c127: Being Instantly Killed
"So amazing!"
"Wonderful! Wonderful!"
"Master Lin's main Pokémon has fallen!"
"Ah! Chen Xiaoxiao, I love you!"
The crowd erupted with excitement, their cheers echoing through the Celadon Gym one even from a woman!
"Thank you, Meganium. Return!"
Gym Leader Lin recalled his fallen partner, the Grass-type Meganium.
A gym staff member promptly approached and accepted the Poké Ball. As one of the Leader's key Pokémon used in defending the city and maintaining order, it needed immediate attention.
The gym's recovery team rushed Meganium's Poké Ball to the advanced healing console specially designed for high-level battles.
"Xiaoxiao, your tactics were incredible! After this, I might really need to install a drainage system in the gym battlefield!" Master Lin chuckled good-naturedly.
"Master Lin, you flatter me, it was just a bit of luck," Chen Xiaoxiao replied humbly.
But she knew it wasn't just luck.
Had Meganium managed to leap in time to dodge Lapras's Surf, the outcome might've been completely different. That said, Master Lin's comment about drainage was clearly in jest Surf's power in this match had been amplified by Rain Dance and Lapras's high Special Attack, not every Water-type could replicate that.
It required precise timing and exceptional strength. Without both, her tactic wouldn't have worked.
And knowing Master Lin, he might fall for a tactic once but not twice.
"Thank you, Lapras. Return for now!"
Chen Xiaoxiao returned her Lapras, who had already endured significant damage earlier from Sceptile's Leaf Blade, a move twice as effective against Water-types.
If not for Lapras's unique move combination and Ice Beam's well-timed hit, victory wouldn't have been possible.
Considering how strong Master Lin's first Pokémon was, his remaining team would certainly be even tougher.
"Both trainers, send out your next Pokémon!" the referee called.
"Go, Meowstic!" Chen Xiaoxiao declared.
"Sceptile, your turn!" shouted Master Lin.
Sceptile (♂), Level 70, Intermediate Elite Class, Type: Grass
Once again, Master Lin chose a Grass-type from a starter lineage, showing his trademark strategy.
Chen Xiaoxiao's Meowstic, sleek and feline with an elegant aura, charmed the audience especially the female spectators eliciting a wave of cheers.
The crowd surged with renewed energy.
"Battle begin!"
The referee's flag dropped.
"Meowstic, use Disarming Voice!"
Knowing Sceptile's speed was formidable, Chen Xiaoxiao chose a sound-based Fairy move, which couldn't miss.
Meowstic emitted an enchanting harmonic cry, sending shimmering sound waves toward Sceptile.
"Sceptile, X-Scissor now!"
As expected, Lin ordered the Bug-type move, knowing its effectiveness against Meowstic's Psychic typing.
Sceptile dashed forward with blades glowing crosswise on his arms but before closing in, he was staggered by the emotional pulse of Disarming Voice, losing momentum!
"Meowstic, Psybeam! Now!"
Without missing a beat, Chen Xiaoxiao gave her next command.
A spiral of vivid, multicolored psychic energy surged from Meowstic's forehead, dazzling the audience with its brilliance and strength.
"Oh? Skill execution that fast?" Master Lin narrowed his eyes. "Sceptile, use Agility, then counter with X-Scissor!"
He had realized Chen Xiaoxiao had trained Meowstic in rapid execution an elite tactic.
Sceptile's image blurred as he darted forward at astonishing speed, narrowly avoiding the Psybeam, and drew close once again with scissor blades poised.
"Meowstic! Teleport switch places!"
Startled by Sceptile's burst of speed, Chen Xiaoxiao panicked, but gave the command.
A pulse of psychic energy radiated from Meowstic just as Sceptile struck, the two Pokémon's positions swapped!
"Reflexive strike, now!"
Lin's counterattack came instantly.
"Huh?!"
Chen Xiaoxiao gasped.
Sceptile, obeying instantly, twisted mid-movement and brought the X-Scissor down hard onto Meowstic's exposed back.
Boom!
A painful shriek rang out as Meowstic collapsed. Its eyes spun into dizzy swirls fainted.
"Meowstic is unable to battle. Sceptile wins!" the referee declared.
"Meowstic!" Chen Xiaoxiao rushed forward with concern and recalled the fallen Psychic-type.
"Would you like assistance from the Gym's recovery staff?" Master Lin offered with a serious tone.
Most challengers wouldn't receive that offer but Chen Xiaoxiao wasn't just any challenger. As an officially recognized Trainer and regional tactician, her well-being mattered.
"No need, thank you. I have my own healing Pokémon," she replied with a soft smile, hiding her worry.
Through telepathy, she summoned Latias in her psychic dimension to assist Meowstic's recovery with Recover and soothing energy.
Master Lin nodded, understanding.
After all, with allies like Latias and Gardevoir, Chen Xiaoxiao had her own recovery options.
"Challenger, send out your next Pokémon," the referee instructed.
"Your turn, Bai Tu!" Chen Xiaoxiao called out.
A glimmering Poké Ball opened and a Flash-colored Metagross emerged, letting out a sharp mechanical roar as it landed.
It looked over at Sceptile, then gave a subtle nod to Chen Xiaoxiao acknowledging its intent to avenge Meowstic.
"A shiny Metagross…" Master Lin muttered. "This is going to be tough."
Indeed, the audience erupted. Flash Metagross shimmering silver and blue was a rare sight and a fan favorite. Phones were raised. Cheers rang out.
"Battle begin!"
"Metagross, Metal Claw! Go!
As the match began, Chen Xiaoxiao issued her first command.
With a screech of steel, Metagross charged forward, one of its massive arms glowing silver.
"Sceptile, Night Slash! Counter it!"
Dark-type energy surged across Sceptile's arms as it dashed to meet Metagross.
Clang!
Their attacks collided steel versus darkness causing a thunderous shockwave across the gym floor.
"Zen Headbutt!" Chen Xiaoxiao followed up swiftly.
Metagross's four legs braced as psychic energy gathered in its core, then channeled to its forehead.
Boom!
Sceptile howled as it was thrown back by the powerful impact.
"That's one fierce Metagross..." Lin frowned.
"Star Fist now!" Chen Xiaoxiao pressed the advantage.
Metagross's arms crossed and spun together, energy compressing into a comet-like sphere a customized take on Meteor Mash known as "Star Fist."
"Sceptile, Endure! Then dodge with Agility!"
Lin had no other choice. The incoming attack was brutal.
Sceptile gritted his teeth, bracing for impact.
But could he withstand the fury of a Legendary-level pseudo-mon's punch?
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