[Best Veteran March/May 2011] A new professor in town - Kanto Adventure PG13

[Konekodemon]

"Good luck Sean. I know you won't need it though, with such a great Pokemon as Growlite," Kairi grinned as she rubbed Growlite's head.

 

[I Laugh at your Misfortune!]

"Take a good look around, Poliwag...we're here...Pewter City!" If Warren had been expecting to be impressed, he was sorely disappointed. It had truly earned its name as the stone grey city - Pewter was simply a huge sprawl of cement apartment blocks and grey office buildings. Warren managed to find the Pokecenter fairly easily - its red roof stuck out in the middle of all the grey. Warren slouched in, handed his Pokemon to Nurse Joy and strolled through to the canteen. There seemed to be some sort of soup on offer with lumps of meat floating in it that were the same size as the buildings. Warren eyed it distastefully, but tried a little and was surprised to find that it was delicious.
"What meat is this?" he called to Nurse Joy.
"Donphan," she replied cheerily. Warren looked at the bowl for a moment, slightly disgusted, then shrugged and carried on eating.

"Poli, poli!" Warren looked down. Poliwag was back from Nurse Joy's magic healing machine and it looked fired up and ready for battle. Rattata and Weedle were behind it. They were looking at him expectantly.
"Alright," Warren moaned, "We're going to the Gym already." Poliwag cheered quietly.
"Poliwag, you've got the type advantage, so I want you to be my main man on this. Rattata, Weedle, you're badly off in types so you can just sit this one out." Poliwag looked a little nervous, but nonetheless, it squared its shoulders and marched out the door, waddling along on its short legs.

"Hello? Anyone home?" Warren stepped into the Gym. As far as he could tell, it was empty. The lights were off and the windows were shut.
"What kind of moron leaves a Gym unlocked and unsecured?" Warren muttered to himself. So he was quite surprised when he heard someone behind him reply:
"The kind of moron who's standing right behind you!" Warren spun round, swearing in shock. Standing there was a quite tall, Hispanic boy, roughly 16 years old.
"My name's Brock," He said warmly, "I'm the Gym Leader here." Warren grimaced. Judging by the polished ball at his belt and the Pokemon raising handbook in his hand, this Brock might actually care enough to put up a fight. Brock stepped quickly over to the other side of the arena.
"I'm guessing you came here for a Gym Battle, right?" he called. Warren nodded and wordlessly released Poliwag. Brock laughed.
"I guess you've done your homework," he said, releasing what appeared to be a floating rock with arms. "Bringing a Water-type to a Rock Gym - smart move. I'm going to have to fight for this one! Alright, Geodude, let's start with Tackle!" The Rock flew forwards towards Poliwag, who leapt over it, its long tail brushing against its face. Geodude stuck its left hand into the ground and did a quick U-turn, slamming into Poliwag's back as it landed. Poliwag flew to the ground, crying out in pain. Warren gasped. This Geodude was fast and strong. It was flying towards Poliwag again, but Warren had frozen, completely speechless. Luckily, Poliwag was not so helpless. Instead of dodging, it faced Geodude and, as Warren watched in amazement, the swirl on its belly began to spin, slowly at first, the faster. Geodude's eyes glazed over and it fell to the ground, fast asleep. Warren cheered:
"Alright, Poliwag, you learned hypnosis! Now that he's asleep, get up nice and close!" Poliwag leapt forwards and pre-empted Warren's next order by blowing a bubble attack right into Geodude at point-blank range. The living rock drew back, roaring with a horrible noise that sounded like rocks grinding. Poliwag launched another bubble, but Geodude threw itself forwards and stopped it with another powerful Tackle. Poliwag was thrown backwards. Landing at Warren's feet, it began to squeak weakly and was struggling to rise.
"Come on, pipsqueak!" Warren shouted, "You have a huge advantage over this thing! Now, are you going to lie in the mud and cry, or are you going to stand up, man up and kick this guy's ass?" Poliwag stopped snivelling and levered itself to its feet with its tail. It winced as it did so and Warren realised that one more hit would take it down, and there was no way Poliwag would be able to dodge anything. There was only one option left. He looked up and met eyes with Brock, and they instantly both understood what had to happen.
"Geodude, Tackle!"
"Poliwag, Bubble!" The tadpole shot a thick stream of bright blue spheres towards Geodude. The boulder Pokémon ploughed straight into them and was knocked out instantly, but it didn't matter. Its unconscious form flew through the air until it collided with Poliwag, knocking it to the floor in a cloud of dust. Warren knew what he would see when the dust cleared, but he crossed his fingers anyway. Just in case.

 

[Rii]

Pecking Order

Rini shortly after making her newest capture was confronted by the same four Rattata she had encountered earlier.

This time however she was prepared.

After a quick peak at her pokedex, the young girl sighed. "You really shouldn't pick on people bigger then you. They might just come back stronger and kick your butt."

From behind the girl Oddish poked her tongue out at the Rattata, who hissed in reply.

"For four Rattata, two of mine should be enough." Rini grinned. "Go Oddish, and you too Pidgey!"

Oddish ran out proudly to stand before it's trainer. But Pidgey....

"Ow, ow, ow, knock it out would you!" Rini ran back and forth trying to dislodge the bird who appeared to be trying to peck her brains out.

"Oddish...." Oddish sighed quitely at the exchange.

The Rattata laughed at her.

"Ow, this isn't funny." Rini winned. "Pidgey, I'm sorry I tricked you, and you hit the rock. Ow, but it wasn't my fault. Your just too cool for words."

The raining pecks immeidetly stopped, and Pidgey puffed out it's chest in pride.

"Now Pidgey, Oddish attack the Rattata with Absorb and Tackle!" Rini squezed her eyes shut as this left her lips.

Pidgey dived at one of the Rattata, quickly knocking it into a nearby tree and out of commension. Oddish dodged to the side of one of the Rattata's tackles. When it's back was to her she used absorb, sapping it's strength.

"Yea, keep it up!" Rini cheered happily.

One of the Rattata hopped onto Pidgey's back, and the bird roughly tried to shake it off.

"Do a loop to knock it off then tackle it!" Rini yelled.

The bird nodded and swooped up and around, before slamming the rat in the gut with a powerful tackle.

Two down, two to go. Rini glanced back at Oddish to see her dodging this way and that as the Rattata repeatdely tried to tackle it.

"Oddish, stay still and when it get's close use absorb!"

Oddish nodded and waited paitently. Once Rattata was almost in her face she concentrated had and put as much effert into her attack as possible.

The Rattata twirled in one spot and fell over knocked out, as it was almost on Oddish. The remaining Rattata glanced back and forth between Pidgey and Oddish, growling lightly.

This one was slightly bigger then the others. The leader Rini guessed. "Pidgey return! Oddish it's up to you now!" Pidgey disippeared in a bright flash of red light.

Oddish and Rattata faced off. Rattata was snearing and Oddish looked nervious.

"You can do it Oddish!" Rini cheered. Rattata charged too quickly for Rini to tell Oddish to dodge. She was knocked backwards feet over leafs, and got up slowly, looking almost ready to cry.

Rattata ran at Oddish ready to finish her when it tripped over something, a berry of all things.

"Now's your chance! Keep using absorb!"

Oddish pinned the Rattata down with her leafs and drained the struggling pokemon's strength.

"Rattata!" It jumped up, knocking Oddish back, and coiled it's muscles to attack again...then promptly fainted.

"Yay, great job Oddish!" Rini picked her tuckered out pokemon and spun her around.

 

[Konekodemon]

Kairi then called out her Ratatta, Metapod, Nidoran♀ and Spearow and her and her five Pokemon went to the stands to watch the fight. Well Pikachu, Ratatta, Nidoran♀ and Spearow went over to the stands, Kairi had to carry her Metapod over as it still couldn't move on it's own. They all started cheering for Sean.

 

[slls81]

Sorry guys I was out last night... anyway hopefully this should cover it:

@FlareonFan - Read my PM about Rival battles, and can you edit the post to a normal battle please. The battle itself is good. Also with the egg I will tell you when it hatches.

Congratulations Sean received an egg

Congratulations Growlithe grew to Level 10, and Kakuna grew to level 9

@Alipeewee - Nice start to the Gym battle. Will Poliwag get back up...?

Congratulations Poliwag grew to Level 10

@Rini - Nice Post. Good start to Rini's journey.

Congratulations, Oddish grew to Level 7, and Pidgey grew to level 5

 

[Rii]

Home again

Rini ran into Veridian City with her arms spread wide. "Home again. I finally made it."

She quickly began walking towards her home when an older man and his grand daughter signled for her attention.

"You're pokemon is sleeping in the middle of the road." the girl giggled, pointing.

"Huh?" Rini glanced around, searching for Oddish. She thought the plant was right behind her. She quickly spied it laying on the path, with it's tongue looled out. "Oddish are you ok?" she ran up to her, lifting her gently into her arms.

"What kind of trainer are you young lady? How could you let your pokemon get into this state?" the older man scolded her.

"I'm...I'm sorry. We just started out and...."

The man seemed to sigh in understanding. "As long as you get it. There's a Pokemon Center right over there. I advise you heal your pokemon and rest up."

"Yay pokemon!" the little girl cheered.

"Yes sir!" Rini yelped and quickly ran into the nearby center.

"Heh, kids these days. Always in such a rush. Why when I was younger..."

"Granpa talks too much." the girl giggled.

Rini ran up to the desk and placed Oddish and Pidgey's pokeball before a woman with bright pink hair in two loops. "Please heal my pokemon Miss..."

"It's Nurse Joy. And you really should take better care of your pokemon."

Rini winced. Her second lecture of the day. Great.

Nurse Joy left without another word to heal her pokemon, and Rini decided to look around for the cafe'.

 

[slls81]

@Rii - Aaaah poor Oddish. nice post though :)

 

[I Laugh at your Misfortune!]

Slowly, the dust settled and Warren was amazed to see Poliwag was still up. It was panting heavily and there was a large bruise spreading across its white belly, but it was conscious. Brock smiled slowly as he returned his Geodude, but it was a forced smile and Warren could tell he was worried. But as he touched his next Pokeball, the tension in his face dropped away, like he knew he was goingto win anyway.
"Let's go, Onix!" he shouted. Warren and Poliwag both flinched as the giant Rock Snake materialised in front of them. In fact, Poliwag flinched so much that it flew straight back into its Pokeball. Accidentaly, of course. Warren was not impressed, to say the least.
"Don't hide like a baby!" he shouted, furious, as he sent it out again. Poliwag turned, tears filling its eyes.
"Poliiiii..." it whined. Warren snorted.
"Get in there, Poliwag, use hypnosis!" Poliwag slowly turned, but before it could even fully face Onix, it was slammed into the wall.
"Good Tackle, Onix!" Brock called. It might have just been him, but Warren swore that Brock was sneering at him. But both his Pokemon were weaker than Poliwag, and they were both at a disadvantage. Snarling angrily, Warren returned Poliwag.
"How many Pokemon each is this?" he asked angrily, realising that in his haste to get fighting, he had forgotten to ask. Brock laughed.
"I've only got Onix left, but you can use as many as you want." Warren clenched his fists. It was as good as it could be, but he still doubted that he would be able to pull this off. After all, Onix was a giant snake made of boulders. He had to fight it with a depressed rat and a caterpillar. But ho would be best?
"Alright, Rattata, lefts go!" he shouted. He'd known Rattata a little longer, so he might just be able to give her the upper hand.
"Lets start with Tail whip!" he shouted and Rattata smacked Onix across the face with its tail. Thanks to the comparative sizes however, Onix simply ignored it and Pushed it away with its tail. Brock laughed and a vein in Warren's temple bulged. There must be something that he could do...there! He could see that the beam in the ceiling just above onix's head was rotten and sagging. He could use that...but would he be able to pull it off? After all, that beam was very high up. Suddenly, memories came back to him. Memories of capturing Rattata.
"Hey, purple rat monster, here, now!" Rattata scurried over to Warren's side, where he bent down and spoke to it quietly. Brock looked a little irritated, but he wasn't going to break them up any time soon. After all, there was no way he could lose. Meanwhile, Rattata was looking decidely unhappy about something.
"Come on!" Warren hissed, "Its the only way!" Rattata sighed and gave Warren a look that clearly said I don't really have a choice, do I? Warren winked, then drew back a few steps.
"What are you doing?" Brock asked suddenly. Warren ignored him.
"Rattata, Quick Attack!" He shouted and ran up, just as Rattata set off, giving it the extra power of one very thick boot. Rattata flew through the air and struck the bewam head on. But that was where Warren's plans fell apart. It seemed that the beam was slightly less rotten than it looked - Rattata was currently hanging from the beam by its teeth, a very large bump on its forehead. Brock was wetting himself at the other end.
"Come on Onix, help it down, why don't you." Onix roared, then leapt upwards, its jaws clamped around Rattata's waist. The rat screamed once before Onox threw it down to the ground. It hit hard and landed unconscious in the middle of the playing field. Warren was devestated tht his plan hadn't worked.

"oops..."

 

[Bulletproof]

Chapter 10

Sean took a look around the Gym, which was huge. There was a lot of rocks and boulders, so he could have guessed this was a Rock type Gym. This was rater unfortunate as both his Pokemon were weak to Rock types. "Where do you think the Gym leader is?" Sean had tried to find the Gym Leader, as he wasn't there. At the back of the Gym, there was a brown door. "Oh, he must be having lunch or something." Sean guessed. Then, the Gym Leader had walked out. "Hi. Are you here for a challenge? My name is Brock." Sean had knew that this was the Gym Leader, as he looked like it. "Yeah, my name is Sean. I came from Cinnabar Island." Brock smiled at him. "So I'm guessing you want to get all the badges? I have the first one." Sean nodded his head. "Alright then, let's get started. Stand on the other side of the battlefield and get ready to battle!" Sean was definetly ready. Kairi was on the bench in the audience. "I'm ready! Let's go!" Sean was very confident.​

 

[Konekodemon]

Kairi and her Pokemon, were cheering Sean on as they watched the battle begin.

 

[slls81]

Sorry Guys probably should have mentioned that Gym battles are 2 on 2 like in the anime, rather than like in the games...

@alipeewee - nice post, as i didn't mention about the two on two thing before you posted, continue your post as you were going to and take it into account for future Gym battles. Good old Warren, kicking his pokemon in an official Gym match, I wonder if Brock's ever seen that before?

@FlareonFan - Can't wait for your gym battle :)

 

[Bulletproof]

Gym Battle - Part 1/2​

"Alright then. I choose Kakuna! Go!" Not the best of choices, but he thought it would be alright to try. He threw the ball to the rocky Gym flooring, with Kakuna zapping out of the PokeBall. "Go! Geodude!" Brock had sent out his Geodude, which looked very challenging. It wuld be very hard as Bug and Poison vs. Rock and Ground is a bad match up. "Geodude! Start off with Tackle!" Brock had commanded. The small rock with arms had came charging up, while levitating above the ground. Sean had a nice trick in mind though. "Kakuna! Use Harden to defend yourself!" Kakuna's shell turned harder, and more sturdy. The Geodude then had crashed onto Kakuna, not doing much as Sean's plan was to get the defense on Kakuna as high as possible, for good help. "Nice tactic Sean." Brock had admitted. "Geodude, use Tackle again!" Geodude had charged up with more speed. "Use Poison Sting, Kakuna!" Kakuna had then shot out several needles of poison towards Geodude, which swerved in and out dodging some of them. Only thing was, not much damage was done since Poison is not very effective against Rock or Ground. "Aw! This is seriusly not a good pokemon to use right now!" Sean had started to think of a strategy to beat Brock with. "Use Tackle again!" Just then, Sean had though of another strategy. "Kakuna, use Harden one final time!" Geodude had then crashed into Kakuna, causing barely any damage, this was not Sean's new plan however. There was one more thing to it. "Alright, now try and combine String Shot with Poison Sting in the string!" This was something he never did, but it was worth a try. Geodude swirved side to side, trying to avoid the thread, however eventually, Kakuna had completely focused on Geodudes movements, and shot the string out like a spiral, catching Geodude up in a hard shell of silk. The needles which were combined with the silk, were being absorbed into Geodude, therefore causing it to be poisoned.
"Geodude, are you alright?" Brock had walked up to the shell of silk, and eventually, a sudden suprise Tackle by Geodude had split the thread shell, and came shargin up to Kakuna, suddenly smacking right into the weak part of Kakuna's shell. As this was not anticipated, Kakuna got hurt alot, but not as hurt as Geodude, slowly losing health from Poison. "Come on Geodude! You can pull through!" Brock had persuaded Geodude that it was not over yet, however it nearly was. "Kakuna! Try to use one final Poison Sting!" Sean had ordered. Kakuna had shot out very few sticks of posion, shooting fast. There was not many fired as Kakuna did not have the energy. When the sticks of poison had reached the hard surface of Geodude, stabbing into it, Geodude had fell to the ground with swirls in its eyes. "Alright! That's one down! Great job Kakuna!" Little did he know the next pokemon would finish off Kakuna, as it was much bigger.​

 

[Konekodemon]

(Wait for the owner's post, I think Kakuna's going to evolve)

"Alright, Sean wait ago! Great job. Now only one more Pokemon left," Kairi and her Pokemon cheered.

 

[slls81]

@FlareonFan - Good start to the gym battle. Onix will be dificult though.

Congratulations Kakuna grew to Level 10 ,evolved to Beedrill and learned Fury Attack

Sean looked down at his Kakuna wondering how much strength it had left, as if to answer his question Kakuna fell to the ground. then, much to Sean's dismay, a large crack appeared in Kakuna's back. A large stinger then pushed through the hole, which became wider to reveal what looked like a four legged wasp with a very large stinger on each arm....

 

[Konekodemon]

Kairi saw it evolve,"Sean look, your Kakuna evolved. It's...it's...a Beedrill!!!" Kairi jumped and hid behind the stands.

 

[Bulletproof]

His Kakuna had finished glowing. "Awesome! My Kakuna evolved into a Beedrill!" Beedrill hapilly buzzed. The best part was that now Beedrill can move. Kairi was behind him, cheering in happiness. Sean withdrew his Beedrill before battling Brock's next Pokemon.​

 

[Konekodemon]

Kairi calmed down, as Beedrill was returned. She saw Brock release Onix,"Oh, my that's going to be very hard to beat." Pikachu shook with fear,"Chaaa!! Chaaa!!! Chaaaa!" In it's frighten state it released a thundershock, at the spinles, releasing water. The water fell onto Onix, weaking the rock Pokemon,"Uh....sorry about that. Pikachu say your sorry," Kairi told it.

"Pika pi," Pikachu said saying sorry.

 

[Rii]

Lunch and Strangness

"Wow, not too bad. And here I was expecting something small and dinky." Rini mused to herself.

She was quickly shown to a small table in the corner and given a menue. Behind her there was a large decortative plant, shelding her from veirw of most of the other trainers.

"What would you like to drink?" her waitress asked.

Rini thought this over for a moment. "A glass of Peacha berry tea please, with cream."

Her waitress nodded and Rini licked her lips. She loved various flavered teas. But Pecha was her favorite. She then began looking over the menue.


Double cheeseburger plate- Two patties with cheese, lettice, tomato, and our special sauce. Served with a side order of fries, and your choice of fresh pie or a small bowl of icecream.

Bella's Garden Special- Our house salid, served with your choice of dressing. Comes with Pecha or Oran Cobbler.

Ramen delux- Cooked daily and served up traditinal style or spicy.

Rice balls- four large to a plate. Extra 50 poke' each.

Pizza plates: served by the slice. Cheese, Pepporni, Supreme, Spinch and Mushroom, Meat lovers, and Veggie delight.

Stuffed Raviloi- Stuffed with cheese and garlec, and topped with a light mushroom sauce. Your choice of todays soup or salid, and either fresh pie or cobbler.

Macaroni and Cheese- Our creamy special served with fresh fruit or salid.

"Hmmm...." Rini thought over the small selection for a bt, and nodded as she made her decesion.

Her waitress came back then and placed her drink on the table. "Are you ready to order?"

"I'll have..... ummmm...... the stuffed ravioli, with soup and oran pie."

"I'll have that out shortly." she jotted Rini's order down and left.

Rini leaned back and quitely sipped on her tea, as she thought out a plan of action. "What do I want out of this journey? Let's see... there's pokemon contests, gym battles, breeding, and.... What else is there?" she laughed quitely.

She was startled out of her thoughts as someone slid into the chair beside her, looking around this way and that in worry. This person was a shady looking guy holding something wrapped in a towel.

"Excuse me..." Rini glared at him. "I was kinda sitting here first. Can you get your own table?"

"Please take this. I don't have a lot of time....please." he thrust the towel wrapped object into her arms and took off, before she could even reply.

"Well that was just rude." Rini huffed, and rolled her eyes. "Might as well see what he gave me." She slowly unwrapped the towel, as though afraid it was a bomb, and her eyes widened in shock.

"A pokemon egg!"

 

[Bulletproof]

Gym Battle - Part 2/2​

"No Problem, I'm sure not much damage was caused to Onix." Brock said, while Onix was still gasping, looking like it did cause damage. "Alright, come on out, Growlithe!" Sean tossed the PokeBall to the floor, opening up Growlithe, which was ready for the battle. "Alright Sean, I hope you're ready because Onix is a lot stronger than Geodude was." Brock warned him. This sounded bad, hoever Sean replied with, "Well, Growlithe is tougher than Kakuna was." Brock had took intrest in that.
"Alright, let's start! Onix! Use Tackle!" The long snake of several boulders had slithered right towards Growlithe, with the horn on its head jabbing into Growlithe's forehead. It was still up, and ready. "Come on Growlithe! Use Bite!" Growlithe started to run right up to the body of Onix at raging speed. Brock tried to stop it, "Use Bind while it's running towards you!".
Onix had tried to wrap up Growlithe when it had nearly reached a segment of its body, but it was too late. Growlithe had pushed its teeth right in the rocky skin of Onix. Since the Bite had hurt, Onix had flinched and stopped coiling up. Onix was still gasping, as if it was ill.
"Alright, Sean. This time I'm going to get more serious with you. Onix, use Bind now!" Onix had came slithering back up at great speed, Sean didn't get the chance to command Growlithe anything. Onix wrapped right around Growlithe, and Growlithe couldn't bite, so Sean decided to try a new move. "Growlithe, use Leer!" Growlithe then stared Onix in the eyes, which started to glow Gold. Onix as Intimidated, and let go of Growlithe in weakness. "Nice strategy, Sean." Brock was rather impressed by the way Sean had battled with him. Yet, the battle was not yet over. "Growlithe! Show them your Ember attack!" Growlithe started to flare up a ball of fire in its throat, which was burning bright; then, Growlithe had unleashed the small fireball out of its throat, fired at great speed through the air. The ball had hit Onix, smacked right on the head. It was not too effective, but Onix was only gettign weaker and weaker each time. "Hang in there Onix!" Sean was winning, but the battle was still not over; infact, it just got heated up. "Onix! Show them your Rock Tomb!" Onix had started to glow its eyes, and forcing rocks from the sky onto the floor. growlithe kept trying to avoid them, each rock falling had hit the ground with force. Eventually, a rock had came from the sky and hit Growlithe. This hurt a lot. Growlithe was flat on the floor, not yet knocked out, but sweating and gasping. Now it would be a close victory for whoever wins. "Looks like you tried, sean." Brock spoke too soon. Sean lifted the large rock off Growlithe and shoved it to the side of the battlefield. "Alright, Onix. Finish it off with Tackle!" Onix dashed right towards Growlithe, still weak. "Quick, Bite it strong before it reached you!" Onix kept slithering swiftly towards it, nearly hitting well. Until, Growlithe started to bare its fangs and when the Onix had reached Growlithe, Growlithe jumped from the ground and munched right on the spot which was flashing red in pain. This was really painful for Onix, and it could not take any more energy. Onix fell to the ground in loss, with spirals in the eyes. "Brock has ran out of Pokemon! Sean is the winner!" the referee had called out. "Alright!! My first ever Gym victory!!" Sean had jumped victoriously.​

 

[Konekodemon]

Pikachu jumped up in victory. So did the rest of Kairi's Pokemon, well expect for Metapod. Kairi cheered,"Wait ago Sean, you did it," Kairi cheered for him. She returned, Spearow, Ratatta, Nidoran♀ and Metapod.