What It Takes

By

Wargreymon




In a world of power and courage, there are creatures with

amazing powers that inhabit this world. These creatures are called Pokemon.

They are wild creatures with different elements as their power. Trainers

capture them and use them for many purposes, but they are mainly used for

battles or kept as pets. Right now a special trainer, who has been a trainer for

six years now, has trained some of the most powerful Pokemon in the

world. His name is Joe and he's made a big reputation for himself. Many

trainers approach him to test their skills, but usually lose. Because of his

power, the Pokemon League respects him greatly and considers him as a

high authority on Pokemon. For this reason the elite trainers consider him an

equal trainer in rank. Interestingly he happens to be from (originally) Pallet

Town, and helps Professor Oak in his research. Mainly from his collection

of Pokemon.

Enough with the introduction, let's see what Joe is doing right

now. After the narration, we see Joe accepting a challenge from another

trainer. Well, what are the rules a..., what's your name again, asked Joe. Oh,

sorry I forgot to introduce myself, my name is Rebecca, and we'll use three

Pokemon with no time limit, responded the trainer. Okay by me lets start the

match. Choose you Scizor, said Joe in an excited tone. All right, I choose

you Magmar, said Rebecca. Do you really think you're going to beat me with

a type advantage Rebecca, asked Joe (Mainly because he hardly ever loses

and because he trains his Pokemon to withstand any type of attack.

Especially, attack types his Pokemon are weak against). We'll sure try,

responded Rebecca with a somewhat nervous voice. Joe immediately started

the attack. Scizor quick attack, Joe commanded in a serious tone. Before the

girl could even say an attack, Magmar was down with a flash of light. No!

Magmar are you okay, asked the girl. Well, are you going to continue or quit

asked the impatient trainer. No way, your Pokemon are too fast I don't even

stand a chance against them stated Rebecca. Good decision Rebecca, said Joe

happily. I'm sure you're thinking I'm a big loser said the disappointed girl.

No not at all, you did the right thing by quitting, you saw that there was no

way of way of winning so you forfeited. It was the best thing to do, just

don't quit being a trainer because of that said Joe charmingly. Rebecca was

very surprised to discover that the powerful trainer actually cared about her

and made her feel a lot better after losing. Thanks Joe, Rebecca said in

appreciation. So what's wrong Rebecca, you seem very sad. It sounds like

you've had a hard time as a trainer if you're that grateful stated Joe. Rebecca

was shocked at the statement Joe made. Even though it was the truth

Rebecca suddenly felt a burst of anger flared up within her. Probably

because it was the truth that made it hurt even more. What do you know

about me, you just met me, said Rebecca in a hateful and angry tone. But

before Joe could respond the young female trainer started to run away.

Rebecca thought it would be best if she run in the forest to try to loss Joe if

he was following her. Rebecca ran as far as she could until she reached a

Pokemon Center in a nearby town. When she stepped in the center she gave

the Nurse Joy of that center her Pokemon for medical attention. While she

was waited, Rebecca had a number of flashbacks. Once her Pokemon were

all back to full health, Nurse Joy came back with her Pokeballs. Rebecca

your Pokemon are ready. Rebecca did you hear me, responded Nurse Joy.

But there was no response. The worried Nurse then noticed that she was in a

trance. Rebecca snap out of it, Nurse Joy said in a final attempt to get the

girls attention. It did the trick, Rebecca came back to her senses. Oh Nurse

Joy, I'm sorry, how long was I out, asked Rebecca. I don't know. All I know

is you were in a deep trance explained Nurse Joy. Rebecca how long have

you had these trances asked Nurse Joy. A... about two years now, answered

Rebecca in a sad and hopeless voice. Well I know a trainer that can help you

get rid of these problems you've been having, suggested Nurse Joy. Really

they can help me get rid of these flashbacks, asked in a more hopeful and

happy voice. Yes he can, said Nurse Joy. Well what is his name, asked


Rebecca. His name is Joe, answered Nurse Joy. Immediately as Joy said this,

Rebecca started to cry. What wrong Rebecca responded Nurse Joy in

concern. Would this trainer happen to have a Scizor with him, asked

Rebecca. Yes but how did you know that, asked Nurse Joy. I battled him

earlier today, and I lost. I then started to feel sorry for myself, and he took

pity on me. I was grateful, but then he started to say things about me and I

ran away, said Rebecca. By any chance were you by Goldenrod City when

you battled him, asked Nurse Joy. Why, yes I was, but how did you know

that, asked Rebecca in surprise. Well, because Joe was here a little while ago

and he told me the same exact story, stated Nurse Joy. So he was probably

angry with me and wanted nothing to do with me huh, said Rebecca sadly.

Not at all, he felt awful about what happened and felt responsible for you

leaving like you did, said Nurse Joy in a joyful surprise. You mean it, asked

Rebecca. Yes, said Nurse Joy. Well I better go apologize to him and maybe

even get help from him, but how long ago did he leave, asked Rebecca.

About an hour ago, said Nurse Joy. Aw he's probably a long way from here,

said Rebecca. Maybe not, I remember him saying that he was going to make

a quick stop at the Pokemart to get supplies. I would figure that he's in the

forest by now, but you can still catch him if you leave now, said Nurse Joy.

Alright I'm out of here, thanks Nurse Joy, said Rebecca appreciatively.

Rebecca immediately started running to catch up with Joe. I hope I'm not too

late, thought Rebecca as she ran. Meanwhile Joe is walking in the forest

when all of a sudden he hears a Russell in the bushes in front of him. Joe

immediately gets in a battling position and takes out a Dragonite. All right

whose there, demanded Joe. As soon as demand was heard a mysterious

figure stood out of the bush it was a man around his 40's. Who are you

asked Joe. My name is not important, I came here to tell you to keep away

from Rebecca, demanded the man. Are you Rebecca's father, asked Joe.

That's none of your business, you keep away from her the mysterious figure

again demanded. You'll have to beat me in battle old man, stated Joe in a

very serious tone. So be it Joe, so be it, said the unknown man. Bring it on

old man try and take me on, said Joe.



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