LOG 46: N Again!

On the battlefield of Nimbasa City lies two trainers. The left was owned by Logan, the right was owned by N.

"First, I must tell you... I am the king of Team Plasma. Ghetsis asked me to work with him to save Pokémon. I wonder how many Pokémon exist in this world..."

"Whoever this Ghetsis is, he's a liar! Armaldo, let's go!"

"Hippowdon, use Stone Edge!" screamed N.

"No!" Logan leapt forward. "Armaldo! Divert it with Metal Claw!"

<Ar! Ar!>The rocks were cut into pieces.

"Now, Brine!"

<Hippow!>The foe was pushed back after being hit with a powerful geyser of boiling water!

"Your Pokemon, they look happy."

"Thanks, but it's not over yet! Armaldo, Earthquake!"

<Hippow! Hippow!>Hippowdon was blow with yet another powerful attack. Despite all Armaldo's efforts, the Pokemon stood strong.

"Hippowdon, Super Power!"

"You won't get away with this, Armaldo, Brick Break!" Logan said, glaring at N.

Both attacks were countered.

N smirked and nodded at Miltank. "Swerve around then use Stone Edge once more!"

Logan's Armaldo couldn't keep up with the foe's rapid pace. It kept moving everywhere! Rocks emerged from the ground, blasting Armaldo to the sky!

"Quick Armaldo, X-Scissors!"

<Ar!>

"Hippowdon, this is your chance! Use Super Power!"

Hippowdon first bit Armaldo's arm, tossed his whole body to the air for the second time then unleashed the attack! Armaldo descended for the second time, and was hit with a powerful Crunch.

"Armaldo, return to your Pokeball! Lucario! I'm counting on you!"

<Lucar!>Logan sent out Lucario.

"It's smirk, the two of you have a strong bond with each other. Let us test how far you've grown! Hippowdon, Crunch!"

"Quick, Lucario! Use Aura Sphere!"

<Lucario!>Lucario launched the attack. It aimed for the jaw.

"Hippowdon, return to your Pokeball. Your Lucario, it's a fast one."

"Thanks, we've trained hard." Logan and Lucario praised each other.

"Rhyperior! It's your turn!"

<Rhy! Rhyperior!>

"Fire Punch!"

"Lucario, Dodge then use Close Combat!"

<Lucario! Lucar!>

<Rhy!>Rhyperior barely moved an inch after receiving the move.

"Why, that's one sturdy rock," said Logan.

N twisted his cap. "Alright, now it's time to test your limits. Rhyperior, follow the attack with Ice Punch!"

<Rhy! Rhy! Rhyperior!>Its hands turned into frost and aimed for Lucario's belly.

<Lucar!>Lucario activated Bone Rush and used it as a shield against Rhyperior's blows.

<Lucar!>Lucario found an opening. It kicked the foe's leg, swerved one of its feet, and struck its vulnerable neck with it's bone. The blow was powerful that it made such a heavy Pokemon fly into the atmosphere. Well, not literally. Rhyperior landed, sticking the landing wonderfully.

"It's still strong," murmured Logan.

"Rhyperior, have a rest! Scizor, come out!"

N switched Pokemon.

"Lucario, Throat Chop!"

"Dodge the attack, Scizor!"

<Sciz!> Scizor dodged the move so fast that it banished from complete sight. It reappeared again at Logan's side.

"There! Use Close Combat!"

"Counter, with Close Combat as well."

"It's a matter of speed, go Lucario!"

The two Pokemon collided. The eyes of N and Logan could barely keep up with their Pokemon's attack. All they hear are consonants and vowels hitting their ears.

Both Pokemon emerged from the smoke. Their hands were soaring in red. Such heat and pain but the rest of their body didn't gain a single scratch except for Lucario who already has from Rhyperior.

"It appears they equal in speed. Scizor, Aerial Ace!"

"Lucario, I've got an idea, use Bone Rush on the ground!"

Lucario slapped the bone, dust particles scattered everywhere, cancelling Scizor's move as it dwindles in confusion of where Lucario lies. Tip-toe, Lucario did, until it finds Scizor's silhouette. He then launched what's left of hit attack at Scizor. The foe blasted away into the sky as the smoke settles.

"Great job, Lucario! Follow it up with Close Combat!"

This was his opportunity. Lucario ran to the other side while the foe was still trying to cope up. His fists were about to hit when suddenly Scizor took hold of it with its pincers. Lucario shrieked in pain. it was as if his claws were being cut off by a razor sharp knife.

"Now toss, Lucario!"

<Sciz!>It first banged Lucario's head unto a stone, cracking it completely, then proceeded with the toss.

"Lucario, you did a great job. Now return to your Pokeball."

<Luc~ Luc~>Lucario's head twirled for minutes, seeing only bright yellow stars.

"Heatmor! You're up!"

"I see. Scizor, return. Rhyperior, it's your turn again!"

"Ah?! He switched." Logan scratched his head vigorously. "What now? I'm in a total disadvantage."

"Let's take our battle to the next level shall we?"

Logan gulped.

"Heatmor, you've got this. Don't mind your disadvantage."

<Heat! Heat!>Heatmor nodded, clenching his fists.