My Pov
While we walk to the next town, I told Cheren all about my previous adventures.
"You've experienced more than any Trainer does in their whole first journey." Cheren said.
"I know. It's weird how much I've experienced, but I gain strength from it." I said. Hoppy and Cheren's Oshawott were walking next to each of us. Hoppy suddenly jumped up on to my shoulder. "Tired Hoppy?" He shook his head. "You're just wanting a ride, huh?"
"Vee!" Hoppy squeaked.
"Your Eevee seems to want to see everything. Has he just started wanting out of his Pokéball more?" Cheren remarked.
"Yeah. He wants to see everything himself than through his Pokéball." I said. Suddenly, Hoppy perked up his ears and jumped off my shoulder. He ran to a nearby bush and Oshawott followed him. "Hoppy, what's wrong?"
"Oshawott what is it?" Cheren asked. We went over to them. I knelt down and moved some of the brush out of the way, before seeing a small Pokémon that looked like it was hurt. "It's a Sewaddle and from the looks of it, this one's a baby." A Sewaddle? I took out my PokéDex and pointed it at Sewaddle.
"Sewaddle the Sewing Pokémon. Since this Pokémon makes its own clothes out of leaves, it is a popular mascot for fashion designers." the PokéDex said. This poor thing didn't just look hurt, it looked hungry. I slid my bag of my back, dug through my bag and found an Oran Berry. I held it out to Sewaddle.
"Here Sewaddle. Eat this and you'll feel better." I said. Sewaddle looked weakly at the Berry before taking a bite. It then became filled with energy and gobbled down the rest of it.
"Sewa!" Sewaddle chirped.
"You feel better now?" I asked.
"That seem to help it. But it looks like that injury on its back is the real reason its in pain." Cheren said. I looked and saw a small wound on Sewaddle's back. I picked up the tiny Pokémon. I held my hand over its wound. A small light emitted from my hand and healed the wound.
"There! All better." I said. Sewaddle nuzzled my cheek. "Hey! That tickles!"
"How did you do that?" Cheren asked.
"I've recently remembered how to heal Pokémon. According to my mom, I've been able to do this since I was little." I said. Sewaddle decided to come with me and I nicknamed her Su. While walking to the next town, which was Nacrene City, Cheren suggested we battle to train our Pokémon to be strong enough to take on the Gym. During the training match, both Hound and Cheren's Oshawott started glowing blue. Both of their shapes changed as each grew bigger. The glow faded to reveal both Hound and Oshawott had both evolved. I took out my PokéDex and pointed it at Hound first.
"Herdier, the Loyal Dog Pokémon and the evolved form of Lillipup. This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon. Herdier's known moves: Bite, Ice Fang, Thunder Fang, Fire Fang and Work Up." Then at Oshawott. "Dewott, the Dicispline Pokémon and the evolved form of Oshawott. As a result of strict training, each Dewott learns different forms for using the scalchops."the PokéDex said. They both evolved!
"Perfect. Just as I thought. I could tell by looking at your Lillipup that it was close to evolving. That's why I insisted on battling." Cheren said.
"Good idea. If it's all the same to you, I think I'll go to the Pinwheel Forest and see what I can catch." I said.
"All right. I'll see you after the Gym battle then. Just don't take too long." Cheren said. While Cheren walked to the Gym, I headed into the forest and while battling and training Scout, I caught a Petilil. I looked up her data in my PokéDex.
"Petilil, the Bulb Pokémon. The leaves on its head grow right back even if they fall out. These bitter leaves refresh those who eat them." the PokéDex said. I named my Petilil Lili. I decided to head back to the Pokémon Center to heal everyone before going to the Gym. After healing everyone, I saw Cheren come in.
"Cheren! How did your Gym Battle go?" I asked, excited. Cheren took out his Badge Case and held up a small Badge. It is shaped like a purple spine of a book, similar to those found in libraries.
"This is the Basic Badge. When you defeat Lenora, the Gym Leader, she gives you one." Cheren said.
"I'm on my way to battle her now. What type of Pokémon does Leona use?" I asked.
"She uses a Lillipup and a Watchog. Normal-type Pokémon." Cheren said. Well, I just had to make do with what I had. I didn't have any Fighting Pokémon. I entered the Gym, which was styled as a library. I walked and was instructed by a man to look for a book. I didn't know why, but may if I got the book he could tell me where the Gym Leader was. I looked at several shelves before finding it.
"Here it is!" I said. As a pull the book back of the shelf, I felt a small rumble as the bookcase began moving on its own. I looked down and saw a staircase leading down. I walked down and soon came to a battle arena. The light turned on and I saw a dark-skinned woman standing on the other side, who I assumed was Lenora.
"Welcome. You're a challenger, correct?" Lenora asked. I nodded. "Very well. Let's begin. Go Lillipup!" I thought about who to use. I decided to use Scout.
"Go Scout." I said.
"Lillipup, Take Down." Lenora said. Yellow energy cloaked Lillipup as it charged foward.
"Scout, use Sand-Attack." I said. Scout turned around and kicked up sand with his back legs, hitting Lillipup in the face, causing it to trip and fall. "Now use Bite." Scout bit Lillipup, causing the Puppy Pokémon to run around the arena.
"Lillipup, use Take Down to shake off Patrat." Lenora said. Lillipup glowed again, causing Scout to fly off and he was hit by Lillipup. "Now Bite." Lillipup chomped down on Scout's tail, causing him to run around the arena just like Lillipup had done before. Suddenly, Scout's body started glowing blue. He grew taller and somewhat slimmer. When the glow faded, I was he had evolved. I pointed my PokéDex at him.
"Watchog, the Lookout Pokémon and the evolved form of Patrat. Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents. Watchog's known moves: Bite, Flash, Low Kick, Sand-Attack and Confuse Ray." the PokéDex said. Scout became a Watchog. Scout lifted up his tail and glared at Lillipup. He then slammed his tail on the ground, causing Lillipup to let go.
"Scout, finish up with Low Kick." I said. Scout ducked down and swung one of his legs around, tripping Lillipup and knocking it out.
"Lillipup is unable to battle. Watchog wins." the ref announced. Lenora returned Lillipup.
"Well done. You clearly know about type match ups. Now, it's time for you to battle my last Pokémon. Go, Watchog." Lenora said. Lenora's Watchog appeared. "Use Thunderbolt." A bolt of electricity shot from Lenora's Watchog and hit Scout, paralyzing him. "Finish with Low Kick." Repeating what I had done to her Lillipup, Watchog knocked Scout out.
"Cinder's Watchog is unable to battle. Lenora's Watchog wins." the ref said. I returned Scout and thought about who to use next. I decided on Gigi.
"Go, Gigi." I said.
"Watchog, use Thunderbolt." Lenora said. Watchog shot a bolt of electricity toward Gigi.
"Gigi, use Flame Charge to protect yourself and attack." I said. Fire surround Gigi as she charge foward. The electricity hit her, but was absorbed into the Flame Charge, causing even more damage to Watchog. That's when the flames dissipated from around Gigi.
"Tepig!" Gigi cried. Her body became cloaked in a blue light. Her body grew and she stood on her hind legs. I glow faded and I saw Gigi had changed drastically. "Pignite!" I pointed my PokéDex at her.
"Pignite, the Fire Pig Pokémon and the evolved form of Tepig. The more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power. Pignite's known moves: Arm Thrust, Flame Charge, Fire Punch, Brick Break and Defense Curl."the PokéDex said. Gigi became a Pignite.
"Impressive. Your Pignite must have gotten enough energy to evolve from the combined Thunderbolt and Flame Charge. Watchog, Confuse Ray." Lenora said. Watchog sent several beams toward Gigi.
"Gigi, use Flame Charge to pass through Confuse Ray then go into Arm Thrust." I said. Fire cloaked Gigi as she blasted through Confuse Ray and was then right in front of Watchog. Gigi repeatedly hit Watchog with alternating hands three times and Watchog fell to the ground.
"Watchog is unable to battle. Pignite is the winner. The winner of the Gym Battle is Cinder Ketchum from Pallet Town." the ref said.
"Yes!" I exclaimed. Me and Hoppy ran over to Gigi and hugged her. "I'm so proud of you Gigi!"
"Vee!" Hoppy squealed
"Nite!" Gigi exclaimed. Lenora returned Watchog and walked over to me.
"Congratulations, Cinder. You and your Pokémon are in true sync. Here is your Basic Badge." Lenora said. I took the Badge and headed back to the Pokémon Center.