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Post by bennyjr123 on May 25, 2008 1:13:38 GMT -5
Today, Kevin, Joey, and Cara are nearing even closer to the their destination, Violet City, where Joey will board the train home, and leave the trio, and force it into a duo. But for now, before starting on their way again, the gang is doing some early morning training. "Squirtle, bubble beam straight into the air!" Kevin shouts.
"Squirt!" Squirtle blows a series of scattered bubbles into the air.
"Good, Hoothoot, fly and pop every single bubble!" He commanded.
"Hoot!" Hoothoot flew straight into the bubbles, popping everyone. It landed beside Kevin.
"That was good Hoothoot. You didn't miss one this time." Kevin pet it's head. He then turned to Squirtle, "And Squirtle, your bubble beam is getting faster everytime you do it. I'm sure in a couple more tries, you'll have the move down completely."
"Squirt!" Squirtle smiled.
"Hoothoot!" Hoothoot chirped. They all looked over at Cara, who was working hard with Chikorita on something.
"Yes! We finally got it perfect!" She cheered.
"Chiko!" Chikorita did the same.
"Hey Cara, what have you guys been working on all this time?" Kevin walked over with his two pokemon. Cara looked up at him with a grin.
"You see, a couple of days ago, Chikorita and I saw these leaves blowing through the wind. It was like they were dancing. And I thought, if we could just duplicate that, we could have an awesome move. And we've finally found a way to do it. Chikorita, show Kevin and the others how its done, just like last time."
"Chikoooo" Chikorita closed it's eyes concentrating. It let out a razor leaf, but this time there was something different. The leaves came out in swirls. Like a little funnel of green, blowing through the air, making everything look like a choreography.
"No way!" Kevin stared in disbelief. "I never knew that a pokemon move, could be manipulated to look like something like that. Amazing Cara."
"See, I told you it'd be good to see how well pokemon can use their moves. I've always loved seeing pokemon doing that kind of stuff, but teaching it to your own pokemon, there's nothing like it. I just wish there was something I could do to show everyone how it was."
"Hey guys, breakfast is served." Joey called, carrying a basket of food. "I got some berries for all the pokemon to eat, and I found alot of fruit for all of us to eat."
"Good job Joe!" Cara smiled, taking out an apple and chomping out a bite. The gang set up the picnic blanket, and happily sat eating their food. The morning had been such a pleasant one. A real nice change after all the chaos they've been since they started their journey. They were half way through their meal when they heard a cry for help.
"Help, please help me!" The voice shouted. It sounded elderly, and like a females voice. Kevin, Joey, Cara, and all the pokemon quickly stood up.
"Uh-oh! Whose that?" Joey said.
"Only one way to find out!" Kevin ran towards the screaming. Joey quickly followed, as well as all the other pokemon.
"Ugh," Cara rolled her eyes, hesitantly following, "Normal people run away from screams, or go to get help, but nooo, we have to play rescue heroes ourselves don't we."
They continue to run until they arrived at a small cottage with a huge field in front of it. It was hard to see with the sun in their eyes, but they could see four dark figures, over another one. "Hey, cut that out!" Kevin shouted over. The figures suddenly stopped and sprinted away. All they looked like were four legged dark animals, running at a fast speed.
The three continued to run for the person calling for help who was now on the ground. It was an elderly woman. She had white hair and was wearing a pink dress. Kevin and Cara quickly helped her to her feet.
"Are you okay lady?" Joey asked curiously. "Why were you wrestling with those things."
"Oh no dear, I was attacked." She said weakly. "Thank goodness you children heard my cries. I don't know what I would've done."
"We're just glad we got here when we did." Kevin said. "Why would those things attack you? What were they?"
"They attacked me because they were hungry." She explained, "And I'm sure I know what they were. They must've been houndour."
"HOUNDOUR?" All three exclaimed.
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Post by bennyjr123 on May 25, 2008 12:58:48 GMT -5
"H-H-Houndour attacked you?" Joey stammered, hiding behind Cara.
"Yes," The woman continued to explain, "I came out here for a picnic breakfast. We had bacon, eggs, some biscuits and some lovely fruit. I forgot to buy the milk this week, so my husband drove on ahead to Violet City to pick some up, so he'll be back soon. I'm just glad he wasn't hurt here. Those Houndour must've gotten hungry and attacked. They took every bit of food in site."
"Those little devils!" Kevin exclaimed angrily, "They attacked an innocent lady for food?"
"Miss, how many were there?" Cara asked curiously.
"There were only three, but they were all big." She answered.
"That's what I was afraid of." Cara sat deep in thought. "The other day, there were three big Houndour and one little one. I bet they're the same ones. Looks like a group of terrorizing pokemon have moved into town."
"I wish that were true, but the reality is the Houndour hae been here for much much longer." The woman said sadly.
"Really?" Joey said in fear.
"Yes, and they scared everyone out of this town."
"Town?" Cara looked around in confusion. "Um...the houses seem a bit limited to be a town. There's only one."
"Yes, but at a time, barely a year ago this whole area was a town full of people." She continued to explain, "Then the Houndour moved in. All the people migrated to either Cherrygrove or Violet City. The town managers came buy and took the place apart. But my husband and i refused. We weren't about to let some crooks chase us out of our home."
"Well good for you." Cara nodded firmly.
"Thank you," She smiled, "But it certaintly wasn't too smart of me to come out here. I know better than that."
"NO WAY!" Kevin all most exploded, "Innocent people shouldn't be afraid to go out in broad daylight, just because some pokemon deciced to play Dr. Evil. That's just not right."
"Kevin, what are you trying to say?" Joey asked.
"I'm saying I wanna find these good for nothing dogs and get them to stop all this for good!" He answered firmly.
"Well, that certaintly is brave of you son." The woman nodded. "My name Lily. Lily Jane."
"Nice to meet you." Cara smiled, "I'm Cara, that's my little brother Joey, and the loud one is Kevin. These are all of our pokemon."
"Nice to meet you all." Lily smiled.
"I'd love to stay and talk, but I think we need to get back to camp and figure out what we're going to do about the Houndour." Kevin began to turn around and walk back to camp.
"Alright, it was nice meeting you. Come on Joey." Cara took Joey's hand. Joey looked back at Lily Jane.
"Wait!" He quickly ran back to her. "Mrs. Jane, if your husbands not here, you could be in danger. I don't want anything to happen to you. Please, can you come with us?"
"Well bless your little soul youngster." Lily smiled, "If it's not too much of a burden, I think I would feel a bit more comfortable with people who have pokemon to protect them."
"It's fine." Cara smiled back, "We'd love to help." So they all made their way back to camp. The woman walked ahead next to Kevin. Cara turned to Joey. "That was very nice of you Joey. I'm proud of you."
"I just wanted to her to be safe. Thats all." Joey shrugged. They finally arrived at camp to get a rude surprise.
"SQUUUIIRTTTLE!" Squirtle screamed in agony. The food was gone.
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Post by bennyjr123 on May 25, 2008 13:57:20 GMT -5
"You're joking!" Cara quickly ran to picnic blanket that was now ripped up. Every single piece of fruit and berry was gone. "No no no no! I didn't even get a bite of the pineapple, and that's my favorite part. WHOEVER DID THIS YOU'RE SOOO GOING TO PAY!"
"It's obvious who did it." Lily picked up a piece of the blanket. "These rips in your blanket were made by claws. After you scared those Houndour away, they must've come here to get some desert."
"Desert? Those little--" Kevin was getting so mad, he didn't know what to do or say. "Don't they have any respect for other peoples stuff."
"I worked hard to pick all that fruit." Joey folded his arms stubbornly.
"Well I know what to do next." Kevin stood looking into the trees. "Those Houndour left a bunch of footprints. If we follow them, I bet it'll lead us right to them."
"Hold on," Cara said looking into the tree as well, "I thought we agreed we would travel around the trees so we don't end up with another one of yesterdays inncidents. It's so easy to get lost in there. Do you really want to walk back into that?"
"If it means teaching the Houndour a lesson, than yes." Kevin was determined to keep moving.
"Well fine, do what you want." Cara walked back over to Joey. "Joey and I are going to stay here, and maybe try to knit this blanket back together."
"Ok. Lily Jane, are you going to stay here with them?" Kevin asked.
"No Kevin, I want to see those things get what's coming to them just as bad as you do. I'm coming with you."
"OKay, We'll see you guys later then. Squirtle, Hoothoot, let's go." Kevin said. Squirtle jumped into Kevin's arms, as Hoothoot sat on his shoulder. Kevin and Lilly Jane set off into the trees, careful to follow the Houndours footprints exactly. As they walked, Lily told Kevin all about her husband, and their life living on route 31, as Kevin told her about his pokemon journey, and all the chaos they've been through so far.
Soon, they arrived at the end of the footprints. They lead into a cave. Kevin and Lily were careful to stay close to one another. There was chewed fruit all over the floor of the cave. They soon arrived to the source of the footprint. They were Houndour, but there was something different about them. They were baby Houndour. Almost five, all sharing the bacon that was stolen from them. Kevin spotted one taking a bite of a banana and spitting it out. "Those good for nothings, don't waste that fruit."
"Kevin wait dear." She held him back. "These are babies. Those other Houndour have probably been stealing food for their young."
Meanwhile, Cara tried her hardest to finish stitching the blanket up. "Ugh, this is hopeless!" She threw the blanket down in frustration.
"When is Kevin gona get back. THis is boring." Joey sulked.
"What seems to be the problem kids." A voice said. A man was riding down the path on a wagon, lead by a ponyta.
"Hello sir, we've just been tryig to put our blanket back together." Cara smiled.
"Well, that's a shame." The man frowned, "My wife has a knitting kit at home, I could take you there if you want."
"That would be great!" Cara smiled.
"Okay, hop on back and I'll take you there." He said pointing to the back of the wagon. Cara and Joey climbed onto the wagon, and the man set off for his house.
Lily Jane and Kevin sat thinking what to do next. "So what your saying is the Houndour are just trying to help their babies?" Kevin asked.
"Exactly." She nodded. "We can't really blame them for that."
"Well if the adults aren't here, they're probably out trying to get more food for lunch." Kevin sat thinking hard.
"OH NO!" Lily quickly jumped up.
"What's wrong?" Kevin asked.
"My husband is on his way home with a wagon full of groceries. They might be after him!" She said with her face full of fear.
"Then let's hurry back and let the others know what's going on." Kevin said running out of the cave. Lily Jane followed. They ran as fast as they could all the way to camp, scared they'd be too late. When they got there, they were surprised to see that more than the food was missing this time. Cara and Joey were gone.
"Where are they?" Kevin looked around. He saw a note on the ground. He read it aloud. "'Dear Kevin, went with this man on his wagon to help get the blanket fixed. Be back before lunch. From, Cara and Joey.' A man in a wagon? Who could that be?"
"My husband." Lily exclaimed. "Your friends could be in terrible danger."
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Post by bennyjr123 on May 25, 2008 16:33:14 GMT -5
Joey and Cara sat on the back of the wagon. They had never done anything like this before so it was a real treat. Cara noticed all the grocery bags in the back of the wagon. "So, did you just come back from the store or something?" She asked.
"That's exactly where I came back from." He nodded, "I had to pick up some milk and some other things for a picnic my wife and I are going to have."
"Picnic? Hey, you must be Lily Jane's husband!" Cara exclaimed.
"Yes, my name is Bobby Fox, but how do you know my wife?" He asked curiously.
"Well Mr. Fox, this morning your wife was attacked by a pack of Houndour." She explained.
"Yeah, they were really scary looking too." Joey added in.
"What?" Bobby suddenly stopped the cart. "When did this happen? Is she alright?"
"Your wife is fine." Cara assured him. "She's with our friend Kevin. He was guarding her until you got back. I left them a note so we'll meet up with them by lunch time."
"Well I'm glad she's alright, but now I'm a bit more worried." Bobby pondered, "The Houndour are out again today on our side of the route. I hope they don't try to get the food in the kitchen again."
"What? You mean those pokemon break into people's houses too?" Joey jumped up in fear. Cara held him close.
"Oh yes." Bobby explained, "They're all so desperate for food, they do anything for it. And 90% of the time, they're sucessful. I just wish there was a source of food for them, where they could go so they would stop taking other people's food."
"Yeah, that would goo-WOAH!" Cara was interupted by a sudden thump that almost knocked the wagon over. "What was that?"
"Cara, I'm scared." Joey grabbed onto her even tighter.
"Shh, both of you be very still and very quiet." Bobby shushed the both of them. They could all hear growling outside of the wagon, as if they were being circled. Cara took another look at the groceries and knew immediately what was going on. The Houndour were going to take the food.
"Mr. Fox, the Houndour are after your food." She whispered, "If we don't do something fast, they'll bash right in here, and take it all, and who knows what we'll happen to us."
"Don't talk like that." He whispered, but stil with a firm voice, "As long as they're here it means that your friend and Lily Jane are safe. All we have to do is make a quick run for it and once we're in the home we can lock the doors and be safe. On the count of three, you and your little brother need to hold on tight. Ready, 1, 2, 3! PONYTA, GIDDYUP!"
"WAAAAHHHH!" Cara and Joey screamed as they felt the wagon move faster than ever. They held onto the sides for dear life. Cara could see the Houndour chasing them. She had to think fast or they might attack. She quickly pulled out Chikorita's poke-ball. "Chikorita, I choose you!" She threw it in the air, and Chikorita appeared.
"Chiko!" It chirped.
"Slow those things down with vine whip!" She ordered. Chikorita shot two long vines out of it's back that whacked the Houndour, making them slow down. "Yes! Great shot!"
"Nice job kid!" Bobby said as he focused on the road. They thought they were just about safe when one of the Houndour got back up. It show a flamethrower straight at one of the wheels, turning it to crisp and tiping it over.
"AHHHHH!" Joey screamed as his body slipped out of the wagon.
"Joey no!" Cara quickly grabbed ontp him, falling out herself, and taking Chikorita with her. Bobby tried to maintan balance, but the whole thing collapsed. The Houndour inched closer all growling.
"Cara, what do we do?" Joey whimpered. He looked up and saw a bundle of bubbles flowing over the Houndour. "What is that?" Cara and Bobby fox looked up as well. The Houndour looked up in confusion. Suddenly, Hoothoot exploded out of the bubbles releasing a quick attack on all three.
"Wait a go guys!" A voice said. It was Kevin, followed by Lily Jane close behind. "Are you guys alright."
"We'll survive." Cara sat up straight helping Joey up. Lily quickly ran to her husbands aid.
"Bobby, my love, are you okay?" She said helping him up.
"Oh Lily, stop babying me, you know I'm just fine." He smiled.
The Houndour sat up straight, all ready to attack. Kevin and Cara were ready to send some attacks right back. The Houndour charged for them.
"Squirtle, bubble beam, Hoothoot, quick attack!" Kevin commanded.
"Chikorita, you use quick attack too!" Cara did the same.
All pokemon ran towards each other. The attacks barely made the Houndour flinch. They knocked all three pokemon back and onto the ground. Squirtle, Chikorita, and Hoothoot didn't stant a chance.
"What are we going to do?" Lily held onto her husband tight. Joey's eyes were filling wth tears. He really thought he was going to die. He suddenly remembered something Mr. Fox said. I just wish there was a source of food for them, where they could go so they would stop taking other people's food.
"I got an idea!" Joey exclaimed. He called over to the Houndour. "Hey Houndours, if you want a good everlasting meal, you better follow me!"
"WHAT!?" Everyone else jumped. Joey ran sideways into the trees. All the Houndour followed, mouths drueling in hunger. Cara quickly followed, "Joey, what do you think you're doing?"
"Come on!" Kevin called over to Lily and Bobby. They all followed. They ran through the trees for what seemed like forever. The Houndour weren't catching up to Joey at all. It seemed like Joey knew exactly where he was going. Soon, they arrived at an opening in the forest. They looked up to see something amazing. Every single tree was full of berries and fruit. The Houndour stopped to see all the food.
"See, this is where I found all the fruit and berries earlier." Said Joey, "There's plenty of food for you to eat here." Joey picked an apple off of one of the tree and brought it to one of the Houndour. The Houndour took a bite of it, and then licked Joey's face. "Hahahaha, you're welcome!"
"I can't believe it. The Houndour are being....nice?" Cara said in confusion.
"Of course," Lily Jane walked up beside her, "All they need is food for their babies. And now, thanks to your little brother they have an endless supply."
"This is exactly what these little terros needed." Bobby Fox laughed.
"Nice going Joey." Kevin smiled. He turned to the Houndour, "Houndour, now that you have food for all your young, you have to promise never to bother anyone else's food again. Understand?"
"Howll!" The Houndour all nodded.
Later that day, the gang went to Lily and Bobby's house to eat some lunch. They discussed their whole adventure, and the food was delicious. "I'm so glad we could share our lunch with some new friends." Lily Jane smiled.
"I'm so glad we didn't get eaten by Houndour." Cara laughed.
"Well, Lily and I have decided to make that entire area a preserve for only the Houndour." Bobby explained, "Now they'll always have a place for their own food."
"That's great." Kevin smiled.
"And I hear you're on your way to Violet City, is that right?" He asked.
"Yea, we're hoping we can get there with out anymore drama." Kevin answered.
"Well, I'd be happy to give you a ride there after I can get the wagon fixed. It's not too far at all."
"Thanks. And thats tempting, but, I think you should stay here and focus on rebuilding your town. I'm sure now that the Houndour have stopped attacking, people will come back."
"That's very much appreciated young man, and I wish you all luck in the rest of your journey."
"But for now, who want desert?" Lily asked.
"We do!" All three kids raised there spoons. The day didn't end that bad afterall.
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