The Nidoking of fighters

Serena, Ariel, Rain, and I stopped by Greenvale, a small little town for supplies close to Black Forest. “Ok, we got everything we need for our trip to New Zork. My estimated time says we’ll be there in 2 days time.” said Ariel. “So let’s get going already. I like to see what this New Zork is like.” I said all excited. So we begin to walk, but that’s when Rain saw something on a tree. “Hmm…this poster says something is about to go on in the town square in a few minutes. Why don’t we go check it out?” We all agree to. Minutes later we came to the square, and saw some rather large Pokemon. “I wonder what’s going on here? Maybe it’s a town meeting or something.” said Serena. “I don’t think so. But something is going down.“ said Ariel. We spotted a Loudred on a big tree stomp. “WELCOME ONE AND ALL!!!” he said loudly. “Aaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!” shouted the crowd. “Whoops, sorry folks. Anyway, I represent the Iron Fist League, and we’ve come to Greenvale to look for wonderful talent to try out for our new league tournament that’s coming up in New Zork City.” “The Iron Fist League? What’s that?” I asked. “I’ve heard about it. The IFL is like a mix martial arts sport. Pokemon of all types, shapes, and sizes can enter if they wish. They travel all over the world.” said Ariel. “Now that you mentioned it, my dad told me he went to one of they’re competitions.”

“If you wish to take part for our Greenvale tryouts, sign up right now.” A few decided to go ahead. I went ahead as well. “Ok folks. Tryouts will begin in an hour. So prepare yourself and do your best.” So we waited for a while. “So you want to take part in this why?” asked Ariel. “To better myself as a battler. What more could I ask?” “Hehehehe, it’ll be a shame if you fail little man.” We looked over and saw a Nidoking. “Huh? What do you mean?” “The tryouts call for using your physical strength and Physical Attacks. Attacks that are not of a physical nature like Thunderbolt or Flamethrower is prohibited.” “I’m guessing your taking part in this tryout too?” I asked. “You could say that.” “Hold on a second. That won’t be fair if a Nidoking takes part. You have an ability call Poison Point. If someone comes into physical contact with you, you can poison them. How’s that fair?” asked Serena. “Well little missy, your half right. I can control my poison flow, plus the IFL makes sure Pokemon don’t use they’re abilities to give themselves an unfair advantage. That’s why they fit us with these special collars around our necks, waists, arms, or tails, which prevent our abilities from activating. See ya on the field little man.” He walks away. “That’s interesting. Hey wait, how does he know what the IFL does if he’s just trying out?” asked Serena. “Maybe he’s a fan.” said Rain.

The hour came and we came to the fight fields outside the town. Many Pokemon were going at it. “This feels like a tournament just to weed out the weaklings.” said Rain. “Well, might as well head to my field.” I said. I went to a judge and he pointed me to arena ring 5. I found it as well as that Nidoking. He just finish his bout. “Good luck little man.” He exits and I entered. My opponent was a Graveler. “Terrific. Pyro’s first match is against a Rock Pokemon. This is a mismatch.” said Serena. “Not necessarily little missy. Something tells me that Charmeleon will make short work of him.” said the Nidoking. So my match began. Graveler came at me but I was able to move out of the way, then struck him with a combination of Metal Claw and Iron Tail moves, taking him out in less than 30 seconds. “Whoa, no way!” said Rain, Serena, and Ariel. “He’s stronger than I anticipated. Thos of Draconia do possess tremendous power.” said the Nidoking. “Hey, how did you know he’s from Draconia Island?” asked Rain. “A fighter can sense an opponent’s strength.” “Wait a sec…aren’t you-.” “Well, I gotta prep for my next bout.” said the Nidoking and he left before Rain can finish asking. My friends looked at each other.

The bouts continue in each arena ring. Pretty soon only 32 combatants remain in each of the 16 arena rings, including me and that Nidoking. The Loudred appears again. “Okay, congratulations to our combatants. You each will take part in the IFL Grand Prix which will be held in New Zork City in 3 days. I urge you all to get there when you can.” “The IFL Grand Prix?” “It’s the Iron Fist League’s tournament to see who will have a chance to face the IFL Champion. I intend to win and get back my title.” said the Nidoking. “Huh? Get back my title? Who is this guy?” I thought. As the sun began to set my friends and I were able to find the Nidoking before he left. “Hey wait up!” “Hm? Oh, its you little man and your cohorts.” “Okay, something doesn’t add up. You seem to know a lot more about the IFL than I realize. Who are you?” “Me? I’m just a fighter looking to get his former glory back.” “I knew it! I know who he is!” “You do little penguin?” “I happen to be a fan of the IFL, and there’s no mistaken it. You’re the former champ, Basher Brian.” “Hmm…so you figured it out did ya? Hehehe, I reckon a fan would recognize me eventually, but yes. My name is Brian. Well, I’ll see you folks in New Zork City. I urge you to be careful once you get there.” He leaves. “Wow, I can’t believe we got to meet the former champ in the flesh.” said Rain. Something did bother me about why he said for us to be careful once we get to New Zork City. There’s only one way to know, and that’s to get to New Zork City. Meanwhile, a mysterious black figure was in Black Forest. “Hmm…he came here. The scent is still strong, which means he can’t be too far. I’ll find him…for Master Draco…” said the black creature.

Black Forest Rumble

Ariel, Rain, Serena, and I have entered the Black Forest. The place was ridiculously dimmed. “So…this is Black Forest.” I said. “Black Forest is in a was a dark place because the trees are high and virtuously block nearly all sunlight. Nocturnal Pokemon mistakenly think its dark out so you’ll see some out around this time.” said Serena. “Hmm…according to the map, if we stay on this path, we’ll be out in about 45 minutes tops. Then we’ll soon come to a major city call New Zork City.” said Ariel as she looked at the map. I looked at Rain. “You okay Rain? You seem on edged.” “What? Me? Oh, I’m just fine. I was just wondering if there were…well…ghosts in this forest.” “If you mean Ghost Pokemon, they usually live on the western side of the forest. Luckily we’re on the eastern side.” said Serena. “Whew…that’s a relief…” said Rain.

We kept on walking and Rain grew hungry. We stopped to have lunch. “So Serena…why did you want to travel?” asked Ariel. “To see the world mostly. What about you guys?” “Well, I’m on an adventure and so is Pyro. Ariel wants to be the world’s best chef.” “Sounds like fun for you all.” After our meal, we packed up. As we walked I tooked a photo out of my backpack. “Say, what do you have there Pyro?” said Rain. They looked and saw a photo of me, Venus, Titanis, Drake, and Ivy back on Draconia. “Are those your friends back home?” “Yep. They’re my good friends Venus, Titanis, Drake, and Ivy. Hopefully I’ll see them again.” I put the photo back in my backpack and we continued on our way.

We were about a 10 minute walk from the exit. “We should reach the exit soon.” said Ariel. “Alright!” said Rain. So we kept on walking. “Hold it right there!” We looked but saw no one. “You 4 can’t just go trotting in this part of the forest.” “Great…ghosts.” “No…not exactly. Someone is here. Who are you? Show yourself?!” I yelled. We saw two figures jumping from out of the trees. They turned out to be a Sneasal and a Scizor. “A Sneasal and a Scizor?” said Rain. “Yep. And if you want out of this forest, you must pay a small fee.” “A small fee?! We’re not paying nothing.” protested Rain. “Well, my Scizor pal and I don’t like it when Pokemon don’t pay our tolls. So if they don’t pay, we’ll make them pay.” “You don’t scare us. We’ll take you on.” said Rain. And so we found ourselves in a fight.

Sneasal and Scizor moved so quickly we could hardly see them. “Where did those 2 go?” “I don’t know Rain, but look sharp everyone.” We tried to see they’re movements in the trees. Something caught my eye in the upper left section I was facing. “Look out!” Serena and I dodged a Blizzard attack. Ariel and Rain were frozen solid. “Well, Sneasal got 2 of your buddies, now its your turn.” “We’ll see about that.” Serena fires a flurry of Razor Leaf attacks but Scizor dodges them. “Okay…time to turn up the heat.” “I wouldn’t do that Mr. Red. We’re in a forest. If you hit a tree, the whole forest will go up in flames.” Drat, not what, I thought. “Don’t worry Pyro. We can still take them.” “Then I hope you have a plan. Serena.” “I do. I’ll handle the Scizor and you handle the Sneasal.” I nodded.

I saw Sneasal and went for him, leaving Serena to handle Scizor. “That fire bug won’t catch Sneasal. You might as well pay the toll.” said Scizor. ‘And you should learn not to be so overconfident.” Serena fired off her Vine Whip, but Scizor flew up. Meanwhile Sneasal was using his Agility to confuse me. “Hehehe, let me know when your dizzy.” I spewed a thick Smokescreen, blinding Sneasal. He was coughing and couldn’t see. I took advantage and slam him with a Metal Claw, sending him out of the smoke. He saw me coming, but I got to him before he took off and slammed him with an Iron Tail, knocking him out. Serena kept firing Vine Whip after Vine Whip. “Still can’t hit me.” All serena did was smile. “Why are you smiling?” He turned and saw me “Aaaaa!” I clunked him on the head with an Iron Tail and send Scizor into the ground, knocking him out. “Even without my fire attacks, I can still hold my own.” I said. I laughed and Serena smiled.

After defrosting Rain and Ariel we tied Sneasal and Scizor to a tree. “That’ll teach you two to bully others.” said Rain. “Grr. Let us go!” “Sorry, but we have places to go and a forest to get out of.” said Rain and we left. We were able to find the exit and finally left the Black Forest, our next stop: New Zork City. Back in the forest Sneasal and Scizor got free. Sneasal went to uncover a hidden video walkie talkie. Using it, he gets into contact with one of Draco’s henchmen. At his tower, Draco received the message from his henchmen. “So my agents, did you lose to Pyro as I thought you would?” “Yes sir. He’s stronger than you said he was.” “That is to be expected Sneasal. Now you and Scizor continue on with your primary mission.” “As you wish Lord Draco.” said Scizor and Sneasal, then they cut the communications. “Sir, the Shadow Hollow Clan is ready.” said the Sableye. “Good. Send forth Lewellen.” The Sableye left and Draco went over to the balcony. “Hmm…Pyro beat the two of them without using his Fire attacks. The power of Osiris hasn’t begun to develop within him, but in due time it will. Perhaps…allowing that power to grow and manifest in that Charmeleon is a good thing. In fact…he could be an even better asset to me. Heeheehee…hahahahahaaaa!”

Bayleef it

Rain, Ariel, and I made our way to a leafy field. With Sandy Beach behind us we wouldn’t have noticed the smell of salt water from the fragrant smell of wild flowers. “So…where to boys?” asked Ariel. Rain and I looked at each other dumbfounded. “You mean you don’t know where your going?” “Well, adventurers travel to wherever the wind takes them.” said Rain. “And I suppose that means you have no clue where your going…” Rain felt a bit awkward. “Well, my dad always says when going on an adventure, its safe to plan your route.” I said. “Well, luckily I have a map with me.” Ariel pulls out the map from her backpack. “It lists the places in all of Pokellon from the beauty that is Sandy Beach to the lush green fields of Greenland. Hmm…the route we’re going will take us to Black Forest.” “Black Forest?” “Well Pyro, Black Forest is a pretty dense forest. Nocturnal Pokemon make they’re home there and mistakenly think its night.” said Ariel. “How long will it take us to cross it?” ask Rain. “Half an hour at best. Well boys, let’s get a move on.” And so we went on our way.

As we walked we were hearing someone singing…sort of. It was more of a humming. “You hear that? Sounds like someone’s nearby.” I said. “Yeah…and doesn’t it smell more…heavenly here?” asked Rain. “Hmm…the smell is coming from…over where those wild flowers are. I can also hear that humming coming from over there.” said Ariel. So we decided to go investigate. As we approached, we spotted a green Pokemon with a leaf on its head and closed pedals around its neck. “Hey, it’s a Bayleef.” said Rain. The Bayleef looked at us. “Oh…can I help you?” The 3 of us looked at each other. “Oh…um, we were passing through, and wee heard someone humming and smelt something really good.” I said. “Oh, that was me. We Bayleef give off a pleasant scent from our leaves. I’m Serena, and you are?” “Well, I'm Pyro and these are my friends Ariel and Rain. We’re on an adventure and are heading for Black Forest.” “Black Forest? Sounds fun. My family lives close by the path there. I’ll be more than happy to take you guys there. Follow me.” Serena got up and lead us on.

Meanwhile somewhere in a dark land Draco, in his tower, was watching the land. “Hmm…I was so close to acquiring the power of Osiris. I’m sure word of my escape has reach Draconia by now…and the counsel has make sure to make the preparations. The 2 powerful dragons who were of the Old Order: the Zekrom known as Orabas and the Reshiram known as Shira…they bestow Osiris great power to end the first Great Pokemon War. No one but me know that the 2 dragons also have descendants…yet they lay in slumber: Shira the Reshiram, named after her great ancestor from a thousand years ago…and Odin the Zekrom, name for the god of thunder. Those 2 have no idea of they’re connection to the past…but, there was a third…the one named-.” A Sableye came into his chambers. “Your Excellency, our spies have good news. They found out the Charmeleon you seek was last seen at Sandy Beach on Pokellon…but then they lost track of him.” “So…he’s on he continent. Has the Shadow hollow clan arrived?” “Yes. They’re ready for they’re orders.” “Good. Hehehe….hahahahaaaa!”

As we walked Serena was humming again. “Ok, we’re almost to my home.” We saw a rather large tree. “Well, here we are.” We saw 3 Meganium. “Mom, dad, Serena’s back.” “Hi honey!” yelled the other 2 Meganium. “Hi mom, dad, and Megan.” We went over to greet ourselves. “Everyone, these are my new friends Ariel, Rain, and Pyro. Guys, meet my parents and my oldest sister Megan.” We went inside the tree home, which was surprisingly roomy. “I never been inside of a tree house…well, a house that is really a tree.” said Rain. “It’s a pleasure to meet you all, especially our daughter’s guy.” said Serena’s mom. “Huh?” said all 3 of us. “Now don’t play coy with us. Our Serena’s been telling us to expect her boyfriend to come soon.” said her dad. Ariel, Rain, and I looked confused. “Well, the penguin’s cute, but I believe it’s the lizard my sister has fallen for.” said Megan. We were shocked. “Uh, I hate to say it, but-.” Serena grabbed the 3 of us with her Vine Whip. “Sorry, but I like to talk to my friends in private.” She dragged us outside. “That’s our little Serena.” said Serena’s dad.

So now we were outside of Serena’s home and she unwrapped us. “Okay Serena, why do your folks think I’m your boyfriend?” I asked. “Well…I kinda told them that I had one…” We looked at each other. “So why lie to them?” asked Rain. “My sister has one, a Tropius name Chad. The 2 of them loved each other, and it made me want a boyfriend too. I also like to go out on an adventure of my own, but my dad told me I can’t go alone. So…” “And so you made up the story that you had a boyfriend and your family wants to meet him.” said Ariel. Serena nodded, and I walked over to her. “You’ll have to tell them the truth soon you know.” She nodded again, and we went back inside. Night soon came and Ariel whipped up a fantastic meal for us. “Ok, Volcano Vegiburgers for me and Pyro, Fish A La Mode for Rain, and Variety Salads for the Meganium family. Eat up everyone.” So we got to eating. “So Pyro, you plan on marrying my daughter?” I nearly choked on my food. “Say what?!” “My little girl’s a catch and I know it.” “Yep. We’ll be hoping for plenty of grandchildren from you two.” I nearly choked again. “With all do respect sir, I'm-.” “Oh, so you don't plan on marrying her? Were you here just so you can dump her? Is that it?” “Whoa whoa, you got it all wrong, I'm-.” “Dad, wait! There’s something I want to say.” And Serena explained the truth to her family.

After dinner I went outside and sat down. I looked at the stars. Serena’s dad did apologize to me. I heard the door open and Serena came out. “Well, my dad’s real apologetic isn’t he?” I nodded. “Pyro, I just want to say-.” “Hey, think nothing of it. Why don’t we go get some sleep? Tomorrow you can take us to Black Forest.” She nodded and we went back inside. The next morning Ariel, Rain, and I were packed and ready to go. “Well, I'll lead them to the forest, then I’ll come back.” “Serena, wait a moment. Go with them.” “Huh? What did you say daddy?” “I want you to go with them. Pyro, Ariel, and Rain look like nice Pokemon, and will watch you.” “Really? Oh, thank you daddy.” She gave him a hug. “Of course, its up to them.” “Oh, we don't mind another, don't we?” “Nope.” said Ariel. “Not at all.” said Rain. “Serena, we know you’ll do okay out there, especially with your new friends with you.” said Serena’s mom. “And I’m sorry if my relationship with Chad made you want a boyfriend of your own little sister.” “It’s okay Megan.” After her mom gives her a backpack of her own, the 4 of us now went on our way to Black Forest. “I think that Pyro would still be perfect for our little girl, don’t you think?” asked Serena’s mom. “Yep. He'll be a great boyfriend to her.” said Serena’s dad as Megan chuckles. I sneezed. Serena laughs a bit as we continued with our adventure, with our new pal Serena.