Episode 391: Getting Twiggy With It
A couple of days came and went since meeting Nando. Since then, things have been quiet for quite time. As they were making their way through the dark woods and right to Jubilife City, they heard something moving around.
"You hear something?" Wes asked.
"What?" Sora asked.
"Listen," Wes said.
They all did listen as the rustling grew louder and louder. They flinched when they saw a Kricketot in front of them. The rustling sound was a Kricketot making its way through the woods.
"A Kricketot," Lucas said.
"Let's have a look," Kairi said, taking out her Rotom Phone and scanned it.
Kricketot, the Cricket Pokémon
Type: Bug
Kricketot communicate with others of their kind by shaking their heads which causes their antennae to hit each other and produce a xylophone-like sound. This sound is more common around fall.
"Such a musical Pokémon," Kairi said. She took out a Pokéball and she threw it. "Go! Starly!" Starly came out, flying. "Use Aerial Ace!" Starly launched herself at the Cricket Pokémon. Kricketot then came at Starly and smacked her with its antennae. "Hit him with Tackle!" Starly charges at Kricketot, hitting him on the mark. "Wing Attack!" Starly smacked Kricketot on the mark. Kairi took out a Pokéball and threw it at Kricketot. Kricketot flowed inside and the Pokéball wobbles around and around. Stars swirls around the Pokéball to confirm the catch. "I have myself a Kricketot."
"Nice one," May said.
"Now, let's give Kricketot an audience," Kairi said, letting Kricketot out. "How about you give us a soothing melody, Kricketot?" The Cricket Pokémon then started to his xylophone sound, creating some music in the air. Pikachu and Angel became so captivated, it was giving them an urge to start dancing. The moment was interrupted when a bunch of Duskull attacked.
"What the?" Brendan asked.
"Great. Duskull," Ethan said.
"Duskull, let's see," Dawn said, taking out her Rotom Phone and scanned them.
Duskull, the Requiem Pokémon
Type: Ghost
It doggedly pursues its prey wherever the prey goes. However, the chase is abandoned at sunrise.
"Could it be this is their territory?" Kris asked.
"Seems like it to me," Lyra said.
"Marill," Marill said.
Just then, Dusclops appeared.
"A Dusclops," Sora said. Lucas took out his Rotom Phone and scanned it.
Dusclops, the Beckon Pokémon
The evolved form of Duskull
Type: Ghost
It is thought that its body is hollow with only a spectral ball of fire burning inside. However, no one has been able to confirm this theory as fact.
The Dusclops was aiming right for Kricketot. The Cricket Pokémon was scared as Dusclops tried to reach for him. Sora turned to his partner.
"Help Kricketot, Pikachu! Thunderbolt!" Sora ordered. Pikachu fires Thunderbolt at the Beckon Pokémon. Dusclops was angered as it sends out a Shadow Ball at the group. "Watch out!" They all ducked. "Man, what's up with that Dusclops?"
"I don't know, and I'm not sure I wanna find out," Lucas said.
"The best thing we can do right now is get away while we can," Chase said.
"He's right. There are too many Duskull here," Leaf said.
Not needing to be convinced any further, they started to run. Dusclops kept chasing after them and sends out another Shadow Ball at them. Pikachu and Angel ran ahead as Sora, Kairi, Roxas, Xion, Ash, Leaf, Ethan, Kris, Lyra, Brendan, May, Chase, Elaine, Lucas, Dawn, Wes, Rui, Michael, and the other Pokémon ducked as Dusclops went after Pikachu and Angel.
"Pikachu, Angel, be safe," Sora said. The Pokémon couple ran ahead to a pond where a Turtwig is seen by a pond. It sees the Pokémon couple as they panted. Turtwig got curious and went up to them. They thought they found Dusclops again, but much to their relief, it wasn't.
"Thank goodness. You're just a Turtwig." - Angel subtitle.
"Yes, I'm a Turtwig. What are you three doing on my turf?" - Turtwig subtitle.
"We're sorry for barging in on you like that, but we were just walking through the woods and we were attacked by a bunch of Duskull and a Dusclops." - Pikachu subtitle.
"Duskull, Dusclops? You mean, you came through those woods! Those woods are crawling with Ghost-type Pokémon! You should have known better than to go in through there!" - Turtwig subtitle.
"No we didn't because we're not from around here." - Angel subtitle. The Dusclops shows up, startling the Pokémon.
"I have you now!" - Dusclops subtitle.
Turtwig stood his ground as Dusclops forms Shadow Ball and sends it right at them, but they all dodged. Turtwig used Bite on the ghostly Pokémon and gave him a toss back where he came from. For comical effect, the sound of an elephant's trumpet is heard through the woods.
"You two are safe now. He won't be coming back. And if he does, I'll be more than happy to give him another toss into the woods." - Turtwig subtitle.
"Thank you for helping us." - Angel subtitle. Turtwig smiled.
"Anytime, miss. There's no way I'd let a Pokémon like him mess with the hair on your pretty little head." - Turtwig subtitle.
"That was pretty impressive." - Pikachu subtitle.
"Pikachu!" Sora called out.
"Angel!" Kairi added.
They heard the couple calling out to them. Sora, Kairi, Roxas, Xion, Ash, Leaf, Ethan, Kris, Lyra, Brendan, May, Chase, Elaine, Lucas, Dawn, and the other Pokémon all show up to see Pikachu and Angel are doing okay.
"Good, you guys are okay!" Sora said.
"Look! It's a Turtwig!" Roxas said.
"It's rare to see a wild Turtwig," Wes said.
Turtwig thought the humans were a threat and fires Razor Leaf at them.
"Razor Leaf! Duck!" Sora yelled as they all ducked out of the way. The Razor Leaf hits something in the nearby bushes as an Oddish got hurt and lets out a Sleep Powder. "Look out!" Sora ran to save Pikachu as they both got a snootful of Sleep Powder, putting him and the two Pokémon to sleep. "Nap time."
They all fell asleep. Turtwig placed the sleeping Pokémon on his back and ran off. Turtwig was pretty strong if he was carrying two Pokémon as he ran into the woods.
"Angel!" Kairi gasped.
"Pikachu!" Ash called out.
"Come back!" Chase added.
"Pika!" Volt said.
An elderly woman wearing a yellow shirt, purple skirt, and a salmon jacket saw Turtwig running off.
"Oh dear. Children!" The old woman called out to them as they saw here before they could go after them. She brought them over to her house and prepared some tea to counter the effect of Sleep Powder on Sora. the rest of the group were offered tea and cookies. "Drink this, dear." Sora took a sip as he woke right up.
"Pikachu? Where's Pikachu? And where are we?" Sora asked.
"It looks like my herb tea sure did its job," the old woman said.
"Herb tea?" Sora asked.
"Forgive me. My name's Clara," the old woman introduced herself.
"I'm Sora. Nice to meet you," Sora said.
"We're at Clara's house," May said.
"She was nice enough to offer us this tea, and wake you up," Chase said.
"You have nothing to fear. Turtwig's a good Pokémon. I'm sure your Pikachu and Eevee are fine," Clara said.
"You mean you know that Turtwig?" Kairi asked.
"Heavens yes. Turtwig and I are old friends," Clara said.
"Old friends?" Sora asked.
Over to Pikachu and Angel, they were still sleeping from the effect of Oddish's Sleep Powder. Turtwig tackles into a tree, knocking down some oranges, bonking each on the heads.
"Where are we?" - Pikachu subtitle.
"Don't worry, you're safe. Here, eat this fruit. It's pretty tasty." - Turtwig subtitle.
"Thank you, Turtwig." - Angel subtitle.
Pikachu and Angel, starts eating the oranges. Turtwig beams witnessing them eating the oranges.
Back to Clara's house, she explains about Turtwig.
"Turtwig's quite the little helper, you see. Turtwig's always coming to the aid of people and Pokémon. and has been for quite some time," Clara said.
"Is Turtwig your Pokémon, Clara?" Rui asked.
"No dear. Land sakes, I'm busy enough working in my herb garden without the time it would be either a Trainer or a Coordinator," Clara said. "Truth is, one day, Turtwig just showed up here out of the forest. The poor dear looked exhausted, so I whipped up some dinner and made sure that Turtwig got plenty of sleep."
"If I were Turtwig, I'd never want to leave after that," Michael said.
"Yes, Turtwig's been here ever since. Help everything and everyone including me...all from a simple twist of fate," Clara said. "In no time at all, the Pokémon around here made Turtwig their leader."
Back to Pikachu, Angel, and Turtwig, they were happily eating the fruit when they heard the sound of fighting. It was a Mankey and a Geodude fighting over a melon.
"I saw it first!" - Mankey subtitle.
"No way! I saw it first!" - Geodude subtitle.
Turtwig ran towards the tree and knocked the squabbling Pokémon and the melon down. They were still fighting over it as Turtwig tackles it out of their hands. They were angered by Turtwig's actions, so they brawed with the Tiny Leaf Pokémon.
"Hey! Give it a rest, it's just a melon!" - Pikachu subtitle. Turtwig comes out on top as Geodude and Mankey were knocked out.
Back to Clara's house.
"But, at times Turtwig get's carried away. It's a lot of responsibility for the dear," Clara said.
"It sounds like the pressures pretty high," Kairi said.
"But why did that Turtwig attack us like that?" Sora asked.
"Well, I know I wasn't there, but if I were to guess I'd say Turtwig was only protecting Pikachu and Angel," Clara said.
"I get it. Turtwig must've thought we were trying to do Pikachu harm after that Dusclops attacked," Brendan said.
"Well, we'll have to try to convince Turtwig we meant no harm and have a talk with him. I just hope he understands," Sora said.
Back in the forest, Turtwig gathers some fruit for Geodude and Mankey.
"Here you, guys. Enjoy." - Turtwig subtitle. Mankey and Geodude both beamed at the sight of the fruit and took off to eat it. Turtwig yamed and went to sleep. Sora, Kairi, Roxas, Xion, Ash, Leaf, Ethan, Kris, Lyra, Brendan, May, Chase, Elaine, Lucas, Dawn, Wes, Rui, Michael, Xipak, Celeste, Marill, Volt, and Maple shows up to the spot Clara had told them about.
"There they are!" Elaine said, waking up Turtwig.
"Thought we find you here, buddy," Sora said, taking a step forward. Turtwig charges at Sora with a Tackle. Pikachu was shocked.
"Sora!" Kairi gasped.
"Pika!" Pikachu gasped.
"That was a strong Tackle," Sora said.
"Turt," Turtwig said.
"Wait, you don't understand! Sora is not an enemy!" - Pikachu subtitle.
"They were going to attack you, so I saved you from the Dusclops. And those humans were going to attack you, too." - Turtwig subtitle.
"I don't know what made you think we were hurting Pikachu and Angel, but we're not the bad guys here. That Dusclops and those Duskull jumped us and we ran for our lives. Pikachu and Angel ran ahead of us," Sora said.
"He's telling the truth, Turtwig. Sora's trying to help us."- Pikachu subtitle. Turtwig realized the mistake he made and got very sheepish. Turtwig bowed his ead in forgiveness.
"Looks like Turtwig is sorry for what he did," Kairi said.
"A little too sorry don't you think?" Roxas asked.
"I was thinking the same thing, Roxas," Dawn said. Sora walked over to Turtwig and placed his hand on his shell.
"Don't worry about it, Turtwig. I'm very grateful to for protecting Pikachu," Sora said.
"And I'm grateful to you for protecting Angel," Kairi added walking up to the Tiny Leaf Pokémon. Turtwig felt bad for jumping into conclusions like he did. He wanted to make amends.
"It looks like Turtwig wants to make it up to you," Rui said. They then hear some rustling from the nearby bushes. It was an injured Linoone.
"It's Linoone," Xion said.
"And she's hurt," Kairi said.
"Linoone?" Dawn asked, taking out her Rotom Phone and scanned her.
Linoone, the Rushing Pokémon
The evolved form of Zigzagoon
Type: Normal
When it spots its prey, it runs after it in a straight line. Though it is able to run at over 60 miles per hour, it is unable to turn.
Sora and Kairi went up to Linoone.
"What could have happened?" Sora asked.
"She looked like she smashed into something hard," Kairi said.
"We should head back to Clara's house. She might know what to do," Ethan said.
"Good idea. Let's go," Sora said. He carefully carried Linoone in his arms. Turtwig saw how careful he was.
Meanwhile, back in the woods, the Dusclops from before informed the rest of the gang of Duskull about what had happened before.
"That Turtwig humiliated me and sent me flying like a sack of potatoes! And we're not going to let them get away with this!" - Dusclops subtitle. One of the the Duskull leans toward another Duskull.
"I don't remember a sack of potatoes going flying." - Duskull 1 subtitle.
"That Turtwig is allied with those humans, that's why he helped those fuzzballs! And the numbskulls with me lost the humans!" - Dusclops subtitle. The Duskull squad with Dusclops looked at the ground in shame. "We'll get that Turtwig, that Pikachu, that Eevee, and those humans as well! Are you all with me?" - Dusclops subtitle. All of the Duskull let out a battle cry and set off to get revenge for their leader. The Ghost-type Pokémon all started to make their way through the woods to launch their attack.
Back at Clara's house, Sora, Kairi, Roxas, Xion, Ash, Leaf, Ethan, Kris, Lyra, Brendan, May, Chase, Elaine, Lucas, Dawn, Wes, Rui, Michael, Pikachu, Angel, Xipak, Celeste, Marill, Volt, Maple, and Turtwig came back to Clara's house. Clara has called a Pokémon doctor who happens to be a neighbor of hers. He is tending to Linoone's injuries.
"These herbs were perfect for all sorts of wounds and bruises. You'll be better soon," the doctor said.
"I am very thankful that you came on such short notice," Clara said.
"It's the least I can do, Clara. But it's the herbs from your garden that deserves the real credit. And to these kids for finding Linoone as well," the doctor said.
"We were at the right place at the right time," Lyra said.
"Marill," Marill said.
Meanwhile, is a Pokémon which resembles an oversized, pale purple scorpion is walking through the woods. Its claws and tail have been swapped, giving it two stingers and a claw tail. The miniature jaws, claws, and tail claws are white. Its arms are attached directly to its head, close to its teal eyes. A pointed marking joins its eyes. The head, arms, two tail segments, and all four legs are light blue, while the body, tail end, and other two tail segments are a darker shade of blue. This Pokémon is known as Skorupi. The Skorupi is suddenly surprised by Dusclops and its Duskull followers.
"What's gotten their sheets in a knot?" - Skorupi subtitle.
After healing Linoone, Kairi has gotten lunch ready for everyone. Sora especially was looking forward to it. Pikachu, Angel, Xipak, Celeste, Marill, Volt, Maple, Charizard, Venusaur, Typhlosion, Wani-Wani, Sceptile, Blaziken, Chimchar, Dawn's Piplup, Riolu, Sora's Starly, Sora's Piplup, Bidoof, Kairi's Starly, Buneary, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Kairi's Torchic, Kricketot, Lucas's Starly, Lucas's Turtwig, Shinx, Roxas, and Xion's Pokémon were happily eating the Pokémon food provided to them.
"Wow, this is great," Lucas said.
"Anything you make is delicious," Dawn said.
"Then, it was a good thing you tagged along with us, Dawn. Anything Kairi makes tastes like heaven itself," Kris said.
"Yeah, she would take some garbage and make it taste good," Ethan said.
"I don't know about that," Kairi said, blushing.
"Kairi, dear, this is excellent. You seem to have quite a talent," Clara said.
"Thank you. I always make sure Sora has the best nutrition as I can give him," Kairi said.
"And both my mom and sister are very appreciative of that," Sora said.
"How did you learn to cook like this?" Clara asked.
"It was my mom and grandma who taught me. They're both great cooks as well," Kairi said.
"They had quite a student," Elaine said.
"So, how's the food, Linoone?" Kairi asked.
"Noone!" Linoone said. Turtwig turned to Linoone and gives the Rushing Pokémon what's left of his food. Sora saw how generous Turtwig is.
"You're a real nice Pokémon, Turtwig," Sora said. Turtwig was pleased to hear Sora give him a compliment. "Just don't let it go to your head." Turtwig was confused for a moment. "Or mine." Turtwig froze for a second when he remembered tackling into Sora. He laughed. "It was just a little joke. He took some of Kairi's Pokémon food and filled Turtwig's bowl. "Here, have some more. You need to eat too." He places it in front of Turtwig. "Here you go." Turtwig was happy and jumps and bites Sora on the head. "YEOW!"
"Pika, Pi!" Pikachu gasped.
"Eevee!" Angel also gasped.
"Oh no!" Kairi gasped.
"Turtwig! Cut it out! Get off my head right now!" Sora screamed. "Geez, I now know how James feels when his Victreebel takes a chomp of his head."
"Turtwig is such a scamp!" Clara said, laughing.
"Scamp?" Lucas asked.
"Is this a normal thing?" Michael said.
"When Turtwig bites you, it's a sign that Turtwig really likes you," Clara stated.
"Of course. Come here, Turtwig," Clara said. Turtwig got excited and heads right towards Clara. She took out a stick and he bites right on to it, much to everyone's surprise.
"Wow, even James wouldn't have thought of that. Course, he would need a much bigger stick than that," Sora said, remembering the times James sent his Victreebel out to battle.
"I'm sure with a little practice you can do the same," Clara said. Just then, a ball of shadows comes right at them, causing everyone some alarm. "My goodness! What was that?"
"Where did that come from?" Sora asked. Everyone looked around. Chase winced when he saw the answer to Sora's question.
"Guys! Over there! Dusckull!" Chase exclaimed. They all saw the Duskull swarming all around.
"A whole bunch of Duskull," Xion said.
"And it looks like there's more of them than the last time," May said.
"Yeah, and that Dusclops is leading the attack," Wes said.
"I was ready for you, one-eye. And I'm ready to teach you a lesson. All you have to is ask!" - Turtwig subtitle.
"Oh, I'm going to have your shell as a trophy for what you did to me. And that way, every Pokémon in the entire forest will get the message not to mess with me! The same will go to that Eevee and that Pikachu, too!" - Dusclops subtitle.
"Well, I'm the Pokémon who's going to teach you!" - Turtwig subtitle. Turtwig fired Razor Leaf right at the Beckon Pokémon.
Dusclops lets out a Shadow Punch and struck Turtwig. All of the other Pokémon joined in The Duskull all launched their attacks on the group of Pokémon. Maple unleashed Baddy Bad, hitting the Duskull as Volt unleashed a Zippy Zap.
Turtwig fires Razor Leaf at Dusclops. The beckon Pokémon. Dusclops hits Turtwig with another Shadow Punch. Turtwig took a hit from Dusclops's Shadow Punch. It was a pretty heavy blow. Pikachu saw how Turtwig is takeing a hit from the cyclops-like Pokémon. Sora saw Pikachu was heading for Turtwig.
"Pikachu! Thunderbolt!" Sora ordered. Pikachu lands a Thunderbolt onto Dusclops. Turtwig looked at Sora and saw how he worked well with Pikachu and then, he sets his eyes on Pikachu and how he was willing to protect him after he was the one doing the protecting.
"Pikachu's protecting Turtwig," Kairi said.
"After the way Turtwig went to protect Pikachu, it's the least he can do," Ash said.
Turtwig took in the sunlight and heals himself of his injuries.
"What's Turtwig doing?" Lucas asked.
"Turtwig is using Synthesis. It's a healing move just like Recover, but it can be used by Grass-types," Kairi explained. Dusclops turned to Sora for giving the command and gave him a Shadow Punch in the gut. Kairi gasped. "Sora!"
"Eevee!" Angel gasped.
"Pika!" Pikachu also gasped.
Turtwig was aghast when he saw Dusclops do that. Turtwig got angry and unleashed a huge Razor Leaf attack onto Dusclops and some the Duskull. Turtwig bit Dusclops on the hand and spins Dusclops around and gave him a toss. Dusclops goes flying back to where he came from. All of the Duskull all got scared of Turtwig and they all fled right back into the woods.
"I don't think they'll be coming back," Michael said.
"Is everyone okay?" Sora asked.
"Everyone is all okay. But what about you, Sora?" Kairi asked.
"I had taken worse hits than that," Sora said.
"Just glad you're doing okay, buddy. And thanks for helping us all," Sora said. Turtwig was happy and he leapt to give Sora another love bite, but he placed a stick in his path. "Good thing I grabbed this in the confusion."
"You just grabbed that from Clara's table?" Rui asked.
"Sure did. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me," Sora said.
Later as the sun was setting, the group were preparing to depart to Jubelife City.
"Thanks for everything, Clara," Kris said.
"You all take care," Clara said.
"And you do the same," Roxas said. Sora looked right a Turtwig.
"You take care of yourself and all the Pokémon around here, Turtwig," Sora said.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu said.
"Eevee!" Angel said.
"Bye!" Kairi said.
The group took off as Clara waved goodbye to them. Turtwig was sad to see them go. Turtwig felt a special connection with Sora. Clara looked right at Turtwig and smiled.
"I know you want to go," Clara said. Turtwig turned to her and shocked to hear her say that and wondered if she's going to be okay. "Of course. I'll be fine by myself. You go with them." Turtwig was surprised, but happy, so he wet running towards them. Turtwig stops in front of them.
"Turtwig?" Sora asked real surprised.
"What's wrong?" Kairi asked.
"Turtwig!" Turtwig said.
"You wanna hang with us?" Sora asked.
"Turt," Turtwig nodded.
"You sure?" Sora asked.
"I'm sure he is," Clara said. "You shouldn't be surprised. Turtwig likes you." Sora smiled and nodded.
"There's always room for one more," Sora said. Turtwig stands on his hind legs and bats his front legs together.
"Turtwig, Turtwig, Turtwig!" Turtwig said.
"Let me guess, you wanna battle, don't you?" Sora asked.
"Yes, you are right, Sora," Clara said.
"Turtwig, Turtwig," Turtwig said.
"And I think it's Pikachu Turtwig wants to battle," Roxas said.
"Okay, Turtwig, if that's what you want," Sora said as he accepted the challenge. Pikachu and Turtwig stood in front of each other as they both got ready to battle. Turtwig starts up with Tackle. "Pikachu! Quick Attack! Let's go!" Pikachu charges right at Turtwig with his speed attack. Pikachu lands a blow onto Turtwig and tumbes back. He got back up and fires Razor Leaf. "Dodge it!" Pikachu avoids Razor Leaf as Turtwig charges at Pikachu with another Tackle. Turtwig successfully lands a hit
"That Turtwig is much stronger than he was before," Ethan said.
"After taking on that Dusclops twice, it's no wonder," Brendan said.
Turtwig charges right at Pikachu again, but opens his mouth.
"Turtwig is going to use Bite!" Leaf exclaimed.
"Pikachu! Dodge it quick!" Sora called out. Pikachu jumps to avoid him, but Turtwig jumps after him and bites him right on the tail. "Shake Turtwig off, quick!" Pikachu tried to swing Pikachu right off of his tail. Pikachu ran around as Turtwig kept on holding on. "Pikachu's gotta tired out if this keeps up. What to do, what to do, what to do?" He thought for a moment and looked right at the tree. "Wait, that's it!" He points to the tree. "Pikachu! Over there!" Pikachu looked right at the tree confused, but he understood what he meant. He ran towards the tree with Turtwig,s tail biting on him. "That's it! Now, use Iron Tail!" Pikachu's tail gave a metallic glow, much to Turtwig's surprise. He lets go of Pikachu's tail when he slammed him into the tree. Turtwig came sliding down from the tree. "Let's wrap this up! Thunderbolt!" Pikachu gave Turtwig a strong Thunderbolt. Sora knew Electric-type attacks won't do much damage to Turtwig, but it would be enough. Turtwig was now paralyzed from the electric shock. Sora took out a Pokéball and threw it. Turtwig flows inside it. The Pokéball wobbles around and around until stars swirls around the Pokéball to confirm the catch. "Glad you could join the party, Turtwig."
"Pi, Pikachu," Pikachu said.
"Promise me you'll take good care of Turtwig for me now, won't you, dear? It means a lot," Clara said.
"I promise, Clara," Sora said.
Sora has caught a Turtwig and now they continue on towards Jubilfe City for the first Pokémon Contest for the group. And we will end it here for now.