The Real Training Begins

The next day, I woke up extra early, raring to go for some reason. Then I remembered. I can start training my pokemon today. So, as soon as I got ready for the day and made breakfast for all of us, I brought everyone out of their pokeballs. After feeding them, I told them to get ready for the training we were going to do today. After they got warmed up, I began to tell them what they were going to be doing as training. 

    "Alright then! Now, Fronja, Sage, Hades, Son Goku, and Luca, the five of you will be training with me. Lapras, you're going to be trying to learn Hail and Protect. For Hail, try using Rain Dance, but freeze it. And for Protect, Snorlax will help you out with that. Tamao, you're going to try to learn how to use Dark Pulse and Payback. Doomsday, you're going to try to learn Dark Pulse, Payback, Snarl, and Flamethrower because you need a lot more moves. And the rest of you, follow me!" I said, extremely excitedly.

    We walked away to a clearing, large enough for all six of us. Finally, I could begin their stat training. To start, we trained their Attack stat by doing normal exercises, like the ones you would do in gym class. After a good 5 sets of doing 10 pushups and 10 jumping-jacks, we moved on to Defense. I wasn't necessarily sure on how to train Defense, but I tried it anyways. So, after a short break, we did 5 sets of 20 curl ups. Then, for Special Attack, they trained their minds and practiced using their specific type in a way that wasn't physical, such as Flamethrower. Basically the same thing for Special Defense, but in a defensive manner. And for Speed, we raced around the clearing, seeing who was the fastest and also pushing ourselves to be faster. Of course, Fronja easily sweeped us, but Son Goku wasn't too far behind. After that workout, I went to check on how Lapras, Doomsday, and Tamao were doing.

    "So, Lapras, how has your training been going?" I asked her.

    {Well, Hail was easy to learn, so I know how to use it. But Protect is pretty hard to master. But, to compensate for that, I learned how to make an Ice Barrier around me, so that's my pseudo-Protect.} She said.

    "I must say, that's very innovative. Even said, keep trying. You'll get the hang of it eventually, trust me!" I said, walking towards Doomsday and Tamao. "And how has your training been going?"

    {Well, we both have learned Dark Pulse and Payback. And Tamao is teaching me how to use Snarl.} Doomsday said.

    {And he's coming along nicely as well.} Tamao said.

    "Nice. When you think you've got it, let me know, cuz this was only a small break. I'll be back soon!" I said, walking back towards the clearing. Once I got back, we continued training to be stronger by continuing to do sets of pushups, jumping-jacks, and curl ups, which took around 30 minutes. Once I decided they had had enough, we meditated to increase our mind power. Afterwards, I went back to Lapras to see how she was doing.

    "So, how's the training going?"

    {Well, I can use Protect, but it's not as powerful as my Ice Barrier. Also, I've learned how to use my Hail to make my Ice Barrier even stronger.} Lapras said.

    "Nice. Very innovative. Well, I'll be right back since that river goes through the route and I can't swim."

    {Wait, really? You can't swim?} Lapras asked.

    "Anyways, I'll be right back," I responded, walking over to Tamao and Doomsday. "So how has you guys' training been going?"

    {I learned how to use Snarl, and Flamethrower was easy to learn since it's Dark Pulse, but with fire. So, when do I get to fight my next battle? I've got an itch for one.} Doomsday said.

    "Heh, don't worry. It'll be pretty soon, and in that battle, we're gonna try something new. It should be fun! Now, we're about to leave, so come on and show me what you can do in a mock battle against the opponent of your choice," I said. 

    {Well, then I want to battle Luca, so I can gauge his strength.} He said back.

    "Alright then, follow me," I said.

    We walked back to the clearing where the others were having a break. 

    "Alright everyone! It's time for a mock battle between Doomsday and Luca! Make an arena of yourselves in a circle, and the two who shall battle are to be in the middle!" I said to them.

    They did as I said with Doomsday and Luca in the middle of their large circle. 

    "Rules are simple! If you admit defeat or you come out of the circle, you lose! Now, begin!"

    And immediately, Luca ran towards Doomsday with a charged Power-Up Punch. Doomsday jumped out of the way to barely avoid it before sending a Flamethrower at point-blank range, right into Luca's face. Luca was sent backwards, only enraged by the attack. So, he Extreme Sped back to Doomsday, who was unable to avoid the attack this time. But, as soon as he was in range, Luca changed attacks to use Power-Up Punch to deal super-effective damage, sending Doomsday flying backwards. However, he righted himself in the air so that he could land with a firm grip on the ground. So, seeing that this was ineffective, Luca tried it again. But this time, Doomsday was ready. He used Sucker Punch once in range to offset Luca's balance, and attacked with a Flamethrower, once again at point-blank range. Easily, he had gained the upper hand with only a few attacks. Now, he began taking the offensive.

With Luca stunned, Doomsday used Dark Pulse to push him back. But this brought Luca out of the stun. Luca ran back and used Close Combat, a flurry of punches before firing off a giant final hit to launch Doomsday to the edge of the circle, leaving him weak. But in a last ditch effort, Doomsday jumped forwards, his fangs covered in blue flames. We could all tell he poured everything he had into this last attack. A blue-hot Fire Fang. Luca thought that he had won already, so he didn't notice this. And when it connected, there was an explosion of smoke. And once it cleared, both of them were on the ground, fainted.

    "Well, that's that! It seems we have no winner for now, but that's okay! You guys have done a great job today, so now you can have a rest," I said. I prepared food for everyone, meanwhile Doomsday and Luca came to. Once the food was cooked and everyone ate, I realized it was getting a little late. I brought back everyone into their pokeballs. I walked over to the river blocking my path and brought out Lapras again.

    {You ready?} she asked.

    "Yep! Let's go!" I said. I jumped on her back and she carried me across the river.

    "Thanks for that," I said as I brought her back to her pokeball. I quickly ran through the rest of the route and entered Coumarine City. As soon as possible, I checked into the hotel, got a room, and went straight to sleep.