Sorry I haven't been writing lately. My life really sucks right now. Sorry Gary fans! I need to change this rating to PG. Mabye PG-13. I'll have to change it anyway. I'm bored now. I need Haley to be OK so I can write. Please R&R!

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THE NEXT DAY

Haley was feeling well enough to leave the hospital the next day, thanks to the magic healing of anime. Her battle with Gary was still on. But first, she wanted to catch another Pokemon. The group was on their way to the forest to see what Pokemon were there.

"You need a non-fire Pokemon. Gary has a Wartortle." Ash informed Haley. "Electric would be good." "But we aren't in an area where electrics are common," Misty said, her brow furrowed in worry. "I really like Meowths and Eevees," Haley said. "Articuno's in a cave somewhere.. isn't it?" "Give up on Articuno, at least for now. It will be a while before you get that one," Brock said. "Then it's Eevee or Meowth." "What about a Growlithe?" Lance asked. Haley whirled. "No, how about NOT a Growlithe," she snapped. "Ok, Ok. No Growlithe yet." "Eevee." "But there aren't any Eevees here, I don't think," Ash said. "Well, thinking and knowing are different. I know there are Eevees. I asked Nurse Joy," Haley countered.

They trekked for several minutes before Lance broke the silence.

"Haley, I don't trust Gary. I have a feeling that he's going to try something." "Oh well, I'll deal with that when it comes." Lance lapsed into thoughtful silence.

"I'm exhausted. I need to rest," Misty annonced. "Let's stop and rest," Ash said. He and Misty sat down side by side, holding hands. "Look Ash! I told you!!!!!" Haley said. "It's an Eevee!"

"Vulpix, Bite attack now!" "Eeeeeeveeeeee!" the unsuspecting Pokemon yelped. "Ember!" "Vullllll!" Vulpix schreeched. The Eevee fell on its side, eyes and mouth open in confusion. "Pokeball, GO!" Haley yelled.

The ball turned the Ponyta into a beam of silver light, which faded into nothing. The Pokeball shook and twitched for a few moments, then opened again.

"What?" Haley said, puzzled. "But I weakened it." "Eee!" the Eevee informed Vulpix as it got up and began to rapidly charge her. "Vul.. Viy!" she yelped as the Eevee hit her full in the side. Vulpix struggeled to get up for a few moments, then collapsed, wincing. "Vulpix!" Haley cried. "Eeee!" the Eevee said as it ran towards Haley. It hit Haley - and knocked her down. "That thing isn't real," Haley gasped as the Eevee came in for yet another assualt. "What?!" Ash, Misty, Brock, and Lance gasped. "That- that THING'S nose is filled with lead! And you can hear the gears when it moves! Listen!" Everyone listened.. and, sure enough, as the Eevee scratched the ground like a bull will do before charging, they heard metallic clicks. Haley crouched low over Vulpix, shielding her from harm with her own body as the Eevee hit again. Haley cried out in pain, but did not move.

Suddenly, Haley had an idea. The Eevee was electronic.

"Pikachu, use Thundershock on that machine!" "Hey, that's what I'm supposed to do!" Ash said indignantly. But Pikachu leapt down from Ash's shoulder and Thundershocked the Eevee. Electricity battled with electricity inside of the machine, and it short-circuited. It exploded in a rush of flames.

A Meowth who was walking across the clearing got hit with the flames. Seeing her chance, Haley threw an empty Pokeball at the Meowth, which was quickly caught.

Haley staggered to a stand and scooped Vulpix up. "Who would do a thing like that?" Misty asked to no one in particular, watching Lance helping Haley stand up. "Who do you think? It was Gary. I told you, I TOLD you, he's up to no good," Lance said nervously. "I've figured that out, Lance. I've figured that out." Haley said.