After spending two more days in Lowerton everyone had their backpacks on and were heading out for their next destination.
Jim smiled, "According to my PokeNav, our next destination is Colorado Springs."
Kim smiled, "Home of the United States Air Force Academy."
Bonnie smiled, "And a lot of cute girls in uniform."
Kim looked at Bonnie, "Hey, I got the girl I want."
Bonnie kissed Kim, "I'll let you look at the eye candy, just as long as you don't touch."
Kim kissed Bonnie back and smiled, "Ok."
Tim looked at his PokeNav, "According to my PokeNav the Gym Leader is an Expert in Flying Type Pokemon."
Anne and Betty looked at each other and spoke at the same time, "Gee I wonder why?"
Jim smiled, "The Gym Leader is Air Force Reserve Colonel David Jackson. He did two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. And teaches part time at the Academy."
Ron looked at Jim, "Any other Gyms around. I don't think we're ready to take on a flying gym."
Tim shook his head, "The only thing I suggest is, once we get to Colorado Springs. We grab a train to Glenwood Springs and Challenge the Water Gym there."
Anne looked at her own PokeNav, "I agree with Tim, once we get to Colorado Springs. We'll take a train to Glenwood Springs and Challenge the Gym there."
Betty smiled, "It's been a long time since I rode on a train."
Anne blushed, "That was when I became pregnant with Kimmy."
Betty kissed Anne, "That was the best day of my life."
Anne kissed Betty back, "That was was one of my best days, the next best day was when Kimmy was born, then the boys. But the best one was when I walked into your office back at Global Justice."
Betty smiled, "How did you know the location of Global Justice? It's location is supposed to be classified."
Anne rolled her eyes, "Please, the location is plastered all over the internet."
Betty kissed Anne, "Cool."
After two more days of hiking everyone arrived in Colorado Springs. Once there they checked into the Pokemon Center for the evening.
The next day everyone was on a train to Glenwood Springs.
Monique looked at Anne, "Why are we going outside the usual route?"
Anne smiled, "Because the Gym in Lowerton was destroyed by fire."
Kim smiled, "What most people don't know is, most Regions have four to five sets of Gyms. It allows most Trainers in an area of a Region to collect the needed Badges required to enter the Pokemon Championship. If the Region only had the usual eight Gyms, a lot of Trainers would be unable to enter a Championship."
Anne nodded, "Since you have the Upperton Gym Badge and got credited for Lowerton. You can basicly go to any other gym you want."
Betty nodded, "But the first two Gym Badges must be in your home area for them to count."
Kim looked at the time, "Since this train goes a little slower then usual I'm going to sit back and take a nap."
Bonnie kissed Kim, "You go right ahead, I'll go and help plan our route."
Kim nodded, and laid back and fell asleep.
An hour later Kim was having a dream about becoming the U.S. Grand Pokemon Champion when she had her legs kicked out from under her. Kim woke up and seen some young kid standing there, "What's the deal in kicking me."
The kid folded his arms, "I said wake up, I want to challenge you."
Kim snorted, "You woke me up from one hell of a dream so you can challenge me to a Pokemon Battle...on a moving train?"
The boy nodded, "Yes, and if you don't accept like a Trainer should, I'll put it out on the Pokemon Net that..."
Just then the Train's Conductor walked up, "Young man, I told you there will be no Pokemon Battles on this train. It's to dangerous."
The boy looked at the Conductor, "Shut up you old fool."
Kim smiled, "Ok I'll battle ya. Oh wait I can't the only Pokemon I have is a Level-59 Lucario." Kim brought out Hawkeye's Pokeball, "Come on out Hawkeye."
Hawkeye appeared, "LUCARIO!"
Kim smiled, "Now I may not be allowed to use him in Official Gym Battles or Trainer to Trainer Battles untill I reach a level equal or greater then his. But I can use him to protect me and my family." Kim motioned to the others, "Now, the way I would do it is. I would first Mega Evolve him..." Kim showed the glove on her left hand that contained the Key Stone, where as Hawkeye showed his gauntlet on his left arm that held the Lucarionite, "...I would then have him use a move that would probably send you and your Pokemon through every car and right out the back end of this train. But I won't, and I'll tell you why. You're going to go back to your seat and stay there untill we get to the next stop. Once there, you will gather your things and leave this train. Do I make myself clear?"
The boy quickly nodded, "Yes."
Kim smiled, "I'm glad." Kim looked at the Conductor, "He's all yours sir."
The conductor tipped his hat, "Thank you Miss Possible."
The Boy's eyes widened, "You're Kim Possible of the famed 'Team Possible'?"
Kim smiled, "Yep." Kim waved her hands in a sweeping motion, "Now go away, your waisting some good sleeping time."
The boy quickly turned and ran back to his seat and stayed there.
The Conductor smiled, "Thanks again for your help Kim."
Kim smiled, "No problem Mr. Sanders."
Mr. Sanders turned and Left
Bonnie grinned, "You're mean."
Kim just looked at Bonnie and smiled as she went back to sleep.
Glenwood Springs Train Station Glenwood Springs, Colorado
The train the group was on pulled into Glenwood Springs.
Kim looked around, "Nice town."
Tim looked at his PokeNav, "Gleenwood Springs. It say here the two rivers, the Colorado River and Roaring Fork River, converge in Glenwood Springs. Both are used extensively for recreation by locals, visitors and commercial outfitters. The waters of the Roaring Fork are "Gold Medal" Pokemon fishing waters. The two raftable rivers makes the experience fun for any skill level. The Roaring Fork river provides a tame float trip with very few Class 2 rapids. The Colorado River trip starting at Grizzley Creek is also a tame Class 2 float trip fun for anyone. Running the Colorado From the Shoshone put in provides an amazing experience for the thrill seekers with its upper Class 3 rapids is perfect for any adrenaline junkie."
Jim nodded, "That's one reason it was chosen for the Pokemon Gym."
Monique smiled, "I'm here for one thing only and that's to Challenge the Gym Leader."
Ron smiled, "Well said my love."
Monique kissed Ron, "Thank you."
Bonnie smiled, "Me and Kim need to do a bit of shopping at the Pokemart, we need to pick-up a few supplies."
Betty nodded, "I agree, I also need some Pokemon Supplies. I'm running low on Pokeballs."
Anne snorted, "You would think the designers would make the Pokeball that doesn't capture the Pokemon reuseable."
Ron smiled, "That's how they make their money."
Kim nodded, "Lets head over to the Pokemon Center get some rooms and then go shopping."
Bonnie took Kim's hand, "Sounds like a plan."
A few minutes later everyone headed over to the Pokemon Center.
Glenwood Springs Pokemon Center Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Thirty minutes later everyone was standing at the counter.
Anne raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean there's no rooms left?"
Nurse Joy sighed, "I sorry, the town is holding it's annual Rafting Tournament."
Betty huffed, "Why wasn't it advertized on the Pokemon Network so Trainers can plan ahead?"
Nurse Joy nodded, "I keep bringing it up at the town meetings but they refuse saying it'll cost to much."
Monique raised an eyebrow, "But posting to the Pokemon Network is free."
Nurse Joy sighed, "I keep telling them that, but no go."
Sam shook her head, "What about the Gym?"
Nurse Joy had a look of hurt on her face, "I'm afraid to say this, but the Gym will be closed untill after the tournament.""
Bonnie looked at Nurse Joy, "The Gym is closed?"
Nurse Joy winced a bit, "Sorry."
Betty raised a hand, "You're not at falt Nurse Joy."
Anne looked at Nurse Joy, "Is the Pokemon Center's restuarant open."
Nurse Joy smiled, "Oh yes ma'am, that's open."
Betty sighed, "You guys go on ahead and get us a table while I go and rent a car so we all can head back to Colorado Springs."
Anne kissed Betty, "See you in a few."
Glenwood Springs Pokemon Center Restuarant
Two hours later Betty had rejoined the others, "I got a nice Van so we can head back to Colorado Springs."
Tim took a drink of water, "I still say we're not ready for a Flying Gym Battle."
Kim looked at her brother, "I agree, but the next Gym on the circut is over by Grand Junction and that's a Psychic Gym."
Ron looked at Tim, "And none of us are ready to take on a Psychic Gym Leader."
Tim sighed, "You're right."
Just then the waitress walked up with their orders, "Here's your dinners."
Colorado Springs Pokemon Center Colorado Springs, Colorado
Four hours later after Leaving the Glenwood Springs Pokemon Center Betty pulled the Van into the Colorado Springs Pokemon Center.
Once inside Betty looked at Nurse Joy, "Please tell me there's rooms available?"
Nurse Joy smiled, "Yes ma'am, we have plenty of rooms available."
Kim sighed, "Thank you Jesus."
Anne looked at Nurse Joy, "Is there any way to put an Emergency Bulletin out on the Pokemon Network?"
Nurse Joy nodded, "Just let me know what you need and I'll post it."
Anne nodded, "Please inform all Trainers heading to Glenwood Springs that the Gym is closed and the Pokemon Center is full do to the Annual Glenwood Springs Rafting Tournament."
Nurse Joy was shocked to hear the news, "Are you kidding me?"
Anne shook her head, "We just came from there."
Nurse Joy turned and quickly posted the Information, "Posted."
Just then everyones PokeNavs began sounding for an incoming message.
Nurse Joy looked at the time, "One point three seconds."
Ron smiled, "Now that's fast."
Nurse Joy smiled, "Sometimes they get posted even faster. But today the system is a little slow."
Jim and Tim spoke at the same time, "Ok."
Nurse Joy then turned and passed out four sets of Key Cards, "These are your door keys. And if there's anything you need, Just let me know."
Monique nodded, "Because of the trouble in Lowerton and then the fiasco in Glenwood Springs. I was wondering if you could refresh my Pokemon."
Nurse Joy smiled, "I'll be happy to."
Everyone passed their Pokemon To Nurse Joy and then headed up to their rooms.
Now in the dining room for a late dinner, Kim looked at her brothers, "Ok tweebs, what did you pick as your Starter Pokemon?"
Jim sat his soda down, "I picked Squirtle, I wanted a good Water Type with excellent Evolution Stages. Including Mega Evolution."
Tim smiled, "I Chosen Torchic, I like the Fire Type Pokemon best. Plus he to can Mega Evolve."
Ron shook his head, "Just how many Pokemon can Mega Evolve?"
Kim sat her tea down, "According to my book on Pokemon Evolution, there are forty-eight known Pokemon that can Mega-Evolve."
Ron whistled, "Can you imagine the Po..." Ron shook his head, "I just thought of something."
Monique looked at Ron, "What would that be?"
Ron looked at Monique and the others, "What if who ever is causing Trainers to release their Pokemon, are searching for specific Pokemon. Pokemon that Mega Evolve?"
Betty nodded, "Now we're getting some where."
Kim shook her head, "If that's the case, there's a lot of Trainers out there who are going to lose their Pokemon. My book says some of the standard Pokemon we know can Mega Evolve. That's including Starters."
The next morning everyone was walking down the street towards the PokeMart.
Tim smiled, "I want to get some of the new Pokeball Seals that create Special Effects when the ball opens."
Anne smiled, "You know Tim that sou..."
Suddenly a young boy stepped infront of them, "I'm James Mathews of Denver, and I challenge the one named Tim."
Tim looked up, "Seriously? I just got into town."
The boy grinned, "Either accept or you can be labled as a Trainer who doesn't accept Challenges."
Kim raised an eyebrow, "Which will make it even harder to challenge the Gyms."
Tim smiled, "Fine, I accept."
Kim smiled, "I'll Referee."
The two boys moved into the middle of the road stopping all traffic.
A man in a cab looked at the driver, "What's the hold up?"
The driver looked at the man, "We have a Pokemon Battle going on."
The man huffed, "In the middle of the street?"
The driver smiled, "Yes sir."
Kim spoke up, "This Will Be A One On One Battle. Each Trainer Will Use Only One Pokemon Each. The Battle Will End When Either Trainer's Pokemon Can No Longer Battle. " Kim looked at the boy, "James Mathews Of Denver, Colorado. Choose Your Pokemon."
The young boy smiled, "I choose Treecko."
Just then the boy's Treecko appeared, "TREECKO!
Kim looked at Tim, "Tim Possible Of Middleton, Colorado. Choose Your Pokemon."
Tm smiled, "Come on out Phoenix."
Just then Tim's Torchic appeared, "TORCHIC!"
Kim spoke up, "Let The Battle Begin."
The Young boy James smiled, "Treecko, use Bullet Seed."
Tim smiled, "Phoenix, Dodge and follow up with Ember."
That was all it took the moment ember connected with the Treecko, the Pokemon flew back in a cloud of smoke and fire. When it cleared James' Treecko was unconscious.
Kim spoke up, "James Mathews Of Denver Is Unable To Battle, This Match Goes To Tim Possible Of Middleton."
The crowed that gathered cheered Tim for winning.
Tim took out his Pokedex, "Time to pay up."
James looked at Tim, "I ain't paying you anything. You cheated."
Kim looked at the James, "How did he cheat?"
James looked at Kim, "He used his Torchic against my Treecko, which put me at a disadvantage. So I ain't paying him nothing."
Just then an Officer Jenny walked up, "Young man, you either pay the agreed amount of prize money. Or I'll take you into custody and then report you to the International and U.S. Pokemon Leagues as a Trainer that refuses to obey the Rules of Battle."
James huffed, "But he cheated."
Officer Jenny smiled, "He didn't cheat. He did his homework and took advantage of the Type Differences. Now either pay him his winnings or I will arrest you."
James took out his Pokedex and aimed it towards Tim's and did a bit of typing, "There, seventy-five dollars." James had tears in his eyes, "Now I don't have enough to get any more supplies."
Officer Jenny folded her arms, "You should have thought of that before you made the challenge." Officer Jenny looked at Tim, "Congratulations on your win young man."
Tim smiled, "Thank you ma'am."
Officer Jenny tipped her hat, "Have a nice day."
Kim spoke up, "Lets get out of the road, we held up traffic long enough."
Once Kim and Tim rejoined the others Tim looked at Betty, "Dad, can...?"
Betty smiled, "I heard everything. Go and have him join us."
Tim went over to where James was sitting.
James looked up with tears in his eyes, "Come to rub it in my face?"
Tim smiled, "No, I came to invite you to join us at the PokeMart. My parents would like to help you out on Supplies for a well faught Battle."
James snorted, "Well faught?, I was only able to get one move off."
Tim smiled, "Don't tell anyone. But when I got my Pokemon a few days ago, I was dumb enough to challenge a girl who had a Rock Type Pokemon."
James smiled, "Fire has little effect on a Rock Type Pokemon."
Tim smiled, "I wasn't thinking at the time and it cost me fifty bucks."
The two bursted out laughing.
Tim smiled, "Come on."
James smiled, "Your parents really want to help
Tim smiled, "You bet."
James picked up his Backpack, "Thank you."
Tim took James' hand and led him to the others, "We're ready."
Betty smiled, "Lets go."
As they started walking down the street Anne noticed Tim and James were still holding hands Anne smiled and whispered to Betty, "What do you think."
Betty smiled, "Lets wait and see where it goes before jumping to conclusions."
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