This chapter does include a little bit of Medabots since I forgot to mention it. It also includes various Hoenn Pokemon. We get to see a pokemon evolve and two great battles. Plus a lot of bickering, for those who like it and a weird ending that will be explained in the beginning. So sit back and enjoy the second half of this lengthy chapter.
Chapter 7
Double the Fun, Triple the Battles (Part 2)
I woke up. I was in my personal room located in the Pokemon Center. It had been three days since I left Cherrygrove. I had encountered some trainers and some pokemon. I caught a Nincada, which was strange because Nincada only exist in the Hoenn region. I guess that some Hoenn pokemon were living in the Johto Region. I also caught myself a Zangoose and a Seviper. I would keep leave the Seviper back at Elm's Laboratory. I was more of a fan Ekans, Arbok and Adnocana than I was a fan of Seviper. I ate some breakfast. I transferred Houndour and Scyther back to the laboratory. In return, I got Natu and Zangoose back. I had been training with both of them but Professor Elm wanted to do a report on both my new pokemon.
"Lawrence, there is someone outside on the pokemon battle field that would like to see you." Nurse Joy said.
I nodded and went through the back door. Pokemon Centers now had battling fields for trainers who didn't want to go far from the pokemon center. I didn't know who wanted to meet me. I kept on walking. I reached the battlefield. I looked like a normal pokemon battle area. I arrived at one part and looked to see who was there. A figure stood at the other side. I didn't know who it was until the voice spoke.
"It is about time you got here, Lawrence."
"Aquaria, is that you? I didn't expect you here." I said.
"Well, what are we waiting for?" Aquaria said.
"You mean that you want to battle me? I hope you are prepared because I have been training ever since I left New Bark Town." I said back at her.
"I hope that your gym battle wasn't the only training you did." She smirked back at me.
"You wish it was. Okay, I am ready and you are ready. All we need is a referee." I said.
Suddenly, a referee appeared but it was like he appeared out of nowhere. In fact, he appeared out of a trashcan. It was like he wasn't even human. I didn't care although it was odd that a referee would just appear. Now that made me curious about whom this guy was. Aquaria had the same expression of curiousness on her face.
"So it is agreed. Usually I spend my time refereeing Medabots battles but I am taking another referee job. I just learned that refereeing Pokemon battles pays me a lot more money. Well, as that is out of the picture, this Pokemon match shall be a one-on-one match. There is no time limit. Let the battle begin!!!" The referee shouted.
"This isn't going to be an easy match, Lawrence. I know your ultimate weapon and I am going to destroy it. Go Machop." Aquaria shouted as she threw the pokeball.
"So you think I am going to use my ultimate pokemon. Guess again Aquaria. I choose you, Natu!!!" I yelled back as I threw the pokeball.
Both pokeballs hit the ground. Machop popped out its pokeball. Machop looked very strong and very healthy. Aquaria must be a trainer and breeder to make it look that way. Then Natu popped out its pokeball. Sure it wasn't that much bigger than Machop but it's green color stood out in the crowd. Both Aquaria and the referee looked at each other and then looked at me.
"You might have altered my plans of victory but I shall still win. Machop, Karate Chop it." Aquaria shouted.
"Natu, teleport to avoid Machop's Karate Chop attack." I shouted back.
Natu focused and teleported right out of Machop's way. Machop tried to attack again but Natu kept on teleporting. I could see Aquaria was getting angry. I watched Natu teleport then I noticed something. There was a necklace around Natu's neck. That necklace held a stone. I tried to look closer and it was an Everstone. Everstones were supposed to stop the evolution of pokemon. I pulled out my pokedex to analyze Natu. Of course, I had a headphone plugged into it. I wanted to hear this for myself.
"Natu is at level 30. It has already learned Peck, Leer, Nightshade, Teleport and Future Sight. It has still not evolved." The Pokedex said.
Perfect, I thought. I knew I had the element of surprise now. Natu could learn Future Sight. That would take down Aquaria's Machop. First, I ordered Natu to throw the necklace off. Both Aquaria and the Referee watched the necklace fly off and hit the ground. It wasn't broken. Stones like that were made to deal that much damage. Then I looked at Aquaria. Sorry Aquaria, this battle is mine. Next, I gave my command to Natu.
"Natu, get ready to use Future Sight." I shouted.
"Future Sight? Stop it, Machop." Aquaria shouted back.
Natu started to glow as Machop tried to attack but it couldn't. Machop couldn't attack a defenseless pokemon. It wasn't even moving. Aquaria was shouting at Machop to punch it the face but Machop wouldn't listen. I knew that Machop wouldn't attack a pokemon who couldn't move or defend its self. Future Sight was almost ready. Natu was almost lighting up the field. It was time.
"Aquaria, I have a vision of the Future. My prediction is that you will lose this match!" I said.
Then a gust of wind whipped past me. Then a beam of energy brushed past me and headed straight towards Machop. Aquaria ordered Machop to move but Machop was paralyzed with fear. The beam of energy struck the Machop head on and it flipped it backwards. It hit the ground with a thud. Aquaria rushed up to check up on her Machop.
"Machop is unable to battle. Natu is the winner of this match." The referee said and he disappeared.
Aquaria looked down in the dumps but I came up to her. I told her that she did her best. I picked up the Everstone necklace and give it to her. I told her that she did her best and this was her prize. That's when I smiled and she gasped. Both of us turned around and saw Natu glowing white. Natu is evolving, I thought. Its formed started to change. It got a little bit bigger. Its beak grew out and its claws grew out. A cloak appeared over its wings. I looked at it and it was now a Xatu. A Xatu was the perfect Psychic Pokemon to use and even Gesper used Xatu a lot.
"A Xatu!! Now that is great. You really did great and thanks for the Everstone Necklace. I have a TM for you. It is Psychic. I know Xatu can learn Psychic already but I want you to have it anyways." She said.
We both turned to each other and recalled our pokemon. She went one way and went back to the Pokemon center. I had to call Mom and tell her that I got new pokemon and one of them evolved already. She would be so proud. I got to the front desk and Nurse Joy came up to me. She told me that there would be a pokemon trading event right here. I could trade any of my pokemon. I knew what pokemon I wanted to trade. I needed to get rid of Seviper. I really didn't care about Seviper. Sevipers were supposed to be cool pokemon but Arbok was better. In fact, Adnocana is supposed to be a lot stronger. I headed over to the pokemon transfer machine and turned on the vid-phone. I called Professor Elm.
"Hello, this is Professor's Elm Laboratory. This is the Dashing ... Oh Lawrence how are you? I heard about your victory. Oh, I am done studying Seviper. What do you want?"
"Can you send me Seviper? There is a trading contest and I want to trade Seviper." I asked.
"Trade Seviper? I thought you would keep it." Professor Elm said confused.
"Normally I would, but I don't know if I could train Seviper. I mean the Ekans family is supposed to better than Seviper, isn't?" I asked.
"Yes, but I suggested you keep it for a bit longer. Seviper is powerful but you can get rid of Zangoose. Zangooses are powerful but you deserve a better pokemon." Elm said.
"Okay, I just wanted to get rid of. Take care of Seviper for me then." I said as I hung up the phone.
I really wanted to get rid of Seviper. Even Max didn't have a Seviper. He was given a Seviper as a present but he rejected it. I don't know why he didn't want it but maybe his stubbornness rubbed off of me. Well, I had better see if anyone wants a Zangoose. I headed out and saw a crowd. There was someone at a stand. I guess he was in charge of this trading event. I exited the center and heard the statement.
"Trainers, do you have a pokemon you want to trade? Do you want a new pokemon to train? Have you got tired of some of your pokemon? Then step right up and achieve that dream. Now who is going to go first?" The man said.
It was a big crowd and I could see everyone wanted to trade but I wanted to get this over with. I didn't know if I would get a good pokemon. Most people had one or two Hoenn pokemon but I still had to try. I waited until the crowd parted and I went up to the man. I waited for him to notice me. I didn't want to be that last person and get a pokemon that I didn't even deserve like a Ditto.
"Hello son. Do you have a pokemon you would like to trade?" The man asked.
"My name is Lawrence Venema and I have a pokemon I would want to trade. I would like to know if anyone would trade their pokemon for my Zangoose." I said.
"A ZANGOOSE?? You have a Zangoose!!!! People did you hear that!! This boy has a Zangoose!!" The man shouted.
"A Zangoose!! Zangooses are powerful!!! I will trade my Lickitung for it!!!!" One trainer said.
"Zangooses are cool!!! I will trade you my Clefable for it!!!" Another trainer said.
"A Zangoose!!! I have to have it. I will give you my Heracross for it!!!" A Cool trainer said.
"Hold it!!! My offer is better!!!! I will trade my Electrike and Aron for your Zangoose!!!" A distinguished looking trainer said.
That's when my eyes popped out. He wanted to trade two of his pokemon for my Zangoose, I thought. This guy must be serious or he has lost his mind. Was that a good offer? I asked him how long the offer lasted. He told me to take all the time I needed. I pulled out my Pokegear and called Professor Elm. I needed his opinion on this.
"Hello, this is Professor Elm. How may I help you???" He answered.
"Professor, I am at the pokemon trading event. I have got excellent offers." I said.
"Good, and you called because you have trouble choosing one. That's okay!!! Tell me the offers!!!" Professor Elm said.
"No, it is that a trainer just offered his Electrike and Aron for my Zangoose!!" I said.
"WOW!!! Those are excellent pokemon. Electrike is good for Electric Attacks. And Aron ... it grows up to be a powerful pokemon!!! That is a good offer. You have to accept. I can't wait to study both Electrike and Aron. Well, I have to go!!" Elm said.
"Okay, Professor Elm. I was going to mention Natu evolved but you have to go!!" I said as I hung up the phone.
"So do we have a deal?" The trainer asked.
"Of course, but who are you?" I replied back.
"I knew you would ask that. I am Professor's Birch top trainer/student for 4 years running. I have been Semi-Champion over there but I haven't beat Steven yet." He said.
"Well, if you are that good, it would be an honor of trading with you." I said.
"Are you two ready?" The man asked.
"Yes!!!" We both said.
He had to adjust the machine because this was a weird trade to begin with. People usually had traded one pokemon for one pokemon only. It was very unusual to have a person trade two pokemon for only pokemon. The man finished the machine. He put my pokeball containing Zangoose on the left side. Then he put the two pokeballs containing Electrike and Aron on the side. He pressed a button. I watched the transfer. I saw the two pokeballs heading my way while my pokeball headed his way. The pokeballs popped out on each side. I picked up the two pokeballs and turned to the trader.
"Thanks!!! I will train them well." I said.
"I am sure you will. I have to leave so take care Lawrence!!" He said as he left.
I picked up my new pokemon. Then I wondered why one hadn't disappeared. Oh, that's right. Gesper said something to me before I left for New Bark Town. At a certain time, which probably was now, trainers could carry 8 pokeballs with them instead of the usual 6. I headed inside the pokemon center and got my stuff. I went to the pokemon transfer center. I traded Ekans for Houndour. Then I said goodbye to Nurse Joy and headed out for Violet City. The next Pokemon center was in Violet City so I guess I would be sleeping under the star tonight. It was a long walk to Violet City anyways.
A week later, I finally arrived in Violet City. I had trained Houndour, Aron and Electrike for the gym battle. All three pokemon were effective against Faulkner's Bird Pokemon. Houndour was a fire type. Electrike was an Electric type and Aron was Steel/Rock type. I wanted to visit Sprout Tower first. I wanted to check it. It was supposed to be Violet City's landmark. I stopped by the pokemon center to drop off my pokemon. I would pick them tomorrow so I could battle Faulkner. I walked up to the Sprout Tower. Rumors were that the center pillar used to be a giant Bellsprout. That I didn't believe because how could a Bellsprout get that big? I entered it and saw many visitors. There I saw Lance and Aquaria and there were arguing. I walked over to them.
"So you couldn't beat Lorelei. So what? Does it matter?" Aquaria said.
"Yeah, but it doesn't matter. You lost to Lawrence, which makes you weaker than me!!!" Lance chuckled.
"I didn't know he wasn't going to us Adnocana. I am not psychic. How am I supposed to know he was using Natu?" Aquaria snapped back.
"Maybe you are dumb. I always knew I was the smart one in the family." Lance chuckled.
"You are the smart one? You won't be smart anymore once I damage your brain cells." She yelled.
"Guys, gals!!! Stop this fighting. There is no reason for you to fight!!!" I said while interrupting their fight.
"Keep your nose out this, Venema." Lance growled.
"No, I won't. She had no idea I was going to use Adnocana. I was trying different strategies." I said.
"Strategies, huh? So you are learning something? Good for you, Venema. I should give you a gold star for that." Lance chuckled.
"Fortunately Lance, I am not intimated by your insults." I said back.
"Forget you, Venema. I am going to challenge the gym leader here. I took me three tries to beat Lorelei. I hope it doesn't take me three tries to beat Faulkner." Lance said as he stormed off.
"If he doesn't change his attitude towards training, it will take him forever." Aquaria said.
"I know what you mean, Aquaria. Lance is one of those trainer types who cares more about winning than the care of their pokemon." I said while trying not to growl.
"Yeah, I know. I noticed you have 8 pokemon. I see you got the note or did one of your siblings tell you?" Aquaria said.
"Gesper told me about the 8 pokemon rule before I left. I have two new pokemon. I have Electrike and Aron. I got them in a trade. This trainer traded them for my Zangoose." I said.
"That's awesome. Well, I have to make sure Lance doesn't get into any trouble." Aquaria said as she walked off.
I watched her walk off and then I turned to look at the pillar. It was amazing about how it moved back and forth. I guess this was a memorable experience. What I was wondering why Team Rocket hadn't showed up to catch me. It has been a week and an half since I left. Was Giovanni bluffing? Was I not important? I guessed that didn't matter now. My journey would be rocket-free now. I headed for the pokemon center. I would take a long nap so I would be refreshed for my gym battle tomorrow. I entered the pokemon center and passed Nurse Joy. I headed for my room and plopped on my bed. Tomorrow would be another day for me ... a day where I would earn my second gym badge. I finally fell asleep.
The next day, I woke up refreshed and ready for battle. I stretched out and headed for the front desk. Nurse Joy handed me my pokemon and I thanked her. I took Houndour's, Electrike and Aron's pokeballs and held them tightly. I put the rest in my backpack. I headed for the Violet City Gym. Faulkner wouldn't be tough as Lorelei but he would certainly give me a challenge. I walked past a Pokemon school. I wanted to give them some tips but I only won some trainer battles and one gym battle. I kept walking until I reached the Violet City Gym. I walked inside and checked with the secretary.
"Yes, Faulkner is ready for a challenge. Just go up the stairs or take the elevator." She said.
I decided to take the stairs. I needed some exercise. It was a long way to the top but it was better this way. Riding in an elevator would make lazy and running up all those stairs would make me more fit. I finally arrived at the top. It was almost out of breath but I felt healthier. I walked towards a door and opened it. There was Faulkner. He was smiling. I don't know why but he was creeping me out.
"Well, you took the correct path. Most people would have taken the elevator but true trainers would take up those flight of stairs." Faulkner said.
Then he led me into an arena. Did I mention that this arena is on the top of a building? If you think that is weird, somewhere in the Orange Islands is a Stadium inside a Hotel. I could see a group of trainers. Faulkner must have been teaching a class. I could see Pidgeys, Hoothoots, and Spearows. Well Faulkner was trying to be a bird pokemon master.
"Okay, how about a one on one battle, Lawrence? I want to see if you can beat me like you beat Lorelei." Faulkner said.
"Okay, bring it on Faulkner. Oh, I have a suggestion. If I win this match, could you do a favor for me?" I asked.
"Sure, anything you want to. But first the referee must get here." Faulkner said.
I watched as a blur rushed past me. It finally arrived where the referee was supposed to stand. It was the referee and he was panting. He must have taken the stair pretty fast. I bet he was late. Poor guy, I hoped that Faulkner wouldn't treat him badly for being late.
"The Challenger Lawrence is battling the Gym Leader Faulkner. This will be a one on one match. The trainer can recall his pokemon but Gym leader can't. There is no time limit. Oh sorry for being late Faulkner ... let the battle begin." The referee said while trying to recover.
"That's okay. Go Pidgeot." Faulkner yelled.
"I will counter that with Houndour." I yelled back.
Both pokemon popped out of their pokemon. On one side was the elegant and graceful Pidgeot and on the other side was the dark and scary Houndour. This was going to be a tough match. I would have used Electrike but I didn't want this to be an easy match. I wanted a challenge. Houndour looked at me and smiled. Then it growled at Pidgeot.
"I expected you to use an Electric type. That's what every trainer uses. Except for Ash, he used Charizard to take my Pidgeot down. That was a good battle. Now let's see how good your Houndour is. Pidgeot, use quick attack to knock Houndour out." Faulkner said.
"Houndour, move fast. Pidgeot is able to fly at incredible speeds." I yelled.
I watched as Pidgeot flew straight towards Houndour. Houndour just dodged Pidgeot in the nick of time. I ordered Houndour to use flamethrower. A breath of flame came out of Houndour's mouth. It blazed towards Pidgeot but Pidgeot dodged. I ordered Houndour to use the same attack but Pidgeot kept on dodging Houndour's attacks. This wasn't working, I thought. There must be a way to take down Faulkner's Pidgeot. There was a way and I knew how. I hope this strategy worked.
"Houndour, listen to me closely. The next time Pidgeot comes around, dodge and jump. Then you know what to do." I yelled.
"Strange strategy, Lawrence. I just hope that your plan works." Faulkner said.
"Trust me Faulkner. It will." I said back.
Pidgeot dove at Houndour. Houndour dodged Pidgeot's attack but then he jumped into the air. Houndour landed right on Pidgeot. Houndour jammed his claws into Pidgeot. Pidgeot tried to shake Houndour off but Houndour was stuck into him. Houndour let out a flame of fire onto Pidgeot and then jumped off. Pidgeot was so burned that it lost control. Faulkner could see his Pidgeot dive to the arena and ran out. He caught Pidgeot. I kind of felt sorry for Pidgeot. I had become my worst enemy. I would never do that to a pokemon. I started to cry.
"Stop crying, Lawrence. Pidgeot is okay. He has suffered worse injuries. Now he is the Zephyr badge. Here is the money, the TM for Mud Slap and the note. Now what was your request?" Faulkner said.
"I have heard you a machine that can turn human into Pokemon. Well, do you think I can become a Pidgeot? I have always wondered what it is like to fly. And maybe it will make you happier. And maybe I can be your Pidgeot while your Pidgeot is being healed." I suggested.
"Well, I think that is a great idea. No trainer has asked to become a bird pokemon. Follow me." Faulkner said.
He recalled Pidgeot and I recalled Houndour. We headed towards the door. We headed inside the building. We took the elevator because he said it was the only way to get there. He flipped a switch and we started to go down. I watched as we went from the rooftop to the basement. The door opened and there was a laboratory. There I saw the machine. I turned towards him. He told me to get into the machine but I had to hand him my pokemon. I gave him the pokemon and I stepped into the machine. He set it to Pidgeot and started it up. I could feel electricity following through my body. Everything was going all weird like. I felt my body change but I didn't see the change because it was so dark. The machine dinged and I stepped out. Everything was weird. My point of view was strange. Faulkner looked at me and pulled out a mirror. I was a Pidgeot. I could see my beautiful, my handsome beak and my sharp talons. This was going to be fun. We headed towards the elevator. He pressed a button. We rose and we stopped. He told me we were going to fly after he dropped the real Pidgeot off at the pokemon center. I knew this wasn't permanent but I had to enjoy it. He pressed a button and the elevator went to the top. I couldn't wait to tell this to my siblings. It might make a good story. How I became a pokemon for a week and a half.