Chapter 5: Supernatural Forces
We had just landed in Lavender Town. Scott, who helped us out of the horrible island last time, dropped us off and left to pursue his own dream of becoming a world-famous scientist. Meanwhile, we decided to rest up our weary bodies and get into some new clothes. The next morning we decided to head to Saffron City so I can get a new badge. In the Pokemon Center, Nurse Joy told us of trouble in Pokemon Tower, and the local Volunteer Pokemon House president Mr. Fuji was kidnapped. Feeling sorry for all the Pokemon in the house, we decided to check out Pokemon Tower and find out clues to Mr. Fuji’s disappearance. Inside the tower was tons of rickety scaffolding. It took awhile, but we reached the top, or near it anyway. Finding nothing, Josh was ready to go back. I leaned into a wall, and the next thing I knew, I was in a room with an old man tied up. Josh and Zack jumped down to meet me. We assumed that the old man was Mr. Fuji. I was about to untie him when I was knocked back by a floating Pokemon. Next thing we knew, we heard it.
“Prepare for trouble!”
“Make it double”
“To protect the world from devistation”
“To unite all peoples within our nation”
“To denounce the evils of truth and love”
“To extend our reach to the stars above”
“Jesse”
“James”
“Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light”
“Surrender now, or prepare to fight!”
“Meowth! That’s right!”
It was Team Rocket who kidnapped Mr. Fuji and caused problems in Lavender! Before we could battle however, 3 ghost Pokemon, Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar, popped out and defended Team Rocket. They had a device on them. Mr. Fuji yelled out that they were Hypno-badges, which hypnotized the ghosts. Jesse told Fuji to be quiet and Team Rocket then ran away with Mr. Fuji, leaving us with the ghosts. To distract them, I sent out Raichu and Graveler, while Zach called for Golem. With the ghosts busy, we headed to Team Rocket. Zubat managed to intercept Team Rocket, which got them angry. It was time for yet another Pokemon battle. To combat against Arbok and Weezing, I sent out Zubat and Zach called out Scyther.
“Zubat! Wing Attack!” I called out.
“Scyther, Quick Attack!” shouted Zach.
The Pokemon did as they were told, and Arbok and Weezing were hit hard. They retaliated, and almost defeated Zubat and Scyther, if Josh hadn’t stepped in with Butterfree’s Sleep Powder. With Team Rocket asleep, we proceeded to untie Mr. Fuji. Downstairs, Raichu, Graveler, and Golem, weren’t fairing well. The ghosts were too fast for their attacks. Luckily, Mr. Fuji was able to calm them with a Poké Flute, and we took off the hypnotizers and left the ghosts in peace. After saying goodbye to Nurse Joy and Mr. Fuji, we left for Saffron. Along the way, I defeated around 20 different trainers. I wasn't far off of my short-term goal of 100 victories.
After about 3 days, we reached Saffron City. Josh went to visit his dad, who was visting Saffron on official business for Silph. Zach and I said good-bye for now to Josh and headed for the Gym. The Gym was huge, and seemed even bigger on the inside. Sitting on a chair in the opposite side of the room was the leader, Sabrina. Accepting my challenge, she told me to use 1 Pokémon. Sabrina chose hers.
"Kadabra, go!" Sabrina said calmy.
Out of the Poké Ball came a strange, yellow, humaniod Pokémon, I analyzed it.
"Kadabra, this Pokémon can cause headaches to anyone near it when angered."
With this info, I asked Dexter to show a battle chart of all types of Pokémon.
"Hmm, Bugs and Ghosts are strong against Psychics. I know! Beedrill, I CHOOSE YOU!"
Beedrill popped out and assumed battle formation. The match began.
"Kadabra, Psychic, now!" Kadabra did as it was told, and sent out psychic waves that partically injured Beedrill. It wouldn't give up, however, and used Twineedle. Kadabra was too fast, and teleported to safety and used Hypnosis to distract Beedrill before unleashing a devistating Psywave. Beedrill collapsed, and could barely move it's head.
At the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy tended to Beedrill while I sat in disgust. I should have called Beedrill back earlier than I did, and it paid for it. Soon, Beedrill was healthy again.. I called to Beedrill to go back to the Gym, but then it hid behind Zach.
"What's wrong? You're not afraid are you?" I said.
Beedrill nodded.
I sighed. "Ok, you don't have to go if you don't want to," Beedrill lit up.
"Guess I'm not going to get that Marsh Badge. None of my other Pokémon can stand up to that kind of power. Psychics have an advantage against Rock, Poison and Normal types" I said, dissapointed.
All the while Beedrill started to feel sad for me, and then realized what it was, a Beedrill. It flew up, and practically flew me to Saffron Gym. Beedrill had a reputation to uphold, it wasn't going to be beat by a Pokémon with a disadvantage against it. I challenged Sabrina again, and out popped Kadabra. I called for Pin missle, which did heavy damage. This didn't fase Sabrina, who then told Kadabra to use Recover. Kadabra managed to gain back it's strength. If I was to beat Kadabra, Beedrill had to beat Kadabra in one hit. I knew just the move.
"Beedrill! Start absorbing!" I shouted.
Beedrill glowed a little bit, and Kadabra was unimpressed. It used Psybeam, which did damage, but Beedrill was still flying, glowing brighter now. Kadabra unleashed a Psychic, but it didn't take out Beedrill, who looked like a star now. I decided to finish it.
"BEEDRILL! BIDE ATTACK NOW!" I yelled.
Beedrill yelled out and unleashed a powerful Bide attack on Kadabra. Sabrina and Kadabra were in awe, but it didn't take long for Kadabra to feel the final sting, as it collapsed. Sabrina was stunned. Finally, she regained her senses and awarded me a Marsh Badge. I showed it to Beedrill and Zubat, who flew for joy. Proud of my Beedrill, I hugged it. When we left, Josh intercepted us. He got an improved TM kit, and could teach tons of moves to any Pokémon.
Leaving Saffron, it didn't take us long to get to the path to Celadon before we were interrupted by a trainer who wanted to battle.
"I accept! Go Zubat!" I yelled out. The trainer called out a Hitmonlee. Hitmonlee tried to kick the tiny bat, but a Double Team put that attack out. Zubat flew into the air, and unleashed a powerful Gust that defeated the Kicking Fiend easily. The trainer recalled his Pokémon and sent out Hitmonchan. Zubat tried to Gust this one too, but Hitmonchan used a Thunder Punch on Zubat, fainting it. I recalled it and sent out Fearow. The giant bird screeched loudly, and blew Hitmonchan away before he even realized it. Fearow then swooped down and landed a Drill Peck right on the punching maniac, beating it easily. The trainer recalled his Pokémon & sent out a Hitmontop. The triple legged creature spun wildy, dodging all of Fearow's moves, while landing his own. In a short while, Fearow was hurt. Seeing how it couldn't win, I recalled it.
"Grr. I'll show you!" I shouted, taking a random Poké Ball & throwing it.
Out popped a small rat, Rattata. The trainer just laughed. I tried to recall it, but Hitmontop kicked it out of the way. Rattata was ready to faint, but not before something wonderous happened. It started to glow white and get taller, and turned into a super-strong Raticate before my very eyes.
Raticate then gave Hitmontop a painful lesson with a Super Fang. It then glowed orange. Dexter said this was Focus Energy, which raises attack power. Raticate sent Hitmontop flying. Raticate then gave an all-powerful headbutt and fainted Hitmontop! I got some money from the trainer, was congratulated, and once again set off for Celadon.
A couple days later, we made it. All of us were amazed and the sheer size of the town. It was certainly a bustling burg. Josh saw a cool Game Corner, and wanted to play, but Zach pulled me away to go inside the Department Store. While they were exploring the town, I was too, too eager to get my next badge. I eventually found it, and it looked like it was being finished rebuilding or something. I went inside, and asked the clerk to show me the way to the Gym Leader. She showed me the way, and pointed to a greenhouse. Inside was the Gym Leader and her friends brushing up on their skils with Plant Pokémon.
The leader introduced herself as Erika, the Plant Empress. She told me it was a 3 on 3 match, and I accepted. She sent out a Weepinbell to start. I decided to use Raticate. Raticate was pumped, and was ready for action. Weepinbell started off with Vine Whip, which held Rattata in place, and made it drop to all fours. Weepinbell started slamming Raticate, who was injured badly. I called for a Hyper Fang, and Raticate was able to break free. After a Focus Energy boost, Raticate tackled Weepinbell, and then used Quick Attack to finish it off. Erika called back Weepinbell and sent out Tangela, who used Sleep Powder to finish off Raticate. I called it back, and decided to use Zubat. Zubat's Wing Attack was very effective, and Tangela had no chance as Zubat sucked away the energy left by Tangela with a Leech Life. Erika called back Tangela, and sent out her dear friend, Gloom. It looked like Zubat was about to be seeded, when all of the sudden, Zubat struck first, without my saying so. However, Gloom let out a horrible stench, and Zubat was ready to faint. I called it back and sent out my 3rd Pokémon, Fearow. Fearow Whirlwinded away Gloom's stentch, so the living plant used a mighty Acid, but to no evail. Erika shouted to use Sleep Powder, and Gloom obliged. The Sleep Powder was almost on top of Fearow until I called out my next move.
"Fearow! Whirlwind TWIRL!" I shouted a move taught by Josh's advanced TM kit.
Instantly, Fearow started to twirl around and around, taking the Sleep Powder with it. Soon, Fearow had created a powerful tornado twice as powerful as a Gust from a Pidgeotto. Fearow then flew up, with the tornado, and headed for Gloom. Fearow then dropped off the Sleep Powder back at it's source. Gloom fell asleep, and I won another badge! After awarding it to me and healing my Pokémon, I faced an even greater task, getting Zach out of the Department store and Josh out of the Game Corner. Oh brother! Here we go again!
To be continued...
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