[IC] Pokemon: Indigo League IC

[James Davy]

Shiranui was first and he was bracing himself just in case his opponent sent out a Pokémon foreign to the Kanto Region. A part of him was disappointed when his opponent sent out a Machoke. He sent out Kettobasu—his only fighter and the first match of the P-1 Grand Prix was on. "Machoke, Low Sweep!"
"Kettobasu, Mind Reader!" The Hitmonlee stood still and fixed a reading glare on Machoke whom charged and delivered a kick that tripped Kettobasu and slowed him down.
"Machoke, Vital Throw!"
"Kettobasu, High Jump Kick!" Shiranui was glad his opponent went with a low-priority attack as Kettobasu used his stretchy legs to jump high in the air and delivered a powerful kick that left Machoke KO'd from a critical hit.

[bowtiesrcool86]

In the final battle of round one, Liam sent Hitmonchan against a Machamp. In a drawn out battle, Hitmonchan won with a critical hit Bullet Punch, boosted with Iron Fist.

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[James Davy]

Shiranui's next opponent sent out a Hitmontop against his Hitmonlee. "Hitmontop, Agility!"
"Kettobasu, Mind Reader!" While Hitmontop was spinning on his head and flitting all over the arena, Kettobasu was reading Hitmontop's movements.
"Hitmontop, Triple Kick!"
"Kettobasu, High Jump Kick!" Thanks to the Agility from earlier, Hitmontop was fast enough to get three kicks in before Kettobasu jumped high in the air and aimed a kick a good distance from where Hitmontop was. Hitmontop was heading right for Kettobasu and the Hitmonlee's attack landed for some major damage.
"Hitmontop, Counter!"
"Kettobasu, Focus Energy!" Kettobasu was able to pump up his leg muscles while Hitmontop was poised to counter an attack that would never come.
"Hitmontop, Close Combat!"
"Kettobasu, Blaze Kick!" Hitmontop spun in and delivered a barrage of kicks that put a serious dent in Kettobasu's HP. Kettobasu's leg ignited as he gave Hitmontop a karate kick that was critical due in part to the Focus Energy from earlier. Hitmontop came to a halt on his corner knocked out.

[bowtiesrcool86]

Liam's next opponent used a Tyrouge.
Tyrouge, The Schuffle Pokemon. Tyrouge can evolve into Hitmonchan or Hitmonlee. It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses. To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit. Hitmonchan punched the Tyrouge with several blows, during which it evolved into a Hitmontop.

"[i[ Hitmontop, the Handstand Pokemon and Tyrouge's third possible evolution. It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10. If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you'd like."

Hitmonchan managed to win the fight and Liam advanced to the semi finals.
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[James Davy]

"Shiranui, long time no see!" said a voice that Shiranui recognised.
"Likewise, Ami," Shiranui replied.
"I have someone who will truly pose a challenge for you," stated Ami, "Go Cindy!"
"Kettobasu, I choose you!" As Shiranui's Hitmonlee materialised in the arena, Shiranui saw what looked like a cross between a hawk and a luchador emitting some sparkles that indicated it was a shiny Pokémon. He pulled out his Pokédex and scanned the newcomer.
"Hawlucha, the Wrestling Pokémon. Although its body is small, its proficient fighting skills enable it to keep up with big bruisers like Machamp and Hariyama." The bell rang and the bout was on.

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"Cindy, start with Hone Claws!"
"Kettobasu, Attract!" The shiny Hawlucha brandished its talon-like claws and made them sharper. Kettobasu showed off an array of kicks and Cindy fell for the Hitmonlee's courtship ritual.
"Cindy, use your signature move! Flying Press!"
"Kettobasu, Blaze Kick!" Cindy leaped into the air and executed an aerial body slam. Kettobasu's leg ignited as he kicked up at the descending Hawlucha. Cindy landed and got up and Shiranui noticed that Kettobasu's attack left the Hawlucha burnt.
"Cindy, Roost!"
"Kettobasu, Earthquake!" Cindy recovered most of the damage she took and Kettobasu seized the chance and gave the arena a stomp, causing it to shake violently. Cindy fell over and took more damage.
"Cindy, Flying Press!"
"Kettobasu, Mega Kick!" The love Cindy felt prevented her from attacking and Kettobasu seized his chance and gave the Hawlucha a powerful kick. Cindy struggled to get up and just when she stood tall, her burn made itself known and the shiny Hawlucha succumbed to it, falling down. Cindy was knocked out and Shiranui made the grand final where he had to face his own friend Liam and his Hitmonchan.

[bowtiesrcool86]

It was time for the final match. Liam called on Hitmonchan.

[James Davy]

"Kettobasu, I choose you!" Shiranui sent out his Hitmonlee and the match was on; Hitmonlee vs Hitmonchan. "Kettobasu, Focus Energy!" The Hitmonlee's legs got extra springy as energy was focused into them, making critical hits more likely.

[bowtiesrcool86]

"Bullet Punch!" Liam called. In an instant, Hitmonchan rocketed an iron fist toward the Kicking Pokemon.

[James Davy]

Kettobasu got hit for some minor damage. "Kettobasu, Blaze Kick!" The Hitmonlee's legs ignited as he executes a stretchy karate kick.

[bowtiesrcool86]

"Ice Punch!" Liam called. Hitmonchan threw a frosty fist toward he fiery kick.

[James Davy]

Their attacks met and an explosion issued forth, cancelling each other out. "Kettobasu, Mind Reader!" The Hitmonlee read Hitmonchan's movements in preparation for his next attack.

[bowtiesrcool86]

"Bullet Punch!" Liam called.

[James Davy]

Kettonasu was hit for major damage. "High Jump Kick!" The Hitmonlee jumped high into the air and readied a kick that would not miss.

[bowtiesrcool86]

Hitmonchan took the hit and fell to his knees. "Thunder Punch!" Liam called.

[James Davy]

"Blaze Kick!" As Hitmonchan readied an electrified punch, Kettobasu wound up for a fiery kick. Their attacks met and another explosion issued forth.

[bowtiesrcool86]

The dust was starting to settle from the explosion. Hitmonchan was KO'd, however the dust had not cleared to see if the opponent was KO'd or not.

[James Davy]

The dust cleared to reveal Kettobasu also knocked out. "Ladies and gentlemen, we have a draw!" came the announcement.

[bowtiesrcool86]

The announcer said that they planned for the unlikely odds of a draw, and have the prize for both competitors. Both trainers will receive a black belt, which increases the power of fighting type moves. Liam thanked Hitmonchan for his hard work and received the belt.

[James Davy]

Shiranui did likewise with Kettobasu and received his belt. "We better heal up because we have a tough fight ahead," he suggested.

[bowtiesrcool86]

Liam returned to the Pokemon center. While Hitmonchan was healed, he began deciding who to take to face the gym.