Chapter 29: More Training and the Indigo League

The trio decided to take a ferry to Seafoam Island to spend the remaining time before the league. They didn't bother to stop in Pallet long because Professor Oak was away.

After a month training in the wilderness side of Seafoam Island, it was about time to go. Aaron had captured a Lapras and an abandoned Charmander. Also, his two Nidorans had evolved into a Nidorino and a Nidorina. Because of the intense training, Aaron, Marie, and Andy had forgotten all about the trainers who have more fun (a.k.a. Ash, Misty, and Brock)

The really good news was that they had gone into a cave with an underground lake, there; they saw the familiar sight of Team Rocket. However, this time was more disturbing.

Flashback

"Prepare for trouble,"

"And make it double!"

"To keep the world from desolation,"

"To bond all peoples in every nation,"

"To condemn the evils of truth and love,"

"To extend our reach to the sky above!"

"Pearl,"

"Heart,"

"Team Rocket, blasts off at the speed of light!"

"Surrender or prepare to fight."

"Mankey"

This time, they were doing interpretive dance while wearing bikinis.

"What are yout WEARING?" Andy asked.

"I am scared for life." Aaron said.

"Me too." Marie agreed.

"Satic." Aaron said.

"CHHHHHHUUUUUUU!"

"WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" ding

End Flashback.

With Team Rocket out of the way, Aaron could concentrate on winning. To get off the island, they used Aaron's new Lapras.

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At the Indigo Plateau, Aaron saw some familiar faces. Some were trainers he met either in Johto or Kanto. Others,

"Hey Aaron!"

"Dad! You made it."

"Of course I did. Tell you the truth; I never left Indigo from the business trip."

"What was that about anyways?"

"Oh. Just, some of the Elite Four wanted me to take a look at their pokemon."

"Lance?" Andy asked.

"Did he say anything?" Aaron asked a little nervous.

"Not really. Just that he's seen you in passing."

Aaron, Static, and Andy were having trouble not to laugh. Marie noticed this and shot them a look

"I'll explain later." Aaron told her.

"Hello there." A voice came from behind

"Hi Mr. Goodshow." The group greeted the older man.

"It's been awhile. How are you doing A…which one are you again?" he asked.

"Aaron." Aaron told him.

"That's right. Dang you two look alike."

"What are you talking about?" Aaron asked him.

"It's nothing" Dan told his son.

Mr. Goodshow raised an eyebrow at Dan.

"Long story." He said.

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After the preliminaries, Aaron explained to Marie about he and Andy had helped Lance get rid of Team Rocket in Mahogany and then later in Goldenrod.

"So that was you who saved the Radio Tower?" she asked.

"Yes. But don't tell my Dad. He loathes Team Rocket with a passion. If he hears that I've run into them, he'd never let me leave the house again."

"I wonder what Mr. Goodshow was talking about?" Andy asked.

"Who knows." Aaron said plopping down on the bed.

"Obviously your father knows." Marie told him.

"He's not going to tell me. He refuses to talk too much about his past. And that includes my mother." Aaron told her.

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Aaron battled long and hard during the Indigo league. Thankfully, Greg never showed up. However, like the Silver Conference, his luck was not one to last. Static was placed against a level 90 Dugtrio (its trainer had been training for a long time . 6 years to be precise). Static didn't stand a chance being at level 70 and electric.

After the battle,

"Top 16th isn't that bad." Marie told him.

"That's what I got in Johto." Aaron moaned.

"Maybe your next league will be better." Dan comforted his son.

"Maybe."

"What are you going to do now?" Andy asked.

"I think I'm going to train more as we head down the Plateau. Then, we'll head on back to New Bark." Aaron said.

"And after that?" Marie asked.

"Go around Johto again and train for next year's Silver Conference. I think my Pokemon can only do one tournament a year."

"Good idea." Dan said. "I'll see you in New Bark." Little did he know, that was not to be.

TBC