Buggin' out!
By GreatAngemon
"Hey, wanna battle?" a kid with red hair and a t-shirt on asked, putting one hand on a Poké Ball.
"I would," Valent said, pushing the kid out of the way, "But I can't right now. I need to get to a Pokémon Center." He was holding Chikorita in his arms, and was walking very hurriedly.
"What happened?" the kid asked, following Valent.
"Chikorita was fighting a Beedrill," Valent said, "And it used Poison Sting attack."
"Oh, well I can help you then," the kid said. He put a hand on Valent's shoulder, and Valent stopped walking. The kid pulled a small spray bottle out of his backpack. "Where did she get hit?"
Valent pointed at a slightly irritated spot on Chikorita's side. The kid pulled the lever on the bottle, and a slightly yellowish liquid sprayed out. Chikorita jumped up, looking refreshed.
"Thank you," Valent said, picking Chikorita up and hugging her. She nuzzled into his face.
"It's no problem," the kid said. "I'm Jack, by the way. Jack the bug catcher."
"I'm Valent," Valent said, shaking Jack's hand. "And this is Chikorita," he added after Chikorita bit his hand.
"She's a cutie," Jack said. "And so is my best friend," he added, pulling a Poké ball off of his belt and throwing it into the air. "Go, Venonat!"
After a flash of white light there was a small, purple Pokémon with big red eyes standing in front of Valent. "Veno-nat, veno-nat," it said, bouncing on the balls of its feet.
"Oh, cool," Valent said, looking interested. "What's that?" He pulled a small red, box-like device out of his pocket.
"Venonat," the Pokédex said in a mechanical tone, "The Insect Pokémon. Its eyes are highly developed, allowing it to see in the dark, and at great distances."
"Yeah, Venonat is awesome," jack said, putting his hand on top of Venonat's head. "He's one of the reasons I've caught so many Pokémon."
"What's the other reason?" Valent asked.
"I'm a totally awesome trainer," Jack said. "You want to see?"
"Yeah," Valent said, grinning. "But don't expect me to go easy on you just because you saved Chikorita."
"I wouldn't have it way other way," Jack replied. "Three on three good for you?"
"That's just great," Valent said. He pulled a Poké Ball off of his belt, and threw it. "Go Sentret!"
After a flash of white light, a small brown Pokémon was standing there on its tail. It had a large body, and seemed to be flexing the muscles on its arms. It had long ears, and on its stomach was a white circle.
"Go, Kakuna," Jack shouted, throwing a Poké Ball as well. A yellow cocoon looking Pokémon was standing in front of them.
"Kaku," it said.
"Woah," Valent said. "That's cool, isn't it Sentret?"
"Sentret," it said. Sentret jumped out onto the field in front of Kakuna.
"Sentret, use tackle," Valent said. Sentret ran toward Kakuna.
"Kakuna, Harden!" Jack shouted. Sentret threw its body at the cocoon Pokémon. She was thrown backwards, and landed on her face.
"Sentret, are you okay?" Valent asked, and Sentret jumped back up. "Cool." He stared across the field at the Kakuna was, and said, "Distract it with a Tail Whip, and then use Fury Swipes."
Sentret walked up to Kakuna, and turned around. She started whipping her tail violently in front of Kakuna's face. As soon as she saw Kakuna's eyes following her tail, she turned around and started scratching it.
Kakuna fell backward, and Jack returned it to its Poké Ball. "That was a pretty good idea," he said, smiling darkly. "But you won't get this Pokémon as easily." He nodded at Venonat, who jumped onto the field.
"Veno-nat," it said in its high pitched voice.
"Use Confusion," Jack commanded. Venonat looked at Sentret, and a blue haze started forming around its body.
The same haze started forming on Sentret, and she flew backwards into Valent's chest. "Are you okay?" Valent asked.
"Sentret," she said weakly. Valent returned her to her Poké Ball. "Now it's your turn, Pidgey."
He threw another Poké Ball, and the small bird Pokémon appeared, flapping its wings. It landed and started preening its wings.
"Venonat, Confusion," Jack said.
The blue haze appeared around Venonat again, but before it could do anything else, Valent said, "Pidgey, use Quick Attack."
Pidgey jumped into the air and flew straight at Venonat. Venonat fell backwards and started rolling. It stood up, and Jack said, "Nice, Venonat. Now use Disable."
Venonat's eyes shined yellow, and Pidgey dropped a few inches in the air. "Great, now use Tackle."
"Pidgey, use Tackle," Valent said. The Pokémon collided in mid-air, and they both fell backwards. Valent recalled Pidgey to its Poké Ball, and said, Great job Pidgey. Take a nice rest."
He turned to Jack. "You're a great trainer."
"So are you," Jack said, returning Venonat to its Poké Ball as well. "I know you won't be able t-"
"Prepare for trouble."
"And make it double."
"Do those voices sound familiar?" Valent asked Chikorita, looking down at her.
"To protect the world from devastation."
"To unite all peoples within our nation."
"Not again," Valent said, picking Chikorita up. "What were they called again? Team Block it?"
"That's Team Rocket, you bratty little twerp!" Jessie screamed from the Meowth shaped hot-air balloon.
"Whatever," Valent said. "Chikorita, use Razor Leaf."
"Chika," Chikorita said, flicking the leaf on top of her head. Two razor sharp leaves shot off of that leaf, and they flew at the balloon.
"That won't work on this balloon, twoyp," the Meowth said. "We reinforced the balloon. No dinky Razor Leaf is going to pop it."
"Yeah," James sneered. "If you want to get us, you'll have to use a bird Pokémon."
"Why would you tell him that?" Jessie asked angrily.
"Oh, he doesn't have a bird Pokémon," James said, flipping his wrist casually. "You don't do you?"
"He might not, but I do," Jack said. He pulled a Poke Ball off of his belt, and threw it. "Go, Beedrill."
The large, yellow and black striped Pokémon was an impressive sight. Instead of hands or feet, on its front arms were two large and shiny stingers. "Wow," Valent said.
"You dimwit," Meowth said angrily to James, scratching his face.
"I'm sorry," James said, his voice raising an octave, and trying to cover his face with his arms.
"Beedrill, use Twineedle," Jack said. Beedrill started flapping its wings, and shot up into the air. It flew straight at the Meowth shaped balloon. It shot straight through one side of the balloon and out the other.
"Team Rocket's blasting off again!" they shouted, as the balloon flew into the sky.
"They were easily taken care of," Jack said as Beedrill landed in front of him. "Now, to finish our battle."
"Right," Valent said, setting Chikorita down. "Let's do this, Chikorita!"
"Chika!" Chikorita said, jumping onto the field.
"And I'm using Beedrill," Jack said. Beedrill landed in front of Chikorita, who cowered away slightly.
"Don't be afraid of it," Valent said. "It's not that scary."
"Chika…" Chikorita said, hiding its face under its leaf. She then flicked the leaf at Beedrill, and a pink substance floated towards it.
"What's happening?" Jack asked as Beedrill started swaying.
"That's Chikorita's Sweet Scent," Valent laughed. "Now Chikorita, use Tackle." Chikorita slammed her body into Beedrill, who fell backward.
"No," Jack said. He ran forward, and kneeled down next to Beedrill. "You did a great job Beedrill. Return."
"That was a great battle," Valent said, walking up to Jack, and holding out his hand. Jack stood up and stuck his hand out to meet Valent's.
"Yeah," he said, shaking Valent's hand. "It was."
"Do you know where the nearest gym is?" Valent asked. "Chikorita and I are looking, but we haven't been able to find it."
"It's over in Violet city," Jack said. "We challenged Falkner, the gym leader, but he totally took us out in like ten seconds."
"He sounds strong," Valent said. He looked down at Chikorita. "We can handle him, can't we Chikorita?"
"Chika," Chikorita said fiercely.
"Yeah," Valent said. He laughed and picked up Chikorita, who nuzzled affectionately into his face.
"If you want, I can take you to the nearest Pokémon Center."
"Thanks." Valent looked down at Chikorita, and said, "I think we should catch a few Pokémon before we leave the forest though."
"There're tons of bug Pokémon around here," Jack said, looking excited. "I'll try my luck at capturing some too."
After a few hours, Jack and Valent walked into the Pokémon Center. "Thanks for helping us get here," Valent said. "We would have been wandering in that forest for hours."
"It's no problem," Jack said. "We were headed this way anyway"
"You going to Violet City too?"
"Yeah," Jack replied. "We're going to challenge the gym."
"Well, good luck," Valent said, handing his Poké Balls to Nurse Joy.
"We're leaving right now," Jack said. "Just as soon as I get my Pokémon back."
"We'll stay here the night," Valent said. "How about you give me your Pokégear number, and then we can talk sometimes."
"Cool." Jack handed Valent his Pokégear, and they registered each other's numbers.
"I'll see you," jack said, taking his Poké Balls back.
"Yeah," Valent said. He turned to Nurse Joy. "Do you have a bed that I could sleep in for the night?"
"Of course," Nurse Joy said, handing Valent his Poké Balls. "Right through that door there."
"Thank you," Valent said. He walked over to a P.C. and pulled the phone receiver off. Punching in a number, he waited while it rang.
"Hello," Professor Elm said, looking at Valent through the screen.
"Hi professor."
"Oh, hello Valent. Can I assume that you're almost to a gym, then?"
"Yeah," Valent said, as one of his Poké Balls wiggled, and Chikorita popped out onto the floor. "We're at a Pokémon Center."
"Oh, good," said Elm distractedly. "I called Oak yesterday, and he said that he'd be in contact with you soon."
"Oh, good," Valent said, picking up Chikorita. "You seem distracted."
"Oh, not at all." He looked at the screen. "Oh, hello Chikorita. How're you doing?"
"Chika," Chikorita said, nuzzling into Valent's chest.
"I have a favor to ask of you Valent," Elm said. "You must be near Mr. Pokémon's house. Can you stop by? He said that he found something interesting."
"Sure professor." Valent looked at his watch. "I'll talk to you later, professor."
"Good-bye, Valent," the professor said. Valent hung up the phone and walked to his room.
"Chika," Chikorita said as she jumped onto the bed.
"Goodnight Chikorita," Valent said, taking off his belt and lying down next to her. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Chika," Chikorita said, cuddling into him as she fell asleep.
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