Nils, Ren and Firenze were on their way to Vermilion City when the decided to take a lunch break.
"If we keep this up," said Firenze who was eating her lunch, "We should arrive in Vermilion City by tomorrow morning."
"Then let's finish lunch and hasten our steps," said Nils who was excited to finally make it to their next destination.
A few minutes later, the trio finished lunch and began to continue walking. Just then, Ren noticed something on a nearby hill.
'What's that over there," asked Ren who was curious over what he saw.
"That must be the Vermilion Powerplant," answered Firenze, "It's the biggest and most powerful powerplant in Kanto." "It's so powerful, it powers up four cities, which are Darto City, Saffron City, Zude City and of course, Vermilion City."
"Then why does it not look like it's working," asked Ren who noticed everything from the lights to the antenna were turned off.
"Something must be wrong," assumed Nils, "We should investigate," and the trio went to the powerplant to investigate.
The trio hid in a bush near the Vermilion Powerplant and noticed the entrance was guarded by two men who Nils, Ren and Firenze recognized as members of Team Bomb.
"What's Team Bomb doing here," asked Firenze.
"I don't know," answered Nils," But I think their behind the powerplant being turned off."
"I think we should go in there and find out what they're up to," said Ren who had an idea, "I'll distract the guards while you two go in the powerplant and see what's going on."
"Ok but be careful Ren," said Nils.
"Don't worry," said Ren, "I should be able to defeat these guys and catch up to you two after that," and Ren went out of the bush to distract the guards.
"Hey," said one of the guards, "The powerplant is closed, get lost kid."
"I don't think so Team Bomb," said Ren with a brave look," Go Larvitar and Makuhita," and Ren sent out Larvitar and Makuhita who were both ready for battle,"
"You'll regret facing us kid," said the grunt who then sent out a Poochyena while the other grunt sent out a Skorupi.
As the battle began, Nils and Firenze snuck past the guards and entered the powerplant. After running through a few halls, they heard some cries for help come from behind a nearby door.
Let us out of here," shouted one of the voices from behind the door and Nils and Firenze tried to open the door which was locked.
"Are you the employees of the Vermilion Powerplant," asked Nils.
"We are," said the man who owned the voice, "But right now, Team Bomb has taken over the powerplant and locked us in." "If we don't take back the powerplant, the four cities that it gives power to will completely go out."
"Don't worry," said Nils, "We'll get you out of there and then stop Team Bomb," "Machoke come out," and Machoke was sent out. "Machoke," said Nils, "I want you to break this door with Karate Chop and free the powerplant staff members that are trapped inside."
Machoke understood what Nils wanted him to do and as asked, he broke the door and set the workers free.
"Thank you," said the freed worker, "Team Bomb is in the main control room. "Please stop them." "Meanwhile, we'll contact Officer Jenny," and with that, the worker left and Ren then appeared walking right passed the worker.
"That was fast," said Nils who was impressed with Ren's speed at defeating the guards.
"Well," said Ren, "Those guys didn't know their types," Ren was referring to the fact that the Bug Type Skorupi was weak to the Rock Type Larvitar while the Dark Type Poochyena was weak to the Fighting Type Makuhita.
"Well anyway," said Firenze, "Let's hurry to the main control room." and with that, the trio ran to the main control room.
Once at the main control room, the trio were confronted by two male grunts and four female ones.
"So," said one of the female grunts, "You three managed to get passed the guards and free the prisoners." "That is impressive but you will not take back this powerplant, go Grimer," and a Grimer was sent out.
The other five grunts then followed by sending out a Golbat, a Zangoose, a Bagon, a Poliwhirl and an Onix. Realizing that this was going to be a big battle, Nils sent out Ivysaur and Spoink while Ren sent out Raticate and Gyarados and Firenze sent out Slugma and Houndour.
The battle started with Gyarados taking on Onix with Gyarados quickly defeating his opponent with Aqua Tail. Poliwhirl then put Gyarados to sleep with Hypnosis and Zangoose and Golbat worked together in defeating Gyarados. Spoink then made Grimer flinch with Zen Headbutt and knocked it out with Psybeam. Bagon used Flamethrower on Raticate which burned him but Raticate took advantage of that by using Facade which knocked out Bagon. Right after, the burn finished off Raticate who had already taken lots of damage from the battle. Ivysaur used Razor Leaf on Poliwhirl twice which lead to Poliwhirl's defeat. Zangoose then knocked out Spoink with four Fury Cutter's that Spoink didn't notice because he was distracted by the other opponents and Golbat defeated Ivysaur with Air Cutter.
It was down to Houndour and Slugma against Golbat and Zangoose and Firenze knew just what to do. She had Slugma use Lava Plume which attacked the other three Pokemon causing lots of damage to Golbat and Zangoose but didn't harm Houndour who was instead powered up because of her ability, Flash Fire. Houndour then used Fire Fang which knocked out Zangoose while Slugma used Incinerate which defeated Golbat. After the victory, Slugma evolved into Magcargo and Houndour evolved into Houndoom which wasn't a surprise considering how the battle went.
"You'll regret this," said the grunt who had Onix while the one who had Poliwhirl threw down a smoke bomb which allowed all six of them to get away.
After Team Bomb fled, Officer Jenny showed up and arrested the two grunts that were defeated and tied up by Ren. The workers then reactivated the powerplant and it went back to giving power to the four cities.
"So why was Team Bomb here," Nils asked Officer Jenny.
"I honestly don't really know," answered the officer, "There's all kinds of things you can get out of capturing this place," "Anyway, thank you for your help," and with that Officer Jenny left.
Later, Nils, Ren and Firenze went back to traveling to Vermilion City but were deeply thinking about Team Bomb.
"First they try to steal the Elemental Rock, then they try to take several Pokemon from Hosh Valley, and now they take over the Vermilion Powerplant," said Firenze.
"I know," said Nils, "What could their goal be?"
Meanwhile at Team Bomb headquarters, The six grunts contacted a mysterious person who happened to be the same one the grunts that went after the Elemental Rock contacted.
"How was the mission," asked the mysterious person.
"It went great said the grunt who had the Bagon, "We have obtained enough energy from the Vermilion Powerplant for our plan to work."
"However," said the grunt with the Golbat, "Some kids meddled with our plans and have allowed an Officer Jenny to capture two of us which is why you are seeing six of us present."
"I see," said the mysterious person, "At least we are a step closer to ruling the world." "Contact the other members of Team Bomb and tell them it's time to search the Kanto Region for our next three targets."
We're on it," said the grunts and with that the communication was turned off.
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