Chapter 8

Gone fishing

Lincoln wakes up floating in a dark place hearing a girl's voice.

disturb not the harmony of fire, ice, lightning, or rock let these titans reck destruction upon the world which they clash. though the waters great gradian shall rise and quell the fighting, alone its song will fail, lest the earth shall turn to Lincoln, the girl's voice said.

who are you, what are you talking about, Lincoln asked. as he begins to fall down towards a light, only to fall on the floor.

Ren wakes up, jeez link maybe you shouldn't have called top bunk, Ren said.

sorry, had another weird dream, said Lincoln.

what were they about, Ren asked while brushing his teeth.

the first one was I was in this dark void or something next thing i knew a mysterious creature now that I'm sure it's a Pokémon telling me it's time to fulfill my destiny, Lincoln replied while starting to brush his teeth.

wow, what did it look like, Ren asked getting dressed.

it looked like a white deer but with a ring around its waste, Lincoln replied after finishing brushing his teeth.

arceus, then what my ancestor said was true, Ren thought.

so, what about the other ones, ren asked.

the second one was the same place but suddenly 4 bird like Pokémon, they were covered if fire, ice, lighting, and rock, Lincoln replied.

sounds like the four legendary Pokémon, said ren.

and the last just now, was hearing a girl's voice about some prophecy or something, said Lincoln while getting dressed.

really, what did she say, ren asked getting dressed.

can't remember but it sounded important, Lincoln replied while getting dressed.

can you guys keep it down you're ruining my beauty sleep, yelled misty.

then she'll need 50 years of it, ren laughed while Lincoln snickered.

I heard that, misty yelled.

I think I'll head to the pokemart to get some supplies, she's just like Lola, Lincoln said looking a little scared.

don't forget the ketchup, pikachu reminded lincoln.

relax, i won't, said lincoln as he's heading out.

pokemart (8:15 am)

as Lincoln entered the store he was greeted by the clerks.

welcome to the viridian pokemart - how can I help you today? asked one of the clerks with a smile as Lincoln approached the counter. before he could respond, the white-hair boy noticed an assortment of different colored usb sticks sitting inside of a nearby display case with the names of different moves printed on them.

pointing at them, Lincoln asks what are those things supposed to be?

ah, you have good eye - these would be technical machines, sir. the clerk replied before taking on of the sticks out and showing it to him. technical machines - or TMs, for short - are special items that allow trainers to teach their Pokémon the move coded on the TM as long as the two are compatible.

really? it's that easy? questioned Lincoln, now interested how does it work?

it's quite simple, really - to use a TM, all you need to do is install the move onto a device called the move tutor, which is device that's able to connect wirelessly with a pokeball. once you have a connection, simply select the option to teach the move to the designated Pokémon and it'll do the rest.

giving the TMs a wary look, so...they pretty much upload info on how to use the move into a Pokémon's brain? is that safe? Lincoln asked.

don't worry, the process is 100% safe and completely painless. if it wasn't, we wouldn't be selling them. the clerk replied with a reassuring smile.

well...alright, if you say so. just one thing though...are they reusable? Lincoln questioned.

yes, they are. unlike the other ones that expire after a single use, these new models are coded with unlimited usage, so unless you end up losing it or breaking it yourself, you'll never need to worry about having to get a replacement, the clerk replied with a smile. are you interested in purchasing one, by any chance?

maybe later, Lincoln replied before remembering why he stopped by in the first place. what supplies do you recommend for first time trainers, and do you have any bottles of ketchup in stock?

we do, as a matter of fact, hold on a moment, the clerk replied before walking away from the counter. a few minutes later, he returned with a single bottle of ketchup in hand along with some other items, here you go one bottle of ketchup, potions, revives, a special backpack for storage, a fishing rod, and trainer cloths and a pendent case for whatever you put in, you can change in one of the booths said the clerk.

great! how much?

it's on the house for first time trainers and we heard you save the Pokémon center, said the clerk.

wow talk about a great deal thanks, said Lincoln.

you're welcome, have a nice day, said the clerk. as Lincon changes his cloths and put the rainbow wing in the pendent to keep it safe then heads back to the Pokémon center.

Pokémon center lobby (9:00)

upon re-arriving Lincoln meets up with Ren, Pikachu and misty waiting for him.

Pikachu, I got your ketchup, Lincoln announced which made Pikachu grab and hug it with joy.

so are you ready to go catch a water type, misty asked.

yup, you coming to Ren? Lincoln asked.

sorry buddy, I'm heading somewhere else, Ren replied.

really, where are you going? Lincoln asked

just researching legendary Pokémon and the roles they play in this world, Ren replied.

well ok, but I can tell we'll meet again someday, said Lincoln.

me too, and I look forward to it, Ren said as he fists bump Lincoln then leaves first.

welp lets hurry to route 2, said misty.

Lincoln and misty left the center and started on their journey.

later, at a riverbank on route 2 (10:30),

it didn't too long for Lincoln and misty to start fishing. so, Lincoln did you get everything you wanted at the store? she asked.

yeah, and talk about a lucky break. I got everything on the house just for being a rookie trainer, Lincoln replied.

really, wow talk about lucky, misty commented.

tell me about it. well, in any case, why come here for water type Pokémon? Lincoln asked.

because well, i thought i saw some poliwag a little while ago, misty replied.

poliwag? are they good water types? Lincoln asked.

yes, and they're perfect for beginners like you, misty replied.

I see, Lincoln commented.

and that's not all. depending on how you raise it, poliwag could evolve into some interesting Pokémon, misty added.

really? care to elaborate? Lincoln asked.

certainly. first up, poliwag can evolve into poliwhirl, which is a solid battler. i happen to have one on my team, misty explained.

poliwag into poliwhirl. got it, Lincoln replied.

as for pollywhirl evolves into, you first you need a specific stone, misty replied.

I think I read about that on the test i did years ago, Lincoln commented.

yes. poliwhirl, however, can evolve into one of two Pokémon depending on the stone use. using a water stone will evolve it into poliwrath, a powerful water and fighting type Pokémon. you can also use an item called a king's rock to evolve it into a politoed, misty explained.

poliwrath or politoed; which one would you recommend? Lincoln asked.

it depends on what you want it to evolve into. but just so you know, poliwhirl isn't the only pokemon that needs items to evolve. Pikachu is one of them, misty replied.

it's true. my species requires a thunder stone to evolve into a raichu, Pikachu explained.

then i should find a thunder stone later down the line, Lincoln commented.

eh, there's no need to rush. I like being a Pikachu, Pikachu replied.

well, if that's your wish, then I'll gladly respect it, and let YOU decide when you're ready to evolve, Lincoln replied.

you're...letting me decide? Pikachu asked.

of course, it's up to you to decide. and if you choose not to evolve, then we'll just have to work hard making you the strongest Pikachu the kanto region has ever seen, Lincoln replied.

thanks Lincoln, that means a lot to me, Pikachu replied.

alright, you two we got some water Pokémon to catch. and the best way to do that is by fishing for one, misty said, pulling out her fishing rod.

wait, we can fish for Pokémon? Lincoln asked.

of course, we don't just catch Pokémon on land and in the sky, they can be found in the water by fishing. speaking of which I'll lend you one of these good rods I have.

thanks, but the clerk gave me one at the pokemart, said Lincoln.

so, we just use bait to lure in a Pokémon or just cast the line as it is? Lincoln asked.

just cast as is. and with that good rod, you're bound to catch something good, including a poliwag, misty replied, casting her line in the water. lincoln did the same, and now, for the hardest part of fishing, the waiting game.

just like regular fishing? Lincoln asked.

yup, its whether or not you get a bite all depends on whether or not the Pokémon goes for the line. it could be minutes or even hours before either of us gets a bite. misty replied.

so just spend all morning waiting for a bite? oh boy, Lincoln grimaced.

you'll get used to. when it comes to fishing it takes patience, misty replied.

at the loud house night time,

Lisa was getting ready for bed, as her mother came in to tuck in lily and, mother unit? Lisa asked.

yes, Lisa? Rita asked, turning to her young genius.

when do you suppose Lincoln will call us? Lisa asked. Rita froze up a bit, but lily giggled happily at the mention of her brother.

inky! inky! she happily giggled.

well, when he'll call, I'm not too sure, but from what pop-pop said, professor oak should give us a progress report here in the next few days, Rita replied.

I see. I can only assume that Lincoln informed this professor of the predicament he was in before going to kanto, Lisa replied.

more than likely, he did. after all, the professor would need to be able to Lincoln with whatever tasks he wants him to do. that, and this whole mess did teach him about honesty, albeit a tad too extreme, Rita stated.

true. but do you truly think Lincoln is willing to forgive us? Lisa asked.

that'll all depend on how we reconnect and apologize to him, so each of us needs to excise extreme care with how we deliver our apologies, Rita advised.

fair point. and most likely, Lincoln will chew each of us out for our involvement in this farce, Lisa replied.

another good point. we should just take whatever he has to get it off his chest with a grain of salt, and hope that he can forgive us, Rita replied.

I hope that he does. this bad luck nonsense is tearing this family apart, Lisa commented.

well, I intend to do something about junior's behavior before she does something stupid, Rita declared.

please do so. after seeing his schedule, I think I speak for everyone when i say that I'm sick of hearing about the softball game she accuses him of ruining, Lisa declared, as she crawled into bed.

I am too. but we'll have the process report to look forward to, so there's a plus side to that, Rita said, as she left the bedroom. despite knowing she had to make amends with Lincoln, even with her brainpower, she wasn't sure HOW she was going to do it. but she wasn't in that boat alone. across the hallway, lucy was lying awake in bed contemplating how she was going to apologize to Lincoln while remembering his schedule.

I'll have to discuss it with Lisa on what we're going to do, the young goth girl thought to herself until an image of princess pony appeared in her head, suddenly the idea popped into her head, maybe I should come clean about THAT incident, when it came to teasing, she was willing to bear any humiliation if it meant earning his respect and love back.

meanwhile with Lincoln,

two hours had gone by since Lincoln started fishing with misty and there still no biting, does it really take this long to fish something up? Lincoln asked.

welcome to the world of fishing, squirt, misty replied with a laugh. just then, an idea popped in her head, say, while we're waiting, why not tell me about yourself? all i know is your name, where you're from, and two Pokémon you have one you, but nothing else, she suggested.

it would be a good idea. besides, if you want a true friend to her, you'll need to be honest with her, about everything, Pikachu stated.

well, I suppose you're right. well, as you know, I'm from royal woods, Michigan in the US. my family consists of my mom, dad, 10 sisters, and four primary pets, lincoln replied.

10 SISTERS?! misty exclaimed, shocked that Lincoln has a large family.

yep. and I'm the middle child, Lincoln replied.

yeesh, I can barely handle the three of my sisters, misty commented.

so, you have siblings too? Lincoln asked.

yup, I was born in cerulean city, along with my three older sisters, misty replied, showing Lincoln a picture of three girls. one with blonde hair, one with blue, and the third with pink hair, the blonde is daisy, the blue hair is violet, and pink hair is lily, misty explained.

what a coincidence. my youngest sister's name is lily, Lincoln commented while thinking man and I thought Ms. DiMartino was hot.

I'll say. speaking of sisters, tell me about your sisters? misty asked.

since you talked about yours, it seems only fitting. alright, first up my eldest sister, Lori. as the oldest she's supposed to be responsible for us but she mostly focusing on texting her boyfriend so much she doesn't focus on anything else, Lincoln explained.

yikes. she phono Holic so much she can't live without it and her boyfriend, misty commented.

trust me she is. next is Leni. she's a sweet girl, but a bit of an airhead, and often takes things to literally, like when she wanted to go to the mall Lori made her make her bed. but Leni thought Lori meant carving a new bed for her from wood, which shows she's not ditzy. she's also the resident fashionista, Lincoln continued.

she sounds nice, misty commented.

she is but has her selfishness sometimes. next is Luna loud. she's the musician of the family, she always plays her music a max volume, which causes the neighbors to complain, Lincoln continued.

i see. go on, misty commented.

next is Luan, our resident jokester. she always comes up with jokes and pranks, often cracks puns every chance she gets, and really painful ones at that. she's also dangerous on April fools day, that's when her pranks go too far that could potentially kill someone, Lincoln continued.

yikes! how far did she go? misty asked.

well, a year ago, she tricked our dad into buying an abandoned hotel so that she can prank us, ranging from our allergies to dumping bleach on a younger sister, Lincoln explained. both misty and Pikachu were horrified at what Lincoln said.

dude! don't your parents try to reign her in?! misty asked.

they tried one time. they got pranked into such a state that they feared April fools day as much as the rest of us do, Lincoln replied.

I'm almost tempted to ask you to stop, misty commented.

well, we're halfway done. and my next sister is the main reason I'm here, Lincoln said, with a hint of bitterness.

well, if you want, you can stop but she's the reason you're here, misty replied quickly

thanks, but it's fine, so I'll continue. my next sister is Lynn junior, she's the jock and muscle of the family. she plays every sport, though she's very superstitious, and a sore loser, and an even worse winner, Lincoln explained.

ah so she's one of THOSE types just like a trainer, misty commented.

without question. next are my younger sisters, lucy. she's the goth of the family. she's into vampire and seances. she claims to be a slave to the darkness, but she's one of the nicer sisters, Lincoln explained.

your little sister is a goth?! misty exclaimed.

yup since birth, that's how she rolls. next are the twins, Lana and Lola. they're complete polar opposites. Lana loves playing in mud and doing gross stuff, while Lola is the spoiled bratty princess of the family, and a beauty pageant powerhouse. she's likes to blackmail others to do her bidding. she even has secrets on us just to get us to hang out with her, Lincoln explained.

sounds like she needs discipline school, misty commented.

yeah, and they fight a lot, but they sometimes get long, said Lincoln.

i see, misty commented.

next is Lisa. despite only being four years old, she's the brainiac of the family, even having a PH.D. although her intelligence makes her believe her slf superior to everyone else, Lincoln continued.

i know her type all too well, misty commented.

i know right? last is lily, the baby of the family. she still 1 but she's growing fast, Lincoln concluded.

wow talk about big family, misty commented until a tug was felt on Lincoln's line.

hey, i got something! Lincoln exclaimed, gripping the rod.

alright! reel it in, and get ready to battle! misty said

ready Pikachu! Lincoln said.

all set! Pikachu declared, taking a fighting stance, and with one tug Lincoln pulled out a small, blue polliwog Pokémon with a spiral pattern on its belly.

a poliwag! misty exclaimed while pulled out his pokedex.

poliwag, the tadpole pokemon, a water type. poliwag swim better and walk. the spiral pattern on its belly differs from place to place.

right. time to catch it! pikachu? lincoln asked.

say no more, lincoln, pikachu said getting ready to battle, but to everyones confusion poliwag walked up to them and started speaking.

excuse me, but do you think i can talk to you trainer, poliwag asked.

um...sure, pikachu replied, looking at lincoln he wants to talk to you.

really? lincoln said surprised, as he approached the water pokemon, you wanted to speak to me?

yes, i was hoping you would be my trainer? poliwag asked.

wait you're...asking me to catch you? lincoln asked.

yes, i want to be strong and for some reason i can see you can help me with that, poliwag said.

i don't see why not, let's be a team poliwag, Lincoln said pulling out an empty pokeball, and tossed it at poliwag, encaptsulizing the tadpole pokemon. the ball rocked a few times before it clicked.

alright, we have a water pokemon!now were set for the gym in pewter city, Pikachu said.

nice work, and i just caught my one too, misty commented.

thanks, now we can keep moving to the next pewter city, said Lincoln as he and misty pack their fishing lines and continue their journey.

That's chapter 8 next comes the first progress report how will the louds react to it find out next time. and guess i like the cooment for james i'll see if i can fit it after the saint Anne.

Lincoln's team (current)

Pikachu (male)

moves: thunderbolt, iron tail, quick attack, electroball.

Fearow (female)

moves: drill peck, wing attack, gust, brave bird.

poliwag (male)

hypnosis, water sport, and water gun.