Zak
30th December 2002, 02:18 PM
Jiguzaguma and the Youngster! Haruka's First Battle!
As Ash and co make their way towards Kanazumi City, a passing trainer challenges Ash to a match. Ash uses Pikachu, opponent uses Beedrill, who starts with a Twinneedle. Pikachu then Thunderbolts it, winning the battle. Although the boy is very worries about Beedrill’s condition, he complements Ash on his training, and they shake hands.
As they continue walking through the woods, Haruka feels a little jealous of Ash, as she thinks about that last battle. She asks Ash for some tips, then Brock adds the fact that friendship can make you’re Pokemon battle better, considering it will feel stronger. Masato, meanwhile, is thinking about the battle in his head, and analyzing the possible outcomes… as usual. Ash, however, feels like he’s being criticized, mostly because he’s embarrassed that someone who hasn’t even trained before knows more than him.
Suddenly, out of the bushes comes a Jiguzaguma! Ash uses the dex, which explains why its running in a zigzaggy pattern. Masato, however, being the Pokemon expert, notes that this Jiguzaguma is much larger than the average Jiguzaguma! They figure this one must be an adult. So, they wait and watch… and later, they see a bunch of Jiguzaguma who seem to be running from a Sentret and Pinsir nearby. Then, they all run up to the big Jiguzaguma… but then, they realize that surprisingly, the big Jiguzaguma is really a boy in a costume! Then, they watch, as he slowly gets up, and challenges one of the Jiguzaguma to a battle! Apparently this costume was some sort of trick, to lure Jiguzaguma… so, the boy takes out a Mudkip. Haruka and Masato slowly approach to watch the battle… but as they approach, they scare the Jiguzaguma away! This gets the boy very angry. However, Ash and Brock approach, and they applaud his clever trick of luring the Jiguzaguma, and they ask who he really is. Then, he takes off his costume, and shows that he has a bunch of other Pokemon costumes (he even demonstrates a Tentacruel costume!). Then, he introduces himself as Kiyo. Then, Haruka and Masato both apologize, and introduce themselves. Although he doesn’t really take it well, and acts kinda rude, Haruka and Masato understand how he feels. Then, as Ash and Brock introduce themselves, Brock asks why he has all those costumes. He explains that when he captures a Pokemon, he likes to know the Pokemon’s feelings. Plus, it’s a better way to lure them. He says that once he captures a Jiguzaguma, he plans to battle over at Touka Gym. Haruka and Masato seem shocked at this fact, so Ash explains that the Gym leader there is Haruka and Masato’s father. Surprised, Kiyo assumes that since Haruka is their daughter, she may have as much skill in battle. He starts to challenge her, but then she admits that she has absolutely no experience in battling ^^;. However, Kiyo insists on having Haruka battle her. As he sets it up, Haruka tries to worm her way out of it, but then Ash suggests giving her first battle a try. She argues to it, but eventually Ash and Kiyo convince her.
They agree that this will be a 1 on 1 battle, Brock being the ref. Kiyo starts by taking out Mudkip, and to their surprise, putting a Mudkip suit on. Brock pats Haruka on the back, wishing her luck on her first battle, as she takes out Torchic! Although Kiyo is surprised, considering that a Fire type Torchic usually wouldn’t stand a chance against a Water type, but Ash and Masato insist that its possible for her to win… all she needs is skill. Anyways, Haruka starts by telling Torchic to attack. However, Torchic looks all confused, since she didn’t say WHAT attack to use. Ash then whispers some advice to her, so she tells Torchic to use Ember. As usual, Mudkip easily counters it with Water Gun. Torchic, pretty angry now, tries to Peck at Mudkip, but Mudkip is just too fast. Before Torchic has time to think, Mudkip uses one more Water Gun, finishing it off. Haruka returns Torchic, worried about its condition, but Brock suggests to just let it rest for a while. Kiyo thinks, and assumes that due to Haruka’s terrible battle skills, Touka Gym will be an easy Badge! Masato, however, gets angry at this comment. But Kiyo just runs off rudely, continuing his quest for Jiguzaguma and looking forward to the “easy Badge”. Meanwhile, J&J are spying on them. They feel impressed at how powerful Mudkip is, so… they decide to try and steal it for the boss!
Meanwhile, Ash and co walk in the woods, Haruka embarrassed at being an utter failure. Especially since she lost to a little kid! Brock tries to give her advice, by saying that a lot of beginner trainers usually make mistakes, and that’s how they learn. Ash suggests that she shouldn’t feel nervous all the time. However, Haruka can’t get over how Kiyo insulted her father, and she really hopes he kicks his butt. Suddenly, Ash and co realize Masato has disappeared!
Meanwhile, as Kiyo gets in his costume, ready for another shot at the Jiguzaguma, Masato hides nearby, intent to get him back for what he said. He watches as Kiyo scatters wooden fruit as bait, hoping the Jiguzaguma give in…
As Ash and the others desperately search for Masato, they’re just about to give up, but then Ash has an idea. He sends out Subame to look around, just like old times…
While Kiyo isn’t looking, Masato sneakily collects the fake fruit that he scattered for the Jiguzaguma. Then, he tries to trick Kiyo by faking a Jiguzaguma voice… which he apparently does a little too good, considering a whole bunch of them approach. Before Masato knows it, he’s cornered and surrounded by Jiguzaguma! Suddenly, Subame approaches with Ash and co, surprised to find Masato like this! Quickly, Ash has Pikachu Thunderbolt them all, scaring them away, and rescuing Masato. He thanks them… although the Jiguzaguma seem to be angry that he has all the fruit. Masato then says that its fake, and then points to where the real fruit is. They start to go there, but Brock insists that he try the fruit first… so he takes a bite. This gets them angry again, as they start to use Sand Attack on Brock. Ash then starts to apologize—but then, who is to appear, but our old friend Kiyo in the costume, and his Mudkip! Once again, the costume lures all the Jiguzaguma. Ash and co watch, as he uses a different strategy this time! He has Mudkip use a Water Gun to knock down genuine fruit, this time. As the Jiguzaguma start to eat, Ash and co approach, and compliment him on his strategy. He thanks them, and Masato starts to apologize… but Kiyo doesn’t seem to know what he’s apologizing about. Masato then explains what he did, and how he was annoyed… and instead of being angry, Kiyo just laughs J. Masato then asks Kiyo if he can really speak Jiguzaguma. He laughs, and explains that there’s no need to know how to speak Jiguzaguma… its all in the heart. Then, he also apologizes for insulting their father. Suddenly, Kiyo notices a Jiguzaguma, close enough for him to reach! He takes over, and challenges it to a battle.
Kiyo starts by switching into the Mudkip costume, and having his own Mudkip start by attacking Jiguzaguma with a Water Gun. However, Jiguzaguma, being fast, avoids it quickly, and goes for a Tackle! However, Mudkip also runs towards Jiguzaguma… jumps, and hits it with a Water Gun. Kiyo then throws the Pokeball, and easily catures Jiguzaguma!
Suddenly, a giant claw comes down, and grabs Mudkip! As usual, its TR in their balloon, wanting Pikachu… Ash tries his usual stratgegy, Thunderbolt. This time, James takes out an antenna, which absorbs the electricity! Kiyo doesn’t give up though. He takes off his costume, ready for another plan. Kiyo decides to use the many Jiguzaguma to help Mudkip this time, so, he gets them all to cooperate, and they all dig a hole! Haruka and Masato are kinda confused at the plan, but Ash and Brock understand it perfectly. Quickly, Kiyo changes into a Gligar costume, flies up, and grabs Mudkip! Before J&J could do anything, Ash takes out Subame, and has him puncture the balloon, knocking them down… right in the hole that the Jiguzaguma made! With a little trouble, they manage to escape from the hole, and have Arbok and Weezing attack! They use Poison Sting and Sludge, both of which Pikachu dodges, as he knocks them both out with a Quick Attack. Finally, Pikachu uses Thunder, blasting them off.
Now, Kiyo feels like he’s ready for Touka Gym, and apologizes once again for what he said. However, Ash warns him that he’s really strong, since he knows from experience. Plus, he best not let Senri know what he said about him. Masato is still convinced that he doesn’t stand a chance, but whatever. Then, Kiyo challenges Ash to a battle one last time! Of course, he accepts, so Kiyo uses the Jiguzaguma he just caught, and Ash uses Subame. Kiyo starts by telling Jiguzaguma to use Dig, but then immediately changes his mind and goes for a Tackle. But Subame, good with turns, manages to dodge Jiguzaguma’s attacks by nose-diving and skyrocketing around… As they battle, Masato realizes that they’re both trying to raise the level of their newly captured Pokemon. Haruka also seems to understand how it works, and Ash and Kiyo both feel strong, eager to participate in the Houen league.
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Note: We don't get to know who wins the battle... nor does it really matter.
~Zak
As Ash and co make their way towards Kanazumi City, a passing trainer challenges Ash to a match. Ash uses Pikachu, opponent uses Beedrill, who starts with a Twinneedle. Pikachu then Thunderbolts it, winning the battle. Although the boy is very worries about Beedrill’s condition, he complements Ash on his training, and they shake hands.
As they continue walking through the woods, Haruka feels a little jealous of Ash, as she thinks about that last battle. She asks Ash for some tips, then Brock adds the fact that friendship can make you’re Pokemon battle better, considering it will feel stronger. Masato, meanwhile, is thinking about the battle in his head, and analyzing the possible outcomes… as usual. Ash, however, feels like he’s being criticized, mostly because he’s embarrassed that someone who hasn’t even trained before knows more than him.
Suddenly, out of the bushes comes a Jiguzaguma! Ash uses the dex, which explains why its running in a zigzaggy pattern. Masato, however, being the Pokemon expert, notes that this Jiguzaguma is much larger than the average Jiguzaguma! They figure this one must be an adult. So, they wait and watch… and later, they see a bunch of Jiguzaguma who seem to be running from a Sentret and Pinsir nearby. Then, they all run up to the big Jiguzaguma… but then, they realize that surprisingly, the big Jiguzaguma is really a boy in a costume! Then, they watch, as he slowly gets up, and challenges one of the Jiguzaguma to a battle! Apparently this costume was some sort of trick, to lure Jiguzaguma… so, the boy takes out a Mudkip. Haruka and Masato slowly approach to watch the battle… but as they approach, they scare the Jiguzaguma away! This gets the boy very angry. However, Ash and Brock approach, and they applaud his clever trick of luring the Jiguzaguma, and they ask who he really is. Then, he takes off his costume, and shows that he has a bunch of other Pokemon costumes (he even demonstrates a Tentacruel costume!). Then, he introduces himself as Kiyo. Then, Haruka and Masato both apologize, and introduce themselves. Although he doesn’t really take it well, and acts kinda rude, Haruka and Masato understand how he feels. Then, as Ash and Brock introduce themselves, Brock asks why he has all those costumes. He explains that when he captures a Pokemon, he likes to know the Pokemon’s feelings. Plus, it’s a better way to lure them. He says that once he captures a Jiguzaguma, he plans to battle over at Touka Gym. Haruka and Masato seem shocked at this fact, so Ash explains that the Gym leader there is Haruka and Masato’s father. Surprised, Kiyo assumes that since Haruka is their daughter, she may have as much skill in battle. He starts to challenge her, but then she admits that she has absolutely no experience in battling ^^;. However, Kiyo insists on having Haruka battle her. As he sets it up, Haruka tries to worm her way out of it, but then Ash suggests giving her first battle a try. She argues to it, but eventually Ash and Kiyo convince her.
They agree that this will be a 1 on 1 battle, Brock being the ref. Kiyo starts by taking out Mudkip, and to their surprise, putting a Mudkip suit on. Brock pats Haruka on the back, wishing her luck on her first battle, as she takes out Torchic! Although Kiyo is surprised, considering that a Fire type Torchic usually wouldn’t stand a chance against a Water type, but Ash and Masato insist that its possible for her to win… all she needs is skill. Anyways, Haruka starts by telling Torchic to attack. However, Torchic looks all confused, since she didn’t say WHAT attack to use. Ash then whispers some advice to her, so she tells Torchic to use Ember. As usual, Mudkip easily counters it with Water Gun. Torchic, pretty angry now, tries to Peck at Mudkip, but Mudkip is just too fast. Before Torchic has time to think, Mudkip uses one more Water Gun, finishing it off. Haruka returns Torchic, worried about its condition, but Brock suggests to just let it rest for a while. Kiyo thinks, and assumes that due to Haruka’s terrible battle skills, Touka Gym will be an easy Badge! Masato, however, gets angry at this comment. But Kiyo just runs off rudely, continuing his quest for Jiguzaguma and looking forward to the “easy Badge”. Meanwhile, J&J are spying on them. They feel impressed at how powerful Mudkip is, so… they decide to try and steal it for the boss!
Meanwhile, Ash and co walk in the woods, Haruka embarrassed at being an utter failure. Especially since she lost to a little kid! Brock tries to give her advice, by saying that a lot of beginner trainers usually make mistakes, and that’s how they learn. Ash suggests that she shouldn’t feel nervous all the time. However, Haruka can’t get over how Kiyo insulted her father, and she really hopes he kicks his butt. Suddenly, Ash and co realize Masato has disappeared!
Meanwhile, as Kiyo gets in his costume, ready for another shot at the Jiguzaguma, Masato hides nearby, intent to get him back for what he said. He watches as Kiyo scatters wooden fruit as bait, hoping the Jiguzaguma give in…
As Ash and the others desperately search for Masato, they’re just about to give up, but then Ash has an idea. He sends out Subame to look around, just like old times…
While Kiyo isn’t looking, Masato sneakily collects the fake fruit that he scattered for the Jiguzaguma. Then, he tries to trick Kiyo by faking a Jiguzaguma voice… which he apparently does a little too good, considering a whole bunch of them approach. Before Masato knows it, he’s cornered and surrounded by Jiguzaguma! Suddenly, Subame approaches with Ash and co, surprised to find Masato like this! Quickly, Ash has Pikachu Thunderbolt them all, scaring them away, and rescuing Masato. He thanks them… although the Jiguzaguma seem to be angry that he has all the fruit. Masato then says that its fake, and then points to where the real fruit is. They start to go there, but Brock insists that he try the fruit first… so he takes a bite. This gets them angry again, as they start to use Sand Attack on Brock. Ash then starts to apologize—but then, who is to appear, but our old friend Kiyo in the costume, and his Mudkip! Once again, the costume lures all the Jiguzaguma. Ash and co watch, as he uses a different strategy this time! He has Mudkip use a Water Gun to knock down genuine fruit, this time. As the Jiguzaguma start to eat, Ash and co approach, and compliment him on his strategy. He thanks them, and Masato starts to apologize… but Kiyo doesn’t seem to know what he’s apologizing about. Masato then explains what he did, and how he was annoyed… and instead of being angry, Kiyo just laughs J. Masato then asks Kiyo if he can really speak Jiguzaguma. He laughs, and explains that there’s no need to know how to speak Jiguzaguma… its all in the heart. Then, he also apologizes for insulting their father. Suddenly, Kiyo notices a Jiguzaguma, close enough for him to reach! He takes over, and challenges it to a battle.
Kiyo starts by switching into the Mudkip costume, and having his own Mudkip start by attacking Jiguzaguma with a Water Gun. However, Jiguzaguma, being fast, avoids it quickly, and goes for a Tackle! However, Mudkip also runs towards Jiguzaguma… jumps, and hits it with a Water Gun. Kiyo then throws the Pokeball, and easily catures Jiguzaguma!
Suddenly, a giant claw comes down, and grabs Mudkip! As usual, its TR in their balloon, wanting Pikachu… Ash tries his usual stratgegy, Thunderbolt. This time, James takes out an antenna, which absorbs the electricity! Kiyo doesn’t give up though. He takes off his costume, ready for another plan. Kiyo decides to use the many Jiguzaguma to help Mudkip this time, so, he gets them all to cooperate, and they all dig a hole! Haruka and Masato are kinda confused at the plan, but Ash and Brock understand it perfectly. Quickly, Kiyo changes into a Gligar costume, flies up, and grabs Mudkip! Before J&J could do anything, Ash takes out Subame, and has him puncture the balloon, knocking them down… right in the hole that the Jiguzaguma made! With a little trouble, they manage to escape from the hole, and have Arbok and Weezing attack! They use Poison Sting and Sludge, both of which Pikachu dodges, as he knocks them both out with a Quick Attack. Finally, Pikachu uses Thunder, blasting them off.
Now, Kiyo feels like he’s ready for Touka Gym, and apologizes once again for what he said. However, Ash warns him that he’s really strong, since he knows from experience. Plus, he best not let Senri know what he said about him. Masato is still convinced that he doesn’t stand a chance, but whatever. Then, Kiyo challenges Ash to a battle one last time! Of course, he accepts, so Kiyo uses the Jiguzaguma he just caught, and Ash uses Subame. Kiyo starts by telling Jiguzaguma to use Dig, but then immediately changes his mind and goes for a Tackle. But Subame, good with turns, manages to dodge Jiguzaguma’s attacks by nose-diving and skyrocketing around… As they battle, Masato realizes that they’re both trying to raise the level of their newly captured Pokemon. Haruka also seems to understand how it works, and Ash and Kiyo both feel strong, eager to participate in the Houen league.
©http://homepage1.nifty.com/nishikoh/pokemon-2.html
Note: We don't get to know who wins the battle... nor does it really matter.
~Zak