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?

20. Chapter 20: Wham Boom Shang A Lang

Chapter 20: Wham Boom Shang A Lang

After my loss with Whitney, I withdrew Togepi from the PC and went to Route 35 for some training.

I did come across some trainers and the first one I battled was a Picnicker that used a Vulpix.

Vulpix

125

Fire Type

Fox Pokémon

2'00" (0.6 m)

21.8 lbs (9.9 kg)

If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.

Geodude used Magnitude on it. It was Magnitude 9 and made quick work of Vulpix. That definatly helped.

I then went onto the next Trainer, a Camper.

His first Pokemon was Sandshrew. I sent out Noctowl. Noctowl used Peck on Sasndshrew, which Sandshrew took. Sandshrew used Scratch on Noctowl and Noctowl came back with another Peck. It went on like that. Scratch. Peck. Scratch. Peck. Noctowl won though because it was a higher level.

The Camper then used Marill.

Marill

130

Water Type

Aqua Mouse Pokémon

1'04" (0.4 m)

18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)

The end of its tail serves as a buoy that keeps it from downing, even in a vicious current.

I kept out Noctowl and had it used Peck on Marill. It hit and Marill got knocked back, but came back with Water Gun. Noctowl used Peck again on Marill which was a Critical Hit. Marill was almost down. Marill used one more Water Gun but Noctowl finished it off with one more Peck.

Then there was another Picnicker. This one used a Pokemon which I knew about quite a bit to say the least.

Pikachu

022

Electric Type

Mouse Pokémon

1'04" (0.4 m)

13.2 lbs (6 kg)

This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.

Evolved from the Baby Pokémon Pichu after leveling up with high happiness.

At this point I was squealing with excitement, asking the Picnicker where she got Pikachu, what moves it knew and if it was as strong as Red's, which of course was a silly question because no Pikachu is stronger than Red's.

I was so excited that I sent out Geodude because I knew Pikachu's weakness and had it use Magnitude. It was Magnitude 8 which knocked out Pikachu.

After this, the Picnicker went off crying. I think I had taken things a bit too far again.

Shortly after that, I came across a Camper who used a Diglett.

Diglett

132

Ground Type

Mole Pokemon

0'08" (0.2 m)

1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)

If a Diglett Digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.

Once again, I chose Noctowl. Noctowl used Peck on Diglett, with Diglett coming back with Scratch. Noctowl used Peck again however which almost knocked out Diglett. Diglett used another Scratch but Noctowl finished it off with one more Peck.

The next Pokémon was Zubat. Geodude was sent out and used Rock Throw, knocking it out instantly.

Finally, was another Diglett. I sent out Quilava and it used Ember, knocking it out immediately.

I eventually needed to sit down under a tree for a bit after that. Whitney was a strong Gym Leader; I shouldn't push myself too hard. Just then…

"THAT'S HIM!"

I looked around to see all the Campers and Picnickers. "HE IS THE ONE THAT BATTLED UNFAIRLY!" I told them I beat them fair and square. "NO! YOU WILL PAY!"

They all sent out their Pokémon and they used Headbutt on the trees. Out fell multiple small green spiky Pokémon.

Pineco

093

Bug Type

Bagworm Pokémon

2'00" (0.6 m)

15.9 lbs (7.2 kg)

It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.

After that, all the kids ran off. I was confused and honestly quite disgusted. They knocked all those Pokémon out of the tree. Were they hoping one would fall on my head?

"STAY AWAY FROM THEM!"

An Officer and his small orange Pokémon ran over.

Growlithe

127

Fire Type

Puppy Pokémon

2'04" (0.7 m)

41.9 lbs (19 kg)

It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.

"Did you beat a bunch of children in a Pokémon battle?"

I told him yes.

"Oh brother, they did this. Okay. Mind your step. If you touch these Pineco, they'll explode".

Explode? Why didn't the Pokedex tell me about that. I made my way carefully around the Pineco until I was safe.

"Those children don't take losing well at all and this is how they get their revenge. Sorry about this." I glanced over to a bush and saw them all hiding.

"Get out here" said the Officer.

All the children looked genuinely sorry. "We're only 7" one of the girls said. "I can't arrest you, but I will be telling your parents that you did this again. You could not only have hurt this trainer and others, but yourselves. Plus, just leave the Pineco alone unless you plan on catching them. You will be doing community service so that all of you learn this lesson"

At that moment, I saw a small Pokémon go near one of the Pineco.

Nidoran

095

Poison Type

Poison Pin Pokémon

1'04" (0.4 m)

15.4 lbs (7 kg)

The poison hidden in its horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.

I told Nidoran to not move or it would get hurt. Suddenly, Nidoran slipped and hit one of the Pineco. Pineco started glowing. I told everyone to get away. I sent out Togepi and had it use Sweet Kiss on all the Pineco, confusing them. They didn't know what to do and they calmed down.

"Thank you" said the Officer. "But you lot are still in big trouble. Come with me." He took the children away. "But I won't be able to participate in the Bug Catching Contest tomorrow!" shouted one of them. I was intrigued. "Oh, The Bug Catching Contest is a game held in National Park, just down the road, every couple of days. Give it a go" said the Officer.

Planned.