POKEMON KNIGHTS
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Zach Atsaws: A 15 Year-Old Orphaned Boy with Attitude!
Cale: A Pokemon Ranger who will go a long way to do the right thing.
Leaf: A 10 year old Girl with Street Smarts, and expert sneak skills
Chapter 3
No Buddy Left Behind
Zach and Cale are now in the Underground, headed towards the deepest city, The Undercity, to find a girl named Leaf, so she can help get into the Emerald base to steal the Sealed Silver's Ultra Ball. If the plan goes well, they may be able to free Sapphire from the clutches of the Dark Emeralds! Right now, the two are headed down a street that will take them to Undercity, but as they turn the corner, they see a man, an Agent of some sort, confronting 2 Dark Emerald Grunts.
Agent: You guys are a little behind on your payments. You think that just because your in some gang means you can stop giving Kang his cut?
Emerald 1: If he wants any of our money, he can take it up with Spiner!
Emerald 2: Yeah! Tell Leer that it's all for one, and one for all!
Agent: I'm afraid I'm not qualified to say that to him.
The Two Emeralds hold up a Pokeball.
Emerald: Then we'll just send you back, as a little message.
They release the two Pokemon: Nidorino and Nidorina.
Nidorino: Rino!
Nidorina: Rina!
Agent: Ah, so thats how you wanna play it? Okay then...*Sharp Whistle*.
A Dangerous looking Mercenary, by the name of Canderous, comes from around another connected Street. He approaches the two Emeralds, holds up 2 Pokeballs, and releases his Pokemon: Onix, and Machamp.
Machamp: Machamp!
The Two Emeralds jump, and Recall their Pokemon.
Emerald 1: Oh! Canderous! We didn't know YOU were working this buisness!
Emerald 2: Yeah...And,er, here, that reminds me, we DO have Kang's cash!
Emerald 2 throws the Agent a Wallet of Money. He catches it, opens it, flips through the bills, and smiles.
Agent: I knew you boys would see through. Now get outta here!
The 2 Dark Emeralds run away. Canderous recalls his Pokemon.
Canderous: Hmph. Too Bad. I was looking forward to cracking some heads.
Agent [Putting Away the Wallet]: Ehh, Maybe next time Canderous. I'll call you next time something like this happens.
They both walk away seperate ways. Zach and Cale look on, and Cale sees the Stairway down to the Undercity. They both enter and decend.
Zach: Who was that guy?
Cale: I don't know. But he looked dangerous. Almost as that Breton guy.
They eventually reach the end, and enter into the Dark, fire lighten caves known as the Undercity. It is a Vilage full of People in Rags, around campfires, living in tents, drowning in their sorrow, for their lives are in poverty. Zach and Cale walk through, looking at everyone in sympathy.
Cale: Man, Xandra was right. This really IS depressing!
Zach: I know. It makes the Refuge look like a Bed and Breakfast.
Man's Voice: Help! Help!
Zach and Cale see a Vilager coming from outside the Vilage being chased by a Raticate.
Vilager: Help! Help!
Everyone in the Vilage just stares in shock. Cale hurls a Pokeball.
Cale: Meowth, I choose you!
Meowth comes out.
Meowth: Meeeowth!
Cale: Meowth! Scratch on the Raticate!
Meowth jumps and scratches the Raticate. It shrieks in pain, and turns it's attention to Meowth, and tries to bite it.
Cale: Dodge and Bite!
Meowth dodges and Bites the Raticate. Then it scratches Meowth. It takes damage.
Cale: Fury Swipes!
Meowth claws it in the face twice, until it bites his hand.
Meowth: Meeoowwwth!
Cale: Scratch, Again!
Meowth scratches Raticate in the face, it lets go of his arm, and passes over, fainted. Meowth pants.
Cale: Good job Meowth. Return.
Cale returns Meowth. The Vilager comes over to them.
Vilager: Thank you so much! That Raticate had me high-tailed! I couldn't defend myself! Hendar told me not to leave the vilage, but I just HAD to explore! Oh, how stupid. If I had anything more than these rags on my back, they would be yours!
Cale: Uh thanks, but we're looking for someone down here.
Vilager: Ah, then you better speak to the Vilage leader, Hendar. I'll take you to him right now.
Zach: Hey thanks.
The Vilager leads Cale and Zach into a tent, where a middle aged man sits criscross by a fire.
Vilager: Excuse me sir, these two outsiders are here to see you.
Hendar: Ah, thank you. Please, have a seat.
Zach and Cale sit across from Hendar by the Fire. The Vilager goes to Hendar, and whispers in his ear.
Hendar: Oh? Is that so?
The Vilager nods, and leaves.
Hendar: He tells me you saved him from a wild Raticate.
Cale: Yeah, I had my Pokemon with me.
Hendar: On behalf of our people, I would like to thank you for your actions. It was lucky you came. Not many outsiders come down here, except recently with the gang members, and strangers in black. Speaking of which, what is it that brings you to this dark, and depressing wasteland we, the unfortunate, call "home".
Zach: Well first, this may be Dark and Depressing, but I would't exactly call it a wasteland. I grew up in a place not so different. Anyway, we're looking for a girl. She comes down here often. Her name is Leaf.
Hendar: Is she that girl who keeps exploring this place with a Mightyena?
Cale: Uh...yes. That would be her.
Hendar: Ah yes. I have seen this girl many times, but have not spoken to her. She and her companion like to wander off into the sewers.
Zach: Sewers?
Hendar: The Undercity actually connects to the sewers of the upperworld. But if you go in there, be warned. You may find more than just stray Pokemon.
Zach shudders with concern.
Zach: Where are the sewers.
Hendar points to his left.
Hendar: There is an Entrance to the south. But remember the warning.
Zach: Uh...yes I most definately will.
Cale: Thank you, good sir.
Hendar: Glad to help. And I hope you succeed in your goal.
Zach and Cale leave the tent, and then the Vilage. The Dark cave gets creepier and creepier with every step. Then, the two hear a voice.
Female Voice: Help Me! Oh Please Help!
Zach and Cale both see a 10 year old girl, Leaf Cinzia, running toward them, looking scared and worried.
Leaf: Please! You've got to help me!
Zach: Are you Leaf?
Leaf:...Yes. How did you-
Cale: Tannon said you could help us.
Leaf: Tannon? Help?...I'M the one who needs help!
Zach: Whats wrong?
Leaf: Me and Mightyena...we were looking around in the sewers...and they were waiting for us.
Zach: Who?
Leaf: A nasty gang of Pokemon Poachers.
Cale: Pokemon Poachers?!
Leaf: Uh Huh. I thought they were rumors at first. But now...they've taken Mighyena, and they'll sell him!
Zach: Well we'll help you get him back if you help us get into the Dark Emerald base.
Cale: If you know the way, that is.
Leaf: Of course I do! Sure I'll help you. After we find Mightyena, that is. Quick, let me take you into the sewers.
Leaf leads Cale and Zach through to the Pipe opening that leads into the sewers. Once in, they wander around, looking for any sign of the poachers.
Zach: What an incredible smell you've discovered.
Cale: My name's Cale, by the way.
Zach: And I'm Zach.
Leaf: Nice to meet you both. So why do you want into Emerald Base?
Zach and Cale explain their search for Sapphire, and what they are doing to get her free.
Leaf: Oh, so the Silver's Pokemon is in the Emerald base?
Cale: Yeah.
Leaf: Those crooks. I'll help you out, all the way.
Zach: Hey Thanks.
They all stop. They hear a noise.
Leaf: What was that?
Cale: It came from over here.
They go over to a chamber door in the wall. Leaf presses her ear to it.
Leaf: I hear voices.
She opens the door slightly. All three peek in. Inside, a bunch of poachers are loading empty cages, and laughing, and talking. They see a weak Mightyena in a cage in a corner.
Leaf: *Whisper* Look! There he is!
Zach: *Whisper* How are we gonna get him out?
Cale: *Whisper* I have an idea.
Cale lets Jigglypuff out her Ball.
Cale: Jigglypuff distract them.
Jigglypuff: Jiggly!
Jigglypuff jumps onto a crate of Boxes, and gets the attention of the Poachers.
Poacher: Hey look! A Jigglypuff!
Poacher: Where did it come from?
Poacher: Who cares. Let's grab it and make more dough!
They try to make a dive for it, but Jigglypuff dodges them. They start chasing it all around the room. Cale lets Meowth out.
Cale: Meowth, help Leaf and Zach.
Zach, Leaf, and Meowth crawl around the boxes to Mighyena's cage. Zach tries tugging on the bars, and Meowth tries picking the lock with his claw.
Leaf: *Whisper* Mightyena...Mightyena! Mighty!
Mightyena is still asleep, looking weak, heavily breathing. But one of the Poachers sees Zach!
Poacher: Ay! Some kids breakin up on our territory!
Zach: Uh-Oh.
Poacher: Get that kid!
Cale: Jigglypuff, Tackle!
Poacher: What the-
Jigglypuff tackles into one of the Poachers, knocking all of them to the floor. Then he jumps next to Zach. Cale comes to his side. The Poachers then get up. Their leader gets out a Pokeball. He notices Leaf.
Poacher Leader: Ay! Your that brat who came here earlier!
Leaf: Yeah I am! Give back Mightyena!
Poacher Leader: How 'bout I give you what you deserve: A nice beating!
He sends out his Pokemon: Scyther.
Scyther: Scyther!
Cale: Jigglypuff! Use Sing!
Jigglypuff starts singing. But nothing happens!
Cale: What?!
Leader: You really think a Pokemon as strong as my Scyther can fall for one of your phony tricks? Yeah right. Scyther, X-Scisor!
Scyther uses X-Scisor on Jigglypuff, causing a massive amount of Damage. He can hardly get up!
Cale: Jigglypuff! Return!
Cale Recalls Jigglypuff.
Cale: Meowth, get out there!
Meowth stops picking the lock, and jumps infront of Scyther.
Meowth: Meeeeowth!
Cale: Fury Swipes!
Meowth leaps at Scyther, ready to claw it.
Leader: Dodge and Cut!
Scyther dodges Meowth's Attack, and Cut's Meowth, causing damage. Meowth still tries to get up and fight.
Leader: Alright, Let's Finish this! Use X-Scisor!
Mightyena, Opens an Eye, sees whats going on, and starts Howling. Scyther Stops.
Leader: What the-
Mightyena regains it's strength and breaks out of the Cage, Right infront of the Scyther.
Leaf: Mightyena!
Cale: So that's it! It used Howl to Regain it's strength!
Mightyena uses Bite on the Scyther.
Leader: Use Slash!
Scyther does nothing.
Leader: What?! Oh No, it Flinched!
Mightyena uses Tackle.
Leader: X-Scisor!
Mightyena dodges the Attack, and then uses Shadow Ball, and throws it at Scyther. It knocks it out.
Leader: Grrrrrrrr! Return!
Poacher Leader Recalls Scyther.
Cale (Throwing Pokeball): Jigglypuff! Sing!
Jigglypuff comes out, and uses Sing. All the Poachers suddenly fall asleep.
Cale: Alright, come back.
Cale Recalls Jigglypuff. Mightyena collapses in Exhaustion.
Leaf: Uh Oh! Mighty!
Leaf, Zach, and Cale go over to Mightyena.
Zach: How did it get so tired?
Leaf: It wears itself out using Shadow Ball.
Cale: Hold on, just a sec.
Cale digs in his Bag, and finds a Hyper Potion. He sprays Mightyena, who, afterwards gets back up and yawns and stretches.
Mightyena: Man, are you a site for sore eyes, Leaf.
Zach and Cale Jump. A Talking Mightyena! Leaf hugs Mightyena by his Mane.
Leaf: Oh Mighty! I was so worried! I'm Sorry!
Mightyena: Don't worry, I only care that you're safe.
Zach: Did...that Pokemon just speak?
Mightyena: Yeah, I did. Ever seen a Talking Mightyena before?
Zach: Actually...No I haven't.
Cale: Neither have I, and I'm a Pokemon Ranger.
Mightyena: Leaf, who are these dudes?
Leaf: These are my new friends, Zach and Cale.
Zach: Hi.
Mightyena: Hmm. Strange Company. Why did they help?
Leaf: Because they're good people.
Mightyena: They want some reward?
Leaf: No! Although I did tell them I would help them get into the Emerald Base. It's for a good cause to rescue a Girl from those crooks!
Mightena: They've kidnapped a Child?! Why I outta...I will help you. I will garuntee you all a victory!
Cale: Uh, thanks...
Leaf: Well, come on, fallow me.
They tie up the Poachers in a corner, then exit back into the sewers. Leaf and Mightyena lead until they reach another door made of steel.
Cale: This is it?
Leaf: Yep.
She opens the door. They all walk through and end up in another maze of hallways. Empty Hallways.
Zach: There's no one here.
Leaf: This is just the backside. There will be more guards soon.
Mightyena: Oh, that's just great.
Zach: So where's the Ultra Ball.
Leaf: Most likely in the basement. Come on!
Leaf and her Friend Mightyena are helping Zach and Cale in their gain to help out a Girl in distress. In order to Free Saphire, they will need to find the Ultra Ball stolen from the Sealed silvers. All the need to do, is avoid all trouble in the process...
To Be Continued...