Hi guys, I'm back with Pokemon Johto. I really want to tell you guys about the new Naruto story I'm going to publish today or tomorrow but since none of you really listen what's the point? xD. In this chapter, Evan and co. gets to Azalea Town and meets an all-too-familiar person. BTW guys, if you haven't yet, check out a section on my profile called 'Pokemon Kanto: The Journey Main Characters' and 'Pokemon Johto: The Journey Main Characters'. Not forcin' ya.

Evan's current Pokemon on hand
Quilava Level 20: Quick Attack, Leer, SmokeScreen, Flame Wheel
Hoothoot Level 17: Hypnosis, Reflect, Foresight, Peck
Flaaffy Level 15: Tackle, ThunderShock, Thunder Wave, Cotton Spore

With Professor Oak
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It was a great morning. Evan stepped out of the Azalea Town Pokemon Center, stretching his arms. Crystal and Matt followed after him. After the big battle yesterday at the Slowpoke Well, Crystal's Pokemon had been severely injured even after taking out all the Grunts, thus they had rushed to the Pokemon Center. The Slowpokes were now back, hanging around in practically every part of Azalea.

"So Evan, are you going to challenge the Gym today?" Crystal asked.

"I guess," Evan grinned at Crystal. The reason he wanted to challenge the Gym was, of course, to acquire his second Johto Badge. However, he also wanted to train himself and his Pokemon to a higher level so they would be ready for Jade the next time they met, or any other Rocket member, for that matter.

"Then let's go!" Crystal was full of enthusiasm. Matt, however, was not.

"I'm tired," the teen yawned, earning a glare from Crystal. "Why did you guys have to wake me up so early?"

"Hey. Look up." Evan's words caused Crystal to stop her glaring and Matt found himself unable to complete his yawn. His eyes followed Evan's gaze, his mouth still wide open and in the middle of a loud yawn.

"Isn't that-?" Matt raised his eyebrow as his mouth closed.

"You!" Evan backed away as the person of interest he had saw pointed an accusing finger at him. His eyes seemed to stare right through him. "You are Evan, aren't you? The pathetic weakling who beat me the last time?"

"Hello Bryan," Evan glared at the redhead.

"You only won the last time because my Totodile was weak. Now-" Bryan was cut off by Crystal.

"Return that Totodile immediately!" The blue-haired girl said fiercely, as she stepped forward. "That was one of the Pokemon needed for Professor Elm's research! And you took it, just like that!"

"Hn," Bryan grunted. "Pathetic girl."

"What was that?" Crystal glared daggers at Bryan. Ignoring her, Bryan turned to look at Evan.

"Another battle," he demanded.

"Fine with me," Evan took out one of his Pokeballs and enlarged it, as did Bryan. "If I win, you'd better give us back that Totodile."

"It isn't a Totodile anymore," Bryan smirked. Throwing the Pokeball in his hand, he yelled, "time to beat this wimp, Croconaw!" A Pokemon similar-looking to Totodile appeared, seemingly it's evolved form. Crystal was shocked, but Evan was unfazed.

"You assaulted that boy named Gordon, didn't you?" Evan asked.

"Tsk. He is a weak Trainer, meaning he doesn't deserve to be a Trainer." Bryan replied coldly.

"I'll prove you wrong," Evan flung the Pokeball. "Go, Quilava!"

"Qui!" Quilava growled threateningly.

"Croc, croconaw!" Croconaw showed off it's jaws.

"First Croconaw, lead with Scary Face!" Croconaw showed off it's terrifying face, causing Quilava to freeze in fear. "Now take out that pathetic weakling with Water Gun." Croconaw released a blast of water from it's mouth. Water Gun slammed into Quilava's face, blowing the Volcano Pokemon backwards.

Quilava got back up, growling at Croconaw who chuckled triumphantly. "Stop chuckling and get back to work!" Bryan bellowed, causing Croconaw to shut up. "This isn't over yet! Finish off the Quilava before they can prepare a counter-attack! Bite!" Croconaw's quick movements allowed it to be behind Quilava instantly. Still, Quilava managed to jump a distance away before Croconaw could chomp down on it.

"Atta boy, Evan!" Matt cheered. Now it was Evan's turn to smirk at his opponent.

"Do you really think we are that weak?" Evan looked his rival in the eye. "Don't underestimate me! Quilava, Flame Wheel!" Quilava executed the attack. Croconaw tried to dodge, but was caught in the attack and thrown at Bryan's feet.

"You weak Pokemon... get up!" Bryan ordered. Croconaw got back onto it's feet, but Quilava knocked it back down with another Flame Wheel. Croconaw tried to get up again, but failed and it's eyes rolled. Bryan recalled Croconaw angrily.

"I don't believe this! A Water-type Pokemon could lose to a Fire-type move?" Bryan stomped his foot like a spoiled child. He glared at Evan, taking out another Pokeball. "You must have cheated, didn't you?"

"Don't be stupid!" Evan shrieked, boiling with anger. He felt like punching the redhead fully in the face, but calmed himself down.

"Weaklings like you will never win! Stand by for battle, Gastly!" Bryan ordered. His Pokeball released a grinning Gastly that Evan guessed must have been caught at the Sprout Tower. He readied himself.

"Quilava, Quick- Wait, that won't work," Evan stopped himself just in time. "Alright, try Flame Wheel!" Quilava balled itself up and rolled towards Gastly.

"Dodge!" Bryan cried. Gastly darted to the side, avoiding Quilava's Flame Wheel. "We will not be beaten easily. Gastly, Mean Look," Bryan glared at Quilava as Gastly used Mean Look on it. Quilava froze for a moment before starting to move again.

"Darn, so I can't recall Quilava anymore," Evan's brows furrowed. "Well, I guess we'll just have to do this with one Pokemon."

"Don't be too sure! Gastly, Lick!" Gastly extended it's tongue out towards Quilava and licked the unsuspecting Pokemon. Quilava collapsed onto the ground. When it got up, Quilava found itself unable to move.

"Paralysis!" Evan realized, gritting his teeth.

"Hahaha," Bryan chuckled lowly. "Gastly, finish that lowlife with another Lick."

"Who are you calling lowlife?" Evan exclaimed. His gaze focused on his Pokemon. "Quilava, you've gotta dodge it!" Quilava glared at the oncoming long tongue. Suddenly, it's legs felt strength surging back into it, and as quick as a deer, Quilava hopped out of the way.

"So the paralysis faded," Bryan scowled. "No matter. Gastly, Curse." Gastly let out an evil laugh, before it's eyes shut tight in pain. Evan raised an eyebrow as he watched Gastly's health on the PokeDex screen deplete.

"What was that supposed to do? Suicide?" Evan snorted. "Quilava, Flame Wheel!" Quilava executed Flame Wheel once again, but in the middle of the attack, dropped to the floor. "What?" Evan looked up at the smirking Gastly. "What did you do to my Quilava?"

"You are so ignorant," Bryan taunted. "Curse is a technique that varies in use. For any types other than the Ghost-type, using Curse will result in the user's speed being lowered while it's attack and defense power increases drastically. However, if the user is a Ghost-type, Curse will cut off half of the user's health while placing a curse on the target. While attempting to use an attack, Curse will take effect and the target's whole body will be in pain." Bryan smiled sadistically.

"I see," Evan frowned. Damn! His strategy is really good! First, using Mean Look so I wouldn't be able to switch Quilava out, then using Curse that will slowly lower Quilava's health. Damn... what should I do now? Evan glared at the chuckling Gastly. Do nothing? No, that isn't an option. Attack? But if I do that then Quilava will be... Urgh, at least it beats sitting down here and doing nothing! "Quilava, Flame Wheel!"

"Quiiilaaavaa!" Quilava became a rolling ball of flames and flew at Gastly. It stopped for a second, but started moving again. However, Gastly dodged the attack with ease. When Quilava stopped the attack, it was panting profusely, seemingly losing more health already.

"Keep at it, Quilava!" Evan urged his Pokemon on. "Don't give up!" Quilava got back up on it's four feet with much effort. "Flame Wheel again!" Quilava rushed at Gastly, finally able to ram into the Ghost-type. Gastly fell to the floor, it's eyes rolled. Bryan cursed under his breath, until he saw that Quilava had fallen as well from the Curse. Smirking, Bryan recalled Gastly and sent out his last Pokemon - a Zubat.

He has only his Zubat left while I still have Flaaffy and Hoothoot... the odds are in my favour! But still, I can't let my guard down. "Flaaffy, Thunder Wave!" Evan's Flaaffy appeared and tried to paralyse Zubat with Thunder Wave, however Zubat flew into the air, avoiding the attack.

"So you used an Electric-type against my Flying-type," Bryan's cruel smirk was evident. "You must be thinking that you'll win this match hands-down just because your attacks are super effective. But that is one thing. Having speed is another thing." '

Speed? Evan thought to himself.

"Even if your attacks are super effective, if my Zubat is speedy enough to avoid every attack, it doesn't make any difference!"

Oh. Now I get it.

"Zubat, Supersonic," Bryan commanded. Zubat's sonic waves engulfed Flaaffy and the Electric-type started wandering around aimlessly, confused. "Now Leech Life!" Zubat flew towards Flaaffy and bit into it's wool.

Bryan stiffened.

Evan raised an eyebrow, before a smirk formed on his lips.

The next second, Zubat got shocked. Literally. Upon making contact with Flaaffy's wool, Zubat was electrocuted and thrown into the air, about half of it's health fading completely.

"Zubat!" Bryan scowled. "Stupid Pokemon! Don't you know that you aren't supposed to touch the woolly areas? They have electricity in them, dumbass!"

Evan was uncomfortable with the redhead's choice of words, as was his two companions. Bryan's Zubat only shrank back, ashamed of itself. Nevertheless, Evan knew he had to finish the battle. "Flaaffy, try using Cotton Spore!"

Flaaffy released Cotton Spore, but due to it's confused state, began releasing them all over the town. This meant all the Slowpoke in town would become... well, even slower. But at least this guaranteed that Zubat would not be able to dodge.

"Hey, that's cheating!" Bryan accused.

"I'll teach you not to mess with me," Evan ignored Bryan. He was getting tired of the boy's nonsensical statements. Just at that precise moment, Flaaffy's head jerked up, seemingly snapping out of confusion. "Just at the right time too," Evan nodded. "Flaaffy, unleash the most powerful ThunderShock you can ever give!"

"Flaaaaffeeeee!" Flaaffy shrieked, while releasing the ThunderShock. Being slowed down by Cotton Spore, Zubat had no time at all to dodge the attack. Upon being hit, Zubat howled in pain before collapsing, it's blue wings crackling with electricity.

"What?" Bryan glared up at Evan. "I lost? And he still had one unused Pokemon left!" Bryan growled, recalling Zubat. Not even attempting to say a 'goodbye' or maybe even 'good battle', the redhead sprinted away, towards the direction of Azalea Town's exit.

"What a rude boy," Matt shook his head.

"You did great, Evan!" Crystal smiled, as Evan recalled his Flaaffy and at the same time thanking the pink woolly Pokemon.

"Yeah. Flaaffy's wool really saved the day," Evan attached Flaaffy's Pokeball to his belt. "But that guy's attitude..."

"You shouldn't be bothered by that, y'know," Matt placed his both hands behind his head. "Because I'll bet you and that guy will run into each other many times."

"True," Evan nodded solemnly. He turned to both of his friends and grinned.

"Let's go, Matt, Crystal. I still want to do some training before the Azalea Gym."

"Heh. We're right behind ya."

Well, so that was the 14th chapter. And yes, I'll be following Bryan(Silver)'s team from the games just 'cause I don't have any suitable Pokemon in mind to be in his team. But I might change this in later chapters. Well, you know the rest - review, review, review, review. Oh, and goodbye xD. Next chapter will be out maybe sometime next week. In the next chapter, as you might all know, Evan takes on the Azalea Town Gym. Yipee for buggies!