The Kamizardic Region Book 1: Beginnings

Chapter 14: Showdown in Rock Hill Cave

Inside Rock Hill Cave, two people the same age as Zane and Alta were examining rocks. “Come on Lucas hurry up. This is so boring.” His sister Lilly urged. “Lilly cool it. I’m looking for some rare stones. It would go faster if you would help me.” Lucas kept tapping at the rocks. They had been there for three hours already and had barely found anything. Lucas kept working until he missed the rock and hit his finger instead. “OUCH!” He yelled loudly. At the front of the cave, Zane, Alta and Grimsley heard the noise. “What was that?” Alta asked. “I don’t know. Murkrow go see what that noise was!” Zane sent him out. Murkrow obeyed and went ahead of the group. He turned the corner and found Lucas and Lilly. “Who’s that Pokémon?” Lilly asked. “It is a Murkrow. I wonder what he’s doing in a cave.” Lucas wondered aloud. “Murkrow Mur!” Murkrow turned and yelled for Zane. They came in and were surprised to see people. “Oh I see this Murkrow has a trainer.” Lucas commented. “Yes I am Murkrow’s trainer Zane.” He introduced himself. “My name is Grimsley and I am the Fobin City gym leader.” Grimsley introduced himself. “Hi, my name is Alta and I am Zane’s friend. “It’s very nice to meet you all. My name is Lucas and this is my twin sister Lilly.” Lucas introduced them. “My big brother was digging for some rare stones when he hit his finger. We’re sorry if we scared you.” Lilly explained and indicated that she was the younger sibling. “It’s no big deal.” Grimsley assured. “Did you find anything?” Alta was interested. “All I found was a couple of hard stones but nothing I was looking for.” Lucas explained. “That’s too bad.” Zane thought because he wanted a rare stone. “Your Murkrow has been raised really well.” Lucas commented. “Thanks.” Zane was grateful. “I would actually like to have a battle with your Murkrow if that is ok with you Zane.” Lucas asked. “Sure. Do you want to battle have a battle Murkrow?” Zane asked him. “Murkrow Mur!” Murkrow didn’t really care but would battle anyways. “Grimsley can you be the judge of this battle?” Zane asked. “Sure I can.” Grimsley was ok with judging. “This will be a one on one battle with no time limit or substitutions. Once one Pokémon has fainted, the other side will be victorious. Let’s get this match underway.” Grimsley started the battle. “Electrike help me win this battle!” Lucas sent him out. “I’m at a disadvantage.” Zane took his pokedex out. “Electrike is the lightning Pokémon. Using electricity stored in its fur, it stimulates its muscles to heighten its reaction speed.” Dexter announced. “Electrike start off by using thunderbolt!” “Murkrow use dark pulse!” The two attacks collided together and exploded. “Murkrow use confuse ray!” “Electrike close your eyes and use discharge!” Electrike closed his eyes and unleashed the discharge, which zapped Murkrow. The confuse ray went around Electrike but didn’t affect him. “Murkrow continue with nightshade!” “Electrike use bite!” Electrike zoomed into the air but got knocked down by the nightshade. “Murkrow use wing attack!” “Electrike use thunder wave!” The attack hit Murkrow before he could hit Electrike. Murkrow tried to move forward but was paralyzed. “Electrike use thunderbolt!” “Murkrow use dark pulse!” The two attacks collided together and exploded. “Murkrow use nightshade!” “Dodge it Electrike and use thunderbolt!” Electrike jumped over the nightshade attack and zapped Murkrow with electricity. Murkrow was knocked back into the wall not knowing he hit a Pokémon and fell to the ground fainted. “Murkrow is unable to battle, Electrike is the winner and the victory goes to Lucas.” Grimsley concluded. “I guess I can’t win every battle.” Zane realized and returned Murkrow. “That’s for sure.” Alta stood up. “Better luck next time.” Lucas shrugged. “Indeed, until the next time we meet.” Zane nodded. “Woobat!” The Pokémon came out of the darkness of the cave where Murkrow bumped into her. “It’s a Woobat!” Zane and Alta spoke together and Alta got her pokedex out. “Woobat is the bat Pokémon. Suction from its nostrils enables it to stick to cave walls during sleep. It leaves a heart shaped mark behind.” Dexter explained. “Woobat are pretty ugly if you ask me.” Lilly remarked. Four more Woobat came and sat beside the first one. They opened their mouths and used round. “That’s a horrible sound.” Zane commented as he and the rest of them covered their ears. “Electrike use thunderbolt!” Lucas commanded. It was no use the Woobat dodged the attack. “Now what do we do?” Alta asked. “If you ask me I think we’re sitting Duckletts.” Grimsley couldn’t take it anymore. Suddenly a large Pokémon jumped over them and growled at the Woobat. “Raikou!” All of them were in shock. Zane got his pokedex out because he really didn’t know that much about Raikou. “Raikou is the thunder Pokémon. It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain cloud on its back.” Dexter confirmed. “There’s something you don’t see every day.” Lilly whispered loud enough for them to hear her. Raikou unleashed a thunder and electrocuted the Woobat. They decided it was a good idea to flee the scene. Raikou waited until the last Woobat was out of sight before he too disappeared from site. “Electrike Elec!” Electrike found something in the pile of dirt. “Good job Electrike you found an everstone.” Lucas picked it up. “I think we are going to stay here and search for more rare stones.” Lucas explained. “No, you have got to be kidding me.” Lilly complained. “I guess this is good bye but only until we meet again.” “That’s ok. It was nice meeting you.” Grimsley waved good-bye. “Bye!” Zane and Alta said good-bye as well. Zane, Alta and Grimsley kept walking through the cave not knowing a Pokémon was following them.