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?

71. Chapter 71: Pins and Nidorina

Chapter 71: Pins and Nidorina

It was time to head to Route 9.

Going along the Route, I spotted some picnickers. "Hey Champion, battle us!" shouted one of them. I couldn't resist.

First was Picknicker Edna. She used a Nidorina.

I sent out Graveler. Graveler used Earthquake finishing Nidorina off in one blow. Edna then sent out Raichu. Raichu used Quick Attack, but that didn't do much. Graveler dealt with Raichu in one shot to.

My next foe was Camper Sid. He started with Dugtrio.

Dugtrio

133

Ground Type

Mole Pokémon

2'04" (0.7 m)

73.4 lbs (33.3 kg)

Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.

Evolved from Diglett at Lv 26.

I used Suicune. Suicune used BubbleBeam which finished off Dugtrio.

Sid then used Primeape. I sent out Venomoth. Venomoth used Psychic and finished Primeape in one go.

Finally was Poliwrath. Venomoth finished it in one.

The next foe was Camper Dean. He used Golduck and I used Ampharos. Ampharos used Thunder and finished Golduck in one.

Dean's other Pokemon was Sandslash. I sent out Suicune and it used a single BubbleBeam on Sandslash.

Last but not least was picnicker Heidi. She used two Skiploom, both of which Typhlosion took out with a single Flamethrower.

"Wow! You are so strong!" said Sid. "Hey, can we trade our Pokémon?" asked Heidi. I refused politely. "But our Pokémon are weak!" they all shouted. That was unbelievable. I told them that their Pokémon weren't weak, they just needed to get stronger. "Why train up our Pokémon when we could use yours anyway?" Dean said. "I know what" Edna mentioned. "My Nidorina" she said, grabbing Graveler's Pokeball. "For your Graveler. No refunds!" They all ran off.

I chased after them, but they went out of sight. "Not again!". I looked round to see a Hiker. "I'm Sidney. Those Picknickers are a problem. They always get jealous of stronger Pokémon and then forcefully trade others." I was worried I may never see Graveler again. "You will" the Hiker told me. Just get to the Pokémon Centre. They are always caught. You will just have to make do with Nidorina for now."

As per the Hiker's request, I stopped at the Route 10 Pokémon Centre that night. "What's wrong Champion?" asked Nurse Joy. I told her about the Picknickers. "They are naughty aren't they. I'm sure everyone is somewhat jealous of strength" she mentioned. "This is far from the first time this has happened."

That night, I couldn't get to sleep. I was thinking about Graveler. I thought about all the times we had together. When I caught it as a Geodude in Dark Cave. When it evolved at the Olivine Lighthouse. When it entered the Hall Of Fame. Graveler was my 3rd Pokémon and I was worried for it.