Episode 2: Lesson One - Know Your Pokemon
It's been a few days since Bliss has come to live with the professor, and the girl is pretty happy here. She helps the professor clean the lab, take care of the Pokemon, and watch the Professor work on research and experiments. Bliss thinks it's different because she has seen her father work a lot, but Sycamore's involves with Pokemon.
On a bright and sunny day in the Pokemon Garden, Bliss is reading a book about Pokemon while being with a few Pokemon. She is laying on the side of a Luxury, and is seated next to ducklets, combees, caterpies, and other azurills. Bliss has become interested in the book, especially with the world of Pokemon.
"Wow! I never knew there are so many Pokemon in this world, and there are some that can only live in certain regions. I wish I can go those places someday," Bliss says to herself.
The little Pokemon talk in their language with smiles on their faces.
"I know, but the professor said that I have to wait until I'm old enough to go traveling around the world," Bliss says.
Just then, she hears the professor calling out, "Bliss, it's time for lunch."
"Okay," Bliss answers.
She closes her book, and makes her away to the lab.
"Bye," Bliss says, waving to the Pokemon.
She then runs inside to have lunch with the professor. Once in the house, they both begin to eat their lunch. Of course, Bliss has to help feed the Pokemon their lunch first. As they eat, Bliss has a few questions.
"So Professor, what were you doing?" Bliss asks.
"A few check up on the starter Pokemon for the new trainers, and doing a few research," Sycamore answers.
"Starter Pokemon?" Bliss asks.
Sycamore smiles, "That's right, you only came here a week ago, so you're still new here."
"Yes. I like to know what you mean by starter Pokemon," Bliss replies.
Sycamore says, "One of my jobs here is to give Pokemon Trainers their first Pokemon."
He then brings out pictures of three Pokemon. The first one is a yellow and red colored fox with a white face and paws. The second one is the Froakie like she has seen a few days ago. The last one is brown furred color creature with a green hood and five spikes on its head, and a green tail with a red orange color tip.
"A trainer can either choose a Fennekin a fox Pokemon which is a fire type. Froakie a bubble frog Pokemon, which is a water tip. Finally, there's Chespin the Spiny Nut Pokemon, which is a grass type," Sycamore says.
"Wow! They're all so cute. I wish I can take care of them," Bliss says with a smile.
"Maybe someday, but for now. I think after lunch, we should start with your education of this world," Sycamore says.
Bliss asks, "What about your work?"
"I already finish with a lot of my research. Beside, I think you could learn more than just reading books," Sycamore says.
Bliss nods her head, "Okay."
After having lunch, Bliss is sitting outside in the garden with Professor Sycamore, along with two assistants. A long dark blue woman name, Sophie, and a short purple haired woman name, Cosette. The Pokemon are also in the garden as well, watching the lesson.
"Alright Bliss, today's lesson is for you to learn more about Pokemon. As you read from the books, there are many different Pokemon around the world, and some can only live in certain regions. Not only there are different Pokemon, but there are also come in different types," Sycamore says.
Bliss asks, "Question, what kind of types are they?"
"Well as you remember, Fennekin is a fire type, Froakie is a water type, and Chespin is a grass type. Those are three of the many types that Pokemon are," Sycamore says.
"Wow!" Bliss says in amazement.
Just then, a Psyduck comes walking over to the Professor.
"And here is Psyduck, the duck Pokemon. It can learn water type moves like Water Gun and Hydro Pump Even though Psyduck is a water type, it can also learn psychic types like Confusion and Psybeam," Sycamore says.
"Um, how come Psyduck is able to use psychic types if it's a water type?" Bliss asks.
"That's a good questions. The answer is that Pokemon should learn the other type of moves other than their own. Trainers train Pokemon and gain new moves as it grows and train," Sycamore says.
Sophie walks over with an Azurill and a Maril.
"Here we have an Azurill, and it's evolve form, Maril," Sophie says.
"Really? They look almost the same, but they're also different," Bliss says, looking at the two Pokemon.
"That's right. When Pokemon reach to a certain leven they will change shape and form. That's called Evolution," Sophie says.
"Wow! Pokemon can evolve and change their shape! Pokemon are so amazing." Bliss says, astonished.
Sophie smiles, "That's correct. Pokemon can grow and evolve and become a different Pokemon. There are some that don't evolve at all, and others have special way of evolving."
"Like what?" Bliss asks.
Sophie brings out a portable computer, and places it in front of of her Sophie sits next to her, opens the computer, and turns it on. There a few pictures of Pokemon show up on the screen.
"Caterpie which is the caterpillar Pokemon, evolves into a Metapod, the cocoon Pokemon. Finally, a Butterfree, the Butterfly Pokemon. They evolve depending what level they reach," Sophie says.
On the screen, it shows the Caterpie evolving into a green cocoon that is a Metapod. Then turns into a purple butterfly with white wings, blue hands of some kind and feet, and black atenas. Bliss becomes interested in the Pokemon.
The screens then shows a yellow mouse with red cheeks.
Bliss surprisingly says, "It looks like a little mouse."
"It is. It's called a Pikachu. Pokemon like them uses special stones called evolution stones. Pikachu uses a thunderstone to evolve into Raichu," Sophie says.
The picture shows the Pikachu touching a blue stone with a thunderbolt in it. They glow and changes form. It becomes a tan brown color mouse with a long tail with a yellow end, yellow, ears, and cheeks.
Sophie them shows. A small blue Pokemon with green leaves. Then a blue creature with a red bud on it's head. Finally, a picture of two different Pokemon appear. One of them is blue with a reddish like flower with white spots on it's head. The other one is a green Pokemon with a green and yellow leaf skirt, red flowers on each side of it's head, and red cheeks.
"This Pokemon is an Oddish a grass and poison type. It evolves into a Gloom. After involves to Gloom, you can either evolve it to a Vileplume with a leaf stone or a Bellossom with a Sun stone," Sophie says.
"Wow! How they can involve to different Pokemon?" Bliss asks.
"It's different evolution called Branch Evolution. Depending how you raise your Pokemon and stone, they can evolve differently," Sophie says.
Bliss becomes more and more interested by the minute. Pokemon are more interesting and amazing than she thinks. Sophie then shows a tan and light ivory color fox with pointed ears.
"Aww, it's so cute," Bliss says with glee.
"It is, that Pokemon is an Eevee, it's known as the evolution Pokemon. It's the only Pokemon that can evolve to different forms depending on the stone and how they are raised," Sophie says.
"Really? It can evolve different ways?" Bliss asks, surprised.
"That's right. With a fire stone it will evolve to a Flareon, a thunder stone will evolve it into a Jolteon, A water stone is for a Vaporeon. A leaf stone will get a Leafeon, and an ice crystal helps it evolve to a Glaceon." Sophie says.
"Wow! Eevee uses a lot of different stones," Bliss replies.
"There are some that Eevee don't need evolution stones to evolve. Espeon evolves with it's friendship of the trainer during the say. Umbreon has to evolves like Espeon, but when it's night. The last one is Sylveon. It evolves when learning a fairy type move," Sophie says.
"Wow! I never knew Pokemon can evolve so differently," Bliss says.
"Glad to see you taking an interest, but there is still one more lesson to learn about Pokemon for today," Sophie says.
"Like what?" Bliss asks.
Cosette walks forward, and says, "It's how to raise Pokemon."
"What do you mean?" Bliss asks.
"You see, there are many ways to raise Pokemon. You need to feed them, groom them, train them, and most of all, give them love and care." Cosette says.
"I think I understand. You need to treat a Pokemon like they're your friends or family," Bliss replies.
"That's right. Each Pokemon are raised depending on the training. Pokemon like water types needs to be kept moist so they can be healthy. Grass type needs lots of sunshine. For fire types you need to be careful when they're near water, they're weak against water," Cosette says.
Bliss nods her head, "Right I understand."
Suddenly, they hear a clock ringing. Sycamore and the assistants look at the clock on the building.
"Hmm, looks like it's getting late .That's all we have to learn today, but we can teach you some other time," Sycamore says.
"Okay," Bliss answers.
Hours has passed, Bliss already has dinner, and is watching some tv. She is seeing what looks like a cooking show. It teaches trainers how to make a little treat.
On the tv, the woman says, "Today, we're going to teach you how to make Pokepuffs. A healthy treat just for your Pokemon..."
Bliss watches the show and see the woman putting ingredients in a bowl. Then she mix them together. She even puts some berries in them. She then rolls them into a ball and puts them in the oven. Once they're baked and cool, she put some frosting on it, and glaze. She also puts some berries, and one has a twig on it.
"Yum! Those look delicious," Bliss says to herself.
Bliss feels that she has learn a lot today, and wonders what she will learn next. She decide to fly back into her room and get some sleep for the night. Bliss ends up having an educational, yet a fun day.