Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon
The next morning they left the Pokemon Center and Lucas called out Staraptor. "Can you take us to Olivine City" asked Lucas
Staraptor nodded his head as Lucas and Cheryl got on and he took off. He flew to Olivine City and landed in front of the Pokemon Center and Lucas and Cheryl got off.
"Thank you" said Lucas
Staraptor nodded as Lucas recalled him. They then went inside and book a room. Lucas then left to begin his training to beat the Olivine City gym leader.
A couple of days later Lucas finished his training and went to the Pokemon Center to rest for the night. The next morning Lucas, Cheryl, Mesprit, and Giratina left the Pokemon Center and went to the gym. But when they went inside they were shocked. "It is actually a normal looking gym" said Lucas looking around
"Imagine that" said Cheryl
They walked to the other end of the gym and saw Jasmine standing there. "Hello Jasmine" said Lucas
"Hello" said Jasmine
"Thank you for getting the medicine for Amphy" she said
"It was no problem" said Cheryl
"You look familiar" said Jasmine
"Have we met before" she asked
"Yes" said Lucas
"We met on the beach in Sunyshore City" he said
"Oh yeah" said Jasmine
"Since you are here then you must have beaten the Sinnoh Pokemon League" she said
"Yes" said Lucas
"Then this will be a truly splendid battle then" said Jasmine
"The gym battle between Jasmine the gym leader and Lucas of Twinleaf town is about to begin" said the referee
"Go Magnemite" shouted Jasmine throwing a pokeball
"Go Quilava" shouted Lucas throwing a pokeball
"Magnemite vs. Quilava, begin" said the referee
"Quilava, Lava Plume" commanded Lucas
Fire exploded from Quilava's body and hit Magnemite knocking it out. "Magnemite is unable to battle, Quilava is the winner" said the referee
"Return Magnemite" said Jasmine
"Go Steelix" she shouted throwing a pokeball
"Steelix vs. Quilava, begin" said the referee
"Quilava, Lava Plume" commanded Lucas
Fire exploded from Quilava's body and hit Steelix knocking it out. "Steelix is unable to battle, Quilava is the winner" said the referee
"Return Steelix" said Jasmine
"Go Magnemite" she shouted throwing a pokeball
"Magnemite vs. Quilava, begin" said the referee
"Quilava, Lava Plume" commanded Lucas
Fire exploded from Quilava's body and hit Magnemite knocking it out. "Magnemite is unable to battle, Quilava is the winner" said the referee
"The victory goes to Lucas of Twinleaf town" he said
"Return Magnemite" said Jasmine
"Return Quilava" said Lucas
"That was a great battle" said Jasmine
"Here is the Mineral Badge as your proof of victory" she said holding out the badge
"Thank you" said Lucas taking it
"Take this TM as well" said Jasmine holding out a disk
"What is it" asked Lucas taking it
"That is Iron Tail, a move that could lower your opponent's defense" said Jasmine
"Thank you" said Lucas
The group then left the gym. Once outside the gym Lucas' Pokegear started ringing. Lucas pushed the receive button and said "Hello"
"This is Baoba calling to say that the Safari Zone is now open for business"
"Thank you" said Lucas
He then hung up and put the Pokegear away. "Who was that" asked Cheryl
"That was Baoba saying that the Safari Zone is now open" said Lucas
"Let's go check it out" he said
"Alright" said Cheryl
The group returned to the Pokemon Center to heal Lucas' pokemon. Once they were healed Mesprit and Giratina returned to their pokeballs and Lucas and Cheryl went outside. Once outside Lucas called out Staraptor. "Can you take us to Cianwood City" asked Lucas
Staraptor nodded his head as Lucas and Cheryl got on. He then took off and flew to Cianwood City. He landed in front of the Pokemon Center and Lucas and Cheryl got off. Lucas recalled him and they went into the Pokemon Center. Lucas healed Staraptor before they left.
They went into the cave entrance and though the cave to Route 47. While on Route 47, Quilava evolved into Typhlosion after a battle with a trainer. After going through caves and over bridges they came to Route 48. They went down Route 48 and came to the Safari Zone Gate.
They went through the gate and saw different stalls set up and a Pokemon Center. They went in there and Lucas healed his pokemon and booked a room for the night. They then left and went to the Safari Zone.
Inside the building they went up to the counter. "Welcome to the Safari Zone" said the attendant
"It cost 500 dollars for 30 Safari balls" she said
"Would you like to play" she asked
"Yes" said Lucas
"We would like two sets" he said
"That will be 1000 dollars" said the attendant
"Here you go" said Lucas handing over the money
"Thank you" said the attendant taking the money
"Here are your Safari balls" she said
"Thank you" said Lucas taking them
He gave 30 of the balls to Cheryl and they went into the Safari Zone. They both walked around the six zones but didn't catch anything. They left and went back to the counter. "Did you have a good time" asked the attendant
"Yes" said Lucas and Cheryl
"I will need the Safari balls that you didn't use back" said the attendant
"Here you go" they said handing them over
"Thank you" said the attendant taking them
"Please come again" she said
They both left the building and went back to the Pokemon Center. Once in their room Cheryl asked "Where are we going next"
"Mahogany Town" said Lucas
Cheryl looked at the map on her Pokegear and said "We have to fly to Ecruteak City and go east on Route 42 to get there"
"Anything along the way" asked Lucas
"The entrance to Mt. Mortar is there" said Cheryl
"Alright" said Lucas
They then got ready for bed and went to sleep.
The next morning they left the Pokemon Center and Lucas called out Staraptor. "Can you take us to Ecruteak City" asked Lucas
Staraptor nodded his head and they got on. He then took off and flew towards Ecruteak City. Once there he landed and Lucas and Cheryl got off. "Thank you" said Lucas
Staraptor nodded his head as Lucas recalled him. "Let's go" said Lucas
They went to the gatehouse and though it to Route 42. As they walked past the west entrance to Mt. Mortar they ran into a Hiker. "I'm sorry I ran into you" said the Hiker
"It's no problem" said Lucas
"I'm used to it" he said
"Let me give you this HM as an apology" said the Hiker
"Which one is it" asked Lucas
"HM 04 Strength" said the Hiker
"I already have it" said Lucas
"Oh" said the Hiker
"You don't have to give me anything for an apology" said Lucas
"Thank you" said the Hiker as he left
Soon after the entrance they came to a small lake. Lucas called out Floatzel and Vaporeon and asked "Can you take us across"
They both nodded their head as they got on. They went across the small lake and they got off and Lucas recalled them. As they came near the middle entrance they saw Suicune. "Suicune" said Lucas
Suicune took a few steps towards Lucas before stopping and running off. "He is behind us again isn't he" said Lucas
Cheryl turned around and said "Yes"
"I almost got to it this time" said Eusine
"Why are you so interested in her" asked Lucas
"I have been told stories of it all my life by my grandfather. So I know it is my destiny to capture it" said Eusine
"And you will not stop me" he shouted as he ran off
"If he does anything to her, I will introduce him to Giratina" said Lucas growling
They came to another lake that Floatzel and Vaporeon took them across. But when they walked into Mahogany Town something strange happened to their radios on the Pokegears. They started making these weird noises. They tried changing the channel but it was the same on all of the channels. What was even weirder was when they left Mahogany Town the radios returned to normal. "What's going on" asked Cheryl
"Something in Mahogany Town must be affecting the radios" said Lucas
"Do you think it could be Team Rocket" asked Cheryl
"Most likely" said Lucas
They turned off their radios and went into Mahogany Town. They found the Pokemon Center where Lucas healed his pokemon and book a room. They then left to explore the town.
They went into the souvenir shop and heard a weird noise and saw a shifty man in the back. They went up to the man and Lucas asked "What is that noise"
"Noise" said he shifty man
"There is no noise" he said
"Would you like to buy something" he asked
"No" said Lucas
They then left the shop. "Do you think that is where that weird signal is coming from" asked Cheryl
"Yes" said Lucas
"We will check it out later" he said
They went to the gym but found in blocked by a guy. "Have you seen a guy with a black cape" asked the man
"No" said Lucas
"We just got here" said Cheryl
"He has been investigating that weird signal and the Gyarados outbreak at the Lake of Rage" said the man
"Gyarados outbreak" asked Lucas
"Yes" said the man
"All the Magikarp in the lake evolved into Gyarados at the same time" he said
"People even say there is a Red Gyarados in the lake" he said
"A Red Gyarados" thought both Lucas and Cheryl
"Where is this lake" asked Lucas
"It is north of here, up Route 43" said the man
"Thank you" said Lucas
Lucas and Cheryl left Mahogany Town and started up Route 43.