Welcome my loyal readers and followers to the next episode of Kicking it in Kanto. Last where we left off, Todd and the others had arrived in the kanto region and met with professor oak and tracy. Shortly after, They had arrived at his lab in Pallet town. The starting point of every trainer in the kanto region. After obtaining their pokedexes and pokeballs, they begin their travel as they use abra's psychic powers to transport to different locations in Kanto. Todd however chose to start from pallet town as famous trainers did before. And so, we begin our tale with the transfer student as he makes his way towards viridian city.
Episode 3:On the road to Viridian City!
(A/N): I Do not own either Pokémon or wayside or it's characters. I do however own the fanfiction I am writing.
It had been a good half-hour since Todd had left pallet town. After walking a bit, he saw numerous Pokémon roaming about the trees and the tall grass. Now that he had begun his journey, the first thing he should probably look over would be the basics. "Okay, let's see what I need to do first. Before I get to viridian, I might as well try and capture some new Pokémon." Todd had sat down next to a tree and had took out a Pokémon trainer's guide. It had several helpful tips about Pokémon and trainers as well as several locations in the kanto region that looked like they were worth visiting. Todd had skimmed through it until he had gotten to the page on capturing Pokémon.
A Pokémon trainer's mission is usually to capture, train and battle different types of Pokémon. Trainers capture Pokémon using poke' balls. Special devices that store Pokémon in an easy-to-carry portable style. Pokémon who are not owned by other trainers are known as wild Pokémon. Wild Pokémon can be found almost everywhere. The most common is in tall grass where wild Pokémon often attack trainers?" Todd read a bit nervous about that part. In order to capture a Pokémon, you must first weaken it in a battle with a Pokémon of your own. Otherwise, the Pokémon will be able to break free of the poke ball. I guess it's a good thing I've got squirtle with me. Now to find a wild Pokémon. Said Todd as he had proceded to put back the guide, he suddenly notice that his bag had been ransacked.
"What the-?!" He exclaimed. A short distance away was a group of birds sharing sandwiches that he was planning on eating for lunch. They were small plump birds. They were colored brown with lighter-colored throat and belly. The tips of their wings show this same color. Both their feet and beaks were a pinkish-gray color. They had black markings around their eyes and a small crest of brown and cream colored feathers above their eyes.
"HEY! That's my food!" Todd shouted getting the attention of the bird Pokémon. They had suddenly grabbed a couple sandwiches and began to fly off. I don't think so! Squirtle, stop them with water gun!" Todd shouted as he had called out his starter Pokémon. Shortly after being released, squirtle had released a gyser of water from it's mouth as it tried to shoot down the thieving birds. It almost missed all of them until he finally shot one down causing it to drop back to the ground only saving one sandwich. "Haha! Got it!" Todd cheered. Now, what kind of Pokémon are you?" Todd asked as he had took out his pokedex.
"Pidgey, the tiny bird Pokémon. Pidgey is a flying-type Pokémon. Among all the flying type-Pokémon, it is the gentlest and easiest to capture as it dislikes fighting. A perfect target for a Pokémon trainer to test his Pokémon skills.
"The perfect target for a beginner Pokémon trainer huh?" Todd asked interested. But just after he finished checking up on pidgey's information, he noticed that had begun kicking up a powerful gust of wind with it's wings. That must be its gust! Said todd trying his best to block the wind. Alright squirtle, let's stop that gust with a water gun!" Todd commanded.
"Squirtle!" It said as it had fired another water gun at the pidgey blasting through the gust and making a direct hit. With its wings wet again, pidgey had once again begun to fall to the ground. Now! Finish it off with tackle attack! Squirtle had lunged at the falling pidgey hitting it head first. The bird Pokémon had landed on the ground with swirls in it's eyes.
"Alright, it's now or never!" Todd said as he had took out a pokeball from his belt and pressed the button enlarging it. LET'S GOOOOOOO POKE BALL!" Todd shouted as he had tossed the ball at the unconscious Pokémon. First, the ball had hit the Pokémon on it's head. Then it opened and in a matter of seconds, converted the pidgey into red energy and absorbed it before it closed. Todd thought it was over right then, but then realized the poke ball had a red light visible on its button. The guide did say that the Pokémon could break free if it had enough strength left. He and squirtle waited in anticipation as they watched the device wobble from left to right. After about three more seconds, there was a loud PING! And the red light had vanished signaling a successful capture. After a few more seconds of confirmation, a large grin found it's way on the young trainer's face.
"Alright! We did it! Todd said as he had grabbed the now occupied Poke ball. We just caught….A pidgey" Todd shouted in victory as he had held his poke ball high in the air.
"Squirtle squirt!" Squirtle cheered.
"Well squirtle, looks like we've got a new member to the team. When it's rested enough, we'll bring it out so that we can properly meet it." Todd said as he had attatched the poke ball to his belt. But hos victory was short lived as his sight had returned to the backpack that was raided by the group of thieving pidgeys. But now what am I going to do about food? Todd asked worryingly. The only other provisions I have are water and Pokémon food. I guess I'll have to hold out till' I get to viridian. As Todd continued to wonder what he'd do for food, he suddenly heard the familiar sound of a Pokémon battle in the distance."
"Alright, follow it up with faint attack!" Shouted a voice.
"Oh dear, dodge it!" Shouted another voice.
"Ya hear that squirtle? Sounds like we're not alone here." Said Todd as he and squirtle went to check out the source of the voices. Cutting through the trees and bushes, they came across just what Todd expected. It was indeed a Pokémon battle. The only people that seemed to be there were the two trainers. Both of them were male. The trainer to the left of the clearing had desert-beige like skin and seemed to be about Todd's age. He had green eyes and had a gap in between his teeth. He had three long hairs going down the back of his head and was wearing a black ski mask. He had on an orange shirt and purple pants with red socks and blue shoes. His Pokémon was a small, quadruped, porcupine based Pokémon that had large ears, visible front teeth and red eyes. It was purple in coloring and had spines on it back.
The trainer on the other side of the clearing looked like he was in his early to mid-teens, He had spikey red hair and wore a blue headband. He had large blue eyes and white skin. He had wore a yellow zip-up vest over his long-sleeved black and red shirt with blue pants and black boots. He had a small pack attached to his waist which todd assumed he used to carry his poke balls. The Pokémon he had a sleek black body, a pair of crimson cat or fox like eyes, long pointed ears four slender legs and a bushy tail. It had yellow bands on it's tails and ears and its forehead and legs had yellow rings on them.
"Okay ubmbreon, finish this fight with faint attack! " Shouted the red-haired trainer. The Pokémon had glowed purple and began charging at the other's Pokémon and an incredible pace.
"Quick, stop it with poison sting!" Shouted the trainer in the ski hat. On command, the purple Pokémon he had with him had fired white needles from it's mouth. The needles had hit their target, but it had little effect as the black Pokémon kept charging. The black Pokémon had bashed it's head into the Pokémon sending it crashing it into a tree.
"Oh no! Nidoran! The ski hatted trainer shouted as it rushed to his Pokémon's side. Are you okay my friend?" He asked.
"Nido…." The Pokémon replied with a smile letting him know it was alright.
"That was a tough battle. You almost had us." Said the red head as he had approached the ski-hatted trainer and his Pokémon.
"Oh well, thank you for the compliment. The ski hatted trainer said nervously. But it was you who won the battle. By the way, that's an interesting Pokémon you have there. Is it from this region?" The trainer asked the red-head.
"That's what I'd like to know as well." Said todd as he and squirtle had emerged from behind the shrubs.
"How long have you been back there?" Asked the ski-hatted trainer.
"Long enough. I was catching a Pokémon over that way when I heard the sound of your battle. By the way, I'm Todd. Todd said introducing himself.
"Well, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Todd. Said the boy with a polite tone as he held out his hand for a handshake. My name is Edward. But my friends call me double d." The boy said as he had shook todd's hand. And this is my faithful companion nidoran.
"Nido!" Sade the nidoran introducing itself. Yo, what up man? Asked the nidoran to Todd's squirtle.
"Sup?" Squirtle responded which was translated as a squritle squirt,
Well Todd, nice to meet ya. Said the red head. My name is Micheal. And this guy here has been my trusted companion ever since my father gave it to me for my tenth birthday. The red headed trainer now known as micheal as he had rubbed the head of his umbreon. But instead of hearing it from me, why don't you check your pokedex?" He asked.
"Todd did as he had said as he had suggested and took out his pokedex and scanned umbreon.
"Umbreon, the moonlight Pokémon. Umbreon is a dark-type Pokémon and an evolved form of eevee. When Umbreon is exposed to the moonlight's aura, the rings on it's body glows faintly and it is filled with a mysterious power.
"Evolved form? What does that mean?" Asked Todd.
"You've gotta be kidding me. You don't even know what evolution is? Are you a new trainer or something?" Micheal asked.
"Actually, yes. Just started today in fact." Todd said sheepishly rubbing the back of his head.
"Well, to clear things up, whenever Pokémon meet certain conditions, they grow and evolve into more powerful forms of themselves." Double D began to explain.
"Special conditions?" Todd asked.
"Such things as enough experience, or cause by a special stone, or done in a certain place or at a certain time. Micheal included. All Pokémon have different ways of evolving. This guy here used to be an Eevee until I gave him a moon shard."
"I see. And what happens after a Pokémon evolves?" Todd asked.
"When a Pokémon successfully goes through an evolution, it gains new attacks and some of its stats increase." Said Double D.
"So, does that mean my squirtle will be able to evolve?" Todd asked.
"Of course! But I ain't tellin' you what it evolves into. Said Micheal.
"Huh? Why not?" Todd asked.
"If I told ya, then it would take the fun out of finding out yourself." He replied with a grin. But tell ya what, I'd be more than happy to help you with your training. How about a battle?"
'Sure. I could use a little training! Said todd as he was geared up for a battle when suddenly his stomach growled loud enough for the others to hear it.
"Heh heh, sorry. Guess I'm a little hungry. Tddd said sheepishly. My food kind of gotten stolen while I was reading up on how to catch Pokémon."
"Okay then, first we have lunch, then we battle." Said micheal as he had took off his backpack and took out a pack of sandwiches. Hey double d, you want some?"
"Oh, well it would be rude to turn down such a generous invitation. I'd be delighted." He said happily. A few minutes later, the three trainers were now sitting in the clearing munching on sandwiches getting to know each other.
"So Michael, your umbreon is quite the formidable Pokémon. Double d began. Tell me, are you planning on competing in the Pokémon league as well?"
"The Pokémon league?" Michael asked slightly confused.
"You don't know about it? Todd asked surprised. Look who's the novice now!" He chuckled/
"Hey, I happen to be an extremely skilled Pokémon trainer! Michael shouted as a red anger mark had appeared on his forehead. This is just the first time I've been to this region before."
"There are other regions with Pokémon trainers?" Asked Todd.
"Of course! Plenty of 'em. Of course I've only read about them. Said Michael. You see, I'm from the Orre region. After some events that I'm not willing to go into at this point, wild Pokémon have become heavily scarce there. So you wouldn't think there would be many trainers. Part of the reason I came to kanto was to look for new Pokémon to bring home to the laboratory.
"Laboratory?" Both Todd and double d asked in unison.
"Ah, never mind that for now. He said changing the subject before. The other reason I came here was because I had something to discuss with this regions professor, Samuel Oak." Michael continued.
"Professor Oak? What do you need to speak with him about?" Double D asked.
"It's probably best you don't know about that. It's…sort of top secret." He said as he had darted his eyes slightly to the left. This had made the other two trainers a tad suspicious at what he had to do. But hey, enough about me!What's this Pokémon league?"
"The Pokémon league is a competition where all the best trainers around the world come to compete. Whoever wins the Pokémon league gains the opportunity to challenge the Elite four and champion. Those are the strongest trainers in this region." Said double d. If you defeat them, you claim the title of Champion of the entire region.'
"Champion of the region huh?" Michael asked intrigued. Sounds like a pretty powerful title. I think I might try it out when I get the time.
"Hold it right there. Said double d. One cannot just go to the Pokémon league. In order to qualify for the Pokémon league, you must first have eight gym badges from this region. You are able to win these badges by battling the leaders of the Pokémon gyms. And even though I have yet to meet a gym leader myself, I have a gut feeling that these are far from your average Pokémon trainer. The gyms are said to be located all over the region which means you'll have to do quite a bit of traveling."
"I see…sounds like a tough job. Said Michael thinking it over. Ah well, nothing worth having is usually obtained so easily. So, now that we've finished with lunch, whaddaya say to that training battle?"
"Sure thing! You ready squirtle?" Todd asked his Pokémon. Squirtle squirt! It said with a fierce gaze of determination.
'Alright! I'm going to evolve! I can hardly wait!" Said squirtle in its own language. Soon, the two trainers had stood on opposite sides of the clearing. Todd with his suirtle was to the left while Michael and his umbreon were on the right. Double d had offered to referre the battle.
"This will be a one-on-one Pokémon battle! Double d proclaimed. The battle will be over when either side's Pokémon are unable to continue.
"It is an honor to make your aquaintence. I expect for you to give it your all." Said umbreon as it nodded at squirtle.
"Uh…thanks. Same to you umbreon." Said squirtle.
'Ready? BEGIN!" Shouted double d.
"Okay Todd, since you're still a beginner trainer, I'll let you have the first shot." Siad Michael.
"You may end up regretting that decision. Said Todd. Alright squirtle, let's start off with a water gun! Todd commanded. Squirtle had let loose a gyser of water from it's mouth firing at the dark type Pokémon.
'Alright Umbreon, dodge it and use faint attack!" Michael commanded. The dark type Pokémon did just that and easily dodged squirtle's attack. It had then began to glow purple and moved to fast for squirtle to counter. Squirtle was knocked a few paces back after taking the attack.
"That umbereon's going to be tough to beat. Squirtle, use withdraw! Todd commanded. Squirtle had hid in it's shell which had increased its defense against physical attacks.
"Raising your defense stats huh? Asked Michael. Smart move. But You'll need more than defense to win against me! Umbreon, keep it up with faint attack!" Umbreon had once again charged at squirtle so fast, he could hardly be seen. But this was just what todd was waiting for.
"Now squirtle! Intercept with water gun!" Todd commanded. Squirtle popped out of its shell and had fired at umberon. The attack was unavoidable as it couldn't stop it's assault. It had stopped for a moment shaking off the water. Now, while it's distracted! Follow it up with tackle attack! Squirtle had lunged at umbreon and had made a direct hit forcing it back in front of its trainer.
"Ha! Nice one squirtle! Todd cheered.
'Well, seems like you're pretty good for a rookie. Saidd michael. But, I don't intend on losing to a rookie. Umbreon, Confuse ray!" He shouted.
"Confuse ray?" Todd asked. Without warning, umbreon had quickly approached squirtle as purple waves started coming from it's eyes. Squirtle attempted to run, be he was transfixed by the Pokémon's gaze. Suddenly, the world around squirtle was starting to twist and turn. Colors inverted and voices became distorted.
"Squirtle? Squirtle, what's wrong?!" Todd asked calling out to his Pokémon.
"Oh dear, it seems that squirtle has become confused!" Said double d.
"What's wrong with squirtle? He's not listening to my commands!" Todd asked worried about his Pokémon who was now dancing in a dizzy daze.
"When a Pokémon is confused, it becomes difficult to listen to its trainers commands as well as focus on its opponent. There's a chance that it might hit itself in confusion also. But not to worry, it wears off. Said Michael. Suddenly, while micheal was explaining, squirtle had fired a water gun at it's own trainer. Todd had quickly dodged it avoiding getting doused.
"Hey! He just tried to use water gun on me!" Said a surprised Todd.
"I'll take care of this! Umbreon, let's end this with shadow ball!" Shouted Michael. On command, umbreon had charged a ball of dark purple energy in it's mouth. After it finished charging energy, it had fired the attack at the still dazed squirtle. When the attack had made contact, a cloud of smoke arose from the explosion. Out of the cloud of smoke hurdled squirtle as it had landed on it's back.
The whole world ….spinning." Said a still slightly dazed squirtle. It was no longer confused, however it was knocked out.
"Squirtle is unable to battle! The winner is umbreon. Which means Michael and umbreon win the match." Double d announced. Yet todd didn't care that he lost as he was checking the condition of his squirtle.
"Squirtle, you okay buddy?" Todd asked.
"Squirtle squirt….It responded.
Still a bit dizzy, but other than that, I'm fine." Squirtle actually said.
"That's a relief. Take a good rest for now." Todd said relieved as he had returned squirtle to its poke ball. Well, I guess you weren't lying about being an experienced trainer. Said todd.
"Just because someone's new to a region doesn't mean they don't know squat about Pokémon battles. Said Michael with a grin. I suggest you not go into any more Pokémon battles until you've been to viridian city's Pokémon center." Said Michael as he began packing his stuff. Well, I'm off to pallet town to see professor Oak. What about you double d? The red head asked turning to the ski-hat wearing trainer.
"Actually, I first came out this way to look for Pokémon to catch. Said double d. My friends are somewhere on this route doing the same. I guess it's about time I regrouped with them. After which, we'll be making our way to viridian to register for the Pokémon league."
"Sounds like a solid plan. Who knows? Maybe I'll take a shot while I'm here. What about you todd?" Michael asked.
"I'm heading straight for viridian city. Todd answered. Same reason as double d. So I can register for the Pokémon league. And considering how tough you are, it may be helpful to get some training in."
"Well, I wish ya the best of luck. I look forward to battling you again after you've grown stronger." Michael said as he had took out his moped from behind a tree.
"Where did you get that?' Asked Todd.
"Brought it from home. Michael answered. Real useful for getting around faster." Michael answered as he climbed on and started it up. Catch ya later! He said before he had zoomed off. The fast-moving vehicle had kicked up a dust cloud causing Double d and Todd to choke for a bit.
"Well, I must be off. Farewell." Double d said as he had left going a different route into the tees.
'Alright, see ya later!" Todd shouted before the kid was out of sight. Okay, I might have a tough time in the Pokémon league if trainers like him are ccompeting. Considering I even get there." Todd said as he had went back to gather his things and started off back on the path to viridian city.
'Only the first day of todd's journey, and already he encounters a trainer who promises to be tough competition if he's going to compete in the Pokémon league. Even though he has lost for the first time, he uses this loss as a learning experience and plans to get stronger should he cross paths with Michael again. What adventures await in the wing for out heroes? Find out next time…as the journey continues…
Next time…
Episode 4:Throwin' down in HopHopHop Town!
Alright, it's time for the Pokémon update. Even though Todd had lost a battle, his squirtle still got some valuable experience.
Todd's Pokémon:
Squirtle lv 6, Gender: Male,
Type: Water
Moves: Tackle, withdraw, water gun
Pidgey lv 3, Gender: Female
Type: Normal/Flying
Moves: Sand attack, gust.
See ya next time!