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?

21. Chapter 21: Who let the Bugs out?

Chapter 21: Who let the Bugs out?

I entered National Park. The place was very quiet and relaxing. There were people talking on the benches or playing with their Pokémon. It was nice. However, I remembered that I was here for the Bug Catching Contest, so I went to sign up.

I went up to the sign in desk. Lots of people were waiting there, 4 more specifically. There was a Youngster with a Spearow, good idea bringing a Flying Type in. Benedict and Squirtle was also there, possibly looking for a Bug Type to counter Grass Types. There was a Lass who used a slim brown Pokémon.

Furret

020

Normal Type

Long Body Pokémon

5'11" (1.8 m)

71.6 lbs (32.5 kg)

It makes a nest to suit its long and skinny body. The nest is impossible for other Pokémon to enter.

Evolved from Sentret at Lv 15.

The final competitor was a Firebreather and his Ponyta.

Ponyta

201

Fire Type

Fire Horse Pokémon

3'03" (1 m)

66.1 lbs (30 kg)

It is a weak runner immediately after birth. It gradually becomes faster by chasing after its parents.

"Here are the rules" said the Judge. "The best Bug Type Pokémon caught wins. You can only catch one. Once another is caught, release the other Pokémon. You may keep the Pokémon you caught after the competition. Competition ends after 20 minutes. You will be given 20 sports balls. Once you use them all, you are out of the competition. Only one Pokémon may be used. You are disqualified if your Pokémon is knocked out, you don't used the Park Balls or you play unfairly."

With that, the Contest began. Everyone ran off into the grass in hopes to find something super rare. I did so and came across a Pokémon.

Beedrill

029

Bug/Poison Type

Poison Bee Pokémon

3'03" (1 m)

65 lbs (29.5 kg)

It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secrets the most powerful poison.

Evolved from Kakuna at Lv 10 which in turn evolves from Weedle at Lv 7.

Quilava was the one participating in the Contest so I sent it out. Quilava used Ember which did a lot of damage to Beedrill. Maybe a little too much as it almost knocked it out and Burned it. Beedrill then used Fury Attack, which didn't do much. I threw a Park Ball.

One shake.

It escaped. After another Fury Attack, the Burn finished Beedrill.

I was off to a cracking start.

I encountered many Pokémon, though none of them really grabbed me. Its sad when I decided to settle on a Metapod as my Pokémon to use. Until a came across this Pokémon.

Venonat

108

Bug/Poison Type

Insect Pokémon

3'03" (1 m)

66.1 lbs (30 kg)

Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches and eats small bugs a night that are attracted by light.

Quilava used Quick Attack. Venonat however came back with Disable, meaning I couldn't use Quick Attack for a little while. Ember was too risky, so I decided to throw a Park Ball.

One shake.

Two shakes.

Three shakes.

I CAUGHT IT!

I released Metapod and viewed my Venonat. This looked better. I then viewed the National Park clock. I had 5 minutes.

I walked into the grass and found an amazing Pokémon!

Pinsir

112

Bug Type

Stag Beetle Pokémon

4'11" (1.5 m)

121.3 lbs (55 kg)

Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.

I needed this. Quilava used Ember which did a lot of damage to Pinsir. Pinsir then used Vice Grip which Quilava took. Quilava then used Quick Attack.

That knocked it out.

I wanted to look for another one, but at that point the bell went off signalling that the Contest had ended.

Shortly afterwards, we all stood with the Park Warden in the Park Centre. "We have the results" he said. "In 3rd place we have Youngster Benedict who caught a marvelous Butterfree! Your prize is a Gold Berry!"

He thanked the Warden.

Butterfree

026

Bug/Flying Type

Butterfly Pokémon

3'07" (1.1 m)

70.5 lbs (32 kg)

It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.

Evolved from Metapod at Lv 10 which in turn evolves from Caterpie at Lv 7.

"The second place goes to Ethan and Venonat!"

I was pleased. I got an Everstone as my prize.

"Now its time for the grand winner. 1st place goes to… Lass Abbie who caught a wonderful Weedle!"

Everyone was in shock.

"I CAUGHT A SCYTHER! I SHOULD WIN!" shouted the competitor with the Ponyta.

Her prize was a Sun Stone.

"Everyone else gets a Berry as a consolation. Thank you everyone for participating!"

There was a lot of grumbling among everyone, but that didn't matter. I got 2nd place with a Venonat to boot.