Episode 32: Hana the Pokemon Breeder

Hana and her friends continue on their journey to Saffron City for Hana's next gym battle and Diana's next Pokemon Contest. It is bright and sunny so everyone is showing pure smiles on their faces.

Diana happily sighs, "It sure is a nice day. The sun is shining and there are plenty of Pokemon out."

"I agree. Maybe later on we can have a picnic lunch," Hana says.

"That sounds like a good idea. We still have some time before we reach Saffron City," Chase.

Then turns to Hana, "So Hana, what Pokemon will you use for your Gym battle battle?"

"Well, The Saffron City Gym Leader, Sabrina has Psychic Type Pokemon, so it might be good to use a Ghost Type, Dark Type, or a Bug Type. I decided to ask the professor for Haunter, Spewpa, and Cascoon. I also asked for both of my Eevees Popplio and Chansey.

"Sounds like you're ready for this match," Chase says.

"Yeah. I can't wait," Hana says.

Then turns to Diana, "So Diana, what's your idea to use for your next battle?"

"Well, I've been doing some practice with Fennekin and Smoochum. I'm thinking of having one of them compete in the second round. As for the first round, I think it's time for Eevee to compete in the appeals round," Diana says.

"Yeah. Sure you didn't win the Silver Town contest, but you and Eevee did great in the second round," Hana says.

"Yeah. And I bet if you work with Eevee and all your other Pokemon, you'll have that fourth ribbon in no time," Akira says.

Diana smiles and says, "Thanks."

Then says, "Next contest, I'll win my fourth ribbon for sure."

"Yeah. But remember that you need to train hard with your Pokemon and also come up with new combinations," Chase says.

Hana says, "And I think a good way to do that is to have a battle."

"Good idea. Let's head a little further and then we can stoop for a break," Diana says.

The group then continues on their way to Saffron City for the Gym Battle and Pokemon Contest. Suddenly, they hear a loud cry and a strange chill in the air. The group soon begins to get cold so the group wraps their arms around themselves.

"What's with the sudden chill?" Akira asks.

"Pikachu," (It's so cold.) Alistair says, and hides himself in Akira's backpack with Winnie.

"It's strange. It's a bright and sunny day. What could be causing a strange chill at this time," Chase says.

Suddenly, they hear a loud sound, like squawking.

"What's that sound?" Diana asks.

"It sounds like a cry," Hana says.

She uses her hand to help the sound travel to her ear. She hears a loud squawking and the sound doesn't seem good at all.

"I think it's a Pokemon… and it seems to be crying," Hana says.

"A Pokemon?" Chase asks.

"I'm sure of it. From the sound of it, something's wrong," Hana says.

Hana continues to hear the crying sound and looks to see that it's coming from the trees.

Hana points out, "It's coming from that direction."

Hana then begins to head off in the direction with Pikachu on her shoulder. Chase and the others quickly follow after them. The group walks down the forest for some time and continue to feel the cold chills around.

"I wonder what could be that has a powerful chill?" Diana asks, hugging herself.

"I'm not sure, but something tells me that the colder it is, the closer we are," Hana says.

"You're right. Question is, what kind of Pokemon is it?" Chase replies.

The group of friends continues to walk down the forest and stops at some large bushes. Hana then removes the bushes and becomes surprised. Diana and the others look and become surprised to see what is making the cold chill.

It is a large avian Pokémon with predominantly blue plumage and wings said to be made of ice. On its forehead is a crest that consists of three, darker blue rhombus-shaped feathers. It has circular red eyes, a short gray beak, and long, thin gray legs. Each foot has three forward facing toes and one that faces backward. On its chest is a mass of pale blue, downy feathers. Its long, streamer-like tail is longer than its body and the same shade of blue as its crest.

"That is one large bird," Diana says.

"And that's no ordinary bird. That's an Articuno, one of the legendary birds of Kanto," Chase says, surprised.

"A legendary Pokemon… what are the chances of that…" Akira replies.

Hana notices something wrong. The bird Pokemon is panting and seems to have red around its face and has purple around its beak. What's more, it seems to have some kind of net wrapped around its body and has a free wing. It tries to flap to get the net off, but isn't able to.

Hana steps forward, "Oh, I… I think it's hurt, and I think it's sick."

Hana begins to slowly walk forward causing the Pokemon to turn it's head to see her.

Hana calmly says as she presents her hands forward, "It's okay. I'm not going to hurt you."

Articuna then launches an ice beam and Hana quickly moves out of the way. Diana and the others grow worried.

"Hana, be careful," Diana says, worried.

"I'm okay. Articuno is just scared and upset," Hana says.

Hana then continues to walk towards the Legendary Bird with caution. Articuno continues to squawk as it tries to fly away, despite it having the net wrapped around its body and binding its other wings to it.

"It's okay Aritcuno. I promise to help you, but you need to let me help you and calm down," Hana says, stepping forward.

Hana continues to slowly take one step at a time as Articuno continues to cry out in anger and tries to scare Hana off. Hana refuses and knows that Articuno needs help. When she's close enough, Hana kneels down and reaches her hand out to it. She then places her hand on Articuno's beak and gently pet it. Articuno soon begins to calm down. Hana's gentle petting and kind smile allow Articuno to calm down.

"It's okay Articuno. It's okay. My friends and I are going to help you. You just need to calm down and let us help," Hana says.

Articuon doesn't say a word and instead, nods its head in reply.

Hana turns her head to the others, "Okay guys, it's safe to come over."

Reluctant, Pikachu and the others walk out of the bushes and to the Pokemon. Articuno turns to see them and they come to a stop.

"It's okay Articuno, my friends and I are here to help you," Hana says.

Articuno squacks and then lays down with it's head on the ground.

Hana turns to the others, "We need to help it. I'm not sure, but it looks very weak, hurt, and sick."

"Don't worry Hana, we'll help Articuno," Diana says.

"And we can start by getting this net off," Akira says, walking towards the bird.

He observes it and says, "Judging the design of the net, I have to say this is a poacher's net."

"Which means, someone was trying to capture Articuno. And seems to have gotten it caught in the net, but Articuno still got away," Chase says.

"That's good, but it really needs help," Diana says.

Chase holds out it's Pokeball, "I got this."

"Farfetch'd, come out," Chase says, tossing his Pokeball in the air.

Then the bird Pokemon comes out, holding it's leek.

"Farfetch'd, we need you to use Cut to cut Articuno free," Chase says.

"Farfetch'd," (On it.) Farfetch'd says.

Farfetch lifts his leek and performs Cut on the net. The net is soon broken off and Articuno is able to spread its wing out. Hana and Diana observed Articuno's condition. Hana sees a bad injury on it's wing.

She turns to Chase and Akira, "Guys, I need you to check on the wing. It's badly injured."

"Right," Chase says.

"We'll take care of it," Akira says.

The two males walk to the Pokemon's wing to check on its condition. Hana and Diana look over the Bird Pokemon to see any other condition.

"It doesn't seem to have any injuries," Diana says.

"No… but I think it's been poisoned somehow," Hana says.

"Poisoned?" Diana asks.

"Yes. If it was a poacher then the poacher must have used another Pokemon to poison it so it will be easy for it to be caught," Hana says.

"That's terrible," Diana says.

Hana takes off her backpack and says, "We need to act right now. I think the poison is taking effect."

Hana then takes out her new medical kit and opens it to reveal the medicine.

"Do you think you can help it?" Diana asks.

"I can try," Hana says.

Then turns to Articuno, "I know I'm not a Pokemon Doctor or Nurse, but I'll do the best I can."

Just then, Chansey comes out of its Pokeball, and says, "Chansey Chansey." (Let me help.)

Hana smiles, "Thank you Chansey."

Hans then takes out four Pecha Berries, three Lava Cookies, two Durin berries, and four Oran Berries. Hana then uses her equipment to crush one Lavac cookie. Then uses another one to turn the Pecha berry into mush. Hana then stops for a second and places her hand on Articuno's forehead.

"No good, it's beginning to warm up," Hana says.

Then turns to her friends, "Guys, can you get any Pokemon that can use an ice attack. It might help Articuno cool down."

"Good idea," Diana says, bringing out her Pokeball.

Akira brings out his, "I'll give you a hand."

Hana calls out Winter, Akira calls out Frosty, and Diana calls out Smoochum. All three perform Powder Snow to help cool Articuno down. Popplio comes out to help as well. She sprays water inside a bowl and Chansey uses it to wet a cloth and rings it out. Then places it on Articuno's forehead. Then uses another to pat's Hana's forehead. Hana and Chansey continue to make an antidote for Articuno to take for medicine. Soon, the antidote is ready.

Hana brings out a spoon and presents the medicine to Articuno.

"Here you go, Articuno. It will make you feel better," Hana says.

Still weakened, Articuno takes the medicine and eats it. As Articuno eats the medicine little by little, Chase and Akira see Articuno's condition.

"I think Articuno's wing is broken. It seems to be the only other condition it has," Chase says.

"I'll bring out Spewpa and Cascoon to help support the wings," Hana says, and calls out to them.

Alistair and Winnie then bring a pile of long sticks.

"Thanks guys," Akira says, taking the sticks.

Akria kneels down as he places the sticks on the ground. Spewpa and Cascoon remain close as they watch Chase and Akira tend to the injuries on the wing. Once they put the medicine on it, Akira and Chase place the sticks on its wing. Then Spewpa and Cascoon use strong shots to bind the sticks to Articuno's wing, but make sure they're not tight. Once they're done, they place the wing gently on the ground.

Chase turns to Hana, "Okay. The wing is secured."

"And the antidote seems to be working okay but it doesn't seem to be enough. It must have been a strong poison attack Articuno took," Hana says.

Hana then has an idea, "I'll use the Durin Berries and Oran berries together to make a drink for Articuno."

Chansey and Hana work on fixing the drink for Articuno. Chase gives Hana a bottle of Moo Moo Milk to help. Hana uses it to help mix them together to make a drink for the Pokemon. Once they're done. Hana then feeds it to Articuno. Articuno is able to eat the medicine and is starting to get a little better. Time has gone by for the group and soon it's late in the evening.

Hana feels Articuno's forehead, Hana sighs with a smile, "Good. Articuno's fever is starting to come down and I think the poison is neutralized."

"Thank goodness," Diana says.

Chase hangs up his phone and says, "I finish calling Nurse Joy. She said that a Pokemon Ranger is coming here. But she wants us to remain here until tomorrow."

"Sounds like a good idea. I can't bear leaving it and I don't think we should even carry it ourselves or put it in a Pokeball," Hana says.

"Those are good points," Akira says.

"Yeah. It will be best for all of us to stay here for the night. And then the Pokemon Rangers will take it from here," Chase says.

Diana then has an idea, "Hey, maybe we can cheer it up by showing it my performance."

"That might help it," Hana says.

She then looks at the sleeping Pokemon, "But it might be too tired."

"Guess it will have to wait," Diana says.

Chase says, "In the meantime, I'll start making dinner since we'll be here for the night."

"Akira and I will start setting up the tents for the night," Diana says.

Hana turns to Articuno, "I think I'll stay with Articuno. I need to check on it to see if there's any changes to its condition."

Later in the night, after dinner is made and the tents are up, Diana, Chase, Akira and some of the Pokemon are already eating. Pikachu and Winter turn their heads to see Hana and Chansey still sticking over Articuno. Diana and the others feel concerned themselves.

"I can't believe Hana is still at it. She's going to wear herself out," Diana says.

"I know, but she sounds very determined to help Articuno," Chase says.

"I'm sure Articuno will appreciate whatever Hana can do for it," Akira says.

Hana yawns a little and continues to check on it's condition.

"It's okay Articnuno. I know that you're still tired and weakened, but you need to remain strong. A Pokemon Ranger will be coming to take good care of you. Until then, I'll do my best to help you keep your strength up," Hana says.

"Chansey Chansey," (Keep being strong, Articuno.) Chansey says.

Hana continues to do whatever she can to keep Articuno's conditions stable and make sure it's wing is healing properly.

Early the next day, Diana, and the others are sleeping in the tents. Even Pikachu, Winter, Spewpa and Cascoon are sleeping close to Chansey who is sleeping as well. Hana works so hard and late into the night that she ends up sleeping next to Articuno. Soon enough, Articuno wakes up from its sleep and lifts its head up. Articuno looks around to see the Pokemon sleeping close by. It then turns to Hana to see her sleeping right by its side. Articuno understands what has happened, Hana has stayed up all night for it, and with help from her Pokemon and friends, Articuno's condition is stable. Articuno let out soft calls and closed its eyes with gratitude. After that, it places its wing on Hana and leans its head against hers. Soon Chansey and Pikachu wake up to see Articuno comforting Hana with a calm expression on its face. Chansey and Pikachu smile with glee to see Articuno is starting to feel and trust Hana.

Suddenly, they hear a loud sound that wakes everyone up. Diana and the others leave their tents and Hana's Pokemon wake up. Hana quickly wakes up to hear the sound as well. Soon, a net fires out of the bushes, and flies towards Articuno.

Hana quickly gets in front of Articuno and screams, "NO!"

Articuno becomes shocked to see net strike Hana and knocks her down to the ground. Hana ends up being caught in the net.

Diana panics, "Hana!"

"Pika!" (Hana!) Pikachu panics.

Hana is able to sit up as she struggles with the net on her.

"I'm okay," Hana says.

Suddenly a familiar voice says, "Hmph, well it looks like you annoying trainers decided to get into my business again."

The group quickly turns their heads to see a familiar Pokemon Hunter, and her Pokemon: Toxicroak and Skarmory.

"It's Crimson!" Chase exclaims.

"What are you doing here?" Diana demands.

"What does it look like? I'm doing my job, and I like to have that Articuno," Crimson sternly says.

"Leave it along, Crimson. Articuno was poisoned and had a broken wing, and it's still weak and sick," Hana says.

"I figure that. Capturing a Legendary Pokemon isn't an easy feat. However, it seems that my Toxicroak's Poison Jab has worked wonders and my net seems to do more damage than I suspected," Crimson says with a smirk.

"What? You mean you're the reason why it's so weak and sick!" Hana says, sounding shocked and furious.

"Sorry kid, but it's just business. May have damaged the goods, but I still have a Pokemon to catch," Crimson says.

"I'm not going to let you hurt Articuno more than you did," Hana angrily says.

Just then, Spewpa and Cascoon get in front of Hana and Articuno. Pikachu, Chansey, and Winter do the same.

"Pika Pikachu," (We won't let you take Articuno!) Pikachu angrily says.

"That's right," Hana says.

"Ain't that cute. But I still have work to do," Crismon says.

Then calls out, "Skarmory, use Drill Peck!"

Skarmory then performs the attack and flies down to attack them.

Hana then calls out, "Chansey! Use Shadow Ball! Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!"

Chansey and Pikachu begin to use their attack to attack Skarmory!"

"Toxicroak, use Sludge bomb!" Crimson calls out.

Toxicroak then performs its poison attack.

Hana calls out, "Winter use Powder Snow! Popplio, use Water Gun! Spewpa, Cascoon, dodge!"

Winter performs the attack that freezes some of the Sludge Bomb. Popplio then sprays at the other Sludge Bomb. Cascoon and Spewpa dodge the attack.

Then calls out, "Spewpa and Cascoon, use String Shot!"

Both the Bug Pokemon use String Shot. Spewpa strikes at Toxicroak's arm, while Cascoon hits Skarmory's wing.

"Toxicroak use, Toxic! Skarmory, use Air Cutter!" Crismon commands.

Both of the Pokemon use the attack. The Air Cutter strikes at Pikachu, Chansey, and Winter! The Toxic strike at Popplio, Cascoon, and Spewpa. The group of Pokemon fall to the ground.

Hana asks, "Are you all okay?"

Pikachu and the others are able to stand despite the attack. Akira and Chase help Hana get out of the net as Diana checks on Articuno.

"Thanks guys," Hana says.

Diana turns to Hana, "Articuno seems fine."

"Good. I'm not going to let Crimson take Articuno," Hana says.

Then turns to her Pokemon, "Right everyone."

The Pokemon agree with Hana. Suddenly, Spewpa begins to scurry around in circles, almost like it's restless.

"Spewpa!" Hana says, confused.

"Wonder what's it doing?" Diana asks.

Spewpa then spreads its white fur scattering some kind black powder. Suddenly, Spewpa and Cascoon begin to glow.

"Spewpa and Cascoon…" Diana says, surprised.

"They are…" Akira says.

"Starting to evolve…" Chase says.

Hana and the other Pokemon are surprised. Spewpa and Cascoon begin to change their shape until the glow stops to reveal their new form.

Cascoon is now a moth-like Pokémon with two pairs of wings. It has a purple egg-shaped body with a jagged fringe on its rear, tattered, green wings are wide and flat, forming a disc-shape around its body, red markings in the form of rings and streaks, a darker green line around the edges, and contain a toxic dust, two pairs of red, stubby legs and yellow, stylized compound eyes, and a pair of fuzzy, yellow antennae on top of its head.

At the same time, Spewpa is now a butterfly-like Pokémon. It has a round, grayish head with large, black, pixelated eyes and a pair of skinny antennae, the tips of the antennae each have an ovoid scale that is dark gray on the upper half and beige on the lower half, gray thorax, legs are also ovoid and are dark gray on the lower half, beige on the upper half, and have a black band in the middle. It has two black, circular hands and no visible arms. Spewpa now has wings that are lovely light pink wings with green at the outer ends. On the large wings look like it has purple, red, and white flowers on it.

"What are those Pokemon?" Diana asks.

She and Akira bring out their Pokedex/App.

Diana's Pokedex shows Cascoon's evolved form and Dexter says, "Dustox, the Toxic Moth Pokémon. Dustox is the evolved form of Cascoon. When Dustox flaps its wings, a fine dust is scattered all over. This dust is actually a powerful poison that will even make a pro wrestler sick. This Pokémon searches for food using its antennae like radar."

Then Akira does the same for Spewpa's evolved form.

Dexter says, "Vivillon, the Scale Pokémon. Vivillon are skillfully able to find a source of water. It has been said that you'll find a spring if you follow a Vivillon. Current: Fancy Pattern."

Hana looks up the info herself on both her Pokemon and says, "And it looks like you both learned new moves."

Crimson calls out, "Toxicroak, use Sludge bomb again!"

Toxicroak then performs the attack.

"Dustox! Vivillon! Dodge!" Hana calls out.

Both bug Pokemon fly in the air dodging the attack.

"Now to see your new moves. Vivillon, Cascoon use Gust!" Hana calls out.

Then both of the Pokkemon begin to perform their Gust attack and prove to be strong with two of them.

"You think that can stop Skarmory. Use Wing Attack!" Crimson angrily calls out.

Skarmory flies down and begins to perform the attack.

"Dodge!" Hana calls out.

Both flying bug Pokemon dodge.

Then Hana calls out, "Now Vivillon, Dustox, use Psybeam!"

Then both Pokemon are able to strike at both of the poacher's Pokemon with full force.

Then Hana calls out, "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu then performs the attack on the poacher's Pokemon and electrocutes them. Soon, both of the Pokemon have fainted.

Crimson grits her teeth and calls back her Pokemon, "Return."

Then takes out another Pokemon, "You won't ruin my plan this time."

"Not so fast. Vivillon, Dustox, String Shot," Hana calls out.

Then, both Pokemon perform the attack and have Crimson tied up and now is stuck to the tree.

Hana cheers "We did it!"

Dustox and Vivillon cheer happily as well. Even the other Pokemon cheer with glee.

Sometime later, the Pokemon Ranger along with Officer Jenny arrive to take Crimson to jail for her crimes and to get Articuno to a Pokemon Center to have it checked out. Seeing how it's doing, it will need to rest and have its wing check too. Hana and the others meet a young woman that has blue hair in a ponytail and stand by having a red headband around her head, and red eyes. She wears a red, yellow, white and black outfit. On her shoulder is a cream-colored bipedal Pokémon with red markings, a dot-like nose, and a cream-colored plus sign in the middle of its circular red cheeks. It has long, flat ears that are mostly red. Its limbs are stubby and digitless, and it has red front paws. Its short tail is tipped with a red plus sign.

The Ranger name Solana says, "I like to thank you for protecting Articuno until we arrived."

"It's no trouble, but you should really thank Hana and her Pokemon. Hana is the one who really took care of him and helped Articuno get through the poison," Chase says.

"And it was also Vivillon and Dustox who also helped stop Crimson and capture her," Diana says.

Officer Jenny says, "Well, Crimson will be sent to jail for a long time. Articuno will also head to the Pokemon Center at the Ranger Union so it will be protected until it's fully healed."

"Thank you officer Jenny," Akira says.

Hana turns to Toxicroak and Skarmory. Along with Houndoom and Scizor.

She walks to them and says, "Now you're all free to go wherever and whenever you want."

The Pokemon then take their leave in the forest to live like wild Pokemon.

"Make sure you don't end up doing another Poacher's dirty work," Diana calls out.

Hana then walks to Articuno that is in a cool and safe trunk so it will be happy.

Hana pets Articuno, "I'm glad that you're starting to feel better."

She then hugs it, "I'll miss you. I do hope we'll get to see each other again someday."

Articuno snuggles its head on top of Hana's. Then reaches its head to it's uninjured wing. Suddenly, Hana feels something placed on her head. Hana reaches out to gently grab something soft. She presents it to herself to see a blue feather, and suspects it to be one of Articuno's.

"It's very lovely, Articuno. Thank you," Hana says with a smile.

Articuno cries with a smile and snuggles Hana again on her cheek making her giggle.

A little time later, Solana and the other Rangers take Articuno to the Ranger Union so Articuno can heal properly and to be protected. At the same time, Officer Jenny takes Crimson to jail for her crimes. Hana and her friends wave to the ranger, officer, and most of all Articuno. Articuno sees Hana and her friends saying their goodbyes and cries out with a smile to say it's goodbye.

Soon, Hana and her friends continue to make their way to Saffron City. Hana, Pikachi, Vivillon, and Dustox look at the feather Articuno has given to her.

"It was very sweet of Articuno to give you the feather," Diana says.

"I guess. I feel a bit chilly, but it's very pretty," Hana says.

Then smiles and says, "But you know, I think Articuno and I actually became friends."

"Wouldn't be surprising because of how much you cared for it," Chase says.

Akira says, "I think you have a very unique gift. If I didn't know better, I think you're a pro with Pokemon medicine."

"Thanks. I help with many Pokemon at home, but still have a lot to learn," Hana says.

"Well, I'll bet the more you perfect it, you'll become a great Pokemon Breeder in no time," Diana says.

"I guess so, but right now, it's off to Saffron City," Hana says.

The group laugh and continue to head off to Saffron City for Hana's next Pokemon battle. Now with two newly evolved Pokemon, her group has become stronger. And also ends up becoming friends with a legendary Pokemon. Maybe someday, Hana and the others will meet the Legendary Ice Bird again. Unknown to them, Ho-Oh the legendary bird flies over the group that is covered by the trees, and once again sees the kindness Hana has performed. Then continues to fly towards the rainbow to watch over the world. As the journey continues.