25 Chapters already! Hooray for Cookies and Pokemon! Cookies Cookies Cookies~ If I can get this story until Chapter 50, you guys owe me a cookie! =D Oh, and sorrayyy for not updating fer so long. I was kinda busy xD
Evan's current Pokemon Team
1) Charizard Level 40: Heat Wave, Flamethrower, Wing Attack, Metal Claw
2) Beedrill Level 34: Twineedle, Pursuit, Poison Sting, Fury Attack
3) Clefable Level 36: Sing, DoubleSlap, Minimize, Metronome
4) Poliwhirl Level 33: Strength, Hypnosis, Rain Dance, Water Pulse
5) Jolteon Level 30: Double Kick, Sand Attack, ThunderShock, Quick Attack
6) Mankey Level 26: Seismic Toss, Low Kick, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes
With Professor Oak/PC
1) Aerodactyl Level 20: Wing Attack, Agility, Bite, Supersonic
2) Ekans Level 20: Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting, Glare
"Well, here we are," Evan announced, as he and Arthur stepped into the Rocket Hideout. They were greeted by a few Rocket Grunts, who were seemingly shocked by their appearance.
"How did these kids get in here?" One of the Grunts said in shock.
"Let's get rid of them before they do anything that will not benefit us! Jamal!" The Grunt called Jamal's head shot up. "You go alert the others. We'll handle these guys..." The Grunt's speech was cut short as Arthur knocked them out cold with Venusaur's Sleep Powder.
"Keep up the pace," Arthur said, as he recalled Venusaur. Before Evan could ask him what he meant, Arthur had sped off. Evan shook his head in disapproval as he continued where Arthur had went. Along the way were numerous Rocket Grunts lying sprawled on the ground, unconscious. Up ahead was a flight of stairs leading down to Basement Two. Evan ran towards it.
"Another intruder?" Evan heard a voice pant, and he looked up to see a Rocket Grunt. "Dang! I can't battle anymore! I've got no more Pokemon! That strong guy with the Venusaur defeated me!" The Grunt raised his hands in surrender. Evan pushed his way past the Grunt and continued on. Another flight of stairs and a lift greeted him. The stairs should lead right down to Basement Three, and the lift would take him up. However, he noticed that he did not have the key needed to access the lift.
That Team Rocket boss must be up there! Evan thought. He then switched his gaze to the stairs, and he ran down.
"Venusaur, Razor Leaf! Razor Leaf! Razor Leaf!" He heard Arthur's voice scream repeatedly, before the roar of Venusaur followed and a few screams of terror. Evan hurried down to see a few Rocket Grunts with their backs pressing hard against the wall and their Raticates, Rattatas and Zubats all knocked out.
"You guys are really weak!" Arthur shook his head, as he continued forward. Evan raced forward as well to join his rival, and down another flight of stairs taking them to Basement Four. Arthur shook his head.
"Man, how many more basement floors do we have to go through? These Grunts are making me bored!"
"There's a lift on Basement Two that I think leads to this... boss, whoever he is. But we need a key." Evan informed him, before wondering a second later why he'd even told his rival this. Then he looked around. "Hm... looks like there's no more stairs here!"
"Thankfully," Arthur added. Evan couldn't help but to agree.
"Hey! Where do you guys think you're going?" A sinister voice shouted, and the two turned to see a familiar face, which was of course, the Rocket Executive Dan. He glared at Evan and Arthur.
"So, you guys looking to foil Team Rocket's plans again, huh? Well, I can't let that happen. We have many important documents here, of course, including the notebook I stole last time on the S.S. Anne. I trust you remember that," Dan grinned. "I'm sorry, but I'll have to stop you here."
"Bring it on!" Evan shouted. "Charizard, go!"
"Venusaur, you as well!" Arthur ordered, and his Venusaur charged forward. The two Starter Pokemon glared at Dan, who seemed unfazed.
"I'll allow you to have the honor of witnessing my new Pokemon in battle," said Dan as he took out two Pokeballs. "We stole them from a foolish young Trainer in Viridian City. He was strong, but it was worth it."
"Are you sure two Pokemon that you have just stole will obey you?" Arthur shook his head. "You're really stooooopeeed."
"Shut up!" Dan roared. He grinned. "Don't worry. Our scientists have completely brainwashed them into formidable fighting machines. You have no need to fret. This will be a quick and easy battle."
"You... You brainwashed them?" Evan cried.
"Enough talk. Let's do this," Dan threw the two Pokeballs into the air. "Attack, my slaves!" The two Pokeballs opened to reveal a Snorlax and a Kangaskhan. They had a look of torture and anger on their faces. Seeing their expressions made Evan afraid. Even Arthur seemed a little stunned.
"Snorlax, the Sleeping Pokemon. Snorlax isn't satisfied until it eats 900 pounds of food per day, even if that food happens to be moldy. It never gets an upset stomach. After eating, Snorlax promptly goes back to sleep." Evan's PokeDex said.
"Kangaskhan, the Parent Pokemon. Approach with extreme caution. The Kangaskhan is a rare Pokemon that raises it's child in it's pocket. They will attack viciously and without warning if their young is threatened in any way." This came from Arthur's PokeDex. This Kangaskhan, however, had no young in it's pouch.
"Snorlax, Belly Drum to increase your attack! Kangaskhan, cover Snorlax with Mega Punch!" Snorlax started beating it's stomach loudly and Kangaskhan jumped in front of it and delivered a devastating Mega Punch which sent Venusaur flying back.
"Charizard, Flamethrower!" Evan yelled. Charizard roared, before releasing hot flames from it's mouth at Kangaskhan, which took the damage. The Kangaskhan backed away slowly as it nursed it's burns.
"Urgh, and I thought Kangaskhans were supposed to be tough," Dan grumbled. "No matter. Snorlax, Body Slam!" Snorlax stomped steadily towards Charizard and slammed it's whole body down on it, making Charizard roar out in pain.
"Come on, Venusaur!" Arthur shouted, his words giving his Pokemon strength. Venusaur scrambled back onto it's feet in an instant. "Good! Now, PoisonPowder!" A wave of purple powder washed over Snorlax and Kangaskhan, leaving them poisoned. As they were taking in the pain from the poison, Charizard launched a powerful Flamethrower that knocked Kangaskhan out.
"Urgh!" Dan said angrily. His eyes widened as he saw Snorlax fall over as well. Returning both Pokemon, Dan ran towards the stairs. "I don't have any Pokemon left! My other Pokemon are upstairs with the Rocket Grunts. Shit! I've gotta let the boss know!" The Rocket member rushed past Evan and up the stairs.
"Let's follow him!" Arthur said, but Evan noticed a key on the ground.
"Hey!" Evan bent down and picked the key up. He grinned when he realised what it was. "It's the Lift Key! We can now use the lift at Basement Two!"
"Well, then get your butt over there fast!" Arthur yelled back as he recalled his Venusaur and charged up the stairs in the same manner as Dan had did earlier. Not wanting to lose in a simple game of speed, Evan recalled his Charizard as well and sped after Arthur.
The two Trainers walked towards the lift. Evan was panting and exhausted, looking on as Arthur stepped forward and inserted the Lift Key. The lift doors opened, revealing a surprised Rocket Grunt inside. The next second, Arthur had knocked the Grunt unconscious with a strong punch, and they entered the lift.
The lift took Evan and Arthur up to the top floor. Both Trainers looked around, when suddenly shades of black surrounded them.
"Hands up!" One of the Rocket Grunts yelled. "Or we're gonna take you to our boss with force!"
"You sure?" Arthur smirked. "Gyarados! Surf!" Arthur's Gyarados towered over the Rocket Grunts, and blew them all away with it's powerful Surf attack. Evan then caught sight of a door. He opened it, and was greeted by a man.
"Hello, kids." The man had an evil smile plastered on his lips. Beside him stood Dan, who was glaring at Evan and Arthur. "You have indeed come very far in this Rocket Hideout. However, you two are not merely a bunch of kids, as I have heard."
"I know, I know..." Arthur welcomed the praise he was receiving. "Of course we're not mere kids... We're powerful Trainers! No, make that..." Arthur turned to Evan and smirked. "I'm the powerful Trainer here." Evan turned to glare at Arthur, who smirked back.
"I am very sorry to say this, but..." The scary-looking man, as Evan saw him as, fell back into a big black chair. "To ensure that the both of you remain silent about this Rocket Hideout, I'll have to defeat you myself personally in battle. If you value your life, you'll make the right choice... by joining us..." His last three words made Evan shudder.
"Tsk! What makes you think we'll join this stupid little, weak gang of yours, huh?" Arthur shouted. The big man was taken aback by this. Evan had a feeling this man seldom had people who argued with him. Dan sighed.
"What did I tell you, Boss Giovanni? They'll never join us," sneered Dan.
"I see your point," Giovanni stood up. His eyes were eerily scary as they seemed to pierce through Evan's and Arthur's. "Well, gentlemen. Since you have not expressed interest in joining us, I'll have to silence you here and now." Giovanni took out two Pokeballs. "These are the only two I have on hand currently, and they have just been stolen, but they'll have to do. Onix, Dragonair! Attack!"
"Wow! A real Dragonair!" Evan said in awe, when Arthur nudged him.
"Stop admiring it! Come on!" Arthur said. "Gyarados, go!"
"Poliwhirl, do your best!" Evan threw out Poliwhirl's Pokeball. The two Water-types faced their foes bravely. Evan checked his PokeDex for more information on Dragonair.
"Dragonair, the Dragon Pokemon. It lives in seas and lakes, and has been known to fly without wings. This extremely rare Pokemon can manipulate the weather at will, may it be torrential rain or a freezing snowstorm."
"Gyarados, Twister!" Arthur ordered.
"Use Twister as well!" Giovanni said calmly, addressing Dragonair. The two Dragon Pokemon's tornados clashed with each other. Evan could feel the powerful winds blowing from the powerful clash, as he looked down at his Poliwhirl.
"Alright, Poliwhirl! Water Pulse at Onix!" Evan ordered.
"Poliwhirrr!" Poliwhirl responded, and attacked. Even though there was a type advantage, Onix's face did not show signs of pain as it was hit by the Water Pulse. That was one tough Onix.
"Onix, Rock Throw!" The ensuing attack blew Poliwhirl back. Before Poliwhirl could get up, Onix had attacked with a second Rock Throw, ending the battle in Onix's favour.
"What? But... Poliwhirl is super effective against-" Evan was cut short as Giovanni interrupted.
"Not all battles turn in your favour, boy. You have to remember that when facing me, the great Giovanni!" Saying this, he turned back to his battle against Gyarados. The two Dragon Pokemon were still at it, only now it seemed like Dragonair was gaining the upper hand.
"We'll beat you!" Evan yelled. "Clefable and Beedrill, go!"
"So you're using two Pokemon against me..." Giovanni shook his head. "Typical of the weak. Onix, DragonBreath!" Hearing the command, Onix released a coloured beam at Clefable and Beedrill. The attack hit the both of them and sent them flying backwards.
"Urgh... Clefable, Metronome!" Clefable jumped forward and started it's attack. Soon, the Metronome turned into a Hydro Pump, which hit and was enough to make the Onix roar in pain. However, it was still able to battle.
"Beedrill, Pursuit!" Beedrill charged at Onix and executed Pursuit, however, it did little damage. Giovanni smirked.
"Knock that little fly away with Slam!" Onix obeyed, seemingly knocking the life out of Beedrill as the Rock Snake Pokemon tackled Beedrill with it's tail. Evan clenched his fists. He then saw that the fight had ended. Dragonair had won, as Gyarados collapsed, leaving Arthur in disbelief. However, Dragonair, it's tiredness taking it's toll, fainted as well.
"How weak..." Giovanni muttered. "Onix, don't give them any leeway! Slam, Slam and Slam!" Onix roared angrily and slammed it's tail violently onto the ground, sending powerful shock waves at Arthur, Evan and Evan's Pokemon.
"Damn it! Rhyhorn, Rock Blast!" Rhyhorn was sent out and blasted an array of rocks at Onix, however it simply swatteed the rocks away with it's strong tail. It then sent Rhyhorn flying back with a powerful DragonBreath.
"This is the true might of Team Rocket!" Giovanni roared. By this time, both Beedrill and Clefable had fainted, unable to take the continuous damage from Onix's Slam attacks. Rhyhorn had also fainted, much to Arthur's dismay.
That was when a cloud of brown dust covered the rampaging Onix. Giovanni looked at his Onix, puzzled, and was angered to find that it had been paralyzed. "Who did that?" Giovanni shouted, looking where the Stun Spore had came from.
A beautiful, demure woman in a kimono stepped forward with her Vileplume. She locked eyes with Giovanni.
"It is I, Erika."
Finally that long and treacherous chapter, DONE! I thought that this chapter was kinda bad, but nothing's ever perfect. Wow, I honestly thought I had to finish it tomorrow but by a stroke of luck I managed to finish it tonight. Getting tired now... =_=" Review and tell me what you think of the sudden appearance of Erika!