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?

44. Chapter 44: Red red Gyarados

Chapter 44: Red red Gyarados

Me and Eusine hit the road to Route 43. I had brought Mantine with me because this was a water focused mission. "The Lake Of Rage is just at the end of this path" Eusine mentioned. "Look. There is a gate that saves us going through the grass."

We went over and Eusine went in. "Hault!" Eusine stepped back in shock. "Team Rocket! What nefarious actions are you up to?" The two just sniggered. "Toll booth duty. It will cost you 1000$ to come through". Eusine gave him the money. "Best you go round the other way" he told me. "I will meet you at the Lake.

Well, I had to go the long way. I walked into the tall grass and a Pokémon appeared.

Girafarig

147

Normal/Pyshic Type

Long Neck Pokémon

4'11" (1.5 m)

91.5 lbs (41.5 kg)

Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.

I sent out Graveler. Graveler used Rock Throw on Girafarig. Girafarig came back with Confusion. It didn't do that much. Girafarig was pretty low on health so I threw a Great Ball.

One shake.

Two shakes.

Three shakes.

I caught it!

I continued and came across a Camper named Spencer who challenged me to a battle.

Spencer first sent out Sandshrew. I sent out Mantine. Mantine used Bubble Beam which did a lot of damage and almost knocked out Sandshrew. Sandshrew used Poison Sting back. It did a bit of damage but Mantine took it down with one more Bubble Beam.

Next up was Zubat. Ampharos took it down with ThunderPunch.

Finally was Sandslash.

Sandslash

049

Ground Type

Mouse Pokemon

3'03" (1 m)

65 lbs (29.5 kg)

In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.

Evolved from Sandshrew at Lv 22.

I sent out Quilava. Quilava used Flame Wheel which took out Sandshrew immediately as it was a Critical Hit.

I also found a PokeManiac named Ron who also challenged me. He only used one Pokemon though.

Nidoking

100

Poison/Ground Type

Drill Pokémon

4'07" (1.4 m)

136.7 lbs (62 kg)

Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spin quite easily.

Evolved from Nidorino after exposure to a Moon Stone which in turn is evolved from Nidoran Male at Lv 16.

Venomoth was sent out. Venomoth used Confusion on Nidoking, which did quite a bit. Nidoking came back Horn Attack, but Venomoth finished it off.

Eventually, I got to the Lake Of Rage where I saw Eusine. "Those Rockets are a nuisance. The Pokémon doesn't seem to be thrashing right now. Let's wait it out."

At that point, I saw some more Trainers who I decided to battle. One of them was Cool Trainer Aaron.

Aaron's first Pokémon was Ivysaur.

Ivysaur

227

Grass/Poison Type

Seed Pokémon

3'03" (1 m)

28.7 lbs (13 kg)

Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.

Evolved from Bulbasaur at Lv 16.

I started with Quilava. It used Flame Wheel which took out Ivysaur.

Next up was Wartortle. I used Ampharos. Ampharos used Thunder Punch which knocked out Wartortle.

Finally was Charmeleon. I used Mantine. Mantine used Surf, which I had just taught it. It almost knocked out Charmeleon. Charmeleon used Ember. Mantine came back with one more Surf.

I looked at the Lake. Magikarp were jumping everywhere. "Almost time" said Eusine. "I will battle you in the meantime" said another Cool Trainer, named Lois.

Lois sent out her first Pokémon, Skiploom. I sent out Quilava which used Flame Wheel, knocking out Skiploom to next week.

The other Pokémon I faced was Ninetales.

Ninetales

126

Fire Type

Fox Pokemon

3'07" (1.1 m)

43.9 lbs (19.9 kg)

It's nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.

Evolved from Vulpix after subjection to a Fire Stone.

I sent out Graveler. It used Magnitude on Ninetales. Ninetales was almost knocked out, with Ninetales coming back with Quick Attack. Graveler finished it with Rock Throw.

I looked at the Lake. "It's waking up" Eusine said as he sent out Hypno.

Hypno

088

Psychic Type

Hypnosis Pokemon

5'03" (1.6 m)

166.7 lbs (75.6 kg)

When it is very hungry, it puts humans it meets to sleep, then it feasts on their dreams.

Evolved from Drowzee at Lv 26.

"Hypno will pick up the waves that has been driving Gyarados mad" Eusine stated. "I will meet you back in Mahogany."

At that point, the water started swirling. From the depths was a Gyarados. However, instead of blue, it was red in colour.

Gyarados

077

Water/Flying Type

Atrocious Pokemon

21'04 (6.5 m)

518.1 lbs (235 kg)

Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.

Evolved from Magikarp at Lv 20.

I hopped onto Mantine and surfed towards it. Gyarados was thrashing about like mad. Mantine was looking intimidated, but I said to just go straight for it.

I sent out Ampharos. Ampharos used ThunderPunch, which did a lot. Gyarados came back with Dragon Rage. I took out an Ultra Ball this time and threw it.

One shake.

Gyarados got free and was even angrier. I was starting to see why Red feared them now.

Gyarados used Thrash. This was a Critical Hit on Ampharos, knocking it out.

Next was Noctowl. Noctowl used Confusion on Gyarados. It was barely hanging on. Gyarados continued Thrash, almost finishing Noctowl.

Enough was enough. Another Ultra Ball.

One shake.

Two shakes.

Three shakes.

I caught it!

I got back to Mahogany Town after. Team Rocket were gone so I just went through the Gate. "Not bad" said Eusine. "Actually catching Gyarados. Well, here is my good news. I found the source of Gyarados's behavior" he said, eyeing the shop from yesterday…