"I was defeated like this, Satoshi. I'm really surprised that you've trained your Pokémon to this level since you started your adventure today. From now on, I have to go all out."
The more Brock looked at this scene, the more he admired Satoshi.
He decided that from now on, he couldn't treat Satoshi as a Rookie Trainer. This young Trainer had already proven himself capable.
"Originally, I thought it was a bit much to use this Pokémon, but now it seems appropriate given your strength. I believe you can defeat it," Brock said with a grin.
Brock recalled his Onix and reached for another Poké Ball. However, this was no ordinary Poké Ball; it was black with a luxurious yellow stripe running through the middle—a Luxury Ball.
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"Oh no..." Satoshi muttered, his eyes narrowing at the sight of the Luxury Ball. "A Luxury Ball? Seriously? Isn't this supposed to be my first gym match?"
The tension in the air thickened as Brock tossed the Luxury Ball into the air.
With a burst of white light, a massive creature emerged—a Pokémon resembling a prehistoric pterosaur, with razor-sharp claws, serrated teeth, and wings tinged with purple.
[Name: Aerodactyl
Type: Rock + Flying
Ability: Hard Head
Level: 26
Potential: Quasi-Elite
Item Held: Evolution Stone]
"Aerodactyl!?" Satoshi exclaimed, nearly dropping his Pokédex. "Wait, wait, wait! Is this thing holding a Mega Evolution Stone!?"
Satoshi's suspicions were confirmed when he saw Brock fasten a bracelet with a Key Stone onto his wrist.
Brock raised his hand, and the Key Stone resonated with the Aerodactylite, triggering a transformation.
The Aerodactyl roared as its body glowed with an intense light. It grew larger, its wings sprouting jagged stones, and its tail developed sharp, rocky edges.
The evolution was complete. Aerodactyl had become a Mega Aerodactyl.
[Name: Mega Aerodactyl
Type: Rock + Flying
Ability: Tough Claws (Increases the power of moves involving physical contact by 30%)]
Satoshi's jaw dropped.
"This has to be a joke! Why am I facing a Mega Pokémon in my first gym match?!" He clenched his fists and stared at Brock, his voice rising. "The opponent is cheating! I want to report this!"
Brock gave an apologetic smile.
"Satoshi, I know this might seem unfair—"
"Unfair? This isn't unfair; it's outright robbery!" Satoshi interrupted.
"I didn't choose this lightly," Brock continued. "I was given specific instructions to use this Aerodactyl against you. But if you defeat it, I'll give you extra compensation."
"Extra compensation, you say?" Satoshi's anger faltered for a moment, replaced by intrigue.
"Yes," Brock affirmed. "If you win, I'll give you not one, but two special rewards."
Satoshi's expression shifted instantly. "Two rewards? Why didn't you say that earlier? Fine! Let's do this. I've always wanted to test my skills against a Mega Pokémon!"
Brock sighed, relieved that the heated exchange had calmed. He motioned for the battle to begin.
End of the Chapter.