Chapter 98: Fire Star Storm

Nemona's choice of the Fire Star Storm Skin seemed fitting for her adventurous and fiery spirit. I smiled at her decision, eager to see the effects of this unique Poke ball skin.

"Alright, let's do it!" Nemona exclaimed, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

I pulled out Nemona's Paradise Ball, opened the system menu, and navigated to the PP Skins upgrade. Selecting Fire Star Storm, I confirmed the choice.

The system acknowledged the upgrade, and the Fire Star Storm Skin started to manifest on Nemona's Poke ball. It was a dazzling sight, with fiery sparks and stars swirling around the surface. The cosmic patterns resembled a blazing inferno, creating a visually stunning effect.

Nemona eagerly grabbed her newly upgraded Poke ball, examining it with awe. "This is incredible! I can feel the power coursing through it!"

I chuckled, happy to see her excitement. "Well, let's see what kind of abilities it has unlocked for you."

I accessed the abilities menu, and a new option appeared under Nemona's abilities.

[Pokémon Paradise Ability Menu - Nemona]

[Flame Boost: Level 1] - Increases the power of Fire-type moves by 20%.

[Starfall Fusion: Level 1] - All Pokémon on your current team gain a 10% Fire damage bonus added to all physical attacks. All Pokémon on your current team gain a 5% damage bonus added to all physical attacks. 

[Inferno Resilience: Level 1] - Enhances resistance to Fire-type moves.

[Meteor Dance: Level 1] - Performs a dance that summons meteor-like flames to rain down on the opponent.

Nemona's eyes widened as she read through the new abilities. "These are amazing! Flame Boost and Starfall Fusion will make my Fire-type moves even stronger, and Inferno Resilience will help me resist Fire-type attacks. Meteor Dance sounds so cool!"

I nodded, impressed with the capabilities of the Fire Star Storm Skin. "It's a powerful upgrade. Not only will it improve your fire damage, but it also adds fire and basic damage to all your physical attacks. To top it all off, each skill has a level, meaning they can get stronger."

Nemona was just staring at her Paradise Ball for the longest time, but then she handed it back to me. "I want to fight you."

"Huh?" I asked and then rolled my eyes. "Can I at least call one of my Pokémon?"

"No! They are all still doing the scavenger hunt, and I don't want to use our Pokémon," Nemona explained as she backed up from me.

"Are you serious?! You want me to attack you?" I demanded, but Nemona just laughed at me.

"Duh! What else do you think I would want to do after getting a special power?! I love to battle, but now I can even join the fight! Don't you understand how amazing this is?!" Nemona demanded, and I sighed.

Oh, I thought it was cool alright, but I wasn't really that excited about another fight. I suppose I should get used to this. I picked Nemona to be one of my partners, and her personality wasn't likely to change any time soon.

I chuckled at Nemona's enthusiasm, realizing that battling was truly her passion. "Alright, let's do it then. But don't blame me if you end up regretting this."

Nemona grinned, a mischievous spark in her eyes. "Regretting? I don't know the meaning of that word!"

The two of us started to circle each other, but I was still uneasy about this. Attacking a Pokémon was one thing, but a person was a different story. The fact that she was a girl only made things worse. Everything about this just felt wrong.

Unfortunately, my hesitation and preconceived notions were quickly shattered as Nemona lunged forward with incredible speed, a burst of flames trailing behind her. She unleashed a swift punch towards me, and I barely managed to dodge it in time.

"Come on, Landon! Don't hold back!" she shouted, a wide grin on her face.

I took a deep breath, reminding myself that this was just a friendly sparring match. Nemona was excited about her new abilities, and I shouldn't dampen her enthusiasm. I decided to get into the spirit of the battle, focusing on dodging and countering her attacks.

Nemona continued her assault, combining her fiery punches with acrobatic kicks. The Fire Star Storm Skin enhanced her movements, making her attacks more unpredictable and powerful. I could feel the heat emanating from each strike.

Despite her relentless attacks, I managed to hold my own, utilizing quick dodges and well-timed blocks. I had no real fighting experience, but all the training my body had undergone increased my reaction time. I could almost predict each of her movements, and soon I was perfectly dodging and deflecting each of her burning attacks. It was clear that Nemona's excitement was driving her, and I couldn't help but admire her dedication to improving herself.

As the battle continued, Nemona unleashed her newly acquired abilities. Flame Boost enhanced the power of her Fire-type moves, making her attacks more potent. Starfall Fusion was supposed to add bonuses to all physical attacks for her entire team, but it was clear that she was getting the same boost. 

Despite my efforts to dodge and counter, Nemona's relentless assault and enhanced abilities made the battle challenging. The Fire Star Storm Skin had truly elevated her combat prowess, and I found myself being pushed to my limits.

As the battle reached its climax, Nemona unleashed a powerful Meteor Dance. Flames descended upon me, creating a dazzling spectacle. I tried my best to evade the fiery onslaught, but some flames still managed to graze me. The heat was intense, and I could feel the scorching sensation.

Finally, tired of playing the defense, I decided to give her what she wanted. During the fight, I had got a better feel of what my body was capable of. Once the rain of fire stopped, I burst forward with a surge of speed. Nemona tried to dodge, but as she did, I pointed my finger at her.

"Psybeam!" I shouted, and a beam of purple energy shot from the tip of my finger, and into Nemona's side. 

The force of the beam sent Nemona flying, but she caught herself in mid-air and landed on her feet. The grin on her face gave me an uneasy feeling. There was no way that didn't hurt her, but there wasn't a trace of pain on her face. What was with this girl?! Or had me catching her and giving the skin just made her that much stronger?!

"Looks like you are finally ready to get serious!" Nemona grinned, dusting herself off.

I paused, catching my breath. "Are you okay? That Psybeam might have been too much..."

Nemona just laughed, brushing off any concern. "I'm fine! That was amazing! Now I know I can take it up a notch!"

I couldn't help but shake my head at her resilience. "You're a tough one, Nemona."

She grinned, her fiery spirit undeterred. "Of course! If my Pokémon can take it, then so can I! What's the point of battling if you don't give it your all?"

As the adrenaline from the battle started to settle, I felt a sense of satisfaction. Nemona's excitement was contagious, and it reminded me of the thrill of a good battle. It also made me appreciate the enhancements the system provided, allowing us to explore new capabilities.

"Well, it seems like the Fire Star Storm Skin is living up to its name," I remarked, looking at her Poke ball with a newfound appreciation.

Nemona nodded, still beaming with energy. "Definitely! I can't wait to test it out in a real battle. Thanks for letting me try it on you, Landon!"

I chuckled, realizing that battling with Nemona might become a more frequent occurrence. "Anytime, Nemona. Just be careful, okay? I don't want you using these abilities outside of Prisma yet. If people find out that we can use abilities like Pokémon they might try to capture us. There are bad people... Well, I don't know about this timeline, but in the one I come from there are organizations that steal Pokémon. They use them for nefarious things, so I can only imagine what they would do with us."

Nemona's expression turned serious as she absorbed my words. "Got it, Landon. I'll keep it under wraps for now. We don't want any trouble."

I nodded in agreement. "Exactly. We need to be cautious and strategic about revealing our abilities. The world is still full of mysteries, and we don't know what kind of dangers we might face."

With that, we decided to wrap up our impromptu battle, both of us feeling the effects of the intense sparring session. As we headed back toward Prisma City, I couldn't help but reflect on the new upgrades and abilities we had gained.

The journey was becoming more adventurous and unpredictable, with each chapter bringing new challenges and discoveries. The bond between me, my Pokémon, and the Poke-girls was growing stronger, and the mysterious system continued to unveil its secrets.

Little did I know that our next encounter awaited us just around the corner, promising another chapter filled with excitement, battles, and unexpected twists. The tale of Pokémon Paradise was far from over, and this battle was just another step down the road of my thrilling adventure.