Pokémon academy

Chapter 39

[Pidgeot’s POV]

“...This battle is going to be tough, so if you ever feel the need you can always ask for strength. Now, move ahead and choose wisely…"

Those were the last words I heard and my mind did a backflip. This was the moment, we had proved ourselves worthy for strength and skills. We have reached our optimum limit and Ash has given us the choice to become more powerful, or stay with what we have. Of course choosing more power has its own disadvantages, we will need to train harder in order to master the new power. But getting this chance is a matter of pride on its own.

Greninja and I were given to choose any Jewel upto five percent of power. While Pikachu can only choose to increase the power of the Jewel of Energy to a maximum of ten percent. But I don’t see the need to give Charizard more power. He is far ahead of any legendary pokemon in terms of strength, and I believe he has more room for improvements. If he is to choose the Jewel of Energy, that would multiply his strength by powers of tens. He would be invincible, though I doubt he has any weaknesses even now.

Anyway, back to the situation. So, we have to make our choices. More or enough. While my brain was debating for the two, Greninja moved forward. Everyone’s eyes focused on him as he stood in front of Ash, who had a serious yet proud expression. He had a slight smile that told us that he was ready to hear Greninja’s choice.

“I want to master the power of the Jewel of Space.” Greninja spoke, his voice sounded like he had a move in mind that he wanted to try out, a really unique move. 

“The Jewel of Space, so is there any specific reason for that? You made your choice very quick, I take that you had this in mind for a long time and wanted this opportunity to gain it.” Ash asked, he was really eager to know what was in Greninja’s mind.

Greninja nodded, “Yes, the Jewel of Space grants us the power to travel through warps, I want to merge that skill with my Shadow sneak and Double team. Apart from that, I want to try it on Moving targets like the opponent’s attacks. If I can teleport their own attacks towards them it will be a great advantage to us. But I would first like to test it on a small scale and see if I can actually do what I am thinking.” He replied. I was honestly shocked, he had this in mind. This sounds so amazing. I mean if he is able to learn it, then he shall be able evade the most accurate of attacks easily.

“That sounds like a very planned out thinking. I’m sure you can pull it off. I approve your choice, We shall run the preliminary test today after noon. You may take rest and be battle ready at 3 pm.” Ash told him, Greninja nodded and stood back. He then looked at us for answers, “Alright, anyone else? It’s fine if you can’t make it right now. I know it’s a serious decision. Greninja had this thought in his mind for a long time so he was able to make it quick.” I was so nervous at this point. Come on Pidgeot, think something. You are one of his original team when he started, I am sure Ash will not be mad if you say something stupid.

Ash then looked at me, “Pidgeot? I see you have something in mind. Do you wanna share?” 

I was taken aback by his sudden call. “Uh… I.. Don’t know, I mean I have recently recovered from my wing injury from Kanto, so I’m not sure about making any choice right now.” I replied hesitantly. 

Ash smiled at me, “That’s Okay Pidge, You have three days to choose. Take your time, I won’t be angry even if you choose nothing.”

I nodded sincerely and huffed out some air, which I had been holding subconsciously. But wait! Did Ash just give me a nickname? Woah, that’s a first. He never calls his pokemon with a short nickname. But it does sound good.

Charizard moved forward this time, and my mind went back to thinking why he doesn’t need more power. Just look at him, he is huge, he can sync with Ash, he has also absorbed the armour he was given, he ….