Just Partners

Chapter 51.2: Sun vs. Hapu

(Sun POV)

Lillie, Rose, Gladion, Megan and I were currently following Hapu to Vast Poni Canyon. Gladion was walking closer to Megan than usual, their hands almost touching, like he was protecting her from Arceus knows what. *Cough* Overprotective boyfriend. Though, you have to admit. They are pretty cute. Despite him being an edgy blunt blonde who is alway so vague, and her being a sarcastic secretive human-pokemon hybrid who can be incredibly childish at times, they bring the best out of each other and- Oh. We're here.

'Okay, y'all. Up ahead is Vast Poni Canyon. But before we go in, I want to know that you are all ready for this. Because once we set foot in there we won't be coming out for awhile.' Hapu explained.

Lillie smiled, and stepped forward. 'Don't worry, Hapu. I assure you we are ready for this.' She said enthusiastically, bawling her hands into fists. Hapu nodded, satisfied with her answer.

'One more thing before we go.' she said, as she made eye contact with me. She walked towards me, and smiled. 'I'd like to challenge you to a battle against my Mudsdale now, Sun. I must see how strong you really are, and why Lillie looks up to you.'

I was taken aback. I definitely wasn't expecting her to challenge me to a battle. But then again, I would have to battle her eventually. She is the Island Kahuna after all.

'I accept!' I told her. She then turned to my friends.

'And you.' She said, referring to Gladion and Megan for some reason. 'You seem to believe in Sun as Lillie does. Is that right?'

Both of them seemed to be surprised at her bluntness, judging from the frowns on their faces. But they were soon replaced by smirks, as they placed their hands on their hips in sync.

'I've seen Sun grow into the trainer he is now. Even at the beginning, he was strong. And I know what person he is. So I'm confident to say he will win this.' Megan said confidently, taking me and Hapu by surprise.

'I agree. So don't underestimate him.' Gladion continued.

I was obviously surprised at their words, but knowing my friends believed in me gave me enough confidence in myself. I would win this for sure.

'Hmm. I see. It does seem you believe in Sun an awful lot. Well if what you say is true, this will be a good battle.' Hapu nodded, before signalling me to get into position. We stood opposite to each other, a few metres apart, ready to battle.

'Go, Mudsdale!'

'Go, Gengar!'

(A/N: K I'm terrible at describing Pokemon battles, so bear with me ^^;)

'Gengar use Sucker Punch!' I yelled, starting the battle. Gengar's fist began to glow as it ran towards Mudsdale. Problem is, Hapu looked completely calm about it, and so did Mudsdale.

'Give 'em a taste of your Earthquake, Mudsdale!' Hapu ordered, and with a whinny Mudsdale began crashing its hooves into the ground. Because of this Gengar was sent off course and into the air, but luckily it was able to catch itself.

I sighed with relief, before going back into battle mode. 'Use Energy Ball!' I ordered. Gengar opened its mouth, and sent out a glowing green ball of energy towards Mudsdale. Luckily it hit this time, and the large Pokemon was hit right in the face. It snorted in irritation, and shook its head to snap out of it.

'That's one strong Pokemon... That move should've been super effective...'

'My turn to be offensive!' Hapu smirked. 'Use Heavy Slam!'

With a loud neigh Mudsdale leapt into the air, and crashed right into Gengar. It cried out in pain, before attempting to throw Mudsdale off it.

'Dang it! Now what... Mudsdale can't really do much, because Fighting type moves don't effect Gengar. But in that position Gengar can't do much. The only move that could get Mudsdale off is Thunderbolt, but Electric type moves don't affect it...'