Chapter 95: Vs. Lance Wataru (3)

Chapter 95: Vs. Lance Wataru (3)

~Third POV~

[Kanto Region, Cerise Island – Volcano]

*SPLASH*

Having Pikachu make a surfboard for Azure to use to swim with Eevee on top of his head. Lance stared dumbfounded as he muttered stun, "Pikachu's projected power… makes a great water-repelling surfboard!!"

*Bzzzt*

Pikachu and Eevee both charged their attacks. Azure ordered, "Strong Style. Thunderbolt! Thunder Shock!"

*Zakkk*

Both unleashed their electric attacks at Lance and Dragonite. But they avoided the incoming electricity with ease as Lance responded, his blood boiling in excitement over their battle, "A surfboard for a lifeboat, eh? Clever! But you've only saved yourself from the lava for a few minutes!"

*Gggrrrrm*

Azure surfs with Pikachu and Eevee, carefully avoiding being splashed upon. Lance continues as he chases after them, "It's all lava below you!! And you've got nowhere to go!! What are you going to now, Sky?!!"

*Splash*

Using Surf Lance, noticed them moving around the lava as he muttered in surprise, "Ha! Using Surf – to cross lava?! You are ingenious! Pity it's wasted!!"

*Shiii*

Lance's Dragonite tries to get close to Azure, Pikachu, and Eevee. Seeing this, Eevee evolved into Sylveon as it made Dragonite flinch back as it used Disarming Voice, "Syl… VEOOOOOOON~!!"

Unleashing a powerful Fairy-type attack in Strong Style, Dragonite recoiled in pain, halting any progress, wailing in pain. Lance used his Viridian Force to heal his eyes, narrowing at Azure, making distance as he thought, 'Ah, right, how could I forget. Agatha did mention that the rumors of a supposed Eevee that could evolve and devolve in Celadon City were in the hands of one of the Dex Holders. And that must be the fabled Fairy Type…'

Lance frowned, recalling the news of Fairy Type's existence. He learned about this one time from the news of a new Pokémon Type that made Dragon Types the once-powerful, divine, and unstoppable beings in the eyes of many, get beaten by lesser-known Pokémon that were once normal, now awakening to Fairy Type within them.

It was spearheaded by Prof. Oak but gave credit for discovering this to Azure Sky. The person his facing who brought 3 new types into the Pokémon World. He remained cautious as he thought, 'Right… I'm facing a Trainer known for his unpredictable battling style and outrageous battle strategy. The only known Trainer to conquer the Gym Challenge and come out on top in the Indigo League Pokémon Tournament.'

Just as his respect for Azure grew, it fell greatly seeing his actions. Azure runs into the lava, instead of continuing to attack Lance as he yelled, outraged, "What are you doing? Running away from me… and into the lava?!"

*Bzzz*

Lance, commanding Dragonite, launched a volley of Hyper Beams at them. Azure commanded his Pokémon to maneuver around the lava as he thought cautiously, 'I hate to admit it, but Lance is good. His Pokémon is keeping my Gengar, Dragonite, and Arcanine busy. But without Lance's command, my Pokémon can deal with them from the training of self-taught battles.'

Azure looked at the other Pokémon battling as he kept Lance's attention. Azure's Dragonite battled the two Dragonair, as they were now wary of it.

Lance's Gyarados was battling against his Arcanine using Teleport to avoid super effective damage and launching counterattacks. Gengar was battling against Aerodactyl, seemingly having a vendetta against it, vanishing with Phantom Force and aiming for its nuts with Ice Punch for effective damage.

They all had their objective of keeping Lance Pokémon away from him and Lance. Azure eyes Lance as he looms closer, as he thought, 'Good. If this continues like this, I might have to use Mega Evolution as my trump card. But I want to see if I really need it against him, he better survive this…'

*GROOOOO*

Instead of an escape attempt, however, Azure has led Lance into a trap. He uses Pikachu's ability to surf to create a whirlpool around Lance, attempting to trap him inside as he muttered in shock, "W-What – What is this?! That spinning… It's started a whirlpool in the lava!"

*ROOOOO*

Creating a powerful whirlpool made of lava, Lance mutters, being careful not to get sprayed by any lava, "N-No!! I'm being sucked into it – !!"

*SPLASH*

Azure remained calm as he narrowed his eyes as Lance's Dragonite was hit by the lava. His arms crossed, he thought in a serious tone, '… his gonna charge in. If I were in his shoes, using Dragonite to fly through the lava, but not without some harm in the process.'

*HSSH*

Just as Azure predicted, Lance uses Dragonite to fly through the lava, seemingly unharmed, and he attempts to ram into Azure, Eevee, and Pikachu. Azure, Eevee, and Pikachu quickly avoided the attack as he ordered, "Pikachu! Use Fly! Eevee Mimic Fly!"

*Swooosh*

*SPLASH*

Avoiding the confrontation, flying to the air with Eevee and Pikachu grabbing Azure by the shoulders, Lance and his Dragonite dived straight into the lava. Not only them but the Dragonair and Gyarados made a beeline for the lava, and Aerodactyl flew up using Fly to avoid the next confrontation.

Auzre, Eevee, and Pika land safely, but Lance is nowhere to be found. He shifted his attention to his 3 Pokémon, thanking them, seeing them wounded, "Arcanine! Dragonite! Gengar! Is everyone alright?"

They all nodded, with some damage shown on them, keeping Lance Pokémon at bay. Watching the sun begin to rise as Azure said calmly, "Dragonite. Use Roost. Arcanine. Morning Sun. Pikachu. Wish. Eevee and Gengar return."

*Shiii*

The sun rose as Dragonite sat down, as rows of leaves surrounded it, healing its wounds and stamina, but losing its Flying typing in the process, temporarily becoming a mono Dragon-type Pokémon. Arcanine's whole body glows white, spreading yellow light around itself, healing its wounds and stamina incredibly fast thanks to the sun.

Pikachu used Wish as it restored its stamina and health, having a faint star pass by it and veiled in a green aura, recovering. Returning his Eevee and Gengar into their Poke Balls, Azure gazed at the active Volcano.

Reaching for Scizor's Poke Ball, he spoke calmly, gazing at the active volcano, "You three better prepare yourselves. The battle is far from over."

*Glllooo*

*Glop*

*Glllrrr*

*GLLLUP*

Proving his words to be true, a bubble encased Lance with Dragonite, Gyarados, and 2 Dragonair came out from the lava along with a storm bubble. Just as the sun rises, giving light to the bubbles refract light to hide him from sight.

Azure swiftly commanded, "Arcanine! Roar!"

Arcanine exhaled a mighty roar, disrupting the invisible bubbles, "Arf! RAOWR!!!"

*Pop*

*Pop*

From Arcanine's roar, it managed to pop the bubbles created by Bubblebeam. Showing the bubbles from the move protected Lance and his Pokémon are protected from the lava. Lance's Gyarados and Dragonair continue to unleash a storm of bubbles.

*Bwaaaa*

Azure commanded his Pokémon's wide range moves to pop the bubbles as he analyzed the situation. he calmly thought, 'They're making different colored bubbles each. Red, green, and blue. The primary colors of pure light. By coming together, they become a simple white light vanishing into the light of the sun, becoming invisible. Not bad, shame I got rid of Bubblebeam on Dragonite for Hydro Pump.'

*Pop*

With his Pokémon using moves like Swift, Twister, and Roar, they managed to have no bubbles come close to them. But they were limited as Lance made sure to keep his distance away from them.

Considering his options, it was at that moment that a new figure emerged. Azure gazed at Giovanni, finally stepping out from the shadows as he said smugly, "Oh? Having some trouble, Mr. Champion."

Lance's eyes widened in surprise as he uttered, "You…?!"

Azure saw Giovanni near him as his Pokémon got defensive. Azure simply responded, keeping his attention on Lance, "Giovanni, huh? Been wondering when you'd show up. Figured you wouldn't like anyone messing with your turf."

To both their surprise, Giovanni confesses in a casual tone, eyeing Lance, "Heh. You take me too lightly, boy. And as for you… Lancy was it?"

*Twik*

*Twik*

Azure clicked his tongue as both turned their eyes on Lance. Giovanni provoked Lance, tipping his finger to challenge him.

Lance took offense to that as he stated in an annoyed and angry tone with them, "What is this?! What are you trying to pull?! I don't care who you are! No one gets in Lance's way! Bubblebeam!"

*GYOOOBBB*

Hurling a storm of bubbles at them, Giovanni chuckles at the technique as he casually replies, hurling one of his Poke Balls, "A bubble attack that becomes invisible with sunlight, huh? Haha! Go! Rhyhorn! Horn Attack then Stomp!"

As Lance tries to hide using bubbles again, Giovanni sends out his Rhyhorn to blow sand all over the smaller bubbles, revealing them and allowing his Nidoqueen to break them. However, Nidoqueen is unable to break the main bubble.

Lance mocks Giovanni, but Giovanni merely rolls his Beedrill's Poké Ball underneath the main bubble and pierces it with Twineedle, dropping Lance. But in a moment…

*Swooosh*

He was saved by his Dragonite using Extreme Speed, managing to avoid being trapped as he thought cautiously, 'Too close!! It was bad enough handling Sky, a true opponent. But having to fight against two worthy opponents, then I'm the one to lose here.'

Giovanni smirks, seeing Lance stare as he tries to heal his Pokémon using Viridian Force as he states coldly, "You think our Organization teeters on the brink of annihilation… because of your attacks… you of the cursed Elite Four. But we are not so easily defeated. When the time comes, we will rise again… and besides…"

Giovanni took a mere glance at Azure as he said confidently, "… when the time comes, Sky. I'm coming for my payback. You and Red."

Azure simply smirked at the challenge. But turns his attention to Lance, boasting, "You've boasted a great deal about your unbeatable power. Care to continue? Or has the constant healing finally tapped you out?"

Lance panted, seeming to have reached his limit. But suddenly, high above, a massive amount of energy gathers in the sky, much to Lance's pleasure.

*GRRRRMMMM*

*BRRRMMMM*

As a massive spirit forms in the sky, Giovanni is surprised to see his own Badge react to the energy, and Lance roars with laughter and triumph. Lance reveals that the Elite Four had schemed to collect all the Gym Leaders' Badges in a similar fashion to Team Rocket's own plan to amplify the energy of the Badges, and that he was only missing Giovanni's Earth Badge.

All the other Badges were laid out in a giant formation on Cerise Island, and Giovanni, moving into the center of the volcanic crater, had completed the formation. As Lance reveals his glory, Azure places one hand over his Gengar's Poke Ball, lightly opening it.

*Swooosh*

A black shadow slipped out, entering his shadow and repositioning himself. Lance gloats as he says confidently, "And now… the energy of the eight badges will rise… until it reaches my secret weapon… the object of all my designs!! The object of all my designs!! The Legendary spirit that appears above the island at the break of day! Come forth, Lugia!"

*GYOOOOO*

Noticing the spirit in the sky, Giovanni, unable to counterattack, says his piece, "Quite a set up you've contrived here, Lance. Well…"

Seeing the situation, Giovanni merely leaves. Lance is dismissive of Giovanni and reveals his master plan to Azure, "Wrahahaha! The Great Giovanni is a coward! Well, at least he was brave enough to be lured here. Our assault on Vermillion City… all the troops we sent to the Mainland… have paid off! We have the power to lay waste to Kanto – !!!"

*BOOOOOM*

Immediately as he finished his words, Lugia was attacked by a powerful Psychic-type move. Lance froze in place, feeling the psychic power as Lugia was pushed back with Azure thinking in a happy tone, 'Sorry, Lance, but you forgot one small thing in your plan. Because I battled you first, you failed to put the most powerful Pokémon in the world into your plan… The Genetic Pokémon Mewtwo.'

Just as Azure assumed it was Mewtwo, his eyes looked up. Then widened as he thought in shock, seeing two figures, one was Mewtwo and the other Mew, 'What! What the heck is Mew doing here!'

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A/N: Hey guys, author here for a quick question? Should the MC be reunited with Articuno before the Pokémon Tournament during the Johto Arc, or should Red capture it before the MC for the Tournament?

I wanted to hear your guys' thoughts as I'm split. Also, if we can get 200 PS, you'll get an extra chapter!