The silent stare-down between the two trainers continued, both seeming to be waiting for the other to make the first move. Michael knew this was serious, but couldn't help grinning himself due to being able to battle with Jolteon again. Jolteon felt the same way, though it's look was much more serious, as it was focused on not letting Michael down. Though it did grow impatient, glancing back at it's trainer and letting out a mellow growl. Michael nodded. "Alright then. Jolteon! Wild Charge!"

[B]"Jolt!"[/B] Jolteon launched off at a high speed through the hall, becoming shrouded in electricity while heading towards the Smoochum that stood it's ground with what appeared to be no fear. If anything, this irritated Jolteon as it felt it wasn't being taken seriously. The situation confused Michael somewhat, he wasn't certain what Perdey was pulling. He seemed to be doing nothing, but as Jolteon approached, Perdey finally took action. "Smoochum, you've taunted long enough. Jump up and dodge it, then counter with Shadow Ball!" 

The Smoochum obeyed, taking a leap into the air that allowed her to avoid the Jolteon's assault. The Pokemon below began grinding to a halt, as Smoochum did a spin in the air, firing off a decently-sized Shadow Ball from her small hands. Jolteon was too alert for it to hit, simply dodging to the right without a command. The Shadow Ball slammed against the floor, damaging it in a small explosion. "Jump up after it and use Double Kick!" Michael commanded, Jolteon following the command by leaping up at the Smoochum, turning mid-flight to attack with it's hindlegs. The blow connected, effectively slamming the Smoochum against the wall.

Perdey simply kept his grin, throwing out another command. "You can take it! Climb onto it's back!"

Though injured, the Smoochum and Jolteon's decent to the floor was a good time for what Perdey ordered. The Smoochum grabbed Jolteon's paw, pulling and launching itself over it's head and onto it's back. Jolteon tried to look back, as he landed on the ground. Michael was just as confused, but gasped in shock as the Smoochum grabbed Jolteon's large ears, pulling back on them and causing the electric-Pokemon to cry out. "We've got 'em! Time to get some Payback!" Perdey was excited, watching as his Smoochum jumped up, pulling on Jolteon's ears again, only to release one and pull strongly on the other to bring itself down to punch Jolteon's head with it's free hand. The blow connected, causing Jolteon to slam face-first onto the floor.

"Jolteon...?!" Michael stared, quite amazed by the power of the small Smoochum. He watched it land on the floor, and simply cross it's arms as it stared at Jolteon, who was having difficulties standing. The Smoochum smirked, whirling back her foot to kick Jolteon. Though as she attempted it, the Pokemon's eyes shot open and it opened it's mouth, latching onto the Smoochum's foot. 

"It can still fight after that?!" Perdey exclaimed, watching as Jolteon swung it's head, releasing the Smoochum and sending it flying down the hallway. It crashed against the floor, rolling backwards before stopping on it's backside. Jolteon stood up, obviously angered by the Smoochum's antics.

"You can't count my Pokemon out after just one good move. Jolteon! Use Thunderbolt!" 

Michael's command came as Perdey took a moment to grasp the fact it was still up. He shook his head, deciding it was time for a change of tactics. "Smoochum! Go in that room over there!" Perdey was pointing towards none-other than the room where the Purifier was. The Smoochum groaned, but managed to roll out of the way of the incoming shock and retreat into the room as told. Jolteon, still upset, charged in without second thought. Michael's eyes widened with concern. "The machine! Are you crazy?! An electric attack in there could blow it up and harm our Pokemon severely!"

"Guess you better limit your moves before it's too late, 'Hero'!" Perdey said, laughing as Michael ran into the room after the Pokemon. Perdey simply walked towards the doorway, knowing this was going to be interesting.