A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gameboy

Part Ten

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James and Jessie, having already tormented the twerp for the day by telling him stories about Gary's ability to train pokemon without the use of Dumb Luck*, were sitting once again at the kitchen table playing Pokemon. Both have finally evolved their Magikarps into big, strong Gyradoses, and are preparing for a water showdown with their new nemesis, Gym Leader Misty...

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"Okay," James said. "Potions."

"Check."

"Leveled up pokemon."

"Check."

"All junior trainers defeated."

"Check."

"Good pokemon at the top of the list."

"Check."

"More potions."

"Double check."

"Chocolate in case of snack attack."

"Delicious."

Jessie put down the clipboard.

"I think we're ready."

"Shut up," said Jessie, tense. "You've got a Pikachu. I've got a Charmander and normal types."

"But you've got Gyrados now," encouraged James. "Go kick some twerpy butt with Dragon Rage, okay?"

"Right." Jessie didn't look encouraged.

One last, final, futile stop at the pokecenter, and both headed into the swimming pool of doom...

James won quickly, Jupiter proving super-effective against Misty's Staryu and Starmie, attacking the latter before it had a chance to attack more than once or twice.

Jessie's battle was longer, more intense... ::cue intense, I've-got-to-win, direct-from-the-CD Pokemon dance music:: Gyrados used Dragon Rage! Staryu used Water Gun! Enemy Staryu fainted!

Jessie began to sweat. This was where it always got tough. Starmie...

Meowth and James had formed a cheerleading squad. "Rah, Rah, sis boom bah!"

Jessie stopped playing to look over at them.

"Wha?"

"Umm... Jessie, Jessie, she's the best, she can beat all the rest?"

"You guys need help."

James and Meowth briefly disappeared, muttering. "Let's see her come up with rhymes spur of the moment."

Jessie ignored them, concentrating on her battle. Starmies were definitely not high on her list of favorite pokemon just now.

Down to the wire... Various attacks.... Various repercussions... Victory!

Jessie leapt up, so thrilled with her victory that the background momentarily disappeared to become a neat swirly thingy while Jessie twirled and made a happy little "Victory V."

James and Meowth reappeared, bearing large trays of chocolate and riceball doughnuts, "Nyasuu no Patii" blaring in the background whilst confetti streamed from parts unknown.

"Congratulations, Jessie!" Meowth stuck a mike in her face. James aimed the camera. "You've just beat Misty and been given the opportunity to use Cut outside of battle! What are you going to do next?"

"I'm going to catch Pikachu!"

Team Rocket continued in their general merriment, in general being very kawaii and happy to have accomplished something for once.

In the midst of one of is riceball doughnuts, Meowth suddenly paused midchew.

"Do either of you realize that we've captured the twerp and haven't even bothered with his pokemon yet?"

The party froze for a moment; then Jessie and James immediately ran for the broom closet.

Meowth followed only slightly slower. "Idiots!"


*a la DangerMouse. Read her fics! They're the best!