Ch. 11: The Scatter-Brained Ninja

 

Outside the police station Goemon leads Jaden inside while Sarutobi follows behind the pair.

            “Wait so this really is the Gym?” Jaden asks curiously.

            “Yes, I built the gym before building the police station; I just built one on top of the other.” Sarutobi says jokingly.

            “Wait you built the Gym?” Jaden asks curiously.

            “Yes, I was the first Gym Leader, but I’m a little too old so I chose this nut to take over for me.” Sarutobi says jokingly.

            “Hey, I’m right here.” Goemon says felling insulted by the pair.

 

Inside the police station Goemon leads Jaden to a hidden elevator, which takes them downstairs to a hidden basement with a man made forest inside.

            “Wow, what is this place?” Jaden asks curiously.

            “This is a training ground for rookie cops, and this is the Gym’s battlefield.” Goemon says explaining things.

            “So then we’ll fight here?” Jaden asks excited.

            “Yes, here are the rules, listen closely.” Goemon says starting to explain things. “We each will use three Pokémon one on one, and we can each substitute out Pokémon.” Goemon says explaining things.

            “That sounds simple.” Jaden says thinking about the battle.

            “But listen, you and your Pokémon must run around this area and attempt to find me and my Pokémon that are hidden in this forest, before we can knock out your Pokémon.” Goemon says explaining things.

            “This sounds like it’ll be a fun fight.” Jaden says happily.

            “You’re getting a little too ahead of yourself; I’m a highly trained ninja, who’s trained in this forest for years.” Goemon says bragging.

            “Don’t be over confidant, Goemon.” Sarutobi says sitting on a tree limb above the pair.

            “Old man, what’re you doing here?” Goemon asks confused by his appearance.

            “Well, you can’t have an official match without a judge.” Sarutobi says explaining things to Goemon. “Or was that something that slipped by the wayside Goemon?” Sarutobi asks him jokingly.

            “Well, that’s something not as important as the other duties of a Gym Leader.” Goemon says too embarrassed to admit he forgot.

            “So then, let’s start this match.” Jaden says tired of waiting.

            “Fine then let’s begin.” Goemon says ready to start the match as well.

 

A short while later the duo stands on opposite ends of a clearing with a stone in the middle with Sarutobi sitting on the stone.

            “Are both participants ready?” Sarutobi asks the pair before thy nod in agreement. “Okay then let the battle begin.” Sarutobi says signaling the start of the match.

            “Okay Murkrow.” Goemon says throwing out a Poke’ball before a Murkrow pops out of it.

            “Okay then Axel.” Jaden says throwing out a Poke’ball before Combusken pops out of it. “Let’s do this Axel, Flame Charge.” Jaden says to Combusken before it stomps on the ground engulfing itself in fire and charging at the Murkrow.

            “Murkrow, Haze.” Goemon says to Murkrow before it unleashes a large dark haze blinding Jaden and Combusken.

            “What the, where did they go?” Jaden asks looking around.

            “If you want a tip boy, this isn’t a straight forward battle; this is a battle where misdirection is the key.” Sarutobi says explaining things to Jaden.

            “Okay, Axel let’s get going.” Jaden says rushing into the forest.

            “Well then, I wonder how he’ll do in this match?” Sarutobi asks himself watching Jaden run into the forest.

 

In the middle of the forest Jaden alongside Combusken look around trying to find Goemon.

            “Where is he?” Jaden asks looking around.

Suddenly a Houndoom jumps out of the bushes with its fangs electrified, before biting Combusken.

            “Axel.” Jaden says concerned for Combusken. “What was that?” Jaden asks confused.

            “Remember we both can freely switch between all three of our Pokémon, so why wouldn’t I take advantage and use a Pokémon you haven’t seen yet.” Goemon says from an unknown location somewhere near Jaden.

            “Well we might be able to switch but if I can see the opponent then it doesn’t matter.” Jaden says confidently. “Now Axel, Brick Break.” Jaden says to Combusken.

As Combusken charges at Houndoom prepared to attack, Houndoom jumps into the bushes and disappears.

            “What the?” Jaden asks confused.

            “Does this surprise you, me and my Pokémon have trained in this forest for years, we all know it like the back of our hands; you won’t catch us while we hide ourselves inside of it.” Goemon says bragging.
            “Fine then, I’ll chase you down.” Jaden says attempting to follow behind Houndoom.

Jaden and Combusken manage to find themselves in a small clearing, when they Goemon standing in the trees looking down at them.

            “So then you managed to find me.” Goemon says mockingly.

            “Yeah, and I’m not letting you run off this time.” Jaden says in response to Goemon. “Axel Flame Charge.” Jaden says ordering Combusken.

Combusken stomps on the ground before being engulfed in flames before charging at Goemon.

            “Okay then Murkrow, Dark Pulse.” Goemon says ordering Murkrow.

Murkrow pops out from behind Goemon and unleashes a wave of dark energy out at Combusken, who takes the full force of the attack, knocking it back.

            “Now return Murkrow.” Goemon says returning Murkrow to its Poke’ball. “Now Houndoom, use Thunder Fang.” Goemon says throwing out another Poke’ball.

Houndoom pops out of the Poke’ball before electrifying its fangs and charging at Combusken.

            “Axel, Poison Jab.” Jaden says ordering Combusken.

Combusken charges at Houdoom before punching it repeatedly while Houdoom bites it.

            “Now Axel, Brick Break.” Jaden says ordering Combusken.

Combusken then karate chops Houndoom as it sinks its fangs deeper into Combusken, soon both Pokémon lie on the ground knocked out from the damage.

            “Combusken and Houndoom are unable to battle.” Sarutobi says appearing in a large tree.

            “Okay then, Murkrow Haze.” Goemon says throwing out a Poke’ball before Murkrow pops out and unleashes a dark haze as the pair disappears.

            “Geez, not again.” Jaden says annoyed, as he follows behind them. “Come on Gen.” Jaden says throwing out a Poke’ball with Frogadier coming out and following behind him.

Soon Jaden enters another part of the forest desperately looking for Goemon.

            “Okay then, I need to think about this.” Jaden says tired of running around. “Okay, calm down and focus.” Jaden says as he stops and concentrates.

As Jaden stands around he hears some rustling in a nearby tree.

            “Now, Gen Ice Beam.” Jaden says ordering Frogadier.

Frogadier unleashes a large beam of ice aimed at the noise, before it hits Goemon and Murkrow emerge.

            “Now, Murkrow Psychic.” Goemon says ordering Murkrow, when suddenly Frogadier starts to float in the air.

            “Okay, Frogadier Dark Pulse.” Jaden says ordering Frogadier.

Frogadier then unleashes a wave of dark energy at Murkrow before it stops floating and lands on the ground.

            “So then, that’s how you want to play.” Goemon says looking at Jaden.

            “Yeah let’s do this.” Jaden says energetically.

            “Now Murkrow Aerial Ace.” Goemon says as Murkrow begins charging at Frogadier.

            “Okay then Frogadier, jump up.” Jaden says ordering Frogadier.

Frogadier then jumps from tree to tree getting higher and higher as Murkrow follows behind it trying to hit it, soon Frogadier jumps higher and higher into the air before getting above Murkrow.

            “Now, Ice Beam.” Jaden says ordering Frogadier.

Frogadier then unleashes a beam or ice out at Murkrow, hitting it and knocking it into the ground knocking it out.

            “Murkrow is unable to battle.” Sarutobi says appearing at the top of a tree looking down at the pair.

            “Okay then, it’s about time I got serious.” Goemon says holding up a Poke’ball. “Weavile, use Brick Break.” Goemon says throwing out the Poke’ball as Weavile comes out.

As soon as it comes out of the Poke’ball Weavile rushes at Frogadier as it lands on the ground, karate chopping it knocking it out.

            “What the?” Jaden asks confused about Weavile’s strength.

            “Weavile here is my strongest Pokémon and most valued partner, so then the real battle starts now.” Goemon says seriously to Jaden.

            “Fine then let’s do this.” Jaden says as he holds up a Poke’ball. “Come on Tik.” Jaden says as Joltik comes out of the Poke’ball and crawls onto Jaden’s shoulder.

            “What do you expect a tiny little Pokémon like that to do?” Goemon asks insulting Joltik.

            “As you said misdirection is the key to this battle, so underestimating Tik might be the worst thing you can do.” Jaden says mocking Goemon.

            “Well then, let’s see who’s right.” Goemon says responding to Jaden.

            “Well then, this time you have to find me.” Jaden says running into the forest.

            “Okay then, let’s end this cat and mouse game.” Goemon says chasing after him.

In the forest Goemon and Weavile jump around looking for Jaden.

            “Where is that kid?” Goemon asks annoyed by this.

Suddenly the pair jump into a large electrified web shocking them.

            “What was that?” Goemon asks confused by the webbing.

            “That was an electro web.” Jaden says down below Goemon. “Tik and I hid a lot of electro webs in the surrounding area.” Jaden says explaining things to Goemon.

            “Well all we have to do is get to you and knock out that Joltik and we win.” Goemon says jumping down towards Jaden along with Weavile.

As the pair jump down they rapidity hit various Electro Webs before reaching Jaden.

            “It looks like our win.” Goemon says exhausted from the fall.

            “Is it?” Jaden asks sarcastically.

            “Wait where’s that Joltik?” Goemon asks confused noticing the missing Joltik.

Suddenly Weavile falls over with Joltik sitting on its back.

            “What happened?” Goemon asks curiously.

            “I can explain.” Sarutobi says appearing above the pair in a tree. “While you were focused on chasing him and barreling through those Electro Webs, Joltik jumped onto Weavile and while it was distracted it used Bug Bite to finish it off.” Sarutobi says explaining things to Goemon.

            “Yeah, I had the idea while looking around the forest.” Jaden says explaining himself.

            “And with that, you are out of usable Pokémon and the challenger wins.” Sarutobi says explaining things.

 

A while later the group reconvenes in front of the police station.

            “Here, the stealth badge.” Goemon says begrudgingly handing the badge to Jaden.

            “Thanks.” Jaden says happily. “Look guys we got the stealth badge.” Jaden says happily to his Pokémon.

            “So then, where are you heading now?” Sarutobi asks Jaden.

            “I don’t know, I figured I’d just wander around looking for a town with a gym.” Jaden says answering him.

            “Well if you’re looking for the next gym it’s in Brygan City, if you’re trying to get to it from here you need to go through the Serrated Pass through the Draco Mountains.” Goemon says explaining things.

            “Thanks, well then, I’m off to the next Gym.” Jaden says happily rushing off followed by his Pokémon.

            “That kid’s interesting; he really was a good opponent for you.” Sarutobi says watching Jaden rush off.

            “Yeah well he’s an odd kid, but I guess he’s okay.” Goemon says as Jaden rushes off.