[h3][color=0072bc]Brooks[/color][/h3][b][Route 701 - Pokemon Center][/b]

The little water type gave a sharp reply before firing it's next attack at point blank range. Both trainer and Pokemon know there would be no time to dodge, even with Noivern's incredible speed. At least at the level they were battling. [color=0072bc]"Spin!"[/color] Yelled Brooks, Noivern breaking into a swift spiral as the attack hit. Smoke filled the air as Noivern went flying into the ground, causing more dust to fly.

[color=0072bc]"Not bad Devon. I may have underestimated you a little bit. But now I can see the full extent of your real power, the trust you share with your Pokemon. That's what makes such a bond like that possible. But it's not over yet, not by a long shot. Let's go, Noivern."[/color] He said with undying confidence in his voice. It couldn't be mistaken for cockyness or overconfidence, it was the sheer trust between Brooks and his Pokemon, the solid tone of his voice told the listeners he spoke the truth.

And sure enough, as the dust and smoke cleared, Noivern was still standing. Although lightly damaged, Noivern stood firm and was clearly far from defeated. [color=662d91]<Uh oh. It's been a long time since he's talked like that. You're about to hit the next level.>[/color] Noivern said, looking to it's trainer. [color=0072bc]"Right. Let's kick it up a notch. Get on the offensive, Air Slash!"[/color] He called out, Noivern jumping up into the air with astonishing speed it hadn't showed off before, then sending several bright blue slashes towards the blue mouse.