"Charmander, keep using Ember!"
Since he had the type advantage, Natsui didn't need to switch moves and just kept using Fire-type attacks to burn Tangela down.
Erika shouted, "Tangela, use Wrap!"
Tangela, which had been constantly dodging the flames, made a sharp turn, saw an opening, and its vines shot forward, tightly coiling around Charmander!
Was she trying to close the distance and use a Normal-type close-range attack?
But for Natsui, such a decision played right into his hands!
With the boost from Chlorophyll, Tangela's speed was just too fast. Natsui had been struggling to figure out the most energy-efficient way to end this battle. Now that an opportunity had presented itself, he naturally wouldn't miss it.
"Charmander, let your Ember travel along its vines!"
Tightly bound by the vines, Charmander was under constant pressure, its face showing pain. Hearing Natsui's command, it opened its mouth and spat out a burst of embers, using the vines as a medium to burn towards Tangela's main body!
"Oh no!" Erika said anxiously. "Tangela! Let go, quickly!!"
But it was already too late to release the Wrap. The fire spread along the vines at an incredible speed, racing towards Tangela!
In the next second, Tangela's entire body was set ablaze, looking just like a moving fireball!
"Nice one!" Natsui said calmly. "Charmander, now's your chance, close the distance!"
By the time Tangela finally managed to shake off the flames, it found an orange figure had already appeared right in front of it!
Before it could react, following Natsui's next command, another burst of embers shot out, engulfing Tangela!
Fire is super effective against Grass!
Looking at the extensively burned Tangela, Erika gently shook her head and recalled it, then sent out her second Pokémon.
It was a peculiar, bell-shaped Pokémon with a large mouth. It had giant leaves on each side of its yellow body, and its large, round black eyes made it look a bit dazed.
Pokédex: "Bip. Weepinbell, the Flycatcher Pokémon. A Grass and Poison type. The evolved form of Bellsprout. Looking no different from a plant, Weepinbell usually preys on Bug Pokémon. Once it spots its prey, it will launch sharp leaves and paralyze the prey with poison powder, finally digesting it completely with a dissolving fluid."
Although Charmander had sustained minor injuries, Natsui had no intention of switching it out.
When both Pokémon were ready, perhaps due to her earlier loss, Erika chose to take the offensive.
"Weepinbell, use Razor Leaf!"
A continuous stream of sharp leaves shot out from Weepinbell's leaf stems. Natsui waved his hand, and Charmander spat out embers to counter them.
Thump!!
The two moves met and canceled each other out in mid-air. After the leaves and flames had all disappeared, Weepinbell silently charged towards Charmander.
"So fast? Your Weepinbell doesn't have the Chlorophyll ability too, does it?" Natsui asked in surprise.
"You guessed right." With that, Erika glanced at the Kirlia beside Natsui, smiled, and said calmly, "Your Pokémon has the type advantage, and today's bright sunlight has at least helped me recover some of that disadvantage."
Huh?
That tone, and that slightly sly smile, was she complaining that I only use type advantages to bully people?
His thoughts returned to the field. Natsui had already faintly guessed her idea.
Seeing Weepinbell get close to Charmander, Natsui shouted, "Charmander, use Smokescreen!"
Black smoke spewed from Charmander's mouth. But just as it had enveloped itself, a thick, yellow liquid suddenly shot out of Weepinbell's large mouth, spraying towards its hiding spot!
It was the Poison-type move, Acid, which can deal damage and also lower the target's Special Defense!
Seeing the perfect coordination between Weepinbell and Erika, this move must have been used countless times in previous gym battles!
Although Charmander dodged in advance and had the cover of smoke, it was still hit by the Acid and splashed a little.
From within the smoke, Charmander let out a cry of pain, but it quickly calmed down again.
As the smoke gradually spread, it soon covered half the field. Weepinbell stood outside the smoke, but there was no longer any sign of Charmander.
The atmosphere suddenly changed. The field was now exceptionally quiet, so much so that you could hear a pin drop. After waiting for a long time, Charmander still hadn't reappeared.
Erika glanced at Natsui. Seeing his calm expression, she knew it wasn't that simple.
Was this tactic meant to stall until the effect of Acid wore off?
Thinking of this, Erika no longer hesitated and shouted, "Weepinbell, use Razor Leaf!"
Weepinbell once again formed leaves and swept them into the smoke. The swift blades created a gust of wind that quickly blew the smoke away.
"Now!"
Seeing this, Natsui shouted, and with his command, Charmander, taking damage from Razor Leaf, suddenly dashed out from the other side, aimed at Weepinbell, and directly shot out an Ember!
Because Weepinbell was still in the middle of using Razor Leaf, it was stuck in a rigid state and unable to dodge, so it had to take the full damage!
Flames enveloped Weepinbell! Super effective!
But Charmander's attack wasn't over. It continued to run towards Weepinbell, first extending its sharp claws and slashing at it repeatedly, then following up with Dragon Rage, firing a shockwave at extremely close range that knocked Weepinbell out directly.
Seeing Weepinbell fall to the ground, the blue-haired girl raised her right hand and announced loudly, "Weepinbell is unable to battle!"
Erika silently recalled it. Just as she was about to send out her final Pokémon, she suddenly saw Charmander's body get enveloped in a bright light.
"Huh? It's evolving?"
After being with Natsui for so long, Charmander had finally gained enough experience and was beginning to evolve!
Soon, when the light faded, in its place stood a much stronger Charmeleon!
Charmeleon's appearance was much fiercer than Charmander's. Not only was its skin tone darker, its claws longer and sharper, and its eyes more spirited, but it also had a horn-like protrusion on the top of its head.
Pokédex: "Bip. Charmeleon, the Flame Pokémon. A Fire type. The evolved form of Charmander. It is skilled at using Flamethrower and can master a large number of Fire-type moves. The power of its moves is also closely related to its mental state. If it encounters a strong opponent, it will become excited, not only spewing blue-white flames, but the flame on its tail will also burn fiercely."
The evolved Charmeleon roared to the sky, its fighting spirit erupting!
And its evolution also meant that Natsui's three starters had finally all reached their second stage!
Erika let out a soft sigh.
She was already at a type disadvantage, and now her opponent had suddenly evolved, undoubtedly becoming even stronger. The final battle would certainly be that much more difficult.
Although she didn't want her Pokémon to get hurt, her pride as a Gym Leader still made her send out her final Pokémon.
"Go, my most treasured partner—Gloom!"
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