A brilliant pink energy bomb exploded, carrying terrifying momentum and rushing away, with smoke and dust rolling!
"Courage!"
Seeing that the situation was not right, Alakazam on the field waved the spoon in his hand, and his body instantly disappeared from the spot, reappearing behind Sabrina the next second.
Teleport!
This is the traditional art of the Abra clan.
When other trainers encounter danger, they let their Pokémon go to the front, but the Saffron Gym is different. When in doubt, they turn to the trainers. The trainers are often much stronger than their Pokémon.
"Snort!"
Although there was a flash of surprise in Sabrina's eyes, she quickly calmed down. A bright blue light flashed in her deep eyes again, and then a light blue void barrier appeared directly in front of her.
"Boom boom boom!!"
The powerful Moonblast struck the blue barrier, with the fairy energy bursting into pink smoke that filled the area. Despite this, the telekinetic barrier was unshaken.
The fairy-type energy, known for its gentle but deadly nature, became violently potent, even causing Butterfree's usually cute face to distort under its force. A storm of wind swept across the field following the explosion.
"Meow!"
Moonblast!!
"This woman has 70% of your power," Red, who had been silently watching through Ash's mind, suddenly spoke.
He had met Sabrina in the game world. Aside from being a powerful psychic, she didn't reveal much of her personal abilities.
He didn't expect her to be so strong in this reality.
If human strength had levels, Ash's body would be at the elite level with undeveloped fighting attributes, and Sabrina would be at the mature level of a psychic master.
During his mental battle with Sabrina, no matter how strong Ash's body was, he couldn't match Sabrina's skill.
However, Red was also impressed that Butterfree could summon such a powerful Moonblast so suddenly.
Is this the power of love?
"I'll reduce that 70%," came a disdainful telepathic response.
Red smiled knowingly but didn't argue.
It was exaggerated to claim Sabrina had 70% of his power—50% would be more accurate.
That's assuming he wasn't fully awakened.
No matter how powerful the Moonblast was, Sabrina remained unfazed. She clenched her fists, and her mental barrier expanded, pushing the fairy energy back.
"Mimi!"
Butterfree, unable to dodge, was struck by the recoil from her own violent energy. Already exhausted, Butterfree collapsed to the ground like a dead leaf.
"Bang!"
A puff of purple smoke rose, and Butterfree turned into a lifeless doll, landing right next to the Pidgeot doll.
The Pidgeot doll stuck out its tongue like a zombie, brushing against the Butterfree doll.
A final act of defiance.
The two lifeless dolls lay there quietly, like a masterpiece painting, symbolizing Pokémon's pursuit of true love and the noble spirit of self-sacrifice.
If this painting needed a title:
**Bird Eating Insects**
"Badaicho!!"
Ash panicked and rushed forward, but he was nearly hit by another powerful force. Brock quickly knocked him down, narrowly avoiding the blow.
On the other side, Sabrina was covered in blue light. She floated toward them, her cold, ruthless eyes fixed on them.
"Run!"
"Even if the green mountains remain, we must escape for now!"
Brock and Misty shared a glance and swiftly dragged Ash toward the door.
Sabrina now resembled a demon—unstoppable.
Besides, Pidgeot and Butterfree had only been turned into dolls; their lives weren't taken. They could return to rescue them.
Ash took a deep breath, cast one last look at Butterfree and Pidgeot, and ran toward the gate with a heavy heart.
Helplessness filled him. Unless he used Red's power, he stood no chance against Sabrina.
But he had promised Red he wouldn't rely on his help unless in a desperate situation.
Even Pikachu, trying to help, unleashed a Thunderbolt at Sabrina, but with a wave of her hand, she effortlessly deflected the powerful attack.
"Pika!"
Pikachu used Flash and dashed toward the door.
Soon, they arrived at the dark corridor they had come from, only a faint light guiding them toward the outside door.
Ash pushed the door, but it wouldn't budge—it was sealed with a layer of psychic blue energy.
He turned and saw that Sabrina had already caught up, her glowing red eyes filled with danger.
The doll in her hand bulged its eyes and made a creepy sound as it turned 360 degrees.
"Hehe. If you lose, you have to stay with me."
Ash's Pokédex chimed in:
"Beep. I agree."
Even in a desperate situation, his Pokédex found time to be a bootlicker.
Just as Sabrina prepared to attack, a voice suddenly echoed through the room.
"Stop it, Sabrina!"
Sabrina's energy faltered, and Ash turned to see a figure standing behind them.
A sturdy man with a bit of a beard, his face hidden by a low hat, spoke with authority.
Taking advantage of the moment, the man placed his hands on them, and with a burst of familiar blue light, they disappeared.
Teleport!
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They reappeared near the Pokémon Center in Saffron City.
Passersby paid no mind. In Saffron, it's normal for psychics to teleport around.
"Pika."
Pikachu jumped down and took a deep breath. Ash and the others, though shaken, were relieved.
The man, pressing his hat down, spoke bluntly.
"You're trainers from another town, aren't you? I suggest you forget about the Saffron Gym. It's far too difficult for you."
Ash frowned, regret filling him, but determination soon followed.
"I'll definitely defeat the Saffron Gym! Trainers from Pallet Town don't give up!"
Besides, his Butterfree and Pidgeot were still inside.
"You're from Pallet Town? Then forget it."
The man gave Ash a hesitant look but chose not to speak further.
He had watched the entire battle. Ash was still too weak. It was useless to say more.
He teleported away, leaving Ash confused and frustrated. He hated when people didn't finish what they were saying.
"You better leave Saffron soon. This city is about to change."
And with that, the man disappeared once more.
Ash and Misty exchanged distressed looks, unsure of their next move.
They both suddenly realized something:
"Where's Brock?!"
The stranger had only teleported Ash and Misty out, leaving their friend behind.
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Back in the dark corridor, Sabrina frowned.
"Hmph, they got away. It's that annoying guy again."
The doll in her hand laughed eerily.
"Hehe. That handsome Pokédex also ran away."
Sabrina: "…"
She sighed and returned to her room.
The corridor fell silent again.
After a while, white teeth suddenly gleamed in the darkness.
Brock: "?"
Hidden in the shadows, Brock had been forgotten by everyone.
Even though Sabrina had been just meters away, his dark skin blended so perfectly with the darkness that as long as he kept quiet, no one could see him.
At this moment, he was like a Pokémon in the dark night—mysterious and unpredictable.
"As long as I don't open my mouth, you can't see me."
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(End of this chapter)