Pokemon: Battle Online
Chapter 1: It Begins
Mike rushed home. He pulled out the disc, and set it into his computer.
Seth walked quietly home. He waited until his parents left to go to a movie, and his older sister left to go on a date. Perfect.
Glen didn't have to go far to get his disc. It had come to him, via the mail. It took about ten seconds for him of have the game in his hand, ready to install the game.
At almost the same time, all three boys, Mike, Seth and Glen, all inserted the disc into the computer, and prepared to install the program within.
Mike had waited ages for this game to come out. He had saved, toiled, and who knows what else in order to get the game. But it was all going to be worthwhile.
Seth already had heaps of money, and had been early to get to the store to buy his copy. He always planned ahead, and, since he had enough cash for a couple of expansions as well, he was pretty much set.
Glen lived in the country, in the farming areas, but liked the idea of games linking him to people around the world. He couldn't wait to try this out.
Login Commencing
They each typed in data for the game, each one typing in their name, address, and other such information.
After all of that, they made their characters. Mike chose a Squirtle, as he thought about the amazing power that Blastoise packed, and that it would be useful later on in the game.
Seth waited a moment before choosing a Charmander, content with his choice.
Glen quickly picked a Bulbasaur, ready and excited to begin.
Then, they chose the region and language. They all chose the same Regional Server, Kanto. However, there were several languages the game offered. Each one allowed a different world for each language. All three of them chose English.
All three of them lay back, to enjoy the beginning movie.
It started with a roaring Charizard, a strong Blastoise, with both of them in a serious battle in an arena.
The scene changed to a valley, with a couple of Eevees running after each other.
It changed again. This time, a Torchic and a Pidgey traveled across a desolate wasteland.
For one last time, it changed into a battle, in which a Turtwig and a Sunkern fought a towering Onix. The Turtwig fired a dozen Razor Leaf attacks, and the Sunkern several Bullet Seeds, but that didn't stop the Onix from firing a Hyper Beam. The screen turned white, before showing the Main Menu.
Mike clicked play, and begun to go into the game. The game setting quickly changed to Kanto.
Having a look at his basic stats, he decided to begin leveling up, and went to Route One.
Seth entered soon after. He didn't want to start playing with other people just yet, so he switched off playing on the Internet, and started working on some quests, to help him play. When he found one, he sent his character over there, immediately.
Glen marched his Bulbasaur over to Route One. It was then when he met Mike.
Mike was having a bit of trouble trying to beat some Rattata, when Glen Tackled one of them into next week. The two players then continued to beat the rest of the Rattata, before talking.
Begin Talk
Mike: Hey
Glen: Hi
Mike: You new?
Glen: Yeah
Mike: Me too
Glen: Wanna add each other to friends list?
Mike: Sure.
Mike: Wanna help me train?
Glen: Sure. I've got heaps of time.
Talk Ended
Meanwhile, Seth was going to Route 1, where he was looking for players to help him beat a Quest, called: The Rattata Gang. After turning the Internet back on, he started leveling up. The quest said you had to be at least level 7 to fight that quest on your own, and he didn't want to be beaten by the first quest he saw.
He saw Mike and Glen, who were up to level 8 each now, and prepared to ask if they wanted to help.
Begin Talk
Seth: Hey. Want to help me out?
Glen: What do you want us to do?
Seth: Help me out on a quest.
Mike: Which one?
Seth: Rattata Gang. I'm only level 5, so I need at least one person to help me out. Ya mind?
Mike: Sure
Glen: I'm game.
Seth: Then let me join your party, and I'll take you there.
Talk Ended.
Seth took the two of them to a Rattata's house in Pallet, triggering a conversion.
Begin Cutscene
Party walk in, and talk to Old Rattata.
Rattata: Oh dear oh dear.
Mike: How can we help you?
Rattata: It's bad. Very bad.
Glen: What's bad?
Rattata: A rogue Rattata is raiding both Pallet and Viridian. To make things worse, he has an entire gang, and he is almost ready to evolve! And to top it off, we cannot get to Viridian while they block the way! Oh dear.
Seth: Don't worry. We'll deal with him and clear the path.
Rattata: Thank you so much! I will reward you for you're efforts!
End Cutscene
The group of three left for the hideout where they would face the Rattata Gang, and get the chance to enter Viridian City.
After some more Rattatas and Pidgeys on Route 1, they found themselves looking at the Hideout of the Rattata Gang.
Begin Cutscene
All three characters enter Hideout
Mike: Rattata Gang! Stop raiding Pallet and Viridian now!
The Head Rattata walks up
Rattata: Let me think… NO! Attack, Rattata Gang!
The Rattata Gang charge all at once, but a flash of light occurs, and the Gang is knocked out.
Glen: You have one last chance to surrender.
Rattata: Never! Prepare to face my wrath!
End Cutscene.
Glen started the fight with a Leech Seed, which would soon begin to sap Rattata's strength. At the same time, Mike Bubbles him into next week.
Slowed by the Bubbles and Leech Seed, the Rattata moved towards Seth, but is taken down by a Tackle from Glen, followed by Mike.
Angry, the Rattata sped up, ready to hit Seth with a Hyper Fang, except that Glen's Leech Seed damaged it at the worst moment, and it toppled over, allowing Seth to escape.
Trapped, the Rattata charged forward, Hyper Fang at the ready, when the Leech Seed drained him again. The three teammates pummeled the Rattata with Bubble, Tackle and Scratch.
The Rattata collapsed against all the attacks, and fainted.
The three characters walked forward, as another cutscene commenced.
Begin Cutscene
Rattata collapses after all the attacks fired at him.
Rattata: I shall not give up!
Seth: Face it, you've lost. Give up while you have the chance.
Rattata: No! Commence Evolution Mode!
Mike: What?!
Rattata: You heard me!
Rattata is consumed by a glowing light. When the light subsides, Rattata is gone. In it's place is a Raticate!
Raticate: Now you shall be defeated.
Glen: Oh yeah? Let's go!
Seth: Right!
End Cutscene
The Raticate started with three Shock Waves, each directed to each to the teammates. Seth had about 30 of his health taken off him, Mike was near fainting, and Glen was almost completely unfazed by the attack.
"Guys, I'm not going to survive at this rate. Good luck." Said Mike, as the Raticate sent another Shock Wave in his direction.
"No, Mike." Cried Glen, as Mike fainted from the assault. Meanwhile, Seth was using Ember on Raticate as much as he could.
The Raticate Shock Waved Seth, which gave Glen the chance to Leech Seed the strong rat. (Evolution has allowed Raticate to get rid of the first Leech Seed.)
Turning around, the Raticate Hyper Fanged Glen, almost knocking him out. But then the Leech Seed drained the creature, and then, with dozens of Embers from Seth, it fainted. They had won.
Begin Cutscene
The Raticate is nearly done for. The three teammates (Mike was restored, thanks to the Raticate being defeated,) step towards him.
Mike: Surrender. You can't win!
Raticate: Yes I can!
Raticate tries to Hyper Fang them, but falls over instead.
Glen: Admit it! It's over!
Raticate: Yes, it is. For now, at least.
A flash of light occurs, and the Rattatas and Raticate disappear.
Raticate's Voice: I shall fight you again. Sooner or later, I shall get my revenge. I look forward to that day…
End Cutscene
The threesome got out of the Hideout, when it disappeared, allowing passage through to Viridian City! But first, they rushed back to Pallet.
In Pallet…
The three characters enter the Rattata's House.
Begin Cutscene
Mike: We dealt with the Rattata Gang.
Rattata: Good! Good! Now we can rest assured that that Gang has been disbanded.
Rattata goes and gets out a bag, and gives it to each character.
Rattata: This should be satisfactory. I hope you enjoy your payment.
End Cutscene
Each player receives $500, 700 EXP and a Potion!
Begin Talk
Seth: So, did you enjoy that?
Mike: Yeah. I know that I got knocked out, but it was still fun!
Glen: Cool. And I got another 2 levels higher. That sets me to level 10!
Mike: Me too.
Seth: I'm at level 9. Mind if I tag along with you guys?
Mike: Sure.
Glen: Knock yourself out.
Seth: Thanks.
End Talk
TO BE CONTINUED…
So, guys, what do you think? I wanted to make a Online Story, but I didn't want to rip off "Pokemon World Online." I think I did a pretty good job of avoid that.