The Journey of Johto
Chapter 7
The next day, Jayden and his Pokemon woke up in the morning. He packed everything up, except one egg that can't fit inside his backpack with the other egg. Misdreavus failed to wake up first and scare them awake.
So before they begin going on to Violet City, he return Misdreavus into its poke ball. Than he looks at the other Pokemon, and asks, "So who would like to rest up in their poke ball?"
"Totodile," said Totodile, shaking its head in saying no.
"Charmeleon," said Charmeleon, also shaking its head in saying no.
"Chikorita," said Chikorita, also shook its head in saying no.
So Jayden puts his backpack on his back, and took hold of the dark color egg. He than looks at his Pokemon, and asks, "Ready to get going?" All three nodded, and Jayden said, "Let's go." Than they begin walking down the path, heading to Violet City.
Soon they are in Violet City, and as soon as they entered. Chikorita felt scared, and so Jayden puts it into the poke ball. Than he, Totodile and Charmeleon walk on. Jayden thought of stopping at the Pokemon center to get all of his Pokemon healed first. So all of his Pokemon will be ready for the Violet City Gym.
So he and his Pokemon went to the Pokemon center, and soon after his Pokemon are ready for the gym battle. So he and his two Pokemon left the Pokemon center, and headed to the gym.
As soon as they arrived there, he and his two Pokemon went into the building. Jayden sees a counter, and he and his two Pokemon walks up to it.
The man behind it asks, "Are you here for a gym battle young sir?"
"Yes, I and my Pokemon has come to challenge the gym leader," said Jayden, and his Charmeleon and Totodile said their names out loud.
The man picks up the phone, and said, "Sir, you got a challenger here." He waited for a reply, than he said, "Okay sir, he'll come up soon." He puts the phone down, and looks at Jayden. He said, "Go and use the elevator over there," he pointed to the left of the counter. "The arena is at the top floor," he said once more.
"Thanks," said Jayden, and so he and his two Pokemon walk over to the elevator. Went in, and Jayden presses the top floor button. Than they are heading upwards and Jayden still holding on the egg. He looks down at his two Pokemon, and asks, "Are you two ready for your first gym battle?"
"Totodile," said Totodile, sounded happy.
"Charmeleon," said Charmeleon, and nodded its head.
"Well let's just do our best," said Jayden, and soon they came to a stop. The elevator doors opens, and they both walk out. They see two people, one on the other side of the arena. And one holding two flags, no doubt the man is a referee.
"Hello challenger, I am Falkner, the Violet Gym Leader," said Falkner, the one that is on the other side of the arena.
"My name is Jayden, and I am from New Bark Town. I and my Pokemon has come to challenge you," said Jayden, and his two Pokemon cheered.
Falkner notices what Jayden is holding in his arms, and said, "Maybe you should wait till your egg hatch."
"Don't worry, my Pokemon are waiting to start this battle," said Jayden.
"Very well, and if you win. You'll earn this badge, the Zephyr Badge," said Falkner, holding up the badge for Jayden to see.
"What are the rules?" Jayden asks
"The rules are is two on two," said the referee. "Only the challenger can substitute Pokemon, no time limit."
"Than let's begin, go Noctowl," said Falkner, throwing a poke ball. It bursts open, and an owl like Pokemon came out.
Jayden holds the egg in his right hand, and he pulls out his Pokedex. He points it at the flying Pokemon, and the Pokedex scans it. The Pokedex said, " Noctowl, the owl Pokemon. Even in the minimal levels of light, Noctowl can use its super-sharp eyesight to find objects."
"A Noctowl," said Jayden, he puts the Pokedex back into his pocket. Looks at Charmeleon, and asks, "You ready for this Charmeleon?"
"Char," said Charmeleon, nodding.
"Go Charmeleon," said Jayden, and Charmeleon runs onto the field.
"A fire type," said Falkner.
"Begin," said the referee.
"Noctowl, tackle attack," said Falkner, and Noctowl headed straight towards Charmeleon.
"Charmeleon, use flamethrower," said Jayden, and Charmeleon launches a flamethrower. The flames headed straight towards Noctowl.
"Dodge it Noctowl, and use hypnosis," said Falkner, and Noctowl dodges the flamethrower. Than its forehead begins glowing, and it begins using hypnosis.
"Use smokescreen to stop it," said Jayden, and Charmeleon uses smokescreen. Covering the field, and also stopping the hypnosis attack.
"Oh no, Noctowl use foresight," said Falkner, and Noctowl uses foresight. Now Noctowl sees Charmeleon in the smokescreen, and Falkner said, "Now peck attack." Noctowl headed straight at Charmeleon.
Jayden said, "Use iron tail." Charmeleon's tail begins glowing, and it swings its tail in the smokescreen. Charmeleon struck Noctowl hard, and sending it back.
Noctowl was hit in the head by iron tail, and it landed in front of Falkner. Noctowl fainted, and this surprised Falkner.
"Noctowl is not able to continue, the winner of the first round is Charmeleon," said the referee, and Jayden and Totodile cheers for Charmeleon.
"Return Noctowl," said Falkner, and Noctowl return into his poke ball.
"Way to go Charmeleon," Jayden said.
"Charmeleon," said Charmeleon, sounded happy.
"It is not over yet Jayden," said Falkner, putting Noctowl's poke ball into his pocket. Pulls out a different poke ball, and throws it. Falkner said, "Let's see if you can handle my best Pokemon, Pidgeot!"
Jayden pulls out his Pokedex, and scans Pidgeot. The Pokedex said, "Pidgeot, the bird Pokemon. Pidgeot commands the winds by whipping them up with its wings, bending even stout trees."
"Another strong flying type," said Jayden, as he puts his Pokedex back into his pocket. He looks at Charmeleon, and asks, "Are you ready to go on?"
"Charmeleon," said Charmeleon, nodding.
"Totodile," said Totodile, cheering Charmeleon on.
"Continue the match," said the referee.
"Go Pidgeot, use wing attack," said Falkner, and Pidgeot flew straight at Charmeleon with its wings ready to strike.
"Metal claw," said Jayden, and Charmeleon raised its right claw as it begin to glow.
"Use agility," said Falkner, and just before wing attack and metal claw collided. Pidgeot dodges the attack, and it is flying around fast. "Next use air slash," said Falkner, and Pidgeot strikes Charmeleon in back with one glowing wing.
Charmeleon fell down on the front, and slowly got up. Jayden said, "Charmeleon, use smokescreen." Charmeleon uses smokescreen, covering the field in thick smoke once more.
"Use gust, and blow the smokescreen away," said Falkner, and Pidgeot flaps its wings fast. Soon the smokescreen is gone, leaving Charmeleon wide open. "Now use quick attack," said Falkner, and Pidgeot strikes Charmeleon quick and fast.
Charmeleon fell on its back, fainted. The referee sees this, and said, "Charmeleon us unable to continue, the winner of this round is Pidgeot."
"Oh no, Charmeleon return," said Jayden, taking Charmeleon's poke ball and calls Charmeleon into the poke ball. He said to it, "You did your best Charmeleon, take a good rest." He puts the poke ball back into his pocket, beside the two that holds Misdreavus and Chikorita.
He looks down at Totodile, and asks, "You ready Totodile?"
"Totodile," said Totodile, ready to battle.
"Go Totodile," said Jayden, and Totodile runs onto the field.
"Begin the match," said the referee.
"Totodile, use water pulse," said Jayden, and Totodile launches a ball of water right at Pidgeot.
"Agility to dodge it Pidgeot," Falkner said, and Pidgeot dodges the water pulse. "Now use quick attack," said Falkner, and Pidgeot headed straight to Totodile.
"Quick Totodile, use ice beam," said Jayden, and Totodile launches a powerful white color beam right at the oncoming Pidgeot. Striking hard, and Pidgeot became frozen solid.
Pidgeot landed onto the field, fainted in frozen ice. The referee saw this, and said, "Pidgeot is unable to battle, the winner is Jayden and his Totodile."
"I didn't know that Totodile can use ice beam, I should've known," said Falkner, returning Pidgeot back into the poke ball.
"Way to go Totodile," said Jayden, sounded very glad.
"Totodile," said Totodile, sounded so happy. Just than its body begins glowing, and this surprises Jayden, Falkner and the referee.
"It's evolving," said Falkner, in surprise.
"Evolving," Jayden said in surprise. He never seen a Pokemon evolve, and now he is seeing his Totodile evolving.
Soon the glowing faded, and Totodile is now three feet and seven inches tall. Yellow underbelly, its yaw is yellow too and its spikes are bigger than before. It said, "Croconaw."
Jayden pulls out his Pokedex, and points it at Croconaw. The Pokedex said, "Croconaw, the big jaw Pokemon. Croconaw is the evolve form of Totodile. Croconaw will chomp down and not let go when battling, even if it loses its teeth - which grow back instantly anyway."
Jayden closes the Pokedex, and puts it back into his pocket. He looks at Croconaw, and said, "Sweet, Croconaw you are now stronger than before."
"Croconaw," said Croconaw, and it rushes over to him. Than kept saying its name over and over, sounded very happy.
Falkner walks over, and said, "Congratulations for your win, Jayden and Croconaw. You have earn this, the Zephyr Badge," handing him the badge.
Jayden took, and said, "Alright, we won the Zephyr Badge. Holding the badge up high, and Croconaw cheered.
"You definitely earn that badge Jayden, I hope that you do well in the league," said Falkner.
"Thank you," said Jayden, and he tries to figure of where to put the Zephyr badge.
Just than, Falkner pulls something from his pocket. He said, "Are you in need of a badge case?"
Jayden looks at the case, and he nodded. Falkner handed it to him, and Jayden opens it to see eight slots. He places the Zephyr badge in it, and looks up at Falkner. Jayden said, "Thanks Falkner."
"No problem," said Falkner. Than he turns around, and walks off. Heading towards an elevator that he used to get up here…
Jayden puts the badge case into his pocket, and still holding the Pokemon egg. He and Croconaw use the same elevator they used, and headed back down.
Later, Jayden and Croconaw return to the Pokemon center. Jayden handed Joy his poke ball that holds Charmeleon, and Joy said that Charmeleon will feel better very soon.
So Jayden decided to go phone his parents, to tell them a lot of good news. So he sat down in front of the video phone, sat down the egg on the desk. Than activate the machine, and puts in the phone number.
Soon the screen lights up, and he sees his dad on it. Jayden said, "Hi dad."
"Hello son, where are you phoning from?" Jayden's dad asks him.
"Violet City Pokemon center," said Jayden.
"Ah, have you got your first badge?" his dad asks again.
Jayden pulls out the badge case, and said, "Take a look." He shows him the Zephyr badge.
"Great Jayden, that is great news," said his dad.
Than Jayden's mother came into view, and she asks, "Where is Totodile?"
Jayden moves to the right to show his Pokemon, and said, "My Totodile evolved into a Croconaw."
"Croconaw," said Croconaw, say hello to the two people on screen.
"Wow, your Croconaw looks stronger now," said Jayden's dad. Than a thought came to mind, he asks, "Have you caught yourself some new Pokemon?"
"Yeah, I caught a Misdreavus and a Chikorita," said Jayden, and this surprised his parents. Than Jayden said, "And one time, I caught a golden Magikarp. But I traded it to a man who really wants it, he traded me Charmeleon and gave me two Pokemon eggs."
This made his dad very surprised, and said, "That is an excellent trade, a golden Magikarp is very rare you know. Finding one is almost impossible."
"I just don't understand what is so special about a golden Magikarp," said Jayden, sounded confused.
"Maybe Elm will know, give him a call after this," said his mother.
"What do the two Pokemon eggs look like?" Jayden's dad asks him.
"Here is one," said Jayden, showing him the dark color egg. And said, "And there is one in my backpack, it is red and yellow color."
"Hmm, it almost seems like you got yourself two really special eggs," said his dad. Than he asks, "Best take good care of them. And so, which gym are you going to next?"
"Azalea Gym," said Jayden.
"The bug type gym, I know you'll do well there son," said Jayden's dad.
"Thanks," said Jayden. Than he said, "Well, I best phone Elm than."
"Good luck on your journey, son," said his mother, and she and his dad said goodbye as the screen turns off.
Jayden presses a few buttons, and soon the screen came on. He sees Elm's face, and so he said, "Hi Professor Elm."
"Oh hello Jayden, how are you doing? And how is your Totodile?" Elm asks him.
"I'm doing fine, and Totodile evolved into Croconaw," said Jayden, moving aside for Elm to see Croconaw.
"That is great to hear, and nice to see you too Croconaw," said Elm.
"Croconaw," said Croconaw, saying hello back.
Than Jayden asks, "Um Elm, do you know what is so special about a golden Magikarp?"
"A rare type of Magikarp," said Elm, in surprise. "The golden Magikarp is quite strong, and when it evolves into a Gyarados. It will be a very special Gyarados, and very strong. But there is a difference for it than all the others. Is that it doesn't act atrocious like all Gyarados. It is amazing Pokemon to have." But than a thought came to mind, and he asks, "Don't tell me you caught one did you?"
"I did," said Jayden, sounded confused.
"You did, that's great," said Elm.
"But I traded it," said Jayden, and this surprised Elm. Jayden continues, "The man wanted very much, that he traded me his good Charmeleon and gave me two Pokemon eggs. Do you think that is a good trade?"
"A Charmeleon and two Pokemon eggs, that is a good trade," said Elm. "Well than, I hope that you do well on your journey."
"I also caught two other Pokemon, Misdreavus and Chikorita," Jayden said.
"Wow, that is amazing Jayden. Good for you," Elm said.
Than Jayden asks, "So how is Cyndaquil? Since I learn that someone else came and picked Chikorita as a starter Pokemon. How is Cyndaquil doing?"
Elm said, "Well, Cyndaquil isn't with me anymore. I have given Cyndaquil to a trainer from Kanto, since there are no more beginning trainers to come and get their starters Pokemon."
"Who is the trainer?" Jayden asks.
"You just have to see him yourself, he'll be entering the Silver Conference as well," said Elm.
"Oh, so it is another rival," said Jayden, and Elm nodded.
"Well I best get going, I am in a middle of something," said Elm.
"Oh okay, bye Elm," said Jayden. Than the video phone turns off, and Jayden took the egg and got up. He felt movements in his arms, and thought it was just his tired arms.
He walks up to the counter, and asks, "Is Charmeleon fully healed?"
Joy nodded, and handed him Charmeleon's poke ball. Jayden sent out Charmeleon, and Jayden asks it, "Are you alright Charmeleon?"
"Charmeleon," said Charmeleon, saying it feels much better.
"Croconaw," said Croconaw, and Charmeleon is surprise to see Croconaw.
"Charmeleon, Totodile evolved into Croconaw," said Jayden. Than he notices that both Croconaw and Charmeleon are the same height.
"Croc," said Croconaw, holding out its right claw.
"Char," said Charmeleon, taking its right claw with its claw and they shook on it. "Charmeleon," it said, congratulating Croconaw.
All of a sudden, the egg in Jayden's hands starts glowing. This surprises everyone, and Jayden kneels down and puts the egg on the floor. Joy rushes from the other side of the counter, to see what will hatch out.
Charmander and Croconaw are on either side of the egg, and they along with Jayden looks down at it. Soon the glowing faded, and there is a dark rock color Pokemon sitting. It has one horn in its head, marking under its eyes, two feet and two little claws. Red underbelly and red eyes, as the eyes opens and looks up at Jayden. It says, "Lar Larvitar."
"Oh my, your egg turns out to be a Larvitar," said Joy, sounded surprise.
"Hello Larvitar," Jayden said in surprise and sounded happy.
"Char," said Charmeleon, smiling at the rock skin Pokemon.
"Croc," said Croconaw, made a little dance.
"Larvitar," said Larvitar, looking up at Jayden with a smile.
Jayden pulls out his Pokedex, and scans Larvitar. The Pokedex said, "Larvitar, a rock skin Pokemon. This Pokemon eats as much soil as it can, then sleeps so it can grow."
Larvitar stood up, and it is about two feet tall. Than when it sees Joy, it went and tries to hide behind Jayden.
Joy saw this, and said, "It seems Larvitar is kind of shy, except seeing the face of its mother."
Jayden looks up at Joy in surprise, and asks, "I am a mom?"
"Yes, usually when a baby Pokemon sees the first person it see after hatching. Its thinks you are its mother," said Joy.
Jayden turns to look at Larvitar, and smiles. He said, "Well Larvitar, welcome to the team."
"Lar," said Larvitar, but than its stomach growled.
"Oh it seems you are hungry," said Jayden, after hearing Larvitar's belly growled. Than he heard two more, and Jayden looks at both Croconaw and Charmeleon.
Charmeleon is looking the other way, and Croconaw has its claws on its belly. Jayden said, "Ah, you two are hungry too." Both Croconaw and Charmeleon nodded.
Jayden picks up Larvitar, and stood back up. Than Joy said, "There is a cafeteria pass those rooms over there, and after that you guys can spend here for the night."
Jayden looks at Nurse Joy, and said, "Thanks." Than looks down at his two Pokemon, than at Larvitar. "Let's go eat," he said, and he walks over to the doors and the two Pokemon followed behind.
They were in the cafeteria, Jayden and his Pokemon enjoys their meals. Chikorita and Misdreavus meet with Larvitar, and surprise to see that Totodile had evolved.
Larvitar was shy of meeting the two Pokemon, and likes Chikorita. But Misdreavus scares it, after Misdreavus scared it for the fun. Jayden wants Misdreavus to stop, for Larvitar is still a young one.
Jayden checks on the other egg, and it is still an egg. He leaves the backpack open, just in case to see if the egg will one day glow in the same way.
After they were filled up, they went into a room. There were four beds, and Jayden puts the backpack beside one bed. Noticing that it is getting dark outside, it is time to go to bed. So he told his Pokemon it is time to sleep for the night, and be ready for tomorrow.
So Jayden lies down on one of the beds, and Larvitar and Chikorita came up to like down beside him. Misdreavus went, and lies down beside his head as usual.
Since both Charmeleon and Croconaw are too big to get on the bed as well. They put there backs against the bed, and soon they all went to sleep.
Now Jayden holds five Pokemon, and has one badge. He now wanders of what will happen tomorrow…
End of Chapter 7
Written by Josephiroth