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Eevee's moves: Quick attack, Swift, Double-Edge, Refresh

Disclaimer: I do not own Pikachu. Or Veemon. Or their shows.

Our Heroes continue their journey to Lyter City, where Davis and Ash will battle for their next Gym Badge. They are very close, and it seem our young trainers are having a little trouble...

"Look, all I'm saying is that I was last to go against Whitney, I should be the first to go now!" Davis said, shrugging.

Ash scowled "That's bull, I'm calling seniority here! I'm the one with more badges!"

"Are you kidding me? Well then I'm pulling the 'hero-of-two-worlds' card!" Davis retorted.

Kari and Serena sighed irritably as the two boys began to argue the subject, while Brock just sweat dropped, saying "Well...look like brothers, act like brothers, I guess they have to fight like brothers too."

Gatomon shook her head "Meanwhile Veemon and Pikachu just keep walking as if nothing's happening."

Eevee (who had made it a habit of camping on top of Davis' head since Veemon was too big to do it), was nestled up comfortably, but suddenly started yipping excitedly as they came to the top of a hill. Davis, Ash and the others raced up the hill and gasped when they saw the city before them; it looked like something straight out of a science fiction novel, what with it's incredible futuristic buildings and incredible architecture. Davis' grin went wide "This is just too cool, I've never seen anything like it!"

"Well thank you, we like it too" said an older man probably in his late fifties dressed in a sharp black suit with a head of short gray hair from behind them.

"Who are you?" Brock asked curiously.

"Oh, forgive me, my name is Raiden, I'm the Lyter City Gym Leader" said the older man with a grin.

No time to question my moves!

Davis appears behind Veemon, Veemon uses Dragon Pulse

I stick to the path that I choose!

Pikachu jumps off Ash's shoulder, using Thunderbolt

Me and my friends are gonna do it right!

Brock, Serena and Kari appear looking over their shoulders

You'll never see us run away from a fight!

An army of Team Rocket goons and their Pokémon appear as Davis and Ash command Veemon and Pikachu to attack

To be a master is my dream!

Davis and Veemon stand in the center of an arena, their faces hidden by shadow

All I've got to do is Believe!
And I Believe!

Images of TK, Tai, Matt and other rivals fly by as Davis looks up with his Pokémon behind him, jumping in the air

I've got a chance to win!

Veemon uses Dragon Rush and Pikachu uses Iron Tail on an Electivire and Magmortar

I'm on my way to victory!
Pokémon!

Davis and Ash shake hands bro style, smiling widely at each other

I can be a Champion if I just believe!

Davis holds up a badge shaped like a fang with a star background

I'm on a Master Quest!
Master Quest!

Ho-oh, Lugia, Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno are in the air with Entei, Suicune and Raikou on the ground

I want the whole world to see!
And I Believe!

Davis and Veemon square off against five trainers cloaked in shadows, with four in front and one on a ledge

Gonna be the very best!

Davis and Veemon smirk as they charge towards the trainers

Cause all I've got to do is Believe in ME!

Davis, Kari, Ash, Serena and Brock stand on top of a mountain, their Pokémon all around them

POKEMON!

Pokémon: Digital Journey

Episode Eight: Electric Charm!

"I can't believe we got this lucky" Serena said as Raiden led them through the incredible city streets to the Gym.

Davis merely nodded, seemingly in awe of the magnificent city "This place is just too cool."

Veemon just nodded in agreement, while Eevee bounced excitedly on top of Davis' head. Kari gaped at some of the architecture, and said "There's nothing like this where we're from."

Raiden raised a brow, turning to look at Davis and asking "And where is that?"

Ash quickly cut in and said "They're from Pallet Town, like I am!"

Raiden looked at them in surprise "Wow, all the way from Kanto?"

Brock sighed in relief, before saying "We really appreciate this Raiden, we would have gotten lost for sure."

Raiden chuckled "Well I was on a walk around the city outskirts, it's where I grew up ya see, and noticed your very unique Pokémon, so I decided to see if you wanted to talk when I overheard young Davis here compliment my city. I figured from the look of him and Ash that you must be in town to battle my Gym."

Ash nodded "Oh yeah, we're taking on the Goralda League!"

Raiden nodded "I see. Tell me then, what do you think of this city?"

Ash grinned "Seems like a lot of fun, I can't wait to see the Gym!"

Raiden frowned ever-so-slightly, but shrugged and turned to Davis "And you?"

Davis shook his head "It's not a fair question. This city it's...just wow."

Raiden grinned "Good answer. Ah, here we are." They stopped outside a massive tower with what seemed to be a large clear dome at the top. The entire group's collective jaw dropped at the sight, making Raiden laugh. "Well then, I think I'll choose Davis as my first challenger."

Ash sighed in defeat while Davis, Eevee and Veemon raised their hand/paw/claw into the air and cheered. Kari, Serena and Brock just sweat dropped, while Raiden grinned and said "Well then, let's get to it, shall we?"

At the top of the tower and directly under the dome was a battlefield and a set of bleachers surrounding it. Davis just stared excitedly at the field, slowly walking over to the challenger's box. Raiden smiled at him, and said "Are you ready Davis?"

Davis nodded ecstatically, and replied "Oh yeah, more than ready!"

The referee stepped onto a podium near the center of the field, and said "The battle between the challenger, Davis Motomiya of Pallet Town, and Raiden the Gym Leader will now commence! Each trainer will have the use of three Pokémon, and the winner will be decided when all of one trainer's Pokémon are unable to battle! Furthermore, only the challenger may substitute Pokémon! Now, both trainers may pick their first Pokémon, and begin!"

Kari looked at Ash and said "Well I guess if we're officially now from Pallet Town you should take us there one day, huh?"

Ash grinned at her "For sure, it's small but it's home!"

Back on the field, Raiden smirked, and said "Alright Ampharos, come out old friend!"

Brock furrowed his brow "So, he's an electric type user, eh? Makes sense in this city."

Davis thought for a moment, before an idea struck him and he glanced at Eevee, saying "You up for it lil' buddy?"

"Eevee, Eeee!"

"Well alright then, let's do this!" Davis said as the small Pokémon jumped off of his head.

"Start this out with Thunder Wave Ampharos!" Raiden called, as his Pokémon tossed a light beam of static at Eevee, hitting it dead on.

Ash grimaced "So that's his plan: shock 'em and strike 'em."

Kari frowned "What do you mean?"

Brock quickly said "It means that the trick is to keep paralyzing your opponent and then slam them with high-powered attacks."

Davis smirked, and yelled "Eevee, use Refresh!" Eevee shook it's fur, and the thunder wave aftereffects vanished.

"Oh now that's genius" Ash said with a grin, Brock adding for Kari and Serena "Refresh cleanses any effects of paralysis, burn or poisoning completely, Davis made an excellent choice."

"Alright Eevee, use Quick Attack!"

"Ampharos use Wild Charge!"

"Eevee keep using Quick Attack and run around Ampharos!" Eevee dodged Ampharos' attack, causing the Pokémon to crash into the ground.

"That's becoming Davis' signature move, I swear" Ash chuckled.

Brock smirked "Using speed as his best tool is definitely what he seems to prefer."

Raiden narrowed his eyes "Ampharos, start using Thunder!"

Serena gasped "Oh wow, that's a super powerful attack, Davis really needs to be careful!"

Davis frowned, then snapped his fingers "That's it! Eevee, run towards Ampharos using Quick Attack!"

Raiden raised a brow "Don't stop the barrage Ampharos! Keep using Thunder!"

Davis smirked "Perfect! Now Eevee, jump over Ampharos!"

Everyone else gasped as the massive thunder strike hit, hitting Ampharos full force. Once the smoke cleared, Ampharos was wobbling on it's legs, and Davis finished by saying "Eevee, use Double-Edge!" Eevee slammed into Ampharos, knocking it out.

"Ampharos is unable to battle! The winner is Eevee!" Eevee bounced up and down excitedly, and Davis fist bumped the air with Veemon. Raiden chuckled as he returned Ampharos to its pokeball "Thank you my dear friend. Not bad at all Mr. Motomiya! Capitalizing on your Pokémon's size, agility and speed against a clearly superior Pokémon is something that takes a sharp mind and good instinct, I am thoroughly impressed!"

Davis grinned "Thanks, we've been training for this!"

Kari nodded in the stands "They sure have, I'm so proud he's been using his head for something he's passionate about. Other than soccer."

Gatomon snickered "Or crushing on you."

Davos glanced at Eevee, and frowned, saying "Come on back and rest Eevee, you could use the rest!" Eevee happily trotted back over to Davis, leaping into his arms before camping on his shoulder. Raiden smirked "I like your style kid, so I'll go with you next, Luxray!" "Lux Lux!"

Kari gasped "Oh wow, that's so cool!" She pulled out her Pokedecx for more info:

(Female Dex) Luxray, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon and the final evolved form of Shinx: Its eyes can see through anything. It can even spot its prey hiding in the shadows.

"Okay then, let's do this Riolu!" Riolu popped out of its Pokeball, nodding at Davis before turning to Luxray and getting into a battle stance.

"BEGIN!"

"Riolu use Quick Attack! Get in close!" Riolu immediately dashed forward, zig-zagging to keep Luxray on its toes. Raiden smirked "Use Electric Terrain!"

"OH CRAP!" Ash yelled, getting to his feet "Davis watch out! He's electrified the entire battlefield!"

Dammit, that's unfortunate" Davis thought, as Luxray kept moving away from Riolu "That Luxray's incredibly fast, we can't match it just by going with Quick Attack like normal, we need a strategy." Raiden could see the gears turning in Davis' head, and grinned as he called out "Alright Luxray, let's go with Thunder Fang!" At a blindingly fast speed, Luxray closing in on Riolu, striking it and sending the smaller Pokémon flying. Davis grit his teeth as his mind raced "Gah, we can't catch that Luxray while it's moving, it's too fast! Wait, while it's moving..." Davis suddenly grinned and said "Riolu, stand completely still and build an Aura Sphere!" Riolu did as it was told, building its attack and tracking Luxray carefully. Raiden raised a brow, curious as to what Davis was planning, and said "Alright let's use Thunder!"

"Riolu use Aura Sphere to counter that Thunder then get another one charged!" Riolu quickly intercepted the attack, making Raiden chuckle "Now that's one half figured out, but why have Riolu stand still? Luxray, keep it up with more Thunder!" For every bolt, a sphere was there to counter, which started to mildly frustrate the Gym Leader, particularly as one of his strongest Pokémon was barely going blow-for-blow with a Riolu, and Davis was as calm as can be. "Time for a new strategy Luxray! Let's get in there with Thunder Fang!" Davis smirked "Now Riolu! Get in the air and spin!" Riolu propelled itself into the air, coming back down in a spiral as Davis said "Let's use Return!" Raiden's eyes went wide when Riolu began to emit a bright gold light from its fist, hitting Luxray square in the jaw and causing a bright explosion of energy, making the older trainer exclaim "WHAT!?"

The others gaped as well as they shielded their eyes from the light and resulting debris, as Ash hollered "What the heck was that?!"

Brock shook his head "I have no idea, it's the same thing that happened with Whitney!"

Kari frowned "That's the same golden energy that only Davis and Veemon had access to in our world, the power of the Digiegg of Miracles!"

Serena frowned "But that's crazy, right? Riolu's definitely a Pokémon, how come he can use this strange power with it?"

Gatomon stayed silent, noting that Davis and Veemon seemed oblivious to the energy and its relevance, thinking to herself "Technically that power, the 'Radiance of Miracles' can only be used by the Child of Miracles himself, maybe that Riolu and Davis connected in more ways than we thought!"

Raiden stood in shock for a moment, before shaking himself back to reality, narrowing his eyes and saying "Come back, Luxray, rest! I must say Davis, you've given mequite the challenge, so I think I'll let you see my oldest friend, my partner from my own journey! Jolteon, let's show them how it's done!"

Davis frowned, pulling out his Pokedex:

(Male Dex) Jolteon, the Lightning Pokémon, and the evolved form for Eevee: Jolteon becomes enveloped in lightning when angered.

"Oh wow, look at that Eevee! So awesome!" Davis said excitedly, the smaller Pokémon on his shoulder bouncing excitedly. Raiden smirked, and said "You should feel honored, Davis! Jolteon is my strongest Pokémon, this won't be easy!"

Davis grinned "I wouldn't have it any other way!"

"BEGIN!"

"Riolu use Aura Sphere!" Raiden smirked "Not good enough, Davis! Jolteon use Thunderbolt!" The ensuing thunder strike threw Riolu flying, and Davis was barely able to come around and say "Use Quick Attack, run around the field!" Raiden sighed "Stalling won't work! Use Quick Attack Jolteon, show it serious speed!"

Davis gasped, and quickly blurted out "Use Force Palm and spin!" Riolu stopped running, and rotated using Force Palm, causing Jolteon to bounce off and crash into the ground. Raiden growled "This kid...just how many crazy ideas is he capable of!?" Davis looked worriedly at Riolu "Riolu's really tired, he can't keep this up..." He was shaken from his thoughts when Veemon tugged at his partner's hoodie, and said "Let me do it Davish, I'll show 'em what speed's all about!" Davis nodded, and called out "Riolu, step down for now buddy, we're gonna let Veemon roll!" Riolu merely nodded, leaping over to take Veemon's spot beside Davis, fist bumping the blue dragon on his way.

"Wait, why isn't he returning Riolu to its Pokeball?" Serena asked, confused.

"He must want all his Pokémon to learn from these battles, it's a good habit" said Brock.

Kari shook her head "Nah, he just enjoys having his friends around when he and Veemon kick butt!"

Raiden grinned widely "Ah, at last you're going to let me see how this magnificent specimen battles!"

Veemon grinned "Davish and I'll win, no matter what!"

Raiden stared dumbly at Veemon "...YOU CAN TALK?!"

Everyone sweat dropped at that "...you only just now noticed?"

Raiden just stared dumbly before he roared with laughter "My oh my! This s the most fun I've had in a long time, Davis! Alright, my best versus yours, let's do this!"

"BEGIN!"

"Jolteon charge up a Thunder Fang and get in there with Quick Attack!" Jolteon leaped forward, and Ash silently noted it looked like a version of Volt Tackle to a degree. Davis smirked "Vee, use Mach Punch and kick up some dirt!" Veemon did just that, effectively shutting down Jolteon's attack. Raiden smirked "Not so fast, Jolteon leap up and use Thunderbolt!" Jolteon leaped, but before the Thunderbolt could hit, Davis yelled "Extremespeed Vee! Circle formation!" Vemon nodded, and vanished in a high speed blue blur, picking up a small dust vortex as he dashied around the still airborne Jolteon. Raiden gaped at the sight, awestruck by the tactic, which prevented the older trainer from seeing anyting inside the cyclone.

Brock chuckled "Riolu's Return is scary, but damn if Davis and Veemon don't make a hell of a team, especially when you underestimate them."

Ash grinned "For sure, he's so creative!"

"Alright Vee, end this with a super speed Skull Bash!" Veemon's head glowed a bright blue, sending Jolteon flying all the way across the arena and towards Raiden's feet, totally knocked out.

"Jolteon is unable to battle! The winner is Veemon! The match goes to Davis Motomiya!"

"ALRIGHT GUYS, WE DID IT!" Davis cheered, scooping Veemon and Riolu into his arms and bouncing up and down. Kari sighed as she watched him "Oh Davis, please don't ever change.

Raiden sighed, but smiled warmly as he returned Jolteon to its pokeball "Well done old friend, well done." He then marched over to Davis, and said "Davis, I'm in complete awe of wht you accomplished here today, I haven't had a battle that fun or battled a trainer as creative as you in years. You've earned the Ray Badge, well done!" Raiden handed him a Badge that was a diamond shaped base, with twin lightning bolts intersecting and a small white circle in the center. Davis nearly exploded with energy, leaping in the air and hollering "ALRIGHT! WE GOT THE RAY BADGE!"

"Eevee! Riolu! WOOHOO!"

Raiden smiled once more, before turning to Ash "Well now, are you ready to go?"

Ash smirked as he jumped the guard rail and onto the field, saying "Born that way."

Brock raised a brow at Davis as he and his Pokémon sat beside the others, Davis next to Kari "Gonna keep your team out the whole time?"

Davis grinned "For sure! Ash is a seriously awesome trainer, I'd be crazy to let this opportunity go to waste!"

Raiden smirked "So, the Champion of the Indigo League challenges this humble old man, eh? I'm honored, Ash Ketchum."

Ash looked at him in surprise "Wait you know about that?"

Raiden nodded "It may have been a couple of years ago, but no one has even come close to taking down Lance since you re-ignited the fire under his dragon-loving behind."

Ash smiled sheepishly "Well, thanks I guess." He got serious however, and grinned, saying "Well then let's do this!"

The referee re-took his position, and glanced between the two "The battle between the challenger, Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town, and Raiden the Gym Leader will now commence! Each trainer will have the use of three Pokémon, and the winner will be decided when all of one trainer's Pokémon are unable to battle! Furthermore, only the challenger may substitute Pokémon! Now, both trainers may pick their first Pokémon, and begin!"

Ash grinned "Let's do this Gliscor!" Gliscor came flipping out of its Pokeball, landing gracefully on its tail "Gli!"

Raiden smirked "Ah, a flying and ground type eh? Well then I'll go with you Magnezone!"

Serena frowned "But wait even if Magnezone can't be hurt by ground type moves, it's still unable to hurt Gliscor with Electric type moves."

Brock nodded "Yeah, but it's also a Steel type, so it's got more than just electric type moves up its sleeve Serena."

Ash frowned a little "Hmm...I wonder what's he's planning."

Raiden grimaced as he thought of his own plan "Forgive me Magnezone, but that Gliscor'll be a problem if we don't take care of it fast!"

Ash shrugged "Alright Gliscor, use X-scissor!" Gliscor dashed in with blinding speed, making Kari gasp "That's it's regular speed?!"

Brock smirked "Those two have been focusing on speed training for years now, so they've got a pretty good grip on it."

Raiden's eyes hardened, and said "Magnezone use Flash!" The bright light blinded everyone for a moment, and it stunned Gliscor long enough to let the bigger Pokémon get in close. Ash suddenly gasped in horror, realizing what Raiden was planning, and yelled "OH DAMN! GET OUT OF THERE GLISCOR!" Raiden sighed "Too late, Ash! Magnezone! EXPLOSION!"

"OH NO!" Brock yelled, standing up abruptly. Before Davis or Kari could ask, Magnezone lit up, glowing white before a massive explosion rocked the arena. Ash leaped into the air and caught Gliscor, who had been sent flying. Raiden kneeling down to check on his own Pokémon "I'm sorry old friend, thanks for your help."

Ash grit his teeth "I'm so sorry Gliscor, I should have remembered that Magnezone could do that. You take a good rest." Ash frowned at Raiden "Never figured you the type to go for that little trick!"

Raiden shook his head "I'm a Gym Leader Ash, it's my job to challenge you as much as you challenge me!"

Ash sighed, then smirked "Oh well, it is what it is! Come on and take a crack at this Pikachu!" Pikachu nodded and leaped onto the field, sparks flying from its cheeks. Raiden smirked "Ah, the mighty Pikachu, eh? Hmm...alright, let's make it happen Electivire!"

"Whoa!" Kari said, pulling out her Pokedex:

(Female Dex): Electivire, the Thunder Bolt Pokémon, and the evolved form of Electabuzz: When Electivire attacks, it pushes the tips of its two tails against its opponent.

"That's one powerful looking Pokémon" Davis said eagerly, before turning to his own Pokémon "Watch this match carefully, okay guys?" His Pokémon nodded, looking at the battle field.

"BEGIN!"

"Alright Electivire let's go ahead and use Brick Break!" Raiden yelled, as the large Pokémon lunged at Pikachu. Ash narrowed his eyes "Pikachu use Iron Tail and bounce into the air!" Pikachu thrust its tail at Electivire, flying into the air. Raiden frowned "Use Hyper Beam!"

Ash grinned "That's even better than what I had planned!" He looked up at Pikachu "Use Thunderbolt Pikachu!" The two attacks clashed, resulting in an explosion that concealed Pikachu from view. Raiden scowled "Damn, I can't see Pikachu, and Electivire needs to recharge!" Ash, however, didn't miss a beat "Pikachu! Show 'em why you're a Champion and combine Quick Attack with Iron Tail!" Pikachu dashed quickly to Electivire, tail glowing, and used the sheer force of the attack to strike the larger Pokémon in the face, sending it crashing to the ground. Ash grinned "Now finish it off with Iron Tail!" Raiden grit his teeth "I don't think so! Electivire use Fire Punch!" The attacks hit each Pokémon, forcing them apart.

The dust settled to reveal both Pokémon still standing, but battered and exhausted. However, it was Electivire that collapsed.

"Electivire is unable to battle! The winner is Pikachu!"

Davis stared at the small Pokémon in awe "Pikachu is so strong it's crazy, wow...!"

Raiden sighed "I suppose today's a day for humility lessons; that's twice in two matches I've underestimated the strength of a challenger and his Pokémon. But this time it won't be so easy! My last Pokémon, come on out, Manectric!"

Ash glanced at Pikachu "Gah, this is no good! Guess I'll have to go with someone else, especially if that bracelet on Manectric's right leg means what I think it does." Pikachu looked over at Ash and the trainer said calmly "You did beyond amazing buddy, come take a rest." Pikachu bounded back over to Ash, and the black haired boy narrowed his eyes "Alright, let's do this Charizard!" Charizard roared as it landed on the field, a small bracelet also on it's right arm. Ash smirked at Raiden, who quickly caught on "Well then, let's kick this match up a notch, shall we?" Ash nodded eagerly, and Brock smirked "Pay attention Davis, this is intense stuff."

"BEGIN!"

"CHARIZARD!"

"MANECTRIC!"

"MEGA EVOLVE!" Both trainers roared, and Davis' eyes went wide when he saw both Pokémon change drastically, into their Mega Forms "Whoa..."

Serena smiled at him "It's pretty amazing right?"

Davis just nodded, Kari glancing curiously at him "One more thing that he's determined to achieve, I wonder..."

"Alright Charizard, use Wing Attack!" Charizard sped dazzlingly fast at Manectric, as Raiden said "Not so fast hotshot! Manectric use Thunder Fang!" Manectric dashed forward, hitting Charizard's wing, eliciting a roar from the flaming Pokémon, and Ash quickly countered "Dive and keep a hold on Manectric! Now, use Seismic Toss!" Raiden gasped as Manectric hit the ground hard and was sent rolling, managing to just barely stand. The older trainer grinned "Alright Manectric, use Thunder!" Manectric hit Charizard head on, sending it flying into the ground. Ash growled "Get up, Charizard! Get in there and hit it with Mega Punch!" Manectric was unable to dodge as Charizard pounded it, knocking it ou as both Pokémon changed back from their Mega Forms.

"Manectric is Unable to Battle! The winner is Charizard! The match goes to the challenger, Ash Ketchum!"

"ALRIGHT! WE DID IT!" Ash cheered, high fiving his Charizard as Pikachu jumped onot his shoulder. Davis gaped at the result "That Charizard...it's gotta be the strongest Pokémon I've seen so far." Brock grinned at him "The only Pokémon Ash has that battles better is Pikachu, but yes; it is Ash's strongest, especially Mega Evolved.

Raiden smiled at Ash "Well, I'm glad to have finally battled an honest Champion! Well don, and here you are; the Ray Badge!"

Ash soared "WE DID IT GUYS! THE RAY BADGE!"

After a small celebration and a good night's rest, the group met Raiden outside the Pokémon center to say goodbye. "It was positively wonderful meeting you five, good luck on the rest of your journey" Raiden said with a smile.

Davis grinned "Thanks for the battle Raiden! It taught us a lot!" Eevee yipped in agreement on his hat and Veemon gave him a thumbs up "What Davish said!"

Ash nodded "Absolutely! I'm sure we'll meet again!"

Brock bowed "Thanks for your help, we'll definitely be sure to head to Titus City next!"

Kari and Serena just smiled and nodded, Gatomon shrugging and smiling as well.

Raiden gave them one last look before heading back to his Gym, the others heading out on the road to Titus City.

Our Heroes have concluded their business in Lyter City, they head towards Titus City, as the journey continues...

And done! Hope ya'll like, will try not to let the next update take so long, but trying to do a little of each of my current stories each day, and it's taking a little while! Anyway, see ya next time!