I did some training, and both Cole and Nora grew to Level 35, and as I headed through Route 7 I caught an Emolga (Electric/Flying, Male, Lv. 27). I went through a side path on Route 7 and got a call on my Xtransceiver, a call from Mom. She asked how I was, and how my Pokemon were doing, and she was amazed that I had already reached Route 7.
I continued further through Route 7, and got into a battle, before I found TM81 (X-Scissor) before I continued on and got into another battle. During the battle, Arthur grew to Level 35, and soon I reached Twist Mountain. Before I could walk up the stairs to the mountain, I was stopped by Cheren.
Just as before, Cheren decided that we should see which of us was the stronger Trainer, now that we had both earned the Jet Badge. I sent out Zach against his Unfezant, and it used detect to protect against Zach's Assurance attack. Zach struck with Assurance for good damage, then dodged Air Slash, and then Zach hit it with Slash for good damage before Unfezant used Taunt.
Zach used Assurance again for good damage, then Unfezant healed up with Roost. I had Zach keep up his attacks, but he was knocked out after a couple hits by Air Slash. I sent Nora out against Unfezant, and it used Air Slash for great damage to cause Nora to flinch. Unfezant protected itself with Detect once more, then it used Taunt before Nora struck it down with Muddy Water.
I sent Arthur out against his Dewott, and Arthur used Seed Bomb for massive damage, a powerful blow that knocked it out instantly. I sent Nora out again against Cheren's Simisear, and it used Flame Burst for great damage, before Nora countered with Muddy Water for massive damage which left Simisear deep in the red. Flame Burst hit again for great damage, leaving Nora in the red, but she struck it down with Muddy Water and grew to Level 36.
Cole was sent out against Cheren's last Pokemon, Liepard, and it used Fake out to make Cole flinch. Liepard used Torment next, but Cole countered with Rock Smash for massive damage, before Liepard healed with a berry. Liepard hit Cole with Assurance next for minor damage, then Cole countered with Flame Charge for massive damage, a critical hit that knocked out Liepard and saw Cole grow to Level 36.
The battle was won, and Cole evolved into Emboar, while Nora evolved into Seismitoad! It felt good to rub THAT in Cheren's face after being pushed into another battle with him. We heard Alder nearby, entertained by the battle we just had. Alder jumped from the ledge and greeted us, and Cheren complained about losing to me again. Cheren told Alder that he was bothered by him calling it a fine battle when he lost.
Alder seemed exasperated with Cheren, telling him to just accept the compliment. Alder asked Cheren again what he planned to do after becoming strong, and Cheren responded that being Champion would be the whole reason for his existence. Cheren revealed that he wanted to prove he's really living, and I wondered just how empty his life was that this was the only way to fill it.
Alder said that Cheren reminded him of a man named Marshal, and he said that having something you want to become is important, but more importantly is what you do with newfound power. Alder handed both of us HM03 (Surf) which could let me travel over water. Alder said he would see us later, and told us not to forget about the needs of our Pokemon.
Alder left, and Cheren pondered what he had said. Cheren didn't know the answer to what he would do with his power, but he knew enough to want to become a strong Trainer so everyone would acknowledge that power. Cheren told me that he would win next time, but I'd be even stronger next time. I just hoped that I could give Zach better training before then.
I taught Nora to use Surf, and decided I would explore some previous areas before I would continue through Twist Mountain to the new city.
Current Team:
Zach (Liepard, Dark, Lv. 35)
Arthur (Simisage, Grass, Lv. 35)
Nora (Seismitoad, Water/Ground, Lv. 36)
Cole (Emboar, Fire/Fighting, Lv. 36)
Mason (Zebstrika, Electric, Lv. 37)
Madelyn (Unfezant, Normal/Flying, Lv. 36)
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