Pokemon The Journey RS

by Penguinja

Brendan Seaview finds himself whisked of to the Hoenn region, known for it's vast nature, after his Dad Norman becomes a Gym Leader. Whilst not too keen on the move, he finds that there is a lot to like about this new world. However, the world's ecosystem is under threat, and Hoenn looks to be the epicentre of this disaster. Can Brendan and his new friends save the world?

5. Chapter 5: May the forest be with you

Chapter 5: May the forest be with you

Well, Winston wasn't wrong. Petalburg Forest is a very thick forest, I hardly found my way. But I had a team of 5 on me, nothing to be afraid of.

I encountered my first Pokémon soon enough. It was small, yellow and green.

Shroomish

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Grass Type

Mushroom Pokémon

1'04" (0.4 m)

9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)

If Shroomish senses danger, it shakes it body and scatters spores from the top of its head. This Pokémon's spores are so toxic, they make trees and weeds wilt.

Wurmple was sent out. Wurmple used Poison Sting. It fired a small missile at Shroomish which hit for some damage. Shroomish came back with Tackle, slamming its body into Wurmple. Wurmple used another Poison Sting. Shroomish used another Tackle. One more Poison Sting and Shroomish was down!

Wurmple was getting stronger and stronger! This was amazing! But also, something odd was going on. Wurmple was shaking. I knew what was happening. Wurmple was starting to evolve!

Wurmple started glowing. When the glowing died down, it was a round, white Pokémon.

Cascoon

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Bug Type

Cocoon Pokémon

2'04" (0.7 m)

25.4 lbs (11.5 kg)

Cascoon makes its protective cocoon by wrapping its body entirely with a fine silk from its mouth. Once the silk goes around its body, it hardens. This Pokémon prepares for its evolution inside its cocoon.

Wurmple -Lv 7 Cascoon

I wanted to put its silk to the test, so I summoned Taillow and mentioned it was Wurmple. Taillow licked its lips and charged at Taillow. Before Taillow made contact, Cascoon used its new move Harden to raise its defense and prevent Taillow from gobbling it up! Great job.

I soon sat down for a rest. I opened up my picnic and begun to munch. As I did, I noticed a cream coloured Pokémon with long claws hanging from a tree.

Slakoth

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Normal Type

Slacker Pokémon

2'07" (0.8 m)

52.9 lbs (24 kg)

Slakoth's heart beats just once a minute. Whatever happens, it is content to loaf around motionless. It is rare to see this Pokémon in motion.

I just watched it munch a leaf. It meant no hard.

Just then, I heard a scream. I finished the sandwich I was eating and ran in the direction of it.

It was a man dressed in all red cornering a Scientist. I asked what was going on.

"What do you want kid? This is Team Magma business!"

I asked Team Magma who they were. Were they like Team Rocket?

"Team Rocket? Don't make me laugh. Comparing Team Magma to those buffoons isn't even worth it." I could see the Scientist cowering in fear. "What? Stop bullying him? Won't do!" he shouted.

A battle started. "Go Poochyena!" shouted the Grunt as I sent out Mudkip. Mudkip spat some water at Poochyena. Poochyena had learned Water Gun! "Close but no luck" the Grunt told me. "Poochyena! Tackle!" Poochyena slammed itself into Mudkip. Mudkip finished off Poochyena with one more Water Gun.

"Impossible!" he shouted as I snatched the documents off the Grunt and gave them back to the Scientist. The problem with that was the Grunt got away.

"I thought I was screwed" said the Scientist. "Thanks for that. That was Team Magma. To answer your question, no. They are nothing like Team Rocket, except for being evil. I don't know what their plans are though". The Scientist looked at his watch. "I better get back to Rustboro City!" he shouted. "Thanks again!"

That was enough for today.