Zach and The Z-Force

The Kricketune was ready and back in action, although definitely weak from taking damage while he was storing energy, he was able enough to barely jump out of the way of the oncoming bubbles, and to add insult to injury, he seemed to be cheerily laughing the whole time as well.

"OK Kricketune!" the trainer called, "Go at him with a Cut attack!"

Obeying his trainer, the Kricketune, as best as he could, ran at Ferdinand and slashed his dangerous blade-like arms to attack.

Zach: Man, this is taking...Ferdinand, Bubble!

Ferdinand flies back and takes only minor damage, and coughs more bubbles.

Ferdinand uses Bubble

The Bubble attack was just strong enough to finish off the helpless Kricketune. The bug slumped to the ground, and lied there unconscious, very much to the disappointment of his trainer.

The trainer held up a Pokeball, and with a "Good job," returned Kricketune to it. "That was a good battle," he said to Zach, handing him $100, then heading tin the direction of the nearest Pokemon Center.

(Zach received $100! Ferdinand gained 8 exp!)

Zach was Thrilled. He glanced at the money, and-

Zach: Wow, I didn't know you get paid for this!

He stared at his Piplup, who looks very tired.

Zach: That'll do, Ferd.

Ferdinand: Pip?

Zach: *Smililing* That'll do.

Zach puts Ferdinand back in his ball. Then he starts back to the Path to Jubilife City. He feels happy. In just one day, he had recieved a Pokemon (Whom he bonded with), Defeated a Wild one in Battle, and Defeated a Trainer in Battle. How lucky could he get? It's just then, he trips over something.

Zach: What the-

Zach stares in amusement. There's an Item on the ground! Someone must have dropped it...

It was a small stuffed animal, most likely dropped by a forgetful child. It had signs of wear, signifying that whoever was the owner brought it along with themselves often, and was most likely attached. Also, being at the entrance to Jublife, there was a good chance that the owner of the toy was inside the city.

Zach picks it up, and looks at it.

Zach: Who left THIS here? It must be from Jubilife city. I'll worry about that Later.

Zach throws it in his Backpack, and continues his way. Now he has a Pokemon, fought a Wild one, Won a Trainer Battle, and found an Item on the Ground (a most unusual one), he has one more thing on his mind: Catching a Pokemon. Then, Zach stops when he sees Someone in the Tall grass. As Zach glances, he recongizes the person...it was Dawn! When Zach starts to Appraoch her, she sees him, and runs to him.

Dawn: Zach!

Zach: Hi Dawn!

Dawn: How's your Piplup...er...What do you call him again?

Zach: Ferdinand.

Dawn: Aww, that's an Adorable name!

Zach: Uh...You already said that.

Dawn: I know, but still.

Zach lets Ferdinand out from his Ball.

Ferdinand: Piplup!

Zach: Ferdinand, I think you know Dawn.

Dawn bends over to Ferdinand.

Dawn: Yeah, I worked with him with Prof. Rowen.

She rubs Ferdinand's beak.

Ferdinand: Piplup...

Zach: What are you doing?

Dawn: Pokemon loved being Messaged. Him especially.

Ferdinand: Pip-Lup...

Dawn: Hmm, he looks kind of beaten up.

Zach: Oh yeah, we Battled a Kricketune in a Trainer Battle.

Dawn: Oh, you had your first Trainer Battle? Cool!

She comes back up.

Dawn: My Pokemon's a Chimchar.

She releases a Chimchar from it's ball.

Dawn's Chimchar: Chimchar!

Dawn: It's funny if YOU chose a Chimchar. We would've had the same Pokemon!

Ferdinand walks over to Dawn's Chimchar.

Ferdinand: Piplup?

Dawn's Chimchar: Chimchar!

Ferdinand: Piplup Piplup!

Zach: They sure seem to be getting along.

Dawn: Well they got along in the Lab. So what Pokemon have you caught yet?

Zach: I-er...haven't caught-one yet.

Dawn: Well, it's been only a couple Hours. But you haven't caught ONE?

Zach: I don't even know how.

Dawn: Oh...well then...I'LL show you!

Dawn grabs Zach's hand, and pulls him into the Grass, their Pokemon fallowing.

Dawn: First, you need to FIND a Wild Pokemon...Like that one.

She points at a Wild _____________.

Budew, it seemed to be searching for something in the grass, and would be an easy target for a surprise attack or catch attempt.

(Budew, female, lvl 6)

((also, sorry for the wait, I've not had the best luck when it comes to electronics right now))

Zach: Whoa, is that a...

Zach remembers his Pokedex.

Zach: Aw, I keep forgetting to use it.

Zach gets out his Pokedex.

Zach Scans Budew on Pokedex.

Budew, the bud Pokemon. In the spring, Budew opens the bud on it's head, and releases pollen

Hearing the noise of the Pokedex, the Budew looked up at Zach, and walked slowly toward him, she seemed to be more curious than threatening.

Zach: Whoa.

Zach notices it walking towards him. He takes a giant step back.

Zach: Uh, Dawn...

Dawn: Now here's what you have to do: First, you have to weaken it using your Pokemon. Watch this. [To her Chimchar] Chimchar, use Scratch.

Zach watches as Dawn's Chimchar leaps into the air, and tries to scratch the Budew.

Not realizing the group would be hostile, the Budew didn't have a chance to dodge. The attack hit her full force, and she flew back slightly from the impact. She let out a pained cry, and stayed laying on the ground, seemingly stunned.

Zach: Wow, that Chimchar's been raised well.

Dawn: Yep. Now watch this.

Dawn gets out a Pokeball, and tosses it at the Budew. It goes in the Ball.

Zach: That's it?

Dawn: No, if it's not weak enough, it can break out. Watch.

Zach, Dawn, Her Chimchar, and Ferdinand watch the Pokeball in anticipation, watching it blink and shake, until...

It shook once, twice, paused suddenly, as if a small battle was occurring inside, then in a blinding flash of light, the Budew broke out. Angry now, she rushed at Dawn's Chimchar, attempting to use Absorb!

Dawn: See? Like that.

Zach was suprised. It appeared to be caught! Dawn wasn't through with the Tutorial.

Dawn: Chimchar, dodge and use Ember!

To Zach's suprise, Dawn's Chimchar dodges the Budew's attack completley, by shooting up into the Trees. Suddenly, a Flame comes out towards the Budew.

The Budew wasn't prepared for that tactic, and was helpless when the flames rushed toward her. With a pained cry, the fire hit her dead on, and she collapsed to the ground, an easy target for a catch.

Dawn: Alright, lets try this one more time!

Dawn throws another Pokeball.

Dawn: Pokeball Go!

The Budew goes into the Pokeball. The 2 Trainers and the 2 Pokemon watch the small, weak battle inside the Pokeball, until...

The ball wiggled once, twice, a third, then with a 'bing' Budew was caught!

Dawn: Whoo!

Dawn goes over, picks up the Pokeball, and puts it in her Backpack.

Dawn: *Giggle* See? Isn't that neat?

Zach: Yeah.

Dawn: Good job, Chimchar. Return.

Dawn puts her Chimchar back in it's ball.

Zach: So, that's how you do it?

Dawn: Yup! Now, I wanna see YOU give it a try.

Zach:...Now?

Dawn: Here and Now.

Zach looks around.

Zach: Hmm. There doesn't seem to be anything else around here.

Dawn: Then try over there.

Dawn points and Zach looks: A Dark and Creepy part of the Forest! Zach could swear he sees eyes looking at him. He hides behind Dawn.

Zach: NO way! I am NOT going in there!

Dawn: You want to be a Trainer don't you? Trainers should not be afraid of Pokemon.

Zach: Yeah, well I'm just afraid that there's MORE than just Pokemon in there. I am sooo not-

Ferdinand uses Pound on Zach from the Butt, pushing him Deep into the Dark and Creepy part of the Forest. He trips over a Twig. Ferdinand comes to his side.

Zach: *Sarcasticlly* Gee, thanks Ferdy.

Ferdinand: *Proudly* Piplup!

Zach gets up, puts his hat back in place, and yells back for Dawn.

Zach: *Yelling* Hey Dawn?

His voice just echoes.

Ferdinand starts jumping up and down.

Ferdinand: Piplup Piplup Piplup!

Zach: What is it Ferdinand.

Ferdinand points to a bundle of Bushes still jumping.

Ferdinand: Pip, Piplup!

The Bushes start rattling. Then, a Wild _______________ Pops out!

Houndour, menacingly growling at Zach and Ferdinand. It was rather skinny, and looked as if it were attacking to try and get food.

Zach jumps back.

Zach: HOLY CRAP!!! WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?

Ferdinand: Piplup Pip.

Zach: Oh right.

Zach gets out his Pokedex.

Zach scans Hondour with Pokedex

Houndour, the dark Pokemon. Houndour communicates through barks, and travels in packs to hunt prey.

The Houndour paused and perked his ears upon hearing the Pokedex, and he growled again. Seemingly trying to intimidate Zach and Ferdinand.

Zach: A Dark Pokemon. Gee, I don't know if I could train something like this. My dad told me that if you keep training a Pokemon, it'll get stronger, but this one looks like it's gonna kick the bucket.

Ferdinand: Piplup! Piplup Piplup!

Zach: Yeah Ferdy, I guess you're right I could give it a try. Now...

Zach flips around his hat.

Zach: Ferdinand, Go!

Ferdinand jumps infront of the Hondour.

Zach: USE POUND!

Ferdinand comes at it.

Ferdinand uses pound.

(Houndour, Male, lvl 8)

Houndour, by the looks of it, has seen many battles before, and as a result, he easily recognized what Ferdinand was doing, and easily jumped away, while performing an attack of his own. With a tilt of his head, and a bark, he launched out a Sucker Punch at Ferdinand.

((an egg move, congrats))

Ferdinanad has no time to react.

Ferdinand: PIPLUP!!

Ferdinand takes the attack head on, but doesn't take too much damage, as he falls to the ground.

Zach: Ferdinand! You Alright?

Ferdinand gets back to his feet.

Ferdinand: Piplup!

Zach: Alright, use growl!

Ferdinand lets out a shriek in an attempt to weaken the Hondour.

Ferdinand uses Growl

Houndour covered his ears slightly, then looked at Ferdinand less aggressively. It seemed the Growl took effect. With another bark, Houndour formed a small flame in his mouth, and shot it at Ferdinand, using Ember!