Thunder wave

he day was becoming more entertaining. I saw Konrad use Knock Off on a Nidoran and Corvus use Wing Attack on two Rattatas, knocking them out. These were the seventh defeats since we decided to return to the city. Murcrow and Shuppet—at this rate, I'm going to be a dark-type trainer. Although I personally don't care what people think of me about my choice of Pokémon, Murcrow with Prankster is broken, and so is Banette with Mega. Part of me says I shouldn't trust the games 100%; Banette could still be my ace even if it didn't have Mega. On the other hand, Murcrow's skills might not turn out to be as impressive as in the games.

"Well, human, tell me how I activate my ability."

"To do this, you need to learn certain movements first. We will start with Thunder Wave."

"I don't have that move."

"I know, first you should see an Electric-type move," I continued thinking until something clicked thinking about the Electabuzz from that time: "How about you try it firsthand?" He had to teach Murcrow his skill as soon as possible, and this requires certain sacrifices.

So here we were, in the training room again, looking for an Electric-type, or failing that, a Pokémon with the ability to create lightning. And lo and behold, I found what I was looking for: a Jolteon. It was throwing lightning bolts at the rocks by order of its trainer.

"Bine Corvus, I know we just met, but I swear I have a purpose behind it; it's about your move."

"You want me to fight, right?"

"I want you to fight even though you will probably lose; no, in fact, you will lose."

"Fine, but if it turns out in vain, I'll leave the team."

"No pressure," I mumbled. This was becoming a habit. Maybe Murcrow doesn't appreciate my plan, and that's normal; it was basically him getting struck by lightning.

"Hey boy," I called, "I challenge you to a fight, my Murcrow against your Jolteon."

"My name is Tom; I'm interested; it's a waste of my and my Jolteon's time."

"Can I know why?" The boy made a gesture as if the notion of combat repelled him, and from that moment on, I sensed that I didn't like this guy.

"Why would he let my Jolteon fight against such a weak Pokémon and also, with a type disadvantage, a pest like a Murcrow, as if that were not enough?" The Jolteon nodded its head as if in agreement.

"Say it again if you dare," my Murcrow said, even though they wouldn't understand it.

"Try it, little bird," said the Jolteon.

I was surprised that Jolteon spoke. Do all Pokémon have human reasoning like this? Or only the evolved ones?

"Calm down; remember the goal." Relax, my crow.

"I bet 100 Pokédollars," I said to the idiot in front of me.

"Now we are speaking my language."

The power of money.

"Well, remember my name; I will be at the top of the trainers very soon."

Ignoring him, I ordered Corvus to advance. Tom didn't find it funny that they passed him by and sent the Jolteon grumpy at him.

"Jolteon demonstrates the fruit of our training."

"Corvus dodges the Electric attacks and uses Pursuit."

I followed the flow of the fight, although we all knew the result. Obviously, we lost with a Thunder Shock that hit my Pokémon squarely, but my goal has been met. Now it remained to be seen if my theory was true or not.

"Okay, now, build up that energy, Corvus. Thunder Wave!"

After paying Tom the 100 Pokédollars, don't waste your time. Prepared with the potion, I partially cured Corvus, who remained paralyzed by the gigantic thunder impact that he received from that Jolteon.

The arrogant guy, I think his name was Tom, gave me a confused look and then left without asking questions, but not before commenting.

"You must be crazy to treat your Pokémon like that; even if it's a pest, it's still your partner."

"Whatever you say, kid."

"I'm 15, idiot." With that, my opponent left.

"Concentrate again; your aura is full of electrical energy; use it to do what I show you in the video."

Corvus closed his eyes and prepared himself. He flapped his previously charred wings, and with a war cry, he made the movement.

Electric waves came out of his wings.

It didn't last a meter or even 10 seconds, but the movement was there.

"Brilliant!"

It was as if my crow could summon an electrical storm and wind the Pokénet; the movement was only electrical waves the size of two bowling pins, but my Murcrow summoned an electrical storm, short and of short duration, but nothing that training cannot fix.

I sacrificed 100 dollars and a potion, but I made my Murcrow with Joker learn Thunder Wave.

Corvus looked at me with a different expression than what he was used to. Respect?

It was weird considering that about 10 minutes ago he was insulting me for making him lose.

"Well, I've kept my promise; are you staying on the team?"

"Mmm, yes, a deal is a deal. For a moment, I thought that you were crazier than Xander, my previous coach."

"And you don't mind if I call you Corvus, do you?"

"Call me whatever you want; we Pokémon don't have names; only humans use them. And you say that my ability improves those kinds of moves? As long as you teach me more moves, I have no complaints about being your partner."

My Shuppet decided to get out of the Pokéball.

"Okay, now teach me a move. I've been watching you train the whole time. It's my turn."

"Don't worry, Konrad, Rome wasn't built in a day."

He had planned to teach Shadow Claw, but I don't know how I can teach it to a Pokémon that doesn't have claws.

"Perfect, if you don't mind, I'm going to faint." Corvus fell to the ground without warning.

I ran to the Pokémon infirmary as fast as I could