Chapter 9- The Devon Defence
Hugh "What's that over there?"
Sara "That's the Devon Company. We'll check it out if you want,"
Hugh "Let's check it later. I want to get a badge first. Don't you?"
Sara "Sure. Let's do it,"
Hugh and Sara walked around Rustboro city, trying to find the gym. A scream made them turn around. A strange man bumped into them and kept going.
Hugh "Dude, watch it,"
Stranger "Out of my way next time kid,"
The stranger ran past them as the police sirens came closer.
Officer Jenny "Stop that man. Shoot, it's too late,"
Sara "What's going on Officer Jenny?"
Officer Jenny "That man is with Team Aqua. He stole something from the Devon Company building,"
Hugh "Do you need help catching him?"
Officer Jenny "Thanks for the offer, but he is a dangerous pokemon trainer. It wouldn't be wise to battle him,"
Sara "We don't mind,"
Strange Woman "What's going on? I heard a scream and saw a strange man run away,"
Officer Jenny "Hey Roxanne. A member from Team Aqua stole something from the Devon Company that was important,"
Roxanne "I thought he looked bad, so I sent my Sudowoodo to follow him. Who are these two?"
Hugh "We are two pokemon trainers. I'm Hugh and this is Sara. We were going to go to the gym, but we want to help stop this Team Aqua guy,"
Roxanne "Really? You'd rather help out a company that may not offer a reward, instead of going for a badge?"
Sara "Yes,"
Roxanne "I'm impressed. Let's go after him,"
Hugh, Sara, Roxanne and Officer Jenny went the same way as the criminal. Roxanne whistled and her Sudowoodo walked back towards her.
Roxanne "Where did he go?"
Sudowoodo pointed and dragged her to where the thief was hiding. He was muttering on his phone and laughing really loud.
Officer Jenny "Hands up, you're under arrest,"
Team Aqua Member turned around "Now, now lets settle this with a pokemon battle, you four against me. I lose; I'll give you back what I stole. You all lose to me, then you let me go. Deal?"
Roxanne "How can we trust you?"
Team Aqua Member "How can I trust you?"
Officer Jenny "Good point. What's your name? I'll go first against you, go Growlithe,"
Jed "My name is Jed. Go Koffing,"
Officer Jenny "Quick attack,"
Jed "Smog,"
Koffing sent a huge cloud of smoke out, making it hard for Growlithe to see anything.
Officer Jenny "Flamethrower,"
Jed "Poison gas attack,"
Red flames came out from the smog, but none were hitting Koffing. Officer Jenny heard a yelp as the poison gas hit Growlithe. The smoke cleared and Growlithe was lying there in pain.
Jed "Seems I have won this round. You sure you don't want to give up before all your pokemon faint?
Sara "Never, I'll teach you a lesson. Go Poochyena,"
Jed "I'm so scared. Sludge attack,"
Sara "Bite it,"
Poochyena dodged the attack and bit Koffing on the head. Sara laughed as Koffing couldn't shake it off and fainted.
Jed "Ok then. You just got lucky. Try this on for size, go Hitmonlee,"
Sara "Leer attack,"
Jed "Low kick,"
Jed wasn't taking it easy anymore. The low kick sent Poochyena flying into the bushes. But it jumped out and growled at Hitmonlee.
Jed "Use triple kick,"
Sara "Double team,"
Hitmonlee was confused as it didn't connect any of its kicks with the real Poochyena.
Sara "Quick attack,"
Jed "Spinning kick,"
Both attacks hit and sent both pokemon down on the ground. Unfortunately for Sara, Hitmonlee got up and stayed up. Poochyena didn't have enough strength.
Jed "Two down, two to go. Who wants to lose?"
Hugh "I know you do, Go Golduck,"
Jed "In your dreams, Double kick,"
Hugh "Disable,"
Hitmonlee kicked at Golduck, but only came inches to Golduck's head before it couldn't move.
Hugh "Confusion,"
Golduck raised Hitmonlee into the air and threw it away, making it land in an awkward position and unable to get up.
Jed "I see you know how to handle yourself. Well get ready, go Stunky,"
Hugh "What's that?"
Pokedex "Stunky the smelly pokemon. This pokemon shrouds itself in a stinky aroma that lasts for 24 hours. Stunky and Gloom enjoy each others aromas,"
Jed "Fire blast,"
Hugh "Time to end it, hyper beam,"
The display of the red hot fire blast combined with the golden glow of the hyper beam was a sight to see. Unfortunately for Stunky the hyper beam was too powerful and with the fire blast mixed in it made it bigger as it hit Stunky. When the smoke cleared Stunky had fainted.
Jed "Enough fooling around. Finish it Electrode use thunder,"
Hugh "Barrier,"
Golduck created a barrier that blocked the thunder attack, but it wasn't strong enough and broke through, hitting Golduck and making it faint.
Jed "Now it's all or nothing, come on,"
Roxanne "Go Onix,"
Jed "Thundershock,"
Roxanne "Ok I know you're with Team Aqua, but are they making members stupid now? I would have expected that you would know that electrical attacks don't work on rock pokemon. End it Onix, use tail whip,"
Electrode went flying into the air and exploded. Everyone looked pleased with themselves, except for Jed.
Officer Jenny "Ok now that we won, what did you steal and what were you going to use it for?"
Jed "I don't know exactly what I stole, I was just following orders. You can have it, hang on I got a call,"
Jed put the stolen item on the ground and began to talk on his phone. Sara ran and snatched it from the ground and ran back to Hugh. Jed finished talking on and turned around.
Officer Jenny "I'm arresting you,"
Jed "Well I got to go,"
Sara "But you said…"
Jed "I lied. See you around sometime,"
An Abra appeared on Jed's shoulder. Jed waved goodbye before they both teleported.
Hugh "He got away,"
Officer Jenny "As long as the device from the Devon Company is safe, then I'm happy. Don't worry the police will catch him. Let get this back to Mr. Stone.
Roxanne "You two battled really well, I'm impressed,"
Hugh & Sara "Thanks,"
They made it to the Devon Company building and personally gave Mr. Stone the device that was stolen.
Mr. Stone "Thank you very much,"
Hugh "What exactly is it?"
Mr. Stone "I don't even know…"
Everyone fell over.
Mr. Stone "But my people are looking into it. I believe you kids deserve a reward,"
Sara "Oh thank you but no thank you. We didn't do if for a reward,"
Mr. Stone "I insist, and its your lucky day. I'll give both of you 3 of each evolution stones that I found a few weeks ago,"
Hugh "Wow, thank you so much,"
Mr. Stone gave Hugh and Sara, 3 fire stones, 3 thunder stones, 3 leaf stones, 3 water stones, 3 moon stones and 3 sun stones.
Sara "We can't thank you enough Mr. Stone,"
Mr. Stone "Do either of you have or plan on getting an Onix or a Scyther?"
Sara "I have a Scyther. I may get an Onix one day,"
Mr. Stone "Here are two metal coats each. Use them during a trade and your Scyther will evolve into a Scizor and your Onix will turn into a Steelix. Very handy,"
Hugh "Awesome, thanks Mr. Stone,"
They thanked Mr. Stone once more before they left. Their packs were a little heavier but they didn't care.
Officer Jenny "So what are you kids doing now?"
Hugh "We're going to earn our first badge,"
Roxanne "I'll see you there then,"
Sara "Are you going to challenge the gym leader too?"
Roxanne "I am the gym leader,"
