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?

18. Chapter 18: Locked, shocked and battled

Chapter 18: Locked, shocked and battled.

"Mauville City!" May announced. It wasn't a big city. It just had the Gym, a Game Corner and a Bike Shop. "Brendan. Let's not hesitate. To the Gym!" She put her arm around my neck and marched me over, singing all the way.

Outside the Gym, I saw a familiar green haired face. "Brendan!" Wally shouted. He ran up to me, running out of breath when he reached me. I told him to be careful. "Sorry." He looked around. "No Badges yet" he said. "I tried taking on the Mauville Gym, but the Gym Leader was too strong."

The Gym doors opened. Out came a large man, early 50s, with a white beard wearing yellow worker trousers and a jumper with a lightning bolt on its sleeve. "Santa!" May shouted. "I am not Santa Clause!" the man bellowed. "Will people stop calling me that?" Wally gave a laugh. "He's not Santa. He's the Gym Leader, Wattson. Mr Wattson, this is my friend, Brendan and his best friend May." Wattson looked at us. "You two need no introduction. You are the son of Norman and you are the son of Professor Birch. I heard from your Father's that you both have 2 Badges!"

Wally sighed. "Cheer up" Wattson told him. "Why don't you try the Dewford Island Gym? Your Ralts will be at an advantage against the Gym Leader's Fighting Types". Wally gave a grin. "So Brendan. Can I show you how strong I've got?" That sounded like a plan.

Wally used Ralts and I used Taillow. "Ralts, Confusion!" Wally commanded. Ralts sent out a small dose of energy at Taillow. Taillow was fine. Taillow came back with Wing Attack. Ralts was knocked back. "Ralts, give it another Confusion!" Ralts did it again. This time Taillow was confused and hurt itself next turn. "Again Ralts!" Ralts used another Confusion. Taillow was almost down. It managed to get in a Wing Attack though. "One more time Ralts!" Ralts used Confusion and knocked out Taillow.

I sent in my next Pokémon , Dustox. Dustox used Gust and knocked out Ralts.

"I did my best" Wally said. "Hey, I managed to knock out Taillow. But why couldn't I knock out your Pokémon Wattson?" Wattson gave a laugh. "You were using Confusion against a Steel Type. If you had a Fire, Ground or Fighting Type move, it would have worked. Psychic just doesn't work well. I would go back to Verdanturf and get some rest. I will contact Mr Briney to ferry you over to Dewford when you feel like you are ready to go". Wally thanked him, but then started coughing a lot. "I'll take you home. Brendan. I'll be back in about 2 hours. We will have our battle then."

Me and May had lunch at the Pokémon Centre. It came to my attention that this was May's first meeting with Wally, so I told her everything about him. "Wally has gotten stronger" she said "but that strength does take a toll on his health. It's like Double Edge. It's strong but it makes you weaker". I knew this, but I knew Wally's capabilities. He has had a rough start, but that only means he can get better. "I think whilst you battle, I will do some training" May told me. "I might even get a bike!"

At that point, a worker entered the building. "Brendan Reginald Seaview. I have come to inform you that Gym Leader Wattson has returned to the Gym. Please make preparations". I got up, payed my bill and walked out. "Good luck" May shouted.

I walked into the Gym which was set up with electric gates. I battled Trainer after Trainer, flipping the switches on the gates to reach the big man himself.

"Welcome to the Mauville Gym" Wattson bellowed. "If you expect not to be shocked, then either you are a Ground Type or you underestimate me. Let's generate some power!"

Wattson started off with Magnemite, a small grey round Pokémon with magnets at either end.

Magnemite

082

Electric/Steel Type

Magnet Pokémon

1'00" (0.3 m)

13.2 lbs (6 kg)

Magnemite attaches itself to power lines to feed on electricity. If your house has a power outage, check your circuit breakers. You may find a large number of this Pokémon clinging to the breaker box.

I started with Marshtomp. "Magnemite, SonicBoom!" Magnemite sent a small sound wave to Marshtomp. Marshtomp took it. Marshtomp then used Mud Shot. It fired mud at Magnemite and knocked it out in one.

"How about we see how you deal with Voltorb?!" Wattson shouted. Voltorb was just a Pokeball with eyes.

Voltorb

084

Electric Type

Ball Pokémon

1'08" (0.5 m)

22.9 lbs (10.4 kg)

Voltorb is extremely sensitive – it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumoured that it was first created when a Pokeball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.

"Voltorb, SonicBoom!" Voltorb used SonicBoom on Marshtomp. Marshtomp came back with a Mud Shot. It didn't knock out Voltorb but it did lower its speed. "Use Sonic Boom again!" Voltorb gave Marshtomp another Sonic Boom. Marshtomp was almost down. Marshtomp used one more Mud Shot, finishing Voltorb.

"Time for my final Pokémon" Wattson announced. "I choose Magneton!" Magneton was just really three Magnemite stuck together.

Magneton

083

Electric/Steel Type

Magnet Pokémon

3'03" (1 m)

132.3 lbs (60 kg)

Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this Pokémon.

Magnetmite -Lv 30 Magneton

Magneton used SonicBoom on Marshtomp, which finished it off.

This wouldn't be easy. I sent out Mightyena to use Bite. It wasn't very effective. "Magneton! Shock Wave!" Wattson bellowed. Magneton let out some electricity. It hit Mightyena. Mightyena used another Bite, but once again, it didn't do much. Magneton used another Shock Wave. Critical hit. Mightyena was down.

Next, I used Dustox. Dustox used Confusion. That really didn't do much. "Shock Wave!" Magneton hti Dustox for a lot. Dustox tried another Confusion, this time it confused Magneton! Magneton hit itelf in the confusion. Dustox did it again. Magneton hit this time and Dustox fainted.

I used Nuzleaf this time. Nuzleaf used Fake Out. It went up to Magneton and clapped in front of its face, flinching it. Nuzleaf then used Nature Power. It was Swift. It was a Critical Hit as well. Magneton was almost down. Magneton snapped out of its confusion at that moment. "Magneton, SonicBoom!" It was Swift versus SonicBoom. Magneton soon took Nuzleaf town, barely hanging on itself.

One more Pokemon. I used Taillow. It used Wing Attack…

…I won!

"Fine job!" Wattson complimented. "Talk about a turn around. For a truly shocking battle, you deserve the Dynamo Badge!" He gave me the Badge. It was circular with two bits of metal our of each end. It came with TM34 for Shock Wave. "Shock Wave is a move that never misses. It may come in handy at least once or twice down the road."

I then looked at Taillow, who, to my delight, was starting to evolve! After it had finished, it was bigger and grander with a smaller beak.

Swellow

026

Normal/Flying Type

Swallow Pokémon

2'04" (0.7 m)

43.7 lbs (19.8 lbs)

Swellow is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two Swellow are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other's wings.

Taillow -Lv 22 Swellow.

"Well the surprises continue" Wattson told me. I asked him where the next Gym is. "Well the good news it's in Lavaridge Town, just north of here. The bad news is you need Rock Smash to get there. Thankfully, there is guy who gives out HM06. Go Southeast and meet him."

I got HM06 from the man later that day. I told him I would head for Lavaridge tomorrow. "Hold on. Wattson told me you are friends with that Wally kid. Maybe you should go to Verdanturf to see him first."

That was a good idea. Rest first though.