Chapter 14

Pokémon wonder trade!

meanwhile, at the pewter city Pokémon center,

while Lincoln was talking to his sisters, a certain trio was walking through the center in disguise, in the hopes of locating the wonder trade room, let's see. it should be right here, James commented, as they soon arrived at their destination.

this looks to be it, jessie said, as they entered the room. inside, they saw a large, capsule like machine in the center of the room, is this it?

yes. according to my sources, that's the wonder trade machine, James replied, as they approached.

ok, so how exactly does it work? meowth asked.

quite simply, James said, as he took out one of the pokeballs containing a Pokémon he caught in the viridian forest, and placed in the machine, it works like a regular trading machine. just place the pokeball in the machine, and press the trade button, he explained, as he pressed the very same button. in a flash, the pokeball was sucked into the machine. a moment later, another flash of light beamed down, and a pokeball that had a green and yellow stripes materialized, that's all there is to it, he said, as he retrieved his new pokeball, and placed his second one in the machine, before sending it off. a moment later, another pokeball materialized, now that I have my two new Pokémon, it's your turn, jessie, he said, stepping out of the way.

right, let's see what I get! jessie said, as she placed her first pokeball into the machine, pressing the trade button, waiting a moment, before a blue pokeball with red notches on the top of it materialized, ooh! this is so much fun! she exclaimed, as she repeated the process two more times, getting a completely white pokeball and a pokeball that was a camo print.

hey, that looks like a safari ball! it must be from one o' them safari zones they have around the world, meowth commented.

either way, we got new Pokémon, so let's go and see what we got! jessie replied, as they quickly left the wonder trade station. and not a moment too soon, because Lincoln and misty were making their way over to the wonder trading station.

so, is this the place? Lincoln asked.

yup! welcome to the wonder trade station! misty replied, as they entered, here, you can exchange Pokémon with trainers from all over the world. there's even a pc over there where you can swap out Pokémon from your storage boxes with ones in your party, in case you have some storage that you want to trade, she explained.

that's handy to know. I'll go and get my other weedle and caterpie. you go ahead with your trading, Lincoln said as he went over to the pc.

alrighty then, let's see what I'll get! misty said, as she got out her three pokeballs that she was going to wonder trade, placing the first one inside, and hitting the trade button, causing it to be sucked up in a flash of light. a moment passed repeated the process two more times, getting a pokeball with a wave pattern on it, as well as a ball with a blue top with a red "V" going up the middle which is decorated by three, vertical, yellow lines. as soon as she was done receiving her three new pokeballs, Lincoln returned with his two pokeballs, Lincoln had returned with his two pokeballs in hand.

ok, so how does this work? Lincoln asked.

first place the pokeball you want to wonder trade away into the machine there. after that, just hit the trade button. it'll do the rest, misty explained. Lincoln did so, placing the pokeball containing caterpie inside the machine. he then pressed the button, causing the pokeball to be sucked up in a flash of light. moments later, another pokeball materialized. Lincoln then retrieved it before placing the pokeball with weedle in it, and sending it off with the trade button. moments later again, a black pokeball with a gold ring around the center of it and a little red ring on top materialized.

so that's all there is to it? Lincoln asked, receiving his second pokeball.

yup. now then, let's see what we got! misty said, tossing up her three new pokeballs. from them, an orange weasel like Pokémon with a yellow collar, a little blue seahorse Pokémon, and a little spider like Pokémon with a water bubble all materialized, AAH! A BUG! misty screamed upon seeing the spider Pokémon.

who are these Pokémon? Lincoln wondered, pulling out his pokedex.

buizel, the sea weasel Pokémon, a water type. when air fills the floatation sac on its neck, the sac balloons like an inner tube. as a result, it floats with its head above the water. it can also propel itself by spinning its two tails like a screw.

horsea, the seahorse Pokémon, a water type. horsea are a little fragile. but its good at defense, but that doesn't mean it can deal with a major attack. it has been known to shoot down enemies from the surface of the water with blasts of ink, so that makes it good against bug elements.

dewpider, the water bubble pokemon, a water type. a water and bug type. dewpider normally live underwater, but they'll surround their heads with bubbles filled with water to search for prey on the surface. when two dewpider meet, they will compete with one another on who has the stronger bubble, his pokedex explained.

really? it's a water type? misty asked, still kind of freaking out at the sight of her new bug Pokémon.

looks like it. why not give it a chance? who knows? maybe you'll come to like dewpider and get over your fear, Lincoln suggested.

misty groaned, not exactly thrilled about getting a bug Pokémon, but she felt it wasn't fair to deny it a chance and remembering what Lincoln said back in viridian forest about meeting a Pokémon that's both water and bug type, so she went over to her new Pokémon to introduce herself.

by the way what Pokémon did you get, Lincoln? misty asked.

I don't know, but let's see what i got! Lincoln said, as he tossed his two new pokeballs, releasing his new Pokémon. upon materializing, from the regular pokeball, emerged a ralts, it had a blue dome over its head with orange horns. it sparkled upon materializing. from the other pokeballs, emerged a small, black and blue bipedal canine Pokémon. Lincoln noticed both of them were holding what looked like the same mage stones.

wow, what Pokémon are you two, Lincoln asked, pointing his pokedex at the other Pokémon.

riolu, the emanation Pokémon, a fighting type. although small, riolu is powerful, and very energetic. it can traverse three mountains and two canyons in one night. it can sense the aura of those around it. those with a positive aura met with loyalty, while those with ill will in their aura only met with loathing. riolu knows the moves quick attack, endure, counter, metal claw, and egg move vacuum wave, his pokedex explained.

ralts, the shy Pokémon, a physic type. it's really shy around strangers but using its physic powers it can read their minds to see if they're good or evil. ralts will get stronger in battle as long as its bond with its trainer is good. this ralts is male and knows confusion, double team, disarming voice, teleport, and egg move misty terrain, his pokedex explained. riolu looked up at Lincoln, who looked back at his new Pokémon with great curiosity. riolu had a look on its face that indicated that it already liked new trainer.

hi there! nice to meet you! where am I? who are you? riolu energetically greeted.

slow down there, little fella. it's nice to meet you too. my name is Lincoln loud, and starting today, I'm yours and ralts' new trainer, Lincoln greeted, as he turned to his other new Pokémon, who shied away, hey now, it's alright. I'm not going to hurt you, Lincoln said in a calming tone.

y-you're not? a voice in Lincoln's head said. Lincoln stumbled back, a little shocked from the voice in his head, causing ralts to cower a bit.

you alright, Lincoln? Pikachu asked.

yeah, but I thought I heard a voice in my head, Lincoln replied.

I think I know what's going on. ralts was using his psychic powers to telepathically talk to you, Pikachu explained.

is that right? well, let's try this again, Lincoln said, as he looked back over at ralts, sorry about that ralts, but you are my first psychic type Pokémon, so the who telepathy thing kind of threw me for a loop.

s-sorry, I guess not everyone's used to being talked to telepathically. my mommy's trainer must've been more used to it than i originally believed, ralts replied, now sensing that Lincoln was in fact a kindhearted soul.

it's fine. by the way, I noticed that you and riolu both had a gemstone with you when I sent you out of your pokeballs, Lincoln commented. ralts hesitantly pulled out a stone that looked like a mega stone he received from the beedrill queen, but it was a different color, as it was clear with a green and red flame in the center. riolu didn't hesitate in showing Lincoln the stone he had. much like ralts' mega stone, the one riolu had was a different color, this one being orange, with a blue and red flame in the middle.

more mega stones! I wonder if the professor will shed some light on them? Lincoln thought.

if it's all the same, could I maybe keep mine? mommy gave it to me before I was sent to you, ralts timidly requested. Lincoln took a moment to mull it over. on one hand, he would like to learn more about both mega stones. but on the other hand, his nurturing nature could easily tell that ralts was very on edge about being so far from his own home.

sure thing. just make sure you keep it somewhere where you can keep an eye on it. the same goes for you, riolu, Lincoln instructed.

sure thing! it was my dad's trainers who gave me this stone! riolu stated, as he tucked his stone away...somewhere, as did ralts.

now that that's all settled. why don't we go and try to get to know each other? I can even introduce you both to the rest of the team, Lincoln suggested.

sounds good! riolu declared.

o-ok, that sounds nice, ralts smiled.

great. let's head to the lobby. misty, you coming with us? Lincoln called over to the redhead.

uh, sure. I'll be right there, misty replied, trying to get herself more comfortable with dewpider, as she got up, recalled her three new Pokémon, before following Lincoln out the wonder trade center.

meanwhile, in another part of pewter city,

oh, this is so exciting! I can't wait to see what I get! James exclaimed, holding his two pokeballs.

well, let's not wait any longer! let's see what we got! jessie said, as she tossed up her three pokeballs. from the first emerged a little blue Pokémon. its head was spherical with ear-like, fingerless arms on either side and a bulbous growth on its forehead. it had a wide mouth with a serrated upper jaw and a pink tongue. its eyes appeared to be closed, each curving upward to a point in the center. the fur on its body ended in a zigzag pattern, extending over its short legs. it also had a long, complete black tail, ending in a round, flattened tip with an eye-like spot. the second pokeball released a black weasel like Pokémon, it has four red feathers on the back while one its right ear. the third one was a mysterious Pokémon that looked like it was wearing a Pikachu disguise, ok, so who are these three? she wondered.

let me see, James replied, pulling out a tablet device, ok, so your Pokémon includes wynaut, the bright Pokémon, a physic type, sneasel, the sharp claw Pokémon, an ice and dark type, and mimikyu, the disguised Pokémon, a ghost and fairy type, he explained, going over each respective pokemon.

wait, did you say sneasel?! jessie exclaimed, noticing the Pokémon in question. this is great because now I can get back at that redhead who called me old, jessie said with a mischievous smirk on her face.

right. well, let's see what I got! James said, as he sent out his two new Pokémon, which consisted a little cactus like Pokémon and a living chime like Pokémon. James then consulted his tablet device, ok, so it looks like I got chimecho, the chime pokemon, a psychic type, and cacnea, the cactus Pokémon, a grass type, he said. cacnea leaped into his arms, hugging James hard, my, my, aren't we affectionate? James questioned, pulling cacnea away from him, chimecho sang a little which made James have a calm face.

well, now that we know what we got, what do we do now? meowth asked.

well, first we should identify what they'll into, so that we can formulate plans for the future, james said as he pressed some more keys into his tablet device.

I don't care what they evolve into as long as sneasel will beat that bratty redhead, jessie proclaimed.

ok, I got something! wynut can evolve into wobufett, the patient Pokémon, as well as another psychic type, snesel evolves into weavile, the sharp claw Pokémon, another dark and ice type, and turns out mimikyu can't evolve at all. meanwhile my cacnea can evolve into a cacturn, the scarecrow Pokémon, a grass and dark type, and chimecho s the evolve form of chingling the bell Pokémon, James explained, as he pulled up information on each of the new Pokémon's forms.

and what about ekans and koffing? jessie asked.

let's see, they'll both evolve into arbok, the cobra Pokémon, and weezing, the poison gas Pokémon. both of them are poison types, James explained, pulling up the info on both of their current Pokémon's evolved forms.

so based on all that info, we can start coming up with all kinds of wicked schemes to poach some primo Pokémon, meowth commented.

indeed. let's get started right away by going over their moves and characteristics, James suggested, as they began to go over details.

meanwhile, back at the Pokémon center,

Lincoln had spent the last half hour getting to know both ralts and riolu, as well as introducing them to the rest of the team, which consisted of Pikachu, pidgeotto, beedrill, and poliwag, who had all warmed up to the newcomers, glad to see everyone's on the same page here, Lincoln commented. it was then that brock entered the Pokémon center, with a hefty looking backpack on his back, and made his way over to the two trainers, hey brock. how did everything go? he asked.

pretty well. dad's going to take over as gym leader again, as well as training Forrest to become the next gym leader, brock replied.

well, that's good to hear, misty commented.

it is. and that bit of advice you gave me was the best ever, Lincoln, brock said.

I was just passing along the wisdom professor oak had given me when I first came to kanto, Lincoln replied.

and still good advice, nevertheless, misty replied.

that's true. so, if it's not too much of an issue, is there any chance you guys have room in this little travel party for one more? I'd like to join you guys, brock asked.

I'm all for it, but I would like to know what you can do to contribute to the group, if you don't mind my asking, Lincoln replied.

well, having been left to take care of me siblings for so long, my cooking skills have been well honed. will that work? brock asked.

depends. can you make foods that don't repeat the use of Salisbury steak, turkey loaf, meatballs, wiener schnitzel, goulash, fish fry, succotash, or franks and beans? Lincoln asked. misty, Pikachu, and Lincoln's Pokémon gave him questioning looks.

my repertoire of culinary skills has a wide variety of meal plans besides all that, so yeah, brock replied.

sounds good. welcome aboard, brock, Lincoln chipperly said.

thanks. now, I just got to go get my Pokémon treated right quick, and we can head out, brock said, as he went up to the front counter.

uh, Lincoln, what was with that question? misty asked.

my dad uses those types of food a lot in his cooking over and over again, and quite frankly, I'm quite tired of always having the same thing, Lincoln replied.

fair enough, misty replied, as the sound of a slap resonating through the lobby. turning to the source, everyone there saw chansey slapping brock who was trying to flirt with nurse joy, some things never change, she commented dryly, as the older boy rejoined the group.

alright, I got my Pokémon fixed up. so now we can head out now, Brock said, rubbing his cheek, oh and Lincoln two things I told my folks about your family and my mom was hoping to meet your mom so they can be friends and my sister Yolanda was hoping to see you again, I think she likes you.

alrighty then (feeling a little flattered). so, is there any place we need to stop by before heading to mount moon? Lincoln asked.

there is, but I need to warn you all ahead of time, don't take this guy up on any deals he has to offer, brock warned.

why? where are we going? Lincoln asked.

we're going to another souvenir store that specializes in maps that can take on the most direct course over mount moon, but the guy who runs the shop is a bit shifty, brock explained.

let me guess; he scammed you a while back, didn't he? misty teased.

shut it, misty, brock grumbled in embarrassment, as they left the Pokémon center.

and brock, I'm flattered that your sister likes me, but I'm in a secret relationship with someone back home, Lincoln said.

really, I'll let Yolanda know later, who is it, brock asked.

her name is Ronnie Anne, she's the younger sister of my sister Lori's boyfriend bobby, who's like a big brother to me, but we keep it secret because Lori only wants me and Ronnie Anne to be together just to help her relationship with bobby, so we tell her that me and Ronnie Anne are just friends, Lincoln explained.

so, she just cares about her love instead of yours, that's really pathetic, the next time you call your family let me know so I can give that irresponsible sister of yours a piece of my mind, brock said.

sure thing, I'll let you know, Lincoln commented.

late at night, in the loud house living room,

Rita and Lynn sr. were sitting on the couch, watching some TV, being unable to sleep. there thoughts were on Lincoln, and when he was going to call home. they never learned that he did in fact call last night while they were out running late errands. they were thinking how they were going to make things right with him, after all, what kind of parents would lock their own son child outside of the house, especially for something as ludicrous as bad luck? they thought. they were interrupted when they heard the sound of footsteps descending the staircase. she turned to see lucy, lucy? aren't you supposed to be in bed? Rita asked.

I had to use the bathroom. i was heading back to Lincoln's room when I heard the TV, lucy replied. Lynn sr became confused.

what do you mean? Lynn sr asked, as lucy sat in between her parents.

earlier this night, Lincoln called, lucy replied. Rita and Lynn sr was shocked, as they listened more closely.

go on, they urged their goth daughter, intent on hearing about how their son was doing.

well, he told us everything that the professor basically told us, but in greater detail. Lisa and i apologized to him for what we did or didn't do to him, however you want to look at it. and he warned us that if this were to happen again, then he would disown us without question, lucy replied. Rita and Lynn sr felt a chill go down their spines. they really don't want Lincoln to disown them or the anyone else in the family, so they now knew that they had to tread carefully when apologizing and even speaking to Lincoln in general.

i-i see. but back to our original question, why were you sleeping in your brother's bedroom? Rita asked.

well, after the call ended, Lynn confronted us, calling both Lisa and I traitors for apologizing to Lincoln. after that, she not only stuck us with ALL of her chores for the next week and banned us from her softball game tomorrow, but she kicked me out of our bedroom. after she stormed away, Lori berated us for our actions, saying as girls, we're always in the right, and boys like Lincoln are always in the wrong, lucy explained.

those girls are really trying our patience, junior with her vendetta she against her brother, and Lori with such an outdated, sexist stereotype. I know that stereotype was outdated since before, during, and after, my dad and Alberts time, Lynn sr said. you needn't worry, lucy. you and Lisa are NOT going to be doing ANY of junior's chores. those are her responsibility, and your mother and I will be the ones who'll distribute punishments of any kind. you and the rest of your sisters aren't allowed to administer punishments to one another without our approval, Lynn sr reassured, albeit with a tone of sternness.

well, we weren't planning on doing her chores anyhow, just like how we don't really feel like going to her softball game tomorrow, lucy replied.

maybe it's for the best you two didn't attend, Rita commented.

thanks mom and dad, lucy said as she made her way back upstairs, by the way, Lisa recorded the whole conversation we had with Lincoln. if you want to hear about his travels, ask her upstairs, oh, and Charles is also sleeping in Lincoln's bedroom too because he feels that he failed the title man's best friend. Rita and Lynn sr were left to their show, their thoughts returning to what they were going to say to Lincoln when they talk to him again.

in Lana and Lola's bedroom,

Lana was turning and sweating, until she opens her eyes seeing that she's in some weird black void, where am I, what is this place, Lana questioned. she looked around until she saw Lincoln, Lincoln what is this place, Lana asked running towards him.

don't come near me, I don't want my bad luck to ruin your alligator wrestling event, Lincoln said in a cold voice. no wait I didn't mean it bro I was just...just, Lana stuttered until two medium light blue alligator like Pokémon with resembling caveman appeared next to her and grabbed her arms.

hey, let me go you goons, Lana yelled until a third light blue with red spikes alligator Pokémon appeared, but it was giant, why we're just helping you get rid of the bad luck, the giant alligator said as it grabbed Lincoln.

wait what're you doing with my brother, Lana yelled struggling to break free from her captures. the giant alligator Pokémon lifted Lincoln above its mouth. please don't he's brother and I love him, please don't take my brother, Lana yelled with tears in her eyes." until the alligator Pokémon let's go and Lincoln falls into its mouth, AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, Lana screamed as she woke up from a nightmare."

feeling scared and tears falling from her face, keep it down Lana I'm trying to have beauty sleep here, Lola yelled going back to sleep.

Lana still feeling sad she cried softly until a frog appeared next to her, oh hops, what am I going to do to make amends with Lincoln when he calls next time, I really miss him, Lana said wiping her nose. do you feel regret for what you did? a voice was heard.

Lana looked at hops with confusion, did you just talk, Lana asked. no, I'm your conscience inside of hops, and I'm asking do you feel regret for your actions, hops asked. yes, I do, I regret listening to Lynn and hurt my brother, I'm such an idiot, Lana said curled up. then you should tell him how sorry you not from just guilt but from your heart as well, hops said holding Lana's chin up, and he might let you play with his Pokémon.

you're right hops, I'm going to start making things right tomorrow starting with apologizing to my favorite and best brother I ever have," Lana said as she goes to sleep with the last tear falling from her face but with a smile of hope on her face as hops wiped it and hopped to bed.

That's chapter 14, I decided to give misty a water and bug type to have her think about what Lincoln said to her, also I chose those Pokémon for jessie and James because they suit them, and I thought about giving jessie smoochums but she doesn't deserve her. somehow, I see smoochums with Lola. I made ralts a boy because it seemed better for him.

I know the nightmare Lana had was a little much but I think it helped her realize her mistake about siding with Lynn. but can you guess what the three Pokémon in Lana's dream were, to see your Pokémon knowledge isn't rusty.

and guest I just did some editing on some stuff if I'm missing any grammar or punctuations can you point them out so I can fix it later.

Lincoln's team

Pikachu (male)

moves: thunderbolt, iron tail, quick attack, electroball.

Fearow (female) at oaks lab

moves: drill peck, wing attack, gust, brave bird.

poliwag (male)

moves: hypnosis, water sport, and water gun.

pidgeotto (female)

Moves: gust, whirlwind, sand attack, tackle, brave bird, and quick attack.

butterfree (male) at oaks lab

moves: sleep powder, stun spore, confusion, and psybeam.

beedrill (shiny) (male)

poison sting, string shot, bug bite, harden.

riolu (male)

moves: quick attack, endure, counter, metal claw, and egg move vacuum wave

ralts (male)

moves: confusion, double team, disarming voice, teleport, and egg move misty terrain