Pokémon: Trainer Paul

"Machoke is unable to battle! Gible wins!"

The referee announced the outcome.

"Machoke, you did great. Get some rest."

Maylene recalled her Pokémon, looking at its charred head with concern before shifting her gaze back to Paul.

"Paul, as expected, you defeated Machoke so easily… but I won't make things so simple for you next!"

She could tell that Gible wasn't necessarily stronger than Machoke, yet it had won with surprising ease.

"Are you planning to send out Meditite? It won't work. Just use your strongest Pokémon."

Paul spoke coldly as he eyed the Poké Ball in Maylene's hand.

Maylene might be the Gym Leader, but strictly speaking, due to her current strength, she was considered more of an acting Gym Leader.

However, Paul knew that even her ace Pokémon was no longer beyond his reach.

"Since you insist, let's put that to the test!"

After thinking for a moment, Maylene took back her Poké Ball and swapped it for another. She then threw it onto the battlefield.

"Go, Meditite!"

A humanoid Pokémon appeared on the field. Its head, upper legs, and lips were bright red, while its upper body was slender. In contrast, its lower body was more robust, with long arms ending in three fingers.

"Medi~"

Standing on one foot, Meditite assumed a poised yoga stance, its expression calm as it stared at Paul.

"Interesting..."

As a Pokémon representing the power of yoga, Meditite could switch between offense and defense, hard and soft, and even wield Psychic abilities. It was undoubtedly a formidable opponent.

"Gible, Dragon Claw!"

Seething with rage, Gible shot forward like a missile, its green-glowing claws gleaming menacingly.

"Detect!"

Meditite's eyes flashed with light, and with a swift fluid motion, it twisted its body to perfectly evade Gible's attack, leaping high into the air.

"Stone Edge!"

Paul commanded.

Having missed its strike, Gible spun around, clenched its fists, and slammed the ground. Sharp crystalline blue stones erupted from below, shooting toward Meditite.

"High Jump Kick!"

Maylene mimicked a kicking motion.

"Medi!"

Meditite adjusted its posture midair and dove straight toward Gible, its knee glowing white.

As the rising stones threatened to intercept, Meditite charged through them, shattering the obstacles effortlessly before continuing its assault.

"Fire Fang!"

Undeterred, Gible's fiery rage ignited, flames surging from its mouth as it leaped forward, jaws wide open.

"Again?!"

Maylene gasped as Meditite's knee strike connected, slamming Gible into the ground and dealing considerable damage.

But at the same time, Meditite's leg was caught in Gible's burning jaws, unable to pull free.

Sharp teeth and scorching flames continued to deal damage with every passing second.

"At least it didn't bite the head this time."

This time, however, Maylene remained calm, giving a decisive order.

"Psychic!"

Balancing on one foot, Meditite's eyes glowed blue, releasing an intense wave of psychic energy.

Gible, caught in its grasp, was forcibly pried away as the flames around its mouth were extinguished.

"Sha… Sha…!"

Gible's crimson eyes glared at Meditite, its stubby limbs flailing as it struggled to break free.

If Meditite had used Confusion, Gible might have been able to resist. But Meditite, as Maylene's ace, possessed immense psychic power—even Gible, after boosting itself with Dragon Dance, was unable to escape.

"Throw it, then Drain Punch!"

Meditite hurled Gible into the air using its psychic energy before leaping up, a green aura surrounding its fist. With a heavy strike, it sent Gible hurtling across the battlefield.

As a Pokémon with the Pure Power ability, Meditite's physical strength was immense. The damage from Drain Punch was substantial, and a portion of it should have been converted into healing energy—

Yet, due to Gible's Rough Skin ability, the recovery was nearly nullified.

"Sha…"

Gible tumbled across the ground before coming to a halt, its crimson eyes still locked onto Meditite. However, after multiple hits, it was now struggling even to stand.

Sensing its determination, Paul issued a firm command.

"Outrage!"

"Shaa…! Shaa…!"

A crimson light flooded Gible's pupils, its entire body radiating a fiery glow.

A seemingly endless surge of power erupted from deep within its bloodline, awakening something primal.

Under this newfound strength, Gible slowly straightened itself.

"Flash!"

Suddenly, a bright white light burst from within Gible, growing more intense until it completely enveloped its small frame.

Its tiny body began to change at a rapid pace.

"It's evolving?!"

"Yes, it is."

Maylene's expression turned uncertain, while Paul smirked.

Gible was already powerful. But with the buffs from Dragon Dance, it had become even stronger.

If it evolved now, combined with its prior power boosts, even Meditite would struggle to keep up—

"No! Meditite, use Meditate!"

Realizing the urgency, Maylene commanded quickly, aiming to boost Meditite's attack while Gible evolved.

"Medi~"

Cross-legged in midair, Meditite began channeling its energy, increasing its power.

At that moment, the evolution's glow subsided, revealing a new form—Gabite.

The newly evolved Gabite had a streamlined, shark-like build with deep blue scales. Its lower jaw to mid-abdomen was red, and sharp white blades adorned its legs.

The fin-like structures on its head, arms, tail, and back remained, with its dorsal fin now featuring a jagged cut.

Unlike its prior small clumsy form, Gabite now exuded an aura of pure dominance.

"Gabite!!!"

It let out a thunderous roar, sending a powerful shockwave throughout the battlefield.

The madness in its eyes had vanished. Unlike before, where Gible seemed permanently caught in a pseudo-Outrage state, the evolution had allowed Gabite to fully absorb and control its power.

Now, it no longer needed to rage—it commanded respect by its very presence.

Should have learned it by now…

Paul glanced at his newly evolved partner before giving his next command.

"Gabite, Dragon Rush!"

"Gaaaa!"

A savage aura exploded from Gabite as it locked onto Meditite, blue flames surging around its body like flickering embers.

With sheer power and killing intent, Gabite charged at full speed—its eyes fixed solely on Meditite.

"Meditite, High Jump Kick!"

Meditite did not retreat. Its knee gleamed bright white as it leaped forward to clash with Gabite.

"Boom!"

The two Pokémon collided head-on, neither willing to back down.

Their eyes met for an instant before they crashed into each other once more.

"Boom!"

A powerful explosion erupted between them, sending gusts of wind across the battlefield.

"Dig!"

Paul commanded.

Gabite immediately burrowed into the wooden battlefield, vanishing beneath the surface.

"Scan with Psychic and be ready!"

Maylene reacted swiftly—

The true battle had just begun.

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