Chapter 3: Power Surge


We had just gotten into Cerulean City when I spied the Cerulean Gym. I wanted to go inside, but my new friend Josh, pointed to Zubat, who could barely fly. We went to the Poké Center to heal our Pokémon. Afterwards, we went to the Gym. After watching the Sensational Sisters perform, I challenged them to a battle, and they accepted. They would each use one Pokémon vs. three of mine. The first Sister, one with blond hair named Daisy, was to battle first. We got on two platforms in the pool, and she called out a Staryu. I decided to use Spearow first. Staryu jumped up and used Swift, but Spearow pecked the star before it could get the attack off. Staryu next used Water Gun, which knocked Spearow into a platform. Quickly the bird flew back up into the air. I called for a huge Gust, which formed a tornado into the pool, knocking Staryu against the wall, beaten.
"All right! One down, two to go!" I shouted.
The next challenger was Violet. She called out a Seaking. Seaking rushed Spearow head on and used its Horn Attack to knock Spearow around. Spearow sent a Whirlwind below, but Seaking's Waterfall stopped Spearow cold. I recalled my Pokémon & sent out Beedrill. Seaking tried to use Waterfall again, but Beedrill's Harden prevented any damage. Beedrill then used a Pin Missle to send Seaking into the air, ready for a Fury Attack. Seaking landed in the water again, and was being bombarded by wave after wave of Pin Missles. Eventually, Seaking came up belly up, with spirals in its eyes.
"Yes! One more to go!"
Seaking was recalled, as Violet put up a fit. Lilly was the final task, and had a very powerful Pokémon to use. She sent out her Dewgong, which was part Ice. Beedrill started off with a Twineedle, but was frozen solid by Dewgong's Auroa Beam. I recalled my bug popsicle and sent out Zubat. Dewgong tried to use Auora Beam, but Zubat's Double Team confused it. I then called for Supersonic, which really confused the marine Pokémon even more. So much was it confused that when it tried Auora Beam again, it hit itself with it. I told Zubat to use Wing Attack, which stung Dewgong. Lilly called for a Surf, which was bigger than what Zubat could dodge. I called for maximum Double Team plus Agility. The Surf landed on the pool, getting me soaked. However, using all those speed enhancers, Zubat had barely managed to dodge the Surf. It was worn out though. Dewgong prepared one final Headbutt, but I told Zubat to use Whirlwind, which sent Dewgong against the side of the pool, knocking it out. Lilly, obviously upset, ran over to her Dewgong. Daisy presented me with a Cascade Badge, which had me excited beyond doubt. I caught up with Josh later & we left Cerulean.
Before leaving, we bought some Potions went down to the next route to Vermilion City. Soon we came to a cottage by the sea. A sign on it said "This Sea Cottage belongs to Bill the Pokémaniac." Josh's face instantly lit up with delight.
"This is Bill's cottage! Now I get to meet my role model!"
We went inside and saw a huge grid with all the known Pokémon species. Soon enough we found a huge hall with tons of Poké pictures, and a living Kabuto! It was really Bill in a costume. After helping him out, he introduced himself. Josh was more than excited about this. Bill showed us his most precious room, a room filled with legendary and rare Pokémon. We saw Arcanine, Ninetales, a Zapdos, Kangaskhan, and many more. At first they were restless, but Bill calmed them down long enough for us to play. It wasn't long before we heard a huge explosion. When the smoke cleared, two people were standing. One was female and had red, flowing hair, and the other was male with purple hair and a rose. Then they started saying a most annoying motto.
"To protect the world from devastation," the girl said.
"To unite all peoples within our nation." the man said.
"To denounce the evils of truth and love"
"To extend our reach to the stars above."
"Jesse!"
"James!"
"Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!"
"Surrender now, or prepare to fight!"
"Meowth! That's right!" Meowth said.
"What do you people want?" I exclaimed.
"We're here for the Pokémon." said James.
"You're not getting them!" shouted Bill.
This got Team Rocket angry. Their Pokémon, Arbok and Weezing, started tearing up the place. The Pokémon got scared and were running, but Team Rocket captured them in a net. We couldn't tolerate this. Josh and I had to act. Team Rocket pushed Bill, who was knocked out. Josh couldn't handle anymore.
"You want the Pokémon? You'll have to get through me! Nidoran, go!"
"I'll help! Geodude, let's go!"
Arbok & Weezing faced off against Geodude and Nidoran. Nidoran used Acid against Weezing, and Geodude clobbered Arbok with Mega Punch. Team Rocket struck back, and made Geodude faint. Nidoran was really weak, so Josh picked it up & took it out of the battle. I sent out Beedrill and Josh sent out Butterfree. Butterfree tried to use Sleep Powder, but Weezing used Smokescreen and the powder mixed in and collided with Beedrill and Butterfree. We next sent out Spearow and Sandshrew, but they were also defeated. Rattata and Zubat got their chance now. Weezing tackled Rattata, and Arbok binded it. Now it was Zubat vs. Arbok and Weezing. I didn't like the odds. I ordered Zubat to use Supersonic, while rapidly dodging Arbok and Weezing. It didn't work as the two Pokémon overcame Zubat, pounding it hard. Nidoran, angry at being beaten, wanted to fight, but Josh kept it back. Eventually, Nidoran got free and tackled Arbok, sending it back a few inches. Arbok & Weezing were just too powerful for us. Team Rocket then made a comment that would be their undoing.
"Look at those wimpy Pokémon!" Jesse said.
"Especially that puny little Zubat and Nidoran!" commented James.
This got both of us angry, but Nidoran angrier. It stood up, and suddenly, it was surrounded by a white aura. It began to get brighter and brighter, and it grew bigger as well. When the aura disappeared, Nidoran was gone and in it's place, it's evolved form, Nidorino. Nidorino looked sternly at Team Rocket, and with a well-placed Double Kick, sent Arbok and Weezing colliding with TR. Nidorino then gave Team Rocket a good-bye present in the form of a Fury Attack. Josh hugged Nidorino and said he was proud of his Pokémon. Zubat, Bill, and I thanked Nidorino for saving the day. We helped repair the Sea Cottage, and Bill gave us some useful information on some rare Pokémon. We left for Vermillion soon after.
About 2 days later, we were in Vermilion. I was glad to be back home, and so was Zubat. Josh was just excited to get out of that forest. After healing all of us at the Pokémon Center, I immediatley went to the Vermilion Gym. Living in Vermilion, I knew how the Gym Leader, Lt. Surge, worked. Along the way, I saw one of my old friends, Amy. We went over to see her, but she was in the middle of a battle. Her Raichu vs. a Seadra. Seadra used it's Bubble, but it was no match for Raichu's Thunder Bolt. After the match, I introduced Zubat and Josh. Amy was so thankful that I've come so far in my journey already, as we told her about my Gym battles and our adventures along the way. As we walked around town, Josh asked if Amy worked at Vermilion Gym, since she has an electric Pokémon. Amy used to work there, but she got into a fight at the Gym, and was cast off the gang. As we went back to house and ate lunch, a strange smoked filled the room. "Oh no, not again!" I said.
"To protect the world from devistation!"
"To unite all peoples within our nation!"
"To denounce the evils of truth and love, to extend our reach to the stars above!"
"Jesse!"
"James!"
"Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!"
"Surrender now, or prepare to fight!"
"Meowth! That's right!"
Team Rocket had showed up once again to capture Zubat. I began to get annoyed by them. They made a bad day out of a wonderful day. Arbok and Weezing were about to capture Zubat when Josh and Amy stepped in. They called out Nidorino and Raichu. Nidorino, unfortunatly, got binded by Arbok, and Raichu was tackled by Weezing. Amy called out for Raichu to use Thundershock, but it didn't do much damage. Arbok then sent both Raichu and Nidorino flying. Raichu wouldn't give up, as it called down a huge thunder blast than fried Team Rocket. Raichu was ready to fall down after that, and Team Rocket wanted yet another trainer's Pokémon. They sent out their Pokémon, but Zubat and Butterfree intercepted them. Butterfree used Stun Spore to paralyze Arbok and Weezing, and then blew them away with a Whirlwind. After the battle, we said good-bye to Amy and went to the Gym. Amy stopped us, and asked that we would take care of Raichu. She explained that Raichu wouldn't get much more powerful being stuck here in Vermilion, and Team Rocket may be back. I accepted, and gained another Pokémon.
We stood outside Vermilion Gym. I was very eager to get my thrid badge. Inside, I saw Lt. Surge, and figured since I know his ways, I can beat him. The match began. He sent out his Raichu and I sent out my newest Pokémon, Raichu. The match began with Surge's Raichu using a Mega Kick. I ordered my Raichu to use Swift, but Surge's Raichu dodged it. Surge said to end it, and with a mighty ThunderBolt, Raichu was virtually paralyzed.
"Maybe you should use one of your other baby Pokémon!" Surge exclaimed.
At the Pokémon Center, Raichu was alright, but it would be awhile before it could fight again. Josh said that I didn't have enough experience with Raichu in order to defeat Surge. I then vowed to beat Surge with all my might, but with what Pokémon to do it with? All my Pokémon weren't that powerful yet. Zubat chipped in, and said (in it's language) that it wanted to battle Surge. Zubat wasn't about to accept the word "no", so I accepted. Back at the Gym, Surge again commented on my "baby" Pokémon and how badly Raichu was beaten.
"We'll see who laughs last!" I shouted.
And so the match began. Zubat vs. Raichu. Zubat started things off with a Wing Attack, but Raichu countered with a ThunderPunch. Raichu then laid a Body Slam on Zubat. Raichu seemed to have won, but Zubat doesn't go easily. It flew up, and unleashed a Supersonic attack. Raichu, confused, started shooting lightning bolts everywhere. We barely dodged them, and Zubat whizzed past them and bit Raichu's tail. I then called for a Leech Life attack. Raichu started a Thundershock, but with Zubat taking Raichu's energy, it could withstand the electric sensation. Finally, Raichu stopped it's Thundershock and collapsed. Zubat, although injured, was still flying. I rejoiced at the victory, and so did Zubat, Josh, and Raichu. Surge was standing there stunned. Afterwards, he congratulated me and said he underestimated Zubat. Then he gave my prize, a shiny new ThunderBadge! I showed it to my Raichu and Zubat, and jumped for joy. Later we said good-bye and were on our way. Now I have to face my most difficult challenges. I hope I can succeed. If I'm going to, though, I'll need some help.