Ash the Dragon Specialist

The Water Gym

"This is so embarrasing!" Ash whined as they entered the Pastoria City Gym, as his best friend laughed at him. "Do not laugh!" Ash's whined sounded more like something a five yeard-old-boy would say rather than a Dragon Master, but Ash did not care. He was just too embarrassed. "I can't believe we completely skipped Pastoria City! How do I forget about a whole fucking gym?!"

"Language!" Celeste scolded, but was laughing too hard for words to come out of her mouth clearly. "What would Auntie Delia say?"

"Well, it's good to see youngsters having such a good time!" Crasher Wake laughed, making the duo turn towards him startled. "Here for a battle?" Ash could only nod to Wake's question. "Perfect! Unfortunately, it will only be able to be a three vs three battle, I have a wrestling match to get to and can't waste a second!"

"Even if ti was just a single battle I am all for it!" Ash replied, his fire and enthusiasm for battles winning over his embarrassment.

Wake laughed harder at Ash's repsonse. "That's what I like to hear! Come on! Let's get to our positions! I will even give you both tickets for the wrestling match later!"

Celeste smiled at that. "Sweet!"

In the vibrant arena of Pastoria City's Gym, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as both trainers prepared for battle. With an unwavering resolve, Ash sent forth Nephertite, while Wake's Gyarados emerged with an imposing presence. The aquatic battlefield provided the ideal environment for Nephertite's talents, her Hydration ability thriving in the watery arena. However, Gyarados wasted no time, his jaw snapping shut around Nephertite in a powerful Bite, a testament to his incredible speed and strength. The force of the attack was palpable, but Ash's response was swift and calculated.

"Nephertite, Bide!" Ash's voice rang out with determination, his eyes locked onto the unfolding battle. Nephertite heeded her trainer's command, summoning her inner strength to endure Gyarados' relentless grip. The tension in the air was palpable as the battle raged on. Then, Ash seized a strategic opening, his voice unwavering. "Counter, Nephertite!" he commanded, a glint of strategy in his eyes.

With the precision of a seasoned warrior, Nephertite executed the Counter maneuver. The collision between the two forces sent shockwaves through the battlefield, leaving Gyarados staggered and teetering on the brink of defeat. It was a calculated risk, a testament to Ash's tactical acumen. However, Ash wasn't about to let up. The moment was ripe, and his actions were decisive.

"Life Dew, Nephertite!" Ash's words echoed with authority. Nephertite's eyes glimmered with renewed energy as she summoned the healing properties of Life Dew. The restorative mist enveloped her, rejuvenating her strength and vitality in the blink of an eye. "Llet's end it with Dragon Breath!" Ash's voice carried across the arena, a command of confidence.

With a resounding roar, Nephertite unleashed her move, a torrent of draconic energy enveloping her target. The Dragon Breath connected with unerring accuracy, and the battlefield was bathed in a vivid, breathtaking display of power. Gyarados faltered, his form wavering as the battle reached its climax. The reverberations of the Dragon Breath slowly subsided, leaving an almost eerie silence in its wake. Gyarados, weakened and exhausted, finally succumbed to the combined might of Ash's calculated strategy and Nephertite's unyielding determination.

The referee's voice resonated through the arena, declaring Ash the victor of this intense encounter, making Celeste erupt in applause.

"Now that's a way to end a battle!" Wake laughed, returning his fainted pokemon. "Not bad at all boy! But we are not over yet! Quagsire you are next! Quick, Ice Beam!" Quagsire's Ice Beam pierced the air, a crystalline lance of frigid energy hurtling towards Nephertite. The super-effective move struck with unerring accuracy, causing her to cry out in pain. The icy blast sent shivers down the spines of all who watched. "Don't let up! Keep on firing Ice Beams until the dragon drops!"