Search for Knowledge: A Champion's Story

[Mikey]

This is a new fanfic I just started. Usually when I start a fic I get bored and stop, but this one is going to go all out. Chapter 1 mainly introduces you to the three main characters and a few of the cameo people. The story will start getting good next chapter, but enjoy this one for now.

Chapter One: The Beginning of a Legend

It was 4 am when the alarm went off in Mike's room. With a swat of his hand, the alarm flew across the room and hit the floor hard. Mike sat up rubbing his eyes. This was the earliest he had every gotten up, especially since he got home from last night's party at 3 am! He slowly got to the side of the bed and stood up stretching. After a few yawns and brushing back his dark-blonde tipped hair, he started for the light switch.


"Bah, a person shouldn’t have to walk this far to bring light into the room." He thought to himself as he switched on the light. With another rubbing of the eyes, he sat at the edge of his bed and turned on the television. The channel was set to channel 4, and when Mike tried to turn it, the station stayed.


"What the hell is going on here, I want to watch South Park!" He screamed to himself. "Bah, I guess this is better then nothing." He started to watch what was on the screen. It looked like some educational show, with a teacher and everything.


"Welcome to the Pokemon Tech TV Station!" The instructor blared. As soon as those words were uttered, Mike remembered why his alarm went off so early. Today was the start of his classes at Pokemon Tech! "Yes, I get a Pokemon to train with today!" He remembered this and many other aspects of what the students received. His mother had enrolled him along with 2 of his best friends.


The instructor on the television continued to talk and Mike couldn't help but turn it up. "As most students know from the broacher, each student that begins classes today will be issued a beginner's Pokemon, a Pokedex, and Pokeballs. Though each student will receive these, they are not allowed to leave school grounds to catch Pokemon at any times. Each student must spend the entire month at the school and get a passing grade. If they do, they will receive a trainer card which will allow them to start their journey collecting badges." The instructor finished his introduction and continued to a nearby table.


"There are over 100 species of Pokemon that will be available for first beginners, but there is only one of each type. To assure that our students can handle any type of Pokemon, they will choose their beginner randomly. That is all you need to know for now, the rest of the information will be given in your morning classes." The instructor finished his speech and the screen began to flash images of the Pokemon that would be available.


Mike instantly got up and walked to his closet. There he pulled out his navy blue shirt and slipped it on. He then put on his newly purchased blue jeans and finally his hunter green vest. Mike had spent the whole summer getting in shape for this journey, and he was now more muscle then anything. After, he walked to the door and into the hall. As he slipped into the bathroom, he could hear his mom making breakfast. She always made a huge one before he would leave somewhere.


After doing the normal bathroom tasks, Mike joined his mom in the kitchen. There he was presented with a feast of steak and eggs! His mother sat down next to him with a disgruntled look on her face. "What is it mom?" Mike asked.


"O nothing, just waiting for your lazy brother to get up. His first day of Pokemon Tech and he is still sleeping! I don't know what I'm going to do with him!" She laughed. Mike's brother Matt was a year older then him, but his mother decided to enroll him when Mike was ready. He wasn't that into Pokemon training, but he needed a hobby.


Matt slowly walked out of his room. He was dressed, but poorly. "I decided not to do my hair today; it'll save time!" He smirked. He then grabbed his backpack from the kitchen and headed toward the door. "Where do you think you're going?" His mom asked. "My friends are waiting outside so that's where!" He smirked before walking out the door.


"Yeah, I better head off too." Mike replied as he grabbed his backpack. "Be safe!" His mom told him and with a final hug, Mike stepped into the nice morning air. He left the security of his front yard to the open road. Matt and his pals were already up ahead, but Mike wasn't about to join them.


After a few steps he turned onto the drive way of his best friend Jeff's house. After several rings of the doorbell, Jeff opened the door. His hair was freshly cut and he wore his black and blue sleeved shirt. Mike laughed. Jeff always looked so tall and gimpy, and the fact that he wanted to train dark types was even funnier. Jeff had a light-hearted, energetic, and carefree personality, all of which are not qualities of dark Pokemon.


"You ready?" Mike asked as Jeff stepped out the door. "Ready as I'll ever be." Jeff replied. The two boys continued down the road some more before reaching their last stop. This was the home of Amanda, Mike's long time best friend. They knew each other since they were 6, and have grown up spending countless days just chilling in each other's houses. She was already waiting on the porch and when she saw the, she jumped up and rushed toward them. Amanda had long brownish hair. She was a little short, but very pretty. Her purple bandana and matching shirt were on, as it was her "lucky ensemble". She smiled as she approached, and after a brief conversation, the three headed off to Pokemon Tech. "I can't wait to get my first Pokemon!" Amanda announced as they headed off. "As long as it's a dark type, I don't mind!" Jeff added in. "We'll just have to wait and see." Mike ended with as they approached the front gate of what will be the greatest month of their lives…..

Next Chapter- Beginners Galore! Time to Choose!
Mike and his friend's choose their beginners, and start their classes. ETA- Later Today

[RJdude]

Hey, this is pretty good. It's well written, and has good potential. My only suggestion is that you space out the paragraphs.

See how easy is it to tell one paragraph from the other? But that's your only flaw (don't worry, I didn't space out when I started either). You did a Good job, and I can't wait to see what Pokemon they'll get. Keep it up.

[Mikey]

Thanks RJ! Here's Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Beginners Galore! Time to Choose!

The gates opened up to a wide park environment surrounded in foliage. Mike and his friends walked in to see many students littered the area. As they headed up the dirt path that lead to the school, three young boys happily ran by. A Pidgey, Rattata, and Shroomish followed after.


"Looks like they already got their beginners." Mike noted to the others as they approached the wide set of stairs that lead to the doorway. The three walked inside to see 100's of new students at the front desk. There was a lot of commotion, but Mike expected this for the first day. He shot a look to his right to see a little girl bawling her eyes out. Her mother tried to soothe her. "A Caterpie is a great beginner Pokemon!" She said. The girl began to cry harder and Mike noted that maybe the random selection isn't such a good idea.


When he came too, he saw Amanda and Jeff already in line to register. He quickly walked up to them as Amanda began her registration. The lady gave her a small eye and reaction test, then sent her to the Pokeball table. "Crap, Mike I forgot my contacts!" Jeff remembered. "Jeff, just take the exam, your eyes can't be that bad if you can see right now!" Jeff sighed and stepped up.


"Read the top!" The bulky woman said. She sounded bored and Mike didn't blame her. Dealing with students all day must be tough. Jeff began to read the letters. "Um, E, H, 4, 676…" He began. The woman stared at him blatantly. "Son, they are all letters…" She replied. Jeff sat up from the eye test and explained about his contacts. The woman grinned and escorted him to a phone to call his parents. Mike sighed and stepped up to take his.


After taking the test, Mike moved along to receive the custom Pokeballs the school offered. They were like normal ones, except baby blue in colors. Amanda was receiving her Pokedex now. She then stepped off to the side to pick her first Pokemon. While waiting in line for his Pokedex, Mike watched her pick one of the Pokeballs. "Ahh, now let's see what you have their." The instructor replied. She threw the Pokeball onto the ground. It bounced a bit then opened up in a flash of red to reveal Amanda's beginner Pokemon.


"Ralts!" The Pokemon cried as it placed its hand on its helmeted head. "Ahh, great choice miss. Let me record your Pokemon. By the way, it's called Ralts and it's a psychic type!" He added in. Amanda stared at it for some time, and then bent down. The Pokemon smiled and waddled towards her. "It's cute!" She said as she picked it up. She then pulled out her Pokedex and scanned the little creature.


"Ralts; the feeling Pokemon. Ralts senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokemon rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition…" The Pokedex uttered. Mike walked up to her after getting his Pokedex. "Wow, you must have a very positive disposition. Ralts really likes you!" He smiled happily. Amanda nodded. "Pick your Pokemon Mike! I can't wait to see what you get!" She happily said.


Mike walked up to the table to find many Pokeballs. All of them looked the same, and his choice now determined his best al for the rest of his life. After scanning for some time, Mike decided to go with the one farthest to the left. He really wanted the right side, but he read somewhere that it's best to go with the opposite direction in times of uncertainty. He picked the Pokeball up and casually threw it down. Like Amanda's, it erupted in a fountain of red after hitting the ground. There stood Mike's first Pokemon.


"Tttttrike!" it growled happily. "Ha, you got Electrike! It's an electric Pokemon!" The instructor commented. Mike leaned down as Electrike sniffed at his heel. He petted the furry back of the cute Pokemon, and then took out his Pokedex.


"Electrike; the lightning Pokemon. Electrike stores electricity in its long body hair. This Pokemon stimulates its leg muscles with electrical charges. These jolts of power give its legs explosive acceleration performance." The Pokedex marked. "Wow, you got Speedy Gonzalez!" Jeff said as he approached. "And Amanda, you got…a helmet head!" Jeff laughed. "Shut up and pick your Pokemon!" Amanda laughed.


Jeff walked towards the desk and casually picked a ball. "Here comes my dark type!" He grinned and threw the ball. In an eruption of red, a small circle formed. "dot dot dot!" The Seedot said as it happily leaped up and down. "Cutey!" Amanda grinned. "It's pretty cool!" Mike laughed. He then saw jeff drop the Pokeball; his mouth wide in shock. "No…dark….type!" Were his first words in moments. They were so silent it was hardly audible.


"NO DARK TYPE!" This however, was loud and heard throughout the school. Seedot waddled up to Jeff and rubbed against his leg. It then proceeded to roll around on the ground. "Keep it down sir! That's a Seedot you got there right? Don't worry; its evolved forms will be part dark. You'll get your dark type eventually!" The instructor informed him. Jeff stared down at the rolling acorn again. He then picked it up.


"So you become a big scary dark type, huh?" He asked it. The Pokemon grinned. Jeff then pulled out his Pokedex to learn more." Seedot; the acorn Pokemon. Seedot attaches itself to branches using the top part of its head. It sucks moisture from the tree while hanging off the branch. The more water it drinks, the glossier this Pokemon's body becomes." "Great, if I give you water, you can become a lamp!" Jeff shouted. The Seedot just happily smiled at him.


"Let's go Jeff; we have to check out our dorm!" Mike shouted. Jeff took off after his friends. The three headed down the long twisting hallways with their new Pokemon in hand. Ralts seemed to really enjoy Amanda's company, but stayed clear of Jeff. "Even Ralts can sense you have a rather negative disposition!" Amanda laughed as the group headed down. Jeff was busily seeing how high Seedot could go. He threw it high into the air and caught it as it descended. Electrike and Mike got off to a good start. The Pokemon was really energetic, and after some time, Mike put it down so it could run off some energy.


The group had to pass by the tennis courts to get to the next part of the dorm hallway. It was a beautiful day outside, so they decided to stop at the tables to the side. Mike looked around a bit as Electrike investigated some nearby bushes. "Hey Mike, it's your brother!" Amanda pointed to the tennis court. There he was, playing tennis with his friend Kevin. To the side of him was a Totodile. It slashed as the tennis ball came over the net and sent it back to a Houndour hat was also playing.


"Your brother is actually playing doubles with a Pokemon?" Jeff asked. He then added in about how much he liked Houndour. The three stood up and Mike motioned to Matt. "Get lost! I'm busy!" He stammered and hit the ball back over the net. "Wow, an idiot as usual!" Amanda replied. Ralts didn't like him either, and it should it by folding its arms. Mike looked down at Electrike, who was chasing a small butterfly around. It saw him and ran up to his feet. Mike picked it up and the three continued toward their dorm.


The three opened the door to find a bunk bed on one side, and a small bed on the other. Amanda got dibs on the small bed, and Mike got the bottom bunk. Jeff didn't lie the idea of top bunk, but he had no choice. Electrike instantly bolted into the room. It investigated every nook and cranny before happily sitting down in the middle of the room. Amanda set Ralts on the bed and began to unpack her things. The Pokemon leaped off and waddled toward Seedot. The two Pokemon smiled and began to play.


Jeff threw his stuff onto the top bunk and grabbed Seedot. "You guys hungry? I think I'll pick us up a pizza at that pizza place we saw on the way to the dorms." He asked. Mike nodded and Amanda grinned. He then left the room. "I think he likes Seedot." Mike laughed. "Probably!" Amanda added. Electrike leaped onto Mike's bed and peered into the suitcase. Mike grabbed his Pokeball clock and placed it on the shelf. Electrike yelped and grabbed Mike's hat. It then leapt of the bed and ran around the room. Mike laughed and chased after it. He found it quite hard to keep up with the little Pokemon, and knew he would have the advantage of speed in battle.


Ralts sat in the corner playing with a ball Amanda handed it. The Pokemon was very carefree, and Mike could tell it was the perfect Pokemon for Amanda. He then looked down at his and laughed. Electrike was good too, and he knew they would be best friends. Jeff reentered with the pizza some time later and the 6 of them enjoyed it.


After, they each grabbed some books and stepped out the dorm to head to class. Mike was enrolled in the Pokemon League Preparation Class. After all, he was the one collecting the badges, and he needed to know the basics. Amanda was in the Pokemon Contest Class, as she wanted to compete in contests. As for Jeff, he was in Dark Trainer Strategies. He was so set on getting a dark type as his beginner that he signed up for it without thinking. The three agreed to meet back in the dorm after classes, and they would watch a movie or something.


Mike's class was actually pretty fun. His teacher, Mr. Straglin, was a leading expert in Pokemon battles. They even got to see his star Pokemon, a very powerful Hariyama. The professor explained the basics, and informed the students that each trainer would have to pass a battle test with him at the end of the month in order to pass. They didn't have to win, but they had to show that they learned something.


As for Amanda; her class was a blast too. Her teacher was a middle aged woman named Ms. Applebee. She was a kind woman and an expert in Pokemon Contests. Her star Pokemon was a Roselia, and Amanda would have to have a Contest Battle with it at the end of the month. That was the only thing she didn't look forward too.


Jeff got stuck with Mr. Farken, the meanest teacher in the school. He was assigned a lot of homework on the first day, and dreaded returning the next. He also had to actually beat Mr. Farken's Crawdaunt in order to pass, something he didn't expect to do. The month was going to be tough, but when it was over, each of them would be able to head off into the world as Pokemon trainers!


Next Chapter- A Month Goes By! The Final Test!
Summary of Mike and co's month at Pokemon Tech and each of their final tests!

[RJdude]

Very good. The group got their first Pokemon, and they allsuit their trainers. I liked Jeff's reaction to Seedot, but hopefully it'll evolve soon so he'll get his dark type. You did a good job describing this chapter, and I can't wait for the next one. I also can't wait for when they start their journey.

[Mikey]

Thanks again RJ. Here's the final chapter for today. Tomorrow starts their adventure!

Chapter 3: A Month Goes By! The Final Test!

"Electrike, use quick attack!" Mike shouted. The Pokemon ran full blast at the Machop across the field. "Machop, dodge and use karate chop!" The young student yelled. The Machop dove out of the way, but its speed was no where near Electrike. "Electrike, use spark before it can recover!" Mike followed up. Electrike let out a growl as static bolts generated over it. The hairs on its back stood up and the Pokemon let out a large ball of electricity. Machop turned, but was hit hard by the attack. It stumbled a bit, and then fell back.


"We have our winner!" Mr. Straglin announced. Electrike growled happily, and then leapt into Mike's arms. "Ha-ha! Great job buddy!" Mike laughed. The month was almost over and he had learned so much. Electrike had gotten stronger everyday from all the practice battles Mr. Straglin made them have. He won every match so far. Mr. Straglin called him and Electrike "The Unbeatable Duo!" It was the second to last day of class, and tomorrow was Mike's battle against Mr. Straglin himself. The students returned to their seats as Mr. Straglin began the rules for tomorrow.


"Tomorrow is your exam. As you all know, you will be fighting my Hariyama. Though I don't expect any of you to win, as I have never been defeated, I do expect you to show the skills necessary to become a trainer. It will be a one on one match, no time limit. It will take place outside in the rock battlefield. That's all for today, good luck tomorrow!" With that, the students rushed from the room. Mike recalled Electrike to its Pokeball and headed out the door.


Amanda was waiting outside in the hallway. Her face lit up when she saw him. "How'd it go?" She asked. "Another win for the unbeatable duo!" Mike laughed. "That's awesome!" Amanda replied. "So where's Jeff?" Mike changed the subject. "After class studying; Mr. Farken has been working his butt off. There's like no way Jeff will beat him tomorrow." Amanda answered. "My match should be over before his starts. I hope I can make it in time to watch his." Mike replied.


The two headed into the park for some quiet relaxing
time. Students loved this place and saw it as a way to put all their troubles to rest. They sat under the tree for some time, waiting for Jeff to join them. It was several minutes before he showed. "I hate Mr. Farken with every inch of my body!" He screamed. He then stuck Seedot on the branch above them. It swayed a bit, and then happily stayed.


Across the park a small battle was going on between a boy and a girl student. The girl's Bellsprout put up a tough fight, but it was no match for the other trainer's Numel. The three talked a lot. It was getting late and they knew it was almost time to go. "So what is our game plan for when we graduate?" Amanda asked. "IF we graduate…" Jeff added in. "I say we head out together. Maybe head to Hoenn and start out adventure. It isn't that far." Mike suggested. The other two agreed. The three then stood up and headed off towards the dorm.


Mike was already up when Amanda woke up. He was dressed and ready. He and Electrike were practicing attacks and seemed to be doing quite well. "Sorry I can't watch your battle today Mike." Amanda said tiredly. "No problem, you have your contest to worry about!" Mike replied. Amanda stood up and released Ralts. "Ralts!" It cried out and leapt into her arms. "Ralts and I will do fine." She laughed. Mike gave her a thumbs up then headed out the door. Amanda looked at the top bunk to see Jeff still sleeping. She laughed to herself, and then snuck up to him. With a quick jerk, Jeff found himself on the floor. Amanda laughed hysterically next to him.


Mike made it too the rock field to see Hariyama take
out the Machop from yesterday with a single arm thrust. He knew it was going to be a difficult match. Mr. Straglin motioned to him, and Mike stepped up. "You ready for this Mike?" He grinned. Mike nodded and the two took their sides of the field. Mike threw his Pokeball to reveal Electrike. "Triiike!" It happily growled. "Time to see if this class paid off for you!" Mr. Straglin laughed.


The battle began with a charge from Hariyama. "HARI!" It roared as it blundered toward Electrike. Electrike, use quick attack!" Mike shouted. The Pokemon dodged Hariyama, and then jumped back. It connected with Hariyama's thigh and bounced off. "Hariyama's big bulk won't be outdone by that Mike!" Mr. Straglin commented. He then ordered a mega punch. Hariyama glared at Electrike, and then wound up its arm for the attack. Electrike stood its ground, and then dodged as the hand smashed down where it stood


"Great job Mike! You're really using Electrike's speed to your advantage!" Mr. Straglin commented. Electrike turned to face Hariyama, who had its back to it. "Use spark!" Mike yelled. Electrike nodded and released the ball of electricity. It struck Hariyama hard, sending it back a few feet. "Hariyama, counter with arm thrust!" Mr. Straglin ordered. Hariyama brushed off the attack, and then bounded towards Electrike. Electrike dodged again, but the last arm hit it hard. It sailed threw the air and landed with a hard thud. Mike looked worried, but Electrike slowly got up. "Hariyama, double edge!" The teacher yelled. Sweat was now dripping down his face. He had never been outdone by a student, and this was the closest it had ever come.


Hariyama thundered toward Electrike, who let off a massive spark. It struck Hariyama hard but it kept coming. Hariyama smashed into Electrike and sent it sprawling. It landed hard and this time did not get up. Hariyama then collapsed from the recoil of its own attack. "It was a draw…" Mr. Straglin commented. Mike picked up Electrike and congratulated it. "Nice job buddy…" He whispered. Mr. Straglin approached him. "I have never had a draw with a student." He grinned, and then walked off.


Meanwhile, Amanda was in the middle of her Pokemon Contest. After 4 rounds of showing off attacks in a match against Ms. Applebee's Roselia, she only had 1 round to go. Ralts was raring for more, and Ms. Applebee herself said it shows off its smartness well. Amanda had used calm mind last turn, and from all her studies she knew what to follow up on.


"Ralts, show them how smart you are with confusion!" She screamed. Ralts let off the attack and it blasted into Roselia. "Very good Amanda. That was a nice combo move. Calm mind plus confusion scores you extra points!" Ms. Applebee grinned. The match ended. Amanda hugged her smart little Ralts as Ms. Applebee congratulated her.


Amanda met up with Mike in the hallway. "I did awesome Mike. It was a wonderful event!" She said hugging him. "I wish I could've been there to cheer you on. Mr. Straglin and I tied." He replied. Amanda was impressed. The two continued down the hall to the shadow room. Jeff would be sure to be having his match in there.


They stepped in to find Jeff and Mr. Farken had just started. Seedot rushed in for a tackle, but Crawdaunt just dodged. "If Jeff looses this he fails." Mike said. Amanda nodded. Seedot recovered quickly and dodged a crab hammer from the giant lobster. "Seedot, use leech seed!" Jeff yelled. The little acorn closed its eyes and a little seed appeared on its head. The seed launched itself and connected with Crawdaunt. Vines spread around it and sucked a lot of its energy away. Mr. Farken was starting to sweat.
"Crawdaunt, chop the vines off with vice grip!" He ordered.


The vines were slashed away, but Crawdaunt was now breathing heavily. "Ugh, use crunch Crawdaunt!" The teacher ordered. Crawdaunt lunged for Seedot, but it dodged. "Use leech seed again, then bide!" Jeff remarked. Mike could tell he knew what he was doing. The seed connected again and Crawdaunt struggled to get it off. It then blasted Seedot away with crunch. Seedot then used this time to let off its bide, which smashed into Crawdaunt. Both Pokemon were now exhausted. Suddenly, a towel flew into the ring. Jeff looked up to see Mr. Farken grinning. "I know when my Pokemon can't go on." He whispered. "You pass!"


The next day was graduation, and each trainer was presented with their official trainer cards. Mike saw Matt and his friend Kevin had both passed, and he was sure he would be seeing them throughout his journey. "Now that you head out on your own adventures, remember what you have learned at Pokemon Tech. I hope to see each and every one of you come back here as champions!" The principal yelled. The students all threw their caps and yelled.


Mike, Jeff, Amanda, and their Pokemon all looked out at the long road. "This will take us to Little Root Town." Mike winked at them. Their own Pokemon legend was about to unfold….

Next Chapter- A New Challenge! The Hoenn League
Mike and friends meet Prof. Birch and start their Hoenn adventure.

[RJdude]

Good chapter. he battles could be longer and a little more descibtive, but they were basiclly just practice battles, so that's okay. I have a question: will they get Pokemon from Birch as well, or will they just keep the Pokemon they have?

[Mikey]

It's a surprise, you can find on in the next chapter:P
Yeah, I shortened the battles in this chapter because I didn't see them as really important ones. Trust me the gym battles will be long and descritive. Thanks for being my only fan so far! LOL

[DannyBoy]

Your story is really cool so far. I like how everyone choose randomly for there pokemon. Electrike is a cool starter for Mike. Amanda seems like a really cool person. Electrike is a really strong pokemon, you show hown good it can be. You have good length and some good description. If you double space after you finish a paragrpah it will help make people read it better. Thats just a thought for you. Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Thanks for the comment. I'll start double spacing on my next chapter which will be avaliable tomorrow. New characters and character development will be in the next episode, and just maybe some new Pokemon!;)

[Mikey]

Here's Chapter 4

Chapter 4: A New Challenge! The Hoenn League!

Mike and co continued on through the dark forest which separated Pokemon Tech from the lush land of Hoenn. They had been walking for about a day and were getting pretty tired. "Can't we stop and rest for just a second." Jeff moaned. Mike sighed and looked down at Electrike. It didn't seem to mind the hike at all. It still had lots of energy. The Pokemon ran ahead a few feet; turned and happily growled. It waited for the rest to catch up, and then proceeded to do it again.


"Amanda, how close does it say we are?" Mike asked. Amanda stopped and kneeled down to search through her sack. After some time, she pulled a large map from it and spread it across the ground. "Probably a ten minute walk from here." She grinned. "A Whole ten minutes? Dude, let me just die right here and you can drag me the rest of the way!" Jeff growled. Amanda ignored him and packed back up.


Mike didn't mind the hike at all. It was great exercise and the fresh air was wonderful. He took the time to look up in the trees at the few Pidgeys that flew around. "Just wait till I get to Hoenn, then I'll start catching some." He thought to himself. The trees soon began to fade and Mike found himself nearing a beach boardwalk. The trees here consisted of a few palms to the side and a lovely beach. "Here we are, Little Root Town!" Amanda smirked.


The three stared at this beautiful town. Wingull flew above. Their calls echoed and Mike knew this must be a peaceful place. They continued on a few yards where they entered the actual town. It seemed more like a neighborhood; no Pokecenter and only a few stores. They decided to stop for something to eat at a small diner. "Do you guys have any idea how we sign up for this league?" Amanda asked while feeding Ralts. "Bah, didn't think about that." Mike sighed. "There is a professor in this town! He could probably help us." Jeff suggested. "Right, we'll walk up to a complete stranger's lab and demand he help us." Amanda laughed sarcastically.


After lunch, the three continued on. Outside the actual town was more beach with a forest on the other side. They walked for another hour with Jeff complaining the whole way. Suddenly, Electrike began to get jumpy and it raced full speed into the darkness of the forest. "Electrike, come back!" Mike shouted and raced after it. It was very hard to keep up with the tiny sprinting Pokemon, but it became apparent that someone up ahead was calling for help.


Electrike growled as they entered the scene. A over sized man in some khaki shorts and a lab coat was hanging on the branch of a tree. Down below a pack of Poochyena growled fiercely. "Help me!" The man pleaded. "Electrike use spark!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon shot the attack at the relentless pack, which yelped in surprise. They backed away and growled towards the group. "Seedot, use explosion!" Jeff yelled. The little Pokemon grinned happily, and then stared at him confusedly. "Yeah, let's wait till Seedot gets to level 43 to say that." Amanda said laughing. "Ralts, use growl!" Amanda roared. Ralts let out a low and painful moan which caused the pack of Poochyena to yelp and rush off into the forest.


The man leapt from the branch and crashed down hard. Mike helped him up and he thanked them all. "The name is Professor Birch." He grinned. "Wait a minute, you’re the Professor Jeff was talking about? I thought he was just being a moron!" Mike commented. "Ha, nope, I'm real." Birch gave a low laugh. "Those are some great Pokemon you have there. Let me guess; Pokemon Tech graduates?" He asked. "Yep, that's us!" Amanda replied. "Well now, accompany me to my lab heroes and we'll talk further." He grinned.


The three followed Birch through a small trail through the forest. It was obviously made by Birch himself. After awhile, the forest ended and a large building surrounded with palm trees appeared. "This is my lab!" He grinned to himself. "Let's go inside, we have much to discuss." He added. The doors opened and another man looked up. "This is my assistant Joshua." Birch commented. Joshua smiled and continued his work. "Professor, we were wondering how the heck we sign up for the Hoenn League." Jeff commented. "Ha-ha, quite a spirit!" Birch laughed. "Well, you have to sign up in Oldale Town. It's the nearest town; about a day's walk from here." He replied. "The Nurse Joy at the Pokemon Center will help you." He laughed. "Are any of my saviors hungry?" He changed the subject. "Nah, we just ate." Mike replied.


"Well I have to do something for you rescuing me…wait I know!" A grin shot across his face. "Come with me!" He added and turned. The three accompanied him into what looked like a storage room. Three Pokeballs were on the table. "Each of you may pick one." He grinned pulling the first Pokeball from the table. He pressed the small button and it opened up. The Pokemon opened its eyes and smiled. "Treeeeko!" it growled. "DIBS!" Jeff shouted. "It looks like the perfect dark type!" He smiled. Jeff grabbed the Pokemon. "Actually Jeff, Treecko is a grass type." Birch commented. Jeff stared at it for some time. "Looks like you have a keen eye for grass types Jeff. Maybe you should train them!" Amanda laughed. Suddenly Treecko was sailing into her face. "You have that one; I'm getting his dark type!" Jeff screamed.


"Sorry Jeff, you already picked it." Mike said. Jeff sighed and picked Treecko off of Amanda. Treecko and Jeff glared at each other. Treecko obviously liked him, but it had the same personality as Jeff, which means it would be damned if it would admit it. Birch then pulled another Pokeball from the table and released it. "Mudkip!" The cute blue Pokemon grinned. Amanda went starry eyed. "Oh it's so cute. I want it!' She screamed and picked it up. She placed her cheek against its face and rubbed it. Mudkip seemed to enjoy it.

"Well, then that leaves this one for me." Mike said and released the Pokemon. "Torchic!" It smiled happily. "Wow, a fire type!" Mikes grinned and petted it. "Well that's it then." Birch laughed. "Thanks so much!" Everyone replied. Mike released Electrike who sniffed at Torchic. "This is our new buddy!" Mike commented. Electrike growled happily and began to chase Torchic around. The two Pokemon got along fine. Amanda introduced Ralts to Mudkip, and the two Pokemon were inseparable. Jeff tried to have Seedot and Treecko meet, but Seedot was more interested in rolling around. Treecko folded its arms in a distasteful manner.


Outside the lab, Mike and friends thanked Birch for all his help. "It was my pleasure, seeing as how you saved me." He grinned. Suddenly, the forest erupted in a cloud of smoke. Two voices were suddenly heard from the forest.
"Team Magma, Team Aqua, who cares!
We joined together and now we're a pair!
Two people with the same dream; it's really fun!
And that is to steal everyone's Pokemon!"
The two voices ceased and two people appeared from the forest. One was a girl dressed in blue jeans with a black and white stripped shirt and a blue bandana. The other was a guy in the same uniform, only the blue was red. "The name's Bonnie!" She laughed. "And I'm Clyde!" The guy snapped. "Uhh, aren't those thieves from the early 1900's?" Amanda asked. "Does it make a difference?" The two snapped. "We are here for the Pokemon Birch owns. Hand them over!" "Not on your life!" Mike roared. "Then we'll take them by force!" Clyde roared back.


Clyde threw a Pokeball to the ground. When the red disappeared, a Slugma was present. Bonnie threw her Pokeball next and a Wooper appeared. "Double battle!" They said grinning. Jeff and Mike stepped up. "Let us handle this!" They replied. Mike released his new Torchic and Jeff called on Treecko. "Torchic, use scratch!" Mike shouted. The little bird ran at Slugma and scratched hard, but it didn't seem to phase it. "Slugma, use rock throw!" Clyde commanded. "Slug…" The Pokemon roared as rocks were hurled at Torchic. It was struck hard and went flying back. "Torchic return!" Mike shouted." Treecko then rushed in to pound Wooper. "Slugma, use ember!" Clyde shouted. The Pokemon released the ball of fire, striking Treecko and knocking it out.


"You'll never beat us if you can't learn to have your Pokemon work together." Bonnie laughed. "Electrike, show them what you got!" Mike roared. "Ralts go!" Amanda stepped up. The four Pokemon glared at each other. "Wooper water gun now!" Bonnie ordered. The Pokemon shot the water gun straight at Ralts. "Electrike take the hit!" Mike commanded. The Pokemon flew in front and was doused, but it didn't seem hurt. "Now use spark!" Electrike growled and released the ball of electricity. It struck Wooper but did nothing. "Wooper is part ground; you can't hurt it with weak electrical attacks!" Bonnie laughed.


"Slugma, use smog!" Clyde commanded. "Ralts use confusion!" Amanda ordered. The Pokemon lifted its arms to its head and caught Slugma before it could release the attack. "Electrike, use spark while it's stuck!" Mike shouted. The Pokemon sent another ball of electricity at Slugma, frying it. "Now Ralts, send Slugma into Wooper!" Amanda commanded. Ralts did so and the Pokemon flew back into their masters. "Electrike, quick attack!" Mike yelled. Electrike ran full speed. It jolted its own legs with electricity to gain speed and smashed into the two thieves. They were flying sky high before they knew what hit them. "We'll be back!" They screamed and disappeared over the horizon.


Mike thanked Amanda for her help and hugged Electrike. "Looks like we need more experience with our new Pokemon." He added in. Amanda and Jeff agreed. "That was a splendid battle!" Birch announced. The three then waved goodbye to the professor and headed off down the road towards Oldale City…

Next Chapter- The Secrets of Oldale Town!
Mike and friends sign up for the Hoenn League, but also stumble upon some secrets.

[RJdude]

So they do get Pokemon from Birch. Anyway, good chapter. The battle could still be a little better, but it was still good. And that's pretty original, having one member from each team. I wonder what their ultimate goal is.

[Mikey]

Thanks RJ. Yeah, battles with the new "team Rocket" equivalants will never be too long, probably shorter then this one now. As for their goals

Mike- Pokemon Master
Amanda- Pokemon Contest Master
Jeff- Dark Type Trainer Master
As for Team Steam (name for them). Their goal will be revealed in an upcoming chapter :P

[DannyBoy]

That was a pretty good chapter. It was a little unoriginal with the Birch getting caugh in the tree because of the Poochyena but its ok. It is your first fic. BUt dont follow the anime or the game exactly or it will just get boring as it goes on. You had some ok description. The battle was ok could have went maybe a little longer. But still its just the beginning. Length is really good. Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Chapter 5: An Unexpected Challenge! Off to the Archipelago!

It was a nice and sunny day as Mike, Amanda, and Jeff strolled down the road. Oldale City was now in sight, and everyone's hopes were brought up. "There it is Jeff!" Amanda grinned and the three broke into a run. They reached the outskirts of the town in no time flat. "This is a town?" Mike asked stunned. The place was a little small, with just a few homes, a shop, and of course the Pokemon Center. "Guess so…" Jeff sighed. "Better head to the center. It's getting late." Amanda commented. The three kids walked inside to find it almost empty, except for a teenage kid and a busy Nurse Joy.


"Can I interest you in the new challenge?" Nurse Joy asked the boy. "Nah, Hoenn is where I belong. Island hopping isn't my thing." The boy replied. Nurse Joy sighed and registered the kid. She then noticed Mike and friends standing in the doorway. "Ahh, new registries I presume?" She looks excited, her expression changing when she saw them. "Yeah!" Mike replied. Nurse Joy fished through the shelf next to her and pulled out a broacher. "Can I get you to take a look at this? I don't want to sound like a telemarketer or anything, but we need some registries." She smiled and turned back to the teenage boy.


Mike looked down at the broacher. The words "Hoenn Archipelago" were stamped across it. Nurse Joy finished the boy's registration and turned back to Mike. "I bet you're wondering what that is." She smiled. "Kind of…" Mike admitted. Nurse Joy motioned for her nearby Chansey. It waddled up to her and she whispered in its ear. The Chansey nodded and waddled off. "Though I am not the expert on this place, I am supposed to be offering it to trainers." She began.


"The Hoenn Archipelago is Hoenn's newest challenge. They have been working on it for over 15 years now. Instead of traveling through just out little continent, trainers can choose to head there instead. The Archipelago is similar to the Hoenn gym challenge and such, except there are different gym leaders and types they use. Actually, it’s a whole new version of the Hoenn League. Trainers sail from island to island and collect the 8 new badges there. There are new contest buildings, cities, and everything." She ended.


Mike studied the broacher. It looked a lot nicer traveling through islands instead of a continent full of trees and mountains. "Why did the Hoenn District set this up?" Mike asked. "I believe I can answer that." A broad old man said as he stepped into the lobby. Nurse Joy thanked Chansey and introduced the group to Mr. Alabaster.


"The Hoenn district sought new ways to promote their league; after all, our attendance has been declining over the years. We are happy to say that we are the first league to promote two different paths to take. This will bring back trainers who competed in the league once, and they can earn the eight new badges to participate again. You see, which ever path you take, you'll still end up at the league competition." Mr. Alabaster finished. Mike nodded.


"Why are you promoting this to us though?" Amanda questioned. Mr. Alabaster smiled. "My dear, this league just opened up. Most trainers already started their Hoenn journey so there aren't many that are taking our new challenge. We need beta testers if you will." He replied. "So far we have about 100 kids that have entered. Mr. Alabaster showed Mike and friends a chart with pictures and names of the trainers. Mike took the list and flipped through a few pages to see Matt and Kevin listed. "Why don't we give it a try?" Mike asked. Jeff looked hesitant, but Amanda nodded in agreement. "Traveling the seas beats land any day!" Mr. Alabaster smiled and motioned to Nurse Joy.


Mike and co walked towards her and she registered them for this new league. She then handed Amanda a map. Mr. Alabaster then approached. "As compensation for your beta testing, I present each of you with a Pokenav." He smiled. Amanda was given a pink one, while Mike and Jeff got green ones. "This is Devon Corporation's latest version. It comes complete with all the aspects of the first and more!" He grinned. Mike and friends thanked him. Mike then turned to Amanda. "We'll spend the night here and head towards the harbor first thing tomorrow." He murmured. Amanda nodded.


The teenage boy sat down beside the group. "The name's Justin." He said. Mike introduced himself and his friends. "So you guys are being guinea pigs huh?" He laughed. "There's no way they'd get me to go island hopping. Though I hear the scenery is beautiful there." He seemed interested to make friends. "So you just starting your adventure?" Mike asked. "Yeah, Chikorita and I!" He smiled. Mike grinned. "How bout a practice match? I know it's late but I'm really in the mood." Mike asked. Justin nodded and the two boys headed towards the field outside. Amanda turned to have Jeff follow, but he was fast asleep on the bench. She smiled and headed outside.


"Go Chikorita!" Justin said as the ball landed at his feet. The Pokemon took shape ready to battle. "Go Torchic!" Mike yelled. Torchic took shape and happily jumped up and down. "Chikorita, tackle it!" Jeff yelled. Chikorita rushed in and battered Torchic. It flew back, but was ready for more. "Torchic, use ember!" Mike yelled. The tiny bird opened its mouth and tiny bolts of flames sprayed out. Chikorita dodged for a while, but its leaf soon caught on fire. "Chikorita, twirl your leaf to put it out!" Justin shouted. Chikorita did so, and it looked ready for more. "Now use vine whip!" He yelled. Vines emerged from Chikorita's neck and wrapped around Torchic.


"Torchic, peck the vines!" Mike yelled. Torchic went haywire on the vines, causing Chikorita to let go. "Now scratch it!" Mike commanded. Torchic ran full blast at Chikorita, but it dodged out of the way. "Tackle again!" Justin shouted. Chikorita tackled Torchic and sent it sprawling. Mike thought it was over, but the Pokemon was up seconds later. "Now Torchic, use ember again!" Mike yelled. Torchic released the fireballs towards Chikorita, but a barrier formed in front of it. "Nice reflect Chikorita!" Justin grinned. "Razor Leaf!" Chikorita shots leaves towards Torchic, but Mike had it burn them away. "Torchic, use focus energy!" Mike yelled. Torchic closed its eyes and focused in on Chikorita. "Vine whip!" Justin commanded. The vines shot at Torchic, but it dodged. "Sand attack!" Mike yelled. The sand blinded Chikorita and it shook its head desperately trying to see again. "Now ember!" Mike commanded. The fire hit Chikorita and it went down.


"Chikorita return!" Justin commanded. The Pokemon was enveloped in red and soon disappeared inside the Pokeball. Mike and Justin shook hands. "Great battle!" Mike commented. Suddenly they heard Nurse Joy screaming. The two turned to see Bonnie and Clyde, the two menaces from before rushing from the Pokecenter with many Pokeballs on a cart.
"Team Magma, Team Aqua, who cares!
We joined together and now we're a pair!
Two people with the same dream; it's really fun!
And that is to steal everyone's Pokemon!"
The two shouted as they ran off. "Geeze, how'd they return so quickly?" Mike asked to no one in particular. Justin stepped up. "Team Steam, they're at it again!" He yelled and chased after them. Amanda nodded to Mike and the two followed.


Meanwhile, Jeff had awoken from his nap. "Where the hell is everybody?" He looked around but the Pokecenter was completely empty. With an angry look on his face, he stormed outside and into the woods. Team Steam was running full blast with the cart in hand. They released Slugma and Wooper, who attacked from the cart. Wooper shot a water gun at the ground, making it muddy and slipping Mike, Amanda, and Justin up. The three slid across the ground and their Pokeballs flew onto the dirt. Bonnie left the cart; grabbed them, and headed back. "Come back here!" Mike yelled. Nurse Joy and Mr. Alabaster approached, but they too had no Pokemon.


"We're going to get away!" Bonnie grinned. Suddenly a barrage of razor leaves sailed across, chopping the wheels from the cart. It toppled over spilling Pokeballs and Wooper and Slugma. "Give them back!" Jeff yelled with Seedot and Treecko in front of him. "You ruined our getaway you moron!" Clyde yelled. Jeff ordered Treecko to pound Slugma, and it smashed into the cart. "Ugh, there's plenty of Pokeballs here to use against you!" Clyde remarked and threw one. It opened up to reveal A Magikarp. Nurse Joy laughed a bit. "Today was my annual Magikarp check up day!" She remarked. Clyde grabbed his head and Bonnie sent in Wooper. It used slam on Treecko as Seedot ran by. Seedot kicked the Pokeballs back to the others. "No, our perfect plan ruined by a seed!" Bonnie yelled. Mike released Electrike. Amanda called out Mudkip, and Justin released Chikorita. "Spark, water gun, razor leaf!" They all said together. The attacks struck Team Steam, sending them flying into the sky and disappearing.


"Yeah!" Everyone shouted. Amanda picked up her Mudkip and hugged it. "Great job Electrike!" Mike said petting it. "You have some great Pokemon!" Justin commented. "If it wasn't for Jeff they would've gotten away." Nurse Joy exclaimed. Jeff blushed and said it was nothing. The next day Mike and co waved goodbye to Nurse Joy and Mr. Alabaster as they headed out. The group came to a crossroad. To the right was a large harbor and a big ferry boat which would take them to the Hoenn Archipelago. To the left was the road to Petalburg City, where Justin was heading. "See you at the Hoenn League tournament!" Mike said and he and Justin shook hands. With one final goodbye, the group headed into the harbor.

[RJdude]

Good chapter. It's good that you're senidn them to a different league, pretty original. Plus, the got a new companion. Pretty good.

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter. You made it original and that is good! I can't wait to see how this goes. Justin seems like a really cool person. The battle was pretty good. It was better then the others. Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Thanks for the comments guys. The last chapter for today should be up in an hour or so. I'll give you a hint, there's a capture involved.;) You'll have to wait another hour before it happens though.

[Mikey]

Last Chapter for today! Enjoy!

Chapter 6: Taillow Trouble! Last Plunge for the Ferry!

The group had now entered the large harbor known only as the Wingull Cove Harbor. Mike could tell how they got the name by the many Wingull flying around. "If one of those things craps on me there will be hell to pay!" Jeff yelled as they approached the first building. A sailor was writing down his day's capture on a billboard. "Excuse me mister, but could you tell us when the ferry for the Hoenn Archipelago leaves?" Amanda asked politely. The sailor eyed her, and then a grin formed on his face. "The ferry leaves in a half hour. In fact, that's the vessel I'm boarding as well." He replied. "The name's Greg. Amanda thanked him for the information. "Tell you what, for such a pretty girl, if you meet me back here in fifteen minutes, I'll give you all free passes." Greg added in. Amanda blushed and thanked him again.


"What are we going to for a whole half hour?" Jeff moaned. Mike spied a nearby bench and the three of them sat down. "Why don't you just take in the nice cool sea air?" Mike suggested. Jeff glared at him. "Sea air? It smells like rotting fish guts and Wingull poop to me." He replied. Mike sighed and looked out to sea. There were so many Wingull out there that it looked like a giant cloud covered the harbor. There was one bird in particular that caught Mike's eye. Though it was far away, Mike could tell it wasn't white in color.


The bird seemed to be dipping down toward the water and heading to shore fast. Behind it, a flock of Wingull gave chase. Mike stood up and put his hand over his eyes to block out the glare. The bird was closing it and when it reached the nearest boat it pulled up and shot across the boardwalk. Mike took out his Pokedex to see what it was. "Taillow; the tiny swallow Pokemon- Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. The gutsy Pokemon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry." Mike put the dex away and smiled.


"Taillow sounds like an awesome Pokemon." Mike grinned and turned to the others. The Wingulls were now pecking at it furiously, but the tiny Pokemon fought back even though it was greatly outnumbered. Mike watched it fly over the building and disappear into the forest. "I have to catch it; I'll be back before the ferry leaves." Mike murmured and ran off. "Mike, ugh, you're going to miss the boat. Come back!" Amanda yelled. Mike didn't care. The thought of capturing such a cool Pokemon was the only thing in his mind. He stepped out the harbor and straight into the forest.


Meanwhile, behind some bushes, Team Steam watched the scene. "Maybe we aught to catch that Taillow." Bonnie said turning to Clyde. "Good idea!" Clyde replied. "It will be hard with that moron kid around, but who's the more experienced captors here?" He continued. Bonnie laughed and the two headed after Mike into the forest.


Mike walked along the foliage listening for any sign of the fighting Pokemon. The bushes rustled to the side and Mike turned, but only a Rattata emerged. "You're not what I'm looking for." He grinned. "Electrike, come out buddy!" Mike shouted and released his starter. "Electrike, you have a good nose. Why don't you smell out a Taillow for me?" Mike asked. Electrike growled happily and began its search. Mike followed the Pokemon some ways and soon could hear a lot of squawking. The forest opened into an open field where Taillow lie on the ground. The Wingull flock continued to batter it.


"Electrike, use spark…or maybe just a quick attack so you don't hurt Taillow." Mike yelled. Electrike nodded and raced towards the squawking pests. The Wingulls backed away in fright, and then proceeded to peck at Electrike. "Not the best of ideas." Mike grinned to himself. "Electrike, just lead them away from Taillow and give them a good spark." Electrike happily ran with the pursuing birds as if it was a game, and then shocked the crap out of them. The birds cried out and flew off. "Great job pal!" Mike yelled. Electrike smiled and proceeded to run around the field.


Mike walked up to the fallen Pokemon. As soon as it saw him it took to the skies. "I'm not going to hurt you buddy." Mike started to say. Taillow wasn't listening though. It flapped once then dive bombed Mike and began pecking hi fiercely. "Ahh, get it away!" Mike yelled. Electrike yelped and ran toward him. It used spark, but Taillow flew off and the attack only shocked Mike. He collapsed to the ground sizzling. Electrike ran up and began to lick him, but Mike was soon on his feet. Taillow disappeared back into the forest.


Meanwhile, Amanda and Jeff met Greg back at the docks. "Here you go, just as I promised." Greg said handing them three tickets. "How'd you come across these?" Jeff asked. "I work on your transportation vessel!" He said grinning. Amanda thanked him once again. "You guys want to board right now?" He asked. Jeff nodded. "I want out of this stink hole and into a nice cozy bed!" He demanded. Amanda shook her head. "You guys go on ahead. I have to make sure Mike makes it on." She replied. Greg shrugged and he and Jeff headed toward the ferry.


Team Steam was now lost. "We haven't seen that Taillow or the moron in ages." Clyde moaned as they pressed on. "I could use some water. Maybe we should go back to the harbor." He added in. Bonnie glared at him. "You want to give in so fast? We need that Taillow!" She yelped. No sooner did she say that then Taillow appeared. It landed on a branch above them and began to nurse its wing. "Speak of the birdie!" She laughed. "Go Wooper!" The Pokeball opened and Wooper appeared. "Water gun the thing out of the tree!" She demanded. Wooper did as told, but the Taillow just dodged. It then flew down and began to peck Bonnie endlessly. "Ow! Crap! Stop it! Don't just stand there Clyde!" She roared. Clyde nodded and released Slugma.


"Slugma, use ember!" He commanded. Bonnie went numb as she saw the Pokemon open its mouth. "You dumb fu…" Was all she muttered before the fire engulfed her head. Taillow flew back onto the branch and laughed as Bonnie ran back and forth down below. Clyde put his hands behind his head and started panicking. Wooper laughed a bit, and then doused Bonnie with water. She breathed heavily, then walked up and slugged Clyde hard.


Mike suddenly entered the area. Taillow saw him and flew down. It began to peck at him hard again, and Mike swatted at it. "Not you guys…owww…again!" He yelled as the Pokemon continued its fun. "Yes it's us you nitwit!" Bonnie roared. "We want that Taillow, so why wouldn't we come here?" Mike glared at them. "Electrike, get rid of them!" He yelled. "Slugma, Wooper, attack!" Team Steam shouted. "Two against one isn't fair! Go Torchic!" Mike yelled. The little bird Pokemon appeared and began jumping.


"Slugma, smog attack!" Clyde shouted. The forest was soon filled with thick smoke and Mike couldn't see. "Ha-ha, Wooper use water gun on Torchic!" Bonnie replied. Wooper found its way through the fog and nailed Torchic hard. "I can't battle if I can't see!" Mike said to himself. Suddenly, the smog was blown away. Mike looked up to see Taillow using whirlwind. "So you want to help?" He laughed. Taillow let out a cry and swooped down. "Hey if two against one isn't fair, then three against two isn't either!" Clyde yelled out. "I don't play by the rules with you two!" Mike grinned.


"Electrike, take care of them!" Mike called out. Electrike ran at Wooper and quick attacked it hard. Wooper fell back and Bonnie roared in anger. "Slugma, ember!" Clyde yelled. The attack headed straight for Electrike, but Taillow blew it away with whirlwind. It then flew down and wing attacked Slugma away. "Torchic, let's fry our friends before they go, shall we?" Mike grinned. Torchic let out a barrage of fireballs that charred Team Steam. "Enough!" They cried. "They've had enough, do what you want Taillow!" Mike grinned. Taillow nodded and created another large whirlwind, sending the team flying through the woods.

Electrike and Torchic leapt happily and Taillow flew down to peck Mike. "Oww!" Mike yelled. Taillow then flew a few feet away and taunted him. "You want a match, huh?" Mike laughed. "Electrike go!" Electrike ran in. Taillow started by swooping down, but Electrike easily dodged. "Taillow may be fast, but we're faster!" Mike yelled. Electrike nodded and started to run around the area. Taillow watched it as it went, not able to follow for long. "Electrike, use spark!" Mike called out. Electrike stopped and shot the attack at Taillow. It hit hard, but Taillow was not out. It swooped down and wing attacked Electrike while it recharged. Electrike flew back, but came in for more.


Taillow was now tired, and Mike could tell one more spark should do it. "Let's confuse it with our speed again!" Mike yelled. Electrike began to run again, but Taillow swooped down right in front of it. It quick attacked Electrike, causing it to fall back. "Hmm, it knows my strategy. Smart bird." Mike thought to himself. Taillow seemed happy with itself as it flew back up. "Electrike, use howl!" Mike yelled. Electrike let out a piercing growl and Mike knew its attack was now higher. "Make it come in low!" Mike shouted. Electrike nodded and released a spark straight at the Pokemon. It dodged and flew down to counter. "Quick attack!" Mike yelled. Electrike smashed into Taillow and sent it flying. Mike pulled out one of the Pokemon Tech balls and chucked it at Taillow as it fell. "Pokeball go!" He screamed.


The ball hit Taillow and enveloped in red light. Taillow was sucked in, and after some shaking, it stopped. Mike made his first actual capture! He jumped and rushed to pick up his new Pokeball. Electrike ran to him and Mike thanked it. He then released their new friend. Taillow emerged from its ball and started pecking him. He could tell it didn't mean to harm him. It was showing affection, but it still hurt. Mike then remembered that he needed to make it back to the harbor and took off running. Electrike, Torchic, and Taillow followed.


Mike made it to the harbor to see Amanda waiting. The ferry was beginning to pull up its bridge. She saw him but suddenly a cargo truck blocked the path. "Amanda, I can't get by!" Mike yelled. A plastic card flew over the truck and landed at his feet. It was the ticket he needed to board. Amanda ran up the stairs into the ferry. As she did, she motioned next to Mike. He turned to see a ladder that lead to the roof of the building.


Mike climbed the ladder and looked out over the cargo car. It was a long fall. He then got an idea. He released Taillow, who came out in a barrage of pecks. After calming it down, he clutched at its feet and leapt off. The bird held him up just enough to glide safely over the cargo car. He landed and quickly recalled it. He showed his ticket to the employee and boarded the ferry.


"Wow, what a day!" He said as he approached Amanda. "Where's Jeff?" He then asked. "Sleeping of course, didn't think you'd make it!" She replied. "Good thing I had Taillow." Mike replied back. The two then headed toward their room.

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter. Taillow seems like it will be a cool pokemon to read about. Mike trained Electrike good. It is really strong for a first pokemon that he has had for a little bit. Good length and description is getting better, keep it up!

[RJdude]

Good chapter. We se more of Team Steam, and Mike gets Tailow. And of course, Jeff sleeps in some more...lol.

[CrystalPinkTorchic]

GoldenNoctowl77- Wow! :) Your fic, if I might speak my mind, seems to blend the typical cliches of a trainer fic with some very original ideas. For example, it was quite a surprising twist when you placed the concept of the " two different paths " to the Houen League Finals. It was also interesting to hear of the way that you have combined Team Aqua and Team Magma into one. What exactly caused the two teams, fighting against one another, to unite into one? Is it because of some mysterious goal they have that they knew requires the both of them to work together in order to come out on top? Or is it just because they were tired of fighting each other and just decided to unite their teams into one? Whatever the case, this is an excellent fic! :) It seems to be following the anime formula, but it is still okay!

[Mikey]

Thanks guys! Chapter 7 will be done shortly. This chapter is where we learn why Team Steam was created and what their true intentions are. We also see a battle! It should be done within the hour. Thanks for the comments again!:wave:

[Mikey]

Here's the first Chapter of today! Enjoy!

Chapter 8: The Road to the Hoenn Archipelago! Intentions Revealed!

Jeff awoke with a raging headache. It was still dark, but going to sleep at 6 PM would do that to you. He sat up and looked around. Mike and Amanda were fast asleep. The ferry rocked lightly and Jeff remembered how much he hated the sea. "I need some air." He said to himself as he walked towards the door. He stumbled through the hall and stopped at a dining cart stationed at a passenger's door. "What looks good?" He asked himself as he pried off the tops of the containers.


"You there, boy! That is not for you, get away!" A funny looking man with a large mustache said. He grabbed the cart and rolled it away, leaving Jeff drooling. "Humph, nice people here." Jeff yelled as he headed for the stairs. He opened the door and stepped onto the deck. It was a nice night. A light breeze was blowing and the deck was lit up by the moon above. Only a few people strolled on it. Jeff walked to the edge of the ferry and peered over. The eaves rolled down below. Even though Jeff hated the sea, he liked the peacefulness of it all.


"Hello there mate!" Greg said as he appeared beside Jeff. "Hey Greg." Jeff said sarcastically. The man was way to friendly, and all for Amanda. "So what brings you out here at this time of night?" Greg said trying to make conversation. "Nothing, just not tired." Jeff said. He was already bored of the sailor and was waiting for a good time to make his exit. Greg grinned. "Thought you wouldn't, seeing as how you slept as soon as you boarded. If you're bored, we could always battle at the ships battlefield." He grinned. Jeff's interest was suddenly renewed. "A battle would be great!" Greg nodded and escorted him to the bow of the ship.


Team Steam was now following the ship in a small submarine. "It really pays to have an Aqua member with you! You'll never have to worry about sea transportation!" Clyde grinned. Bonnie shot him a look then turned back. "You do realize why we are following these kids, don't you?" She asked. Clyde shook his head. "You haven't let me in on your intentions. You just told me to get my posterior in the sub." Clyde replied. Bonnie sighed. She never knew why she took this assignment, but Archie has been so set on her too.


She started to think back on how it all happened. She was a well educated girl from Mossdeep City with a great love for water. After being shot down for a job at the local Space museum, she then found Team Aqua. She was a grunt for years, until Archie approached her with a proposition. He said that if she accomplished this task he would make her an executive. She instantly agreed, and Archie explained to her what she had to do. "You are to team up with a grunt from Team Magma. Though I do not like this, it would be the only way. For you see, though Maxie and I are arch enemies, we each posses a desire to awaken more then Groudon and Kyogre. There is a Pokemon from space said to lie dormant in the Hoenn Archipelago. Maxie and I have a proposition that whoever battles the Pokemon and win gets it. That is where you come in. You see, the Pokemon can only be awoken by a trainer that possesses both courage and a pure heart. You and the Magma grunt must find this trainer, and slowly lead him/her to the resting place of the Pokemon."


Her flashback ended. She knew she could've done this alone, but Archie and Maxie were both honorable men. They told them to work together as to give each leader a fair chance. She didn't like it, but the grunt she was paired with wasn't too bad. They had the same interests even though he was a blockhead sometimes. As they tracked the Hoenn region looking for trainers, Clyde would tell her stories of his earlier career in a different team; one called Team Rocket. He explained that they stole Pokemon from trainers, and were handsomely rewarded for it. Bonnie was very interested by this, and after some time, stealing Pokemon became an "on the side" hobby for them. She stopped thinking and turned to Clyde. "One of these trainers has to be the one!" She said. Clyde nodded. It sounded far fetched to him, but anything was good if it would make him an executive.


On deck, Greg and Jeff took their sides of the battlefield. "Go Treecko!" Jeff yelled as the ball hit the deck and the gecko appeared. "I choose you Seel!" Greg said as the Pokemon formed. "Nice Seel!" Jeff grinned. "Treecko, use pound!" Jeff yelled. The Pokemon nodded and raced towards Seel. "Seel, dodge and use head butt!" Greg commanded. Seel did as ordered with the grace of a swan. "Forgot to mention, I'm a Pokemon Contest buff. My Pokemon show off as they battle!" He yelled. Jeff sighed. "Wow, well then it shouldn't be too hard to defeat them! Treecko, use absorb!" Jeff yelled. Greg shot Jeff a look, and then ordered Seel to dodge. Treecko stood its ground as a greenish ball flew from it and smacked into Seel. Sell fell down onto the deck wiggling as the ball sucked at its energy. The ball then left it and returned to Treecko, revitalizing it.


"Not to shabby!" Greg yelled. "Seel, use aurora beam!" He yelled. Seel's horn began to sparkle many colors and it shot off the attack. Treecko dodged, but its tail was caught in the attack and it was thrown back some ways. "Did some damage, but not enough!" Jeff smirked. "Treecko, try a quick attack!" Treecko nodded and raced towards Seel. "Seel, use surf!" Greg roared. The Pokemon clapped, then dove off the side of the ferry. "What the hell, you Pokemon just committed suicide!" Jeff yelled. Suddenly, Seel appeared again. Under it was a giant wave. "Guess it's back from the dead!" Greg grinned. The wave splashed onto the deck and slammed into Treecko, sending it sprawling to the ground. "Now Seel, use ice beam!" Greg commanded. The attack slammed into Treecko before it knew what hit it, and it was done.


"Treecko return!" Jeff yelled recalling the Pokemon. "Seedot, get in there!" He yelled as his playful little acorn emerged on deck. It jumped a few times, and then began rolling around. "Ha, this will be easy." Greg said. "Seel, destroy it with an ice beam!" Seel nodded and released the glistening beam of ice towards Seedot. "Seedot, dodge and use razor leaf!" Jeff shouted. Seedot jumped up as the attack hit the ground below it. It then landed and released the barrage of leaves. Seel dodged a few, but was blown back by the last bunch. Seedot jumped happily and began to roll around on the ice.


"Seel return!" Greg shouted. "Go Lotad!" Greg shouted. The Pokemon formed on the deck and made a tiny spout to show off. "Seedot, razor leaf again!" Jeff shouted. The acorn let out the barrage of leaves towards the Lotad. "Lotad, use mist!" Greg shouted. The deck was soon shrouded in a fog and Jeff couldn't tell where Lotad had gone too. "Lotad, use astonish!" Greg shouted. The Pokemon leapt from the fog and battered Seedot, sending it flying. It then retreated back into the fog. "Ugh, I can't attack if I can't see. Seedot, you better use harden." Jeff commanded. Seedot's coat glistened and its defense rose. "Astonish again!" Greg shouted. Lotad leapt from the mist and battered Seedot again. It then retreated in the same manner.


We have to get it out of there!" Jeff shouted. "I know, Seedot use bullet seed!" Seedot jumped happily and a storm of seeds began pouring into the mist. Greg was worried and it paid off, as Lotad raced from the mist, dodging the seeds. "While it's out, use razor leaf!" Jeff commanded. Seedot released the attack and it smashed into Lotad. Lotad fell back unable to battle. "Lotad return!" Greg said. The sun started to appear on the horizon. "Tough match kid!" Greg said to Jeff. Jeff nodded and petted Seedot. "Finally showing affection to your Pokemon Jeff?" Mike said as he stepped out of the shadows. Taillow sat on his shoulder pecking away at his head. "Uh, no!" Jeff said nervously.


The ferry was now pulling into the harbor of the first island in the Hoenn Archipelago. "According to the map, this is Burgundy City, the heart of Akbar Isle." Amanda remarked. "Is there a gym here?" Mike asked. Amanda checked the map. "Yep, and it looks like it’s a ground type trainer." Amanda replied. "Great, we'll head there then!" Mike smiled. His first gym battle was soon to come…

Next Chapter- Chapter 8: Accused of Cheating! Jeff's Special Seedot!
Mike and co are on the way to the gym, but Jeff stops to battle a trainer. When the kid sees his Seedot using razor leaf, he accuses Jeff of cheating. How does Seedot know an attack is shouldn't? Find out in the next episode. PS, there may be a surprise involved!

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter. It told why Team Steam is Team Steam now. That battle was ok. Could have went a little longer but its good. Good length and everything. Can't wait to see the next chapter, sounds intresting. Keep it up!

[RJdude]

So Team Steam is after either Jirachi or Deoxys (both are from space)... sounds pretty good. Also, good battle. I like Jeff, he's becoming my favorite character.

[Mikey]

Chapter 8: Accused of Cheating! Jeff's Special Seedot!

The ferry was now docked in the Burgundy City harbor. Greg escorted Mike and friends off and into the busy streets. "So were you three off to?" He asked. "We're heading to the Burgundy City Gym." Mike replied. "O, I'm heading off to Sandstone City on the other side of the island. They are taking registrations for Pokemon Contests." Greg informed them. At this, Amanda leapt up. "Pokemon Contests! Mike, as soon as your gym battle is over, we're heading there!" She screamed while tugging at his arm. "Wow, you're into contests too?" Greg asked. Amanda nodded. "I love Pokemon Contests. It's such a great feeling to train your best friends to look beautiful!" She laughed. Greg nodded.


"Can I see what Pokemon you have?" He grinned. Amanda nodded and released Ralts and Mudkip. "Haven't had time to train Mudkip much. I do brush it everyday though!" She laughed. Mudkip rubbed against Amanda's leg and she picked it up. Ralts looked up at the bulky sailor towering over it. "Ralts is my smarty. It's great at smart contests!" Amanda informed him. "Looks perfect!" He smiled. "Well I have to be going, see you at the contest!" He grinned. Mike and friends thanked him and he headed off.


"Well, should we be off too?" Mike asked. Amanda nodded and picked Ralts up as well. Both Pokemon rested in her arms as she began to cradle them. "Dude, if you baby your Pokemon they'll just become wusses." Jeff muttered. Amanda shot him a dirty look. The three began to walk through the city. It was heavily populated, but there were surprisingly no cars on the road. People transportation consisted of biking and walking. "The gym isn't to far ahead. We just have to pass through Burgundy Park." Amanda informed them looking at the map. Mike nodded.


The three headed into the park. Lots of trainers were relaxing here and Mike could tell it was a hang out. "Hmm, what do you say we take a break and do some training here?" Mike announced. "I could really use it before battling the gym leader." Amanda agreed and Jeff shrugged. "Wouldn't hurt me." He replied. They found a nice shady tree and all sat down under it.


"Taillow, Torchic, Electrike, come on out!" Mike said tossing their Pokeballs. The three Pokemon appeared. Taillow immediately landed on Mike's shoulders and began pecking away at his head. "Ow, Taillow, don't you realize that hurts!" He yelled. Torchic began to run around the field as Electrike tugged at Mike's pant leg. "Seedot, Treecko, come on out!" Jeff yelled. The Pokemon appeared. Treecko sat down next to Jeff, making sure it didn't seem obvious it wanted to be near him. Seedot happily rolled around.


"Ok guys, we're going to practice some techniques. We'll try accuracy first!" Mike announced. He pulled a Frisbee from his backpack. "Taillow, when I throw the Frisbee, I want you to wing attack it." He ordered. Taillow pecked hard at his head and then nodded. Mike tossed the Frisbee into the air and the bird took flight. It swooped low and swung up, knocking the Frisbee down. "Good job buddy!" Mike yelled. "Now bring it back!" Taillow grinned and flew down. It grasped the Frisbee in its talons and flew off across the park. "Taillow, come back here!" Mike yelled as he raced after it. Electrike growled happily and he and Torchic followed.


Amanda sat up. "You guys ready to practice some contest skills?" She asked her Pokemon. They nodded and she turned to Jeff. "Aren't you going to train?" She asked. Jeff lie with his head against the tree and a hat over his face. "Do I have too?" He muttered from under it. Amanda nodded and Jeff took the hat off. "You two, Seedot and Treecko. Fight to the death." He ordered, and then laid back down. Treecko looked at Seedot, who just glared back. Amanda shrugged and walked off.


"Excuse me, but are those your Pokemon?" A girl's voice sounded. Jeff removed the hat to see a young trainer staring at him. "Uh, yes." He muttered. "Wow, they are so cute!" She smiled. "Ugh, doesn't anyone care that I'm trying to sleep!" He muttered to himself. "The name's Laura, fancy a match?" She asked. "Fine, if it'll get you to stop bothering me." He muttered as he stood up. "Yay!" Laura said as she ran to the far end of the field. "Go Marill!" She shouted as the Pokemon formed. "Seedot, I guess you can go out there!" Jeff said yawning. The acorn raced into battle.


Meanwhile, Mike had finally caught up to Taillow. He took some peckings, but the Frisbee was now back in his possession. "Electrike, we're going to work on your quick attack, as electric attacks will do no good against this gym leader." Mike said. Electrike nodded and Mike threw the Frisbee. It growled happily and ran after it, pumping its legs with volts. It leapt into the air and smashed into the Frisbee, sending it sprawling to the ground. "Good job dude!" Mike yelled. Electrike landed next to the Frisbee and started to attack it. "No, Electrike, you're done!' Mike yelled as he pulled the Frisbee away from the snarling Pokemon. "Torchic, you're up!" Mike smiled. Torchic nodded and Mike tossed the Frisbee. It let out a barrage of embers, charring the Frisbee, but also causing Mike to leap out of the way. "Nice aim, but your attacks go wild!" Mike laughed.


Team Steam was now strolling through the park. "So many Pokemon!" Clyde grinned. "Yeah, but the moron's are still the best I've seen." Bonnie replied. She pointed down the park to where Amanda stood training her Pokemon. "There's one of them. Fancy a Ralts and a Mudkip?" She asked. Clyde grinned. "Mudkip, use water gun!" Amanda ordered. Mudkip let loose the fountain of water straight up. You cuteness is splendid!" She yelled. "Now try a mud slap!" Mudkip nodded and switched attacks. It began to happily kick up mud, making Amanda laugh. "You’re the perfect cute contest competitor!" She grinned. "Now Ralts, how's your smartness coming along?" Ralts grinned and waved to her. It was practicing its calm mind/confusion combo and it was going smoothly.


Suddenly, a bag whooshed over it. Amanda turned and saw one snatch up Mudkip as well. "What's this?" She asked. Team Steam leapt from the bushes laughing.
"Team Magma, Team Aqua, who cares!
We joined together and now we're a pair!
Two people with the same dream; it's really fun!
And that is to steal everyone's Pokemon!"
They said grinning. "Ta ta!" The added in and ran away. Amanda gave chase after them.

"Marill, tackle it!" Laura yelled. The Pokemon nodded and raced towards the tiring Seedot. The battle had been going on a while, and Seedot was almost out. "Seedot, roll out of the way!" Jeff yelled. Seedot did so and happily jumped up and down. "Now use razor leaf!" He yelled. Seedot let off the attack, but Laura picked up her Marill. "What is this? How the heck does your Seedot know razor leaf?" She asked in a distasteful manner. "How the heck should I know? I ordered the attack the first day I got it, and it performed it. Why is that bad?" Jeff replied. "You’re a little cheater! Seedots don't learn razor leaf. I don't battle cheaters!" She yelled and stormed off. "Huh? Seedot you nitwit! What's wrong with you?" Jeff yelled. Seedot stared at him then proceeded to roll around.


"Electrike, keep dodging!" Mike yelled. All of his Pokemon were now dodging each other. Each was doing splendidly. "Get back here!" Amanda yelled. Mike turned to see Team Steam carrying two large sacks as his friend angrily chased. "Don't they learn?" Mike sighed and stepped in front of him. "Out of our way kid!" Bonnie roared, but Mike stood his ground. "Go Slugma! Wooper I choose you!" The two yelled. Mike signaled to his Pokemon and they leapt in front of him. "Time for some real practice!" He grinned.


Jeff had now left the park and back into town. Seedot and Treecko followed quaintly behind. "You think there would be a decent amount of video phones around here!" Jeff said sarcastically. The Pokecenter was just up the road. Jeff walked inside. Nurse Joy sat at the front desk. "Nurse Joy, I need your help!" He stated as he walked up to her. "What can I do for you?" She grinned. "It's my Seedot. Some girl I battled said it cheats. I think it has a disease or something." He replied. Nurse Joy looked down to see the smiling Pokemon. "Looks perfectly fine to me." She grinned. "Yeah, but the girl said it can't learn razor leaf, but it does. Is that bad?" Jeff asked. Nurse Joy laughed. "Don't think so. Maybe you're just a good trainer." She said grinning.


Jeff sighed and walked to the video phone. Though he didn't want to, only Mr. Farken could clear this up. The phone rang three times before the teacher picked up. "Jeff? Why how is my star pupil?" He said smiling. Jeff was shocked. Mr. Farken was an idiot, why was he being so nice? "Uh, let me be frank Mr. Farken." He began. "Why the heck does my Seedot know razor leaf?" He added in. Mr. Farken stared at him. "Hmm, yes I remember!" He stammered. "Mr. Leaof, the grass type teacher, was the one who caught it. He was shocked as well by this. It seems your Seedot is one of a kind, the only one of its species that mastered the attack. Mr. Leaof was stunned as well, but he decided to add it to the starters. He wanted to spice it up and give a lucky trainer the Pokemon." Mr. Farken addressed. "Looks like you're him." "So I'm special?" Jeff grinned. The thought of being better then Mike and Amanda crossed his mind. "No! But your Seedot is!" Mr. Farken replied. Jeff fell down anime style. "Well, have to go, got a class!" Mr. Farken said and hung up.


Jeff stood up and stared at Seedot. He then noticed Laura behind him. "I heard what your teacher said. Sorry I was mean earlier, I was just shocked by your Seedot knowing that attack." She said with her head down. "You should be! And to make it up to me I want a rematch!" He said. Laura looked up smiling. "You're on!" She said.


"Taillow wing attack!" Mike muttered. The Pokemon flew down and bashed into Wooper. Slugma, try a yawn!" Clyde roared. Slugma let out a low yawn and soon Taillow fluttered to the ground. A small bubble appeared on its beak and Mike knew it was asleep. "Return!" He shouted. "Ooh, put them all to sleep!" Bonnie said excitedly. "Electrike, use spark!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon let off the attack, but Wooper leapt in the way. "Yawn!" Clyde yelled. Slugma let off the attack again, and Electrike fell asleep in no time flat. "Return!" Mike yelled. Now only Torchic remained. "Torchic, use ember!" Mike yelled. Torchic let off the attack, but Wooper just took it. "Ha-ha, what a weakling!" Bonnie snickered. Suddenly, Torchic let its attack go haywire, causing fire to go everywhere. A speck hit the bag Bonnie held and burned it open, allowing Mudkip to escape. "Yawn!" Clyde yelled. "Mudkip, use water gun!" Amanda yelled. The Pokemon launched the attack and Slugma was smashed into Clyde. He dropped his bag and Amanda untied it. Ralts leapt out and hugged her. "Use confusion!" She yelled. Ralts did so, picking up all the team members. "Say bye!" Mike said to the Pokemon as Ralts launched Team Steam far away.


"Thanks Mike!" Amanda said picking up Ralts. Mike blushed and recalled Torchic. "I got some good training in today!" He replied. "So did I!" Let's go check to see if Jeff's awake yet!" Amanda said. "Seedot, razor leaf!" Jeff said. The special Pokemon released the barrage of leaves at Marill, but it dodged. "Marill, use iron tail!" Laura commanded. Marill wound up its tail and smacked into Seedot. Seedot sprawled across the field and slowly got back up. "Use growth!" Jeff shouted. Seedot nodded and it began to soak in energy. "Marill use bubble!" Laura shouted. Mike and Amanda approached to see Seedot struck with the attack. "Battling again?" Mike commented. Jeff let out a fake laugh.


"Seedot, use nature power!" He commanded. Seedot released the attack, which struck Marill. "Now razor leaf!" It launched the leaves at the immobile Marill, sending it flying. "Marill get up!" Laura yelled. Marill slowly did, but it was getting tired. "Seedot!" The acorn suddenly roared. "What's up with you?" Jeff asked. Seedot's expression changed and it suddenly began to glow! Mike and Amanda starred in shock as the acorn's shape changed into that of a small Pinocchio like figure. "Nuzzzzleaf!" It said in a sturdy manner. "You evolved…" Jeff muttered.

Amanda pulled out her Pokedex. "Nuzleaf; the wily Pokemon. Nuzleaf live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people. This Pokemon dislikes having its long nose pinched." The Pokedex muttered. "You have your first dark type!" Mike grinned. Jeff was completely still. He then leapt high into the air and made a fist. "YESSSS!" He screamed. "In case you're forgetting, we still have a battle to finish." Laura said. Mike could tell she was worried. Jeff landed and returned to the battle. "Nuzleaf, use razor leaf!" He ordered. "Nuzzzz!" The Pokemon roared as it released the barrage of leaves. Ha, now I have a special Nuzleaf!" He said happily. Marill dodged. "Use iron tail!" Laura yelled. The Pokemon wound its tail again and slammed into Nuzleaf. It bounced back, but raced in at Marill. "Nuzleaf, use faint attack!" Jeff yelled. The Pokemon disappeared and reappeared beside Marill. It struck it hard, sending it flying. "Ha, like what I learned in Dark Pokemon Strategies?" he grinned.


Laura recalled Marill. "Wow, you're an awesome trainer." She said. Jeff shook her hand and she apologized for before. "No problem, maybe we can battle again!" He said. She nodded and headed off. Jeff then turned to Nuzleaf. It starred up at him and he leaned down. He placed his palm out and Nuzleaf cocked its head. It then figured out what he wanted and smacked him a high five. "Aww, little Jeffy is showing affection?" Mike laughed. "Hell yeah I am, this is a dark type we're seeing!" He laughed. "Well how about heading to the gym now?" Amanda suggested. "Good idea, you can see me kick butt Jeff." Mike said. Jeff laughed and recalled his new Pokemon. "Let's go buddy!" He laughed. He then ran off down the path as Mike and Amanda chased after.


Next Chapter- Chapter 9: Tough Battle! Mike's First Gym Fight!
Mike fights the Burgundy City Gym Leader for a chance at the Desert Badge!

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter. Nuzleaf is a cool pokemon. Razor leaf is a big help for it. Your battles are getting better every chapter and thats really good. THen length is excellent! The gym abttle chapter looks really good. I cant wait to read it. Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Thanks IloveX-Tina! It really means a lot to me that some people are taking the time to read my fics. I promise I will find time to read all of yours. That was the last chapter for today as I was gone with my friends all day and only got to do 2. Look forward to the gym match tomorrow morning!:wave:

[RJdude]

Yeah! Seedot evolved! He's my favorite Pokemon on this fic, so I'm glad he evolved first. The battles were also good, and now Jeff has a Dark type. Good job!

[Chris 2.1]

Hey GN, or Mikey as you're know. It's great seeing someone in the Anime Trend starting up a fanfic! let's see now...


Well, the starters are all very well chosen; Electrike is a particular favourite Ru/Sa Pokemon of mine, besides the adorable Kecleon, obviously, but I really must give you two thumbs up for that.


The description is good, but you can always improve. The paragraphing is great, no immediately obvious spelling errors either.


Be careful, however - this is veering into yet another Trainer Fic. I want you to watch out, because you may wind up having the 'eight badges, league, new league, *blank* badges' route that we've all gone down. Make some twists and turns to really make the best of your ability.


That's all, so take care, keep plugging away and, most importantly, enjoy it!

[Mikey]

Thanks for the comments RJ and ShinyMarill.! Sorry guys, but I didn't get a chance to write today. I had a doctor's appointment and have been out with friends all day. I wrote for about 5 minutes, then got a bit of writter's block. I may finish the gym chapter tonight, but if not it will be avaliable tomorrow morning!:yes:

[Mikey]

Chapter 9: Tough Battle! Mike's First Gym Fight!

Mike looked up at the large bulky gym from the Pokecenter window. "So that’s the Burgundy City Gym?" He asked. Amanda nodded. The gym was huge. It was shaped like a boulder and the top was fashioned to look like the earth's surface. "Here you are! All checked up and raring to go!" Nurse Joy exclaimed as she brought Mike's Pokemon to him. Taillow flew onto Mike's shoulder and of course began to peck at him. Electrike scurried to his leg and began to tug on it. Torchic just jumped into Mike's lap. "You guys ready to prove how good you are?" He smiled. The Pokemon all let out happy calls.


Mike walked out of the center and into the busy street. People took no notice of him, but he knew they would soon. "After I beat their precious gym leader, they'll treat me like a king!" He grinned to himself. Amanda stepped up next to him. Jeff was still packing inside the center. He looked up to see Mike and Amanda already halfway across the street. "Nice to wait up for me!" He yelled to himself. He then chased after.


The doors opened easily enough and Mike found himself inside a large corridor made completely out of the ground. "Hello?" He yelled stepping in. His call echoed through the chasm. Amanda stepped in behind him. "What a weird gym." She thought to herself. Jeff rushed in seconds later and smashed into her back. "Ow!" She muttered. She pulled away from him and walked in front of Mike. Suddenly, she was falling. Mike and Jeff stood in shock as the ground gave way beneath her and she disappeared into the darkness below.


Team Steam exhausted hauled back into town. Bonnie looked up at the nearby clock tower to see it was already 3 in the afternoon. "Time flies when we're flying!" She yelled to Clyde. "We're the heck could the morons have gone too?" She then asked. Clyde wasn't responding, so she turned around. He was way back practically crawling after her. "Get up you nitwit!" She yelled. Clyde slowly got to his feet. "Bonnie, I'm tired, can't we rest?" He pleaded. "We'll rest later; we have to find the morons first!" Bonnie ordered. "But we could always go to the gym after some rest!" He yelled. "So that's where they went? Let's go!" She replied and ran off down the road. Clyde sighed and dragged himself after her.


"Amanda, are you ok?" Mike called down the hole. "I'm fine!" She replied. "There's cushioning for the first few feet. It seems like someone intended for us to fall!" She added in. "Intended?" Mike shot a look at Jeff. "Geronimo!" He cried out as he leapt down after her. "Ugh, why not?" Mike replied and leapt in. Mike landed on some soft cushioning. Someone definitely designed the floor to break on purpose. He got to his feet but heard Jeff moan. "What's wrong with you?" He asked. "I landed on my head!" Jeff yelled.


Mike laughed then turned to see Amanda by the wall. "Looks like a lantern!" She yelled. "Mike, have Torchic light it and we can see what's down here!" Mike stepped up and released the tiny bird. "Torchic, use ember!" He yelled. Torchic nodded and lit the torch. The room wasn't very big. Lots of cushioning, a few feet of ground, then a door. "Might as well try what's behind door number 1." Mike said and approached it. "Thanks for helping me up guys!" Jeff said as he pulled himself off the cushioning.


Mike pulled the lever and the door spun open. Inside was a large room lighted up by many torches. In the middle of it was a gigantic battlefield with rocks covering it. "I see you have made it!" A voice called out. A woman dressed in explorer like gear was visible. "Which one of you is here for a Gym battle with the leader?" She asked. Mike stepped up. He was still confused with the situation, but this woman posed little threat. "I am!" he replied. "Well then step right up laddie!" She said. Mike approached her.


"The name's Gretta, and I am the Burgundy City Gym Leader!" She said with a warm smile. "I'm Mike." Mike said confidently. "You three seem like beginners, am I right?" She asked. "Yes, from Pokemon Tech!" Mike replied. "Well then techie, how about a three on three match? You have three Pokemon right?" She asked. "Yes and three on three would be fine!" Mike replied. Gretta smiled. Mike could tell she liked company. Her pretty face was well hidden in the dark, but he could make out her beautiful brown eyes and her sandy blonde hair. With a flick of her graceful fingers, a man in a ref's uniform appeared at the side of the battlefield. "Well you going to stand there all day newbie?" She smiled.


Mike turned and headed to his side of the field as Gretta went to hers. Amanda and Jeff stepped up to the sidelines. "Here we go! Isn't this exciting?" Amanda asked. "Not as exciting as my Nuzleaf!" Jeff commented. The ref began to speak. "This will be a 3 on 3 Pokemon battle with no time limit. The trainer may switch Pokemon whenever he chooses, but the Gym Leader may not!" He spoke. "Ready for the biggest match you've had so far? Let's see how you handle the all-mighty earth!" Gretta asked. She then smirked and gracefully threw a Pokeball to the ground.


Bonnie reached the gym ages before Clyde. She waited impatiently as Clyde huffed and puffed toward her. "You are such a weakling!" She roared as he finally made it. Bonnie pulled the door open and stepped inside. It was very dark and she couldn't see a thing. "Clyde, check it out for me!" She yelled tossing him in. Clyde let out a gasp of horror and disappeared. "What the hell?" Bonnie murmured. "What is this place?" She was now frightened, if Clyde could disappear like that she could be next. "I'm all right!" Clyde yelled. Bonnie heard it from below. "There's a door down here!' He called up. "Good!" Bonnie called down and leapt into the darkness.


The Pokeball hit the earth with a thud and opened seconds later. The Phanpy stood there with its broad nose flailing. "Phanpy; the long nose Pokemon. For its nests, Phanpy digs a vertical pit in the ground at the edge of a river. It marks the area around its nest with its trunk to let others know that the area has been claimed." The Pokedex muttered. "A Phanpy huh?" Mike smiled. "Go Torchic!" The Pokeball hit the ground and Torchic appeared. "A fire type? This should be interesting." Gretta responded. "Phanpy use rollout!" She ordered. Phanpy grinned and curled up. It began to roll towards Torchic gaining speed as it went.


"Torchic, dodge and use ember!" Mike yelled. Torchic did so and let off the attack. The tiny blots of fire hit Phanpy but it kept rolling. "You should know fire attacks don't do much to ground Pokemon!" Gretta laughed. "Phanpy use take down!" Phanpy turned its direction and rolled towards Torchic again. "Dodge again!" Mike yelled. Torchic leapt away, but Phanpy diverted its direction so quickly that it didn't have time to react. It was sent flying by the massive power of the rolling Pokemon. "Torchic, are you ok?" Mike asked. Torchic slowly got up. "Use scratch!" Mike yelled. Torchic raced towards Phanpy, but it just rolled away. "Like Torchic is going to catch my Phanpy while it's rolling!" Gretta laughed. "Rollout again!" Phanpy turned around and headed straight back at the tiny bird.


"Torchic jump!" Mike yelled. The little bird did as ordered and landed on Phanpy. It struggled to keep its balance as the Pokemon rolled on. "Peck!" Mike yelled. Torchic chirped and began to peck down. Phanpy rolled on, but soon it slowed. "Now jump away and use scratch!" Mike shouted. Torchic leapt off Phanpy and it crashed into a nearby rock. Torchic then raced in for a scratch. "Phanpy, use rock smash!" Gretta yelled. The Pokemon swung its nose and smashed the rock next to it, spraying it all over Torchic. "Now use take down!" She commanded. Phanpy smashed into the dazed Pokemon and it was sent flying. The ref raised the left flag. "Torchic is unable to battle. Gretta wins round 1." Mike recalled Torchic. "Electrike won't be any good against Phanpy. I have to go with Taillow!" He said to himself.


Mike threw the ball and the swallow appeared. "Hmm, interesting!" Gretta shouted. "Taillow, use quick attack!" Mike shouted. Taillow flew up and sped towards Phanpy. "Roll away!" Gretta ordered. Phanpy dodged and Taillow smashed into the ground, leaving a loop in the dirt. "Taillow follow it!" Mike ordered. Taillow continued its pursuit, but the Phanpy was too fast. "Rollout!" Gretta yelled. Phanpy diverted direction and smashed into Taillow. "How am I supposed to get it out of its roll?" Mike thought. He then noticed the loop hole. "Taillow fly back!" He shouted. Taillow did as ordered and Gretta had Phanpy follow. "Taillow go straight over the loop hole!" Mike shouted. Taillow was already over and before Gretta could react, Phanpy hit it and was sent flying high. It opened from its roll and Mike took this chance.


"Taillow, use wing attack!" He roared. Taillow's wig glowed and it whooshed by Phanpy in a fast streak. Phanpy landed with a thud on the ground. It was out. The ref declared Mike the winner and Gretta recalled Phanpy. "Not bad!" She replied. "Trapinch, go!" She yelled as the big mouthed Pokemon formed. "Taillow take a rest!" Mike said recalling it. "Electrike go!" The Pokemon burst from its ball and immediately began investigating its new surroundings. "Trapinch, use dig!" Gretta yelled. "Piinch!" It squeaked and bit down into the ground. It seconds it was completely submerged. "Electrike, use agility and race around the field!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon nodded and began to run. A small bulge from the ground chased it.


"I won't get anywhere with this. Electrike is too fast for Trapinch." Gretta thought to herself. "Trapinch, surface and use sand storm!" She yelled. Trapinch poked its head out and released a veil of sand over the field. Electrike was struck by it, stopping it in its tracks. "Now use bite!" Gretta commanded. Trapinch dove under the ground and came up under Electrike. It latched onto it and bit down hard. "Spark!" Mike yelled. Electrike let off the attack, but Trapinch continued to bite. Mike was now worried as there was no way to break the Pokemon off. Electrike yelped as it raced across the field. It smashed itself into a rock and Trapinch flew off. "Great job! Now use quick attack!" Mike yelled. Electrike jolted toward Trapinch and smashed into it. Trapinch flew but dove back under the ground.


Trapinch then surfaced on the opposite side of Electrike. "Use faint attack!" Gretta commanded. "Quick attack!" Mike yelled. Trapinch disappeared and reappeared next to Electrike, but Electrike was already moving. It dodged to the side and smashed into Trapinch, taking it out! "Great job!" Mike yelled. Electrike growled happily. 'You did good Trapinch!" Gretta said recalling it. "Go!" She then yelled throwing a Pokeball. The Pokemon took shape and Electrike was now up against a Sandslash.


"Sandslash; the mouse Pokemon. Sandslash's body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Over a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow from beneath the old ones." Mike's Pokedex muttered. "Ok, be strong Electrike!" Mike yelled. Suddenly the doors swung open to reveal Team Steam.
"Team Magma, Team Aqua, who cares!
We joined together and now we're a pair!
Two people with the same dream; it's really fun!
And that is to steal everyone's Pokemon!"
They said with grins. "Why are you disrupting an official match?" Gretta roared. "Because, stealing Pokemon is what we do!" Bonnie replied. "Sandslash, get rid of them!" Gretta said with no fear whatsoever. Sandslash let loose a powerful swift, and before Team Steam could react, they were flying out of a hole made in the roof of the gym. "What do you say we get this over with?" Gretta asked. Mike smiled.


"Electrike use quick attack!" He commanded. Electrike sped towards Sandslash, but it easily dodged. "You matched in speed this round!" Gretta laughed. Amanda shot a look at Jeff. "You think he can win?" She asked. Jeff nodded, but said nothing. "Sandslash, use swift!" Gretta roared. The Pokemon released the barrage of stars which smashed into Electrike. It slowly got up, but in great pain. "Electrike, quick attack!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon growled and rammed into Sandslash. It flew back, then dug into the earth. "Run!" Mike shouted, but it was too late. Sandslash erupted from the ground, sending Electrike flying and ending this round. Mike recalled it. "Good job buddy! Now it's up to Taillow." He said and released the bird again. "Too bad Mike, maybe next time!" Gretta laughed.


"Sandslash use slash!" She yelled. Sandslash leapt at Taillow, but it flapped away. "Taillow, use quick attack!" Mike yelled. Both Pokemon tried to hit each other, but were each dodging quite efficiently. Suddenly, Sandslash swerved and was able to knock Taillow back. It recovered well, but looked tired. "Taillow, focus energy!" Mike yelled. The bird nodded and closed its eyes. "Sandslash, use slash!" Gretta commanded. The Pokemon sent its claw at Taillow, but it dodged at the last second. Sandslash' claw became embedded into a rock and it struggled to free itself. "Now use wing attack!" Mike yelled. Taillow whooshed by Sandslash, smashing it from the rock and scoring a critical hit. "Now use quick attack!" Mike yelled. The bird smashed into Sandslash and it hit the ground hard. It slowly got up and dove under the ground.


"It can still fight?" Mike was shocked. Sandslash erupted from the ground and smashed into Taillow. It hit the ground hard and Sandslash brought its claw down. Suddenly, there were many Taillows lying on the ground. "Huh?" Mike wondered. "Oh my, your Taillow learned double team!" Gretta said in shock. Sandslash's claw smashed into a fake one and the real Taillow flew up. "Wing attack!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon smashed its wings into Sandslash with all its might and it went down! The ref declared Taillow the winner.


"I did it!" Mike yelled and leapt up. Amanda and Jeff grabbed hands and began to dance. Jeff then realized what he was doing and stopped. Taillow flew onto Mike's shoulder and he thanked it. It smiled, then began pecking away at his head. Gretta recalled her Sandslash and smiled. She walked up to Mike and held out her hand. In it was the Desert Badge, one of the man Mike would be earning. "Take it, you've earned it!" She smiled. Mike thanked her and grabbed the badge. "I got a Desert Badge!" He yelled.


Outside the gym, Mike and friends said their goodbyes to Gretta. "I'm sure you'll go far in the Hoenn League Mike!" She said and headed back inside her gym. She turned one last time. "I've learned a lot today!" She replied, then disappeared inside. "Remember your promise! Time to head to Sandstone City, and my first Pokemon Contest!" Amanda said. Mike nodded and the group headed off.

Next Chapter- Chapter 10: Skitty and Delcatty! Feel the Love!
Mike and friends are passing through a quaint city on the way to Sandstone when Amanda notices a Skitty.

[DannyBoy]

That was a great chapter. The gym battle was excellent. I liked how your character thought of what to do. Good description of it. The length as perfect. Taillow did a great job for its first battle. Keep it up!

[RJdude]

Good chapter. The Gym battle was exciting, long, and well-written. Can't wait for the next chapter.

[Chris 2.1]

Hey, nice battle Mikey, That was a pretty good chapter. it seems Amanda is like May, Mike like Ash...but Jeff can get really funny, 'oh thanks guys, wait for me...' XD

One thing to bear in mind - you're churning multiple chapters a DAY here, aren't you? That last Chapter was 5 pages in Microsoft Word, you can slow down! Write at YOUR PACE, when YOU get the inspiration. I, and everyone else can wait a couple days, even a week for a new Chapter. Heck, One Chappie a week's still considered an awful lot. I post Chapters when I complete them, usually with 4-5 day gaps.

Keep it up!

[Mikey]

I always have the inspiration to write. It's one of my favorite hobbies. Plus, writing this much keeps me in shape for when Honors English rolls along again next year. Many, many essays! *shudders*

Anyways, Chapter 10 may or may not be up tonight
Also, I did base the characters a little off the anime. Except
Mike knows what he's doing unlike Ash and will not be training all cuties.
Amanda knows what she's doing and likes Pokemon.

[Mikey]

Sorry about the wait. I have been a little busy the last couple of days.

Chapter 10: Skitty and Delcatty! Feel the Love!

Mike and friends are just emerging from a quite forest. It's another beautiful, yet HOT day. "I can't feel my body…" Jeff moaned as the three headed on. "There's a small city up ahead. We can stop for something to drink there." Mike replied. The three pressed on into the city. "How far to the nearest diner?" Amanda asked. "Bah, can't be that far." Mike replied. Jeff put his head down and continued to follow them.


"I can't see why an island would be this hot. Don't they get breezes or something?" Amanda added in. As Mike and Amanda pressed on with their conversations, Jeff stumbled a bit of course. He placed his head up and saw them. He jogged back and continued to follow. Amanda and Mike started by an alley, but they stopped. "What's that?" mike asked pointing to a weird three-pronged tail sticking from a trash can in the alley. "I don't know. What is it Jeff?" Amanda replied. The two turned, but Jeff was gone. "Uh, we're missing Jeff." Mike said. They both shrugged and turned back to the tail.


The Pokemon then revealed itself. It came out of the trash can with a fish skeleton in its maw. "Wow, it's a Skitty!" Mike said. Amanda pulled out her Pokedex. "Skitty; the kitten Pokemon. Skitty has the habit of becoming fascinated by moving objects and chasing them around. This Pokemon is known to chase after its own tail and become dizzy." It muttered. The Skitty was very dirty. On its head was a big red bow that seemed to be tarnished. "Looks like it had a previous owner. Wonder why it doesn't anymore." Mike said.


Amanda walked up to it. "With some love and care, I could make Skitty a great contest Pokemon!" She said. The kitten pulled away from her as she approached. Amanda leaned down and set out her hand to pet it. The Skitty hissed and swung its tail, knocking her hand away. "Ow!" Amanda cried out in alarm. Skitty then leapt onto a nearby fire escape and up to the roof of a building. "That thing is decently acrobatic!" Mike said looking up. Amanda got up. "To bad it doesn't like me." She replied. "We better look for our lost comrade. Knowing Jeff he couldn't have gotten far." Mike replied. Amanda nodded and they started off. Skitty watched them go from the top of the building. After they were far enough ahead it made its decent.


Jeff walked for what seemed like hours. "Guys, are you guys not smart enough to find your way to a diner?!" He yelled. The two turned in surprise, and Jeff realized he wasn't following his friends. "I beg your pardon?" The woman said with a nasty look. "Uh, sorry, I thought you were someone else!" He said in shock. The woman turned and the two headed off. Jeff looked around. Mike and Amanda were gone. He was lost; Jeff was lost in the city. "O that is just great!" He screamed at the top of his lungs. He started to walk on, hoping maybe they were not far off. Up ahead a group of kids were gathering around a young woman.


"What goes on here?" Jeff moaned. He shoved some of the kids aside to find a woman with a Pokemon by her side. She seemed to be showing it off. "Delcatty; the prim Pokemon. Delcatty prefers to live an unfettered existence in which it can do as it pleases at its own pace. Because this Pokemon eats and sleeps whenever it decides, its daily routines are completely random." Jeff's Pokedex said as he scanned it. "Wow, a Pokedex. I'd say you're a trainer!" The girl aid grinning. "I swear, if she wants a match I am going to kick her!" Jeff said to himself. He was tired of being asked for matches at times he should be focusing on other things, like sleeping or finding his friends.


"Well then trainer, take a seat and enjoy my pretty friend here!" She smiled. Her grin was warm and Jeff felt himself liking her. She didn't want a battle, and she was asking him to relax and watch her. She was perfect! "I'll sit!" He found himself say. "…as long as you tell me your name." The kids giggled and the girl smiled. "The name is Christina." She smiled. Jeff soaked in the name and sat down. The children smiled and crowded around him. "Well now, as many of you know I am a Pokemon Street Performer!" She exclaimed. "My Delcatty and I will be giving you a wondrous show!"


Mike and Amanda stopped at a nearby diner on their search for Jeff. Amanda gave off a sigh as she sat at the outdoor table sipping an ice tea. "I wish that Skitty was nicer. It's so cute, but a real snot." She remarked. Mike nodded. They both suddenly heard some commotion around the corner. Mike tipped the waiter and the two shot off. "Maybe Jeff is over there. He is usually attracted to large crowds!" Mike laughed. The two rounded the bend to find Christina and her acrobatic Delcatty entertaining the crowd. "Wow! A Delcatty!" Amanda screamed excitedly. She raced into the crowd and bumped into Jeff.


"O, hi Jeff" She said and scooted closer to the front. She then realized who she just passed up and turned around. "Jeff, you nitwit! We've been searching all day and you're watching a Delcatty!" She roared. Mike finally caught up. "Answer me you buffoon!" Amanda replied. Jeff was in a trance. He was too busy watching the beauty up ahead to pay attention to her. "We've lost him!" Mike laughed. Amanda turned to a little girl seated next to her. "Can I borrow your Lapras doll?" She asked. The little girl smiled and handed it to her. Amanda turned back to Jeff and smashed the doll into the side of his head. Jeff flinched, but continued his stare. Amanda smacked him again, and this time he fell back. The kids began to giggle. "Thanks!" She said handing the doll back.


"Seems to be a bit of a situation in my crowd!" Christina said eyeing Amanda. Amanda embarrassedly laughed and stepped up. "I'm sorry; we've just been looking for this idiot all day." She said turning to Jeff. Christina smiled. "Ok kids, that's it for today! See you tomorrow!" With that the kids dispersed. "Well now, looks like you're pretty sought after." Christina said laughing. Jeff shrugged. "Why don't you three come to my house for some lunch?" She then added in. Jeff nodded. "That would be great!" They all exclaimed.


Team Steam was watching from the rooftops. "Well now, a cute performing Delcatty!" Bonnie said excitedly. "I could really use one of those." She added in. Clyde sighed and turned around. There was the rabid Skitty. It glared at him then leapt onto his chest. Clyde screamed and jumped up as the kitten clawed. Bonnie wasn't paying attention. She continued to spy on the Delcatty below as Clyde struggled with the possessed Pokemon in the background. He finally got it off and the kitten ran away. Bonnie turned around. "Clyde, stop fooling around and let's go! Those morons aren't going to lead themselves to the shrine!" She said. Clyde sighed again.


The group sat down in Christina's backyard while happily eating. Everyone released their Pokemon for some much needed relaxation. "I like your Delcatty!" Amanda said. "I saw a cute Skitty when we entered town, but that thing was insane!" She added in. Christina sat up. "Yeah, that poor Pokemon. I've seen it around many times. It lost one Pokemon contest and its trainer left it in the alley." She said sadly. Amanda was shocked at this. "You mean it is abandoned?" She asked. Christina nodded. "And not one person in this town gives it a second glance. They see it as a menace. I really never got the chance to help it out with my schedule." She replied. Electrike ran around the backyard, and then leapt into Mike's lap. "I would never abandon my Pokemon just because of a loss." Mike said petting Electrike.


Skitty peered over the rooftop of the opposite building. It saw the group and eyed the food. It then leapt into the tree in the corner of the backyard. The group continued their conversation. "I wish I could tell that Skitty that I meant no harm and just wanted to pet it." Amanda said. "Geeze, it's just a stray cat! They're everywhere. Why is this one different?" Jeff said. Amanda and Christina glared at him. "Hmm, maybe you were right about the idiot part." Christina said laughing to Amanda. Amanda laughed and looked out to see if her Pokemon were all right. Ralts and Mudkip were playing by the tree. She then noticed Skitty above them. "Speak of the devil!" She said.


Amanda got up and took some food with her. Skitty saw this and went deeper inside the branches. "I won't hurt you! Here, I'll just leave some food at the foot of the tree." She said. Skitty peaked out. It was obviously hungry. Amanda smiled and the Pokemon started down. It made it to the bottom after some reluctance and began to eat. Amanda reached out her hand and stroked its back. It felt cold, and Amanda felt a great deal of pity. Skitty finished its meal and looked up at her. Amanda smiled again and the Pokemon just sat there. "Don't worry!" Amanda said. She put her arms around it and picked it up. Skitty couldn't help but allowing her too.


"Wow, someone's made a friend just like herself! Insane and possessed!" Jeff said laughing. Amanda shot him a look. She then asked Christina if she could fill a bucket with water. Christina nodded to Delcatty and it ran inside. It reappeared a minute later carrying a bucket. It set it down and Amanda knelt beside it. She pulled a cloth from her backpack and dipped it in. She then began to clean the Pokemon. Skitty didn't like water, but the compassion this trainer was showing for it was worth more then getting wet. Skitty was soon clean and feeling happy.


Suddenly, Delcatty was being sucked away. The Pokemon dug its claws into the dirt, but it didn't hold out for long. Everyone turned to see none other then Team Steam with a grappling hook. They reeled the Pokemon in and jumped happily.
"Team Magma, Team Aqua, who cares!
We joined together and now we're a pair!
Two people with the same dream; it's really fun!
And that is to steal everyone's Pokemon!"
They said together. "Give Delcatty back!" Christina yelled. The two laughed and darted out into the street. Jeff was instantly on his feet giving chase with Mike not far behind. "Taillow, fly ahead and cut the hook!" Mike shouted. Taillow nodded and flew off. Clyde saw the incoming Pokemon and released Slugma. "Use flamethrower!" He shouted. The Pokemon released the attack, which smashed into Taillow. "Now smog!" He yelled. Slugma covered the team in a thick smoke. Jeff leapt through the smoke but Mikes topped. "It’s too thick, come back!" Mike yelled.


Jeff emerged from the smog and continued his pursuit. He wasn't about to let Team Steam get away with his beloved's Pokemon. "Go Treecko!" He shouted releasing the Pokemon. "Use pound!" The Pokemon nodded and raced in. "Slugma, flamethrower!" Clyde shouted again. Slugma let off the attack, but Treecko dodged and smashed into it. "Now quick attack!" Jeff replied. Treecko smashed back into Slugma and it was out. Clyde recalled it. Jeff then noticed that Bonnie and Delcatty were both missing. He failed!


Bonnie ran laughing towards the forest. She was almost home free! She felt a little bad for leaving Clyde, but they could always meet back up when the coast was clear. Suddenly, a small kitten and a familiar girl leapt into her only means of escape. "Drop the Pokemon!" Amanda yelled. "Not on your life!" Bonnie replied releasing Wooper. "Use water gun!" She yelled. Wooper let loose the attack, but Skitty dodged. "Um, you want to battle?" Amanda asked it. Skitty nodded and Amanda smiled. "Skitty use tackle!" Amanda roared. The cat raced towards Wooper and smashed into it. "Counter with slam!" Bonnie yelled. Wooper smashed into Skitty a lot harder and sent it flying. "Skitty use attract!" Amanda said. Skitty let loose a barrage of hearts and let off a cute smile. Wooper was instantly in love. "What are you doing you fool, use water gun!" Bonnie yelled. Wooper just stood there with hearts for eyes. "Double slap!" Amanda yelled. Skitty used its tail to smash Wooper repeatedly, then sent it flying into Bonnie.


"Torchic, break the rope with ember!" Mike said as he approached. Torchic let loose the attack and Delcatty was freed. Jeff approached also and Nuzleaf flung Clyde into Bonnie also. "Skitty, tackle!" Amanda shouted. The Pokemon blazed towards the team and smashed into them really hard. They rolled into the lake and washed away. "You did it!" Amanda yelled picking up the kitten. Skitty was so happy with itself and allowed Amanda to hug it tightly.


"Looks like you made a new friend!" Christina said. She walked up to Amanda and held out her hand. In it was a small pink scarf. "Here, take this. The judges in the contest will definitely eye Skitty if its wearing this!" Christina said happily. Amanda was a little reluctant. "Go on, it's the least I could do for you saving Delcatty!" Christina replied. Amanda nodded and grabbed the scarf. She then bent down and removed the dirty old red bow and placed the cute pink scarf on it. Skitty leapt up and down happily.


"You have a new contest Pokemon!" Mike mentioned. Amanda smiled. "You ready to win some contests Skitty. And I promise I won't abandon you like your other trainer if you loose!" She said. Skitty happily purred. The group thanked Christina and Delcatty for their hospitality then began to head off. Jeff didn't want to go so Mike had to drag him away. "Jeff, there will be others." He said smiling. Jeff folded his arms and continued to sulk as they made their way into the forest; Amanda with her new Skitty.

Next Chapter- Chapter 11: Forest of Frights! A Ghoulish Experience!
Mike and friends make their way through a dark forest where a strange Pokemon stalks them.

[DannyBoy]

That was a great chapter. Poor Skitty was abandon because it lost. I hope that trainer dies! Amanda is a much better trainer for it. For some reason I cna picture everything thats going on with your fic because of how the title sounds and I really enjoy reading this. Also Delcatty was in it so you had both pokemon in it and Amanda knows what she will hopefully end up getting when she evolves it. I think thats a great pokemon for contests. Keep it up!

[RJdude]

Good chapter. Now Amanda has another Pokemon for contest... keep it up.

[Mikey]

Bah, this is a long chapter, but I enjoyed writing it. Horror is my favorite type!

Chapter 11: Forest of Frights! A Ghoulish Experience!

Mike and friends have left the comforts of the big city to the long dirt road path. Mike turned to Amanda as they approached a heavily wooded hill. "Sandstone City is just through this forest!" Amanda grinned checking the map. "It looks pretty dark in there." Mike replied. "Did you say dark?" Jeff grinned. "Maybe there's some dark type Pokemon in there!" With that Jeff disappeared into the forest. "Ugh, I didn't want to rush into this. Go into a forest like that and you could find yourself lost forever!" Mike sighed. "Well if it's the quickest way to the contest, I say let's go!" Amanda smirked and rushed after Jeff. Mike called out Electrike. "Let's go buddy! At least I have some company who doesn't run ahead." He said. Electrike happily growled and took off into the forest. "Ugh, some pal you are!" Mike said chasing it.


Jeff was already lost. "Dark types come out of the dark!" He said as he did a 360. The forest was a lot different inside then looking in on it. A Furret ran by his legs and scampered into a hollow log. Amanda, Electrike, and Mike soon caught up. "Great, we're already lost!" Mike muttered. "Calm down. Let's just make camp here for the night and we'll figure it out in the morning." Amanda commented. Mike nodded. "Where's Electrike?" He then asked.


Electrike happily followed the Furret through the woods. It seemed to have run a mile, but it wasn't tired at all. The Furret saw that it was being pursued and scampered away. Electrike lost it and appeared in a small clearing. It looked around, but saw no sign of Mike. Suddenly, something gave off a laugh from the right. Electrike turned, but it was then heard to the left. The forest was filled with laughs and Electrike soon started seeing faint shadows soar by. It backed away slowly and the laughing stopped. Electrike was now frightened, and it started to dart back towards camp. It turned, and saw a skulled face!


Mike was frantically searching the bushes. "Electrike, where are you?" He said as he pushed them away. Suddenly, the familiar squeal of Electrike filled the forest. "Electrike!" Mike screamed. The Pokemon did not respond. "I have to find it!" He nodded and rushed off. Amanda grabbed his arm and pulled him back. "Something is wrong here. We can't have you wandering off!" She said with an emotional voice. "Guys, I think we have some peeping toms!" Jeff said. Amanda and Mike turned to see him frozen with fear. All around them were bright eyes. "What the hell is going on?" Mike said. The frightful laughs filled the forest.


"They don't seem to be making any moves." Amanda said. "They seem to like the dark, so we won't give it to them!" Mike said and released Torchic. "Jeff, grab some branches from that fallen log!" Mike ordered. "Are you insane?" Jeff said with a serious gaze. "Fine, I'll get it!" Mike said and shot a look to Jeff. The eyes fixed their gaze on Mike as he stood up. One eye in particular frightened him. It was unlike the others; larger and red. Mike wished he could make out what they belonged too, but the forest was so dark. He made it to the fallen log. The eyes had not changed their gaze. With a quick thrust, Mike pulled some firewood away and ran back to camp.


The laughing filled the forest. "This is not good! We're going to die here! It's like the fricking twilight zone!" Jeff said over and over. Mike set the wood in the middle of their camp and ignored his muttering. "Torchic, help me out!" Mike motioned. The tiny bird nervously approached and lit the branches. "They won't last for long." Mike said looking at Amanda. "And it doesn't give off enough light to see what they are." She replied. "Whatever they are, they have Electrike, and we aren't leaving until we figure out what they did with it." Mike added in. "I'm out of here at dawn dipstick!" Jeff yelled. "Shut up Jeff, this doesn't concern you!" Mike said sarcastically. "I'm marked for death too, so it concerns me! Quite an adventure we're having. A month of school, one badge, and now we'll disappear in some insane Blair Witch incident!" He replied.


Mike rolled his eyes. "They haven't done anything yet!" He reminded him. "Yeah, cause they are testing us. Maybe they feed off our fear!" Jeff replied. "That's from a Goosebumps book you nitwit!" Mike yelled. "Whatever, let's just get some sleep." He then said. "Sleep, hell no!" Jeff replied. Mike didn't want to sleep either. Electrike was with these things and he had to find a way to get it back. He noticed the big red eye starting to move. The smaller eyes moved away as it changed position. "That big eye has something to do with Electrike. I can feel it!" Mike said not taking his eyes off it. Amanda looked at him. "What do you plan on doing?" She asked. "Stay here!" He said and moved toward the eye.


Bonnie and Clyde were now in a tree. They were also surrounded by the freaky eyes as soon as they entered the forest. "I hope eyes can't climb trees!" Clyde muttered. "Shut up you nitwit! Maybe they didn't see us." Bonnie replied. "Uh, they are looking right at us!" Clyde roared. "They'll be gone by morning!" Bonnie replied. "So will us!" Clyde added in.


Mike had stepped out of the light of the camp and into the forest. The eyes that were by him didn't move at all. They still were very distant, and he couldn't make them out. Suddenly, some bushes moved to his side. Mike turned while gripping Taillow's Pokeball. Suddenly, Torchic leapt out. "Ah, it's only you! Want to help me out?" Mike asked. Torchic leapt into Mike's arms. Mike felt relieved. He then noticed Taillow's Pokeball was gone! He turned to see a pair of eyes laughing as it retreated. "Get back here!' Mike yelled. Torchic let off an ember striking the eyes. They fell to the earth and Mike approached.


Mike approached, but the eyes disappeared into the ground before he could see what they were. "Ok, that freaked me out!" Mike whispered. He grabbed the fallen Pokeball and realized he couldn't see where camp was. The big eye was still near. He could make it out even as it moved farther away. "Why is it avoiding me?" He muttered. He began to follow it.


"Mike's been gone awhile." Amanda said. "You think the eyes got him?" Jeff asked. "I don't know, but the big one is gone!" She replied. Only tiny eyes watched them. The fire began to dwindle. "O great, we have no fire anymore!" Jeff yelled. "Calm down!" Amanda replied. "No! I will not! I have seen to many horror pictures! I know how this turns out. We'll be dead by morning!" Jeff said. He grabbed his knees and began rocking back and forth. "Ugh, I'll be right back!" Amanda said. "NO!!! Never say that! In every horror movie, the person doesn't come back after they say that!" Jeff said. He was going insane. "I will be back. I'm going to look for Mike. Here, take this!" She said. She digged through her backpack and produced a small flashlight. "You'll need it when the fire goes out!" Jeff took it and proceeded to rock. Amanda shot out into the darkness.


Mike followed the eye as it picked up its pace. He knew that it knew he was following it, and it seemed to be leading him somewhere. The eye darted away and disappeared. Mike followed and saw that the forest opened up into a large run down wood house. The door creaked, and Mike knew it was used recently. He looked up. The moon was covered by a thick sheet of clouds. Not the best day to be snooping around abandoned houses. "At least there is only the large eye here!" Mike muttered and pushed the door open.


Jeff was alone. Everyone had abandoned him to a fate worse then death, undesirable fear! He leapt up in shock as his Pokeball opened. Nuzleaf stood there. "You scared the crap out of me!" Jeff said. Nuzleaf looked around. The eyes were watching it as well. "What are you doing out of your ball?" He asked. Nuzleaf put a hand on his shoulder and sat down next to him. "You don't want me to be alone?" Jeff asked. The Pokemon nodded. Jeff let out a little grin.


Amanda had found the house as well. She saw Mike's shoe prints in the muddy soil. "Why would you go in here?" She asked herself. "Mike is going to get himself killed!" She looked around. There were no visible eyes, but she wasn't so sure about inside the house. She opened the door. It creaked loudly. As she made her first step, dust rose from the ground. She made her way inside where an old living room was. There was still a dusty old couch there and an unlit candlestick. Cobwebs littered the room. Amanda saw Mike's shoeprints in the dust. "It looked like he went into the basement." She said to herself. "What a place to go!" She walked down the steps, each creaked as she went. When she made it to the bottom, she saw Mike leaning down to inspect something. Torchic noticed her first. There on the ground was a skeleton!


"Oh my god!" She screamed in horror. She darted back up the stairs with tears of fear in her eyes. Mike raced up after her. He grabbed her and put his arms around her. "Shhh, it's ok. I'm here, I'm here!" Mike said brushing her hair with his hand. "No it's not ok!" She screamed. "There's a body down there! What is going on?" She asked. Mike held up a note. "It was on the floor next to it. Seems like the poor guy was all alone up here. It is dated 10 years ago. All it says is that he is very old and weak, and he some stuff about living life to the fullest. I guess an old lonely man lived here." Mike said. Amanda had calmed down. "Now, Electrike is in here. I can feel it. Can you search the bedrooms for me?" Mike asked. Amanda nodded. His presence made her feel better. Mike gave her one last look and descended down the stairs.


Amanda made her way through the dusty hall. She opened the first door. Inside was what looked like the old man's bedroom. She walked inside. She approached the closet and opened it. Inside was a freaky looking dummy with a key around its neck. Amanda grabbed the key. Suddenly, something came through the mirror behind her. Amanda turned in horror. "Duskull!" The ghost let out laughing. "The eyes, they must belong to these!" Amanda recognized them. "Duskull; the requiem Pokemon. Duskull can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be. Once this Pokemon chooses a target, it will doggedly pursue the intended victim till the break of dawn!" Her Pokedex muttered. Amanda pulled out a Pokeball as it eyed her. "Mudkip go!" She said releasing it. Mudkip stared at the Duskull. The Duskull let out a large purple ray. Mudkip's eyes became dizzy. "Mudkip!" Amanda screamed. She grabbed the Pokemon and ran out the door. She closed it and breathed a sigh of relief. The Pokemon suddenly came through the wall. She screamed and headed for the stairs.


Mike had found a large room in the basement. He walked in. There was the source of the large red eye. "Dusclops; the beckon Pokemon. Dusclop's body is completely hollow- there is nothing at all inside. It is said that its body is like a black hole. This Pokemon will absorb anything into its body, but nothing will ever come back out." His Pokedex said. Electrike was locked in a cage behind it. "Torchic go!" Mike yelled. Torchic ran in. "Torchic, use ember!" Mike yelled. Torchic let off the attack, but the Pokemon easily dodged. It smashed into Torchic with its fists, blowing it back. "Wow a shadow punch!" Mike said. He moved around the battle to the cage. It was securely locked. Electrike was passed out inside, but still breathing. Mike found another note on the desk next to the cage.

"The ghost Pokemon know that my time is almost up. They grieve for me, and I have realized that they have become bitter and mean as I pass on. Don't blame them, we were all great friends!" It read. Torchic was blown back again. "Torchic, use ember again!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon released the attack, and this time it struck the Dusclops. Mike saw it was a little charred. "Torchic, you must've burnt it!" Mike yelled. The Dusclops tried to attack again, but its burn was paining it. It gave one final look, then disappeared into the floorboards. "Great victory Torchic!" Mike yelled.


Amanda rushed into the room. "What happened?" He asked. Amanda looked back. The Duskull was still on her tail. "That!" She screamed. It came through the door, but was suddenly blown away by a faint attack. Jeff and Nuzleaf stood behind it. "I got bored!" He yelled. Amanda smiled and handed Mike the key she found. It fit into the lock and Mike opened it. He picked up his Pokemon, who woke up. "How you doing buddy?" He asked. Electrike yelped happily. He could tell it wasn't hurt.


The three exited the house. The sun rose above the clouds and Mike saw no sign of the ghosts that had plagued them during the night. They walked a bit of ways, and found that the house was decently close to the other side of the forest. They stepped out onto the road. Jeff bent down and kissed it. Mike turned back to the forest. "Pity how those ghosts turned out…" He said. Amanda put her hand on his shoulder. "They'll accept that man's death someday." She said. Mike nodded and picked up Electrike. "Good to have you back!' He said. The Pokemon happily growled and the three headed off.


Meanwhile, Team Steam were also heading for the other end. "That was hell!" Bonnie muttered. "Yeah, those morons have no idea how easy they have it. We had to spend a night in a tree while they got a nice cozy camp." Clyde replied. They then came upon the rundown house. Maybe there's something to eat or drink in there!" Clyde yelled and the two headed inside…

Next Chapter- Chapter 12: Sandstone City! Amanda's First Contest!
Mike and co make it to Sandstone City where Amanda trains and signs up for her first contest.

[DannyBoy]

That was a great chapter. There is just something about your story that keeps making me want to read more. You are a good writer and keep writing. It was funny with them getting scared and then Electrike running off chasing the the Furret. I can see it acting all hyper and happy. Thats great. Then the Duskull and Dusklops were cool in it. Good length. Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Bah, I had some time on my hands so here is Chapter 12!

Chapter 12: Sandstone City! Amanda's First Contest!

After a grueling night in the dark forest, Mike and friends have finally entered Sandstone City. Several trainers litter the area practicing with their Pokemon. "I better get practicing too!" Amanda said as she entered. "I think I'll train for the smart contest!" She added in and threw a Pokeball letting out Ralts. She then threw her other two revealing Skitty and Mudkip. "You guys can watch, see what contest training is like for when you enter!" She grinned. The two Pokemon nodded. "Well Amanda, me and Jeff are going to head into town for something to eat." Mike said. Amanda nodded and headed into the field with the other trainers.


"Look at all the Pokemon!" Amanda said as a Houndour leapt up and grabbed a Frisbee. "Ralts, let's work on a routine!' She smiled. Ralts put its hand on its head, signaling it was ready. Amanda pulled out her pompoms from her backpack. She then grabbed the two batons. She used these a lot in her cheerleading squad, and she knew they would come in handy for contests. She threw the batons into the air and had Ralts keep them afloat with confusion. Skitty and Mudkip happily played in the field.


Mike and Jeff entered the city to find hordes of pedestrians in anticipation for the upcoming event. Flyers littered the area and small mobile stores were set up. "Never knew contests where such big events." Jeff muttered. The two reached the diner to find a large commotion inside. The chef was chasing something, but Mike and Jeff couldn't make it out. Jeff opened the door and a black Pokemon darted out. "Get back here you thief!" The cook yelled. Jeff turned as it darted down the road. "Poochyena; the bite Pokemon. At first site, Poochyena takes a bite out of anything that moves. This Pokemon chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it may turn tail if the prey strikes back." The Pokedex muttered. "A dark type!" Jeff yelled. "Got to go, be back later!" Jeff said and took off down the road after the Pokemon.


Mike was now alone in a street full of people. The diner retreated back into his shop. Mike sat down at an outdoor table and waited for the waitress to come. "Need some company?" A young girl about 16 asked. Mike looked up. She had a weird helmet-like hat on and she looked kind of like a tomboy. "The name's Caitlin!" She smirked. "Saw your friend walk off and thought I could be of company." She laughed. Mike nodded and she sat down across from him. "You a contestee?" Mike asked. "Makin' up words now aren't we?" She grinned. "Nah, I'm just here to watch. I'm actually a trainer that gets a kick out of viewing contests as I pass by. You a "contestee"?" She grinned. She was obviously poking fun at him. "No, my friend is. She's currently training with all the others. "That thing that ran off was a she?" Caitlin asked appalled. "I think so, but no, that's my other friend. He likes dark types as you can see." Mike laughed.


"Ah, a "contestee" and a "darkie"! So what does that make you, a "dineree"?" She laughed. "Nah, I'm a trainer." Mike replied. "A trainer? Well then we have to have a little match then don't we. Sorry, but it's my rule. Challenge every trainer you meet!" She grinned. "Sure, doesn't look like we'll be getting service anytime soon anyways." Mike laughed. Caitlin stood up and he quickly followed her.


Ralts was now getting the hang of Amanda's routine. She did her cheer act as it balanced the batons. "This is perfect; you're really getting the hang of it!" Amanda grinned. "Yeah, for a beginner!" She heard someone say. Amanda turned to see a tall boy with long blonde hair. A Kadabra was at his feet. "So you're entering the smart contest I see?" You think you can beat me?" He grinned. He smirked and threw dozens of spoons into the air. Kadabra was quickly in action. It caught every spoon with its mind and bent them with kinesis. "Wow, you're good!" Amanda grinned. "Of course, I've won every smart contest I've competed in!" He laughed. "The name's Alan." "Amanda!" Amanda replied. "I'd hate to admit it girl, but you don’t seem much of a threat to me. No one here does." He replied.


He then turned his attention to the other trainers. "That girl's Starmie's figure is all off. That Meditite couldn't win if it was Einstein! And don't even get me started on the Spoink!' He grinned. "And you, well you're a beginner. I can tell because you scream it." He said looking at Ralts. "We'll just see when the contest time comes!" Amanda smirked. Alan nodded and he and Kadabra headed off. Amanda and Ralts began to practice some more. Skitty and Mudkip continued to play.


Team Steam finally exited the forest, battered and bruised. "Nice idea Clyde!" Bonnie moaned. "How did I know ghosts like rundown houses?" He replied. Bonnie passed by the many trainers and their Pokemon. "They look so strong, but I'm just not in the mood to steal!" She complained. Clyde nodded and they continued into the city.


"Electrike, dodge!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon shot out of the way as the Jigglypuff rolled towards it. "Another rollouter. I just faced one in Burgundy City!" Mike laughed. "Jigglypuff, use take down!" Caitlin yelled. The Pokemon opened up from its roll and smashed into Electrike, punching it hard. After some time, it flew back in recoil. "Electrike, use spark!" Mike yelled as the Pokemon landed. Electrike let off the attack and it smashed into the puffy Pokemon. A little dazed, Jigglypuff began to stumble. "Now use tackle!" Mike yelled. Electrike raced toward Jigglypuff, but it floated away at the last second. "Double slap!" Caitlin commanded. Jigglypuff came down hard and smacked away at Electrike. It finally managed to back away. "Quick attack!" Mike yelled. Electrike slammed into Jigglypuff, blowing it back and out. "Return!" Caitlin said as she recalled it.


"Impressive, but that was just a warm up! Time for my strongest Pokemon!" Caitlin grinned. "Go Skarmory!" She said throwing the Pokeball. It opened and the metal bird towered over Electrike. Meanwhile, Jeff was searching the city for the little lost Poochyena. "I know you didn't get far little guy!" Jeff muttered as he searched street after street. He finally connected sight with it on the other side of the street. It was happily eating the sausage links it stole. He stepped into the street to go after it, but was suddenly surrounded by a marching band. "What the hell?" He said. The band played on and soon Jeff saw a gigantic Dragonite float heading straight towards him. He ducked back into the sidewalk. "What a time for a parade!" He yelled. He chucked a rock at the Dragonite float, puncturing a hole into it. "Crap!" He said and ran into the alley as it began to deflate.


Amanda was now at the contest hall. She handed the woman her official Contest Card and was told the smart contest started at 4 PM, which was about 2 hours away. "They said they'd be here to watch me!" She said to herself. She then headed for her dressing room. "Skarmory, use drill peck!" Caitlin roared. Electrike was being butchered, and it was now unable to avoid the attack. "Great job Electrike, take a good rest!" Mike said recalling it. "One more Pokemon left for you!" Caitlin grinned. Mike thought. "Taillow can't hurt Skarmory, so Torchic would be a great bet!" He said and threw the Pokeball. The Pokemon formed, but something was rather odd about it. It didn't stop glowing and it seemed to be growing…


Jeff peaked out of the alleyway to find the parade staff hauling away the remains of the once beautiful balloon. The Poochyena was nowhere to be found, but he wasn't about to give up. He casually strolled out into the street. A woman spotted him. "That’s the guy who wrecked the float!" She screamed. Jeff stopped whistling and waved bye as he shot off down the road. The parade staff gave chase.


Torchic was no longer Torchic. Mike was now staring at a fully evolved Combusken! "You evolved?" He said in shock. "Combusken; the young fowl Pokemon. Combusken toughens up its legs and thighs by running through fields and mountains. This Pokemon's legs possess both speed and power, enabling it to dole out ten kicks in one second." The Pokedex muttered. "That victory over Dusclops must have done it!" Mike said excitedly. "Wow, your Torchic evolved, can we get this battle over with?" Caitlin asked sarcastically. "Hey, this is an exciting moment for me! My first Pokemon to evolve!" Mike yelled back. "You ready to kick some Skarmory butt?" Mike asked. Combusken nodded and leapt up.


"Combusken, use double kick!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon began firing kick after kick, but Skarmory did well to dodge a few. Some hit, but only for minor damage. "Skarmory, use drill peck again!" Caitlin ordered. The bird backed away and drilled into Combusken, flinging it back and dealing a lot of damage. "Combusken, use focus energy!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon stopped and closed its eyes. "Now Skarmory, attack it with steel wing whilst it's still!" Caitlin roared. The Pokemon flew down towards Combusken with its wings glowing, but Combusken leapt away. "Ember!" Mike yelled. Combusken launched the flames, each striking Skarmory hard. It fell down, but wasn't out. "Metal sound!" Caitlin yelled.


Skarmory let out a large crushing ring that struck Combusken. Mike held his ears and winced in pain. "Ha, metal sound murders Combusken's special defense!" She yelled over the bone crushing noise. "Steel wing while it's hurting!" She then commanded. Skarmory smashed into Combusken with its wing flinging it back. Combusken weakly got up. "Again!" She yelled. Skarmory turned and headed straight back to Combusken. "Use quick attack!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon dodged Skarmory and smashed into it, only to be flung back. "Bulk up!" Mike yelled. Combusken glowed and its attack and defense rose. "Not going to do you any good! Skarmory, use swift!" Caitlin laughed. The stars smashed into Combusken and it flew back. "Combusken, get up!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon slowly got up and glared at Skarmory. They were both exhausted.


"Skarmory, use steel wing!" Caitlin commanded. Skarmory flew at Combusken. "Flamethrower!" Mike yelled. Combusken dodged and let off the flaming stream. It struck Skarmory hard and it fell. "While it's down, use double kick!" Mike yelled. Combusken beat Skarmory with its feet, and then fell back. Skarmory was down and it was not getting up. "Return!" Caitlin said in disbelief. As soon as Skarmory was recalled, Combusken collapsed. "Take a rest buddy!" Mike said recalling it. "Great battle!" Caitlin smiled. Mike gave her a thumbs up. "Amanda is probably waiting for me at the contest hall, I have to go!" He then said. Caitlin nodded and followed him down the road.


Mike made it just in time. A boy with blonde hair was showing off his Kadabra. Little did he know that this was Amanda's biggest competitor. Jeff was nowhere in sight. Alan flung dozens of spoons in the air. Each was caught with a psychic and bent with kinesis. He then did a summersault and was flung into the air by Kadabra. Kadabra began to juggle the spoons and its trainer, impressing the judges and making the audience go wild. Alan then finished by landing on his feet and having Kadabra teleport onto his head. The crowd applauded and Alan bowed. The judges gave him a score of 9.0, 9.3, and an 8.9; giving him a total score of 27.2/30. He stepped off stage and gave Amanda a nice smirk. It was now her turn. She was very nervous, but she then saw Mike in the stands. "He made it!" She smiled and stepped out into the ring with Ralts at her side…

Next Chapter- Chapter 13: Beginner's Luck or a Harsh Defeat? The final Outcome!
Does Amanda have what it takes to win her first contest? And can Jeff find the Poochyena? Find out in the next chapter!

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter. Mike now has a Combusken! Thats a cool pokemon for him. I hate that kid with Kadabra, I hope he lose's and Amanda wins! She deserves it! That was a good battle two, Mike is getting really strong. Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Ha I'm bored so I'm writing Chapter's Galor today!

Chapter 13: Beginner's Luck or a Harsh Failure? The Final Outcome!

Bonnie and Clyde had finally reached the small quaint building that they intended on heading too. Though it looked like a normal drug store, the back room was actually a small base for Team Steam to check in. They pushed open the door and were greeted by a familiar person. "Ahh, Bonnie and Clyde! I was wondering when ya's would get here!" The store owner replied. "No time for chat Mr. Demunie, take us to the back room!" Bonnie replied. Mr. Demunie nodded and grabbed a key from the top shelf. He waddled over to what looked like the wall, but there was a small latch that revealed the keyhole. He pushed opened the now unlocked door and flicked the light switch on.


"There you are missy!" He replied. Bonnie and Clyde stepped into the room. There was a video phone on each side. They gave each other dirty looks then proceeded to each phone. "Bonnie reporting in!" Bonnie said as Archie answered. "Clyde here!" Clyde said as Maxie appeared on screen. "How is everything going?" Maxie asked. "Splendid, we are on the tail of what we believe are the ones who can grant us access to the shrine!" Bonnie said. "Good!" Archie said happily. "Now, DO NOT under any circumstances let the trainers know what your goal is. It would shatter everything." Archie added in. "We won't sir, Bonnie out!"


Bonnie and Clyde hung up their video phones. "Well, back to the streets!" Clyde said. They turned and left, locking the door behind them. Archie hung up and turned to Maxie. "You think they suspect anything?" He asked. Maxie shook his head. "They are too nitwitted to know of our true intentions." He replied. "Do not be so sure! This is a very serious matter; we cannot take these things lightly!" An accented voice said. "We are not ready yet, but the last assault of our teams will soon begin!" It added in with a harsh laugh. "The Pokewar is coming, and they will all know soon enough!" The three all began to laugh…


Amanda stepped out into the ring. The audience gave her quite an applause. Ralts waddled next to her. It seemed a bit confused about what was going on. The announcer introduced her to the crowd, and explained that she is a beginner. The crowd cheered her on more. "Beginners are always favored in contests!" Caitlin said to Mike. He nodded and continued to watch. "Amanda, will you begin your routine for us?" The announcer asked. Amanda nodded and held up two batons. Ralts got ready and she twirled them a bit before throwing them into the air.


Ralts caught them in mid-flight and began to twirl them with confusion. Amanda pulled out her pompoms and began to accompany it in a little cheer act. The crowd seemed to enjoy it. Ralts smiled and began to spin the batons; one on each side of her. They began to spin around her and Ralts began to do somersaults as it controlled the spinning batons. Next, Amanda tossed her pompoms into the air. Still controlling the batons, Ralts used disable, freezing the pompoms as they flew. Amanda leapt up and held on to them, she hanging onto the frozen pompoms. The crowd went wild. Amanda then did a flip and landed on her feet with the pompoms in her hands. Ralts flicked its arms and the batons rushed to it. It caught them and did a somersault landing in front of her.


The crowd applauded and Mike stood up. Caitlin clapped hard too. "Wow she's good; one of the best beginners I have ever seen!" She commented. The announcer cheered and asked the judges what her score was. She received a 9.3, 9.2, and a 9.0; giving her a total of 27.5 out of 30! Amanda was in shock! She actually out staged Alan and Kadabra! She took a bow and left the stadium. Mike got up and he and Caitlin headed to her dressing room.


Jeff was running as fast as his legs could carry him. He ducked into a corner as the parade staff ran by. He wasn't seen. "Phew!" He whispered. There was suddenly a low growl from behind and Jeff turned to see the Poochyena. It was in a cardboard box with a blanket and Jeff could tell he invaded its home. He stood up and backed away slowly. Poochyena followed. Jeff turned and ran like hell. Poochyena followed barking viciously. "Oh great, I'm going to be eaten alive by a puppy! That or arrested for killing a balloon!" He screamed as he ran down the street. Poochyena would be on him in moments. He then remembered the Pokedex entry. With a sudden turn he was facing Poochyena. It stopped dead in its tracks and yelped as Jeff charged. "RAAAR!" He screamed. Poochyena put its tail between its legs and ran off. Jeff laughed to himself. He then remembered he was trying to catch the Pokemon and ran after it again.


The final contestant finished off her routine with his Pidgeotto and round 1 ended. The scores were tailed up and Amanda won round 1. The announcer then stated that the audience took a vote, and the preliminary smartness round goes to Alan and Kadabra. Amanda was a bit disappointed by this, but she could still cream him in round 2. At this, Mike and Caitlin entered the room. "Did you see me Mike?" She grinned. Mike nodded. "You were awesome!" He replied. "Yeah!" Caitlin grinned. "Who's this?" Amanda asked. Mike introduced them. "And her battle got me a Combusken!" He laughed. Amanda congratulated him. Suddenly, Alan walked in with Kadabra. "Great show rookie!" He grinned. "But the next round is mine. Your puny new Pokemon can't beat Kadabra!" He laughed. "Well just see!" She smiled. Alan flicked his hair back and left the room.


Jeff now had Poochyena cornered. It yelped again and he suddenly felt pity for it. The pity soon faded and he pulled out a Pokeball. "Sorry chap, but you were born a dark type, so that makes you mine!" He laughed. Suddenly, a hand reached through a small hole in the fence behind Poochyena and grabbed it. Jeff saw this and leapt, grabbing the Pokemon by the paws. The hand tried to pull away, but Jeff tugged back. What came next was a tug of war with Poochyena as the rope. It yelped again, and Jeff pulled harder. With one final jerk, the person came crashing through the fence. She landed with a thud on the ground and released Poochyena. "Bonnie! I should've known!" Jeff yelled. She stood up holding her head as Clyde walked in behind her.


"Yes it is us, and that Poochyena is mine! I saw it first!" She yelled. "Fat chance, I've been following it all around the city. Thanks to it I'm a wanted felon!" Jeff replied. "Join the club! What did you do?" Clyde laughed. "Murder of a balloon!" Jeff smirked. "Wow, that's a horrid act!" Clyde replied. While they talked, the Poochyena high tailed it out of there. After a bit of conversation, Jeff noticed it was missing. "Good job, now it's gone!" He yelled. Bonnie folded her arms. "Not my fault!" She roared. Jeff pushed her aside and ran off, leaving Team Steam shocked.


The contestants were now placed on a board and shuffled to see who would face who in round 2. Amanda was paired with a small girl and her Starmie. Alan was paired with the Pidgiotto guy. "Hope you make it to the finals rookie so I can show you how it's done!" Alan laughed. Amanda shot him a look as he walked away. She then took her side of the stadium as the girl took to the other end. "In this contest, each trainer will have a 5 minute battle. During this time, the trainers may only use smart attacks, which in turn must strike opponent to score. The trainer with the most stats left at the end of the time limit wins!" The announcer explained. Five minutes was placed on the clock.


"Ok Ralts, begin with calm mind!" Amanda shouted. Ralts nodded and began to relax. "Camouflage!" The Starmie trainer roared. Starmie changed its type, impressing the crowd. "Confusion!" Amanda commanded. Ralts placed a hand on its head and let off the attack, striking Starmie. Its bar dropped but not much. "Nice combo!" A judge roared. Amanda smiled. "Starmie, use psychic!" The trainer announced. Starmie struck Ralts, blowing it back and taking 1/4 of its stat bar away. Amanda looked on worried. No matter how good Ralts was; Starmie was stronger and its bar would be harder to drop. She then had a plan to buy her some time. "Ralts, use disable!" She roared. Ralts let off the attack, freezing Starmie and dropping its stat bar a bit. "Oh, looks like Starmie won't be using psychic for a bit!" The announcer roared.


Two minutes were now remaining. "Now Ralts, use imprison!" Amanda roared. Ralts let off the attack, striking Starmie and downing its stat bar significantly. "Wow, what an amazing show of smartness!" The announcer roared. "I'm doing great!" Amanda said out loud. There was now several seconds left and Amanda thought she had it in the bag. "Hidden power!" The trainer yelled. Starmie let loose the attack, blowing Ralts back and dropping its stat bar very far. Amanda was now loosing and the time ran out. "Oh, Amanda dropped down at the end!" The announcer shot out.

Amanda couldn't believe it; she lost! Suddenly, Starmie's stat bar dropped lower and put her in first. "Oh, but folks, Amanda has a combo during the match which takes extra stat away from the opponent! Amanda is our winner!" The announcer roared. The crowd went wild and Amanda stood in shock. "I did it!" Amanda yelled. The crowd laughed. She then looked up on the screen to see it was down to the final match, and she was up against Alan.


Jeff rushed into the street avoiding a few parade staff as he went. He soon caught up to Poochyena. It growled at him, but he wasn't backing down this time. He threw a Pokeball releasing Treecko. "Use quick attack!" He yelled. Treecko slammed into Poochyena, flinging it back. "Ha, not so tough after you've been running for hours!" Jeff laughed. Poochyena retaliated with bite, clamping onto Treecko's tail. "You little sneaky butt!" Jeff roared. Treecko frantically tried to remove the pup, but it wouldn't give. Jeff grew board and walked up. He grabbed Poochyena and ripped it from Treecko. He then placed it down. "Dude, bad doggie!" He yelled. Poochyena lunged at him, but Treecko smashed it away. It landed on the ground and Jeff threw a Pokeball. Poochyena was sucked inside and soon it was caught! "Great job Treecko!" Jeff yelled. The Pokemon nodded and Jeff picked up the ball. "Oh crap, the contest!" Jeff yelled out and ran down the road to the stadium. Treecko followed.


Amanda and Alan glared at each other. The clock began and each trainer started. "Kinesis!" Alan yelled. The attack was launched and Ralts became dazed. "Ralts, use confusion!" Amanda yelled. Ralts let off the attack, but Kadabra easily dodged. "Now teleport!" She replied. Ralts did so and appeared behind Kadabra. "Kadabra, use psychic!" Alan yelled. The Pokemon grabbed Ralts and lifted it with its mind, then tossed it aside. There was now only 3 minutes left and Amanda hadn't scored a single point. Ralts's stat bar was running low. "Sorry Amanda, but this is over!" Alan roared. "Psybeam!" Kadabra launched the colorful beam, but Ralts teleported again. "Future sight!" Alan yelled. Kadabra closed its eyes and foresaw the attack.


Jeff was almost there, the contest was just ahead. He reached the main gate but was suddenly pulled back. "Ok float wrecker, you're going downtown. Jenny had a tight hold on him. "Damnit!" He yelled as he was dragged away kicking. There was only 20 seconds left, and Amanda still hadn't gotten a hit off. It was over; there was no way she could win now. "Ralts, use imprison she yelled." Ralts launched the attack and to her surprise it connected! Kadabra blew back and its stat bar dropped. The future sight then struck Ralts, dropping its stat bar! The time ran out. Amanda received a combo bonus and the stat bar dropped again, just short of hers. She had lost…All the work and she had lost! A tear trickled down her face and she congratulated Alan. He held out his hand and she shook it. "Good fight rookie!" He smiled. Amanda nodded and Mike joined her. "It was an awesome battle!" He said. Amanda nodded. "It was your first time. You should be happy you got this far!" Caitlin said.


Amanda smiled. "I'll win next time!" She said. "That's the spirit!" Caitlin replied. Alan was given a green ribbon as his prize and Amanda applauded him. It was her first contest, and she got far; that's all that mattered to her. The three exited the arena. Caitlin said her goodbyes and headed off. Mike and Amanda waved. Amanda then bent down and cuddled her Ralts. "I'm proud of you!" She said. Mike then noticed that they were missing Jeff. There was a large commotion up ahead and he had no doubt Jeff had something to do with it.


They approached to find Officer Jenny with a loud speaker telling someone in a nearby building to come out. Amanda stepped up. "What's going on?" She asked. "Some lunatic trainer barricaded himself in there after we tried to arrest him!" She said. Mike looked up into the window. "Oh my god!" He yelled seeing Jeff inside. He grabbed the loud speaker from Jenny. "Jeff, get down here right now!" He yelled. Jeff looked down and soon he opened the front door. "I didn't mean too!" He screamed balling his eyes out. Amanda sighed. "I really don't think Jeff meant to do whatever he did." She told Jenny. Jenny eyed her. "You came in 2nd place at the contest today right?" She asked. "Yes!" Amanda replied. "Well fine, take him and go. It's the least I can do for such a great competitor. Just keep him away from floats!" She smiled.


Jeff rejoined the group and they headed off. "What was that all about?" Mike asked. "Nothing, but I got my Poochyena!" He said smiling. "Whatever…" Mike replied and they headed off down the road….

Next Chapter- Chapter 14: Aron's on the Beach! Cave Escapee!
Mike and co find an Aron on a beach. Aron's live in caves, why doesn't this one? Find out in the next chapter!

[DannyBoy]

That was really good! Amanda tried really had to bad she lost. SHe deserved to win it! She and Ralts are a good pait together. Jeff finally got his Poochyena, now he should stya with the group and stay out of trouble. Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Bah, not one of my best chapters, but its 1 Am and I had a bit of writer's block.

Chapter 14: Aron's On the Beach! Cave Escapee!"

Mike and friends were now walking along a beach after leaving Sandstone City behind. "My first contest has come and gone!" Amanda said in a sad voice. "Seems like just yesterday we were heading out." She added in. Mike nodded. They headed down the beach some more. "For a beach, there aren't many people!" Jeff smirked. Mike looked around. He was right, it was a beautiful place by they haven't seen anyone since they left the boardwalk.


"This place is great!" He said grinning to the others. Amanda nodded. "Why don’t we take a tiny break here before heading to the harbor?" He then asked. Jeff was instantly agreeing. With three shots of his hands, Nuzleaf, Treecko, and Poochyena were released. "Day off!" He screamed and ran off down the beach as his Pokemon followed. Amanda laughed. She then dug through her backpack and pulled out a large blanket. She laid it on the sand and sat down. Mike did also.


"Go enjoy the beach guys!" Mike said releasing his Pokemon. Taillow began to peck at him as Electrike chased its tail. Combusken was kicking the air. "Taillow ow!" Mike screamed as the Pokemon battered his head. Electrike continued to chase its tail, and it soon smashed into Combusken. The Pokemon lost its balance and fell. Sand went everywhere. Amanda laughed hysterically. "Electrike!" Mike muttered. The Pokemon looked at Mike and smiled, obviously not aware that he was annoyed with it. Combusken shook sand out of its ears and stood back up.


"Well don't be shy!" Amanda said throwing her Pokeballs. Skitty, Ralts, and Mudkip appeared. "Go have fun!" She smiled. Mudkip nodded and headed to the water. Skitty chased after it. Mudkip leapt in and began to splash. Skitty hissed and backed away. Mudkip motioned for it to join it, but Skitty didn't seem to like water. Meanwhile, Jeff pulled a Frisbee from his backpack. With a giant toss, Poochyena was chasing it. It leapt up and grabbed the Frisbee, landing in the muddy sand. "Ha-ha, nice catch pup!" Jeff laughed. Poochyena growled and brought the Frisbee back. Jeff bent down to grab it and the Pokemon shook, getting mud all over him.


Poochyena began to laugh. Jeff grabbed it. "You think that's funny?" He roared. Poochyena gave him a puppy dog look, but it didn't work. "Hey Nuzleaf, go fetch!" He said chucking Poochyena across the beach. He laughed to himself as Nuzleaf dove to catch it. "That'll teach ya!" He yelled at it. To his surprise, Poochyena came running back and signaled for him to do it again. "You nitwit, that was supposed to be not fun!" He yelled. Poochyena happily growled.


Mike walked along the beach with Electrike at his side. He finally got Taillow to stop pecking him and eat something. As they walked, Mike picked up a piece of drift wood and chucked it. Electrike happily retrieved it. Mike bent down and pet it. "We have a long road ahead of us buddy! Not all fun and games!" He smiled. Electrike leapt into his arms. Mike stood up and saw something shiny and metal ahead. He walked up. The metal was moving; trying to bury into the sand without luck. It then pooped its head up and exposed two big blue eyes. "Aron; the iron armor Pokemon. This Pokemon has a body of steel. To make its body, Aron feeds on iron that it digs from mountains. Occasionally, it causes major trouble by eating bridges and rails." The Pokedex said.


"Wow, an Aron!" Mike laughed. Suddenly, he was face to face with a strange bearded man. "Yes, this is an Aron!" He grinned. Mike was confused. "The name is Professor Haliban. I am here studying this Aron! You see, Aron live in dark caves so they can feed on iron, but this one doesn't. People in town have reported it, saying it appeared two days ago." He said. The man talked so fast that it took some time to get it through his head. "Wait, why is it here then?" Mike finally replied. "That's what I intend to find out!' The professor muttered. "And I have to do it soon, as this is not a safe area." "What do you mean?" Mike asked.


Jeff tossed Poochyena again and Treecko leapt to catch it. He was having fun and his Pokemon seemed to be too. Nuzleaf went deep and Jeff flung Poochyena at it. Poochyena went by it and Nuzleaf dove to catch it, but smashed into a half buried sign. Jeff walked up and asked if it was ok. He then turned to the sign. "Warning- dangerous currents. Water reaches shore level once a week! No swimming!" It read. It took Jeff several minutes to get what it meant, but he then noticed why no one ever left the boardwalk. There was definitely evidence that a lot of water covers the beach. They were in a dangerous are all right!


Amanda was sunbathing with Ralts by her side. Jeff came running up with his Pokemon and grabbed her. She angrily got up; trying to make out was he was saying. "Jeff calm down, you're babbling!" She yelled. Jeff took a deep breath. "We have to get out of here!" He yelled. "Why?" Amanda asked. Jeff chucked the sign at her feet. "Uhh, we have to find Mike!" She yelled after reading it.


Bonnie and Clyde had stepped off the boardwalk and onto the beach. "What a great place this is!" Bonnie laughed. "Sure…" Clyde replied. "If you like water!" Bonnie shot him a look as they headed down the beach. "Those morns came through here; I know it!" Bonnie said as they trudged along. "Bonnie, I don't get something! If we are supposed to be leading them to the shrine, then why are we tailing them and not having them follow us?" Clyde asked. "Because, they won't follow us if we don't have something of there's. So we follow them, steal their Pokemon, and make for the shrine!" She replied. Clyde suddenly realized that the water was touching his feet!



Professor Haliban was taking notes as he studied the Aron's behavior. Mike yawned. He was bored watching this, but he was waiting for the professor to leave so he could have a shot at the Aron. "I have concluded why the Aron is here!" The professor finally replied. "And?" Mike looked. "It's obvious there are no iron deposits here, so Aron must've gotten lost and stumbled upon this beach!" He said with his finger up. Mike collapsed anime style. "All that studying for that!" He yelled.


Amanda and Jeff ran up to the two. "We have to get out of here!" Amanda yelled. "Too late!" Jeff commented. Amanda looked down to see the water was rising fast. Amanda recalled her Pokemon and everyone else started too. "Great, first we were going to be killed by ghosts, now we're going to drown! Some fun we're having!" Jeff yelled. "I got ya covered!" The professor said. He pulled out a small rubber package and pulled the string. It quickly inflated into a raft and he set it into the water. "Everyone in, the water level will be rising quickly!" He said. Everyone listened without hesitation.


Mike watched in horror as Aron took off running. "Aron's not in the raft!" He said pointing. "It’s a steel type! If we don't get it in here it will drown for sure!" The professor replied. He pulled out a small motor from his pack. "Always come prepared!" He laughed. He hooked it up and began the pursuit of the iron Pokemon. As they sped along, Professor Haliban pulled out a long net. "What's that for?" Jeff asked. "We may have to snag the little bugger!" He replied.


Team Steam had found a large piece of driftwood to float on. "Wow, water!" Clyde said sarcastically. Bonnie sighed and released Wooper. "Propel us forward you!" She roared. Wooper smiled and shot a water gun behind them, pushing them through the water. "Hey, there they are!" Clyde said pointing ahead. The group was in a raft that was chasing some shiny metal Pokemon. The Pokemon was now running in water as they pursued it. "They'll never get that Pokemon in time! They have to stay in the deep part of the water while it runs closest to the boardwalk!" Bonnie grinned. "Now Wooper, full speed into the raft!"


Mike extended the net towards Aron, It was not stuck on a small sand bar that was quickly disappearing. "I can't reach it!" He yelled. "Quick, someone hold onto him!" The professor replied. Amanda grabbed Mike's legs and he waded himself out. "Here little Aron!" He yelled. "It’s not going to come, just let it drown!" Jeff yelled. Mike rolled his eyes. Suddenly, something smashed into the side of the raft and Mike found himself underwater. "We're deflating!" Amanda yelled. "We're all going to die! Every man for themselves!" Jeff screamed. The professor leapt towards the hole and tried to plug it. Bonnie and Clyde laughed. "Going down?" They said in unison.


Mike surfaced to see Aron's ground was almost gone. It would be completely submerged in a matter of seconds. "I won't let you drown, just come to me!" Mike said holding out his hand. He could tell the current was starting to strengthen, and he too needed to get out of the water. Aron backed away shaking its head. "You leave me no choice then!" Mike yelled and pulled a Pokeball from his belt. "Go!" He yelled tossing it. The ball hit Aron on the head and it was sucked inside. Mike grabbed it before it stopped shaking. The sand bar was now gone. Mike swam towards the raft, but saw they weren't fairing much better.


"Wooper, water gun!" Bonnie laughed. "Mudkip, use your water gun!" Amanda replied. The attacks collided canceling each other out. Bonnie and Clyde were safely afloat the driftwood while the raft was sinking fast. Professor Haliban was quickly patching the hole. Mike leapt onto the remaining floating section of the raft. The current was now picking up greatly. Up above, Mike noticed Taillow. "Hey!" he shouted. Taillow flew down and pecked his head. "Ow, Taillow, get the steams, not me!" He yelled. Taillow turned and smashed into the driftwood. Bonnie and Clyde teetered a bit, then fell in.


"You stupid bird!" Bonnie yelled trying to grab it, but Taillow laughed and pecked at her head. "Look Bonnie, I don't even have to swim!" Clyde smiled as he floated by very fast. Bonnie then realized she was floating away too! "You idiot, we're in the current!" She yelled. The two screamed out as they floated away. The raft was almost under and soon the group would be floating away as well. "Where's Aron?" The professor asked as he busily worked to plug the hole. "I took care of it!" Mike yelled. "Wow, too bad you can't enjoy you're accomplishment! Did you notice we're almost submerged?" Jeff asked sarcastically.


Suddenly, Mike's Pokeball opened and Aron appeared. "Dude, get back in your Pokeball, you'll sink!" Mike yelled. Aron shook its head and leapt into the water. It sunk fast and Mike prepared to leap after it. Suddenly, the Aron appeared again and was actually swimming! It made it to the piece of driftwood and latched on. It then swam back toward the raft. Mike and co quickly boarded it as the raft sunk totally.


After making it to the boardwalk, Mike and friends took a long breather. "I think there was a different reason Aron was here!" Mike said over his many breathes. "Hmm, an Aron that can swim; and in strong currents!" Very interesting!" The professor said. "And it's mine!" Mike grinned. Aron waddled up to Mike and nudged him. "If that's ok with you of course! I kind of caught you without thinking!" He said. Aron nodded and leapt into his arms. "You've got a nice Pokemon there Mike! Treat it well!" Professor Haliban replied. Mike nodded. "Wow, always at the brink of death do we get saved by the most ironic things!" Jeff muttered. Mike smiled and with a goodbye to the professor, the group head off again.

Next Chapter- Chapter 15: Alabor City! Panic in the Harbor!
Mike and co reach Alabor City, which contains the ferry to the next gym town, but something goes terribly wrong!

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter. I think it is cool to have a swimming Aron! Not everyday you see that. Electrike and Taillow have great personalitys! They make the fic funny! Keep it up!

[RJdude]

Very good chapters.

So Torchic evolved, Jeff caught a Poocheyna, and Mike caught an ron. The story is getting better and better, and you're doing a good job with the Pokemon's personalities. Keep it up.

[Mikey]

Chapter 16 will most likely be up today too. I'm bored and not tired so I'm writing. Also, expect to be at chapter 30 by the end of the week. This is gonna be a big week for my fic!

Chapter 15: Alabor City! Panic in the Harbor!


"Electrike, use quick attack!" Mike yelled as his faithful Pokemon stormed toward the Zigzagoon. "Zigzagoon, don't give in, dodge and use head butt!" The opposing trainer yelled. The group had met up with him just outside of Alabor City, and after some conversation, Mike and him decided to battle. His name was Anson, and his hair was long and blonde. He was a typical skater boy, and even had one under his shoulder. Zigzagoon did as ordered, and smashed into Electrike. "Electrike, get up!" Mike yelled. Electrike tried to, but it was exhausted.


"Return!" Mike yelled recalling his Pokemon. "Now I know you're not all powerful!" He said smiling at the Pokeball. "Great battle Anson!" Mike said with a thumbs up. "You too dude!" He called back. "Wow, an actual loss for Mike!" Jeff snickered. "Yeah, but you have to take in effect what happened this week. We haven't seen a single center and Electrike has been in many battles." Amanda replied. The two joined Mike. "Here guys, I'll take you to the Pokecenter in Alabor City!" Anson offered. Mike nodded and they followed.


"Look at the size of this place!" Jeff said in awe as they made their way into the city. "Yep, Alabor is one of the biggest cities in the whole archipelago. This is cool, because of all the boardwalks and stairs. It's the perfect place to skate!" Anson replied. They came upon the center and walked inside. There, Nurse Joy was busily healing a Sandshrew. "Hey Shelia!" Anson said. "How many times do I have to tell you, it's Joy!" The Nurse replied. "Hey, I can use Australian slang if I want to!" Anson said laughing. "Anyways, my friend here has some Pokemon that need much needed healing!" He then said. Joy gave Chansey the anesthetic she was applying to Sandshrew and approached them.


"Well then, can I have his Pokeballs?" She said happily. Mike pulled them from his belt and handed them to her. "This will only take about a half hour. Why don't you get something to eat?" She said. "Sounds good to me! Let's go to that Burger King we passed on the way here. You know, have it your way like the slogan!" Jeff said. Mike ignored him. "Too greasy guys, let's just dine at the center diner!" Amanda replied. Jeff eyed her and she stuck out her tongue.


The four of them entered the diner to find a bunch of other trainers. Mike walked up to get his order. A familiar kid was in front of him with a Croconaw at his side. "Matt?" Mike said poking his back. Matt turned around. "O, if it isn't my tiny bro!" He replied. "Good to see you're still alive. Where's Kevin?" Mike said. "There!" He pointed to Kevin. The kid was standing over a girl at a table, trying to flirt. She grew tired of him and got up. "Hey Kev, get you're butt over here!" Matt roared. Kevin skippered over. "She wants me!" He said. "Sure bud…" Matt replied. "Look who it is!" He then said pointing to Mike.


"Ahh, its dipstick! How are you kid?" He said. "Um, good…" Mike replied. He hated Kevin, but had to put up with him for many years. "I see you're actually training. You're Totodile evolved." Mike replied. "Yeah, it's a lot better tennis player now!" He laughed. Croconaw gave out a low roar. "Shut up and eat your fries!" Matt replied. "Any badges?" Mike asked. "Ha, why would I be earning badges? Hell no, me and Croconaw are training for the Pokemon Partner Tennis tournament!" Matt laughed. "Uh, it's Croconaw and I. Anyways, is there such thing?" Mike asked. "Yep, or I wouldn't be training for it hole!" Matt said sarcastically. Amanda called to Mike. He turned to see they had ordered and found a table. "Well got to go!" Mike replied. "Wait a tic; you're not leaving this city without battling your big bro!" Matt smiled. "Fine, after lunch!" Mike replied.


Mike sat down and Amanda handed him a chicken sandwich. "You always know what I want!" Mike said happily. Jeff's tray contained everything. "You going to eat all that?" Mike said sarcastically. Jeff looked down at his plate. It was covered with 2 burgers, a parfait, an ice cream sundae, fries, a soda, a bag of cookies, and a thing of rice. "Of course bud!" Jeff laughed and scrounged a bite from his burger. "Eww, it makes me sick just watching you!" Amanda said disgusted. "Ha, doesn't bother me dudes!" Anson replied. "Congrats Anson. You've joined me and Amanda in the club for those who can tolerate Jeff. Members- just us three!" Mike joked. "Ha-ha!" Jeff did a fake laugh.


Outside, Team Steam were at the entrance to the city. Slugma was busily burning away at the hinges of the bridge. "Keep burning them!" Clyde said happily. "What a great plan! We destroy the bridge and take control of the whole city! No one can save them without a way here!" Bonnie laughed. Slugma burned through the first two support beams. "Bonnie, what about the harbor? Boats can come!" Clyde replied. "Shut up!" Bonnie said angrily. "We only need a small span of time to steal the center's Pokemon!" She replied. Slugma finally burned through the final hinge. The bridge began to sway. "TIMBER!!!" Clyde roared as it toppled down into the lake below. "Now begins our 20 minutes of glory!' Bonnie grinned.


Mike and Matt were now facing each other in the backyard of the Pokecenter. A bunch of other trainers were in the stands to watch the "Brother's duel" as it had become known as. "One on one bro!" Matt called out. "Of course I choose Croconaw!" Matt added in. "Hmm, I'll test out Aron!" Mike said throwing the Pokeball. Aron formed on the ground and opened its big blue eyes. "Ready buddy?" Mike asked. Aron nodded.


"Ha piece of cake, everyone knows Aron are weak against water!" Matt laughed. "Not mine, it can swim!" Mike laughed back. Jeff signaled for the match to start. "Aron, use tackle!" Mike commanded. Aron charged at Croconaw, but the Pokemon was instantly out of the way. "Water gun!" Matt yelled. Croconaw opened its mouth as gurgling water spurted out. Aron took the hit, but didn't seem too affected. "Aron, use take down!" Mike roared. Aron charged full blast at Croconaw and smashed into it, then blew back itself. Croconaw was up fast. "Use dynamic punch!" Matt yelled. Croconaw nodded and ran at Aron. "Dodge!" Mike yelled, but Aron was unable too. Croconaw blasted it with its fist and sent it flying. Aron stumbled a bit. "Take down again!" Mike yelled. Aron charged Croconaw and slammed into it, but just fell back.


"What are you doing Aron; that was the wall!" Mike roared. "It's confused bro, that's what dynamic punch does!" Matt smirked. Aron shook itself, but it seemed really weak. Suddenly, Bonnie and Clyde appeared from the stands. "Nice fight moron!" Clyde laughed. "But this is where it ends!" Bonnie replied. "What do you guys want?" Mike asked. "Oh, the usual! We've come to pillage and plunder the city, you know, take the Pokemon!" Bonnie grinned. "Sorry Matt, but this battle is over!" Mike said. He then recalled Aron. "How you planning on taking all the Pokemon. There are way too many trainers to face!" He yelled.


"Well, we thought about that. And that's why we brought along these." Clyde held up a black smoke bomb. "What the heck?" Mike said, but the bomb was then thrown. It erupted in smoke in front of him. Before Mike knew what happened, Wooper appeared and snatched the balls from his belt. The whole backyard was now covered and smoke and Mike could hear the trainers yelling for their Pokemon. "Amanda where are you guys?" Mike asked. He couldn't see a thing, and his Pokemon were gone!


Bonnie held out a sack as Wooper brought Pokeball after Pokeball. Clyde jumped up and down clapping. "I think we have enough!" Bonnie grinned. Clyde nodded and the two rushed off. After several minutes, the smoke began to clear. Mike found Amanda and Jeff and walked up to them. "My Pokemon are gone!" Amanda cried. "Everyone's is dummy!" Jeff said sarcastically. "Croconaw, where are you?" Matt roared. "We have to get them back!" Mike said. Anson nodded. "Let's go!" He replied and the group headed off.


Bonnie and Clyde were now at the harbor. Clyde turned towards the bridge to see Officer Jenny on the other side. "Ha, out plan worked! They can't get across!" He laughed. "Told ya!" Bonnie replied. She spied the ferry that Mike and co were planning to take. "We can't steal that one, as they'll be on it!" She said. She then spied a small sailboat. "There!" She roared. The two approached it and Bonnie placed the sac in the boat.


Mike and co rushed through the streets asking everyone if they saw two strange people go by. They got a few leads, and ended up at the harbor just in time to see Team Steam shove off. "They're getting away!" Mike yelled. "Not today!" Jeff roared and leapt onto the beach. Little did he know it was a bigger drop then expected. He landed with a thud on the ground. "Ugh…" he said weakly as the other three approached. "Nice try!" Mike replied. "Goodbye morons!" Bonnie said and blew a kiss. "Get back here!" Mike yelled. "Ok…NOT!" Clyde laughed. Bonnie shot him a look and he sat down. "Stay here, I have an idea!" Mike said to the others. He grabbed Anson's skateboard and ran.


The dock had a railing that lead towards Team's Steam and their getaway boat. The boat was already going by it and Mike knew he didn’t have a lot of time. He chucked the board onto the railing and leapt on, grinding down the side and off the dock. With a splash he landed close to the boat. "Get away!" Bonnie yelled. "Wooper, stop him!" She then commanded. Wooper leapt in the water. Mike surfaced and began to swim to the boat, but was pulled under. Wooper grinned as it pulled him farther under. Mike tugged, but it wouldn't let go, and it was definitely stronger then him under water. This was it, Mike was going to drown by a Wooper pulling him down.


He couldn't breathe and needed air, but the smiling Pokemon kept pulling him down. Suddenly, Wooper hit what looked like the bottom. But is wasn't. It was the back of a very large Pokemon. Mike had seen them in a whale watching tour he took. It was a Wailord! The Pokemon was passing by and seemed to be agitated by the small being that touched it. It began to rise very fast. Bonnie and Clyde watched the water under them begin to bubble. "What the hell?" Bonnie said looking at Clyde. Suddenly, their boat was not in the water anymore. They were on the Wailord. Mike shook his foot very hard and Wooper flew off.


"No, this can't be possible!" Bonnie yelled. Mike took the time to grab the bag while the two were too shocked to move. He dug through the sack and found the familiar greenish Poketech balls. He threw one, but it happened to be Skitty. "Oops, your Amanda's Pokemon!" He smiled. After several more tries, Mike finally found Aron. Mike looked to see the two still had Croconaw. Wailord began to descend back into the water. "Aron use take down!" Mike yelled. Bonnie finally realized what happened and turned as Aron smashed into their boat. "Slugma, go!' Clyde said throwing the ball. Water erupted all around as Wailord continued to dive. "Tackle!" mike yelled. Aron tackled Slugma and sent if flying. Suddenly, they were all in water again. Wailord descended completely and was gone. Slugma struggled, but the water took it out. Clyde recalled it. "No fair!" He yelled.


Mike grinned. "Aron was happily swimming around. "Aron get Croconaw back!" Mike yelled. Aron nodded and leapt into the boat. Bonnie tried to grab it, but it dodged and metal clawed the ropes around the Pokemon. Croconaw leapt into the water. "Now Aron, use take down!" Mike yelled. Aron smashed into the side of the boat and Team Steam was sent flying. Mike thanked his Pokemon and grabbed on as it swam him back to shore.


Matt thanked Mike for getting his Pokemon back and everyone got their Pokeballs returned properly. "Well, I'm off!' Matt said to Mike as he and Kevin went in a different direction. The sun was setting and Mike and co were ready to board the ferry. "See ya!" Mike yelled. "Good luck Mike!" Anson said. Mike smiled. "See ya around. Maybe we'll have a rematch!" Mike smiled. The group then boarded the ferry as it began to head off.

Next Chapter- Chapter 16: Mike and Tropius! Field of the Grass Types!
Mike finds a strong Tropius and wants to catch it. Will he? Find out in the next Chapter!

[Mikey]

Chapter 16 like i promised

Chapter 16: Mike and Tropius! Field of the Grass Types!

Mike and friends were now on the deck of the ferry. Mike looked out to see a Wailord pod rising from the water. One fired water from its spout and descended. "Great Pokemon, aren't they?" A sailor said stepping up. "Yeah, and I was on the back of one yesterday. They're huge!" Mike replied. The sailor smiled and continued to mop the deck. "Mike, there's the harbor!" Amanda said pointing ahead. The next island was coming into view. "Awesome, time for my next badge!" Mike yelled back. "Actually, there is no gym in this town. Its about a days walk after we dock." Amanda replied.


The three got off the boat and looked around. "Nice place!" Mike smiled. It was like a jungle. The city was mixed in with trees and shrubbery everywhere. "This is Vineal City." Amanda informed them looking at the map. "Wow, looks pretty stupid. You think after 2000 years of development they would've ditched the trees." Jeff replied. Amanda shot him a look. "Well, shouldn't be too long till we reach Cinder Town. That's where the next gym is." Amanda replied. "Well then, let's head off!" Mike said. The other two nodded.


The group walked for some time, leaving Vineal City about an hour ago. There was a lot of valley to head through, but soon the group found themselves in a grassy field. "What a place!" Mike said as they continued on. "It's so beautiful!" Amanda added. "What is this dump?" Jeff said with no emotion at all. "That map says we are in Gregrass Fields. It is a 5 mile field of flowers and trees that grass Pokemon love!" Amanda informed them. Mike looked around. He then noticed she was right. A group of Bellossom were dancing. "Wow, they're cute!" Amanda grinned. "Yeah, if you like girly dancing Pokemon!" Jeff replied. " I wouldn't be talking Jeff. You're the one who has two grass Pokemon!" Amanda said grinning. "Hey grass Pokemon aren't bad!" He replied.


The group decided to take a short break in the fields for a bit and have some lunch. Amanda made sandwiches and they all sat down to enjoy them. Some Skiploom flew around in the distance. "Look at those!" Mike said pointing to them. "Wow, it's so peaceful here!" Amanda said taking in the fresh air. Mike continued to watch the Skiploom. Suddenly, a long necked Pokemon rose from the hill. It had a bushel of leaves in its mouth and was munching on them, much like how a cow eats grass.


"What's that?" Mike asked. Amanda turned and spied it also. "Dunno…" She replied. Mike pulled out his Pokedex. "Tropius; the fruit Pokemon. The bunches or fruit around Tropius's neck are very popular with children. This Pokemon loves fruit, and eats it continuously. Apparently, its love for fruit resulted in its own outgrowth of fruit." It replied. "Wow, that's a really cool Pokemon!" Mike then said. "I'm going to catch one!" Amanda gave him a look. "I don't know. It's really big and your Pokemon might not be able to handle it." Amanda replied. "Let the little boy catch his giant fruit!" Jeff said yawning. Mike grinned and ran across the field.


He reached the top of the hill to see the Tropius continuing to graze below. Its head rose again as it lazily ate. The head towered over Mike. "Wow!" Mike said in awe. The Pokemon took no notice of him and continued to graze. Mike pulled a ball from his belt. "Go Combusken!" He whispered. The ball opened and Combusken appeared, but the giant Pokemon still took no notice to them. "Ok Combusken. This Pokemon might be bigger, but you're stronger!" Mike whispered. Combusken nodded and turned.


"Ok, use flamethrower!" Mike yelled. Tropius finally turned as the blazing stream headed toward it. With a quick maneuver, it took to the skies, dodging the attack. "It can fly?" Mike said in shock. He pulled the Pokedex out again. "Tropius is a grass/flying type!" It muttered. "Thanks for telling me!" Mike replied and angrily put the machine away. Tropius bellowed and flew towards Combusken. "Dodge!" Mike yelled. Combusken quickly stepped aside, but with a swing of its mighty neck, it was sent flying. "Combusken get up!" Mike yelled. Combusken was up, but Tropius was ready. It created a powerful tornado with its leaf wings and shot it off. Combusken was sucked into it. "No!" Mike yelled. The tornado soon faded and Combusken landed hard on the ground. With a final bellow, Tropius flew off.


"Are you ok?" Mike asked his Pokemon. Combusken weakly got up and gave a small thumbs up. "Take a rest buddy!" Mike said recalling it. "Wow, nice try!' Jeff smirked from the top of the hill. "Now hurry up and come back before I eat your sandwich!" He added in. "You think I'm giving up?" Mike grinned. He then sprinted across the field after Tropius. "Fine, leave then! See if I care!" Jeff roared. He walked back to camp where Amanda was sun bathing. "You know what, both of you are very boring!" He screamed. Amanda ignored him. "I'm going to die a very angry man!" He then added in. He then grabbed Mike's sandwich and took a bite.


Team Steam lazily marched into Gregrass fields. "Wow, we're finally here!" Bonnie said as they entered. "A day's walk from that stupid city. Now we have all sorts of Pokemon to catch!" Bonnie smirked. She then pulled something large from her belt. "Ready?" She grinned. "Of course!" Clyde said pulling the same object from his belt. "How often do we get to use flamethrowers?" He grinned.


Tropius landed in a large oasis of fruit trees. It happily munched on some bananas as Mike stalked it. "Now how am I going to catch you?" He though to himself. Tropius lazily ate as Mike watched it for some time, just thinking. "Since you're part flying, I'll try Electrike!" He finally decided. He threw the Pokeball. Electrike appeared chasing its tail. It then spied Tropius and started to run toward it. "Stop!" Mike said pulling it back. "We need the element of surprise on this one buddy!" Mike informed it. Electrike nodded, then leapt from his hands and into the oasis, barking madly. Tropius looked down and bellowed as Mike put his hand to his forehead and shook his head.


"So much for the element of surprise!" He screamed out. Electrike looked back at him happily and returned to him. It hid behind him. "O, now you want to stay hidden!" Mike roared. Tropius lowered its head and sniffed Mike. With a giant bellow, it began to flap its leaves, creating another gust. "Run!" Mike yelled and took off. Electrike didn't follow. It happily barked at Tropius. "Electrike, get over here!" Mike yelled. Electrike didn't pay any attention and continued to bark. It was obviously not threatened by Tropius's size. The large Pokemon released the whirlwind and Mike watched in horror as his best pal was sucked inside. "No!" He yelled and ran toward it. Tropius bellowed and again took to the sky.


The whirlwind stopped and Electrike began to fall. Mike caught it. "You ok?" He asked worried. Electrike leapt from his hands and angrily barked at the retreating Pokemon. "Maybe I shouldn't try to catch it…" Mike said sadly. Before he could think, Electrike was rushing after it. "Come back here!" Mike yelled and chased it. Jeff had finished Mike's sandwich and was now sitting down board. He turned to the left and saw a Tangela hopping up and down. "What do you want?" He asked. It let out a cry and Jeff threw a stick at it. The Pokemon ran off. "Ha-ha, yeah you better run!" Jeff yelled.


Bonnie shoved the last Bellossom in the bag. It was a workout, but they managed to get every one. Clyde was becoming a pyro. He let loose the flamethrower into the forest, flushing out many grass Pokemon. Slugma then attacked them and Bonnie stuffed them in the back. Suddenly, a giant shadow flew over them. Bonnie looked up to see Tropius landing a few yards away. Clyde didn't seem to notice. He was too busy letting off the flamethrower and giving evil laughs. Bonnie grabbed him and turned his attention to the massive Pokemon. "Look, big time capture!" She grinned. Clyde smiled.


Mike came over the hill to see Team Steam approaching the Pokemon he had been pursuing all day. "Great, I thought we wouldn't be seeing them for a while!" He said angrily. Tropius bellowed as Team Steam approached. It began to conjure up a whirlwind, but Clyde went loose with the flamethrower. It struck Tropius, which fell back. "Oh my god! They're going to kill it!" Mike yelled. He ran up the hill telling them to stop. "Oh great, not him!" Bonnie roared. She then released Wooper. "Take care of him!" She yelled. Wooper nodded and created and earthquake. The ground shook under Mike and he fell. Electrike also was blown back.


"Stay out of this kid. This Tropius is now Team Steam property!" Bonnie laughed. Clyde continued to strike it with the flamethrower. Tropius bellowed in pain and collapsed on the ground. Mike was now filled with anger. "Your going to kill it!" He yelled. Bonnie shrugged and turned back. "Electrike, quick attack!" Mike yelled. Electrike ran full speed into Wooper, knocking it back. Mike then noticed the bag of Pokemon. "Use bite on that bag!" Mike yelled. Electrike ran at it. "Oh no!" Clyde yelled as it approached. "Who cares about those Pokemon, we almost have this one!" Bonnie replied. Electrike tore into the bag and the grass Pokemon ran out.


"Now to stop them!" Mike said. "What you going to do?" Bonnie laughed. Mike ran at her full speed. "What are you doing?" She screamed as he tackled her. The two tumbled down the hill, Bonnie screaming the whole way. Clyde finally stopped the flamethrower. "Bonnie?" He yelled. Tropius let out a weak bellow. It was obviously hurt. Mike appeared on the hill again. Bonnie came back seconds later, yelling like a madwoman. "How dare you tackle me!" She screamed. "Electrike, quick attack!" He ordered. Electrike rammed into Bonnie, sending her flying into Clyde. "Now use spark!" Mike yelled. Electrike launched the attack, striking them. The flamethrower burst in an explosion, and Team Steam were sent flying.


Mike then turned his attention to the fallen Tropius. "Now's my chance!" He whispered. "I can catch it and take it to the Pokemon Center." Mike pulled out a Pokeball. He wound his arm up and tossed it at Tropius. The ball struck the Pokemon and it was sucked inside…But it struck the wrong Pokemon! Mike watched as the ball flew through the air just as a stray Tangela ran in front of Tropius. The ball struck it and sucked it inside! It shook a few times then stopped. Mike stared with his mouth open. Tropius suddenly absorbed energy from the sun, using synthesis to heal itself. As Mike stood there to shocked to move, it flew off.


Amanda and Jeff approached from the hill. "We heard the commotion. What happened?" Amanda asked. Mike didn't respond. "Hello?" She asked. "Ball catch a running Tangela, no Tropius for Mikie!" Mike said in a shocked manner. "What are you babbling about?" Amanda asked. "Woops, that would possibly be my fault. I made the Tangela run this way!" Jeff said embarrassedly. Mike picked up the Pokeball. "No Tropius, Mike have Tangela!" He gave a crazy grin. "He's going insane!" Amanda whispered to Jeff. Mike released the Pokemon. Tangela hopped up and down and rubbed against Mike's leg. "All that work and I catch a Tangela!" He roared.


Jeff backed away as Mike approached him. "Don't hurt me!" He screamed. Suddenly, Tangela ran ahead of Mike. It cried out and tangled Jeff up with its vines. "Wow, it knows just what I wanted to do!" Mike smiled. "Maybe we'll be getting along well!" He smirked. Tangela squeezed Jeff as Mike laughed away. After some time, it released him. "Punishment complete! Thanks Tangela!" Mike grinned. "My spine!" Jeff yelled. Amanda laughed. Mike recalled his new Pokemon. "Ah well, no worries I guess. I have a gym to get to! Let's go!" He yelled and marched off. Amanda followed and Jeff dragged himself after…


Next Chapter- Chapter 17: Cinder Town Gym! A Flaming Outcome!
Mike finally has his 2nd gym match with the Cinder Town Gym Leader.

[DannyBoy]

That was some good chapters. The first one was ok, with the 2 brothers in it. I liked 16 the best, very funny and un expected! Tangala should be a cool pokemon but so would Tropious! Very funny stuff, keep it up!

[RJdude]

That was good. Mike caught a very underused Pokemon, and it seems to suit him pretty well. heh, the thing always up on Jeff. Poor Jeff, always getting beat up...

[Mikey]

Thanks for the comments guys, and thanks for being such abid readers of my fanfic. I appreciate it! Anyways,

Chapter 17: Cinder Town Gym! A Flaming Outcome!

They were finally here! After 2 weeks worth of traveling, Mike was now ready to compete for his 2nd badge. The three entered the city. "Man, did someone just turn up the heat?" Jeff said panting. "It says that Cinder Town lies by a volcano, and so the magma heats the town up." Amanda read. "Yeah, but why couldn't it be snow or something. Cold is better then heat! I'm going to die!" Jeff replied. Amanda rolled her eyes. "The gym isn't too far into the town; its not very big." She then added. Mike nodded. "Time to win me a badge!" He smiled.


"Well well well!" Bonnie smirked from atop a nearby building. "Looks like we landed in the right place at the right time!" Clyde leaned over the edge. "Why you say that?" he asked. She turned and gave him a beating upside the head. "Because the morons are right below!" She roared. "Hand me the net!" Clyde went over to the duffel bag and pulled out the giant net. He handed it to her and the two prepared to throw it.


Mike and co were now passing under. "Now!" Bonnie yelled as the two hustled the net off the side. It made a lot of noise going down, and Mike and co looked up just as it snagged them. "Now pull them up!" Bonnie screamed with delight. They began to heave, pulling Mike and co from the ground. "What is this?" Mike asked. "I feel like a fish!" Jeff added in. "I can't reach my belt!" Mike said trying to grab a Pokemon. "Well it's right in my face!" Amanda said. She was positioned at eye level to Mike's belt, but also his crotch. "Very embarrassing position if I do say so myself!" She yelled. "Ha, you like it!" Mike joked.


"Now grab one of my balls!" Mike said laughing. "Sick!" Amanda roared. "You know what I mean!" Mike laughed again. Amanda squirmed a bit and was able to grab a Pokeball. She thrusted it out the net. It landed with a pop on the ground and Mike's Tangela formed. "Hey Tangela!" Mike yelled down. The Pokemon looked up and began to jump. "Cut these nets for me buddy!" Mike yelled. Tangela nodded and released a razor leaf. "What does it think it's doing?" Bonnie roared. The leaves slashed at the net and the group found themselves falling. With the sudden jerk, Bonnie and Clyde sprawled over the edge and became tangled in the net. A part of it snagged the roof and they were now hanging there. "Ha, hate to leave you hanging, but I have a gym match!" Mike laughed. He recalled the jumping Tangela and walked off. "You'll be sorry!" Clyde threatened as they left.


The group finally cam upon the gym. "Here it is Mike!" Amanda smiled. Mike stepped up and pushed aside the doors. It was even hotter inside the gym. He took one step before a small volcano erupted. It turns out they were in front of the battlefield, which was covered in lava pits that erupted. "Who's there?" A voice called out. Mike turned to see a young man with red hair. A ponytail slung down his side. "I'm Mike, and I am here for a gym battle!" Mike replied. "Well then, why don't we get this party started?" He laughed. "The name's Arson and I'm the Cinder Town Gym Leader!" He said smiling. "Is a two on two Pokemon battle ok with you?" He then said. Mike nodded. "Ref, get in here!" Arson roared. A small old man appeared with flags. "Get to your post grandpa!" Arson laughed. The old man did as ordered.


Arson took his side of the field and Mike went to the other. "You know the rules!" Arson roared. Mike nodded. "I choose you, Quilava!" Arson said throwing the Pokeball. Mike reached into his belt and pulled out one of his own. "Go Taillow!" Mike roared. The ball erupted and Taillow blazed straight up. "Hmm, interesting choice!" Arson laughed. "Quilava, use flame wheel!" He then commanded. Quilava nodded and released a spinning arch of fire. "Taillow, dodge and use wing attack!" Mike commanded. Taillow spun out of the way and smashed into Quilava. A bruise appeared across the Pokemon's face.


"Don't take that!" Arson roared. "Use quick attack!" Quilava spun around and in a flash of speed, it struck Taillow. "Are you ok?" Mike asked. Taillow fly back. It was a little stunned, but fine. "Use your quick attack!" Mike then replied. Taillow zoomed full speed at Quilava, but it dodged. "Sorry bud, but Quilava is a speedy Pokemon!" Arson laughed. "Quilava, flamethrower!" The Pokemon released the streaming blaze straight at Taillow. "Taillow, use double team!" Mike yelled. Taillow created copies of itself and the flames hit a fake out. "Now, wing attack!" Taillow flashed by Quilava, smashing its wing into its gut. Quilava cried in pain and flew back. "Quilava, get up!" Arson yelled. The Pokemon was on its feet again. It was breathing heavily and Mike could tell it was hurting.


"Ok, use another flame wheel!" Arson ordered. "Double team!" Mike yelled. The familiar group of Taillows emerged. The flame wheel struck one, and too Mike's horror, it was the real Taillow! The swallow cried out as the flames enveloped it and it fell to the ground. Mike saw the ref hold the left flag up, signaling a win for Quilava. "Return!" Mike yelled and recalled his Pokemon. "Well now, getting worried?" Arson laughed. "Not today!" Mike yelled and threw another Pokeball. Electrike appeared chasing its tail. "Not now!" Mike sighed grabbing his head. Electrike stopped and growled happily. "You think he can win?" Amanda asked Jeff. "You asked me that last gym match bimbo!" Jeff replied. "But this looks pretty bad!" Amanda nodded.


"Electrike, use quick attack!" Mike yelled. "Quilava, use your quick attack!" Arson commanded. Both Pokemon blazed towards each other. Mike hoped Electrike was faster. With a quick dodge, Electrike sent itself smashing into Quilava. The Pokemon rolled a bit, then weakly got up. "Thunder wave!" Mike yelled. Tinny circles of electricity emitted from Electrike and hit Quilava. The Pokemon was now paralyzed. "Now spark!" Mike roared. Electrike let off the ball of electricity. "Dodge!" Arson commanded. Quilava tried, but the paralysis held it in place. The spark made contact and Quilava was down. "Return!" Arson angrily said.


"All tied up!" Mike laughed. "Yes, but you're about to loose!" Arson replied throwing a Pokeball. A small camel Pokemon formed. "Numel; the numb Pokemon. Numel is extremely dull witted- it doesn't notice being hit. However, it can't stand hunger for even a second. This Pokemon's body is a seething cauldron of boiling magma." Mike's Pokedex read. "Wow, sounds like a challenge!" mike laughed. "Your in for a shock boy!" Arson laughed. "Electrike, use quick attack!" Mike yelled. Electrike rushed at Numel full speed. "Numel, use magnitude!" Numel sat there for a few seconds, and then got the order through its head. With a smash of its foot, Electrike was sent flying.


"It knows ground attacks?" Mike said in shock. "Numel is part ground of course!" Arson laughed. "Electrike, electricity won't work. We have to focus on your physical attacks! You tackle!" Mike yelled. Electrike nodded and rushed in. It smashed into Numel, but it didn't seem to feel the pain. "Magnitude again!" Arson grinned. Once again, Electrike was sent flying. "Get up buddy, we can still win this!" Mike yelled. "Oh no you can't!" Arson pointed and laughed. Mike watched in horror as Numel began to glow, taking the form of a new Pokemon.


"Camerupt; the eruption Pokemon. Camerupt has a volcano inside its body. Magma of 18,000 degrees F courses through its body. Occasionally, the humps on this Pokemon's back erupt, spewing the superheated magma." His Pokedex read. "This is over!" Arson said laughing. "Earthquake!" Camerupt roared and began the quake. A crack in the ground rushed towards Electrike, but Mike picked it up before it connected. "I fold!" Mike sad sadly. "Ha, nice decision kid!" Arson laughed. Amanda looked on saddened. "He wasn't ready…" Jeff replied. Arson recalled Camerupt. "Come back when you can really battle kid!" He said and disappeared from sight.


Mike sat in the Pokecenter lobby, waiting for Electrike to be healed. It was now 3 Am and he couldn't sleep. "How could I loose?" He muttered to himself. He then grabbed his vest and put it back on. He left the center and into the steaming city streets. There wasn't much there, but he needed some air. He walked for some time, and then found a 24 hour drug store. After selecting a candy bar, he approached the desk. "That'll be $1.00!" The cashier said. Mike handed her the money and left. He finished the candy quick. "Been a long time since I've had one of you" He muttered to himself. Suddenly, Amanda joined him. "I saw you leave…" She whispered. "Yeah, I had to get some air." He replied. "Look, you gave it your all today. We can leave and come back when you're ready." She began. "NO! I am not leaving this town until I beat him!" Mike roared. Amanda was a little disappointed. "Well how do you propose to do that?" Amanda asked. "I'll find a way, mark my words!" He replied with a smile.


Next Chapter- Chapter 18: The Problem Solved! Pokemon Fishing!
Mike stumbles upon a fishing store, where e tries his luck at catching a water Pokemon.

[Mikey]

Chapter 18: The Problem Solved! Pokemon Fishing!

Mike sat in the Pokemon Center with Amanda sleeping in his lap. They had been walking all night and she was very tired by the time they got back, but Mike still couldn't sleep. Jeff walked out of the room they were supposed to be staying in. "Am I the only person here who knows what a bed is?" He smirked. "Yes Jeff, you are…" Mike rolled his eyes. Amanda slowly began to awake. She sat up. "What time is it?" She asked. "Noon!" Jeff smirked.


Nurse Joy then approached. Taillow was on her shoulder and Electrike was at her feet. Both Pokemon looked healthy. "Hey guys!" Mike said getting up. Taillow flew onto his shoulder and began to peck away at his head. "This time I deserve that!" Mike laughed. Electrike yelped and rubbed against his leg. "Nice to see you're feeling better. Sorry I pushed that battle on you." Mike replied. Electrike just happily barked. "Wow, what a touching moment. Let me go vomit!" Jeff said sarcastically.


Mike then saw Nurse Joy hanging a small poster on the wall. "Water Pokemon Fishing; fish all day for only 20 bucks!" It read. "Hmm, fire and ground types are both weak against water. If I had a water type, Camerupt wouldn't stand a chance!" Mike grinned. "I think I found a solution!" He said turning to the others. "What, you going to beg?" Jeff smirked. "No, look at the sign!" Amanda pointed to it and Jeff shot a look. "Can't see without my contacts love." He replied. "Who cares, let's just go!" Mike said.


Mike wrote down the directions from the sign and they headed off. "It looks like this place is just outside the town!" Mike said. They headed on, noticing that the road was getting steeper. "What, are we going to fish in the volcano?" Jeff asked. Mike and Amanda ignored him like always. Suddenly, they could hear the familiar shouts of a battle going on. Mike turned to see two kids dueling it out. "Sneasel, use slash!" One said. "Sableye, dodge and use shadow ball!" The other said. Sableye disappeared and reappeared behind Sneasel. It pulled back its hands, laughing as it sucked in energy to create a black orb.


"Two dark Pokemon in a fight to the death!" Jeff grinned. "I don't think they are killing each other." Mike replied. Sableye let the orb go and it smashed into Sneasel, taking it out. The two trainers shook hands and the Sneasel one departed. Jeff was instantly over there. "That was a cool match!" He said to the trainer. "Yep, all dark battles are!" The trainer replied. "Wow, you train dark types? They're my specialty too, though I have never had a dark battle yet." Jeff replied. "Well then, the name's Joey, and I'll be your first!" He smiled. "Go on ahead guys, I'll catch up!" Jeff yelled back. Amanda shook her head. "Guess we might as well, this could take a while." Mike and Amanda continued up the hill as Jeff pulled a Pokeball from his belt.


"How 'bout a two on two match?" Jeff grinned. "Fine by me, in fact, let's make this a double battle!" Joey grinned. "Double battle?" Jeff asked confused. "It's where we both use two Pokemon at once dimwit!" Joey laughed. Jeff nodded. "Go Nuzleaf and Poochyena!" He said throwing the Pokeballs. They landed on the ground, both opening to form his dark types. "I choose you, Sableye and Murkrow!" Joey said. His Pokemon formed and the battle began.


Mike looked up at the rundown fish shop. "This is the place." He said wearily. Amanda seemed a bit disgusted. The two walked inside to find a very dirty man in fishing gear. He carried a canteen of rum in his hand. "What can I do you for?" He said grinning; his yellow teeth exposed. "Um, I'd like to fish!" Mike said slowly. "Well then Mr…" "Mike, my name's Mike." Mike cut in. "Well then Mike, here's your rod and bait!" He said handing Mike the supplies. "That'll just be 20 bucks!" Mike fished through his vest and handed the money to the disgusting man. "Have a fun time!" He grinned. Amanda ran out of the store as fast as possible with Mike not far behind.


"Poochyena, use bite!" Jeff roared as Murkrow dived towards him. Poochyena leapt aside and bite onto the crow's wing. Suddenly, it was knocked off by a shadow ball. "Poochyena!" Jeff yelled. "Ha, how do you expect to win if your Pokemon don't look out for each other? I saw no effort to save Poochyena in your Nuzleaf." Joey replied. Nuzleaf glared at him; arms folded. "Nuzleaf, get that Sableye!" Jeff roared. Nuzleaf leapt at it, but Sableye just disappeared. "Use scratch!" Joy yelled. Sableye reappeared behind Nuzleaf and scratched it hard. Nuzleaf sprawled across the ground. "Poochyena, stop Sableye!" Jeff yelled. Poochyena started towards it, but Murkrow wing attacked it down. "This is not looking good!" Jeff thought to himself.


Mike cast the line out from the cliff he and Amanda were on. "This looks like a good spot!" He smiled and sat down. As he waited for the line to catch something, he and Amanda began to talk about the past. "And remember when I was banned from your house for over a month for breaking the TV!" Mike laughed. Amanda smiled. "Fun times, who would've thought chucking a remote at a big screen could put a hole in it!" She laughed. Suddenly, the line snagged something. "Would you like the honors?" Mike asked handing Amanda the rod. She nodded and began to reel the line in.


To their surprise, a Magikarp came up flailing. "Oh my, what the heck is that?" Amanda screamed. She dropped the pole and the Pokemon flopped around on land. "Not a good choice, Magikarp are weak!" Mike laughed. He unhooked it and threw it into the lake. He cast the line out again. "Let's see what else we can snag, shall we?" He smiled.


"Murkrow, use faint attack!" Joey yelled. The Pokemon smashed into Poochyena, but Nuzleaf was now there to tackle it away. "You're finally getting the hand of this." Joey smiled. "Sableye, shadow ball!" Sableye smiled and released another black orb. It headed straight for Poochyena, but Nuzleaf leapt in the way. It took the attack and hit the ground hard. "Nuzleaf!" Jeff yelled. It tried to stand, but it collapsed. "One down!" Joey smirked. Jeff recalled Nuzleaf. "You did great buddy!" He whispered. Poochyena was a little frightened, as it now had two enemies to face. "Poochyena, use bite!" Jeff yelled. The Pokemon rushed at Murkrow, but it dodged.


Mike hook had snagged 2 more Magikarps. "Isn't there anything else in this lake?" He screamed. He chucked a large boulder in. "Go away Magikarps!" He roared. There was suddenly a flash of light in the lake and a serpent Pokemon rose. "Gyarados!!!" Amanda screamed. The Gyarados seemed angry. A large bump protruded from its head. "Woops…" Mike whispered. "Suddenly, Amanda and Mike were whacked by its mighty tail. They flew through the air screaming. "Now I know what Team Steam feels like!" Mike screamed as they landed farther up the mountain. "Ow, my head!" Amanda said holding it. She was waist deep in water.


Amanda looked for Mike, who was on shore. He was screaming something, but she couldn't make it out. Suddenly, a small fin rose from the water. Several more appeared and she knew why Mike was yelling. A school of Carvanha was now surrounding her. She began to wade away slowly, but the Pokemon started to follow. One leapt from the water to take a bite, but she ducked. "Hurry!" Mike yelled. She was nearing shore, but suddenly was pulled under…


"Murkrow get up!" Joey yelled. The Pokemon was out. Poochyena growled triumphantly. "Return!" He said recalling it. "Now its just Poochyena and Sableye!" He informed Jeff. "Oh really, I didn't notice!" Jeff yelled back. Joey rolled his eyes. "Sableye, use faint attack!" He yelled. "You too Poochyena!" Jeff replied. Both Pokemon disappeared and reappeared on opposite sides of the field. "That was pointless!" Jeff remarked. "Poochyena, bite it!" Poochyena lunged at Sableye, but it disappeared and reappeared behind it. "Lick!" Joey commanded. Sableye gave an insane laugh and smiled big; opening its mouth to reveal its tongue. The tongue wrapped around Poochyena and left it paralyzed. "Poochyena!" Jeff yelled. "Now use shadow ball!" Joey smiled as Sableye launched the black orb. It struck Poochyena taking it out. "Return!" Jeff said sadly. "Great match!" Joey called out. "Sure…" Jeff replied.


Mike was now underwater. He had leapt in as soon as Amanda disappeared. Some retarded fish were not going to take her from him. She was being pulled under by the raging Pokemon. Mike grabbed her arm and pulled. The Carvanha lost their grips. Mike and Amanda surfaced. She wasn't hurt, but was gasping for air. He pulled her ashore and wiped back her hair. "You ok?" He grinned. "Yeah…" She smiled. After several awkward moments, Mike turned his attention to the Carvanha. "They're perfect!" Mike smiled. "You actually want one after it almost ate us?" Amanda yelled. Mike turned back. "Of course!"


"Go Tangela!" He threw the Pokeball and his grass type appeared. It hopped up and down as Mike thought of a plan. "Pull one in with vine whip!" He ordered. Tangela nodded and released its vines. The Carvanha dove and its vines followed. Suddenly, Tangela was being pulled forward. "Tangela!" Mike yelled and dove. He caught it by the legs before it was pulled into the water. After a heavy heave, a Carvanha flew from the river connected to Tangela's vine. "I didn't even need the rod!" Mike yelled. "Tangela, use razor leaf!" Tangela let loose the attack, but the Carvanha let go and dodged. It landed in the water and surfaced.


The Carvanha leapt at Tangela and used crunch, knocking it back. "Tangela, use stun spore!" Mike yelled. Tangela recovered and let loose the spore, striking Carvanha. It fell on land and flopped around paralyzed. "Now tackle it!" He yelled. Tangela leapt at Carvanha, but the Pokemon flopped away and used crunch blowing it back. "Wow, for a fish it can battle on land decent enough. "Tangela, razor leaf!" Mike yelled again. Tangela released the attack, this time blowing Carvanha away. "Pokeball go!" Mike yelled tossing the ball. It struck Carvanha and pulled it inside. After several shakes, he had a new Pokemon. "Great job Tangela!" Mike yelled. It happily hopped up and down as Mike grabbed his Pokeball.


Amanda and Mike headed back down the hill. They both saw Jeff depressed on a bench. "What’s up Jeff?" Mike asked. "I suck! That's what!" He replied. "I lost!" "Jeff, you're just starting to train dark types. You can't win every match." Amanda informed him. Mike nodded. "I lost my gym match, and it took a lot out of me, but I keep trying!" He added in. Jeff stood up. "You’re right!" He smiled. "So what did you catch?" He asked. "A Carvanha!" Mike grinned. "A dark type! Give it to me!" He yelled. Mike shook his head. "This one's mine buddy. But you can do me a favor and return this fishing equipment!" Mike grinned. Amanda laughed. "Fine!" Jeff replied and headed up the hill. "See you at the Pokecenter!" Mike grinned. "Time for my rematch!"


Jeff made it to the fishing store and soon realized why Mike sent him on this errand. "Do you know what a shower is? You smell like a rotting fish!" Jeff yelled. The man gave an angry look. "Dude, brush your teeth, comb your hair, go to fricking Target and buy some clothes!" Jeff yelled. The man began to get out from the desk. "My bad, do what you like sir!" Jeff said and ran from the store. Meanwhile, Team Steam still hung from the building. "When do you think someone will rescue us?" Clyde asked. "Shut up and keep gnawing!" Bonnie replied. Clyde sighed and continued to bite at the net as the sun set…


Next Chapter- Chapter 19: Carvanha Vs Camerupt! Cinder Town Rematch!
Mike has his rematch against the Cinder Town gym leader!

[RJdude]

Good chapters. So Mike lost to the Gym leader, even though he fought a good match. But now he has a water type, hopefully he'll win the rematch. Keep it up.

[Mikey]

Thanks RJ, anyways, here's Chapter 19!

Chapter 19: Carvanha Vs Camerupt! Cinder Town Rematch!

Mike was now once again the Pokecenter of Cinder Town. He was planning on heading back to the gym today, but he had other priorities at the moment. The video phone rang several times and his mother picked up. "Hi honey, it's so good to hear from you!" She smiled. "It's been a while mom. Miss me?" He asked grinning. "Of course! I spoke to your brother; he said you actually helped him out earlier!" "Yeah, I did a lot of things since I started." Mike grinned. "How are your friends?" His mom then asked. "They're fine. Right now they are sleeping. We've had a busy week." Mike replied. "Why aren't you?" He mom asked. "Can't sleep, I have a big gym match today."


"Oh, how many will that make?" She asked excitedly. "Two!" Mike said a little embarrassedly. "Wow!" His mom replied. "Well I have to go now mom!" Mike smiled. "See you honey!" And with that the two hung up. Mike walked out to the backyard of the center where he released his Pokemon. Electrike was chasing its tail as normal. Aron was sleeping. Combusken was practicing its kicks, Tangela was hopping up and down, Taillow landed on his shoulder and pecked at him, but Carvanha just sat in the pool.


"What's the matter Carvanha?" Mike asked kneeling down as Taillow pecked away. Carvanha eyed Mike angrily, and then dove under. "It's called Pokemon Pride Syndrome…" Mike turned to see Nurse Joy behind him. "Did you just catch that Carvanha?" She asked. "Yes, just yesterday." Mike replied. "Well then that's why. Carvanha has lost its pride. Pokemon like it usually have tough guy attitudes, and it doesn't suit them when they are caught." She explained. "Carvanha will warm up to you eventually, but for now, it may be a bit of a problem."


Mike watched the fish swimming below in the clear pond. "So what must I do?" He asked turning to Joy. "Nothing much you can do…" She replied. "Carvanha has to accept the fact that it has been caught. Only then will it perform to your liking." Mike was a little depressed by this. "I have a rematch against Arson today. Do you think it will help me?" He asked. "It's a long shot, but you could try." Joy said. She then smiled and headed back inside the center. Mike looked at his new Pokemon again. "I need you Carvanha. Swallow your pride and help me today." He whispered.


Clyde had finally managed to gnaw through the net. The two of them fell 20 feet to the ground below. "Next time, think of a plan that doesn't hurt so much!" Bonnie complained. "It was your plan!" Clyde replied. Bonnie gave him a dirty look. "Well, we could find the moron trainers and steal their Pokemon today, but I have a better idea." She then said. "And that is?" She held up a flyer that was on the ground. "We're going fishing!" She grinned.


Amanda joined Mike in the backyard. "What's up Mike?" She asked. Mike explained to her about Carvanha. "That's why you should give it to me!" Jeff smirked. "I have no pride!" He laughed. Mike gave him a look. "Carvanha is my only hope at winning today; I have to do something to make its pride come back." He said. Carvanha rose to the surface of the pond. It eyed Mike angrily again. "What's up buddy?" Mike asked again. Carvanha grew angrier and released a water gun to his face, then dove under again. "Screw it! I can't win with this Pokemon!" Mike yelled and stormed off. Carvanha watched him go. "Mike wait!" Amanda yelled and chased after.


Jeff stared at the Carvanha for a long time. "Dude, you're not cool when you act tough!" Jeff yelled. Carvanha surfaced and water gunned him in the face. "Wow, do you feel better about yourself now? That kid over there just wants to be a good trainer to you, and you have too much pride to accept him. You make me sick!" Jeff yelled. Carvanha got extremely angry and dove under again. "Screw it, you know what…I don't like you either you stupid fish!" Jeff yelled and ran off. Carvanha starred angrily as he went.


Mike recalled all his Pokemon and even Carvanha returned. "You might as well risk it. What do you have to loose?" Amanda asked. Mike nodded. "Let's go! I'm going to win with or without Carvanha." He said. The group approached the gym. Mike was a bit nervous as he stepped inside. "Arson, I am here for a rematch!" He yelled. Arson turned from cleaning his volcano field. "Ahh, the little engine that couldn't! Come fore another loss?" He grinned. "I come to win!" Mike yelled. "Fine then engine, same rules as last time." Arson grinned.


Bonnie left the fishing shop with a disgusted look on her face. "Maybe I'll catch some deodorant to give to that man!" She yelled while coughing. Clyde carried all the equipment she got as they headed to the lake. "Time to snag me another water Pokemon. If I have two, we can beat those little morons!" She grinned. "Whatever you say!" Clyde sighed. Bonnie threw her line into the lake and minutes later she snagged something. She reeled it in and to her shock; it was a thing of deodorant. It was covered in seaweed and she unhooked it. "Well isn't that ironic?" She laughed. She cast her line again and threw the dirty can behind her. "We'll be sure to give that to the man when we return his things." She grinned.


Mike took his side of the field while Arson took his. "Well since you defeated Quilava last time, I guess I'll use a different one first!" He yelled. "Go Growlithe!" He yelled The Pokeball opened and the puppy Pokemon appeared. "Growlithe huh?" Mike said. "Carvanha can't take a fire Pokemon like Camerupt on land, so I have to find a way to get water here." He then thought to himself. "Aron go!" mike yelled and tossed the Pokeball revealing Aron. "A steel type against a fire type? Big no no!" Arson laughed.


"Growlithe, use flamethrower!" Arson yelled. "Aron use dig!" Mike commanded. The flamethrower headed towards Aron, but it dove underground at the last second. "Wait for it, and then use another flamethrower!" Arson ordered. A small hump appeared in the ground as Aron sped towards Growlithe. "Now!" Arson yelled as Aron leapt from the ground. Growlithe let off the attack, and Aron flew back, but got up seconds later. "You're forgetting Aron is part rock, fire attacks aren't as effective!" Mike grinned. "Aron, use dig to create a hole in the ground!" Mike yelled.

Aron began to dig, but just deep enough. Soon the middle of the filed was a wide, empty hole. "Now Aron, come out and use rock tomb!" Mike yelled. Aron leapt out and launched rocks at Growlithe. They struck it, holding it in place. "Take down!" Mike screamed. Aron slammed into the puppy Pokemon and it went flying. However, it wasn't out yet. Aron flew back from recoil, hurting a little. "Growlithe, use extreme speed!" Arson yelled. Growlithe raced towards Aron, and in a flash it was flying. "Aron!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon landed and got up once again.

"This is a pretty even match." Amanda said. Jeff nodded in agreement. "Aron, use rock tomb again!" "Growlithe, extreme speed!" Both Pokemon raced at each other. Aron launched the rocks, but Growlithe was already gone. It struck the Pokemon and sent it flying. "Aron, use dig!" Mike yelled. Aron dove under the ground. "Growlithe, use flamethrower like before." Arson replied. Aron dove deeper then before and Growlithe could no longer see it coming. Before it knew what happened, it was launched into the air. "Finish it with rock tomb!" Mike called. Aron launched the rocks and they squeezed Growlithe in midair. When it landed, it was out.


"Return!" Arson yelled madly. "Wow, maybe you have improved, but nothing can beat Camerupt!" He smiled as he threw the Pokeball. Camerupt formed. "Aron use dig!" Mike yelled. Aron once again dug under the ground. Mike couldn't tell where it is. Suddenly, Aron was launched into the air. It had dug into one of the volcano pts as it erupted! "Ha, tough luck Mike! Flamethrower!" Arson yelled. Camerupt let off the attack and it blasted into Aron. Aron fell down unable to battle. "Aron return!" Mike said recalling it.


"That was cheap!" Jeff yelled. "Hey, he wanted to battle in my gym, and the Pokemon League authorized the use of volcano geysers here, so no, technically it wasn't." Arson laughed. Mike pulled out Carvanha's Pokeball. It was a long shot, but he had no other choice. "Carvanha go!" Mike said releasing the Pokemon. Carvanha appeared flopping like a fish out of water. "How can that thing battle? There's no water here!" Arson laughed. "Right now there isn't!" Mike laughed. "Carvanha, fill Aron's hole with water!" Mike commanded. Carvanha looked at the hole, flopped into it, and began to use water gun. "It's obeying me!" Mike grinned.


The hole was soon filled with water and Carvanha swam around. "Impressive Mike!" Arson laughed. "Ok Carvanha, now use water gun on Camerupt!" Carvanha looked at him, and then dove under. "What?" Mike was shocked. "Looks like Carvanha just wanted a pool, it wasn't listening at all!" Jeff was pissed. "You stupid fish! I don't know why, but Mike still wants to be your trainer, show some respect!" He yelled. "Camerupt, earthquake!" Arson yelled. With one pound of its hoof, the ground began to shake. Carvanha was tossed around in the water.


"That's it, I'm going to loose again…" Mike was very depressed. "I did so well, but this Carvanha just doesn't want to swallow its pride…" Carvanha was being knocked around under the water by the earthquake. It was getting angry. It then began to think of what Jeff told it back at the Pokecenter. After some time, it emerged from the pool. Mike looked at it. "What are you doing?" Mike asked. Carvanha's face went from angry to determined, and it nodded to him. "You want to fight?" Mike asked excitedly. Carvanha nodded again.


"Ok, use water gun!" Mike commanded. Carvanha let off the attack. Arson was shocked as it struck Camerupt and sent it sprawling. "What, the fish is battling?" He screamed. "Camerupt, use take down!" Camerupt got up and charged Carvanha, but it leapt from the water and onto the land. Camerupt fell into the pool and emerged flailing around. "Now's my chance! Carvanha use crunch!" Mike yelled. Carvanha flopped back to the pool and leapt up, crunching down on Camerupt. "Now use bite!" Mike yelled. Carvanha did as ordered, pulling Camerupt onto the water. It was now completely submerged.


"Camerupt!" Arson screamed. It then rose, but it was out! "You did it Carvanha!" Mike screamed. Carvanha leapt from the water, and for the first time, it smiled. Mike ran to the pool and gave it high five. "No this can't be! You cheated!" Arson was in shock. "'Fraid no, you use the volcanoes, I use water!" Mike grinned. Arson madly recalled Camerupt. He held out a badge shaped like a burning bush. "Take it, it's the Pyro badge, and I guess you've earned it." He grinned. Mike took the badge. "I did it!" He yelled. Jeff and Amanda smiled. "Thanks for loosing the pride fishy!" Jeff winked at Carvanha and it winked back.


Meanwhile, the sun was now setting and all Bonnie caught was 10 cans of deodorant. "God, why are you punishing me?" She cried. Clyde packed up the things and returned them to the stinky man. Bonnie then handed them her spoils. "Here, you need these more then I do!" She said sadly. The man gave her a mean look as the two exited the shop. Clyde tried to cheer Bonnie up, but it was no use. She suddenly saw Mike and co heading up the hill and brightened up. "Oh, there they are! Let's go!" She smiled and they ran after them. Mike placed his new badge in the badge case and closed it. "Two down, 6 to go!" He smiled as they headed on…

Next Chapter- Chapter 20: Reno City Lighthouse! Nuzleaf's Awesome Battle!
Mike and co make it to Reno City, where the ferry to the next island is, but Jeff gets lost at the lighthouse!

[RJdude]

Good chapter. It was smart of Mike to fill the hole with water before using Carvahna, and the match was good... keep it up.

[Mikey]

Thanks for the comment RJ!!! I am trying to make this a very great fic as your's is. Chapter 21 will most likely be up today, and possibly even 22.

ALSO****- If you're reading my fic and are being silent, please reply! I want to hear people's thoughts about it, whether they are bad or good! I believe I'm doing a good job on this fic, and want people to express what they think and read it.;)

[Bleeding Blue]

I just finished catching up with your fic. Its great. No much else to say. I really enjoy it.

I do have a question: How was it he high fived Carvana? or was it the fin? I dont know lol

[Mikey]

Yeah, he high fived the fin. Lol, maybe I should've put that into better context. Thanks for reading!:P

[DannyBoy]

That was a lot fo good chapters. I missed a lot to day but im caught up again. Carvahana seems like a cool pokemon for Mike to have. Now he has 6 pokemon! Yea and now 2 badges. That was a hard leader with him having a Camerupt. Also lots og good battles, poor Jeff lol. Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Chapter 20: Reno City Lighthouse! Nuzleaf's Awesome Battle!

After finally winning his second badge, Mike and co were now heading to Reno City. "Shhh!" Mike whispered to Amanda. The two crawled slowly and pushed back some bushes. In the meadow was a group of Stantler. One cradled its fawn as the rest grazed. "They're so beautiful!" Amanda whispered. Mike nodded. He enjoyed moments like this. Being alone with Amanda made him feel like he was on cloud 9.


Suddenly, the Stantler group raised their heads. In a large amount of cries, they ran off into the forest. Mike and Amanda ducked as one leapt over their heads. When the dust settled, Mike looked out over the meadow to see what had spooked the herd so bad. Jeff was rushing toward them. "Hey guys, did you see the Stantler?" He asked waving. Mike sighed.


Mike grabbed his backpack from behind them. "Yeah I saw them Jeff, and we were actually watching them before you scared them all away." He then replied. "I know, wasn't it funny?" Jeff laughed. Mike rolled his eyes. "How far are we from Reno City?" He then asked Amanda. She checked the map. "Not that far, maybe a half hour." She smiled. "Well then let's get going." Mike replied.


Bonnie and Clyde were now dragging themselves along the road. "God hates me. That's all there is too it!" Bonnie whined. "No he doesn't, he's just busy!" Clyde tried to console her. She had been complaining the whole way and he was getting kind of tired. "I need a break!" She then replied. Clyde sighed. He needed one too, but wasn't about to speak up. Bonnie moved towards a tree at the side of the road and leaned against it. She then began batting her head on it. "What have I done with my life to deserve this?" She wailed as she smashed her head against the tree. Suddenly, a Pokemon fell from the tree and smashed into her lap.


"Ow!" She wailed. She got up and the Pokemon toppled down. "What the heck is that thing?" She screamed. The Pokemon stood on its hind legs with a broad lily pad on its head. "I'm no expert, but I believe it's a Lombre." Clyde replied. Lombre let out a low quack. "Well now, a water type are we?" She grinned. "I think god is starting to like me!" With that she pulled a Pokeball from her belt. "Go Wooper!" She yelled tossing the ball in front of Lombre.


Wooper appeared smiling away. "Wooper, use water gun!" She yelled. Wooper let loose the attack, but it didn't do a thing. "Bonnie if I may inform you of something…" Clyde began. "No!" She interrupted. Suddenly, Lombre let out another quack and a green ball exited it. It struck Wooper, taking energy from it and returning to Lombre. Wooer fell down; it was a 1 hit KO. "But…how?" Bonnie roared. "Like I wanted to tell you before, Lombre is part grass!" Clyde cut in. "Thanks for telling me you nitwit!" Bonnie barked. Lombre turned and began to leave.


"Well, better luck next time." Clyde said. "Oh no, it's not going anywhere!" Bonnie smirked. She lunged at the Lombre and tackled it. The Pokemon let out a shocked quack and toppled over. Bonnie then lurched the Pokemon up by the neck. "Your mine quackers!" She smiled. Lombre struggled, but her grip was tight. With a grin she tossed it into the tree. Lombre fell down with swirls for eyes. "Lure ball go!" She roared throwing the ball. It struck Lombre and sucked it inside. The ball shook for quite some time, and then finally stopped. "Yay!" Bonnie said picking it up. "Wow, you actually did it…" Clyde said shocked.


Mike and co were now in Reno City. They sat out on the beach. "The ferry leaves in an hour." Amanda reminded them. "Why don't we go for a dip?" Mike grinned. Amanda nodded. She grabbed her backpack and went into the nearby woman's room. Minutes later she emerged in a two piece bikini. "Uh…" Mike was in shock. "Yoo-hoo, Mike?" Jeff waved. Amanda smiled. She knew Mike was staring at her, but tried not to show it. "Oh right, swimming!" Mike finally said. He pulled off his vest and his shirt and set them down. He then went into the men's room. Jeff followed. Inside, Mike went into one stall while Jeff went in the other.


"Finally, a real restroom!" Mike laughed. "I saw you looking at her." Jeff said. "What? You're crazy." Mike said. "Don't play dumb buddy, you like her." Jeff grinned. "Jeff, I really don't feel like talking about this while I'm pissing." Mike replied. "Fine, whatever, but I can tell." Jeff laughed. Mike then got his bathing trunks on and left the bathroom. "About time!" Amanda smiled as he came out. Mike smiled. "How 'bout that dip now?" He grinned. Amanda and he ran to the sea and leapt in. "Have fun guys!" Mike said tossing his Pokeballs. Electrike ran along the beach, following its own footprints in the sand. Combusken sat down next to Aron, and they began to sleep. Taillow tried to peck Mike, but he dove under. It became annoyed and just flew around. Carvanha swam next to him and Tangela hopped on shore.


Amanda and Jeff also released their Pokemon. "You like the water Carvanha?" Mike grinned. The Pokemon nodded and dove under. Mudkip buried itself in the muddy sand. It then began to fling it around, hitting Nuzleaf. Nuzleaf backed away and folded its arms. "Loosen up Nuzleaf! Have some fun!" Jeff grinned. Nuzleaf sat down and began to make sand castle. After swimming for a half hour, Mike and Amanda came to shore again. "That was fun!" Mike laughed. "Sure was!" Amanda replied. Mike looked at her as she pulled back her wet hair. She was gorgeous, even when wet. "Suddenly, Jeff appeared in front of him. "You're doing it again!" He grinned. "Jeff, for the last time go away! Leave me alone! You've annoyed me all day!" Mike yelled. At this, Jeff backed away. "I didn't mean it." Mike let out. "That's fine, you want me gone, I'm out of here!" Jeff said angrily. He picked up his clothes and walked off the beach. Nuzleaf, Treecko, and Poochyena followed.


"I didn't mean it." Mike said looking at Amanda. "Just let him cool off." Amanda replied. Jeff put his clothes back on as he entered the city again. "Just trying to state the obvious and he blows up on me!" He roared. As he walked along the road, he was not aware that he was being watched. "Oh look, its one of those morons now!" Bonnie grinned. "Time to see how good my new Pokemon is!" She smiled.


Jeff walked on. He began to kick a small pebble as he went. Nuzleaf walked to the side of him. "At least you don't yell!" Jeff said looking at it. Nuzleaf let off a small grin. "My Pokemon are better friends then my human ones…" He then added. Treecko and Poochyena leapt up onto his shoulders. He then realized that a large lighthouse was in front of him. "Wow, that's big!" He said looking up. The light at the top was spinning, giving light off over the ocean. "Let's check it out!" He replied and walked toward the entrance. Team Steam followed close behind.


"Jeff's been gone a while." Mike said looking up at the city. "He's been gone 10 minutes…" Amanda replied. "That's a long time for Jeff." Mike said. "We better go look for him." Amanda stared at Mike for a few seconds, and then nodded. The two changed back into their clothes and recalled their Pokemon. "Who knows what trouble Jeff can get into alone." Mike smiled as they walked from the beach.


Jeff had walked up several flights of stairs and was now on the 4th floor of the lighthouse. It was cold, dark, and damp. "It's hard to see in here. You think it would be bright in a lighthouse!" Jeff said to his Pokemon. Some Zubat flew around. They stayed far away from the top though. "I want to see the top of it!" Jeff then said and headed up another flight. Team Steam came up the stairs as he ascended. "Why the hell is he going to the top?" Clyde said out of breath. "Who cares, it'll be easier to snatch his Pokemon if he can't escape!" She grinned.


Mike and Amanda searched high and low, but Jeff was nowhere to be found. Mike exited the local Burger King as Amanda searched the adult toy store. "Nothing!" She said. "But there was some gross Jeff type of things!" She laughed. Mike saw an old woman lugging a cart of apples. "Hello miss!" Mike said grabbing the cart. He positioned it on the sidewalk and woman thanked him. "Have you seen a tall gimpy teenager around here?" Mike then asked. The old woman smiled. "Yes, he was heading toward the lighthouse I do believe!" She grinned. "Thanks!" Mike replied. He then grabbed Amanda and headed off.


Jeff was now staring into the rotating light at the top of the lighthouse. "So this is what it's like!" He smiled. Suddenly, Bonnie appeared on the stairs. "Water gun! Flamethrower!" They yelled. Slugma and Wooper launched the attacks, sending Poochyena and Treecko flying from Jeff's shoulders. They hit the ground hard and Jeff recalled them. "What do you guys want?" He asked. "Why, your Pokemon of course!" Bonnie smirked. "Yeah, we don’t have any ulterior motives!" Clyde remarked. Bonnie gave him a look and an elbow to the gut. "You won't get them!" Jeff yelled. "Oh, yes we will!" Bonnie replied throwing a Pokeball. Lombre formed on the hard metal floor.


"A Lombre? Since when?" Jeff asked. "No questions boy, just hand over the Pokemon!" Bonnie replied. "Nuzleaf go!" Jeff yelled. Nuzleaf stepped in front. "Wow, your pathetic Pinocchio wants to fight does it?" Bonnie laughed. "Lombre use fury swipes!" She then yelled. Lombre raced at Nuzleaf claws wide. It smashed itself into it and began to swipe away. "Nuzleaf, get out of there!" Jeff yelled. Nuzleaf was being battered and it couldn't move. "Now use fake out!" Bonnie yelled. Lombre stopped hitting Nuzleaf. Nuzleaf backed off thinking no attack was coming, but Lombre shot forward and smashed its arm into it. Nuzleaf flew into the air and hit the wall hard.


"Nuzleaf!" Jeff yelled. Nuzleaf hit fell to the floor and weakly got up. "You can do this Nuzleaf, don't let some quack and her Pokemon beat you!" He yelled. "I resent that!" Bonnie roared. Nuzleaf then lunged itself as Lombre and smashed into it. Lombre bounced back confused. "Great Nuzleaf, now use razor leaf!" Nuzleaf released the leaves at Lombre. "Use your razor leaf too!" Bonnie commanded. The leaves struck each other and fell helplessly to the ground. "Faint attack!" Jeff yelled. Nuzleaf disappeared and reappeared behind Lombre. It smashed into it and sent it flying. "Now razor leaf!" Jeff commanded. Nuzleaf launched the attack and the leaves sliced into Lombre. When it hit the ground, tiny X's formed for its eyes.


"No! Get up you stupid duck!" Bonnie roared. She angrily recalled it. "Guess you have to leave me alone!" Jeff smirked. "Not on your life!" Bonnie yelled. "Slugma, Wooper tackle him!" Team Steam yelled in unison. The Pokemon smashed into Jeff and he felt himself hit glass. He also felt the glass give way and he was then falling. "This is it!" He said to himself as the ground below got closer. "Suddenly, he wasn't falling as fast. "Great, now bring him down slowly!" Mike yelled. Taillow slowly flew down with its talons gripping Jeff's shirt. It let him go easily on the ground and Mike and Amanda approached him. "Guess I owe you one!" Jeff replied as Mike helped him to his feet. "We're even buddy!" Mike grinned.


Bonnie looked out over the broken glass. "He didn't go splat!" She roared. "We could've taken his Pokemon when he was dead!" "But we almost killed him!" Clyde said in shock. Suddenly, the familiar sirens of Officer Jenny's police car filled the air. "To the submarine!" Bonnie yelled. The two ran off down the stairs. Mike and co had to run for it. They reached the harbor just as the ferry was ready to depart. With a quick ticket flash, they boarded. Jeff released Nuzleaf as soon as they settled in. "Great job today, you made me proud." He grinned. Nuzleaf smiled back as the ferry pulled out of the harbor…

Next Chapter- Chapter 21: Mastering Brick Break! Combusken's Special Training!
Mike prepares Combusken for his 3rd gym fight against the barrier crazy normal gym leader Penny.

[DannyBoy]

That was another good chapter! Lombre should be funny to see in other chapters. Bonnie and Jeff have tous two pokemon I can see rivalry going on there like when they evolve and they will go against each other, I can see it, Dancing Pinapple vs walking tree leaf thingy! Keep it up!

[Shadow Djinn]

Hiya Mikey ^^. Nice fic you got here, pretty original >=D. Good job with the underused pokes here, it makes this different from others. The description and battles are also good, and make the fic a bit humorous. That's all. I'll drop in once in a while =P. Tata for now.


~DT8

[Mikey]

Chapter 21: Mastering Brick Break! Combusken's Special Training!

Mike was now aboard the S.S Reno which was making its way to Kington Isle. "Electrike, dodge!" Mike yelled as the Miltank rolled by. "I can never get away from rollouters." He added in. Electrike yelped as Miltank changed direction and smashed into it. "Electrike!" Mike yelled as it was sent flying. "Ha-ha, Miltank finish it off with body slam!" The trainer yelled. Miltank opened up from its roll and leapt into the air. "Electrike, use thunderbolt!" Mike called.


Electrike waited for the right moment, and then the hairs on its back rose up. Sparks began to emanate from its body and a giant bolt of lighting shot from it, striking Miltank hard. Miltank landed hard on the deck of the ship and didn't get up. "Great job!" Mike laughed picking up Electrike. "Wow, awesome!" The trainer replied recalling Miltank. He stepped up to Mike and shook his hand. "The name's Roland." "Mike." Mike replied. "Where you heading Mike?" Roland asked. "I'm heading to Kington Isle to earn my third badge!" He replied. "Well then good luck to yas!" Roland grinned and headed off.


Mike walked towards the edge of the ferry and looked out to sea. There was the Wailord pod, still migrating along the island shores. "I wonder if I'll be seeing them my whole journey." He thought to himself. A Wailord surfaced from the sea and gave a large spout of water before descending. The ferry began to pull into the bay. Amanda and Jeff joined Mike on deck with all their things packed. "Finally, a Gym right after we dock!" Mike laughed. "Yep, the Kington Isle Gym shouldn't be too far." Amanda replied.


They descended the platform and onto the docks. It was nice and breezy here and Mike liked what he was seeing. "Kington Isle is famous for its peacefulness and light breezes." Amanda read. "It's also famous for its protection!" Jeff said pointing to the large wall that spanned the base of the bay. "Only one dock to let visitors in. They placed that wall there 80 years ago when Kington Isle was at war with a neighboring one. It was used as a barrier against cannon attacks." Jeff replied. "I didn't know you knew so much about history!" Mike grinned. "Hey, I'm not all halfwit!" Jeff remarked.


The group walked through the lively streets of Kington Isle. Merchants littered the sidewalks and Jeff found himself growing hungry. As they passed by a burger stand, he began to reach for one. Suddenly, his hand was hitting a wall. "What the heck?" He said pulling back. A small winged Pokemon flew around him. It giggled a bit then flew away. "What the hells is that thing?" Jeff wondered. The fluttering Pokemon landed on the shoulder of a very short woman. "This thing is a Togetic." She grinned. "So you like to steal? There's a place for your type you know." She grinned. "No, I was going to pay for it, honest!" Jeff replied.


Mike and Amanda noticed their missing comrade and turned back. "He's in trouble again!" Amanda sighed. Mike walked up. "Sorry miss for whatever he did." He embarrassedly laughed. "Oh he didn't do anything, but he was planning to." She smiled and winked at Jeff. Togetic fluttered from the woman's shoulder and landed on Mike's. "So what's your name boy?" The woman grinned. "Mike, I'm here for a match with the Kington Isle Gym Leader." He replied. Togetic let off a low laugh and proceeded to flutter around Amanda. "Wow, you must be pretty confident then." She grinned.


"Can we go? I didn't steal and this woman is obviously wasting our time!" Jeff muttered. "You better teach you friend some manners Mr. Mike. He should be respectful to a woman, especially when she's a Gym Leader." She smiled and winked at Jeff again. "What???" Mike said in shock. "Yep, the name's Penny." She smiled again. Mike could tell this woman liked to toy with minds. Her hair was light blue down to her shoulders and her smile was enthralling. "I'm sorry to inform you that I have some errands in town Mike, but we could possibly schedule a match for tomorrow." She then replied. "That would be fine!" Mike nodded. "Well then, meet me at the gym tomorrow at 7 AM sharp." With that, Penny smiled once more and turned to leave. Togetic fluttered away from Amanda and followed.


"What a weird woman!" Jeff roared. "Well, we have a day to kill. What do you say we go to the woods for some training?" Mike grinned. "I kind of want to check around town a bit. I can meet up with you two later." Amanda smiled. "I don't know, you all alone." Mike gave her a look. "Yeah, who knows what kind of sick people are just waiting to taste your soft flesh!" Jeff laughed. "I can handle it." Amanda said. She then turned and walked down the road. "Well Jeff, let's go train!" Mike grinned.


Bonnie and Clyde were at the large fountain in the middle of the city. Lombre and Wooper splashed around whilst Slugma stood at Clyde's feet. "Stupid morons! How are we ever going to lead them to the shrine if we can't get their Pokemon?" Bonnie roared. "We could always take something else of theirs!" Clyde suggested. Bonnie glared at him. "What a stupid idea!" She yelled. Lombre giggled and she turned to it. "Got a problem duck?" She roared. Lombre ducked away. A Pidgey suddenly flew down and landed at Clyde's feet. It carried a small mail bag around its neck. Clyde leaned down and grabbed the letter from it and the bird flew off.


"What's that?" Bonnie asked snatching it away. She opened it up to find a letter from Maxie. "Hey that's mine you witch!" Clyde roared and lunged for it. Bonnie pulled away and he fell into the fountain. Lombre giggled again and Clyde splashed it. Lombre became agitated and splashed back. What followed was a splash fest between both of them. "Calvin, or whatever your name is. Let's just go with grunt." The letter began. "There is another check in point in the Toy warehouse in Kington Isle. Make your way there. Talk to the manager. His name is Mr. Fiddleman. I eagerly await your report." It read. "Let's go!" Bonnie replied snatching Clyde from the fountain. Lombre laughed as he was dragged of. Wooper and it then leapt from the fountain and followed.


Mike and Jeff were now in the woods. "Well, from the looks of things, Penny could either use normal or flying types. I wonder what training I should work on." Mike thought. His Pokemon began to play around the open field. "Well, she did seem to love defense wall attacks." Jeff replied. "Hmm, that may be a problem." Mike muttered. "You know any good strategies against them?" He then asked. Jeff shook his head and Mike began to think.


Meanwhile, Amanda strolled through the town. She was currently at a jewelry parlor. The lady handed her a gold necklace and she tried it on. "How do you like it mam?" She asked. "It's beautiful." She replied. The jeweler smiled. "You have great taste. Say could I ask you a favor?" She asked. Amanda nodded. "I have this egg in the back room. I found it on my way home last night. Seeing as how I don't raise Pokemon, could I get you to take it for me?" She asked. Amanda nodded again. "That would be wonderful!" She remarked.


The jeweler smiled and went into the back room. Seconds later she returned with a navy blue egg with a green top. "What's inside it?" Amanda excitedly asked. "Who knows, but it'll hatch soon!" The jeweler replied. Amanda grabbed the egg in her arms. She cradled it a bit, and then handed it back to the jeweler. "I'll be happy to take it!" She replied. The jeweler smiled and walked around the desk. She helped Amanda place it in her backpack. "Now take good care of it!" She smiled. "I will!" Amanda replied. She then waved and began to run off. "Oh miss, you still have the necklace!" The jeweler called out. Amanda pulled it from her neck and tossed it back as she kept running.


After a half hour Mike finally spoke. "Well, I guess I'll train with Electrike, seeing as how its electricity could come in handy." Mike said. "Yeah, or you could teach Combusken brick break." Jeff replied while munching on an apple. "What?" Mike asked. "Brick break, it’s a fighting move that shatters barriers." Jeff replied. "Jeff…I hate you with every bone in my body! Why didn't you say that a half hour ago?" He roared. "I didn't know you wanted my advice." He replied. "I asked for it, didn't I?" Mike eyed him. "Oh yeah, my bad!" Jeff grinned. Mike shook his head and called for Combusken. "Ready to learn a new attack?" Mike asked. Combusken nodded.


"Ok buddy, use brick break!" Mike called out. Combusken squawked and smashed its arms against the tree, but only fell back. "This could be a problem." Mike replied. Electrike happily chased its tail, then noticed Jeff's apple. It wandered slowly up and grabbed it. "Hey, you little thief!" Jeff yelled. He began to chase Electrike around, but couldn't catch up. "I'm going to hurt you!" He yelled. Electrike turned and began to viciously shake the apple. Suddenly, it was lifted into the air. Tangela had it by the vines and began to sway it back and forth. Electrike yelped and dropped the apple. Jeff caught it. "You think I want this now after you slobbered all over it!" he yelled tossing it away. Tangela brought Electrike down and they both laughed.

Combusken leapt at the tree again, but fell back. "Ugh, this isn't working." Mike sighed. Amanda then approached. "Finally, I've been looking all over for you!" She replied. Mike smiled when he saw her, and was suddenly determined to help Combusken. "You know, there's just something about you that makes me know I'll be a champion one day. Never leave me!" Mike grinned. Amanda blushed. "You're doing it again!" Jeff roared. Mike picked a rock up and tossed it, smacking him in the knee. "Ow that hurt you stupid fu…" He replied. "Anyways!" Mike interrupted.


"Combusken, I know you can do it! Don't give up!" Mike yelled. Combusken nodded and smashed into the tree. It broke the bark a little, but fell back after. "Just keep at it pal! Don't stop, don't ever stop till you got it down pat!" Combusken let out a massive roar and smashed into the tree with a might punch. The bark smashed in half and the tree fell. "Awesome job! Now try this!" Mike said tossing a bunch of rocks at them. Combusken smashed the first one, then its arm stopped glowing and it was pummeled by the rocks. "Good try, you're getting the hang of it!" Mike yelled. Combusken grabbed its soar head and stood back up. "One more try!" Mike yelled and tossed some more. Combusken smashed the first two with brick break, then proceeded to double kick the rest. "Nice formation and great switch of attacks! If you master brick break just a bit more, we can easily win!" Mike grinned.


Amanda pulled the egg from her bag and began to cradle it. "Wow, are we having scrambled eggs tonight?" Jeff said hungrily. "No, I'm taking care of this egg!" She roared and pulled it away. "What do you think will hatch from it?" Jeff then replied. "I don't know, but I can't wait to find out!" She grinned…


Next Chapter- Chapter 22: Kington Isle Gym! The Great Barrier Fight!
Mike faces off against Penny the Kington Isle Gym Leader for a chance at the Block Badge!

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter! Combusken is really trying hard to learn a new attack, I hope it helps it out next chapter in the gym match. I wonder what will come out of the egg. I wonde rif it will be a cute or creepy pokemon. Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Chapter 22: Kington Isle Gym! The Great Barrier Fight!

Today was now the day! Mike's anticipation grew as he walked through the streets towards the gym. Amanda cradled her new egg and Jeff lazily followed. "You seem pumped today!" Amanda giggled. "Of course, this is my third gym battle!" Mike smiled back. The three approached the gym, which couldn't even be seen. A large wall made of logs surrounded the whole thing. Kington Isle flags waved at each corner. "The gym was built out of the command center of the Kington army. That's why it's so protected." Jeff informed them. Mike nodded and stepped up to the voice communicator by the door. "Penny, it's Mike, I'm here for my match!" He said into it. They wait for a bit, and then the doors opened. "Come on it, I've been expecting you!" The voice box replied.


Mike and co stepped in as the doors stopped. The gym was a few yards away and the front was surrounded in old army equipment. Penny stepped out of the gym entrance and greeted them. "We preserved everything as you can see." She smiled and put her arm on one of the cannons. "That's cool!" Mike grinned. "Well then Mike, are you ready?" Penny smiled. "Of course!" He replied. "Then let's get to the battle field." She remarked. The group followed her inside the gym. There were countless numbers of rooms and a man in uniform was giving a tour. Penny walked past and led them to the back door. "The gym is in the back." She smiled and pushed it open. Mike was looking at a large battlefield, composed of stationary wooden blockades and such.


"It looks more like a war battlefield then a Pokemon one." Jeff remarked. "Yeah, someone could get hurt here." Amanda said looking at the barb wire that wrapped around the blockades. "Oh, it's safe!" Penny grinned. Togetic raced from inside the gym and stopped hovering at Penny's side. "Let's get this battle started!" Penny yelled and headed to her side of the field. Mike went to his side and the ref entered. He held up his two flags, and pulled a trumpet out. With a small tune from it, the battle had officially begun. "This will be a 3 on 3 match. Mike, the challenger, may switch Pokemon whilst the Gym leader cannot. Let the match begin!" The ref roared.


"Here we go Mike! I choose Clefable!" She threw the Pokeball and Clefable appeared. It stuck its finger to the air, and smiled. "Ok, then I choose Combusken!" Mike threw his Pokeball and Combusken appeared. "He's starting with Combusken? Is that a wise choice?" Amanda asked Jeff. "Yeah, starting strong could work." He replied. "Combusken, let's go, use double kick!" Mike yelled. Combusken nodded and raced towards Clefable. "Use barrier!" Penny commanded. Combusken lifted its foot to kick Clefable, but a strong wall blocked it. "Sorry Mike, but that won't work!" She grinned. "Combusken, you know what to do!" Mike yelled. Combusken made a fist and its arm glowed. As it brought its arm in, the glowing faded and it smashed into the barrier. Combusken pulled its arm away, shaking it.


"It didn't work!" Amanda yelled in shock. "No, Combusken lost it. It didn't perform the attack correctly." Jeff replied. "Ha, your Pokemon can't even get off an attack if it can't shatter my barrier." Penny smiled. "Clefable, use mega punch!" Clefable stopped the barrier and smashed a punch into Combusken. The feat happened so fast that Combusken couldn't react. It flew across the field and hit the ground hard. Clefable smiled and brought back the barrier. "You ok?" Mike yelled to his Pokemon. Combusken got up and made a fist. "We have to break that barrier! Try again Combusken!" Mike yelled.


Bonnie and Clyde were now at the toy factory. Mr. Fiddleman was at his desk busily writing. "You, Mr. Fiddlywhatcha! We are here for our check in!" Clyde said pointing his finger at him. Mr. Fiddleman looked up and pushed the finger away with his pen. "Ahh, Maxie told me you two would be showing up. Please, come with me." He said. The man rose from his desk and walked into the main development room. Bonnie and Clyde wearily followed. Mr. Fiddleman approached a small stuff bunny on a shelf and took it off. With that, a small portion of the wall opened. "Here you are." He grinned. Bonnie thanked him and walked inside.


The room was much like the other room and the two approached the phones. Both were talking to their leaders in minutes. "Sir, we are still on schedule." Bonnie confirmed. "Good!" Archie laughed. Bonnie heard a roar in the background like something was being tortured. "Is everything ok?" She asked. Archie smiled and nodded. Clyde heard the same noise from Maxie, but he didn't ask. "Keep it up! It's always good to hear from you!" Both leaders said. When the two hung up they turned to each other.


"That was too close!" Archie roared to Maxie. "Get to your men; tell them to keep that thing contained!" He then added. Maxie nodded and walked towards his grunts. They were busily throwing ropes at a Pokemon flying above. "Give me that!" Maxie said snatching the rope from the nearest grunt. He swung it around then tossed it up, snagging the Flygon around the neck. He pulled hard and it gave a low roar before crashing to the ground. "That's how you do it. And I expect a lot more Flygon's caught by the end of the week!" He ordered. The grunts nodded and launched the ropes, each snagging the fallen Pokemon. It roared and flapped up, causing a few grunts to fall forward. It squirmed as much as possible, but there were too many ropes around it. After some more pulling, they managed to subdue it.


Combusken struck the barrier hard, but still nothing happened. "Ha, nice try!" Penny laughed. Combusken pulled its arm away again and the wall began to shatter. A small crack formed and went parallel down the wall until the whole thing split in two. Penny stood in shock. "Now Combusken, use double kick!" Mike yelled. Combusken lunged at Clefable and kicked it hard. After two kicks, Clefable flew back. It weakly got back up. "Impressive Mike!" Penny yelled. "Clefable, show them your metronome!" Clefable held its finger up and began to sway it back and forth. After some time, it stopped, but nothing happened. Clefable then fell down and began to splash. "What are the chances of that?" Penny screamed. "Combusken, use flamethrower!" Mike commanded. Combusken released the attack, which struck Clefable. It fell down burnt to a crisp and didn't get back up.


"Round one goes to Mike!" The ref declared. Penny recalled her fallen Pokemon. "You may have won the battle, but you cannot win the war…" She grinned. "I thought you would come up with a fighting type, which is why I have this for just such occasions!" She threw another Pokeball and the Pokemon formed. "Mr. Mime!" It said happily. Mike knew he was in for a challenge. Mr. Mime was a psychic type, which has an advantage over fighting. He thought about recalling Combusken, but then recalled that Mr. Mime is a defense wall user, and he would need brick break more then ever.


"Mr. Mime, start off with reflect!" Penny ordered. Mr. Mime placed its hands up, and a clear gold wall formed. "Is this allowed?" Amanda asked. "Yes, just because she trains normal types doesn't mean she needs all normal." Jeff replied. "Combusken, use brick break!" Mike yelled. Combusken ran at the reflect with arm stretched out. "Psychic!" Penny yelled. Mr. Mime moved a hand and Combusken was lifted from the ground. "Now toss it!" Penny ordered. Mr. Mime whooshed its arm and Combusken was sent flying into a blockade. "Combusken is unable to battle. Round 2 goes to Penny." The ref yelled.


Mike recalled it. "Nice…" He said. He then starred at his Pokeballs for some time. Finally, he took one from his belt. "Go Aron!" He yelled and released the Pokemon. "Nice choice!" Penny yelled. "Ok Aron, it's going to be tough, but we have to break that reflect!" Mike yelled. The blue eyed Pokemon nodded and lunged at the wall. "Take down!" Mike yelled. Aron leapt and smashed into it, but fell back. "Not going to work!" Penny laughed. "Mr. Mime, use fire punch!" Mr. Mime released the reflect and came in. Its hand turned to flames as it struck Aron and sent it sprawling. The reflect then returned in front of it. "This is impossible!" Mike yelled. Aron got up, but it was hurting.


"Aron, try to get around the reflect!" Mike yelled. Aron lunged at the reflect again, and then darted to the side. "Not going to work!" Penny repeated. Mr. Mime moved its arm and the reflect moved to its side. "Use psychic!" She yelled. Mr. Mime lifted Aron up with its mind. "Now toss it!" "No!" Mike yelled as Aron flew across the field and smashed into a blockade. He had to watch the same thing happen to his other Pokemon, and not his chances of winning thinned. "Aron is unable to battle. Round 3 goes to Penny!" The ref yelled. Mike recalled his Pokemon. "This doesn't look good." Amanda remarked holding her egg. Mike pulled a Pokeball from his belt. "You're my only hope now." He whispered and threw the ball. Tangela formed in front. "Wow, this match is over!" Penny yelled. Tangela leapt up and down crying out.


"Tangela, use vine whip!" Mike yelled. Tangela let loose the vines and they struck the reflect, each bouncing off. "This isn't going to work!" Mike yelled. He knew he was going to loose. Tangela began to giggle, and Mike finally saw why. While some of its vines connected with the reflect, two others wrapped around both sides of it and then around Mr. Mime. "What is this?" Penny screamed. 'Pull it forward!" Mike yelled. Tangela did as ordered, and Mr. Mime smashed into its own reflect. As it fell, the reflect shattered. "Awesome!" Jeff yelled leaping up. "Now Tangela, use slam!" Mike yelled. Tangela smashed into Mr. Mime and it was out. "No, impossible!" Penny said in shock. "Round 4 goes to Mike!" The ref yelled. Penny weakly recalled Mr. Mime.


"Don't celebrate just yet. I still have Togetic, and your little Tangela is weak against flyers!" Penny grinned. Togetic giggled and flew into the field. Sweat began to fall from Mike's face. Tangela was not an experienced battler, so he wasn't sure it could win. He knew it just came through for him, but this was impossible. "Light screen!" Penny ordered. Togetic giggled happily and a clear wall formed. "Oh great!" Mike yelled. "Tangela, get it out of there again!" Mike ordered. Tangela tried the same trick, but Togetic was too fast. It dodged the vines no problem and flew back in place. "Togetic, use fly!" Penny yelled. Togetic fly up into the air, and then started to descend toward Tangela.


Mike turned away. He knew there was nothing he could do, and he didn't want to watch. He heard a big slam and knew it was over. When he turned back, Tangela was in the air and Togetic had smashed into the ground! "Tangela used its vines to propel itself away!" Amanda said surprised. Togetic wobbled around dizzy, its light screen was gone. "Tangela, use slam!" Mike yelled. Tangela smashed into it, and Togetic flew. It hit the ground hard, but pumped its wings and was up again. "Togetic, screw the barrier and make this a face to face fight!" Penny yelled as sweat dripped down her face. Mike grinned. He knew she had her scared. Togetic nodded and flew straight at Tangela. "Dodge!" Mike yelled Tangela propelled away with its vines again. Suddenly, Togetic diverted direction and slammed into it. Tangela sprawled across the ground and into a blockade.


The ref began to lift the flag, but Tangela was back on its feet. "You’re the best Tangela!" Mike yelled. "Togetic, get it!" Penny yelled. Togetic raced towards Tangela, but it once again dodged. "Stun spore!" Mike yelled. While airborne, Tangela released the spores, striking Togetic hard. "Now slam!" Mike yelled. Tangela fell down right on top of Togetic. It leapt off and glared at the fallen Pokemon. Togetic tried to get up, but was too exhausted. "I won…I WON!!!" Mike yelled. Tangela jumped up happily and Mike walked up to it. It leapt into his arms and they both jumped. "I can't believe I had 2nd thoughts about you!" He smiled. "Togetic return…" Penny said smiling. She then leapt down to Mike and dug through her pocket, pulling out the Block Badge. "Here's one you truly deserve." She said smiling.


Outside the gym, Mike and co thanked Penny for all her help. With a final wave, they headed off. "Only 5 more badges!" Mike grinned. Amanda and Jeff nodded. "My egg is going to hatch soon!" Amanda then said. Mike looked at her backpack to see it was wriggling inside a bit. "Any day now!" Jeff laughed. "Or we could always have eggs for lunch!" He added in. Amanda shot him a look and they all began to laugh as they headed down the road.

Next Chapter: Chapter 23: The Egg Hatches! Mystery of the Missing Oddish!
Amanda's egg hatches into a bran new Oddish, but goes missing over night!

[DannyBoy]

That was another good chapter! You are a very fast writer! That was avery good gym battle. Never seen a Togetic in a gym battle, that was very cool to read about. Tangela was the star in this chapter and it was very good against Mr. Mime and Togetic! Next chapter seems intresting with the egg hatching into Oddiddh. Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Chapter 23: The Egg Hatches! Mystery of the Missing Oddish!

Mike and friends are now traveling through a thick dark forest on their way to the next gym. "Guys, I'm so tired, can't we just make camp?" Jeff complained. "No, we're making good time. If we keep going, I could be getting my fourth badge by the end of the week." Mike replied. "Ugh, I hate you!" Jeff roared. Amanda felt her backpack move a bit more then usual. "Maybe we should stop for the night. This egg could hatch any minute." Amanda replied. "Well fine!" Mike said smiling. "Oh so you'll stop for her, but for me it's all no Jeff, I want to make good time to the gym, I don't care about you, I only think with my di…" "Shut up Jeff!" Mike interrupted.


The group stopped in a very small clearing surrounded by trees on all sides. Some Pidgeys flew in the canopy above. "It's getting a bit cold outside." Amanda said holding herself. Mike pulled the egg from her backpack. "Got to keep this baby warm." He said. Amanda nodded and grabbed it. She then grabbed the blanket from her back and wrapped herself and it in it. Jeff was already asleep. "Well, time for bed I guess." Mike said. "Yep!" Amanda replied.


Suddenly, Jeff woke up screaming. "Aipoms, Aipoms everywhere!" He yelled. Mike began to shake him. "Jeff, you're having a nightmare!" He yelled. Jeff looked around. "No I wasn't." He replied. "Yes you were, you were screaming about Aipoms." Mike yelled. The two began to bicker when they were interrupted by Amanda. "Guys look!" She screamed. They turned to see her egg was starting to glow.


Amanda watched in aw as the egg took the shape of a Pokemon. "Oddish!" It said happily looking up at her. "Aww, I can't eat a vegetable!" Jeff roared. Amanda shot him a look. She then turned back to it. "Aww, it's an Oddish! How cute!" She said petting it. Mike pulled out his Pokedex. "Oddish; the weed Pokemon. During the daytime, Oddish buries itself in soil to absorb nutrients from the ground using its entire body. The more fertile the soil, the glossier its leaves become." It muttered.


Amanda pulled out her pack and took the Pokeballs from them. She released Ralts, Skitty, and Mudkip to meet their new friend. She then pulled out another Pokeball to catch it when the time was right. Skitty sniffed at it a bit, and then purred. "This is our new friend guys! Say hello!" She smiled. The Pokemon all let out cries. After a bit, the group finally got to sleep. Amanda held Oddish in her arms.


Morning came and Mike was the first to awaken. He stretched and got up. With a break of the back, he headed towards the nearby lake. "Carvanha, how about a morning swim?" He said tossing the ball in the lake. Carvanha surfaced seconds later. It then proceeded to swim around. Mike bent down and began to wash his face. He looked out over the lake and spied an Ursaring on the other side. "Whoa, Ursaring are in this area. That can't be good." He remarked. Carvanha was swimming right to it. "Carvanha come back!" Mike roared. He knew bears love fish, and this Ursaring would be no different.


The bear Pokemon wandered to the edge of the lake and began to swipe at the water. Carvanha swam closer and closer. Ursaring soon noticed it and licked its lips. It pulled back its claw and prepared for a slash. Suddenly, Taillow was pecking away at its head. "Taillow, wing attack!" Mike yelled. The tiny bird pulled back, and then smashed its wing into Ursaring. The bear tried to fight back, but Taillow was way to fast for it. After some time, it gave a large roar and ran off into the woods. "Great job!" Mike yelled as Taillow landed on his shoulder. It smiled and began to peck away.


Carvanha continued to swim around as if nothing happened. Suddenly, Mike heard Amanda scream. He ran back to camp as fast as he could. When he made it back, Jeff was squinting and holding his ears and Amanda was searching the bushes. "Geeze, it was like a siren! I won't hear for a week!" Jeff yelled. "Where could it have gone too?" Amanda said while frantically searching. "What happened?" Mike asked. "Oddish is gone!" She said without turning around. Mike looked around the camp, but she was right. Oddish was no where to be found. "Calm down, we'll find it!" Mike said. "We'll?" Jeff shot him a look while still holding his ears. "Yes, all of us!" Mike replied and gave him a look.


Taillow continued to peck at Mike's head. "Taillow, go find an Oddish!" He informed it. "Taillow smiled, gave him a final peck, and then flew off." "Come on out guys!" Mike then said releasing his Pokemon. Combusken, Electrike, Aron, and Tangela appeared yawning. Electrike ran around as if it was on fire. "Electrike, stop for a second!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon looked up and smiled. "I need you guys to go searching for an Oddish. Here, this is a picture of it." Mike said showing them the Pokedex entree. The Pokemon studied it, and then ran off.


Mike then turned to Jeff. "Yours too!" He replied. "I Know, I know." Jeff said pulling the balls from his belt. "Treecko, Nuzleaf, Poochyena. Go find Radish!" The Pokemon appeared. "That's Oddish!" Amanda said glaring at him. The Pokemon took off into the forest. "I'm sure they'll find it." Mike said. "Sure, that is if a farmer didn't make it his cash crop yet!" Jeff grinned.


Electrike wandered through the forest sniffing the ground. It came upon some grass sticking out of the earth. It began to bark, and soon Oddish surfaced. It smiled and Electrike sniffed it. After some time, it turned and ran off. Oddish then dove back into the ground. Mike looked around the bushes when Electrike approached. "Did you find Oddish buddy?" Mike asked. Electrike nodded and began to run. Mike followed it, but Electrike went no where near the place Oddish was.


After a bit of running, Electrike lead Mike to a clearing and barked ahead. Mike came out thinking Oddish would be there, but there stood Ursaring. "Uhh…" Mike said scared. Electrike barked at it and the bear roared. "That's not an Oddish buddy…" Mike said backing up slowly. The bear began to charge. "Run!" Mike yelled and took off into the forest. He turned back to see Electrike hadn't moved. "Why do you run every second of the day except when it is most needed?" He yelled to it. Ursaring was almost on it, but Electrike let out a thunderbolt. The bear backed off as the attack struck it. With a yelp, it took off into the forest.


<Meanwhile, Bonnie and Clyde watched the Pokemon search from the trees. "So, they are searching for that little baby Oddish now?" Bonnie grinned. "O! I love babies!" Clyde said happily. "Good, then you'll love to go find one!" Bonnie said and shook the branch he was on. "What are you doing?" He yelled. "Someone has to find Oddish and someone has to play lookout. You volunteered for search." She grinned. Clyde tried to decline, but was suddenly falling from the tree. He hit the ground face first. After some time, he stood up and dusted himself off. "But what if I meet those morons' Pokemon? Slugma can't handle them all!" He yelled up. Suddenly, a lure ball smacked him in the face. "Take Lombre if you're so worried!" Bonnie yelled down. "But it hates me!" Clyde replied. "So do I!" Bonnie yelled back. Clyde sighed and headed off into the woods.


None of Mike's Pokemon had any luck finding Oddish. After an hour of searching they were exhausted. He recalled them all to their Pokeballs. Jeff's Pokemon had yet to return. Amanda was also missing. "Dude, if my Pokemon get lost because of a radish incident, I'll have Amanda's head!" Jeff lazily said. Mike rolled his eyes and sat down. "Where the heck could a newborn baby have gone too in one night?" He asked. "Babies R Us? I hear babies love that place!" Jeff replied. "Sure Jeff, because there's one around here…" Mike replied.


Treecko and Poochyena were hot on the trail. Poochyena sniffed the ground and had caught Oddish's scent several minutes ago. They finally found the familiar green leaves sticking from the ground. Treecko nudged Poochyena, signaling for it to stay and it ran into the woods. Poochyena barked back, then sat down and watched the leaves. Amanda was now exhausted, but she still couldn't find her Pokemon. Treecko suddenly leaped from the foliage and began to yell. "What is it?" She asked. The Pokemon pointed towards the direction it came and leapt up and down. "Not now!" Amanda said loudly. Treecko became agitated and grabbed a branch from the tree. It drew a picture of Oddish in the sand and a big arrow. "You found Oddish?" Amanda asked in shock. Treecko rolled its eyes and signaled for her to follow.


Amanda emerged from the woods to see Poochyena sniffing some weeds sticking from the ground. "That isn't Oddish!" Amanda said angrily. Poochyena barked and nudged the leaves. Seconds later Oddish popped out. "It is Oddish!" Amanda grinned. She picked her Pokemon up, but suddenly Clyde was in front of her. "Give me the baby and no one gets hurt." He grinned. Amanda pulled it away. "Not on your life!" She replied. Clyde rolled his eyes. "What is it with you guys and always picking the hard way?" He yelled. With two throws, Slugma and Lombre appeared. Lombre turned to see Clyde behind it, and it immediately squirted water at him.


"Not me idiot, get the girl!" Clyde roared. The Pokemon turned back and Poochyena and Treecko leapt in front of Amanda. "Slugma, use flamethrower!" He yelled. Slugma let the flaming stream loose, but the Pokemon dodged. "Lombre, use fury swipes!" Clyde yelled. The Pokemon laughed and sat down by the tree. It began to sleep. "You stupid Pokemon!" Clyde yelled. Poochyena and Treecko easily smashed Slugma back. Oddish leapt from Amanda's hand. With a swish of its leaves, a cloud of stun spore struck Clyde and Slugma, and they couldn't get up. "Let's go!" Amanda said picking up Oddish. The group headed into the woods. "I…can't…move…go…get…Bonnie…you…stupid…duck!" Clyde muttered. Lombre laughed and released a water gun, dousing Clyde and Slugma. With the pollen off, Clyde got up and began to chase it.


Amanda emerged from the forest with her Oddish in hand. "Jeff, thank you so much! Your Pokemon found Oddish!" She said happily. "Where was it?" Mike asked. "Buried in the ground like the Pokedex said!" Amanda laughed. "All in a day's work!" Jeff grinned. He recalled his Pokemon. "It's morning, and I say we head out!" He then replied. With a quick grab of his pack, Jeff was walking down the road. He seemed please with himself. "It's going to his head." Mike laughed. Amanda and Mike grabbed their backpacks and followed. "Now don't run away from me again!" Amanda said looking at Oddish. The Pokemon smiled and she caught up with Mike.


Bonnie looked down to see Clyde soaking wet. "I hate your duck!" He yelled. "No Oddish?" She yelled down. "No fricking Oddish queen!" He yelled back. "Lombre, do what you want with him!" Bonnie yelled. Clyde turned to see a massive grin on Lombre's face. "Not again!" He yelled as it prepared to douse him.


Next Chapter: Chapter 24: Zangoose Vs Seviper! Protect the Garden!
Mike and co stumble upon a farm where a Zangoose is protecting the house from a Seviper. After Bonnie and Clyde enter the fray, can Mike and co help the farm from a whole mass of Seviper?

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter. Oddish should be a cool new character. I wonder what Amanda will evlve it into. Jeff needs help and should be smacked silly! keep it up!

[RJdude]

Very good chapters.

Bonnie and Amanda both got new Pokemon, Combusken learned Brick Break, and Mike got another bdge. Good job. I wonder what Team Magma wants with Flygon. Well, keep it up.

[Mikey]

Chapter 24: Zangoose Vs Seviper! Protect the Garden!

Mike and co were now taking a quiet break in the forest before heading out once again. Amanda sat on a rock with her new Oddish in hand. It leapt up and down smiling as she laughed away. Mike was polishing his Pokeballs with Electrike by his side. "Got to keep your homes in tip top shape!" He said smiling at his Pokemon. Electrike wasn't really paying attention. Instead, it was paying attention to its own tail. "I'm going to the river to freshen up!" Jeff replied. Mike nodded and Jeff walked away. "How long till you think he'll come running back scared?" Mike grinned asking Amanda. "I give it 10 minutes." She replied smiling.


Jeff walked along the path toward the river ahead. There was something about these woods that make him shudder. First off, there were many trails that seemed to be made by something that dragged its belly, and Jeff was hoping it wasn't a crocodile. Secondly, there were claw marks all over the trees and dirt as it a war went on. Putting the thoughts out of his mind, he entered the large meadow. There was the lake in all its glory, and at the lake was a familiar face. "Laura?" Jeff said in shock.


Laura turned and laughed. "Why if it isn't the razor leaf Nuzleaf boy?" She grinned. Her hair was wet and Jeff could tell she had been washing it. An Azumarill swam at her side. "I see your Marill evolved." He replied. "Yep, sure did!" Laura said smiling. She waded to shore and uncuffed her heels as Jeff approached. "So what brings you way out here?" Jeff asked. "Well, you probably will think it's silly, as I'm a girl, but I'm looking for a Seviper."A Seviwhat?" Jeff replied.


Laura fumbled through her pockets and pulled out a magazine clipping. Jeff took a look at it. There was a large black snake with huge fangs. "Wow, you want one of those?" He said in shock. "Yep, and this forest is supposedly full of them, though I have only seen one in the past hour." She replied. "So that's what was making those slithering trails!" Jeff deducted. "And here I thought I would make it to the river and get eaten by a crocodile!" Laura laughed a bit.


Suddenly, a loud bang was heard a few yards away in the forest. Jeff and Laura nodded to each other and raced into the woods. Mike and Amanda also heard the noise. "I bet you 20 bucks Jeff is involved!" Mike laughed. Amanda grinned and they headed off. Electrike noticed it was alone and yelped; chasing after. Laura and Jeff approached the scene to find a long and brightly colored garden leading up to a bright red farmhouse. What was happening in the garden was even more shocking.


There lie a Seviper on the ground. It looked in a lot of pain. A white Pokemon with long claws towered over it. It cried out and slashed at the snake sending it flying. The Seviper hissed in pain and slithered into the forest. Mike and Amanda appeared behind Jeff. "Zangoose; the cat ferret Pokemon. Memories of battling its archrival Seviper are etched into every cell of Zangoose's body. This Pokemon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility." Jeff's Pokedex read. "Wow, pretty cool!" Mike grinned.


The Zangoose licked its claw. Mike could see a bite mark on it. It then spied the group and hissed. Jeff and Laura backed away. Suddenly, a cheery old man stepped out of the farmhouse. He spied the group and whistled, causing Zangoose to do a back flip to him. He petted its head and looked up. "Can I help you?" He said happily. "Sorry sir, we were just in the forest when we heard the commotion. We didn't mean to intrude." Laura replied. "No, no. It's no problem at all! I enjoy company! The name's Grant." He yelled back.


Jeff pulled open the fence and stepped into the garden. There were many different types of flowers and a bunch of vegetables. "Ha, so you saw my little Zany here take out those nasty Sevipers?" Grant grinned. "Yeah, it was cool!" Mike replied. Oddish leapt from Amanda's hands and began to sniff the flowers. "That's why I have Zany. We've been together for awhile now. It's hard raising crops in this forest without him." Grant replied as he began to water the flowers. "So Zangoose protects the garden?" Amanda asked. "Why yes missy. It's the perfect Pokemon, seeing as how Zangoose's ultimate goal is to fight with Sevipers. Those things are all over the woods round here." Grant replied happily. He placed some gloves on and began to dig at the soil. "Yeah, that's why I'm here. I plan to catch one!" Laura replied. "Well what would a cute little gal like yourself be wanting one of those devil Pokemon?" Grant said standing up and wiping his head. Mike could tell he didn't like Sevipers too much. "I don't know, just seems like a strong Pokemon I guess." Laura replied. "Strong? Zangoose is much stronger!" Grant grinned and pointed.


The group turned to see Zangoose practicing its attacks on a scarecrow. It slashed at it, then dodged and slashed again. The scarecrow was shredded in seconds. Zangoose then turned back and grinned. "Good job Zany!" Grant called out. "Grant, does Zangoose ever go into the forest to fight Seviper? I see claw marks all over." Jeff asked. "Of course, have to keep them away!" Grant replied smiling. "Why don't we discuss this further over some nice tomato soup?" He then offered. Mike and co nodded and he led them inside.


There were pictures of Grant and Zangoose littering the house. "As you can see, me and Zany are great buddies." He grinned. He then stepped up to the stove and pulled out 5 bowls. Soon everyone had soup in front of them. "Don't you ever feel the slightest remorse for having Zangoose stray into the forest to fight Seviper? I mean, they aren't coming if they are in the forest, and isn’t that against the point?" Mike asked. Grant took a sip of his soup then smiled. "They're Seviper. What does it matter if they are hurt for no reason? Snakes were put on the earth by the devil himself." Grant replied. Mike rolled his eyes. "That's a little mean." Amanda remarked. "Well it be true missy!" Grant smiled. They were obviously getting nowhere with him. Grant just didn't want to listen. To him, snakes were the devil and Zangoose was god.


Meanwhile, Team Steam was wandering through the forest. Bonnie collapsed on the road and Clyde fell after. "So tired, need a rest!" They said in unison. As they lie there, a Seviper inched toward them. Another slithered up the tree and several others surrounded them. "What's that noise?" Clyde asked frightened. "Probably the wind." Bonnie said with her eyes clothes. Clyde looked around and saw a pointed black tail slither into the canopy. "Bonnie, something isn't right…" Clyde whispered. "Yah, you're still talking!" She roared with her eyes still shut. Clyde got up and began to back away. More Seviper were now around them.


Clyde began to scream and Bonnie finally opened her eyes. "What the hell…" She started but stopped. Clyde was nowhere in sight. "Clyde?" She whispered. Suddenly, she turned to see him being pulled up the tree. "What's going on?" She screamed. Clyde was balling his eyes out. "I don't want to die!" He cried. Bonnie lunged and grabbed his hand. She began to pull but the Seviper pulled back. After several tugs, it let go. Clyde toppled onto Bonnie. More Seviper exited the bushes and hissed loudly. One's tail began to glow and Team Steam was instantly on their feet. The Seviper tail struck the ground where they lie a second ago. "Run!" They screamed and took off down the road.


It was now getting late and Mike and co were spending the night at Grant's. "This be the spare bedroom. Hope one of you doesn't mind sleeping on the floor." He laughed. With that he shut the door. "Ugh, he tries to be nice but I just can't get over how he lets Zangoose go looking to hurt Seviper." Mike roared. As he talked, he realized everyone had picked a bed. "Fine, I'll sleep on the floor. Electrike and I don't mind!" Mike yelled. Electrike yelped and leapt onto Amanda's bed. It spun around, and then laid down. "Some friend you are!" Mike sighed. He pulled out his sleeping bag and sprawled it across the floor.


Zangoose was now in the forest. It had taken care of several Seviper already. It spotted another one happily munching on an apple and darted toward it. With a swipe of its claw, Seviper backed away. It hissed and slithered toward Zangoose. Zangoose leapt away from a poison tail and slashed it again. Seviper sprawled across the ground and hit a tree. It didn't get up. Zangoose grinned. Bonnie and Clyde were now on top of a giant boulder. "What are we going to do? Those things are after us!" Bonnie was going insane. Clyde searched his pack. "We still have some smoke bombs left. We could drive them away from here!" He replied. Bonnie immediately grabbed one and chucked it into the forest. Smoke filled the air.


Mike awoke after hearing the bang. He looked out the window to see Zangoose in the garden licking its paw. He knew it went out tonight, and it made him mad. He then noticed the smoke coming from the woods. "It's a forest fire!" he yelled. The group woke u instantly. "What?" They yelled. Grant opened the door with a candle in hand. "Everybody up!" He yelled. He then pointed to the edge of the trees where 10 Seviper's were emerging. "That smoke will cause the Seviper's to come this way. We have to protect the garden!" He yelled.


Zangoose stared blatantly at the emerging Pokemon. It could take on one or two, but not ten. The snakes hissed as the emerged, each noticing the garden. With no smoke there, they headed toward it. Grant and the kids exited the house and stepped into the garden. "Here they come!" He yelled. Mike watched in horror as the man pulled a shotgun from the storage room. "No!" Mike yelled and tackled him. "What are you doing?" Jeff yelled pulling him away. "He's going to shoot them just to protect the garden? Doesn't anyone get it?" Mike yelled kicking. "No he isn't!" Jeff sighed. "It's what has to be done!" Grant said. Anger was apparent on his face, and Mike knew he wasn't the same as in the morning.


"Ok, maybe he is." Jeff said in shock. The Seviper's continued on their path. Grant began to aim. "We can't let him do this!" Mike yelled. Grant then turned the gun on them. "Step back!" This is my garden and I will defend it from these devils. You can live with it or die!" He yelled. Mike backed away with the others. "Living in a forest for 60 years with only a Zangoose as your friend does stuff to you boy. Don't think I will hesitate to shoot you!" Grant then added in. Mike could see the craziness in his eyes. Grant then turned and aimed at the Sevipers again. They were now entering the garden.


Electrike saw Mike's eyes. It saw the horror he was in, and it wanted to do something. With a sudden leap, Grant was down and the gun hit the floor. A shot ran out into the forest. Electrike was tugging at his pant leg. Zangoose watched on, but it didn't move. It somehow knew that its master was wrong. It stepped away and into the shadows. Electrike continued to growl while shaking Grant's leg. Grant made a grab for the gun, but Mike's foot held it down. "Fraid not!" He said smiling. "The Seviper aren't the devils, you are!" Laura roared.


The Sevipers entered the garden and began to eat. "My crops!" Grant yelled. Mike and co stepped back as more invaded. Zangoose was nowhere to be found. After some time, the sun began to rise over the mountains. The smoke dispersed and the Seviper began retreating. Mike picked the gun up and with a steady kick from Combusken, it broke in two. He thanked Electrike for what it did. Laura then stepped up. "I still have to get me one of them!" She yelled releasing Azumarill. A lone Seviper was eating the last of the crops. "Use water gun!" She yelled. Azumarill launched the attack, and it slammed into Seviper.


Seviper hissed and lunged at Azumarill for a poison tail. Azumarill dodged. "Iron tail!" Laura yelled. Azumarill wound up its tail, but was struck by Seviper. It went down and the snake began to wrap around it. "Azumarill, break free!" Laura yelled. The snake had a tight hold on it, and it prepared to use poison fang. "Nuzleaf, use razor leaf!" Jeff yelled releasing his Pokemon. Nuzleaf let out the barrage of leaves, stopping Seviper and letting Azumarill escape. "Thanks, I owe you one!" Laura grinned. "Iron tail!" Laura commanded. Azumarill spun its tail and slammed it into Seviper. The snake went down hard. "Pokeball go!" She yelled. The ball hit it and soon Seviper was caught. "I did it!" Laura yelled in triumph.


The group had left Grant in his destroyed garden. Oddish had put him asleep. "Maybe when he wakes up he'll be a bit nicer!" Amanda yelled back as they headed off from the house. "Why do the strangest things happen to us in forests?" Jeff asked. They then came to a cross section with a hill to one side. Mike looked up to see Zangoose at the top peering down at them. He nodded and it nodded back. Mike then turned to the others and then back, but Zangoose was gone. With some goodbyes, Laura took off down the path and Mike and co headed down the other.


Team Steam still sat on the rock. "You think it's safe yet?" Clyde asked. "Yes, let's go!" Bonnie replied. The two stepped off the rock, only to find a horde of Sevipers heading toward them. The two screamed and ran off down the road.


Next Chapter- Chapter 25: The House of Hypnotism! Catch the Shiny Drowzee!
Mike and co stumble upon a strange house and one by one fall to sleep by a different colored Drowzee!

[RJdude]

Good filler chapter. The battle between Azurill and Sevipe was good, and it was original. The next chapter should be good based on the name of it.

[Mikey]

Chapter 25: The House of Hypnotism! Catch the Shiny Drowzee!


Once again Mike and co are heading along a narrow passage towards the next badge. As they head along, it becomes apparent that the weather is taking a turn for the worst. "Looks like rain!" Mike yelled back. It was now very windy and Jeff and Amanda lagged a bit behind. Amanda cradled Oddish in her arms. The baby shivered slightly. "We better find a place to stop!" Mike then called back. "Or we could jump off the cliff and end it all now!" Jeff called back. Mike ignored him and pressed on.


Team Steam were not faring any better. After just escaping a horde of Seviper, they were now even more tired. Clyde looked into the valley below as they ascended the mountain path. The wind brushed against the grass, creating ripples as it went. Some of the trees looked like they would break away from the ground at any second. As he surveyed the scene, he then saw what looked like a mansion just down in the valley behind a large clump of trees. "Bonnie look!" He said pointing. Bonnie could barely hear over the wind, but his pointing was unmistakable. "We should wait the storm out there. Maybe someone will be kind enough to give hospitality!" He yelled. "O yes, like people are just so willing to help thieves out!" She roared back. Clyde ignored her and began to head down the valley. Bonnie angrily followed.


Mike and co were now being tormented by the raging winds. The mountain path kept getting narrower. "Maybe we should turn back!" Amanda yelled up to Mike. "What good will that do?" He replied. Amanda guessed he was right, but the raging winds told her otherwise. Suddenly, a huge gust billowed against the mountainside. Mike gripped a nearby branch as it smashed against him. Jeff fell forward and grabbed Mike's backpack. Amanda however, was blown back. She tried to grab Jeff's leg, but Oddish was her main priority. Mike watched in horror as she slipped from the path and fell tumbling into the valley below…


Clyde had been knocking on the mansion door for several minutes. He still did not receive a single signal that someone was home. "Well let's go inside anyways; this wind will kill us if we don't!" Bonnie replied. Clyde turned the knob and the door creaked open. "Needs to be oiled." He said as he stepped inside. Just as they entered, Bonnie could hear the patter of rain on the room. "Perfect timing!" She grinned. The two of them now stood in a large lobby adorned in red draperies and rugs. "Doesn't look like anyone's been here for awhile." Clyde said as he began to walk. The floor creaked with each step.


Bonnie followed her companion while looking around. This place gave her the creeps. Clyde walked to a door which he guess lead to the kitchen. He checked the knob, but it wouldn't open. "Bonnie, check upstairs. I'll check down!" He yelled. Bonnie nervously nodded. The stairs separated into two paths after only 10 steps, and Bonnie wondered why. She choose the left path and when she reached the top, she realized it led to the same place. A bridge connected each end of the upstairs, and there were two visible doors. Bonnie picked the closest one and walked inside.


Clyde was now walking down the basement stairs. It was very dark and hard to see. As he reached the bottom, it became somewhat brighter. He quickly found the light switch and flicked it, but nothing happened. There was a sudden noise coming from the stairs that he had just come from. Clyde backed away not taking his eyes off of it. He bumped into something cold and turned to see a mirror. He then realized where he was. The whole basement was a maze of them. Clyde was in a funhouse…


Amanda hit the ground hard, but only had minor bruises. She picked herself up and brushed off. Oddish was crying in her hands. "Shh, it's ok!" She assured it. Rain began to fall on her cheeks. "Amanda are you all right?" She heard Mike yell. "I'm fine!" She then saw him come into view. He was sliding down the slope with Jeff clinging to his backpack. They hit the ground and tumbled in the same fashion she did. "Let's do it again!" Jeff yelled. Mike got up holding his head. "Not a good idea." He muttered. The rain was now really coming down. "Well, now that we're in this valley, we better find a safe spot to wait this out." Mike remarked.

The group pushed a bunch of bushes aside and began to wander aimlessly through the foliage. They soon came upon the mansion. "Wow, it's huge!" Amanda said looking up. Mist surrounded it but Mike could clearly make out the gargoyles on the balcony. "Might as well see if anyone's home." He yelled and walked up to the door. To his surprise, it was already opened. "Dude, they are just asking to be robbed." Jeff remarked. The group walked inside to find the same lobby Team Steam stood in several minutes before. They ventured in a bit more and Jeff inspected a nearby drawer. It was covered in cobwebs. "No one lives here. They would surely clean the lobby if they did." Amanda remarked. Mike looked up at the ceiling. A Large chandelier hung from it.


Bonnie walked for some time through the dark narrow hallway. "Whoever built this place really wanted to make it creepy!" She yelled to no one. As she rounded a corner, another long hall presented itself. "Great, more walking!" She said stepping forward. She then noticed two beings up ahead. Both were the same. They had long noses and hoofed feet. Their tops were yellow and the bottom was brown. They were Drowzees! The two Pokemon turned and let out low wails. "Sorry, didn't mean to intrude!" Bonnie said nervously. She turned to go the other way, but another one stood behind her. This one looked different however. Its top part was more of a burgundy color instead of the yellow seen on the other two. It also had a slight sparkle to it.


The Pokemon flopped its nose and began to sniff at her. Bonnie nervously backed away and the Pokemon let out a low wail. It then raised its farms and began to flail them. Its fingers twitched around and tiny rings emitted from it. "Dddddoooowwwzzzzeeeee…" It chanted in a hypnotic voice. Bonnie let out a tiny scream before she found herself collapsing asleep on the ground.


Mike and co heard it, but only faintly. "Someone screamed…" Mike said looking upstairs. "We better get out of here!" Amanda said backing away. The doors suddenly slammed shut and the curtains closed. Mike and co watched as a Pokemon descended the stairs. There was the shiny Drowzee. It sparkled a bit as it descended. It wasn't even touching the ground. It hovered to the bottom of the stairs. The other two Drowzees followed. "They're Drowzee's!" Mike gasped. The Pokemon began to flail their arms and Jeff was instantly moving. With a burst of speed he rammed into them, stopping their hypnotic waves. "Go!" He screamed. Mike and Amanda shot off. Mike grabbed the nearest door handle, but it wouldn't budge.


He turned back to see the different colored Drowzee lift its finger, and Jeff was rising. "Combusken!" Mike yelled releasing the Pokemon. "Brick break!" Combusken appeared and sent its fist smashing into the door. It cracked in half and opened up. Amanda rushed inside and Mike turned back to Jeff. He was now at the ceiling, being lifted by the psychic Pokemon. "Go!" He screamed. The other two Drowzees began to walk forward. Mike recalled Combusken and ducked into the room.


Jeff was now pinned against the ceiling. The shiny Drowzee then began to flail its arms. Slowly Jeff returned to the floor, but he was asleep by the time he made it. Mike and Amanda were now in the dining room. "Why are they attacking us?" Amanda asked. "I don't know, but we do know they are following us. I think we stand a better chance if we split up!" Mike replied. Amanda nodded and rocked Oddish. She ran to the left door and Mike went to the right. "Good luck!" Mike yelled as she disappeared.


Amanda found herself in a long corridor complete with china cabinets and a moose head plaque on the wall. She wandered down it and made it to the door on the other end. Oddish was shaking like a leaf in her arms. "It's ok…Don't be scared." She assured it. She pulled the handle of the door and rushed inside. She now found herself in what looked like an armory. Knight armor manikins were on each side. She slowly moved forward, when suddenly, one of the knights inched forward. Amanda looked up to see the shiny Drowzee. It hovered above her for some time, and then flailed its arms causing the knights to speed toward her. Amanda rolled to the side and the knights smashed into each other. She ran to the other door and leapt inside, closing it behind her. She leaned up against it and sulked to the ground. There she cradled herself and began to cry. "What do they want?" She asked herself. The lights then went on in the room she was in, and the other two Drowzees stood in front of her. They began to flail their arms, and Amanda went black…


Mike had found a stairway that lead to the basement. He walked down it and found himself in a funhouse. The mirrors turned him into weird shapes as he walked down it. He then heard something from behind one. Mike pushed it aside to find Clyde hiding. "Don't kill me!" He screamed as Mike pushed it aside. "Clyde?" Mike said in shock. "Moron?" Clyde replied equally shocked. "What are you doing down here?" Mike asked. "I dove behind here when those things entered. I don't think they saw me." Clyde replied. "Well then, Bonnie must be here too, where's she?" Mike asked. Clyde wondered why Mike didn't just kill him now for all the trouble he'd caused them. "She went upstairs…" He weakly replied. "That's who was screaming…" Mike said to himself. "I believe the Drowzee's got her too." Mike finally replied.


Clyde began to exit his hiding spot. "Why are you still here?" He asked Mike. "When we entered, the Drowzees shut all the doors. I don't think they like intruders." He informed him. "Plus, I'm not leaving without my friends. Clyde nodded. Suddenly, the two Drowzees appeared on both sides of them. "How did they get in without us knowing?" Mike asked in shock. Clyde backed away. "Don't let them get me!" He yelled and made a run for the stairs. The Drowzees blocked his escape and began to flail their arms. Mike took off in the opposite direction.


After running for some time, Mike slowed. He was now completely alone. He continued through the funhouse. Clown dolls littered the shelves above and Mike already didn't like this place. He then spied a small nook he hadn't noticed before. Above it was a picture. Mike pulled it off the shelf. It seemed rather recent, maybe only a year old. A man dressed in a ringleader outfit stood with the shiny Drowzee next to him. Mike realized it must have had an owner. He then inspected the nook and found a handle. He nudged it, and a door swung open.


Inside was a large room. Mike walked in to find all his friends and Team Steam lying sound asleep on the floor. The shiny Drowzee stood above them. Mike walked up and it turned. It had an angry expression on its face. The two normal Drowzees suddenly appeared above it. "What's going on here?" Mike yelled. The two Drowzees hovered down. One put its arm on Clyde and the other on Bonnie. They then began to speak through them.


"We are the Drowzee brothers that have lived in this house for centuries." They started. "Centuries, that means you must be dead!" Mike yelled. The two Drowzees nodded. "Correct, though we are dead, we remain here to protect the mansion." One spoke. "Yes, it was our master's last wish." The other replied. "Then what's with the other Drowzee?" Mike asked. "A year ago, this Drowzee and an injured man appeared here. He had been hurt in a rock slide in the mountain above. After making it here, he sadly passed on. His Drowzee remained however, and we have been controlling it to help with our bidding." The two replied. "That's terrible! My friends and I meant no harm here, and yet you have scared us to death today. And that Drowzee hasn't had an actual life in a year thanks to you two!" Mike roared.


The two Drowzees stared at each other. "That is enough, no humans are permitted here!" They spoke in unison. With that, the shiny Drowzee lunged at Mike. "Go Taillow!" Mike said releasing the Pokemon. "Taillow, use wing attack!" Mike ordered. Taillow flew at the shiny Drowzee and smashed against it, blowing it back. It hovered back up and came at Taillow. With lightning fast reflexes, it pulled back its arm and then brought it back, smashing into Taillow. The bird flew back and hit the ground. "Taillow, use double team!" Mike yelled. Many Taillow suddenly appeared and the shiny Drowzee looked confused. "Now use quick attack!" Mike yelled. Taillow formed and sped at Drowzee, smashing it across the face. Its eyes suddenly went from a blood red to their normal white. Taillow had broken the trance. Mike leapt up and grabbed the Drowzee, as Taillow pecked away at everyone's heads. They slowly woke up and got to their feet. "Let's go!" Mike yelled and everyone followed without hesitation. "Aron, Combusken, I choose you!" Mike yelled releasing the Pokemon. The two Drowzees used their minds to shut the door, but Mike's Pokemon blasted through it. As fast at everyone could go, they ran up the stairs and into the lobby. Combusken and Aron smashed the door open and everyone exited.


The two Drowzees appeared at the edge of the door, but didn't leave. "We are bound to this house…" They whispered and disappeared. Mike set the shiny Drowzee down and breathed heavily. "Thanks Mike." Amanda replied. "I could've done it myself!" Jeff added in. Bonnie and Clyde leapt up. "Since you got us out of there, we think we'll let you go just this once!" They said and took off into the forest. "You're free now!" Mike said petting Drowzee's head. He then stood up and headed off.


Mike and co traveled down the road for some time, and it finally opened up into a city. "Look!" Amanda said turning back. Mike turned to see the shiny Drowzee had been following them. It let out a low wail and walked up to Mike. "You want to come along with me?" Mike grinned. The Drowzee nodded. "But Mike, you have six Pokemon." Amanda remarked. Mike nodded and tossed a Pokeball at Drowzee. It easily went inside and stayed. "Drowzee's going to mom! Whenever I need it, I'll switch!" Mike said. He picked the Pokeball up. "Have fun with mom, see you in a bit!" He said as the ball suddenly disappeared from his hands.


Mike and co stopped in at the nearby Pokecenter. Mike phoned his mom as soon as he entered. "Mom, did you get my Drowzee?" Mike asked. She smiled and moved a bit to the side. Mike's new Drowzee stood there. "Yep, it's quite friendly!" She smiled. Mike grinned back. "Don't worry buddy, I'll make sure you get battle time!" Mike laughed. Drowzee nodded and began to eat the food Mike's mom had supplied it. "Just tell me when and you'll have it ASAP." She smiled. Mike then hung up…

Next Chapter: Chapter 26: Carvanha Vs Seaking! Lake of Battle!
Mike meets a trainer that insults his Carvanha, ending in a battle.

[RJdude]

Really good chapter. Mike got a shiny Drowzee, very cool. I hope he uses it a lot and evolves it... a shiny Hypno would be cool (even though it may not have to best color lol).

[Team Rocket's Lugia]

*pants* I just caught up with this, and what do you know! It's very good! Better than most i've seen! Keep it up.

[Mikey]

Thanks TRL! It's nice to see new readers!

Chapter 26: Carvanha Vs Seaking! Lake of Battle!

Mike and co are now in the harbor of Cintrite City. They are currently in the Pokemon Center after a grueling ordeal involving Drowzee. "Your Pokemon are all healed!" Nurse Joy said smiling. "Thanks a lot!" Mike replied taking the Pokeballs from the ball holder. Amanda was busily feeding Oddish while Jeff lie sprawled across a bench. "Well now, how long till the ferry leaves?" Mike asked Amanda stepping up. "It's not leaving till later tonight." She replied. "But it'll take us right to Noman Isle. That's where the fourth gym is." She then smiled. "And just north of there is Bolvon City, where the next contest hall is." "Ahh, going to try again?" Mike grinned. Amanda nodded.


"Did you say Noman Isle?" Jeff suddenly said sitting up. Amanda nodded. "Why?" She asked. Jeff shot them a look. "No ferry can take you there." He suddenly spoke up. Mike cocked his head. "Why not?" He asked. "Because, ever wonder why it's called "No Man" isle? It’s because it's the hardest island of the archipelago to reach! Sharp rocks litter its shoreline. Only way there is by air." Jeff explained. "Great, so now we have to find a plane!" Mike sighed.


The group left the center a bit disappointed. "Well there has to be an airport here somewhere, how else do trainers get there to earn their badge?" Mike said as they walked down the road. Amanda spied a park just ahead. There, countless number of people were relaxing. "Let's go ask them. One of them must know where an airport is." She said. The group nodded and headed toward it.


Bonnie and Clyde has secretly followed the kids into the city. "One day has past, our truce is over." Bonnie grinned. "Yeah, but does it matter? We never succeed anyways." Clyde remarked. Bonnie shot him a look and turned back. "They're probably heading for Noman Isle. That moron seems to like to earn badges, and that’s the closest one." She replied. "But Bonnie, we need wings to get there!" Clyde moaned. "Hmm, could be a problem. I'm a sea expert, you're a land. We have no sky." She remarked.


At this, a Pidgey messenger landed on Clyde's shoulder. It handed him another letter then flew off. Like normal, Bonnie snatched the letter away. "Well now grunt. I think you're wondering how to make it to Noman Isle. We have two special Pokemon waiting for you. Make your way to the Rapidash stables. There you will find salvation." The letter read. "What is it with your boss and sending letters at the right moments?" Bonnie snapped. Clyde shrugged and they headed off.


Mike and co were now in the park. "Well, do your thing!" Jeff smirked looking at Amanda. "I will, but who should we ask?" Amanda asked. "Any looser here will do!" Jeff yelled back. Amanda shrugged and began to look around. Mike spied a nice quiet lake and decided to let Carvanha have a swim. He approached it and threw the Pokeball. Carvanha emerged and began to swim. Other trainers had their water Pokemon in the lake, but they stayed clear of Mike's threatening Pokemon. "That's a cool Carvanha you got there!" One trainer remarked. Mike smiled.


"Looks weak to me!" A young trainer said. A hat was sprawled over her face, covering her from Mike's view. "And you are?" Mike said pulling the hat from her face. "The name's Katrina. And I believe your Carvanha is a wimp." She grinned. "Well then Miss Katrina, what gives you that assumption?" Mike smiled. "Because my Seaking is the best water Pokemon in this park!" She grinned pointing to her prized Pokemon. Mike shot a look at it. He had to admit it was impressive. The fish was huge, and the horn on its head looked freshly polished. "Well, I would prove you wrong, but I have a plane to catch." Mike grinned back. "Pity…You can't catch a plane in this city without me." She smiled. Mike was confused.


"I run the airport here, only pilot in the whole city." She grinned. "Mike, a trainer tells me the airport is just some ways away!" Amanda said running up. "Yeah, I figured it out." Mike said turning back. He then turned back to Katrina. "Well then, we'd like a flight." He smiled cocking his head. "I'll take you where you want to go; but first, you have to prove me wrong." She smiled. "I think Mike found the pilot." Jeff said approaching. "You think?" Amanda said back. Jeff stuck his tongue out. "A one on one match, your Carvanha vs. my Seaking." Katrina remarked. Mike tossed her hat into the river. "Fine, but if I win, the plane ride is free." He smiled. "And if I win, I get your vest!" Katrina smiled. "Uhh…ok." Mike said in shock. "Oh someone's coming on to someone!" Jeff smirked.


Bonnie and Clyde secretly entered the stables at the edge of town. A small man was chopping wood outside and Clyde grabbed an apple. He began to chew on it, acting natural. Bonnie exited the stable and grabbed him. He was lurched inside. There were several Rapidash's inside. The nearest one reared up in alarm at them. Bonnie backed away and bumped into a very brad woman. She turned and looked into the woman's face. "You Bonnie?" The woman asked. Bonnie awkwardly nodded and the woman motioned for them to follow.


She led them down the stables to two metal cages. What was inside couldn’t be seen. 'We've had some problems with these. They are by no means tame. I have no idea why your boss sent them here. They're vicious, rabid." The woman remarked as Bonnie and Clyde stared in awe. The cages were being rocked and loud roars came from them. "Good luck getting to Noman Isle on them. I'd rather risk a ferry ride." The woman frowned and unlocked the cage. It was instantly pushed open and there stood two Flygons. The nearest one roared and stepped out. "Something doesn't look right." Bonnie said backing away.


The Flygon's hands had long claws that protruded from their stubby fingers. Bonnie looked into the nearest one's eyes. Nothing but anger swelled in them. "Flygon's are usually courageous and honorable Pokemon, but your boss has turned them into monsters." The woman remarked. "How does Maxie expect us to ride these?" Clyde asked. The Flygons roared again and looked at the two. The larger one nodded to the other and it slowly approached Bonnie. Sweat began to fall from her face. She had seen Flygon's before, but this one looked like all it wanted to do was tear her up. The Flygon roared and pulled its head back. It then swept itself under her and Bonnie felt herself being lifted up as the monster flapped its large wings. The other did the same for Clyde and the two took off. The woman ran to open the stable doors, but the Flygons wouldn't wait. They crashed through and took off; Clyde and Bonnie screaming the whole way.


The water Pokemon were cleared from the lake and Katrina went to the north side. Seaking floated to her. Mike went to the south end, but Carvanha didn't seem interested. "Carvanha, we're having a match!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon surfaced and glared at Seaking. It saw it as an acceptable opponent and took its side of the field. "Ladies first!" Mike grinned. "Then go!" Katrina laughed and yelled back. Mike's face darkened. "You had your chance!" Mike yelled back. "Carvanha, use water gun!"


The Pokemon pulled back then released the spurt of water toward Seaking. "Seaking, agility!" Katrina roared. The Pokemon swiftly got to the side and swam like a torpedo down the lake. "Now use horn attack!" Katrina yelled. "Carvanha, dodge!" Mike replied. Carvanha moved, but Seaking was fast. It diverted direction and smashed into Carvanha with its brad horn, blowing it back. "Carvanha, use rage!" Mike yelled. Carvanha glared at Seaking and dove under the water. It rose under it, smashing it up. "What?" Katrina said in shock. "That horn attack boosted the strength of Carvanha's rage. Attacking it will only fuel it more." Mike smiled.


Suddenly, a large amount of screaming was heard. The people in the park looked up to see the two Flygon's roar by in a flash. "Was that Team Steam?" Mike said as they disappeared over the city. "Wow, some lucky trainers. Riding on a Flygon's back has always been a dream of mine!" Katrina yelled. "But now my dream is to beat this Carvanha. Seaking, use flail!" Seaking began to flop in the water. Carvanha dodged, but the attack was unavoidable. It fell back. "Looks like I have a way to counter rage. While attacking Carvanha strengthens it, attacking Seaking strengthens flail!" Katrina grinned. "Carvanha, use taunt!" Mike yelled. Carvanha rose from the water and shook its tail. Seaking became angry. "Seaking use rain dance!" Katrina yelled. The Pokemon didn't listen and headed straight for Carvanha. "What's this?" Katrina asked. "Taunt makes it so your Seaking only wants to attack. It won't do anything else." Mike replied grinning. Seaking slammed into Carvanha blowing it back.


Several bruises appeared on Seaking. "Taunt also makes it strike Carvanha directly, which makes your Pokemon a prime target for Carvanha's rough skin. Every time Seaking attacks, it is hurt by it." Mike smiled. "Wow, looks like I didn't know what I was getting myself into." Katrina said grinning. Mike could tell he was being toyed with. "Seaking, use waterfall!" Katrina yelled. "Don't try to fool me Mike; taunt just makes it so I have to attack Carvanha. It doesn't say anything about attacking directly." Mike shot a look. "It was worth a try." Mike grinned. The water in the lake began to surge towards Seaking. Seaking then rose from the water as the water itself began to rise. It then fell back down as he water returned, creating a wave that blowed Carvanha back.


"Carvanha are you ok?" Mike yelled. His Pokemon was shaken, but it wasn't out. "Carvanha, use water pulse!" "Supersonic!" Katrina countered. Carvanha launched the water. Purple rings formed around it. Seaking screeched out as the attack hit it. Its eyes turned red. "Ha-ha lets see if Seaking can attack when it's confused!" Mike grinned. Katrina didn't flinch. She just smiled gracefully at Carvanha. Mike then realized why. "What do you think that loud screech was that Seaking let out? Oh you thought it was in pain? How silly!" Katrina remarked. Both fish were now confused.


"Seaking, use horn attack!" "Carvanha, use crunch!" Both Pokemon lunged, but missed each other by a long shot. They smashed into the sides of the lake. Carvanha began to viciously bite at some cat tails whilst Seaking horn attacked a rock. "Carvanha, snap out of it!" Mike yelled. Seaking was blown back by the rock and it snapped out of its confusion. "Seaking, horn attack!" Katrina yelled. Seaking sped towards Carvanha. "Carvanha, dodge!" Mike yelled as loud as he could. Seaking smashed into the reeds and both Pokemon disappeared.


"They dove!" Katrina yelled. Suddenly, Carvanha emerged from the water. Seaking followed up slowly. Carvanha had a strong bite on Seaking's horn. "Ha!" Mike laughed. "Shake it off Seaking!" Katrina yelled. The Pokemon shook, but Carvanha wouldn't let go. "Carvanha, use water pulse!" Carvanha let the water go and it flew off the horn, but the attack struck Seaking dead on. "Now crunch!" Mike yelled. Carvanha landed in the water and sped toward the dazed Seaking. It slammed into it with its mouth, blowing Seaking back. It sunk under the water. "Oh no!" Katrina said in shock. Her Seaking surfaced belly up.


"So how 'bout that free plane ride?" Mike grinned. Katrina recalled her Pokemon. "You win." She smiled back. "Ha, Seaking sucks!" Jeff yelled. Katrina eyed him and leapt down, smacking him across the face. Jeff toppled into the lake with a huge splash. "While you're in there, could you get my hat?" Katrina smiled. Jeff pulled a chunk of algae of his head and snatched the hat up. Amanda laughed.


Bonnie and Clyde were flung onto the island cove by the Flygons. They gave the two an angry look before bellowing and flying off. "I don't know what your boss did to those Pokemon, but they aren't normal Flygon's anymore." Bonnie said brushing herself off. "I know." Clyde replied. "Well, what now?" Bonnie looked at the city just ahead. "We go there, get something to eat, and wait for the morons to show…" She replied and the two walked off into the city.


The Flygon's had made it back to base in dual time. The roof opened and the Pokemon landed. Maxie stepped up. Archie was at his side. "They are almost done. My men are out catching more as we speak. They will be ready when the time comes." He said petting the head of one. It bellowed and leapt back. Maxie turned to two of his grunts. "Return them to the training grounds. We are on a schedule!" He roared. The grunts nodded and threw ropes over the Pokemon's necks. They then headed off. Maxie turned to Archie and grinned. "The time is coming…" he said with a smile…


Next Chapter: Noman Isle Gym! Drowzee's First Battle!
Mike challenges the Noman Isle Gym Leader to a match!

[DannyBoy]

That was a lot of good chapters. That guy from the Zangoose chapter is a nut case saying snakes are from the devil. I think hes been hit in the head to many times. A shiny Drozee is really cool, dont see to many shinys or Drozees in fics! It was cool and Mike is lucky, it seems like a strong pokemon. Carvahna did a grat job in battle, that was a tough Seaking to beat, I am glad it won it will be a very tough bettler and will be easyier to control and now has more respect for Mike probably. The next chapter seems like it will be good with Drozee! Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Thanks guys! Here's the long awaited 4th Gym battle!


Chapter 27: Noman Isle Gym! Drowzee's First Battle!

The plane soared high over the raging seas below. "You picked a great time to fly us over there missy!" Jeff said sarcastically. Katrina shot him a look while changing direction in the plane. "Well if little Mr. I want my badge would of waited we wouldn't be out in this storm!" She yelled back. Mike looked up and folded his arms. He then continued to admire his badges. Amanda was resting against the side of the ship with Oddish asleep in her arms. As for Jeff, he was standing in the middle complaining about everything. "Isn't there an in flight movie or something?" He yelled. Katrina pulled an empty Pokeball from her belt and chucked it at his face. "Entertain yourself!" She yelled.


The waves were getting choppier and Mike could make out Noman Isle in the distance. He looked out the window and could scarcely make out the image of a Wailord rising from the water, then sinking. "So they are still on my trail." He grinned to himself. He turned back towards the islands. Jeff was right. Jagged rocks surrounded the bay. Some stuck up so high that they had become nesting sights for Wingulls.


"I'm going to try and land her at the airport, this could get bumpy!" Katrina yelled back. Amanda fumbled with her belt and fastened it on. Mike pulled his across his waist and strapped himself in. "Aren't you going to strap in?" Katrina said smiling at Jeff. "Nah, I'll be fine!" He smiled back. "Ok!" Katrina said and turned around. A slight grin came over her face. It was raining hard, but Mike could see that they were now over the city. The jagged rocks were no longer in sight. He then saw the giant airstrip that they were to land on. "There are no signalers. Guess they didn't want to wait out in the rain!" Katrina yelled.


"So we turning back?" Amanda asked. "Nah, I can land it!" Katrina replied. Amanda slumped in her seat and tightened her grip on Oddish. Katrina began to lower the small plane. "Hold on to you butts!" She said smiling. The plane it the ground hard, causing Mike to fall back in his chair. Amanda let out a slight scream. Mike turned to see Jeff had fallen back and landed upside down by her legs. "Told you to strap yourself in!" Katrina called back. "Shove it!" Jeff replied. The plane continued down the runway and gradually slowed. It came to a stop with a sudden jerk, and Jeff was thrown forward towards Katrina. "Miss me?" He grinned. She shoved her hand in his face, and then unstrapped herself. "We're here!" She said with an embarrassed grin.


Mike and co stepped out of the plane. "Oh, so now it decides to stop raining!" Jeff called out as the rain began to stop. "The storm seems to be over." Katrina replied. "You think?" Jeff said looking back. "Thanks for the ride Katrina." Mike said stepping out. She nodded. "Well, I'm of no more use. I guess I'll just fuel back up and head off. Great battle we had, and good luck at the gym!" She said. Mike nodded and helped Amanda out. "No more planes!" She said.


As the group entered the city, the day had gotten a lot better. All the dark clouds had dispersed and the sun began to shine. "That's just dandy! Why does everything bad happen while we are in bad predicaments?" Jeff complained. The city was rather small. Not what you would call a commercial town. There were a few people on the streets, but not many. Mike saw a trainer cradling an injured Raticate just up the road. "Don't worry Rati, I'll get you to the Pokecenter and you can rest!" He said sadly. Mike walked up to him. "What happened?" He asked. "I thought I could beat the gym leader, but I was horribly wrong!" He said sadly. "Raticate was poisoned badly during the fight. I need to get it to the center!" He said and began to head off.


"So I guess that means I'll be up against a poison type leader." Mike said. "This could be a problem. Or it could not…" Mike said grinning. "What you going to do?" Jeff asked. "Let's take a trip to the Pokecenter." Mike replied. The group headed down the path they saw the boy go. Soon, they came upon the Pokecenter. "So we're here, now what?" Amanda asked. "I'm exchanging for Drowzee." Mike said grinning.


The group entered the center where they again saw the boy. He sat worrying on the bench with his head down. Mike walked up to the Pokeball transport system while Amanda approached the boy. "Don't worry; I'm sure Raticate will be fine." She said smiling. The boy nodded. Mike fiddled with his Pokeballs. "Which one should I give to mom for Drowzee?" he asked himself. He then remembered. "I'll send Carvanha over. I don't think there will be much water in the gym today." He said out loud. His mother answered happily. "Why hello Mike!" She yelled. "How's my baby?" "Just fine…" He replied. "I'm heading to the gym and could use Drowzee for this fight." Mike then said.


"Why of course, right away!" His mom replied. "Oh Drowzee sweetie, someone wants to see you!" She yelled. Mike's Pokemon walked into view. It sparkled more then ever. "I just gave it a nice brushing!" She smiled. Mike put Carvanha's Pokeball on the teleporter. As the two Pokemon switched, he warned his mom. "Oh mom, this Pokemon I'm sending isn't like Drowzee. I wouldn't let it out." He said smiling. "Oh I'm sure it's fine!" She said. Mike shrugged. The process was then complete and Mike picked up Drowzee's Pokeball. "Thanks mom!" He said. "Love ya son!" She replied. "You too mom!" Mike said and hung up.


Mike's mom took the Pokeball from the transporter. "Let's so who gets to be brushed now!" She said throwing the Pokeball. It formed into Carvanha, who flopped around angrily. "Well now, maybe you can't be brushed." She said backing nervously away. Carvanha began to flop harder and crashed against a nearby desk. The vase on it fell to the floor and shattered. "Ok, you want water!" She said and rushed to the sink. She filled up a pot with water and returned to the living room. Carvanha was flopping like mad. She wearily approached it and grabbed it by the tail fin. Carvanha began to flail madly and she chucked it into the port. It still flopped around as she rushed to the backyard and chucked the pot into the small pond out back. "There, have fun!" She said nervously and ran inside. Carvanha surfaced and then dive.


Mike threw the Pokeball that contained Drowzee to the ground. It took shape and smiled happily. "There you are buddy!" Mike said as the sparkles around it diminished. "Ready to help me out?" He then asked. Drowzee happily nodded. "Then let's go!" Mike said. Amanda waved goodbye to the boy and the three headed off. They didn't walk to far when they approached the Noman Isle gym. "Well here we are!" Mike said staring at it. The gym was dark and covered in plants Mike had never seen before. "These are all tropical, and I bet they're poisonous!" Jeff said. "This guy's wacko! Who has poisonous flowers all over their house?" He then remarked. "We'll soon find out." Mike said and started up the steps.


Mike opened the large doors of the gym, being careful not to touch the ivy that grew there. "Is anyone here?" He said loudly. Suddenly, a large man towered over him. "Vwhat do you want?" He said in a German accent. "I'm here for a match with the Noman Isle gym leader." Mike weakly replied. "Vwell you looking at him!" The man said. He seemed a little annoyed. "Hi…" Mike said weakly. "Ha! I scare you don't I?" The man started laughing. Mike thought he was as insane as Grant from the forest. He suddenly grabbed Mike and pulled him inside. "Don't vworry yourself. I don't bite!" He said happily. "But my Pokemon do!" He grinned. "The name is Nigel!" He then added in. "Yes my boy, vwe vwill battle!" Amanda and Jeff walked in as the large man pulled Mike farther inside the gym.


The group suddenly came upon the battlefield. It was just like outside; covered in ivy. "This is my humble abode!" Nigel said grinning. "So now, how bout two on two Pokemon battle?" He then asked Mike. Mike nodded. This man looked like a wrestler, but actually turned out to be rather nice. "Zhen vwe vwill battle!" He said and waddled to the opposing side of the ring. Mike walked over to his side. "Now zhen ref!" Nigel yelled. A woman appeared next to him. "See to it that this is a great match!" He yelled to Mike as the woman walked to the scoreboard. "I no use flags in zis gym! Vwe use high tech scoreboard!" He said modeling the scoreboard. Mike's picture appeared on the right side and Nigel's formed on the left.

"Now zhen, pick Pokemon!" He grinned. Mike decided to start off strong. "Electrike go!" He yelled as his starter formed. To Mike's shock, Electrike was sleeping!" "Vwhat is this Mike? You trying to insult me?" Nigel said grinning. "Electrike!" Mike yelled. The Pokemon slowly got up yawning. It looked at Mike then realized it was in battle. It yelped and turned prepared. "Zthere vwe go!" Nigel said. "Now I choose Pokemon! Go Nidorino!" He yelled. The Pokemon appeared smashing its foot to the ground. "Electrike, use quick attack!" Mike yelled. Electrike barked and sped towards Nidorino. "Use horn attack!" Nigel roared. He suddenly turned from friendly to determined.


Electrike raced at Nidorino, but it didn't move a muscle. When Electrike came in range, Nidorino flicked its head back and jolted its horn forward, smashing into Electrike. It yelped and fell back. "Now, use ze poison sting!" Nigel commanded. Nidorino stepped back and starting shooting tiny barbs from its horn. Electrike dodged well, but it couldn't hold out for long. "Electrike, use agility!" Mike yelled. Electrike began to run around Nidorino. "Nidorino, stop pesky Pokemon vwith body slam!" Nigel replied. Nidorino charged at Electrike and leapt up, but Electrike was out of the way in a flash. Nidorino crashed into the ground. "Use thunderbolt!" Mike yelled. Electrike let loose the jolt of lightning, striking Nidorino hard. The Pokemon cried out in pain, but managed to get up.


"Nidorino, use horn attack!" Nigel yelled. Nidorino rushed at Electrike. "Electrike, dodge!" Mike yelled again. Electrike began to run, but it suddenly tripped on a patch of ivy near it. Nidorino slammed into the Pokemon, causing it to yelp in pain as it flew through the air. Electrike landed hard and slowly got up. "Nidorino, now use your body slam!" Nigel yelled. "Electrike still has speed!" Mike grinned. "Dodge!" Electrike was now breathing heavily, and Mike realized it didn't have the speed. Nidorino was charging fast and it leapt up into the air. "Thunderbolt!" Mike yelled. Nidorino was pouncing. As it neared the end of its attack, a jolt of lightning blew it back. Nidorino crashed to the ground unable to battle. "Great job!" Mike yelled. Nigel recalled his Pokemon. 'Great job Mike, but vwe will now see how good you are!" He said.


Nigel tossed another Pokeball onto the field and a large purple Pokemon formed. "What's that?" Amanda asked. "It's the big purple dude from McDonalds!" Jeff yelled. "Swalot; the poison bag Pokemon. When Swalot spots prey, it spurts out a hideously toxic fluid from its pores and sprays the target. Once the prey has weakened, this Pokemon gulps it down whole with its cavernous mouth." The Pokdedex muttered. "Wow, that don't sound too good." Mike said nervously.


"Svwalot, use ze stock pile!" Nigel roared. Swalot bellowed and sucked in energy. "Electrike, use spark!" Mike yelled. Electrike nodded and released the attack. It headed straight for Swalot, but the attack was then digested in the Pokemon's stock pile. "What the..?" Mike said in shock. "Now, use ze spit up!" Nigel commanded. Swalot bellowed again, then opened its mouth as all the energy it had absorbed spat out in a large purple ooze. "Eww!" Amanda said in grotesque. "Wow, someone let off a stink bomb in here!" Jeff said holding his nose. The spit up landed right on Electrike. The poor Pokemon couldn't move and was being massacred by the attack. "Now, finish off vwith ze sludge bomb." Nigel roared. Swalot flailed its arms and released a huge black ball of sludge. It struck the immobile Electrike, who fell down hard. "Return!" Mike yelled recalling it.


"You vwant to give up?" Nigel smiled. "Not today!" Mike replied and tossed another Pokeball. Drowzee formed in a shower of sparkles. "Wvow, that not ordinary Drowzee!" Nigel said smiling. Mike nodded. "Ok Drowzee, use psychic!" Mike yelled. "Use ze body slam!" Nigel ordered. Swalot bellowed and leapt up. Drowzee began to focus, but it wasn't fast enough. Swalot connected with it and crushed it under its weight. "Drowzee, use confusion!" Mike yelled. Swalot was suddenly lifted from the Pokemon. Drowzee flicked its finger and Swalot flew across the field. It smashed into the wall, but easily got up.


"Swalot, use ze stock pile!" Nigel roared. Mike knew he was semi worried. He also knew that he couldn't attack Swalot while it was stockpiling. "Drowzee, use calm mind!" Mike yelled. Drowzee began to relax as it closed its eyes. "Now Swalot, use ze spit up!" Nigel roared> "Drowzee, run straight at Swalot!" Mike yelled. Drowzee laughed. It then lifted itself off the ground and began to float towards Swalot. "Or you could hover." Mike said laughing. Drowzee made it to Swalot as it was about to spit up. "Now reflect!" Mike yelled. Drowzee created a wall in front of it and Swalot spit up. The attack hit the reflect and sprayed back at Swalot. "At that close of range, projectiles like that don't have a chance!" Mike yelled. "Oh no!" Nigel said holding his head.


Swalot was now covered in its own spit up. "Drowzee, use psychic!" Mike yelled. Drowzee held its finger out and began to lift Swalot. "Use ze sludge bomb!" Nigel roared. Swalot managed to launch the attack. It struck Drowzee, who lost hold of it. Swalot crashed to the ground. "Ha, I teach you lesson Mike!" Nigel said smiling. "Poison Pokemon vwill always win!" Nigel roared. "Us ze body slam!" Swalot leapt at Drowzee. "Hypnosis!" Mike yelled. Drowzee held its hands up and began to flail them. The familiar rings emitted from it. Swalot couldn't turn away, and by the time it landed, it was dozing.


"Zhat not possible!" Nigel said in shock. "Now Drowzee, dream eater!" Mike said smiling. A black orb was released from the Pokemon. It struck Swalot who winced as if scared. The orb the returned to Drowzee .Mike looked to see Swalot had swirls for eyes. He had won! "You did it Drowzee!" Mike yelled. Drowzee leapt up pleased with itself. "Return!" Nigel said as his Swalot was sucked inside the Pokeball. He waddled up to Mike who was hugging Drowzee. "Sparkly Drowzee did vwell in battle. You deserve this!" He said. In his hand was the thorn badge. Mike picked it from him. "I got a Thorn Badge!" He yelled. Amanda and Jeff clapped.


Outside, Mike said his goodbyes to Nigel. "That was great battle. I vwill practice harder and next time vwe meet, I vwill be the victor!" Nigel said grinning. He held out his hand and Mike shook it. Mike waved again and the group headed back to the Pokecenter. There, Mike contacted his mom. "Hun, I would appreciate it if Drowzee came back. At least it kept me company. This other thing stares at me! I'm afraid to go outside!" She yelled. Mike nodded. "Ok mom, send Carvanha back!" His mom left the picture and he heard a bunch of screaming before she returned. "Ok, here you go!" She said putting the Pokeball down. Mike set Drowzee's down also. "Thanks Drowzee, have fun at home!" Mike said smiling. Carvanha's Pokeball formed and Mike picked it up. "Bye mom!" He said and hung up.


Team Steam was busily munching at the local diner. They had been there all day. "When are those morons going to get here?" Bonnie roared. She then saw the group heading by. Mike was tossing his new badge up and down. "O they've been here for quite some time!" Clyde grinned. "I just wasn't finished eating so I could tell you." Bonnie smacked him and ran down the road after them. Clyde shook off the hit and ran off after her.

Next Chapter: Oddish The Cutey! Practice Makes Perfect!
Amanda practices for the Cute Contest with her new Pokemon Oddish!

[Mikey]

Sorry guys but I didn't get to write today. I gave myself a little break since I have been making multiple chapters a day. Also, I was at the Buick Open Tourney watching Tiger Woods golf most of the day. Expect 1-2 chapters tomorrow though. Also, no one has commented on my last chapter yet. :(

[RJdude]

Good chapters. The Gym battle was good (even though the gym leader was annoying) and Drowzee did good, too bad Mike send it back to his mom. Anyway, keep it up.

[Mikey]

Thanks RJ! Though I didn't get to write a chapter today, I did get part 1 done of the special chapter that will be posted after Mike's 8th Gym Battle. It involves Bonnie and CLyde finally leading Mike and co to the shrine and I'm telling you, it's a great one. Emotional, epic, and funny. Everything is pretty much revealed in it. From what the Flygon's are for, to what the teams are truely up to, Mike and Amanda ;), and the legendary Pokemon of course. Look forward to this great chapter.


Here's a little teaser paragraph from the chapter: Warning, contains a minor spoiler


He was alone in the lab. Alone with not a Pokemon, but a monster. "I can't allow it to live…" He frowned. The Pokemon struggled to break free of the cage, but the scientist administered the gas. It minutes, the great Pokemon Deoxys has passed out. Taking the time he had, the scientist grabbed the chunk of the meteorite. "You would've been a great Pokemon..." He muttered, and touched the crystal chunk to the virus. Deoxys was sucked inside. "But you're nothing more then a threat. A threat to me and a threat to my family…" He added in looking at a picture of his wife and five year old child on his desk…


Chapter 28 will most likely be up by tomorrow!

[Cyndaquil7]

Wow, great fanfic GN77. Your epi guides skills make your fanfic writing excellent.

The next chapter seems like you had the same idea I got for my story in the future =D.

[CharizardILG27]

hey Mikey! you might know me from Serebii i reply to your story there a lot. Well i just gotta say i love this fic! i think it has everything it needs to be a good fic. MY favorite part of it is the teasers with Amanda and Mike ;) cant wait for the next chapter!

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter, Drowzee did really good for its first battle and first gym battle. Nigel is the creepest gym leader I have ever read about. I hope Oddish does good in the cute contest since thats coming up. I hope Amanda wins! Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Thanks guys! Here is chapter 28 like a promised, o and you'll notice a slight title change.


Chapter 28: Contest Training and Rivalries! A Bond is Broken!

Mike and co have now entered the edge of Bolvon City where the next Pokemon Contest is being held. Amanda instantly ran into the practice field where trainers were busily practicing. "This is just like Sandstone City, except more people!" She grinned. "So Amanda, doing another smart contest?" Mike asked. "Nope, time to try a cute contest." She grinned. "What Pokemon you going to use?" Mike asked. "I think I'll try Oddish!" Amanda grinned. "Why choose one?" Amanda turned to see Caitlin.


"Hey, good to see you Caitlin!" Mike grinned. "Hi guys!" She smiled back. "What are you doing here?" Jeff asked. "You know me, always visiting Pokemon Contests. So how many badges do you have?" Caitlin grinned. "0!" Jeff yelled. "Not you!" Amanda said dragging him back. "I have 4." Mike grinned. "6 for me!" Caitlin grinned. Amanda then stepped up. "What did you mean when you said why choose one?" She asked interestedly. "Well, Bolvon City is famous for doing contests in different ways. One of their new additions is the option of using up to three Pokemon for your floor show. Then you pick one of them for the battle round." Caitlin replied.


"That's perfect!" Amanda grinned and pulled two Pokeballs from her bag. She placed Oddish down and released her other two Pokemon. Skitty and Mudkip emerged. "We have some practicing to do!" She yelled. "Why if it isn't my old friend?" Amanda turned to see none other then Alan. "Hi Alan…" She muttered. Alan's Kadabra was at his side. "So I see your entering the cute contest. Guess we won't be facing each other then." He smiled. "Aww, to bad…" Amanda replied sarcastically. "Hey, I'm trying to be nice! Alan grinned. "And to show you how much I care, I'm going to give you a pointer."


Amanda rolled her eyes. "You see that girl over there. Her name's Gabriela. She's the leading winner in the cute competitions. It'll be fun to see you loose to her." Alan smiled and walked off. "God I hate him!" Amanda said angrily. "I think he's funny!" Jeff grinned. Amanda roared and turned to him, smashing her fist into his gut. "Ow! That sort of hurt!" Jeff yelled. Amanda sighed. "Let's go guys!" She said looking down at her three Pokemon. She then realized that there was only two. Oddish was missing.


Bonnie and Clyde slowly walked into the city. "This is Bolvon City!" Clyde seemed to be very happy. Bonnie didn't know why. She looked around. It seemed like every other one, buildings everywhere with a load of alleys. "I was born here!" Clyde said happily. He then began to run down the road. "Hey wait!" Bonnie yelled. "We have a mission to attend to!" "Yeah, to visit my home!" Clyde grinned as he headed off.


Amanda, Mudkip, and Skitty ran through the field. "What is it with Oddish getting lost?" Amanda sighed. Suddenly, Gabriela appeared in front of her. "So Alan tells me you plan on beating me." She grinned. "With those? Ha, you're more pathetic then he made you out to be." Gabriela grinned. "Now is not the time." Amanda glared. "What, lost your little Oddish?" Gabriela grinned. "I saw the thing run off. I have to admit it's cute, but it can't measure up to my Pokemon." Gabriela turned and Amanda saw a Jigglypuff, Clefairy, and a Togepi. "These are the opponents who will crush you." Gabriela grinned. "That's nice, and I would counter it, but right now I have to find my Pokemon." Amanda pushed by her. As she took off, she turned back for a second. "I wonder if judges like balloons, pigs, and eggs!" She grinned. Gabriela began to steam.


Mike, Jeff, and Caitlin walked through the city. "So Mike, anything interesting happen since we last met?" Caitlin grinned. "Let's see, I caught four more Pokemon. Besides that, nothing really." Mike replied. "I have stories!" Jeff yelled. "Yes Jeff?" Caitlin smiled and turned to him. "Actually, nothing has been going on with me I just want attention." Jeff replied embarrassedly. "O don't worry, I'm paying attention to you." Caitlin grinned. "Yay! Ok, let's see, um…" Caitlin turned back to Mike. "Why you!" Jeff began.


He was then interrupted by a salesman on the street. "Hey kid, come over here!" The salesman grinned. Jeff looked in between him and Mike and Caitlin. "I'm not supposed to talk to strange men. Didn't turn out well last time." Jeff replied. "I'll pretend I didn't hear that." The salesman said disgustedly. "Joking!" Jeff replied and walked up to him. "I can see by your face that you’re a man who knows what he wants." The salesman grinned. "And I can tell by your face that you’re a man who wants to sell me some crap." Jeff replied. The salesman sighed and pulled a stone from his desk.


"This is a leaf stone; it has the power to cause evolution in certain Pokemon." The man said grinning. Jeff grabbed the stone from his hands. The stone seemed normal enough except for the fact that a large leaf impression was on it. "And I need it why?" Jeff replied. "To evolve one of your Pokemon of course!" The man said grinning. "Uh, what one?" Jeff replied. "Ugh!" The man rolled his eyes and pulled a chart from behind him. "I thought this would be easy!" He yelled. Jeff searched the chart to find a picture of Nuzleaf.


"Hey, I have a Nuzleaf!" Jeff grinned. "Then that's why you need this stone! Tell you what, since you're such an interesting person, I'll sell it to you for 50 bucks." He grinned again. Jeff thought about it. "Couldn't hurt to just buy it." He said and pulled the money from his pocket. The man handed him the stone and took the money. "Pleasure!" He grinned. Jeff nodded and ran to catch up with Mike and Caitlin.


Bonnie had lost Clyde somewhere in the city. "Great!" She yelled. Suddenly, her lure ball popped open and Lombre appeared. "What are you doing?" She yelled. Lombre put a finger to its mouth signaling for her to be quiet. "I will not be quiet!" Bonnie yelled Suddenly, Jeff came running up the road. Lombre quacked and ran at him. "How did you know he was coming?" Bonnie roared and chased after. Lombre approached Jeff and quacked angrily. "What do you want Plucky?" Jeff yelled. Lombre stuck its nose out imitating Nuzleaf. "Pinocchio?" Jeff said confusedly.


Suddenly, Jeff's Pokeball shook and Nuzleaf appeared. "Whoa man!" Jeff said in shock. Nuzleaf glared at Lombre who glared back. Bonnie ran up. "Well moron, seems out Pokemon have a bit of a rivalry going. It even goes so far as them sniffing each other out!" Bonnie glared. "The let's let them settle it!" Jeff glared back. Bonnie nodded. "This time Lombre will take you out!" She grinned.


Amanda has searched high and low, but still no sign of Oddish. It was getting late and she needed to practice. She wasn't going to get anywhere without training. She had wandered into a forest after receiving some tips, and was now following a stream. Suddenly, up ahead was a group of Gloom. In between them was her Oddish. It happily bounced up and down. "There you are!" She said picking it up. The Glooms became angry, but settled down when Oddish seemed happy. "Ready to train?" She grinned. Oddish smiled and looked down at the Glooms. Amanda held her nose. The Pokemon smelt like rotting flesh. "Hope you don’t turn into those." Amanda said. Oddish's face turned sad.


Clyde was now at his old home. His parents had long moved out but he wanted to see it anyways. He walked up and rung the doorbell. After some time, a woman with rollers and a robe on appeared. She looked flourished. Six kids ran around making noise behind her. "Can I help you?" She roared. "Hi, my name is Clyde and I used to live here." Clyde replied grinning. "So?" The woman said snorting. "Well I was just wondering if I could come inside and take a look." He added in. "Are you insane? Get lost buddy!" The woman said and closed the door. Clyde was filled with anger. No one, not some mean old hag, was going to stop him from seeing his childhood memories. Clyde ran out to the backyard.


Jeff and Bonnie now faced each other on opposite sides of the field. "Nuzleaf, use faint attack!" Jeff roared. Nuzleaf nodded and raced towards Lombre. "Fury swipes!" Bonnie roared. Lombre began to slash at Nuzleaf, but it disappeared. Lombre looked around confused as Nuzleaf reappeared behind it. It brought itself into Lombre, sending it flying. Lombre was up in no time. "Use astonish!" Bonnie roared. Lombre turned and send a clear wave towards Nuzleaf. It struck it hard, but Nuzleaf seemed ok. "Bullet seed!" Jeff roared. Nuzleaf released the barrage of seeds. "Uproar!" Bonnie yelled.


Lombre dodged the seeds and started wailing. Jeff grabbed his ears and so did Nuzleaf. "Now use focus punch!" Bonnie replied. Lombre continued to wail and didn't respond. "Uproar takes a while to stop!" Jeff yelled. "Nuzleaf, use pound!" Nuzleaf raced towards Lombre and smashed into it. The Pokemon flew back and stopped wailing. "Focus punch!" Bonnie yelled again. Lombre leapt up and began to meditate. "Pound again!" Jeff yelled. Nuzleaf raced towards Lombre, but the Pokemon smashed its fist into it, sending Nuzleaf flying. It smashed into Jeff's backpack and the leaf stone fell out.


Nuzleaf quickly got up and spied the stone. It looked at Jeff with anger. Jeff was confused. "Nuzleaf use razor leaf!" He yelled. Nuzleaf folded its arms and refused to battle. "What is it?" Jeff asked. Nuzleaf pointed to the stone and turned away. "I wasn't going to evolve you! I just bought it for when you're ready!" Jeff replied. Nuzleaf walked towards him and placed its hand on its Pokeball. It was sucked inside. "Looks like I win!" Bonnie grinned. Lombre quacked in triumph. "Seeing as how your Nuzleaf is emotionally upset and I have to find Clyde, I'll leave you be." She hen added in and headed off.


Amanda was now practicing hard with her three Pokemon. They had a good routine going. Skitty would balance Oddish on its nose then fling it up where Mudkip would balance it higher with water gun. After some time, Mudkip intensified the water flinging Oddish up. It spun around spreading sleep powder everywhere. "Great!" Amanda grinned. She hugged her Oddish, but it seemed troubled. Amanda however, didn't seem to notice.

Mike and Caitlin returned to her. "How goes the practicing?" Mike grinned. "Great! We have the best routine!" Amanda smiled. "Oddish doesn't look to happy." Caitlin replied. "It's fine…" Amanda said. She looked at Oddish who gave her a fake grin. Jeff soon approached. A look of sadness was on his face. "Whoa, never seen you this down before." Mike smiled. "Yeah…" Jeff said weakly. He sat down on the ground and put his head down. "What's up bud?" Mike said sitting down next to him. "Nuzleaf hates me. It thinks I wanted to evolve it, and now it won't come out of its ball…" He said. "That is a problem." Mike replied. Caitlin put her hand on his shoulder. "It'll warm up sooner or later." She replied.


Jeff pushed her away. "No it won't!" He screamed. "I lost my first dark match, my own Pokemon hates me, and I'm a failure as a trainer!" He yelled. He began to head off. "Have a good contest Amanda. I won't be attending…" He said and rushed off. Mike began to chase after but Caitlin grabbed him. "Let me…" She said. Mike nodded and Caitlin began to follow Jeff. Mike turned to Amanda. "Want to get something to eat?" He grinned. Amanda nodded. "Could use it." She said. She gave a fake smile, but Mike could tell she was hurt by Jeff's outburst.


Bonnie walked through the streets trying to find Clyde. Suddenly, the same salesman called to her. "Missy come here!" He grinned. Bonnie stepped up. "Are you referring to me?" She asked. The man nodded and pulled a stone from the desk. "This baby is a water stone. It has the power to trigger evolution within a Pokemon!" He grinned. "Oh let me see!" She said grabbing it. "I think I'll evolve my Wooper right now!" She yelled out. "No no! It only triggers evolution in these Pokemon." The salesman said holding up a sign. Bonnie instantly saw her Lombre. "I'll take it!" She smiled…


Next Chapter- Chapter 29: Amanda's Contest! Tests of Friendship!
Amanda has her contest, but two things occur that will test her friendships. One, will Jeff show? And the other is a secret…

[RJdude]

Aww... poor Jeff... and he and Nuzleaf were close, too... I hope they make up... maybe it'll evolve in the next chapter against Bonnie's newly evolved Ludicolo... hmm...

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter. I can't wait to see how the contest goes. I have a feeling that there will be no evolutions in the next chapter. I bet the salesman was selling fake stones and then they try and use them and they dont work! I hope I am right, that would be a first. I feel bad for Nuzleaf, I bet it thinks it was going to evolve because it was weak, I can see that Nuzleaf is a rebel type pokemon. I liked the little cat fight with Amanda and Gabriela. That was cool, to bad they didn't try and kill each other. Cat fights are always good to see! Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Chapter 29: Amanda's Contest! Tests of Friendship!


The day of the contest is here, and Amanda is running to make it. Mike is right behind her. "I'm going to be late!" She yelled. "No you won't. We still have 10 minutes to get there!" Mike yelled back. The two skidded around a corner and Amanda smashed right into a parked car. "Ow!" Amanda said falling down. "Ha-ha that was cute. Maybe you should do that routine." Mike laughed picking her up. "Shut up and let's go!" Amanda shot him a grin and they headed off.


Caitlin was now searching the streets for Jeff. She had been for the last day. "Where the hell could he have gone?" She said as she walked around. Suddenly, the salesman called to her. "Honey, can you come here?" He grinned. Caitlin sighed and approached him. "Yes?" She said cocking her head. He pulled a stone from the desk and presented it to her. "This is a fire stone. It triggers evolution is certain fire Pokemon." He smiled. "Thanks, but I don't have a fire Pokemon." Caitlin smiled and him and headed off. "But you may in the future!" He called out. Caitlin put her hand up and kept walking.


Bonnie sat on a bench in the middle of the city. She held the heavy water stone in her hand. "So now, Lombre is going to get buffed up, and I won't even have to worry about the morons anymore." She whispered to herself. After some time of pondering, she tossed the lure ball and Lombre formed. "Lombre catch!" She smiled and tossed the stone. Lombre saw what it was and dodged. "You little…!" Bonnie roared. Lombre laughed. Bonnie got up and picked the stone from the ground. "You're evolving whether you like it or not!" She screamed. Lombre freaked out and began to run as Bonnie gave chase.


Clyde was now hoping the fence in the backyard of his old house. He took a breather after making it over. "Don't remember that fence being so high…" He said out of breath. Suddenly, he heard a faint grow. It then became louder and Clyde looked up to see a Houndour right in his face. "Nice doggie!" He grinned. Houndour pulled its head back and released a flamethrower as Clyde dodged. He ran frantically around the yard as Houndour gave chase.


Amanda had made it just in time and all of her Pokemon were at her feet. Mudkip and Skitty seemed to be having fun, but Oddish was still troubled. Amanda watched a young boy and his Spoink doing their routine. She was up next. She looked up in the crowd to see Mike waving to her. She smiled and waved back. The boy finished his routine and Amanda stepped up. The announcer announced her to the audience, exclaiming that she was the semi finalist in the competition in Sandstone's contest. She knew the crowd expected a lot from her now.


Amanda began her routine by pulling out her pompoms as usual. She started to do a cheer while Skity danced on its hind legs to her right. Mudkip did the same to her left, and Oddish sat in front of her moving its head back and forth. She then did a back flip out of the way and Skitty took her spot in the middle. Oddish did a back flip onto Skitty's nose and it began to balance it. The crowd cheered them on. Skitty then bounced Oddish onto its tail and flung it up. After it did a back flip next to Amanda and let out an attract. Hearts filled the arena as Mudkip caught Oddish on its water gun.


Mudkip balanced Oddish for some time and Amanda and Skitty did cartwheels to end up next to them. Finally, Mudkip intensified its water gun and Oddish was flung up. Oddish spun and created a stun spore, but as it did, Amanda watched in horror as it started to glow. The crowd was eager with anticipation to see what was happening. Oddish landed in front of Amanda, but it wasn't Oddish anymore. "Gloom; the weed Pokemon. Gloom releases a foul fragrance from the pistol of its flower. When faced with danger, the stench worsens. If this Pokemon is feeling calm and secure, it does not release its usual stinky aroma." Amanda's Pokedex muttered.


Amanda stared on. She was hoping Gloom felt secure, but it was short lived. Gloom was nervous, and so the whole stadium began to fill with its odor. "Aww no!" Amanda said to herself. Mike tried not to hold his nose, but the smell was unbearable. "Not so cute…" He muttered to himself. Amanda turned to see what the judges had given her. She received a 5.0, 6.4, and a 4.9, giving her a final score of 16.3. She couldn't believe it. Her routine went so well, but Oddish had to evolve. She put her head down and recalled her new Gloom. The stench soon faded and she ran from the stadium. Mike got up and headed towards her dressing room.


Caitlin had finally found Jeff. He was sitting alone at the edge of a tree outside of town. "Want some company?" She grinned slightly. "Not really…But go ahead…" He replied. He picked a stone up from the ground and chucked it forward. It skipped across the lake. Caitlin sat down next to him. "I know it hurts to have one of your friends hate you, but Nuzleaf is just angry. It'll calm down." She said. "And as for you being a failure as a trainer; that is not true at all. So you lost one dark battle, big deal. There will be others. I lost my first gym match, but I didn't give up." She tried to smile. "And you had to be doing something right for your Seedot to evolve." Jeff gave her a look. "And I had to have done something wrong to make it hate me. We were so close." He replied.


Caitlin gave him a sympathetic look. "Have you tried releasing it and talking to it?" She asked. Jeff shook his head. "It doesn't want to." He replied. "Just try." She repeated. Jeff sighed and pulled the Pokeball from his belt. He tossed it up and it fell down. Nothing happened. "See…" He muttered. Caitlin got up and grabbed the Pokeball. She pressed the button on it and the ball opened. Nuzleaf appeared. "Can't refuse that…" She grinned. Nuzleaf saw Jeff and folded its arms. "See it hates me…" He muttered. Caitlin put her arm on Nuzleaf. "Are you really going to throw away your friendship with your trainer over something like this?" She asked. Nuzleaf shook her away. "It won't listen. I screwed up, and it deserves to hate me." Jeff said looking at her. Nuzleaf turned to him. Its eyes stayed mad, but they twitched. It was trying its hardest not to show sympathy.


"Look Nuzleaf, if Jeff wanted to evolve you, don't you think he would've done it right away. He put the stone in his backpack and didn't say another word about it." Caitlin replied. Nuzleaf stared at her for some time. It then unfolded its arms and walked up to Jeff. It held out its hand and Jeff shook it. He then grabbed his Pokemon and pulled it close to hug it. Nuzleaf allowed it, but it seemed a little annoyed. After Jeff let go, it smiled happily. "Thanks Caitlin." Jeff replied. "Hey, it's what I do!" She smiled back. "That stone is for when you're ready…" Jeff said smiling at Nuzleaf. Their bond had been restored.


Bonnie was now chasing Lombre up a flight of stairs. "Of all places it decides to run to, it picks a 15 story apartment building!" Bonnie roared. Lombre made it to the top first. It began to run down the hall, and then stopped. It heard something faint coming from one of the rooms. Lombre's head began to rock up and down as it became intrigued by the music. It waddled up to the door and opened it. Inside was the most wondrous thing Lombre had ever seen. There on the counter was a box that made noise. Lombre couldn't help but slowly dance up to it. The owner was asleep on the couch. Still dancing, Lombre snatched the musical box and headed back into the hall. Bonnie was just making it to the top.


Lombre began to dance while it ran away. Bonnie gave chase. "Where the hell did you get that radio?" She yelled chasing it. Lombre ducked into another room as it danced away. The room was being remodeled and so no one was inside. The window was open and Lombre danced away heading through it. Bonnie leapt in. "You're going to kill yourself!" Bonnie yelled as Lombre danced out the window. "No!" She screamed and leapt at it. Lombre was gone.


Amanda was crying in her dressing room when mike arrived. Mudkip and Skitty were trying to comfort her. "Hey, don't cry Amanda. You could still win." He smiled. Amanda looked up. "It's not that." She muttered. "I told Oddish in the forest that I didn't want it to become Gloom. Now that it is, it probably thinks I hate it." She frowned a bit. Mike smiled. "Let it out and we'll see." He replied. Amanda tossed the Pokeball and Gloom formed. It immediately saw the tears in her eyes and waddled up. "I'm so sorry, I love you the way you are Gloom." She said hugging it. Gloom smiled.


Mike then noticed something. "There's no smell." He replied. "Gloom must not be nervous now that it knows you're ok with its evolution!" Amanda smiled. "Then Gloom and I are going to win this contest together!" She grinned. Mike returned to his seat to find Gabriela finishing her routine. Her Pokemon did astounding and she received a total of 27.8. The announcers then exclaimed that Amanda's Skitty received the highest votes for cuteness. Amanda heard this and picked up the kitten. "They love you!" She smiled. The orders were then scrambled up and Amanda found herself against the Spoink trainer.


Bonnie looked out the window to see Lombre had landed on the top of a tree still dancing away with the radio to its ear. "Get back here!" She yelled. Lombre leapt off the tree and continued through the streets. She saw it begin to cross a busy road with no care in the world. All it cared about was dancing away. Bonnie leapt out the window and landed upside down in the tree. She climbed down and noticed Clyde running around the yard across the street. Six kids were all laughing as he was flamed in the rear by a Houndour. "Quit fooling around and help me Clyde!" Bonnie yelled. Clyde noticed her and jumped at the fence. Houndour flamed his rear one last time as he made it over.


There was now only a minute on the clock and Amanda was doing well. Mudkip had taken out almost all of Spoink's stat bar. With a final 10 seconds left, Mudkip launched a water gun, taking the rest out. Mudkip and Amanda were then declared the winner. Mike clapped away. Amanda then saw that Gabriela had won too. With them being the only two left, she was now up against her for the finals. Amanda became nervous. Gabriela was a major contender, and she wasn't sure she could win. Suddenly, she noticed Jeff and Caitlin take seats next to Mike. "He did show!" She smiled and become determined.


Amanda was pretty confident as she faced Gabriela on the opposite side of the ring. The judges and audience were shocked at her choice of picking Gloom. They did however, notice the smell had gone. Gabriela had chosen Clefairy. "You're going down!" Gabriela grinned. "We'll see!" Amanda smiled. Five minutes were placed on the clock. "Clefairy, use attract!" Gabriela yelled. Clefairy smiled and released a ton of hearts. The audience seemed to like it, but Amanda just grinned. "Not going to score you points!" She replied. "Use encore!" Gloom smiled and began to clap. Clefairy couldn't help but to keep using attract. "Now Gloom, use flail!" Amanda smiled. Gloom began to flop and smashed into Clefairy. Clefairy's stat bar dropped drastically.


"Clefairy, use sweet kiss!" Gabriela yelled. The encore ended and Clefairy kissed Gloom. It began to rock and Amanda knew it was confused. She looked up at the clock. One minute remained. "Gloom, use charm!" Amanda yelled. Gloom released the attack, but it went nowhere near Clefairy. "Now Clefairy, use mud slap!" Gloom was smashed in the face by a ton of mud. Amanda watched its stat bar drop even with Clefairy. "Gloom, use flail!" Amanda yelled. Gloom bounced towards Clefairy, but it dodged. "Clefairy, use charm!" Gabriela yelled. Clefairy stopped and turned to use the attack, but Gloom had changed direction. It smashed into Clefairy who went flying. The time ran out and its stat bar dropped. Amanda had won!


The audience went wild and the announcer declared Amanda the winner. Mike, Caitlin, and Jeff stood up clapping like mad. Gloom ran to Amanda and she hugged it. "Great job!" She grinned. The three judges then approached and placed a pink ribbon on each of Amanda's Pokemon. They then took their bows. Gabriela approached Amanda. "No hard feelings?" Amanda smiled. Gabriela held out her hand. "No hard feelings." She smiled back. Amanda shook it and the crowd cheered again.


"Well how does it feel to win your first contest?" Mike said smiling at Amanda as they headed down the road. "Pretty darn good!" Amanda smiled back. They came to the edge of the forest where Caitlin headed off. "See you soon; probably at the next contest!" She said taking off in the opposite direction. "Let's go. I have to catch up with Caitlin in badges." Mike replied. The group headed off. "So did Nuzleaf and you kiss and make up?" Amanda asked grinning to Jeff. "Yep, and Nuzleaf is a great kisser!" Jeff said winking back. Amanda laughed. "Thanks for showing up Jeff. It meant a lot." She replied. "Wouldn't miss it for the world." He grinned as they continued down the road. Seconds later Lombre appeared dancing away down the road with the radio in hand. Bonnie and Clyde brought up the rear chasing it. "When I catch you you are so evolving!" Bonnie screamed as they headed off…


Next Chapter- Chapter 30: Dancing Fever! Rivalry to the Next Level!
Mike and co are taking a break in a small town when a new Pokemon makes its debut. The Pokemon become obsessed with the radio, but when Nuzleaf joins the dance, old rivals will spark anew. (Don't want to spoil anything so the summary is weird. LOL)

[RJdude]

Good chapter. I'm glad Jeff and Nuzleaf's friendship is restored, and it's good that Amanda won her first contest, although Oddish might have evolved a little early. Oh well. Keep it up.

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter. Amanda did really well except for the Gloom thing. I agree wit RJ about it evolving to fast but it could have had lots of exp. already before she caught it, never can tell. Lombre is really funny making Bonnie run around in a house trying to get it. Looks like Nuzleaf and Lombre will never evolve lol. They are fighters! Keep it up!

[Mikey]

Thanks for the comments guys. To clarify something, I didn't base Oddish's evolution on level. It evolved because it truely wanted to become Gloom, and it was only holding back because of Amanda. But when the contest people applauded it, it gained happiness and inner expirience to help it evolve. It was a bit early, but that's why.

Anyways, no chapter today. Expect one tomorrow though. I went to a party from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM so i'm pretty warped. :D

[Mikey]

As a small request, some people have asked me to make a summary of what Pokemon the characters have as of now. Here they are.

Mike- Normal Trainer, currently has 4/8 badges
Electrike
Combusken
Taillow
Aron
Tangela
Carvanha
Drowzee


Jeff- dark trainer, currently training to be best dark trainer
Nuzleaf
Treecko
Poochyena

Amanda- Contest Trainer, just won first contest 1/2 tries
Ralts
Mudkip
Skitty
Gloom

Also, Chapter 30 could be done today, tomorrow, or Sunday. I have another party from 4 to 12 tonight, a Tiger's Game tomorrow, but I'm free Sunday.

[Mikey]

Ok, after a long wait, her is chapter 30! Many things happen here, so enjoy!

Chapter 30: Dance Fever! Rivalry to the Next Level!

Mike and co are now entering a lively city. "Where are we?" Mike asked. Amanda pulled the Pokenavi from her belt. "This is Shakeit City." Amanda replied. "Odd name…Sounds like shake it." Jeff grinned. "That's what it implies!" A girl said. Mike and co turned to see a young woman with a Hitmontop and two Bellossom next to her. "Why would they name a city like that?" Amanda asked confused. "Well, this town has always been famous for Pokemon dancing." The girl replied. "Name's Stephanie." "Mike and this is Amanda and Jeff." Mike replied.


Lombre continued to dance away with the radio on its shoulder. Bonnie and Clyde were now dragging themselves behind it. "You'd think after some time it would get tired or bored." Clyde said panting. "Well it doesn't seem like it will anytime soon. All we need to do is turn the radio off." Bonnie replied. "Easier said then done." Clyde replied. Bonnie rolled her eyes. "Haven't you seen how stupid ducks are at the pond? You chase them and they don't fly away for ages. Lombre can't be any different." Bonnie remarked. "Lombre isn't exactly a duck. No wings…" Clyde smiled back. Bonnie sighed again. "Just help me!" She yelled.


Mike and co were now sitting down in Stephanie's backyard. A large fence covered the whole span of it and a giant stage was set in back. "This is where my Pokemon and I perform." Stephanie grinned. "We're pretty popular around here." Mike got up and approached the stage. Jeff followed. "So, you want me to do my dance?" he grinned back. Amanda shook her head and Mike smiled. "If you want to kill us all…" He replied. Jeff turned and walked back to the patio. "Well, I don't know about you guys but my Pokemon could sure use some air." He said tossing his balls. Nuzleaf, Poochyena, and Treecko formed. "Go fight to the death." He grinned. The Pokemon smiled and began to play in the yard.


Nuzleaf however, just folded its arms and sat down. Mike and Amanda released their Pokemon to join his and sat down next to Stephanie. "So Steph, mind giving us a little show?" Mike smiled. "I'm sure the Pokemon would find it entertaining." Amanda added in. Stephanie smiled. "Why not?" She grinned. "Mine would be better!" Jeff grinned. "That's quite all right." Amanda replied sticking out her tongue.


Bonnie and Clyde watched the dancing Lombre from the bushes. It had now entered a clearing with a vast lake. "Ducks love water. It will stop to take a swim." Bonnie grinned. "For the last time, it's not an actual duck!" Clyde roared. Lombre danced away right to the edge of the lake. It smiled and started to do a small jig in place. "Now's our chance!" Bonnie roared and lunged out. Clyde followed. Suddenly, Lombre changed direction and began to dance away. Bonnie and Clyde landed in the lake. Seconds later they surfaced full of seaweed. "Stupid duck!" Bonnie yelled. Clyde sighed and pulled some seaweed off his head.


Stephanie and her Pokemon were now on stage. Hitmontop spun to the music whilst the two Bellossom's danced away. As they routine went on, all of the groups Pokemon listened happily. They were really getting into the music and started to rock back and forth. Jeff noticed Nuzleaf sitting far away still folding its arms. He slowly walked toward it and sat down. "Nice day huh?" He grinned. Nuzleaf smiled and didn't budge. "What's wrong with listening to Steph's routine?" He then asked. Nuzleaf sighed and got up. It rolled its eyes and began to clap. It then turned to Jeff and gave him a "are you happy now?" look. Jeff sighed. "Always have to be the tough guy don't we?" He grinned. Nuzleaf nodded.


Lombre had now made it into the city. Bonnie and Clyde wearily followed. "We tired chasing it, tackling it, what else can we do?" Clyde sighed. Bonnie looked at a nearby fence. "We could corner it!" She grinned. Clyde smiled back. The two began to run full speed at Lombre. It danced happily away, but took notice. It diverted direction and began to dance faster. "It's heading right to the fence!" Bonnie screamed in delight. The two then released Slugma and Wooper to help corner it. The Pokemon appeared. "Get to the other side!" They yelled. The two Pokemon weren't listening. They too were now dancing away behind Lombre. "What the..?" Clyde said in shock. Lombre waddled up to the fence and smashed its hand into it. The fence post flipped up and all three Pokemon danced under it. "Does every single Pokemon like to dance?" Bonnie screamed.


Mike and co were now applauding Steph's performance when the three Pokemon entered the fence. "Hey, that's Team Steam's Pokemon!" Mike yelled. The three Pokemon took no notice and began to dance through the yard. "Pretty good dancers." Steph laughed. Hitmontop and the two Bellossom leapt down and began to dance along with the other three. Mike then noticed that all the Pokemon were beginning too. "Uhh…this is a little strange." Jeff yelled. Amanda nodded. "Team Steam must be up to something. Better recall our Pokemon before they follow them out of here." Amanda then added in. Mike nodded and recalled everyone as Amanda did the same.


As they did, Lombre jumped over the other side of the fence with the radio still in hand. Mike was just about to recall Electrike when it followed it over. Amanda tried to get Mudkip back, but it too went over. Jeff had recalled his Pokemon, but Hitmontop and the Bellossom also got away. "What's up with the radio? It's almost hypnotic to Pokemon!" Amanda remarked. "Well if Electrike and Mudkip are following Team Steam's Pokemon, this can't be good. Let's go get them." Mike replied. Stephanie jumped down. "Oh, they are just having some fun. Let them dance." She grinned. Mike shook his head. "Team Steam steals Pokemon." He informed her. She understood and the three took off. Jeff watched them go. "I guess if I'm not invited I'll stay here!" He muttered. No one listened.


Mike, Amanda, and Stephanie turned the corner to see the Pokemon dancing in a line down the street. "Recall them now!" Mike yelled. The red streams went toward the Pokemon, but a car passed by as they reached. When the car was by, the Pokemon had disappeared. "Wow, doesn't happen everyday." Stephanie grinned. Mike and Amanda sighed and rushed across the street.

Bonnie and Clyde were now walking along the sidewalk. "I can't believe we lost them." Bonnie said sadly. They then began to hear a commotion from up ahead. Bonnie and Clyde broke into a run to see a bunch of people crowding around 8 dancing Pokemon. Lombre was in the middle with the radio whilst the others danced around it. The people applauded happily. "Oh great, now it's doing a floorshow!" Bonnie yelled. She smashed through the people and picked up Wooper. It struggled in her arms, still trying to dance. Clyde picked up Slugma.


The people became annoyed. "Show's over!" Bonnie roared. Clyde then noticed Mike and Amanda's Pokemon. "Hey, looks like Lombre picked up some stragglers." He grinned. Electrike, Mudkip, and Samantha's Pokemon continued to dance. Bonnie smirked. She pulled out a sack and quietly approached them. With a quick thrust, the Pokemon were smashed inside. Lombre started to dance away but Bonnie quickly grabbed it. "Finally!" She roared in triumph. Clyde took the radio away from the struggling Pokemon and turned if off. Bonnie dug through her pack and pulled out the water stone. "I've put this off far too long!" She grinned and touched it to Lombre.


Mike and co turned the corner to see Bonnie and Clyde. A large sack was to the side of them and Bonnie was holding a now glowing Lombre. She smiled and let go as the Pokemon began to grow. "It's working!" She grinned happily. Mike and Amanda watched in shock as Lombre formed into a large round Pokemon resembling a pineapple. "A Ludicolo!" Stephanie grinned. "How do you know?" Mike smiled back. "It's like the ultimate dancing Pokemon. Nothing can stop it once a beat starts." She grinned back.


The duck Pokemon squinted a bit then smiled. "What the..? What happened to your claws?" Bonnie said confused. Ludicolo grinned and clapped its padded hands together. "It looks more like a Mexican pineapple then a Pokemon." Clyde remarked. Ludicolo then saw the radio. With a very happy sprint, it snatched it from Clyde and fumbled with it. In seconds, its broad hands found the on switch. Ludicolo started to rock its head, then spun and began to dance away. "Come back here!" Bonnie yelled and began to chase. "Here we go again!" Clyde sighed. Mike and Amanda watched them go, and then realized what they were here for. "Follow them!" They yelled.


Jeff waited patiently in the yard with Nuzleaf at his side. It was resting against a tree as he fiddled with the leaf stone. Suddenly, the fence near him smashed down and Ludicolo appeared dancing away. "First a dancing Lombre, and now a giant dancing lemon? This town is insane!" He yelled. Ludicolo danced away when it suddenly saw Nuzleaf. Still dancing away, it set the radio down and glared at it. "Something tells me this lemon used to be Lombre." Jeff said backing away. Nuzleaf opened and eye to see its rival. In an instant it was on its feet.

"Uh, hate to say it buddy, but Lombre is a lot bigger now." Jeff said weakly. Nuzleaf glared at Ludicolo then turned its attention to the leaf stone. It smirked at Jeff, who understood. "You sure?" He said reluctantly. Nuzleaf nodded. Jeff picked up the stone as Mike and co approached. "He's evolving Nuzleaf!" Amanda yelped as Jeff placed the stone to his Pokemon. In an instant it was growing.


Nuzleaf took the form of a large brown Pokemon with a pointy nose and hair that covered its face and back. Broad leaves were held in its hands. "Shiftry; the wicked Pokemon. Shiftry is a mysterious Pokemon that is said to live atop towering trees dating back over a thousand years. It creates terrific windstorms with the fans it holds." Jeff's Pokedex muttered. Bonnie and Clyde stood behind Ludicolo. "We don't have time, we have to escape!" Bonnie yelled. Ludicolo ignored her and danced away right at Jeff's new Pokemon.


"Jeff, they have our Pokemon!" Mike yelled. He nodded. "Shiftry dodge!" Shiftry leapt away in a blinding flash as Ludicolo danced toward it. "Now use bullet seed!" Jeff replied. Shiftry used its leaf fans to keep it in the air as it launched the attack. Ludicolo started to back flip away. It landed and clapped. It then began to shake its body as a mist enveloped it. "Just like Lotad so long ago!" Jeff grinned. "Get it out of the mist with bullet seed!" Jeff roared. Shiftry did as ordered and Ludicolo appeared. "Now use faint attack!" Jeff roared. Shiftry disappeared and smashed into Ludicolo. It flew back, but danced back up. Ludicolo grinned and launched a large spout of water at Shiftry. "Hydro pump!" Stephanie yelled.


The attack smashed into Shiftry, who was knocked off its feet. Ludicolo began to dance toward it, and started clapping as it roared. "Nice uproar." Stephanie commented. Shiftry put its fans to its ears as it winced in pain. "Shiftry, get out of that and use swagger!" Jeff yelled. Shiftry pulled its arms back and smashed them down; creating a gust of wind that took it up. It then closed its eyes as the dirt around Ludicolo shook. In an instant, Ludicolo's dancing had become wobbly. Shiftry landed beside it. "Use pound!" Jeff roared. Shiftry lashed out at Ludicolo, but it was greeted with a focus punch to the face. It fell back very hurt.


"Swagger may confuse opponents, but it also raises their attack." Stephanie commented. Shiftry slowly got up as Ludicolo launched another hydro pump. Jeff smiled. "Razor wind!" He roared. Shiftry waved its leaves rapidly causing a large blast of wind to smash into the hydro pump. It then continued, striking Ludicolo hard. It flew back into Team Steam, causing Bonnie to drop the sack. Mike, Amanda, and Stephanie retrieved their Pokemon. With another razor wind, Team Steam was sent flying. The radio soared off with them.


"You did it Shiftry! You beat Ludicolo!" Jeff grinned. Shiftry folded its arms and winked at him. "Wow, look at the big strong dark type Jeff has now." Amanda winked. Jeff smiled back. Somewhere in the forest, Team Steam landed hard. Bonnie got up holding her head. "If it wasn't for this stupid thing's rivalry for that Pokemon, we would have a bunch now!" She roared. Clyde frowned. "What is it anyways? Clyde asked. "I never did catch the name, so I guess we'll just call it Pineapple." She replied. Ludicolo got up wincing. It then spied the radio laying inches from it. Bonnie sighed as it fumbled to turn it on. She snatched the radio and recalled it. "No radio pineapple. Too much for today!" She yelled. Clyde began to head off. Bonnie stashed the radio in her pack and chased after.


At the edge of the city, Mike and co said their goodbyes to Stephanie. "Good luck in your dancing career." Mike smiled. "Good luck at the league, and have fun with your new Pokemon." Stephanie replied and smiled at Jeff. With some final goodbyes, the group headed off.


Next Chapter- Chapter 31: Amanda and Wynaut! The Babysitting Dilemma!
Mike and co take a break in Breeder's lodge where Amanda has to look after a Wynaut egg that's about to hatch!

[RJdude]

Yeh, Nuzleaf evolved, and it beat his rival too. I guess Team Steam is stronger now since they have a Ludicolo, but aparently it's not strong enough. Keep it up.

[Chris 2.1]

I remember seeing this just when you'd started, and I can safely say it's a really great fic. I disagree with elements like Team Steam's bag-swiping, blastign off whatever, but I have to say, the Shiftry - Ludicolo rivalry is great, its so strange seeing Shiftry on the GOOD SIDE!

But i like that Jeff trains dark types, and Amanda is a contest trainer and Mike is a League participant. I thought in Chapter 28...the contest training one, it was great Jef liked Alan, when Amanda hates him! LOL.

I can see you're talents spreading over new fields, Mikey! Keep it up! Oh, and since this is a custom land what about some custom contests?

[Mikey]

Got bored so here is another chapter.

Chapter 31: Amanda and Wynaut! The Babysitting Dilemma!

Mike and co are now taking a quiet break in a large meadow. Electrike happily chased its tail as Mike did some training. "Aron, head butt the rock!" Mike yelled as his Pokemon charged the stone in front of it. Aron's head hit it hard and the rock shattered. Aron landed with a smile on its face. "Great job, now you can go for a swim!" Mike smiled. AT this, Aron went berserk with excitement. It hopped towards the lake and leapt in cannonball style. Carvanha was dosed with water. It glared at Aron. For a second, Mike thought a battle would ensue, but Carvanha turned and swam off.


Amanda was up on the hill cooking lunch with her Pokemon at her side. Skitty and Mudkip played happily while Ralts helped prepare. Jeff, as usual, sat under a tree asleep. Mike held his arm out and Taillow landed on it. "How about a game guys?" Mike grinned as Taillow pecked away at his head. All of his Pokemon crowded around. "First one to catch and teach Taillow a lesson wins!" Mike smirked and shook his hand. Taillow freaked out and flew off into the woods. Electrike lead the charge as Combusken, Tangela, and Aron followed. Mike laughed and walked up to Amanda.


"Isn't that a little harsh?" She asked as he approached. "Hey, it gives them a work out." Mike grinned back. Mudkip brought Amanda a plate. She thanked it and handed it to Mike. Ralts was playing with the utensils. Skitty hissed at it, and Ralts ceased. Ralts waddled towards Amanda as Skitty brought Mike a fork. Mike laughed and Amanda handed him the spaghetti she had prepared. Mike thanked her and turned to Jeff. "Lunch!" He yelled.


Jeff awoke in a frenzy. He got up in a kung fu pose. "Are we under attack?" He yelled. Mike sighed. "Spaghetti!" Mike yelled back. Jeff ran down the hill to them. He yawned and reached for a plate but Mudkip blocked him. "Mudkip, give Jeff a plate." Amanda eyed it. Mudkip frowned and pouted before handing him one. "Yeah that's right guppy!" Jeff roared. Mudkip growled and water gunned him in the face. "You little…" Jeff began. Amanda picked the Pokemon up and petted it. "Just like its trainer." Jeff muttered. He then reached for a fork, but Skitty pulled it away. "Not you too." Jeff wailed. Skitty smiled.


Jeff reached again, but Skitty pulled away. "Ok cat, you asked for it!" Jeff roared and tossed a Pokeball. Shiftry formed. "Get me a fork!" He smiled. Shiftry grinned and picked Skitty up by the tail. The kitten wailed and squirmed, but Shiftry just pried the fork from it and tossed it aside. Amanda ran to it. "That wasn't nice." She yelled to Jeff. He shrugged and began to slurp his pasta. Mike looked into the forest. "Hope they don't go too far." He muttered.


Taillow flew as fast as possible through the forest. It dodged a tree to see Combusken in the way. Taillow flew higher as Combusken leapt to kick it. Combusken missed and Taillow grinned as it flew on. Electrike happily chased Taillow without a care in the world. As it did, Aron tackled a tree. It began to fall as Taillow flew by, but Electrike was blocked. It yelped in surprise and growled at Aron. Aron shrugged.


Taillow flew on pleased with itself. It thought it had made it by all of Mike's Pokemon, but it forgot one. Taillow turned to see Tangela in front of it. It tried to dodge, but Tangela's vines were already wrapped around it. Taillow squirmed as Tangela rocked it around. "Ok, break it up. Taillow learned its lesson!" Mike smiled as he entered the scene. Taillow was released and it flew to Mike's shoulder. It then began to peck away. "Guess not." He grinned. Mike's Pokemon crowded around and he recalled them all. Amanda and Jeff soon joined him.


"Well where too?" Mike asked. Amanda checked the Pokenav. "The next gym is some cities away. This seems to be the longest stretch between gym cities. If we head north, we should be there in 4 days though." Amanda replied. "Four days? Jeffy want nappy now!" Jeff roared. Amanda shot him a look. "I'm not tired." She muttered. Jeff spun Shiftry's Pokeball on his finger. "I said….Jeffy want nappy NOW!" He yelled. Amanda sighed. "Ok Jeff, just don't sick your Pokemon on me." She said rolling her eyes. "Where do you expect to nap?" Mike replied. Jeff pointed ahead to a building just down the road. "Well what do you know?" Mike muttered.


Mike and co approached the house's front door. "Well now what?" Mike said. Jeff sighed and walked up the steps and knocked hard on the door. "What politeness." Amanda smirked. The door opened and an old man appeared. "Can I help you children?" He grinned. "Yeah, I'm a tired little child and I want sleep!" Jeff smirked. The man grinned. "So assertive…I like that in trainers. Sure I have some room for you." He grinned. "The name's Barry." "I'm Jeff, and these are my friends Amanda and Mike." Jeff said pointing to them.


Mike and co were lead inside the house. Many Pokemon eggs littered the desk. "Cozy!" Amanda smiled. "So what are all these Pokemon eggs for?" Mike asked. "Well you see, I'm a Pokemon breeder. I breed Pokemon here." He smiled. "You make them do it?" Jeff said lying down on the nearest couch. "Sure…" Barry smiled and turned back to Mike and Amanda. He showed them to the back window where many Pokemon roamed the backyard. "Those are the Pokemon I breed." He smiled.


Amanda turned towards the desk. A large blue egg lay closest to her. "When are they due?" Amanda asked politely. "Most of them are due in a week, but that blue one should hatch today." Barry replied. "Wow, what kind of Pokemon is it?" Mike asked. "To tell you the truth, I don't know." Barry began. "I found it in my backyard a week ago. Doesn't look like any egg I've seen." He smiled. Amanda picked it up and cradled it. The egg began to rock. "You have a knack for Pokemon eggs." Barry smiled. "I raised one before." Amanda replied.


Barry smiled. "Well then missy, could I ask a favor of you?" He asked. Amanda nodded. "I have some work to do in the nearby town today and I won't be able to be here when the egg hatches. I was wondering if you could look after it till I get back." He smiled. Amanda nodded. Barry then turned to Mike. "I could use your help in town. AN old man like me can't carry all the equipment I need." He said. Mike nodded. "Well be back soon." He said to Jeff. He then noticed that Jeff was out like a log on the couch. He picked his backpack up and followed Barry outside.


Amanda was now alone with the Pokemon egg. Well Jeff was present physically, but she would be damned to wake him. Amanda cradled the egg as she stepped out into the yard. The Pokemon took no notice to her as she rocked it. Amanda pulled the four Pokeballs from her sack and tossed them. Gloom, Skitty, Ralts, and Mudkip appeared. "Could use the company." She smiled. Ralts waddled up to her and put its arm on her leg. It then looked up and smiled. Amanda smiled back and picked it up. She placed it on her lap and began to rock it.


Ralts seemed to enjoy it. Gloom was sleeping as Skitty and Mudkip played in the grass. "Taking care of an egg with no people around is pretty boring." Amanda said to herself. Ralts smiled and wrapped its arms around the egg. It began to rock it along with Amanda. The egg suddenly began to glow. "It's hatching! You have the magic touch Ralts!" Amanda grinned. Ralts smiled and let go as the egg cracked. A large blue bulge appeared. Amanda poked it and a low voice squeaked. "Wynaut?" It muttered.


Amanda set the egg down and the new Pokemon crawled out. It stood itself up with large ears and smiled. "Wynaut?" It grinned. "Wyanut; the bright Pokemon. Wynaut can always be seen with a big, happy smile on its face. Look at its tail to determine if it is angry. When angered, this Pokemon will be slapping the ground with its tail." Her Pokedex muttered. Amanda saw that it wasn't slapping its tail so she assumed it was happy. She bent down and petted the bulge as the Pokemon grinned happily. "Wyanut?" It muttered.

Amanda turned to Ralts who was now playing with a pail to the side. It placed it on its head and walked straight into the house. It fell back and held its head. Amanda sighed and picked it up. She took the pail off and smiled. Ralts grinned back. Amanda then turned back to see Wyanut was gone! She looked around and saw it crawling away. Instantly, she was on her feet chasing it. As she finally caught up, she tripped and fell. Smashing into Wynaut, the two tumbled down the hill. Ralts, Skitty, and Mudkip leapt after. Gloom continued to sleep.


Amanda hit hard on the ground below. Wynaut began to cry hysterically. "It's ok!" She said cradling it. Amanda tried to climb back up, but the hill was too steep. "Looks like we have to find our way around." She said sighing. Her Pokemon seemed happy, and Wynaut had calmed down. It leapt from Amanda's arms and began to walk off. "Wait!" She yelled and chased after. Wynaut marched through the forest calling its name out over and over.


As it went, it soon spied a bush with a very large apple. Wynaut found itself hungry and rushed to pick it. Amanda watched as it struggled to grab the apple. As it pulled, a large white Pokemon appeared holding the other end. "Vigoroth; the wild monkey Pokemon. Vigoroth is always itching and agitated to go on a wild rampage. It simply can't stay still for even a minute. This Pokemon's stress level rises if it can't be moving constantly." Amanda's Dex muttered as she scanned the creature.


Vigoroth began to roar as Wynaut munched on the apple. Amanda rushed up and grabbed it before taking off. Vigoroth roared and gave chase. Bonnie and Clyde sat lazily in a tree trying to get some rest. "Ahh, a day off of trying to steal." Bonnie said grinning. Amanda recalled her Pokemon and rushed up a nearby tree. It just so happened Bonnie and Clyde were in the same tree. Amanda noticed them instantly. "What are you doing here?" She yelled. Clyde yawned. "Go away, we aren't interested in you today." He said. Amanda shrugged and leapt off the other side of the tree with Wynaut still in hand. Bonnie and Clyde began to rest again when Vigoroth suddenly smashed up the tree. The two fell down and smashed hard on the ground.


Amanda continued on even though she had long lost the Vigoroth. She finally stopped at the lake they stopped at before. She took a small breather as Wynaut leapt out of her hands. It waddled to the edge of the lake. Amanda caught her breath and looked around. She then noticed Wynaut floating away on the back of a Goldeen. "O great!" She yelled. She ran to the lake's edge and tried to grab it, but Wynaut was too far out. Amanda pulled a Pokeball out and released Mudkip. It splashed around in the lake before chasing after Goldeen. Goldeen noticed it coming and dove. As it did, it smacked Wynaut ashore with its tail. Amanda recalled Mudkip and ran after it as it bounced into the forest.


Mike and Barry were now returning back to the lodge after a hard day in the city. When Barry said he needed help, Mike didn't realize he would be carrying everything. "Can't wait to see what Pokemon was in that egg." Barry grinned. Mike nodded and sighed. Suddenly, Wynaut ran across the road in front of them. "What was that?" Barry asked. Amanda exited the forest to see Mike and Barry. She ducked behind a tree as they continued on. "Oh great, have to get back!" She yelled. Amanda rushed across the road when the coast was clear. She found Wynaut eating some berries.


Amanda picked it up and returned to the road. She smiled and began to head back. Suddenly, Vigoroth leapt into the path. It growled angrily and stamped its chest. Amanda nervously backed away and began to run. She was used to running as she was a track runner, but Vigoroth was easily catching up. Amanda darted into the forest as Wynaut happily swayed in her arms. She ducked behind a tree as Vigoroth ran by. She sighed, but Vigoroth heard and turned back. Amanda smiled nervously and started to run again, but Wynaut leapt from her arms.


Vigoroth bellowed and ran towards the tiny Pokemon. Amanda ran to get it, but Wyanut suddenly turned red. Vigoroth smashed into it and flew back. It hit the ground hard. Amanda watched in shock as it got back up and yelped before rampaging back into the forest. "That was a counter." Amanda said in shock. Wynaut happily waddled up to her and she picked it up.


Soon she was back at the lodge. She walked inside to see Mike and Barry. They seemed worried. "Just went for a walk." She grinned and held out Wynaut. Barry smiled happily and took the Pokemon. "So this is my new Pokemon?" He smiled. "It's a Wynaut." Amanda grinned. "Well missy, seeing as how you took such good care of it, why don't you keep it?" He grinned. Amanda instantly shook her head. "NO!" She screamed." She collected herself and replied again. "I mean, I think it would be more use to you. You know, company," She smiled. Barry nodded.


Mike and Amanda set back out onto the road. They said their goodbyes to Barry and Amanda petted Wynaut's head. They began to head off when Jeff appeared yawning in the doorway. "Leaving without me?" He muttered. Amanda snapped her fingers. "We almost got away this time." She grinned. Jeff shot her a look and joined them. "Thanks for the rest." Jeff yelled back to Barry as they headed off. Wynaut smiled and waved as they went.


Next Chapter- Chapter 32: Aipom the Pest! Trouble in the Golfing Tournament!
Mike and co enter a golfing tournament at a course on the way to the next gym, but a pesky Aipom keeps distracting them.

[DannyBoy]

That was 2 good chapters. Jeff evolved Nuzleaf! I was happy cause now its stronger.Great battle with Shirfty and Ludicolo, I liked it a lot! The other chapter was good to, I thought it was funny! Good length in them, Keep it uP!

[RJdude]

Good chapter. Too bad Amana didn't get to keep Wynaut, but she probably didn't want it. Jeff was funny, as always. Keep it up.

[Mikey]

Here's the next Chapter! I must say this is the funniest one yet!


Chapter 32: Aipom the Pest! Trouble at the Golf Course!


Mike and co were now passing through a very large and elegant city. "What kind of dump is this?" Jeff asked as they walked through the streets. Mike pulled out his Pokenav. "We're in Buisrich City." He commented. "The place where the wealthy come to relax." Amanda added in smiling. "Rich people? Dude, let's get us some money!" Jeff grinned. He began to run along the street, but was instantly stopped by an Officer Jenny. "Where are you going in such a hurry?" She said with a frown. Jeff backed away. "Potty." He smiled back. Jenny sighed and let him by. Mike and Amanda followed.



"Ok, here's the plan. I go steal that lady's purse and you rescue it. After, she'll give us a reward!" Jeff said pointing to an old wealthy lady exiting a limo. "One problem, you'll be arrested." Mike grinned back. "Minor detail; you can bail me out with some of the reward." Jeff grinned back. Mike sighed. "We're not doing it." He said forcefully. "Cooooome ooooooon!" Jeff moaned. Suddenly, they heard a scream and turned to see someone really was robbing the lady of her purse!


Mike was instantly running as the pickpocket rushed into an alley. The thief was fast, but running five miles a day on a treadmill all summer made Mike faster. He caught up to the thief in no time and tackled him hard. The thief let out a loud scream as he fell. Mike snatched the purse from him as Officer Jenny approached. "Good job!" She grinned. Mike shrugged. "It was nothing." He smiled back. The old lady approached and Mike handed the purse back. Jeff and Amanda then caught up.


"I'll have to reward you." The lady said digging through her purse. "Here we go; wads of cash!" Jeff smiled. The woman pulled three slits of paper and handed them to Mike. "I own a private golf course here. These are good for a free game of 9 holes." She smiled and began to walk off. Jeff's mouth dropped. "Golf? Where's the dough lady!" He yelled. "Good things she's hard of hearing." Amanda muttered. Mike approached. "We might as well use these. I don't think we'll be coming back anytime soon." He remarked. Amanda nodded. "Sounds good to me." She said. Jeff shrugged. "I guess seeing as how I'm the golf king!" He grinned. Mike and Amanda rolled their eyes.


The course was beautiful. Green as far as the eye could see with tall trees and elegant lakes. Mike pulled the clubs he was given over his shoulder and began to head out. Amanda followed. "Where's Jeff?" Mike asked her. Amanda shrugged. "Said he was going to the bathroom." She replied. Suddenly, a golf cart pulled up next to them. Jeff wore golf shoes, a sweater vest, and a golfing burette complete with the fluffy ball on top. "I'm ready!" He grinned. Mike and Amanda burst into laughter as Jeff gave them an evil look.


Amanda was up first. Jeff laughed in the background. "Shouldn't you be hitting from the woman's tee off?" He smiled. Amanda shot him a look and continued to practice her hit. She then stepped up and wailed the ball as hard as she could. It landed inches from the green ahead. "Nah, I like it back here." She grinned. Jeff's mouth dropped. "You're up!" She smiled as she walked by.


Jeff approached the tee. He placed his ball down and began to look out over the course. After some time, Mike spoke up. "Anytime now Woods." He grinned. Jeff looked back. "Golf is all about patience." He grinned. He then stood up and wailed the ball, sending it into a tree. "Mulligan!" He shouted and pulled another ball out. He hit it again and it soared into the lake. "Mulligan!" He yelled again and set another ball up. He wailed it again, but it went two feet away. "Mulligan!" He yelled and set another ball down. "I thought you were the golf king." Mike muttered. "Shut it!" Jeff roared back and shot the ball. Again it hit the tree. "Mulligan!" He yelled.

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"Mulligan!" Jeff yelled again as the ball went soaring into the lake. "Jeff, we've been here for an hour and a half. You've taken 60 mulligans. People are waiting!" Mike yelled. He looked behind to see a line stretching across the path. They seemed agitated. "No more mulligans." Jeff sighed and hit the ball again. It went straight…into the tree. "Mulli…" He began, but Mike pushed him away. "My turn." He yelled. Jeff stuck out his tongue and sat on the ground angry. Mike practiced hitting a few times, then set up. He pulled back and hit the ball just as a coconut hit him in the head. Mike fell down dazed and his ball flew forward and into the tree. "Ha-ha, want to take a mulligan?" Jeff said grinning.


"What was that for?" Mike said holding his head. A large welt appeared. Amanda helped him up. "Don't look at me!" Jeff roared back. Mike shot him a look, then noticed a small purple Pokemon laughing in the tree above them. "It's an Aipom!" Mike grinned. The monkey continued to laugh and pulled another coconut from the tree. It lobbed it down smashing Jeff on the head. "Ow, you little sh*t!" Jeff roared and began to climb the tree. He latched his hand around the monkey's tail and began to pull it down. Aipom wailed in pain and Mike and Amanda pulled Jeff away.


"You got lucky!" Jeff roared back. Aipom turned around and shook its butt, then climbed higher into the tree. "Come on Jeff; let's just finish this hole so the people waiting can golf." Amanda replied. They suddenly heard clapping from the line. "It's about time!" Someone shouted. Mike managed to get back in the game with a par. Amanda took the lead with a birdie, and they stopped counting on 16 for Jeff.


The three were now on hole 2. Amanda hit it hard again, and this time it landed on the green. "How'd you get so good?" Mike asked. "I used to golf with my dad." She grinned. Jeff shot the ball as hard as he could. Mike watched it go extremely far and land at the start of hole 3. "Mulligan!" Jeff shouted. Mike pulled him away. "You're hitting from there." He laughed. "I'm not playing anymore! This game is no fun!" Jeff said and chucked his club. It smashed into a passing golf cart and made a large dent. The man inside stopped the cart and got out. "Be back soon!" Jeff roared and started to run. The man got back into the cart and chased after him.


"He'll be back!" Mike said stepping up. He pulled back to hit the ball, but again he was pelted with a fruit. The welt on his head grew and he looked up to see Aipom laughing away. "Do you have a problem?" Mike yelled. Aipom smiled and ran up into the tree. "We'll get you some ice when we get back." Amanda said laughing. Mike hit the ball and it landed next to Amanda's. "Best friend's hit alike." He grinned.


Jeff ran across hole 4 as the golfers angrily yelled. The golf cart was still on his trail. Jeff pulled out a Pokeball and released Shiftry. "Blow that cart away with razor wind!" Jeff yelled. Shiftry nodded and began to fan its leaves. A giant gust of wind caught the cart up and the man leapt off. "So old man, like my Pokemon?" Jeff smiled. The old timer grinned. "You messed with the wrong golfer." He said and tossed a Pokeball. Jeff screamed like a girl as he saw the huge Pokemon emerge. It bellowed hard and Jeff realized he was looking at a Steelix! Even Shiftry backed off.


"RUN FOR IT!" Jeff screamed. Shiftry leapt under him and Jeff grabbed onto it's hair. It began to leap away, but Jeff couldn't hold on and fell. "Come back!" Jeff roared as Shiftry ran off. "Some friend you are!" He yelled and turned to see the monstrous Pokemon behind him. "I'm sorry…" He smiled weakly to the man. The man recalled Steelix. "That's all I asked for." He smiled and got back into the cart. Soon he was gone. Shiftry was now heading back. "Oh, so now you come to my rescue!" He roared. Shiftry gave an evil laugh.


Mike and Amanda were now on the 7th hold and Mike had been pelted with almost every fruit imaginable. "A coconut, an apple, a banana, a pear, a kiwi, a lime, and a lemon! Anything else?" He yelled out. The welt on his head was now huge and he wasn't seeing well. "Maybe we should just quit." Amanda said putting ice to the welt. "No, must finish game! Going to beat you!" Mike wailed. "I'm ahead by 13 Mike; you can't beat me in 3 more holes unless I shank every one." She grinned. Aipom sat in the tree holding a plum. "Oh no you don't!" Mike roared and began to climb the tree. Aipom laughed and climbed higher, using its tail to get up fast. Mike tried to grab it, but it was too high. It grinned and lobbed the plum down, smashing Mike in the eye, He fell from the tree and hit the ground hard. "That's it, we're not playing anymore." Amanda said pulling him away. She placed him in the golf cart and started it up.


Mike turned back to see Aipom on the ground now. It smiled and spanked its butt, taunting Mike. Anger swelled in him and he leapt from the cart. "What are you doing?" Amanda yelled. "This thing has battered me to death!" Mike roared. He pushed her aside and got into the driver's seat of the cart. "It's time I pay it back!" He laughed insanely. Aipom watched in horror as Mike floored it. The cart was now coming towards it very fast. Aipom freaked out and began to run across the hole.


The cart was gaining, and Mike saw the horror in Aipom's eyes. He began to slow the cart down until it came to a stop. Aipom looked back confused. "What the heck am I doing?" mike wailed. "Well, you were trying to run down the Aipom." Amanda replied. Mike stepped out of the cart. "Nah, I don't want to kill it!" He said smiling. Aipom breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm going to catch it!" Mike said and tossed a Pokeball. Tangela emerged jumping happily. Aipom smiled and prepared for battle.


Jeff was now exhausted. He was practically crawling back to the entrance. "I hate golf!" He yelled. He then came upon Mike, Amanda in the golf cart, and Aipom battling Tangela. "Civilization!" He yelled and began to limp toward them. He got in the cart next to Amanda. "Where have you been?" She asked. "Braving the harshness of the golf course." He said and took a sip from a water bottle.


"Tangela, use vine whip!" Mike yelled. Tangela shot its vines out, but Aipom used its tail to spring away. It then latched onto the vines with the hand of its tail and swung Tangela forward. It hit the ground hard, but got back up. "Razor leaf!" Mike roared. Tangela launched the leaves and struck Aipom. The monkey flew back, but got up. A small grin came over it, and a large orange circle began to form at its mouth. "It's preparing a hyper beam!" Mike said in shock. The attack launched and struck Tangela hard. The Pokemon was out. Mike recalled it.


Aipom was pretty worn out. "Taillow go!" Mike said releasing his bird. It landed on his shoulder and began to peck away. "Taillow, use wing attack!" Mike ordered. The Pokemon flew from his shoulder and right past Aipom as the monkey dodged. It then swung back and smashed into Taillow. Taillow flew back, but Aipom was now really exhausted. "Quick attack!" Mike roared. Taillow flew at Aipom so fast that it couldn't dodge and it smashed into the ground. Mike pushed the button on his Pokeball and it grew. He then tossed it at Aipom. The Pokemon turned red and was sucked inside the ball. It shook for some time, and then finally stopped. "I Caught Aipom!" Mike said happily.


He then saw that Bonnie and Clyde were teeing off at the 9th hole. "One more hole in one and I'll have the perfect game!" Bonnie said happily. "Before Aipom goes to mom, I have a job for it." Mike grinned releasing the Pokemon. Bonnie stepped up as Clyde watched with anticipation. "Just one more! Concentrate!" He said. Bonnie took a breath and pulled back. As she came down, a plum smashed into her face and the ball went wide, missing the hole by an inch. Aipom smiled in the trees and Mike and co watched laughing from the bushes. Bonnie chucked her golf bag at Clyde and began to smack him around. "My perfect game ruined by produce!" She wailed.


Mike and co were now at the Pokemon Center. Mike phoned his mom to find Drowzee and Aipom playing happily. "I see you got Aipom." Mike grinned. "Yes, it's very cute." She smiled back. "Just keep it away from the produce." Mike smiled. His mom looked confused, and then saw that Aipom had found the cabinet. It began to chuck all the fruits around the kitchen. "You little devil! Got to go Mike, good luck!" She said racing to the kitchen. Drowzee walked up. It waved and hung the phone up. Mike laughed. "Well let's go!" He said. Amanda nodded. "Remind me never to play golf ever again!" Jeff said as they started down the road.


Next Chapter: Chapter 33: Charmeleon, Quilava, and Combusken! Battle of the Fire Evo's!
Mike stumbles upon a fire Pokemon convention where he quickly gains a rivalry with a boy that has a Charmeleon, and a girl with a Quilava. It all ends in a small tournament to see who the best is!

[RJdude]

LOL, that was a pretty funny chapter. Aipom was funny and I'm glad Mike caught it, but I don't think he will use it that much.

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter! Aipom should be a fun new character, I hope you use it a lot! I think its good you are having Mike catch underused pokemon, just make him use them. I think this one of your funniest chapters yet! I also liked this because I like golf even though I suck. Keep it up!

[Chris 2.1]

Hehe, good old Jeff! He should get a fanfic award for that :p Sirry but can Mike hold more than 6 Pokemon or someting? Cos he has what, 8 now? If they've gone to the Teacher at school, I guess he should switch some around. Maybe swap Aipom for Taillow?

Also, i'd love to see Electrike and Taillow evolve soon 0_0 Manectric pwnz :D

[Mikey]

Uh, they go to his mom as mentioned a lot in the chapters. ¬¬ As you can see at the end of this one Drowzee and Aipom are at his house.

He does switch them around. He got Drowzee for the 4th gym match and such. Also, there will be a lot of switching coming up.

[Chris 2.1]

Ahhhhhhhhh, right. Thanks for sorting that out!

[Mikey]

Ok, for the fans of the fic. Because of the blackout I have fallen behind on all my writing. IE guides and my fic. Expect the next chapter tomorrow though. I am also working on a Search For Knowledge Website so that should be up soon. Keep reading and expect a new chapter in the next 24 hours.

[Chris 2.1]

Wow, a website? That's kool! It could be like Bio's of the characters, their best quotes and you could get someone in FanArt to make sprites of them!

[Mikey]

After a bit of time, here's Chapter 33!

Chapter 33: Charmeleon, Quilava, and Combusken! Battle of the Fire Starters!

After a grueling experience at a private golf course, Mike and co are now heading on. They were now traveling along a sunny beach. "Ouch, this sand is hot!" Jeff squealed as he leapt forward. Amanda sighed. "Maybe you should put your shoes back on." Jeff shot her a look as he continued to do a jig on the sand. "Maybe you should mind your own business. I like the feel of sand in between my toes." He glared. "Suit yourself!" Amanda replied and ran off to catch up to Mike.


She found him farther up the beach looking out to sea. "What you looking at?" She grinned. Mike said nothing but extended a finger towards the open ocean. The Wailord pod was still migrating by. Amanda squinted and noticed Mike was pointing at three of them; two adults and a child. "Growing up without a father isn't the easiest you know. I envy that Wailord calf. I have no memory of my father." He put his head down. Amanda placed her hand on his shoulder.


Mike looked up. "Why did he leave us?" He said with a frown. Amanda gave a slight smile. "Maybe you're better off." She said. Mike tried to smile back, but didn't succeed. "Whatever; can't let it keep me down." He then muttered. With that, he grabbed his backpack and continued along the beach. Amanda followed. Seconds later Jeff appeared still doing a jig across the sand.


"We should be nearing Steamcove City soon." Amanda said looking at the Pokenav. Mike nodded and began to scale the steps that lead off the beach. He soon found himself on the boardwalk. "If we follow this, we should be in Steamcove City within the next hour." Amanda smiled. Something about her smile made Mike forget about his worries. It was warm and soothing, just like his mother's. The moment was interrupted when Jeff tripped on the stairs and toppled into them. "How'd you manage that?" Mike wailed. "Ever try to put your shoes back on while climbing stairs?" Jeff replied.


The sun was now setting. Mike looked out over the beach from the boardwalk. The sky was lit up a brilliant red. Jeff looked out also. "Damn, that means tomorrow will be hot." He muttered. Mike grinned and continued on. They soon came to the very large metropolis of a city. It resembled Los Vegas, lights everywhere with cabs and such littering the streets. A man sporting leather clothing bumped into Mike. He removed the cigarette from his mouth. "Watch it punk!" He growled and continued on. "Wow, people are so polite here." Mike muttered.


The group went to countless hotels, but none seemed to have vacancy, let alone people with some class. "This place is so stuck up." Amanda growled. "We'd be better off sleeping in the woods." "Or we could go there." Jeff pointed to a billboard above them. Mike looked up to see a common sign, no lights or anything fancy. On it read- The Steamcove Fire Pokemon Convention. Just outside of town. "Sounds like a plan, but I only have one fire Pokemon and you guys have none." Mike replied. "So, we'll be tag alongs." Jeff replied.


He waddled to the streets edge and put a thumb up, trying to signal a taxi. One approached, but continued past him. "What the hell?" Jeff yelled. A few more taxis went right by. "What do they want me to do, show a little leg?" Jeff roared. Amanda couldn't help but giggle. She then stepped up and put her thumb up. Several taxis veered their way and stopped in front of her. "Stupid discriminatory taxi drivers." Jeff said pouting.


The taxi stopped at a large building. This one was way outside the city and had no flashing lights. All it had was a large sign with a picture of a Charizard fighting a Magmar on the front. Mike shrugged and walked toward the door. Amanda followed. Jeff started too but was pulled back by the taxi driver. "That will be 20 bucks." He said. Jeff held his nose. He handed the money to the driver. "Maybe you should by an air freshener for you cab so it doesn't smell so much of cigar butts and urine." He smirked and rushed up the stairs.


Mike pushed open the door to find a Growlithe leaping onto him. It began to lick away as a small boy pulled it off. "Down Scruffy!" He yelled. Mike held his head as Amanda helped him up. The building was large inside. Refreshments and snacks littered a table to the side. The other side of the building had stands to buy assorted fire Pokemon things, such as fire stones. In the middle was a large area where trainers and their fire Pokemon were discussing and showing off.


"Sorry about Scruffy, he's really energetic." The boy smiled. "Welcome to the Steamcove City Fire Pokemon Convention. The name's Cody." He added in. Mike introduced his friends, but found Jeff was already snacking down at the food tables. "So what fire Pokemon do you have?" Cody smirked eager to see. Mike pulled a Pokeball from his belt and pressed the button. His Combusken formed in front of Cody. "Wow, that's cool!" He smiled. "Join the party and show off your Pokemon!" With that Cody returned to the convention.


Mike looked at Amanda then to Jeff. "Think he'll be ok there for awhile?" He asked. Amanda nodded. "Don't think he'll be leaving anytime soon." She replied as Jeff devoured a chicken wing. Mike and Amanda headed into the crowd. "Now what?" Mike said looking at her. "We mingle." Amanda grinned. Mike looked around. There were so many people. "Where do I start?" He asked. Amanda pointed ahead to a young woman who was standing alone. A Vulpix stood to her side. "She seems lonely." Amanda said.


Mike approached the woman and presented his Combusken. "Uh, this is my Pokemon." He said awkwardly. The woman glared at him. "I like your Vulpix." He then said. The woman continued to stare. "Is something wrong?" Mike then asked. The woman smiled. "Me gusta los Pokemon de fuego!" She smiled. "Ahh, you don't speak English." Mike grinned backing away. "Como te llamas?" She said as Mike grabbed Amanda and turned. "Nice plan." He said pulling her away.


Suddenly, Mike was face to face with two trainers. A girl was to his right with a Quilava next to her. On his left was a boy with a strong looking Charmeleon. "Nice Combusken!" The girl smirked. "Bet it would look good on the barbi!" The boy added in. "I wouldn't be talking Jason! Your Charmeleon isn't much better!" The girl said turning to the boy. "Oh yeah, well your Quilava is a sorry excuse for a fire Pokemon Lisa!" Jason replied.


Mike watched the two arguing confused. Cody suddenly approached. "Oh, I see you've met Jason and Lisa." He said. Mike turned. "Not really." He replied. "They think they own the best fire Pokemon. Always challenging others and each other for that matter." Cody added in. Mike began to back away. "Get back here Combusken boy!" Jason murmured. Mike stopped. "Uhh, look guys; I'm just here to enjoy myself." He said. "No one comes to this convention without battling us!" They said in unison. Cody suddenly stepped up. "Why do you guys always say that? You've battle every trainer here, but still haven't battled each other." He remarked. "The little wimp's right!" Jason yelled.


"But we still haven't seen this boy in action." Lisa said staring at him. "The only other trainer who hasn't battled us, the two reigning champs." She added in. "So let's make this interesting. "Let's say, a three on three tournament. Whoever wins the most is the fire convention master." Jason said. "Uh, how did I get into this. You two can battle." Mike said backing away. "Ha, the kid's as chicken as his Combusken!" Jason smiled. At this, both Mike and Combusken became enraged. "You're on!" Mike smiled.


It took some time, but Amanda finally dragged Jeff away from the food to watch the match. Jason and Lisa lead Mike to the back of the building where another door was. When they opened it, a large arena with a battlefield was on the other side. "This is where the convention comers battle." Lisa grinned. The other fire trainers began to pile into the bleachers. Amanda and Jeff were stationed towards the front. "This better be good, I'm missing piles of food for it." Jeff said eyeing Amanda.


Cody stepped into the middle of the arena. "Well people, we have all battled Lisa and Jason, but none of us were able to defeat them. Today, they have a new challenger. But there is also a twist. Today Lisa and Jason will also battle each other to see who is the ultimate fire trainer!" He announced. "First up is Lisa Vs the new challenger, Mike!" At this, Mike entered the green side of the stadium with Combusken at his side. The crowd went wild. "Uhh, didn't know these people cared so much about this." Mike said nervously. Lisa stepped out into the red side.


"Get your cotton candy!" A person yelled into the stands. Jeff got up. "Can I please?" He wailed. Amanda sighed. Jeff sat down content with his new food. He then noticed the people around him beginning to chant as the match was about to start. "I feel like I'm at a comic book convention. These people need to get significant others." He said and took a bite.


The dong rang signaling the start of the match. "Quilava, use swift!" Lisa roared. Quilava launched the barrage of stars. Before Mike could react, Combusken was being pelted. The crowd began to boo. Mike could tell they really didn't like the two trainers. "Combusken, use double kick!" Mike roared. Combusken launched itself toward Quilava. "Quick attack!" Lisa roared. As Combusken came down, Quilava dodged causing the bird's foot to smash into the pavement. Concrete erupted everywhere. Quilava then diverted direction and smashed hard into Combusken.


The crowd booed hard as Lisa smiled. "Looks like the new contender isn't faring so well!" Cody yelled through the mike. Mike rolled his eyes. "Combusken, flamethrower!" He roared. Combusken puffed up and launched the stream of fire. "Same!" Lisa roared. The two flamethrowers connected, spilling fire across the arena. Quilava was having trouble finding Combusken. "Double kick!" Mike roared. Lisa saw it too late. Combusken came through the fire like a raging devil and smashed both its feet into Quilava. The Pokemon cried in pain and flew back. "Oh, a direct hit from the newcomer!" Cody roared.


The field was now extremely hot. Mike wiped away some sweat as Quilava began to get up. "Quilava, use flame wheel!" Lisa commanded. Her Pokemon did as ordered, and Mike saw Combusken become surrounded in a spinning cyclone of flames. He shuddered to think of how hard his Pokemon was being pelted, but the flames were soon blown back. Combusken looked unfazed. "Combusken, use slash!" Mike roared. Combusken smashed its claws into Quilava, who was sent sprawling across the field. It disappeared inside the wall of flames.

"Quick attack!" Lisa roared. Quilava shot out of the flames, but Mike thought fast. "Return!" He yelled. As Quilava hit its mark, Combusken grabbed it and swung it over itself. Quilava toppled forward and smashed its head hard against the wall. It didn't get up. "Round one goes to Mike!" Cody shouted. Lisa was in shock. The on hand nurse joy approached the field and sprayed each Pokemon with super potions.


"The next battle will now commence. Mike faces Jason." Cody shouted. Jason took his side of the field with Charmeleon. The gong rang. In the main lobby of the convention, Clyde entered. "I love fire Pokemon conventions!" He yelled. He then realized no one was inside. Bonnie walked in. "Well, guess you're too late." She smiled. Clyde fell to his knees in tears. "I wanted to see the fire Pokemon!" He wailed. Bonnie sighed and pulled him from the building kicking and screaming.


Combusken was now blown back by a flamethrower. It weakly got up, but Mike knew it wouldn't last long. Charmeleon was hurt, but not as tired as his Pokemon. "Combusken, double kick!" Mike roared. Combusken leapt at Charmeleon, connecting its foot to its jaw. Charmeleon fell back clenching its mouth, but it seemed ready for more. "Charmeleon, use slash!" Jason roared. Charmeleon leapt at Combusken, and in a flash of claws, it went down. Mike recalled his Pokemon. "That's the way the cookie crumbles." He smiled. Jason leapt up and down. "I'm the best!" He yelled. Mike rolled his eyes and left the stadium. He took a seat next to Amanda.


Cody stepped up. "Mike and Jason each have one win, if Jason beats Lisa, he wins." He yelled. The dong started and Lisa and Jason's battle began. Outside, Clyde sat by a tree staring at the building. "It's not fair, fire Pokemon conventions can't be empty!" He wailed. Bonnie sighed. "What is it with you and fire Pokemon?" She asked. Clyde looked back. Same as it is for you and your water types." He murmured. Suddenly, the two heard the slow moan of eating behind them. Clyde turned and was face to face with a Numel. "Nu?" It said confused. Clyde got up. "A Fire type!" He yelled.


Bonnie cocked her head. "That thing is a Pokemon? Looks more like a table!" She yelled. "I want it!" Clyde said and picked it up. Suddenly, flames burst from the Pokemon's back. "Ow!" He yelled and fell back. As this wasn't enough, Bonnie's Pokeball suddenly opened and Ludicolo appeared. "What are you doing Pineapple?" Bonnie roared. It immediately leapt for her backpack and snatched the radio. With a flick of the switch, it began to dance. "Give that back!" Bonnie roared. She tried to grab it, but Ludicolo danced away. Numel began to join in. "What is it with Pokemon and dancing?" Bonnie sighed. Clyde pulled a red and black Pokeball from his belt. "It works for me!" He grinned and tossed it. The ball struck Numel and sucked it inside. As it shook, Clyde leapt onto it and struggled to keep it inside. After a while, Numel gave in. "Ha-ha!" He yelled.


Quilava was struck hard by Charmeleon's tail and flew across the field. "Charmeleon, use tackle!" Jason roared. Charmeleon sped towards Quilava, but was greeted by a swift. It flew back knocked out. "Uhh, each person has one win." Cody said confused. "Well naturally, I am the victor." Jason said smiling. "No I am!" Lisa replied. At this, Jason tackled Lisa and began to fight. Cody sighed and walked up to Mike. He handed him a small gold trophy with a Blaziken kicking on it. "Just take it." He smiled. Mike thanked him.


The group exited the building waving goodbye to Cody. The sun was now rising and morning was here. "Well, we have one more stop before the ferry to the next gym." Amanda smiled. "Another dumb contest?" Jeff said angrily. Amanda looked at him. "Nope, there's a dark Pokemon tourney in the next town." She grinned…


Next Chapter: Chapter 34: Dark Battles! Shiftry saves the Day!
Jeff competes in the Junior Dark Type Tournament.

[CharizardILG27]

that was pretty good. Everything was ok except for some parts that felt a little rushed. For example, when they are going to start the battle with Mike and Lisa they just walked into a stadium full of people. That was one. But other than that is was ok.

Overall GREAT story!

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter. Combusken did pretty good but it should have been able to rest inbetween to heal. It was fnny with Bonnie saying Numel looks like a table. Keep it up!

[RJdude]

Good one. Combusken did well, kinda funny how they all tied. I'm kinda surprised Combusken didn't evolve, but oh well, it was still good.

[Mikey]

Ok here's Chapter 34. Just to let you know there was a slight title change.

Chapter 34: The Dark Tournament! Poochyena Saves the Day!

"On the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again! Seeing places I may never see again, well I can't wait to get on the road again!" Jeff sang as the group pressed on towards the next city. Amanda put her head down. "He's been singing that same verse for the past 6 hours…" She muttered. Mike nodded. "Well when we get out of this forest and back onto the road hopefully he'll shut up." Mike added in.


The group pressed on through the thick brush of the forest. "Blackton City is just a few miles away." Amanda informed the group while looking at her Pokenav. Jeff instantly stopped singing. "Which means the Dark Pokemon Tourney!" He grinned and began to run. He exited the forest and onto a busy highway. "He's on the road again." Mike laughed to himself. Jeff began to do a happy dance as he saw Blackton City in the distance. "And he's dancing on the freeway…" Amanda added in. The two then saw it before Jeff did.


A large semi was heading down the road straight towards Jeff. "Get out of the road you nitwit!" Amanda roared. Jeff turned to see the semi closing in on him. "Yikes!" He yelled as it was now right on top of him. Suddenly, a flash of black jetted Jeff away. Mike and Amanda pulled their heads back as the semi went by. "NO!" Mike yelled and tried to rush out, but Amanda pulled him back. "That didn't happen, tell me it didn't happen!" mike said shaking. Amanda put her head down.


"Shouldn't there be remains?" They heard someone say. Mike and Amanda turned to see Jeff standing next to them. "But how..?" Amanda said still shaking. "I don't know. I was bracing for impact when I suddenly was on the side of the road." He replied. "I might have had something to do with that." A teenage boy said stepping out of the shadows. His hair was jet black, his eyes were black, and virtually everything on him was black. "Ahh, it's a freak!" Jeff said leaping back.


"You're calling the person responsible for you not becoming a highway pancake a freak?" The kid laughed as he stepped out of the foliage. Beside him stood a small black Pokemon. Gold rings wrapped around parts of its body. "An Umbreon!" Jeff said excitedly. "Yeah, its faint attack is the reason you're still here." The kid smiled. "Name's Carson and I'm heading to the dark Pokemon tourney." He smiled. Jeff shook his hand. "I'm Jeff, and that's where we're heading too."


Carson followed the group into the city where thousands of people were lined up by a local stadium. "There's where we'll be battling." Carson smiled. "We have to wait in that line?" Jeff said in shock. Carson shook his head. "Nah, we go to sign up in the backroom, your friends here have to wait though." Mike and Amanda sighed. "Fine!" They muttered and stepped into line. Jeff and Carson walked towards the back of the stadium. "This is my first dark tourney, tell me how it works." Jeff said as they walked.


"Well, you can enter a total of two Pokemon into the tourney. What follows is a set of three Pokemon battles between three different people. They are one on one matches though, but you can choose one of your two Pokemon for each match. The one who wins the most out of them goes to the semi finals, and then finally to the finals." Carson smiled. "Too much for you?" He grinned. "Not at all." Jeff replied.


Bonnie and Clyde surveyed the scene from on top of a roof. "Look at all those people in line just waiting to get their Pokemon stolen!" Bonnie grinned. Clyde shook his head. "I don't think many of those people are trainers." He said. Bonnie turned her attention to the back of the line. "Well we know those two are." She said pointing down. Mike and Amanda were happily talking below. "And with our four Pokemon, I think we can take 'em!" She grinned. Clyde sighed. "Let's go!" She roared. The two leapt from the building and bounced off a fruit vendor.


The line was moving, but Mike and Amanda weren't sure they'd make Jeff's first match. "Bah, I wonder why so many people are here. There isn't even this may at contests." Mike said. Amanda shot him a look. "Haven't you heard?" The woman in front of them said turning. "About what?" Mike asked. "Well, the son of Karen, the Johto League's Elite Four trainer is in the competition. That means Karen will definitely be showing up to watch him." "So people are here just to see her?" Amanda said. The lady nodded. "How shallow." Amanda smirked.


Bonnie and Clyde were now within range of Mike and Amanda. "Now, we release Pineapple and table who will take them by surprise.” She informed Clyde. "Don't you mean Numel?" He asked. Bonnie hit him on the head. "Pineapple go!" She said releasing Ludicolo. "Go Numel!" Clyde said releasing his new Pokemon. "Wait for it…" Bonnie said as Mike and Amanda continued to talk. Suddenly Bonnie was lifted into the air as Ludicolo struggled to get the radio from her backpack. "Stop it!" She screamed. The radio was jammed in her pack and Ludicolo began to shake furiously to loosen it. "Stop, I'm going to hurl!" She screamed. "Do something Clyde!"

Clyde just sat there laughing. It was a very humorous site. Ludicolo finally shook the radio loose and turned it on. Bonnie fell to the ground as her Pokemon started to dance away. Numel happily followed. "Come back here!" Bonnie roared and began to chase it. Clyde sighed and followed.


Jeff approached the sign up desk. "Only three spots open!" The man announced. "Got here just in time." Carson smiled. "Name and Pokemon?" The man asked Jeff. "I am Jeff Flays from Bayside City. My Pokemon for today will be Shiftry and Poochyena." He said. "Wow, a Shiftry?" Carson was impressed. The man handed Jeff his entry card and Carson Stepped up. "Caron Milows from Darklight Isle. My Pokemon today will be Umbreon and Murkrow." He said. The man handed him his card and he joined Jeff. "I'm in section 1." He said. "I'm in 2. Looks like we'll be seeing each other in the finals." Jeff said. Carson nodded.


Mike and Amanda finally were seated inside the stadium. It was very dark and only the stadium was lit. People in the stands cheered like mad. Mike looked down to see why they were going insane. Karen of the elite 4 was being escorted into the arena. "Looks like she was right." Amanda said. Karen waved to the crowd as she took her ringside seat. The announcer came to the center of the stadium. "Section 1 is starting their battles on the stadium to the right. This stadium is for section 3. Section 2 is to the left, and section 4 is to the north. "What section is Jeff competing in?" Mike looked at Amanda confused.


Mike and Amanda got up. They walked to the lower area towards an usher."Can you tell us where Jeff Flays is competing?" Amanda asked. The usher pointed up to the board where Jeff's picture was next to a small girl's. "Section 2." The usher replied yawning. Mike and Amanda hurried down the corridor towards the field.


"Poochyena, use bite!" Jeff commanded. The Pokemon raced full speed towards the Nuzleaf. "Nuzleaf, use faint attack!" The opposing girl roared. "I know all of Nuzleaf's tricks! This should be easy!" Jeff grinned to himself. Nuzleaf disappeared and reappeared smashing into Poochyena. The Pokemon yelped and fell back. "Poochyena, use take down!" Poochyena rushed towards Nuzleaf and smashed into it hard. The Pokemon cried in pain as it fell back. "Now use scary face!" Poochyena growled viciously at Nuzleaf, who wobbled around scared. "Looks like Jeff is dominating this battle!" The announcer roared. Mike and Amanda finally found seats and sat down.


"Poochyena, finish it off with bite!" Jeff roared. Poochyena gripped hard on Nuzleaf's leaf. It cried out and tried to shake the puppy off, but it was no good. Nuzleaf collapsed and Jeff was declared the winner. "Ha-ha, 1 down and two to go!" Jeff grinned. Mike and Amanda heard a commotion coming from section 3. They turned to see Karen's son's competitor blacken. "Look's like he's pulling through." Amanda said. Jeff's next competitor stepped onto the stadium. By his side was a large green Pokemon that resembled a cactus scarecrow. "That's a Cacturne." Amanda said.


"Ha, I think I'll treat my competitor to a little fun." Jeff grinned and tossed a Pokeball. Shiftry formed in the middle of the arena. "Wow, looks like it has become a grass-dark battle here!" The announcer said excitedly. "Cacturne, use needle arm!" The boy said. Cacturne lunged into the arena with its arm prepped to strike. "Shiftry, use harden!" Jeff roared. Shiftry's coat shined up as Cacturne struck. The opponent watched in horror as it pulled back shaking it arm in pain. "Now Shiftry, use razor wind!" Jeff smiled. Shiftry grinned and blew its fans creating a giant swirl. Cacturne flew back and smashed into a wall. It was out.


"That's impossible!" The opponent said staring at his fallen Pokemon. "Hey, Cacturne is weak to flying attacks, and at that close of range it's not a shock I got a one hit KO!" Jeff grinned. The boy whimpered some more till he was escorted from the arena. "Two down and one to go!" Jeff smiled. "Wow, Shiftry is powerful." Amanda said in shock. Jeff's next opponent looked powerful. The girl had a black bandana wrapped around her head and a short dress. People at the stadium called her The Black Freezer.


Mike watched her throw a Pokeball to reveal her Pokemon. It wasn't very tall, but its large claws made up for it. "A Sneasel!" Amanda said. Jeff knew Shiftry was weak against ice so he decided to go with Poochyena again. He tossed the Pokeball revealing his puppy Pokemon. "Ok Poochyena! Let's make this a great match!" Jeff yelled. The Pokemon barked and tensed up. "Sneasel, use powder snow!" The girl yelled. Sneasel began to flick its claws as snow formed in front of it. The snow was then sent flying forward. A chunk smashed into Poochyena face in a burst of white powder.


Jeff could tell Poochyena was in pain from the attack, but he wasn't about to flinch. "Poochyena, use bite!" Jeff roared. The Pokemon barked as it rushed towards Sneasel. "Sneasel, dodge and use slash!" The Dark Freezer roared. Sneasel easily got out of Poochyena's way and came down hard. Poochyena sprawled across the field. Three slash marks formed across its eye. "This is impossible. I can't win." Jeff said. Sneasel raced towards Poochyena and slashed it again. This time it gave a sort of upper cut that sent Poochyena flying into the ceiling. Jeff couldn't bear to see his Pokemon in pain like this. "I for…" He started. Poochyena heard what he was about to say.


"It felt the pain of the scratch marks on its face and as it began to fall back toward the stadium, it eyed Sneasel. It a burst of light, Jeff stopped what he was saying and looked up. Poochyena growled larger as it fell back down to the arena. A Large mane-like hair formed on its back and claws grew on its feet. When the glowing stopped, Jeff was looking at a Mightyena. "It evolved!" jeff said in shock. Mightyena smashed down onto Sneasel before it knew what hit it. It then leapt off and growled viciously. Sneasel got up stunned from the aerial take down.


"Mightyena, the bite Pokemon. Mightyena gives obvious signals when it is preparing to attack. It starts to growl deeply and then flattens its body. This Pokemon will bite savagely with its sharply pointed fangs." The Pokedex muttered. Mightyena eyed Sneasel savagely and began to howl. Sneasel cowered back a bit, and Jeff could tell Mightyena intimidated it. "Let's go Mightyena!" Jeff grinned. Sneasel leapt at the Pokemon and Mightyena leapt back…

The two Pokemon collided vicously clawing at each other. "Ice beam!" The Dark Freezer yelled. Sneasel blasted a beam of ice at Mightyena, smashing it in the head. It fell down hard and weakly got back up. "Now slash it!" She commanded. Sneasel leapt at Mightyena who suddenly disappeared. It reappeared behind Sneasel and smashed into it hard. Sneasel hit the ground as Mightyena landed on top of it. It growled angrily as it pinned Sneasel's neck down with its paw. After some time, Mightyena smashed Sneasel across the floor. It slid to the side and wobbled as it got up. "Iron tail!" Jeff roared. Mightyena's tail glowed and it smashed into Sneasel. The Pokemon was down before it knew what hit it.


Jeff was declared the winner and was now moving to the semi finals. Mike and co saw that Karen's son had moved on as well and was facing the winner of section 4. Jeff however, was facing the winner of section 1…Carson…

Next Chapter: Chapter 35: The Darkness heats up! The Great Wind Strategy!
Things heat up as Jeff battles towards the finals. Can he beat Carson's Umbreon and move on?

[Chris 2.1]

cool chapter. Jeff battled really well, and now he has a Mightyena! Good chap. I hope he catches some more Dark Pokemon, but first he'll have to dominate the tournament!!!

[CharizardILG27]

good chapter! that one was exicting all the way. Can't wait to see who wins, Jeff or Carson, though i have a feeling it will be Jeff based on the title. Anyways keep up the good work!

:wave:

[Mikey]

Was bored so here is Chapter 35!

Chapter 35: The Darkness Heats Up! The Great Wind Strategy!

"We will now have a short half hour intermission before the semi finals commence." The announcer yelled as Jeff leapt off his side of the field. The Dark Freezer approached happily. "Nice battle Jeff." She grinned. Jeff smiled back. "Sneasel was tough! If Poochyena hadn't evolved, you would've won for sure." He smiled back. The two shook hands and The Dark Freezer turned to leave. Jeff put his hand on her shoulder. "What's your real name?" He asked smiling. The girl grabbed his hand and pulled it off gently. "What fun would that be now?" She winked and walked off.


"Someone has a lover!" Amanda said grinning as Mike and she approached. "She's just a friend. I don't go for chicks like that." Jeff replied. Amanda giggled a bit. "Have to admit, your Pokemon are getting pretty strong." Mike smiled. Jeff nodded and released them all. Mightyena yawned as Shiftry folded its arms. Treecko sat in between them confused. "Don't worry buddy, you may not be a dark type, but I still love ya!" Jeff smirked. He tried to kiss the Pokemon who freaked and leapt away.


"Take it easy buddy. It was a joke." Jeff laughed. Treecko sighed and leapt down. It then noticed Mightyena. "Looks like your buddy's bigger." Jeff grinned. Treecko poked Mightyena in the leg. It growled slightly and Treecko ran behind Shiftry. "They were best friends and now it's scared." Mike laughed. Treecko heard this and got mad. It stepped back out puffing up its chest and trying to act tough. Mightyena growled again and it cowered back.


Suddenly, a familiar voice was heard behind them. "Heard you blazed through your matches." Carson said. Jeff turned. "Yep, Poochyena kicked butt against my first opponent. Shiftry 1 hit KOed my second, and Poochyena evolved to beat my third." Jeff replied. Carson shot a look at his Pokemon. "Impressive." He grinned. Jeff gave a thumbs up. He then proceeded to do a potty dance. "I really have to pee!" He said. "Where's the potty?" Amanda sighed and pointed down the hall. "Be right back, hope I don't fall in!" He exclaimed rushing down the hall.


Amanda turned to Carson. "So you ready to face Jeff?" She smiled. "I guess. His Pokemon looks really powerful. Whichever one he uses will be tough to beat." He replied. "Yeah but don't forget. Jeff is a major screw up. You may have a good chance." Mike added in laughing. Suddenly a bunch of people blazed through them, knocking them all down. A news reporter was interviewing Karen on her son's victory down the hall and everyone was closing in to see.


"Yes, it is no surprise. My son takes after me." Karen grinned. Her long whiter hair fluttered. Mike could tell she liked publicity. Her son approached by her side. He looked a lot like her. Even his hair was white, except it was a lot shorter. He was about 5'6" and wore a black shirt with dark grey pants. "Keith, what do you think of the competition you have left? Carson and Umbreon, Danny and Sableye, and Jeff and Shiftry." The reporter said. "They should be pushovers!" Keith replied flicking his hair back. "Pushovers?" Carson was now angry. "Just because he's famous he thinks he can insult us?"


Jeff returned from his potty break. "Ahhh that felt good." He said Toilet paper dragged on his foot. "Very professional Jeff." Mike grinned. Jeff tried to shake it off but it wouldn't give. "Just pull it off." Carson replied. "I'm not touching it! It was on the floor of the men's room!" Jeff roared and shook some more. After some time he tripped over himself and fell. Keith noticed this and laughed. "See what I mean? Pushovers, all of them." He smirked. "What a stuck up brat." Amanda replied. "Yeah! I should go over there and hit him." Jeff said standing up. "Jeff, what is it with you and doing things that could get you arrested?" Mike asked. Jeff shrugged.


Bonnie and Clyde were now sitting in the middle of the city slurping slurpies. "Who would've thought Pineapple and table would've danced right by a 7-Eleven on free slurpie day!" Bonnie giggled. Ludicolo and Numel were also slurping on theirs. The radio had since been shut off. "See, I like relaxing like this. Why go through the trouble of stealing Pokemon when we could do this all day?" Clyde asked. Bonnie shot him a look. "You got my into that hobby, so you will continue it!" She yelled. Clyde cowered away.


The half an hour break was now over and it was time for the semi final matches. All spectators were taken to the section 2 field where the semi finals would take place. First up was Keith vs. Danny. Whoever won this would go to the finals. Keith waved to his mother and the crowd as they all cheered. Mike looked at Danny who wasn't confident on this at all. "I feel bad for that kid. The whole crowd is on Keith's side just because he's famous. If Danny wins, he'll be booed out of here." Mike said.


"This is the first of the two semi final matches. The victor of this match will head on to the finals. A one on one Pokemon match with no time limit! Begin!" The announcer roared. Keith roared up the crowd as he tossed a Pokeball. A Houndoom formed growling ferociously. The crowd went wild. Danny nervously tossed his Pokeball and his Sableye took form. The only cheer from the audience was Mike, Amanda, Jeff, and Carson. The spectators stared at them blatantly. "How unfair…" Mike muttered.


The battle began with a shadow ball from Sableye. Houndoom barked and leapt easily out of the way. "Houndoom, use flamethrower!" Keith said smiling. Houndoom launched the stream of fire hitting its mark. Sableye teetered a bit as it shook of the attack. "Ssssableye, usssse faint attttack!" Danny said nervously. "The crowd is really getting to him." Mike said. Sableye disappeared and reappeared behind Houndoom. It smashed itself into it sending Houndoom flying. The crowd booed. "Geeze, what morons!" Mike yelled.


Houndoom easily got up growling with rage. Sableye looked a tad scared. "Usse liccck!" Danny let out. His Pokemon charged Houndoom. "Houndoom, another flamethrower!" Keith yelled. The fire sprawled from the Pokemon's mouth as soon as Sableye approached. The Pokemon was sent flying. It smashed against the arena and weakly got up. "Now Houndoom, use crunch!" Keith smiled. The crowd went wild as Houndoom launched Sableye into the air then bit down hard on it. Mike put his head down. "I was hoping Danny would win…" He said. "Jeff will beat him!" Amanda smiled.


The crowd cheered as Danny left the stadium. He looked back sadly. "No one even cares that that poor kid is crushed?" Mike yelled. Carson and Jeff then took their sides of the field. Jeff passed Keith as he went. "Might want to loose kid. Cause if you make it to me…well that would be foolish!" He smirked. Jeff shot him an angry look and kept walking. The two trainers were now in place as the announcer explained the ruled again. "Don't expect an easy match Jeff!" Carson said laughing. "You too!" Jeff yelled back.


"Umbreon, go!" Carson roared tossing the Pokeball into the arena. His prized Pokemon appeared. "Go Mightyena!" Jeff yelled. His wolf took form below. "Quick attack!" Carson yelled. Umbreon raced across the field and was past Mightyena in less then a second. The wolf howled in pain and Jeff saw the mark left across its side. "Mightyena, use bite!" Jeff commanded. The Pokemon turned and raced towards its attacker. "Agility!" Carson roared. Umbreon dodged Mightyena and proceeded to race around the arena. "Quick attack again!" Umbreon diverted direction and slammed into Mightyena's other side. Another mark appeared.


"Jeff has to slow Umbreon down." Mike said watching eagerly. Jeff was out of ideas. "Try a swagger!" Jeff commanded. The dirt under Umbreon began to tremble, but the Pokemon leapt away before anything happened. "Umbreon is all about speed!" Carson grinned. Jeff was in shock. Carson was so nice outside of battle, but inside it was a whole new ball game. "Faint attack!" He yelled. Umbreon disappeared and smashed into Mightyena. "I have to think of something!" Jeff roared as Mightyena yelped. He quickly went through attacks of Mightyena trying to figure out what to do. He then thought of one. "Scary face!" Jeff roared. Mightyena growled heavily as the hair on its back stood up. It pulled its gums back revealing its long sharp fangs.


Umbreon was going fast, but the attack was too shocking. It began to slow down; intimidated by the roaring Pokemon. "Now use crunch!" Jeff yelled. Mightyena leapt at Umbreon and smashed its mouth into it. Umbreon cried out as it sprawled across the field. "Umbreon!" Carson said in shock. "Try a faint attack!" Umbreon disappeared and reappeared behind Mightyena. "Iron tail!" Jeff roared. Umbreon connected with Mightyena, but before it received maximum damage, Mightyena smashed its tail into Umbreon. The Pokemon flew back and hit the ground hard. It struggled to regain its footing as Mightyena turned.


"Sorry Carson, but I found a flaw in your strategy. It hurts, but I'll have to defeat you!" Jeff said sadly. Carson could tell it was over. Umbreon was hurting. "Take down!" Jeff said reluctantly. Mightyena sped towards Umbreon and slammed into it. The Pokemon smashed into the wall and fell down. "Jeff is going to the finals!" The announcer roared and the crowd cheered. Mike and Amanda clapped, but noticed Jeff didn't flinch. He didn't look remotely excited.


Mike and Amanda joined Jeff down below. There was to be a 5 minute break before the finals. Carson came seconds later. "Great match Jeff!" He said trying to hold in his sadness. "Thanks. Umbreon was powerful!" He smiled. "I am not looking forward to the next match though. I'm the underdog, the crowd expects and wants me to loose. If I win, I will be hated, and if I loose, I won't be the best." Jeff said sadly. "You do what you think is right Jeff." Mike said. "But I believe Keith needs to loose." Jeff nodded. Carson smiled."So do I. You'll at least have three fans if you win." He tried to smile.


Jeff stepped back onto the field and as expected no one cheered. Keith was dominating the crowd, and was already waving. His mother was in the stands clapping happily. "The final match is about to commence. This will be a one on one battle between Jeff and Keith. Pick your Pokemon!" The announcer yelled. Jeff tossed his Pokeball to reveal Shiftry. "Jeff is going with his pitch hitter Shiftry. We've seen an amazing battle from this Pokemon before." The announcer roared. Keith smiled. "Wrong choice!" He smirked and tossed his Pokeball. Houndoom formed.


Sweat was already falling from Jeff's forehead. "Win and be hated or loose and fail." He kept saying in his mind. "Houndoom, flamethrower!" Keith yelled. The Pokemon raced towards Shiftry sending the blaze of flames toward it. Jeff stood there frozen as the attack collided with his Pokemon. "Jeff didn't even try to have his Pokemon dodge!" Mike said in shock. "Now Houndoom, faint attack!" Houndoom disappeared and reappeared next to the flinching Pokemon. It struck it hard and Shiftry flew. Jeff had said nothing since the battle started, and his Pokemon was suffering.


"Jeff does not seem to be putting up much of a fight. Mr. Flays seems to be out of it." The announcer blared. "He has to do something!" Amanda roared. She took of her shoe and tossed it as hard as she could. It collided with Jeff's head and he fell. "Woops!" She said. Jeff got up holding his head. He looked up at the stands and saw Amanda and Mike watching. "Shiftry use faint attack!" Jeff roared. "Hey it worked!" Amanda grinned.


Shiftry appeared behind Houndoom and smashed it back. The Pokemon yelped a bit. "Wow, looks like a stray shoe got Jeff back into this match!" the crowd was silent. No booing whatsoever. "Houndoom, flamethrower!" Keith yelled again. Houndoom launched the attack and it struck Shiftry. The Pokemon was burnt badly. "I'm at a disadvantage! I have to fid a way to get out of the fire!" Jeff said to himself. Another flamethrower was now speeding toward Shiftry. "Razor wind!" Jeff yelled. Shiftry flapped its fans and a great wind picked up. Keith watched in horror as the flames dwindled before reaching Shiftry. With a giant grin on its face, the Pokemon launched the large wind funnel straight at Houndoom. The Pokemon was lifted from the ground and sent flying. "Now Shiftry, fly into that funnel and pull Houndoom out!" Jeff roared.


Shiftry disappeared inside the funnel and came out holding the hurt Pokemon. "Now show me your strength!" He yelled. Shiftry flung Houndoom up and tossed it down. The Pokemon smashed into the ground and barely got up. "Houndoom, use flamethrower!" Keith sad nervously. He was now sweating like mad. He looked to his mother who had a stern look on her face. He then nervously looked at the crowd, who seemed to be on Jeff's side now. It was over, he was finished! "Shiftry, use faint attack!" Jeff roared. The Pokemon smashed into Houndoom and jumped back. Houndoom wobbled a bit. It then let out a howl and fell down.


The crowd went wild as Keith recalled his fallen Pokemon. "They like me! They really like me!" Jeff grinned. He was so happy with is accomplishment. "I wonder what brought the change." Mike said. "We wanted to see Keith get to the finals. It didn't matter who won after that!" The same woman from before said. She was sitting next to them this whole time. "Not as shallow as you thought now are we?" She grinned. Mike smiled and continued to clap for Jeff.


Jeff walked up to Keith and held out his hand. Keith folded his arms. "Shake hands with a simpleton like you?" He muttered. Suddenly, Karen was next to him. "Shake the boys hand Keith." She said angrily. He savagely stuck his hand out and Jeff shook it. "Great battle boy. I believe you could become as great as me one day." Karen grinned and escorted her son away. Jeff smiled. "I got a compliment from the greatest dark type trainer ever!" Jeff was now leaping for joy. The announcer stepped down and handed him a gold trophy complete with a personalized Shiftry on the top. Jeff held it up and the crowd cheered again.


With the trophy safely in his backpack, Jeff joined Mike and Amanda outside. "Congrats!" Mike grinned and gave a thumbs up. Jeff handed Amanda back her shoe. "Thanks. You knew just what I needed." He grinned. Amanda smiled back. Carson approached and shook Jeff's hand. "So let's keep in touch! We can tell each other about are great battles in the future!" Carson said handing Jeff his Pokenav number. "You make it sound a little strange, but ok." Jeff winked. With a wave goodbye, Carson headed down the road. "Well now, we're only a day's walk from the next gym!" Amanda smiled to Mike. "Then let's get going!" He replied and the three headed off.


Next Chapter- Chapter 36: Double Gym Battle! Aipom's Helping Hand!
Mike faces off against Sparka, the Illucharge City Gym Leader in a double battle. With the help of Aipom, can he pull through?

[Cyndaquil7]

Gees, your coughing out chapters like there easy, and they are all great! Jeff like owned out there =). Keith didn't stand a dark chance.

Good stuff. :yes:

[DannyBoy]

Thous were to good chapters. I notced a few grammer and spelling mistakes but it was good. Jeff has really grown as a trainer and is still funny! I loved how Karen gave Jeff a compliment. Jeef has some strong pokemon with him, but I hope Treecko starts to get some more battle time. Keep it up!

[RJdude]

Great chapters, some of your best. The battles were exciting and well described, and I'm glad Jeff won the dark tournament, he's really training his dark types well. I feel kinda bad for his Treecko, its not getting a ton of experience, but still, good job.

[Mikey]

for the fans. Well, hell (school) has started again. For my junior year of high school, I decided to take all my hardest classes. That means tons of homework and not a lot of free time. Plus I have started playing for the football team again, have to work out everday still, and find time to hang with my friends and gf. This means chapters will only be appearing on weekends now. Be patient and please continue reading. I will not be here this weeked, but I have friday off so expect the gym chapter then. Till then, stay tuned!

[Mikey]

As promised, here is chapter 36.

Chapter 36: Double Gym Battle! Aipom's Helping Hand!

They had made it. After weeks of traveling Mike and co stood at the edge of Illucharge City. "So this is where I'll be competing for my 5th badge." Mike said smiling. Amanda pulled out the Pokenav. "The gym isn't too far. Maybe we should stop to eat first." She said. Mike looked to Jeff. "You hungry?" He asked. Jeff looked up from cradling his trophy. "I am not eating my trophy!" He yelled. Mike rolled his eyes and pointed into the town. "Diner, you know actual food." Mike said. Jeff nervously grinned. "Ohh!"


The three walked through the town quickly. Many people were out, but it didn't seem like the greatest city. The buildings all had wires running through them. "They all look like big batteries." Jeff said still rubbing his new trophy. "That's because they are…" A woman's voice replied. The three turned to see a slightly tall blonde woman. On her shoulders were perched a Plusle and a Minun. "Illucharge City supplies power to almost all of the Hoenn Archipelago. You are currently on what we call "Power Street" as all these houses are actually generators." The woman remarked.


Team Steam was perched on one of the generator's roof. "Well well, we hit the power jackpot!" Bonnie grinned. "If we hijack these buildings, we could get lots of ransom money." Clyde sighed. "How are two people supposed to infiltrate a street of buildings?" He asked. Bonnie looked down into the street were Mike and co were still talking with the woman. It was getting late and the sun had almost completely disappeared under the horizon.


Suddenly, a door behind them swung open and a large broad man came out. His hair was slicked back into a red bandana and he wore all black. Bonnie noticed a big red R on his shirt .In his hands was a large electrical box. "He's from Team Rocket!" She said grinning. Clyde spun around as the buff man turned toward them. "Avalanche!" He said. The man smiled. "Well if it isn't Agent 107." The broad man spoke. "You know him?" Bonne asked. "Avalanche is one of the highest ranking members of Team Rocket. He sort of took me under his wing until I quit." Clyde said shaking the man's hand. Avalanche then turned. "I'd like to catch up, but I have to get this back to base." He said. "What's it for?" Bonnie grinned. "You'll see soon enough." He replied.


With that Avalanche walked to the edge of the building. He pulled a crossbow from his belt and shot it across to the other building. The arrow was connected to a rope and he began to climb across. Down below, the woman continued to explain to Mike and co about Illucharge City. "Wow, you know a lot about the city." Mike said. "Well you have to if you're the Illucharge City gym leader." She grinned. "The Name's Sparka; the girl with the electrifying personality." She smiled. "What's yours?" "My name is Mike Strateri from Bayside City. I come for a match!" Mike replied.


Avalanche only heard it faintly, but it was enough. "That boy said Strateri…" He thought to himself. He peered down towards Mike, but it was too dark. He quickly reached into his pocket and pulled a large set of goggles out. He put them on and looked at Mike again. The night vision helped him make out the features. "He's his father's son all right." Avalanche muttered. "I'LL SLASH HIS THROAT!" He then roared.


Mike was suddenly falling forward as Amanda screamed. Jeff backed off as well. He felt someone grab his hair and spin him around. He was now face to face with a broad man and a knife was to his throat. "You little vermin! Your father may have escaped my knife, but you won't be so lucky!" The man roared. Sparka motioned to her two Pokemon. They leapt from her shoulder and touched tails. A large amount of electricity sprayed out electrifying the man. He screamed in pain and fell back off of Mike. Mike grabbed his throat in shock breathing heavily.


Sparka pulled a phone from her belt. "Officer Jenny, we have a problem. Please come to Power Street." She yelled. The man got up slowly and began to run. "He's getting away!" Amanda yelled. "No he's not!" Jeff yelled leaping in front of him. The man laughed and swatted Jeff back like he was a basketball. "Mike, do something!" Jeff yelled as he flew through the air. Mike, still breathing heavily, threw out 3 Pokeballs.


Taillow, Tangela, and Aron appeared. "Get him!" Mike wailed. Aron smirked and charged the fleeing man. It smashed into his back and he fell. Tangela hopped up and down as it released its vines. They wrapped around the man's legs and began to pull him in. The man pulled something from his pocket and tossed it. A large amount of smoke appeared, blowing Aron and Tangela back. He was up in a flash. Taillow whirl winded the smoke away and sped towards him. As it was about to reach him, Plusle and Minun leapt in front and shocked him again. The man collapsed as Officer Jenny sped to a stop on her motorcycle. Taillow now had a burning jealousy in its eyes.


The man was instantly handcuffed and pulled away. He glared at Mike with exhausted and hating eyes. Mike was still breathing heavily. He grabbed his neck again and collapsed against the side of a building. "What did that man want?" Jeff said holding his head. "I don’t know. He said something about my father though." Mike said looking up. It was dark, but Amanda could see the tears of fear and sweat all running down his frightened face. Sparka put her hand on his shoulder and helped him up. "Well now, you're safe." She let off a small smile.


Mike didn't smile back. He watched the man as the police car sped on. "I want my match!" He suddenly shouted out. Sparka looked confused. "I think you've had enough for tonight." She said. "Get some rest and we'll battle tomorrow." Mike glared at her. "I want it now!" He yelled. Amanda grabbed his arm. "Mike, listen to Sparka." She said. Mike shook her off. "No, I want it now." Mike said. Amanda backed off. "I've never seen you like this." Amanda said sadly. Sparka sighed. "'If you want your match now, we'll have it now." She said.


Sparka lead the group to the gym. Amanda couldn't even look at Mike. "Something's wrong Jeff." She said sadly. "I know." He replied. "That man did something to him." "The subject of his father has always been a bad one." Amanda remarked. "Remember in school when he threw his notebook at the teacher because she asked for his father's name?" She asked. Jeff nodded. "And he stole my pencil that day too!" Jeff poked Mike. "You still owe me one!" Mike didn't stir. "Ugh, whatever." Jeff said frowning.


Sparka opened the door to the stadium. There were several arches sprawled across with electrical charges running through them. "You sure?" She asked turning to Mike. Mike wiped his nose with his sleeve. "Just get to your side." He commanded. Sparka frowned but did as ordered. Mike went to his side. Sparka signaled for the ref. He came to the field. "It's a little late." He said approaching. Sparka nodded, but shrugged. "Hope you don't mind a double battle." She yelled to Mike. "Whatever!" He yelled back.


Sparka directed her Plusle and Minun to the field. Mike called on Tangela and Aron. "Aron, tackle!" Mike yelled. Aron charged at Plusle, but it easily dodged. "Plusle, use helping hand!" Sparka roared. Plusle began to clap and shot off an electrical charge towards Minun. The Pokemon leapt into it and smirked. It was now gaining energy. "Tangela, stop it with vine whip!" Mike roared. Tangela let its vines out, but Plusle was instantly on it. It smashed into the Pokemon with quick attack. "You need to have your Pokemon work together!" Sparka yelled. "Worry about your own battle!" Mike yelled back. Amanda sighed.


Minun was now greatly powered up. "Minun, you know what to do!" Sparka yelled. Minun clapped and shot electricity towards Plusle. The Pokemon began to absorb it. "Aron, take down on Plusle! Tangela, slam on Minun!" Mike commanded. Both his Pokemon sped towards the rats. "Thunderbolt!" Sparka yelled. The two Pokemon touched tails and let off the massive attack. The whole stadium shook as they connected with the two Pokemon. Mike held out his hand as smoke enveloped him. When it cleared, Aron lay still and Tangela was weakly getting up.


Mike collapsed to his knees. Tears started to fall. Before anyone could thing, he leapt from his side of the field and took off out of the stadium. "Sparka is the winner!" The ref yelled. Sparka called her Pokemon back and frowned. Amanda picked up Aron and Jeff grabbed Tangela. "Sorry about this." Amanda said to Sparka. "I know he must be hurting right now." She smiled and walked off.


Mike was now running through the streets. Tears were wildly flying from his cheeks as he did. After some time he tripped onto the gravel and just lie there. "Even after he leaves, he still causes trouble for me!" He roared slamming his fist against the ground. Amanda and Jeff rushed up. Mike got to his feet and turned around. "Do you know what it's like to grow up fatherless? Do you know what it's like to not even know who your own father is? And does it make it any better when your life is threatened because of him?" He roared to the two. Amanda pulled a blanket from her backpack and wrapped it over his shoulders. "Let's get to the Pokecenter and get you some sleep." She said. Mike willingly went.


Amanda handed Aron and Tangela to Nurse Joy as Jeff got Mike some hot chocolate. Mike stared out the window. "Feeling better?" Jeff asked. Mike turned to him. "A bit; I'm sorry for the way I acted." He said. Jeff nodded. Electrike happily sat below licking Mike's hand. Mike petted it. Amanda approached. "Your Pokemon will be fine." She smiled. Mike smiled back. "I'm sorry." He said. Amanda put her arm on his. "I know you didn't mean it. A lot has happened this night." She said. Taillow sat on the table. Mike noticed it wasn't pecking at him.


"Something wrong?" He asked it. Taillow turned. Its eyes gleamed and it began to hop. "Uh, that's nice." Mike said confusedly. Taillow flew up to a picture of Sparka on the wall and tackled it. "Taillow wants to battle." Joy said handing Mike his two Pokeballs. "They always get like this when they are battle hungry." She smiled and walked off. 'Using Taillow in an electric match isn't a wise choice." Jeff remarked. Mike stared at it. "I couldn't concentrate at all today." He said. "But I will tomorrow. I know an easy way to beat Sparka at her own game." He grinned. He then tossed the Pokeballs and released Aron and Tangela. "Sorry for pushing you guys so hard." He said. Tangela smiled and rubbed against his leg as Aron jumped into his lap. The Pokemon was heavy, but Mike bared it.


The next day, Mike was feeling all the more better. He got up stretching and walked to the window. It was a beautiful day and he had almost forgotten the previous night. "Glad to see you returned to normal." Amanda said handing him a cup of coffee. "I never want to see you like you were last night again." She replied. Mike nodded. "You won't. I have to put my father aside and concentrate on my match today." He replied. "What's your secret strategy?" Amanda asked. Mike held out a Pokeball. "Had Aipom transferred last night. I can use its helping hand to power up Taillow." Mike grinned. "So you're using Taillow?" She asked. Mike nodded. "With that determination, I think it'll win." He replied.


Mike and co were now in front of the gym. They pushed the door open to see Sparka practicing with her two Pokemon. 'Why if it isn't Mike." She grinned. Mike held out his hand. She took it and they shook. "I'm sorry about yesterday." He grinned. 'Think nothing of it. Just make sure you battle better then you did." She grinned. "You're on!" Mike smiled.


The ref took to the side of the field again and Mike and Sparka went to their sides. The rules were announced and Sparka sent in Plusle and Minun. Mike pulled two Pokeballs from his belt. "Make this a good one!" he said tossing them. Aipom appeared jumping happily. It leapt onto its tail and grinned. Taillow appeared with a determined look in its eye. "Wow, a flying type in this gym? Haven't seen that in a while." Sparka grinned. "Plusle, power up Minun!" She then commanded.


Plusle began to shock Minun. "Aipom, use helping hand for Taillow!" Mike yelled. Aipom began to clap and released a tiny beam ay Taillow. Mike could tell it was growing stronger. "Now Minun, power up Plusle!" Sparka roared. "Taillow, use quick attack!" Mike roared. His Pokemon sped towards Minun as it tried to power up Plusle. It struck hard blowing Minun back. The Pokemon weakly got up. "Interesting!" Sparka yelled. "Plusle, use thunderbolt!" Plusle launched the attack straight at Taillow. "Aipom!" Mike yelled. His Pokemon darted in front and took the attack. It fell down hurt, but not out. "Great!" Mike yelled. "Now Taillow, quick attack again!"


Taillow raced towards Plusle this time, but it was struck hard by Minun. "Ha, not going to work!" Sparka grinned. "Both of you- concentrate all your electricity on Taillow!" The two Pokemon launched their attacks simultaneously. Mike knew they would both connect. Aipom was not close enough to take the attack for it. Taillow watched the two electrical attacks coming at it. It then remembered the previous day where it was shown up by the two Pokemon. With this thought in mind, Taillow began to glow.


It happened so fast that Mike couldn't tell what had happened. The two thunderbolts hit, but Taillow was nowhere to be seen. Suddenly, a blue flash smashed across the field knocking Plusle and Minun to the ground. The flash stopped and a slightly large version of Taillow hovered. Its body was sleeker and its head had become like an eagle's. "Swellow; the swallow Pokemon. Swellow flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This Pokemon dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by Swellow's clawed feet, preventing escape." The Pokedex muttered.


"Swellow evolved!" Jeff yelled. Mike grinned. "Wow!" Sparka said. Her two Pokemon weakly got up. "Thunderbolt that bird!" She yelled. Mike smirked. "Swellow, make sure they can't get off the attack!" He yelled. Swellow nodded and dove low. It held out its wing as it sped by, tripping both Pokemon again. As they lay, Mike turned to Aipom. "Hyper beam!" He yelled. Aipom nodded and leapt onto its tail. Seconds later a large orange beam blasted from its mouth. Sparka winced as the attack struck Plusle and Minun directly and sent them both flying against the wall.


"Victory goes to the challenger!" The ref yelled. Sparka couldn't believe it, but she then smiled. Recalling her Pokemon, she then turned to Mike. As he walked towards her, he held out his arm. Swellow landed on it and Aipom climbed on his shoulder. Sparka held out the Jolt Badge. Mike smiled and took it. "That was a great match!" Sparka smiled. Mike grinned. Suddenly, he was being pecked in the head. "A graceful evolution and you still peck!" Mike sighed. Swellow grinned. "He's back to normal." Amanda grinned.

Outside the gym Mike and co said their goodbyes to Sparka. "So are you going to return Aipom to your mom?" Jeff asked as they head out. Mike shook his head. "I think I could keep it here for a bit. I don't think Carvanha will mind." Mike replied. "I'll swap before my next gym match." He added in. Aipom grinned and hugged Mike's head. "Aipom, I can't feel my brain!" He yelled. The Pokemon continued to hug him as they headed off.

Next Chapter: Chapter 37: The Great Sleeping Contest! Jeff Vs Snorlax!
Mike and co stumble upon a traveling trainer with a Snorlax. The man claims that his Pokemon can sleep longer than anything alive, and Jeff thinks he can sleep longer. Who will win? Find out next time!

[CharizardILG27]

pretty good chapter. yay Taillow evolved! It was good to see Aipom battle. LOL the next chapter sounds like its going to be hilarious! Keep up the good work.

EDIT: Oh yeah you have to change your sig's current lineup pokemon thingy. You have to change Taillow to Swellow, and swap Carvana for Aipom.

[DannyBoy]

That was a good gym battle! Swellow did really well and I am glad it evolved. Also Aipom battling was cool to read about. Don't see to many monkeys in gym battles. Keep it up!

[RJdude]

Great chapter. The Gym battle was your best so far, and I'm glad Tailow evolved and Aipom got to battle. And as CharizardILG27 said, the next chapter looks like it'll be funny.

[Mikey]

Ok, I found a bit of free time, so here is Chapter 37.

Chapter 37: The Great Sleeping Contest! Jeff Vs. Snorlax!

Once again on the road towards the next gym, Mike and co have stumbled upon a vast set of orchards. They had been traveling for hours and the lowland hills of the valley looked like a great place to take a rest. "Let's stop for a bit under these trees!" Amanda said pointing to the orchard. "Also known as trespassing." Jeff said grinning. "Hey, what they don't know can't hurt them." Amanda winked. Mike hadn't said much since their departure from Illucharge.


Amanda sat down on the ground and began to pull out stuff for making lunch. Jeff leaned up against the nearest tree. "Wake me in twelve." He said closing his eyes. "Minutes?" Amanda asked. Jeff opened one eye wide. "Hours you nitwit! I need my beauty sleep!" With that, he was out. Mike walked up to Amanda and sat down. "How you feeling?" She asked. Mike shrugged. "Could be better, but you know." He smiled. Amanda could tell it was fake, but it was better then nothing. "You should give your Pokemon a bit of exercise." Amanda then remarked.


Mike nodded and pulled out his six Pokeballs. With six flicks of his wrist, all his Pokemon appeared. Electrike began to chase its tail, then happily leapt into Mike's lap. Swellow flew onto a branch and peered down. Combusken began to practice its kicking as Aron slept near it. Tangela skipped around the field. It then noticed Aipom. The monkey smiled and began to run. Curious, Tangela ran after.


The two didn't go too far when they made it to a large tree. This tree towered above the others, and what grew on it caught Aipom's attention. The bananas were ripe, bright yellow, and very appetizing. The monkey grinned wide and began to scale the trunk. Tangela began to freak out and launched its vines to grab the insane Pokemon. Aipom saw the vines coming and leapt up. It grabbed a branch with its tail as the vines went by. It giggled a bit then continued to climb.


Near the top was the brightest and juiciest banana Aipom had ever seen. The Pokemon's mouth watered as it extended its tail toward the fruit. Aipom snickered in triumph as it made contact. Tangela began to freak out as Aipom pulled the banana toward it. Suddenly, the monkey was pulled from the tree. The banana had also been grabbed by a very fat and large Pokemon. It opened its mouth to eat it as Aipom began to go insane with fear. It called to Tangela, who rushed in to help it. It sent its body flying in to slam the bulky Pokemon, but just bounced off. Aipom began to cry as it was pulled toward the gapping mouth.


Mike heard the commotion down the orchard. He immediately stood up knocking Electrike off. It yelped as it hit the ground and began to growl. It then noticed its tail wagging next to it and began its endless chase. Mike counted all his Pokemon and realized two were missing. "Aipom and Tangela!" He yelled and rushed off. In the process he stepped right on Jeff's crotch. "OWWWWWWWW!" Jeff roared holding his special area in pain. "Sorry!" Mike called rushing off. Amanda held out her hand, but Jeff didn't take it. He lay sprawled across the ground wincing in pain. "I can't have children now!" He roared. "And that's bad why? One of you is enough." Amanda grinned.


Mike made it just in time. The monstrous Pokemon had the banana in its mouth with Aipom sticking out of its mouth crying like mad. "Electrike, thunderbolt!" Mike yelled. His faithful Pokemon leapt in front and released the massive attack. The Pokemon cried out in pain and spit up Aipom along with the banana. It fell back hard as the ground trembled. "Are you ok?" Mike asked petting his Pokemon. Aipom smiled and hugged the banana. It was full of spit from the Pokemon's mouth, but it was all his. "I wouldn’t eat that Aipom." Mike said, but it was too late. The monkey peeled the spit covered peel off and tossed it aside. In one bite, the massive banana was gone. Aipom turned to Mike grinning. The banana was visible along its mouth.


"Better not choke." Mike smiled. "Actually, it better! That thing ate my prized banana!" A man's voice echoed out. Mike turned to see an old man with a pitchfork aimed at him. "Sorry…" He grinned slightly. Amanda dragged Jeff along the ground. "It's over! Just kill me now!" Jeff wailed. "Jeff, your fine!" She said tugging at his foot. "Never knew you had anything there to begin with!" Jeff shot her a look. "A heck of a lot more then you have!" He roared. From the ground, he turned his head to see the man with the pitchfork aimed at Mike. "Aww, Mike's made a little friend!" He grinned. "Pitchfork his balls!"


The man turned to Jeff and began to laugh. "Letting a woman drag you?" He grinned. Jeff got up. "Beat walking old timer!" He yelled. The man slapped his knee and dropped the pitchfork. "Shut up! I didn't get castrated by a foot to come here and be laughed at by a man that should have died long ago!" Jeff roared. "No need for insults!" The man grinned. "I'll let the banana incident slide as your friend here has given me a good laugh." He then said to Mike. "Mike, you fixed a banana too?" Jeff growled.


Mike looked around the orchard. The large Pokemon was now gone. "Where's that Pokemon?" He asked standing up. "What Pokemon?" The man asked. "There was a large Pokemon eating your fruit when I entered." Mike replied. "Was it Rosie O'Donnell?" Jeff grinned. "No, it was definitely a Pokemon." Mike said glaring at him. "Come to think of it, my orchard has been depleting lately. Wonder if your fat Pokemon you made up has anything to do with it." The man remarked. The trees ahead began to shake. "It must be heading that way!" Mike said pointing. "It heading to town then!" The man said picking up his pitchfork. "What are you going to do, pop it?" Jeff asked. The group ran off into the forest. Mike's Pokemon followed.


They ran threw the orchard for some time. The trees were bent aside and fruit peels littered the area. "My precious crops!" The man cried. "By the way, what the hell is you name? Probably some hillbilly one as your obsessed with you crops." Jeff grinned. I do not have a hillbilly name! It's Jessie Bob Bill!" The man replied. Jeff began to laugh hysterically. The group then exited the orchards at a broken fence. Down the street a bit was a large town. It looked as if a fair was going on as Ferris Wheels and other rides littered the area. Mike and co entered cautiously. "How could I forget? Today is the annual Pokemon Festival!" Jessie Bob Bill grinned. Jeff turned to the dragon roller coaster ride. "I want to go on that!" He grinned. Amanda pulled him back and pointed to the sign. "Ages 6 through 14." She grinned. "I could pass for that!" Jeff replied. "Amanda did a full body scan of him and burst into laughter. "Never seen a 6'5" 14 year old." She smiled. Jeff folded his arms.


"Step right up to see the amazing, the astounding, and the fabulous bulk of a Pokemon…Snorlax!" A voice rang out over the crowd. "That's what that Pokemon was!" Mike cried out. "Then some carnie owes me a new bushel of fruits!" Jessie Bob Bill said rushing towards the announcer. The huge Pokemon sat on a steel enforced platform munching on fruit. "You there carni!" Jessie Bob said approaching the stand. "Yes hili?" The man grinned. "Your Pokemon ate all of my crops. I demand you compensate me for it!" He wailed. The announcer looked at him grinning. "Oh yeah, and what proof do you have?" He grinned. Jessie turned and pointed to the broken fence and the fruit peels. "Coincidence!" The announcer grinned. Jessie then pointed to the Snorlax prints leading from the fence to the stand.


"You drive a hard bargain hili!" The announcer grinned. Jeff began to get bored of the situation. After watching Snorlax consume its own body weight in food, Jeff began to walk away. He then noticed a large pill of the most delicious chocolate he had ever seen… "You see here hili. My Snorlax needs to eat, and your fruit orchard just happens to be the closest spot. You wouldn't want the cutie going hungry would you?" He grinned. Jessie turned to the Snorlax. Fruit juices and puss covered its gapping maw as it continued to eat. "Wouldn’t bother me in the slightest." He replied. The announcer pulled back stunned.


"Is this going anywhere?" Mike asked turning to Amanda. "I don’t think so. Let’s get Jeff and go." She replied. Mike nodded. "Jeff let's go!" He yelled. "Can't now, eating chocolate!" Jeff replied picking up a mound of the delicious candy he found on the ground. "Who would've thought there would be free chocolate here?" Mike turned and wailed. "No Jeff! That's not chocolate!" Jeff put it into his mouth and began to chew. He stopped suddenly and looked disgusted. In an instant, everything that was put in his mouth came out. "Sick!" He wailed. "What the hell was that?" "That was Snorlax crap." Mike replied laughing. "Somebody should post a sign!" Jeff wailed spitting. He got up and walked towards the two. "Why me?" He asked. Mike waved his hand from the crap breath. "Amanda, give the kid a tic-tac. Oh and Jeff, brush your teeth. They are all "chocolaty"!" Mike began to laugh again as Jeff shot him a look.


Jessie and the announcer were still arguing once the whole mess was figured out. Jeff instantly pushed Jessie aside. "You will pay the man for his fruit, and you will pay me for leaving your Snorlax crap out for people to eat…I mean see!" Jeff roared. The announcer began to smirk. "What's so interesting about watching this Rosanne look-a-like anyways?" Jeff asked. The announcer grinned. "I use it in a little game. People try to out sleep Snorlax for a prize. Tell you what, if you can sleep longer then Snorlax, I'll compensate hili for his fruit and you for eating crap." He grinned. "You're on!" Jeff roared. "Oh and boy, you have some still left on your chin!" The announcer said laughing and pointing. Jeff gave him an angry face and stepped onto the platform.


"No one has ever been able to out sleep a Snorlax, though many have tried. Let us get the clocks ready. The clocks will start once both are asleep." The announcer roared. "This is insane!" Jessie roared. "I know, Snorlax doesn't stand a chance." Amanda said laughing. "The clocks will start in 3…2…" Before the announcer got to 1, Jeff was out. Snorlax fell asleep seconds later and the clocks went on.


Bonnie and Clyde watched the scene from the Ferris Wheel. "Weee!' Clyde yelled as it went up again. Bonnie focused the binoculars and motioned to Clyde. "I heard Snorlax is a very powerful Pokemon. With one like that, we can’t loose!" She said smirking. "Oh, can we bring it on the Ferris Wheel once we catch it?" Clyde shrieked. Bonne rolled her eyes. "Yes Clyde, bring it on the Ferris Wheel and watch as the giant machine's screws unhinge and you fall to a gruesome death as the Ferris Wheel and Snorlax crush you." Bonne replied. "That wasn't very nice." Clyde remarked. The ride came to a stop and Bonnie shoved him off. The two began to make their way to the Snorlax.


An hour had gone by and neither Jeff nor Snorlax showed any signs of waking. Once Jeff had begun to sleep talk, but it stopped after a few minutes. "We're going to be here for the rest of out lives…" Mike muttered. Electrike lay on his lap. Though it was always energetic, the boring situation had put it asleep. Swellow had pecked at Mike's head for the first half hour, but had since fallen asleep as well. Even Aipom was dozing off. Suddenly, the crowd gasped as Snorlax lifted its arm and scratched its head. The judges approached it but signaled that it did it in its sleep. The crowd hushed again. "They find this exciting?" Amanda asked in shock.


Suddenly, a large metal rope was tossed through the crowd. It snagged around Jeff and pulled him off the platform. "You got the wrong thing!" Bonnie roared. "They both look the same!" Clyde cried out. Bonnie looked at the tall and thin Jeff, then to the large and fat Snorlax. "Yes Clyde, exactly the same!" She roared and smacked him over the head. "The crowd knows we're here now. Let's just take the punk and steal his Pokemon!" Bonnie roared. The two began to run dragging Jeff as they went. Surprisingly, he continued to sleep. His head hit a few rocks as they ran, but still he did not wake up.


Mike and Amanda were instantly giving chase. Bonnie and Clyde disappeared behind the tilt-a-whirl and continued their run. Mike and Amanda pushed through the crowd to find them waiting. Slugma and Wooper stood in front of them and Numel and Ludicolo were in the back. Ludicolo made a move for the radio, but Bonnie punched it. "Water gun!" Bonnie roared. Wooper leapt up and shot the blast of water towards the two. Mike leapt left and Amanda went right. "Rock throw!" Cyde followed up. Slugma sent boulders towards the two, smashing them back. Jeff rolled over in his sleep and was caught up in one of the tilt-a-whirl's mechanism. The rope began to twirl with the ride, getting more and more tangled.


"Now Wooper, use AHHHH!" Bonnie shrieked as she was pulled back with the rope. Wooper stared confusedly as Clyde lunged for her feet. The two were pulled into the ride and became snagged in the fencing. "This is so humiliating!" Bonnie wailed. Amanda stepped up. "Go Ralts! Use confusion!" Ralts appeared happy as can be. With a flick of its hand to its head, Team Steam was lifted into the air. Mike then released Tangela. "Razor leaf!" He yelled. The grass Pokemon launched the leaves and sliced the rope in two. Team Steam were sent flying across the park. They landed with a hard thud on Snorlax. The Pokemon yawned a bit, and opened its eyes!


The judges ran up to Jeff who was still fast asleep on the pavement. Drool was now coming from his mouth. They examined him and declared that he was still asleep! Jeff had won! Jessie Bob Bill jumped for joy and picked Jeff up. He slowly came to his senses to realize he was being hugged. Jeff thrust the man away and walked towards Mike and Amanda. "Did I miss something?" He asked yawning. "You out slept a Snorlax!" Amanda grinned. Jeff shrugged. "All in a day's work!"


The announcer angrily handed Jessie Bob Bill the money to pay for the damages to his orchard. He then gave Jeff a crisp 100 dollar bill. "Good job Jeff, we won't be worrying about money for awhile!" Mike said. Jeff began to run down the road. "What are you talking about? I'm spending this on Cotton Candy!" Mike and Amanda began to yell as they chased him. Jessie Bob Bill called out his thanks as they went.


Next Chapter: Chapter 38: Alan Returns! Amanda's Personal Smart Contest!
Amanda meets up with Alan in a small town on their way to the next gym. After the two get into a fight, they decide to hold a personal contest with Mike, Jeff, and the local Nurse Joy as Judges.

[DannyBoy]

That was a funny chapter, Mike was amazing! I dont know anything that could sleep through all of that. At first when you put the preview for this I was thinking it might be short but I was surprised with all the stuff you put in. You didnt make it to boring or anything. I think I like this chapter the best since sleeping is one of my fav things! Keep it up! BTW hope you get modded back into the anime you deserve it!

[CharizardILG27]

hey that was a funny chapter. Jeff can sleep through anything! Jeff is probably my fav character becasue he is just so funny being angry, then being all grouchy, then just sleeping through anything! Anyways keep up the exellent work and great chapter!

[CharizardILG27]

hey that was a funny chapter. Jeff can sleep through anything! Jeff is probably my fav character becasue he is just so funny being angry, then being all grouchy, then just sleeping through anything! Anyways keep up the exellent work and great chapter!


SHOOT my post was doubled! Sorry didn't mean to double post it just happened.

[Mikey]

Ok, another chapter done.

Chapter 38: Alan Returns! Amanda's Personal Smart Contest!

After a grueling snooze fest in the last town, Mike and friends are now heading on towards the sixth gym. They had been walking for countless days through dry hills and lowlands without stopping. Mike and Amanda trudged on along the trail breathing heavily. "Can't go on, I think we need a break!" Mike moaned. Amanda pulled the Pokenav out. "We're making good time. Mindontrol Town is only several miles from here." She smiled. Mike moaned again and slowly started walking. Electrike happily ran next to him. After crawling through miles of hills he could use the company.


Jeff was a little behind, but he wasn't tried at all. This was because he was mounted on top of Mightyena. "Mush doggy! Onward!" He yelled. Mightyena was panting heavily. "I'm surprised it doesn't maul him." Mike said looking back. Mightyena's legs looked as if they could give way any second. Its tongue hung out as it continued to pant. "You're going to kill it Jeff." Amanda remarked. Jeff shrugged. "Hey, if it can't hold my weight then what good is it." Mightyena began to growl and Jeff petted its head. It calmed down a bit. "Nice doggy!" Jeff smiled.


The group slowly came into Mindontrol Town. It was a very small and peaceful place. Little cottages were spread out over the neighborhood. Mike saw no visible stores, but there was a cottage Pokecenter. The three headed inside and Mike handed his Pokeballs to Nurse Joy. The three then headed towards the center cafeteria. After getting their food, they sat down and began to talk.


"So, how far to the next gym?" Mike anxiously asked. Amanda fumbled with the Pokenav. "That's weird; it doesn't show up on the map. After this island, there is just a large amount of ocean." Amanda remarked. Mike leaned over to investigate. Sure enough, there was no visible city after the current island. "There is a four day ferry that will take us to Sweenate Island, but that is read as the seventh gym." Amanda noted. Jeff was not paying attention at all. He was busily slurping on the pea soup he received at the lunch stand.


"Ha-ha, you must be out of islanders if you don't know where the sixth gym is!" A young voice rang out. Mike and co turned to see a tall and pale boy. His hair was brown and down to his shoulders. He reminded Amanda of someone, but she couldn't put her finger on whom. "The sixth Gym lies in Sitnalta City." He grinned and pointed to the open ocean. "You see this area. Sitnalta City lies under it. You take a submarine ride to the bottom." Jeff stopped eating. "Won't you drown?" He asked. Pea soup littered the sides of his mouth. The boy was disgusted and he had no problem showing it.


"Actually, Sitnalta City is kind of like a giant bio-dome. An air resistant shield covers it. There is only one entrance, and it's highly pressurized." The boy deducted. "How do you know all this?" Amanda asked. "Why, because I just was there getting my sixth badge!" He happily grinned. "Wow, you're a trainer?" Mike asked standing up. "Yep, one of the best. The Name is Gavin." The boy replied. "Cool, the name is Mike, and I'm also a great trainer. I currently have five badges." Mike undid his vest and opened the side. All five badges showed sparkling.


"So in other words, you're still a newbie." Gavin grinned. "What the hell? I have one less badge then you and I'm still a newbie?" Mike roared making a fist. Gavin smirked and shrugged his shoulders. "All the gym's you competed in are what we islanders call the newbie gyms. You don't truly prove you have what it takes as a trainer till you win one from Sitnalta." Amanda recognized Gavin's attitude but she still didn't have a clue picture of who to connect it to. She was then interrupted by a fist on the table. Jeff's pea soup flew into the air and landed in his face. "Thanks Mike!" Jeff said rolling his eyes.


"A match right now!" Mike roared. Gavin began to laugh. "A newbie challenging a skilled trainer such as me? You wouldn't last a minute!" "Then prove it in a one on one battle!" Mike roared. Gavin sighed. "If that's what you wish." He then looked outside towards the arena. "Let's get this defeat on the way." Mike put his hand behind his head and grinned. "First I have to get my Pokemon back from Joy." Gavin fell down anime style.


Mike and Gavin headed off as Jeff cleaned up his mess. Amanda started to exit the table when a familiar person stepped into the cafeteria. His blonde hair was freshly cut, but Amanda knew she couldn't be fooled by looks. Seconds later, a Kadabra hovered in. "Hey, have any of you seen a brown haired boy?" Alan said stepping up. He then noticed Amanda. "Ahh, long time no see!" He let loose a large grin. "Sorry I can't talk further, but I have a twin to find." Amanda suddenly put the two brothers together and realized that's who Gavin reminded her of. "Your brother is battling Mike at the moment." Amanda remarked.


Alan put a hand on his hip. "That boy is always looking for a fight. Let's go get them." He said. Amanda reluctantly followed Alan leaving Jeff to clean himself up. "That's ok; I'll just lick it off!" Jeff angrily roared to them. He got up from the table and slipped on some pea soup that fell to the floor. His face smashed into the tile. "I think I'll wait here!" He yelled from under his crushed nose.


Amanda found Mike and Gavin on opposite sides of the field. Each trainer pulled a Pokeball from their belt. As Gavin prepared to toss it, Alan grabbed his hand. "I've been looking all over for you!" he roared. "Wow, never saw you as a brotherly person." Amanda giggled. Alan turned toward her. "Oh it's on now little lady!" He roared and pointed to the field. Kadabra hovered to the middle. "Hey this is my battle!" Gavin cried out. Alan pushed him aside. "We battle together!" He roared. Amanda turned to Mike. "Mind?" She asked. Mike shook his head. Amanda pulled a Pokeball from her belt and released Ralts. It appeared smiling on the field.


"Still haven't evolved it?" Alan grinned. Mike tossed a Pokeball and Electrike appeared. It chased its tail and yelped as the battle commenced. Alan motioned for Gavin to join in. His brother was pissed, but he reluctantly tossed a Pokeball. A tall purple and black porker appeared on the field. "Say hello to my little Grumpig!" Gavin grinned. Alan rolled his eyes and gave Gavin a smack over the head. "Ow!" He wailed.


"Electrike, start things off with thunder wave!" Mike roared. Electrike let loose the electricity net as the hairs on its back became erect. "Kadabra, teleport away!" "Use bounce Grumpig!" Gavin and Alan roared. Kadabra instantly disappeared. As for the pig; it sprung out on its tail and pushed up. The thunder wave went right under it. "Now use psybeam!" Gavin commanded. Grumpig launched the rainbow beam out at Electrike. "Ralts use confusion to deflect it!" Amanda roared. Electrike stood its ground as the beam suddenly diverted direction.


"Kadabra, confusion it back." Alan roared. What followed was a long process of each Pokemon sending the attack back. Amanda thought for a while, and then had a plan. "We can't get off a hit like this. Mike, have Electrike get out of there. Ralts can handle it." Mike wasn't so sure, but he decided to go along. "Electrike, use agility!" Electrike began to race away as the psybeam was directed back to Ralts. "Get it Grumpig!" Gavin yelled. Grumpig rolled away heading towards Electrike. "Teleport!" Amanda roared. Ralts disappeared as the attack hit the ground.


"Psychic!" Gavin commanded. Grumpig stood in place and closed its eyes. Electrike was lifted from the ground wailing. "Thunderbolt!" Mike roared. The electricity began to build up on the struggling Pokemon. Before Grumpig could release it, the attack let off, shocking it. Grumpig fell back dazed. "Looks like bacon tonight!" Mike laughed. "This isn't over! Grumpig, use rest!" Gavin grinned. Grumpig fell to the ground and began to sleep. "Wow, what a move!" Mike laughed sarcastically. "Electrike, quick attack!" Electrike raced full speed at Grumpig, but what happened next was unexpected. "Snore!" Gavin responded. Grumpig let out a large snore from its nose blowing Electrike back. The Pokemon hit the ground hard, but slowly got up.


Kadabra and Ralts were each attacking and teleporting. No Pokemon was getting a hit. Grumpig slowly awoke as Electrike stood over it. "Can't use snore now can you?" Mike grinned. "Thunder!" Electrike gave a slight smile as the ground under it erupted. Lightning flashed up then came down hard on Grumpig. The Pokemon toppled sideways stunned. "Now while it's paralyzed, use quick attack!" Mike roared. Electrike smashed its body hard into Grumpig knocking it over.


Gavin recalled his Pokemon angrily and eyed Mike. Electrike ran to its trainer and Mike picked it up. "I accept this defeat. Win the sixth badge and you will be greater then me." Gavin said extending his hand. "Wow, that's a change from your brother." Mike said shaking it. Gavin smiled a bit. The two then turned to see Amanda and Alan butting heads. Kadabra and Ralts were staring each other down. "You're the worst contest trainee ever!" Alan roared. "You couldn't appeal your way out of a paper bag!" Amanda roared back. "Let's settle this right now with a private contest. You vs. me right now!" Alan roared. "Fine!" Amanda replied.


With that Amanda grabbed Mike by the vest and sat him down. "Judge number one!" She roared. Mike tried to get up but she pinned him down. A fire welled in her eyes. Alan looked at Gavin, and then saw Nurse Joy walking outside. He grabbed her and pushed her down next to Mike. "Judge number two!" He roared. Amanda looked at Gavin, then to Jeff still lying on the floor inside the center. She walked inside and pulled him up. "Hey I was sleeping!" He roared as she sat him down. "Judge number three!" She glared at her rival. "Let us appeal then!" Alan said stepping toward his Kadabra. Amanda pulled out her pompoms and walked towards Ralts.


Jeff turned to Joy and Mike. "Any idea of what we are looking for?" He asked. "Not the faintest." Mike replied. Nurse Joy grinned. "I am a skilled contest judge. All you need to look for is that each trainer…" "Don't bother explaining it to me. I'll forget by the time you're done anyways." Jeff interrupted her. Alan was up first. He stepped up and bowed to the judges and then to the audience. (Which consisted only of a very mad Gavin.) Nurse Joy watched interestedly while Mike stared at Amanda. Jeff picked at his ear and yawned.


Alan began with having Kadabra teleport. The Pokemon appeared on his head and used future sight. Its eyes glowed and Joy grinned. "Now this kid knows what he is doing." She said to Jeff. Jeff flicked away some ear crud and yawned again. "He looks like a nerd to me. Pokemon are not to be appealed with. You fight with them." He remarked. Kadabra began its spoon bending appeal as Alan tossed more and more. It then teleported to the ground and caught all the spoons with confusion. For the big finish, the future sight struck all the spoons in midair. Kadabra and Alan bowed as only Joy clapped.


Nurse Joy gave Alan a 9.0. Jeff looked to Mike. "I wasn't paying attention. What should I give him?" Mike wasn't listening. He held up his sign. On it was a large 4.0. "Favoritism!" Alan roared. Mike shrugged. Jeff then held up his sign. On it was a large 10. Alan thanked him and walked off. "You gave him a perfect score?" Mike asked glaring at Jeff. "Woops, forgot the decimal." Jeff replied shrugging.


Amanda stepped up to the arena with Ralts by her side. She started her routine with the usual cheering as Ralts did a dance in front. As she prepared for the confusion/pompom combo, a giant explosion occurred. Mike and co turned to see Ludicolo dancing away with the radio. Bonnie and Clyde emerged from the fog keeping the beat. Slugma, Numel, and Wooper all danced around them. "Time to appeal!" Bonnie sang. Ludicolo started to do somersaults as Wooper and Slugma hoisted up Numel. Numel released a large amount of lava from its back and smiled. They all then posed.


Amanda put her hand to her head. Nurse Joy leaned over to Mike. "Must admit their appeal isn't bad." Mike began to snicker. "Their appeals may be good but what follows is just sad." "Ok Pineapple, enough dancing! Let's get that Ralts!" Bonnie roared. Ludicolo did not listen and continued to dance. "Wooper, you know what to do!" Bonnie sighed. Wooper released a water gun knocking the radio away. Ludicolo became enraged. "Pineapple, take your anger out on them!" Bonnie roared. Ludicolo turned and released a barrage of laves at Amanda. Amanda ducked away, but Ralts was blown back.


"Kadabra, use psychic on Ludicolo!" Alan roared. Kadabra lifted Ludicolo in the air, but its rage just grew. The Pokemon broke free and smashed down on the helpless Pokemon. Alan watched as his Pokemon hit the ground and didn't get up. Bonnie began to laugh as Slugma pushed Kadabra onto Numel. "Oh, the table does come in handy!" Bonnie grinned. Clyde sighed. "It's a Numel, not a table!" He roared. Amanda stepped up again with Ralts at her side. "No one interrupts my appeal time!" She roared. "Ralts, use confusion!"


Ralts began to lift Ludicolo, but the Pokemon was too heavy. "Pineapple use tackle!" Bonnie yelled. Ludicolo ran towards Ralts, but the Pokemon teleported away. "Ralts, try hypnosis!" Amanda roared. Tiny rings emitted from Ralt's horn. Ludicolo still charged, but by the time it reached Ralts, it was asleep. "Now dream eater!" Amanda commanded. A Purple orb came from Ralts and went inside Ludicolo. Soon, it came back, making Ralts healthier. "Now Ralts, say goodbye with psychic!" The now powered up Ralts was able to lift not only Ludicolo, but all of Team Steam! They all squirmed and cried out.


"Why o why do we always get taken out?" Bonnie cried. "Maybe because we suck?" Clyde remarked. Bonnie glared at him. "If we suck, then why were we chosen for the mission?" She asked. Ralts then sent the group soaring. Amanda ran to hug her Pokemon, but it smiled and began to glow before she could reach it. "What?" Amanda said in shock. Gavin stood up from the stands. "It's evolving!" He muttered. Ralts grew into a larger Pokemon. Its helmet was now split and it looked as if it was wearing a tutu. "It's a Kirlia!" Alan said in shock. Kirlia blinked a bit, and then hovered to Amanda. It spun around her and grinned happily. "You evolved!" She said and hugged it.


Mike and co were now standing at the edge of the city. Alan walked up to Amanda. "I must admit, though our contest didn't follow through, you seem to be growing as a contest trainer. I hope to face you soon." Amanda smiled and shook his hand. "I'm glad we finally understand each other." She said. Gavin and Mike then shook hands. "See you in the league." Mike remarked. Gavin nodded. Jeff looked around. "Who do I get to shake hands with?" He asked. Kirlia smiled and hovered towards him. It extended its hand and Jeff took it. "You make me feel so wanted!" He grinned. The three then headed off waving as they went.


Chapter 39: Tauros and Miltank! Spring is here!
Mike and Amanda help a girl get her Miltank to fall in love with a Tauros. Meanwhile, Jeff learns about "Pokemon Reproduction"!
*Chapter Pending. May change completly!*

[Mikey]

No comments on the newest chapter?:(

Anyways, since I did not get a chapter done today I thought I'd treat you guys to another teaser paragraph from the special chapter I have been working on for about a month now. This will be the greatest chapter I have ever made. Right now it is 15 pages long, but it is divided into 6 parts. I just finished part 4, and this is where the teaser comes from. This chapter will be posted after the 8th gym. More of the storyline will be revealed as the story goes on, but enjoy.

Mike opened his eyes to see his best friend above him. In his hands was a large shotgun. "Natalie saw you dock here. She knew we would come into trouble…Avalanche." He grinned. The man got up and dropped the knife to his side. At this moment, rain began to spatter down to the ground. The drizzle felt nice to Mike, and he just wanted to fall asleep and leave his troubles behind. The rain pattered on the barrel of the shotgun as Jeff kept it aimed. Jeff pulled Mike up with his free hand but did not position the gun away from the sweating man. Mike saw the water begin to rise over the summit. "We'll be drowned in seconds!" He shouted. The boat left for them began to float towards the group. Mike jumped in and called for Jeff. It wasn't a very large boat, but it could get them where they needed to go. Jeff leapt in still keeping the gun aimed. "Do you know the way to Neslin Isle?" Mike said staring at Avalanche. The man nodded nervously. "Get in, and show us the way." Mike then said. Avalanche did as told as the sea enveloped the island.

End of paragraph. As you can see, Avalanche returns. I am only putting minor spoilers in this, the actual story is great.

Anyways, expect the next chapter tomorrow. We may have this huge chapter posted in a few weeks with the way I am going with chapters!;)

[Chris 2.1]

Nice chapter, Mikey! Pretty cool with the battle, and Kirlia! Whoo! Hehe. That special Chapter: I went down the same road, and produced something I was very proud of, too, and they're great to try and incorporate such real events in a fiction!

Well, without further ado, I'll leave :P Jeff rools, is he based on a friend?

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter and I am happy Ralts evolved! It was a good time for it and I think it will be Amandas favorite! THis chapter also showed how nice of a person Amanda was at the end. Your next chapter seems very intresting, I can't wait to read it!

[Mikey]

Thanks for the comment guys! I'm sorry, but i wasn't able to get a chapter done. It may happen b4 the night ends, but it may not.

Anyways, I'd like to bring a fact up that I am also beginning to write a non-Pokemon fic. This fic may not be up for some time, maybe not till after Search For Knowledge ends, but it will be a great read and I hope you will read it. This is the basic plot of what my fic will be about. Enjoy the preivew......


Warning...this is a Pg-13 subject. If you are not comfortable then yo don't have to read it. I do not and will not in anyway try to offend people from this fic. Please don't take offence to anything.


Title- Dawn of Eternal Night
Plot- The jock, the nerd, the tomboy, the cheerleader, the goth, the punk, the prep, the skater, the virgin, the fashion queen, the gay, the comedian, and the rebel. Wow, everything seems great at first. A station by the name of Ink Tv is in desperate need of a show to beat their competitors in ratings. What can they do?
After some plotting, the station has it. Bring together one person each from each social group, all from the same school. But would people watch that? It seems to close to the Real World. They need something to set them apart, and they have found it. On the top of a very large hill lies the Catacomb Mansion. For years it has been abandoned, and no one knows what evils went on inside. Why not bring these people together there to discover its secrets.
Things start out find, except for the bickering of some of the chosen. But when night falls on Catacomb Mansion, something goes horribly wrong. What's worse is that even after making it through the night, no dawn comes, and also the fact that every door and window has been barricaded. There is no way out. Now, every person must work together in order to escape with their lives. Things haunt them in the dark...things that do not sleep...things that do not show mercy. Can the group figure out the secrets of Catacomb Mansion and escape with their lives? Find out when this chilling fanfic starts in mid October...

Characters
The Jock- Bryan Crune
The nerd- Daniel Gick
The Tomboy- Alison Krock
The Cheerleader- Janet Sarino
The goth- Lisa Agro
The Punk- Greg Mastil
The Prep- Ethan Candela
The Skater- Brandon London
The Virgin- Kelly Ambrono
The Fashion Queen- Daniella Catelena
The Gay- Kirk Walsh
The Comedian- Jake Wild
The Rebel- Jerry Mingol
(all names are made up)

[RJdude]

Sorry for not responding, I've been busy with school.

Anyway, good chapters. Jeff was hillarious in chapter 37, and chapter 38 wwas very good as well. Your new fic seems interesting, I'm sure I'll read it once you put it out.

[Mikey]

To the fans! Sorry for not writing in ahwile, just letting you all know that a new chapter will be posted within the next two days. I have been very busy with school, school football, and having my Driver's Test this week. Needless to say I did great this week in school, won the hardest football game our school will have this year, and passed my driver's test!:D :D

[Shuppet Master]

You said the next two days,but it's already six days since you mentioned that! Oh,and driver's tests are murder. I know because I failed my first two and won't take another for a long time. :P

[Mikey]

Haha, I know I said in the next two days, but what I didn't expect was to have 2 lab reports that take 4 hours each and have to study for a History test that I failed anyways. That test was multiple choice, but it was impossible. It was to the point where I was just seeing how many words I could spell with A,B,C,D, and E. (BTW, I'm in a college based History class)


So, I'm guessing the new chapter will be up by tomorrow.

[RJdude]

Hey, don't sweat it. High school is hard, especially when your taking honors courses... just take your time.

[Mikey]

Ok people get ready, the new season of Search for Knowledge is about to start! It's been gone for a month, but the fanfic will finally continue with the last 20 or so chapters plus the special 20 page chapter! The premier of the new chapter could be up tonight or tomorrow morning, depending on when I get it done. He's a few summaries for the next three chapters you will be seeing.

Chapter 39: Miltank and Tauros! Spring is Here!
Mike and co are still heading towards the beach that will take them to Sitnalta City when they stumble upon a Pokemon Farm. While Mike, Amanda, and Aipom try to helo the farmer get his Miltank and Tauros to fall in love, Jeff spends the day with the farmer's wife learning all about how Pokemon...you know..do it....

Chapter 40: The Great Underwater Trench! Legend of Groudon!
Mike and co take a subamarine down to Sitnalta CIty, where Mike meets the gym leader, Marc. After learning that Mark and his assitant Mary used to study underwater trenches with Mike's father, Mike decides to accompany them to the last place they were studying. There, he might just learns some clues of his father's wearabouts and also of Groudon. What he doesn't know is that someone escaped from Jail, someone out for Mike...

Chapter 41: Sitnatla City Gym! Battle both Above and Below the Sea!
Mike faces off against Marc in a 3 on 3 battle for a chance at the Sunken Badge.

Chapter 42: Attack on the Ferry! Delay at Sea!
Mike and co are now taking a ferry to the 7th gym, but Mike's "stalker" attacks the ferry, causing it to start and sink. Can Mike and co escape the Ferry or will they go down with the ship?

This is what you can expect in the next week or so. Stay tuned!

[Mikey]

Finally, after a months time I have gotten a chance to do some writing, and now for your reading pleasure, is Chapter 39 of Search for Knowledge...

Chapter 39: Tauros and Miltank! Spring is Here!

Mike and his friends are still on the road to Sitnalta City, but for now they are traveling on the open road. Kirlia circled Amanda's head hovering happily. Since Ralts evolved Amanda seemed to have a thing for letting it stay out of its ball. "Well now, how far till we reach Hinton Harbor?" Mike asked Amanda. She dug through her sack as Kirlia hovered to Jeff. It grinned and lightly tapped his head. "Oh no you didn't!" Jeff roared and leapt onto the Pokemon.


As Amanda searched through her sack for the Pokenav, Jeff and Kirlia rolled around punching each other. "Here it is!" She said pulling it out. With one final punch, Kirlia hovered away laughing. Jeff held his injured head. "Yeah you better run!" He yelled. Kirlia joined Amanda in staring at the Pokenav. She accessed the map and directed it toward Hinton Harbor. "It's about a day's walk." She said. "There seems to be another Pokemon Farm on the way." Mike wiped some sweat from his forehead and pulled a water bottle from his belt. "Then we better get moving."


Amanda saddled her pack back on and they started down the road again. "Jeff, quit playing and get up." Amanda yelled back as Kirlia giggled. "You know what…I…I!" Jeff began but Amanda just flicked him off. "You dirty lil…" He yelled rushing down the road. It turns out Amanda was right. Just a few miles down the road was a large brown building with a red barn to the side. Mike and co walked along the fence that led to the barn. "Look at all the Tauros!" Mike commented pointing into the fenced area. A herd of Tauros roamed grazing. "And look at all the nipples!" Jeff grinned pointing to the herd of Miltanks who were sleeping close to the barn.


"Very funny Jeff. Those are Miltank." Amanda corrected. "Really? You would think with bodies like that they would show a little less of themselves." Jeff smirked. Amanda rolled her eyes and leapt up onto the fence to get a better look. A tractor pulled up over the hill and began back toward the barn. The man riding it parked it inside and came back out. He noticed the group by the fence and began to walk towards them.


"Can I help you?" He asked wiping the grease from his hands. "No, we were just admiring your Pokemon." Amanda replied. Jeff stepped up. "He can't understand your common tongue." He told Amanda. "Here let me translate for you- Nah, we's was just taking a gander at your perty lil Pokemons!" The man rolled his eyed. "Your friend here is very discriminatory. I wonder if he even knows what that word means." He said laughing. Jeff made a face. "It means I am cool!" He yelled back.


Amanda pushed him off the fence and giggled. "You have some pretty neat Pokemon here." Mike said changing the subject. The man laid the cloth he was wiping his hands with on the fence and nodded. "My wife and I bred Tauros and Miltank." He said. "The name's Calvin." "I'm Mike, and this is Amanda." Mike replied. "You can call that thing Jeff." Jeff brushed himself off. "Well, have you kids ever tried pure Miltank milk?" Calvin asked. Mike and Amanda shook their heads. "Well then how about I give you a sample." He said walking back towards the barn.


"Jeff pressed against Amanda."I don't like this guy. You two can go drink Miltank urine, but I'm heading out." He said and began to walk down the road. Mike and Amanda shrugged and leapt the fence after Calvin. "Stupid farmer peoples!" Jeff roared stamping his feet against the gravel road. He looked back towards the barn to see Mike and Amanda were gone. "Fine then! I'll go on to Sitnalta myself!" He roared and turned to head off. Suddenly, a very large woman was standing in front of him.


"Oh bless my soul, you must be the cutest little hatchery worker ever! I'm glad Calvin called for one. We need a lot of extra help with the Miltank and Tauros eggs." She said grabbing him. "I'm not an egg boy!" Jeff yelled, but the woman made no change in pace. Jeff began to scream as he was pulled into the hatchery. "You see our last hatchery worker disappeared during the night for some reason. Don't think he could handle the work, stupid weakling he was." The huge woman said handing Jeff a pair of gloves. "It really isn't difficult work. All you have to do is take care of the pregnant Miltank, take the eggs when they are laid, and watch them 24/7 till they hatch." She said grinning.


"I can see why he left." Jeff remarked. The heffer of a woman bent down to retrieve a basket. "Wow, two reasons he left." Jeff said turning away. The woman ignored him and turned to hand him the basket. "Well now, let's go tend to some pregnant Miltanks!" The woman grinned. Jeff started to back up, but she grabbed him by the arm and dragged him towards the barn. "MOMMY!" He screamed.


Mike and Amanda cheered their glasses and tried the Miltank milk. It was warm to the lips and went down easy. "This is by far the best milk I have ever tasted." Amanda grinned. "Thanks! It was made by my dear Miltank Bessie." Calvin replied. Amanda turned to see the Miltank happily staring at her. "Why isn't she in the fields with all the other Miltanks and Tauros?" Mike asked.


"Well, Bessie is more of a loner. She is the only Miltank that hasn't found a Tauros yet." Calvin said beginning to mop one of the stables. "Her and big Jim anyways." He then added in. "Who's Big Jim?" Amanda asked. "Why that's my prized Tauros." Calvin remarked. Amanda grabbed Mike's arm. "You thinking what I'm thinking?" She asked. Mike shook his head. "Not really." Amanda shot him a look. "I say we get Bessie and Big Jim together!" She grinned. Mike turned his head and began to laugh.


Along the road trudged Bonnie and Clyde. "Did you know that is absolutely sucks when you get blown away?" Clyde remarked. Bonnie didn't say anything. She began to pace along the fence when she noticed the Tauros herd. "My oh my, look what we have here." She grinned. Clyde looked out over the grass field where the herds roamed. "Give me a home where the Tauros roam!" He smiled. "A whole herd of Tauros would really make our lives easier." Bonnie remarked. Clyde pointed to the barn. "And Miltanks would make it so we never went hungry!" He added in. "Now how to we get them?" Bonnie pondered. She then noticed the radio in her pack.


Mike and Amanda heard it faintly at first, but then it was unmistakable. A radio was being played just outside the barn. "Oh please tell me it's not them." Mike muttered. Amanda peaked out. Sure enough Ludicolo and the Numel were dancing away through the field. She then saw Bonnie and Clyde cheering from the fence as the Tauros and Miltank began to form a conga line behind the dancing Pokemon. "What's going on?" Calvin asked stepping out to find his Pokemon following the radio.


Mike thought fast and with a flick of the wrist, Aipom emerged. It giggled and leapt on Mike's head trying to do a "guess who" game. Mike pulled it off and placed it back on the ground. "Aipom, get that radio!" Mike yelled. Aipom smiled and raced into the field dancing away. "That monkey looks oddly familiar." Bonnie said. "Oooh, dance monkey dance!" Clyde grinned. Aipom sprung up onto Ludicolo's shoulder and used its tail to pry the radio from it. Still dancing, Aipom leapt off and smiled. It took Ludicolo some time, but still dancing, it grew angry with Aipom. Aipom began to freak and rushed off as Ludicolo gave chase. "Pineapple, get back here!" Bonnie yelled jumping the fence.


Aipom ran as fast as its tiny legs would carry it. Soon it found a broad tree and scampered up it still clutching the radio with its tail. Ludicolo made it to the bottom and began to shake the tree. Numel approached and Ludicolo motioned up. With a turn of the head, Numel released a flamethrower igniting the tree. Aipom leapt off and ran towards the edge of the field where it met a hill that lead into a valley below. Bonnie and Clyde had caught up just as Aipom tossed the radio over the fence. "No!" Bonnie roared and grabbed onto Ludicolo. Clyde followed suit and all four team members went sailing off the hill as Ludicolo leapt after "its precious."


Aipom giggled and jumped happily as it waved to the falling group. Mike and Amanda caught up and looked over to see them land in the valley below. "Good work Aipom." Mike grinned. The Pokemon leapt up onto his shoulder. Calvin approached on top of a large Tauros. "I managed to round up the herd." He said. "Is this Big Jim?" Amanda asked. Calvin nodded and leapt off the Tauros. "Well have I got a surprise for him." Amanda laughed.


Jeff was now in a large warm room surrounded by Miltanks who looked very tired. The fat woman was leaning over one and soon pulled an egg and put it in the basket. "See, piece of cake." She grinned. "Now you try. Milky over there is just now going into labor." She grinned. Jeff looked to see a rather large Miltank breathing heavily. "I don't wanna!" He cried. "Nonsense, you wouldn't be a hatchery boy if you didn't want to help a Miltank in labor." The woman replied and pushed him toward the laboring Milky. Jeff sighed and leaned over. "This is by far the sickest thing I have ever done." Jeff said. Soon the egg was present and Jeff shoved it in the basket. He then ran over to the side of the barn to vomit.


As he did, he suddenly heard a small amount of laughter. Jeff looked up into the hayloft to see a young boy. The boy knew he was spotted and ducked away. Jeff climbed the ladder and laughed. "So here's the real hatchery boy!" Jeff grinned. The boy looked scared. "Please don't tell Mrs. Bred I'm up here." He pleaded with tears in his eyes. "I can't take this anymore!" Jeff giggled. "Don't worry I won't." Jeff sad stepping down. Mrs. Bred waddled up. "What's up there?" She asked. "Nothing." Jeff replied.


Mrs. Bred shrugged. "Well then let's go help another Miltank!" She grinned. Jeff looked back up at the hayloft. "I was just kidding; your hatchery boy is up there!" He yelled. Mrs. Bred took to the stairs and found the boy cowering in a corner. "Ephraim, there you are!" She said grabbing the boy by the ankle. Jeff laughed as she dragged him down the ladder. "So this is where you have been for the past three days?" She roared. She then turned to Jeff. "I'm sorry hatchery boy, but I no longer require your services." She said and began to head off. Jeff giggled again and grabbed his backpack. He then headed out of the barn and toward the Tauros field.


Amanda positioned Bessie in front of Big Jim. "This is Bessie. She is a female Big Jim. Why don't you two get acquainted?" She asked. Big Jim snorted and turned away from the barn. Bessie mooed in disgust and went back into the stables. "Wow, you’re a regular cupid." Mike laughed. Amanda shot him a look. Kirlia hovered around Aipom who tried to grab it. Kirlia giggled as it began to hover away. Aipom chased it outside the barn like a dog chasing a butterfly. "I know how to get them together." Amanda said smiling at the two playing Pokemon. Aipom and Kirlia looked confused.


It took some time, but Amanda managed to dress Aipom up in a little tuxedo. "This is humiliating. Do you know how much Aipom's self esteem is going down?" Mike asked. Aipom frowned and grabbed the hat off of its head. It began to chew on it till Amanda stopped it. "It'll work! If Aipom woos Bessie, Big Jim will get jealous." It's perfect!" Amanda grinned. Aipom folded its arms and began to walk off, but Amanda pulled it back by the tail. "Just do it for me." Amanda grinned. Aipom sighed and nodded, then proceeded to eat the top hat again.


Amanda handed the monkey some flowers and pushed it into the barn. Aipom nervously approached the Miltank and fumbled with its bow tie. Bessie rolled over and stared at the tiny Pokemon invading its stable. Aipom made a fake grin and held the flowers out. Bessie sat up and walked towards the frightened monkey. It leaned over and sniffed the flowers, seeming very happy. Aipom sighed when suddenly; its hand was in Bessie's mouth! Aipom freaked as Bessie devoured the flowers. It began to rush away causing the top hat to fall off. Bessie still had hold of its hand, so Aipom smacked the Pokemon with its tail.


Bessie became steamed. Aipom was forced to run again as the cow sped after it. "What's going on? Did it work?" Calvin asked. Aipom shot out of the barn as its dress pants flew off. Now all the monkey still had on was its jacket and bow tie. Bessie came out seconds later and curled up into a rollout. "Oh my god!" Mike yelled and ran after his screaming Pokemon. "Somehow I don't think that worked." Amanda said nervously.


Jeff walked along the fields looking for Mike and Amanda. Suddenly, Aipom came rushing past him. "What the?" Jeff began, but was knocked aside by the rolling Bessie. Mike ran by seconds later. "What's going on?" Jeff yelled. "No time!" Mike yelled back and continued after the two. Jeff dusted himself off as Amanda and Calvin ran by. "Having a bit of a problem?" He asked. Amanda pushed him down again and kept running. "Thanks!" Jeff roared.


Aipom was now sweating hard. It was one thing to be chased by a golf cart, but a rampaging mad cow was by far worse. Aipom then remembered the cliff, the beautiful cliff! It knew it would lead him to salvation from the beast. Aipom turned right and headed toward it. Sure enough, Bessie turned and followed.


Mike and Amanda reached the cliff to see Aipom leap onto the fence that blocked the Tauros from roaming off of it into the valley. It leapt up and down and spanked its rump, happily trying to get Bessie to speed up. At the last second, Aipom flung itself aside and Bessie crashed through. "What on earth?" Calvin yelled. "Bessie!" Suddenly, Bessie was flung back onto the field. In the moment Bessie has crashed through, Big Jim had gotten under her and flung her back up. The Pokemon struggled hard and managed to keep its balance on the field.


Aipom finally got all the clothes off and rushed to Mike. "Bad Aipom! You could've gotten Bessie hurt!" Mike said picking it up. Aipom folded its arms and giggled. Bessie got up slowly and turned to a panting Big Jim. It smiled and put its arm on the Tauros. "Looks like it did work." Amanda grinned. "The two now have something in common."


Amanda and Mike were now back on the road. "Sorry for the trouble Calvin." Mike said embarrassedly as Aipom giggled on his shoulder. Calvin shrugged. "What trouble? Now all my Pokemon are paired up. I should thank your little monkey." He smiled. Mike shook his hand. Suddenly, Jeff came walking toward the group tired as can be. "Thanks for helping me!" He yelled and fell over the fence. Mrs. Bred saw him from her house and waved. Mike helped Jeff up. "Looks like you had a fun day." Mike smiled. Jeff sighed and the group headed off towards the 6th gym…

[DannyBoy]

Now that was a funny chapter! Jeff sure got some action in it lol! I think Jeff and Amanda really like each other because of all the fighting they do. Aipom also gave it some comedy with it being chased by Ludicolo and Miltank. It was a bad day for the monkey and Jeff. Great chapter, and I only noticed one thing,


"God work Aipom."

I think you mean good work, but I found that kinda funny. Keep it up!

[RJdude]

Yeah, that was a very funny chapter... Jeff is really developing as a character, and a funny one too... I hope he only get's funnier. Great chapter, now if only I can get off my *** and start writting again.

[CharizardILG27]

That was an exellent chapter, great to see Aimpom have a role. That was a funny one, and Jeff is definatly becoming a great character. Keep up the great work!

[Mikey]

Ok, here is chapter 40. There has been a slight title change, but meh. I enjoyed this chapter and I hope you do too.

Chapter 40: The Underwater Trench! A Great Betrayal!

The group was finally there. "Hinton Harbor!" Mike said looking out over the vast city from the top of a hill. Hinton Harbor is mainly an import/export city. Twenty percent of it may be residential, but the other eighty percent is warehouses and docks. Mike began to walk down the hill towards the opening of the city. Amanda followed suit and soon Jeff came tumbling after.

"Well, what are your plans for the day?" Amanda asked catching up with Mike. "Don't know, probably taking the earliest submarine down to Sitnalta City." Mike replied. The sun shown bright above their heads and thousands of Wingull soared above. "I swear if one of those birds crap on me our journey will end with fire power!" Jeff yelled to them while looking at the sky. "Then Amanda and I will continue on whilst you rot in jail." Mike commented laughing.

It wasn't long before the group was taking a stroll along the vast streets of Hinton. They passed a shop owner who was busily sweeping the area in front of her store. Amanda walked by her, and Jeff followed, but stopped just before to look into the shop window. Mike passed him up and started by the woman, but she grabbed him by the collar. Suddenly, confetti and streamers burst from the window Jeff was staring at knocking him down. "Ahh, rainbows! Get them away!" Jeff roared clawing at the streamers.

"What's going on?" Mike asked nervously to the bright-eyed woman. "You're the one millionth person to pass my store, which makes you the lucky winner!" She yelled. Mike was in shock, and Jeff was even more. "I was about to walk by!" He roared. The woman pulled a large basket from just inside the window. "Here you are sonny, a free supply of Pokemon food and an even more impressive present in the middle. Mike peered into the basket to find a special Pokeball. It was black with yellow streaks.

"That there is an ultra ball sonny. If you throw a Pokeball like that, you can count on catching anything. Well, there is a small chance that it won't be, but we're all human now aren't we?" The woman grinned. Mike nodded. "Thanks a lot." He replied. Jeff's mouth hung open. "Me, I should've won the pretty ball. Not you, give it to us!" He yelled leaping for it. Mike pulled the package away and Jeff fell. "Dude, you don't need this stuff anyways." Mike commented. "Yes I do!" Jeff replied. "And why is that?" Mike asked. "Because you have it and now it makes me want it!" Jeff roared extending his arms.

Mike rolled his eyes and ran to catch up with Amanda. Jeff began to whine. The storekeeper sighed and dropped an ultra ball on his head. "If it means that much to you take the damn thing." She yelled shooing him off with her foot. Jeff grabbed the ball and happily strolled down the road. Mike and Amanda stopped at the Pokecenter where he traded in Aipom for Carvanha again. "I'll need this for my match tomorrow!" Mike said. Amanda nodded. The group was now passing through an outdoor restaurant as they headed for the docks. Mike then saw someone he did not expect. Sitting at one of the tables was none other then Matt!

"Hey bro!" Mike yelled. Matt turned and laughed flicking him off. "Hey!" He replied. Mike rolled his eyes. "I like that greeting. I think I'll use it from now on." Jeff grinned. "Hi Amanda!" He then turned and flicked her off. Amanda sighed. "So what's new in your journey?" Mike asked sitting across from Matt. "And I said you could sit down when?" Matt remarked. "Um, you didn't, but what got into you?" Mike asked. "Nothing much." Matt replied. "Where's Kevin?" Mike then asked.

Matt looked away, and then turned back. "That kid was weak. I had to get rid of him." He said. Mike looked a little flushed. "Well wasn't he your tennis buddy with Croconaw?" He asked. "Tennis? Ha, tennis is for wimps. I found a much better hobby then that." He grinned. "Oh, and Croconaw isn't so croco anymore." With that, Matt tossed a Pokeball releasing a Feraligatr. "Wow!" Mike grinned. "Yep, we've got things to do though." Matt said recalling it. With that, he saddled up his backpack and began to walk off. "Not that friendly." Amanda replied. Mike shrugged and started off with Amanda close behind.

Jeff was a little behind as he was admiring his new ultra ball. Matt slipped past him grinning. "So still trying to be a trainer?" Matt asked. Jeff nodded. "Training is fun!" He grinned. "Ha, you'll always be losers then. There is so much more to Pokemon that doesn't involve wasting time." He said and turned to leave. Jeff then saw a hint of a black uniform in his backpack. A small amount of it had a red R…

Jeff turned to his friends and rushed off as Matt ducked into an alley. "I've made contact." He whispered into a radio. "I'm here; you don't need to radio me." A voice called back. Stepping out from behind a dumpster came Avalanche. "You know the deal." Matt replied. "Yes, you help me retrieve you're half brother and you will be promoted to executive." Avalanche grinned. "He can trust you." Matt nodded. "He won't expect it at all. Once we get down to Sitnalta I'll lead him straight into your arms." Matt grinned. Avalanche put his hand on Matt's shoulder. "Team Rocket has such loyal people." He laughed…

Mike was now at the Sitnalta Submarine docks. He handed the employee a 30 dollar bill and received three tickets in return. He handed one to Amanda and looked around. "Where's Jeff?" Mike asked. Amanda shrugged. Jeff came nervously down the dock towards them. "Your brother isn't what he seems." He said approaching them. "What?" Mike asked. "He belongs to Team Rocket." Jeff replied. Mike began to laugh. "Nice one Jeff…how long did it take you to think that one up?" Jeff curled his eyes in disgust. "I'm serious." He remarked. Mike laughed again and handed the ticket to him. "Let's just get to Sitnalta." He said. "But…but!" Jeff wailed, but Mike and Amanda were already heading to the submarine.

After what seemed like ages, the submarine began to sink below the surface. There was a large open window in the front and Mike and co admired the many fish Pokemon swimming by. As a Mantine passed, Mike turned to Amanda. "Who would've thought a whole city could be built underwater." He grinned. Jeff sat in the corner pouting. "Come on Jeff, just because I didn't fall for your joke is no reason to act like a toddler." He said. Jeff sighed and turned his head. "Hey, you don't want to believe me then fine!" He yelled.

After an hour or so, the submarine came upon Sitnalta City. Mike was in awe. Think of something like the Gungan City in Star Wars and you'll have the base of it. Now think of the Gungan city with skyscrapers and other buildings. That is what Sitnalta looks like. The Submarine docked by a clear tube sticking out of the city. Once the tube was hinged to the side, the passengers were able to enter it. After the long track, the doors to the city opened and Mike and co found themselves in the underwater world.

"Well now, I say we get to the gym." Mike grinned. "Well, you could do that, but the gym leader isn't in right now." A woman said near them. The group turned to see a young woman- probably in her 20s. She had long black hair and glasses, but was still very pretty. She was staring out of the bio-dome into the ocean when she turned to greet them. "What do you mean the gym leader isn't in? Where is he?" Mike asked. "He is out there." The woman said pointing out of the dome. Mike and co turned to see a man swimming in the water.

The man was well built. He had short black hair and a wet suit on. In his mouth was one of those air breathers. But what he was doing was even more shocking. The man was surrounded by a pod of Sharpedo. The nearest one bellowed and raced at him, but the man just did a flip and grabbed onto its fin. The Sharpedo desperately tried to shake it off, but the man had a tight grip. "Isn't someone going to help him?" Amanda asked pressing against the glass. "Help hi? He does that for fun!" The woman grinned.

After several minutes, the man swam towards the dome and into the tube. He came inside the city grinning and laughing. "Did you see that? Astounding!" He grinned. The woman rushed up and hugged him. "Yes I did, and these kids were very impressed to Marco." She said. "They thought you were in trouble!" Jeff folded his arms. "Well excuse us if we have never seen a man play with sharks." He yelled. "Actually, it's called Sharpedo wrangling." Marco grinned and held out his hand. Mike shook it. "So you're the gym leader of Sitnalta City?" He asked.

Marco nodded. "Have been for two years now." He replied. "This is my assistant and girlfriend Mary." He then said. The black hair woman grinned and waved. "So what got you into Sharpedo wrangling?" Amanda asked. "Well if you work in the sea you need to know how to defend yourself. Sharpedos can be nasty." He grinned "You see, I'm a Marine Biologist. I study the oceans around here when I'm not at the gym." Mike grinned. "Well I'm Mike Strateri from Bayside City, and I'd like a match!"

Marco grinned. "Wow, a Baysider? I worked with a scientist that moved there…come to think of it he had your last name." Marco said pondering. "You worked with my father?" Mike asked excitedly. Marco nodded. "We did a years worth of deep sea trench studying. He was looking at the underwater vents to gain clues about the Pokemon Groudon. Good man, how is he?" Marco asked. "Well, I haven't seen him since I was three." Mike replied. "He left us…" Marco frowned. "Sorry to hear that. Doesn't sound like him at all…Anyway about that match. I'm sorry to inform you of this, but Mary and I were planning on studying the Gorebyss and Huntail in the area today, but I'd be happy to schedule it for tomorrow."

Mike nodded. "That would be great." He said. "And if you'd like to come with me and the woman, we'd be happy to have the extra help." Marco added in. Mike looked at Amanda and Jeff. "I'm in." Amanda grinned. Mike then turned to Jeff. "What? Since when do you listen to what I have to say?" Jeff asked. Mike sighed. "Sure, we'll come." He said. Marco grinned. "Well, then let's get going."

Mike and co were soon dressed and ready to enter the sea. "Now when I open the hatch, you'll be sucked out of here at a great speed. Just curl up and you should be fine." Marco said. "Should be?" Jeff looked worried. The hatch opened and everyone spilled out. Once they were accounted for, Mary motioned to follow her. Down below was another pair of divers. "There he is." Matt said pointing towards the group. "Good. Now what you need to do is lure him away from the trenches. I'll have a school of Sharpedo waiting with his name on it." Avalanche grinned. Matt nodded and swam off as Avalanche began to laugh.

Up above, Bonnie and Clyde seemed to be having trouble. "The sensors say the morons are right here." Bonnie said. They were on a small sailboat it the middle of the ocean. Suddenly, several Flygons flew down beside them. They each held a Sharpedo in their hands. The nearest one bellowed as it released the Pokemon into the sea like a fighter plane releasing a torpedo. The other Flygons followed suit then flew off. The whole thing happened so fast that Bonnie and Clyde didn't have time to react. "Well now, you don't see that everyday." Clyde said grinning.

In the trenches, Mary and Marco were happily taking pictures of the many Gorebyss they found. Mike was searching the ocean floor out of boredom. It was then that he noticed an object on the ocean floor near one of the vents. It was pretty much buried except for the small part of it that glittered out of the sand. Mike swam down to it and brushed the sand away. There on the ocean floor was a waterproof camera. Mike tried to turn it on, but the batteries were dead. He fumbled with the flashlight on his head and managed to get the batteries out.

Jeff noticed Mike's light go out and headed toward him. "Need some light?" He asked. "Thanks." Mike muttered. He began to flip through the many pictures. There were many of the trench, and Mike began to wonder whose it was. Suddenly, one of the pictures showed a mighty hand. It had large claws and black and red surging skin. Mike was shocked. "Hey Marco, what is this?" Mike asked. Marco swam down to see the picture. "Well all be, you found your dad's research camera!" Marco grinned. "That picture was taken when we were doing research down here. We actually saw Groudon, but in the chaos your father lost his camera. Impressive."

Mike began to flip through the other pictures. He then came one showing his mom holding a young baby in her arms. It was him. "That's me!" He said. Suddenly, he was grabbed and pulled up. The camera fell from his hands and deeper into the trench. "No!" Mike roared. Jeff was chasing after. "It's just me Mike!" Matt grinned letting go. "Did I scare you?" He asked. "No!" Mike muttered fiddling with his suit. "My friends and I were just doing some diving and I thought I'd come say hello." He grinned. Mike nodded. "Hi…" He muttered.

"Anyways, why don't you come meet the group? We're having a blast." Matt grinned. "I really don't feel like it." Mike replied. "Aww come on." Matt grinned. "We can catch up on stuff." Mike sighed. "Fine…" He said and began to swim away with him. Jeff was now angered. He then noticed a large shadow pass by and disappear. "Sharpedo!" He whispered. With a quick sprint, Jeff grabbed onto Mike's leg. "Don't go!" He yelled. Mike kicked him off. "Dude, it's just my brother!" Mike replied. "You don't see it do you? Or do you just not want too? He's leading you into an ambush!" Jeff yelled as tears began to form. "If you go with him you won’t be coming back." He pleaded.

Mike shook him off. "Jeff, I know what I'm doing." Mike said. "Matt has never betrayed me before. I've known him all my life." Jeff pulled away slowly. Mike began to follow Matt again. When Mike wasn't looking, Matt turned back and gave an evil grin to Jeff. Jeff quickly turned back towards the trench. He was out of breath, but managed to find Marco, Mary, and Amanda a little ways away. "Mike's in trouble!" He wailed desperately. Marco was now swimming toward him. "What do you mean?" He asked. "It's his brother; he's not what he claims. He's leading Mike into a trap." Jeff cried. "Let's go!" Amanda roared.

Mike was now in a decently open area of the ocean. "So where's the party?" He asked. "Right here!" Someone yelled. Mike turned to see a man grinning with a harpoon in his hands. Surrounding him were a school of Sharpedo. Their mouths were clamped shut, but Mike knew that wouldn't last. He recognized this man. "You…you're in jail!" He yelled. "Am I?" Avalanche grinned. "Good work Matt." He then said." Mike turned to his brother. "How could you?" He yelled. Matt shrugged. "Hey, I got a hobby just like you and mom wanted." He grinned.

Avalanche pulled the muzzles off of his precious Pokemon group. "Now, enjoy." He grinned. The Sharpedos wasted no time. They blazed straight at their prey teeth prepped. Mike made fists and prepared for impact when suddenly Marco leapt in the way. "Get out of here!" He yelled. The nearest Sharpedo hit, but Marco flung himself up and grabbed onto the fin as he had done earlier. Mike swam towards his friends as the other Sharpedos began to rush.

"Go Starmie!" Mary yelled releasing the Pokemon. "We have to fight! Sharpedos cannot be out swum!" She yelled. Mike turned back. "Carvanha!" He yelled releasing the pre-evolution of the monsters that were attacking them. Amanda joined the fray with releasing Mudkip. Before the battle started, Mike turned to Jeff. "Sorry I didn't believe you…" He said. "Forgiven." Jeff replied.

Matt swam away from the battle and behind the group. With a flick of the wrist, his Feraligatr appeared. "Use crunch on those fools!" He yelled. Mike turned just as Feraligatr was about to reach them. "Get out of the way!" He yelled. Everyone ducked to the side and Feraligatr whizzed by. "Carvanha, use water gun!" Mike roared. Carvanha launched the spurt of water, but Feraligatr didn't seem fazed. The Sharpedo and the other Pokemon were now locked in a match. Mike turned to see that Marco wasn't having the best of luck. He was starting to slip towards the gapping mouth of the shark.

"You want me?" Mike yelled taking off his glove. With immense reluctance, he smashed his breathing device on a rock creating a sharp edge. He then made a tiny cut on his finger. Blood poured out into the sea, a small amount, but it was enough. The Sharpedo instantly stopped their attack on the Pokemon. The smell of blood was in the sea, and they wanted it. The school immediately raced full speed towards their new prey. The smell had enveloped them, nothing could stop their advance. "No!" Amanda yelled.

The first Sharpedo was inches away, but suddenly it was battered to the side by Mike's Carvanha. "Go away Carvanha, you'll get killed!" He yelled, but the fish wouldn't turn away. It released another water gun towards the school, but that didn't stop them. With a skull bash, Carvanha was bashed aside. "O crap!" Mike yelled and began to swim. Carvanha was back up, but very hurt. The Sharpedo would be on Mike at any second. It couldn't bare it, and it knew to stop the monsters, it had to become the monster.

A large amount of light filled the sea blinding the advancing sharks. They still smelt the blood, but their eyes have been separated from it. Mike was beginning to pass out. His breathing device was not working properly and he needed air. Suddenly, the glowing ceased and Mike saw a Sharpedo advancing straight at him. He knew it would be over soon, and so he closed his eyes to accept it. Suddenly, Mike became aware that he wasn't being eaten, but was going full speed towards the surface. He opened his eyes to see the Sharpedo had him on its back. "Carvanha?" Mike managed to whisper before completely passing out…

Mike awoke inside Sitnalta. His friends were all around him. "He's awake!" Amanda grinned. "What happened?" Mike asked. "We had a betrayal from the looks of it." Amanda said placing a warm towel over his head. "But Sharpedo got you out of there." She grinned. Mike got up to see his new Pokemon swimming in a small pool. "This is Marco's backyard." Mary grinned. "You're safe now." Mike got up. "Where' Matt?" He asked. Amanda put her head down. "They got away." She said. "We'll find them one day though. Matt won't stop hunting you now." Jeff said. Mike turned to him. "I'm sorry I didn't believe you." He said. Jeff nodded. "No worries." He said.

Mike then turned and walked to the edge of the pool. He realized his finger had been bandaged and started to recall what happened. "Thanks buddy." Mike said petting Sharpedo's nose. It felt wet, but very smooth. "You don't have the rough skin like those tyrants." Mike grinned. "No, Sharpedo's only have rough skin in battle and when hunting." Marco said stepping out and handing Mike some hot coco. "And I'm sure I'll get a taste of that in our match tomorrow." He winked.

[Chris 2.1]

Wow, Matt betrayed his brother...but why? why join Team Rocket? I'm sure that this will go deeper, but being brothers, I'm sure Mike's too human to want to have to hurt his brother...

Great work, Chapter 39 was a hoot! Hehe. I'd have loved some conflict between Mike and Jeff, though; I'm sure Jeff would be p.o'd with Mike, and usually conflict can give off serious character development.

Keep it up! Hey, why not create an anime-style opening for this fic? the topic for them all is in Writer's Lounge

[DannyBoy]

That was a really good chapter! I can't believe Matt did that and turned on his own brother. Well, Jeff was once right and no one believed him. Maybe he is starting to mature a little now. I am glad Carvahna evolved, it is now a big powerful SHarpedo! Great chapter and keep it up!

[RJdude]

Yeah, this was really good. Matt's a jerk for betraying his own family, hopefuly Mike will get him in the end. I'm glad Carvahna evolved to save him, and now he has a powerful fighter for th e next Gym.

[Mikey]

Wow, almost a month since anything has happened here. But expect the 6th gym battle within the next few days! We are not dead! lol

[RJdude]

I know how you feel, man. I haven't done anything in 2 and a half months... stupid school.

[Mikey]

Ok, I now have the whole week off and should be starting some chapters. Expect the gym battle tomorrow. Sorry for the wait people, and please continue reading. The story is about to geet very deep...

[Mikey]

Well, after what seems like years of waiting I finally managed to finish a chapter. Here is Mike's 6th gym battle!

Chapter 41: Sitnalta City Gym! Battle Both Above and Below the Sea!

It was now night at Marco's house and Mike and friends were given accommodations. It was a fairly large room with a bunk bed and another twin sized bed on the opposite side. Jeff was asleep on the top bunk and Amanda was dozing on the twin bed. Mike was supposed to be asleep, but he just sat there. Electrike laid next to him licking his hand.

"I can't believe he would do that to me…" Mike commented. Electrike growled a bit. Outside, a Hoothoot landed on a branch and began to coo. Mike got up and looked out. Electrike yelped and leapt off the bed to follow. "It's so quiet." Mike said. "SPINARAKS!" Jeff suddenly blurted out. Mike turned to face what danger Jeff was in, but nothing was there. Jeff was still sound asleep. Mike shrugged and turned back.

"OH MY GOD THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!" Jeff yelled. Mike turned to see a pillow smash into his face. "What the hell was that for?" Mike asked as the pillow fell to the floor. He was again greeted with the fact that Jeff was asleep. "Must be dreaming." Mike sighed and turned back out the window.

Suddenly, Mike distinctly heard the sound of a bed rocking. He turned to see Jeff was wiggling around as if something was on him. "Get them off!" He wailed. Jeff grabbed the side of the bed as Mike rushed to wake him up. "What's going on?" Amanda said rubbing her eyes. "Jeff's having a nightmare." Mike remarked as he grabbed Jeff by the arm. Jeff let out a shriek that echoed throughout all of Sitnalta City.

Mike felt pain on his hand and pulled it back to see fresh claw marks. "What happened?" Amanda asked. "He scratched me…" Mike said in disbelief. Amanda began to laugh. "That's what you get for trying to wake him. Haven't you heard it's not a good idea?" Mike gave a fake grin and turned back. Jeff was now wailing and pulling at the bed post. Suddenly, the top bed came loose and crashed down onto the lower bed. "Oh my god!" Amanda screamed.

Mike grabbed Jeff who pulled away. "What are you doing?" Jeff asked. Mike sighed. "Why the hell am I down here? You stole top bunk in the night didn't you?" Jeff roared. Mike pointed up. Jeff looked to see no top bunk. He then looked down to see he was sitting on two beds. "What'd you do?" He asked. Mike rolled his eyes. The door then swung open and Mary was in the doorway. "Wow, someone's been playing demolition." She said looking at the mess. "He did it…" Jeff said pointing to Mike.

Mary began to laugh. "I'm sure he did." She said. The sun was starting to come out from under the horizon. "Morning already?" Amanda said getting up. Mike yawned. "Didn't get much sleep Mike?" Mary asked. "Truthfully, no…" Mike replied. Mary let out a warm smile. "I wouldn't expect you too after what happened yesterday." She said. Amanda walked towards Jeff and eyed him. "What?" He asked. Amanda sighed. "Jeff looked down to see that he was in his boxers."So, I bet you sleep in your panties too!" He roared and grabbed his backpack. Amanda then made a movement with her hands signaling for him to get up. "No I will not mate with you!" Jeff roared. Amanda pushed him and picked up her toothbrush. "Eww, have to buy a new one. There's no way I'm brushing my teeth with something that has touched your ***." She said in disgust.

Jeff let out a fake laugh and slipped on some track pants. Mike turned to Mary. "Do you know where Marco is? I'd really like to start the match seeing as how I'm up. It will take my mind off things." He said. Mary nodded and led the group into the kitchen. Marco was sitting at the table in a wetsuit. "Morning!" He said and took a sip of the coffee he was drinking. Mike nodded.

Marco yawned a bit, and then stood up. "So, you ready for that match? I understand if you need more time." He asked. Mike shook his head. "I'm ready." He replied with a look of concern on his face. Marco sensed what he was thinking. "The Sitnalta Police is on full alert. They'll catch you brother." He said. Mike's face turned red. His brother, the person he grew up with and played with…was now his enemy.

Marco led the group down a flight of stairs. "Aww, it smells like dead Octillery fart down here." Jeff said holding his nose. "Actually, what you smell is Tentacruel eggs. A female we raised just gave birth." Mary grinned. The hallway seemed to stretch forever, but a broad set of doors soon came into view. "My gym is below the city." Marco grinned. It's a lot more fun this way."

Marco pushed open the doors and put his hand out. Mike walked into a large well-light room with glass walls. Outside the glass was the ocean. "It's beautiful…" Amanda said in awe. Mike turned to see the battlefield. It was pretty much a square pool with several pieces if land floating on it. He also noticed a large hole near the end. "What's that?" Mike asked. Marco grinned. "My gym is a tad different from most." He said. "That hole you see leads to the ocean."

Mike was a little confused. Marco pointed to a box on the other side of the glass walls. "That there is a set of speakers. They line the whole ocean just outside the battlefield. If our Pokemon decide to leave the arena, we can still battle." He grinned. "I love the ocean, so I use it in battle." Mike nodded. "Now, would a two on two battle be sufficient for you?" Marco asked. Mike nodded. "Then let's take a dip so to speak." Marco replied.

Mike walked around the edge of the field towards his size. A Mantine floated by the wall as he went. "Such beauty in the ocean." He thought to himself. Mike made it to his side of the field and turned to see Marco already gripping a lure ball tight in his hands. "Well then. It's a two on two battle with no time limit. Are you ready?" Marco asked. Mike nodded. Marco flicked his fingers and a scoreboard dropped from the ceiling. Marco's picture appeared on the left.

"Say cheese!" Marco grinned. Mike looked confused when a camera fell in front of him. It flashed, and then returned to the ceiling. Mike was blinded for a few seconds, but he then saw his picture appear on the board. His eyes were all weird and his head was cocked. "Wow, nice picture." Jeff began to laugh.

"Come on!" Avalanche roared as he leapt from the top of one building to another. Matt soon followed. "No doubt your brother is with that gym leader." Avalanche said turning to Matt. Matt nodded. "He will be battling. It would be a perfect time to attack." Avalanche shook his head. "No, too many cops around. We wait for him to leave." Matt was confused. "But…" He began. "But…the only way to the next gym is to take the submarine up to Glitch Island and then take the ferry to the mainland." Avalanche finished. "So?" Matt replied. "So, ferries are vulnerable when they are in the middle of the sea…" Avalanche grinned…

"Go Golduck!" Marco said tossing a Pokeball. The ball spilled open to reveal the dark blue erect duck. "GOL!" it bellowed. Mike pulled a Pokeball from his belt and tossed it. "I choose Sharpedo!" He roared. The massive shark emerged in the pool and roared defiantly. "Wow, starting strong!" Marco grinned. "Golduck, use ice beam!" Golduck lifted its hands to its gem and made two peace signs. The gem began to glow and a large white beam began to emerge.

"Sharpedo, dive!" Mike commanded. Sharpedo roared and descended below the water. The beam struck where it once floated creating ice. "Golduck, go after it!" Marco ordered. The duck spread its arms and dove headfirst under the water. "Sharpedo, use crunch!" Mike roared. Golduck's head popped above the surface as it looked for the shark. A large dorsal fin emerged from the water and sped towards it.

"Golduck, watch out, leap from the water and use slash!" Marco bellowed. Golduck jumped just as Sharpedo went by and brought its arm down. Mike heard his Pokemon let out a large roar as it was struck by the claws of its foe. "Sharpedo, turn around and use water pulse!" Mike commanded. Sharpedo diverted direction and let out a gushing swirl of water. Suddenly, Golduck's gem glowed and the water stopped dead. "Nice psychic!" Marco grinned.

Mike was in shock. Golduck could take his attacks and make them useless with just a single attack. "We have to try more physical blows! Use bite!" Mike roared. Sharpedo nodded and descended into the water. Golduck, you know what to do!" Marco roared. Golduck began to wait as the massive shark swam towards its prey. "Now!" Marco wailed. Golduck held out its hand and did a flip. As it dodged, it gripped Sharpedo's fin as Marco had the day before. "You taught your Pokemon how to Sharpedo wrangle?" Mike asked in disbelief.

Marco grinned. "I'm very sneaky." He replied. Sharpedo sped through the water bellowing and shaking as it tried to remove the Pokemon from its back. In a desperate attempt, it flung itself against the wall. Golduck was knocked off, but Sharpedo took damage in the process. Mike put down his head. "Sharpedo, take a rest!" He said and recalled it. "Saving it for later?" Marco grinned.

Mike pulled another Pokeball from his belt and tossed it onto one of the platforms. Tangela emerged leaping happily. "A Tangela? That's a new one." Marco laughed. "You'd be surprised how many people underestimate it." Mike replied. "Tangela, use razor leaf!" Tangela stopped jumping and began to release its sharp leaves into the water. Golduck dodged as the razors went by. "Golduck, get on shore!" Marco commanded. IN a burst of water, Golduck was now on one of the platforms. "Tangela, use vine whip!" Mike roared.

Tangela let loose its vines as they made their way towards the duck. "Knock them away with slash!" Marco roared. Golduck clenched its fist, and then opened it, smashing some of the vines away. Tangela brought one vine low and managed to get it through Golduck's legs. It then brought the vine up. It wrapped around the poor ducks neck and pulled it down. "Golduck!" Marco roared. "Now Tangela, bring it to you!" Mike roared.

Tangela began to reel its opponent in. Golduck struggled to free itself, but it couldn't. "Hydro pump!" Marco commanded. Golduck lifted its head and began to gurgle the water in its mouth. Suddenly, a vine wrapped around its mouth and clamped it shut. The water started to build up and Golduck looked worried. "Now Tangela, use slam!" Mike roared. Tangela leapt up and smashed itself into Golduck's mouth as it let loose its vine. The water immediately exited its mouth causing Golduck to fly back and into the wall.

"Golduck is defeated!" Mary said. Marco recalled his Pokemon and turned to Mike. "Impressive!" He grinned. Marco then pulled a net ball from his belt and tossed it into the water. A burst of light was seen but nothing more. "Well, let's get this battle going!" He smirked. Mike looked into the pool, but he couldn't see the foe that Marco had released.

"Use water pulse!" Marco commanded. A large amount of water came out of nowhere and smashed into Tangela. The Pokemon wheeled back, unaware of what had struck it. "Tangela, use razor leaf! Try to get the Pokemon to reveal itself!" Mike roared. Tangela nodded and launched the leaves under the water. "You can't hit it that way!" Marco grinned. "Ice beam!"

Mike watched in horror as the beam emerged from the water. Tangela was hit hard and an icicle formed around it. "Tangela is unable to battle!" Mary said. Mike took this time to look harder into the pool. The Pokemon was still invisible to him. "Return!" He said recalling Tangela. "Go Sharpedo, find that Pokemon!" He roared. Sharpedo reemerged in the pool with a look of determination on its face.

"Dive, and use whirlpool!" Mike roared. Sharpedo sunk below the water and began to create the whirlpool. "Your Pokemon can't hide in that!" Mike grinned. Suddenly, Mike heard a knock at the glass wall. He turned to see a large mouthed greenish eel in the ocean. "A Huntail?" Mike said confused. "I told you I use both the ocean and the battlefield." Marco grinned. "So, it did escape your whirlpool."

Mike was in shock. The Pokemon that eluded his eyes was a Huntail. "Sharpedo, get to the ocean and smoke that Huntail!" Mike roared. Sharpedo bellowed and sunk below the surface. Seconds later Mike saw it appear outside the wall. Huntail had disappeared again. "Huntail, use scary face!" Marco roared. The Pokemon came out of a nearby rock and let loose a terrible look. Sharpedo was struck and couldn't move. "Sorry Mike, but no one can beat me in the ocean!" Marco grinned. "Huntail, use crunch!" Huntail darted towards its prey like a missile. Mike let out a cry as it connected. However, Huntail was blown back whimpering. Mike saw a bruise appear on its nose.

"Rough skin!" Mike grinned. Marco was in shock. "You were so set on showing off your ability to hide your Pokemon that your forgot your opponent." Mike smiled. "And now I'll show you the true terror of the ocean! Sharpedo, use bite!" Mike roared. Sharpedo was now mobile again. It smashed into Huntail and bit down hard on its tail. The Pokemon wailed as it was shaken like a rag doll. "Now, use hydro pump!" Mike roared. Sharpedo let go of its prey and let loose a massive amount of water. Huntail was blown back by the force and smashed into the rock it was hiding in minutes before.

"Huntail, water pulse!" Marco said nervously. "Skull bash!" Mike roared. Sharpedo shot towards Huntail and smashed its head into the Pokemon before it could get the attack off. When Sharpedo pulled away, Huntail floated limp. "Huntail is defeated, Mike is the winner!" Mary roared. Mike put his arm up and cheered as his Pokemon made its way back into the arena. It brought its foe with it and tossed it onto the platform. Marco recalled it and smiled. "You did well…" He commented.

Marco walked around the arena and handed him a small badge with a treasure chest shape. "This is the Sunken Badge, and you've more than earned it." He said. Mike thanked him and took the badge. That evening, Mike and his friends made their way to the submarine port. Marco and Mary sent them off with some supplies and said their goodbyes.

An hour later, Mike and co were boarding the submarine to head back to shore. As Mike got in, he turned to see Marco rushing down the road. "Wait!" He yelled and walked toward him. Mike looked to see the camera in his hands. "I had Huntail find it for you in the trenches. Perhaps it will give you some clues to your father's whereabouts." He said. Mike nodded. "Thanks Marco." He grinned. Marco nodded and stepped back. "Be sure to come visit." He grinned. "I will." Mike said and gave him a thumbs up. The sub then began to lift as Mike waved to his new friend.

[RJdude]

Great chapter and battle. Nice to see the fic back on its feet again, its really geing good.

[DannyBoy]

That was a good chapter! It took a long time lol. he gym battle was really good and the beginning was funny. I notice a slight improvment from this chapter and from chapter 40. Sharpedo seems to bee a really good pokemon for Mikey. Hope you can get some more done. But to make it so you don't have chapters for awahile, when your done writing some just wait a while to post and then it wont be a long time for a chapter. Thats just a thought but keep it up!

[Chris 2.1]

Awesome chapter! Full of suspense, especially seeing what that Pokemon was! I love Huntail; Chris was going to catch one in my fic but I found them hard to write about....

Looking forward to the rest of it, although, since i'm leaving, I won't technically see it :P

[CharizardILG27]

Nice chapter Mikey, good battle. I really liked the Huntail, thats the first time i ever saw a Huntail in a fic. Jeff is funny as usual, funny one of my good friends is as dumb and funny as your Jeff.

Keep it up.

[CharizardILG27]

Nice chapter Mikey, good battle. I really liked the Huntail, thats the first time i ever saw a Huntail in a fic. Jeff is funny as usual, funny one of my good friends is as dumb and funny as your Jeff.

Keep it up.

[FusionSonicX]

can u put just a little hockity hockity... and let Jeff and Amanda go together.. please

other than that good chapter.....

[Mikey]

Um, if you've read the whole thing, you would notice that Mike and Amanda have a little thing going, not Jeff and her.

Anyways, expect a new chapter within the next few hours. P.S- If this chapter seems a little Titanicish, I did not anticipate doing that, I just realized some parts seemed like it at times.

EDIT- I was halfway done when I decided to go out, then I had homework and weightlifting so It didn't get done. Hopefully tomorrow it should be up.

[Mikey]

I'll be shifting into overdrive for this fic more than Lord of the Pokemasters because I have finished the special chapter and I find it to be one of the best things I have ever written. Expect many chapters throughout the coming weeks, we'll probably be at the 8th gym before April, which means the special chapter will follow right after. :)

[FusionSonicX]

Can't wait Mikey! Can't wait for the Titanicish eppy(cuz its my fav movie) Oh, and the special chapter...

BTW - Y aren't you online anymore?

[Mikey]

Ok, here is chapter 42 of Search for Knowledge.
(I'm not online much anymore because of school)

Chapter 42: Avalanche's Scheme! Disaster at Sea!

The submarine now surfaced on the sunny harbor of Morbot Isle. As Mike stepped out, he looked up at the sun thankful to see it again. Being underwater for a few days was fun, but he enjoyed the nice breezes and heat sometimes. Amanda got off after him and Jeff soon followed. They now were in a large harbor complete with many shops and stands.

"So, what's our next move skipper?" Jeff grinned catching up with Mike. "I'd say we head to the ferry stand and buy us some tickets. I want to get to Sweenate Isle as soon as possible, Gilligan!" Mike winked. Jeff looked a little angry. "But food comes first right?" He asked. Mike sighed a bit. "The ferry will have its own dining room. I very much doubt you'll have trouble finding food there." He said. Jeff began to pout. "But I want it now!" He cried. Mike just shrugged and walked over to Amanda.

"Ferry rides don't come cheap you know. And we spent a lot this week on submarine rides alone." Amanda said pulling out the wallet she carried from her pack. "We don't have much left for food if we go by ferry." She added in. Mike was a bit saddened by this. "Sharpedo can't carry all of us, so that is out." He said. Meanwhile, Jeff thought fast and called out Shiftry. "Ok, you're a tree right?" He asked his Pokemon. Shiftry angrily nodded. It seemed annoyed with the fact that Jeff was just figuring this out.

"And trees always have fruit right?" Jeff grinned. Shiftry fell back mocking Jeff. "Hey, this is serious stuff! Your trainer is hungry and he wants food now! So make with the bananas and apples before I chop you up for firewood!" Jeff roared. Shiftry now grew angry. It began to glare at Jeff, and then smacked him with its leaf fan. Jeff fell back against a building wall with a bruised eye. Shiftry began to laugh. Jeff was about to get up when suddenly a group of people surrounded him. "Aww, the poor homeless lanky man looks all hurt. Here's some money for food." The nearest woman said and placed a 10 dollar bill down. Some other people took pity on him and began to donate. "But I'm not homeless!" Jeff replied. "Oh that's just the boos talking deary!" A woman said handing him some money.

The lady then looked at one of the others. "Aww, he's in denial about the fact that he's dirty and smelly." She grinned. The ladies became more giving and began to hand him larger bills. Jeff then realized that he had something here. Shiftry watched in confusion, and then walked over to Mike and Amanda. It nudged them toward the scene. "What now?" Amanda sighed. The ladies backed off and began to dissipate. Jeff stood there grinning with mountains of cash. "What did you do now, whore yourself?" Mike asked. Jeff shook his head. "I got money for being dirty and smelly!" He grinned. Mike and Amanda began to laugh.

With the money situation taken care of, the group headed for the ferry. After buying tickets, they headed aboard. Many people were boarding this ship, and each one seemed rather rich. Mike and his friends looked like crap compared to them. "What's with this ship?" Jeff asked. They passed a lady who was busy telling a baggage boy where to take her things. "Everyone is so demanding." Mike remarked. Jeff then looked up to see the boat's name across the top portion of the higher decks. "The S.M.S Richanic…the ship for the wealthy." It read. "How did we manage to get on a penny pincher ship?" Jeff asked.

"That would be from the helpful ladies." Mike winked. "You managed to accumulate over 1000 dollars." He added in. Amanda then spoke up. "If we didn't take this ship, we'd have to wait a few days to get the next one to Sweenate Isle." She said. The ship sounded its horn and began to pull from the harbor. Within a few minutes, they were out to sea.

The wind was very calm and everything was peaceful. Mike and co were towards the bow of the ship relaxing on the deck. Amanda was busy grooming Skitty while Jeff was asleep. Mike was admiring his new badge. Meanwhile, just a little ways off, two shadowy figures road the back of a Feraligatr. Matt pulled out the tracking device and handed it to Avalanche. "They are moving fast against the wind." He remarked. Avalanche shook his head. "The boys on a cruise ship. Any idiot could figure that out." He said handing the tracker back to Matt.

Avalanche then kicked the side of Feraligatr causing it to stop swimming. "What's your plan of action?" Matt asked. Avalanche dug through his sack and pulled out a small object. "You plan to hit him what that or something?" Matt said rolling his eyes. "No, I intend to give the ship a run for its money; no pun intended." Avalanche grinned and pressed a switch on the object. He set the thing in the water as it began to grow. Hatches opened and spread into new sections and soon a small torpedo was ling next to the Pokemon. "What the hell is that thing?" Matt asked. "This my friend, is what will get rid of your brother for good." Avalanche then pressed a button and pulled a controller from the torpedo. "Time to play battleship!" He grinned and let the torpedo off.

Bonnie and Clyde were now rowing in a small raft towards shore. It had been days since they left the previous port, and with no money for food, they were getting very desperate. "This is not my idea of fun." Clyde wailed. "And we haven't seen those morons for over a week." He added in. Bonnie sighed and handed him a net. "Catch us something to eat instead of complaining." She roared. Clyde sighed and placed the net over the edge. He then looked out in the distance to see something speeding towards them. "Look how fast Bonnie!" He grinned. "I wish our raft went that fast!" Bonnie dropped her paddle and peered out.

"I don't think that's a boat Clyde." She cried and began to panic. "What do you mean?" Clyde asked. "Abandon the fricking ship!" Bonnie cried and leap off releasing Ludicolo. Clyde was confused, but immediately followed. "Pineapple, get us the hell out of here!" Bonnie roared. The Pokemon didn't budge. Bonnie sighed and switched on her portable radio. With the music blaring, Ludicolo immediately obeyed swimming as fast as it could go. The three then looked back to see their raft go up in a rather large mushroom cloud. "What in the hell was that all about?" Clyde roared. Suddenly, the tune on the radio switched to the Macarena. Ludicolo began to follow the dance causing both humans to fall off it.

"Crap!" Avalanche roared. "What happened?" Matt asked. "Something got in the way." Avalanche roared and began to dig through his pack again. He pulled a second torpedo out and let it grow in the water again. "Luckily, two is better than one." He grinned and fired the second off… Mike was busy practicing with Electrike on deck. "Electrike, tackle that pole!" He roared as his faithful Pokemon smashed its head into the nearby pole of the ship. Amanda stopped brushing and Skitty and sat up. She checked the Pokenav and then turned to Mike.

"It's 4:30 Pm, we should be docking within the next two hours." She said grinning. Suddenly, Jeff woke up. "What time did you say it was?" He asked grabbing her arm. "4:30, why?" Amanda replied. In an instant, Jeff was rushing towards the stairs and disappeared. "Wonder what got into him." Mike asked. Amanda shrugged and picked up Skitty. "Might as well go see." She grinned. Mike began to follow Amanda towards the stairs with Electrike close behind.

The two entered their stay room to find Jeff glued to the TV. "Damn rich cruise doesn't even have MTV. I had to pay extra to get it." He said without taking his eyes off the screen. "How much was it?" Mike asked. "Don't worry, I sent it to your bill." He grinned. Mike sighed. "Jeff, cruises are not for watching…" BAAAM! Mike was hit in the stomach by Jeff and was sent sprawling across the floor. When he came too he realized Britney Spear's "Toxic" Music video was beginning. "No one talks during TOXIC!" Jeff roared.

The cruise sped on as the torpedo neared the hull. Up on the captain's deck, the ship's mates were beginning to get readings of something heading towards them. "What do you suppose that is?" One of them asked. The other shrugged. Another dot appeared on radar on the opposite side of the ship. "There's two now!" A sailor roared. Feraligatr positioned itself on the other side of the ship. "Now, we always create a diversion before attacking the enemy." Avalanche grinned and pressed the switch. Both Feraligatr and the torpedo began to stream towards the cruise.

"Both are coming in fast!" Someone roared as the sailors began to look out over the water. "Impact in thirty seconds! We can't shake them!" Another yelled to the captain. Feraligatr suddenly diverted direction as the torpedo sped on from the opposite side. Avalanche let out a grin as it smashed into the hall of the ship and rocked it like a rubber ducky. "Now we shall see who the survivor is." He grinned. Matt looked out at the scene in horror. "Prepare to board! We must finish this." Avalanche then said to him.

The impact was hard, and Mike and Amanda were thrown against the wall. Jeff flung forward and managed to save the TV from crashing off the desk. An alarm began to ring over the speakers. "Get to the life boats! We have been hit!" An announcer roared. Mike grabbed Amanda and led her to the door. Jeff didn't budge. "Let's go Jeff!" Mike roared. Jeff put his finger up. "NOTHING makes me leave the room before "Toxic" is over." He roared. Mike sighed and released Combusken. In a flash of flames, the TV incinerated. "You son of a…" Jeff began but Mike grabbed him and pulled him from the room as he recalled his Pokemon.

For a bunch of old rich people, the passengers on the ship could sure put up a riot. Chaos was everywhere as the sailors tried to maintain what little order was left. Mike looked out over the side of the ship to see a large chunk was gone. "Some people must have been down there when it happened." Amanda said sadly. Mike was now in a rage. He grabbed her hand and led her through the crowds of people. Jeff tried to keep up the best he could.

Feraligatr pulled up on the opposite side of the hall and Avalanche began to climb up. "Find your brother, and make sure he sinks to the bottom of this sea before you leave here!" He roared down to Matt who was recalling his Pokemon. Matt nodded and followed him up. Mike pushed through a bunch of people until he finally made it to a life boat. "Ok, we'll get in this one." Mike said. Jeff looked a little saddened. "What is it?" Mike asked sighing. "I've seen this movie before! They only allow women and children on!" He cried. Mike sighed. "That was almost 100 years ago. That rule has long been abolished." Mike replied.

Jeff shook his head. "Don't try to make me feel better. I know we're done for!" He cried and began to rock back and forth. An old lady turned from the boat. "I'll be back in a moment, just let me go pack." She said, but was soon snatched by a sailor and put into the boat. "The ship is sinking mam. No help can make it before it goes under. We don't have time for you!" He roared. Mike pushed Amanda towards the lifeboat. Suddenly, a muscular arm grabbed him and pulled him back. Amanda fell to the deck in shock as Mike disappeared into the crowd of frantic people.

"So, here of all places I find my prey!" Avalanche grinned. Mike kicked him in the face and pulled away, but now Matt stood in front of him. "There are 1000 people on this boat Matt. Do you really think none of them will help me?" He asked. Matt grinned. "Who wants to help the poor child for whom this incident occurred?" He roared. The crowd made no notice of them. "You see, we rule now!" He grinned and tossed an Ultra ball. The ball opened in a dazzling display of black light before a round Pokemon emerged. It looked egg like, and the only reason you could tell it had a head was from the eyes inside. "A Shelgon!" Mike said in disbelief.

Mike went for a Pokeball but his hand was suddenly restrained by a vine. He looked over to see Avalanche with an Ivysaur next to him. "Not this time!" He roared. Amanda pulled through the crows just in time to see Shelgon smash its bulk into Mike and send him falling over the railing and onto the lower deck. Avalanche leap after and Matt began to follow. He looked back and winked evilly at her before leaping after his brother.

Jeff cut through the crowd to his friend. "Where's Mike?" He asked. Amanda turned around with tears in her eyes. "He's under attack, we have to help him!" She roared. "Oh no! I'm saving myself!" Jeff roared and returned to the crowd. Amanda went limp and rushed off to help her friend. Jeff was now next to get on the life boat, but he was still worried about the women and children rule. He looked around fast and spied a woman carrying a baby. Immediately, he snatched it from her and began to cradle it. "Look, see I have a kid just like that evil guy from the movie! Let me on!" He wailed.

The sailor looked at him strangely. "If you want to get on, just get on." He said. Jeff began to freak. "You're not going to let a father and his daughter get on the boat?" He roared. "Am I not rich enough for you?" The sailor sighed. "Sir, you're out of line." He said. "I'm not out of line!" Jeff roared. Suddenly, the lady snatched her baby back and kicked Jeff in the shin. "Sir, get in the boat now before we're all sitting in the bottom of the sea." The sailor sighed. "I'll have none of you're racism against men!" Jeff roared. "It's not fare women and children get on but we don't! I repopulate the earth, not them!" Suddenly, Jeff was shoved aside by the crowd…

Amanda rushed down the stairs into the lower deck hallway. It was already beginning to fill with water and she began to worry. She spied the entrance to the deck and rushed to it, but found it locked. "Crap!" She roared and looked around for something to smash it open. With nothing in sight, she had no choice but to call out Skitty. The kitten emerged and landed into the shallow pool that was slowly rising. It began to freak and cry as its precious fur got wet. Amanda sighed and recalled it. She then released Kirlia who hovered onto her shoulder. "Kirlia, break the door with psychic!" She roared. The helmeted Pokemon hovered in front of her and glowed purple as the door began to shake. They soon smashed open letting in vast amounts of water.

Kirlia immediately brought up a safeguard as the two rushed into the smashing water. Kirlia lead Amanda up to where the water hadn't overtaken the deck. It was then that Amanda realized the ship was sinking stern first. The section she was on was towards the bow, and so it wasn't waterlogged yet. She continued up the deck to find Avalanche holding Mike over the railing. "I've should have killed you years ago!" He roared. "Kirlia, psychic!" Amanda roared. The Pokemon let off the attack, lifting Avalanche and shoving him against the wall. Mike landed on the deck next to him.

Amanda began to rush to her fallen friend, but Shelgon leapt in the way. "You'll have to get through me first!" Matt grinned. Amanda clenched her fist. "Kirlia, use psybeam!" She roared. Kirlia twisted its hands and let loose the multicolored beam. "Shelgon, use rollout!" Matt commanded. The Pokemon responded and managed to dodge. "I'm using the crooked battle field to my advantage." Matt grinned. "So am I!" Amanda roared. Matt looked down to see Mudkip under him. It smiled and tripped him with its tail. Matt was sent sliding down the deck and into the water. Amanda looked down to see him call out Feraligatr.

Shelgon came back in to rollout Kirlia, but the Pokemon hovered away and sent Shelgon down to its trainer with a psychic. Suddenly, Amanda was grabbed from behind by Avalanche. "I too can send you down to the sea, but you don't have a Pokemon to save you!" He grinned and pulled the knife from his pocket. "Not that you'll need it without your intestines." He grinned. Suddenly, Avalanche was hit hard in the back with a pound. Treecko stood behind him. "Let's go!" Jeff roared. Mike was hoisted over his shoulder. Amanda gave him a thumbs up and recalled her Pokemon.

The three ran up towards the tip of the bow as the boat began to slant further. "I thought you were saving yourself." Amanda asked. "I decided to be brave!" Jeff grinned. Treecko rolled its eyes from Jeff's back. The boat was now so slanted that the three had to grip the top of the bow. It was then that the ship began to plummet into the ocean. "Never a dull moment!" Mike grinned slowly regaining consciousness. He grasped Sharpedo's Pokeball in his hand. Mike let himself off Jeff and released his shark Pokemon. They all then held hands and leapt from the boat's bow and into the sea just as the final portion sunk below.

Everyone gripped Sharpedo as it raced to the nearest lifeboat. The three were welcomed in and found out most everyone made it out. Mike looked back at where the ship was a few minutes ago. "I wonder if Matt made it out." He said. Jeff looked confused. "They caused that in the first place." He said. Mike nodded. "But I still believe he can come back as himself." He replied. The helicopters began to arrive to evacuate the survivors….

Avalanche and Matt made it too shore hours later. As they pulled themselves up worn out and panting, Giovanni and the other team leaders stood on shore. "I saw your little blunder Avalanche." Giovanni roared. "I want the boy alive, and here I find you are trying to kill him. Our plans will not go over well if he doesn't make it to the shrine." He said. "I don't tolerate mutiny. For that, you are fired from Team Rocket and Matt will take your elite status." He grinned. Avalanche was in a rage. "But he was helping me!" He roared. "Yes, but he has a connection to the kid." Giovanni grinned and walked off. Matt waved goodbye to his partner and smirked leaving Avalanche alone and shocked….

[DannyBoy]

I LOVED THAT CHAPTER! It was...TOXIC! I laughed when I was reading that! That made the chapter perfect! Giving humor to a sad like chapter. It wasn't that much like Titanic. It was like war with the torpedos. I loved it even without the Toixic part, it would have still been good! But Toxic made it Perfect! Got to love that video! :Clicks Media Player and play on Toxic: Love that diamond outfit! Again, good!!!

[Mikey]

Thanks Dan! Hmm, I wonder where all my readers have gone? LOL, anyways, here's a preview for the next chapter that should be up on Saturday...

"Quote the Jeffery 'Nevermore!'"
Mike and co finally arrive at Sweenate Island, but are forced to treck through a dark forest in order to arrive at the island's main city. When the group makes camp, Jeff somehow manages to get lost. Will he find his friends, or will a "little birdie" keep him lost forever?

[FusionSonicX]

Great Chapter....

BTW - My DBGT is based on a degrassi eppy. But I'm gonna rewrite it. The episode is called 'Shout' btw...

[Mikey]

Well, I got a start on the chapter...but then writer's blocked kicked in. I should hopefully have it done within the week. To tide you over I have created a teaser with chapter titles going up to the 8th gym battle! Here they are.

P.S- READERS COME BACK TO ME! Only 2 of the original 10 have replied!

Chapter 43: Quote the Jeffery "Nevermore!"
Chapter 44: Mudkip Shines! Amanda Faces the Harsh Judge!
Chapter 45: Confused and Dumbfounded! Slugma Vs Slowpoke!
Chapter 46: Field of Dreams! Sceptile and the 7th Gym!
Chapter 47: Little Flower Shop of Horrors! Treecko's Abandoning!
Chapter 48: The Ring Machines! Aggron Attacks!
Chapter 49: The Great Flying Match! Mike and Amanda Unite!
Chapter 50: Skitty Falls Ill! The Finding of the Moon Stone!
Chapter 51: The Secret Pond! Quagsire Vs Whiscash!
Chapter 52: Kecleon and the Road to the Mysterious Fossils!
Chapter 53: The Plot Thickens! Mike and the Injured Flygon!
Chapter 54: Archie's Backlash and Flygon's Revenge!
Chapter 55: The last Gym! A dark 6 on 6 Match!

Next will follow...
Special Chapter: An Epic Climax! The fall of the Hoenn Archipelago!

After that there will be a few more chapters and then the long awaited league matches. Because I have had many requests, there will also be the following special chapter coming soon.

Special Chapter: Matt and the Slow Path to Betrayal!
I have had requests to do a special chapter entailing how Matt slowly fell into the depth's of Team Rocket. It will be posted during the span of these episodes. Until the next chapter, get ready for some major plotlines!

[RJdude]

Yes, the toxic part was hilarious.

Other than that, it was a good chapter... lot's of action, and some more character building for Matt.

The titles seem interesting, and I can't wait for this specal chapter of yours.

Well, keep it up, don't stop now.

[Chris 2.1]

Hey, im still here :wave:

I love the sound of the next Chapter! A Murkrow for Jeff? Hehe, that guy is the funniest :P. Is he based off anybody inparticular?

It would also make my heart soar if someone caught Kecleon! Those guys rock :)

Keep it cool,

Chris

[Mikey]

Thanks guys! Actually, I think I based Jeff more off myself then I did Mike. LOL, I don't know how it turned out that way. Mike has the training skills (I mean like the Pokemon choice and such) and looks, but Jeff has my personality. Anyways, here's the next chapter. Enjoy!

Chapter 43: Quote the Jeffery..."Nevermore!"

The helicopter pulled into the Airport of Sweenate Island. Others were trailing behind it. Mike and his friends were pretty shaken up, but they were beginning to calm down. "Well, I think it is safe to assume we've lost Matt as a friend forever." Jeff said twitching his thumbs. It was the first anyone in the helicopter had spoken in awhile. Hours before Jeff had angered a rich woman who was crying after loosing her belongings, so he decided it was best to keep his mouth shut.

"I can't give up on him like that. If we do see him again, I have to try and bring him back." Mike replied. Amanda was sleeping next to him. "But I'm not going to worry about it anymore. We're on Sweenate Island, and I have gym battle coming up!" Mike grinned and got up. Jeff was surprised by his sudden burst of happiness. "Nothing gets you down when it comes to training does it?" Jeff asked. Mike nodded. He was still hurting inside, but he didn't want to show it anymore.

Mike woke Amanda up as the helicopter's hatch opened to allow the victims to get off. Outside, thousands of reporters waited anxiously for a chance at a story. Most of the survivors brushed by them not wanting to say a word, and the same went for Mike and co. "How did this ordeal strengthen you personally?" One of the reporters said sticking a mike in Jeff's face. "Let's see, it made me want to beat the crap out of reporters." Jeff replied and snatched the mike away. He then smacked the reporter over the head with it. "That's physical assault buddy!" The reporter said cowering back. "And you're invading my privacy!" Jeff roared back.

The three entered a small town at the edge of Sweenate Forest. "Well, is this where the gym is?" Mike asked excitedly. "Nope, we still have to cross Sweenate Forest. Arideco City lies just past it. That's where the gym is." Amanda replied checking the Pokenav. "Well then, we're going to stop and eat." Jeff replied. Mike sighed. "I guess you're right. We need our strength to pass through a dark forest like that." He replied. The group walked down the streets of the small town looking for a place to eat. They finally spotted a small nook in the wall called "Petey's Diner", and decided it was decent enough.

The three sat down and took up some menus as they awaited their server. The hostess that sat them returned seconds later with a basket full of bread and a bunch of individual cracker packets. "Your waiter should be here any minute." She then said and went to seat another group that was arriving. "I'm going to have the smoked salmon, the baked potato, the Caesar salad, and everything else!" Jeff said staring at the menu while eating a chunk of bread from the basket.

Several minutes went by and no waiter showed. "I'm starving my *** of here." Jeff said as he became aggravated. "Jeff calm down." Amanda said. The three then noticed a waiter walk by and serve the people that entered after them. "Racism!" Jeff roared. "How is it racism?" Mike asked. "He has something against tall lanky kids!" Jeff roared. "Sure Jeff, because you're a race." Amanda said rolling her eyes. Jeff stood up and motioned to the waiter. "Hey you! Get your butt over here so I can kick it!" Jeff roared.

The waiter turned and approached. "Is something wrong?" He asked. "Of course, we've been here 10 whole minutes and you still haven't waited on us *****!" Jeff roared. "Oh my god!" Amanda said in shock. "Such disrespect. We don't know him!" Mike and Amanda said in unison and stood up to leave. "Now I want service now or I'm leaving!" Jeff roared louder. "If you are going to be rude, then we don't need your company in this diner." The waiter replied. Jeff glared at him. "Fine, I'll leave!" He roared and started to head off. He then turned back. "But I'm taking these!" He roared and shoved the cracker basket into his pack. "How do you like that?" He roared and stormed out. The waiter sighed and returned to his work.

The group ended up at the local Subway. "Do you realize that we always get kicked out of places when Jeff is with us?" Mike grinned to Amanda. "Yeah, what a dipstick!" She replied. "I heard that!" Jeff screamed. Amanda and Mike laughed as they exited the fast food joint. Jeff followed trying to stuff his fifth sub into his pack for later. The three came upon Sweenate Forest several minutes later. The sky was darkening and night would fall soon. "I think we can track the forest at night. Any objections?" Mike asked. Jeff raised his hand but they didn't pay attention.

The group started off into the dark forest. Random bird calls filled the scene creating a spooky atmosphere. Jeff was still struggling to zip his pack up. "Damn sandwich won't fit!" He yelled. The pack flipped with his strong pull and spilled all its contents onto the forest floor. He stopped to pick them up, not knowing that Mike and Amanda didn't notice. A dark Pokemon landed on the branch of a tree above him. It spied the crackers and went insane.

Jeff heard the squawking from above. It was filling the area as more of the creatures began to fly above. "What's going on?" He said standing up with a handful of the cracker packets. Suddenly, a dark Pokemon swooped in low and snagged a packet. It flew back up into the trees before Jeff caught a glimpse. "Thief! Give me back my crackers!" Jeff roared. Suddenly, a large amount of birds began to flock down on him. "AHH!" Jeff roared as he fell to the ground. The bird army massed around him pecking like mad.

"This is like something out of The Birds!" He roared before feathers entered his mouth and gagged him. After some time, the birds flew off leaving Jeff broken and cracker-less. "What in the hell was that all about?" He yelled spitting black feathers from his mouth. He then noticed a lone bird above him. Quickly, he pulled the Pokedex from his pack and scanned it. "Murkrow…the darkness Pokemon. Murkrow are said to flock in forests looking for mischief. If they find a vulnerable trainer, they will usually lead them astray to keep them lost." The Pokedex read.

"Darkness Pokemon…" Jeff grinned. The Murkrow also began to smile. It hoped across the branch and then fluttered off deeper into the forest. "Come back here!" Jeff roared and followed after it. The Pokemon disappeared from view and Jeff was now in the middle of a clump of trees. Night had fallen and he could see the moon through the canopy. "Oh great. Why didn't I listen to the Pokedex? Now I'll be lost forever!" Jeff wailed. He looked around for any sign of his friends, but didn't find any….

"Where's Jeff?" Amanda asked Mike as she turned around. "Man, I don't know. We haven't heard any complaining in a while now come to think of it." Mike replied. The two began to search the area. "This isn't cool. He's actually gone." Amanda said when she didn't see him. "It's Jeff, how far could he have gotten by now? Let's just retrace our steps." Mike replied. Suddenly, a Murkrow landed on a branch above them. It let out a caw to get their attention, and then flew off. "It's a dark type! It must have something to do with Jeff!" Mike yelled and chased after it. Amanda followed.

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"Murkrow?" Jeff yelled as he pressed on through the forest. He had not seen any sign of civilization in the past hour. "This is hopeless, and I'm hungry!" Jeff cried. He then remembered the leftover sub he stashed in his pack. Quickly, he pulled it out and took a bite. A spare cracker packet fell out as he did. As he finished the sandwich, he looked down to see a Murkrow had landed near him. "Ahh, Murkrow!" He grinned and got up.

The Murkrow rushed forward and snagged the cracker packet before Jeff could move. "Get back here!" Jeff roared. The Pokemon flew up into a branch and tugged at the packaging. It seemed to be having trouble. "Birdie. If you come down I'll help you open that!" Jeff grinned. The bird turned so that its butt faced him and it let out a dropping. It splattered into Jeff's eye and he pulled back in disgust. "You sick freak! Who craps on people, I mean come on!" Jeff roared as the Murkrow laughed. It then proceeded to tug at the cracker packet again.

Bonnie and Clyde were now making their way through the forest as well. It had been a hard week for them and they just wanted to die. "I can't keep this up anymore. I need food and a good rest." Clyde wailed. "We only have one more island before the shrine. We just have to keep moving. You want executive don't you?" She asked. 'I'm beginning not to care." He replied. Bonnie smacked him upside the head. "You will care because I care and you are not ruining this for me!" She yelled and began to drag him along.

Jeff was now growing aggravated. Besides the fact that he had dried bird crap on his eye, he still hadn't caught the pesky Pokemon. It was now trying to open the packet by banging it against the tree bark. All that did was shatter the cracker inside. The bird was now becoming desperate, but so was Jeff. "I chose you Shiftry!" He roared as the massive Pokemon appeared on the ground in front of him. "Get that bird down here now!" He roared. Shiftry nodded and leapt onto the branch. It broke in half causing Murkrow to fly up with the cracker packet in its mouth.

The bird grinned and raced towards Shiftry. It smashed its wing across the Pokemon's face creating a large bruise. "Don't take that, attack!" Jeff roared. Shiftry grew angry and began to wave its leaves. A razor wind began to pick up. Murkrow freaked out and flew off just as Shiftry launched the attack. Jeff was caught in the cyclone and began to spin around. Trees and foliage were also lifted from the ground. "STOP!" Jeff wailed. Shiftry stopped fanning and Jeff hit the ground. He looked around but Murkrow was gone. "Oh great, you went and vaporized it!" Jeff roared. Shiftry sighed as Jeff through a tantrum.

Mike and Amanda were still following the crow through the forest. After some time the forest turned to an open field. The two looked out to see Murkrow heading to a large mountain up ahead. Suddenly, another Murkrow with the cracker packet appeared from the other side of the forest. "Jeff's crackers!" Amanda yelled. The two crows landed at the foot of the mountain. Each one grabbed a side of the packet and began to pull. Suddenly, Shiftry exited the forest releasing a razor lead at the birds. They both flew up and cawed like mad at the approaching predator.

The Murkrow Mike and Amanda had been following raced at Shiftry but was blown back by a strong pound. It cried out and flew off into the forest. Only the one Jeff was following remained. It tugged at the packet some more, not interested in the group. Mike and Amanda approached Jeff. "Where have you been?" They asked. Jeff shrugged. "This bird has led me to every spot imaginable in this forest." He replied. "And now I'm going to catch it!"

Shiftry blundered out towards the bird, but it was suddenly recalled. "You had your shot! Go Mightyena!" Jeff roared releasing his dark Pokemon. Mightyena formed growling like mad. "Mightyena, bite the birdie!" Jeff commanded. Mightyena howled and raced towards Murkrow. The bird flew up just in time dodging the attack. In the process, however, it forgot the cracker packet. Mightyena bit down on it tearing it to shreds and swallowing the crackers. Murkrow was now furious. It flew down and bashed its wing into Mightyena. The Pokemon yelped as it flew back.

"Mightyena, use crunch!" Jeff roared. Mightyena leapt towards Murkrow, but the bird disappeared and reappeared, smashing into Mightyena for a faint attack. "That is one pissed off bird!" Jeff commented. Murkrow was cawing like mad and glaring Mightyena down. "Swagger!" Jeff roared. Mightyena growled as the sky around Murkrow began to ripple. It then fell to the ground flapping widely. Jeff knew it was now confused. "Mightyena, tackle it!" He roared. Mightyena crashed into Murkrow and sent it flying.

Jeff commanded many more attacks, but the bird couldn't attack out of its confusion. When it finally snapped out, it was beaten and bruised. "Pokeball go!" Jeff yelled tossing the Pokeball. Murkrow was sucked inside and the ball landed shaking. To everyone's shock, the ball spilt open and Murkrow reformed. It was now angrier then ever. It flew down smashing its wing into Mightyena over and over. Mightyena went down like a log.

"Return!" Jeff yelled recalling it. "Treecko go!" He then said calling out his only non dark Pokemon. "Jeff, Treecko is weak to aerial attacks!" Mike commented. "So?" Jeff replied. "Treecko, use quick attack!" Jeff roared. The Pokemon did as told, but Murkrow used faint attack to dodge. It was severely beaten, but it wouldn't back down. It flew into Treecko with a wing attack blowing it back and dealing massive damage. "Treecko, hit it!" Jeff roared. Treecko then noticed another packet of crackers hanging out of Jeff's pack. It had heard the commotion from its Pokeball, and it knew just what to do!

Treecko lunged at Jeff freaking the crap out of him. Jeff cried as it pulled the packet form his pack and returned to the battle. It held the crackers up and shook them; taunting the crow. Murkrow grew angry and flew down to nab the packet. What followed was a game of bull taunting as Treecko dodged with the crackers. Murkrow flew in one more time and Treecko let it have the packet. With Murkrow busy, Treecko smashed its tail into the Pokemon knocking it to the ground. "You did it!" Jeff yelled and tossed another Pokeball. It struck the cracker obsessed Pokemon and sucked it inside. The ball shook for awhile, then stopped.

"Great job!" Mike yelled to his friend. Jeff picked the Pokeball up. "I did it!" He grinned. He then noticed the cracker packet on the ground. "Go Murkrow!" He yelled tossing out the Pokeball. Murkrow appeared and Jeff opened the packet and handed it to the Pokemon. It swallowed the crackers whole and grinned happily. It flew up onto Jeff's Shoulder, and then dug into his pack searching for more. Jeff grinned and turned to Treecko. "Thanks bud!" He grinned. Treecko gave a thumbs up, and then folded its arms. "Well, Arideco City is just a few miles from here. What do you say we head off?" Amanda asked. The group nodded and headed off down the road.

Amanda then looked at Jeff. "What's that on your eye?" She asked. Jeff sobbed. "Just Murkrow crap." He replied. She took a towel from her pack and handed it to him. "Clean it up!" She yelled. "Yes master!" Jeff replied. Amanda rolled her eyes as they continued towards Arideco City...

[Chris 2.1]

Great Chappie! I wonder when Treecko will evolve? Jeff is so funny, lol. Maybe Murkrow will need bribed like every match with those awful crackers or something.

Mike and Amanda shoulda 'kept each other warm' wen they were alone.......dear dear dear.

Great work! (Y)<---(i wish this was still on)

[DannyBoy]

Great chapter! It is good to see Jeff getting a good new pokemon. Don't see a Murkrow in many fics and especially one who likes crackers. That is a interesting personality thing for it. Also, good seeing Treecko in the spot light. Again, good chapter! Can't wait for more!

[Whisper in the Wind]

Well, I'm 2 chapters into this & although the storyline appears to be leading into an interesting story, it lacks description. :(

For example when Electrike tkaes Mikes hat, I didn't even know he had a hat on...Still, I'm into description & stuff lol

[Mikey]

Thanks for reading. The chapters really did lack description in the beginning, but as I evolved as a writer the fic grew too and now its almost perfect. Everyone loves the description and character development I put into it. I'd say once you get past the 1st gym is when I started to hit my prime.