started, but it was too late. Geodude slammed his palms on the ground, causing a violent shake just as Rattata emerged unconscious.
Austin sighed and returned her. "You did great, Rattata."
"I'm impressed," Brock said as Geodude panted. "You're a lot better than I first thought you would be, especially using Pokémon that aren't normally strong against Rock Types like that in your first Gym Battle."
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Pokemon: An Unexpected Journey
ActionAustin was a kid that loved to watch Anime, especially Pokemon. Annoyed at how the series was going after Sinnoh, he fell asleep before waking up, somehow as Ash the morning he began his journey. In shock at what happened he tries to find a way to g...
