Path Of The Wanderer (Pokemon x male reader)

chapter 26: A Charizard dual

In the grand halls of the Indigo Plateau, where the walls echoed with the fervor of past battles and the aspirations of future champions, a multitude of trainers and spectators gathered eagerly for the unveiling of the second round tournament brackets. The atmosphere crackled with excitement and anticipation, each individual caught up in the thrill of what lay ahead the battles that would determine who among them would rise as the next Pokemon Champion.

Y/n, Rin, Ash, Pikachu, Brock, Misty, and Togepi stood in a tight-knit group, their eyes fixed on the towering screen at the front of the hall. The announcer's voice reverberated through the room, commanding attention as it announced the forthcoming matchups.

"Alright, folks! Here are the matchups for the second round of the tournament!" the announcer's voice boomed, drawing a collective intake of breath from the assembled crowd.

On the screen, names flickered into view, igniting murmurs and whispers among the gathered trainers:

- Ash vs. Richie

- Y/n vs. Agatha

- Lance vs. Gary

- Gus vs. Jake

Y/n couldn't hide a confident smirk as their name appeared next to Agatha's, a formidable member of the Elite Four known for her mastery of Ghost-type Pokemon.

"Alright, Agatha. Looks like that's gonna be the second Elite Four member I defeat." Y/n remarked with a playful edge, his competitive spirit shining through.

Rin, standing beside Y/n, chimed in with genuine admiration, "I have to admit, your victory over Lorelei was a surprise!"

"Richie's no pushover either! That is not gonna battle," Said Rin looking at Ash's match up.

"I went to see Richie's battle and his Raichu and Charmeleon were strong, he didn't lose a single pokemon but with six Pokemon each, it's anyone's game," he observed, his mind already strategizing potential matchups.

Misty, her determination clear in her voice, added, "And Agatha's no ordinary trainer, Lorelei was the weakest elite 4 member and you barely beat her.
You'll need to be at the top of your game, Y/n."

As the room buzzed with discussions of matchups and predictions, Togepi nestled comfortably in Misty's arms, adding its own small coo of anticipation. The tension in the air was palpable, each trainer mentally preparing themselves for the battles that would soon unfold on the illustrious stage of the Indigo League tournament.

Later that night, out in a grassy field not far from the Indigo Plateau, Ash stood gazing intently at a PokeBall in his hand, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Whatcha doing, Ash?" a familiar voice called out. Ash turned to see Y/n approaching, curiosity etched across their features. "What's that? A secret weapon?" Y/n asked, pointing to the PokeBall in Ash's hand.

"Huh? Oh, this?" Ash replied, snapping out of his reverie. "Kinda." He tossed the PokeBall a good distance away. In a flash of brilliant white light, a Charizard materialized, its back turned to them, letting out a low, rumbling growl.

"A Charizard!?" Y/n exclaimed, eyes widening at the sight of the large fire-type Pokemon. "Yeah, but it doesn't listen to a word I say," Ash admitted with a sigh.

"Of course it doesn't," Y/n said, watching as Charizard let out a massive yawn and then sprawled out lazily on the ground. "Even veteran trainers have a hard time controlling them. They are stubborn, moody, and prideful. Honestly, I don't think even I have what it takes to control a Charizard."

"Charizard, return!" Ash called, holding up the PokeBall. Charizard was enveloped in a red beam of light and disappeared back into the ball.

"So what are you gonna do against Richie?" Y/n asked, curious about Ash's strategy.