Pokemon: Bond Evolutions of Pokémon

Torkoal against the big boss Steelix, the battle was just about to begin.

"Let's first test out on him!" Ash began to direct the battle of Torkoal without any second thoughts, "Use Flamethrower!"

Torkoal's flames were indeed excellent, especially with all of its makeshift coal burning in inside of his body and then releasing the powerful heat.

However, this pillar of fire was almost completely ignored by the giant Steelix. Just by moving, he stirred up large amounts of sand and dust, thus easily blocking Torkoal's Flamethrower!

This was also the reason why Ash usually will never use any of his Fire-type Pokémon's when fighting against Pokémon's such as Steelix.

Steelix evolved from the Rock-type Pokémon Onix and has most likely learned a lot of Rock-type skills. It also has the Ground-type both before and after evolving into a Steelix.

Using Fire-type Pokémon's against such Pokémon's is usually only done when he wants to build up resistance for his Pokémon's.

Of course this can be directly linked to how strong his Pokémon's were.

He won't choose to use his Growlithe or Combusken against this Steelix unless he uses his Aura Powers to amplify their fire power. He almost never uses his own powers to make his Pokémon's stronger in battles because it is too much for his opponents; it also just happens to be not allowed in official Pokémon battles, so he only uses it against stronger wild Pokémon's against his own weaker Pokémon's.

His stronger Fire-type Pokémon's like Charizard and Thyplosion can directly ignore this Steelix as they both can instantly defeat it with a simple attack.

Seeing this, Torkoal gritted his teeth. He had fought with this Steelix several times before, and was defeated every single time and was injured all over without being able to do much damage to Steelix.

He used his Flamethrower again of Steelix. Unexpectedly, Steelix did not chose to dodge or block it, and took the damage from the Flamethrower head-on without flinching, and then used his huge tail to use a powerful Iron Tail towards Torkoal.

"Use Iron Defense!" It was too late to dodge and not enough time to counterattack, so Ash quickly locked in and ordered Torkoal to increase his defenses by going inot the shell. This not only increased his defense but also blocked most of the damage from that Iron Tail.

Torkoal resisted the hit from Iron Tail a second time and spit up large amounts of smoke from his nostrils and back, his fighting spirit was still burning crazily high! He was putting the dignity of being a Fire-type Pokémon on the line, so he must defeat this Steelix!

"He's so hot-blooded. He definitely a Fire-type Pokémon! So that's what a true Fire-type is supposed to look like…" May was already felling extremely hot just by being close to the Torkoal.

She almost forgot that her own Starter Pokémon was also a rare Fire-type Pokémon.

"In that case, Torkoal, get ready!" Ash could feel all the determination and the will that thsi Torkoal's had. It has been seriously injured before even coming here and does not have much strength left to fight this stronger Pokémon, so he might as well put everything on this last attack.

"Torkoal, use Shell Smash!"

Ash's order surprised even Brock, not to mention Max, but Torkoal had already executed it before they could say anything.

Cracks suddenly appeared on the thick turtle shell, and then it began to shatter. At this moment, Torkoal was like red-hot giant charcoal. He now had that scalding hot felling to him.

"Brock, what kind of move is that?" May asked Brock, who was right beside her.

"That Shell Smash that Torkoal just used will reduce his Defense and Special Defense, but in turn he will greatly increased his Attack, Special Attack and Speed!" Brock's eyes sparkled, "Ash bet everything on the outcome of this move. If he does go for his final attack, that attack must be..." Before Brock could even finish, Ash was already on it.

"Overheat!"

Ash raised his arms and his fighting spirit with Torkoal was already burning to their current limits.

With the new increased Speed, Torkoal was able to continue to avoid Steelix's Iron Tails, and then his entire body turned a burning red after hearing Ash's command!

The double defense that Torkoal had just abandoned were also now his greatest advantage, in exchange for those things that he didn't need yet, he greatly improved his main Special Attack. This will requires all of his strength to use, this last attack will use all of his new and old Special Attack to decimate his opponent!

He bet his everything on this last attack!

BOOM!

The new massive fire pillar took on a high-heat color, and with Ash's and Torkoal's new bond, it hit Steelix hard on the face!

This Steelix still didn't dodge, or rather he didn't have the time to dodge, and he had to withstood this full force attack head on without any second defensive layer.

The enhanced Overheat pushed Steelix back continuously, but it still managed to withstand it for some time. It glared fiercely at Torkoal and Ash, who was behind him. The metallic luster appeared on its tail again on the final moment of his consciousness.

"Come on, Torkoal!"

Ash decisively added his Auta to help out Torkoal, and the fire pillar that Torkoal was continuing to release became even more powerful. He finally pushed Steelix hard against the hard mountain wall, and the explosion immediately swallowed it completely! The sound was deafening to them.

Steelix immediately lost his ability to fight and fell down.

Risking everything, Ash and Torkoal ushered in their new victory.

Torkoal, who was out of the battle, naturally returned to its original state and lay down directly to rest. It had barely rested before he came to battle this Steelix. Now he was full of bruises and was completely out of energy.

"Hey, you're really strong. Do you want to follow me?" Ash squatted in front of Torkoal and took out one of his unused Poké Ball.

"TOR KOAL!"

Torkoal burst into tears again, then almost immediately spit up a lot of smoke, he was really excited, like a child, but he was really fierce when fighting, just like his little Electrike.

After Torkoal finished crying, he rested his head on the Poké Ball Ash showed him.

Torkoal: 200/215

Ash was immediately surprised by the high Bond Value and compatibility this Torkoal shared eith him. It was almost as good as when his Lapras had hatched in front of him, not even the Phanpy he had hatched had such a high level of bonding with him from the get go.

Neither Torkoal nor Lapras can evolve anymore, so there was no such thing as an increase in their shared Bond Value along with their degree of compatibility as others when they evolve.

With such a high degree of compatibility and bonding, it was no wonder that this Torkoal had listened to him complete this gamble without any second reservation.

Torkoal had fully recognized Ash as his Trainer, even before Ash asked him to join his team.

Ash now hoped that their future Bond Value can be further improved when they do their next training and battles.

"It's so beautiful. I neve knew there was such a way to catch a Pokémon!" May's eyes were opened again today by her boyfriend. For the first time, she saw that besides catching a Pokémon through battles, there was such a way to have them join you so willingly.

Of course, this method of subduing was only for those very few Trainers that truly did love Pokémon's as if they were family.

The past Ash was an expert in this kind of capturing method. He could almost make a full team of them if he so chose to.

The now defeated Steelix left with Skarmory and the three Magnemite to the other side of thei valley. They had now recognized the power that Torkoal and Ash had.

After passing through the Valley of Steel, Ash and his party quickly got on the right road again. And it turned out that Mauville City was right in front of them.

"Babe, let me tell you a good thing!" When entering Mauville City, May suddenly kissed Ash with a air of mystery.

"And what might that be, babe?" He said with the same tone May used on him.

"When we came to Mauville City last time, didn't I tell you about the Mauville City Food Court?" May said with a smile, "So you see, that place is also called the Battle Food Court. We can battle with the people there while waiting for our food to be prepared! And of we win, it's completely free; and the more times you battle and win, the more luxurious dishes you can eat!"

Hearing this, Ash's eyes lit up. Isn't this the perfect place to get more of his needed Exchange Points and more training?

He wasn't exactly short on money, not by a fat chance. He always saved up the extra money he had earned and sends them to his mother to use or save.

And the monthly pay he gets from the G-Men was something that he had saved up for a while now, he was now closer to being a billionaire then being as "poor" like his old self.

But looking at May's look, he realized what his girlfriend was truly thinking of, "You just want me to help you fight and win, and then you can eat more luxurious food, right?"

"Uh!" May stuck out her tongue, "You got me detected, love. I tried to win against them teh last time I was here, but they were too strong for me and I couldn't fight them after round two." She said in dissatisfaction.

This was the best of both worlds for Ash, he can earn his Exchange Points and experience for his Pokémon's by doing battles, and his girlfriend can also enjoy the delicious snacks for free.

It really was such a good thing; he has to hurry up now.

Sure enough, the Mauville City Food Court was at its busiest time now. In addition to some small vendors, the three core stores included Explore Gardevoir, Magnemite Magnet and Assorted Muk Noodles. On the battle field in the center of this whole area, a graceful lady wearing a long blue skirt was directing her Walrein to crush the opponent's Camerupt on the opposite side like it was nothing, it was a one hit knock out.

Her strength was cheered by everyone present there.

May's eyes were the brightest, "Ash, that lady over there has neck won ten battle in a row and can eat the most luxurious Assorted Muk Noodles for free!"

When it comes to the most luxurious Assorted Muk Noodles, his girlfriends eyes were filled with bright stars.

She was very much looking forward to all free food her boyfriend was going to win for her!

Ash then saw the lady put away her thickkk Walrein, shook her head as if she was disappointed, came to the counter to receive her luxurious Assorted Muk Noodles, and started to eat it like it was the last thing she will ever eat.

She ate very quickly and was sweating profusely after a while.

Ash looked at his girlfriend, who was drooling uncontrollably on the side and said with a smile, "Are you ready for it?"

"Yes! I want to eat that Magnemite thing first!"