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Episode Four: Pewter City! Normal Rank Begin!!
The dark room was lined with shifting shadows, a symphony of synchronized malice. In the middle of the room stood a swiveling chair, facing a giant TV screen.
A man sat in the chair, red suit and slicked back hair only visible, while the shadows hid the rest of his face. A lazy, well fed Persian lay at his feet, purring contentedly….sinister in its limber movement and glowing eyes.
The man was Giovanni, head leader of Team Rocket, a money hungry, power hungry organization that used pokemon to achieve their goals. Evil wasn't what they called themselves.
Adamant and eccentric might have been more adequate adjectives for their public profile.
But that was beside the point.
Giovanni looked up at the screen slowly, and it fizzed with static. A few seconds later, the image of his top Executives, Jane and Luther, appeared. The backdrop of lush trees dictated they were in some kind of forest….
"Hello you two. Report?" The boss's voice was low.
"Yes Sir." Jane saluted. "We failed to intercept the three children. Lance Blackthorn of the Elite Four tangled our plans and we had to retreat. However, we tracked them through to Viridian Forest."
"Highly disappointing. This might even tarnish your impeccable records…"
"Indeed sir." Luther's silky voice was respectful. "However, while in this forest we observed something quite interesting…"
"It seems Experiment 107 has been after the kids as well." Jane smirked a little, then crushed it as she saw her boss sit up in his chair, clearly surprised by this information.
"……………….." Giovanni was silent. He sunk back in his chair and the Persian stood up, laying its head in its master's lap, meowing dully.
The man stroked its creamy head slowly, and then nodded. "Alright you two, it is decided. While I have mourned the loss of 107, we must recapture him. Doubting the things he could do on his own is folly."
Luther and Jane both nodded, knowing fully well what the experiment was capable of…
"If it has taken interest in the children, then what Scientist Bostovich wrote is confirmed. Watch them. I am positive Hypno is more than capable of tracking them psychically….Make sure you're presence isn't known to them."
"Yes." The two team rocket executives nodded again.
"Our next operation will be in Lavender Town. Our savings are running low and Cubone skulls are a ludicrous form of wealth…Meet Tsu'uka there, she'll give you more information on my next orders. You are dismissed."
Giovanni pushed a button on his chair. The screen went blank. He began to chuckle chillingly, then looked down at Persian and grinned.
"Perhaps he is after the same thing I am…."
"Puuuuuuuuur…sian…."
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Pewter City, Town of the Gray Stone, was known for two things.
One, being the gym.
And two, the Normal Rank Contest Hall.
"Hey professor!" Tai's bright smile lit up the phone booth. Nina, Edwin, and Tai had gotten up that morning, only to forget about changing out of their pajamas and go straight to ask Professor Oak something that had been hanging over their thoughts. They lived like hobos the night before, and raced towards the Pokemon Center first thing in the morning.
Professor Oak smiled warmly at the image of Pallets three newest trainers. "Hello Tai. Edwin, Nina." He nodded at the the trainers. "How has your journey been?"
"Excellent." Charco nodded.
Tai quickly took over and brought Oak up to speed, from everything to catching his Pidgey and seeing the psychic thing to meeting Team Rocket and Lance.
"You met Lance? Wonderful! He's a very powerful trainer you know. I AM sorry to hear you ran into Team Rocket though…" The professor sighed.
"That's not all gramps." Tai said after a breath of air, tapping the screen to get the professor's attention. "Something, a pokemon I think, the same one I saw, attacked us on our way here, in Viridian Forest."
"What?!"
<It was huge, stood at least six feet, and if it wasn't for Tai, we'd all be fried, well done and crisp.> Charco exaggerated. Just a little.
"Give me a description." The professor demanded, taking out a clipboard.
Tai did so, with the help of his friends. "Long tail, three fingers, huge legs. It spoke telekinetically and hard armor…on its head like a helmet."
"….interesting….And you said your pokedex didn't read it Tai?"
"No. It said, Pokemon Unknown."
"….oh dear. I'm afraid I can't tell you what it was you three. Repeat to me what it said to you, with the exact words."
Edwin, having an impeccable memory, did so.
"I've never heard of a pokemon doing that… Incredible. It's no ordinary pokemon and must have the intelligence of about three Alakazams….But I must warn you, this plan it has doesn't sound good. Be on the alert, it might still be around, or decide to attack you again…."
"Don't sweat it, we'll be careful."
Professor Oak nodded."In the meantime, I'll contact other professor friends of mine overseas and see if they know anything about this pokemon. Professor Birch and Elm might know something…"
"Much obliged gramps, but I have a question!" Tai smeared his face onto the screen as to stop the professor from leaving the line.
"Yes?"
"What's the deal with these contests? I've never heard of them being in Kanto." Tai pondered.
"Ah yes, the Kanto Contests. They just began holding them recently, my grandaughter has been taking part in them!" Prof. Oak swiveled out of his chair and was quickly replaced by a young woman with light brown hair and a lab coat.
"Hello! I'm Daisy Oak!" Tai grinned at the girl, she was very pretty. Tai began asking her questions about Kanto contests, the girl eagerly giving answers. This went on for about five minutes straight, the pokemon beginning to get bored.
"You crush berries to make Berry Powder and mix it in with your Pokemon's Food. That raises their condition, that's all you need to know."
"Okay thanks. Bye bye Professor!" Tai waved as the Professor and Daisy finished answering his questions.
"Bye kids, and please please PLEASE be careful, I can't stress that word enough. With Team Rocket and that pokemon around I have half the right to call you back home."
"No! Professor, we'll be fine!" Tai protested, not wanting to go back.
The professor was silent for a few moments, and then sighed. "Alright, if you insist. I demand one thing though."
"What gramps?"
"That you train as hard as you can after you beat Brock and evolve your three starters BEFORE you enter Mt. Moon."
"What?!"
"It's for your own safety. I'll feel better knowing at least you can defend yourselves somewhat."
"But what if Charco doesn't want to evolve?! I can't just force him!"
"I've raised those three from eggs, Tai. I taught them to protect their trainers at all costs. Despite their attitudes, they will do this, out of love for both you and me."
Charco gave the professor a thumbs up, as the link closed abruptly.
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Tai, of course, had already memorized the information, and proceeded to drag his two friends to the Contest Hall a couple of minutes later. They stopped a couple of yards away from the large stadium next to a sign.
It read, in big, bright, orange letters:
HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL IS HERE IN PEWTER! ENJOY A POKEMON CONTEST AMONG GHOSTS AND GHOLIES! ONLY THREE DOLLARS AT THE ENTRANCE FOR SPECTATORS!
Please return all pokemon and keep them inside their pokeballs at all times to prevent further chaos. Thank you.- The Management.
It was decorated with little bats and pumpkins.
The three were eager, or ate least Tai was, the pokemon eager as well. "The owner of the museum apparently loves Halloween, and decorates the place for it every year. Contestants have to dress up for these special contests."
<Which is tonight.> Added Charco with a smug grin.
"Yes."
"Which means we need to do some shopping for a costume." The boy smirked, "Besides, the winner gets a Moon Stone after all…"
A moon stone was very valuable, so the trio decided to go back to the Pokemon Center where Nurse Joy helped them with their constumes. After three strenuous hours, the trainer's costume was finally done.
The now all stood outside of the towering stadium, its gaping mouth taunting them to enter. It was large in dimension, its white paint reflecting the bright sunlight, a large pink pokeball symbol wrapped in a ribbon was placed at the top of the stadium.
Tai stood tall outside of the stadium, eager to see what contest's were like. He had white face paint on, white gloves, and a large ruffled collar around his neck. A puffy jumpsuit of black and red with outrageously large shoes and bells on the toes was the main body of the costume. Several triangles were painted over one eye and a teardrop under the other. His regular red hat was replaced with a red jester hat, complete with bells and black trim.
"Pewter City Normal Rank Contest will begin in one hour!" The voice of the announcer boomed through the megaphone atop of the dome.
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