20 First Battle 3 (1/2)

The dust cleared and the Monferno could be seen kneeling on the ground with a face full of pain as he tried to catch his breath. The attack from the berserk Onix was quite strong making his body take a lot of damage. He raised his head and looked at the one who attacked him a moment ago and his eyes filled with anger.

Saad who was worried for Monferno heaved a sigh of relief when he saw his Pokemon still conscious. After verifying that Monferno was still able to stand, he turned his face towards the Onix that was emitting smoke after taking the Flame Thrower head on but it would seem that the attack didn't do him much damage maybe because of his resistance towards the fire attacks.

”Monferno! Can you still battle?”, Saad asked in worry.

Monferno who was still catching his breath nodded and raised his body to stand up straight again as the fire on his tail began to burn even more fiercely.

Rocky who was standing on the other side of the arena stared at his Onix in disappointment and turned his face towards Saad.

”I am sorry for this farce. I am ashamed that I didn't train this new Pokemon of mine properly”

”…...It's okay..”, Saad nodded while feeling surprised that this strong Onix was a newly caught Pokemon.

”I am sorry but It would be embarrassing to let this go on anymore…...Onix return”, Rocky sighed as he recalled the Pokemon back.

”Onix is eliminated! Monferno Wins...”, the referee announced after seeing Rocky's action.

Saad stared silently at Rocky after seeing his choice and waited for him to choose his final Pokemon. Monferno has also walked in front of him as he faced forward waiting for his new opponent.

”Well,...if I don't give you guys a good challenge..that will be bad...”, Rocky stared at Saad as he took out a new Pokeball.

”Come out my friend!... I choose you”

Rocky threw his Pokeball and a dazzling red light flashed as a strange Pokemon appeared in front of Saad and Monferno. It had a dome head, which obstructed its red eyes. It has blue stripes, one on its tail and one on each of its knees and wrists. It has various spikes on his knees, neck, nose and his head. Although the two of those head spikes were bigger than the other two on his head.

Saad stared astonishingly at the Pokemon. He has never seen a Pokemon like that anywhere, not in the books, nor in any tournament. He raised his finger with his face full of surprise as he pointed at the strange Pokemon that looked like a small dinosaur.

”What...Pokemon is that?”

Rocky looked at the surprised Saad and laughed lightly,

”It's no wonder that you have not seen this Pokemon before. It's been believed to have gone extinct thousands of years ago. Its called Rampardos.”

Saad's mouth opened wide as he muttered,

”If it is extinct then…...”

Rocky smiled and continued,

”It's a fossil Pokemon that has been revived by the scientists. Some researchers have been experimenting for a long time to find ways to bring extinct species back from their fossils and recently they succeeded. And although they are still quite valuable I managed to get my hands on this fellow somehow..hahaha”

Saad stood their silently as he digested the words he heard just now. He looked towards the strange Pokemon in front him as his eyes began to gleam happily. Extinct Pokemon,….just the concept of it made his heart beat faster. Imagining all those extinct Pokemon that can be seen walking on this earth soon, he began to smile happily.

Rocky looked at the boy who was fancying about his Pokemon and said with a smile,

”Okay! That's enough talking...We are having an official battle here.”

Saad came to his senses as he heard those words and stared at Rocky while replying,

”Sorry about that….We can continue now”

Rocky nodded with a serious face and commanded his Pokemon,

”Rampardos! Use Head Butt”

The mini dinosaur nodded as he stuck out its head and attacked by charging straight into the Monferno. Despite his build, his speed was impressive as he quickly rushed close to Monferno.

”...What's with this speed!!!...”, Saad exclaimed with his mouth wide open.

”Monferno! Counter it with Mach Punch”

Monferno who was standing silently there nodded and charged towards the upcoming Pokemon with his fist glowing brightly and soon collided with his target, sending a loud noise everywhere as both the Pokemon stopped in their track and so, a clash of strength began as both the Pokemon tried their best to overpower other. But the one to lose was Rampardos as he took a few steps back by Monferno's strong attack.

Saad was not happy by this as he stared directly at the Pokemon as he muttered,

”Just a normal attack of his is strong enough to counter Mach Punch…..”

Rocky who was standing there nonchalantly smiled lightly as he directed his Pokemon,

”Rampardos! Continue using Head Butt”