Epsidoe 216: Carvanha Frenzy!
Taken from the Sharpedo Attack, Sora and Kairi make a stop on an island that are patrolled by a whole bunch of Carvanha instead of Sharpedo. I know that piranhas are fresh water fish, but I just find it would make sense since some sharks hunts solo. So, enjoy.
Several hours have passed since they departed Rustboro City and began their voyage for Dewford Island. The day was bright and sunny and the clean ocean's breeze filled the air. Sora inhaled the breeze through his nostrils.
"Aah! Take in that sea air," Sora said.
"It feels so nice. And the ocean is so very beautiful today," Kairi said.
"The sea is in a good mood today. And so am I," Mr. Briney said.
"Just how much longer until we reach Dewford Island, Mr. Briney?" Sora asked.
"Not long. If we keep up this pace, we can get there by tonight," Mr. Briney said.
"Great," Sora said. He then gets an idea. He turned to Kairi. "Hey, Kairi. How about we let our Pokémon out and let them enjoy the cruise with us?" Kairi smiled at the idea.
"Okay, let's do that," Kairi said, taking out her own Pokéballs. Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Poochyena, Morelull, Stufful, Plusle, Minun, and the Wurmple were all let out to take in the sea's glory. "It was a wonderful idea, Sora."
"Figured you would like it, Kairi," Sora said.
"We can relax and have some fun before we get there," Kairi said. "And as soon as we get there, I was wondering if you and I could have some fun the beach with me?" Sora smiled.
"Okay. We'll have plenty of time before I challenge the Gym Leader there," Sora said. "But I do wonder what Type the next Gym Leader specializes in."
"You did just win the Stone Badge from Roxanne, so I think you should train for it, just to play it safe; you do need to be prepared. But I think we should have ourselves a swim out here before we get there," Kairi suggested.
"If you kids are in a mood for a swim, then I know just the place," Mr. Briney said.
"That's great!" Kairi said, getting all giddy.
"I guess we could cool off. Also, you're right. I do need to be prepared for it. But we'll get to it after we had our swim," Sora said.
"Sounds like it's been decided then. Preparing to change course. On to port!" Mr. Briney said as the ship has changed its course. After a little while, an island has been sighted. "Land ho! It's coming into view!" The ship heads for the island, but unknown to them, a small figure of a fish-like creature is seen swimming underneath and turns around.
"Look at that," Sora said. "So, what's the name of this island?"
"Actually, this island has no name. You won't be able to find it on any map. I found this place many years ago when I was just a young sailor, purely by accident. And what a happy accident it was, since I figured I would use it to get away from my troubles. But whenever I'm out on sea, I completely forget about this place," Mr. Briney said.
"A good place to be in, since you wouldn't want anyone to come here and build a resort on it," Sora said.
Kairi came out wearing a one piece swimsuit with red and yellow polka dots.
"What do you think, Sora?" Kairi asked her boyfriend.
"That's a great swimsuit, Kairi. Got that from Rustboro City?" Sora asked.
"Sure did. How about you get changed in your trunks and jump in when you're ready," Kairi said.
"Okay. I'm going," Sora said as he went to change. Once Sora got done, he jumped in the water with Mudkip joining in. "In a mood for a swim too, huh?"
"Mudkip, Mud, Mud!" Mudkip said.
The couple splashes each other as they started laughing.
"Take that, Sora!" Kairi playfully said. She splashes into Sora as he splashes her back. They enjoy playing in the water until Kairi sees something coming up behind him. It is a fish-like Pokémon that resembles a piranha. It has a red and blue body with a yellow star on its lower jaw. Its lower jaw has a ragged edge with two teeth sticking out. Its fins are yellow with ragged edges. "S-S-Sora. There's something b-b-b-behind you." Sora was about to turn around to see what she was talking about when he several more of the very same kind of Pokémon emerging from behind her.
"There's something right behind you too," Sora said. Sora and Kairi looked around and saw they were quickly surrounded.
"WHAT IS GOING ON?!" Sora and Kairi both exclaimed, getting the attention of Mr. Briney, Peeko, Pikachu, and the other Pokémon.
"AAHHH! Carvanha! Where did they come from?!" Mr. Briney gasped.
"Help us, quick!" Sora and Kairi called out.
"Don't worry, you two! Help is on the way!" Mr. Briney assured the couple.
"Pika, Pika!" Pikachu said. Mr. Briney turned to Peeko.
"Peeko! Help them!" Mr. Briney called out. Peeko flew to rescue Sora and Kairi. "Hurry! Grab hold of Peeko's legs!"
Sora and Kairi quickly grabbed on to Peeko's legs and she lifted them up and flapped her wings as fast as she could just as the Carvanha were jumping out of the water.
"Whoa!" Sora yelped.
"Sora!" Kairi shouted.
"Hang on, Kairi!" Sora said. Another Carvanha jumped out only for Mudkip to shoot Water Gun at it. Just then, the biggest Carvanha rams into Mudkip and he got a scrape on his right backside. "Mudkip!" Another Carvanha scrapes against Sora's legs and he yelps in pain.
"Careful! Carvanha has an ability called Rough Skin!" Mr. Briney warned.
"No wonder it's called Rough Skin," Sora said. "I mean ouch." Sora gritted his teeth. Peeko gets the couple back to the ship. Mudkip wasn't going to take that abuse laying down, so he fired Mud Slap and it had struck one of the Carvanha. nother few more Carvanha came and it rammed into Mudkip again and again. Just then, something came and pulled Mudkip from underneath. What pulled Mudkip down is a fish-like Pokémon with brown skin with a pattern that resembles a chocolate chip cookie. It also has blue fins on its sides and on the top of its head that looks as if its fin was torn. There is also a fin on the back of this Pokémon. The fish-like Pokémon is known as Feebas. It leads Mudkip through the water, but before a few Carvanha ganging up on them both. One of the Carvanha heads towards them and Feebas defends him, only to end up getting injured. Mudkip rescues Feebas the same way Feebas rescued him, just by firing a powerful Water Gun at them. Mudkip grabs Feebas and heads up to the surface. Mudkip, holding Feebas, jumps into the ship.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu said.
"Mudkip! Glad you're okay," Sora said. He noticed he got scarpped by the attacking Carvanha. "Despite a few scratches here and there." He noticed Feebas on the ship as well. You brought a friend?" Kairi gasped at the sight of the injured fish Pokémon.
"Oh no, she's hurt," Kairi said, holding Feebas in her arms. "It's okay, you're going to be alright."
"Just what was that about?" Sora asked.
"I am not sure, Sora. But I can assure you that they were not here the last time I was here," Mr. Briney said. Sora took out his Pokédex and scanned the piranha-like Pokémon.
Carvanha, the Savage Pokémon
Type: Water/Dark
Carvanha's strongly developed jaws and its sharply pointed fangs pack the destructive power to rip out boat hulls. Many boats have been attacked and sunk by this Pokémon.
"And just by the greeting we got, they were going to sink us," Sora said, putting his Pokédex away. He spots the biggest one and it gives them the orders to attack. The Carvanha attacks the ship. "Hey! Cut it out, Carvanha!" The Carvanha kept attacking. He turned to Pikachu. "Okay, Pikachu! Thunderbolt!" Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to shock the Carvanha.
"Since the Carvanha are here, we should get going!" Mr. Briney said as the Carvanha kept striking the ship. Sora turned to Kairi.
"Kairi, I'm going to need a hand since there's a lot of them," Sora said.
"Right," Kairi said. She turned to Plusle and Minun. "Okay, Plusle and Minun, use Discharge on the Carvanha!"
"Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt on them!" Sora ordered.
"Pika-CHU!" Pikachu shouted.
The three electric rodent Pokémon fired their electric attacks and they managed to to get away, but right on the island since there far too many of them and they could sink the ship with them on it, if they try to get away from the island. The ship has beached itself on the shore.
"That was close," Kairi said, still holding Feebas.
"It sure was," Sora said.
"Gotta hand it to you, kids, that was quick thinking taking advantage of their weakness to electricity like that," Mr. Briney said. "But I don't think they're going to let us pass anytime soon." They saw the Carvanha jump around and snarling. Sora and Kairi knew he was right since those Carvanha were just plain nasty.
"Don't know what their beef is with us, but it looks like you're right," Sora said. "There's too many to fight and they'll overpower our other Pokémon just as fast as they did Mudkip."
"And this one was with Mudkip when those Carvanha attacked," Kairi said, holding Feebas. Mr. Briney smiled.
"Well, now, you got yourself a Feebas. Those are considered to be rare Pokémon," Mr. Briney said.
"Feebas, huh?" Sora asked, taking out his Pokédex and scanned the fish Pokémon.
Feebas, the Fish Pokémon
Type: Water
Feebas's fins are ragged and tattered from the start of its life. Because of its shoddy appearance, this Pokémon is largely ignored. It is capable of living in both salt water and fresh water.
"Well, you helped Mudkip, so I have to be grateful for that," Sora said.
Kairi took out some Potion and sprayed her wounds. Feebas felt the sting of the Potion, but it did help with the healing. She then rapped some bandages on Feebas's wounds.
"There you go," Kairi said kindly. "With proper rest, your wounds will completely heal." Feebas smiled at that. Night has come as Kairi had prepared a meal for the whole group. Kairi had prepared some soup for them to enjoy. She poured some Pokémon food for Feebas to eat. Her Wurmple was about to have some when Kairi picked her up. "No, no, no, Wurmple. You mustn't be greedy."
"Wurmple," Kairi's Wurmple said.
The humans and Pokémon ate their meal to their delights.
"This is fantastic. This tastes just like something out of the restaurants I had eaten since my days out in sea," Mr. Briney said.
"When it comes to cooking, Kairi's number one," Sora said, making Kairi blush.
"Oh, I'm not that great, Sora," Kairi said.
"Well, I say you are," Sora said as he spotted Feebas chowing down. "And it looks like Feebas agrees with me." Kairi smiles.
"I must know, Kairi. How did you learn to cook like this?" Mr. Briney asked.
"My grandma taught me when I was little. My own parents were impressed when they had a taste of it," Kairi said.
"I see," Mr. Briney said.
"Gotta hand it to this fruit; one of the sweetest I have eaten," Sora said, eating the piece of fruit.
"Pika, Pika!" Pikachu beamed.
"I never would have thought camping out on a deserted island would be loads of fun," Sora said.
"It would have loads of fun if it weren't for them," Mr. Briney said, referring to the Carvanha. There weren't as many as before, but it looked like enough to keep them in check.
"It doesn't look like there's many as before," Kairi said.
"True. The ones left behind are acting as lookouts," Mr. Briney said. "The others are probably resting somewhere not too far from here."
"In other words, if we try to get off, they'll warn the others," Sora said.
"And they'll do the same as they did before," Kairi said.
"Man, those Carvanha are organized. Also, I noticed there was one that was way bigger than the others. I'm going to guess that one is the one calling the shots," Sora said.
"Pika, Pika," Pikachu said.
"I saw that too," Kairi said.
"So, I figured we could have a battle with it," Sora suggested.
"That's a good idea, Sora. But how are going to get him to battle since we have twelve Pokémon between, and that's if you're not counting Feebas," Kairi pointed out.
"Right. But what if we just cut him off from the others and have Mudkip have a one-on-one battle against that Carvanha since he's the only one to battle while in the other, besides Feebas and Peeko. And when we win, we'll be the ones to call the shots," Sora said.
"That's a grand idea, Sora. All we need is a way to distract the other Carvanha long enough to make it work," Mr. Briney said.
Sora had accessed his Pokédex and exchanged Poochyena for Taillow since he figured he would use another Flying Type to help out. Pikachu, Treecko, Torchic, Plusle, Minun, Morelull, and Stufful would ride in a bucket large enough to ride in while the Wurmple rode with them use their strings to pull them. Sora, Kairi, and Mr. Briney got to work on making a fence made entirely out of wood and have it hidden.
On the very next morning, as Sora and Kairi have changed into the swimsuits they wore when they visited the lake inhabited by Lotad as Mr. Briney wore a gray jersey and orange shorts. All of the Carvanha were all in place. Sora had Mudkip by his side.
"Looks like everything is all in place," Sora said. He looked over to Pikachu who is on the other side. "Hey Pikachu! How is everything on your end?!"
"Pika!" Pikachu responded, giving a thumbs up.
"Great! Now let's get to it!" Sora said. Taillow and Peeko pulled the Wurmple's strings as the Carvanha were looking at them. Pikachu, Plusle, Minun, did an eyelid taunt while Torchic just blew a raspberry at them while Treecko shook his rump at them, like he was mooning them. That aggravated the Carvanha. The leader gave the order to attack and they all swam after them, while the leader stayed behind.
"It worked!" Kairi said.
"Now pull!" Mr. Briney said. Sora, Kairi, and Mr. Briney pulled on the rope and the large Carvanha saw what was happening and tried to break through the fence. Carvanha's forceful assault caused Kairi to fall in the water.
"Kairi!" Sora gasped.
"No!" Mr. Briney also gasped.
Kairi could only watch helplessly as the leading Carvanha came at her, but Feebas jumped and tackled into the Carvanha, taking damage from Carvanha's Rough Skin.
"Feebas," Kairi said.
"Kairi! Grab the rope!" Sora called out to her. She does so as Sora and Mr. Briney pulled the rope and Kairi with it. Sora took her in his arms. "You had me scared for you, Kairi."
"Sorry Sora," Kairi apologized.
"What matters is you're safe," Sora said. Mr. Briney smiled at the sight. Sora now knew what he had to do now. Pikachu and the other Pokémon have all come back in time after giving the other Carvanha the slip. Pikachu and the other Pokémon went up to their trainers. "Good job, guys." Sora calls them all back in their Pokéballs. "Okay Carvanha! A one-on-one match! You against Mudkip! You better be ready, because I'm not gonna back down! Mudkip! Use Mud Slap!" Mudkip fires mud as Carvanha dove underwater to avoid it. Mudkip dove down. "Use Tackle!" Mudkip dashes towards Carvanha, taking damage from Rough Skin in the process. "Use Water Gun!" Mudkip fires Water Gun right at Carvanha, but the savage Pokémon avoids the attack and lands a bite onto Mudkip. Carvanha moves in to land another bite on the mud fish Pokémon, but Mudkip's eyes glow light blue and a column of water rises from the water, and Mudkip swims up the column in a fast, spiraling motion. Carvanha gets caught inside of it. Mudkip swims up the water and lands a hit onto Carvanha. "Was that-?"
"Your Mudkip has just learned how to use Waterfall!" Mr. Briney said.
"Waterfall..." Sora paused and he smiled. "That's great! Mudkip! Waterfall again!" Mudkip does so again as Carvanha gets caught in the waterfall once more. Feebas was amazed by how strong Mudkip is. Carvanha wasn't going to call it quits. The large Carvanha comes at Mudkip again, but this time, it's teeth emitting ice.
"Carvanha is coming in with Ice Fang!" Kairi gasped.
"Mudkip! Dodge and use Water Gun!" Sora ordered. Mudkip avoids Carvanha's attack and fires another Water Gun attack. As the two have battled on, the other Carvanha have arrived to see the battle taking place. The others tried to get through, but they weren't strong enough to break the fence. "Looks like they got wise to us!"
"But a tad too late on their account, I would say," Mr. Briney said.
Mudkip and Carvanha continued their battle as Carvanha has landed some bites onto Mudkip and Mudkip fought back using Tackle and taking damage from Rough Skin. Mudkip wasn't close to giving up either. Both Water Types glare at each other.
"You're not half bad for a mud-brain." - Carvanha subtitle.
"You're no slouch either, fishsticks. If you wanna call it quits, it's not too late." - Mudkip subtitle.
"Already too late. You're going to be fish food when I get done with you!" - Carvanha subtitle.
"Tried to be nice." - Mudkip subtitle.
Carvanha came at Mudkip with an Aqua Jet.
"Mudkip! Waterfall!" Sora ordered. Mudkip avoids it by using Waterfall again. Carvanha guided Aqua Jet and headed right up towards Mudkip.
"He's heading right towards Mudkip!" Kairi said.
"Not for long! Mudkip! Jump out and fire Mud Slap!" Sora ordered. Mudkip jumps out before Carvanha could reach him and fires Mud Slap and it strikes Carvanha on the spot. Carvanha came at Mudkip to land another Bite. "Water Gun!" Mudkip fires another Water Gun and it struck Carvahna and heads right for the fence. The others didn't like how it was going on little bit. They tried to get in again and again.
"They're trying to get in," Sora said.
The Carvanha leader turned to his cohorts.
"Stay back, all of you! This fight is mine!" - Carvanha leader subtitle. All of the others had no choice but to obey their leader. The battle continued to rage on, but Mudkip was getting tired from the intense battle.
"Mudkip is getting tired out there," Sora said.
"I know. This could go on for a while," Kairi said.
"There is one thing that can end this; and end it you must, Sora," Mr. Briney said.
"Yeah? How?" Sora asked.
"You're going have to capture that Carvanha before he could get the best of your Mudkip," Mr. Briney said.
"He's right, Sora. Catching him is the only way to put an end to the battle," Kairi said.
Sora thought for moment. It was true that Carvanha looked pretty strong since having those sharp fangs. The way Carvanha battled against Mudkip, refusing to give in. Sora had more ace up his sleeve.
"Right. But first," Sora said. "Mudkip! One more Mud Slap!" He hoped that it works. Mudkip fired Mud Slap and it struck Carvahna in the eyes. Sora took out a Pokéball and threw it at Carvanha. When the Pokéball struck Carvahna, he flows inside it. The Pokéball wobbles around and around very aggressively, knowing it wasn't going to be easy. Stars swirls around the Pokéball to confirm the catch. Sora's Pokédex starts buzzing asking him if he wants to keep Carvanha with him or send him off to Professor Oak's lab. He chose to send Carvanha right to Professor Oak's lab. "And that's the end of that." Sora jumped in the water and swam up to Mudkip. He takes the water fish Pokémon in his arms. "You did great, Mudkip. You should rest up for a while."
"Kip," Mudkip said. He swam back to the shore as Kairi and Mr. Briney all went up to Sora. He takes out Mudkip's Pokéball and calls Mudkip back inside. The Carvanha all fled as they witnessed being captured and feared they would all be wiped out by the other Pokémon.
"Looks like they're retreating," Sora said.
"I can guess why. They witnessed you capturing their leader and they think you're a much more stronger than all of them put together; especially the way you handled your Mudkip. Carvanha are quite cowardly when they're by themselves," Mr. Briney said. "But it would seem they're even cowardly when in a group." Mr. Briney laughed. Sora and Kairi also laughed.
"Talking about yellow-bellied Carvanha," Sora said. Kairi still laughed, despite being a bad joke. She turned to Feebas and bent down.
"Thank you for what you did, Feebas. First you saved Sora's Mudkip and then you saved me. I really appreciate it. I really do. So, I just want to say, thank you again," Kairi said.
"Bas, bas, Feebas, bas!" Feebas said.
"I think this Feebas has taken a shine to you, Kairi," Mr. Briney said.
"I'm with him. You did take care of her when she was hurt, so she wanted to pay you back for it ," Sora said. Kairi giggled as she stood back up.
"I guess this means you want to be my Pokémon, right?" Kairi asked. Feebas nodded. "Okay. You're going to be a part of our team." Kairi takes out a Pokéball and held it in front of Feebas. Feebas presses the button and flows inside it. The Pokéball wobbles around for a few seconds before stars swirls around it, confirming the catch. "Welcome to the team, Feebas."
"You know, Kairi, when you take good care of your new Feebas, you'll end up with a Milotic; the most beautiful Pokémon," Mr. Briney said.
"Well, Milotic is nowhere near as beautiful as she is," Sora said in his thoughts.
"So, how about we take that fence down since the Carvanha are gone?" Kairi suggested.
"Read my mind, Kairi," Sora said. Swam up to the fence and he cut the ropes, causing a chain reaction and the whole thing has begun to crumble. He swam back to the shore. "There. It's done."
The S.S. Wingull has continued on their way to Dewford Island. They had finally arrived to Dewford Island as the sun has began to set.
"And here we are, kids. This is Dewford Town on Dewford Island," Mr. Briney said.
"Thank you very much for getting us here, Mr. Briney," Sora said.
"You saved my Peeko from that Team Aqua member, so it's the least I can do to repay you. I'm going to be heading for Slateport City to prepare for my next cruise. I hope to see you both someday," Mr. Briney said.
"The same with us, Mr. Briney," Kairi said.
"Pi, Pikachu," Pikachu said.
"I wish you the best in your Gym battle, Sora. And for the rest of your journey. And Kairi, be sure you take very good care of your new Feebas," Mr. Briney said.
"I will," Kairi promised.
With that said, Mr. Briney and Peeko have set off for Slateport City as Sora, Kairi, and Pikachu have headed for the Pokémon Center to rest up for the night. A goodnight's rest would be best for the couple and their Pokémon since they had just arrived. Mudkip especially needed some rest after that battle with Carvanha. Now that they had arrived on Dewford Island, how will Sora's battle with the local Gym Leader go? More to come soon enough.