Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Catching Zapdos
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Zapdos let out a cry, spread its wings, and with electricity shimmering around its body, unleashed a Thunderbolt, neutralizing all incoming moves.
Ethan couldn't help but praise, "Truly a legendary Pokémon, to handle so many opponents with such composure!"
Perhaps annoyed by his chatter, a bolt of electricity suddenly struck towards him. Seeing this, Ethan quickly dodged behind the doorway, narrowly escaping a scorching fate.
Poking his head out again, Ethan continued to shout, "Kirlia, quickly find a way to restrict its movement!"
Kirlia raised its hands, and an invisible Confusion enveloped Zapdos. However, perhaps due to the vast differences in level, strength, and base stats, Zapdos merely struggled a few times and broke free.
After gliding once under the skylight, Zapdos's body suddenly began to spin, and its long beak also glowed as it flew straight towards Ivysaur.
"Watch out, it's Drill Peck! Charmander, use Smokescreen quickly!"
Drill Peck, a Flying-type move, not only had a type advantage against Grass-types, but given Zapdos's level, if it hit Ivysaur, it could immediately incapacitate it. Hearing the command, Charmander opened its mouth, spewing a cloud of black smoke that covered the room, simultaneously concealing their positions.
Zapdos lost its target. The next second, its attack went wide, harshly pecking the ground. However, its power was so immense that it not only created a large hole in the floor but also seemed to shake the entire power room.
Seeing it missed its target, Zapdos flew high again. However, its electrically charged body, now within the smokescreen, shone like a bright light bulb, exceptionally eye-catching.
Suddenly, a stream of water and a burst of fire pierced through the dense smoke, striking Zapdos simultaneously from left and right. Zapdos cried out in pain, then flapped its wings, dispelling all the smokescreen. And just at that moment, two vines flew up from below, rising into the air and binding themselves to Zapdos's wings.
"Ivysaur! Well done!" Ethan's eyes lit up as he shouted, "Pull it down!"
Ivysaur pulled with all its might, trying to drag Zapdos to the ground, but Zapdos flapped its wings, stubbornly holding its ground in mid-air, locked in a stalemate with Ivysaur.
"Jolteon, use Quick Attack!"
Jolteon's speed suddenly surged. It bounced off the walls a few times, then leaped into the air, crashing fiercely into Zapdos. Although Quick Attack had the word "electric" in its name, it was merely a Normal-type move. After being struck by Jolteon, Zapdos lost control of its body and, in a moment of carelessness, was promptly pulled down by Ivysaur.
"Now!" Ethan shouted loudly, "All-out attack!"
His Pokémon collectively launched their moves. Instantly, several attacks simultaneously struck Zapdos. This time, having taken the full brunt of the damage, Zapdos let out a cry of agony. However, it was still a legendary Pokémon. After enduring the focused attack, it did not fall. Instead, electricity instantly covered its entire body, and it unleashed another Thunderbolt!
Fierce, wild electric light surged wildly through the power room, attacking indiscriminately without targeting. In an instant, not only did Ethan's Pokémon scatter to dodge, but all the facilities within the power plant were also destroyed.
When Ethan poked his head out from behind the door again, he saw that explosions, thick smoke, sparks, and broken machinery had become the main theme of the place. His gaze swept quickly, checking on his Pokémon. He saw that, except for Jolteon, the other Pokémon had sustained varying degrees of damage and looked battered. Fortunately, none had fallen. Even Squirtle, in that fleeting moment, had used Withdraw to protect itself.
Zapdos flapped its wings high, gazing at the Pokémon that appeared so weak in its eyes. Its eyes seemed to burn with fire. Having suffered such humiliation, it was now utterly enraged!
With a furious cry, through the shattered skylight, the sky above the power plant suddenly became overcast. In just a few seconds, the entire sky was obscured by thick clouds, completely darkening. And amidst the clouds, lightning constantly flashed, as if a terrifying thunderstorm was brewing.
Swallowing, Ethan was about to give a command when he suddenly received a call from Professor Sakuragi. Without thinking much, Ethan answered the call. As soon as he put it on speaker, he heard Professor Sakuragi's urgent voice coming from the phone.
"Ethan, are you alright there? I thought I heard an explosion, and now this entire area, including the institute, has lost power. What on earth happened?"
Ethan looked up at the thunderclouds, giving a wry smile, "I apologize, Professor. We've had a bit of a situation here. But I think no matter what the final outcome is, everything will be over very soon!"
As he spoke, an astonishing clap of thunder split the sky, piercing through the skylight and engulfing the entire power room. Thunder, an Electric-type ultimate move. With immense damage and a wide area of effect, it could sweep all enemies within. Even if it didn't defeat the enemy, it had a certain chance of paralyzing them.
At this moment, the Pokémon in the power room had nowhere to hide. However, in this critical moment, a small figure actually leaped into the air voluntarily, meeting the thunderbolt head-on.
It was Jolteon!!
Too late to cry out, accompanied by a deafening roar of thunder, the thunderbolt struck Jolteon, emitting a blinding flash of light that almost blinded Ethan.
When all the dust settled, Ethan quickly looked at Jolteon. To his utter surprise, Jolteon stood there, though slightly out of breath, the lightning had not harmed it in the slightest! After a moment of stunned silence, he suddenly remembered this Jolteon's Ability.
Volt Absorb: A Pokémon with this Ability is unaffected by Electric-type moves. When hit by an Electric-type move, it takes no damage and recovers a small amount of HP.
"Amazing! Jolteon!"
In mid-air, Zapdos also hadn't expected such a result. While it was still panting, Kirlia activated Confusion, and Ivysaur also brandished its vines. The two moves simultaneously entangled it.
"Don't give it any more chances to resist!" Ethan shouted, "Everyone, attack together and finish it!"
A dazzling array of various moves simultaneously struck Zapdos. This time, it could no longer withstand the assault and fell from mid-air!
A perfect chance!
Seeing this, Ethan decisively pulled out a Poké Ball and threw it. The Poké Ball traced a perfect arc in the air, striking Zapdos. With a flash of red light, Zapdos was drawn into the ball. However, the very next second, it immediately broke free!
Still has energy!?
"Everyone, put in more effort! Keep attacking!"
Several more moves struck Zapdos. Zapdos let out a cry of despair, but with its last bit of energy, it actually unleashed another Thunderbolt!
Zzzzzzzzz!!
After the blinding light, Ethan's Pokémon couldn't endure the damage and fell one after another. In the end, only Jolteon remained!
"Damn it!" Knowing this was the most critical moment and he couldn't give up now, Ethan gritted his teeth and shouted, "Jolteon, Quick Attack!!"
Jolteon suddenly accelerated, crashing fiercely into Zapdos with the speed of a meteor! And this time, Zapdos was powerless to resist. With a final low moan, it collapsed to the ground!
At this moment, Ethan's heart was pounding in his throat! He again pulled out a Poké Ball and threw it at Zapdos.
After the red light, as Zapdos was drawn into the ball for the second time, the Poké Ball began to shake violently, shaking, shaking, and shaking again, until a few seconds later, with a thud, it finally went dark.
Slowly picking it up, gazing at the red-and-white Poké Ball in his hand, Ethan felt a moment of daze.
I actually caught Zapdos!?
Ethan has done the impossible and caught the legendary Pokémon, Zapdos, after an intense and destructive battle! It was a team effort, with Jolteon's Volt Absorb proving crucial against Zapdos's powerful Electric-type attacks. This is a monumental achievement in Ethan's journey!
What do you think will be the immediate consequences of catching a legendary Pokémon for Ethan? How will Professor Sakuragi react to the destruction at the power plant and the revelation of Zapdos?
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