Ch24- Bonds and the Turning Point

battle continued on....(After 10 minutes)

There was no advantage to either of us because of Ralts teleport and Roselia's defensive moves like protect, leech seed and endure. Both were really tired and they were at their limits.

"Let's finish this Ralts, agility. Try to speed up as fast as possible."

"Roselia whatever they come up with, just use endure and then finish Ralts with a Venoshock"

While Ralts was using agility, Roselia was waiting as she could not do anything.

"Cynthia I really have to thank you. You opened my eyes, I never battled against a pure special defensive pokemon. I think I need to come up with strategies to counter a lot of different trainers out there."

Despite having a tough match, Ralts endured it. Although it looked like a psychic on poison advantage, Poison has an upper hand over fairy, not to say this was first time battling a pokemon that depends on defensive moves.

I think in the last few weeks reality was hitting me so bad that I had to wake up. It's gonna be tough from here and I will do whatever it takes to achieve the goal. I was having this fear of not able to become a champion since a week now. It's just one of those random thoughts when I feel bored but this fear started to rail me up since I realized what type of people I need to deal.

Cynthia told me about the clans and after understanding how threatening Giovanni can be with his brain and how strong Mewtwo was to keep an Elder at check. This fear inside me is creeping up and slowing making myself doubt as a trainer. I need to change, This fear doesn't define me but the courage to face it does. It's not easy being a trainer and to become a champion among all, you need to be so strong that, you can bring invincible to their knees. So, what I need to do is face everything that comes my way

"Ralts, Psybeam. Don't do a long-range one, teleport and on the face."

Let's see if it can endure it.

"Shit.....Roselia, stop the endure and use venoshock."

"Both of them hit up close and flew opposites sides like a bullet."

Roselia fainted from the impact and Ralts was still up but barely.

"You did great Ralts, I am proud of you."

[No sir, I need to break the limits. These battles are no good if I barely make it. I need to be so strong that I can bring even the invincible to their knees.]

For the first time, I felt like our minds connected. I literally felt something connect my mind, I read a lot of books about telepathy in the Oak's lab and everything said that you can use telepathy with a Pokemon that knows telepathy but only if certain conditions are met. It never said what they were, I think I understand it now.

You have to have the same goal, attitude and the right mind.

[Then break the limits Ralts, right at this moment, break them.]

Ralts suddenly started shining the moment I felt the connection between us. So, this is what means to have a bond. Never knew the true meaning but I kept on saying it like me and Riolu bonded. Riolu and I have a long way to go.

Goal, Attitude and Mind, all of them should align as one. Then only the bond is formed.

Ralts was shining and I could see her form changing, she was getting bigger and after a moment the lighting stopped.

Her upper body and arms are blackish white, while its waist and legs are light blue in colour, making her appear to be wearing tights. Around her waist, Kirlia appears to be wearing a mini-skirt, similar in appearance to a classical tutu. her light blue hair is lengthier than that of her pre-evolved form Ralts and somewhat resembles a bob cut. Kirlia's hair covers the middle portion of her face, though still revealing her orange eyes. The orange horns that were previously located in the centre of Ralts' head, are now located on either side of Kirlia's head giving it the appearance of large hair clasps. However, her appearance was similar to a ballet dancer.

Cynthia was shocked by the sudden evolution and she couldn't take her eyes off from Kirlia. I quickly took out my Pokedex to see for changes

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Kirlia(F)- The Emotion Pokemon

Ability- Telepathy

Nature- Modest and Bold

The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy. It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.

Moves- Teleport, Dazzling gleam, Psybeam, Heal Pulse, Calm mind, Agility, Icy wind.

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Oh..... life dew evolved to Heal pulse and Draining kiss to Dazzling gleam. Good.

[Kirlia you look stunning.]

[Sir, I feel like I can absorb your happy emotions, it's too good hehe...]

Unlike a kid's voice, I hear a teenagers voice now. [I am really happy but now is not the time to talk, Riolu needs to battle now. So stay back and watch ok?]

[Yes Sir]

Cynthia was looking at us weirdly now. All she can see was, me and Kirlia silently staring at each other.

"Let's continue, sorry for the interference. Riolu you are up"

"Lu Riolu"

"Ok, this will be fun. Riolu, battle dance"

[Sup lady, did you come to a decision. If not, I will beat you and then we can go on a date.]

"Riolu shut up and get serious, swords dance"

"No you don't, get him girl....bullet punch"

Before Cynthia could react, her Riolu staggered back because of the hit. Both were stunned by the speed.

"You see Cynthia, I failed to mention it before. Scyther is the hard worker, Kirlia is the most caring and determined but when it comes to raw talent and power no one matches her. She has experienced countless battles on all those routes."

"Let's see about that, we are just getting started. Riolu, get close and force palm."

"Don't dodge it, counter it with brick break."

both clashed but the pervert flew back again.

Cynthia never panicked once, as if she had it under control. I don't know what she is planning but I need to be careful.

"Riolu work up and then brick break."

Cynthia did not give any orders and was waiting, the moment my Riolu finished work up and jumped towards her for a Brick break

"Now...point blank Aura Sphere"

'Holy fuck, it's one in thousand chance to find a Riolu with Aura sphere.' My Riolu can't dodge it as she was still in mid-air, she got hit and blew back with a Boom.

"Nice one but that won't be enough. Get up girl, increase your speed with agility"

'I will show you what a bait looks like'

"Speed is not everything Gunn, I wonder why you are so obsessed with speed. All your pokemon are speedsters, I will prove you wrong today."

I smirked and said

"It depends on the perspective and I will show why speed can be lethal. Riolu work up and brick break again."

"Same trick again...you know it won't work on my Riolu," she smirked and continued

"Same as before, wait for it and then Aura sphere."

As my Riolu was going to leap closer for a brick break, Cynthia's Riolu released the aura sphere. Aura Sphere is fast but with my Riolu's agility up, she can keep up with it. I was waiting for this moment.

"Don't leap and kick the sphere back with a blaze kick."

My Riolu as if understood my plan unleashed a blaze kick kicking the ball back to Cynthia's Riolu.

'Swoooooo...Boom Boom'

Smoke raised up and you can find her Riolu fainted. My Riolu went closer and put her feet on his neck as if warning him not to flirt with her, if he can't even beat her.

Cynthia returned her pokemon.

"Good job girl, he did not stand a chance."

My Riolu sent me an emotion through aura as if saying

'Piece of cake'

"Your Riolu is really strong, can't imagine her development if she trains under the guardians. That blaze kick was really unexpected, I think you too have some moves up your sleeve huh?."

Cynthia did not look a bit sad for beating her Pokemon. She not only is competent but also has a strong mind. Although this can be considered a win, I know that she is just one gym badge old unlike me who's training my pokemon like a madman in the forest.

"Cynthia, next will be my Gible versus yours but before that, I want to say that this can't be considered my win. When we get our eight badges, I want to have a 6 vs 6 battle with you. That way we can have an equal standing unlike now."

"Sure, I was going to ask that anyway."

"Riolu take rest for now. Gible are you ready for your first-ever battle?"

Gible was waiting with anticipation after watching those battles.

"Gibleeee Gibb Gible"

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x-----Chapter End-----x

As per '_cooldude_' request in the comments, I made my longest chapter. As next battle is a baby vs baby, there won't be much of an anticipation. There also won't be a chapter tomorrow, I have some personal work at home and I have no time. As a compensation, I am uploading this chapter early.

enjoy @ _cooldude_ and wait for an extra day in return with frustration😆

Fun fact:

As I play pokemon Sword on my Switch, Dreepy are such a pain in the ass among all the other pseudo legendaries.

Dreepy evolves at level 50 and it has only four moves namely- quick attack, infestation, Astonish and bite. Not even one of those moves can OHKO any Pokemon but in return Dreepy gets OHKOed.

They are so weak that they have 270 as their total basic stats and they take forever to level up with their shitty growth rate. Single attack from any random trainer takes your Dreepy down, it's so tough to get your EV's right that you feel like abandoning it.

The worst pseudo legendary to train and one of the best if they evolve into their final form.