Doris
*Since Ash had arrived on the island via ferry, he had taken the time to walk deep into the forests simply to get a feel of the area. It was fun to him, bringing him back to the early days of his journey. He was currently taking a short break in a pool below the massive waterfall, refilling his canteen.*
Horace
*His Pikachu sits idly by, chewing on the empty iodine tablet packet.*
Sandy
-The foul scent of smoke finally began to set in after almost an entire pack of cigarettes were laid to rest. Viggo flicked away the burnt out cancer stick and unsheathed the last one of the pack. He ran it against the fur of his Houndoom, which lay on it's stomach beside him, chin rested on it's paws. It was used to being used as a lighter, so it didn't mind it that much. Sparks flew as the cig lit up, before taking it's rightful place between the Trainer's lips. He sat cross legged near the lake, staring down into the water. A few of his cigarettes were floating near the top, but the rest were spread all around him-
Doris
*As the older gentleman isn't interfering with his current objective, it doesn't bother Ash. After all, he can't see the cigarettes floating on the water's surface. Once finishing, he packs his canteen into his bag...*
Horace
*But Pikachu does. Literring is a dick move. The electric mouse Pokemon unleashes a slight shock toward the man to try and stun him.*
Sandy
-One of the Houndoom's eyes shot open as the shock was fired. The hell hound snorted, unleashing a small wave of fire to destroy the incoming electricity. The clash caught Viggo's attention and his pupil shot over towards the Pikachu, Houndoom releasing a guttural grown with his fangs bared. He cocked a brow, but said nothing. Not yet-
Doris
*Ash lifted his head, looking toward his Pikachu with a curious glance, confused by his behavior. The Houndoom itself suddenly leapt up to him... But he didn't mind. The trainer likely had control.* "Hey, Pikachu, chill."
Sandy
-It was still laying on the grass, but it looked ready to pounce at any moment- "Zip it, Doomy." -Viggo commanded, his voice strangely smooth despite his deathly smoking habit. The Dark Pokemon reluctantly obeyed, lowering it's chin back onto it's paws, eyes sharpened into a glare aimed towards the electric mouse Pokemon-
Horace
*As Pikachu's cheeks sizzled with electricity and prepped another shock, it looked toward Houndoom with a venomous glare.*
Doris
*Ash was confused by this behavior, gently nudging his Pokemon.* "Hey, hey! Calm down."
Sandy
-Houndoom hadn't charged an attack up yet. He was listening to his Trainer's previous order, but that didn't mean it wouldn't fight back if attacked. It's appearance gave it quite an intimidating glare, so it didn't have to put much effort into it's expression when it annoyed or angry, which it clearly was. Most of Viggo's attention was now taken by the other Trainer and his electric type Pokemon. While he wasn't fully invested in the situation, it was safe to assume that he was at least paying more attention to the situation at hand than anything else- "Forget it, kid. Let 'em go at it."
Doris
*Ash had no choice but to comply. Even after trying to draw Pikachu's attention with multiple treats and the like, the mouse would not budge.*
Horace
*Rather, it focused on Houndoom.*
Doris
"Pikachu, please don't do this right now." *The trainer looked somewhat... Exhausted. The teenager shouldered his backpack as though he were to leave the electric mouse behind, but it remained stock still.*
Sandy
-Houndoom continued to lay still, relaxed. Viggo stretched an arm forwards and scratched the top of the dog's head, in between it's horns. He was ready for a fight, and it looked like the Pikachu was looking for one- "You gonna let this one go?" -The Pokemon grunted harshly in response-
Horace
*Pikachu begins his approach, body crackling with electricity. It dances across the grass with startling efficiency, singing the tips of the blades. And with one cry, Pikachu bolts toward Houndoom.*
Sandy
-Houndoom waited until the last possible moment to make it's move. Just before Pikachu could make contact, Houndoom's single open eye widened, as if it just went **Woke** For a moment. With blistering speed, the Pokemon disappeared, as if it had just teleported. Unlike Pikachu who had singed the greenery with it's tail, Houndoom's speed, along with it's high body temperature, caused the grass around it to catch on fire. It's movement was highlighted by the flames, which was a swift curve that left it behind Pikachu on all fours, flames bubbling in it's mouth, before it spewed a massive Flamethrower from behind with the aim to consume the mouse Pokemon-
Horace
*Pikachu was no slouch. It had spent it's entire life fighting foes larger, stronger, and faster than it. As such, it had a few tricks up it's sleeve for this type of battle. As Houndoom circles around Pikachu, all it can see is Pikachu standing still, tracking the Pokemon with it's gaze as it moved. When Houndoom spewed out it's flamethrower, Pikachu leapt into the air. Once above the Houndoom, it thrust it's tail outward. Whistling from above, came a massive thunderbolt.*
Sandy
-There was absolutely no point in overdoing the energy output during the first stages of the battle. All it did was tilt it's head upward when Pikachu leapt. Umbra manifested within it's frame, building up in it's body before it dropped it's maw and released a beam of black-purplish beam of rings, all intertwined to create one long change, surrounded in a blue aura. Houndoom's Dark Pulse collided with Pikachu's Thunderbolt and the clash caused a shockwave that forced much of the lake's water over side and onto land. The cigarettes he tossed into the water washed up on shore, but the one he tossed on the grass we flung into the lake. The dark type Trainer finally pushed himself to his feet and brushed off his jacket-
Doris
*Ash just sighs in a bewildered manner. No longer the small child who would gasp in awe at such a display, he simply facepalms.* "You gotta be kidding me..."

"Where did I put his Pokeball...?"
Sandy
-Viggo plucked his cigarette from his mouth and blow out a grey cloud, before clicking his tongue. Houndoom's head snapped towards it's Trainer and it suddenly bolted to his side, spinning once it was near, digging it's claws into the ground to cease it's momentum- "On a scale of 1 to 10, how embarrassing was that?"
Horace
*As the riled up Pikachu attempts to pursue, Ash grabs it mid-air by it's tail.*
Doris
"Not exactly embarassing, more of an annoyance. Not sure why the little guy got so mad." *The boy shrugs, and yawns ever so slightly.* "Either way, it's over and done with."
Sandy
-The man took another puff of his cigarette, tired eyes setting their sights on the teenager and their Pokemon with mild interest- "I have a theory." -Viggo flicked the cigarette with his middle finger into the lake.-
Doris
"And that is...?" *Ash turned his attention to the smoking man, missing the cigarette falling into the late. He looked... Jaded. Not exactly annoyed, just tired.*
Sandy
"...Guess I was wrong." -The Pikachu didn't react to him littering, so he was wrong, which he wasn't used to being. With a shrug, he reached into his jacket for another pack of cigarette. However, he found nothing but air, and groaned in annoyance- "Shit, I'm out." -Houndoom rolled it's eyes, snorting-
Horace
*Pikachu wriggles in Ash's hands, before eventually giving up.*
Doris
*Ash just shakes his head.* "Sorry to bother you." *The trainer shrugs, and places the pokemon on his shoulder.*
Sandy
"Eh, no biggie. I was bored out of my mind anyway." -He replied dismissively, slipping his hands into his pockets, before he started off down the path back towards civilization.- "I gotta stock up on more packs. See you 'round." -Houndoom shot a glare towards Pikachu, before falling in line behind it's Trainer-