Episode 93: Never Smile At A Totodile
A whole day came and went since Sora and Kairi have caught their own Cyndaquil. Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Angel, and Togepi continued on their way towards Cherrygrove City on their way to Violet City.
Along the way, they come across young man in a mohawk.
"Yo! Like the do!" The young man said.
"Thanks, I guess," Sora said nervously.
"How 'bout we have a battle?" The young man said grabbing a Pokéball ready for a battle. "You game?"
"I'm game!" Sora said accepting the challenge.
"Great! Take the stage, Quagsire!" The young man threw the Pokéball letting out a light blue, bipedal, amphibious Pokémon. Its head is broad and round, having little neck to distinguish it from the rest of Quagsire's body. It has a wide mouth and tiny, black eyes. A wavy, purple stripe runs down its back. Along its spine is a dark blue fin. Its hands and feet both have three digits. Its outer layer of skin is slimy and slippery. Sora took out his Pokédex and scanned the Pokémon in front of him.
Quagsire, the Water Fish Pokémon
The evolved form of Wooper
Type: Water/Ground
Quagsire hunts for food by leaving its mouth wide open in water and waiting for its prey to blunder in unaware. Because the Pokémon does not move, it does not get very hungry.
"I'll say it doesn't," Sora said putting his Pokédex away and taking out a Pokéball. "Okay Chikorita! Go for it!" Sora threw the Pokéball letting out Chikorita.
"Chiko!" Chikorita said twirling her leaf upon entry.
"Chikorita! Vine Whip!" Sora ordered. Chikorita sends out Vine Whip to hit Quagsire.
"Dodge and use Muddy Water!" The young man ordered. Quagsire dodges Chikorita's attaattack and releases multiple streams of brown water from its bodyand sends it to Chikorita.
"Dodge and use Razor Leaf!" Sora ordered. Chikorita uses Vine Whip to avoid the attack by grabbing a nearby tree branch. Chikorita lets go and sends Razor Leaf right at Quagsire. The leaves hit their mark.
"Quagsire! Use Body Slam!" The young man ordered. Quagsire moves towards the leaf Pokémon to slam its body on her.
"Tackle!" Sora called out. Chikorita lands a hit on Quagsire causing it to wheeze. "Now use Vine Whip!" Chikorita smacks Quagsire on the mark knocking out the amphibious Pokémon. The young man calls back his Quagsire.
"That was pretty tight, kid!" The young man said pulling out another Pokéball. "Better see if you're really hot stuff! Go Vulpix!" The young man threw his Pokéball letting out his Vulpix. Sora knew Chikorita was at a disadvantage due to types.
"Okay, Chikorita, come on back!" Sora said as he calls back Chikorita. He pulls out another Pokéball and smiles as he nodded. "Let's fire with fire. Cyndaquil! Go!" Sora threw his Pokéball letting out his latest Pokémon.
"Cyndaquil. Cynda," Cyndaquil yawns.
"Cyndaquil! Tackle!" Sora called out as Cyndaquil charges at Vulpix with a full force of his body. The attack lands a hit.
"Vulpix! Stop that Cyndaquil with Ember!" The young man ordered as Vulpix shot out a fireball at the fire mouse Pokémon.
"Dodge!" Sora called out. Cyndaquil rolls out of the way. "Now use Smokescreen!" Cyndaquil sends out Smokescreen to make it difficult for the opposing fox Pokémon.
"That won't stop me! Blow it away with Tail Slap!" The young man ordered. Vulpix swung its tail blowing away the smoke.
"Now use Flamethrower!" Sora ordered. Cyndaquil's back flare up as Cyndaquil fires Flamethrower right at Vulpix. The attack knocks out Vulpix. He calls back his fallen Pokémon.
"That makes two you took out!" He said taking out his next Pokéball. "Try this on for size! Kangaskhan! Go!" He threw his Pokéball letting out his Kangaskhan.
"Kangas, Kangas, Kangaskhan!" The Kangaskhan shouted as she entered the battle pounding her chest. Sora calls back Cyndaquil and looked over to Pikachu.
"You game Pikachu?" Sora asked.
"Pikachu," Pikachu nodded.
"Go for it!" Sora said as Pikachu entered the battle. "Okay Pikachu! Thunderbolt!" Pikachu starts things up with a Thunderbolt hitting Kangaskhan.
"Kangaskhan! Move in with Stomp!" The young man ordered. Kangaskhan moves at the yellow Mouse Pokémon and lifted her foot to stomp on Pikachu.
"Dodge it!" Sora called out. Pikachu jumps out of the way before Kangaskhan could land a stomp. "Use Quick Attack to run circles around Kangaskhan!"
"Pika!" Pikachu nodded. Pikachu ran around the kangaroo Pokémon.
"Stop that Pikachu, Kangaskhan! Try Hammer Arm!" The young man ordered. Kangaskhan swung her arms at Pikachu, but misses because of his speed. Pikachu charged right into Kangaskhan.
"Keep it up, Pikachu! Use Electro Ball!" Sora called out. Pikachu forms a ball of electricity and hurls it right at Kangaskhan. The attack landed a hit paralyzing Kangaskhan in the process. "Now finish her with Iron Tail!" Pikachu jumped in the air and did a spin lighting up Iron Tail. Pikachu swung his tail and it hits the large Pokémon right on the face and falls on her back beaten.
"No way! My humongous Kangaskhan taken down by a small Pikachu?!" The young man exclaimed.
"Way to go, Pikachu!" Sora cheered.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu
"Another win in the bag. Right Angel, Togepi?" Kairi asked.
"Eevee," Angel said.
"Toge, Toge, Togepi!" Togepi chirped.
The young man walked up to Sora shaking his hand.
"That was a tight battle, kid," the young man said. "You're a cool Pokémon Trainer."
"Same thing with you," Sora complemented.
The group took off unaware of the lone Gligar following the group. He looked around. He knew they were there for sure. He also knew he'll be labeled a traitor by his former pack.
Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Angel, and Togepi, made a small stop by a river since it's pretty close to Cherrygrove City and took a small break for some lunch. Kairi was about to have a special lunch ready for themselves and the Pokémon; Sora especially. Unaware, a Totodile peeks its head out from the grass in the water.
Walking along the way is Riku, Naminé, and Eevee.
"Sora, Kairi, I'm so glad we found you at last!" Riku called out to the couple.
"Riku!" Sora said his lighting up. "It's been a while."
"Right back at you," Riku said.
"How are things between you two?" Kairi asked.
"Good so far," Naminé said taking Riku's hand. "And couldn't be better." That made Riku smile. Pikachu smiled and went up to greet Eevee.
"Hey, Eevee. You look great!" - Pikachu subtitle.
"The same for you, Pikachu. And I can see Togepi had grown a bit since I last saw him." - Eevee subtitle.
"Toge, Toge," Togepi chirped.
"What have you been up to?" Sora asked.
"Looking for you two," Riku said. Sora tilts his head.
"Huh? Why?" Sora asked.
"We have a huge problem on our hands," Naminé said.
"You mean it's Heartless related?" Kairi asked.
"Yes and no," Riku said. Sora didn't like how that turned out.
"What do you mean yes and no?" Sora asked.
"For one thing, there are other creatures that are like the Heartless, but they're not," Riku said. He looked at Sora and Kairi. "I can see I'm not making it easy for you. Okay, the creatures I'm talking about are the Nobodies."
"Nobodies?" Sora asked.
"Right. They're white monsters," Riku said. Sora then realized that the monsters that he and Kairi were fighting were the Nobodies.
"What are the Nobodies exactly?" Kairi asked.
"Okay, when someone gives in the darkness in their hearts, they turn into a Heartless, but you already know that," Riku said.
"Yeah," Sora and Kairi said.
"Assume that you have a strong heart," Riku said.
"Assume away," Sora said.
"Okay. When you have a strong heart and you turn into a Heartless, a Nobody is also created," Riku explained.
"Sora, the monsters we fought before. They're the Nobodies that Riku is talking about," Kairi said.
"I know," Sora said as he sighed. "Man, it cannot get any worse than this."
"Actually, it does," Riku said.
"That was something I didn't want to hear," Sora said.
"There are a group of powerful Nobodies that are controlling the others," Riku said.
"This group is calling itself Organization XIII. They're Nobodies that still have human form," Naminé said.
"Organization XIII," Sora said with a hint of worry. Kairi thought for a moment.
"Who and what is Organization XIII?" Kairi asked.
"We don't know. But we thought you should know about this," Naminé said.
"We're glad you told us, guys," Sora said.
"And here's what I know about those guys. They're a whole lot worst than Team Rocket," Riku said.
Sora thought for a moment before Sora, Kairi, Riku, and Naminé heard a sound from on the water.
"Totodile!" A voice said.
Everyone stood up and gawked at the sight of the small crocodile Pokémon.
"What is that?" Naminé asked.
"Hey! A Totodile!" Sora exclaimed. Sora said taking out his Pokédex.
Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon
Type: Water
Despite the smallness of its body, Totodile's jaws are very powerful. While the Pokémon may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough power to cause serious injury. So be very, very careful!
"Must be a wild Totodile," Sora said, putting his Pokédex away. Totodile starts to dance for them.
"What is that Totodile doing?" Riku asked.
"He's doing a dance for us! How cute!" Kairi cooed.
"Looks like another new Pokémon to catch," Sora said, taking out a Pokéball and threw it. "Go! Chikorita!" His Pokéball opened and Chikorita came right out to battle.
"Chiko!" Chikorita chirped upon making an entrance. Chikorita rushed to Sora and nuzzles her trainer.
"Not again, Chikorita," Sora said.
"If I didn't know better," Naminé said. "I could have sworn his Chikorita has a crush on Sora."
"A crush? Why would say that-oh!" Sora quickly realized it was because he risked his life to save her from that Gliscor. "That." He rubs Chikorita on the side. "Okay Chikorita! charge at that Totodile with Tackle!"
"Chiko!" Chikorita charges towards the wild Totodile with a full force of her body and rams into the Totodile. The crocodile Pokémon moves in to deliever a bite on Chikorita, but Sora knew what to do.
"Dodge!" Sora called out as Chikorita moves out of the way before Totodile could land a bite. "That's great! Now use Vine Whip!" Chikorita smacks Totodile with her vines. "Sweet Scent!" Chikorita sends out a sweet smelling aroma at her opponent. Totodile caught a whiff and began dancing. "One more Tackle!" Chikorita charged into Totodile and he fell on his back. Sora took out his Pokéball and threw it at the Totodile. He flows inside the Pokéball and it wobbles around and around. It does so for a few seconds before stars swirls around the Pokéball confirming the catch. He walked over to the Pokéball and picked it up. "And Totodile makes all three starters!"
"Pi, Pikachu!" Pikachu said.
Sora held Totodile's Pokéball and threw it in the air.
"Okay, Totodile! Come on out!" Sora said. The Pokéball opens and Totodile starts dancing upon making entry.
"Toto-Toto-Totodile!"
Sora bends down to his new Totodile smiling.
"Hey there, Totodile," Sora greeted. "It's nice to meet you." Sora held out his hand in front of his new Totodile only for him to bite on his hand. Sora took in a very deep breath before he really let it out. "YEOUCH!" Sora gritted his teeth feeling the pain of Totodile's jaws on his hand. "Now I know James feels when his Victreebel takes a bite on his head!"
"Totodile really likes you, Sora," Kairi said.
"Eevee," Angel said.
"Toge, Toge," Togepi chirped.
"Pika, Pika," Pikachu laughed.
"Now that's a real love bite," Riku jokingly said.
"That is not funny! You wouldn't be laughing if a Totodile was biting your hand!" Sora said. "Let go of my hand! Let go of my hand!" Totodile does let go. Kairi checks his hand to see if there are some serious injuries.
"Nothing to worry about," Kairi said assuredly. "You're going to be alright."
"Jeez. That was a pretty strong bite," Sora said. "Now wonder they call you the Big Jaw Pokémon."
"Toto!" Totodile does his little dance once again.
"Again with the dance," Sora said in a chuckle.
"I guess this Totodile is pretty suited to you because of his personality," Riku said.
"Eevee, Vee!" Eevee chirped.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Sora asked.
"For one thing, that Totodile is full of a lot of energy. And he's very spirited and cheerful. That makes him the perfect Pokémon for you, Sora," Riku said. Sora looked at Totodile and he smiled.
Gliscor and the rest of the pack had managed to catch up with Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Angel, and Togepi and grinned as there were now two more humans and an Eevee with them.
"Well, well, well. We have some more to pick on. Wanna have some fun, everybody!" - Gliscor subtitle.
The Gligar pack all nodded as they all got ready to attack. Once everyone had started eating, the Gligar pack launch their attack on the group once again.
"Oh, come on! Don't they ever give up?!" Sora exclaimed.
"What's the deal with them?" Riku asked.
"All these Gligar have been giving us trouble lately. They attacked us when Sora's Chikorita was checked into a Pokémon Center we were at recently," Kairi said.
"They've been bothering us since we drove them out," Sora said.
"And they're being led by a Gliscor; a mean one at that!" Kairi said.
"Did you say a Gliscor?" Riku asked. Sora and Kairi both nodded. His face lit up. "I have always wanted one of those! And if there is one here, then I'm going to catch it!"
Sora was pretty surprised to hear him say he'd catch the Gliscor that had been terrorizing him and his friends; but better them than Team Rocket at least.
Kairi tucked Togepi inside her backpack so that he'll be safe. All the other Pokémon started to fight back against the Gligar pack. Just when Gliscor landed in front of the group, Riku smiled as he just got see an actual Gliscor.
"Is that the one?" Naminé asked.
"That's him," Sora and Kairi both answered at once.
"Pikachu," Pikachu said.
"Eevee," Angel said.
"And that's the one I want!" Riku said. "Sora! You and the others deal with the Gligar! That Gliscor is mine!" Riku looked at Gliscor with a determined look on his face.
"Right!" Sora said. He looked over to Totodile as he danced as well shoot Water Gun at the invaders. "Totodile! Use Scratch!" Totodile swipes at one of the Gligar. "Now use Bite!" Totodile bites another Gligar by the tail and sends it totowards several of the others. "Water Gun!" Totodile fires Water Gun at several Gligar. The rest of the Pokémon fought back at the Gligar making them retreat.
Riku looked over to the Gliscor. He looked over to Eevee on his side.
"You ready, Eevee?" Riku asked his partner.
"Eevee!" Eevee nodded.
"Go get it!" Riku said as Eevee stood ready to battle Gliscor. The large Pokémon just scoffed.
"You think you're a match for me?" - Gliscor subtitle.
"I don't think I do! I know I do! I took down Pokémon a lot bigger than you!" - Eevee subtitle.
"Then bring it on, shrimp!" - Gliscor subtitle.
Gliscor started up with a Night Slash attack. Riku was mighty impressed by the power Gliscor is displaying.
"Eevee! Dodge and use Quick Attack!" Riku ordered. Eevee used his speed attack avoid Gliscor's attack and landed a hit on the side. Gliscor moved his pincers back and swung them down into an X-shaped mark. "That's X-Scissor! Eevee! Swift!" Eevee fired Swift right at the large Pokémon hitting him hard. "Now use Shadow Ball!" Eevee fired Shadow Ball right at Gliscor. He blocked the attack by using Night Slash, then he charges towards Eevee with his own Quick Attack, but Eevee used his Quick Attack to avoid Gliscor's. Riku saw how fast Gliscor went, but he knew Eevee was much faster due to size.
Once the last of the Gligar were dealt with, the lone Gligar watched his old comrades retreat. He then watched the battle with his old boss and the Eevee. Gligar was amazed by how fast he was going. Gligar couldn't go as fast as Eevee, not even if it saves his life. Sora and Kairi watched the battle rage on. Naminé watched the battle closely. She had to admit she was worried about Eevee's safety, but she knew Riku had it under control.
"One left," Kairi said.
"And it has Riku's name all over it," Sora said.
"Vee," Angel said.
"Chu," Pikachu said.
"Eevee! Shadow Ball once again!" Riku ordered. Eevee fired Shadow right on Gliscor's gut. "Bow use Swift!" Eevee fires Swift hitting Gliscor on the same spot. Gliscor moved in to deal X-Scissor one more time. "Eevee! Dodge with Dig!"
"Eev!" Eevee dug underground avoiding Gliscor's attack. The fang scorpion Pokémon looks in the hole waiting for Eevee to come back out. Eevee popped out of the ground right behind him.
"Combine Swift and Shadow Ball!" Gliscor turned and saw Eevee fire Shadow Ball first and fired Swift right after. Stars circles around the shadowy orb and the combo attack strike Gliscor hard. The large Pokémon fell to the ground unable to stand up.
"Good job, Eevee!" Riku said, taking out a Pokéball and threw it. The Pokéball strikes Gliscor and he flows inside. Everyone stares at the Pokéball anxiously hoping Gliscor would stay inside. After a few seconds, stars swirls around the Pokéball confirming the catch. "Yes! Gliscor is mine!" Riku picks up the Pokéball.
"Way to go, Riku!" Naminé cheered for her boyfriend. She kissed him on the cheek.
"Thanks, Naminé," Riku said. "I really mean it." He puts his arm around her.
Gligar was amazed by the sight. His former boss was caught by a human. He wondered how it'll be like being in Sora's pack.
After what happened, they all cleaned up the mess that was made by the attacking Gligar.
"And that takes care of that," Kairi said.
"The good news is, we won't have to deal with those Gligar anymore," Sora said. "Especially with that Gliscor being caught for the good guys."
"Well, it's a Pokémon that I wanted for a long time, and I plan on making good use of it," Riku said. Gligar crept closer and then fell out of the tree he was in and fell. "A Gligar!"
"One of them!" Kairi said.
"Okay, you and your buddies have caused enough trouble for us," Sora said. Gligar got on his knees and pleaded with Sora.
"Gligar, Gligar, Gli, Gli, Gligar, gar!" Gligar said.
"Um, I can't understand what you're saying," Sora said. Gligar flew right towards Sora and clinged to his chest. "Wait a minute, Gligar." Sora managed to get Gligar off of him before his pincers could poke him. "Are you saying you want to come with me?"
"Gar," Gligar nodded.
Sora smiled and he took out a Pokéball and held it.
Okay. You got a deal." Sora took out a Pokéball and threw it in the air. Gligar jumped in the air and pressed the button on the Pokéball flowing inside. Stars swirls around the Pokéball confirming the catch. "Welcome to the team, Gligar."
"Two catches in one day. Must be working out for you, Sora," Riku said.
"Yeah. We couldn't have made it out of that mess without your help. Also, we'll keep our eyes opened for any Nobodies that comes our way," Sora said. "The same goes for Organization XIII."
"The same goes for me and Naminé," Riku said.
They shook hands and went their seperate ways. With this new bit of knowledge under their belt, how will Sora be able to handle Team Rocket, the Heartless, and Organization XIII at the same time? We shall find out as we continue onwards in our adventures to come.