Chapter 7
"Mt. Moon AHEAD"
Samantha had been following the same signs all day long. She could see Mt. Moon; she just couldn't seem to get there.
It was now a cool, clear Monday. Her weekend was great! Just one day ago, she had defeated Brock for the Boulderbadge. Of course the circumstances surrounding that victory still troubled the young trainer deep down inside, but she had to keep her feelings in check. How could it know water attacks? Was that a WATER GUN or a HYDRO PUMP? She thought it might be better if Bobby's secret powers were kept secret…for now. After all, who knows what else might come flying out of Bobby's mouth? As for Bobby, the rare Bulbasaur trotted behind his trainer, stopping here and there to smell the various kinds of flowers that Mt. Moon's base had to offer.
Samantha looked up to the sky pondering Bobby. Maybe it was in the sea that day, because it wanted to be. Maybe he was abandoned…but why?
She had little time to wonder, as she tripped over a small bump in the road, then landed right on her face! The force of the fall caused her to drop Julie's Poké Ball, forcing her Pikachu to come out.
Bobby came running over to his trainer. He nudged her with his nose on concern. Samantha looked up, a little groggy, "I'm OK you guys…"
"Bulba!" Bobby growled as he turned around.
"Pika!" Julie snarled as little jolts of electricity came out of her cheeks.
Samantha got up, wondering what her Pokémon were so disgruntled about. All Samantha could see in front of them was that rock she had tripped over.
"What's the matter Bobby? Julie? It's only a…"
The large round object she had just tripped over began to shake violently. It rolled over to reveal its true form…
"Jiggly?" it said as it rubbed the spot on its head where Samantha had tripped.
"A Jigglypuff!" Samantha exclaimed.
"Puff!" it cried in anger. It was upset, and rightfully so! Getting kicked so rudely in the head. The Jigglypuff was up prepared to fight its oppressor; inflated and enraged. Samantha looked at it for a moment, and admired its determination. She watched it uneasily, then finally sad to her Pokémon, "C'mon guys. Leave it alone. It's my fault anyway. Sorry for kicking you Jigglypuff!"
Her Pokémon did as they were told. Samantha picked up Bobby and held him in her arms tenderly as she continued up the trail. Julie decided to turn around for one last look at the Jigglypuff. As she turned around, she was met by a huge DOUBLE-EDGE attack that sent her flying past her trainer and Bobby.
"Pikaa!" she screamed in anger getting to her feet.
"That was very rude! You bad Jigglypuff!" Samantha said quite annoyed, "Go get 'em Julie!"
Samantha decide to let her Pikachu fight its own fight…after all, she was the one who received the cheap shot. Julie charged forward with a QUICK ATTACK that connected. The Jigglypuff got up, and countered with a ROLLOUT attack. Julie got up and stared down the Jigglypuff. The Jigglypuff's eyes were widening and seemed to light up…
"Oh no Julie! Look out!! It's gonna use its SING attack!" Samantha warned.
As Jigglypuff opened its small mouth, Julie let fly a SWIFT attack, knocking it down.
"Peee—kaaa-choooo!" Julie screamed as she let fly a THUNDERBOLT attack.
The recovering Jigglypuff was hit by the paralyzing blast head on. Jigglypuff spun around 2 times, then fell to the ground. Samantha gasped at what just happened. She felt awfully sorry that Julie had creamed the Jigglypuff with relative ease. Samantha took one of her last potions, and gave it to the hurt Jigglypuff. It recovered in no time at all. It got up and ran behind the nearest bush in fear of Julie. It peeked out to see if Julie was still there.
"Pika—Pi!" Julie warned.
"Sorry Jigglypuff", Samantha shrugged, "better luck next time."
Samantha called back Julie to her Poké Ball for a much needed rest. She started back up the mountain trail, Bobby close behind. The Pokémon Center was just ahead. The beaten Jigglypuff, ran up to Samantha crying in concern.
"Puff! Jiggly, Jiggly puff!" it shouted from behind Samantha.
"Hey I know! You can come along with us! You probably know your way around Mt. Moon better than we do anyway. How'd you like to help us?" Samantha excitedly said in hopes of finding a reliable tour guide.
"Jiggly!" the grateful Pokémon exclaimed.
Samantha tossed a Poké Ball onto the ground to make it official. Jigglypuff waddled over and excitedly hopped into the Poké Ball.
"Look at that Bobby…even an enemy, can turn out to be a new friend." Samantha said as she held the Poké Ball up to Bobby.
"Bulbasaur!" Bobby said as he sniffed the Poké Ball for inspection…
