Pokémon: Trainer Paul

"Too many of them—time to leave."

Paul, unperturbed by the sight before him, turned and sprinted in the opposite direction of the Beedrill swarm.

Though Paul appeared composed, his athleticism was remarkable.

As a transmigrator, he was well aware of his physical capabilities. Beyond studying and caring for his Pokémon, most of his time was spent on physical training.

Over the years, Paul had dominated the youth tournaments in Veilstone City, whether it was martial arts or running. Any competition he entered was practically a foregone conclusion.

Even Maylene, the daughter of the Fighting-type Gym Leader and the newly appointed Gym Leader herself, couldn't hold a candle to Paul in combat.

So, when faced with the swarm of Beedrill, Paul felt no fear.

Even as the Beedrill unleashed moves like Poison Sting and Pin Missile, Paul skillfully evaded their attacks with ease.

It was his Elekid, trailing behind, that bore the brunt of the attacks, accumulating several wounds during their retreat.

"Charge up fully—get ready to use Thunder."

Paul issued the command with calm precision.

Unlike the games, repeated use of the Charge move in real life could significantly amplify the next electric attack.

"Bzz-bzzzt!"

Elekid, unused to such relentless combat, found itself struggling. It had to dodge incoming attacks while simultaneously charging electricity—an exhausting multitasking effort.

Its arms spun like miniature turbines, and the "plugs" on its head sparked as it worked to generate power. Special energy coursed through its body, gradually building to its limit.

One charge... two charges...

When Elekid felt its body brimming with energy, it abruptly turned to face the approaching Beedrill.

Blocking the initial wave of attacks with Protect, Elekid then unleashed all its stored power in one devastating strike. A roaring thunderbolt surged forth, like a dragon of lightning, tearing through the swarm.

The Beedrill, caught off guard, had no time to react.

The attack engulfed the swarm in a sea of electricity, arcs of lightning dancing across the battlefield.

In the aftermath, Beedrill after Beedrill dropped from the sky like overcooked dumplings, some paralyzed and others completely incapacitated.

A few lucky stragglers at the edges managed to escape, hesitating for only a moment before fleeing the scene in terror.

Elekid, drained by the effort, panted heavily, sweat dripping from its forehead.

"Poké Ball, go!"

After tossing two Oran Berries to Elekid to help it recover, Paul swiftly threw four Poké Balls, capturing four of the fallen Beedrill.

Taking out his Pokédex, he began scanning each of the five Beedrill, including the one he had previously caught.

While Bug-type Pokémon were generally considered weak, Beedrill's speed and strength made it a decent choice in Paul's eyes. With the right Mega Stone, its abilities could improve significantly.

If any of them displayed exceptional potential, he wouldn't mind keeping one.

Unfortunately...

"Trash."

After reviewing the data, Paul released the Beedrill with a blank expression.

Once freed, the Beedrill scattered without a second thought, leaving their fallen comrades behind.

Paul collected the emptied Poké Balls and turned his attention back to the remaining Beedrill. He continued the cycle: capture, scan, and release those that didn't meet his standards.

Elekid, now partially recovered, acted as a vigilant enforcer. Any Beedrill attempting to escape was promptly subdued, though Elekid allowed those previously captured to leave unharmed.

After scanning through dozens of Beedrill, Paul kept only one with slightly better potential.

"Only one with decent talent out of so many. Barely worth keeping."

Even with this Beedrill in his possession, Paul showed no excitement.

For now, it would serve as Elekid's sparring partner and a guide through the forest.

Unless it performed exceptionally, it would likely be released later, much like the Budew Paul had freed.

"Does this forest have an Ursaring? Lead me to it."

After releasing the sole remaining Beedrill and tossing it two Oran Berries to recover its strength, Paul gave his next command.

If the forest housed an Ursaring capable of scaring off an entire Beedrill swarm—as depicted in the anime—it should know where to find it.

"Buzz..."

The freshly healed Beedrill hesitated, but after a moment, it nodded reluctantly.

Paul's ambition was clear: his target was the forest's reigning dominator, Ursaring.

Although the Beedrill doubted Paul's ability to defeat Ursaring, it had no choice but to obey its trainer.

On the way, Paul captured a Kricketune and a Scyther. Considering his impending battle with Ursaring, he decided to keep them temporarily.

After a midday break, the Beedrill led Paul to the edge of the forest, where it met the foothills of a mountain.

As they approached, the number of wild Pokémon dwindled—a clear sign that this territory belonged to a powerful Pokémon.

"Beezz..."

Stopping abruptly, Beedrill hesitated to move closer. It raised a trembling arm to point at a massive cave carved into the mountainside.

Even from a distance, Paul could sense the presence of a strong Pokémon within.

Walking up to the cave, Paul peered into its dark, cavernous depths. It was deeper and darker than he had anticipated.

Fighting inside would undoubtedly be disadvantageous.

Raising his hand, Paul pointed at the cave and ordered: "Use Pin Missile on the interior."

"Buzz?!"

The Beedrill froze in shock.

Paul might not have seen Ursaring, but it had—a bear capable of swatting it unconscious with a single paw.

"Hmm?"

Noticing the hesitation, Paul shot the Beedrill a cold glare.

Realizing it had displeased its trainer, Beedrill steeled itself. Resigned, it aimed its glowing green stingers at the cave and fired a barrage of Pin Missiles into the depths.

Boom! Boom!

The sound of explosions echoed from within, followed by an earth-shaking roar of fury.

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