17 Vinny’s new Nickname

(Vinny pov)

After catching the end of Luke's fight I was excited to show of my very own partner. Sure he may not be as eye catching as that Eevee but I'm confident that we could give Luke a run for his money. " Yo Elsa how about we battle?" I ask the overty cheery girl standing next to me. "Sure but how about we make a bet if I win you have to stop calling me Elsa." Sara responded. "Sure but what do I get if I win, you got to make it worth it ya know." Sara took a minute to think before asking "And what pray tell would you want?" With a slight my contemptuous gaze. I felt a shiver go down my spine at her look. "Hey i ain't thinking anything weird or creepy I ain't no perv. I was just saying and there ain't nothing I really want so how about you owe me one if I win." I reply immediately trying to clear up any misunderstanding. She stoped glowering and the pressure I was feeling disappeared instantly. "Okay it's a deal then let's battle."

We both headed to an arena to battle waiting for our turn. I eagerly watched the battles before us trying to to learn as much as I can. I also let out my partner so he could watch with me and try to brainstorm some ideas together. I still can't believe how lucky I am to have such a great partner. I pulled the info card they gave to each on of us about the partner we picked.

(This is the info he was given it is less detailed in some areas and more in others compared to main characters ability.)

Meowth: level 7 mid iron stage

Potential: yellow

Ability: technician

Stats: HP 27 Atk 16 Def 14 SpA 13 SpD 13 Spd 25

(these are the actual stats and not the base)

Moves known: Fake out, Scratch, Growl, Tail whip

Finally it was time for Sara and I to battle and my and Meowth had come up with a plan. It was a little crude but it should work heck it was somewhat based on how Lucas fought. As we faced each other in the arena we wished each other good luck before sending out our Pokemon. "Go Puff let's show everybody what you can do." Sara yelled as a Jigglypuff appeared. "You know the plan let's win Meowth." As soon as Meowth appeared on the field he rushed forward and executed a fake out interrupting Jigglypuffs sing that Sara had ordered by slapping both sides of Jigglypuff. This caused her to flinch and freeze up which Meowth took advantage of. Meowth then followed it up with a string of scratches before creating distance before Jigglypuff could respond.

(Sara's pov)

I didn't know what to think as I watched my poor pokemon get hit repeatedly unable to defend herself. After that vicious cat jumped away I could see the pain that puff was in so I returned her to her ball and apologized for getting her hurt. "I'm so sorry Puff I'm a bad trainer and you got hurt due to me not being able to guide you properly." vinny who was shocked by my decision was about to say something but I cut him off. "Vinny you won the bet I forfeit this round, but do you mind if I send out my other pokemon. I promise I'll be more serious and give you a better battle." He just nodded and I could see the anticipation in the Meowths gaze. "Alright Pixie let's win this for Puff." I yell fired up as I send my oldest friend out.

(Alex pov)

'That should show the difference between a commonplace trainer such as themselves and a true elite like myself.' I thought after thoroughly crushing 3 individuals one battle each for my Pokemon. Though I doubt that gave them a proper workout considering they all won in only a few moves not taking any considerable damage themselves. I had a bad taste in my mouth after watching Tom's and Lucas' battle. Besides the fact that Tom was from an elite family like myself and showed a disgraceful performance. It was the fact that boy Lucas had somehow gotten his hand on such an exceptional Pokemon. At first I thought he was from a proper family like myself, but his street rat of a roommate and freind quickly corrected that assumption.

He complained how lucky Lucas was since he came from a non affluent family and got his Pokemon through purchasing eggs. This was unacceptable in my mind as no self respecting trainer would purchase unproven eggs if common variety Pokemon. That was for those who couldn't truly afford to be great the commoners who were supposed to be used as stepping stones for someone like myself. Then there was the fact he had arguably the cutest girl in class fawning all over him. Though I'm sure she'll recognize the difference between him and myself was I talk to her and I can help guide her to being a proper trainer and she can thank me with her support just like the rest of my follower who I've shown the path to strength to. After calming myself down I went to go find the stunning young lady so that I can help her. I soon found her in a heated battle with Lucas' dirty slum dwelling resident of a roommate. It seemed very intense as her clefairy and his Meowth traded blows. With her clefairy holding on tight to the cats tails to keep him from using its speed advantage. The battle was basically a slug fest of the two trading blows no signs of elegance. I sighed disapproving she needed a lot of work luckily for her I was a generous gentleman.

(Vinny pov)

Wow this is not what I expected. I can tell she's serious as I watch Meowth scratch Clefairy again who still refused to let go of his tail before coutering with pound. This time though after Landing the hit Sara ordered her pokemon to let go casing Meowth to stumble before yelling " no clefairy take advantage and use disarming voice and end it. Shit this isn't good and Meowth is to close to dodge but far enough to not be able to counter with an attack. "Meowth hold on while dashing in to land a fake out then finish with a flurry of scratches." Meowth cried loudly at my words showing his conviction but after getting hit by the fairy type move he took one step forward before falling over knocked out. Clefairy and Sara cheered as clefairy went over to home in her arms wanting to be praised.I ran out to pick up Meowth making sure to tell him how great he did while taking him in my arms."You did great. You almost had her and I'm sure that next time we'll win so rest up while I take you to go get healed up." I then return him to his ball and go congratulate Sara.

After that while we're both walking to the medical building we are interrupted by some snobby looking boy. "Excuse me I'm Alex Mathew from the Mathew's family. Could I have the privilege of knowing your name. " he said while taking Sara hand in his. Sara who was a bit flustered from the sudden proximity of the random boy struggled to respond so I stepped in. "Oy rich boy we are on the way to heal our pokemon so how about you let us be can't you see your making her uncomfortable." "How dare you interrupt I could tell you were a filthy, alley dwelling street rat.I just assumed you would have learned to not interrupt your superiors. So why don't you run along since your not needed her. I'm here to help this poor girl who obviously needs my guidance is she socializing with someone like yourself." The egotistical prick preached to me.

"Hahaha your funny I thought all you upperclass pricks lost your sense of humor when that silver spoon was shoved up your asses. but it looks like you managed to keep yours good for you. And your right I learned a lot about assholes like you. Now why don't you buzz the fuck off and go stroke yourself off while looking in the mirror you prick. I'm getting sick just breathing in the scent of privilege and self righteousness." I said while stepping in between him and Sara and taking her arm and leading her away. Before turning back to add "Besides a pussy like you couldn't even dream of being able to handle this ice queen here. So just do yourself a favor and go find one of those easily impressed and idiotic fan girls." After we steped outside I heard a subdued."Thank you" from Sara. Who was walking with her head down slightly behind me. "Don't mention it and stop acting weird. We're friends after all I just had your back. Plus I hate arrogant rich pricks like him anyways." I tell her trying to disperse the melancholic mood she's in.

It must of worked becuase before we even made it to the to the medical place she was giggling next to me. It was definitely an improvement from her quietness from before. Or so I thought until I heard "Hey Vinny if I'm an ice queen wouldn't that make you my knight in shining armor for protecting me from that creep. How about I call you Sir Vincent." She playfully mocked. "Absolutely not. I'm cashing that favor right now. As of today you will only call me Vinny nothing else got it." I yelled with my cheeks crimson and burning. "Boooo no fair, every queen needs her knight come on Vinny." She whined while pouting playfully. "Enough! Listen I ain't no knight all right not my style. If you want some guy like that you got a better shot with Luke he seems the goody goody type. I'm sure he'd take to the roll naturally." I yelled, as we walked inside the building. 'Where is that luck bastard anyway' I thought while scanning the area for him. Finding him sitting in a corner with the guy he was battling earlier laughing. I stormed over to him to figure out the process here and to hopefully get Sara to bother him instead of me.

( just want to say that I enjoyed righting this chapter very much and Vinny is definitely my favorite character.)