Chapter 6

A Rocket Encounter

An hour later,

the weary duo had just arrived at the gates of viridian city, finally, and we made it just in time before nightfall, Lincoln commented.

yeah, now let's find the Pokémon center. i honestly can say that I'm looking forward to getting some rest more than the ketchup, commented Pikachu, as they ventured through the streets. it was then that Lincoln realized something.

wait where do we find the Pokémon center? Lincoln wondered. just then, they heard a motorcycle approaching them. A woman with green hair, dressed in a police officer's uniform was coming to them.

Excuse me, but is that Pikachu your Pokémon? the officer asked.

yes, I caught Pikachu the other day, Lincoln replied.

Oh really? then why isn't in its pokeball? it's really unusual for a Pokémon to be outside its ball like that. how can i be certain that you didn't steal it? the officer asked, looking at Lincoln with suspicion.

whoa there, lady I can assure you, I'm no thief (looking offended). professor oak himself can vouch for me. as for Pikachu being outside his ball, it's because he hates being inside it, Lincoln explained.

i see, well, if professor oak is your sponsor, then could i ask for your identification? the officer asked.

sure thing, Lincoln replied, handing over his trainer card. the police officer then pulled out a strange scanning device and used it on the card. a ping was heard.

looks legit, sorry for the mix up. we've had reports of Pokémon thieves in the area. no doubt members of team rocket, the officer replied.

Team Rocket! Lincoln responded.

yeah, they're an underground set of lowlife criminals who engage in illegal actives involving Pokémon, such as poaching and trafficking them, even from trainers. They're scattered throughout kanto and who knows where else, and are extremely dangerous, the officer replied.

wow professor oak warned me about them but i thought they were just a gang of punks, but this is a new low I'm glad I'm staying clear of them, Lincoln commented.

and you're wise to do so. they're always looking to recruit naive trainers with promise of power and rare Pokémon, the officer explained.

I understand, I'll keep that in mind. but for now, could you point me the direction to the Pokémon center? Lincoln asked.

I'll do more than that; I'll take you there myself, so hop in, the officer replied, motioning to the sidecar. Lincoln did so, and like a bolt of lightning, they took off, with Lincoln screamed at the top of his lungs. above the skies, a hot air balloon shaped like a cat with a gold charm on its forehead was floating high above the peaceful city. inside the basket three individuals. the first was a woman with long red hair, the second was a man with short blue hair, third was a small white cat like Pokémon that looked like the balloon. the man and woman were wearing identical white uniforms with a big red R on their chest.

viridian city, quite the peaceful little hamlet, the woman commented.

yes indeed. fortunately for us, that's all going to change very soon. it's what they get for this wanted poster of us, the man replied, holding up the poster with them on it, they made us look old.

what are you talking about? both of you look old the cat Pokémon said, only to get a couple fist to his head.

QUIET MEOWTH! the two adults yelled.

we need to focus on our mission, the woman stated.

indeed, the viridian city Pokémon center has a large quantity of Pokémon that are just ripe for pinching. and we have the equipment necessary to accomplish our, the man said, looking at a box containing explosives.

excellent, now we can launch our operation with little opposition, meowth replied, as the balloon flew closer to a particular building.

meanwhile, with Lincoln,

the motorcycle, rode by the officer with Lincoln and Pikachu as passengers was near what appeared to be a large hospital, before coming to a complete stop just before the doors, and here we are, the viridian city Pokémon center, the officer said, looking towards the passengers, who were shaking like leaves.

t-t-too fast, Lincoln sputtered, as he got out of the side car, actually tripping out of it.

oh, come on my driving isn't that bad, was it? the officer questioned.

m-maybe for you, it wasn't, Lincoln replied, as he got his bearings, and picked up his equally Pikachu, well, in any case, I'm truly grateful for the ride, Lincoln replied.

it's no problem, I'll leave you to take care of your business in the Pokémon center, so i wish you both a good night, the officer said.

to you as well, officer, Lincoln replied, as the officer, Lincoln replied, as the officer rode off, allowing Lincoln to enter the Pokémon center. inside, the lobby looked similar to any hospital. at the front desk, he saw a young woman with pink hair in a nurse's outfit typing on the computer. next to her was a pink, egg shape Pokémon with an egg in its belly pouch. Lincoln approached the desk.

hello, and welcome to the Pokémon center. my name is nurse joy. how can i be of assistance? the nurse asked.

i was wondering if you have any available rooms that my Pokémon and i can stay the night? Lincoln asked.

of course! we have one available room left; nurse joy replied, giving Lincoln a card key, you'll be staying in room #3 lucky for you it's the last available room. are there any more trainers with you? she asked.

not immediately, Lincoln replied.

HOLD IT, all the rooms are full, the girl yelled.

yes, this young man just rented the last one, nurse joy replied.

well then, looking at Lincoln, you should let me have the room, the girl demanded.

what, i just got it why should i give it up, Lincoln asked.

because i helped you get to city, and sleeping outside won't help my beauty sleep, said the girl.

Lincoln looked annoyed, she reminds me of Lola, Lincoln thought.

knock it off you moron, said a boy's voice, you realize there's more than one bed in the rooms they even have bunkbeds, the boy said.

thanks for the help, I'm willing to share if miss stuck up cools her ego by the way my name's Lincoln, said Lincon.

fine, I'll accept that, my name is misty waterlily by the way, the girl said.

the names Ren the 11th named after my ancestor, I'm from jubulife city in the sinnoh region, the boy said. red was wearing a red hat, a green shirt with a blue jacket, a black belt, blue pants, and red shoes.

sinnoh, i think I've it heard of that before, said Lincoln.

so, where are you from Lincoln? misty asked.

I'm from royal woods, Michigan, in America, Lincoln replied.

ah, a foreigner huh? Ren asked.

yeah, so I'm still a bit new to the whole Pokémon trainer business thing. any chance you guys can tell me what the Pokémon center has to offer? Lincoln asked.

certainly, for starters, the lodging that the center provides is free of charge to any trainers that are in need of rest, nurse joy explained.

free lodging? now that's my kind of deal, Lincoln commented with a smirk.

another cool thing in the Pokémon centers is that machine behind the counter, misty said, pointing to the machine behind nurse joy, every Pokémon center, that machine can help heal and cure any illness on your Pokémon. said Ren

but severe injuries won't work on the machines then we provide emergency treatments, such as surgery., nurse joy added.

i see, which reminds me, could i ask you to heal my Pokémon? Lincoln asked. setting Pikachu down on the counter and placing fearow's pokeball next to it.

my team too, misty said, placing three into a tray.

of course, just leave them to me! but Pikachu needs to be in his pokeball, nurse joy explained, only for Pikachu shaking his head no.

yeah, Pikachu hates being inside his pokeball. I'm respecting his wish to help our friendship, Lincoln explained.

friends should listen to each other, Pikachu stated.

i see, so it's one of those types of Pokémon. understandable, nurse joy replied, turning to the egg shape Pokémon, Chansey could you go get a stretcher for for Pikachu please? with a nod, Chansey, went to get a stretcher behind the double doors. before then Lincoln pulled out his pokedex and pointed it at Chansey

Chansey, the egg Pokémon, a normal type. Chansey lays highly nutritious eggs on a daily basis, the eggs are said to be so delicious, that even those who have lost their appetites devour them eagerly, the pokedex explained.

hmm, no further info? it must not work on Pokémon that belong to other trainers, Lincoln thought.

over there is the videophone where you can call your friends, explained joy.

ok so i can call professor oak, and maybe my family, Lincoln thought.

lastly the pokemarts, Ren said, pointing over to what appeared to be a market, you can perches all kind of useful items, such as pokeballs, medicines, clothing, basically the essentials you'll need on your journey, Ren explained.

does that include food because i promised Pikachu I'd give him ketchup and i don't break my promises, Lincoln asked.

naturally, you can talk to the clerk, and he'll ring you up to your items. just give him your trainer card so that you can pay for whatever you need to buy, Ren replied.

nurse joy and Chansey came out from behind the door, your Pokémon are fully healed, said nurse joy.

thanks nurse joy, but how can i register to the Pokémon league, asked Lincoln.

simply you can hand me your trainer card and pokedex to me and i can register you, said joy.

oh, ok Lincoln replied, as he gave the nurse the two items. she inserted both of them into the computer and typed a few keys on the keyboard.

Lincoln loud of royal woods, Michigan, Pokémon kanto league registration complete. number of badges 0. best of luck, the computer voice sad, before nurse joy gave Lincoln his stuff back.

alright your all set. and here are some things to help you out, nurse joy said, as she gave him a tray with a appeared to be a belt with six circular sockets on it, a metal case. and an odd-looking machine with a usb port.

is this case for my badges to put in, but what are the other things? Lincoln asked.

yes, the belt makes caring your pokeballs easier and provides easier to access them, said joy.

suddenly an explosion happened that made every one fall, misty fell on Lincoln with her chest in his face, ow what was that, asked misty.

i don't know, but please get off me, said Lincoln.

misty looked and freaked out and slapped him, you pervert, yelled misty.

Ow, you fell on me you idiot, yelled Lincoln.

well, well well, looks like we hit a love quarrel, said a man's voice.

that doesn't matter, now hand over all the Pokémon or face the wrath of team rocket, said the woman.

That's chapter 6 Lincoln meets team rocket will he and his friends save the Pokémon center find out next time.