Pokemon – The New Journey
Episode #3
After receiving a Nidoran female from Rita, Casey now has a second pokemon in her team. The duo are getting closer to Ivory City, but they still have quite a while to go. But this time, Casey can feel something is about to happen...
Casey: How long have we been on this journey?
Tracey: It's only our second day…
Casey: Geez, I really need to become more patient! So tell me about Ash…he's so dreamy!
Tracey: Well, the last time I saw him he had a Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Lapras, Charizard and a Snorlax.
Casey: Why doesn't he evolve his Pikachu, Bulbasaur and Squirtle?
Tracey: Well, he shared a strong bond with his pokemon, and I don't think he wanted them to evolve because they'd turn into a completely different pokemon. Apparently, when his Charmander evolved into Charmeleon it didn't obey him. It took him a long time to get his Charizard to listen to him!
Casey: Wow…he had a Charizard…I want one! Charizard is my favourite pokemon! I hate all the cute pokemon like Jigglypuff and Clefairy…I like the big, strong evolved pokemon. They're so cool!
Tracey: Well you had better get training to get your pokemon to evolve then!
Casey: But I haven't met a real trainer yet that I can battle!
Tracey: Well, what about me? I'll battle you!
Casey: Cool! Just don't use Scyther ok?
Tracey: Ok, I'll go easy on you!
Casey introducing title: A NEW LEAF, A NEW THIEF!
Both trainers get ready to battle. They pick their pokeballs and throw them in the air.
Casey: Go Nidoran!
Tracey: Venonat, I choose you!
Nidoran faces off against Venonat. Both pokemon charge towards each other and bounce back.
Casey: Nidoran, use your Tackle attack!
Casey's Nidoran runs towards Venonat, but Venonat jumps out of the way.
Tracey: Venonat! Body Slam!
Venonat lands on Nidoran with a Body Slam attack. Nidoran quickly recovers and gets ready to fight back. Suddenly, a small green pokemon with a large leaf on its head walks in the middle of the battlefield. It sits there staring at the two pokemon in amazement.
Casey: Wow, what's that?
Casey gets out her pokedex
Pokedex: Chikorita, the LEAF pokemon. It uses powerful grass type attacks. Chikorita has the power to enrage or calm opponents with the smell from its leaf.
Casey: Cool, I'll catch it! Nidoran! Scratch Attack!
Nidoran jumps at the Chikorita scratching it with its claws. Chikorita backs out of the way and Vine Whips Nidoran.
Chikorita: (angry) Chiko!
Casey: Bite attack!
Nidoran runs over to Chikorita and bites it. Chikorita cries and falls to the floor.
Casey: All right…Pokeball go!
Casey throws an empty pokeball at Chikorita. It breaks free. Chikorita still remains unconscious.
Tracey: Try the pokeball again!
Casey throws the pokeball at the Chikorita again. It shakes furiously and soon stops moving. Casey has a big grin on her face.
Casey: Yes! I did it! Chikorita is mine!
Tracey: Congratulations!
There is a clapping noise heard, and a man walks out of the bushes. He wears a black leather jacket, blue jeans and has dark, black hair.
Man: That was quite an impressive capture. But you could have been better!
Casey: Who are you? And what do you mean I could have done better?
Man: My name is Keith. And I can tell you're a rookie trainer. It's pretty obvious from the way you battled. You're not a brilliant trainer…
Casey: I bet I could beat you in a pokemon battle!
Keith: I'm not interested in battling, young lady. I am a collector. I collect rare, strong and valuable pokemon. Would you like to take a look at my pokemon?
Casey: Well…ok…
Keith throws three pokeballs in the air. Out comes an Eevee, a Porygon and a Dragonair.
Keith: These are my pokemon. Eevee is rare, Porygon is valuable and Dragonair is incredibly strong.
Tracey: Wow, they're pretty cool. So what brings you here?
Keith: Well I thought you might want some company. You look lost. I know these woods off the top of my head!
Casey: Well you can stay with us for a while. Just until we get to Ivory City.
Keith: Great. Lets get moving.
The three walk through the woods, Keith points them in the right direction. They find a pokemon center in the middle of the forest. They go inside and sit down to have a cup of coffee.
Casey: Hang on, I need to do something.
Casey gets up and walks to the counter. She speaks to a young woman wearing a nurse's dress. She has pink hair. It's Nurse Joy!
Casey: Excuse me Miss, but can you heal my pokemon?
Nurse Joy: My name is Nurse Joy!
Casey: Oh, sorry. I've never met you so I don't know your name…So can you heal my pokemon?
Joy: Sure!
Casey hands her three pokeballs and goes back to sit down.
Keith: So, you're off to Ivory City?
Casey: Yeah. I'm hoping to earn a badge there!
Keith: So I guess you'll be wanting to battle Amy?
Tracey: Is that the gym leader's name?
Keith: Yes. Amy is a good choice to start with for a first gym match. She uses unevolved pokemon that have been newly discovered. They're easy to beat, but for you it shouldn't be too difficult!
Casey: Are you saying I'm a bad trainer?!
Keith: No, I'm just saying that your pokemon don't have a lot of experience, so it might not be so easy for you.
Tracey: Can you tell us any more about Amy?
Keith: Well, if you beat her you win the Adorable Badge.
Casey has a big sweatdrop down her head.
Casey: The Adorable Badge?! Couldn't they think of a better name than that?
Keith: It's getting late. Maybe we should rent a room to sleep…
Tracey: Good idea.
Casey runs back to the counter.
Casey: Are my pokemon ready yet?
Joy: Well we're having a little difficulty with the equipment at the moment. Would you be able to pick them up tomorrow?
Casey: Ok…Just make sure they're safe…
Joy: Don't worry, I'll look after your pokemon!
Casey: Thanks!
Casey, Tracey and Keith are asleep in one of the rooms in the pokemon center. Keith opens his eyes, grins, and tiptoes out of the room. He sneaks into the ER and steals Casey's pokemon, which are lying on the table. On his way back out of the ER, he looks up and spots a surveillance camera. Suddenly an alarm sounds, and Keith becomes desperate for a place to run. Meanwhile, Tracey and Casey wake up form the noise. They rush into the lobby and see Keith running out of the door.
Casey: Where are you going Keith?
Joy: Oh no! That thief stole your pokeballs!
Casey: What?! Come back here!
Casey goes to run after Keith until a police motorcycle arrives. The Officer riding the motorbike holds Casey back for questioning. A few minutes later…
Officer: Alright, what happened here?
Tracey: Hi, Officer Jenny!
Jenny: Do I know you?
Casey: Well, I was asleep in the room we rented and I heard an alarm. I got straight out of bed and rushed into the lobby. Then I saw Keith running off into the woods.
Jenny: Did you say Keith?
Casey: Yeah…why?
Jenny: That was Keith the Thief! He's a criminal! He steals trainer's pokemon and sells them!
Casey: Oh no…My Abra…Nidoran…Chikorita…
Meanwhile, Keith stops to rest and bends over in exhaustion. One of the pokeballs in his arms drops on the floor. It opens up, and Chikorita appears.
Chikorita: (confused) Chiko? Chiko?
Keith: Hi there! I'm your new trainer! That no good trainer who caught you abandoned you! I'll take good care of you!
Chikorita looks upset and soon a motorbike drives towards them.
Jenny: Stop you thief!
Tracey, Casey and Nurse Joy all come running after, exhausted.
Keith: You?! Let me recite my motto…Any pokemon, they're all the same, I steal and sell them…that's my game! KEITH THE THIEF! That's my name!
Casey: Keith, gimme back my pokemon!
Keith: I'll battle you for them!
Casey: Ok! Go Abra…Oh yeah…I don't have any pokemon at the moment!
Everyone falls over. (Anime style)
Casey: Chikorita! Vine Whip that man!
Chikorita: Chiko!
Chikorita slaps Keith with its Vine Whip.
Keith: Ow! That hurt!
Keith drops the other pokeballs, and Casey picks them up.
Casey: Nidoran, Tackle attack!
Casey's Nidoran comes out of its pokeball and tackles Keith head on.
Casey: Abra, use your Psybeam!
Abra also comes out of its pokeball and throws a Psybeam at Keith. He flies backwards.
Keith: That's it! Go Dragonair!
Keith's most powerful pokemon, Dragonair appears from its pokeball.
Keith: Ok Dragonair…Show them how powerful your Hyper Beam is!
Dragonair glows an orange colour, and a large ball of energy fills its mouth. It gets ready to fire the Hyper Beam at the gang.
Casey: Abra, Barrier attack!
Abra creates a Barrier around everyone. The Hyper Beam slams into the Barrier, but since Abra is at a low level, the Barrier does not seem very stable. It shakes from side to side. Everyone cringes from the thought of the damage that the Hyper Beam will do. Meanwhile, Dragonair is still pumping out more energy into this Hyper Beam. It stops, and the Barrier is still standing. Everyone is safe. Dragonair seems breathless from the Hyper Beam. It has run out of energy.
Casey: Yeah, it worked!
Keith: Dragonair, return!
Keith points his pokeball at Dragonair, and the beam of red light recalls the pokemon.
Casey: Chikorita, wrap up Keith with a Vine Whip!
Chikorita ties up Keith, and he becomes unable to move.
Keith: Hey, let me go!
Jenny: You're going to jail, Keith!
Keith: That's "Keith the Thief" to you!
Jenny: Don't let me see you stealing pokemon again, or it's a lifetime imprisonment!
Keith is handcuffed and escorted off in a police truck that has just pulled up. As the truck drives off, Keith taints Casey and Tracey.
Keith: He who fights and runs away, gets to fight another day! Ha ha ha!
Tracey: Geez, what a jerk.
Back at the Pokemon Center…
Jenny: Well, thanks again for helping us catch that thief!
Casey: Thank YOU, for arresting him! If I ever see him again, he'll be sorry!
Tracey: Well Casey, we'd better get rolling to Ivory City!
Joy: Thanks for visiting! Come back soon!
Casey: Goodbye!
Casey and Tracey stick back to the path and make their way to Ivory City. Let's hope our heroes don't get lost again…And let's hope that Keith the Thief doesn't show up again! What awaits our heroes next on their journey? Find out next time…