Chapter 5
Wings of the Rainbow
A few hours later,
Man, this is ridiculous we haven't seen anything yet, Lincoln grumbled. it's only been 2 hours since we left pallet town, yet Lincoln and Pikachu still couldn't catch any Pokémon. but they did encounter some pidgey and a small purple rat Pokémon called a rattata, but they always run off or get one shot by Pikachu's thundershock.
we might have better luck finding and catching some Pokémon in some of the routes beyond viridian city, Pikachu thought.
Maybe we should check the routes right buddy Lincoln asked, wow he's thinking the same as me we'll really are good partners. plus, those clouds don't look to friendly, Lincoln commented, taking noticed of the clouds rolling in.
yeah, we'd better get moving, we don't want to get caught up in the rain, even with a light drizzle, Pikachu thought, as they continued onward.
hey down there! a girl's voice called out to the duo. looking up a small incline, they saw a red hair girl who looks about Lincolns age but a bit taller, wearing a yellow top, and booty shorts, help up by suspenders over her shoulders. her hair was done up in a ponytail that was off to one side. she was carrying a small red bag, and was riding a bike, you heading to viridian city? she asked.
yup, are on the right path? Lincoln called back.
yes, you are. just continue on the path you're on going that way (points down the direction), you'll be in viridian city before sunset, the girl replied.
hey thanks! let's go Pikachu, Lincoln said, as they continue onward.
he doesn't seem like he's from kanto or the other regions. well, maybe we'll see each other again in viridian city, the girl commented, as she pedaled off. meanwhile, Lincoln and Pikachu continued their walk, when out of nowhere, something flew past them.
whoa, what the heck was that? Lincoln questioned, looking for whatever past them. both saw a little brown sparrow like Pokémon with red wings and a black torso.
A Spearow? i didn't think any of them lived out here, Pikachu thought.
so that's a Spearow? Lincoln questioned, as he takes out his pokedex and pointed it at the flying Pokémon.
Spearow, the tiny bird Pokémon, a normal and flying type. this Pokémon is highly territorial and flaps its wings at high speed to stay airborne. not recommended for rookie trainers. this male Spearow knows the moves peck, leer, growl, and fury attack, the pokedex explained.
welp, let's try our luck with this one, Lincoln asked, while Pikachu looked skeptical.
you sure? you heard what the pokedex said right? about how Spearow aren't recommended to rookies like you? Pikachu thought.
I know what you are thinking, but it can't hurt to at least try to have at least one new Pokémon on my team before we're in viridian city, Lincoln told Pikachu.
well, i guess you make a good point, Pikachu thought (while nodding), as the ran after Spearow. they soon arrived in front of a large tree, where they saw the same Spearow from before walking around, pecking the ground.
Nice! now's our chance! Lincoln quietly said. Pikachu on the other hand, felt something was off.
hang on, i get the feeling this could be a trap, Pikachu looked worried.
Why are you suddenly looking scared, we can pull out if it gets too dicey. now let's get that dang bird before the storm hits, Lincoln said. as they approached the Spearow, alright Spearow, we're calling you out! he declared. Spearow just smirked maliciously.
on the contrary human, it's you who's outnumbered and outmatched! the Spearow though, as he let out a sharp cry. within seconds, a flock around 50 more Spearow began to fly all around the two of them, so human what were you saying?
dang it! I probably should've learned and taught Pikachu morse code, Pikachu! Lincoln exclaimed.
Gee, ya think sherlock?! Pikachu thought (while giving Lincoln a deadpanned look), as the storm finally hit, alright, now isn't the time to chew you out for this, but it doesn't look like the Spearow will let us off the hook, Pikachu thought (while observing).
well, lucky for us, you have an type advantage over them, because it looks like we're going to fight are way out Lincoln replied.
fine by me, i could use a good workout, Pikachu thought (while grinning) taking a fighting stance.
ATTACK! the Spearow the two of them had chased ordered, as the entire flock dove right at the both of them.
alright Pikachu, thundershock, but put a spin on its Lincoln instructed, emphasizing the word spin.
on it! Pikachu leaped up into the air and began to spin around while fire thundershock at the same time. the electricity whipped at the Spearow, sending them down defeated.
you got five more coming in from your left! use quick attack to dodge! Lincoln instructed. Pikachu then used the branch from the tree they were battling under, to propel himself away from the attacking Spearow, alright, now give them another taste of your thundershock! Pikachu once again used thundershock, blasting more Spearow. the battle carried on for another 20 minutes, when only a small handful of Spearow was left able to battle. both Lincoln and Pikachu were beginning to tire, but they remained resilient.
how can we be having so much trouble with just one human and one Pikachu!? the first Spearow yelled, clearly irritated and flustered at seeing the majority of the flock being taken down.
they're movements are unpredictable, lieutenant! I've never seen any kind of battling style like this before! a Spearow underling replied.
i don't care what the reason is, we have to defeat them before she returns! the first Spearow snapped.
then why don't you get off your lazy ass and help us out already instead of just sitting back and making us do all the work useless?! another Spearow snapped back.
Hey, someone has to make sure you morons are doing your jobs right! the lead Spearow barked back.
so, you want to catch a Spearow before anything happens? Pikachu thought while looking at Lincoln.
time to catch one of them, said Lincoln, getting an empty pokeball ready, when a loud, menacing, and shrill cry echoed throughout the field. the remaining Spearow all had malicious glints in their eyes.
oh, they're in trouble now! the second Spearow proclaimed.
what? what's going on? Lincoln asked.
our boss is making her big return! and there she is, right now! the first spearow thought (while grinning), pointing to the sky behind them. Lincoln and Pikachu saw a large, brown bird Pokémon with a big red crest on its head and a spear like beak like flying towards them.
oh great, it's a fearow! said Pikachu.
what is that I feel like I've seen this before? Lincoln questioned, pulling out his pokedex and scanned the oncoming bird Pokémon.
fearow the beak Pokémon, a normal and flying type, and the evolved form of spearow. its large wings enable it to fly for an entire day. the crushing power of its beak is tremendous. this female fearow knows the moves pursuit, fury attack, leer, and arial ace, the pokedex exclaimed.
TALK ABOUT STRONG! Lincoln exclaimed, with the battling they've done, even with the type advantage that thing is still stronger than Pikachu, he commented, as fearow came flying down.
what's going on here, i was enjoying a nice nap in my tree when..., the fearow noticed the battlefield being littered with at least 40 spearow, who were completely defeated, what happed here? why is more than half of the flock defeated? she demanded.
it's their fault, milady! they were chasing me, hoping to catch me, when they trespassed on our territory! we tried to teach them lesson, but they proved to be ore cunning then we thought! the lead spearow tattled, pointing to Lincoln and Pikachu. fearow then looked at the duo with a look of surprise and intrigue.
one human and his Pikachu defeated more than half of our flock? she asked.
yes, milady. it's truly barbaric! the lead spearow replied. fearow then landed right Infront of Lincon and Pikachu.
listen human...while I'm not happy about how you've managed to wipe out half my flock, I'm feeling particularly generous today, and offer you a way out. if you and your Pikachu can face me in battle and defeat me, then your free to go...but if you lose, then you'll never leave this forest alive, fearow threated, with a dangerous glint in her eyes.
Lincoln gulped, uh i don't know what you're saying but I'm guessing you want to challenge me where if i win we're free to go, so challenge accepted said Lincoln, Pikachu use quick attack ordered Lincoln.
Pikachu used quick attack and headed towards fearow, until fearow banked to the side of Pikachu and struck him with her wing, causing Pikachu to be sent skidding back with a grown of pain, in this case a sniper ability.
what was that? Lincoln consulted the pokedex.
sniper: an ability that boost the chances of landing a critical hit, which can deal more damage than normal, the pokedex exclaimed. Lincoln suddenly noticed sparks coming off fearow.
how disappointing. i was expecting more of a challenge, fearow chided. until the sparks made her to land hard on the ground.
what's going on? Lincoln questioned, looking at the pokedex.
static: when an opponent makes direct contact with an electric type, there's a chance they'll end up being paralyzed, explained pokedex.
does being paralyzed mean the same with humans right, on second thought I don't want to know, said Lincoln.
Pikachu jumps in the air and starts to gather electricity in his tail forming into a ball. with a mighty swing, Pikachu hurled the ball at fearow, sending her back to defeat.
alright time for the best part! Lincoln said, clenching the empty pokeball, he tossed it at fearow causing it to become encapsulated inside.
the pokeball began to wobble, until it clicked signaling that fearow was caught, Lincoln went up to retrieve it shouts, YES i caught my first Pokémon.
Pikachu gets on Lincoln shoulder overjoyed, now that's done onto viridian city Pikachu, said Lincoln.
as they made were walking down the path, they were stopped by a mysterious bird Pokémon appeared, it had a shimmering golden color as it looked at Lincoln.
what are you? asked Lincoln. the bird pulled on of its feathers and gave it to Lincoln surprised, then it suddenly flew away.
wait, i should have got my pokedex, but what's with this feather, questioned Lincoln. it's a rainbow wing Lincoln you should feel great, said a voice. cool Pikachu, wait to look at Pikachu did you just talk, question Lincoln.
yup, it's one of the perks to the rainbow wing, said Pikachu. wow this is getting better and better cause we can communicate and be closer best friends, said Lincoln.
well, while we're at that when were in viridian city can you buy me ketchup, asked Pikachu. ketchup, why, asked Lincoln. because its good, answered Pikachu.
alright i'l get you some when were in town, said Lincoln as Pikachu grinned. the duo head for viridian city walking pass a tree.
unbeknownst to them a mysterious shadow looking Pokémon appeared out of the tree's shadow Pokémon, he's the one ho-oh chose this could be interesting.
That's chapter 5 next chapter is going to be Lincoln facing mysterious villains, and who's this mysterious shadow Pokémon keep reading and find out see you next time.