Chapter 4-nyah. Not used to updating so often, but here we go. I only know remember that I didn't include a Pokedex entry for Pidgeotto, I will in this chapter after the catching of Ash's third Pokemon.
The next morning came, and the group started to head into Viridian Forest. Ash had managed to teach Pikachu Iron Tail and Pidgeotto Steel Wing. However, that didn't necessarily mean they had mastered it, Pikachu was close to mastering the steel-type move, but Pidgeotto wasn't. Misty was the leader of the group, since she knew her way around the most. Though, everything now and again, a bug-type would appear and scare the life out of her. When that happened, Luchia would take the lead for a bit since she had read a lot of map books.
About half-way through the forest, another bug-type appeared. This time, a Caterpie. Misty scared the place down and hid behind Luchia for protective, which unnerved the Pokemon-sensitive girl. Her sister, on the other hand, was very keen on catching the Caterpie. ''Boy, is this gonna be great.'' yelled Ash, as she called out Pidgeotto. ''Help me catch this Caterpie, Pidgeotto.''
The Pidgeotto squawked in reply, looking evilly at the young bug-type. Said Pokemon cowered, sending out a String Shot in defense. The flying and normal dual-type Pokemon grinned, flying higher then the String Shot. ''Pidgeotto, use Gust on Caterpie. Then if it's still awake, use Aerial Ace.''
Pidgeotto grinned, if a flying-type could do that, and used the move Gust on the Caterpie. Due to being only a stage-one Pokemon, it quickly collapsed so the need to use Aerial Ace was eliminated. Ash grinned and throw one of her empty poke balls. It landed straight on the young Caterpie's body and aborsped it. Due to the bug-type Pokemon being so weak, it was instantly captured. Ash yelled in delight. ''I got a Caterpie. Welcome to the team.'' She said as she sent out the still weak Pokemon, who looked up at its master with curious eyes. ''Hi there, Caterpie.''
Ash quickly took out her Pokedex and scanned Caterpie with it. She smiled down at the curious Caterpie, as the pokedex registered.
Caterpie. The Worm Pokemon. It's short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. This Caterpie is male and knows the moves Tackle and String Shot.
Suddenly, Ash's eyes went wide as she remembered something. ''Ahh, I forgot to check Pidgeotto's Pokedex entry when I captured it.'' She instantly pointed the Pokedex at her bird-like Pokemon and waited as it registered the Pokemon.
Pidgeotto. The Bird Pokemon. Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokemon will fiercely peck at any intruder. This Pidgeotto is female and knows the moves Gust, Tackle, whirlwind, Aerial Ace, Steel Wing and Double Team. It also has the egg moves Air Cutter and Air Slash.
''Whoa...'' Was all Ash could say. ''Pidgeotto, your amazing. And Caterpie, even though you don't know many moves yet, you will still be a great Pokemon when you evolve, I'm sure.''
Misty and Luchia, who had been watching from a far, sighed. Misty refused to get closer whilst Caterpie was around. ''Ashlyn, can you please...please put Caterpie back in it's poke ball, I'm sure it's tired...'' She whispered, trying her hardest to keep her eyes off the bug-type. Ash frowned, looking at Caterpie, before nodding and putting the bug-type in the poke ball. Misty let out a sigh of relief. ''Come on, we're almost at the other side of the forest and then it's a short walk before we get to Pewter City.''
''Okay.'' said Ash, with a happy smile as she put Pidgeotto back in her ball. Luchia simply sighed and followed her sister and friend out of the forest, into the broad sunlight of the other side of route 2. Luchia covered her eyes a bit, to stop herself from being blinded by the light. Ash suddenly called out. ''Come on, Lucie. My first gym battle in on the horizon.''
''Yeah...yeah...'' muttered Luchia, as she panted a little. She continued to follow them, as the group walked through the gates of Pewter City. They headed to the Pokemon Center first, to make sure that their Pokemon were fine. Once down, Luchia called her baby Pokemon out and hugged them gently. ''Hi, Riolu, Eevee. Wanna watch Auntie Ash's gym battle with me?''
She got a telepathic reply in unison from the two Pokemon. 'Okay!' They happily yelp in unison. Luchia smiled at her two babies, petting them gently.
''Riolu, I do have one thing to ask of you though. If you think you can handle it, do you want to help Auntie Ash win her gym battle? Since your a fighting-type and the gym is based with rock-types.''
The young Riolu put his paw to his lips, thinking. He raised his paw as he yelped. 'I don't mind, mommy!'
She walked over to her group, who had already sat down at a nearby table. She sat down with Riolu on her lap and Eevee sat on the table in front of her. ''Ash, I've just read up something that you might need to know. Apparently, the gym leader has recently obtained a new Pokemon. So, your battle will be 3-on-3 and I don't think you should use Caterpie, since his tackle attack won't do much. So, I think you should have Riolu for your battle. He knows quite a range of good moves and was even breed to have Blaze Kick, according to the Pokedex.''
Ash thought about it, before nodding her head. ''Thanks for the information, Luchia. Okay, I'll take Riolu for a little while but not as a trade. So he'll be classified as under your ownership, but I'll be using it.''
Misty smiled at this. ''I know a little bit about the gyms, Ash. According to what I know, Brock uses two rock-ground types and a recently revived water-rock type. His team involves a Geodude, a Onix and a Kabuto. I'd suggest going into the gym with Pidgeotto as your starting Pokemon, then use Riolu and then at the end use Pikachu as his attacks will hit, due to the fact that Kabuto isn't a ground-type.''
Luchia looked at her new friend with curious eyes. ''How do you know all this, Misty? Could it be that your a gy-'' She was rapidly cut off by Misty's hand, as the red-head laughed stupidly.
''Me, a gym leader? No. Sure, I come from Cerulean City, but I'm not gym leader material.'' There was a touch of sadness in her eyes as she said that, sadness that Luchia picked up on, but choose not to ask about since it didn't seem like the right time. Misty then perked up and said. ''Well, Ash. Our Pokemon are healed. Lets get to that gym.''
The other two girls nodded, smiling. Riolu was recall into his poke ball and handed to Ash. Luchia glared at her twin sister. ''Nothing better happen to him, besides battle damage. Promise me that.'' When she got a scared nod, she smiled, almost sadistically. ''Thank you.''
Ash frowned as her sister walked farther away with Misty. She began to walk, before looking at Pikachu. She sighed, saying. ''Man, she's like a mother to her Riolu and Eevee. Right, Buddy?''
'Definitely true, Boss.' said the Pikachu, with a small nod. 'Oh well, lets get to that gym battle. My sparks are ready for a good fight!'
Ash giggled. ''You'll get your fight, I promise.'' She then ran over to Luchia and Misty, her mind prepared for a good battle at the Pewter City Gym. They arrived outside the door, as Ash attached Riolu's poke ball to her belt. ''Here we are. The Pewter City Gym. I'm ready!'' As she pushed open the door, stepping in with the full intentions of having a battle that day.
Hi, hope you enjoyed this chapter. Next chapter will be the gym battle and Brock joining the group. I've decided to add the genders to my Pokemon lists now, so here this chapter's list.
Ash
Pikachu (Male)
Pidgeotto (Female)
Caterpie (Male)
Luchia
Eevee (Female)
Riolu (Male)
Misty
Staryu (Genderless)
Starmie (Genderless)
Goldeen (Female)