D.C's Note: Just so's you know, this chapter gets a little cheesey, if you know what I mean. Oh, yes! And I would like to apologise for getting this chapter in so late. -_-;; Sorry, I came down with a HUGE case of writer's block. I'm just glad this block wasn't as bad as the one I have on Digitally Twisted(That fanfiction may never get done at the rate I'm going...)
Computer Cross
Chapter 26: Izzy's Time to Shine
Izzy stood in the dim light of the gym, sweat was already begining to form on his forehead as he looked across the battle field at his opponet. 50 feet in front of him stood the tall, muscular form of Lt. Surge, the Gym Leader of the Vermilion City Gym. Next to Surge stood the little orange Raichu. The other Digidestined and Digimon had stayed at the Pokemon Center to stock up on supplies and watch over Venomoth but Izzy wasn't about to stay back. He was going to avenge his Venomoth.
"So, you've come back for another beating?" asked Surge in his arrogant voice, "This battle won't be any easier than the last one, Baby."
"You underestimate me." warned Izzy, "I thought hard about our last battle and realized my flaw."
"What was that, prey, tell?"
"I shouldn't have expected to win a fight against any electric Pokemon with a winged Pokemon especially against your Raichu." admitted Izzy but then a crafty smile broke ove his face, "But that wasn't all I found out... and I think I might have a way of beating you, without your Pokemon even hurting my Pokemon at all!"
"You just keep telling yourself that, Baby, and maybe it'll actually come true in your dreams." mocked Lt. Surge, "Now, enought chit-chat! Time for battle! Choose your Pokemon."
Izzy took a deep breath, closed his eyes and held his Pokeball a few inches from his face, whispering, "I'm counting on you... Pokeball, go!" Izzy flung his Pokeball to the middle of the battle field and watched it burst open. Red light flooded the gym as the Pokemon emerged.
"Magne mite!(Ready, Izzy!)" cried the Pokemon with vigor.
"Hmmm... I've never fought a Magnemite before. This'll be a new experience." said the Viridian Gym Leader with his eye-brows high on his head.
"In this battle," rang out the announcer, "Lt. Surge will use Raichu. The challenger, Izzy, has chosen Magnemite. You will be allowed to use the Pokemon only. No time limit. Let the battle begin!" Ding! The bell sounded and they were off!
"I'll give you the first hit." said Surge. Izzy smiled and watched as Magnemite's Thunder Bolt absorb into Raichu's tail.
"Good attack but not good enough. Give him a real Thunder Bolt!" Surge had a smug smile on his face as the Gym filled with electricity but he gasped in shock when the Gym cleared and saw Magnemite completely unharmed! Raichu mirrored his trainer's confused expression and Izzy laughed at their comical faces.
"Don't you see? You can't hurt Magnemite!" Izzy chuckled, "Magnemite is an electric Pokemon like Raichu but with one difference; he's also part Steel!"
"A... a steel Pokemon?"
"That's right. Steel, like rubber, is not effected by any dosage of electricity!" explained Izzy matter-of-factly.
"Well, even though our electric attacks won't work, our physical attacks will! Raichu, use a Mega Kick!" demanded Surge getting a bit angry. Raichu aimed a perfect and powerful kick at Magnemite but its target didn't move or show any signs of pain.
"What's going on!?" exclaimed Lt. Surge pulling out his hair.
"Like other Steel Pokemon, Magnemite can easily take physical attacks without feeling even the least bit hurt." answered Izzy smirking, "Against Magnemite, you Raichu is next to useless."
"But... but..." stuttered Surge making Izzy laugh harder.
"Time to put you in your place, Surge. Super Sonic!" ordered Izzy.
"Magne(Alright, Izzy)... MITE!" shrieked Magnemite so loud, Raichu cried out in pain as it tried to cover its sensitive ears with its small paws to muffle the noise.
"Its off its guard, use the Tackle!" Magnemite obeyed and slammed into Raichu's body, sending the little mouse Pokemon flying. It hit the ground with a thud but it wasn't finished yet, just very angry.
"Come on, Raichu! Do something!" yelled Surge. Raichu then did what it's instincts told it to do.
"RAIIIIIIICHUUUUUUU!" Raichu threw it's largest Thunder Shock it could muster at Magnemite! Magnemite was hit by the shock and, instead of just shaking it off like it had done before, it's middle began to glow a strange yellow color.
'Oh, no!' thought Izzy, 'Something went wrong! Magnemite's never looked like this before! What's happening?' That was when the strangest conclusion struck him, 'Did Magnemite... absorb the Thunder Shock as energy?' It was a long shot, but it was a chance he'd have to take.
"Magnemite, use a Zap Cannon!" ordered Izzy, knowing that Magnemite would have to have plenty of energy to even consider using this attack.
"MAG... NE... MITE!!!" Magnemite's cry echoed throughout the Gym as he charge a huge sphere of Electrical energy and shot it at Raichu. The electric mouse was caught in the middle of the electrical attack and screamed at the top of it's lungs when it felt the extreme power of the electrical attack, even it's tail couldn't help it now. When the electricity faded away, Raichu was left standing with static cling covering its body, it's hair standing on end.
"Rai... chu?" asked Surge staring at his little Pokemon.
"Chu..." coughed out his Pokemon taking a step before callapsing into a heap on the floor; Raichu was knocked out!
"Raichu is unable to battle! Izzy and Magnemite are the winners!" shouted the announcer.
"Yay, Izzy! Yay, Magnemite!" cheered Tentomon.
"Great job, Magnemite!" said Izzy patting his energetic Pokemon on the head.
"Well, you sure gave me a charge." chuckled Surge looking upon Izzy with more respect than he really showed. Surge walked up to Izzy and held out something in his hand for Izzy to take. Izzy took it and looked at it closly. It looked like an orange and yellow sun and it could clip on like a pin.
"It's the Thunder Badge. Wear it proudly, it's not everyday someone beats me." said Surge.
"I will be sure to live up to it." replied Izzy smiling up at him.
"Come on, Izzy! The other Digidestined and Digimon won't believe it if I just tell them! Venomoth's gonna be so proud of you!" said Tentomon pulling at Izzy's shirt. Izzy shook Lt. Surge's hand and left the Gym, aware of the lesson he had learned that day,
*'Honto no tsuyosa shittan da
'Jibun no yowasa ni se wo muketatte
'Doko ni mo ikenai to wakatta yo'
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Giovanni opened up the evelope before he even considered opening the package. They were both from Cindy. He smiled in a fatherly way when he read the message;
Dear Uncle G,
How's it been going? Good I hope. It's been great here. Mondo is a wonderful partner and Eevee is really good at making us look like a pair of harmless kids. Nobody even suspects a thing until we break out into our own little motto.
I guess we've been doing quite well for our first couple weeks. In the package, you'll see a few Pokemon we've stolen. Mondo's Ditto is big help, not to mention Tauros, Eevee and my own Girafarig. I hope they're good enough for you. Please write back soon.
Lots of Love,
Cindy
Giovanni set her letter down and opened up the package. 6 Pokeballs rolled out, each with a lable. There was a Dunsparse, a Nidorino, a Tangala, a Machop and 2 Flaffy. Giovanni was about to drop the box into the trash when a small picture fell out. He picked it up and looked at it.
In the picture, Mondo was looking uncomfortable and wincing as Cindy gave him a kiss on the cheek. She held out her hand with her fingers resembling a 'V' shape for 'Victory' and Eevee was jumping up on her arm, trying to be seen in the picture. The boss rocket gave an amused chuckled, he'd have to keep an eyes on her and Mondo. She seemed a little too attached to Mondo for his comfort.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
"Wow! So, that's a badge...." whispered Cody looking at the small orange and red sun-shaped badge.
"Yep, and we won it!" said Izzy proudly putting his hand on Magnemon.
"I'm still a bit confused about how you won with the great difference in level and power but I must say, I'm impressed." said Joy smiling, "Not many beginning trainers can beat Surge like you did."
"Owiiii...." muttered Ken's Eevee so quietly no one heard her. She looked up at Ken as he congratulated Izzy and gave a small, pleading bark. He looked over to her and picked her up and she nuzzled against him.
"I guess Eevee's tired. We should all go to sleep as well." admitted Ken. All the others agreed and they began to get settled in to sleep.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Kari looked around to make sure none of the other girls or Digimon had followed her. She wanted to be by herself for a while. It was still dark out and she was walking along the bank of the lake north of Cerulean. The sparling water in the breaking day light was beautiful and reminded her of the beach back home.
"Ma...gi...karp!(So...thirsty...)" gasped a dry voice not too far from her.
"Who's there?" asked Kari looking around her. She heard the gasping voice again and finally located its direct position. She rushed a little farther down the bank and picked up the big fish Pokemon that seemed to have washed up on shore. It squirmed weakly in her arms.
"What's wrong?" asked Kari worriedly.
"Magi....(Thirsty....)" was the Pokemon's answer. Kari bent down to the waters and let the Magikarp slip from her hands into the lake. The orange fish splashed around happily and honked a thank you back to Kari. Kari smiled.
"You've very welcome." said Kari leaning forward, "Exactly how did you get up on shore?"
"Magi, magikarp. Karp.(Fell alseep in high tide)" replied the Magikarp.
"You should watch were you sleep next time. You were a bit lucky that someone was around to hear you." warned Kari.
"Karp....(I know)" murmured the Pokemon.
"Well, I'd better be going." Kari said as she began to turn.
"MAGI! (WAIT!) Karp! Karp-magikarp! Magi! (Take me with you! Please!)" Kari stopped and turned back towards him.
"Take you with me? I can't do that!"
"Magikarp, magikaaaaaarp! Karp, magikarp!(Yes, you can! Use a Pokeball!)" begged the Pokemon.
"You want me to catch you?" asked Kari in confusion.
"...karp? (...please?)" Kari smiled and grabbed a Pokeball from her pocket.
"Since you asked so nicely." She held out the Pokeball and the Magikarp happily entered into it, 'Looks like I got a new Pokemon and another friend...'
"I guess you like fish better than cats now, huh?" snickered a small voice from a nearby tree, surprising Kari.
"G... gatomon?" asked Kari, "How long have you been there?"
"I've been following you to make sure you didn't run into any nasty Pokemon like a Beedrill." explained Gatomon jumping down from the tree to face Kari, "You and that big fish had a long conversation."
"He wanted to come with me on our journey. You don't mind, do you Gatomon?"
"Of course not... unless bringing him along means not getting to eat anymore fish. Thats one habit I will never break." Kari chuckled at her Digimon reply and picked up the little cat-like Digital Monster.
"Gatomon, I'm glad you're my friend and I'd never make you give up eating fish. I don't think Magikarp will mind either."
"Kari, look!" said Gatomon pointing one large, gloved paw behind her Digidestined partner. Kari turned and gasped at the beautiful sight! The sun was starting to really climb to the sky and it reflected a pink glow in the lake waters.
"Its just like the beach back at the real world..." murmured Gatomon.
"The beach... Gatomon, do you think we'll ever get back home?" asked Kari looking down at her friend. Gatomon didn't reply....
Computer Cross
Chapter 26: Izzy's Time to Shine
Izzy stood in the dim light of the gym, sweat was already begining to form on his forehead as he looked across the battle field at his opponet. 50 feet in front of him stood the tall, muscular form of Lt. Surge, the Gym Leader of the Vermilion City Gym. Next to Surge stood the little orange Raichu. The other Digidestined and Digimon had stayed at the Pokemon Center to stock up on supplies and watch over Venomoth but Izzy wasn't about to stay back. He was going to avenge his Venomoth.
"So, you've come back for another beating?" asked Surge in his arrogant voice, "This battle won't be any easier than the last one, Baby."
"You underestimate me." warned Izzy, "I thought hard about our last battle and realized my flaw."
"What was that, prey, tell?"
"I shouldn't have expected to win a fight against any electric Pokemon with a winged Pokemon especially against your Raichu." admitted Izzy but then a crafty smile broke ove his face, "But that wasn't all I found out... and I think I might have a way of beating you, without your Pokemon even hurting my Pokemon at all!"
"You just keep telling yourself that, Baby, and maybe it'll actually come true in your dreams." mocked Lt. Surge, "Now, enought chit-chat! Time for battle! Choose your Pokemon."
Izzy took a deep breath, closed his eyes and held his Pokeball a few inches from his face, whispering, "I'm counting on you... Pokeball, go!" Izzy flung his Pokeball to the middle of the battle field and watched it burst open. Red light flooded the gym as the Pokemon emerged.
"Magne mite!(Ready, Izzy!)" cried the Pokemon with vigor.
"Hmmm... I've never fought a Magnemite before. This'll be a new experience." said the Viridian Gym Leader with his eye-brows high on his head.
"In this battle," rang out the announcer, "Lt. Surge will use Raichu. The challenger, Izzy, has chosen Magnemite. You will be allowed to use the Pokemon only. No time limit. Let the battle begin!" Ding! The bell sounded and they were off!
"I'll give you the first hit." said Surge. Izzy smiled and watched as Magnemite's Thunder Bolt absorb into Raichu's tail.
"Good attack but not good enough. Give him a real Thunder Bolt!" Surge had a smug smile on his face as the Gym filled with electricity but he gasped in shock when the Gym cleared and saw Magnemite completely unharmed! Raichu mirrored his trainer's confused expression and Izzy laughed at their comical faces.
"Don't you see? You can't hurt Magnemite!" Izzy chuckled, "Magnemite is an electric Pokemon like Raichu but with one difference; he's also part Steel!"
"A... a steel Pokemon?"
"That's right. Steel, like rubber, is not effected by any dosage of electricity!" explained Izzy matter-of-factly.
"Well, even though our electric attacks won't work, our physical attacks will! Raichu, use a Mega Kick!" demanded Surge getting a bit angry. Raichu aimed a perfect and powerful kick at Magnemite but its target didn't move or show any signs of pain.
"What's going on!?" exclaimed Lt. Surge pulling out his hair.
"Like other Steel Pokemon, Magnemite can easily take physical attacks without feeling even the least bit hurt." answered Izzy smirking, "Against Magnemite, you Raichu is next to useless."
"But... but..." stuttered Surge making Izzy laugh harder.
"Time to put you in your place, Surge. Super Sonic!" ordered Izzy.
"Magne(Alright, Izzy)... MITE!" shrieked Magnemite so loud, Raichu cried out in pain as it tried to cover its sensitive ears with its small paws to muffle the noise.
"Its off its guard, use the Tackle!" Magnemite obeyed and slammed into Raichu's body, sending the little mouse Pokemon flying. It hit the ground with a thud but it wasn't finished yet, just very angry.
"Come on, Raichu! Do something!" yelled Surge. Raichu then did what it's instincts told it to do.
"RAIIIIIIICHUUUUUUU!" Raichu threw it's largest Thunder Shock it could muster at Magnemite! Magnemite was hit by the shock and, instead of just shaking it off like it had done before, it's middle began to glow a strange yellow color.
'Oh, no!' thought Izzy, 'Something went wrong! Magnemite's never looked like this before! What's happening?' That was when the strangest conclusion struck him, 'Did Magnemite... absorb the Thunder Shock as energy?' It was a long shot, but it was a chance he'd have to take.
"Magnemite, use a Zap Cannon!" ordered Izzy, knowing that Magnemite would have to have plenty of energy to even consider using this attack.
"MAG... NE... MITE!!!" Magnemite's cry echoed throughout the Gym as he charge a huge sphere of Electrical energy and shot it at Raichu. The electric mouse was caught in the middle of the electrical attack and screamed at the top of it's lungs when it felt the extreme power of the electrical attack, even it's tail couldn't help it now. When the electricity faded away, Raichu was left standing with static cling covering its body, it's hair standing on end.
"Rai... chu?" asked Surge staring at his little Pokemon.
"Chu..." coughed out his Pokemon taking a step before callapsing into a heap on the floor; Raichu was knocked out!
"Raichu is unable to battle! Izzy and Magnemite are the winners!" shouted the announcer.
"Yay, Izzy! Yay, Magnemite!" cheered Tentomon.
"Great job, Magnemite!" said Izzy patting his energetic Pokemon on the head.
"Well, you sure gave me a charge." chuckled Surge looking upon Izzy with more respect than he really showed. Surge walked up to Izzy and held out something in his hand for Izzy to take. Izzy took it and looked at it closly. It looked like an orange and yellow sun and it could clip on like a pin.
"It's the Thunder Badge. Wear it proudly, it's not everyday someone beats me." said Surge.
"I will be sure to live up to it." replied Izzy smiling up at him.
"Come on, Izzy! The other Digidestined and Digimon won't believe it if I just tell them! Venomoth's gonna be so proud of you!" said Tentomon pulling at Izzy's shirt. Izzy shook Lt. Surge's hand and left the Gym, aware of the lesson he had learned that day,
*'Honto no tsuyosa shittan da
'Jibun no yowasa ni se wo muketatte
'Doko ni mo ikenai to wakatta yo'
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Giovanni opened up the evelope before he even considered opening the package. They were both from Cindy. He smiled in a fatherly way when he read the message;
Dear Uncle G,
How's it been going? Good I hope. It's been great here. Mondo is a wonderful partner and Eevee is really good at making us look like a pair of harmless kids. Nobody even suspects a thing until we break out into our own little motto.
I guess we've been doing quite well for our first couple weeks. In the package, you'll see a few Pokemon we've stolen. Mondo's Ditto is big help, not to mention Tauros, Eevee and my own Girafarig. I hope they're good enough for you. Please write back soon.
Lots of Love,
Cindy
Giovanni set her letter down and opened up the package. 6 Pokeballs rolled out, each with a lable. There was a Dunsparse, a Nidorino, a Tangala, a Machop and 2 Flaffy. Giovanni was about to drop the box into the trash when a small picture fell out. He picked it up and looked at it.
In the picture, Mondo was looking uncomfortable and wincing as Cindy gave him a kiss on the cheek. She held out her hand with her fingers resembling a 'V' shape for 'Victory' and Eevee was jumping up on her arm, trying to be seen in the picture. The boss rocket gave an amused chuckled, he'd have to keep an eyes on her and Mondo. She seemed a little too attached to Mondo for his comfort.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
"Wow! So, that's a badge...." whispered Cody looking at the small orange and red sun-shaped badge.
"Yep, and we won it!" said Izzy proudly putting his hand on Magnemon.
"I'm still a bit confused about how you won with the great difference in level and power but I must say, I'm impressed." said Joy smiling, "Not many beginning trainers can beat Surge like you did."
"Owiiii...." muttered Ken's Eevee so quietly no one heard her. She looked up at Ken as he congratulated Izzy and gave a small, pleading bark. He looked over to her and picked her up and she nuzzled against him.
"I guess Eevee's tired. We should all go to sleep as well." admitted Ken. All the others agreed and they began to get settled in to sleep.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Kari looked around to make sure none of the other girls or Digimon had followed her. She wanted to be by herself for a while. It was still dark out and she was walking along the bank of the lake north of Cerulean. The sparling water in the breaking day light was beautiful and reminded her of the beach back home.
"Ma...gi...karp!(So...thirsty...)" gasped a dry voice not too far from her.
"Who's there?" asked Kari looking around her. She heard the gasping voice again and finally located its direct position. She rushed a little farther down the bank and picked up the big fish Pokemon that seemed to have washed up on shore. It squirmed weakly in her arms.
"What's wrong?" asked Kari worriedly.
"Magi....(Thirsty....)" was the Pokemon's answer. Kari bent down to the waters and let the Magikarp slip from her hands into the lake. The orange fish splashed around happily and honked a thank you back to Kari. Kari smiled.
"You've very welcome." said Kari leaning forward, "Exactly how did you get up on shore?"
"Magi, magikarp. Karp.(Fell alseep in high tide)" replied the Magikarp.
"You should watch were you sleep next time. You were a bit lucky that someone was around to hear you." warned Kari.
"Karp....(I know)" murmured the Pokemon.
"Well, I'd better be going." Kari said as she began to turn.
"MAGI! (WAIT!) Karp! Karp-magikarp! Magi! (Take me with you! Please!)" Kari stopped and turned back towards him.
"Take you with me? I can't do that!"
"Magikarp, magikaaaaaarp! Karp, magikarp!(Yes, you can! Use a Pokeball!)" begged the Pokemon.
"You want me to catch you?" asked Kari in confusion.
"...karp? (...please?)" Kari smiled and grabbed a Pokeball from her pocket.
"Since you asked so nicely." She held out the Pokeball and the Magikarp happily entered into it, 'Looks like I got a new Pokemon and another friend...'
"I guess you like fish better than cats now, huh?" snickered a small voice from a nearby tree, surprising Kari.
"G... gatomon?" asked Kari, "How long have you been there?"
"I've been following you to make sure you didn't run into any nasty Pokemon like a Beedrill." explained Gatomon jumping down from the tree to face Kari, "You and that big fish had a long conversation."
"He wanted to come with me on our journey. You don't mind, do you Gatomon?"
"Of course not... unless bringing him along means not getting to eat anymore fish. Thats one habit I will never break." Kari chuckled at her Digimon reply and picked up the little cat-like Digital Monster.
"Gatomon, I'm glad you're my friend and I'd never make you give up eating fish. I don't think Magikarp will mind either."
"Kari, look!" said Gatomon pointing one large, gloved paw behind her Digidestined partner. Kari turned and gasped at the beautiful sight! The sun was starting to really climb to the sky and it reflected a pink glow in the lake waters.
"Its just like the beach back at the real world..." murmured Gatomon.
"The beach... Gatomon, do you think we'll ever get back home?" asked Kari looking down at her friend. Gatomon didn't reply....