Pokémon Legendary: An Adult Pokémon Story

“Blade, return!” Ace called before pulling out another Poké Ball. “Arthur, you’re up!”

A powerful, armored Corviknight materialized, his black and silver feathers gleaming under the lights. He flapped his massive wings, letting out a deep, metallic, fear-inducing, bird-like caw before locking eyes with Togekiss.

Mikaela grinned. “You just played right into my hands. Sky, Thunder Wave!”

A pulse of bluish electric energy surged from Sky, crackling across the battlefield and striking Arthur. The Corviknight flinched, and his body tensed up.

Dan sat up straighter. “Uh oh! Corviknight is paralyzed!!”

Wallace nodded. “That’s a big problem! Corviknight relies on defense and mobility, and now that’s completely compromised!”

Mikaela didn’t waste a second. “Now, Sky! Aura Sphere!”

“Prreeee-yaaa!” Sky generated a swirling orb of concentrated energy and fired it straight at Arthur.

BOOM! It was a direct hit. Arthur barely stayed in the air, but he was already struggling. The paralysis was making it impossible to counter effectively. The crowd reacted.

“Oh, he’s screwed.”

“Mikaela just flipped the entire battle in one move.”

Mikaela tilted her head looking directly at Ace. “Sweetheart, you should’ve kept Blade in. Now? You’re mine.”

Ace gritted his teeth. He needed his Corviknight to maneuver effectively, but paralysis was severely limiting his mobility and the odds weren’t in his favor.

“Sky, Aura Sphere again!” Mikaela called.

“Arthur, get out of the way and use Steel Wing!” Ace countered.

Sky quickly launched another bright orb at Arthur, but the Corviknight suddenly snapped to attention and dove, avoiding the Aura Sphere. Then his wings glowed a bright white color and he launched himself towards Sky.

WHAM! “Prreeee!”

Sky was struck directly by Arthur’s left wing sending her flying across the arena, feathers littering the air from the impact. Before she hit the ground, however, Sky was able to recover and regain her flight.

“Sky, Air Slash! Let’s finish this!” Mikaela shouted.

“Arthur! Steel Wing again!” Ace countered.

SLASH! A razor-sharp blade of wind cut through the air, striking the Corviknight with full force. Arthur hadn’t been fast enough to counter. He was forced back but maintained its flight for now.

“Arthur, Iron Defense!” Ace yelled.

The Corviknight’s entire body glowed brightly for a second before revealing a bright clean shiny metallic armor covering him.

Wallace nodded acknowledging the move. “Interesting strategy here from Ace! He’s trying to render any normal or flying type moves all but useless with the increased defense armor that Iron Defense provides. Let’s see if it pays off!”

“Aura Sphere, Sky!” Mikaela bellowed.

“Arthur, watch out and counter with Steel Wing!” Ace responded.

Arthur attempted to launch toward Sky, but he flinched and shuddered staying in place. The paralysis had fully taken hold again. Sky generated a swirling orb and fired it at Arthur.

Boom! The attack connected and exploded on Arthur launching him backward and sending him crashing onto the battlefield floor where he lay still.

The referee raised his arm in the direction of Mikaela. “Corviknight is unable to battle! Togekiss wins!”

Dan turned to Wallace. “And just like that, Mikaela evens the score! What a turnaround!”

Wallace kept his eyes on the battlefield. “That was clinical. Mikaela saw an opening and took full advantage of it. Ace played too cautiously, and it cost him.”

The crowd erupted.

Mikaela flipped her hair, blowing a kiss to the camera. “Now we’re having fun.”

Ace silently recalled Arthur, taking a breath. He still had plenty of fight left, but Mikaela just reminded him why she was one of the best.

“Alright ... I see what you’re about now.”

Mikaela smiled wickedly. “Oh honey, we’re just getting started.”

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Ace took a deep breath composing himself. Mikaela was good. He’d expected that, but Ace was here for a reason, and it wasn’t because he was a novice. He called out his next Pokémon.

“Ariel, let’s go!”

“Awaaaa-oooo-vrrr!”

Ace’s Milotic elegantly appeared on the battlefield letting out a melodious and serene cry as she uncoiled her long scaly body.

“Oh! Ace is bringing out Milotic! That’s a solid choice!” Dan exclaimed.

Wallace nodded in agreement. “You know I love Milotic, such elegance and grace, but Mikaela still has control of the pace, and Sky is still fresh. Ace needs a way to turn this around fast.”

Mikaela didn’t waste time. “Sky, Shock Wave!”

“Prreeee!” CRACKLE—CRACKLE—CRACKLE!

The Shock Wave tore across the field, slamming into Milotic’s scales. The water serpent cried out, her elegant form convulsing as electricity danced along her body before fading into the ground. The crowd roared at the sheer impact.

“What a start from Mikaela! Sky just landed a clean Shock Wave, and Milotic’s already struggling!” Dan shouted into his microphone.

Wallace remained calmer. “That’s the danger of Sky, Dan. Togekiss may not look intimidating, but under Mikaela’s command she can punish Water-types since she made sure to teach her an electric attack. Ace has to stabilize the tempo right now, or this could snowball fast.”

Ace’s jaw tightened, but his eyes stayed sharp. “Ariel, Recover!”

“Mwaaaa-shhh-lrr!” Milotic glowed with a soft, radiant light, her body shimmering as her scales knit and burns faded. The crowd gasped as the wounds from Shock Wave began to vanish before their eyes.

Mikaela’s lips curved upward. “Cute trick. Sky, Air Slash!”

Togekiss flapped her wings and whipped up a blade of compressed air that shot toward Milotic. The strike slammed into her side, forcing her to coil defensively.

Ace shouted over the noise. “Now, Ice Beam!”

Milotic snapped her head up, eyes flashing as a beam of crystalline frost erupted from her mouth. The dazzling strike shot across the battlefield, catching Sky’s left wing.