Episode 59: Showdown at Dark City

Their next adventure takes place in front of a broken sign that says, Dark City. In fact, that is where Hana and her friends' destination is. They see the place looks deserted, almost like a ghost town. Alistair, Winnie, and Shippo are so scared that they hide in Akira's backpack. Yet, they decide to walk into the city to see if they can find somewhere to have lunch and buy some supplies.

Chase looks around and says, "his place gives me the creeps. It's the middle of the day and there's nobody around. What's the deal?

"I agree. The place looks abandoned," Hana says.

Suddenly, they see a little boy running out from one of the buildings.

But the mother rushes him inside saying in fright, "Get back inside this house right now! What if there are Pokemon trainers out?"

"Huh?" Hana says, confused.

"Why would she be afraid of Pokemon trainers?" Diana asks.

Suddenly, rocks begin to fly out of nowhere. Pikachu quickly dodges and runs on Hana's head.

"Hey!" Hana angrily says.

The group looks up to see figures disappearing before they can get a look.

Hana turns to Pikachu, "Pikachu, you know what to do."

"Pika," (On it.) Pikachu says.

Then uses his electric attack on the attackers on the roof. The beings fall to the ground to reveal three little boys who fall on some hay.

"They're, little kids!" Akira says.

Hana sternly asks, "Hey, what's the big idea throwing rocks at us?!"

"Chu!" (Yeah!) Pikachu adds, sternly.

The boy with blue hair asks, "You guys are Pokemon trainers, right?"

"Yeah. So. I'm Hana" Hana says.

"I'm actually a Pokemon Watcher. My name is Chase." Chase says.

"I'm Diana, Pokemon Coordinator," Diana says.

"I'm actually a police officer, but I also work with my Pokemon. Names Akira," Akira says.

However, the boys look at the group with anger and prepare to attack them with sticks. Suddenly, out of the Pokeball, Cubone comes out and attacks them with his bone club. Cubone hits them hard on the head until they have bruises on it. The three boys soon rub their heads in pain

Hana picks up Cubone, "Cubone no. You shouldn't do that. That is not allowed."

"I guess Cubone didn't like what they were going to do," Chase says.

"No kidding," Diana and Akira agree.

The boy with the red hair says, "That really hurt. Also, we don't care who you are. If you have a Pokemon, you better get out of town."

"Get out of town? Why?" Hana asks.

"Boys," Someone calls out.

Just then, a man hurries over wearing an apron as he says, "I apologize. These children don't mean to cause you any trouble. Come to my restaurant and I'll explain everything."

"Well, okay," Hana says.

Soon, they are in the restaurant where they are offered some lunch.

The owner says, "In Dark City there are two Pokemon gyms, the Yas gym and the Kaz gym. The two gyms are in the middle of a gang war and they'll hire any wandering Pokemon trainers as soldiers to battle for them."

"I get it, so that's why there's nobody out on the streets here," Hana says.

As the group eats, a person wearing a mask, sunglasses, a dark coat, and a hat is having some coffee.

"But I don't see. What's the point in fighting each other like this?" Chase asks,

"They claim that whichever gym wins will become an official Pokemon gym," The owner says.

"But that sounds silly. Fighting just so they can be declared a gym. I don't think that's the way," Hana says.

"It's not. My Uncle Wallace was a Gym Leader and he earned to become a gym leader, and not by getting into fights," Chase says.

Suddenly, they hear the sound of glass breaking and a lot of noise coming from outside.

The blue haired boy, Zack says, "It's them!"

"What is that?" Diana asks.

"Sounds like trouble," Hana says.

"You're right. The Yas and Kaz gyms are fighting again. If you don't want to get dragged into this, you better go upstairs and hide," The owner says.

Hana and the others hurry upstairs so they won't be seen. Outside, there is a group wearing blue jumpsuits with a K on it.

The Kaz leader says, "Get ready! Today, the Kaz gym's gonna crush you!"

The otherside shows a group wearing green overalls and a yellow long sleeve shirt with Y on the overalls.

The Yas leader says, "Guess again! The Yas gym will wipe you out!"

Then Kaz Leader calls out, "Go, Electabuzz! Thunderbolt, now!"

Then the Electabuzz from the Kaz zaps the Yas soldiers.

Yas leader calls out, "We can't let them win! Attack, Scyther!"

Scyther attacks and causes a nearby building to collapse on top of the Kaz soldiers. Soon, many people run away from the area in a panic. From the window, Hana and her friends are shocked.

Chase turns to the boys, "Is it always like this?"

Sadly, the boys answer with a nod.

"Now I can understand why everyone around here feared Pokemon trainers," Akira says.

"That's not even a Pokemon battle! It's more like a street fight!" Diana says.

Hana clutches her fist, "Those bullies! They don't understand what it really means to be a Pokemon trainer!"

Suddenly, they hear the noise coming from downstairs. The restaurant owner is being attacked by three Kaz soldiers, but they look familiar.

The smallest attacker says, "Hey, cook! Give me the lunch special for thirty people."

"We've got to be a Kaz gym in less than an hour," A female attacker says.

The tallest attacker says, "Throw in an order of onion rings while you're at it."

"I'd like to, but, you see, the Kaz gym hasn't paid its bill in over two years," The restaurant owner says.

Hana and the others watch quietly from upstairs.

Hana softly says, "There's something familiar about them."

The female attacker angrily says, "What?! Are you telling us we can't put this on our tab?!"

"Do you realize we're Kaz gym bodyguards? Give us the food or else!" the purple haired attacker says.

The owner panics, "I'd like to, but I can't. I don't want any trouble!"

"You won't give us lunch, but you don't want trouble, huh?" The shortest member says.

Then the female member says, "You're talking to the wrong customers if you don't want any trouble."

The restaurant owner panics, "Please, leave me alone! I don't want any trouble!"

With that word sends temptation in the two's ears.

"Trouble?" The woman questions.

"Trouble? I can't resist, Jessie," The man says.

"Neither can I! Prepare for trouble!" The woman says, and turns off her disguise to reveal Jessie.

"Make it double!" The man does the same, taking off his disguise.

Soon, they're revealed to be Team Rocket, much to Hana, her friends, and the Pokemons' shock.

Jessie:

To protect the world from devastation.

James:

To unite all peoples within our nation.

Jessie:

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

James:

To extend our reach to the stars above.

Jessie:

Jessie.

James:

James.

Jessie throws her Pokeball, calling out, "Go get them, Arbok!"

"Weezing, attack!" James says, doing the same.

Both Pomemon come out of their Pokeballs and attack the restaurant owner. The mysterious customer steps back from the fight.

"It's Team Rocket! I knew it!" Hana says, coming down stairs.

Hana then throws her Pokeball and calls out, "Go, Vulpix! Use Flamethrower!

Soon, Vulpix comes out of the Pokeball and uses Flamethrower on Team Rocket.

Meowrh stands up and says, "Rare." Same goes with Weezing and Arbok.

"Medium," Jessie says, looking in the mirror.

James stands up, completely burned, "Well done."

Soon, Team Rocket retreats from the scene.

"Nice to see you leave!" Diana says, waving goodbye.

"Don't come back anytime!" Chase says.

Akira helps the owner and asks, "Are you alright?"

"Thank you for saving my restaurant," The owner says in gratitude.

"It's no trouble. We always battle against those weirdos," Hana says.

Suddenly, someone says, "That was great!"

Everyone turns her heads to see a female trainer with blue hair and purple eyes. Judging by the appearance and the uniform she is a member of the Yas gym.

"I saw everything that happened!" The girl happily says.

"Um, can we help you?" Chase asks.

"Those were some of the strongest bodyguards from Kaz gym! How did your friend overpower them so easily? She must be a very gifted, very famous, Pokemon trainer," The girl says.

Hana blushes and turns her head away from the complement.

The girl happily begs, "Please! Please! You must tell me your names!"

The group then turned to each other in reply.

Hana asks, "Can you give us a moment?"

The girl nods her head in reply.

They quickly huddle on the other side of the restaurant so they can discuss this in private.

Hana whispers, "I don't want to get involved in their insane gang war."

"I agree. If we get mixed up in this gang war, it could ruin our reputations as Pokemon trainers," Chase says.

"And Akira's reputation as a police officer," Diana says.

"That is true, but maybe this can help us find out more about those gyms," Akira says.

"I have to agree. Maybe we can figure out more about them and try to get them to stop," Hana says.

"If we're going to do that then we're going to need to come up with fake names," Diana says.

The group then turns to the girl and walks over.

Hana says, "My name is Psychic Flora."

"I'm Ember Ribbon," Diana says.

"I'm Sketch," Chase says.

"And I'm Platinum Patrol," Akira says.

"Oh Psychic, Ember, Sketch, and Platinum, would you consider joining our cause at the Yas gym? Unlike those animals from the Kaz gym, we at Yas are truly worthy of becoming an official Pokemon gym," The girl asks with a smile.

Hana says, "I suppose we could have a look."

"Just a look to see what it's all about," Chase says.

Soon, Hana and her friends arrive at the Yas Gym that is kind of like a dojo. They walk inside to see so many Yas gym members working out like lifting weights.

"Please, come right in," The girl says.

They walk down the hall until the girl leads them to the Yas leader lifting weights and has his Scyther next to him.

The girl bows her head, "Yas leader, let me introduce you to a great trainer. This is Pokemon trainer, Psychic Flora. He's brought three disciples to help us. I saw them defeat the bodyguards from Kaz gym like they were nothing! They're really strong trainers."

"I'll decide how strong they are. Scyther, go!" The Yas leader calls out.

Scyther leaps out and begins to attack.

Hana quickly calls out, "Pikachu, use Iron Tail!"

Pikachu jumps in and uses Iron Tail on Scyther, sending it to the wall. Then that happens, a jar of paint falls on top of it, covering the eyes.

Hana, Chase, and Akira say, "Uh oh!"

Soon, the Pokemon looks round to see everything looks red to it, and soon it goes crazy at it's trainer.

"Scyther, what is it?" The Yas leader asks.

Soon, Sycther begins to attack as his trainer dodges the attack.

Yas leader calls out, "Hey! Stop! Scyther, return!"

Soon, Sycther returns to its Pokeball.

"That's the first time my Scyther's been frightened so badly. You're a powerful trainer," The Yas leader admits.

"Well," Hana says, sounding unsure.

The leader says, "You must work for me. I need your strength."

Hana then asks, ""First, I have one thing to ask you. Why's it so important that this should become an official Pokemon gym?"

"That answer should be obvious. What faster way is there to make money in today's world then by becoming an official Pokemon gym?" The Yas Leader says.

Hana lowers her head and clutches her fist. The Yas Gym Leader is only doing this for money. And he's doing it by getting into fights with another gym and causing people and Pokemon to be hurt. He doesn't care about what happens to the Pokemon and people who are caught in the crossfire.

Hana sternly says, "Well, if that's your reason, I won't become your bodyguard."

"What?" The Yas Leader asks.

"Pokemon are not just tools for fighting or a way of making money. Pokemon are meant to be friends with people. I know because I work together with my Pokemon. We've been through so much and mean a lot to me. I refuse to become part of a gym that uses Pokemon for street fighting and causing harm to others. That isn't the type of trainer I want to be," Hana says.

However, the Yas Leader says, "If you won't join us, we'll make sure you don't help anyone else! Yas gym, attack!"

Soon, the doors open to reveal the Yas gym trainers. They send out their Pokemon, a Mankey, Machoke, Hitmonlee, and a Hitmonchan.

Hana grows serious, "Hmph. Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu jumps in the air and electrocutes everyone in the room, including the Yas Leader. Then Hana and the others hurry back to the restaurant. Of course, Hana is still not happy with the Yas Gym Leader, not at all.

"That was a close save, Hana," Diana says.

"Yeah. you showed them," Akira says.

"That Yas gym plays rough,"Chase says.

"I think the Kaz gym plays the same way," Diana says.

"They think Pokemon battling is like plain old fighting. I doubt either one of them would become official gyms with that kind of attitude. And they don't care who gets in their way," Hana sternly says.

The boy with blue hair says, Kaz and Yas keep getting stronger Pokemon, and they wreck our town with their fighting!"

"If this keeps up, people will think all Pokemon trainers are dangerous," Chase says.

"They might even think the same about Pokemon and try to capture them," Diana says.

Hana stands up and says, "Well I have enough. Those two gym leaders need to be taught a lesson."

"But how?" Diana asks.

Hana thinks and remembers what happened when Pikachu attacked Scyther and paint falls on its face.

Hana quickly says, "I think I know, paint."

Hana looks at her Pokedex for a quick reference, "Scyther and Electabuzz are both rare Pokemon. They are able to distinguish colors and become enraged by the color red."

"Like the paint!" Akira says.

"Scyther is the Yas gym's strongest Pokemon, and Electabuzz is the Kaz gym's strongest Pokemon!" The blue hair boy says.

That when Hana has an idea, "If we work together, we just might be able to beat them!"

Meanwhile in the Yas Gym, the leader has an announcement.

The Yas leader says, "Listen up! The Pokemon League inspector will be coming through town any minute. We have to run those Kaz gym losers out of town before he gets here."

In the Kaz gym, the leader has the same announcement, "Pokemon League inspector is on his way! We have to completely crush those Yas gym trainers, and show em we're the best! This town's only big enough for one gym!"

Back in town, Hana and Pikachu are working on the weather pole, while Akira, and the kids nail the boards. Everyone does their part to work on getting barrels of paint and tomato sauce ready.

"Alright. Weather looks fine, and everything's all set and ready to go!" Hana says.

Soon, the Kaz and Yas gym armies take their places on the opposite sides of the street, and are ready for the battle before the Inspector arrives. Hana and her friends are in position for their plan.

"I'm only gonna say this once to you guys! Kaz gym's gonna be the official gym of Dark City! Save yourself some trouble and clear out, now!" Kaz Leader says.

However, Yas leader says, "I'm afraid you have things all mixed up. You're the ones who had better clear out, and fast! Leave now, or we'll crush you like the slimy insects you are!"

Kaz Leader says with furry, "Now you're gonna be sorry you ever hear the name of Kaz gym!"

"Today's the day we finally destroy you once and for all!" Yas leader says.

Kaz leader angrily says, "I've heard enough! Electabuzz, go!" and throws his Pokeball.

"Get them, Scyther!" Yas do the same.

Soon, both Electabuzz and Scyther come out of their Pokeball. The soldiers send out their Pokemon and attack Electabuzz.

The Kaz leader calls out, "Electabuzz, send them flying with a Thunder Punch!"

Electabuzz sends electricity in its body and sends the Pokemon to the ground. At the same time, Kaz Pokemon are fighting against Yas Scyther.

Yas leader says, "Don't give in, Scyther! Power up with Sword Dance and Cut attack!"

Scyther spins around and performs the attack. Then begins to use it's cut attack on the Pokemon. On the roof, Team Rocket is there, until it falls to the ground.

Jessie asks, "When do we get our turn?"

"It's over already!" James panics.

"Meowth!" Meowth screams.

Soon, Electabuzz and Scyther are in a test of strength.

The Kaz leader calls out, "Go, Electabuzz! Just burn that Scyther to a crisp!"

Don't give in, Scyther! Slice that Electabuzz to ribbons!" Yas leader calls out.

Meanwhile, Hana and the others are on the roof watching the battle.

Hana turns to everyone, "It's time! Do it!"

Everyone on the roof pushes the barrels and they begin to roll off the roof. They ride on the ramp until they hit each other. Soon, the Kaz leader is covered in pain. Yas leader looks up to see paint crashing down on him, and is red all over.

Meowth notices, "Hey. What's going on?"

And soon, Team Rocket is covered in ketchup and the lids hit them on the head. The Kaz leader panics as Electabuzz begins to notice.

The Yas leader looks at their suit, "My best gym suit!"

Scyther turns his head to notice the red the Yas leader is.

As soon as Electrabuzz looks at this trainer, its eyes turn red and begin to go berserk. Scyther ends up doing the same.

The Kaz leader asks, "What are you doing, Electabuzz?! Hurry up and crush that Scyther!"

Yas leader asks, "What's wrong with you, Scyther?! Cut attack, now!"

Soon, both Pokemon begin to attack their trainers.

Yas leader panics, "Wait, stop! You're making a mistake! I'm your trainer, Scyther!"

"What are you doing?! It's me, Electabuzz! Your trainer!" Kaz leader panics.

On the roof Hana calls out, "You don't have the right to call yourselves Pokemon trainers after what you made them do!"

Yas leader panics, "But, please, you have to save me!"

Soon, the gym leaders are running for their lives as Scyther and Electabuzz chase them.

"Think they've had enough?" Chase asks.

"I think they learned their lesson," Diana says.

"Alright. Bulbasaur, I choose you!" Hana says, and calls out Bulbasaur.

Bulbasaur comes out and uses its vine to grab a bucket full of red paint and pour them on the rampaging Pokemon. They both stop to notice the red color and they begin to attack each other. However, they slam into each other and are knocked down and out.

Yas leader says in shock, "Scyther!"

"Electabuzz!" Kaz leader says, shocked.

"Well, I hope you two have learned your lesson!" Hana says.

The two then stand up and they shake hands.

"Shall we join together then?" Yas Leader asks.

"At least until we've destroyed those meddling kids and their friends!" Kaz leader says.

The heroes become shocked in disbelief.

Then both leaders announce, "Come on! Attack those guys on the roof, now!"

Then both teams begin to charge.

Hama frowns and says, "Hmph! Looks like they're gonna have to learn the hard way."

Hana turns to Pikachu, "Pikachu."

"Pika!" (On it!) Pikachu says, and leaps into the battle.

Hana calls out, "Pikachu, Thunder attack!"

Pikachu then begins to use Thunder attack as the lightning connects to it. That allows them to travel through the antennas and cords and give everyone of the Yas and Kaz gyms an electric shock.

Hana steps forward sternly, "Now, then. Why can't we all just get along like friends?"

Soon, both leaders pick up a stick, "Like friends?!"

"Now we'll teach you!" Yas leader says.

"I suggest you run," Kaz adds.

Hana is not pleased as Akira, Diana, and Chase become shocked.

Suddenly, the mysterious customer steps forward, "Hold it right there!"

Yas leader becomes confused, "What?"

And who are you?" Kaz leader asks.

The mysterious being holds a special Pokeball that has a blue on it and with P and it has a strange design, "I'm the inspector from the official Pokemon League."

Both gym leaders are shocked.

Soon, the inspector throws the Pokeball, "Pokeball, go!"

Coming out of the Pokeball it's Chansey, causing the two men to fall over in disbelief.

"Chansey? That must mean…" Chase asks.

"That's right! My true identity is.." The inspector says.

Then removes the disguise to reveal who 'she' really is, "Nurse Joy!"

Nurse Joy then sternly says to the two men, "I could never allow people who use Pokemon for nothing but street fighting to open an official Pokemon gym!"

Yas leader begs, "Please, Nurse Joy."

Kaz leader adds, "Won't you give us another chance?"

Nurse Joy smiles, "Only if you're willing to start over from the beginning."

"Of course we are!" Yas leader says.

Kaz Leader asks, "Just tell us what we should do, Nurse Joy."

"There are some folks here who can do that better than I can," Nurse Joy says.

"Who? Me?" Hana says, confused.

Soon, the leaders get on their knees and beg, "Oh, please! Please teach us how to act!"

"Well, you see, Pokemon are really our friends. So, we've gotta be kind to them.

"But what about Pokemon battles?" Kaz leader.

"It's okay to have battles, but you have to think about what Pokemon battles mean. The Pokemon fight hard because they want to fight for us. In battle, both you and your Pokemon need to respect each other, so you shouldn't take your Pokemon for granted. Pokemon battles mainly show the bond between trainers and their Pokemon through hours of training and looking out for each other. If you win battles, then there's a show of accomplishment. It's more than just strength to win a battle. However, before you can start on any of it, it will be best that you and your Pokemon work together to fix the damages that the fight caused. Second, you have to promise that there will be no street fighting or cause trouble for the townsfolk and travelers," Hana says.

They both bow their heads and say, "At once Psychic Flora!"

Soon, both gym begin to work on the repairs caused by their gang war

"It looks like they've all had a change of heart and decided to become true Pokemon trainers," Chase says.

The boys turn to Hana, "Thanks!"

"You did it, Hana!" The blue hair boy says.

"It's no trouble. Now isn't it something you boys have to say.

"Nah, I didn't do it all by myself. We all did it together," Hana says.

"We were wrong about Pokemon trainers being bad guys. Now, we all want to become Pokemon trainers," The blue hair boy says.

"Right!" The other boys say.

The brown hair boy says, "We think Pokemon are the coolest!"

"Just like all of you, Hana," The red hair boy says.

Then the blue boy turns to Pikachu, "And I hope I get a great Pokemon and become great friends, just like Pikachu.

Then all three, "Can we have both you and Pikachu's autograph, Hana?"

Hana and Pikachu look at each other and nod their heads in reply. After signing their names, well Pikachu's paw print, Hana and the others head off on their next journey.

"Goodbye now!" The blue hair boy says.

The brown hair boy says, "We'll miss you!"

"Thanks for helping us!" The red hair boy says.

"We'll miss you, Hana and Pikachu!" The boys call out.

Hana and Pikachu turn to each other with smiles and continue on their journey with their friends.

Hana and her friends leave with smiles on their faces. They save Dark City from danger and make Pokemon fans. And so, Hana and her friends continue on another part of their journey.

Meanwhile, back in the city, Team Rocket emerges from the rubble still covered in ketchup.

"Well, that was a complete waste of time," Jessie says.

"Looks like we're through," James says.

Meowth soon notices, "Huh? Unfortunately, we're not quite through yet."

James and Jessie turn their heads to see Scyther and Electabuzz charging towards them. Team Rocket panics and runs away in fear.

James screams, "Somebody!"

"Help!" Team Rocket screams as they run away.