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?

28. Chapter 28: Kimono Go

Chapter 28: Kimono Go

Ecruteak City. The heart of the Johto region. This is the place where the main culture of the region lies. Reminder, compared to Kanto, Johto isn't as advanced with technology and sciences, but has a richer culture and history than Kanto.

I went into the Gym and was greeted by a man. "Oh, I'm sorry. The Gym Leader is out. Come back later". With that, he pushed me out. Rude, but fair enough.

That gave me a good time to tour. I wanted to check out the Burned Tower. The Burned Tower has an interesting history to it. Once known as the Brass Tower, it is where the Legendary Pokémon Lugia perched, adjacent to the Bell Tower which is where the Legendary Ho Oh perched. It was burned down by a mysterious fire after a lightning strike. There is more history to it, but I'm not to knowledgeable on it.

I decided to check out the Ecruteak Dance Theater. I'm not a good dancer and that runs in the family. When Mum went to Prom in her youth with what would soon be Dad, all she could do was flop around. (Guess she was using Flail, but it wasn't very effective).

Immediately after walking in, I was greeted with dancing and gleaming colours. I was also greeted with a simultaneous "Konichiwa!".

There, on the stage, where the famous Kimono Girls, giving their famous dance routine. I applauded and they noticed me.

"Ueitoresu! Bring this Trainer up on stage!"

A Waitress came and pushed me on stage. (Why am I being pushed around like this today?!). I was in front of the Kimono Girls.

"So, are you ready to battle?" asked the Waitress. I said yes, though I wasn't exactly expecting to battle. Whatever, I never turn down a battle! Red wouldn't!

"Ichi! My name is Naoko, and you will battle me first! Give me a blazing battle!"

Naoko used Flareon.

Flareon

183

Fire Type

Flame Pokémon

2'11" (0.9 m)

55.1 lbs (25 kg)

It stores some of the air it inhales in its internal flame pouch, which heats it to over 3,000 degrees.

Evolved from Eevee after subjection to a Fire Stone.

Geodude was sent out. Geodude used Magnitude. It was Magnitude 8, doing a lot to Flareon. Flareon used Ember back. That didn't do much. Geodude finished off Flareon with Rock Throw.

I had my first victory! They allowed me to switch around my Pokémon for the next match.

"Ni! My name is Sayo, your second opponent. I predict that you will use Quilava!"

Sayo's Pokémon was Espeon.

Espeon

184

Psychic Type

Sun Pokémon

2'11" (0.9 m)

58.4 lbs (26.5 kg)

By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.

Evolved from Eevee after max happiness in the daytime.

I used Quilava. It used Ember on Espeon, which did quite a bit. Espeon came back with Confusion. It was a back and forth match like that, but Quilava came out on top.

Two down, three to go.

"San! It's Zuki time! This match will come down on you more than the blackness of night!"

Zuki used her Pokémon.

Umbreon

185

Dark Type

Moonlight Pokémon

3'03" (1 m)

59.5 lbs (27 kg)

When darkness falls, the rings on the body begin to flow, striking fear in the hearts of anyone nearby.

Evolved from Eevee after max happiness in the nighttime.

It was time for Venonat. Venonat used Supersonic. It hit Umbreon and Umbreon hit itself. Venonat used Tackle. This did some damage to Umbreon who was still hitting itself. After Umbreon recovered, it used Pursuit. It was a relatively hard hitter, but Venonat couldn't take another. I went to recall it, but Umbreon used Pursuit before I could and Venonat was knocked out.

"It may seem like I'm cheating, but I'm not. Pursuit is a move that does double damage to a Pokémon if it is being recalled. Getaways are not an option!"

I just used Quilava to deal with Umbreon with an Ember after that.

Definatly the hardest match so far.

"Shi! My name is Kuni. I battle as gracefully as a crashing wave!"

She sent out Vaporeon.

Vaporeon

181

Water Type

Bubble Jet Pokémon

3'03" (1 m)

63.9 lbs (29 kg)

It prefers beautiful shoes. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.

Evolved from Eevee after subjection to a Water Stone.

Flaaffy was used. It used Thunder Shock, which did quite a bit to Vaporeon. Vaporeon used Water Gun back, but Flaaffy had this covered. It used Thunder Shock again. It was a Critical Hit, knocking out Vaporeon.

One more to go!

"Go! I am Miki. Let's give these matches a shocking end!"

Jolteon

182

Electric Type

Lightening Pokémon

2'07" (0.8 m)

54 lbs (24.5 kg)

It concentrates the weak electric charges emitted by its cells and launches wicked lightning bolts.

Evolved from Eevee after subjection to a Thunder Stone.

I sent out Geodude. Geodude used Magnitude. It was Magnitude 9. Jolteon was down.

After that, a Man came up to me. "I am the Director of this establishment. This is your prize for beating the Kimono Girls; HM Surf!"

I thanked him. This can mean that I can cross the water after getting the right badges!

Enough for today though.