Chapter 11-The Nugget 6 Challenge
The trek to the northern end of the city was rather quick. The one thing I did notice, however, was a man in a Team Rocket uniform blocking the southeastern route out of the city. I'd have to move him eventually, but I was sure someone would notice and call the cops on him, so I let him be as I headed to the bridge.
As I arrived, I saw six Trainers strewn across the bridge. The one closest to me approached me first.
"You here for the Nugget 6 challenge?" he asked.
"Indeed I am." I replied.
"Good, then I'm your first opponent. Ready for battle?"
"You bet!" I said. Both of us drew a Poke Ball from our belts.
"Go, Spearow!" the trainer yelled as he released the bird from its Poke Ball. Part of me was relieved that I chose the Pokemon that I did.
"Go, Nidoran!" I yelled. Nidoran burst open from its Poke Ball. It growled on sight of the Spearow. It jumped back in response.
"Use Horn Attack!" I commanded. Nidoran charged at the Spearow.
"Dodge and use Fury Attack!" the trainer responded. The Spearow dodged Nidoran's horn and swung itself around to get in a good pecking position.
"Quick, block it!" I said. Nidoran turned its horn around to block the beak attacks. Eventually, the two were in a deadlock.
"Spearow, use Leer to intimidate it!" Spearow glared at Nidoran. Immediately, Nidoran began losing ground. I had to think fast.
"Nidoran, let it overpower you, then toss it!"
Nidoran decided to allow itself to be overpowered, but ducked under it, then kicked it one at a time with its lower legs.
"Double Kick, nice touch!"
Spearow was sent flying, and took a while to get back up.
"Come on, Spearow, let's try Fury Attack once again!"
"Dodge and finish it off with Tackle!"
Spearow swooped in on Nidoran, but Nidoran dodged it and slammed itself into Spearow, knocking it out.
"Oh, I lost!" the trainer exclaimed. "You're pretty good, kid! Perhaps you'll win this challenge after all!"
I headed through the bridge, not having any trouble beating the six bridge trainers. However, the person giving my prize out threw me off-a Team Rocket member?
"Congratulations on winning!" He held out a Nugget, giving me the most fake smile I'd ever seen.
I took the Nugget from him. However, he spoke up again.
"However, I want to see if you'll be able to beat me." He held out a Poke Ball.
I had to be on my guard. He could and try and steal Drake. "Sure." I said, holding out a Poke Ball.
"Go, Ekans!" He released an Ekans from his Poke Ball.
"Go, Nidoran!" I responded by releasing my own Poison-type Pokemon from my Poke Ball.
"Use Bite!"
"Quick, dodge and use Horn Attack!"
Ekans charged at Nidoran, using its menacing figure, gaping mouth and poisonous fangs to attempt to intimidate it. However, Nidoran knew what it was doing and dodged, ramming its horn into it. Ekans stumbled backwards.
"Use Wrap!"
I tried to give an order, but it was too late; Ekans had rebounded, using its strewn figure to surround Nidoran and constrict it.
"Dammit…Nidoran, use Double Kick to weaken its grip, then jump out of it and use Horn Attack!"
Nidoran did just that, kicking at Ekans' body with powerful force and loosened its grip on Nidoran. He took the opportunity to jump out of its grip and rammed its horn into Ekans' face, knocking it out.
"Well…" he said. "Quite impressive." He returned his Ekans to his Poke Ball. "It seems I underestimated you…but regardless, remember, you're still under watch." He then ran off.
It was awkward to hear that I was being watched, but regardless, I moved on anyway. Having done the Nugget 6 challenge, I checked. It was getting dark, and there was a lighthouse ahead, so I decided to head over to check it out.
Upon my arrival, I found a man inside the lighthouse.
"Greetings, sir." I said. "I was wondering if you could direct me to the nearest Pokemon Center."
"Oh? A visitor?" he said, interested. "I am Bill. I created PC storage. Welcome to my home."
"Thank you…" I said, slightly annoyed by the fact that he didn't answer my question.
"Do you know about…legendary Pokemon?" he asked.
"Legendary Pokemon?" I asked in response. "I don't know of any legendary Pokemon…"
"Allow me to explain." he said. "There are certain species of Pokemon which were made mortal, made in multiples to reproduce and push the species forward. However, some Pokemon were made in limited species, unable to reproduce, but immortal. These Pokemon are legendary arbiters of the world, sent by the forces above to watch the world and maintain the balance between good and evil."
"So…you're saying that there are Pokemon who are powerful forces of good, and Pokemon who are powerful forces of evil?" I asked.
"Yes." he replied. "However, we as humans have so much left to learn about the realm of Pokemon. Keep that in mind on your journey." He then turned to me. "You asked me where the nearest Pokemon Center is. There's one through the forest. Just head south when you leave."
"Thank you, Bill." I said.
"You're welcome, Trainer." he replied.
I headed outside. I saw a small forest to the south, and headed through it. I came upon the Pokemon Center just as Bill had said, and entered there, logging my adventures and then going to sleep.
