Johto Journal

by Godsturtle4

Brian takes part in a local tournament to fill the void in the gym left by a trainer leaving town. What happens when the tournament ends how will Brian handle the results?

4. A Different World

Chapter 4: A Different World

"Go Smoochum!"

"Go Girafarig!"

The Pokémon walked up to the circle in the center and waited for the go signal.  "GO!"

Girafarig backed up a few steps dug up some dust and charged at Smoochum.

"Smoochum Agility."

"Girafarig Psywave!"

When Smoochum appears she is knocked off her feet and slides along the ground.  "Smoochum is unable to battle Girafarig is the winner."

"Bert why did you even enter this tournament you don't stand a chance."

"Because Scott I'm not as weak as I or my Pokémon appear.  Go Slowking."

When Slowking stepped forward Scott felt a strange presence enter the room when Slowking cried out its battle cry.  "Girafarig this ones too powerful to use brute force.  We gotta find a way around it."

"Slowking Confusion with Quick Attack."

"Agility with Takedown Girafarig."

Girafarig tried to dodge Slowking's unyielding fury of confusion and seemed to be escaping the damage until she took a direct hit in the side of the head that sent her sprawling.  Slowking continued with a Quick Attack that sent Girafarig soaring across the arena.  Staggering to get up she collapsed back to the ground with a thud.  Scott screamed in pain as he felt a strange power between his Girafarig and him.  When the pain had at least subsided he stood and looked at his Girafarig.  'So we now are linked my Girafarig.'

'Girafarig arig.' (Yes we are)

"Return Girafarig.  Go Espeon."

Espeon leapt from sideline to sideline and lands behind Slowking and before he can spin around Espeon flung both feet out into Slowking's back propelling it forward.  "Espeon Teleport and Takedown!"

Slowking was still flying through the air Espeon appeared and Slowking's eyes went wide as Espeon bared down on him and delivered a crushing blow to his chest knocking him out on contact.  Slowking limply bounced off the ground and landed face first in the dirt.  "Ha your Slowking isn't as strong as you thought!"

"That was just a set up.  Now is time for the show begin."

Kadabra appeared out of thin air and hovered over the floor.  Crossing its spoons in front of himself a glow began to arise from the spoons and with a shout Kadabra launched a psybeam.  "Agility Espeon"

Again Espeon zipped from side to side and tried to deliver a tackle to Kadabra but he slid out of the way and launched another psybeam.  Espeon leapt at Kadabra and performed Teleport taking Kadabra with him.  When they came back in they were in the path of Kadabra's last psybeam.  Espeon jumped off Kadabra and ran towards the other side.  Kadabra tried to dive out of the path but he had no chance, he took his own attack in the side.  Groaning, Kadabra propped himself up and stood up but was knocked down when Espeon delivered the finishing blow with a skull bash.  "Kadabra is unable to battle Scott is the winner."

"I thought the show was supposed to begin."

"Shut up."

The 5' 5" 15 year old boy walked out of his box to his Espeon and stroked its neck.  With his stocky build people expected him to be a rock or fighting type trainer but he had chosen to follow his dad and become a psychic trainer.  "This is only the beginning of a long journey to become a member of the Saffron gym."

Together Scott and his Espeon walk out the doors and down the steps to a small bench in front of the Pokécenter.  His bright green eyes looked in each direction as people passed by.  His blond hair swayed in the wind.  When he saw the line inside die down he walked through the doors and up to the counter.  "Hello Scott," Nurse Joy said with her usual smile, "how was the match?"

"Victory like planned."

"Congratulations."

Scott pulled his Pokéballs out of his pocket and set them on the counter.  Nurse Joy collected the Pokéballs in placed them in the machine next to her.  The Pokéballs glowed white as the machine emitted pulses to heal the Pokémon within the steel balls.  When the pulses stopped and the Pokéballs returned to their red and white colors Nurse Joy picked them up and handed them back to Scott.  He dropped the balls back into his backpack and walked out.  "Come on out Espeon."

The purple cat-like Pokémon appeared and walked to Scott's side and rubbed its head on his leg.  He reached down and patted Espeon's head.  Kneeling down in front of Espeon he spoke "We are going to win this tournament and take over as the new gym leader."

Espeon gave a happy yelp and licked Scott's face.  "Haha that's right we gotta 'em right where we want 'em."

He stood up and began to walk the streets of Saffron City.  "So its Scott the wanna-be winner."

"Shut up Jordan I didn't need to see you today."

"Oh but you'll be seeing me a lot tomorrow."

"Whys that?"

"You didn't hear about this city's best Pokémon trainer's win today."

"You mean my win?"

"No you numb nut mine."

"Oh I thought you said this city's best Pokémon trainer."

"I did and that's me!!"

"Jordan, Jordan you don't stand a chance tomorrow."

"That's what you think," Jordan yelled as he ran off.

Scott shook his head and continued to tour his hometown. 

When he passed in front of his family's house he sat down on the front steps.  "He's home!" he heard come from the upstairs bedroom.

"Yes Jenny I'm home," he called back up standing up and walking Espeon inside the house.  At the front door he was met by his 7-year-old sister.  She was a cute little girl with her light brown hair and a ponytail in the back.  Her little blues eyes were always looking for something to do.  "So what you gonna do now Scott? What you gonna do?"

"I would like to have some quiet time."

"I'm sorry but we don't have any of that here," it was his mom walking out of the living room.

"I'm gonna go walk around town for the rest of the day."

"Can I come, can I come??"

"No sorry Jenny," he said as he kneeled down and hugged his sister.

"Aww."

"Mom don't push it please."

"Can't I have some fun?"

"Maybe, see ya later."

He waved as he opened the door and walked with Espeon down the stairs.  Espeon jumped up on the rail and slid down to the street.  Scott followed and jumped off the steps and landed right in front of Espeon, making Espeon jump back.  "Ha got you good."

Espeon retaliated by swatting Scott's leg with his paw.  "Hey watch it you could hurt me," Scott warned as he walked down the street and turned the corner Espeon took off running to catch up.  The rest of the day was spent laughing and walking. 

"The suns going down we'd better get home.  Good thing we live close by."

Scott walked around a building and was met by a tall man in long black clothes.  "Sorry sir."

The man reached out with a large hand as Scott tried to walk around him and grabbed Scott's arm.  "You'd better not ever do that again kid." 

When he let go of Scott's arm he almost threw him out into the street.  The passing cars screeched to a stop and in the distance the distinct sound of police sirens were heard over the cars and city bustle.  The dark man turned and Scott got a look at his face in the streetlight.  Taking off the man's clothes snapped with his swift movement to get away.  "That guy looked familiar like someone I've seen on TV before."

                The police were out of their cars and running down the street in the direction the man ran.  "Young man?  Could I have a word with you?" it was Officer Jenny.

"Uh yeah but what do I know that you want?"

"That man that ran down the street did he say anything to you?"

"Yeah I bumped into him and he grabbed my arm and told me to never do it again."

"Ok thank you," she said as she tucked away her notepad and ran to join her cops.  Scott shrugged his shoulders and walked to the steps and continued to the house.  "Espeon why didn't you growl or bite or something like that."

Espeon drooped his tail between his legs and started to give off a low whine. "Do you know who that was?"

'Scott I think I know who he is and be glad you came out of this alive.'

'Espeon I don't think he would have killed me.'

'You can never be too sure with people like him.'

"Ahh so you are home, your father isn't here yet.  I suspect he's bringing home supper."

"K mom," Scott said as he walked into the living room and switched on the TV.  "Breaking News into news 7.  Giovanni has been spotted in Saffron City and is on the move.   We warn you to stay indoors for his man is suspected armed and is extremely dangerous."

The front door sprung open and slammed shut.  Both Scott and his mom jumped when they heard it.  Scott ran out of the living room and almost collapsed.  "Scott? Scott? Are you there?"

"Oh sorry dad I wasn't sure who you were."

"What are you talking about?"

"Giovanni is in town," Scott's mom interrupted.

Scott's dad turned, locked the door, and then unlocked it again.  "What are you doing?" Scott's mom asked.

"I've got to get the pizza out of the car."

"Scott set the table and get Jenny out of her room."

"Got it mom."

Scott walked into the kitchen and pulled plates, glasses, and silverware out of the cupboards and drawers.  He set them on the table and ran to the staircase and sprinted up to the top.  Jenny's door was closed and there was no light coming out from the crack under the door.  Scott causally opened the door and flipped on the light.  "BOO!"

Scott lurched back and shook his head.  His little sister walked out of her room giggling.  "That wasn't funny Jenny he called down the stairs."

Sitting at the table the family enjoyed the pizza as best they could.  When the dishes were in the dishwasher.  Scott headed upstairs and to his room.  He reached under his desk and pulled out a dish and some food for Espeon.  Espeon sat munching as Scott sat pondering how to beat Jordan and then Sabrina. 

'Just go out with full force and beat Jordan as fast as you can.'

'Yeah so I'll start with you.'

'Aww thanks a lot,' Espeon replied sarcastically.

Espeon finished his meal and pushed the dish under the desk and crawled up on the bed with Scott.  They spent an hour with Scott rubbing Espeon's stomach.  Espeon shot a small Psywave at the light switch and the room was dark soon Scott was asleep next to Espeon.

"AHH what a relaxing night of sleep," Scott sat up in bed and stretched.

Behind him Espeon stretched on the bed.  "Today is the day."

The door blew open and a happy Jenny came bounding in and jumped on Scott's bed.  "Hey squirt what are you doing up?"

"Were going to go see you battle."

"Then go get dressed you can't go watch me dressed in your PJs."

Jenny jumped off the bed and ran out the door.  Scott closed the door and dressed himself.  Downstairs the family waited at the table.  "We gonna go?"

"You haven't eaten yet."

"I'll eat on the way," Scott replied as he grabbed a banana off the counter and walked out the door with Espeon right behind.  The door opened and Scott poked his head in "Are you coming?"

"We're right behind you."

They were all in the car heading across town to the field behind the gym where the last battle before someone faced Sabrina would take place.  Jumping out of the car Scott walked to the field and checked in with the judge.  Jordan came strolling from the gym and checked in.  "So the all powerful Scott showed up," Jordan said as he rolled his eyes.

"We can settle this once and for all on the field today and then YOU will be watching ME beat Sabrina tonight."

"Ok guys its about time to start this battle so get to your boxes and we will get this match going."

Both boys shook hands each giving the other a stone glare.  When the shake was broken they rubbed their hands on their pants like they had an infection form the other on their hands.  When they were in their boxes the judge raised his hands a looked to both trainers who returned the look with a nod.  "GO!"

"Let's start this off right Mr. Mime."

"We can beat Scott go Jynx."

The two human-form Pokémon stood poised ready for attack.  Jynx made the first move by trying a Quick Attack.  Mr. Mime easily stopped Jynx with a Barrier.  Mr. Mime made a stack of Barriers and then tossed then around Jynx.  The walls fell into place and created a box.  A small silver ball of energy formed in the palm of Jynx and she slammed the energy against the wall hoping to break through the wall.  The wall started to bend and almost looked like it would break.  Mr. Mime moved to the wall and threw another one into place behind the bending wall.  When the wall stopped bending the energy bounced off the walls and hit Jynx in the back knocking her against the double wall.  She slid down the wall and laid on the floor in pain.  Mr. Mime made sure she wasn't getting up by jumping on top and launching a Confusion attack that filled the box and with increasing pressure expanded the box.  Mr. Mime jumped from the top and ran as fast as he could towards Scott's box.  The box exploded with a large crack.  The pieces of the box disintegrated when they broke apart.  Jynx wasn't even trying to get up.  "Jynx is unable to battle Mr. Mime is the winner."

Jordan pulled out Jynx's Pokéball and recalled the injured Pokémon.  "How did your Pokémon now what to do?" the judge asked.

"We have telekinetic powers so we can tell our Pokémon what to do without speaking."

"Man I thought I was losing it.  It was like you guys were puppets and the Pokémon were your masters."

Everyone at the field broke out laughing hysterically. When the laughing died down they continued the battle.  "Go Drowzee.  Hypnosis."

"Fight back with your Hypnosis."

The Pokémon waived their hands around in the air in an attempt to make the other Pokémon fall asleep first.  Mr. Mime seemed to be losing until he sent one last burst of Hypnosis.  Both Pokémon stopped trying to clear their minds and get back to battling but before either could do that they collapsed in sleep.  "It's a draw!"

Both trainers recalled their Pokémon and Jordan pulled out his next Pokémon.  "This is your last chance to back out before I waste you Jordan."

"I don't give up especially to you.  Oh and expect to die.  Go Alakazam."

"Go Espeon."

Espeon leapt out the box and growled as Alakazam walked forward.  "Go!!!"

"Lead off with a Psybeam attack Alakazam."

"Agility then Quick Attack."

Espeon connected but Alakazam took the damage but put a Psybeam into Espeon's back.  Dust clouded Alakazam's view as he looked for Espeon, suddenly Alakazam felt something land on his shoulders.  It was Espeon was and he stared straight into Alakazam's eyes as he looked up at Espeon.  Wasting no time Espeon used Confusion.  Alakazam wobbled around and started to attack opponents that didn't exist.  Espeon stood ready to attack.  "This is the finisher Espeon.  Solar Ball!!!"

A ball of white energy grew around the charm on Espeon's forehead.  When it reached a size about as big as Espeon's head Espeon let out a grunt and unleashed the glowing energy from his forehead at Alakazam.  The attack hit Alakazam in the leg sending the confused Pokémon flipping in the air.  When Alakazam finally came down he landed on his head knocking him out on contact.  "Alakazam is unable to battle Scott is the winner."

His parents jumped form the bleachers and ran out to congratulate Scott.  Just then a messenger ran out of the gym.  Gasping for air he relayed his message, "Sabrina says to go heal your Pokémon and come right back.  She says she wants to battle you ASAP."

The messenger turned and ran back to the gym.  "We'd better get your Pokémon to the Pokécenter soon so you can challenge Sabrina to a battle."

They ran to the car and hopped in.  Pulling out into traffic the car speeds up and they make fast tracks to the Pokécenter. 

Back at the gym Scott stepped out of car and walked to the front door where a bulky man stood guard.  "Who are you?"

"I'm Scott here to battle Sabrina.  I've never seen you here before.  What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to protect the gym from Giovanni."

"Got it, now can I go in?"
                The man opened the door and let Scott through.  "Good luck," the man called to Scott down the hall.  At the end of the hall it opened into a large arena for battling and Sabrina sat at the head of the arena.  "Shall we battle now Scott?"

"Yeah why else would I come here?"

"Then let the battle begin.  It will be a 1 on 1 battle, so anyway you look at it you can't change Pokémon."

Sabrina floated from her high chair down to the floor and stood in her box awaiting Scott's move into his box.  Scott stepped up to the battle floor.  The judge came to the sideline and gave the starting command.  "Go Kadabra."

"Go Espeon.  Agility"

"Kadabra Teleport."

"Stop Espeon don't ware yourself out."

Kadabra reappeared right behind Espeon and began a Psybeam above his head.  Jump Espeon!"

Espeon jumped forward out of harms way and rolled to set up for an attack.  "Quick Attack Espeon."

"Espeon flew towards Kadabra and hit him in the midsection causing Kadabra to fall to the ground to regain his breath.  Espeon turned and hit Kadabra with another Quick Attack.  This one sent Kadabra sliding face-first along the hard floor.  While Kadabra was staggering to get up, Espeon set up a Solar Ball attack.  Kadabra finally got to his feet and turned towards Espeon.  He was still panting trying to get his breath back.  Espeon released the Solar Ball with as much force as he could spare incase Kadabra came out able to battle, but that wasn't needed.  The ball hit the floor in front of Kadabra and sent him sliding across the floor again only this time Kadabra didn't get up.  "Kadabra is unable to battle Scott is the winner."

"I commend you on your win Scott and I extend an offer for you to replace my lost gym member."

"I'd rather be the gym leader."

"WHAT!!!"

"Yeah I'd like to become the gym leader."

"That is not an option."

"Ok then I'm not joining your gym."

"Fine then leave this place."

"Ok Cya."

Scott walked back down the hall and out the door.  The family car was nowhere to be seen.  "Uh did you see what happened to the car I came in?"

The guard rested his chin in the palm of his hand in thought, "Ah yes they told me to tell you they went home and you need to walk home."

"I guess they forgot about my Pokémon powers."

Scott closed his eyes and clenched his fists.  The area around him glowed a blinding white and with a flash he was gone. 

The family was watching the news hoping to catch a glimpse of who won the match.  They all jumped when Scott appeared in front of the TV.  "How'd you do that!?!" exclaimed his mom as she picked herself off the floor.

"What?"

"You just appeared out of now where."  

"I have psychic abilities and teleportation is one of 'em."

"Well who won, and what's going to happen?"

"I won and I'm leaving tomorrow for Johto."

"Why are you leaving big brother?"       

"Because I think I'm ready to take on new challenges."

"But why go to Johto?" his father asked.

"There is a whole new set of Pokémon I want to catch and not trade for like Espeon, and the trainers over there I've heard are stronger than the ones here in Kanto."

"When are you planning on leaving?"

"Tomorrow morning bright and early."

"How are you going to get to Johto?"

"I can teleport a long way and I know I have to register at New Bark Town so I'd just teleport there."

"Ok but make sure you keep in touch with us and keep safe at all costs."

Scott zapped up to his room and spent the rest of the day packing for his long journey in a new land. 

"Tomorrow Espeon you will return to your homeland."

"Suppertime!!"

Scott walked out of his room and down the stairs.  "I expected you to just appear out of no where."

"Did you get everything packed?"

"What I need is in my backpack."

"Good."

The family sat down and enjoyed their last meal together for along time.  After the meal was finished Scott hugged the family and zapped up to his room.  One last look was all Scott got before he was asleep.

'Espeon wake up Espeon were out of here.'

Scott was dressed and backpack in hand.  'Feed me first or I don't go.'

"Fine I will," he said as he ducked under the desk and came out with a full dish.

Scott sat back on the bed while Espeon ate.  It was still dark outside but Scott knew it would take almost all day to teleport to New Bark Town and he would be too tired to do much more after that.  Espeon licked his lips and nudged the dish under the desk and jumped on the bed next to Scott.  "Let's go!"

Scott sent all his strength and energy to the teleportation and he disappeared from the room.  Espeon wasn't far behind.  The two made their way to a new journey and hoped for the best when they came out the other side.

To be continued…