Okay, here it is, Scarlet Chapter two: Dracokarps and Boulderbadges
This one is longer than the first one and Michael will get to Pewter City. And when I say it is longer, I mean it. The Idea of turning the tables on a sales person actually works. I almost sold a puppy to a telemarketer. The rest, you'll see.
Disclaimer: Hey, guess what? I still don't own Pokemon! Aren't I lucky? Murgatroyd is still the creator of Dracokarp.
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Scarlet: Chapter Two: Dracokarps and Boulderbadges
Michael Maryweather sat on the shore outside Pallet Town waiting for his raft to deflate. When it finally did deflate, he strapped the rolled up raft to his backpack. It was getting dark, so there weren't many people out, but Zubat was full of energy. Michael walked into the Pokémon Center and set his Pokéballs in a tray and handed it to Nurse Joy. "Please heal my Pokémon. My Magikarp especially. I just caught it, so it is all worn out."
"Don't worry, young man. All your Pokémon will be fine in a little bit. In the meantime, why don't you grab something to eat," Joy replied.
Michael walked away. He had just gotten to the food counter when he realized that he did not have any money left. He looked around for anyone that he could ask for money. The only other person that he saw was a fat man standing in a corner. Michael walked up to him.
The man spoke first, "Hey, how would you like to buy a swell Magikarp for only $500?"
"Actually," Michael replied, "I noticed that you were probably a fisherman, so you could benefit from buying my raft. It will help you to catch deep-sea Magikarp to sell."
The man looked confused. He was the one supposed to be selling stuff. Nevertheless, the prospect of saying that his Magikarp were deep-sea Magikarp was very appealing. "I'll give you $60 for it," he finally said.
"Deal," said Michael as the man forked over the three twenties. Michael was surprised at the amount that his raft fetched him. He walked over to the counter and bought a bowl of teriyaki chicken for $3.
"Young man?" asked Nurse Joy. "I have some news about your Magikarp."
"Is it okay?" asked Michael, now worried.
"It's fine, sort of. It's just a little odd. I can't tell precisely, but maybe your Pokédex can."
"Aaugh! I lost the batteries, I'll be right back!" Michael grabbed his Pokéballs and raced to a Mart.
When he got back to the Pokémon Center, He put his Pokéballs on the counter and said, "Okay, here's my Pokédex."
"Thanks," said Nurse Joy. Michael thought that she sounded different. He was a bit suspicious because she looked slightly different as well. Then he noticed that the Chansey would not go anywhere near her. That meant something was wrong. He picked up his Pokédex and left, wondering what it was that was so odd.
Elsewhere:
"This is the last time I'm going to ask you nurse," a man wearing black sneered, "what were the abnormalities with that Magikarp?"
"I-I-I don't know," stuttered the frightened nurse.
A second man in black growled, "She doesn't know. But that kid is going to find out. We must relieve him of that duty."
"Our impostor was unable to obtain the Karp in question," came the voice over the radio.
North of Pallet:
Michael hiked up a hill south of Viridian City. He could see the lights of the city in the distance. But also in the distance, he could also hear howling. He did not want to have to camp out there among the Houndoom, so he decided it was best to hurry. He picked up his pace, but the howls were getting closer. Michael continued running, but looked behind him to see if the Houndooms were near. He turned back around, but right in front of him was a huge tree. Michael could not stop in time. He collided with it face first.
When Michael came to, he was surrounded by five fierce-looking Houndooms, some with battle scars on their faces. He tried to get up, but the alpha pushed him back down and growled. Michael thought to himself, 'Maybe if I have Zubat create a diversion, I can get away and recall him.'
"Go, Zubat!" yelled Michael, "create a diversion!" Zubat fluttered in front of some of the Houndooms' eyes. The dogs saw this as no more than an annoyance and one of them toasted Zubat with an Ember. Michael recalled Zubat, and tripped on a rock. His other Pokéball fell off of his belt as the Houndoom closed in on him. The Pokéball hit the alpha Houndoom's foot and sent out the Magikarp.
The fish flopped around on the ground. It sensed that the Houndoom was about to attack, and it's mouth started to glow bright white. Suddenly, a huge beam of light shot out of the Magikarp's mouth and struck the largest Houndoom in the face. It howled in pain.
"Hyper Beam?" a dumbfounded Michael asked himself.
The Houndoom, seeing that their leader was down, took off running. "Magikarp, do you know Hyper Beam?" asked Michael.
The fish had its usual blank look on its face. "Karp," it said. Michael recalled his Magikarp and set off to Viridian City.
As Michael walked into Viridian City, he was grateful to see that the Pokémon Center was near. He walked in and asked for a treatment for his Pokémon, then went to a computer. He dialed Professor Sumac's number.
"Hello?" asked the Professor, "Oh, it's you, Michael, where are you?"
"I'm in Viridian City. Sorry I didn't call you back in Pallet, but something was wrong at the Pokémon Center."
"That's OK. So, how are you doing?"
"I'm fine. I caught a weird Magikarp. It knows Hyper Beam. I was attacked by Houndooms right before I found out. It took out their leader"
"Michael, listen carefully. You must never let anyone know about that Magikarp. I have been alerted that the Team Rocket organization is creating a new set of genetically engineered Pokémon. The Magikarp is actually a Dracokarp created by Team Rocket. Slip your Pokédex into the slot so that I can update it to recognize some of these. If you can, avoid them, but if you catch one, make sure that Team Rocket never gets it back. I have to go alert Professor Oak, Ivy, and Elm. Call me when you get to Pewter." The screen went black. Michael stepped away from the computer and toward the counter to pick up his Pokémon.
Though it was nighttime, in the downtown region of the city, things were as bright as day, so there was no problem in getting around. He looked for the Viridian Gym. He thought that if he challenged the leader, he could spend the night in one of the extra rooms in the gym.
When he got there, though, there was a man standing near the door. When Michael tried to go in, the man said, "I'm sorry, but ever since the Gym Leader was accused of being the Boss Rocket, the Gym's been shut down. The Kanto League President says that there will be a new leader by the end of next month, but I don't believe it one bit."
"Thanks," replied Michael, "can you tell me where the Mart is?" The man pointed south. "Thanks."
Michael walked into the Mart and purchased a sleeping bag. The Houndoom ripped his old one. It left him with only $5 left. He headed north to Viridian Forest.
Michael woke up in his sleeping bag in the forest. He got up and packed his things. He hiked through the maze of trees, and stopped to have his Pokémon battle the wild bugs that he found, all the while, careful to not reveal Dracokarp's secret identity.
"Hey, you," a voice from behind him called, "You, me, Pokémon battle, now."
Michael turned around to see his old rival, Mark, from Port Aurora. "I accept your challenge," replied Michael. "Zubat, go!"
"Go, Charmander!" The Zubat flew around to avoid the Charmander's bursts of flame.
"Zubat, Bite it, then Leech Life!"
Zubat dove toward the Charmander and bit onto its head and started to suck out some energy. The Charmander shook it off and launched another Ember. It hit Zubat, but it took the hit and sent a Confuse Ray at Charmander. Charmander tried to use Rage, but hit its self and was out cold.
"You were lucky," sneered Mark. "Go Pikachu! Thundershock!"
Pikachu shot bolts of electricity through its opponent's body. Zubat collapsed on the ground.
"Zubat, return! Go 'Karp! You know what to do."
"Magikarp? Are you crazy?"
The Pikachu's cheeks started to spark. Dracokarp's mouth started to glow, but it disguised its Hyper Beam as a Tackle. Pikachu was out.
"What the?" Mark was clearly astonished. "Wow, you must be some trainer," said Mark, but he was really thinking about revenge.
"Thanks," said Michael as he walked to the end of the forest maze.
The Pewter City sky was a brilliant blue, especially compared to the dismal gray of the town. Michael walked into the Pokémon Center and got his Pokémon healed. He decided that it would be best if he got away from the city where people could find out about Dracokarp as soon as possible. He headed over to the Gym.
"Brock's in a battle right now," said the man in front of the door. "Come back later."
Michael walked to an area of grass that he had seen Pokémon in earlier in hopes of catching a new one. He sat on a rock and had Zubat look for Pokémon. Zubat returned five minutes later being chased by a large Raticate.
"Zubat! Bite it and use Confuse Ray!"
Zubat bit the Raticate on it's tender tail, then confused it into hurting its self. The Raticate staggered, and then fell down. Michael threw a Pokéball at it. It wiggled. It wiggled. It wiggled. It popped open and Michael caught the Pokéball. He tried again. It wiggled. It wiggled. It wiggled. This time, the button stopped glowing, and the Raticate was caught.
"All right!" Michael shouted. He held up his Pokéball triumphantly.
After having had his Raticate healed, Michael returned to challenge Brock. He was led into the Gym and told that a strategy that included Grass or Water would be best.
Brock sat in a stone chair at the other end of his Gym. "Two Pokémon each. Let the battle begin," he said coolly.
Brock sent out Geodude, and Michael sent out his Raticate. Raticate bit Geodude with Hyper Fang. It was a devastating blow. The Raticate must have been a very experienced fighter. Geodude got in one Rock Throw before collapsing. Onix was next. It quickly vanquished Raticate with a Tackle.
Michael was not sure what to do. If he called Zubat, he might not win. If he called Dracokarp, someone might find out about it. In the end, Dracokarp was sent out. "Hydro Pump!" Michael shouted.
"Don't you know that Magikarp don't know Hydro Pump?" asked Brock. "Take it out with Tackle."
Dracokarp acted first. A huge pillar of water streamed out of its mouth and hit Onix right on. It too was down.
"I am impressed," congratulated Brock. "I was not ready for the power of your *cough* Magikarp. I admit defeat. The Boulderbadge is yours." He handed Michael the small gray piece of metal and shook his hand. "Good job."
Michael took his Pokémon to get them healed and called Professor Sumac. "Michael, I need to update your Pokédex again. New creatures are popping up left and right. I can't discuss this much. The Rockets are everywhere. Professor Pine will meet you when you reach Vermilion. Bye." Michael never got to say hello.
'Professor Sumac must have been in a hurry,' Michael thought as he headed to Mount Moon. He had to fight a battalion of trainers, Raticate winning most of the battles. He finally entered the cave at the foot of the mountain. Inside, Zubat fluttered overhead, and a man sitting in the shadows. He stood up and approached Michael. Even in the dim light, Michael could see the red 'R' on his shirt.
He spoke. "Hello, Michael."
"How do you know my name?"
"Don't play dumb, kid. I know everything about you and your Dracokarp. You are to meet me here." He handed Michael a card. It was a black card with a red 'R' on it. It had the words 'Cerulean Headquarters: North of Nugget Bridge'. With that, he disappeared into the darkness.
"Not a chance," said Michael as he shoved the card into his pocket. Suddenly, everything went blacker than it already was, and he could faintly hear Mark's voice saying, "I've always wanted a Raticate."
When he woke up, his Raticate was gone, and he had a huge lump on his head.
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Whew, that was longer, now wasn't it? Tell me what you think, feedback is the essence of life.
This one is longer than the first one and Michael will get to Pewter City. And when I say it is longer, I mean it. The Idea of turning the tables on a sales person actually works. I almost sold a puppy to a telemarketer. The rest, you'll see.
Disclaimer: Hey, guess what? I still don't own Pokemon! Aren't I lucky? Murgatroyd is still the creator of Dracokarp.
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Scarlet: Chapter Two: Dracokarps and Boulderbadges
Michael Maryweather sat on the shore outside Pallet Town waiting for his raft to deflate. When it finally did deflate, he strapped the rolled up raft to his backpack. It was getting dark, so there weren't many people out, but Zubat was full of energy. Michael walked into the Pokémon Center and set his Pokéballs in a tray and handed it to Nurse Joy. "Please heal my Pokémon. My Magikarp especially. I just caught it, so it is all worn out."
"Don't worry, young man. All your Pokémon will be fine in a little bit. In the meantime, why don't you grab something to eat," Joy replied.
Michael walked away. He had just gotten to the food counter when he realized that he did not have any money left. He looked around for anyone that he could ask for money. The only other person that he saw was a fat man standing in a corner. Michael walked up to him.
The man spoke first, "Hey, how would you like to buy a swell Magikarp for only $500?"
"Actually," Michael replied, "I noticed that you were probably a fisherman, so you could benefit from buying my raft. It will help you to catch deep-sea Magikarp to sell."
The man looked confused. He was the one supposed to be selling stuff. Nevertheless, the prospect of saying that his Magikarp were deep-sea Magikarp was very appealing. "I'll give you $60 for it," he finally said.
"Deal," said Michael as the man forked over the three twenties. Michael was surprised at the amount that his raft fetched him. He walked over to the counter and bought a bowl of teriyaki chicken for $3.
"Young man?" asked Nurse Joy. "I have some news about your Magikarp."
"Is it okay?" asked Michael, now worried.
"It's fine, sort of. It's just a little odd. I can't tell precisely, but maybe your Pokédex can."
"Aaugh! I lost the batteries, I'll be right back!" Michael grabbed his Pokéballs and raced to a Mart.
When he got back to the Pokémon Center, He put his Pokéballs on the counter and said, "Okay, here's my Pokédex."
"Thanks," said Nurse Joy. Michael thought that she sounded different. He was a bit suspicious because she looked slightly different as well. Then he noticed that the Chansey would not go anywhere near her. That meant something was wrong. He picked up his Pokédex and left, wondering what it was that was so odd.
Elsewhere:
"This is the last time I'm going to ask you nurse," a man wearing black sneered, "what were the abnormalities with that Magikarp?"
"I-I-I don't know," stuttered the frightened nurse.
A second man in black growled, "She doesn't know. But that kid is going to find out. We must relieve him of that duty."
"Our impostor was unable to obtain the Karp in question," came the voice over the radio.
North of Pallet:
Michael hiked up a hill south of Viridian City. He could see the lights of the city in the distance. But also in the distance, he could also hear howling. He did not want to have to camp out there among the Houndoom, so he decided it was best to hurry. He picked up his pace, but the howls were getting closer. Michael continued running, but looked behind him to see if the Houndooms were near. He turned back around, but right in front of him was a huge tree. Michael could not stop in time. He collided with it face first.
When Michael came to, he was surrounded by five fierce-looking Houndooms, some with battle scars on their faces. He tried to get up, but the alpha pushed him back down and growled. Michael thought to himself, 'Maybe if I have Zubat create a diversion, I can get away and recall him.'
"Go, Zubat!" yelled Michael, "create a diversion!" Zubat fluttered in front of some of the Houndooms' eyes. The dogs saw this as no more than an annoyance and one of them toasted Zubat with an Ember. Michael recalled Zubat, and tripped on a rock. His other Pokéball fell off of his belt as the Houndoom closed in on him. The Pokéball hit the alpha Houndoom's foot and sent out the Magikarp.
The fish flopped around on the ground. It sensed that the Houndoom was about to attack, and it's mouth started to glow bright white. Suddenly, a huge beam of light shot out of the Magikarp's mouth and struck the largest Houndoom in the face. It howled in pain.
"Hyper Beam?" a dumbfounded Michael asked himself.
The Houndoom, seeing that their leader was down, took off running. "Magikarp, do you know Hyper Beam?" asked Michael.
The fish had its usual blank look on its face. "Karp," it said. Michael recalled his Magikarp and set off to Viridian City.
As Michael walked into Viridian City, he was grateful to see that the Pokémon Center was near. He walked in and asked for a treatment for his Pokémon, then went to a computer. He dialed Professor Sumac's number.
"Hello?" asked the Professor, "Oh, it's you, Michael, where are you?"
"I'm in Viridian City. Sorry I didn't call you back in Pallet, but something was wrong at the Pokémon Center."
"That's OK. So, how are you doing?"
"I'm fine. I caught a weird Magikarp. It knows Hyper Beam. I was attacked by Houndooms right before I found out. It took out their leader"
"Michael, listen carefully. You must never let anyone know about that Magikarp. I have been alerted that the Team Rocket organization is creating a new set of genetically engineered Pokémon. The Magikarp is actually a Dracokarp created by Team Rocket. Slip your Pokédex into the slot so that I can update it to recognize some of these. If you can, avoid them, but if you catch one, make sure that Team Rocket never gets it back. I have to go alert Professor Oak, Ivy, and Elm. Call me when you get to Pewter." The screen went black. Michael stepped away from the computer and toward the counter to pick up his Pokémon.
Though it was nighttime, in the downtown region of the city, things were as bright as day, so there was no problem in getting around. He looked for the Viridian Gym. He thought that if he challenged the leader, he could spend the night in one of the extra rooms in the gym.
When he got there, though, there was a man standing near the door. When Michael tried to go in, the man said, "I'm sorry, but ever since the Gym Leader was accused of being the Boss Rocket, the Gym's been shut down. The Kanto League President says that there will be a new leader by the end of next month, but I don't believe it one bit."
"Thanks," replied Michael, "can you tell me where the Mart is?" The man pointed south. "Thanks."
Michael walked into the Mart and purchased a sleeping bag. The Houndoom ripped his old one. It left him with only $5 left. He headed north to Viridian Forest.
Michael woke up in his sleeping bag in the forest. He got up and packed his things. He hiked through the maze of trees, and stopped to have his Pokémon battle the wild bugs that he found, all the while, careful to not reveal Dracokarp's secret identity.
"Hey, you," a voice from behind him called, "You, me, Pokémon battle, now."
Michael turned around to see his old rival, Mark, from Port Aurora. "I accept your challenge," replied Michael. "Zubat, go!"
"Go, Charmander!" The Zubat flew around to avoid the Charmander's bursts of flame.
"Zubat, Bite it, then Leech Life!"
Zubat dove toward the Charmander and bit onto its head and started to suck out some energy. The Charmander shook it off and launched another Ember. It hit Zubat, but it took the hit and sent a Confuse Ray at Charmander. Charmander tried to use Rage, but hit its self and was out cold.
"You were lucky," sneered Mark. "Go Pikachu! Thundershock!"
Pikachu shot bolts of electricity through its opponent's body. Zubat collapsed on the ground.
"Zubat, return! Go 'Karp! You know what to do."
"Magikarp? Are you crazy?"
The Pikachu's cheeks started to spark. Dracokarp's mouth started to glow, but it disguised its Hyper Beam as a Tackle. Pikachu was out.
"What the?" Mark was clearly astonished. "Wow, you must be some trainer," said Mark, but he was really thinking about revenge.
"Thanks," said Michael as he walked to the end of the forest maze.
The Pewter City sky was a brilliant blue, especially compared to the dismal gray of the town. Michael walked into the Pokémon Center and got his Pokémon healed. He decided that it would be best if he got away from the city where people could find out about Dracokarp as soon as possible. He headed over to the Gym.
"Brock's in a battle right now," said the man in front of the door. "Come back later."
Michael walked to an area of grass that he had seen Pokémon in earlier in hopes of catching a new one. He sat on a rock and had Zubat look for Pokémon. Zubat returned five minutes later being chased by a large Raticate.
"Zubat! Bite it and use Confuse Ray!"
Zubat bit the Raticate on it's tender tail, then confused it into hurting its self. The Raticate staggered, and then fell down. Michael threw a Pokéball at it. It wiggled. It wiggled. It wiggled. It popped open and Michael caught the Pokéball. He tried again. It wiggled. It wiggled. It wiggled. This time, the button stopped glowing, and the Raticate was caught.
"All right!" Michael shouted. He held up his Pokéball triumphantly.
After having had his Raticate healed, Michael returned to challenge Brock. He was led into the Gym and told that a strategy that included Grass or Water would be best.
Brock sat in a stone chair at the other end of his Gym. "Two Pokémon each. Let the battle begin," he said coolly.
Brock sent out Geodude, and Michael sent out his Raticate. Raticate bit Geodude with Hyper Fang. It was a devastating blow. The Raticate must have been a very experienced fighter. Geodude got in one Rock Throw before collapsing. Onix was next. It quickly vanquished Raticate with a Tackle.
Michael was not sure what to do. If he called Zubat, he might not win. If he called Dracokarp, someone might find out about it. In the end, Dracokarp was sent out. "Hydro Pump!" Michael shouted.
"Don't you know that Magikarp don't know Hydro Pump?" asked Brock. "Take it out with Tackle."
Dracokarp acted first. A huge pillar of water streamed out of its mouth and hit Onix right on. It too was down.
"I am impressed," congratulated Brock. "I was not ready for the power of your *cough* Magikarp. I admit defeat. The Boulderbadge is yours." He handed Michael the small gray piece of metal and shook his hand. "Good job."
Michael took his Pokémon to get them healed and called Professor Sumac. "Michael, I need to update your Pokédex again. New creatures are popping up left and right. I can't discuss this much. The Rockets are everywhere. Professor Pine will meet you when you reach Vermilion. Bye." Michael never got to say hello.
'Professor Sumac must have been in a hurry,' Michael thought as he headed to Mount Moon. He had to fight a battalion of trainers, Raticate winning most of the battles. He finally entered the cave at the foot of the mountain. Inside, Zubat fluttered overhead, and a man sitting in the shadows. He stood up and approached Michael. Even in the dim light, Michael could see the red 'R' on his shirt.
He spoke. "Hello, Michael."
"How do you know my name?"
"Don't play dumb, kid. I know everything about you and your Dracokarp. You are to meet me here." He handed Michael a card. It was a black card with a red 'R' on it. It had the words 'Cerulean Headquarters: North of Nugget Bridge'. With that, he disappeared into the darkness.
"Not a chance," said Michael as he shoved the card into his pocket. Suddenly, everything went blacker than it already was, and he could faintly hear Mark's voice saying, "I've always wanted a Raticate."
When he woke up, his Raticate was gone, and he had a huge lump on his head.
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Whew, that was longer, now wasn't it? Tell me what you think, feedback is the essence of life.