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?

8. Chapter 8: Careless Whismur

Chapter 8: Careless Whismur

I was about to get up and go that day when I heard panicking. "Not again!" It was the same Scientist from Petalburg Forest! He saw me. "That goon from before! He raided Devon and took some important files! He's going down Route 116!"

I ran down Route 116. I needed to catch that Grunt. However, I was stopped by a Bug Catcher. "Get out of my hunting spot!" he told me as a battle started.

His name was Bug Catcher Jose. "Go Wurmple!" I sent out Taillow. "Wurmple! Poison Sting!" Wurmple fired a small needle at Taillow. Taillow was poisoned. Taillow came back with Peck. This hit Wurmple for a lot. Taillow used another Peck and knocked Wurmple out.

"Okay. Let's sent out Silcoon!" Jose said as he sent out what looked like Cascoon, but whiter and had a sad look on its face.

Silcoon

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Bug Type

Cocoon Pokémon

2'00" (0.6 m)

22 lbs (10 kg)

Silcoon was thought to endure hunger and not consume anything before its evolution. However, it is now thought that this Pokémon slakes its thirst by drinking rainwater that collects on its silk.

Wurmple -Lv 7 Silcoon

I recalled Taillow and used Seedot. Seedot used Bide. "We will take that! Cascoon, Poison Sting!" It hit Seedot for quite a bit. Seedot continued biding. "Use it again!" Cascoon used Poison Sting a second time. After that, Seedot let out all it's energy and Cascoon was knocked out.

"Fine!" Jose shouted. "Let's use Nincada!" Nincada was a small white Pokémon with brown claws.

Nincada

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Bug/Ground Type

Trainee Pokémon

1'08" (0.5 m)

12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)

Nincada lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This Pokémon absorbs nutrients from the roots of threes. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution.

I sent out Mudkip. Mudkip used Water Gun and Nincada was knocked out in one.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have interrupted you. The Team Magma Grunt continued running down that way."

I continued to run down the Route, when I came across another Trainer. Her name was Lass Janice. "You can't stop without a battle!" she announced.

"Go Marill!" she yelled, throwing her Pokeball and sending out a round blue Pokémon.

Marill

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Water Type

Aqua Mouse Pokémon

1'04" (0.4 m)

18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)

Marill's oil-filled tail acts much life a life preserver. If you see just its tail bobbing on the water's surface, it's a sure indication that this Pokémon is diving beneath the water to feed on aquatic plants.

Azurill -High Friendship Marill

Poochyena was used to battle Marill. "Marill, Water Gun!" shouted Janice as Marill blasted a small stream of water at Poochyena. Poochyena came back with Tackle and slammed its body into Marill's. "Use Water Gun again!" Like before, Marill shot some water at Poochyena. Poochyena used another Tackle. Critical hit! Marill was down!

"Nooo!" cried Janice. I asked her where the Grunt went off to. "You were chasing Team Magma? Sorry, I wouldn't have challenged you if I knew that! Actually, no. You will catch him anyway." I asked her what she meant. "Haven't you heard? The Rusturf Tunnel has cancelled it's production. It's just a dead-end now."

I would use that opportunity.

I came up to the entrance of Rusturf Tunnel and went inside. In there I saw multiple small pink Pokémon with crossed eyes and yellow ears.

Whismur

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Normal Type

Whisper Pokémon

2'00" (0.6 m)

35.9 lbs (16.3 kg)

Normally, Whimsur's voice is very quiet – it is barely audible even if one is paying close attention. However, if this Pokémon senses danger, it starts crying at an earsplitting volume.

I knew I didn't want to upset them, so I just walked by them. That's when I find him, the Team Magma Grunt.

"Urg, how could I be so stupid?! I forgot that the Rusturf project had been scrapped. Listen kid, you are not getting these documents. You are getting a beating instead!"

The Grunt got out his Pokeball. "Go Poochyena!" I sent out Mudkip for this battle. Mudkip used Water Gun. It did a lot to Poochyena. "Poochyena! Use Bite!" Poochyena ran over to Mudkip and sunk its jaws into it. Mudkip screamed in pain. In response, all the Whimsur in the cave started wailing. "Urgh! This Pokémon is hurting my ears! Whatever, you are still going down!" Mudkip used Water Gun again. This knocked out Poochyena.

"Urg, fine. Here are the documents. Now I gotta get out here, I cannot here anymore of this screeching."

As we gave to chase to the Grunt, Mudkip started glowing. I couldn't believe it. Mudkip was now taller, a larger shade of blue and had larger fins. It was a Marshtomp now!

Marshtomp

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Water/Ground Type

Mud Fish Pokémon

2'04" (0.7 m)

61.7 lbs (28 kg)

Marshtomp is much faster at traveling through mud than it is at swimming. This Pokémon's hindquarters exhibit obvious development, giving it the ability to walk on just its hind legs.

Mudkip -Lv 16 Marshtomp

I made it back to Rustboro City near deaf and met the Scientist. "Thank you so much!" he said. "Come on. Mr Stone wants to meet you."

Mr Stone. Wow. He is the president of Devon Corp, which is headquartered here. It is the business rival of Silph Co, though Devon is much more popular in Hoenn than in Kanto and Johto.

"So Brendan. You have saved our work twice?" I was nervous. I was meeting the president of the biggest company in Hoenn. The only company in this region that beats him is Nintendo. "You are the son of Gym Leader Norman. I expected no less. Listen. I know you have already helped twice, but I would much appreciate it if you do one more chore for us." He got out a letter. "My son Steven is on Dewford Island. Could you deliver this for him."

After that, Mr Stone went to his drawer. "I suppose I should do something in return for all this help though. Here is a little present from me, a Pokenav."

I couldn't believe it. The Pokenav is quite a high-ticket item. It has a map, a phone and more on it. I was hoping to receive one for my birthday, but getting one from the president of the company is even better. "You may leave whenever you like as Steven often goes there for quite a bit. Don't be in any hurry." He looked out the window, watching all the people walk about below. "But still. I don't know what Team Magma are up to and I don't want to know, something I fear I will know eventually."