Chapter 3: Ralts of the flowers
Well, it was time to set off. I waved Mum off as she started wailing. I was going to be gone for some time.
I healed up at Oldale Town. This was the first step to becoming a Pokémon Trainer, maybe similar to someone like Red or Ethan.
I walked onto Route 102. I had my two new friends with me to keep me company.
"Hey, are you Norman's Son?" I saw a boy in the tall grass. "We are going to battle now!"
The boy sent out Zigzagoon and I sent out Mudkip. Mudkip used Mud Slap on Zigzagoon, lowering its accuracy. "Zigzagoon! Use Tackle!" shouted the Boy as Zigzagoon slammed its body into Mudkip. Mudkip used Tackle back and knocked out Zigzagoon.
"Thanks a lot!" he said. "Your Father is very strong, you know that?"
I continued along the Route. I decided to walk into the tall grass and sure enough, I came across a small brown Pokémon.
Seedot
022
Grass Type
Acorn Pokémon
1'08" (0.5 m)
8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Seedot attached itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. It sucks moisture from the tree while hanging off the branch. The more water it drinks, the glossier this Pokémon's body becomes.
I sent out Wurmple. Seedot just stay put as Wurmple hit it with a Tackle. Seedot just kept staying put as Wurmple gave another Tackle. Then, Seedot hit Wurmple with twice the damage. Looks like Seedot could use Bide.
I threw a Pokeball. I watched as the Pokeball did its usual shakey thing, but it succeeded! I caught Seedot!
As I reached Petalburg City, I noticed May. "Come and look at this" she said, as multiple Pokémon with coloured wings fluttered out of the bushes.
Beautifly
016
Bug/Flying Type
Butterfly Pokémon
3'03" (1 m)
62.6 lbs (28.4 kg)
Beautifly has a long mouth like a coiled needle, which is very convenient for collecting pollen from flowers. This POkemon rides the spring winds as it flits around gathering pollen.
Wurmpled (Lv 7) Silcoon (Lv 10) Beautifly
"The Hoenn region is full of Pokemon that can't be found in Kanto or Johto. Beautifly are basically out version of, Butterfree is it?" she asked, to which I nodded. I guess Wurmple had some similarities to Caterpie. It evolved early and was a Bug Type. We walked through the tall grass.
I encountered a Poochyena. I sent out Wurmple. Poochyena used Tackle, but Wurmple fired a small needle at Poochyena, poisoning it. "Poison Sting!" May mentioned. "You're really training Wurmple well!"
Poochyena used Tackle again and Wurmple used Tackle after that. Poochyena was getting weaker so I threw a Pokeball. It was shaking, but then it locked! I had a new Pokémon!
We reached Petalburg City after that. After I healed at the Pokémon Centre, I had a look around with May. May was doing well for herself. Her Treecko was looking very healthy. Of course, though, I wanted to see Dad, so that's what we did.
We walked into the Gym and saw him. My own Father. "Son!" he shouted as I came up to hug him. "So, you made it. Professor Birch told me that you have a Mudkip now." May ran up. "He has more than just that!". As she said this, I sent out Wurmple, Seedot and Poochyena. "Impressive" said Dad.
Well, here we go. I was going to battle Dad.
"Hold on Son, maybe we should-".
At that point, the doors to the Gym opened and a boy with spiky green hair walked in. "Norman?" he asked. "Wally! I thought you would never make it!" He just looked down sadly. "Well, its not an easy *cough* trip". Dad felt a little sorry for him. "Sorry. I forgot."
His smile perked up again. "Brendan, May. This is Wally. He is a Trainer just like you. Well, almost. He just needs his first Pokémon. That's why he came here."
Dad handed Wally a Pokeball. "Use this Zigzagoon to battle and catch a Wild Pokémon. Brendan and May will go with you". That seemed understandable.
The three of us walked onto Route 102. "Well, here goes nothing" Wally mentioned, slowly making his way over to the tall grass.
The Pokémon he encountered was white with green hair covering its eyes, topped with what looked like a red horn.
Ralts
029
Psychic Type
Feeling Pokémon
1'04" (0.4 m)
14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)
Ralts has the ability to sense the emotions of people. If its Trainer Is in a cheerful mood, this Pokémon grows cheerful and joyous in the same way.
Wally sent out Zigzagoon. "Use Tackle!" he yelled as Zigzagoon charged into Ralts. Ralts came back with Growl, which lowered Zigzagoon's attack. Zigzagoon used Tackle again with Ralts using Growl after that. It was time. Wally threw a Pokeball. "One" he said. "Two" May counted on. After a third shake, Ralts was caught!
"I did it" Wally said, looking at Ralts's Pokeball. "Okay. Let's go back to the Gym and give Zigzagoon back to Norman" said May.
"Congratulations Wally" said Dad. "You have a Ralts of your very own. Hmm, it only seems to know Grow thoughl. That won't do." He went into his pocket and got out some Rare Candy. "Feed these to Ralts and it will know Confusion. Then it can battle." Wally smiled. "Thanks!" he said.
Well, I was ready to battle. "Son. I'm not saying your weak. However, I don't think you are quite strong enough to battle here yet" he said. "Try the other Gym's first. Once you have, let's say, 4 Badges, I promise I will battle you". That sounded fair.
As evening started in Petalburg, I found Wally on a bench with Ralts. "To think I have a Pokémon. I never thought this would happen" he said. "Sorry. I should mention that I have *cough* a lung condition. I can't breath properly. I was worried about going out on a journey because of it, but Dad insisted anyway."
I knew Wally was going to be something. His Ralts had learned Confusion to. "Next time we meet, not only will Ralts be stronger, but so will I! Then I will battle you!"
That sounded like an idea. I made Wally an offer; would he like to be my Rival? Wally seemed shocked by that, as did Ralts. The two just ran off. What an odd reaction.
Well, it was bedtime.