Ch9- Training and Battles
I took Scyther's Pokeball and just in case I asked Riolu to get ready for another battle if scyther tries to attack. "Here we go" I released scyther out,
"Scytherrrrrrrr" it glared at me and then got ready to attack, I did not heal it so it was still in a bad shape. I can see some charred areas near the abdomen area so before it attacks
"Wait Scyther!!!!!!! you already lost and Riolu won against you despite having a bad type match, that's why I asked you to join my team because I will make you so strong that type matching won't even be a thing. Just give me a chance and I will prove it to you."
Scyther calmed down and was thinking for a bit. I think that's a good sign, so I wait patiently till it gives me an answer. It was not long after Scyther slowly nodded, I was happy at that and asked Scyther if I can scan it with Pokedex. Although he did not know what a Pokedex is, he still gave me a nod.
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Scyther - The Mantis Pokemon
Type - Bug/flying
Ability - Technician
Gender - Male
Status - Low health and Burned.
Scyther is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This Pokémon's scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
Moves - Quick Attack, Leer, Focus Energy, Pursuit, False Swipe.
Egg moves - Steel wing.
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'So steel wing was an egg move', it will be very helpful for the first gym but Scyther is still at a heavy disadvantage. Rock moves can easily OHKO Scyther and it has weak defence. I think the only way to beat the gym is with speed. Agility will be perfect to teach him, he is already fast but with agility, he can easily dodge anything.
'and no wonder!!!! moves it used were more powerful than expected. It has technician as ability.' So all moves which have base power 60 or below will have its power boosted by 1.5 times.
I quickly healed Scyther and we started camping for today, I think I will use this spot as a training area for two days and then go for trainer battles. There will be no issues of safety caz its still Scyther's territory.
"Ok guys for the next two days we will train here by working on some new moves, I will guide you guys and you have to put your everything into it."
"Scy Scy" "Riolu"
"First, Riolu you need to learn a fighting move other than circle throw as you always need to take the hit from opponent to execute it. We will work on Rock Smash as its pretty simple and has a 50 percent chance to lower opponents defence. As there are a lot of boulders around here, try channelling your fighting type energy into your hands and then start hitting the boulders until they break."
"Lu Rioluuu"
'I will teach her Brick break after this as its a step-up of Rock smash'
"Now Scyther you need to improve your speed, I know you are very fast but for our next gym you need to avoid attacks like rock tomb and rock throw, so your speed should be as fast as a sound wave. You are too weak to rock types..."
"Scy Scyther"
before I finish my sentence Scyther was angry at me for calling him weak and Riolu who was walking towards the boulders dashed towards us.
"Stop Riolu!!!!! you go practice, I can handle him. Now Scyther, let me finish my sentence and don't attack blindly every time someone calls you weak. You have 4 times weakness to rock type attacks and that's a fact. You need to live with that until you evolve. For now, we can try to dodge those type of attacks and you need to learn the moves I teach. This will resolve some of your problems." Hearing my long explanation, it contemplated a bit and then calmed down.
"What I am gonna teach you now is the move Agility, to master this move you have to relax your body and mind, which in turn lightens the body weight. It's simple yet complicated, Indirectly you need heighten your perception and be as calm as water. Meditation will be the best way so you can ask Riolu for some tips, after getting a hang of it you can easily execute it."
Scyther after hearing me out, it directly flew towards Riolu.
'At least he is not proud or arrogant to ask advice. In the meanwhile, I should do my daily workouts.'
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After two days
Riolu almost mastered Rock Smash but Scyther is still struggling a bit with agility. Considering his innate aggressive nature, it will take some time. I think real battles might help him.
So we packed everything up and now its time for Marathon of battles. I think it's better to start from the outskirts of Viridian City. I am sure Team Rocket would have already stopped searching for us, its already been three days. We can clear this forest in three days, then we will take rest for a day in pewter city before we challenge Brock.
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Three days later
'Finally, we are at the gates of Pewter city'
That Marathon of three days was so bad, we were exhausted as hell. Riolu which always liked to be outside the Pokeball wanted go inside now. There were nearly 20 trainers and most of them were easy to beat. We had 5 challenging matches, we narrowly won them but Scyther mastered agility and Riolu learnt a new move called work up. Those 5 battles were definitely worth it.
I also observed that in the last 6 days Scyther never ate together with us, it would always go to a corner and eat. So I figured out that Scyther might have a lonely nature. Scyther line never live alone and always have at least a partner around him but this particular Scyther had a territory and was all alone. So adding these two facts I was really sure about his nature. Lonely nature increases attack which is good but decreases defence, if it evolved then there won't be much of a problem but right now Scyther is low on Defence side.
After the first gym, I need to put Scyther under endurance training. Riolu like always was jolly and what made her tired was all the walking added with battling, unlike Scyther which went inside the Pokeball after the battle, she never left my side and always walked with me. I was really happy for her consideration and our bond grew stronger during these days.
I entered the city and jokes aside this city is humongous. As one of the largest cities in Kanto, it lives up to the name. I took some time finding the Pokemon Centre but the moment I entered, I took a room and slept like a sloth. Next day I got my pokemon healed and we did some simple workouts. Later, we went around the city to eat different delicacies that are available here.
The whole day passed and tomorrow we will be doing a gym battle. I already registered for the league and got my very own Badge case.
'Nearly after a year, I will be taking my first step towards the champion's seat.'
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Fun fact:
The fairy Pokemon Clefairy was originally set to be Ash's starter Pokemon in the anime, instead of Pikachu. Due to a last-minute change, Pikachu got the role instead. This would have made Clefairy the most recognisable Pokemon in existence, rather than the electric mouse.