OK, we've got this done and over with, now on with my ri-
Thank you...
Oh, um... who said that? Hello?
Thank you...
Excuse me, but who's talking?
Down here...
You chose me... Chikorita are terrible in Johto, but you still chose me! Thank you, Kris... Thank you!
Ch-Chikorita, I-
We all thank you.
Just as you're here for us!
I... Thanks you guys...
As for why they're suddenly talking: said:
(OoC: Having the Pokemon talk appeals more to me than if they didn't. Besides, with runs like Manic's and EmboarTrainer's, having the Pokemon talk would be better, IMO)
*Later, everyone gets a Castelia Cone*
I still don't see how this is possible...
You mean how Pokemon are the inferior species when we have the knowledge, strength, and willpower to take over as the superior species, yet amazingly we choose not to?
... Um... N-no. I mean how can you guys talk.
Oh, that. We've always been able to talk, actually, but some mysterious force prevented us from doing so.
Wait what? A mysterious force?
Didn't I just say that, Redundant Randy?
Do you know what the force is?
None of do...
So why would this force let you talk
now?
Um, don't you think it's strange that we, uh, started talking after Pidgey- er, I mean, uh, Pidgeotto evolved and after she singlehandedly defeated Bugsy? Maybe we were able to after an accomplishment.
But why not after beating Falkner?
You never documented it, sweetie.
Excuse me?
Oh forget it. Anyway, shouldn't we be getting going?
We might find this, uh, mysterious force on our journey, so let's, um, keep going!
*Stands up and throws away her empty ice cream cone* Got it! Now then, it's time...
GRINDING TIME!
But Kris, why?
... Because I don't want any of you to die... Like all the others...
Is it too tough for you to talk about?
*nods*
I understand, sweetie. But I don't think this is a Nuzlocke.
It's not?!
Of course not!
OH THANK ARCEUS! But we're still gonna grind.
Um, w-why?
I... I don't know. I guess I'm so used to doing Nuzlockes that grinding is second nature.
W-what's a Nuzlocke?
Wait a minute... Kris, aren't you-
Forget it guys. Chikorita, I'll tell you another time. Which reminds me, it's kind of weird not giving you guys nicknames and only naming you by your species. I'll rename you guys once we get to Goldenrod.
Fair 'nough. Hey, I don't think Sandshrew has talked at all. She's still in her Pokeball. You think we should train her?
I guess. She'll be handy against Silver's Quilava. Pidgeotto, you don't need any grinding. Chikorita, we'll train you after Sandshrew. Got it guys?
Yes... Got it!
GRINDING TIME
Oomph! Finally! I'm out of that horrid Pokeball!
Ready Sandshrew?
Darling, when haven't I been ready? See? I just beat that Rattata!
Hmm... your Scratch attack is terrible, especially against rock types like Geodude. Let's give you the Mud Slap TM from Falkner.
Only barbarians attack using dirt! I'd prefer to keep it clean, thank you!
Well whether you like it or not, you're learning it.
Eh?
Ha ha, I guess you just subconciously used Mud Slap against the Geodude!
Egad! My arm is covered in mud! Ew! ... /sigh/ Oh well, at least it blends in with the color of my arm, and I can always wash it off.
Now you're talking!
Oh! Does this mean I've gotten stronger?
Yup~
I NEED YOU
o\__/o
YOUARESOADORABLEIWUBYOUYOU'RESOCUTELETMEHUGYO-
AAAAAAAAAAAAH! Oh ARCEUS that hurts!
"Touching it barehanded will cause a shooting pain"
Quoted from truth.
*nods*
Ow... Ow... O-Ok, let's go see what people in Union Cave have to say (oh yeah I got Wooper from there)
... Guys?
Yes?o\___/o
Remind me to come back here once we get Surf, and make sure it's on a Friday.
If by that, you mean
came from Azalea, then yes.
PORKEMON BATTLE
o\_____/o
Dude... You are HARDCORE! I'm not kidding! He was at level five and he was facing a level eight Geodude. He used Water Gun once, and the Geodude got to red HP. Needless to say, he won after another hit and Wooper is totally awesome!
o\______/o
um... is it just me, or is Wooper's smile getting larger?
I don't know sweetie, but he's certainly freaking me out!
You guys say something?
Oh, um, no...?
See how right I am?
OK Wooper, you only have eight HP, and the Geodude's the same level as you. You outsped the first guy, so CAN YOU DO IT?
o\___________/o
PERFECT! AWAY WE GO!
Okay, Wooper, Water Gu- Eh? Oh Arceus no! The Geodude outsped you! GET OUT OF THERE!
...
W-Wooper? Don't faint on me, I wanted to get you leveled up!
...
...
... Wooper?
Darling, never underestimate your Pokemon. Wooper only had four HP taken off! And he defeated the Geodude in one shot! Be proud of him!
I'll say! And he leveled up too!
Great job Wooper!
oVo
Now... Let's continue grinding.
YEaH!
/HOURS- er, MINUTES IF GRINDING LATER.../
Wow... Just... Wow!
How's evolution like? Great, isn't it?
Y-yeah! I actually feel... happy!
Congrats Chiko! Evolution also means that you're stronger!
Oh cool!
And the egg hatched! This little girl is sure to-
Kris? I think you should take a closer look at the Togepi.
What? I don't see anyth-
Look closer.
...
Um, so what should we name it?
...
BOXEDfrevr was sent to Bill's PC!
Alright, now let's leave Azalea town alrea-
Get out of my way, Silver
No. I want you to tell me.
Why should I tell
you?
I don't see why you're so resistant on telling me. You're pretty much forced to.
Alright, fine! Yes, they're back, and I totally whooped them.
But I'm
not lying.
Tsk. How could someone as unimportant as you defeat a criminal organization?
Because my Pokemon and I can handle any challenge! We're a family and we can conquer any obstacle.
I'd expect that answer coming from you. I'll make you a deal. Battle me. If I win, I'll tell you how wrong you are, and if I lose, I'll tell you how wrong you are.
Go, Pidgeotto!
I'm ready!
lolGust.
Hrm. Wooper's only level 7. Can he beat a Zubat?
Um... Wooper used Water Gun, which was a
critical hit, and this is the result.
...
Let's switch you Wooper.
Easy.
Quilava was slightly hard, but Sandshrew wittled it down a bit before fainting. :/
Alright Silver, tell me what you want.
It's horrible to hate yourself.
OOOOOOOOOH! Better get a BURN HEAL!
But get them alone and they're weak. Do you see what I'm saying?
Team Rocket's weak, so what?
That also applies to you. You would still be very weak had it not for your Pokemon. If you were to fight without any Pokemon, you'd be long gone by now.
Y-you...! You shut u-up! I-I... S-shut up!
Don't let him get to you Kris
Just as I thought. If you want to not be weak, I'd suggest for you to take charge. /Leaves/
Kris? You OK?
...
Kris?
... Let's k-keep going...
A-are you crying...?
No. Now let's keep going.
We're not going just yet!
Excuse me?
I, and I'm sure all of us, want to know what a Nuzlocke is.
But... I know Chiko- uh, Bayleef doesn't know, but I thought you did?
I know what a Nuzlocke is, but I don't know why you're so hung up over it.
...Fine. We'll talk in the forest.
/goes right outside, in front of the entrance to the Ilex Forest/
Now tell us.
/sigh/ This isn't my home region. I come from a place known as Unova. The region is secluded because all the Pokemon are... different.
Different, um, how?
When a trainer enters a route, they must only catch the first Pokemon they encounter. If they don't, then they can't catch anymore, because the Pokemon get scared of the trainer much more easily than other region Pokemon. The Pokemon also have a disease where if one faints, they... die... They call it a Nuzlocke, and most trainers in Unova have to endure it. Only very few Pokemon are spared from the disease. Because of that, their colors are changed, making them "shiny". If their entire team dies, then they are banned from getting any more Pokemon from that region. My Nuzlocke... it ended shortly, when Lenora---she's like the Whitney of Unova--- killed my entire team with her Watchog...
So we're not a Nuzlocke Pokemon, are we?
No.
Then why are you still hung up over it?
Because it was my fault I let them die... Silver's right... I-I'm weak. I let them die because I was weak...
Kris... I'm sorry, but I don't know what to say...
You don't have to say anything. I was weak.
You're not we-
Was weak. I still might be weak, but I know I'm not worthless. I know that I should learn from my mistakes. After all, sometimes failure is just another step for success...
Oh Kris... I'm so proud of you! /hugs/
T-Thanks Pidgeotto... Thanks guys...
No matter what Silver says... You're not weak. A-as long as you learn from your mistakes, that makes you strong!
/smiles/ Come on guys, we gotta get through the rest of Ilex Forest. /blinks/ Hey, Sandshrew hasn't said anything today. What's wrong Sandshrew?
N-nothing, dear...
...
okay. Well, let's go!