Silver's Status
Badges: 2
Pokemon: 7 (Cyndaquil(x), Butterfree(x), Bellsprout, Skiploom(x), Geodude(x), Togepi(x), Mareep(x)) (x=in party)
Chapter 25: Race! Skiploom vs. Ponyta
Silver continued down the long road to Goldenrod City. He felt a great satisfaction after helping Crystal catch a Goldeen, yet he pondered the fact that Crystal may be in love with him. He then remembered how the Professor said that he should do what Silver thinks is best for him now, and that being in love with Crystal would be ok.
"As long as Crystal doesn't become obsessive", Silver thought to himself, "I couldn't care less!" All of a sudden, A Pokemon ran in front of him at lightning speed.
"Whoa!", Silver exclaimed. He checked his Pokedex and found out that it was Ponyta, a flame pony Pokemon, whose hooves were as hard as diamond, and could run really fast. SIlver watched as Ponyta ran far ahead.
"Ponyta, slow down!", a voice called out. Silver turned around and saw a girl running after Ponyta. Ponyta returned to the girl at a trotting pace.
"Hi!", Silver said to the girl. The girl just waved back.
"My name is Silver", Silver told the girl.
"My name is Diana", the girl said, "and we're training for the big race!" Silver looked curious.
"What big race?", Silver asked Diana, then Diana explained.
"The big race is actually a 1 on 1 race to about half a mile away from Goldenrod City", Diana explained, "It is usually me versus somebody else, and I have won five times in a row!" Silver was amazed. He was excited about hearing this and wanted to race.
"Nobody has challenged me yet!", Diana said, "I hope someone does soon!"
"Hope no further", Silver told Diana, "because I will challenge you!"
"Excellent!", Diana exclaimed, "I guess we will race, as soon as you register over by Cloyster Creek. Diana explained that Cloyster Creek was a town along the Road to Goldenrod City, and that the river where Crystal got her Goldeen from, becomes a small creek and passes through the town.
"That sounds nice", Silver commented, "let's go there now!" So Silver and Diana headed in the direction of Cloyster Creek. Soon, they arrived in an old fashioned town, with brick roadways. A smooth flowing creek ran through the town. Soon, they were at the Cloyster Creek Pokemon Center.
"Hi Nurse Joy", Diana said to Nurse Joy.
"Hi there Diana", Nurse Joy replied, "ready for the big race this year?"
"Sure am, and I have my challenger with me right here", Diana replied back.
"OK, let's just get this young man registered for the race!", Nurse Joy said, "and we'll be right back!" Nurse Joy ushered Silver into the back room. After a few minutes, they emerged.
"Now let's see what Pokemon I will use to race with!", Silver said.
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Silver sent all of his Pokemon out of their Pokeballs.
"Ok, let's see which one of you is fastest, Cynaquil", Silver stated, "let's start with you!"
"Cynda!", Cyndaquil cried. It ran all the way to a nearby tree and back.
"Cyndaquil's fast, but not as fast as that Ponyta!", Silver thought to himself. Silver then tried out Togepi, Mareep, Geodude, and Butterfree, but none of them were good enough.
"Ok, Skiploom, you're the last Pokemon left, let's see what you've got!", SIlver said. Skiploom started to float in the air. It moved very rapidly toward the tree, and then came back. Silver saw how fast it moved.
"Wow!", Silver said, "I think i'll enter you into the race, Skiploom!", Silver said. Skiploom was overjoyed at Silver's decision. It jumped up and fell into Silver's arms. Silver gave his Pokemon a big hug.
"I know you can win this race!", Silver said, "I just know it!"
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Meanwhile, Team Rocket was spying on Silver from behind some nearby bushes. They wanted to get their hands on Togepi at any cost.
"Look at that little egg!", Julie stated, "a perfect prize for the boss!" Mitch looked back at her.
"But the power that could help us could also hurt us as well", Mitch said, "don't you remember that explosion?!" Julie looked at Mitch sternly.
"Don't jinx it!", she said, "we will win!"
"Now you're jinxing it!", Mitch cried, "stop that!"
"We're going to win!", Julie chanted continuously.
"STOP!", Mitch screamed. Silver heard this and looked toward the bushes.
"Cyndaquil, smoke 'em out!", Silver said. Cyndaquil used a smokescreen attack into the bushes. The smoke made them choke.
"I told you you'd jinx it!", Julie said.
"ME!", Mitch yelled, "what about you and all those jinxing comments you made!"
"You made me make them!", Julie coughed out.
"NO WAY, I DID NOT!", Mitch shouted. They began to run away.
"The smoke is too much!", Mitch said.
"Why did you have to jinx everything and make it happen?!", Julie asked.
"STOP BLAMING THIS WHOLE THING ON ME, BECAUSE THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT", Mitch shouted. Silver and Cyndaquil watched them run off. Silver then shrugged and awaited the time of the race.
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The time of the race had finally arrived. It was the moment Silver had been waiting for since had registered. At the starting line was Diana and Ponyta, waiting for Silver. Silver pulled out Skiploom's Pokeball and threw it. Skiploom came out and positioned himself at the starting line. Then, Silver and Diana climbed into the back of a Jeep Pickup Truck. Soon, the announcers voice blared from speakers over the crowd.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the 8th annual Great Race to Halfway From Goldenrod is about to begin", the announcer's voice blared, "The Pokemon in the race will be followed by their trainers in a Pickup. They will follow the course. Each trainer may use a speed based attack only once during the whole race to speed up their Pokemon. Today's race will be between Diana and Ponyta from Cloyster Creek, and Silver and his Skiploom from New Bark Town! With that, let the race begin!" The first red light lit up, then the second. Silver and Diana looked on as their Pokemon got ready to race. The third light lit up, and then the lights turned green.
"GO!", yelled both trainers. Ponyta and Skiploom headed away from the starting point. Then the Pickup's engine started and soon they began to follow both Pokemon.
"So far, Skiploom and Ponyta are neck and neck!", The announcer stated, "this looks to be an exciting race!" as the race was going on, Team Rocket was watching from their balloon.
"This time, we will catch both of those rapid racers!", Julie said.
"OK, STOP IT!", Mitch shouted, "don't you remember what happened the last time you did that!? You jinxed our chances of getting the twerps Pokemon earlier!"
"Relax", Julie said calmly, "I understand you're upset about that, but this time we'll win, no matter what!" At that moment, SIlver looked up and saw the balloon. He let Mareep out of it's Pokeball into the pickup.
"Mareep, Thundershock that balloon!", Silver commanded. Mareep launched a Thundershock at the balloon, and it made contact. The balloon then exploded, sending Team Rocket flying.
"YOU DID IT AGAIN!", Mitch cried.
"Oh, shut up!", Julie responded as they flew away.
"Sorry about the interuption, folks!", the announcer's voice said, "and now we will return to the race!" By this time, Ponyta had gotten far ahead of Skiploom. There was still a little way to go, but Silver was more determined than ever to win. He watched as Ponyta pulled further and further ahead. He saw the look of victory in Diana's eyes. The finish line was just ahead.
"Both Pokemon are nearing the finish line, and Ponyta is ahead by inches", the announcer said.
"Ponyta, use Agility!", Diana commanded. Ponyta started to move faster. Ponyta was about to win. Silver had to think fast.
"EXTREMESPEED!", Silver shouted without thinking. All of a sudden, Skiploom exploded in a burst of speed. He passed by Ponyta and crossed the finish line at a very fast pace. Both Diana and Silver watched in awe.
"He's done it!!!", The announcer shouted, "by using an extremespeed attack, Silver's Skiploom won by a lot!" The jeep pulled up to the two Pokemon, and Silver ran up and hugged Skiploom.
"Oh, Skiploom, thank you so much!", Silver said. Skiploom gave out a cry of happiness. Diana walked up to him.
"Congratulations!", Diana said, outreaching her hand. Silver took it and shook it. He had a look of pride on his face.
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Silver had collected his prize, and then continued down the road to Goldenrod City. He used his PokeGear to call Prof. Elm and tell him about the race.
"So, Skiploom used extremespeed to win!", the Professor was shocked, "that's a rare move for a Skiploom to have, I would like to study it when you can send it to me!"
"Sure thing!", Silver said, "just as soon as I use it in my next Gym battle!"
"Good Luck!", said Prof. Elm.
"Thank you!", SIlver said.
"No, thank you", said Prof. Elm, "and I'll tell your mother you said hello, because she worries about you!"
"OK, bye Professor!", said Silver. He hung up and took out the Pokeball that contained Skiploom.
"You will be my most valuable Pokemon when we reach Goldenrod City!", Silver said. He walked along, with Goldenrod City in plain view.
Badges: 2
Pokemon: 7 (Cyndaquil(x), Butterfree(x), Bellsprout, Skiploom(x), Geodude(x), Togepi(x), Mareep(x)) (x=in party)
Chapter 25: Race! Skiploom vs. Ponyta
Silver continued down the long road to Goldenrod City. He felt a great satisfaction after helping Crystal catch a Goldeen, yet he pondered the fact that Crystal may be in love with him. He then remembered how the Professor said that he should do what Silver thinks is best for him now, and that being in love with Crystal would be ok.
"As long as Crystal doesn't become obsessive", Silver thought to himself, "I couldn't care less!" All of a sudden, A Pokemon ran in front of him at lightning speed.
"Whoa!", Silver exclaimed. He checked his Pokedex and found out that it was Ponyta, a flame pony Pokemon, whose hooves were as hard as diamond, and could run really fast. SIlver watched as Ponyta ran far ahead.
"Ponyta, slow down!", a voice called out. Silver turned around and saw a girl running after Ponyta. Ponyta returned to the girl at a trotting pace.
"Hi!", Silver said to the girl. The girl just waved back.
"My name is Silver", Silver told the girl.
"My name is Diana", the girl said, "and we're training for the big race!" Silver looked curious.
"What big race?", Silver asked Diana, then Diana explained.
"The big race is actually a 1 on 1 race to about half a mile away from Goldenrod City", Diana explained, "It is usually me versus somebody else, and I have won five times in a row!" Silver was amazed. He was excited about hearing this and wanted to race.
"Nobody has challenged me yet!", Diana said, "I hope someone does soon!"
"Hope no further", Silver told Diana, "because I will challenge you!"
"Excellent!", Diana exclaimed, "I guess we will race, as soon as you register over by Cloyster Creek. Diana explained that Cloyster Creek was a town along the Road to Goldenrod City, and that the river where Crystal got her Goldeen from, becomes a small creek and passes through the town.
"That sounds nice", Silver commented, "let's go there now!" So Silver and Diana headed in the direction of Cloyster Creek. Soon, they arrived in an old fashioned town, with brick roadways. A smooth flowing creek ran through the town. Soon, they were at the Cloyster Creek Pokemon Center.
"Hi Nurse Joy", Diana said to Nurse Joy.
"Hi there Diana", Nurse Joy replied, "ready for the big race this year?"
"Sure am, and I have my challenger with me right here", Diana replied back.
"OK, let's just get this young man registered for the race!", Nurse Joy said, "and we'll be right back!" Nurse Joy ushered Silver into the back room. After a few minutes, they emerged.
"Now let's see what Pokemon I will use to race with!", Silver said.
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Silver sent all of his Pokemon out of their Pokeballs.
"Ok, let's see which one of you is fastest, Cynaquil", Silver stated, "let's start with you!"
"Cynda!", Cyndaquil cried. It ran all the way to a nearby tree and back.
"Cyndaquil's fast, but not as fast as that Ponyta!", Silver thought to himself. Silver then tried out Togepi, Mareep, Geodude, and Butterfree, but none of them were good enough.
"Ok, Skiploom, you're the last Pokemon left, let's see what you've got!", SIlver said. Skiploom started to float in the air. It moved very rapidly toward the tree, and then came back. Silver saw how fast it moved.
"Wow!", Silver said, "I think i'll enter you into the race, Skiploom!", Silver said. Skiploom was overjoyed at Silver's decision. It jumped up and fell into Silver's arms. Silver gave his Pokemon a big hug.
"I know you can win this race!", Silver said, "I just know it!"
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Meanwhile, Team Rocket was spying on Silver from behind some nearby bushes. They wanted to get their hands on Togepi at any cost.
"Look at that little egg!", Julie stated, "a perfect prize for the boss!" Mitch looked back at her.
"But the power that could help us could also hurt us as well", Mitch said, "don't you remember that explosion?!" Julie looked at Mitch sternly.
"Don't jinx it!", she said, "we will win!"
"Now you're jinxing it!", Mitch cried, "stop that!"
"We're going to win!", Julie chanted continuously.
"STOP!", Mitch screamed. Silver heard this and looked toward the bushes.
"Cyndaquil, smoke 'em out!", Silver said. Cyndaquil used a smokescreen attack into the bushes. The smoke made them choke.
"I told you you'd jinx it!", Julie said.
"ME!", Mitch yelled, "what about you and all those jinxing comments you made!"
"You made me make them!", Julie coughed out.
"NO WAY, I DID NOT!", Mitch shouted. They began to run away.
"The smoke is too much!", Mitch said.
"Why did you have to jinx everything and make it happen?!", Julie asked.
"STOP BLAMING THIS WHOLE THING ON ME, BECAUSE THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT", Mitch shouted. Silver and Cyndaquil watched them run off. Silver then shrugged and awaited the time of the race.
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The time of the race had finally arrived. It was the moment Silver had been waiting for since had registered. At the starting line was Diana and Ponyta, waiting for Silver. Silver pulled out Skiploom's Pokeball and threw it. Skiploom came out and positioned himself at the starting line. Then, Silver and Diana climbed into the back of a Jeep Pickup Truck. Soon, the announcers voice blared from speakers over the crowd.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the 8th annual Great Race to Halfway From Goldenrod is about to begin", the announcer's voice blared, "The Pokemon in the race will be followed by their trainers in a Pickup. They will follow the course. Each trainer may use a speed based attack only once during the whole race to speed up their Pokemon. Today's race will be between Diana and Ponyta from Cloyster Creek, and Silver and his Skiploom from New Bark Town! With that, let the race begin!" The first red light lit up, then the second. Silver and Diana looked on as their Pokemon got ready to race. The third light lit up, and then the lights turned green.
"GO!", yelled both trainers. Ponyta and Skiploom headed away from the starting point. Then the Pickup's engine started and soon they began to follow both Pokemon.
"So far, Skiploom and Ponyta are neck and neck!", The announcer stated, "this looks to be an exciting race!" as the race was going on, Team Rocket was watching from their balloon.
"This time, we will catch both of those rapid racers!", Julie said.
"OK, STOP IT!", Mitch shouted, "don't you remember what happened the last time you did that!? You jinxed our chances of getting the twerps Pokemon earlier!"
"Relax", Julie said calmly, "I understand you're upset about that, but this time we'll win, no matter what!" At that moment, SIlver looked up and saw the balloon. He let Mareep out of it's Pokeball into the pickup.
"Mareep, Thundershock that balloon!", Silver commanded. Mareep launched a Thundershock at the balloon, and it made contact. The balloon then exploded, sending Team Rocket flying.
"YOU DID IT AGAIN!", Mitch cried.
"Oh, shut up!", Julie responded as they flew away.
"Sorry about the interuption, folks!", the announcer's voice said, "and now we will return to the race!" By this time, Ponyta had gotten far ahead of Skiploom. There was still a little way to go, but Silver was more determined than ever to win. He watched as Ponyta pulled further and further ahead. He saw the look of victory in Diana's eyes. The finish line was just ahead.
"Both Pokemon are nearing the finish line, and Ponyta is ahead by inches", the announcer said.
"Ponyta, use Agility!", Diana commanded. Ponyta started to move faster. Ponyta was about to win. Silver had to think fast.
"EXTREMESPEED!", Silver shouted without thinking. All of a sudden, Skiploom exploded in a burst of speed. He passed by Ponyta and crossed the finish line at a very fast pace. Both Diana and Silver watched in awe.
"He's done it!!!", The announcer shouted, "by using an extremespeed attack, Silver's Skiploom won by a lot!" The jeep pulled up to the two Pokemon, and Silver ran up and hugged Skiploom.
"Oh, Skiploom, thank you so much!", Silver said. Skiploom gave out a cry of happiness. Diana walked up to him.
"Congratulations!", Diana said, outreaching her hand. Silver took it and shook it. He had a look of pride on his face.
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Silver had collected his prize, and then continued down the road to Goldenrod City. He used his PokeGear to call Prof. Elm and tell him about the race.
"So, Skiploom used extremespeed to win!", the Professor was shocked, "that's a rare move for a Skiploom to have, I would like to study it when you can send it to me!"
"Sure thing!", Silver said, "just as soon as I use it in my next Gym battle!"
"Good Luck!", said Prof. Elm.
"Thank you!", SIlver said.
"No, thank you", said Prof. Elm, "and I'll tell your mother you said hello, because she worries about you!"
"OK, bye Professor!", said Silver. He hung up and took out the Pokeball that contained Skiploom.
"You will be my most valuable Pokemon when we reach Goldenrod City!", Silver said. He walked along, with Goldenrod City in plain view.