Kanto Gets Loud

Chapter 25: The Hidden Village (Part 2)

Back with Lincoln and company,

After being shown around by Melanie on how things around the village worked, Lincoln and friends decided to help out with caring for the Pokemon. Brock was pouring some Pokemon food, which the nearby Pokemon were happily eating away at, Misty was tending to the very same Oddish she had tried to catch earlier, while Lincoln and Pikachu were engaging in a conversation with Bulbasaur, while the white-haired boy was tending to the Water Pokemon in the lake, "So, you've been helping Melanie out here for a long time, right?" Lincoln asked.

"Indeed. After she saved my life a few years ago, I owe it to her to help protect this place from any would be trainers that would seek to catch and cause more harm to the Pokemon living here," Bulbasaur replied.

"Well, you needn't worry about Lincoln. He's not like those trainers. He's always willing to give Pokemon a chance on the team. That is unless they want to be Wonder Traded away," Pikachu replied.

"Maybe so, but it'll take quite a bit for me to fully trust him and his friends," Bulbasaur retorted. Pikachu was about to deliver his own retort, when Lincoln stopped him.

"Just let it go, Pikachu. If we want him to change his mind about us, then he should do it on his own," Lincoln said, as he finished up on the Staryu he was tending to, "Next one up!" he called, as a red fish like Pokemon swam up to him, "Haven't seen a Pokemon like you before," he commented, pointing his Pokedex at it.

"Magikarp, the Fish Pokemon, a Water Type. Magikarp is believed to have been one of the most powerful Pokemon in ancient times. But in modern days, these Pokemon are considered the weakest of all Pokemon. This female Magikarp is Level 7, and knows the move Splash," the Pokedex explained.

"Alright Magikarp, lets see what I can do for you," Lincoln said.

"Well, I suppose that since you'll respect my wishes, I can put you up a notch in my book," Bulbasaur replied.

"Really? Where does that put me now?" Lincoln asked.

"Notch one. Just don't get your hopes up in getting any further than that," Bulbasaur replied.

"Well, you never know," Lincoln replied. Bulbasaur merely rolled its eyes, before walking off.

"Man, that guy's a real piece of work!" Pikachu commented indignantly.

"I know how you feel Pikachu, but remember, we're guests in this place. Besides, Bulbasaur is as entitled to his own opinion as we are our own," Lincoln replied.

"I know, but that doesn't mean I have to like it, especially that whole 'notch one' comment," Pikachu grumbled, just as Bulbasaur returned, "What is it now?"

"I just did a patrol of the surrounding area. Several of the traps Melanie had set up have been set off," Bulbasaur replied.

"That would mean that there are trainers out there?" Lincoln asked.

"Unfortunately, yes. And they're really close too," Bulbasaur replied, catching a whiff of an unfamiliar scent.

Meanwhile, with Misty,

"So, you're another Pokemon that was abandoned by your old trainer, right?" Misty asked Oddish, who simply nodded, "That's terrible. But at least you have someone like Melanie in your life now," she stated, to which Oddish nodded again, "Look, about earlier, I want to apologize for trying to catch you. Had I known about this place earlier, then I would've left you to your own devices. So, for what its worth, I'm really sorry," she said. Oddish walked up, and nuzzled against Misty, "Glad to know that you're not too sore about the whole ordeal."

"You know Misty, if its any consolation, after a Pokemon has finished healing, they return to the wild, so maybe you'll encounter Oddish again," Melanie replied.

"Oh yeah! That's right! That's a day to look forward to. So until then, don't cause too much trouble for Melanie," Misty said to Oddish.

"Did someone say 'trouble'?"

"I think they should make that double."

"Oh no, not those clowns!" Misty groaned, as Team Rocket leaped from the bushes.

"To protect the world from devastation."

"To unite all people within our nation."

"To denounce the evils of truth and love."

"To extend our reach to the stars above."

"Ugh, this is even more painful the second time," Misty cringed.

"Jessie!"

"James!"

"Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!"

"Surrender now, or prepare to fight!"

"Heh, Meowth, that's right!" Meowth said, as he tossed a net over Misty, Melanie, and Oddish, "Heh, sorry, didn't see you down there!" he said in a mocking manner.

"Well, this is what they get for leaving stuff like that all over the forest. Someone might use it against them," Jessie stated, glaring menacingly at Misty, "And I will enjoy making you pay for messing up our plans in Viridian City. And I think all of your Pokemon will do very nicely as compensation."

"Like hell you will, you old hag!" Misty snarled.

"Please, this place is meant for Pokemon to heal! Just leave us alone!" Melanie pleaded, hoping these crooks would listen to reason.

"Nothing happening, shorty. We came here to snatch up every last Pokemon, and we ain't leavin' until we do!" Meowth said, as the three of them walked right past them, when…

"You're not taking anything other than a beating!" Lincoln said, as he and Brock arrived on the scene. Pikachu and Bulbasaur looked ready to battle at the slightest hint of provocation.

"Oh? And I suppose you're going to try and stop us?" Jessie mocked.

"We'd love to see you try, especially with our newest Pokemon!" James said, as he and Jessie tossed all of their Pokeballs, releasing their Pokemon.

"What the…?! Who are those Pokemon?" Lincoln questioned, pointing his Pokedex at Team Rocket's newest Pokemon.

"Spinarak, the String Spit Pokemon, a Bug and Poison Type. Spinarak spins a web using a fine but very durable thread. It then waits for prey to become trapped.

Smoochum, the Kiss Pokemon, an Ice and Psychic Type. Its lips are the most sensitive part of its body. It always uses its lips first to examine things.

Wynaut, the Bright Pokemon, a Psychic Type. It grows strong by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.

Timburr, the Muscular Pokemon, a Fighting Type. These Pokemon are often seen assisting at construction sites. They're often seen carrying squared logs, that are changed out for larger ones at they near evolution.

Rockruff, the Puppy Pokemon, a Rock Type. When it rubs the rocks on its neck against you, it's a sign that this Pokemon loves you. But the rocks are sharp, and quite painful," his Pokedex explained.

"They must've gotten them from Wonder Trading!" Brock commented.

"Well, why don't we see their new Pokemon with our own Wonder Traded Pokemon?" Lincoln suggested.

"Good call," Brock replied.

"Alright, Queeny, Spirit, Ralts, Goomy, you're up!" Lincoln said, sending out his four Wonder Trade Pokemon.

"Onix, Bronzor, we need you guys too!" Brock said, sending out two of his Pokemon.

"I'll help out too. Skrelp, to my side!" Misty said, sending out Skrelp, as she and Melanie got out of the net.

"What?! You twerps have Wonder Trade Pokemon too?!" Jessie exclaimed, unprepared to see all the new Pokemon before them.

"Well, Wonder Trading isn't exactly a secret kept from the public," Brock replied bluntly.

"Well, either way, we aren't leaving empty handed! Ekans, use Poison Sting, Spinarak, use Night Shade, Wynaut, use Splash and Smoochum dear, you use Powder Snow!" Jessie instructed. Ekans fired off the barrage of purple needles at Ralts, while Spinarak fired a bolt of black lightning at Skrelp, leaving Smoochum to blast Bulbasaur and Goomy with a flurry of snow. Wynaut only started bouncing up and down, like it were splashing in a puddle.

"Ice Type moves! Why did it have to be Ice Type moves?!" Goomy groaned, being pelted with the Ice Attack.

"Are you guys alright?" Lincoln asked his two Pokemon.

"I'll be alright. Thankfully, that attack didn't poison me," Ralts replied.

"I'm starting to warm back up again, so I should be alright," Goomy replied.

"It's going to take a lot more than a mere frost to stop me," Bulbsaur replied.

"Ok Koffing, use Sludge, Rockruff, use Bite, and Timburr, use Low Kick!" James ordered. Koffing fired Sludge right at Queeny, causing the Fruit Pokemon to become poisoned, while Rockruff bit down on Bronzor, leaving Timburr to kick Onix at the base of its tail, causing the Rock Snake Pokemon to fall over.

"Alright, group attack! Queeny, use Razor Leaf! Ralts, use Confusion! Goomy, you use Bubble! And Spirit, use Mud Slap!" Lincoln instructed. Queeny fired off Razor Leaf, striking Wynaut, Ralts lifted Timburr up with her Confusion attack, then sent it flying into a tree. Goomy blasts Bubble at Spinarak, leaving Spirit to unleash Mud Slap on Rockruff, slapping a heap of mud right at the Puppy Pokemon.

"Onix, use Head Smash on Koffing!" Brock instructed. Onix became engulfed in red energy, as it slammed its head into Koffing, sending it back into James, knocking him down.

"Don't forget us! Skrelp, use Water Pulse on Meowth!" Misty instructed.

"Hey, wait! I don't do no battling!" Meowth exclaimed. His words fell on deaf ears, as the Mock Kelp Pokemon blasted him with Water Pulse, slamming him into his cohorts.

"Alright, Bronzor, send them flying with Psywave!" Brock instructed, as the Bronze Pokemon fired a stream of psychic energy at Team Rocket.

"Pikachu, use Thundershock!" Lincoln instructed.

"Alright!" Pikachu said, firing the electric bolt at Team Rocket.

"And I'll add my two bits in with Razor Leaf!" Bulbasaur said, as he flung Razor Leaf at Team Rocket. The three attacks converging resulted in an explosion that sent Team Rocket flying.

"Drats! There goes our one chance to get back in good graces with the boss!" Jessie whined.

"We could go for some healing ourselves," James complained.

"Well, hopefully we land somewhere nice and soft," Meowth said.

"BECAUSE WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" they yelled, as the disappeared into the sky.

"And that's that!" Lincoln said, only to see Queeny collapse, "Queeny, are you alright?" he asked, coming to the Fruit Pokemon's aid.

"Y-Yeah, that Sludge attack poisoned me, though," Queeny replied.

"Hang on, I have some Antidote!" Melanie said, rushing back into the cabin, returning moments later with a yellow spray bottle, "Here, just spray it on your Steenee."

"Thanks Melanie," Lincoln replied, as he sprayed down Queeny with the medicine. In seconds, Queeny looked much better.

"It worked! I'm cured!" Queeny cheered, spraying off her sweet aroma, causing everyone there to feel a bit calmer.

"I doubt I'll ever get tired of that smell," Lincoln commented.

"Now that they're gone, I have a spare room for any guests that may stumble upon our little village. Would you like to stay the night?" Melanie offered.

"Really? That's be great!" Lincoln replied, noticing the sun was starting to set.

"Melanie, your kind generosity knows no limits!" Brock said, grasping Melanie's hands.

"Uh, ok, but could you please let go?" she asked.

"Allow me, Melanie," Misty said, before delivering a powerful kick to Brock's groin, causing him to fall to the ground, "That's for all of the head smacks from before."

"Uh, is this a normal occurrence with your friends?" Melanie asked Lincoln, a bewildered expression etched onto her face.

"I honestly couldn't tell you. I've only been traveling with them for a few days now," Lincoln replied with a shrug.

Later that evening,

The group was enjoying a hearty dinner, curtesy of Brock. Bulbasaur had even joined their Pokemon, having gotten to know them a bit better, "Thanks for letting us stay the night, Melanie. You have no idea how much we appreciate it," Lincoln said, patting Bulbasaur on the head, "And you make sure you keep watch over this place, alright?"

"Actually, I want to ask a favor regarding Bulbasaur. Would you be willing to take it with you on your journey?" Melanie asked.

"Wait, really?" Lincoln asked.

"Yes. You see, while I appreciate everything Bulbasaur has done to keep this place safe, it actually made it too safe, so none of the Pokemon here want to leave. Besides that, I know you'll take good care of it, and help it to grow stronger," Melanie explained.

"Hmm, well, I'm alright with catching it. What about you, Bulbasaur? Want to join the team?" Lincoln asked.

"I trust Melanie's judgement, so I think I will join up with you. However, I don't intend to let you catch me just like that. You need to prove yourself to me in battle first," Bulbasaur replied.

"Well, I guess that's fair. So, you want to do it in the morning, or should do it right now?" Lincoln asked with a grin.

"Right now shall be fine," Bulbasaur replied, as it went over to a nearby clearing.

"Pikachu, you want to take this one?" Lincoln asked.

"You bet. I didn't get a chance to do much battling earlier, so this can remedy that," Pikachu replied, as he got up, and went over to where Bulbasaur was at, followed by Lincoln.

"I'll try to make this interesting enough. Now, take this! Razor Leaf!" Bulbasaur yelled, as he fired off Razor Leaf.

"Fry those leaves before they hit! Use Thundershock!" Lincoln instructed. Pikachu then fired off Thundershock, which was able to fry up all of the leaves launched at it, "Now, use Quick Attack!" Pikachu then sped right at Bulbasaur.

"Whoa, you are a fast one," Bulbasaur was taken aback at how fast Pikachu was moving, as the Mouse Pokemon slammed into the Seed Pokemon, sending the latter back a few feet, "Not too shabby. However…" Bulbasaur then used Tackle to knock Pikachu back, before lashing at him with Vine Whip, "You were careless and let down your guard," he said, as he began to slam Pikachu down on the ground.

"You sure I'm the one who dropped my guard? To me, it looks like that honor belongs to you," Pikachu retorted, as his cheeks began to spark. Bulbasaur then realized in horror at the position it was in right now, as Pikachu let loose Thundershock, which traveled all the way up the vines, and straight at the Seed Pokemon, electrocuting him. However, Bulbasaur still managed to stay standing, but the last attack had weakened him considerably.

"Alright Pikachu, lets finish this up with one last attack! Iron Tail!" Lincoln instructed. With his tail enveloped in a metallic glow, Pikachu raced up to Bulbasaur, and with a mighty swing, struck Bulbasaur, and knocked it out, "Ok, now I'll take over from here!" Lincoln said, as he chucked a Pokeball at Bulbasaur, sucking the Seed Pokemon inside. A few seconds of rocking passed, as the audible clicking noise was heard, signaling the capture process' completion, "Awesome! I got a Bulbasaur!" Lincoln felt proud of himself for not only catching a new Pokemon, but a Kanto starter as well.

"If you wish to send a Pokemon to the Storage Box to add Bulbasaur to your team, please recall the desired Pokemon," Lincoln's Pokedex said.

"I'll head to storage. That one battle kind of left me pooped," Queeny volunteered.

"Alright, if you say so," Lincoln replied, recalling Queeny, sending her Pokeball to storage, and thus adding Bulbasaur to the team, "Thanks for letting me catch Bulbasaur, Melanie. I swear I'll take good care of it."

"That's pretty much why I suggested that you be the one to capture it in the first place," Melanie replied with a giggle.

Lincoln:

Pikachu

Level: 22

Gender: Male

Ability: Static

Nature: Mild

Moves: Thundershock, Quick Attack, Electro Ball, Protect, Thunder Punch, Iron Tail, Volt Tail (Hybrid Move), Thunder Wave

Bulbasaur

Level: 15

Gender: Male

Ability: Overgrow

Nature: Serious

Moves: Vine Whip, Tackle, Sleep Powder, Razor Leaf,

Ralts (Shiny)

Level: 19

Gender: Female

Ability: Synchronize

Nature: Timid

Moves: Growl, Teleport, Confusion, Disarming Voice, Double Team, Misty Terrain (Egg Move), Protect, Thunder Punch

Sandshrew:

Nickname: Andrea

Level: 17

Gender: Female

Ability: Sand Veil

Nature: Calm

Moves: Poison Sting, Defense Curl, Rapid Spin, Fury Cutter, Magnitude, Metal Claw (Egg Move)

Steenee (At Professor Oak's Lab)

Nickname: Queeny

Level: 19

Gender: Female

Ability: Leaf Guard

Nature:

Moves: Sweet Scent, Razor Leaf, Rapid Spin, Splash, Play Nice, Grass Whistle (Egg Move)

Trapinch

Nickname: Spirit

Level: 21

Gender: Male

Ability: Arena Trap

Nature:

Moves: Bite, Bide, Mud Slap, Dig, Sand Tomb, Rock Slide, Focus Energy (Egg Move)

Goomy

Level: 18

Gender: Female

Ability: Hydration

Nature:

Moves: Tackle, Bubble, Absorb, Bide, Protect, Poison Tail (Egg Move)

Fearow (At the Loud House)

Level: 23

Gender: Female

Ability: Sniper

Nature: Calm

Moves: Arieal Ace, Pursuit, Mirror Move, Leer, Fury Attack, Steel Wing

Poliwag (At the Loud House)

Level: 17

Gender: Male

Ability: Water Absorb

Nature: Jolly

Moves: Water Gun, Water Sport, Hypnosis, Protect, Water Pulse

Beedriil (Shiny) (At The Loud House)

Level: 16

Gender: Male

Ability: Shield Dust

Nature: Lax

Moves: Poison Sting, String Shot, Bug Bite, Harden, U-Turn, Protect

Pidgeotto (At the Loud House)

Level: 22

Gender: Female

Ability: Tangled Feet

Nature: Rash

Moves: Gust, Whirlwind, Quick Attack, Sand Attack, Tackle, Steel Wing, Twister, Protect

Riolu (At the Loud House)

Level: 15

Gender: Male

Ability: Inner Focus

Nature: Quirky

Moves: Quick Attack, Counter, Metal Claw, Endure, Vacuum Wave (Egg Move), Protect, Thunder Punch

Zubat (At the Loud House)

Level: 17

Gender: Male

Ability: Inner Focus

Nature: Quirky

Moves: Absorb, Bite, Wing Attack, Astonish, Supersonic, Giga Drain (Egg Move), Protect

Cleffa (At Professor Oak's Lab)

Level: 7

Gender: Male

Ability: Cute Charm

Nature: Jolly

Moves: Metronome (Egg Move), Pound, Sing Encore, Charm

Clefairy (At Professor Oak's Lab)

Level: 14

Gender: Female

Ability: Magic Guard

Nature: Calm

Moves: Metronome, Double Slap, Defense Curl, Sing, Encore, Disarming Voice

Clefable (Shiny)(At Professor Oak's Lab)

Level: 22

Gender: Female

Ability: Magic Guard

Nature: Graceful

Moves: (Known so far): Metronome, Double Slap, Follow Me, Minimize, Disarming Voice

Misty

Starmie

Level: 16

Gender: None

Ability: Natural Cure

Nature: Careful

Moves (currently known): Water Gun, Rapid Spin, Water Pulse

Poliwhirl

Level: 26

Gender: Male

Ability: Damp

Nature: Bold

Moves: Water Pulse, Mega Punch, Water Gun,

Gyarados (At the Cerulean Gym)

Level: 22

Gender: Male

Ability: Intimidate

Nature: Rash

Moves: Dragon Dance, Twister, Ice Fang, Aqua Tail

Buizel

Level: 17

Gender: Male

Ability: Swift Swim

Nature: Careful

Moves: Water Pulse, Water Gun, Quick Attack, Water Sport, Growl, Sonic Boom

Skrelp

Level: 20

Gender: Female

Ability: Poison Point

Nature: Hardy

Moves: Water Pulse, Bubble, Acid, Camouflage, Smokescreen, Tail Whip, Toxic Spikes (Egg Move)

Dewpider

Level: 18

Gender Male

Ability: Water Absord (Hidden Ability)

Nature: Lazy

Moves: Icy Wind, Bubblebeam, Protect Bug Bite, Spider Web, Water Sport

Brock:

Main Party:

Geodude

Level: 14

Gender: Male

Ability: Sturdy

Nature: Hardy

Moves: Defense Curl, Rollout, Tackle, Rock Polish, Rock Tomb

Onix:

Level: 17

Gender: Male

Ability: Rock Head

Nature: Graceful

Moves: Bind, Tackle, Rock Tomb, Dragon Breath, Stealth Rock, Head Smash (Egg Move)

Bronzor

Gender: N/A

Level: 23

Ability: Heatproof

Nature: Hardy

Moves: Tackle, Confusion, Psywave, Iron Defense, Hypnosis, Feint Attack

Budew

Gender: Female

Level: 17

Ability: Natural Cure

Nature: Docile

Moves: Absorb, Growth, Worry Seed, Water Sport, Mega Drain, Stun Spore, Extrasensory (Egg Move)