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Summary: Lara arrives at Cerulean City, overflowing with confidence now that she has a Pikachu for her fight against Misty. But little does she know, our young hero will learn that having the advantage by type isn't always enough.

Lara's Pokémon

On hand

Charmander (Terry)
Magikarp (Blaster)
Weedle (Sting)
Breloom (Chi-Chi)
Sandshrew (Spike)
Pikachu (Ray)

At Professor Oak's lab

None


Cerulean City

Lara was just at the outskirt of the city Cerulean, battling another trainer with a Nidorino. Lara had picked Weedle for this fight.

"Nidorino, use Horn Attack." The trainer, a young man with black spiky hair, said and the small Pokémon charged at Weedle with its horn first.

"Sting, dodge it and then use Poison Sting." Lara ordered.

Weedle did as he was told and successfully jumped out of the way, avoiding the attack and then leaped forward, hitting Nidorino with its stinger.

"Nidorino!" Its trainer cried out with concern.

"Now use String Shot," Lara ordered. Weedle shot string from its mouth and Nidorino was soon engulfed in a cocoon of string, making it impossible for it to move. "Hit it again with Poison Sting," Lara ordered and Weedle complied, hitting Nidorino head on. The Pokémon fell to the ground, unconscious.

"Nidorino, return." The trainer said, holding out his Pokeball and retracted his Pokémon.

"Alright, nicely done Sting!" Lara said, picking Weedle up and spun around in victory celebration. "You've gotten stronger. I'm proud."

"You've trained your Pokémon well, that's for sure." The other trainer said. "But you won't be able to beat Misty. That girl has more balls than most men."

"Good thing I'm not a man then." Lara retorted. "I think I can take her. After all, I've already beaten Brock of the Pewter gym. Besides, I have an electric type up my sleeve, so this will be a breeze." Lara said with an overconfident attitude.

"If you say so. But I wouldn't get so cocky if I were you." The other trainer said and walked away.

"Wonder what he meant by that?" Lara said but then shrugged. "Meh. He probably lost to Misty. I guess that put me on the same level as her." She said and began walking towards the city.

A few minutes later, Lara stood before the doors of the gym and Lara commented on its appearance. "That's a weird design," She said, referring to the giant Dewgong. Lara went inside and walked through the lobby and said, "Hello? Anyone here? I'm here for a gym battle." There was no one at the reception so Lara decided to stay and wait. "Someone's bound to show up eventually." She said.

Suddenly she heard a noise. It sounded like weird footsteps. Rounded a corner came a starter Pokémon. A small, yellow duck Pokémon. "It's a Psyduck." Lara said and brought out her Pokedex.

"Psyduck, the Duck Pokémon. The only time it can use its psychic power is when its sleeping brain cells happen to wake."

"Sounds like a strange Pokémon." Lara said as she puts away her Pokedex and looks at Psyduck. "Wonder where its trainer's at." She said as she approached it. This caused the Pokémon to jump and run away screaming.

"Psyayaya!"

Lara looked at the Psyduck running away with a deadpan expression and said, "Wow, that Psyduck is even dumber than Donald Psyduck."

"Psyduck, be careful." A feminine voice said from where Psyduck had run of towards. Moments later, the woman whom the voice belonged to, rounded the corner, followed by the Psyduck along with a larger duck like Pokémon that looked smarter and was blue instead of yellow. The woman was a slender beauty with wide hips and average large tits. She had dark skin, green hair and was in an equally green bikini and wore sandals. "What has so scared, anyways?" The woman asked and then noticed Lara. "Oh, we have a visitor."

"Hi," Lara politely said. "Are you Misty?"

"Afraid not. I'm just an employer here at the gym. My name's Diana." The woman introduced herself. "Are you a challenger?" Diana asked.

"Yup. My name's Lara and I'm here to earn my second badge from the Cerulean Gym." Lara said with much pride and confidence. She then looked at the Pokémon next to Diana. "Is that your Golduck?" She asked as she brought out her Pokedex.

"Yup. This is my pride and joy." Diana replied, wrapping her arm around Golduck's shoulder.

Lara opened up the Pokedex and it scanned the Pokémon. "Golduck, the Duck Pokémon and the evolved form of Psyduck. When its forehead shines mysteriously, Golduck can use the full extent of its power."

"That's a cool looking Pokémon." Lara commented, putting her Pokedex away. "So, where is Misty?"

"At the pool with her Pokémons. She loves to swim with them." Diana replied. "Come on. I'll take you to her."


Safari Zone

Dominic groaned as she was waking up. She sat up, holding her head and looked around and saw she was in the middle of a field with tropical jungles around her. "Where am I?" She asked.

"It looks like the Safari Zone," Dominic looked to the right and saw her crush, Drake, standing above her. She gasped when she saw him.

"Drake … your face!" She said with her hands to her mouth.

She was in the right to be surprised. Drake's once handsome face was now half burnt on the left side, with most of his ear burnt off and his left eye was now yellow. The burn mark had also left a nasty opening on his cheek, showing his teeth.

"What about it?" Drake asked in annoyance.

"Someone has burnt half your face …" Dominic said after standing up and reached out to touch Drake's face but the latter grabbed Dominic's wrists and pulled them down.

"So? I've never cared about how I look. So this is the least of my worries. What I do wanna know is how the fuck we ended up in the middle of the fucking Safari Zone when last we were in Route 3." Drake growled.

"I … don't know. I don't remember anything." Dominic said, confused but then her confusion turned into anger. "Whatever the case may be, I will find whoever did that to you, my love, and then I will end that cock sucker in the most gruesome way possible."

"Good for you. Now come on! Let's get out of this stinking shit pile of a safari zone and return to looking for Terry's bitch daughter." Drake hissed and went to opposite direction away from Dominic.

"Drake…" Dominic said, teary eyed. "Why does he want to go find some dumb girl instead of spending time with me?" Asked, crying anime tears. But then she came to a conclusion as she gasped. "Wait, could it be … Drake like bitch brunette better than me? Could he have fallen in love with that scrawny slut? Do I have a love rival for Drake's affection?" The delusional woman wondered and then she became engulfed in flames. "Hell no! If that bitch think she can steal my Drake from me she's got another thing coming!" She cried out with determination.

"That not the case, you moron! Get a grip!" Drake shouted annoyingly, having heard Dominic.


Cerulean Gym

When the two got to inside of the gym, they found a pool with platforms on the surface (A.N. like how it looked like in Pokémon Origins), with various water type Pokémons on them and in the water. "Wow. That's a lot of water Pokémons." Lara commented with awe.

"I don't think there's anyone who likes water Pokémons as much as Misty does." Diana commented.

"Where is she by the way? I thought you said she'd be here."

Before Diana could answer Lara, something came out of the water. Something big. It was a Gyarados. And on top of the Gyarados was a girl in a white one piece swimsuit. "There she is." Diana said, pointing at the girl on top of Gyarados. The girl came out of the water, took the towel on the floor and dried herself of. "Misty," Diana said, catching the gym leader's attention. "You have a challenger."

"Hey. My name's Lara. I've come to earn my second badge." Lara said with confidence.

"Hello Lara. I accept your challenge. Let me just clear the pool of my Pokémons so we can get started." Misty said with a smile while drying of her hair.

"Sweet. And I'm gonna go dress into something more fitting." Lara said, confusing the two girls.

A few minutes later, Misty had cleared the pool and was standing on one end, waiting for Lara. "Wonder what that girl meant by dressing into something more fitting." Misty asked Diana, who was standing in the middle of the edge of the pool and just shrugged.

Lara returned and the other two girls were surprised to see she had gone to change into a dark blue two piece string bikini. On her waist she was wearing a belt that held her Pokeballs. "What?" Lara asked, looking confused.

"Why'd you change into a bikini?" Diana asked.

"Why are you in a bikini?" Lara retorted.

"I was already swimming," Diana retorted.

"Well, I figured since we'll be fighting at a pool I should dress the part." Lara said, walking over the edge of the pool.

Misty looked away from Lara to hide her jealousy. 'Wide hips, large breasts and an hourglass figure. Does she have to show it off to?' She thought.

"Hey!" Lara cried out from the other end, snapping Misty out of her train of thoughts. "So how we gonna play this?"

"First, I gotta ask. You said before you had already earned one badge. From whom?" Misty asked.

"Brock, at Pewter Gym." Lara replied.

"I see. So you beated Brock? That's impressive. And I take it he must've flirted with you." Misty said with a grin.

"You two know each other?" Lara asked.

"We used to travel together. I take it he's doing well." Misty wondered.

"Considering he got knocked out by his own Croagunk every time he flirted with me, he's doing okay." Lara replied.

"Same old Brock," Misty said, shaking her head, thinking of the nostalgia. "Now, shall we get this battle started?" She said, picking out her Pokeball.

"Thought you never asked," Lara said with excitement.

Diana then started speaking. "This is an official gym battle between Lara and Misty. This will be a three on three battle. The match will be over once all three Pokémons from either side has lost. Also, during the match only the challenger may substitute her Pokémon with another." Diana then raised both arms, "Begin!" She cried out, bringing her arms down.

"I'll be nice to you since you're the challenger and go first." Misty said and tossed her Pokeball. "Let's go, Staryu."

The Pokeball opened to reveal a large yellow starfish with a jewel in the center. "A Staryu," Lara said, bringing out her Pokedex, which was neatly placed on her belt.

"Staryu, the Star Shape Pokémon. As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits."

"Impressive," Lara said, then pressed the button that scanned the Staryu's abilities.

"This Staryu can use Swift, Water Gun, Rapid Spin and Bubble Beam."

Misty looked at Lara with an impressed expression. "I can't believe no one's ever thought of using the Pokedex like that."

"You mean I'm the only one? Really?" Lara asked, putting the Pokedex away. "Guess that just makes me smarter than the other trainers." She said and picked her Pokeball. "Now, let's get into action, Sting." She said and tossed the Pokeball, unleashing her Weedle upon one of the platforms.

Misty palled and jumped in fright at the sight of the Weedle, confusing Lara. "What kind of girls would willingly carry a nasty bug Pokémon?" She asked.

"Now that's an old fashion thought." Lara said before giving the first order. "Sting, use Poison Sting." Lara ordered and Weedle launched at Staryu.

Misty snapped out of her disgust and focused on the battle. "Doge it, Staryu." She ordered and Staryu managed to avoid it. "Ht Weedle with water gun."

Staryu fired water gun and hit Weedle head on. "Weedle, are you okay?" Lara asked with concern. Weedle responded by getting back up, showing confidence. "Good. That Staryu is quick."

"My Staryu is more than just quick. Use Swift." Misty ordered and Staryu fired a barrage of stars at Weedle.

"Sting, dodge it." Lara said and Weedle tried to run away. However, just when it looked like he got away, the stars hit him. "What the…?"

"Don't you know? Swift is an attack that never miss. No matter how fast the opponent is. So don't think you have a complete advantage just because you know my Pokémon's every move. Knowing your enemy is only half the battle after all." Misty said with a smug grin.

"We'll see how cocky you are. Sting, use String Shot." Lara commanded. Weedle managed to hit Staryu with its string shot, trapping it.

"Staryu, no." Misty cried out.

"Good work Sting. Now use bug bite." Lara commanded and Weedle complied by bouncing Staryu and bit the top. "Good. Now hit Staryu with Poison Sting." Lara ordered and Weedle did just that as it jumps of Staryu and leaps forward with its stinger first and hits Staryu point blank range.

"Staryu!" Misty cries out with worry.

"Well, looks like the first round is mine already." Lara said with overconfidence. But then something unexpected happened. Weedle raised its head and started spraying string into the air and began covering itself with it. "Huh? Sting, what are you doing?"

"I think it's evolving," Misty complied.

Indeed it was evolving as moments later Weedle had taken a new form, in the shape of a yellow cocoon. "Sting has evolved into a Kakuna." Lara said and brought out her Pokedex.

"Kakuna, the Cocoon Pokémon. Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators."

"What?" Lara said, looking pale. "Then that means …"

"Kakuna is almost useless in a fight." Misty finished with a smirk. "Staryu, get out of that bind of strings. Now." She ordered and Staryu struggled to get loose.

"Sting, use Harden." Lara ordered, not giving up the fight just yet. Kakuna glowed white for a moment before hardening up.

Staryu eventually broke free and Misty gave her orders. "Now knock Kakuna into the pool."

"Wait, what?" Lara asked, paling even more. Staryu flew towards Kakuna and knocked him into the pool where it sank to the bottom. "Sting, no!" Lara said in comedic despair as Kakuna lost conscious from lack oxygen.

"Kakuna is unable to battle. Misty's the winner." Diana said, raising the flag on Misty's side.

Lara aimed a Pokeball at Kakuna. "Sting, return." She said and a beam of red light shot from the dot of the Pokeball, hit Kakuna, turning it into red energy and pulled it back into its Pokeball. "You did great at first Sting. But your timing couldn't have been worse when you evolved." Lara said and puts away Kakuna and brings out her next Pokémon of choice. "Come on out, Chi-Chi." She said and unleashed Breloom.

"Breloom," The fighter Pokémon said.

"That's a nice looking Breloom you've got there. But Staryu can beat it. Now Staryu, use Swift." Misty ordered and Staryu did just that.

"Chi-Chi, use Bullet Seed to counter the Swift." Lara ordered and Breloom did just that fired a barrage of glowing seeds at the incoming stars, resulting in an explosion followed by a cloud of smoke. "Now use Focus Punch."

"Dodge it Staryu." Misty quickly ordered but Staryu was unable to move out of the way quick enough, do to it still being tired and poisoned from the fight it had with Weedle, and Breloom scored a direct hit, sending Staryu flying. "Oh no." Misty hissed.

"Now use Sky Uppercut." Lara ordered and Breloom moved in and scored a perfect uppercut, sending Staryu flying into the air before landing in the water, motionless.

"Staryu is unable to battle. The second round goes to Lara." Diana announced, raising the flag on Lara's side.

"Alright! That's what I'm talking about." Lara cheered.

Staryu recalled Staryu and kindly said, "You did great. I'm proud of you. Take a long rest." She said and brought out her next Pokeball. "Dewgong, you're up." Misty said and released said Pokémon. A large white seal looking Pokémon with a horn on its head.

"Well what do we have here?" Lara said as she brought out her Pokedex again.

"Dewgong, the Sea Lion Pokémon. Its body is covered with a pure white fur. The colder the weather, the more active it becomes." The Pokedex said and then Lara pressed the other scan button. "This Dewgong can use Headbutt, Aurora Beam and Ice Beam."

"Good to know," Lara said and put the Pokedex away. "It also helps that fighting types are strong against ice types. Chi-Chi, use Focus Punch." She commanded and Breloom went in for the attack.

"Dewgong, use Ice Beam." Misty ordered and Dewgong and complied and fired a beam of ice upon Breloom, covering Breloom legs and lower torso in ice, stopping her in her tracks.

"What? What happened?" Lara said with concern.

"Don't you know that Breloom is also part grass type? Grass types are weak against ice types so Dewgong's Ice Beam has effect on it." Misty explained. "Really, how did you defeat Brock? I bet he was only distracted by your looks."

This made Lara growl and she gave her second order to Breloom. "Chi-Chi, use Leech Seed." Breloom did as she was told and shot a seed from her head, which landed on Dewgong and started draining it of its Hit Points. "Now free yourself from the ice." Lara said and Breloom sent a barrage of punches on the ice, shattering it. "Now try and use Focus Punch again." Lara commanded and Breloom went in for the attack.

"Jump into the water, Dewgong." Misty ordered and Dewgong did just that.

"Chi-Chi, be careful. Dewgong can attack from anywhere now." Lara warned. Breloom stood still, keeping eye out for wherever Dewgong could jump out from.

Misty however smirked and said, "Now, Dewgong, jump out of the water and use Hyper Beam."

And with that said, Dewgong jumped out of the water from behind Breloom, powering up energy in its horn. Breloom turned around and saw to her horror Dewgong about to score a direct hit. "Chi-Chi, get out of the way." Lara spat but it was too late. Dewgong fire the aura beam and hit Breloom point blank range. Breloom was thrown into the water, wounded but moments later, she resurfaced and climbed onto the platforms once again. "Chi-Chi, can you still fight?" Lara asked. Breloom replied by taking her battle pose, showing strong determination. "Alright," Lara said with approval.

"I like your Breloom's determination. It reminds me of a certain someone. But determination isn't going to be enough. Use Headbutt, Dewgong." Misty commanded and Dewgong leaped into the air, flying towards Breloom.

"Counter with Focus Punch," Lara cried out and Breloom leaped towards Dewgong and they both collided, Dewgong hitting Breloom's fist with Headbutt and Breloom landing her Focus Punch on Dewgong's head. The impact caused both Pokémon to back away. Dewgong's head was hurting while Breloom's fist was aching just the same.

"Dewgong, use Ice Beam again." Misty ordered and Dewgong complied.

"Chi-Chi, dodge and use Bullet Seed." Lara commanded and Breloom complied by jumping into the air and fired said attack upon Dewgong.

"Counter with Aurora Beam, Dewgong." Misty quickly ordered and their attack collided resulting in another cloud of smoke.

"Chi-Chi, come down on Dewgong and use Focus Punch." Lara ordered and Breloom came down upon Dewgong, finally landing a hit across its face. "Finish it off with Sky Uppercut." Lara commanded and Chi-Chi did just that, sending Dewgong into the air and hitting the water. It resurfaced and had spirals on its eyes.

"Dewgong is unable to battle. Third round goes to Lara." Diana announced, raising a flag on Lara's side.

As Lara cheered, Misty called Dewgong back. "You did well Dewgong. Now take a long break. You've earned it." She said and put the Pokeball away. She watched Lara do a victory dance and told her, "You really never should celebrate too early. In case you've forgotten, I still have one Pokémon left."

"No worries. Chi-Chi is still in tip top shape." Lara bragged.

'This girl is way too overconfident for her own good. I'm gonna have to teach her a lesson.' Misty thought and unleashed her final Pokémon. "Kingdra, it's up to you now." She said and unleashed said Pokémon.

"I've never seen that kind of Pokémon." Lara commented and brought out her Pokedex.

"Kingdra, the Dragon Pokémon. It sleeps quietly, deep on the seafloor. When it comes up to the surface, it creates a huge whirlpool that can swallow even ships."

Lara paled at that. "Yikes … that sounds pretty powerful." She said and scanned the Kingdra's moves.

"This Kingdra can use Dragon Pulse, Hydro Pump, Twister and Leer.

"Kingdra is arguably my strongest Pokémon, so watch out." Misty warned, smirking.

"Chi-Chi can take it," Lara said. "Use Bullet Seed!"

"Counter with Hydro Pump, Kingdra." Misty ordered and Kingdra complied by shooting highly pressurized water from its long mouth. the Hydro Pump completely eradicated the Bullet Seed and went straight for Breloom, hitting her head on and sent her flying past Lara and hits the wall on the other side.

"Chi-Chi!" Lara cried out with concern.

Breloom fell to the ground, spirals on her eyes and a spider web like crack on the wall. "Breloom is unable to battle. Fourth round goes to Misty." Diana announced, raising a flag on Misty's side.

Lara recalled Breloom and looked at Kingdra with concern. 'One hit. That guy took out Chi-Chi with one hit. Who would've guessed that Misty would have a Pokémon like that?' She thought.

'It's almost hard to believe my little Horsea ended up becoming this mighty Kingdra. It's amazing how time can change.' Misty thought with a smirk. "There's no shame in giving up, you know. I totally understand." She told Lara with a grin.

"Screw you. I ain't backing down that easily." Lara hissed and brought out her final Pokémon. "Let's get down to business, Ray." She said and unleashed her Pikachu.

"So you got an electric type? No wonder you're so confident." Misty commented.

"Damn straight. Ray, use Thunder Shock." Lara commanded and Pikachu complied, firing a bolt of lightning upon Kingdra, who didn't even bother to try and dodge it and took it head on, without showing it having taken any effect at all. "What the fuck?" Lara cried out.

"Don't you know that Kingdra is part dragon type? Dragon types can resist lightning types, you amateur." Misty scolded.

Lara growled and said, "Use Quick Attack!"

Pikachu did just that and went to attack Kingdra but Misty wasn't worried in the slightest. "Use Leer, Kingdra."

With that said, Kingdra suddenly appeared to be ten times bigger than it really was to Pikachu and the latter halted in his tracks, staring at Kingdra with fright.

"Ray, snap out of it!" Lara desperately cried out but Pikachu couldn't hear his master's cries as he was frozen with fear.

"Now use Twister," Misty ordered and Kingdra blew from its mouth, creating a tornado, which caught Pikachu and the smaller Pokémon was sent spinning in a twist.

"Ray!" Lara cried out with concern.

"Now hit Pikachu with Hydro Pump," Misty ordered and Kingdra shot Pikachu with said attack, sending him flying across the pool and onto the floor outside the pool.

"Ray, no." Lara said, having rushed over to Pikachu's side and picked him up.

"Pikachu is unable to battle. The winner is the gym leader, Misty." Diana announced.

"Crap," Lara hissed.

Misty recalled Kingdra and looked at Lara and said, "You should've known when you're beaten. Come back when you're a better trainer." Misty finished by turning around. "And if you actually do care about your Pokémons, you should take them to the Pokémon Center." She coldly said, leaving Lara speechless and giving Misty a glare.

"Pika, pi." Pikachu said, looking at Lara with an apologetic look.

Lara gave Pikachu a soft expression. "It wasn't your fault we lost, Ray." Lara assured Pikachu and stood up. "I need to improve as a trainer and as a person." She announced. "Now let's get you and the others some medical treatment." She said and turned to go get dressed and get her Pokémons to the Pokémon Center.


Diana followed Misty down the hallway and asked, "Did you really have to be so cold to her?"

"Yes I did," Misty said. "She was overconfident, cocky and arrogant. She reminded a lot about … him." She said, blushing a little.

"Oh, I know that look." Diana said with a grin. "A boyfriend perhaps?"

"What?!" Misty cried out with a jump. "T-that's ridiculous! Ash is not my boyfriend!"

"And who's Ash?" Diana asked, teasingly.

"G-go and clean the pool!" Misty spat comically and Diana ran away, giggling at Misty's misfortune.


Cerulean Pokémon Center

Lara was sitting on a couch at the lounge of the Pokémon Center after having left her Pokémons in the care of Nurse Joy, lamenting over her defeat.

"Excuse me," Nurse Joy said, having walked over to Lara. "I forgot to ask before, what was your name again?"

"Lara Bane," Lara replied.

"I thought so. I meant to tell you that Professor Oak called earlier. I wanted me to tell you he wanted you to call him." Nurse Joy politely said, pointing at the phones lined up at the wall.

Lara went over and sat by the phone and dialed Professor Oak. "Wonder what he could want." She said as it began ringing. Moments later, the elderly man appeared on screen.

"Ah, Lara. Good to see you again. How's your journey going?" Professor Oak asked with a smile.

"Pretty good. It's a lot rougher than I thought it would be but it's still a lot of fun." Lara replied, returning the smile.

"That's nice to hear. Have you caught any Pokémons and won any badges?" The professor asked.

"Yup," Lara replied with a grin. "I already have six Pokémons and I won the Boulder Badge at the Pewter Gym, see." Lara said, showing the badge in her badge case.

"Impressive," Professor Oak complimented.

"Thanks. And I had just recently challenge Misty at the Cerulean Gym … I lost." Lara said as her face dropped.

"Oh, well, you can't win all the time. So what are you planning to do now?" Professor Oak asked.

"I'm gonna train my Pokémons to become stronger so I can beat Misty," Lara said with fiery determination.

"I'm pleased to see that you won't let a defeat get the better of you," Professor Oak replied. "While you're training, could you do me a favor?"

"Okay," Lara said, looking confused.

"An associate of mine, named Bill, lives at a Sea Cottage in the northeast of Route 25. I wanted to transfer to him a disk containing some research on Pokémon but Bill is worried that if we used the transporter systems it might get intercepted by his rivals and get stolen. So I was gonna ask if I transfer the disk to the Pokémon Center, you could take that disk and deliver it to Bill." Professor Oak explained.

"Route 25?" Lara said, looking thoughtful. "That's a long walk from here." She said. "Sure. I think some more traveling would be good training for my Pokémons."

"Excellent. I will begin transferring the disk to Nurse Joy, right away." Professor Oak said with a satisfied expression.

"Neat. First thing tomorrow I will head over to Bill's cottage and while I'm at it I will train my Pokémons during the travel." Lara announced.

"Splendid. I'll hear from you once you get to Bill then." Professor Oak said.

"I'll see you then," Lara said before the two hung up.


Pallet Town, Professor Oak's Lab

After Professor Oak finished his call with Lara, the aging man sighed with a sad expression. He looked to his side and looked at a photo that was of him in his younger days and oddly enough, next to him was Terry Bane, Lara's father. Professor Oak picked up the framed photo and looked at it.

"I'm so sorry I had to drag your daughter into this, Terry. I wouldn't do it unless I had any other choice. I hope you can forgive me." He said, sadly and placed the photo, upside down, on his desk. "Hopefully this will be the only time I will have to ask her to do something for me."


Next chapter: Route 24

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