Lenore Region

[Royal]

Squirtle nodded and walked out to the field. The Aron quickly stopped eating and turned to look at Squirtle. "Use Bubble," Squirtle opened its mouth quickly and spat out a spiral of bubbles at the Aron. The Aron pulled its head back as it was hit with the Bubble attack and it stood its ground as dust started to cloud around it.

When the dust cleared, the Aron turned to Squirtle, lowered its head and ran at Squirtle.

"Sqiurf," Squirtle shouted as the Aron hit it right in the middle of its shell. Squirtle flew back and slid on the ground, dust and dirt kicking up as Squirtle slid on the rocky ground. The Aron dragged its foot on the ground. It looked like a ready-to-charge Tauros without the horns and with silver skin. Then it ran at Squirtle, but Heracross quickly flew in its way.

"Heracross!" Heracross shouted, knocking the Aron backwards with one of its sharp claws. Squirtle got to its feet and ran up to Heracross's side.

"Squirtle use Bubble," I shouted. Squirtle opened its mouth and spat out a spiral of bubbles. "Heracross use Fury Swipes," Heracross quickly spread its wings and lifted out in the air. It flew off to the Aron.

Squirtle's Bubble Attack hit the Aron but didn't look like it did a lot of damage. When it looked up at Heracross diving at it, it lowered its head and closed its eyes. Its figure started to shine a little bit and I narrowed my eyes.

"Hera!" Heracross shouted, pulling back one of his claws. "Cro," it shouted as it thrust its claw at the Aron's head. A loud clank was heard and Heracross's battle-ready smile turned into a painfully grimace. His eyes were wide and I saw a few cracks on his claws. I drew in a breath. The Aron had just used a Harden. It was powerful enough to crack Heracross's claws.

"Heracross, come back here," I ordered. But the Aron was quicker than Heracross: the Aron outstretched its claws and started to swipe at Heracross stomach.

"Cro!" Heracross cried as the Aron kept knocking him back.

My jaw dropped and I spoke, "Squirtle use Bubble," I said. Squirtle looked at me with a shocked look. "I know Heracross'll get hurt. Just do it!" Squirtle turned back to Heracross and Aron and opened his mouth. Taking a deep breath, he shot out a spiral of bubbles. Aron turned to look at Squirtle, its eyes bright. The Bubble attack hit it and Heracross.

"Air, on!" it shouted as it was knocked away from Heracross. I watched as Heracross fell to his knees and he held himself up with his cracked claws.

"Cro, cro," he panted. I commanded Squirtle to use another Bubble as I recalled Heracross back to his Pokeball.

The Bubble attack hit the Aron once more and sent it a few feet back. It shook as it got to its feet. It was strong. "Another Bubble," I commanded. Squirtle nodded and shot out another array of bubbles. The Aron closed its eyes and its armor began to shine again. The Bubble attack hit the Aron, but it didn't look like it did much damage from it Harden. "Once more, and use Tackle afterwards," I said.

Squirtle nodded and spat out another spiral of bubbles. The Aron closed its eyes and started to shine again. Then, Squirtle quickly closed its mouth and ran at Aron. After the bubbles popped on Aron's hard skin, it opened its eyes and looked up. But it wasn't expecting Squirtle as he bashed into the Aron's hard shell. A large "Bang!" was heard and Aron fell to its stomach. I retrieved an empty Pokeball from my bag and threw it at the Aron.

I watched as it was engulfed into the Pokeball from a transparent, red light. The Pokeball closed and it began to shake, the white button on the ball flashing red…

 

[Wolfwhispers]

Royal: Alright, congrats, you have captured a level 15 female Aron!

 

[The Scientist]

Chapter VI: Into the Valley of Death! Part 1

The final stretch of Route 2 was a narrow valley, but according to the map in Maple City's Pokemon Center, it shouldn't be very long. As he cautiously edged around a low craggy outcrop that blocked the path, Neiteio realized that all the little nooks and ledges in the rough cliff face were perfect places for hostile Pokemon to camp and launch an ambush. Although he had made sure to use a Potion on Goliath after that close battle with the Sudowoodo, he would definitely still be injured and exhausted... he also had not yet become familiar with Vaporeon's abilities and limitations. All he could do was hope that nothing too strong decided to fight him.

On that note, he took out one of the containers of PokeChow he bought at the Maple City Item Mart, keeping it on hand in case he had to distract or appeal to a potential threat.

Plastic container in hand, Neiteio continued slowly through the valley. He was most concerned about the migrating Sudowoodo, as although all of them [excepting one] had run in this direction, at the moment they were nowhere to be found. Even with Bubble, there was no way that Vaporeon could handle so many opponents at once...

The rough terrain made Neiteio grateful that he had worn the clothes he did. There was no way a regular pair of sneakers would survive out here.

As he ascended the first hill, he first noticed two small blue Pokemon, Phanphy, playing in the sand. They seemed to be harmless, so he tossed a few blocks of food their way and continued on. When he reached the top of the hill, he noticed a blue tower peeking over the cliffs in the southeast; it probably, hopefully, marked the location of the next town. From his post, Neiteio could could see that the distance between his location and the tower was quite short. Unfortunately, the rest of the Route was not straight, but instead twisted around like an convulsing Arbok, weaving through the lowest points in the crags and hills.

As he hiked, Neiteio passed many more Pokemon, all of which seemed to be of the Rock- or Ground-type, and he made sure to toss a little food their way on each occasion. He had started to believe that Pokemon have extensive social networks, and that if you were identified as a "friendly" early on, things will be much smoother in the long run.

It was on the third hill that something unusual caught Neiteio's attention. It was a bit out-of-the-way, and it blended in well with the cliff wall behind it... but standing on a small nearby shelf was... A top? A doll? He went over and picked it up to better examine it, and was somewhat surprised to find that it wasn't a child's doll, but something closer to an ancient carved figure. The body seemed to have been fashioned out of a durable sandy clay, and it had been decorated with red patterns on its eyes and body. It had two long "arms" that Neiteio concluded had the function of stabilizing its center of gravity, the reason that it was able to stand upright on its own.

"Ancient technology... Interesting stuff."

He didn't have much experience in history or anthropology, but Neiteio figured that someone in town would be interested in it, maybe interested enough to buy it. After folding its conveniently hinged arms, he carefully put it in his backpack and continued over the hill.

The sun was beginning to set, and Neiteio resolved that he wouldn't stop until he had reached the edge of the town.

Oh, if only it were that easy.

He had started crossing another hill when he felt the contents of his bag spontaneously shift. He paid no attention, but after enough rustling, he realized something was wrong.

"Something's moving... in my bag."

He immediately stopped and pulled out his knife. Kneeling down, he set the bag on the ground and cautiously opened it. Before he could lean over to see what was in there, he was knocked back by an invisible force.

"CURSED IDOL!"

The ancient statuette floated up out of has bag, rotating ominously while issuing an unnatural humming noise. Without warning, it fired a continuous rainbow-colored blast from its eyes, which it swept across the ground. The peculiar beam shattered anything it hit, even the ground. Neiteio thought that when its back was turned, he could sneak away, but as soon as he thought that thought, the possessed statue turned to face him.

"OH SHI-"

 

[Wolfwhispers]

Tristin the Xatu: That's funny. You thought the Baltoy was a doll. :)

 

[ShadowYashi]

"Ohh thank goodness that's over" Misa murmured to Bell, after she recalled Kurt back into his ball "Bellsprout" Bell nodded in agreement as they walked down the somewhat rocky road, all the tree's were suddenly gone and had been replaced by steep rocky hills, with bits of tree branches sticking out out them... probably a birds nest or something Misa thought as she surveyed the rocky trails "I hope there's a Pokemon Center nearby after we get through here" she mumbled glancing at Bell and thinking about Kurt "You two have had some serious poundings... I'm surprised you don't hate me Bell, you've been slammed around and practically drowned. If I were a Pokemon, I'd hate my trainer for allowing me to get beat up like that" she glanced down at Bell and smiled softly "But you've came through it all and beat the hell outta your opponents."

"Bellsprout!" Bell smiled widely, yes she hated getting hit so harshly, but in the end it was worth it.

"Hmm I feel like I've been neglecting Ash" she mumbled pulling out the Pineco's Pokeball and pointing it towards the ground "Ash come out" there was a musical pop and Ash popped out of his Pokeball "Pineco! Pineco Pine" he happily bounced up and down in place "Hey Ash, feels good to be outta that Pokeball huh?" Ash nodded and hopped his way onto her head, his body a bit too wide to rest on her shoulder "Pineco!" Misa laughed "Yeah, you've been cooped up in that ball for a while, so its good to get alittle fresh air right" Ash nodded as Misa continued to walk down the path while he glanced around the rocky area.

"Cuboneeee. Cubone. Bone. Boneeeeee."

A loud hollowy wail caught the trio's attention, as they looked up ahead and noticed a weird looking pokemon a few feet from where they stood. It was a small brown dinosaur-like Pokémon, with a plump body and skull like a helmet, masksing face from view and a small tail. Misa took out her Pokedex and scanned it

Cubone
Lonely Pokémon
It pines for the mother it will never see again. Seeing a likeness of its dead mother in the full moon, it cries.
If it is sad or lonely, the skull it wears shakes, and emits a plaintive and mournful sound.
​

"Aww" Misa cooed, knowing what it's like to not have a mother around, she crouched down to the Cubone's eye level "Hey there little guy, what's wrong?" Cubone stiffened upon hearing a voice beside it, its wailing stopped and the loner looked at Misa sniffling "Cubone. Bone.Bone" Cubone wiped the tears from its eyes and looked at Misa fearfully "Cuuuuu" he shied away from her, Cubone was wary of humans "Hey... don't worry, I'm not gonna hurt you... I'm harmless, right guys" Misa looked for her Pokemon to back her up.

"Pineco Pinnee"

"Bellsprout Bellsprout!"

Both Bell and Ash gave wide smiles and reassuring nods as they looked at Cubone, who glanced back unsurely "So what's the matter Cubone?" Cubone blinked owlishly before deciding to trust this strange trainer and her Pokemon "Cubone! Cubone Bone Bone!" Cubone began making wild hand gestures and pointing at his right hand, which was currently empty "Huh? What's wrong with your hand Cubone?"

"Bone. Bone. Bone!" with every Bone, it kept pointing at its empty hand Misa blinked, still not understanding what the Cubone was trying to tell her, so she pulled out her Pokedex and scrolled through the information about Cubone "Hmm lets see what the Pokedex has to say."

Cubone live in rocky areas where they can easily find bones in old sediment that can be millions of years old. This is where they find the bones they often use as weapons. Sometimes, they prefer to live in dark caves where they can mourn alone. It also has the ability to wield its bone as an effective weapon, or throw it in the same manner as a boomerang.

Misa looked the Cubone over and suddenly realized what was missing "Your bone!" Cubone nodded its head, happy she finally understood what he was saying "Cubone! Cubone! Cu Cu!" Misa looked confused "Okay, your missing your bone... what happened to it Cubone?" Cubone sniffled and pointed upwards, Misa, Bell and Ash craned their heads and noticed a medium sized nest hanging over the rocky mountain "Your bone's up there?" Cubone nodded sadly "How'd it get up there?" Cubone scowled, thinking about the Pokemon that had stolen his bone "Cubone" he grumbled.

"Right... I have no idea what you said.... but I can help you get it back if that's what you want" she told the dinosaur, who looked ecstatic and began to shake its head yes "Cubone! Cubone! Cubone!" Misa smiled softly before standing up "Okay Cubone, we'll help you" she blinked and glanced up at the steep rocky hill "But uhh... how are we gonna reach the nest?"

"I honestly wished I didn't ask" Misa mumbled as she slowly began to scale the rocky hill, Cubone was clinging onto her back "Bell and Ash are soo lucky to be on the ground" Ash was just standing idly by and Bell luckily had the easy job, she just had to use Vine Whip and make a rope up towards the nest and lock it in place, while Misa had to use her vines and climb/walk up the hill, with an anxious Cubone on her back. Taking a deep breath, Misa set her eyes on the nest that was still a few feet away "Don't look down, don't look down, don't look-- crap, why'd I look down" Misa suddenly felt dizzy as she gazed at the ground from her position that was so high up "Cubone!" the loner barked in her ear, patting her shoulder soothingly upon feeling Misa freeze so suddenly "Right, sorry Cubone, its just heights aren't my thing" she winced and slowly continued to walk up the hill, making sure not to step too hard and cause her foot to slip "bad thoughts"

"Finally!" Misa happily collapsed into the large nest, once they finished climbing up the hill, noting it was big enough to fit two people "Hey.. this thing is pretty big... I wonder what live in here" Misa looked around the nest and saw Cubone digging around the leaves that made up the nest "You find your bone?" Cubone said nothing, but continued ripping leaves from the nest searching frantically for its bone.

Minutes later there was a cry of "Cubone" which sounded similarly like "eureka" to Misa, and Cubone was soon clutching its stolen bone in its hand, muttering to itself and smiling. Seconds later it turned to Misa thankfully "Cubone. Bone Bone." Misa smiled slightly "No problem Cubone" she then peered over the nest and suddenly felt sick "Ugh... I don't wanna climb back down" she groaned, Misa had a slight case of vertigo, "Cubone?" Cubone looked at Misa worriedly and the girl waved him off dismissively "I'll.. I'll be fine" she murmured taking a deep breath "let me just get my bearings together and then we can climb back down alright" Cubone nodded and sat where it stood.

"Gli Gilgar!"

"Cuboneeee"

Misa heard Cubone give a low growl and she glanced at it, noting it seemed to be glaring straight ahead, she followed its gaze and blinked at the purple figure zooming towards them "Gligar!!!" the was a slight whoosh, a rush of wind and a flash of purple and white, catching Misa and Cubone off guard when said purple figure rammed itself into Cubone and sending the loner right over the edge of the nest "No Cubone!"

The Pokedex also seemed to have just wonderful timing as well.

Gligar
FlyScorpion Pokémon
Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.
​

"I've got a horrible feeling and a bad case of Deja Vu"

 

[Wolfwhispers]

ShadowYashi: Dun dun dun! Attack of the Gligar. :)

 

[Neiko Star]

Chapter Six: Part I

"So you're a Pokemon collector, huh?"

Renka walked, kicking up dust. She was careful to keep a safe, clean distance between Colin and her.

"Yup. I collect bug Pokemon," Colin replied happily. "By the way, thanks for the Ledyba. We don't see any of those back home."

Renka raised her eyebrows. "Didn't you pass by Maple City? That place is buzzing with those things."

Colin looked annoyed. "I didn't have any Pokeballs. Anyway..." He stopped suddenly. "Uh...you know, I think I'll be going back now."

"Why?" Renka asked, perplexed. All she could see around her were rocks. Okay, maybe the whole steep cliff-that-gives-you-the-impression-you-were-going-to-die-because-each-time-you-took-a-step-a-pebble-would-tumble-down-and-you-would-see-it-fall-without-ever-hitting-the-ground thing was kind of frightening for some people. Oh, and the poisonous ravine with the death spikes and skeletons down there too.

"We're at Rocky Hills," Colin answered, fearful. "This place is crawling with ground and rock Pokemon. I use bugs, remember? I could stay at Rocky Trails because of the lake, but it's way too dangerous for me here. I'm leaving."

Renka shrugged. Like I care. "Yeah, whatever." She turned around and walked on.

The landscape began to change progressively. The ground, once dried and sandy dirt, was now plain rock. The wall that had surrounded her at her side now crept threatheningly closer, leaving her with only a bit of space to move without falling into the deep ravine below.

I'll be a goner if I get attacked by a Pokemon here, Renka thought. Fortunately, the ground eventually began to space out, and she was able to walk normally again. Even a few clumps of weeds were poking out of the rocks here and there.

"Phiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!"

A small blue ball was rolling towards Renka. She managed to jump aside just in time. The blue thing crashed into the rock wall, shattering it, sending splinters of rock everywhere. Renka's Pokedex answered the question she had been thinking.

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Phanpy #231 : Long Nose Pokemon
Ground
It swings around its long snout playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous. It is very powerful despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.

"I've noticed that," Renka muttered. The huge crater left in the wall made no doubt.

She released Spheal. The seal Pokemon bounced around, happy to be 'outside' again. The Phanpy, meanwhile, pulled its head out of the wall and shook its head. Then, it seemed to see the Spheal. To Renka's surprise, it walked over and sniffed the unknown water-type.

"Phan," it said, obviously not liking the scent. "Phaaaaan."

You stinky, it accused.

Spheal not stinky~ Spheal replied, waddling around.

You stinky! Phanpy repeated, disgruntled.

Nope, nope~ Spheal replied dazedly, rolling around.

STINKY, Phanphy said, pouting.

Pineapple want to play? Spheal asked, lifting one flipper.

No pineapple, but play, Phanpy agreed.

Renka gaped. Both Pokemon were rolling around, trying to catch each other, like two children playing tag. Occasionally, Phanpy would bump into and crush a wall. After many times, it finally sat down, dizzy,

World spinning, it affirmed.

Nope, nope~ Spheal contradicted.

World spinning, Phanpy told it.

You silly~ Spheal scolded it playfully. World no spin, world heavy~ It clapped a few times. Spheal heavy, too~

By now, Phanpy was very annoyed. World spinning! It shouted as it charged towards Spheal. Of course, the attack bounced right back.

"Finally, something I understand," Renka growled. "Spheal, use Water Gun!"

Spheal blinked, curious. Then, it opened its mouth wide(very, very wide) and shot out a beam of water. The burst hit Phanpy on the side, sending it flying into the wall. It must have been used to that, though; it got right back up.

"Spheal, use Water Gun again!" Renka ordered.

This time, however, the attack missed. Phanpy curled up into a ball, then began rolling everywhere, out of control, attacking everything it hit, Spheal included.

"Spheal, use Defense Curl for now!" Renka told it, hoping it would be enough to hold on.

Spheal rolled up in a ball just like Phanpy had, but this time a silvery glint passed through its body, hardening it. As Hotwheels-Phanpy crashed into it, it hardly budged. Phanpy unrolled itself, confused, but now dizzy again.

Why world always spi-i-i-i-innn? It stuttered, stumbling around as if it was drunk.

"Now's your chance!" Renka yelled. "Use Powder Snow!"

Spheal released a large amount of snow, aimed at Phanpy. The latter got hit directly; soon, all we could see was a small, Phanpy-shaped icicle.

"Finish it," Renka said satisfactorily. "One last Water Gun."

Spheal obeyed. The icy jet of water broke the ice prison, as well as knocked Phanpy unconscious. Renka, hesitant, ended up throwing a Pokeball. She bit her lip as she watched the Pokeball slowly fall, roll, and then rock back and forth...

 

[Wolfwhispers]

Neiko Star: Definitely interesting, but the battle itself was rather short. But since Phanpy is a common pokemon, congragulations! You have captured a male level 15 Phanpy!

 

[Royal]

I anxiously waited with Squirtle as the Pokeball contained the Aron continued to shake. The Pokemon was persistent… I could give it that, but I really needed a Pokemon of that caliber. Finally, when the Pokeball stopped shaking and the indicator clicked, I sighed. Squirtle ran over to the Pokeball and picked it up. He pushed the button in the middle of the ball and the top half of the ball opened, a bright white light escaping the ball and landing on the ground. Squirtle spun around shocked as Aron appeared.

"Squirt, squirt!" my Pokemon shouted apologetically to me. I laughed and walked up to me. He handed Aron's Pokeball over with a guilty look on his face. Aron trotted over to Squirtle and I, eyes sparkling like diamonds.

"It's alright, Squirtle," I laughed. "You did nothing wrong." Squirtle looked at me confused and then pointed a finger at Aron. I patted Squirtle on the head and laughed. "It's okay Squirtle. Aron's part of the team now," Then I turned to Aron, "Right?" Aron nodded happily.

"Squir…" Squirtle whimpered at my side. He quietly tugged at my pant legs and I sighed. I quickly put my arms around his shell and picked him up only to put him on my shoulders to ride.

"You be good, alright," I said to Squirtle and he whispered his name. I called Aron to my side and we continued down the path. It wasn't long until I heard a rustle along the path. Turning my head, I saw three brown shapes leaping in front of us. They were Cubones and the lead one had a crack in its skull. Probably the one we went against and now it brought its friends.

"Aron and Squirtle go out there," I said. Aron quickly obeyed and ran out to the field while Squirtle was protesting on my head. "Squirtle, you have to learn that Aron's on our team now. Go out there." After a few seconds Squirtle jumped off my head and joined Aron on the battlefield.

"Aron, use Metal Claw on the left one. Squirtle, use Water Gun on the other two," I commanded. Aron ran off to the left one while Squirtle opened his mouth and shot a funnel of water at the other two Cubones. The water hit them all and knocked them back. Aron was good enough to make contact with the Cubone, but was soon hit over the head with a bone. A long clank was heard and I turned to Aron. She was getting back to her feet and running into the Cubone using Headbutt. I smiled. Aron has it down!

When I turned to Squirtle, he was staring at Aron, jealous. The Cubones were running up at him quickly. "Squirtle, get your head in the match!" I shouted. Squirtle quickly turned his head, but rapidly got hit on the shell and head by the Cubones.

Aron saw his buddy getting attacked and ran over to help, headbutting one of the Cubones back. The leader spun around to look at Aron angrily. Squirtle was getting back to his feet and opened his mouth in an "O" shape. Squirtle quickly shot out a funnel of water at the leader and it knocked the Cubone back. It slid in the dirt and finally got back to its feet. The other two Cubones ran off, leaving their leader behind to face both Aron and Squirtle. Then it backed up and ran.

Aron turned to Squirtle and nodded its head. Squirtle smiled. It looked like these two might get along.

We continued down the path and I could already notice the rocky hill was becoming grassier and more leveled. I sighed. It was good we were almost to the second town. Suddenly, I heard a rustle in the nearby bushes. Turning my head quickly, I noticed a purplish Pokemon flying out of the bushes and gliding to my position. It was a Gligar and it seemed to want to battle.

 

[Wolfwhispers]

Royal: Ooh, it seems like Squirtle has gotten over its little fit of jealousy... or has it? Dun dun dun! Haha. Anyway, congrats, Aron grew to level 16 and Squirtle grew to level 14!

 

[Neiko Star]

Chapter Six: Part II

You pineapple~ Spheal giggled as it bounced up and down.

Me not pineapple! Phanpy cried, wacking Spheal with its nose.

Ouch! You hurt Spheal! Spheal accused, pouting.

Because you say me pineapple, Phanpy explained.

Renka let out a sigh of exasperation. What the heck are these two doing?! They had been 'talking' with weird screeches, gibberish and coughing noises for over half an hour now. And she didn't understand a thing.

Renka scowled, then quickened her pace. Spheal rolled to her side, while Phanpy tried to keep up on its stubby legs. It tripped, slamming into Spheal, whose blubber bounced it back, sending it flying. Renka winced as she heard a loud thump.

"Phanpy, you okay?" she grunted, walking over to the spot she had seen her Pokemon land. To her surprise, Phanpy was already back on its feet, shaking its head as though shuddering.

"Phan," it whimpered.

It had landed on a strange Pokemon. It closely resembled a toupee, except that it had two arms. Renka consulted her Pokedex:

Baltoy #343 : Clay Doll Pokemon
Ground/Psychic
It moves by spinning on its single foot. It has been depicted in murals adorning the walls in ancient time.


Renka pursed her lips. The Pokemon in this route are all weirdos. She nudged Spheal. "Go on. Use Powder Snow."

Spheal was eager to fight. It released the small storm of ice and snow on the Baltoy. The latter lazily teleported out of range.

"Darn it," Renka muttered. "It knows Teleport. We're going to have to be fast. Spheal, use Powder Snow again, then Water Gun!"

Spheal repeated the process. It shot out the snowstorm, then quickly followed up with a Water Gun. The Baltoy evaded the Powder Snow, but opened its eyes in shock at the upcoming blast of water. It glowed with a purplish-pink light and fired out several psychic waves. They broke the flow of water.

Renka gritted her teeth. "Okay, then. Phanpy, I want you to fight too." It cried out triumphantly. "First, Spheal, use Water Gun. This time, I want you to go crazy." Spheal nodded excitedly. "And Phanpy, you use Rollout everywhere! Got it?" They both nodded. "Good. Now go!"

Spheal was only too happy to fire out water like fireworks. The bursts of water flew everywhere, crushing everything they touched. The Baltoy, frightened, teleported here and there, avoiding the bursts. It did not notice Phanpy rolling at it from behind. Screeching, it managed to float up into the air before they made contact.

"Ha," Renka said under her breath.

The second Baltoy had lifted itself in the air, it had been hit by a powerful beam of water. Spheal clapped playfully as it continued shooting out the deadly liquid, pushing the Baltoy further and further into the rock wall.

"Phanpy, finish it off with Tackle," Renka ordered.

Phanpy charged. It rammed itself into Baltoy with such strength Renka had to flinch, thinking about how the Baltoy was going to survive. Phanpy had literally blown it through the wall. Ouch.

"Huh. I guess we won," Renka mused.

Duh duh~ Spheal squealed.

Trainer kinda stupid, Phanpy affirmed.

Renka no stupid~ Spheal shook its head.

S-T-U-P-I-D, Phanpy cried angrily.

Nope, nope~ Spheal waddled away.

Renka groaned. Not again.

 

[Wolfwhispers]

Neiko Star: Very interesting battle! Congrats, Phanpy has grown to level 16 and Spheal has grown to level 13 and learned Ice Ball!

 

[Gallant]

Post 1/2

John smiled as soon as he saw maple city. The last days were really stressful, but rewarding. After catching the "Lenore Cruise", John sucessfully got his first Pokemon from Professor Leef, a shiny Shuckle he had quickly become friend of, and crossed the grassy plains, catching a shroomish along the way. John was so happy he couldn't stop hearing his Pokedex. With the Pokeball Louis gave him balacing in his chest, he toke out one of the two pokeballs in his belt and said:

- Shuck, come on out.

Shuckle came out of the Pokeball, that quickly returned to John. Shuck's blue carapace glowed at the sun with amazing beauty reflecting the sunrays. John toke out his Pokedex, hearing for the tenth time Shuck's entrance:

Shuckle, the Mold Pokemon
Shuckle hides under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its shell while eating stored berries. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.

Slowly, Shuck's body begun to appear from inside the carapace, showing a big look of sleepiness. John laughted and said:

- Mornin Shuck! Hope you got a good night sleep, because we reached maple city. And as you know our first gym challenge starts today. Lets get you and shroomish a nice pokecenter rest. You deserve it.

Shuck happily rose to John's shoulder saying Shuckle..Shuckle and with one of its arms he pressed the button on John's other Pokeball opening it.

So you want to wake up everybody else here? - He smilled, as Shroomish showed himself up. The Pokedex quickly said:

Shroomish the Mushroom Pokemon
If Shroomish senses danger, it shakes its body and scatters spores from the top of its head. This Pokemon's spores are so toxic, they make trees and weeds wilt.

The green colored Pokemon shaked itself to wake up, and then gave a big happiness growl.

- Shroooommmm

-Morning Shroomish. As you both see, Maple City is right ahead. You know, this place remembers me of Fortree. So many trees around the city, the fresh air, and the presence of Pokemon. Amazing. Well let's keep going, otherwise we will never reach the city.

Maple city was just the kind of city John wished for. Peaceful, with nature, and with tons of Pokemon. Following the signposts to the Pokecenter, John spotted a young trainer, shouting loudely to his Pokemon:
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- Wurmple use Poison Sting!

The red colored Pokemon quickly shoot a purple colored spike into the three.

- Now Tackle!

The Pokemon bashed strongly into the three making some leaves fall.

John couldn't help it. He ran to meet the boy and said:

- I see you are training. Want to battle me?

- I could take some extra training. Yes it could be fun. Lets battle. 1 Pokemon each.

John's eyes were bright. Finally, a real Pokemon battle, with his Pokemon. He quickly got himself ready, and spoke to Shuck: ready? The pokemon got out of John's shoulder and gave an acception growl.

- You got the first move - John said.

- Ok, if thats what you want. Wurmple use string shot and tie shuckle!

Jets of white cord were shot out of wurmple mouth, at an amazing speed towards Shuck. John quickly said:

- Shuck use Mud Slap!

Shuck slapped the ground, ripping mud out of it. The mud quickly hit the string shot, but wasnt enough to stop it. Shuckle got hit by the white string and looked totally arrested in it. The trainer said:

- Wonderful Wurmple! Now use tackle!

John smilled. As Wurmple ran towards Shuck to tackle him, the string shot broke what caused Wurmple to lost the balance and fall! John's plan had worked. The other trainer groaned:

- But how?

- The mud slap was not supposed to counter directly the string shot. By shooting that mud slap towards your string shot, i intended to make the cord slippery, and easily breakable. And it worked quite well.

John toke advantage of the other trainer surprise, and shouted:

- Now Shuck, use Constrict, and charge bide while youre binding him!

Shuck got the Wurmple in its arms, streching it with all the strengh it had. A red light quickly envolved Shuck. Bide was getting ready. The trainer came to itself, and ordered:

- Wurmple use Poison Sting!

Wurmple purple sting flashed and he shot a big spike towards Shuck's head.

- Oh man...Shuck withdraw!

Shuck quickly toke his head out of the way, and the poison sting missed its target.

- Now Shuck! Bide!

Shuck flashed one last time and unleashed bide, in wurmple. The pokemon was unable to battle. John had won his very first trainer battle.

Yes!!!! - He said

Good battle - The trainer said - Hope to battle you again sometime. I will keep training. By the way, have you challanged the gym leader? You may have a chance to win!

- Ill try! See you again.

Jonh reached the Pokecenter, and gave his pokemons to get a nice rest. At that same moment he thought:

- I should get some sleep too. Tomorrow's gonna be a great day.

John closed his eyes, and fell asleep in the Pokecenter rooms...

 

[Wolfwhispers]

Gallant: Alright, a little critique. First off, this is just like a story, or fanfiction if you will. Next time people start talking, put quotations marks around their words, just like in a real book. "Blah blah". Like so. if you need help, just look at someone else's post. Anyway, congrats, Shuc has grown to level 14 and learned Encore!

 

[Neiko Star]

Chapter Six: Part III

"We're almost there," Renka commented. She could see a small speck of white and grey further up ahead.

She slowed down a bit. Taking out all of her Pokeballs, she sat down and thought.

Okay. I have five Pokemon. And there'll probably be a Gym in the next town. So let's see...Skorupi can deal with Grass and Psychic, Hoppip can deal with Fighting, Mareep can deal with Water, Flying and Steel, Spheal can deal with Fire, Rock and Ground, and Phanpy can beat the heck out of Electric-types. Good.

Just as she was about to get back up, a figure swooped down and grabbed one of her Pokeballs. It flew higher into the air, then turned around to stare mockingly at Renka. It was a strange, flying purple scorpion. The Pokedex recited automatically:

Gligar #207: Flyscorpion Pokemon
Ground/Flying
It builds its nest on steep cliffs. It grasps the face of its prey using its large front claws, then stabs it to inject poison.


"Give me my Pokeball back," Renka growled. The Gligar simply snickered at her.

"That's it," she hissed. She threw a Pokeball(she didn't know which one) into the air. With the usual pop, it opened to reveal Mareep.

"Mareep, use Thundershock!" Renka ordered.

Electricity began building up around Mareep's body. Finally, it shot it out at the Gligar, who avoided it by a few inches.

"Don't let up!" Renka cried.

Mareep kept on firing blasts of electric power. Each time, Gligar evaded the attack swiftly, letting the lightning hit the rock wall behind it instead. Renka clenched her teeth. But, suddenly, she noticed a small spark running up the wall. At first, she was confused. Then, an idea sprouted in her head.

"Gligar!"

The Gligar had decided that it was its turn to attack now. It raised the stinger at the tip of its tail and shot out several Poison Sting. Renka smirked.

"Mareep, use Thundershock on them!" she commanded.

Mareep obeyed. It sent a few sparks onto the poison particles, desinegrating them. Gligar was annoyed. This time, it lunged towards the sheep Pokemon, flexing its tail. Renka, however, had predicted this.

"Mareep, back up to the wall!" she exclaimed.

Mareep, confused, ran up to the wall. Gligar changed direction in mid-air, hardly braking at all. Its speed was impressive. Mareep whimpered.

"Now!" Renka roared. "Use Thundershock, and keep it!"

Mareep understood. It charged every bit of its energy into its wool. Sparks arose from its pelt. Gligar, unsuspecting, stuck its tail right into Mareep's back. It screeched in pain was all of the electricity ran through its body, electrocuting him.

"I smell cooked Gligar," Renka said, grinning. "Mareep, Body Slam it into the wall."

Mareep turned around and rammed Gligar into the rock. It choked as the remaining electricity in the wall ran yet again through its crushed body. It fell limp, knocked out.

"All right!" Renka punched the air, like those people in the cartoons. "Good work, Mareep."

Mareep nodded. Then, it slumped down, having used all of its electricity, and started gnawing at the dry clumps of fern sticking out of the ground.

Renka rolled her eyes. Sheep behavior.

 

[Wolfwhispers]

Neiko Star: Very creative, but remember, Gligar is immune to electricity, being part ground, so you did lose points for that. However, Mareep did do well, so congrats, Mareep has grown to level 11!

 

[Royal]

My Pokedex rang in my pocket.

"Gligar, the Flyscorpion Pokemon. It builds its nest on steep cliffs. It grasps the face of its prey using its large front claws, then stabs it to inject poison." My Pokedex stated.

"A Gligar, aye?" I said. Aron chattered at my side and Squirtle looked at Aron jealously. "Squirtle, you go out there," I said. Aron stopped chattering and Squirtle looked at me. "You need more practicing at battle. Go out there," Squirtle smiled and nodded.

As Squirtle started to walk, Aron quickly shouted something which caught Squirtle's attention. "Aron, aron," my silver Pokemon said. Squirtle smiled and nodded, also saying, "Squirtle." Then, he continued out to the battlefield. The Gligar clicked its claws and mocked Squirtle quickly by shouting its name. "Glig, Gligar," it laughed.

Squirtle growled. "Use Water Gun," I commanded. Squirtle opened his mouth and quickly shot out a funnel of water. But Gligar jumped into the air and scooped at Squirtle before the deadly water got to it. It raised its claw and smacked Squirtle across the head with it.

"Squit," Squirtle cursed as it fell to the ground, rubbing the bump on his head. The Gligar flew back to its spot and started to giggle once more.

"You alright, Squirtle?" I asked.

"Air, aron!" Aron shouted, trying to pump up Squirtle. Squirtle turned to her with a look on his face that wasn't jealousy but more of appreciation.

Squirtle turned back at the Gligar and climbed to his feet. The Gligar who was licking its claws, hissed as it saw Squirtle rise to his feet.

"Water Gun," I shouted. Squirtle opened its mouth and shot out a funnel of water, but the Gligar laughed and flew up. "Again!" Squirtle lifted its head and aimed at the Gligar. It opened its mouth in an "O" shape and shot out water. The Gligar's eyes widened as the water crashed into it and made it fall to the ground.

"Water Gun, again," I commanded. Squirtle once more shot out a funnel of water which crashed into the already hurt Gligar and made it slide against the wet dirt. Gligar slipped as it tried to get to its feet.

"Crash into it using Withdraw," I shouted. Squirtle nodded and started running forward. It dived forward and hit the wet ground on its stomach, but didn't stop. He slid down the mud shouted an excited "SQUIRTLE!" before knocking Gligar out from under its feet. The Gligar landed flat on its face, grimacing from pain.

"Air, aron," Aron shouted confidently to Squirtle. Squirtle smiled as it got to its feet.

"Finish it with Bubble," But before Squirtle could even open its mouth, the Gligar raced at Squirtle, its figure blurred. It pushed Squirtle to the muddy ground, knocking the wind out of him. The Gligar appeared then on top of Squirtle and started to whack it on its shell. A loud bang was heard each time.

"Aron, air, aron!" Aron shouted. The Gligar stopped hitting Squirtle and turned to look at Aron, angrily.

"Gligar, glir?!" it shouted angrily.

"Aron, air," Aron laughed. I smiled and quickly chuckled. Aron was distracting Gligar!

"Use Water Gun!" I shouted to Squirtle. Painfully opening his mouth, he quickly shot out a final spout of water which knocked the Gligar off him and the rocky trail. The Gligar just lay on the ground, unconscious.

Aron and I ran over to Squirtle who was getting to his feet. "Good battle," I said.

"Aron, air," Aron congratulated. Squirtle blushed and bent down. My eyes widened and a laugh escaped my lips as Squirtle hugged Aron affectionately.

 

[ShadowYashi]

"Cubone!" Misa looked over the edge of the nest and was surprised and happy to not find Cubone splattered on the ground, but instead Cubone was hanging on for its dear life on a weak branch from the nest "Hang on Cubone, I got you" Misa cried out reaching out her hand to the dinosaur and gripping his bone, pulling the ground-type back in the nest "You okay?" she wheezed out glancing at Cubone who looked slightly shaken but seemed okay "Cubone" it gave a small nod "Good, now lets get out of here. Bell we're about to come down!"

She scanned the area for Gligar, but the FlyScorpian seemed to disappear from sight "Hey Cubone, its gone so... lets hurry up and climb back down" Cubone nodded and climbed on her back while Misa stuck a foot over and began to walk/slide down the hill using bell's vines "I can't wait to put my feet back on solid ground" she thought sighing as the ground began to get closer "Almost there…"

"Cubone! Bone! Bone!"

"Huh? What's wrong Cubone?" Misa blinked upon feeling the ground type tap her shoulder frantically, causing her to twist her head to face him, only for Misa's eyes to go wide as she watched the Gligar zoom towards them with Quick Attack "Crap... duck!" Gligar swooped low and missed her and Cubone's head by a hair "Gligar!" it shrieked pulling up and rounding back to try again "Damn. Ash, I need you to stall that Gligar for us til we can get down. Use Pin Missle!"

Ash nodded from down below and shot several needles at the Gligar who seemed unaffected by them when they hit its rock hard skin "Well crap…. That's not gonna work" she murmured with wide eyes as Gligar still zoomed at them "Cubone! Bone Bone!"

"Huh? Cubone what are you doing! Get off my head, or the Gligar will hit you!"

Cubone ignored Misa worried cries and stood on the top of her head, pulling his Bone back, looking much like a baseball player and the instant Gligar had closed in on them, Cubone took a swing at the bat's torso, resulting in a loud crack from the force of it and it sent Gligar flying backwards.

"Bone! Cubone!"

"Oh right! Yeah Cubone, I'm going… but I must say, nice swing" Cubone nodded with a satisfied grin, that felt good, especially since that flying scorpion stole its bone "It feels good to have my feet back on the ground" Misa said with a smile, while Cubone hopped down off her head "Cubone Bone Bone!" it then pointed to the sky, where Gligar was zooming towards them "Bell use Vine Whip!" Bell nodded and shot her vines at Gligar, grabbing onto its tail as it flew by "S-Sprout!?" Bell's eyes quickly widened when she realized Gligar was pulling her off the ground and she was suddenly lifted into the air.

"Bellsprout!"

"Oh no Bell! Ash Use Pin Missle, try and knock it out the sky!" Ash nodded and several spikes elongated on his body and he fired them at the Gligar, who managed to swerve and dodge most of them, but the last one hit his wing, causing it to wince and falter in the air "Bell let go, I'm gonna catch you!" Bell nodded, releasing her vines from the momentarily slowed flying scorpion "Bellsprout!"

"I gotcha!" Misa quickly grabbed the falling flower and hugged her close "You okay Bell" Bell nodded "Okay… vines wont work and Ash's attacks are useless" she reached into her belt and pulled out Kurt's Pokeball, tossing it down in front of her "Kurt I need your help!" the ball snapped open and Squirtle appeared "Squirtle!" Kurt glanced around in confusion while Misa pointed towards the Gligar that circled the air above them.

"Kurt use your Water Gun on that Gligar" Kurt nodded and shot a jet of water at Gligar, it caught the FlyScorpian in the wing, sending it spiraling to the ground "Haha nice shot Kurt!" Kurt puffed out his chest proudly at the praise "Gllligar!!!" at the last second, when they thought Gligar would crash, it pulled up and managed to save itself from eating dirt "Gligar!" It positioned its tail at Kurt and then fired several poison needles at him.

"Withdraw!" Kurt quickly ducked into his shell, managing to avoid the needles,that rattled against the shell's smooth surface "Gligar!" Gligar then followed up with Quick Attack, ramming his head right into Kurts shell, sending the turtle soaring through the air "Water Gun!" Kurt caught himself by flipping in the air "Squirt. Tllllllleeee" Another rush of water hit Gligar, but this time in the face "Gli Gligar!" Gligar scowled and shook the water from its face "Gli Gli Gliiiiii"

Gligar fired another round of Poison needles at Kurt, hitting the Squirtle right in the chest "Gli Gligaarrrrrr" then it used Quick attack again, ramming his head into Kurt's chest as he slammed the turtle harshly to the ground "Squirtle" Kurt groaned at the weight on the underside or his shell, that Gligar was heavy "Gli! Gar! Gli! Gar! Gligar!" Gligar then proceeded to repeatedly hit Kurt in the face with his Knock Off attack.

"No! Kurt use Mist!!"

The Squirtle nodded and with drew his head into his shell and seconds later a beautiful white Mist shot out, covering the area in a veil of white smoke "Gli? Gligar?" Gligar was lost, Kurt had used the mist as a cover and crawled away from the FlyScorpian "Bubble Kurt!" Gligar heard Misa give the command, but it was at a loss on where Kurt was hiding "Squirtllllllllleeee"

"Gligar!"

Behind him! Gligar quickly turned around and fired off Poison Sting in that direction "Water Gun!" Now it was coming from the left side! "Again!" Then a jet of water shot out from behind him again "Gligarrrrrr!!!" Gligar quickly turned in the direction where the water came from and fired another barrage of Poison Sting "One more time!" another stream of water came shooting out from some random direction, hitting Gligar in typeface.

"Gli Gli Garrrrrrr" Gligar quickly became irritated and began flapping his wings rapidly to fan away the smoke, finally allowing the purple FlyScorpian to see "Gligar!!" it charged on the ground at Kurt, who was standing to the right of him, with Quick Attack "Intercept with Water Gun, make it strong!" Kurt nodded and took a deep breath before he let loose a powerful stream of water that Gligar ran into head first.

The pressure of the water was too much for him and it lost its footing, sending the FlyScorpian bouncing backwards, before it skidded to a halt, defeated "Gligar" it moaned with a dazed expression "Squirtle" Kurt bared his teeth and glared at the Gligar, who slowly sat up shaking its head "Gligarrr" Kurt readied himself for another attack, but the Gligar just gave up, picking itself off the wet ground and tiredly flying back too its nest.

"Awesome job Kurt!" she picked the Squirtle up and hugged him tightly before recalling him and turning to Cubone "Well, we've solved your problem Cubone" Cubone nodded thankfully at Misa and her Pokemon "Cubone.Cubone. Bone." Misa smiled before heading to what she assumed was the exit"and now we've gotta get going, take care Cubone"

Cubone nodded, watching thoughtfully as Misa walked away.

"Cubone! Cu Bone Bone!"

Several minutes later, when they finally neared the exit Misa, Ash and Bell heard a familiar voice and the trio glanced back at Cubone, who was running after them "Huh? What is it Cubone, that Gligar's causing trouble or something?" Cubone shook his head no when he made his way in front of her "Cubone! Bone Bone!" he pointed to one of the balls on her belt Misa blinked and pulled out an empty Pokeball "You want one?" Cubone had to resist the urge to slap his forehead, this girl was so simple sometimes "Cubone. Bone. Bone." He jabbed at the ball in her hands before pointing at himself.

"You… wanna come with us?"

Cubone nodded "Oh! Okay" Misa grinned and pointed the ball at him, but Cubone held out a hand for her to stop "Now what?" Cubone jumped back a few feet away from her and pointed his bone at Ash "Cubone!"

"Ohh you wanna battle?"

"Cu" Cubone nodded and tightened his grip on the bone in his hand "Alright then, Ash get in there" Pineco nodded happily and hopped up to battlefield while Cubone gave a small battle-ready grin "Cubone!"

 

[Wolfwhispers]

Royal: Great teamwork there! Congrats, Aron has grown to level 17! And oh my goodness, Squirtle has grown to level 16 and has not only learned Bite, but can no evolve! Will you allow this to happen?

ShadowYashi: That was definitely drastic! Great job, Bell has grown to level 18 and learned Stun Spore! WHat's this? Ash has grown to level 17 and learned Bide! And look here! Kurt has grown to level 17 and not only learned Bite, but can evolve now! Will you allow this to happen?

 

[Gallant]

Part 2/2

The sun was barely seen when John woke up. It was going to be another sunny day, the sky was clean. The only sound that could be heard, came from pidgeys flapping their wings, breaking the silence that toke over the night. As soon as he got himself ready, John went to the Pokecenter's lobby in order to find Nurse Joy. As soon as he got of the escalators, he watched Nurse Joy, a trainer, and a Pokemon really stressed. The Pokemon seemed in pain, and the humans seem both quite worried about it. John toke out his Pokedex that quickly showed a photo of the Pokemon and said:

"Munchlax, the Big Eater Pokemon
It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing."

John toke a better look to the young man standing near the Munchlax. He looked very young, and had a bright green hair. Despite his look of innocence he seemed to be extremely gifted in handing Pokemon, like he was doing with that Munchlax. John came closer, and asked:

" Hi everyone. What's up with that poor Munchlax? It looks like its in pain."

" Kent brought this Pokemon to me a while ago. It seems to be in a great pain, because it ate lots of maple. Now it seems to have a belly ache. We founded so many food in its fur, that it could feed all Jubilife! But still he kept eating maple nonstop. He deserves his species name! What a big eater... - Nurse Joy said with a smile - A massage on that belly and you shall eat again."

Despite the pain it showed, Munchlax moved his head in sinal of acception and followed nurse Joy.

"By the way John, your Pokemon are full healed and had a good rest. Just be sure to keep them always in good health ok? Bye!"

" He shall be fine - Kent said. After all Munchlax are Pokemon that are used to eat a lot. So i see you are a Pokemon Trainer John. Do you want do challenge the gym leader? Or just in a turism walk around maple city?"

" I sure do want to challenge the gym leader. Thats my main goal for now. Do you know where can i find him? Im sure I can win! - John said with a big look of confidence"

" I will accompany you to the gym. Follow me. - Kent said with a smile on his face."

Both walked through maple city, admiring the beauty of all the maple trees, and the ledyba that happily hung on them. Kent broke the silence and asked:

" So John where do you come from?"

" Jubilife city, in the sinnoh region. However i was born in fortree city, in hoenn. And about you?"

" Well i lived my whole life here. John i have something important to show to you, before guiding you to the gym."

John followed Kent to what looked to be a newspaper seller without asking anything loudly, but questioning himself how could a person he met minutes ago have something important to show him?

"Wait here - Kent said"

A little bit after Kent's words, he showed up a newspaper. He gave it to John and pointed to a small text on the first page of the newspaper. In big black lettters, it said:

"16 year old boy, got away from his parents at Canalave, in the Sinnoh region and he has been missing for a week. Witnesses say they saw the boy entering a boat by the name of Lenore Cruise, and the ticket seller confirmed that he sold a ticket to a boy that matches the photos showed by authorities. It seems his name is John. Private detectives have been sent to Lenore by John's father in order to find him..."

The text continued further but John couldn't read more. How could them detect his position so fast? Were they in maple city already? He quickly looked to Kent and said:

"Are you going report me?"

"No way if thats not what you want. Its up to you. Few will recognize you, because the photo hasn't been showed here yet. But i tought that you matched the description entirely. So be careful. You never know if they will show up..."

Both walked to the gym without talking. The gym was a big building, surrounded by many maples trees, that gave that place a huge sense of harmony. Ledybas and other bug Pokemon were helping many workers in harvesting the maple out of the threes. Jonh Pokedex rang:

"Ledyba the Five Star Pokemon
Ledyba communicate using a fluid that they secrete from where the legs join the body. They are said to convey feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent."

As they entered the gym, John begun thinking about what kind of Pokemon would Kent have. The field was full of grass, and maple trees, so John assumed that the leader should have bug and grass type Pokemon. Both trainers toke their positions on the field, and a judge entered the room and said:

"This battle is to be between John from Fortree City, against Kent the Maple City Gym Leader. It would be a 2 Pokemon battle, and you are allowed to change your Pokemon"

"Oh come on - John said - So you are the gym leader? Me and my big mouth...."

" John I want you to give your best, because I wont hold back! Let the battle begin!" - Kent said looking really excited - " Go Chikorita!!"

"Chiko...Chiko" - said the green Pokemon, that quickly ran to Kent in order to receive a hug. John toke out his Pokedex and it quickly said:

"Chikorita the leaf Pokemon
It waves its leaf around to keep foes at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, creating a friendly atmosphere that becalms the battlers."

" Chikorita huh? Well go Shroomish!!"

The mushroom like Pokemon appeared out of the red flash of the Pokeball, and looked ready for battle.

" The challenger has the first move - said Kent"

" If you say so... Shroomish use tackle on Chikorita!"

The pokemon quickly run, ready to bash chikorita. "Chikorita, dodge and use Razor Leaf!" Kent said. Sharp leaves got out of chikorita's leaf, ready to hit shroomish. John quickly said " careful shroomish", but the Pokemon still had the momentum from tackle and couldnt dodge in time. The leaves scratched Shroomish, but the grass Pokemon manage to hold his position.

"Well done Shroomish - said John, trying to give courage to his pokemon"

Shroomish got up, and faced chikorita once again. "Shroomish use absorb". Shroomish quickly begun to absorb Chikorita's energy, but she managed to hold still, awaiting its trainer's orders. "Chikorita Synthesis - Kent said!" . Chikorita begun to glow, taking the sunlight, and healing herself at each second. "No way! - The other voice shouted. - Shroomish don't let her complete the move! Use tackle and then stun spore" Shroomish rushed into Chikorita, but the Pokemon had already completed the move, and looked fully healed. The attack landed, but shroomish looked way more tired than chikorita did. A yellow spore got out of shroomish head, and made his way into chikorita. The leaf pokemon was stun and couldn't move.

"Chikorita return!! Go Bulbasaur!!"

John's pokedex rang again and said:

"Bulbasaur the seed Pokemon
Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger."

"Bulbasaur use Vine Whip and grab Shroomish! Slam it towards the trees!"

The seed Pokemon, quickly grabbed a worn out Shroomish and begun slamming it towards the maple trees in the gym. " Shroomish can't take this anymore..But i dont want to risk it know...He may know Shroomish's ability..." - John tought to himself.

"Shroomish return!!". A red ray light got out of the Pokeball and the Pokemon was released from bulbasaur's vine. "Go out there Shuck!"

Shuck's carapace glowed at the sun. " A shiny Shuckle? You've got quite a rare Pokemon for a begginer...Lets see what it can do...Bulbasaur Leaf Storm!!

Hundreds of leaves got out of Bulbasaur back, and were shoot towards Shuck. "Shuck use Withdraw!" The pokemon hid in his carapace and the leaves had no effect. "Bulbasaur use Vine Whip to grab Shuckle and slam it into the trees..." Shuck was grabbed and slammed against the trees. John knew that even using withdraw, he was taking damage... "Shuck use Mud Slap in Bulbasaur's eyes!" Jets of mud got out Shuck's carapace and hit bulbasaur. The Pokemon released Shuck, and was losing its own balance, because it couldnt see a thing. "Now Shuck charge Bide!" Shuck begun to glow charging power. "Bulbasaur try to clean that mud, Hurry" . Bulbasaur cleaned the mud, but Shuck's bide was ready. "Now Fire!!" - Shouted John. The energy was shoot to bulbasaur that couldnt take it.

"Bulbasaur is unable to battle" - said the judge - "The winner is Jonh's Shuckle."

"Good one - Kent said - Go out there again Chikorita!"

The leaf Pokemon looked refreshed and ready to battle again. "Chikorita use Razor Leaf and then Poison Powder!" "Its my chance - John tought - Now or never...i will have to risk it..Shuck return quick!!! Go shroomish!" The Shroom Pokemon got out of its Pokeball, with a look of tireness on its face. But he knew what his trainer was up to. The razor leaves hit Shroomish, leaving some scratches. As soon as a purple mist was going to fell right on Shroomish, John shouted: " Now shroomish activate Poison Heal!" Shroomish begun to absorb the poisonpowder and the scratches were gone. It was healed. Kent was surprised: " What the? The poison heal ability? No way.. Chikorita tackle him." Chikorita quickly ran towards Shroomish, but it suddenly stopped. The stun spore had an effect. " Now Shroomish full power tackle!" Shroomish charged up and bashed Chikorita. The leaf Pokemon hit a tree, gave a growl, and faint.

" The Pokemon is unable to battle" - the judge said. "The winner is Shroomish."

John was immobilized thinking " Have i won? I have to get out of this city right after this. They're coming......"