The Journey in Kanto Region

Chapter 25 A Jolting Victory

The air hung heavy with anticipation, a palpable tension that vibrated through the leaves of the nearby trees. Team Rocket, a motley crew of at least six grunts, surrounded the trio, their Pokémon poised for battle. A growling Persian, a surprisingly agile Raticate, and a hulking Machop stood ready, their eyes gleaming with malicious intent. The grunts themselves shifted nervously, their hands hovering over their Poké Balls.

Soyo, Rio, and Blue exchanged a quick, silent assessment. Rio nervously adjusted his hat, his fingers twitching. A battle plan needed to be formulated, and fast. Soyo, ever the strategist, took the lead, though she couldn't shake the flicker of nervousness she noticed in Rio. Normally so outgoing and playful, his demeanor was unusual. Still, she pushed her worries aside and focused on defeating Team Rocket.

Soyo: "Rio, you’ll take on Machop with your Jolteon. Use Thunder shock attack or use Thunder wave first to paralyze it, then follow up with Quick Attack to exploit its slowed movement. Blue, your Pidgeotto is still recovering, right? I assume you have another Pokémon ready?"

Blue let out a low chuckle, his eyes darting between the approaching grunts and his worn-out Pidgeotto. He reached for his belt, pulling out a Poké Ball as he formulated a plan.

Blue: "Hate to say it, but this situation calls for drastic measures. I’ll hold onto this for now; I have a better plan." *He gave a playful wink, but a flicker of concern crossed his face.*

Rio shook his head, snapping out of his momentary nervousness and resuming his usual demeanor. He threw his Poké Ball, calling out his Jolteon.

Rio: "Go, Jolteon!"

Blue chuckled, throwing his Poké Ball to summon his Raticate.

Blue: "Go, Raticate! Let's show these grunts what we're made of!"

Soyo's mind raced, searching for the perfect counter to the approaching threats. 

Soyo POV: 'Mankey's agility and fighting prowess could be key.' *She thought, a plan forming.*

With a swift motion, she threw her Poké Ball, releasing Mankey in a flurry of brown fur and furious energy. It landed with a screech, its small body tense with barely contained aggression.

Soyo: "Mankey, Go!"

The grunts erupted in mocking laughter.

Grunt #2: (A burly grunt with a sneer) "Look at the little monkeys! This is gonna be easy."

Grunt #4: (A skinny grunt, nervously fidgeting) "Yeah! We’ll show them what’s what!"

Grunt #2: "We might've lost last time, but you're outnumbered now, brats!"

Battle scene: Jolteon vs Machop.

The battlefield buzzed with tension as Machop charged forward, muscles rippling with power. Rio smirked, his playful demeanor returning as he took a deep breath.

Rio: "Let's go, buddy! We will defeat this grunt's Pokémon."

Jolteon responded with a determined bark, its yellow spiky fur crackling with electric energy, the air around it shimmering. It locked its gaze on Machop, ready for the incoming attack.

Grunt #4 let out a derisive laugh, clearly underestimating the trio.

Grunt #4: "Oh, you think you can defeat me, brat? We'll see."

With a fierce point of his finger, the grunt commanded Machop.

Grunt #4: "Machop, use Dual Chop!"

Machop lunged forward, its fists glowing with energy as it closed the distance in a heartbeat. The ground trembled beneath its swift feet, and Rio's heart raced.

Rio: "Jolteon, use Agility to dodge it and follow up with Thunder Shock!"

In a flash of yellow, Jolteon darted to the side, its movements fluid and lightning-fast. The Dual Chop whiffed past, leaving the grunt momentarily stunned. Jolteon then pivoted, unleashing a crackling Thunder Shock that surged toward Machop.

The electric energy shot through the air, illuminating the battlefield with a bright flash and a resounding crackle. Machop's eyes widened as it tried to brace itself, but the shock hit hard, sending it stumbling back, smoke rising from its skin.

Rio's grin widened, fueled by the success.

Rio: "Yes! Keep it up, Jolteon! Now, follow up with Quick Attack!"

With a burst of speed, Jolteon surged forward, using the momentum from the Thunder Shock to its advantage. It crashed into Machop, knocking the wind out of the fighting Pokémon.

But Machop wasn't finished yet. Shaking off the effects of the Thunder Shock, it glared at Jolteon with fierce determination.

Grunt #4: "Machop, don't give up! Use Low Kick!"

Machop lunged again, aiming low to sweep Jolteon off its feet. Rio's heart raced as he realized the danger.

Rio: "Jolteon, jump!"

Rio smirked as he pointed forward, seizing the opportunity.

Rio: "Use Thunder! Maximum Power!"

With a crackle of energy, Jolteon unleashed a powerful Thunder attack straight at Machop. The blast hit its mark, and a loud scream of pain echoed through the clearing as Machop was engulfed in electrical energy. As the electricity faded, Machop lay on the ground with a thud, unable to battle, leaving Grunt #4 speechless.

The surrounding grunts paused, their laughter replaced by uncertainty.

Grunt #2: "What the...?"

Grunt#5: (a girl grunt, taken aback of what she'd witnessed) "What just... happened?"

Blue and Soyo exchanged glances, the tension of the moment shifting.

Soyo: "Great job, Rio! But we can't let our guard down."

Blue let out a chuckle.

Blue: "Not bad."

With Machop incapacitated, the focus turned to the remaining Pokémon. The battle was far from over, and Team Rocket still had tricks up their sleeves.
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Author: See you on the next chapter of fighting scene with Soyo and Blue vs the other Grunts.