To be the Very Best (Pokémon X Male Reader)

Z-A Arc Chapter 6 - A Paradox in the Making

"Kieran," I whisper, not even realising I was reaching for my Pokeball; it was just second nature. I so desperately wanted to. I want to fight, but then I'm constantly reminded of what happens if I do.

Taking a deep breath, I gave it some thought. "I ca-."

A sudden explosion blasted behind me, sending me flying and rolling over. I crashed into the ground, my clothes on fire. Struggling to stand, I managed to put the flames out. Blood trickled down my face as I looked up, and my eyes widened at who it was. "It can't be... How are you here? You were supposed to be arrested, Zephyr!"

Zephyr stood idly with arms crossed; a maniac look reached him as he couldn't stop laughing. "That look, oh how I saviour it. That's what all of this is about, that look, it makes up for everything you ruined."

I couldn't stand up, my body screaming in pain. Kieran, however, stepped up, glaring at Zephyr, staring him down. "Who are you?"

"Get out of my way, you pathetic-looking rat; my ambition only belongs to Y/N as I crush him. You tore apart Team Phoenix like it was nothing. Lay waste to my empire! Everything I did was for Clara! I will ruin you." Zephyr screamed. "Burn him to cinders, Blacephalon!"

My eyes were fixated on an Ultra Beast, one I had read a report on. How did Zephyr have his hands on such a Pokemon?! Blacephalon took its head off, juggling it around, preparing to land a devasting blow. He wasn't messing around; he was trying to kill me.

Before it could strike, Kieran countered with Dragonite. Zephyr grunted, cracking his fingers. "Puny child, fine if that's how you wish to play. I'll use this as a warm-up; consider this the first taste of Blacephalon's power. Thy lord's gift, I will not let him down."

Kieran stood beside Dragonite, scoffing. "Whatever you're planning, it's about to come to an end."

With a mighty roar, Dragonite soared onto the battlefield, wings beating with power and determination. Across from him, Blacephalon crackled with fiery energy, its eyes gleaming with mischief.

"Blacephalon, let's start this off with a bang! Use Fire Blast!" Zephyr commanded with a wicked smirk.

In a blinding flash of light, Blacephalon unleashed a torrent of searing flames, engulfing Dragonite in an inferno of heat. But Kieran's Dragonite stood firm, weathering the assault with steely resolve.

"Like that's going to stop us, now it's our turn! Dragonite hit back with Dragon Rush!" Kieran countered, his voice ringing out with determination.

With a fierce cry, Dragonite charged forward like a comet, surrounded by swirling draconic energy. Blacephalon attempted to evade, but Dragonite's speed was unmatched as it slammed into its opponent with unstoppable force.

But Zephyr wasn't about to back down. "Blacephalon, show them the power of Mind Blown!"

With a wild cackle, Blacephalon detonated its own mind, unleashing a devastating explosion that rocked the battlefield. Dragonite staggered under the force of the blast, but with sheer determination, it managed to remain standing, albeit barely.

Kieran gritted his teeth, his heart pounding with adrenaline as he assessed the situation. He knew that victory was within reach, but he couldn't afford to let up for a moment.

"Dragonite, one final push! Finish this with Outrage!" Kieran shouted, his voice echoing with resolve.

With a primal roar, Dragonite became a whirlwind of fury, launching a relentless assault against Blacephalon. Blow after blow rained down upon the fiery Pokémon until, finally, Blacephalon could stand no more, collapsing to the ground in defeat.