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?

39. Chapter 39: Ain't nothin but a Houndour

Chapter 39: Ain't nothin but a Houndour

As I set up for lunch that day, I told everyone to look after Togepi as it was misbehaving a bit. They all did that.

They then came back with Togepi crying. One job I had for these Pokémon and they failed. I get that Togepi is an infant, but it can't be that hard. Oh wait, it can.

Still though, Togepi looked petrified. It looked like it had just seen a Gengar. I asked everyone what happened, but couldn't get a response.

"Allow me". It was a Psychic with a small green Pokémon.

Natu

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Psychic/Flying Type

Tiny Bird Pokémon

0'08" (0.2 m)

4.4 lbs (2 kg)

Because its wings aren't yet fully frown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something.

"I have the power to read minds" he said. "I am Melvin. I will find out what's wrong."

Natu jumped on top of Ampharos's head. Melvin started waving his arms around slowly. "I am starting to pick something up" Melvin mentioned. "Okay. What I am about to say is from Ampharos's point of view".

"Me and the gang were along with Togepi when we ran into a group of Pokemon. They were black and-"

Melvin lurched back. "I can't read that. The memory involves a Dark Type Pokémon, which can't be read because Psychic Type powers have no effect on Dark Types. Hopefully that gave you a clue though".

I thanked him and I went on my way to find the Pokémon.

Ampharos showed me a spot of land and Togepi hid behind my legs whimpering. I looked around and saw three black Pokemon surround us.

Houndour

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Dark/Fire Type

Dark Pokémon

2'00" (0.6 m)

23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)

To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.

We all backed away, the Houndour growling deeply. I tripped and the Houndour cornered me. It was then I noticed the tags around their neck. I nervously looked at them. The names on the tags said "Mike", "James" and "Henry".

I asked Houndour who these names were and they started whimpering. Had they been abandoned?

Melvin came again at this point. "I would love to help but Dark Type minds cannot be read. I'll give it a go".

Natu got on the Houndour with the "James" name tag and Melvin waved his arms. He seemed to be in pain, and I told him to stop.

"I tried" he said sadly. "But I can't do it."

Just then, the Houndour ran off to three boys.

"Houndour?" one of them asked. "No, stay hidden. Please."

I went up and asked if these Houndour were theirs, to which they all responded yes.

"Houndour, I can't train you anymore. We talked about this. I didn't abandon you."

I asked what he was talking about. It was at this point that these were the Mike, James and Henry on the name tags.

"Team Rocket stole our Pokémon" said Henry. "We released Houndour so it wouldn't happen to them to." They all started crying. "It was for their own safety".

I told him that they didn't need to do that. They could train up Houndour to become stronger and get their Pokémon back.

"I guess so" said Mike. "Houndour, come back to us please". The Houndour agreed. Togepi then went up to the Houndour. They all smiled.

Will be stopping in Ecruteak City for tomorrow.