Sam walked out of the pokecenter...the air was crisp, like it always was in the morning here. James had arrived late last night after an intense gym battle. He had won! Now they both had 5 badges and were about ready to go find their sixth, in Fuschia City. "James! Let's go!" Sam said, looking around. He had to find a bike shop before he could leave town...come to think of it...the department store might have some. That was the priority place today...and then they could leave. James arrived outside, ready to go.
Sam noticed that James was cradling Munchlax in his arms. Sam noticed that Munchlax looked a lot stronger then he was a few days ago. James could tell what Sam was thinking and he pointed to a biker in the corner. The biker was surrounded by a few bikes. There was a huge sign above his head saying 'Bike Sales'.
"What for one of those bikes?" Sam asked desperately. He had been looking for one for days. "It'll be...for you kid? 2000 pokedollars. Take it or leave it." the man said. Handing over the money, Sam also bought a service kit, not completely trusting this guy. James also picked one up as they left the store. Hopping on their new bikes, they headed out towards the Cycling Road. A guard stopped them simply to ask if they had bikes while drinking a soda only to let them by. "Well...we're here...shall we get moving?" Sam asked James.
"Yes. I can't wait to get to Fushcia City because I hear there is a Safari Zone full of exotic Pokemon." James began to ride off down the hill. He looked around and gestured for Sam to follow him. James was clutching Munchlax in between his thighs and as usual Munchlax was being awkward.
They hadn't been far before they noticed a familiar sight. It was Grant...and a girl they hadn't seen before. "Who're you?" Sam asked curiously. "What? You don't remember me, Sam? That hurts...its me! Casey!" the girl said. "Whoa! Casey?! Havn't seen you for a while. What's up?" Sam asked. "Nothin' much. Say! I'm kinda bored right now and I just caught a new pokemon...wanna battle?" Casey asked. "Um...James? You in for a fight? Trust me when I say that we won't get any further if we don't...so let's fight?" Sam asked.
"Sam let's do it!" James shouted. He jumped off his bike and led it on the floor. James pulled Munchlax from his thighs. James already knew what Pokemon he was using.
"Hm...well, since you're using Munchlax...go! Vulpix!" Sam said, having his own baby pokemon come out. It flew out with a cute little growl. "Let's do it! Squirtle!" Casey said, throwing out her own pokeball. Out came a blue turtle, which Sam quickly scanned for his pokedex. "Now! Makuhita!" Grant yelled, throwing a pokeball of his own. It was a pokemon he had transferred to the region recently. "Let's do it! Ember!" Sam said. Vulpix released its flames at the ground near his opponents. "Now! Have Munchlax attack!" Sam yelled to James. James whipped out his Pokedex and scanned the two Pokemon.
Squirtle
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The turtle Pokemon. It evolves into Wartortle. It is one of the starters given out by Professor Oak. Squirtle's shell is not merely used for protection. The shell's rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, enabling this Pokemon to swim at high speeds.
Makuhita
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The guts Pokemon. It evolves into Hariyama. Makuhita has a tireless spirit - it will never give up hope. It eats a lot of food, gets plenty of sleep, and it trains very rigorously. By living that way, this Pokemon packs its body with energy.
Okay Munchlax use Zen headbutt on Makuhita!" Munchlax's head turned purple he then lowered it then ran at Makuhita. He smashed into Makuhita knocking him into the floor.
Casey was distracted by the attack. "Vulpix! Use Hypnosis on Squirtle!" Sam yelled. This got Casey's attention as she pulled out a pokedex to check if that was possible. Big mistake, not commanding a counter. Squirtle was put asleep. "Now! Use Ember on your tail, then hit Makuhita with it!" Sam yelled. Vulpix breathed the fire on its tail and quickly charged, nearly hitting Makuhita until..."Now! Seismic Toss!" Grant yelled. "Shoot..." Sam said as Vulpix was picked up. He only had one shot. "Use Hypnosis!" Sam said. Vulpix's eyes turned purple as it quickly put its opponent to sleep. "Now! Close range Ember!" Sam yelled. Vulpix sprouted flames as it blasted its opponent.
"Makuhita use Tackle on Munchlax!" Grant commanded to his fighting type Pokemon. Makuhita started to run towards Munchlax; in an attempt to bash into him.
"Munchlax use Metronome!" Munchlax started to wiggle his fingers. They turned a bright white colour. Munchlax's fist then turned the same colour. He ran towards Makuhita and punched him right in the face. Munchlax had just used Focus Punch.
"James you are stupid lucky for me fighting type moves don't put much damage on my friend Makuhita. Makuhita use Close Combat!" Makuhita began to run up to Munchlax. Surely a strong fighting type move like Close Combat would be enough to take out Munchlax.
"Quick Vulpix save Munchlax by using Tail Whip on Makuhita!" Commanded Sam to Vulpix. Sam didn't want to see his friends Pokemon get obliterated. Vulpix smashed his tail into Makuhita's side. He pushed him back a little bit; just enough to stop him attacking Munchlax.
"Squirtle use Ice Beam on Munchlax!" Squirtle opened her mouth and fired a beam of ice; just like James' Glaceon.
"Munchlax use Zen Headbutt on the ice!" Munchlax's head turned purple. As the ice was coming towards him he smashed his head into it. But all that happened was that Munchlax's head became covered in ice.
"James what are you doing?" Sam asked James. James sure looked stupid by forcing Munchlax to get a dose of brain freeze.
"Sam quit it I know what I'm doing. Munchlax use Zen Headbutt on Makuhita!" Munchlax's icy head turned purple before he smashed it into Grant's fighting Pokemon. As Makuhita hit the floor he looked a little tired and depleted. As Munchlax's head hit Makuhita the ice smashed off of his head and left Munchlax un-brain freezed.
"Squirtle use Water Pulse!" Squirtle released a ball of water and sent it flying towards Vulpix. Vulpix closed his eyes and waited for the ball of water to hit him.
"Quick Munchlax jump in front of Vulpix and use Metronome!" Commanded James; you could sense the emotion in James' voice this meant a lot to him. Metronome jump in front of Vulpix. His fingers turned bright white and he began to wiggle them back and forth back and forth. Until he started to turn a bright silver colour; his body hardened up. As the water hit Munchlax it all sprayed off in different directions.
"Okay now Makuhita use Tackle on Munchlax!" Makuhita started to run towards the now normal Munchlax.
"Munchlax we can take advantage of this. Stand still and use Zen Headbutt!" Munchlax did as he was told; something had changed about him recently. Munchlax stood still and his head turned purple and he stood and waited for Makuhita to run into his head. When Makuhita ran into Munchlax's head he was knocked out immediately
"Return Makuhita. Well Casey I guess it's up to you!" With a red flash Grant returned Makuhita before he faced Casey; waiting to see what she would do.
"Squirtle use Water Gun on Munchlax!" Squirtle began to open her mouth; you could see the water running in her mouth.
"Quick Vulpix use Hypnosis then let Munchlax finish it off; that okay with you James. Sam asked his best friend.
"I wouldn't want it any other way. Munchlax as soon Squirtle is asleep use Metronome!" Commanded James. Munchlax wiggled his fingers before a continuous line of Thunder came from his body and shocked Squirtle until she fainted.
"Return Squirtle!" With a flash Casey returned her Pokemon. She looked at Grant before the pair ran away. James shrugged at Sam before the two friends walked on.