Okay, few problems in the Ecruteak Battle chapter; I kinda put up that chapter before I made the corrections, so you can re-read that if you want. And I'm also correcting all the other chapters, sound good? Great! Pichu is so awesome! Did you know it's my favorite! Well, similar parts to another story and re-worded to the best of my ability, but with given permission from another author. Anyway, here's the next two chapters!

Chapter 17: Olivine City Problems

The very next day, Angelina and Jeremy finally arrive at Olivine City. It was a small and traditional with houses built from the same stones as the docks and the tall lighthouse that was prominent on a peninsula. The town sloped down to the sea and the houses were built in lines, moving up from the bay to the highest points of land.

"Wow, it's huge." Angelina awed. Pichu looked around at the large buildings and all the people from its perch on Angelina's shoulder while Togepi was carried in her arms. "And there's a port, too!" she pointed to a large boat dock.

"We should head to the Pokemon Center," Jeremy reminded, "Ya know, to heal the Pokemon."

"Yes, of course!" Angelina agreed, "Then we'll go to the gym from there, c'mon!" She ran into the city with her friend following close behind.

Once at the Pokemon Center and after the Pokemon were healed by Nurse Joy, Angelina and Jeremy were sitting at a table talking.

"The Oliving Gym is not far from here," Jeremy replied, "We can be there by walking in a couple of minutes."

"Then let's go!" Angelina got up and ran outside, Pichu hanging onto her shoulder for dear-life as Jeremy jogged to keep up.

The duo walked down the street toward the Olivine Gym, Angelina was fully prepared to battle the gym leader. She slowed in her walk to make sure her strategies were sensible, and as they got closer to the Oliving Gym, they saw the sliding doors suddenly opened, and a familiar black-haired boy walked out. It was Angelina's rival, Seamus.

"What's he doing here?" Jeremy asked.

"Probably wants to challenge the gym leader, too." Angelina inferred.

Seamus scowled at the doors before turning away to head out of town, only to find Angelina and Jeremy standing there, staring at him quizzatically.

"What are you two staring at?" Seamus snapped, and, without waiting for a reply, continued, "I don't have time to bother with you wimps." This irritated them and before they could say anything, Seamus added, "Speaking of weaklings, the Gym Leader of this city isn't in right now. Supposedly taking care of some sick Pokémon at the lighthouse. Humph! Boo-hoo! Just let sick Pokémon go! A Pokémon that can't battle is worthless!" He walked past them as the duo and Pichu gave him angry looks. As he walked, he said, "Why don't you two go train at the lighthouse? Who knows. Maybe you'll all get a little less pathetic." And with that, he walked down the path they had just come down, seeming to be leaving Olivine City.

They decided to take Seamus's suggestuon and head over to the Glitter Lighthouse; a huge gray building about 7 or 8 stories tall covered in vines going up to around the fourth floor. You couldn't even see the top from the ground. The sound of waves echoing through the air as Angelina opened the door, revealing the interior; it was a rather large hallway, lit by several lanterns hanging on the walls.

"Wow," Angelina said, feeling exhausted as she kept walking. "I didn't think it'd take this long!"

"Yeah," Jeremy agreed. "I think Jasmine is on the very last floor!"

The lighthouse was taller than they expected; it turned out to be 16 stories tall and they had been climbing for over an hour. Finally, they reached the top. They had almost passed out along the way, but they finally made it, and it was well rewarding. Toward the very center of the rounded room was a little homely setup with a miniature kitchen and a bed that was already occupied. At the bedside was a young woman who had turned to Angelina and Jeremy the moment they entered. Her long, light brown hair extended down to her waist, while two locks that bashfully stuck upward were held by round, orange hair clips.

"Hi I'm Angelina Murakami from Pallet Town."

"And I'm Jeremy Cretonne. Are you Jasmine? We heard you were up here."

"Yes, I'm Olivine's gym leader, but I'm not taking any challenges from Trainers anytime soon." Jasmine replied, motioning to the bed where a yellow creature was resting uncomfortably. She glanced at the trainers, who stood beside her to get a better look. "This Pokemon always kept the sea lit at night, but it suddenly got very sick." It had yellow skin, flippers for arms, and a light on the end of its tail. With its eyes squeezed shut, the Pokémon's cheeks was burdened by an intense shade of pink as it shuddered. The large ruby gem on its forehead flickered faintly.

"An Ampharos," Jeremy murmured, while Angelina took out her Pokedex.

"Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. The final evolution of Mareep. Ampharos emits a strong light from the tip of its tail, which can be seen over long distances and serve as a beacon to those who are lost."

"Jasmine," Angelina turned to the Olivine gym leader, "Is there anything we can do to help?"

"Um..." Jasmine looked at her and Jeremy for some time, glancing at her sick Pokémon before making eye contact again. "Well... there's a wonderful pharmacy across the sea in Cianwood City. I've heard that they have a strong kind of medicine that can cure anything, but my Pokémon can't take me and I can't leave Sparkle unattended..."

"So you want us to go in your place?"

"If it's not too much trouble," Jasmine replied.

"Don't worry, we'll get your medicine!" Angelina proclaimed with a determined nod. "And I'm sure Jeremy would want to help too."

"Absolutely! I can't stand to see a Pokemon in trouble."

Jasmine was quite surprised and smiled in relief, bowing. "Thank you so much."

Angelina and Jeremy made their way back to the Pokemon Center after saying goodbye to Jasmine at the lighthouse. They sat at the same table, reading the map and drinking some water.

Angelina sighed, "It's a shame we can't stay here and wait on Jasmine's problem."

"Well Cianwood shouldn't be a wasted trip," Jeremy said. "It has a Fighting-type Gym, and Nurse Joy said there's a tourist boat heading there later this afternoon. So we can be there within three hours."

"Awesome!" Angelina cheered. "Let's get going!"

Angelina and Jeremy leave the Pokemon Center and board the tourist boat around two. They sit on a bench as the boat left the harbor and skims on the ocean, on it's way to Cianwood.

"So Angelina, do have any Pokemon that could defeat Chuck?" Jeremy asked.

"Well, I know my Charmeleon comes close…." Angelina thought out loud. "Maybe Pichu? How about Bellossom?"

"Angelina, Chuck uses Fighting-type Pokemon."

"Yeah, so?"

"You don't have a Flying Pokémon, do you?" Jeremy asked.

"Uh, no." Angelina shook her head. "Jeremy, what's the point of all of this?"

"I have a Pokemon that could help." Jeremy took a Pokeball off his belt and held it out to Angelina. "You'll have nothing to lose. How about it?"

"Wow. Gee, I dunno." Angelina said unsurely, staring at the Pokeball in Jeremy's hand. "I really don't stand a chance against the gym leader, do I? Well…. okay."

"You won't be let down, Angelina." Jeremy replied, handing his friend the Pokeball. "I used this Pokemon when I was close to your age to defeat Chuck. Just give it back when you're done, okay?"

Angelina nodded and smiled, she hugged Jeremy. "Thank you."

Jeremy smiled down at Angelina and returned her hug. "You're welcome."

§To Be Continued§

*Angelina and Jeremy arrive in Olivine City, but encounters Seamus outside the gym saying its closed and the leader is over at the Glitter Lighthouse.
*Jasmine's Ampheros is sick; asking Angelina to get medicine over at Cianwood City.
*Jeremy informs Angelina that the leader of Cianwood Gym is a fighting-type user; he lets her borrow a special Pokemon for the gym battle.

:big smile: If you liked this, then read on for the next chapter!