The Search for Blue [Open]

Lucas now went down the Path to Viridian city, along with his Magby Genesis, and his Charmander Comet. With his PokeNav as his guide, Lucas, or Emerald as he calls himself at somepoints, hoped to gain assistance on his quest to find Mewtwo by seeking another trainer, a Girl named Blue.

Now, he and his Pokemon are walking down the route, and before they knew it, they found Viridian City!

"Well, it's alot bigger than Pallet Town, I'll give you that. But it's no Castelia City." Lucas Said. His Magby nodded. "You guys better get in your Balls, and let me do the Talking." and he recalled the two fire-types.

Then, he continued down the way to the City Entrance.

(Taking it up again :) )

Blue was hurrying out of the city. "...couldn't find the egg....probably more luck in the boundary..." She was muttering in a PokeNav. She passed right in front of Lucas but didn't notice him. Her shoulder length hair flicked Squirtle in the face as he clung to her shoulder. She headed to the boundary between Viridian City and Viridian Forest.

Lucas looked around, and found a building he was certain he needed: A Pokemon Center.

He walked in, and put his Two Pokeballs on the counter to hand over to the Nurse working. "Uh, can you put these two into better condition...please." he said.

Of course. Nurse Joy took the pokeballs and put them on a machine. After a few glows, she handed them back. Your pokemon are fighting fit. Thank you for using our services. We hope to see you again! She bowed with a cheerful smile.

At that moment Blue ushered in, with the Squirtle looking battered. "...Tauros...weakened...fought it...couldn't win...fled..." She gasped. She had obviously run from a Tauros who was on a rampage. She weakened the Tauros but Squirtle fainted. Of course of course. Nurse Joy took the Squirtle and entered the back door. When she came out, Squirtle looked his normal self, jumping about.

"Oh thank you!" She grabbed Squirtle and went back for the object of her quest without so much as glancing at Lucas. She was so worried and in such haste that she had no eyes for anyone other than Squirtle and the Slugma egg.

Lucas let his Pokemon out, then took note that Blue just walked in. "Wait a minute..." he said.

Then he ran after her, and tapped her shoulder. "Hi there, I'm sure you remember me, from Pallet Town? Right? Professor Oak sent me to help you with your Slugma mission. My Name is Lucas." he said, holding out his Hand. Of course, he exaggerated his words, but he needed to gain her trust. Therefore, he did not tell her why he was there, but would wait for that moment.

Genesis and Comet jumped on his shoulders and said, "Charmander! Char!" and "Mag-Bee!"
"Get-off-of-me" Lucas muttered, and they hoped off right next to him.

Blue turned around. "Uh...Hi. I'm Blue. I believe the Aide told you about my egg search? Well, he wants to check at what temperatures Slugma can survive. Since an egg hatches when kept warm, and a Slugma's temperature soars over burning point, the Aide, along with Prof. Oak would like to experiment on the eggs. I found a Slugma but..." She shook her head, showing her PokeDex:

Slugma: Lava Pokemon

Molten magma courses throughout SLUGMA’s circulatory system. If this POKeMON is chilled, the magma cools and hardens. Its body turns brittle and chunks fall off, reducing its size. A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places. It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden. These group together in areas that are hotter than normal.

"Oh I see...Well, that is where Genesis comes in!" said Lucas. Genesis ran to his side. "Magby!".

"My Magby here will help. He can sniff out Pokemon like a mad Houndoom. Especially Fire types." Lucas said.

"Magby, Mag. Mag, Mag, Magby Mag!!", said Genesis. Lucas translated saying "He says that he can sort out a full fire type Pokemon from the rest. So, you're basically looking for Slugma themselves?"

"No, not a Slugma...just their eggs. They do radiate heat, if it helps..." Blue looked around. Squirtle tugged on her skirt. "What?" She looked down at the madly hopping Squirtle. "Squirt squirtle!" He pointed to a promising bush which looked like it might have some leftover eggs.

She walked over and parted the bush. Inside lay a nest with 5 eggs. They were hot to the touch. "Yes! Thanks Squirtle!" She got her PokeNav out and called the Aide. "Yes...I found the egg...5 of them..." She had a quick conversation and reached out for an egg.

Suddenly a large and annoyed looking Slugma appeared from behind the eggs. It blew a plume of flames towards Blue. She screamed and scrambled back. "Looks...like that Slugma...is protecting...the...eggs..." She said shakily.

Squirtle hopped down, waving it's small tail angrily. It shot a stream of water at Slugma. It retreated hurriedly but soon came back. "Oh, a battle is it?" Blue asked angrily. She got to her feet. "Looks like you won't leave those eggs without a fight...Squirtle, Water Gun!" The Tiny Turtle pokemon obeyed and shot a large jet of water from his mouth, at the unsuspecting Slugma. The water splashed on Slugma and it looked pained, but the water immediately sizzled and evaporated.

Slugma, level 15, female

"FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE!" said Lucas, and Genesis immediatley zoomed in on a Fire charge to the Unexpecting Slugma.

Slugma was hit and recoiled. Then it suddenly sprang out and used Rock Throw. It slammed on the ground and rocks flew up, aiming at the intruder, Magby, looking to greatly harm the fire type. As a follow up, it released poisonous fumes, Smog, at both it's opponents.

"Squirtle dodge it!" Blue yelled. Squirtle leaped aside but it accidently breathed it in. Squirtle looked and felt ill and sat down. Squirtle was out of the fight unless Blue could get an Antidote. "Do you happen to have something that cures poison? A-a Lava cookie o-or an Antidote. Even a -a Pecha berry will do..." She asked tearfully.

Genesis dodged the rocks. Lucas and his Pokemon had covered their mouths from the Smog, they were unharmed. When they caught a glimpse of what happened, he withdrew Genesis from the battle, saying "Alright Gen, Playtime's over." He hoped the slugma would flee at this point.

He went over to the squirtle, and felt his head. "No, I don't." said Lucas sadly. "But he needs a Pokemon Center." and he picked up Squirtle in his arms. "I'll get him there, don't worry. C'mon Genesis!". His Magby fallowed, and he returned Comet to his Ball.

He ran all the way to the Pokemon Center carrying Squirtle. When inside, he immediatley went to Reception. "Nurse! This Pokemon is Poisoned, he needs Medical Attention!"

One minute...ah yes? How may I help you? Nurse Joy looked flustered, her hair unkept and distinctly ruffled. She took the Squirtle in her hands and walked in through the door behind the counter. She walked out with Squirtle lying motionless.

He's all right. Just asleep. Other Pokemon Centres have been attack by the moving hordes of Slugma. Half of them are burnt down. What they need is a good scare that will drive them away and never let them come back. Speaking of Slugma, there's one outside looking impatient. Slugma are very savage pokemon that seek vengenance. Have you been battoling that one? If you have, it will eek you down and keep battling you until it destroy you...

"Genesis-" said Lucas.

Yeah, Yeah said Genesis.

The Magby ran right out the Door and shot out and Ember at the Slugma.

Since Slugma was a fire type, it didn't take much damage. It used Rock Throw again, aiming to critically injure the Magby. If this move connected, it would be a critical hit, doing double damage.

Genesis took damage, but not so much because he blocked the rock.

Then, he counter attacked with a Smog, and shot out a stray of Poisonous fumes at the Slugma.

Slugma retaliated with it's own Smog. The two poisonous fumes mingled and could spontaneously combust if if came in contact with any flare. Slugma seemed to know that and used Rock Throw again.

"Not a Chance, Be." said Lucas. Then, Genesis broke the Rock with a Dynamic Punch, then went in to hit the Slugma with another Dynamic Punch.

With Dynamic Punch's accuracy being low, Slugma managed to dodge it. It whirled and kept using Rock Throw from all directions, at considerable speed. She didn't think that Magby could create Dynamic Punches fast enough, obviouly underestimating the superior.

Genesis got hit by a rock, and took some damage. Then he got up, scowled, then went in for another dynamic punch.

Slugma dodged, if by a hair. It looked slightly put out that only one rock hit the opponent. Also, it was getting tired. It decided to ue Smog, even though it was about to collapse.

Genesis went right through the Smog using Flamecharge. The Smog damaged him, but did not poison. He was ready to hit and finish Slugma.

Slugma got hit and fainted. "Oooh! Thanks...err...what was the name again? Luke? Lucas, I believe..? Thank you!" Blue smiled as she hurried off to Pallet town to deliver the egg to the Aide.

Lucas patted Genesis on the head. Then he turned to blue. "Ohhh, it was nothing, just..."

He realized she had already gone.

"Hey wait-" he began. "Why does everyone always talk then do action before I can ever reply?" he sighed.

"Come on Genesis. We're going back to Pallet." said Lucas.

Yeeesss sir!

And they began to try and catch up with Blue. Then they finally reached her. "Hey there, how about I help you get this down to Oak. By the way, how is your Squirtle." he said.

Blue whirled around. "Why, thank you! Squirtle's doing just fine! Squirt- whoa..." Blue looked at her Squirtle just in time to see it defeat a Rattata and glow. When the glow dimmed, it revealed a Wartortle. "Squirtle! I mean, Wartortle! You evolved!" Blue squealed happily.

"Thank you, Lucas! Without your help, I would have great difficulty in completing this assignment! I'll be going now!" Before departing, Blue wrapped Lucas in a bear hug and ran off, straight into the lab.

"How does a Squirtle evolve that quickly?" Lucas asked. Genesis shrugged.

When Blue hugged him, he felt speechless. It had been a long time since anyone had given him that.

Then, as she went off, Genesis kicked him and got him back into reality. "Oh, crap. Hey wait up!" he said, and he and his Magby fallowed back into Pallet town.

[To Be Continued in Next Thread: "Setting off with a Smile"]