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?

33. Chapter 33: Lighthouse Lunatics

Chapter 33: Lighthouse Lunatics

I reached Olivine City. It was nice to be by the sea.

After healing at the Pokémon Centre, I saw Silver. "What a pathetic Gym Leader" he said. "Oh no, my Pokémon is sick. I can't battle. Pathetic."

I asked him what he meant.

"The Gym Leader unavailable. She is taking care of her sick Pokémon at the Lighthouse. She shouldn't care about that. Try training Pokémon instead of caring for them like that. Forget this, I'm going to Cianwood City. Maybe they will have a Gym Leader who actually likes battling."

With that, he stormed off.

I looked to sea. There was a vast ocean in front of me. To the left, I could roughly see Cinnabar Island in Kanto, its volcano silent. I then looked up at Glitter Lighthouse, the heart of Olivine City. The Gym Leader is up there, and I couldn't just let her Pokémon feel sick, or worse.

I was going up.

There were a lot of Trainers in the Lighthouse. Along with being a Lighthouse, its also a training ground.

I won't go over all the battles, but here are the highlights. First was Sailor Kent.

Sailor Kent sent out Krabby

Krabby

164

Water Type

River Crab Pokémon

1'04" (0.4 m)

14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.

I sent out Flaaffy. Flaaffy used Thunder Shock. This did a lot to Krabby. Krabby came back with Vice Grip. It didn't do much and Flaffy took it down with another Thunder Shock.

He also used another Krabby. It went down the same way.

There was also Bird Keeper Denis.

Denis sent out Spearow and I sent out Geodude. Geodude used Rock Throw. It was a Critical Hit and took out Spearow straight away. Denis used another Spearow. It was basically the same, though not a Critical Hit and Spearow got in a Peck, which didn't do much.

His final Pokemon was Fearow.

Fearow

014

Normal/Flying Type

Beak Pokémon

3'11" (1.2 m)

83.8 lbs (38 kg)

It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey.

Evolved from Spearow at Lv 20.

Geodude used Rock Throw, which Fearow took. Fearow used Peck on Geodude. Geodude also took it. Geodude finished of Fearow with Rock Throw.

Just then, it started shaking and then…

…it evolved!

Graveler

035

Rock/Ground Type

Rock Pokémon

3'03" (1 m)

231.5 lbs (105 kg)

With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn't mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains.

Evolved from Geodude at Lv 25.

The final battle I want to go over is against Sailor Ernest.

His first Pokémon was a Machop.

Machop

140

Fighting Type

Superpower Pokémon

2'07" (0.8 m)

43 lbs (19.5 kg)

It loves to work out and build its muscles. It is never satisfied, even if it trains hard all day long.

I sent out Noctowl. Noctowl used Peck on Machop. This almost knocked it out. Machop came back with Karate Chop. Noctowl took it and got in one more Peck. This knocked out Machop.

The next Machop was faster. It went in for Karate Chop, but Noctowl seemed to put a mirror in front of it, nullifying Karate Chop's damage.

Noctowl had learned Reflect!

Noctowl used Peck again as a pretty pathetic Karate Chop came afterwards. Noctowl took down Machop with one more Peck.

Finally was Poliwhirl.

Poliwhirl

073

Water Type

Tadpole Pokémon

3'03" (1 m)

44.1 lbs (20 kg)

The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.

Evolved from Poliwag at Lv 25.

I recalled Noctowl and sent out Flaaffy. Flaaffy used Thunder Shock. Poliwhirl came back with Double Slap. Flaaffy finished off Poliwhirl with one more Thunder Shock.

I made it to the top where I saw a girl and a Sailor.

"Did you read the sign?! I am not taking challengers at the moment! Leave me alone!"

I ignored her and went over to the sick Pokémon.

Ampharos

055

Electric Type

Light Pokémon

4'07" (1.4 m)

135.6 lbs (61.5 kg)

The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.

Evolved from Flaaffy at Lv 30 which in turn evolves from Mareep at Lv 15.

I had a look at it. It was burning up. I gave who I now knew was the Gym Leader, who's name is Jasmine, a concerned look.

"Poor Amphy is sick. It powers Glitter Lighthouse, but it can't. If we don't get the SecretPotion, it may just die."

I offered to go to Cianwood to get the SecretPotion.

"Really?" said the Sailor. "Do you have a Pokémon that can use Surf?"

Didn't think of that.

"Tell you what. Why don't we make a temporary trade for my Politoed? It knows Surf."

I knew just who to trade as I gave the Sailor Flaaffy's Pokeball and I got Politoed.

Politoed

075

Water Type

Frog Pokémon

3'07" (1.1 m)

74.7 lbs (33.9 kg)

Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.

Evolved from Poliwhirl when traded holding Kings Rock which in turn evolves from Poliwag at Lv 25.

"Ampharos has about 4 days left. Your Flaaffy gave you a little bit more time. But don't mess about."

I told him I would set off tomorrow.