Part 12: A shockingly frustrating door lock
Lunar: “Okay, for this Gym my team consists of Strangish, Atsuko, Pepe, Spoon Girl, HYPER FANG and Maddie to get to the Gym.”
First though, some training.
Okay, that’s enough.
Lunar: “Maddie, you’re up!”
Man: “Lt. Surge has a nickname. People refer to him as the Lightning American! He’s an expert on electric Pokémon. Bird/Water-type Pokémon match poorly against the Electric type. Beware of paralysis, too. Lt. Surge is very cautious. He’s locked himself in, so it won’t be easy getting to him.”
Lunar: “It’s been too long, HYPER FANG. But like back then, use Hyper Fang!”
Lunar: “Good, I see you didn’t get rusty!”
Lunar: “Ah well, can’t be helped.”
Dwayne: “Lt. Surge installed the traps in the Gym himself. He set up double locks everywhere. Let me give you a hint. When you open the first lock, the second lock is right next to it.”
Lunar: “Thanks, now it’s the matter of finding the locks in the first place.”
Engineer: “That’s why I joined this Gym.”
Lunar: “Hyper Fang away!”
Lunar: “Still standing, eh? Follow up with a Quick Attack!”
Lunar: “It may not be very effective, but it’s still considerable damage.”
Baily: “Okay, I’ll talk! Lt. Surge said he hid door switches inside something.”
Lunar: “Inside something? Hopefully not…”
Gentleman: “He was a hard taskmaster.”
Lunar: “It may be of a higher level, but if it can withstand HYPER FANG’s Fangs?”
Lunar: “I guess not.”
Tucker: “It’s not easy opening that door. Lt. Surge was always famous for his cautious nature in the Army.”
Lunar: “Ugh, there’s the barrier I need to find those locks for.”
Lunar: “And that’s all of the room. So the only thing he could hide them in, are…”
Lunar: “Phew, at least this trash is only old paper.”
Lunar: “Gotcha! So now next to it. Let’s try south.”
BZZZZ
Lunar: “Guess there’s only enough time to check one direction.”
A lot of trash-checking later…
Lunar: “Finally!”
Lt. Surge: “You won’t live long in combat! Not with your puny power! I tell you, kid, electric Pokémon saved me during the war! They zapped my enemies into paralysis! The same I’ll do to you!”
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Lunar: “Then I’ll just drain you of your electricity. Pepe, show him how buff you are and shake the ground with Magnitude!”
Lunar: “Trying to evade the ground? It’s futile.”
Lunar: “Again?”
Lunar: “Huh, guess you could evade it by jumping very high maybe.”
Lunar: “Still, it’s only delaying the inevitable.”
Lt. Surge: “You’re the real deal, kid! Fine, then, take the Thunderbadge! The Thunderbadge cranks up your Pokémon’s Speed! It also lets your Pokémon Fly lightning-quick anytime, kid! You’re special, kid! Take this!”
Lt. Surge: “TM34 contains Shock Wave! Teach it to an Electric Pokémon!”
Man: “This time I’d like to hear more about yourself. Like, where are you from and how did you grow up?”
Lunar: “Well, I’m from Pallet Town. I grew up with my mom and my best friend and rival is the grandson of Prof. Oak, so I was in contact with Pokémon for my entire life. I also watched some Pokémon battles on TV and always dreamed of fighting alongside Pokémon myself. And now this dream came true! Does this suffice?”
Man: “Yes, thank you. See you in Celadon!”
Now for the next city.
“Route 12 may be blocked off by a sleeping Pokémon. Detour through Rock Tunnel to Lavender Town. Vermilion Police”
Huh, guess I might have to make a detour. Well, let’s check anyway, maybe it’s currently not there."
Lunar: “Okay, right now Cut is your strongest move, so use that!”
Eddie: “I did my best. I have no regrets.”
Lunar: “Uh, the nugget bridge is north of Cerulean.”
Lunar: “I doubt it, you face the winner of three Gyms.”
Lunar: “Cut this foe as well, Maddie!”
Dillon: “What now? Leave me alone!”
Lunar: “Atsuko, use Thundershock!”
Lunar: “Ugh, it just has a sliver of health left. Use Quick Attack!”
Lunar: “…in retrospect, not the wisest choice.”
Dave: “Tch… I better go find stronger ones!”
Lunar: “Electric vs. electric really isn’t the best matchup. Pepe, it’s your turn! Use Magnitude!”
Braxton: “Spread the word to save energy!”
Lunar: “Gamer?”
Lunar: “Doesn’t matter, electric moves count as special.”
Lunar: “Ouch, that means burns.”
Lunar: “That may look bad, but with a few Absorbs you should win, Strangish.”
Lunar: “AHAHAHAHA!!!”
Darian: “I was unlucky, as always.”
Lunar: “There’s not that much luck involved in Pokémon battles, though.”
Lunar: “Don’t you mean…”
Lunar: “Best choice would be Tackle, I guess. So use that, Pepe!”
Lunar: “For this one you can use Magnitude, though.”
Jasper: “You can’t be a coward in the world of Pokémon!”
Lunar: “Pepe, use Magnitude! Let the earth tremble!”
Bernie: “Well, better get back to work.”
Lunar: “…Gambler?”
Lunar: “Apply Fang to opposing Pokémon, preferably with Hyper strength.”
Hugo: “Pokémon is life! And to live is to play games!”
Lunar: “You mean to gamble, don’t you? Please don’t teach the other kids these things.”
Lunar: “I’m the best in my entire city!”
Lunar: “Look at this puny Rattata! Does it have a chance against my HYPER FANG?”
Lunar: “The answer is ‘No’.”
Lunar: “Not even that Raticate stood a chance.”
Yasu: “There’s a fat Pokémon that comes down from the mountains. I bet it’d be strong if you can catch it.”
Lunar: “No that’s clearly supposed to be ‘Gambler’.”
Lunar: “You know the deal, HYPER FANG.”
Dirk: “You were just lucky, that’s all.”
Lunar: “Like I said to the other Gambler, there’s not much luck involved.”
Suspicious…
Officer: “You can get to Rock Tunnel from Cerulean City.”
Officer: “Especially if you’ve caught a whole bunch?”
Lunar: “I don’t know, I’ll ask my muses later.”
Officer: “Well, in Lavender Town, there’s a man who rates Pokémon nicknames. He can even help you rename your Pokémon, too.”
Youngster: “Wanna trade one for my Nidorina?”
Lunar: “I don’t have one.”
Youngster: “Awww! Oh, well…”
Aide: “If your Pokédex has complete data on 30 species, I’m supposed to give you a reward. Prof. Oak entrusted me with the Itemfinder for you. So, Lunar, let me ask you. Have you gathered data on at least 30 kinds of Pokémon?”
Lunar: “Wait a moment, let me check…
No, sorry, only 16.”
Aide: “…Oh. I see. When you get 30 kinds of Pokémon, come back for the Itemfinder.”
Lunar: “Ah, dammit. Guess I’ll have to go back to Cerulean.”
But for now let’s check the wild Pokémon of Route 11.
And then I guess I’ll first check out Diglett’s Cave…
Are you happy, @Kanon?
Anyway, Voting Time
This time there’s again two regions to pick a Pokémon for. Route 11 and Diglett’s Cave. You just saw the options for Route 11. In Diglett’s Cave I could either catch a Diglett, or its evolution, Dugtrio. So, choose wisely!
Route 11
- Spearow
- Ekans
- Drowzee
0 voters
Diglett’s Cave
- Diglett
- Dugtrio
0 voters
Also choose which two Pokémon leave the active team this time. Maddie has to stay though, because I need Cut in the next part.
Who leaves?
- HYPER FANG (Raticate)
- Atsuko (Pikachu)
- Pepe (Geodude)
- Spoon Girl (Kadabra)
- Strangish (Gloom)
0 voters
Like always, please suggest nicknames if you have any ideas. Speaking of which, time for a silly poll:
- Yes
- No
0 voters
Feel free to say a bit more about your thought process when you think up a nickname.
Well, see you next Sunday!
