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[callysquest]

Flaring Up

Route 7

 Oh, there you are! I didn’t think you two were coming back, we’ve been waiting this whole time!

 Sorry, it took a long time getting the Pokéflute. We figured everyone had gone to bed so we stayed the night at the palace.

+ Of course they charged us for the rooms...

 And the Furfrou ran off again in the night.

 You know, Cally we could’ve shared a room...

+ It’s fine, Shauna, don’t worry about it.

 So do you have my Pokéflute or not?

+ Oh, sure. Here.

I hand over the flute.

 Hurry up and wake that damn Snorlax already!

 Stand back, and be ready to battle it, trainers. Snorlax can get very grumpy if you wake them.

The guy puts the flute to his lips, puffs up his cheeks, and blasts a horribly loud screech from the flute.

 Hmm! Why you wake Puddin’? Puddin’ hungry, want pudding!

 Oh crap, she’s not mad. She’s hungry!

+ Sorry to wake you. Puddin’, is it? But you’re blocking the way.

 Hm? Oh, Puddin’ sorry. Puddin’ move. Got any pudding?

+ I don’t have any pudding, sorry.

 Puddin’ go find some. Bye!

Puddin’ waddles off towards a field of lavender flowers.

 Oh, it understood you?

+ She was just hungry.

 Ah, wait don’t a bunch of Swirlix live in that lavender patch?

 Sucks to be them, I guess.

 Thank you for clearing the road, I’ll inform the town.

 Yay! Mission complete!

We cross the bridge and start walking the long road by the river. As we near some tall grass I notice a faint glowing light buzzing around, an Illumise emerges from the grass.

 I found you! You’re the trainer Cally, right?

+ Uh, yes.

 I met your Vivillon friend, Claire?

+ Oh?

 I asked Claire to spread the word about our mission.

 I want to help the search!

 Why?

 It’s important! Can I please go with you? My name is Lucia, by the way.

+ Okay, sure.

 Hey, Cally!

 You’re just charming the Pokémon to go with you?

 Could you maybe put in a good word for me?

 Guys! I finally caught up. Thanks for telling me the road was open again...

 Oh... sorry Serena!

 I’ll teach you all lesson with a battle!

 What?

 I don’t want to battle right now! And three against one isn’t fair. Cally, why don’t you team up with Serena to make it fair?

+ Uh...

 I’m okay with that, I’m sure leaving me behind was the boys’ idea anyway.

 But we just-

 Go Fletchling!

 Go Corphish!

+ Joule, you’re up!

 Why’re you dragging me into this?

 Go Pikachu!

 Hi!

 Oh it’s on!

+ Thundershock the Corphish!

 Peck the Corphish!

 Thundershock the Fletchling!

 Vice Grip the Fletchling!

Fletchling pecks at Corphish and Joule zaps it while it’s distracted. The other Pikachu shocks Fletchling to the floor allowing Corphish to pinch at it with it’s claws.

+ Thundershock the Corphish!

 Peck the Corphish!

 Thundershock the Fletchling!

 Vice Grip the Fletchling!

Fletchling pecks at Corphish again and Joule finishes it off with a jolt, the other Pikachu zaps Fletchling into submission.

 Go Braixen!

+ Quick Attack!

 Ember!

 Quick Attack the Pikachu!

Joule and the other Pikachu dart at eachother and bump heads at high speed, the other Pikachu recoils back and rolls to the floor where Braixen roasts it a bit.

 Oh yeah, still got it! I’m in the top percentile of Pikachu! ... Whatever that means.

 Go Flabébé!

+ Electro Ball!

 Ember!

 Fairy Wind the Pikachu!

 Always fun to try new techniques!

Joule places her paws on her cheeks, sparks start to arc around her paws and as she raises them above her head a bright yellow ball of lightning forms between them. Joule sprints at Flabébé and slam dunks the ball on its head. Braixen waves a stick it produced from its tail and showers Flabébé with embers. Flabébé wafts its flower at Joule, causing a small gust of pink... stuff to somehow harm her as it blows by.

 Hey that weird pink stuff hurts! Sort of.

+ Quick Attack!

 Ember!

 Fairy Wind the Pikachu!

Joule darts at Flabébé and knocks it into an easel some nearby artist was using while she tried to furiously paint the battle this whole time. The canvas clatters to the floor revealing a picture consisting of splatters and streaks of yellow, orange and pink.

+ Oops, sorry!

 Are you kidding? This is probably my best work so far thanks to you!

 Oh, it certainly looks... abstract.

 I like how yellow it is. So, Braixen now? How’s evolution working out for you?

 Fine, just fine. Can you get your trainer to ask Serena to get me a brush? My ear tufts are starting to get out of hand...

 Heh.

 So anyway, our next destination is Ambrette Town. We’ll have to go through the Connecting cave first.

 The Zubat Roost?

 Aww man, not Zubats again...

Connecting Cave

 Let’s just run through here.

+ Agreed.

We sprint through the cave. Zubats whip past us, screeching incoherently. I reach the other end and check on my bag because I think I can feel something moving inside. A Zubat is flapping around inside.

 I fight for justice!

The Zubat bites one of the Pokéballs in my bag and before I can react it’s in the ball and being teleported away.

+ Uh...

Route 8

 Ambrette Town is just at the end of this path, be careful of the cliff edge.

 I’m not going anywhere near the edge, I hate heights!

+ You and me both.

 We have so much in common, Cally!

 It sure looks a long way down, and those rocks at the bottom sure look jagged.

+ Not helping, Joule!

We begin walking down the path, Shauna and I make extra sure to be as far from the cliff edge as possible.

 If people use this path so much they really should add a fence or something.

 What good is a fence going to do if you’re just going to shimmy along the wall like that?

A Spoink leaps out from behind a rock in front of Shauna.

 Wha!

 Found you!

 What does it want? Is is going to push me off the cliff?

 You’re the human with the Pikachu!

 Why’s it staring at me?

+ Oh, that’d be me.

 Oh! Hi there. They call me Babe, Claire sends her regards.

 Oh?

 I’m coming with you! You’re going to need all the help you can get to find the Lifegiver.

+ Oh... okay.

 So you just talk to them and they decide to go with you?

+ Uh, sort of. It’s a little more complicated than that. Sometimes they battle me... sometimes.

Ambrette Town

We eventually make it to town and after a stop at the Pokémon Center, Serena takes us to some research lab.

 They research fossils here, maybe they found something linked to Mega Evolution on one of their digs.

+ Seems like a bit of a stretch.

 Oh! Excuse me, Mister Doctor Scientist guy?

 Myeees?

 Have you ever dug up anything linked to Mega Evolution?

 I’m afraid not, it’s possible my colleague in the Glittering Cave may have discovered something recently. He’s been gone for quite some time.

 Oh, I see.

 If you can give him a gentle reminder to get back here before we finish for the day I’ll let you use this fossil reviving machine if you ever find a fossil for yourselves.

 Cool! Let’s go!

Route 9

The path here is much too treacherous than Route 8, a nearby guide loans us a Rhyhorn to ride on. It seems Shauna is much more afraid of heights than I am so she elected to stay in town. Having learned to ride on Rhyhorn since I was little I feel right at home.

 So your mom taught you to ride?

+ Yeah, it helps to be able to talk with them too.

 I’ll say! It’s so much easier when we have two-way communication.

 Oh, I suppose so. You’ve always been able to talk with Pokémon?

+ For as long as I can remember, yes.

 Oh! I think I stepped on something!

 Ow! My foot! I’ll make you pay, human!

 Uh-oh!

 I’ve got this one, mom! Bubble-bweeeem!

 Oh no!

Baker blasts the Hippopotas with a bright bubbly blue beam, knocking it off the cliff.

 Haha! I feel funny.

 Yeah!

 Baker no!

 Woah, everything else got smaller again.

 They grow up so fast...

Glittering Cave

 More humans? You’re not red, you aren’t with the humans in red?

 Naw, they’re with me. Also this one has the gift.

+ Hi.

 Oh, then maybe you can help? Some bad humans came and they’re harassing the Pokémon in here.

 Bad humans? In red?

 Yes, you know them?

 They kidnapped the Lifegiver while he slumbered! We must know where they took him!

 Then how about we help eachother. Together we’ll punish the humans in red, also could you introduce me to that handsome fellow you rode here with?

 Excellent, another one for the cause!

 My name is Beryl, by the way.

+ The more the merrier, I guess.

 What just happened?

+ Don’t worry about it, but it looks like there’s trouble further ahead.

We travel deeper into the cave and soon we reach a tunnel that looks to have been excavated recently, we round a corner to find an odd looking guy standing around.

 What do we have here?

 It’s one of them!

+ You’re wearing a lot of red. You look ridiculous.

 You dare insult the uniform of Team Flare? Brats like you should be taught a lesson.

+ You’re not alone in here?

 I have cohorts nearby, what does that have to do wi-

I knee him in the gut, as he doubles over winded I grab him by his stupid hair and slam his face into a nearby minecart.

+ Good, I only need one of you awake.

 I’m not sure why you did that but there’s more coming now.

 What’s going on here?

 Looks like someone beat up Bob again.

 Those two brats beat him up?

 Ask questions later, get them!

+ That’s my line! Joule! Give that one a Thunder Wave!

 This’ll be fun!

 Wait I didn’t call out my Pokémon yet!

While Joule tasers the flair woman I dash at the flair guy and sweep his leg with a kick, causing him to trip face first into the tunnel wall, knocking him out.

I approach the flair woman as she twitches on the ground.

 Gah, I didn’t expect a pretty little brat to fight dirty.

 Cally, why’re you hurting these people?

+ They torture Pokémon. And their organisation has kidnapped a Pokémon deity.

 Deity? Which one?

+ The Pokémon here call it the Lifegiver?

 Can’t say I’ve heard of that one, we probably know it by a different name.

 What are you two talking about?

+ Don’t play dumb, tell me where you took it!

 I have no idea what you want!

+ You want Joule to shock you again?

 Zappy zap zap! Hehe.

 Please! No! We were sent here to look for Mega Stones! I don’t know anything about this, what did you call it, Lifegiver?

 So they’re just foot soldiers.

+ Take your comrades and get out of my sight.

The flair woman grabs each of the flair guys by the foot and slowly drags them away.

 Hm? Hey, what’s that?

Joule points to the wall where the second flair guy smacked his head. A tiny shiny yellow ball had been uncovered. With little effort I pry it from the wall.

 It’s so sparkly, is this ball made of light?

+ I’m not sure what it is. It’s like it’s made of glass or something.

 I want it, let me have it!

+ Fine.

 We should check on the scientist, those Team Flare people might’ve done something to him.

It doesn’t take us long to find the scientist at the end of the tunnel.

 What a haul, there’s a whole mess o’ fossils here!

 Hello, are you perhaps from the research lab in Ambrette?

 Hello, why yes I am. Did they send you to find me again? I guess I got carried away. I just found a lot of fossils, it’ll take a while to carry them all back. There’s much more than we’d possibly need, why don’t you each pick one as a souvenir?

 Oh my, thank you. Let’s see, oh this one looks pretty.

I just grab one from the top of the pile.

+ I’ll take this one I guess.

Ambrette Town

On the trip back to town Serena seemed fairly quiet, I would have thought she’d have more questions. Though she did ask about Mega Stones at the research lab. It would seem the gym leader in Cyllage City might know more.

I found some twine and a fitting so Joule can wear the light ball. Apparently the fossil I picked up was a rare jaw fossil, the scientist with the revival machine was all too happy to use it and it revived a rather surprised looking Tyrunt.

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[callysquest]

A Special Day

Lumiose City

 You’re sure about this?

 I’m sure. I can fly now, it makes sense.

+ All by yourself, though?

 If we’re going to find the Lifegiver, we need to split up. I can cover more area from above. You continue on land.

+ If that’s what you want.

 Thank you, Claire.

Claire takes off and flutters upwards.

 See you later!

 Bye Claire!

 Cally! Over here!

I notice Serena near a café down the street, she’s beckoning me over. It seems urgent so I run over to her.

+ What’s up?

 In the café, look! It’s Diantha!

 Who dat?

+ Who?

 You’re kidding, right? You’ve not seen her latest movie?

+ I’ve been bedridden for the better part of this year, so no. So she’s an actor? Who’s she talking to?

 Lysandre, what’re you saying?

 Wouldn’t it be better for your career to remain as youthful as you are now?

 That’s a terrible idea! I’d be so bored playing the same roles over and over. I don’t want to be typecasted!

 That must be Lysandre, owner of Lysandre Labs.

 Hm? It looks like we have company.

 Oh! I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to eavesdrop.

 You two must be Sycamore’s new assistants?

+ What makes you say that?

 You have Pokémon with you and I saw you coming from Sycamore’s lab earlier. So unless that Pikachu is a pet I assume you’re trainers?

 Well I’m definitely nobody’s pet, pal.

 That’s nice, I’m a trainer too! When I’m not filming of course. Maybe we’ll battle some time. Anyway, Lysandre, I’ve got to go.

 It was an honour to meet you!

 Always nice to meet a fan!

Diantha leaves, almost as if she were in a hurry.

 So, young trainers, what’s Sycamore’s new project?

 We’re looking into Mega Evolution.

 Oh really? How fascinating! Here, have a Holo Caster each. It’s the latest model, consider it a contribution from Lysandre Labs.

Lysandre hands us each a cellphone looking thing.

 Thank you so much!

 Good luck on your endeavour. I have... important things to do. Goodbye.

 Something’s not quite right.

Route 5

 We’re heading for Camphrier Town next. We’ll meet up with the others there. It’s just a stop on our way to--

 Coming through, pardon me!

The skating girl zooms past with a pair of Lucario following. One of them stops in front of me and turns to face me.

 You... your aura. So familiar, but...

+ Huh?

 What’re you talking about?

 Oh I’m so sorry, is Lucario bothering you? He must like something about your aura, they can sense things like that.

 That’s amazing, could it have something to do with Cally having the gift?

 You have the gift? Now that’s amazing. I’m Korrina, the gym leader for Shalour City. Cally, was it?

+ Uh yeah, and this is Serena.

 Hi, we’re trainers. I hope to challenge your gym soon.

 I’ll look forward to it. See you later! Come along, Lucario.

 Right.

We travel along the road for a while until Serena is challenged by another trainer. I take the opportunity to rest by some tall grass.

 You know that Fennekin isn’t that bad in a fight.

+ I suppose.

 Mommy, why do Pokémon fight like that?

 Oh... that’s complicated. Um...

 Well well, look what we have here.

A handful of Scraggy surround us.

 Looks like some trainer is hangin’ in our turf, Butch.

 Yeah! This is our place!

 That’s right, Al. And what do we do to trainers on our patch?

 We beat ‘em up?

 That’s right, Wyatt.

 Oh gee, Butch, she’s got a bunch of Pokémon with her.

 Then we’ll beat them up too, Jane. Get ‘em!

 Mommy help!

 But that one’s just a baby...

 Back off or I’ll-- Oh screw it imma zap you all anyway!

Joule starts zapping each Scraggy.

 Crap, she knows thundershock! Run for it!

 You won’t get away that easily! Cally!

I throw a Pokéball at the straggler. The ball clicks and is teleported away.

 She got Jane!

 Forget her, just run!

 Congrats on the catch.

+ How did your battle go?

 Oh just fine. Look, it’s Tierno!

 Hey, I saw that battle from afar. You didn’t want to battle, Cally?

+ I was occupied.

 Oh, well how about we battle?

+ But...

 Come on, let’s go! Go Corphish!

+ Go Minnie!

 Let’s do this.

+ Vine Whip!

 Vice Grip!

Minnie whips at Corphish with her vines, Corphish scuttles up to Minnie and pinches her on the nose.

 Ow ow ow!

+ Vine Whip!

 Vice Grip!

Minnie slaps Corphish in the face with her vines while Corphish nips at her with it’s claws.

+ Vine Whip!

 Vice Grip!

 I’ve had enough of this!

Minne uses her vines to grab Corphish and slam it to the ground.

 Still got it!

 Still got what? Minnie, you’ve changed.

+ I guess you’ve been through a lot...

 You have no idea.

 Woah, you’ve got skills!

 Yes she does, mind if I get next?

+ Fine.

 Go Kadabra!

+ Go Bandit!

 Let’s go!

+ Headbutt!

 Confusion!

Bandit charges at Kadabra but freezes in place halfway there. Kadabra waves its spoon as Bandit raises from the ground.

 Oh no...

Bandit is flung down the hill and slams head first into a tree, leaving a horrible mess.

 Bandit!

Camphrier Town

 Cally, you’ve not said a word since that battle.

 Sorry about Bandit, by the way.

 And you’ve been limping, too. Are your new shoes hurting you?

 You haven’t been like this since--

+ My leg hurts.

 Oh, is it an old injury, your scar?

+ Something like that.

 Well Tierno and I are going to the PokéCenter, are you coming too?

+ I’ll just hang around for a bit.

 Suit yourself.

I wander about the town for a while and eventually come across a rather nice looking mansion that’s open to the public so I decide to check it out.

 I hate these old places.

+ How so?

 No wires.

 Hi Cally! You had the same idea too?

+ Uh, what idea?

 They keep a lot of really old stuff in these chateaus, maybe the owner knows something.

 Hello, I’m the proprietor of this establishment. What is is you think I know?

 Oh, hi. Uh, do you know anything about Mega Evolution?

 No I’m afraid I’ve never heard of--

 We have a situation on Route 7!

 What is it, Mayor?

 The Snorlax is back and this time it’s sleeping on the bridge.

 Oh boy I’ve never seen a Snorlax before!

 Great, why do Snorlaxes always think they can sleep wherever they want.

 Come on Cally, let’s have a look!

Route 7

 See? Right on the bridge!

 Zzzzzz...

 Huh, I always thought they’d be bigger.

+ So how’re we going to move it?

 Normally I’d use the PokéFlute but...

 But what?

 I gave it to the owner of Parfum Palace to pay off my debt  with him, along with everything else of value I own.

 Well let’s go get it! He should at least lend it back to you to help the town! Come on Cally, let’s go!

+ But--

Route 6

 Parfum Palace is at the end of this road. It’s getting late, we should hurry!

 You know I could’ve shocked that Snorlax until it moved, right?

+ I know, Joule, I know.

As we hurry up the road something darts from the treeline to my right and bumps into me.

 Ow...

 You really need to watch where you’re going.

 Oh no, humans!

 Nightingale? Is that you?

 Lady Antheia! I’m so glad I found you!

 Lady?

 I was so worried when you didn’t come back.

 What’s going on?

 What’re you doing with these humans?

 I enlisted their aid. This is Cally, she has the gift.

 Then I insist I join you! Miss Cally please, I must join the search for the Lifegiver!

+ Um, okay?

 Did that wild Audino just decide to go with you?

+ More or less, yeah.

 Wow I’m jealous, that gift of yours really comes in handy!

Parfum Palace

 It costs how much to get in?!

 One thousand Pokéfrancs. Each. All proceeds go to the maintenance of the building... probably.

 This is extortion, no wonder how the rich stay rich!

+ I’ll cover it. Here, take it.

 Very good, you may enter.

The huge gates in front of the palace open up and we head inside to see a man running around in a panic.

 My Furfrou! My darling Furfrou is missing! Oh where could she be?

 Oh no, I’d be so upset if any of my Pokémon went missing. Can we help look?

 We?

 Oh thank you, I’ve looked all over indoors. Could you check the garden?

+ It’s getting dark...

 Come on. Let’s go, Cally!

The garden is mostly a giant hedge maze. We spend quite a while looking until I stumble upon the Furfrou.

 Who’re you?

 Oh you found it! Your owner was so worried about you, Furfrou.

 Owner?

 Crap, he sent you to look for me?

+ Yeah... you ran away?

 That guy is so clingy and I was so bored! I just wanted some peace for a while.

 I guess it’s time to go back...

We get back to the mansion just after sunset, it really is a big hedge maze. Smokey got tired of taking the proper way back so she burned a path through the hedges, much to Furfrou’s delight.

 Oh my darling Furfrou! Thank you for returning her to me!

 No problem!

 This calls for celebration! Oh Jeeves!

 Myes, Monsieur?

 Have the groundsmen prepare the fireworks!

 Right away.

 Oh boy, fireworks?

 You can watch them from the balcony.

Shauna and I head upstairs to the main balcony overlooking the garden, I can still see some of the embers glowing in the dark where Smokey cheated the hedge maze.

 I’ve had a really fun day!

+ Yeah?

The fireworks start, streaming into the sky above the garden and exploding into showers of bright, colourful sparks.

 Pretty colours!

 They really are.

 Hey Mommy, look what I can do!

 Hm?

 Wheee!

 Baker!

 Hehe! Oh, my tail got smaller. Why does everything look a little smaller?

 What a perfect way to end such a special day. You know I really like spending time with you, Cally.

+ Oh?

Shauna holds my hand while we watch the fireworks continue.

+ Oh...

 Didn’t we come here to get something?

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[callysquest]

The Big Picture

Santalune City

 You beat me fair and square. Here, the skates just as we agreed!

The skater hands me a trendy looking shoebox.

+ Thanks but I just wanted to get into the gym, you’re right in front of- oh cool, Heelys!

I waste no time in swapping shoes.

 Sorry they look a little childish.

+ Are you kidding? They’re so comfy, a lot better than Serena’s old school shoes!

 Oh, I’m glad you like them. So you’re going to challenge the gym?

+ Yup.

 You’re sure you want to do this?

Joule looks at my scarred leg.

 You remember what happened last time...

+ It’s the best way to find my brother, he hasn’t left any trace. But I know he’ll be competing in a Pokémon League. The database in a Hall of Fame is the best way to locate him.

I stand before the door to the gym for a moment.

 So are we going? Or...

The door bursts open.

 I won! I got my first gym badge!

 I wasn’t worried at all!

+ Hi Serena.

 Hi Cally! I guess it’s your turn.

+ Yeah.

I step into the building. Inside it looks more like a gallery than a gym, until I reach the arena.

 Oh another challenger so soon? Hello, I’m Viola, the gym leader here. So have you any badges yet?

+ No.

 Alright, just one moment.

A bright flash blinds me for a moment, everything looks foggy for a few seconds while my vision returns.

 Too bright!

+ Ow! What was that?

Viola takes the polaroid from her camera, wafts it a bit and then pins it to a board on the wall behind her.

 So sorry, I take photos of all my challengers!

 Maybe a little warning first?

 Ready to begin?

+ Let’s do this.

 Go Surskit!

+ You’re up, Joule!

+ Thundershock!

 Bubble!

Joule jolts the Surskit before Surskit spits bubbles back at her, somehow hurting her on contact.

+ Thundershock!

 Quick Attack!

Surskit zips across the arena and bashes into Joule who responds by shocking Surskit into submission.

 Ugh, still out of shape...

 Go Vivillon!

+ Joule come back! Go Smokey!

 To battle!

+ Ember!

 Tackle!

Vivillon swoops at Smokey, smacking into her before receiving a face full of embers.

+ Ember!

 Infestation!

Vivillon summons tiny insects that swarm Smokey and nibble at her. Smokey spits more embers at Vivillon while the swarm of insects continue to bite at her.

+ Ember!

 Tackle!

As Vivillon swoops at Smokey again, Smokey spits embers in its path. The swarm ceaselessly attacks Smokey.

+ Ember!

Viola sprays a potion on Vivillon while Smokey sprays it with embers. Smokey struggles to hold her composure as the insects keep biting her.

 Mustn’t scratch, mustn’t scratch!

+ Ember!

 Infestation!

Vivillon summons more bugs that swarm over Smokey as she pounces on Vivillon, pins it to the floor and roars embers in its face until it passes out.

 Not as fun as I thought it’d be. Please put be back in the ball.

 Congratulations! You’ve earned the Bug Badge!

+ Thanks.

 One down...

As I head for the marked exit I glance over at the board with all the photos on it. So many trainers, Viola has written their names and the date of their challenge on them. Looking down the board I gaze across Serena’s photo and next to that is...

+ !!

 What’s wrong?

 Is something wrong?

+ This photo, it’s my brother!

 But that’s the photo I took of you!

Viola comes over to the board and looks at the photo.

+ It’s him! He looks a little older but that’s definitely him!

 I don’t get it, this is impossible! That’s the photo I took but it’s not you in the picture...

The picture is of a boy wearing a blue jacket, jeans and a Pokémon League baseball cap. A Fletchling is on his shoulder and a Fennekin stood beside him. The label has written the exact date and time I challenged Viola but the name reads “Caldar Caldarson”.

 This is weirding me out!

 You look just like him. Except you’re blonde and, well... a girl obviously.

+ It’s not my natural hair colour.

 Yeah I’ve been meaning to ask you about that.

After much headscratching Viola decides to take another photo of me and gave the picture of my brother to me. The new photo turned out fine if not a little posed, I can sort of understand why Viola snaps a surprise shot. I head outside to meet up with the others.

 Cally! It went well?

+ I won.

 Congratulations!

 Awesome!

 Well done!

 Woo!

Route 4

 Next up we’re heading for Lumiose City.

 Hm?

 The Professor’s lab is there. I can’t wait to see what he has in store for us!

 He’s a really cool guy, he gave Serena and me our first Pokémon.

 Cally get over here!

I rush over to Joule who’s standing by a flower bed. A tiny Pokémon lay quivering on the ground.

+ What’s wrong?

 She’s in a lot of pain! She tried to tell me something before she passed out.

 What is it?

 The Pokédex says it’s a Flabébé.

 It doesn’t look so good.

+ We need to get her to a PokéCenter!

I reach to pick the frail and fragile looking thing.

 I don’t think we’ll get back in time...

 Oh no...

 No choice then, you’ve got to catch her.

+ What?

 You’ve got to use a Pokéball.

+ This doesn’t feel right.

 I hate this idea too, but there’s no other choice!

I take a Pokéball from my bag and gently tap the Flabébé, capturing it instantly. I kick my Heelys into action and skate downhill back to Santalune. I burst through the doors at the PokéCenter and hand the Flabébé to Nurse Joy.

A few hours later Nurse Joy returns with the Pokéball, it pops open as soon as it’s back in my hands.

 I wasn’t expecting a rescue from humans. Thank you. I am Antheia of the Hidden Village.

 No problem, this human is called Cally and she has the gift.

+ Hello Antheia, sorry about capturing you so suddenly...

  I’ve never before met a human who understands us. I’m not upset about my capture, you saved my life!

+ What happened to you?

 I was attacked by evil humans.

 Rockets? Were they wearing black?

 What’s a Rocket? These humans were wearing red. They stole the forest deity!

 Which one?

 The Lifegiver, they took him while he slumbered! We sent out everyone we could to search, I went to look for help. I hoped to find Moltres or Articuno but the bad humans attacked me with their Pokémon and left me poisoned.

 Not the Lifegiver! This is bad news.

 This is bad, very, very bad!

+ I’m so sorry.

 I’m honour bound to remain with you but I implore you; please help us. This will hurt us all, humans too, if we don’t do something!

 This is heavy...

+ I’ll do my best, Antheia. I’m not sure what I can do but I’ll think of something.

Heading back to Route 4 I try to catch up with the others, but I’m slowed down by a few challenges from other trainers. I waste as little time as possible in defeating them.

 I think I’m about ready to-

 Ah, there we go!

 I can fly! Wheee!

 Lookin’ good, Claire!

 Cally! I saw a bright light and wondered what it was.

+ Claire just evolved.

 Aw I missed it. I’ve never seen a Pokémon evolve before. Anyway we’re all waiting for you at the gatehouse. How was that Flabébé by the way?

+ She’s fine and she decided to stay with me.

Shauna and I meet up with the others just outside the city limits. A couple people are standing with them.

 Ah, are these your friends?

 Yes it’s them, Shauna and Cally.

 Hello, this is Sina and I’m Dexio.

 We’re Professor Sycamore’s assistants.

 The professor is waiting to meet trainers in his lab, turn left out of the gate and head down the road, it’s opposite the Pokémon Center.

Lumiose City

 I’m heading straight to the lab! Are you coming too?

+ I think I’m going to make a stop somewhere else first.

 I’m going to check out the Pokémon studio!

 Tierno and I need to check on something real quick.

 Right, we need to check... that thing.

 Those two creep me out just a little bit.

I look down the highstreet for a clothing boutique and enter the first one I see.

 Oh non non non! We can’t let your sort into this kind of establishment.

I reach into my bag and pull out a wad of cash.

+ Really? What a shame...

 Ah, pardonne-moi. Right this way s’il vous plaît.

 What just happened?

+ They only serve the absurdly rich here.

 But aren’t you poor?

+ Got a huge cash settlement from the Kanto Pokémon League for what Green did.

 Neat.

I head over to the men’s section and grab a pair of shorts, a white shirt, a blue jacket, a bag, and a blue baseball cap.

+ I’ll take these.

 Mademoiselle, are these a gift?

+ No they’re for me.

I hand over the cash.

 Okay...

I swap to my new clothes in the changing room before I head back out to my next stop. A hair salon.

 Hello, how can I help?

I glance over at the wall with all the photos of models on them and point to one of them.

+ I’d like that style please and can you dye my hair? I want to be a brunette again.

 You don’t like blonde? Such a shame, it really brings out the green in your eyes. Oh, and you realise that style is more suited for boys, right?

+ I don’t care, I like my hair short and I want my natural colour back.

 Okay...

I let the hairdresser do her work but I can only think of one word answers when she tries to chat with me. Eventually she finishes and I feel a lot more comfortable.

+ Thanks.

 You look more like your old self again!

I leave and head for Sycamore’s lab.

 Cally? Is that you?

+ Yeah, thanks for the loaner clothes but I got my own now.

 But you look like a boy.

 Let her dress how she wants, I kinda like it anyway.

 But shorts? Didn’t you want something to cover your scar?

+ I like shorts, they’re comfy and easy to wear.

  Welcome trainers! I am Augustine Sycamore. I see you two got the Pokémon I sent, are they well?

 Froakie and I are getting on great!

 Fennekin and I won our first gym badge!

 Excellent, now on to my request. I’d like you to find out all you can about Mega Evolution.

 Mega whatnow?

+ What’s that?

 It’s something only a very few trainers are able to do, supposedly it has to do with a trainer’s bond with their Pokémon. It’s a form of evolution that transcends regular Pokémon evolution.

 So cool!

 Sounds interesting!

 I don’t like it.

 Oh, there’s three of you? I was expecting two.

 This is Cally, she’s new to Kalos. She’s the daughter of the famous Rhyhorn racer, Grace.

+ Hey...

 Oh I see, I didn’t realise. Well since your cohorts got Pokémon from me it’s only fair you get one too, even though you already have Pokémon.

+ Oh.

 I gave Serena the fire type Fennekin and Shauna the water type Froakie, I’ll give you a grass type.

 A Chespin?

 What? No. It’s a Bulbasaur, Sina and Dexio rescued it on the shore of Cyllage City.

Sycamore opens a pokéball, revealing the Bulbasaur inside.

 Minnie?!

 Joule? Cally?

+ Minnie! You’re alive!

 You know this Bulbasaur?

+ She’s my friend. Minnie I’m so sorry, we looked for you but we thought you’d...

I hug Minnie tightly, tears streaking down my face.

+ I’m sorry!

 I’m so glad to find you again!

 What happened to you?

 I ended up in this place with lots of mysterious dungeons, I befriended another Pokémon who claimed was human once, together we rescued lots of Pokémon in need, we battled legends. We even met the sky dragon Rayquaza and helped him destroy a meteor!

 I don’t really remember much after that, I remember almost drowning, then lying on a beach dying of thirst. Then some humans came and brought me here.

 What’s it saying?

+ She’s been through a lot.

Somewhere different yet exactly the same...

 That guy battled like a veteran! Now to put his picture on the wall...

 Huh? This isn’t the picture I took. Who’s that girl? I haven’t seen her before. This is my handwriting, too. Who’s Cally?

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[callysquest]

Grand Tour

Vaniville Town

+ Thanks again for the loaner clothes, Serena.

 No problem, Cally. Looks like we’re almost ready to set off!

The lights in Serena’s room flicker for a moment.

 Not again, we’ve been getting surges for months and still nobody’s been to fix it.

 Yours too? I think the whole street’s been having issues.

+ Hmm. Do these houses have external junction boxes by any chance?

 Are you an electrician or something?

+ Or something. Could you show me?

 Oh, sure.

Serena leads me out to the side of her home. A small metal box is attached to the side of the wall, thick cables lead from the box and into the ground. The front panel is wide open and obscuring something on the other side that appears to be rummaging in the box. A few sparks fly every now and then.

 What’s that?

+ Joule!

 Uh-oh!

Joule peers over the top of the panel, wires are in her mouth, a couple of sparks arc from the chewed wires to her cheeks.

 A Pikachu?

 Oh, hey Cally. Who’re your friends?

+ Serena, Shauna, this is Joule.

 You already own a Pokémon?

 Hey, nobody owns me! Cally and I have an understanding.

 It looks mad, did we upset it?

+ Joule doesn’t like the concept of Pokémon ownership. She and I are friends.

 You can understand her?

+ Uh, yeah.

 You have the gift! That’s so cool! So you can talk to any Pokémon?

+ All the ones I’ve met so far, yeah.

Shauna pulls a Pokéball from her bag and lets out what’s inside.

 Ready to battle, master!

 Master? What the hell...

 What’s my Froakie saying?

+ He said he’s ready for battle.

 Hey, why’re you calling that human “master”?

 I’m a starter Pokémon! I’ve been bred to help new trainers on their journey!

 Oh don’t worry, Froakie. We aren’t battling right now.

 Oh thank Arceus.

 I thought you were ready for battle?

 Oh, uh I haven’t actually battled another Pokémon yet heheh.

 Hmph, I was jolting Pidgey when I was still a Pichu!

 They certainly are talkative, aren’t they?

+ So, where are we heading?

 We’re going somewhere?

 We’re going to Aquacorde Town to meet the boys first.

+ Boys?

 More friends of ours.

Route 1

+ So are there many places to see in Kalos?

 Oh tonnes!

 Our destination is the capital, Lumiose City. But we’ll make a few stops along the way.

 We’re off to see the Professor!

+ Professor?

 Professor Sycamore is starting a new study and he wants the assistance of journeying trainers.

+ What sort of study?

 I’m not sure, I guess we’ll find out when we get there.

 As long as he doesn’t plan to use me as a battery like Oak did then we’ll be fine.

Aquacorde Town

We approach a nice looking café, two boys are sitting at one of the tables outside.

 Hi guys! We’re ready to go!

 Oh boy I can’t wait! Uh, there’s three of you.

 It would appear Serena and Shauna have brought another friend.

 This is Cally. Cally, this is Tierno.

 Hi there!

 And Trevor.

 Hello.

 Cally’s new to Kalos so we’re showing her around.

 That’s nice. Welcome to Kalos, Cally!

 Now that we’re all here, let’s set off proper!

Route 2

 Oh, I got us a stock of Pokéballs in case we encounter something we’d want to catch. Here take some.

+ Oh, thanks.

 Do you know how to capture Pokémon?

+ Of course I do.

 Capturing Pokémon is essential if you’re trying to fill up the Pokédex like me.

 Oh sure, just imprison Pokémon just to fill up an arbitrary list!

 Oh hey there, Pikachu!

 Hm?

 Mind if I hang around with you and your trainer? I need somewhere to lay low for a while.

 Oh sure. Hey Cally, this Zigzagoon wants to tag along.

+ Oh?

 You can understand me? I guess that makes it easier. If any other Pokémon come looking for me, you’re my trainer, okay? In return I’ll be your guide!

 It would be handy to have a local guide. No offence to your human tour guides but a Pokémon’s perspective is just better in my opinion.

+ Oh, okay I guess...

 Great! The name’s Bandit!

+ Nice to meet you, Bandit. I’m Cally and this is Joule.

 ‘Sup.

 Did you just talk that Zigzagoon into joining you? That’s so cool!

 I wish my trainer tried diplomacy, I had to sit there and get pecked at by a Pidgey until she figured out the best way to throw a Pokéball.

 Aww, poor little Froakie. Just as useless as his trainer! Did you even try attacking?

 Come over here and say that. I’ll kick your butt, Fennekin!

+ Is that your Fennekin, Serena?

 Oh, yes. Thanks for your help catching that Fletching, Fennekin return!

 No wait! I’m not done taunting the frog!

Fennekin returns to her Pokéball.

 Shame, I liked her.

Santalune Forest

 Oh boy a whole forest to explore! You coming Trevor?

 Just a sec, I’m checking my Pokédex.

 If your Pokémon get hurt I stocked up on potions!

 This one’s the real MVP.

 How come? I find potions strewn about allover the place.

 Bandit? Back so soon?

 Claire! I found a trainer, she’s one of them special humans who can understand what we say.

 Really? Hey there Miss Trainer, I’m Claire. Can I come with you, too?

+ Hello Claire, I’m Cally. Why would you want to come with me?

 No reason in particular!

 No really, what’s your angle?

 I’ve lived in these woods all my life and I want to see the world! Bandit promised he’d take me away some day.

+ Fine you can come too.

 Aw man! I wanted to catch that bug! Let’s battle! Go Caterpie!

 Imma getcha!

+ Go Joule!

 Pathetic worm, you stand before the great Joule!

 Tackle!

Caterpie launches itself head first at Joule, hitting her in the stomach.

 Ow! That hurt!

+ Give it a Thunderbolt!

Joule charges up and jolts the Caterpie.

 That stings!

 What? That was barely a Thundershock!

 String Shot!

+ Shock it again, Joule!

Joule gives Caterpie another zap, causing it to keel over and leave it twitching on the floor.

 You’re pretty strong for a girl!

 I don’t get it, I’m stronger than this...

+ You spent those six months chewing wires and getting fat, didn’t you?

 Maybe...

 Cally! We found the way out!

Route 3

 I can see Santalune from here!

 It is a nice view, this pond looks pretty.

There’s a rustling noise coming from some nearby bushes.

 Hm?

A tiny blue Pokémon ambles out and approaches Joule.

 Are you my mommy?

 Oh, er... oh boy...

We follow the road for a while, it takes us downhill until we reach the edge of Santalune City.

 We’re almost at the city!

+ Joule, what’s keeping you?

 We’ve got an issue here. This little guy won’t stop following us.

 Mommy!

+ Huh?

 Mommy, there’s big scary humins!

 Don’t worry, this one’s a friend. Her name is Cally.

+ Hi there little guy.

 Aww, look at him, such a cute little bun!

 Bun?

+ We can’t just abandon him so close to a city, I guess we’ll have to let him come with us. He’ll need a name... How about Baker?

 But I wanted to call him Bun-Bun...

Santalune City

 Our first stop. I’m going to prepare a bit before I challenge the gym.

+ Gym?!

 A Pokémon Gym. There’s eight of them in Kalos, beat them all and you can challenge the Pokémon League!

+ There’s a Pokémon League here? Why didn’t you say so sooner?

 I thought you already knew.

+ I need to find a place to train!

 There’s a good spot on Route 22 not far from here.

+ Thanks, I’ll be right back. Joule, good news!

 What now?

+ There’s a Pokémon League here, we don’t have to travel back to Kanto!

 Not now! It’s too soon!

+ We’ll need more badges first, my other ones got melted.

 Fine... I guess the vacation is over...

Route 22

Looking over the road ahead I notice a nearby racetrack, it looks like it’s for Rhyhorn racing. Plenty of trainers are nearby, they look like they’re waiting for something to happen on the track.

I take my time and challenge them all one by one.

  Is it me or are these trainers getting weaker?

 Oh!

 Uh, Bandit? Do I look fat? I feel fat.

 Oh, uh. No... you look just fine, Claire.

 Trespassers! You must be punished!

The Litleo bounds towards us, spitting embers.

+ Bandit, Headbutt!

Bandit smashes his head on the Litleo, knocking it over. I reach for a Pokéball and throw it at the Litleo, confining it inside. The ball wobbles for a bit before the seal clicks.

Meanwhile in Santalune City...

 Quite an interesting turn of events.

 Indeed, the target didn’t even show up.

 I wonder who this Cally girl is? She just came from nowhere!

 None of my instruments showed anything abnormal about her. I’m going to call HQ.

Trevor produces a silver ball from his bag and holds it in front of him in the palm of his hand. Moments later a small hologram of a person veiled in shadow appears above the ball.

 Sir, Agent 8 reporting in. Agent 3 is also present.

 Sir!

The shadow appears to speak, but no sound can be heard.

 There’s no sign of rogue Agents 12 and 13, the primary target has not appeared either.

The shadow silently speaks again.

 Sir, the events in Hoenn continue to play out as normal, despite Agent 12′s interference. It seems the primary target inadvertently put things back on track.

 No further incursions have been detected but we’re still experiencing bleed-through in some places.

The shadow speaks once more.

 Yes sir, we’ll keep you posted.

 Hi guys! What’re you talking about?

 Oh nothing in particular!

 Just stuff.

 Cally and Serena are about to challenge the gym!

 Cool, let’s check it out!

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[callysquest]

Six Months Later

 Wake up!

+ Wah!

 Had that nightmare again?

+ What do you want, Fletch...

 Your mom made breakfast!

+ But she never makes-  do you smell that, Fletch?

 It’s breakfast!

+ No, it smells like chemicals.

 Oh... your hair...

+ What?!

I jump out of bed and bound over to the mirror.

+ Why the hell am I blonde now?! She dyed my hair!

 I thought you knew, your mom has been brushing your hair in your sleep for months.

+ I had no idea! She’s gone too far this time!

I storm downstairs and find mom sat at the dining table set for two, breakfast consists of toast and a glass of orange juice.

 Caldette, you’re finally out of bed!

 The plan worked!

 And a “Tweet tweet” to you too, Fletchling!

+ Mom, my hair!

 Isn’t it great? It’s already lifted your mood! You’ve not left the house this whole time.

+ My leg still hurts and you think changing my hair colour would cure it?

 It’s been months since they let you out of hospital and the doctor said there’s no reason your leg should still be hurting. You just need to go outside and get some sunshine!

+ And where would I go? All my friends are back home! Why’d you have to move us to Kalos anyway?

 For my career of course, I got a big sponsorship deal for the next race season. I didn’t hear any objections while you were gallivanting around Kanto.

+ I was looking for Caldar!

 Oh you know your little brother, he’ll show up sooner or later.

+ He’s been missing for over a year!

There’s a knock at the front door.

 Oh, that’ll be them!

+ Who?

 It turns out a couple of neighbours have daughters about your age. I asked them to visit and cheer you up. Why don’t you answer the door.

I march up to the door and open it, revealing two girls standing on the other side.

 Good morning! I’m Serena and this is Shauna!

 Hi!

 I’m guessing you’re Caldette?

+ Cally.

 Oh, uh Ms Grace?

 Hm?

 Something smashed up your garden wall.

I peer beyond Shauna to see the wall at the end of the garden is gone and rubble scattered out onto the street. I notice familiar footprints leading from the garden, through the rubble, across the street, beyond the house across the street and out to the grasslands to the south.

+ Mom, Rhyhorn has gone on another stampede.

 Oh dear, I hope she doesn’t cause too much trouble. She’ll come back sooner or later.

 So Cally, are you ready for a trip?

+ Huh?

 Didn’t your mom tell you? We’re gonna give you a tour! With Pokémon!

 Professor Sycamore gave us Pokémon!

+ Great. It’s Mom’s first day off since... ever, and I already can’t wait to get away.

 You’re not going like that are you?

+ What do you mean?

 You’re still in your pyjamas, silly!

+ Oh... my clothes...

 Why don’t you put on that pretty summer dress, Caldette?

+ I haven’t worn that since I was nine! None of the clothes you brought for me fit anymore!

 Don’t worry, you can borrow some of my clothes! You look about my size and I only live next door.

+ Okay...

I follow Serena to her house and she lays out an outfit for me. A pink pleated skirt, a charcoal coloured schoolgirl blouse and what looks like a pair of school shoes. I’m not wearing the hat...

+ Thanks, Serena. It’s a perfect fit, though it’s not something I’d typically wear...

 You’re welcome! You’re not wearing the stockings?

+ This climate is a bit warmer than I’m used to, I think I’ll stick with my ankle socks.

 You’re sure?

 Oh my, that’s a wicked scar on your right leg!

 Shauna!

+ It’s fine... Before you ask, I was burned by a Ninetales.

 Sorry, I didn’t want to draw attention to it. I’d have loaned you something to better hide it but all I have are skirts!

 Does it hurt?

+ Yes. Yes it does.

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[callysquest]

But In The End...

Indigo Plateau

+ Green!

 So you actually made it, Caldette.

+ I told you not to call me that!

 So you think you can ruin my big day? Well think again, I’m going to ruin your day!

+ What? I’m not here for that!

 You’ve come all this way and you’re not interested in becoming the champion?

+ No!

 Well what are you here for?

+ The records in the Hall of Fame, I need to look someone up.

 Really? You’re still looking for that boy in the photo? Who is he, why is he so important?

+ He’s my little brother, Caldar.

 Your brother?

 Hahaha! This is perfect!

+ So you’ll let me past?

 No.

+ But why?

 I want you to suffer! I’ll bar you from entry to the Hall of Fame, I’ll look up your brother and then I’ll never tell you what I learn!

+ You...

 Come at me, Caldette!

 Go Sandslash!

+ Go Eve!

+ You know the drill, Eve. Surf!

 Fury Swipes!

Sandslash is washed away from Eve’s tidal wave.

 Go Alakazam!

+ Eve return! Go Selene!

+ Body Slam!

 Psychic!

Selene leaps over Alakazam but before she comes back down she just stops in mid air. Alakazam gestures with one of its spoons and Selene is sent flying into the roof, Alakazam waves its spoon and Selene is dragged across the roof. Raking through the supports under the roof Selene slams into the far wall and smashed to the floor. The damaged roof collapses into the arena revealing the night sky above.

+ Selene!!

Selene is lying amongst the rubble, staring at the sky.

 The moon looks so beautiful tonight...

Selene draws her last breath.

 Selene...

+ Summer! Go!

+ Slash!

 Psychic!

 For Selene!

Summer takes flight and jets towards Alakazam baring her claws and swipes them across Alakazam’s chest. Alakazam waves its spoon, propelling Summer into the arena wall.

 Guh!

+ Slash!

 Psychic!

Summer leaps off the wall and takes flight again, she suddenly stops in mid air. Alakazam motions with its spoon and Summer smashes into the ground before being lifted up and smashed into the ground again. And again, and again, and again until the flame on her tail snuffs out.

+ Summer no!!

 Hahaha!

+ Terra!

 We’ve got this!

+ Slash!

 Kenisis!

Terra zips past Alakazam, somehow causing cuts to appear on it. Alakazam points its spoon at Terra and it bends.

+ Slash!

 Psychic!

Terra zips past Alakazam again, Alakazam collapses to the floor.

 Go Exeggutor!

+ Sand Attack!

 Leech Seed!

Terra flings sand in Exeggutor’s faces. Exeggutor spits a small seed at Terra which sprouts on contact and wraps tendrils around her.

+ Sand Attack!

 Leech Seed!

Terra flings more sand at Exeggutor, another seed hits her but nothing happens until the first seed begins draining energy from her.

+ Slash!

 Leech Seed!

Terra darts past Exeggutor, wounding its flank. Exeggutor flings another seed but it doesn’t seem to affect how the first is draining energy from Terra.

+ Slash!

 Leech Seed!

Terra makes another pass, wounding Exeggutor further. The sprouted seed continues to drain energy from Terra, the extra seed spat from Exeggutor bounces off her harmlessly.

+ Slash!

 Leech Seed!

Terra zips past Exeggutor again but goes a little too wide and misses it. The leech seed keeps doing its job.

 I think Leech Seed is all he’s got!

+ Terra return! Go Eve!

 Leech Seed!

As Eve entered the arena Exeggutor spat a seed at her but it completely missed.

+ Aurora Beam!

 Leech Seed!

Eve fired a beam of ever changing colours that struck one of Exeggutor’s faces. Another seed spat by Exeggutor lands on Eve and sprouts.

+ Aurora Beam!

 Leech Seed!

Exeggutor got another multicoloured beam to the face before spitting another seed.

+ Aurora Beam!

Green sprayed a full restore onto Exeggutor before Eve gave it the aurora face treatment.

+ Aurora Beam!

 Leech Seed!

Eve aimed for a different face on Exeggutor while it continued to spit seeds.

+ Aurora Beam!

 Leech Seed!

Eve fired at the next face along, figuring if she hit them all then something special might happen. Exeggutor seemed to only know how to spit seeds.

+ Aurora Beam!

 Leech Seed!

Eve repositions herself to get a better aim at the remaining heads on Exeggutor and fired her boreal ray at the next available one. Unwilling to change strategy, Exeggutor spat another useless seed.

+ Aurora Beam!

 Leech Seed!

Eve started to get good at aiming for the head, hitting the next one between the eyes. Exeggutor predictably spat out yet another seed.

+ Aurora Beam!

 Leech Seed!

Before Exeggutor could spit one last seed, Eve fired her beam right in the last head’s mouth. With no conscious heads remaining, Exeggutor slumps to the floor.

 Go Cloyster!

+ Eve return! Go Joule!

 Time to make some clam chowder!

+ Thunder!

 Spike Cannon!

Joule formed a giant lightning bolt and threw it at Cloyster with both hands. Cloyster tipped over to avoid the bolt and fired a volley of sharp spikes at Joule, most of them hit her in various places.

 Ow! It learned a new trick!

+ Thunder!

 Spike Cannon!

Joule throws another huge bolt, striking Cloyster in the face this time and cooking it from the inside.

 Tougher than I thought...

 Go Ninetales!

+ Joule get back! Go Terra!

+ Earthquake!

 Confuse Ray!

The ground shook violently and broke apart, shattering into millions of pieces and scattering rubble everywhere. When the dust settled Ninetales fired a psychedelic beam at Terra.

+ Earthquake!

 Fire Spin!

Terra zipped across the arena and slammed into the wall. Ninetales breathed a stream of fire at Terra which formed into a blazing cyclone around her, scorching her until nothing was left.

 Terra!

+ No no no no!

I dropped to my knees, unable to move or say anything else. Everything looked like it was underwater.

 Ahaha! Go ahead, send in your next Pokémon!

 Don’t give up now!

I said nothing, only watched my tears collect on the floor as I sobbed.

 Fine! Eve! It’s only a fire type, you can do this!

 Let’s finish this quickly!

 A Surf should do it!

 Confuse Ray!

Ninetales hits Eve with another eerie ray. Eve charges head on in Ninetales’ general direction but trips up on the rubble.

 Come on, snap out of it! Both of you!

 Quick Attack!

Ninetales slammed into Eve at speed, knocking her to the side. Eve responded in kind, only to hit the arena wall.

 I can still do it!

 Quick Attack!

Before Eve could stand up again, Ninetales smacked into her again and knocked her up against the wall. Eve slumped to the ground and stopped moving.

 Cally!

I could barely hear anything around me.

 Fine, it’s up to me...

Joule hopped into the arena.

 Feeling tired already, one big Thunderbolt should do it...

 Fire Spin!

+ !

Everything slowed down, I could see the dust particles in the air, the sparks arcing from Joule’s cheeks, and the flames streaming from Ninetales’ mouth. I jumped to my feet and started sprinting onto the arena floor.

The sparks from Joule’s cheeks were arcing across her body and to her arm, morphing into a single lightning bolt. Ninetales’ flames came closer and closer. I leaped for Joule, the look of determination on her face quickly changed to that of surprise, the lightning bolt in her hand dissipated.

I grabbed ahold of Joule as the flames surrounded us.

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[callysquest]

And Got So Far

Indigo Plateau

 Welcome challenger. I am the final of the Elite Four, my name is Lance. Defeat me and my fearsome dragon Pokémon and your challenge is complete.

 No turning back now.

 Are you ready?

+ Yes.

 Then let the final battle begin!

 Go Gyarados!

+ Go Joule!

 Let’s do this!

+ Thunder!

 Dragon Rage!

Joule throws a giant lightning bolt with both hands at Gyarados who weaves out of the way before breathing dragonfire in Joule’s face.

 It burns!

+ Thunder!

 Hyper Beam!

While Gyarados gathers energy Joule leaps above it with lightning bolts in both hands and drives them into its head.

 Take that, you overgrown Magikarp!

 Go Dragonair!

+ Joule come back! Go Selene!

 Tag in!

+ Ice Beam!

 Hyper Beam!

Dragonair fires it’s bright white beam at the same time Selene fires her bright blue beam, they collide and cause a large explosion, catching both Pokémon off guard and scatters ice and mist everywhere. The mist soon dissipates revealing Dragonair frozen solid.

+ Ice Beam!

Selene entombs Dragonair in a block of ice by carefully painting it with her ice beam.

 Go Dragonair!

+ Ice Beam!

 Wrap!

Before Selene can move Dragonair wraps its tail around her and squeezes the breath from her.

+ Ice Beam!

 Bubblebeam!

Dragonair blasts Selene in the face with a beam of many bubbles, Selene freezes Dragonair’s tail to the floor with her ice beam.

+ Ice Beam!

 Bubblebeam!

Dragonair fires another bubbly beam while Selene fires her frosty ray and freezes Dragonair solid. The projectiles pass in mid air, freezing the bubbles before they shatter on Selene’s body.

 Go Aerodactyl!

+ Selene return! Go Eve!

 Tag out!

 My turn!

+ Surf!

 Wing Attack!

Aerodactyl assaults Eve with it’s wings before being washed against the back wall by her tidal wave.

+ Surf!

Lance sprays a hyper potion onto Aerodactyl before another wave crashes down onto it, drowning Aerodactyl and drenching Lance’s expensive looking cape.

 Go Dragonite!

+ Acid Armour!

 Thunder!

Eve’s coat starts to look more slick than usual. Dragonite summons a massive thunder bolt to strike down at Eve who narrowly dodges it.

 Close one!

+ Aurora Beam!

 Thunder!

Dragonite conjures another bolt of lightning above Eve but it hits the ground next to her as she leaps out of the way. Eve shoots a colourful ray that strikes Dragonite on the belly.

 Get her out of there, Cally! It’s too dangerous!

+ Aurora Beam!

 Thunder!

A massive lightning bolt strikes Eve directly, scattering steam around her.

 Eve no!

 Aurora Beeeeeam!

The steam parts as Eve’s Aurora Beam traverses the arena and strikes Dragonite in the eye.

 She did it!

 Congratulations trainer! You have completed the challenge!

+ Finally!

 It’s over...

 Though the title of champion would be yours, but someone else completed the challenge just before you battled me. But he’s yet to enter the Hall of Fame for some reason.

+ What?!

 But...

 According to the rules, in this unlikely situation the two of you must battle to determine a winner. There can be only one.

+ But I’m so close!

 Your opponent’s name is... Green!

+ Green...

 Oh snap!

+ GREEEEEN!!!

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[callysquest]

I Tried So Hard

Indigo Plateau

 So you’ve defeated two of my cohorts. But you progress no further, young trainer!

+ Oh yeah?

 Yeah!

+ Oh yeah?

 Yeah!

+ Oh yeah?

 Will you two stop it and battle already!

 Go Gengar!

+ Go Cookie!

+ Amnesia!

 Substitute!

Gengar generates a crude copy of itself and hides behind it while Cookie forgets things.

+ Psychic!

 Confuse Ray!

Gengar fires a multicoloured ray in Cookie’s face. Cookie rips up a floor tile and tries to eat it, breaking some teeth.

 Ow, that be one tough cookie!

+ Psychic!

 Mega Drain!

Gengar drains some energy from Cookie while she glares at the substitute, shattering it.

+ Psychic!

 Lick!

Gengar tries to lick Cookie but she completely ignores it while she reaches for another floor tile and chomps on it, breaking more teeth.

 These cookies bad!

+ Psychic!

 Substitute!

Gengar swiftly generates another substitute in time for Cookie to shatter it with her death stare.

+ Psychic!

 Lick!

Gengar tries to lick Cookie’s face but nothing happens until Cookie looks at it, then Gengar is sent flying through the roof and doesn’t come back.

 Go Golbat!

+ Psychic!

 Supersonic!

Golbat makes a lot of annoying noise almost beyond my hearing range. Cookie looks at Golbat, which slams to the floor.

+ Body Slam!

Agatha sprays a super potion on Golbat while Cookie takes a bite out of the arena wall.

 This bad cookie too!

 Stop eating the masonry you stupid Snorlax!

+ Psychic!

 Wing Attack!

Golbat slaps Cookie in the face with its wings before being squashed to the floor at the moment Cookie looks at it.

 Go Haunter!

+ Psychic!

 Confuse Ray!

Haunter shoots a psychedelic ray in Cookie’s face before recoiling in pain as if hit by an invisible fist.

+ Psychic!

 Lick!

Haunter licks Cookie ineffectively before folding in on itself and vanishing from existence the instant it meets Cookie’s gaze. 

 Go Arbok!

+ Psychic!

 Acid!

Arbok sprays corrosive goo at Cookie and somehow contorts and ties itself into a knot and is somehow flung over the arena wall.

 Go Gengar!

+ Psychic!

 Confuse Ray!

Gengar fires a beam of many colours at Cookie and is knocked backwards at the mere sight of Cookie’s eyes.

+ Psychic!

 Psychic!

Gengar and Cookie stare at eachother intensely. For a while nothing happens but then I notice the air between them start to ripple and shimmer. The shimmering intensifies until it suddenly snaps to normality and Cookie is sent flying over me and smashes through the wall above the doorway behind me.

 ?!

 Cookie!

+ Cookie nooo!

+ Go Terra!

 For our fallen comrade!

+ Dig!

 Dream Eater!

Terra burrows under the floor, avoiding whatever it is Gengar is trying to do.

 Hypnosis!

Gengar stares at the floor waiting for Terra to appear. Terra pops up underneath Gengar and sends it hurtling through the roof.

 You’re tougher than you look, kid. Go on and face the final challenge.

+ Cookie...

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[callysquest]

You Won’t Like Her When She’s Hungry

Indigo Plateau

 ...

 Uh...

+ Hello.

 ...

+ So...

 Battle!

 Onix!

+ Go Eve!

+ Surf!

 Slam!

Eve summons a tidal wave, it sweeps across the arena and washes Onix up against the wall.

 Hitmonchan!

+ Eve return! Go Cookie!

 Cookie!

+ Amnesia!

 Fire Punch!

While Cookie forgets things, Hitmonchan sets its fist on fire and punches Cookie in the stomach.

+ Psychic!

 Fire Punch!

Hitmonchan gives Cookie another flaming punch to the stomach. Cookie glares at Hitmonchan and it suddenly collapses to the floor at unnatural speed.

 Hitmonlee!

+ Psychic!

Bruno feeds an X Defend to Hitmonlee before it’s suddenly driven to the ground face first.

 Onix!

+ Psychic!

 Screech!

Onix tries to make a loud noise but was silenced before getting flung to the side wall and then dragged by an invisible force into the opposite side wall.

 Machamp!

+ Psychic!

 Karate Chop!

Machamp chops at Cookie’s neck with one of its many hands and then meets Cookie’s gaze and recoils in pain.

+ Psychic!

 Strength!

Machamp grabs Cookie and flips her over. Cookie lands on her stomach, her head instantly snaps into position to lock eyes with Machamp. Machamp rockets backwards and smashes into the back wall.

 Hungry, want cookie!

 Hmph!

Bruno gestures to the door behind him and turns away.

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[callysquest]

A Frosty Reception

Indigo Plateau

After spending nearly a whole day in Victory Road running in circles and trying to find the way out we eventually reach the Plateau.

+ That was unnecessarily complicated for a cave.

 All you had to do was have Cookie shove that boulder out of the way.

+ Well I wasn’t thinking straight, we were just assaulted by that fire bird Pokémon.

 The mega ultra chicken? It wasn’t any problem for me, apparently it hates lightning.

We approach the entrance to the arena. I thought it’d be much grander, it’s just an ordinary looking wooden door with a guard in front.

 Welcome challenger. Please state your name for the record.

+ Cally.

 Please state your full name, miss.

+ ... Do I have to?

 It’s a requirement for entry.

+ ... Caldette Caldarson

 You are cleared to begin the challenge. Before you go you need to be aware that you cannot leave until your Pokémon are no longer able to battle, you forfeit, or you defeat the Elite Four. You will face each of the Elite Four one after the other, you will be permitted a short rest after each battle however you may not use the Pokémon Center facilities until the challenge is over.

+ Okay.

 Good luck, Ms Caldarson!

The guard opens the door for me and I step out to the arena. My first opponent is already standing by the opposite side of the arena.

+ We’re almost there. Guys, before we go I just wanted to thank you all for helping me.

 I never properly thanked you for saving me from those Zubats, helping you achieve your goal feels like the right thing to do. Not because I feel I owe you, but because we’re friends.

 Thanks to you I finally got my wings!

 Before I met you I was so depressed from loneliness I was going to let myself starve to death. I feel like you gave me a sense of purpose. Thank you.

 We got to see some interesting places, not to mention eliminate the threat of the Rockets. We’ve had fun and look forward to more!

 Cookie! Cookie want cookie!

 For a human, you’re not so bad after all.

 Greetings challenger. I am Lorelei of the Elite Four. No one can best me when it comes to icy Pokémon. Freezing moves are powerful! Your Pokémon will be at my mercy when they are frozen solid! Are you ready?

+ Bring it on!

 Let’s do this!

 Go Dewgong!

+ Let’s go, Joule!

+ Thunderbolt!

 Rest!

Joule throws a lightning bolt at Dewgong, who promptly falls asleep and recovers from it’s injury.

 It’s taking a nap?

+ Thunderbolt!

Joule throws another lightning bolt at Dewgong, who continues to sleep.

+ Thunderbolt!

Joule continues to electrocute the still slumbering Dewgong.

 Go Cloyster!

+ Thunder!

 Ice Beam!

Joule forms a pair of lightning bolts in her hands before leaping at Cloyster and driving them into it’s face.

 That went better than I expected.

 Go Slowbro!

+ Thunderbolt!

Joule throws a lightning bolt at Slowbro’s face. Lorelei quickly sprays a super potion on Slowbro.

 Hey, that’s annoying!

+ Thunderbolt!

 Psychic!

Joule throws a lightning bolt at Slowbro again. After being electrocuted, Slowbro tries to dodge and ends up falling over.

 Go Jynx!

+ Joule get back! Go Summer!

+ Flamethrower!

 Ice Punch!

Summer douses Jynx in white hot flames, burning its skin. Jynx responds with a frosty uppercut to Summer’s jaw.

 She’s tougher than she looks!

+ Flamethrower!

 Ice Punch!

Summer blasts Jynx in the face with her flame breath.

 Go Lapras!

+ Summer return! You’re back in, Joule!

 Ready to go!

+ Thunder!

 Confuse Ray!

Joule arms herself with a pair of lightning bolts and leaps at Lapras’ face. Lapras moves it’s head to avoid Joule who ends up staking the lightning bolts on Lapras’ shell. Lapras fires a psychedelic ray from its eyes at Joule.

 Why is the room spinning?

+ Thunderbolt!

 Body Slam!

Joule stumbles around with a lightning bolt in her hand, she throws it in a random direction. The bolt strikes Lapras in the neck, making it pass out.

 You’ve only had but a taste of the power of the Elite Four. Continue to the next arena for your next challenge.

 Did... did I get it?

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[callysquest]

Teamwork

Route 21

 Fishing again? Come on let’s do something that’s not boring.

There’s a bite on the line.

 Great, another Staryu. Can we go now?

Viridian City

 So we’re back here. It’s been a while. What’re we doing here again?

+ This place is the gateway to Victory Road and the last gym we need to challenge is here too.

 Then what’re we waiting for?

The door to the gym is unlocked this time. Inside all the gym trainers seem to be acting strange, they appear to be avoiding my gaze as they whisper to eachother.

 Friendly...

I step up to the gym leader’s arena.

 You!

+ You!

 Rocket boss!

 So you’ve come to try and humiliate me once more.

+ I’ve only come for the gym badge.

 Ha! In that case I accept your challenge.

+ You will?

 But I don’t care how many badges you’ve collected so far, I will fight at full strength. My name is Giovanni and I will have my revenge!

 Go Dugtrio!

+ Go Eve!

+ Surf!

 Dig!

As water sweeps over the arena, Dugtrio burrows underground and avoids it.

+ Surf!

Dugtrio emerges from the ground, striking at Eve just as a tidal wave crashes down upon them both.

 Go Persian!

+ Eve return! Go Divekick!

 Osu!

+ Jump Kick!

 Daivu Kiku!

Giovanni uses a Guard Spec. on Persian as Divekick leaps at it from afar and smashes it’s skull with his foot.

+ Double Kick!

 Double Team!

Persian darts around, leaving afterimages about the arena. Divekick eliminates two of the images.

+ Double Kick!

 Slash!

Persian pounces at Divekick and slashes it’s claws across his chest, dealing critical damage.

 Divekick! No!

 Gomen’nasai...

+ Go Eve!

+ Quick Attack!

 Slash!

Eve zips towards Persian and knocks it into the arena wall.

 Go Nidoking!

+ Eve return! Go Terra!

+ Dig!

Terra burrows underground while Giovanni uses a Guard Spec. on Nidoking.

 Earthquake!

Nidoking raises it’s foot ready to smash the floor, Terra pops up under Nidoking’s other foot and causing it to fall over awkwardly against the arena wall, breaking it’s neck by accident.

 Go Nidoqueen!

+ Dig!

 Leer!

Terra retreats underground while Nidoqueen stares at her.

 Double Kick!

Terra bursts from the floor and hits Nidoqueen in the process, Nidoqueen kicks at two of the three Terra.

+ Slash!

 Double Kick!

Terra zooms past Nidoqueen, cuts appear on it’s flank. Nidoqueen kicks Terra back to her side of the arena.

+ Slash!

 Double Kick!

Terra darts past Nidoqueen’s other side, more cuts appear on Nidoqueen and it collapses in pain.

 Go Rhydon!

+ Terra return! Go Selene!

+ Ice Beam!

 Earthquake!

Selene points her finger at Rhydon, firing a bright blue ray at it and causing frost to build up on it’s body. Rhydon slams the floor, the building shakes, debris falls onto Selene and sharp rocks burst from the floor underneath her.

+ Ice Beam!

 Horn Drill!

Rhydon stampedes towards Selene who fires another blue ray which strikes Rhydon’s horn and freezes it entirely.

 How? How did I lose to a brat like you?

+ You use Pokémon as tools, but a trainer and Pokémon are supposed to work together. A team!

 Something like that.

 Hmph! Just take your Earth Badge and get out.

Route 22

 So that’s all the badges.

+ Yep, now we can get to the Indigo Plateau.

 Not so fast, Cally!

+ Green!

 I’m going to be champion! I’m not even going to give you a chance to take my goal from me.

+ You’re in my way.

 There’s something important to you at the Indigo Plateau isn’t there. Well I still haven’t forgiven you for killing my Pokémon, as revenge I’ll stop you right here!

+ Wait, what?

 Go Sandslash!

+ Go Eve!

+ Surf!

 Slash!

Eve summons a tidal wave that washes Sandslash away beyond the treeline.

 Go Exeggcute!

+ Eve return! Go Summer!

+ Flamethrower!

 Stun Spore!

Summer incinerates the spores in the air and broils Exeggcute.

 Go Cloyster!

+ Summer return! Get ‘em Joule!

 A water type? No problem!

+ Thunderbolt!

 Aurora Beam!

Joule electrocutes Cloyster until she receives a multicoloured ray to the face.

 Ow!

+ Thunderbolt!

 Clamp!

Cloyster edges towards Joule, who throws a lightning bolt into Cloyster’s opening.

 Go Kadabra!

+ Joule come back! Go Selene!

 I’ve got this!

+ Body Slam!

 Reflect!

Kadabra covers itself in a shiny barrier before being squashed against the ground by Selene.

+ Body Slam!

 Psybeam!

Unable to move, Kadabra doesn’t dodge Selene leaping onto it again.

 Go Jolteon!

+ Selene return! Go Terra!

+ Dig!

 Agility!

Terra burrows below while Jolteon runs around and builds speed.

 Pin Missile!

Jolteon fires needles at the ground before being launched into the air by Terra popping up from beneath it. Jolteon hits the ground hard.

 Fine! I’ll beat you to the League and stop you there!

Green sprints to the gatehouse ahead and disappears inside.

 He won’t have what it takes.

Route 23

 Trainer, present the Boulder Badge to pass.

Brock, the first gym leader I ever battled. Beating him gave me enough confidence to think that I might be able to do this.

 Welcome to the second gate, please present the Cascade Badge to pass.

I kind of regret not going on that date with Misty, it would have been fun.

 This gate requires the Thunder Badge for you to pass.

I wonder if Surge’s Raichu ruins the electrical cables in his building too.

 Show me the Rainbow Badge and you may proceed.

I hope I didn’t completely ruin Erika’s herb garden.

 At gate five you need the Soul Badge to continue.

Battling Koga showed me there were still big challenges ahead and pushed me to train harder.

 Present the Marsh Badge and I’ll grant passage.

I wonder if Sabrina really has psychic powers or is it just a trick?

 It’s not a trick, Cally.

+ Who said that?

 I said I’ll let you through if you show me the Volcano Badge.

Blaine’s quiz machines were too easy and that mansion was just crazy.

 Beyond here lies Victory Road, the final ordeal before reaching the Indigo Plateau! Present your Earth Badge and I shall grant you passage!

Should I tell someone that a notorious mob boss is hiding in a Pokémon gym?

Victory Road

 I thought the Pokémon here were supposed to be strong.

+ I thought the same about the trainers. I mean they’d need all eight badges to get this far, right?

The air suddenly heats up, I hear something swoop over me. Embers scatter around me.

 Brave trainer. You have proven yourself to me. Now, become one with the-

 Lightning!

Joule throws a lightning bolt into the bird’s face.

 Gah! Lightning! I hate lightning!

Meanwhile in the Viridian Gym...

 Hmph. Teamwork...

 Maybe I can use that. You there!

 Yes, sir?

 Inform the men. From this day forth we shall be known as Team Rocket!

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[callysquest]

Two Birds...

 It sure is fun to fly!

+ Can we at least fly a little lower? I’ll die if I fall from this high!

 Then don’t fall!

Joule is perched atop Summer’s head giving her directions.

+ Are we nearly there yet? I want to get down already!

 But you wanted somewhere to train, this place is perfect.

Power Plant

+ This place looks like it was abandoned a long time ago...

 It’s been years since I left, time for some revenge.

+ You’ve been here before?

 My brothers and I used to chew wires here when I was a Pichu.

+ Pichu? I thought the very idea of evolution repulsed you?

 I was young, I didn’t know any better!

+ So, why did you leave? I know how much you like to nibble electrical wires, this place seems perfect for you.

 We were chased off, we couldn’t protect ourselves and then I got separated from my brothers.

+ Protect yourselves from what? Didn’t your parents try to protect you?

 That bitter old Raichu wouldn’t lift a finger to help us even if she was there.

+ Why not?

 She’s a prized fighter for some trainer. At least she was until she was put into daycare and met dad.

+ Wait, daycare? You were born in captivity?

 That trainer threw us all away because we weren’t the right colour or something. Every last one of us...

+ How many?

 Including me, 200. I’m the only girl. 119 brothers and 80 half-brothers.

+ 200?! Wait, half-brothers?

 They’re Eevee, same father.

+ Your dad’s not a Raichu?

 Dad can be confusing at times, mostly when he’d spend time with me and my brothers he’d be a Pichu. But I’ve seen him be a Raichu, a Blastoise, a Skitty, a Dragonite, a Leafeon, a Litten-

+ So he’s a Ditto?

 Oh yeah, I’ve seen him be a Ditto a couple of times. So how about your dad? I assume he’s another human?

+ I don’t remember my dad, he left my mother when I was very small.

 Is that why you’re looking for him?

+ I’m-

 Terribly sorry to interrupt your conversation but I can’t help but notice you’re intruding in my part of this building. Voltorbs, roll out!

 EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE!

 Uh-oh!

 I’ve got this!

 Sisters assemble!

The ground trembles as gaps in the floor begin to crumble away under the approaching Voltorbs, they all tumble into the darkness below.

 That’ll teach ‘em!

 You brought your sisters? Wait, but which one is you, Terra?

 We are Terra.

 Yeah but which one?

 We are Terra.

 Okay...

More Voltorbs approach, buzzing with more malice than the others.

 My turn!

Melvin charges at the nearest Voltorb and before he can attack it explodes in his face.

 Melvin!

+ Time to leave! Terra, can you dig us a way out?

 We’re already on it!

We retreat via Terra’s tunnel to a nearby PokéCenter and recuperate for a bit before trying the power plant again. I decide to take the side entrance this time.

 So we’re training?

+ That’s right, Eric.

We start with some target practice on some nearby Magnemite.

 Whoop!

 Feeling stronger already! Oh? What’s this?

 INTRUDER! EXTERMINATE!

With a deep thumping explosion, Eric was no more.

 Not again...

The air around us starts to buzz and it feels like something is looming over me.

 Who dares disrupt my nest!

 Zapdos!

 Cower before me, mortals!

Joule leaps towards me and taps one of my Pokéballs.

 Selene! Ice beam!

Selene pops out of her Pokéball and shoots a bright blue ray into Zapdos’ face.

 Oh, that was what you wanted me to aim at, right?

 Gah! Ice! I hate ice!

Zapdos takes flight and escapes through a hole in the roof.

 Damn, it got away. Revenge will have to wait for another day.

+ I think we should just head for the next gym.

Route 19

 Aw, you don’t want to fly the rest of the way?

+ No thanks, I think I’d rather swim.

 But you’re fishing. This isn’t getting us across the sea any quicker...

I get a bite and fish up a Staryu.

+ Not very talkative, is it...

 Well what did you expect? Staryu don’t have mouths... I think.

Route 20

 I thought we were going to have a rest on this sandbank...

+ Well, you are. I’m the one who’s fishing here.

 Another Staryu, really?

Seafoam Islands

 Now what are we doing? There’s nothing here.

+ The currents around here are too dangerous to swim in.

 But we can’t even traverse this island, I’m not shimmying along those sheer cliffs!

+ Maybe we can ask for directions. Oh, mister Krabby!

 The name’s Sammy. What can I do for you, miss?

+ Do you know of a quick way to the other side of this island?

 I suppose you could always take the cave path if you’re in a hurry, but I wouldn’t recommend it. There’s a strong Pokémon inside.

+ Okay, then. Oh, would you like to come with us? We’re heading for the Pokémon League.

 Well I’ve not got anything else planned for today and I hear humans make great Pokémon food, I’m tired of eating what little I can find here. Alright then.

We delve into the cave, it seems to be a mostly straightforward path with a few chambers here and there. Light seems to not be an issue, intricate ice crystal formations are refracting light from outside all about the cave.

 Did it just suddenly get colder?

+ It wasn’t exactly warm to begin with, but I know what you mean.

 Watch out! It’s Articuno!

 For thousands of years I lay dormant. Who disturbs my-

+ Flamethrower!

 Flame-what?

 Charr!

Summer blasts a stream of flames in Articuno’s face.

 Gah! Fire! I hate fire!

Articuno swoops off deeper into the cave.

 Two birds in one day!

Cinnabar Island

Another quick stop at the PokéCenter to get checked up and dried off after that swim and I head for the gym. But no building on this island is marked as a gym so I assume it’s that big mansion by the docks.

Inside nothing seems to indicate it being a gym at all, it seems quite ordinary for a mansion. Except nobody looks to be home right now. A large stairway to the basement looks inviting but before I can approach a man in a lab coat comes up.

 Hm? Oh! That scent! Unmistakable!

+ Uh.. you what, mate?

 This guy’s a creep!

 You’re carrying a fossil, aren’t you? I’ve got a nose for such things. Show me!

I show him the helix fossil, the weirdo scientist snatches it from my hand and dashes off downstairs.

+ Uh...

A few minutes later he returns with a Pokéball.

 I had to test my prototype! I finally got it to work! Here, you can have the result!

The Pokéball pops open.

 For thousands of years I lay dormant. Who disturbs my- oh? Where am I? What is this place? I don’t understand!

The whole building shudders and a sudden loud noise comes from the basement followed by muffled screams being cut short.

 Oh no! Could it be? Doctor Fuji’s experiment!

The floor beneath me is blasted apart, knocking me back. Something slowly rises up from the new hole in the floor.

+ What are you people doing down there?! That thing doesn’t look human! A Pokemon?

 I have no clue! A monster?

 Hmph.

It continues to rise. The roof above it somehow shreds into pieces making way for it to float up and above the building before it zips off to the north.

The floor beneath me starts to feel warm and I notice flames licking at the edges of the hole in front of me.

+ Let’s just get the gym badge and get off this crazy island!

 Agreed.

I eventually find the gym down the road. The gym leader’s arena is blocked by a series of doors linked to lame quiz machines. It takes me less than a minute to get past them all, including the walking time.

 Greetings challenger, welcome to my gym.

+ You know, it’s not very well signposted. And those quiz machines need some work, 2+2? Really?

 Two of what? Plus two what?

 I’ll take that into consideration. So, how many badges have you gathered so far?

+ Six.

 Nobody ever comes here with none, just once I wish this’d be someone’s first gym... Anyway, let’s begin!

 Go Ninetales!

+ Go Eve!

+ Surf!

 Tail whip!

Ninetales whips it’s many tails in Eve’s face before being washed away into the arena corner by a tidal wave.

 Go Rapidash!

+ Surf!

 Fire spin!

Eve deftly avoids the flame cyclone and summons another wave that sweeps Rapidash away.

 Go Arcanine!

+ Surf!

 Fire blast!

The giant flaming kanji strikes Eve, sizzling out on contact. Eve summons yet another tidal wave that crashes down upon Arcanine and breaks the rear wall of the gym, the water drains out in the docks nearby.

 I hardly felt a thing.

 Congratulations challenger. You’ve earned the Volcano Badge!

+ Oh, before I go. Quick question. Have you seen this person?

I hand him a copy of the photo.

 Sorry, I haven’t. Someone Important to you?

 Blaine! It’s terrible! The lab is on fire! The project escaped!

 This is very bad indeed! Sorry trainer, but I’ve got to handle this immediately!

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[callysquest]

Saffron City Beatdown

Route 7

 Still thirsty!

+ Fine! I get it, here’s a bottle of water.

I hand the guard the bottle.

+ So can I get into the city now?

 Sure, just watch out for the Rockets. Apparently they’ve all gathered in the centre of town and there’s some sort of hostage situation at Sliph Co.

 Rockets?!

 We’re going to fight the Rockets?

+ I suppose so, if they’re in my way.

 Okay, just give me a minute to... hngh!

 Melvin, what’re you doing?

 Just... gimme a sec...

 No, really. You look like you’re about to hurt yourself.

 Ah, there we go.

 All done, let’s blast some Rockets!

Saffron City

There are a whole bunch of Rocket goons littering the streets, generally causing trouble and denying people access to most of the buildings. Except the PokéCenter, where a bunch of young trainers seem to be too much to handle for the goons.

I approach the Silph Co. building to find a burly looking goon standing at the door.

 Beat it, kid. Nothing in here is any of your business.

+ So there are no hostages?

 Oh, they’re on the top floor with the Boss. Oops!

I shove the goon through the door and step inside...

We reach the stairs to the top floor.

+ Why’d we have to cut the power? We could’ve taken the elevator.

 Who’s that coming down the stairs?

 Prepare for trouble!

 Oh...

 Make it double!

 To protect the world from-

 Psybeam!

 Shazam!

From a side room a bright psychedelic ray blindsides the Rockets and explodes on impact, sending them flying through a window and far away.

 We’re blasting off again!

 Hey guys! Wait for Me-owth!

Meowth disappears down a flight of stairs. Green steps out from the side room.

 So... didn’t expect to see you here. The scientists here say the Rockets are here to steal some revolutionary new Pokéball prototype. I thought I’d help and kick the Rockets out. What’re you doing here.

+ Same.

 I still haven’t forgiven you.

+ Oh.

 I know it’s not the right time or place, but I’m going to take this opportunity to make you pay!

 You mean like last time you tried?

 Go Sandslash!

+ Go Eve!

+ Surf!

 Slash!

Sandslash lunges towards Eve but is washed down the stairwell by Eve’s conjured tidal wave.

 Go Ninetales!

+ Surf!

 Tail Whip!

Ninetales whips it’s many tails at Eve before joining Sandslash downstairs.

 Go Cloyster!

+ Eve return! Go Joule!

+ Thunderbolt!

 Supersonic!

Joule shoots a lightning bolt at Cloyster, electrocuting it until it topples over.

 Go Kadabra!

+ Joule get back! Go Selene!

+ Body Slam!

 Confusion!

Kadabra gives Selene a mild headache while she slams her full weight onto Kadabra until it passes out.

 Go Jolteon!

+ Selene return! Go Clive!

+ Earthquake!

 Sand Attack!

Clive smashes the floor and the whole building begins to shake, ceiling tiles fall down, cracks open up on the walls and Jolteon slips down the stairs.

 I’ll get you someday! Mark my words!

Green runs downstairs, gathers his Pokémon and leaves. I continue upstairs to the top floor and find only one giant office. The whole building judders.

 You crooks are destroying my building!

 I can assure you the destruction of this building is not among my goals at the moment. But this coincidence does present an opportunity.

 W-what’re you talking about?

 That earthquake did a lot of damage, this building can come down at any moment. Just give me the prototype or I’ll make your escape impossible before this whole place comes down.

 Never! I’ll never allow you mobsters to take the prototype! You’ll put me out of business, thousands of people will lose their jobs!

 You think I want it to make money? Ha! No, with the Ultra Ball technology I’ll have a definite edge and will become the greatest trainer on the planet! I and only I will have exclusive access to them.

+ You again! You’ve caused a lot of suffering to Pokémon, I don’t like it and I’m going to put a stop to it!

 We’re gonna make you pay!

 Suffering? Who cares? They’re Pokémon, just tools for the betterment of mankind. You won’t get far in life until you realise that.

 You monster!

 Graaagh!

 Now I’m mad!

 Go Nidorino!

+ Flamethrower!

The Rocket boss feeds a Guard Spec. to Nidorino before Summer engulfs it in flames.

+ Slash!

 Fury Attack!

Summer slashes her claws at Nidorino, knocking it aside.

 Go Persian!

+ Summer return! Go Selene!

+ Body Slam!

 Bite!

Persian bites Selene’s arm, dealing critical damage. Selene leaps onto Persian with her full weight.

+ Body Slam!

 Bite!

Persian bites Selene again, Selene swings Persian to the floor and drops elbow first onto it.

 Go Rhyhorn!

+ Selene return! Go Eve!

+ Surf!

 Stomp!

Eve summons a massive tidal wave, washing Rhyhorn through the windows.

 Go Nidoqueen!

+ Surf!

 Body Slam!

Nidoqueen is swept through the broken window by another tidal wave.

 Hmph! I don’t have time for this!

The Rocket boss leaps out of the window. I peer down below to see a black parachute drift away.

The building shifts again and a loud creaking noise can be heard throughout.

 Oh no! The building! I don’t want to die in here!

+ We’ve got to get out fast!

 The stairs collapsed!

 What’re we going to do now?

 Summer! You’ve got wings now!

 Oh right! I can fly!

Summer grabs me and the Silph Co. president and glides down to the street.

The president didn’t even bother to thank me so I just left for the PokéCenter as he was talking to the press. After a quick checkup I head for the gym.

 You wish to challenge me? Very well!

+ Wait, but first could you-

 Go Hitmonlee!

+ Go Joule!

+ Thunderbolt!

 Double Kick!

Joule gives Hitmonlee a zap before getting kicked in the face, twice.

 Ow!

+ Thunderbolt!

 Double Kick!

Joule fries Hitmonlee until it submits.

 Go Hitmonchan!

+ Joule return! Go Eve!

+ Surf!

 Thunder Punch!

Eve washes Hitmonchan out the door.

 You are a worthy opponent. But I’m afraid I lost my badges when I lost my gym status. Please take this Pokémon as a consolation.

+ Wait, this isn’t a gym?

 I’m afraid not. The new gym is next door...

+ Thanks!

I rush next door to the actual gym and enter. Inside are a bunch of workmen installing warp panels and walls. Through a gap I see the gym leader’s arena, the leader seems to be waiting for me.

 I know whom you seek. I foresaw your arrival.

+ Uh, what?

 His whereabouts is... difficult to see right now. I know he’s important to you, don’t give up and you’ll reunite one day.

+ Oh, okay? So I should keep battling gym leaders?

 Your challenge is accepted.

 Go Abra!

+ Go Clive!

+ Slash!

 Flash!

Clive slashes at Abra’s face before it can even make a move.

 Go Kadabra!

+ Swords Dance!

 Psywave!

Clive sharpens his claws and builds strength. Kadabra projects eerie waves at Clive, they distort the air around him and hurt his head somehow.

+ Slash!

Sabrina feeds an X Defend to Kadabra just before Clive slashes it across the chest.

+ Slash!

 Psychic!

Kadabra’s spoon glows as it points it at Clive, who is flung into the arena wall and then sent flying into the opposite wall and back again and again.

 Clive!

+ No Clive!

 Send me in! I’ll avenge you, Clive!

+ Go Selene!

+ Strength!

 Recover!

Kadabra heals it’s wounds before receiving a pummelling from Selene.

+ Strength!

 Kenisis!

Kadabra’s eyes glow as Selene’s next flurry of swings miss by a wide margin.

+ Body Slam!

 Psywave!

Kadabra emits more eerie waves as Selene leaps through them and lands belly first on Kadabra’s head.

 Go Alakazam!

+ Selene return! Go Summer!

 My turn!

+ Slash!

 Reflect!

Alakazam covers itself in a strange armour as Summer slashes at it’s face, trimming it’s moustache and dealing critical damage.

+ Slash!

 Psywave!

Alakazam blasts Summer with strange rippling waves before Summer smacks the spoons from Alakazam’s hands and slashes it’s face for more critical damage.

 There is no spoon!

 Hm, you’ve earned this. The Marsh Badge.

+ Clive...

 ...

 ...

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[callysquest]

The Wall

Celadon City

 But you can’t do this!

+ I already bought the stone, Joule.

 You can’t force this on a Pokémon!

 It’s okay, I want this.

 You don’t understand. You’ll change, drastically!

 Yeah, evolving is scary! Why can’t everyone be happy the way they are?

 It wasn’t that scary for me. I found it to be exhilarating.

 This isn’t like evolving naturally, her whole personality can change!

 I don’t feel any different, just a bit taller.

 But you have changed, you just don’t realise it!

 Enough! I’ve made up my mind! Cally, do it!

I touch Eve on the forehead with the stone.

 No!

 Huh, I don’t feel any-

 Oh my gosh!

 This is amazing! I feel incredible! Yes yes yes yes! I can win! I feel great! I. Can. Do. This!

Route 17

Every biker thug waiting for me meet a watery fate as Eve Bubblebeams them all over the side of the bridge. Though I am a little concerned, all those Grimer, Koffing and bikes are surely going to pollute the bay.

With the biker gang out of the way I’m able to ride down the slanted bridge all the way to the next city.

Fuchsia City

 This place is horrible, they have Pokémon in cages here!

+ They look more like habitat enclosures.

 That’s just a fancy name for a prison!

I walk up to the Chansey enclosure.

+ But the Pokémon don’t look unhappy here. Let’s talk to one of them and see if they like it here. Excuse me, Ms. Chansey?

 Oh hello. It’s not often I meet a human with the gift. What did you want to ask me?

+ Do they treat you well here?

 Of course they do, I get plenty of food and a nice home to live in.

 But you’re in a zoo! Don’t you want to be free?

 If I didn’t want to be here I’d have Eggbombed my way out a long time ago.

 Then why stay?

 I like all the attention I get from the tourists, also the money they bring in funds the Safari Zone.

+ The what?

 That’s what the humans call the safe place, it’s a place where the good humans protect Pokémon from the bad humans like the Rockets.

 I want to see it.

Safari Zone

+ So, we’re here. What did you want to see?

 I didn’t expect it to be so nice here, this place is huge!

 It’s you! The trainer with the Pikachu! You’re the ones who fight the Rockets!

 Kelly? What are you doing so far from home?

 Oh Minnie, you survived! When the Rockets attacked we all fled, it’s not safe to go back.

 The Rockets are still at it?

 That’s why I’ve approached you, I want to join the fight.

+ But you were running from them, why change your mind now?

 With a trainer like you I can get a lot stronger. I want to stop those Rockets and I’m not alone, other Pokémon are looking for you too.

+ You’re welcome to come along if you want.

I take a Pokéball from my bag and Kelly jumps in, as the seal locks the ball is teleported away.

Route 15

 What’re we doing out here? Isn’t there a gym back in that city?

+ Rumours around that place say the gym leader is especially tough. I want to be ready so we’re training out here.

 Oh, so what about that Venonat that’s been staring at us since we got here?

 Uh-oh!

 Hey, why’re you following us?

 Oh, uh. You’re going to the gym?

+ Eventually, yes.

 Can I come too? I have family there. My name’s Jeb, by the way.

+ Sure, why not.

Route 14

 The trainers out here don’t amount to much.

 They provide no challenge at all.

 I dunno, the ones I’ve been battling seem tough enough.

+ Practice makes perfect, we need to be ready for the gym.

 Minnie? Is that you?

 Eric!

 So you sought out the trainer with the Pikachu, too?

 Sort of.

 Can I come too?

+ Sure, my name’s Cally, by the way.

Route 13

 I’m getting bored of battling trainers who use nothing but birds.

 Hi! I’m Melvin!

+ Hello Melvin. Were you looking to team up with me, too?

 Um, okay!

Route 12

 Hello there! You must be Cally.

+ Uh, hi.

 You met my brother in Vermilion City, his wife convinced him to give up his hobby.

+ Oh, the guy who collects fishing rods?

 Yeah, well I had this gift for him. A Super Rod for his collection, but he doesn’t want it anymore. He said if I ever meet a trainer with a Pikachu on their shoulder I should give it to you.

+ Oh, thanks. I guess I’ll try it out now.

I step outside and cast out with the new fishing rod. After a few minutes I get a bite!

 How dare you! This is my river!

The Seadra starts shooting Water Gun at me.

+ Joule, Thunder Wave!

 Zapp!

I throw a Pokéball, the Seadra is drawn inside. The ball shakes a few times before the seal clicks. The ball is soon teleported away.

 Oh yeah, nice catch. So you’re a trainer? How about a battle!

+ Go Minnie!

 Go Voltorb!

+ Hit it with a Mega Drain!

 Tackle!

Voltorb rolls into Minnie, bouncing off before Minnie drains the life from Voltorb.

 I guess I don’t know my own strength!

 Go Electrode!

 Bzzt!

+ Leech Seed!

 Selfdestruct!

 How could you-

Electrode explodes in front of Minnie, sending her flying into the river.

 Help! Guh... I can’t swim!

 The current is too strong!

 Minnie!

+ Go Eve! Help Minnie!

 I’m on it!

Eve dives into the water and tries to reach Minnie. I run along the shore, trying to keep up with them as Minnie is swept away.

Route 14

I reach the mouth of the river and can’t run any further.

+ Minnie! Eve!

Eve emerges from the water alone.

 I’m sorry, I lost her in the currents. The ocean is too big...

 Minnie!!

Fuchsia City

Several days later I feel ready to take on the gym. Inside the gym I immediately find the gym leader’s arena, but it seems every step I take I bump into an immaculate glass wall.

 This is getting old, fast.

+ I agree. Selene, use Strength!

 Okay!

Selene slams the glass wall with both fists, shattering it and opening the way to the arena.

 Hmph. That’s one way to solve the puzzle, I suppose. So you’re here to challenge me?

+ Yes, but first I want to ask you: have you seen this boy?

I hand him a copy of the photo I carry.

 No I haven’t seen him. He’s a trainer?

+ Well, he always wanted to be a trainer.

 Anyway, to the matter at hand. How many badges have you gathered so far?

+ Four.

 Very well, let’s begin.

 Go Venonat!

+ Go Clive!

+ Slash!

 Sleep Powder!

Clive slashes at Venonat’s face before getting his own face covered in sleep powder and shortly drifting off to sleep.

+ Clive! Wake up!

 Tackle!

Venonat hops at Clive and bumps into him, the nudge wakes him up.

 Huh? Where am I? Oh, right!

+ Slash!

 Sleep Powder!

Clive adds to the gashes on Venonat’s face. Venonat keels over in pain.

 Go Venonat!

+ Clive return! Go Selene!

+ Ice Beam!

Koga feeds the second Venonat an X Attack while Selene fires a blue ray from the tip of her finger, dealing critical damage and covering Venonat with frost.

+ Ice Beam!

 Supersonic!

Selene fires another ray at Venonat until it stops moving.

 Go Venonat!

 Another one?

+ Ice Beam!

 Psychic!

Venonat assaults Selene’s mind while she freezes Venonat solid with her Ice Beam.

 Damn, what a headache.

+ Body Slam!

 Psychic!

While Venonat is still unable to move, Selene topples over onto Venonat.

+ Body Slam!

 Psychic!

Selene leaps over Venonat and lands gut first onto it, shattering the frozen Venonat into hundreds of pieces.

 Go Venomoth!

+ Selene return! Go Clive!

+ Dig!

While Koga feeds an X Attack to Venomoth, Clive burrows underground.

 Double Team!

Venomoth darts around rapidly, leaving illusions around the arena. Clive emerges from underground and strikes at one of the illusions.

+ Swift!

Koga feeds another X Attack to Venomoth, Clive spins around and somehow fires bright star shapes at Venomoth.

+ Swift!

 Leech Life!

Venomoth bites Clive and drains some life from him, Clive flings more star shapes back at it.

+ Slash!

 Double Team!

Venomoth creates more illusions while Clive slashes randomly at them.

+ Swift!

 Psychic!

Clive flings some more odd star shapes at Venomoth, who’s eyes begin to glow. Clive is gently lifted off the ground and above the arena.

 This can’t be good...

Clive is suddenly driven to the ground at high speed.

 A worthy challenge...

 Damn, he’s pretty badly busted up!

+ Clive return! Go Selene!

 Psychic!

As Selene enters the arena she’s suddenly flung backwards and smashes through several invisible walls near the arena before being yanked back into the arena and landing on her face.

 Ow...

+ Ice Beam!

 Psychic!

Selene is flung backwards through more glass walls while firing her Ice Beam. Some frost builds on Venomoth’s wing while Selene lands on her back in a pile of glass.

 Ugh... tag in?

+ Selene return! Go Eve!

 Psychic!

An invisible force attempts to push Eve backwards but she claws at the floor to stay in place.

+ Surf!

 Psychic!

Eve summons a tidal wave that washes across the arena and crashes into Venomoth. Moments later Venomoth’s eyes glow again and Eve is shoved by another invisible force, unable to grip the water-slick floor she is flung through a glass wall at the side of the arena.

 Hehehe! Mind over matter!

 Ugh, your cheap tricks won’t work forever...

+ Eve return! Go Summer!

 Toxic!

Venomoth spits toxic venom at Summer as she steps in the arena.

 You call that poison? I barely felt it!

+ Ember!

 Psychic!

Summer sprays sparks at Venomoth, singeing it’s wing and melting the frost off the other wing. Summer is suddenly launched into the roof at speed and pinned to the rafters for a moment before being released and plummets to the arena floor,

 Sure would be handy to have wings right about-

Summer slams into the floor.

 Hehehe! You will all fall before me!

 Oh yeah?

+ Summer return! Go Joule!

 Psychic!

Joule is flung to the side and slams into a glass wall and stays pinned against it.

 Ugh... I guess it pays to be small.

+ Thunderbolt!

 Psychic!

Still pinned to the glass, Joule fires a single lightning bolt and fries Venomoth.

 Whew... my back hurts.

 Congratulations trainer. You are awarded the Soul Badge.

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[callysquest]

Grass Pun

Cerulean City

 It’s so damn hot in here...

 I have no issue with the heat, the humidity bothers me a bit though.

 It’s all the plants in here that’re giving me the creeps.

 I love it in here! The sunlight seems brighter in here! What did you call this place again, Cally?

+ It’s a Gym but it looks like it doubles as a greenhouse.

 So this is a grass gym?

 Yup.

 Aw man... I guess I’ll get the next gym, then. Looks like you’re up, Summer.

 No plant can stand in my way!

We eventually find a clearing in the middle of the gym, a battle arena is marked out. A young woman appears to be sleeping in a garden chair at the gym leader’s spot. I clear my throat loudly.

 Suuuu...

+ Um, hello?

 Can I give her a jolt? Imma give her a jolt.

 Hmm... mm? Oh! Hello.

 Aww, I wanted to zap her...

 I’m Erika, the leader of this Gym. Are you here to challenge me for the badge?

+ Yes but first I was wondering if you’ve seen this trainer?

I hand Erika one of the photos I had mass printed.

+ He’s probably doing the league challenge too, has he been to your gym yet?

 I can’t say I’ve... wait a minute, but this is you! You’re standing in front of me.

+ No, first of all I’m a girl, this is a picture of someone else, a boy.

 Oh, well I’ve not seen him. So, how about that battle?

+ Fine.

 Go Tangela!

+ Go Summer!

+ Ember!

 Constrict!

Summer blasts embers in Tangela’s face before being squeezed about the waist by one of Tangela’s vines.

+ Ember!

 Bind!

Before Summer can act again Tangela wraps vines around her neck and doesn’t let go.

+ Summer!

 Gag!

Tangela continues to choke Summer but she eventually wriggles free.

+ Ember!

 Constrict!

Tangela tries to grab Summer with it’s vines again but only manages to get her arm. Summer sprays more embers in Tangela’s direction, sending sparks beyond the arena.

+ Ember!

 Constrict!

Tangela grabs Summer’s other arm with it’s vines before receiving another face full of embers.

+ Ember!

 Bind!

Tangela goes for the throat again but Summer narrowly dodges before breathing more embers at Tangela until it passes out.

 Go Weepinbell!

+ Summer return! Go Selene!

 How embarrasing...

+ Ice Beam!

 Stun Spore!

Selene points her finger at Weepinbell and fires a bright blue beam at it’s face, Weepinbell spews powdery spores back at Selene.

 Ugh... my arms feel so heavy all of a sudden.

 It’s that plant stuff! That’s why plants creep me out. No offence Minnie.

 None taken Beck, you should try this Pokénip! There’s a whole patch over here...

+ Ice Beam!

 Acid!

Weepinbell sprays caustic ooze at Selene who fires another blue ray, freezing Weepinbell solid.

+ Oh no! Faries are weak to poison!

 Where’d you hear a crazy thing like that? Selene’s fine.

 Go Gloom!

+ Ice Beam!

 Acid!

Gloom vomits purple gunk at Selene before she responds with another blue beam from her finger tip.

+ Ice Beam!

 Acid!

Gloom begins to spew more sludge when Selene shoves her fist down Gloom’s throat and freezes it’s insides with an ice beam. Gloom belches a frosty mist before doubling over.

 Oh dear. Congratulations, you’ve earned the Rainbow Badge!

I notice a faint glow coming from the garden behind Erika and smoke gathering under the glass roof.

 I think one of Summer’s embers-

+ Oh, er. Thanks for the badge Erika, I’ve got to go!

Route 16

 Zzzzzz

 Aw man, why’d they make this path so narrow? Don’t you humans know Snorlaxes like to sleep in places like this?

I poke the Snorlax.

 Zzz... mmm... Cookie... Hm?! Cookie smell cookie! Want cookie! Cookie want cookie!

+ Oh, you can smell the cookies in my snack pack?

 Want! Cookie want cookie!

+ Suppose you can have some, if you promise to move aside.

As I get the cookies from my bag I don’t even get to open the bag before the Snorlax snatches them from my hand and swallows the packet whole.

+ Uh... so we have a deal?

 More cookie! Cookie want more cookie!

+ There’s more in town but it’s a bit of a walk to get there.

 Too far, want cookie!

 Well there’s a quick way there. If you get in one of Cally’s Pokéballs you’ll be teleported directly to the Poké Center where there are lots of cookies!

 Cookie! Cookie want!

The Snorlax reaches at my bag and pokes a Pokéball before vanishing inside. The Pokéball instantly vanishes.

+ Did you- Did I just catch a Snorlax?

Route 17

 Oi, dat’s a noice lookin’ set o’ wheels ya got dere.

+ Uh... thanks?

 ‘And it o’er!

 Why did you have to ride that bike thing again? And why do you humans value those tangled messes of metal?

+ How about no, cueball.

 Get ‘em Koffing! Poison Gas!

 Blehh! Heh heh.

 I’ve got this!

Beck sprays his water gun at the Koffing, the gas surrounds them both.

 Ugh, it stinks!

 Tackle!

The Koffing bounces off Beck’s shell. Beck shoots another jet of water at it, sending the Koffing flying.

 Woah!

The Koffing explodes high in the air above.

 Heh... heh, stupid gas bag.

 Now I’m mad! I’m gonna get me mates t’ come an’ beat yer up! Just wait right dere while I get ‘em.

 I’ll take you all on! Heh... heh. You’re nothin’ but practice to me!

 Let’s just go.

As the thug rides off to town I just ride to the south across the somehow downhill bridge. As I near a patch of tall grass something darts out in front of me.

+ Wah!

 Look out!

 Aagh!

I pull the brakes hard which flings me over the handlebars, contents from my bag scatters everywhere. Joule, still in the front basket, pops up unscathed.

 Watch where you’re going! I could’ve been squashed!

+ What was that?

 I don’t know, I didn’t get a good look. It’s gone now.

I try my best to recover the stuff that spilled from my bag but I end up one Pokéball short.

 Ugh...

+ What’s wrong, Beck?

 Heh... it’s nothing, I’m fine.

 Hey, you don’t look so good.

 It’s poison!

 Oh crap!

+ Oh no, no! I’m out of antidotes!

 Really... heh... it’s no trouble. Let’s keep going.

The Celadon Pokémon Center is closest, even though it’s uphill I get back on the bike and climb the ramp. As I near the gatehouse another thug stands in my way.

 Oi! You attacked me mate! I’ll make ya pay!

I keep pedalling and barge past the thug, knocking him down.

 Gah!

Celadon City

I ride as fast as I can towards the Pokémon Center.

+ Hang on, Beck!

 ...

I stumble as I dismount the bike at the Center and run to the main counter.

+ Help! My friend is really sick!

I had over Beck, inside his Pokéball, to Nurse Joy. She takes him to the healing machine.

 I’m sorry. But he’s gone.

+ Beck no! I was too slow! I’m so sorry! It’s my fault, I forgot the antidotes...

 Beck...

 ...

Meanwhile at Celadon Gym...

 Erika! The secret garden is on fire!

 Hehehe, you look silly. Haha!

 Erika! Garden! Fire!

 Oh hi Michelle. Are you burning incense? It’s getting really smoky in here. Do you have any chips? I could really go for some chips right now. Oh! Funyuns!

 No, look! The fire! It’s burning my stash! Er... I mean the private herbs!

 Oh dear... someone call the Squirtle Squad. Um... what herbs are in there again?

 Oh... you know... this and that...

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[callysquest]

Who Ya Gonna Call?

Celadon City

 This is the city. The Rockets took our friends here.

+ Right...

 This city is pretty big, it’ll take a long time to find them.

 I think they were taken to one of the big buildings?

 Makes sense, they weren’t using Pokéballs so they’ll need a lot of space.

 I thought every human had Pokéballs?

+ Well, they’re expensive. I mean if someone’s looking to catch a whole herd of Tauros or something it’s going need a massive investment at the PokéMart.

We check out the biggest buildings in the city, first we managed to get into a massive and expensive looking apartment complex. Checking each floor in turn we find nothing out of the ordinary and no sign of the Rockets so far.

Reaching the top I notice the door to the only apartment on this floor is ajar, cautiously I peek inside. With no sign of anyone inside I step in and have a look around. There’s a visible layer of dust covering everything, nothing really stands out apart from a Pokéball on a coffee table. I tap the release and an Eevee pops out.

 Wha? Where? How long? Who’re you?

+ I’m Cally and this is Joule.

 Looks like you were asleep for a long time there.

 I was getting lonely so I decided to hibernate.

+ Lonely? Don’t you have a trainer?

 She died...

+ Oh...

 Have you seen my brother? He was supposed to be here too but I couldn’t find him or his Pokéball.

+ I assume he’s another Eevee? What’s his name?

 His name is Bob, I’m Eve by the way.

 The only other Eevee we’ve seen is with Green, but I think that Eevee is female.

+ You think? I thought you could tell the difference because you’re a Pokémon too?

 It’s different with Eevees, it’s not like the girls have a heart shape on their tails!

+ Oh, well I don’t think that Eevee was named Bob anyway. Sorry Eve.

 Oh... I guess I’ll go back to sleep, then.

 Wait, why don’t you come with us?

 I can?

+ Sure you can!

 The Rockets aren’t here, we should try the next building.

We head on over to the next big building, a department store. I check each floor and have a look at what’s on sale, I find one department that sells unusual looking rocks.

 Ah, taken a liking to the Evolution Stones?

+ Evolution Stone?

 Some Pokémon can only evolve when they come into contact with an Evolution Stone. Your Pikachu can evolve with use of a Thunderstone.

 Get that thing away from me!

+ No thanks, but they do look kinda similar to a stone I found in Mt. Moon...

I take the stone from my bag and show it to the clerk.

 Oh! It’s a Moon Stone! Those are rare! Well, rarer than a Thunderstone or a Water Stone.

 Moon Stone? I’ve heard fables about them! Can I hold it?

+ Sure.

 It’s happening!

 Woah cool! So they work on Clefairy.

 I’d like to see a horde of Zubats try to mess with me now!

 Selene... why?

 Evolving’s really not that bad, you should try it.

 Never! I’ll never change!

 I’m with you on that, it’s too scary!

We head up to the roof to get a better look at the city. A few other people are up here too, enjoying the view.

 I’m thirsty! I wanna drink!

+ There’s a vending machine right over there.

 I don’t have any pennies.

I go to the vending machine and get the cheapest drink on the list, Fresh Water, to my surprise two bottles drop down. I keep one and give the other to the little girl.

 Thanks! Here, Imma teach one of your Pokémon a trick! You’ll do well with it!

 Me?

 Yeah, you!

The girl and Celene duck under a nearby café table for a moment.

 That sure is cool, I’ll have to give it a try sometime!

 You’re welcome!

 Cally!

+ What’s up?

 Down there!

I peer over the edge and look into the streets. I see a bunch of men in black uniforms enter a casino.

 Rockets!

We rush down the stairs and make our way to the casino. The building is covered with neon lights and a massive sign in the shape of a rocket hangs over the front.

+ “Rocket Game Corner”

 Subtle...

Inside is pretty much what I expected for a small casino, slot machines everywhere, but no Voltorb Flip tables. At the back I notice a crudely hidden hatch in the floor, nearby there’s a switch on the wall clearly labelled “Stairs”. I flip the switch and the hatch opens.

Below is a dingy looking basement, it’s very poorly guarded so I feel free to look around with impunity. I find my way down to a sub-basement full of cages, Pokémon are in some of them.

 Who’s that?

 I don’t know, it’s not dressed like the other Rockets.

 She’s with me. Don’t you recognise me?

 Beck?

 You evolved!

 You’re all here!

 Minnie, you’re alive!

 We’re gonna figure a way to get you guys out.

 I’d have gotten us out earlier but I only have a headache and I’d need at least a migraine to break these locks.

 I’ve got this.

Summer melts the locks with her ember attack.

 We’re free!

 I’ll burrow an escape tunnel to the surface.

Clive smashes a hole in the wall and digs upwards, tonnes of dirt and rubble spill into the room until sunlight can be seen shining from the hole.

 The way is clear.

 Oh no! The Rockets got me!

 Someone grab Egon, he’ll take all day to escape!

 Let’s go!

The Pokémon climb through the hole and make their way to the surface.

 Beck, Minnie are you coming?

 Sorry, we can’t.

 We’re with a trainer now, you know how it is.

 Well... I’ll see you around.

The Jigglypuff joins her friends, escaping to the surface. I hear footsteps approaching from a nearby room.

+ We’ve got company!

 Prepare for trouble!

 Make it double!

 To protect the world from devastation.

 To unite all peoples within our nation.

 To denounce the evils of truth and love.

 To extend our reach to the stars above.

 Jessie!

 James!

+ I already know who you are!

 The weirdo Rockets!

 Oi, we resembles that remarks, and you interrupted our motto!

 Get ‘em, Koffing!

+ Clive, you’re up!

+ Dig!

 Smog!

Clive burrows underground, avoiding the noxious gas being coughed up by Koffing.

 Try Smog again!

Clive bursts from underground and strikes Koffing, knocking it into a wall.

 Meowth’s turn!

+ Slash!

Clive slashes as Meowth, clipping his whiskers.

 Nyeh~ too sharp...

 Go Ekans!

+ Dig!

 Poison Sting!

Clive leaps back underground, dodging the poison needles Ekans is spitting at him.

 Poison Sting!

Clive emerges from underground, catching Ekans by surprise when he grabs it by the tail and swings it around, slamming it’s head on the floor.

 Annoying twerp!

 Maybe we’d do better with those ghosts the boss was talking about. Have you got the scopes?

 Got ‘em right here, Jess!

 Then we’re off to Lavender Tower! Grab Meowth.

 We’re blasting off again!

The odd Rockets quickly leave via the stairs. Intrigued to know their boss is near I head into the next room.

 It seems I have a guest.

+ You’re the Rocket boss?

 Let’s kick his ass!

 So you want to fight me, little Wartortle? Go Onix!

+ Water gun!

 Rock Throw!

Onix throws a large rock at Beck but it sails overhead and smashes into a wall. Beck responds by spraying water in Onix’s face until it passes out.

 Go Rhyhorn!

+ Beck return! Go Minnie!

+ Vine Whip!

 Horn Attack!

Rhyhorn charges at Minnie but Minnie trips it up with her vines and it sails face first into a wall, wedging it’s head there.

 Go Persian!

 Did that cat just sparkle?

+ Leech Seed!

 Payday!

Persian flings assorted coins in Minnie’s face, Minnie launches a seed at Persian that sprouts on contact, wrapping little vines around Persian.

+ Poisonpowder!

 Screech!

Persian makes a loud piercing noise while Minnie sprays powder in it’s face. The leech seed drains some energy from Persian and heals Minnie with it.

+ Vine Whip!

 Screech!

Persian continues to make that horrible noise while Minnie whips at it with her vines. The poison takes hold and the leech seed continues to sap Persian’s energy.

+ Minnie come back! Go Selene!

 Bite!

As Selene pops out of her Pokéball, Persian bites on her arm, but it’s partially healed thanks to the leech seed.

 Time to use my new trick!

 Payday!

Persian throws a bunch of coins in Selene’s face. Selene points her finger at Persian and a bright blue ray shoots from her fingertip, striking Persian it covers it in frost. Before Persian can recover it succumbs to poison and collapses.

 You’re pretty good for a kid. But don’t think your victory here will stop me.

+ If your cruelty to Pokémon continues I’ll find a way.

 Well said, but one more thing.

+ What’s that?

 What on Earth is that behind you?

+ Huh?

By the time I look back he’d disappeared.

 I can’t believe you fell for that.

+ Where’d he go?

 Some sort of trap door escape tunnel thing.

I look around but all I can find are some crates that look like they’ve been stolen from the back of a truck. They’re addressed to something called Silph Co.

One of the crates has been busted open, inside are a bunch of weird looking goggles in what looks like retail packaging, some of the packets are empty. I read the description.

+ “If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood. If it’s something weird and it don’t look good. Then it’s probably a pesky ghost Pokémon up to mischief. The new SilphScope™ will allow the user to see ghost Pokémon in their true form, giving trainers an edge in battling them!”

 Didn’t those Rockets say they were going to get ghost Pokémon?

 Yeah, I’d rather they didn’t bother them, too. Not sure if ghost Pokémon are alive or not but either way they don’t deserve the treatment my friends got!

Lavender Town

We climb the tower once more, hunting for the Rockets.

 I’m glad they made Pokémon sized scopes. Hopefully those ghosts look less scary in their real forms.

 Are you a god?

+ Yes?

 Oh, okay then. You’re here to deal with our annoyance upstairs?

+ The Rockets? Yeah.

 Then I will show you the way, I am Gozer.

+ I’m Cally.

 They call me Joule.

We reach the top floor to find the Rockets trying to nab Gastlys with nets. The Gastlys pass through the nets unharmed but they seem somewhat annoyed by this.

+ Hey! Stop that!

 Prepare for trouble!

 Make it double!

 To protect the world from devastation!

 To unite all-

 We already tried the motto today, let’s just get ‘em! Nyaa!

+ Thunderbolt!

Joule zaps Meowth into submission.

 Nyooow~

 Go Arbok!

+ Joule get back! Go Clive!

 So they’ve evolved, it’ll make no difference for me...

+ Dig!

 Leer!

Clive burrows beneath the floor while Arbok stares at him.

 Poison Sting!

Clive emerges from under the floor and uppercuts Arbok to the jaw.

 Weezing go!

+ Dig!

 Sludge!

Clive vanishes under the floor again while Weezing vomits noxious fluid in his direction.

 Sludge!

Clive bursts forth from under the floor, smashing Weezing and knocking it into it’s trainers at speed, sending them all flying out of a nearby window.

 We’re blasting off again!

Meanwhile, back in the Rocket Hideout...

 We just got new orders from the boss.

 What is it this time?

 He wants more guards posted in the hideout. Also he wants the hatch switch to be more cleverly hidden.

 I thought it was clever disguising it as a light switch. Plain sight and all...

 He want’s something better.

 Well we’ve got some spare recruitment posters hanging around...

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[callysquest]

The Long Way Around

Vermilion City

I stock up on items at the mart and pick up a case for my gym badges.

 You there, trainer! You seem capable, I see three badges there. I was wondering if you could assist me? You’d be helping the city too.

+ What’s wrong?

 This Squirtle has been causing trouble and has attacked several people with it’s water gun. I think it just needs a good trainer to keep it out of mischief.

 Let me go you damn Rockets! You’ll pay for what you did to my friends!

+ Rockets? But we’re not with them.

 Lies! All you humans are liars! You’re with the Rockets!

 Rockets? You can understand it? I’ve never met someone with the gift before.

 Take it from a fellow Pokémon, they aren’t with the Rockets. I’ll vouch for them.

 Okay, let’s say I believe you. Prove it, I want to see you do something about it!

+ Alright, I’ll help you. What happened to your friends?

 They were taken, snatched away.

+ Where did they take them?

 To one of the human cities, the one to the west of the biggest city.

+ Then let’s go rescue them!

 I want to be stronger to punish the Rockets. You’re a trainer? Then train me. The name’s Beck.

+ You’ve got yourself a deal, Beck. I’m Cally.

 So it agreed to go with you?

+ Yep, also it seems the Rockets are poaching Pokémon.

 I’ll have to investigate that. Thank you for your assistance, citizen.

Diglett’s Cave

 This place is perfect to start my training!

+ Why do they call it Diglett’s Cave?

 I’ll give you three guesses.

The ground gently rumbles until a small Pokémon pops up from the ground.

 Hi!

+ Hello.

 Whatcha doin’?

 We’re here to train, so we can defeat the Rockets.

 Rockets? Can I come too? I’m sure the rest of us will oblige with the training, you are intruders after all.

+ Sure, I’m Cally by the way.

 I’m Terra.

 I’m Beck.

 They call me Joule.

 Good luck.

Terra and her new Pokéball vanish, sent to the PC.

 What did she mean by that?

The ground shakes violently until dozens of Digletts pop from the ground and the walls.

 Time to play Whac-A-Mole!

Beck fires his water gun at the Digletts, each in turn retreat into the earth only to reappear. Some of them end up soaked and retreat for good. After what feels like an eternity the last Diglett ends up drenched.

 Whew, intense!

 Yeeeeeeah!

 I’m ready, I want those Rockets to suffer!

Route 6

I figure the place Beck was talking about is Celadon City, checking my map I see the quickest way there is via Saffron City. I try the gatehouse again.

 Still thirsty!

Checking the map again I see another way in to the east from Lavender town but it’s a long detour. I take the tunnel back north.

Cerulean City

I stop by a bike shop to find a faster means of transport. The new bikes are far too expensive so I pick up an old second hand fold-up bike for cheap.

The bike itself is pretty rusted up but it still works okay and it looks like a popular brand. The shop owner said it was a knock-off because it’s not a model they make and they even screwed up the manufacture date, the plate on the frame says it was made two years in the future.

Before continuing on I head to the Pokémon Center.

 Your Pokémon are fighting fit! Um... I was wondering if you could help. Someone brought in this wild Bulbasaur, she was injured but since we healed her she refused to leave.

 So?

 They say you have the gift, could you talk some sense into her?

The Bulbasaur is perched on the counter by the healing machine.

+ Hey there.

 What do you want?

+ I’m wondering why you refuse to go home, you are a wild Pokémon, right?

 I’m scared, the Rockets are still out there. They caught my friends in nets and beat me with sticks when I tried to stop them, I wasn’t strong enough.

Beck appears from his Pokéball.

 Minnie! I thought they got you too!

 Beck? Is that you? You evolved!

 I had to get stronger to battle the Rockets. I’m with this trainer now, why don’t you come too?

 But I don’t want to have to evolve...

+ You don’t have to if you don’t want to.

 I’m living proof that you don’t need to evolve to kick ass!

 Okay, I’ll go with you.

Route 9

Continuing with the detour I hardly get anywhere before my path is blocked by a Rattata.

 Fight me! C’mon human! Show me your moves!

+ Joule! Thunder Wave!

 Zap. There, done.

I throw a Pokéball at the Rattata, it wobbles for a moment and the seal clicks before being teleported to the PC.

Rock Tunnel

+ It sure is dark in here.

 I can’t see a thing!

 I’ve got this. My tail will light the way!

 Hi there!

+ Woah!

 Zubat!

Joule zaps the Zubat until it collapses to the floor. We continue through the cave, Summer guiding the way and Joule frying any Zubat that gets close.

Lavender Town

The people here tell me the Pokémon Tower is a resting place for the dead. I decide to go in to pay my respects.

I start climbing the steps and find a familiar face on the first floor.

 Cally! I’m gonna make you pay for killing Rattata!

+ Wait!

 Go Fearow!

+ Go Joule!

+ Thunderbolt!

 Fury Attack!

Joule shoots a lightning bolt at Fearow, electrocuting it. Fearow unleashes a flurry of pecks and jabs in Joule’s direction but she deftly dodges them all.

+ Thunderbolt!

 Fury Attack!

Joule fries Fearow once more until it collapses to the floor.

 Heh, evolving didn’t do you much good!

 Go Shellder!

+ Thunderbolt!

 Clamp!

Joule zaps Shellder until it gives up.

 Go Vulpix!

+ Joule come back! Go Beck!

+ Water Gun!

 Roar!

Beck douses Vulpix.

 Rawr?

+ Water Gun!

 Tail Whip!

Beck sprays water in Vulpix’s face until it passes out.

 Gargle...

 Go Sandshrew!

+ Water Gun!

 Slash!

Beck blasts Sandshrew with enough water to send it flying across the room.

 Go Eevee!

+ Beck return! Go Clive!

+ Slash!

 Quick Attack!

Eevee darts at Clive and bounces off his hide. Clive gives Eevee a close shave, dealing critical damage and scaring it enough to pass out.

 Nope...

 Mark my words I’ll make you pay one day!

Green rushed back downstairs and out of sight.

I climb the tower further until I notice the lights are a lot dimmer and a mist has somehow rolled in across the floor.

 So this is a resting place for the dead?

+ Yeah, kinda creepy on this floor though, right?

 What’s that behind you?

+ Hm?

 ZUUL!

+ Wah!

 Run!

I decide we take a quick exit and just leave town, as fast as possible.

Route 8

Not far now until I reach the east gatehouse, there are quite a few trainers on this route today. Battling them all in turn takes a while, only one left.

 Meow meow!

+ What?

 I can’t understand her, is she even speaking human?

 Meow meow meow!

The meowing lass throws a Pokéball, a Meowth pops out poised for battle.

+ Go Paulie!

 To battle!

+ Gust!

Paulie blasts Meowth with a quick gust, knocking it down. The Meowth pounces onto Paulie in midair and bites his wing, causing him to plummet to the ground.

 Ack!

+ Gust!

Paulie tries to knock Meowth away with only one wing, Meowth bites Paulie’s throat and he stops moving.

 Paulie!

+ NOOO!

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