The Odysssey of Sunlight Blaze, Crossover Special 2 part 1: In the Pokemon World

by Justafanfictioner


Chapter 12: Battle agaisnt the fourth Gym Leader

Sunset Shimmer and Sunlight Blaze arrived in Courmaline. The first thing they did was to go to the local Pokemon Center, Then, Sunlight made the turn of the stores to see if they could sold something interesting. Sunset, her, was actually thinking about a strategy for her Gym battle.

“This city don’t have any interesting shops,” said Sunlight walking in the streets.

He found a market selling fresh seafood, vegetables, bread and fruits. And not so far of it, a stand selling medicinal herbs.

”Hum, the market seem interesting though, he said. I will make a few courses here”

Sunlight bought a good quantity of vegetables and fruits, then a lot of medicinal herbs. When he had finished, he headed in direction of the Arena to defy the Gym Leader. But before he entered, he received something in his hands. He looked at it and saw it was a Mega-Gem.

“Use it during this battle, said a voice in his head. This is for your Houndoom”

Sunlight put the gem in his pockets.

”I clearly have the advantage in this arena, he said. But i have to stay on my guards, Grass types pokemon can learn a lot of move super effective on the Fire types.”

Sunlight entered in the arena and was surprised by all the vines and vegetation in it.

“Sweet Celestia, he said. Is this an arena or a garden?”

“This place is both an arena and a garden, said a voice. I am on your right.”

Sunlight turned his head and saw an old man.

“Who are you? He asked. The gardener? Do you know where is the Gym Leader?”

“He he, you will find him on top of this wall, answered the old man. To get here, you will have to climb all these vines.”

“This is like when i fought Grant, said Sunlight. Well, that will be easy!”

“Ah, young people and their confidence, said the man. I hope it won’t make you too arrogant one day.”

“I know where the line between arrogance and confidence is, he said. I am not blinded by it.”

Sunlight began to climb on the vines and walls with ease and precaution. After 15 minutes, he arrived on the top of the obstacle and saw the battle arena, where the referee was present.

“Alright, said Sunlight. Let’s see who is the Gym Leader.”

The same old man he saw sooner appeared and walked in the arena.

“Hum? You are the Gym Leader? He asked. I was not expecting that”

“He he, don’t judge a flower by his appearance, said the old man. A beautiful flower can be deadly. Also, my name is Ramos”

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Ramos, said Sunlight. I will prevent you that i won’t go easy on you”

“I love hearing that” said Ramos.

The referee explained that Ramos would only use 3 pokemons, while Sunlight could use all of his. Then, he gave the start signal.

“Show me your power, said Ramos, I chose you, Meganium!!!”

“Hum, well, in that case, i send you, Ninetails!!!” said Sunlight.

“Hum, a fire type? Asked Ramos. Well, that will sure make thing difficult for me...He he...Meganium, use Leaf Storm!!!”

“Counter it with a Flamethrower!!” said Sunlight

The flames collided with the leafs and caused an explosion.

“Hum, use Sunny Day!!!” said Sunlight.

Ninetails growled and caused a massive rise of temperature followed by an intense light.

“Hum, Sunny Day increase the power of Fire type moves, said Ramos. But know that it also benefit Grass types pokemons. Let me show you how...”

“Ninetails, use Flamethrower!!!” said Sunlight.

“Use Protect, Meganium!!” said Ramos.

The flames crashed against the magic barrier without causing any damages to Meganium.

“Good reflexes, said Sunlight, but your pokemon won’t be able to reuse it right now!! Ninetails, use Flamethrower again!!!”

“Meganium, use Light Screen!!!” said Ramos

A magic barrier appeared around Meganium and reduced greatly the power of the fire attack when it hit him.

“Light Screen halves the power of your specials capacities” said Ramos.

“That won’t change the issue of the battle, said Sunlight, another Flamethrower and your pokemon is K.O.”

“You think? Said Ramos. He he he, Meganium, use Photosynthesis!!”

Meganium started to glow and the injuries on his body disappeared in mere seconds.

“You see, my dear, said Ramos, Photosynthesis efficiency depend of the weather and the time of the day. During daytime and in a clear sky, it will restore half of the energy of the Pokemon using it. But there is more, if Sunny Day effects are present on the field, Photosynthesis efficiency is doubled.”

“So, what you say is that your pokemon will recover all his energy each time he will use Photosynthesis? Asked Sunlight. You used my move to your advantage. But i am not surprised, you are a Gym Leader, after all”

“And even when it’s effect will fade away, said Ramos. My Meganium will still have Protect, Light Screen and Recover to counter your fire attacks. If you can pass through that strategy, then you may have a chance in the Pokemon League...”

”He is right, thought Sunlight, doubting for the first time in his life. His strategy is flawless, Photosynthesis can restore from 50% to 100% of Meganium’s energy each time he use it. Plus, his Light Screen can reduce the damages i inflict to his pokemon from half, and if that was not enough, he can also use Protect to block my attacks and when he will need to recharge, he can still hold away my Pokemons with Leaf Storm, then use Photosynthesis again, and then Protect...How can i pass trough that?”

Sunlight, for the first time of his life, was doubting about his capacities. But suddenly, he felt something taking possession of his mind with such power that he couldn’t resist for long. Under the control of the thing possessing him, he returned Ninetails in his Pokeball and sent out Incineroar. Then, the same force that was possessing him also did the same with Incineroar and instead of controlling his body, he modified his memory to made him learn a new move for this battle. The being finally disappeared from their mind, after telling Sunlight to use Taunt If he wanted to win. Sunlight didn’t asked questions and decided to follow the advice.

“Incineroar, use Taunt!!” he said.

”Taunt? Though Ramos, Oh no!!”

Incineroar taunted Meganium with a mean insult and mocking him. That attitude enraged the Grass type Pokemon.

”Alright, thought Sunlight, i used Taunt, so what is next?”

The voice reappeared in his head.

“Taunt is an attack that will prevent your opponent to use any defensive moves, he said. In simple terms, Meganium won’t be able to use Photosynthesis, Protect and Light Screen during the time Taunt will last. But in order to make him learn it, I had to remove one of his move. Which move? You will discover it by yourself...He he he...”

The voice then disappeared. Sunlight focused back on the fight with a new flame, fueled by determination.

“Take that, Ramos!! Said Sunlight. Now, your Meganium have no other choice than using Leaf Storm!!”

“Hum, that was a smart move, i admit, said the Gym Leader. From despair comes hope, like people says”

“You know what to do, Incineroar, said Sunlight. Use Flamethrower!!!”

Flames came out of Incineroar’s belt and hit the Meganium, who couldn’t use Protect. The flames hit him and put Meganium K.O.

“Meganium is K.O!! Said the referee. Sunlight win the first battle!!!”

“Alright, go, Sceptile!! Said Ramos. I count on you!!”

The voice in his head reappeared again and talked to him

“Use Delphox for this battle” said the voice

“If you say so, said Sunlight. Alright, come back, Incineroar!!”

He returned the pokemon inside his pokeball and sent Delphox instead.

”Use her psychic abilities to hinder his movements, said the voice. Sceptile is a fast and agile attacker, a glass cannon if you prefer. Use a defensive strategy against him...”

Sunlight looked at Delphox. Meanwhile, Sunset was still at the pokemon center, reading a magazine to pass the time.

”Well, maybe i should make some courses too, she thought. I want to buy a couple of new outfits, Sunlight shouldn’t be the only one with a styled costume.”

She walked outside the center and headed in direction of a shop where she could buy some interesting outfits. She didn’t find any.

“Meh, i suppose i can wait until me and Sunlight return to Lumiose City, she said. At least, i passed the time. Now, let’s see if Sunlight’s battle against the Gym Leader is over.”

She headed in the direction of the Gym. Returning to Sunlight, he was fighting the last pokemon of Ramos, a Mega-Venusaur, who was so powerful that he defeated Ninetails, Incineroar and Delphox. His last pokemon, Houndoom, was actually fighting Mega-Venusaur. Both Pokemons were exhausted and hurt, and their trainer were staring at each other.

“Grrr, his Venusaur is a tank, thought Sunlight. The only hope i have is to hit him with a Inferno, but this attack is easy to dodge. The best thing to do is to power up Houndoom with Hone Claws and then Nasty Plot. But that will take some times and if my pokemon take another hit, this is over for him.”

“The Ability of Venusaur is Thick Fat, said the voice. Which considerably halves the damages of Fire and Ice type attacks. If you had a powerful Psychic or Flying type move, you could be able to take him down quickly.”

“My Houndoom don’t have these type of attacks, he said to the voice. Houndoom may be fast, but that Venusaur accuracy is deadly. I have Charmander as a last resort, but he have no chance against this monster!!”

”I have to finish his Houndoom quickly, thought. Ramos. If he can place Inferno, he will have the high ground on Venusaur”

“No, i refuse to give up!! Said Sunlight. Houndoom, i know you want this victory as much as i want. But...”

The voice talking to him told him something. And then shared it with Houndoom

The two looked at each other, then looked at Venusaur.

”You are sure that will work?” asked Sunlight to the voice.

“It will” said the mysterious voice

“Wait, what is he doing?! Said Ramos. Venusaur, don’t let him get near to you!!! Use Earthquake!!!”

Houndoom jumped at the last minute to avoid the attack and got on the back of Venusaur. He began to charge his power.

“Use Vine Whip, Venusaur, said Ramos, get him out of your back!!!”

Venusaur used his vines to grab Houndoom, but he was not able to got him out. The reason was because Houndoom had is claws solidly planted into the flesh of his enemy. Venusaur changed of strategy and whipped Houndoom, hoping to put him K.O. But the pokemon resisted.

”This is the moment!” said the voice

“Alright!!! Time to end this!!! Houndoom, use Inferno!!!” said Sunlight.

The pokemon unleashed on Venusaur his attack, which covered the Grass type pokemon under a torrent of flames. Then, an explosion followed and smoke covered the whole arena. When the smoke dissipated, Sunlight and Ramos saw both Venusaur and Houndoom K.O.

“Double K.O!! said the referee. But who won?”

“Well, uh...I still have a Charminder, said Sunlight. And Ramos doesn't have more pokemons in his team."

“So, that make you the winner” said Ramos.

“I did it...But i am feel guilty to win like that” said Sunlight.

“You earned this badge, Sunlight, he said. Your determination, courage and fighting spirit have convinced me. After all the efforts you have done, that would be an honor for me to gave it to you.”

Ramos gave to Sunlight the Grass Badge. Then, he walked outside the arena and heard the voice who was talking to him during the battle in his head again.

”Not bad, for a human, said the deep voice. But why didn't you mega-evolved Houndoom? I gave you his Mega-Stone..."

“Uh...I forgot i had it....But who are you, exactly? Asked Sunlight. Are you a Pokemon?”

“Yes, i am a pokemon, said the voice. Who i am? You’ll have to wait for that, he he he...”

”Thank you for your help...” he said.

“Oh, i didn’t help you by kindness, said the voice. I did that because i was bored.”

“Hum, should i expect to hear your voice again?” he asked.

”Maybe yes, maybe not...” said the pokemon.

The voice disappeared for good in Sunlight’s head. He walked and met Sunset Shimmer. He showed her his fourth badge with a smile.

“You won? She said. That was certainly easy with your Fire types...”

“No, he answered. That Gym Leader gave me a lot of trouble even if i had the type advantage. I almost lost and to be honest, i only owe my victory to luck”

“You are kidding, right?” she asked.

“No. He is no joke, he answered. You’ll see when you will battle him.”

“I will challenge him when my pokemons will have recovered, she said. Speaking of, i have to take back mines at the Pokemon Center.”

Her and Sunlight returned to the Pokemon Center, where Sunlight showed his pokemons to Nurse Joy, and Sunset, who was standing next to him. Both were surprised by how badly injured his pokemons were. Sunset realized quickly that he didn't lied about how hard his battle was.

“They are badly injured, said Nurse Joy, but i promise that they will be healed in a few hours. Beside, Miss Sunset, your Pokemons have fully recovered.”

She gave her the pokeballs containing her pokemons.

“Cool, now, you are ready to challenge Ramos, said Sunlight. And i will be here to support you”

Sunlight saw on Sunset’s face that she was worried.

“What are you worried about, he asked. I see it in your eyes, What is wrong?”

“I am not so sure if i can win against him, she said. You had 4 pokemons with a type advantage and you almost lost.”

“I didn't have Mega-Evolution, said Sunlight. But you do. Beside, from what i learned of my battle against Ramos, i think you might just have what it take to win, trust me. If i had your team in battle, the victory would have been easy”

“You think?” she asked.

“Sure, he answered. Now, let’s head to the Gym!!”

Sunset and Sunlight left the Pokemon Center and walked in direction of the Gym. Meanwhile, they were observed by a being standing in the shadows, who revealed to be a Pokemon.

”Time to see how SHE will handle Ramos, now, said the pokemon. I have the feeling that this battle will be entertaining to watch...He he he he he...”

The pokemon disappear immediately before someone spot him.