Pokemon The Journey GS

by Penguinja

Ethan Schneider is an 11 year old boy from the region of Johto, which holds Pokémon not found in Kanto. After he is given an errand to do, he finds himself on a journey of his own. His goal? Challenge the Gyms, beat his rival and maybe even become as good as Red. However, Team Rocket have returned. Can Ethan pull through?

12. Chapter 12: Slowpoke and steady

Chapter 12: Slowpoke and steady wins the battle

Azelea Town. This is a nice place. Very quiet, next to a forest and multiple Hoppip drifting in the air.

Hoppip

067

Grass/Flying Type

Cottonweed Pokémon

1'04" (0.4 m)

1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)

Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away.

I decided not to do the Gym today because Azelea Town was very peaceful, or so I thought…

I came across a house and an old man answered the door. He then let me in.

"My names Kurt" he mentioned. "I make Pokeballs out of Apricorns. Its my job." I was impressed, though not sure how it was done.

"Don't ask him about the process. The explanation goes on for an hour" said a Girl who was living with him. Kurt gave her an evil, but clearly comical, glare. "That's my Granddaughter Mayzie. She helps me out here. Okay. I need to tell you something."

I sat down.

"Weird things have been going on. It hasn't rained in Azelea for days. Rain is common here, so this is basically a drought to us."

He got a withered plant off the window ledge. "The side effects are showing. It's the Slowpoke that bring the rain. However, someone has been cutting of Slowpoke's tails and selling them, like Mayzie's Slowpoke."

He pointed to the corner at a Slowpoke, depressed and tailless.

Slowpoke

080

Water/Psychic Type

Dopey Pokémon

3'11" (1.2 m)

79.4 lbs (36 kg)

It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won't even notice for a whole day.

"Slowpoke is more than the mascot of Azalea Town. It's a treasure. It disgusts me to think that someone would do this. Not just for Azalea Town, but for the poor Slowpoke."

However, I was too distracted by someone familiar climbing down the well.

"Hey kid, listen to me. This is important to the Azalea history. Show some respect!"

I told him I knew who was climbing down; he was the man who tried to sell me Slowpoke Tails! He was climbing down the well to probably get more!

"He will leave those Slowpoke alone! We need to stop them, or this town will fall!"

The two of us ran through the town and got to the well.

I climbed down the ladder of the well. It was slimey and smelled a bit.

Just then, Kurt fell behind me. "Sorry. I slipped and done in my back." I went over to him and tried to call for help, but he shushed me. Through the tunnel, he could see a bunch of people in black uniform.

I couldn't believe it.

It was Team Rocket.

My knowledge on Pokémon may be limited, but I certainly know about Team Rocket. 3 years ago, they terrorised Kanto by stealing Pokémon. They were disbanded when Red defeated their Boss, but it was clear that they had regrouped.

"Just go on ahead. I know you can beat them."

I did just that. I walked through the tunnel.

"Hey! What are you doing here? This is Team Rocket business! Stay out of it!" shouted one of the Grunts.

His Pokémon was Rattata and I sent out Geodude. Geodude used Rock Throw. It did half damage. Rattata used Tackle though Geodude finished it off.

The next Rattata went down the same way.

It wasn't long before I ran into the next Grunt.

She used a Zubat and I used Mareep. Mareep used Thunder Shock which shocked Zubat quite a bit. Zubat used Leech Life on Mareep but Mareep finished off Zubat.

Her other Pokémon was Ekans.

Ekans

050

Poison Type

Snake Pokémon

6'07" (2 m)

15.2 lbs (6.9 kg)

It always hides in the grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless.

I used Quilava. Quilava used Ember which did quite a lot to Ekans. Ekans used Poison Sting back. Quilava took it. Quilava used Ember one more time, finishing it off.

The next Grunt used Rattata. Quilava finished it off. The next to Zubat were dealt with by Mareep.

I then came to the final Grunt.

"So, I hear you are the one who rejected the offer of Slowpoke Tails?" he said. "Well, how about we forcefully make you take the offer of BEING BEATEN TO A PULP?!"

He sent out his Pokémon.

Koffing

114

Poison Type

Poison Gas Pokémon

2'00" (0.6 m)

2.2 lbs (1 kg)

Its thin, filmy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes.

I sent out Quilava. Quilava used Ember on Koffing which came back with Poison Gas. This poisoned Quilava. Quilava used Ember again. This brought Koffing to a third of HP. Koffing used Smog. Quilava was almost down. Quilava used one more Ember. Didn't quite knock Koffing out and Koffing finished Quilava with a Tackle.

I wanted to give Togepi a try. But this meant risking it.

Togepi used Metronome. I was praying it would be something good, and it was! It was confusion! Koffing was down!

"NO! OUR BUSINESS IS RUINED!" The Grunt ran out off the cave and I gave pursuit.

Police where waiting at the top to arrest the Grunts and the Salesman. They had also taken Kirk out of the Well.

"Thanks a lot" said the Policeman. "We will try our best to fix the Slowpoke."

"Thanks" said Kurt. "This is a small thanks." He got out a blue Pokeball and gave it to me." This is a Lure Ball. It helps catch Pokemon that are found by fishing. Use it well."

That night, I couldn't stop thinking about Team Rocket.

Why had they got back together?

What are their schemes now?

But biggest of all, who's leading them? Giovanni is still locked up.

Too much to think before bedtime honestly.