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( ): Pokemon Translation
Ages:
Ash/Aaron: 14
Misty/Marie: 15
Brock/Andy: 17
Chapter 21: Magic and Ice
After the battles against Pryce, (Aaron used Charmeleon and Ash used his Bayleef.), our heroes went on to Blackthorn City. As they were walking, they saw a very familiar Murkrow. The Murkrow saw them and flew off. When it came back, it was being followed by a redhead in a black dress and a witch's hat.
"Misty! Brock! Ash! Great to see you" she said in an English accent. "I'm glad to see that the spell wore off. I'm so sorry about that miscalculation."
"It's ok Lily." Ash said. "Everybody makes mistakes. These are Aaron, Marie, and Andy. Aaron is my twin brother."
"Nice to meet you guys" Lily said.
"Would you join us for lunch?" Brock asked the Pokemon magician.
"If it's no trouble."
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While Brock was cooking lunch, Misty was talking to Lily and Ash was explaining what Lily was talking about. Aaron, Marie, and Andy got a laugh out of it.
"So let me get this straight." Aaron said. "Lily was trying to do a spell that would make people understand pokemon, but she didn't realize there was more to it. You volunteered to be the first to try it, and you were transformed temporarily into a Pikachu?"
"Yes. Hey Lily!" Ash called.
"Yes Ash?"
"Where you able to get the rest of that spell figured out?"
"No I'm afraid not. The page was just too messed up."
"Oh. Alright."
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After lunch, our heroes parted with Lily and went up to the Ice Cave.
"Here it is."
"The Ice Cave"
"Everyone have their coats on?"
"Yeah. Are you warm enough Brock?"
"Very funny."
Last time Ash and Co. were there, Brock had gotten so sick, he thought a Jynx was a Nurse Joy.
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In the cave,
"Whooaaa"
"I hate ice." Andy complained.
"I like it." Misty commented. "It's only frozen water."
"All the more reason I hate it."
Our heroes were having quite a time on the little ice rink. Everyone had their arms out for balance, and were trying to skate. Some people were good and others not so good.
THUMP
Andy and Brock had both fallen onto the ice.
"Having fun Andy" Aaron teased as he skated.
"Very cute Aaron."
"You know Aaron," Ash stated, "I wonder what it would have been like if we had matching coats and took our hats off."
"Or at least exchanged them." Aaron had added with a smile.
"Don't even think it." Brock warned.
"Hello."
"NURSE JOY! WHOOOAA" THUMP
Brock caught a glimpse of the Nurse Joy of the Ice Cave and tried to run to her. He got up just a little too quickly. These antics cause everyone to laugh.
"Need some help?" She offered.
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At the Pokemon Center,
Brock was beet red from his embarrassing moment. Ash and Aaron explained the situation to Nurse Joy. She smiled.
"Well that sounds really interesting. I'm glad things are working out for you."
"Thanks. About how far is it to get to Blackthorn?"
"Not too far. All you have to do is follow the Ice Path. It's a straight path, it's just slippery."
Andy groaned.
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Just outside the cave a few minutes later,
"WE'RE FINALLY OUT!"
"Geez Andy. I'd think you would like Ice Pokemon because they're weak against fire." Ash said.
"Yeah. But look at it this way." Andy replied. "Ice is only frozen water and Fire Pokemon are weak against that."
TBC
Time for the Preview:
"That was three years ago Kaburagi." Aaron said, "Where's Claire?"
"She's off on a "date"."
"A date?"
"Yeah. But don't tell her I said that. Hehehe."