9 A new friend (1/2)

Pokemon Center - Jubilife City

Saad was sitting beside Camper waiting for Nurse Joy to finish treating their Pokemon. RIght now, both the boys were busy chatting with each other. It's been an hour since their battle and they seem to hit it off quite well.

Camper told Saad that he has been an instructor at the Pokemon School since his father retired and that was one year ago. He wants to be a great instruction like his father. He also told Saad that he does not have a specific Type of Pokemon that he likes. His just likes every Pokemon that are Tanky and have a solid defense. The reason behind his preference is that Pokemon School likes to give lessons to new Trainers about how to counter Type-Disadvantage and fight Pokemon that have a great defense.

Saad listened carefully to Camper words and thought,

”So, that's why they allow the challenger to choose the first Pokemon. It was so that they can choose the Pokemon with a Type advantage over it. ”

Saad and Camper kept talking for about an hour. The talk between them was very constructive and beneficial for both of them. Camper knew a lot of techniques to counter Type-Disadvantage that he learned from his father so, Saad got to learn new things from him. On the other hand, Saad had quite a vast reserve of Knowledge about Pokemon Training and Breeding so he helped Camper by giving him some tips.

They both enjoyed the company of each other. Camper was impressed by the knowledge Saad possessed and wondered, maybe he wants to be a researcher but Saad denied it saying that he has no such plans for now. As they were talking excitedly, a voice interrupted them.

”Trainer Saad and Instructor Camper, your Pokemon are ready. You can take them now.”

Saad and Camper looked at each other and smiled.

”Well, looks like this is it. I think I should go back to the School. I enjoyed talking with you”, Camper said with a sad smile as he extended his hands.

”Hm, I enjoyed our conversation too. I hope we will meet again but I am sure It will be a while because I am planning to head out for Oreburgh City today .”, Saad replied while shaking hands with Camper.

”Yes, hopefully, we will meet again”

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Saad and Camper went their separate ways after getting their Pokemon from Nurse Joy. Camper went back to the School while Saad decided to go buy some special items.

From his conversation with Camper, Saad realized that Physical Attributes of a Pokemon play a major role in overcoming Type-Disadvantage while battling a Pokemon.

Speed, attack power, agility, dexterity, all of these qualities are important for a Pokemon. That's why Saad decided to prepare a special training for his Pokemon to further enhance their physical prowess. So, he went according to the plan and after buying the items he needed, he set to his next adventure.

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In the forest, a team of two Pokemon and a boy could be seen walking. The boy had a relaxed look on his face as he was looking at the map in his hands. After confirming the direction on the map, he looked up and his eyes went to the two Pokemon walking in front of him.

The Pokemon were looking kind of pitiful. Their eyes were bloodshot and their bodies were covered in sweat. They were trying their best to raise their heavy limbs to move forward.

Saad looked worryingly at the strange bracelets on their limbs and asked his Pokemon,

”Are you guys alright? Want me to remove the weights?”

Shinx and Chimchar who were covered in sweat trying to move their feet paused after hearing Saad and looked at each other. Both of them glared at each other as sparks lit up in their eyes and they furiously shook their heads.

Saad stared at his Pokemon with confusion. It seems to him that these two had developed some kind of rivalry against each other. Saad knew that they had crossed their limits but they still didn't give up as they wanted to show who can bear it for longer. Seeing his Pokemons Saad gave a helpless smile and took out a book from his bag to read. He didn't want to look lazy to his partners.

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After days of walking and training, the trio reached a lake. Their eyes lit up as they rushed towards it. Days of walking in the jungle, battling wild Pokemon, and training, made their bodies covered in dirt. They looked filthy and were began to feel grossed out of themselves so seeing the water they could not help but feel excited.

Saad quickly took off his clothes and jumped in the water wearing just his shorts, along with his Pokemon who were feeling energetic after removing the weights.