A Failed Comeback (Please Bookmark)

"Na-na!"

Hoppip stared grimly at the figure lying ahead, then drew a deep breath. A massive vortex rose from the ground and gradually began to condense.

The surrounding wind spiraled into a ball, sending ripples through the air around it.

"Charmander! What are you doing?! Get up already!"

Seeing that his opponent was clearly gathering power, the Kidney-Deficient Youth stood helplessly to one side, venting his frustration on his useless Pokémon.

Smack!

Charmander suddenly moved its hind legs, braced them against the ground, and shakily rose to its feet. "Aao!"

It managed a feeble cry, but before it could steady itself, some tremendous force sent its body flying.

Bam!

The powerful Fairy Wind slammed Charmander into a tree trunk. It slowly slid down, apparently unable to fight any longer.

"Hoppip, Synthesis."

Dian took the opportunity to let Hoppip recover some strength. "Are we done here?"

He addressed the Trainer opposite him. The outcome was obvious, so there was no need to drag things out.

"Use... useless! Useless! You can't even beat a Grass-type Pokémon, you useless piece of trash!"

Humiliated and furious, the Kidney-Deficient Youth immediately began cursing at his Charmander, without showing even a trace of concern.

Dian shook his head. They were both Trainers with a Charmander, one of the Pokémon known as starter Pokémon, yet their results were worlds apart. Was it really just a matter of timing and fate? Probably not.

When his Pokémon lost, this Trainer never reflected on his own mistakes and instead took his anger out on his Pokémon. He was a complete and utter failure.

Dian prepared to recall Hoppip and leave. His time was precious, and he had no energy to waste on someone like this.

As for setting the other guy straight... sorry, but he wasn't a girl. What made