10 Viridian City

In the end, it takes me 4 days to make it to the city. Route 1 is huge, there are many Rattata and Pidgey. Karna and Pikachu have fought against them a couple of times, but I did prefer just avoid battles and leave my pokemon rest. My Rattata and Pidgey stay weak since I catch them, so they can't help us if something happens.

"Look Pikachu, we can already see Viridian city from here. There are some hours left before the sunset. Maybe we can explore the city."

'pika chu'

"We are going to stay in the city a week before going on Route 2 and Viridian Forest. Tomorrow we are going to train, don't worry you will not be fighting soon. After all, the next gym is based in Rock-type Pokemon."

'pika pi'

I was thinking about saving some money and just get the Light ball from another Pikachu in viridian forest. But chances of that are really low. Something like 5% of those Pikachu held a light ball. And they are very hard to see in Viridian forest.

I could just buy it in the system for 1000 pokedollars but it will not be of help right now. I will leave it for later.

I need the money to buy some potions, antidotes, and supplies.

woman: "Stop right there!"

huh? oh right, Officer Jenny.

Red: "Sure, here is it." I take my Pokedex from my pocket.

Officer Jenny: "Red? you are from Pallet Town?"

Red: "I've been just visiting prof. Oak to get my starter pokemon."

She narrows her eyes for a moment but then she let go the tension.

Officer Jenny: "Your ID is correct. I have to warn you, there is some pokemon thief in the city. Keep your eyes open."

Red: "Don't worry, Pikachu and I we'll be alert."

'Pika chu~'

After a while we walk into the pokemon center, it was not hard to find, the red roof can be seen from far away.

Nurse Joy: "Welcome to our pokemon center!

shall we heal your pokemon?"

Red: "Yes, please."

Nurse Joy: "Ok. We'll need your pokemon."

I take 3 of my pokeballs and give it to her.

Red: "Pikachu dislike to be in his Pokeball, I hope that would not be a trouble."

'pika pika'

Nurse Joy: "It's all right. Please wait here, it would take a few minutes."

Red: "Sure, I will be using the phone."

Nurse Joy and her Chansey take my pokemon and left.

Well, let's call mom. She should be in the restaurant at this time.

*ring* *ring*

Mom: "Hello? who is this?"

Red: "It's me, mom, I just get to Viridian city."

Mom: "Ash! how do you feel? Are you already in Viridian city? Have you found a place where to sleep? if not you can also go to the pokemon center, they always have some available beds for trainers. "

Red: "I'm ok mom, I captured 2 pokemon on my way here. They are been checked by Nurse Joy. How is everything there?"

Mom: "I am already closing to go home. You already have 4 pokemon, that's amazing. You are really talented, son."

Red: "Thanks, mom. I just call to let you know that I'm fine. I'll be in the city a couple of days before continuing my trip."

Mom: "Take care son. Send my greetings to your cute pokemon and be sure to swap out underwear daily. "

Red: "Bye mom."

The next one is Prof. Oak, his phone number was-

Nurse Joy: "Thank you! Your Pokémon are fighting fit!"

Red: "Wow, that was fast. How do you feel buddy?"

'pikachuuu~' he let out a pleasent voice.

Red: "Thank you nurse joy. Can I ask you if you lend me a place to sleep this night?"

Nurse Joy: "We still have some bunk beds available if you don't mind to be in a shared room."

Red: "That will not be a problem. I need to buy some things before nightfall."

Nurse Joy: "Be sure to not come too late, we have an 11 pm curfew."

I headed towards the east side of the city, at the poke mart next to the Pokemon Academy.

Clerk: "Welcome, what can I do for you?"

Red: "can you say me the price of antidote, potion, and pokeballs?"

Clerk: "Sure. antidote price is 100 pokedollars. The potion is a little more expensive, their price is 300 pokedollar. Pokeball's price is 200 pokedollar."

Sh*t they are expensive for someone that just started. I still have 2 pokeballs of the 5 that prof. Oak gave me. From the money I have, if I deduct food expenses I have 2000 pokedollars left.

Red: "I will take 3 potions, 6 antidotes, and 2 pokeballs." I will need at least $100 to bet against other trainers.

Clerk: "That will be 1900 pokedollars. okay?"

I pay him with 2000 pokedollars.

Clerk: "here's your change. Thank you!"

Red: "Is sunset already Pikachu, we better start moving if we want to make it to the pokemon center before the curfew."

Once we were already there I walked to the phone and call Prof. Oak.

*ring* *ring*

Prof. Oak: "Oh, Red. Your mother tells me that you are in Viridian city. Good to see that you are doing it well. "

Red: "Hello there professor. I think that you are looking at the wrong camera."

Prof. Oak: "Eh? *cough* *cough* Now it should be right. Tell me Red, what do you need?"

Red: "You see, professor. On my way here I cross with a storm."

Prof. Oak: "I am sorry to hear that. But in your journey, you will encounter that kind of situations."

Red: "That's not the important part, while the sky began to clear I see a pokemon. A pokemon that no one has seen in a while. I've recorded while he was flying close to me. I'm sending you the file."

Prof. Oak: "huh? Sure I'll look at it later. Sorry but I have to go now, my pizza is already here. Take care Red, we will keep in touch."

...

Well. It doesn't matter, he said he would see it later. There always will be a chance to talk about Ho-oh later.

At that moment the alarm sounded and two pokeballs fall from the sky. Sh*t, its team rocket. I don't want to deal with this...

[Koffing Lv. 16]

[Ekans Lv. 14]

Girl: "What is happening? I can't see anything with this smoke."

Nurse Joy: "Someone is breaking into the pokemon center, we should start the emergency protocol and save our patients."

Red: "Nurse joy, there are many Pikachu in case that energy is shut down. Isn't that right?"

Nurse Joy: "Yes, we have some of them in the storage room."

Red: "Pikachu go and find them. Bring them here, we need their help."

'Pika pika pikachu'

Red: "We need to clear this smoke, come out Pidgey."

'Prrrr prrrrrrrr'

Red: "Use Gust to clear this smoke. Keep flying high."

'Prrrrrrrrrr'

The room slowly starts to clear.

Okay with this I can prevent the explosion that destroys the Pokemon center in the show.

"Prepare for trouble!" "Make it double!"

"To protect the world from devastation!" "To unite all peoples within our nation!"

"To denounce the evils of truth and love!" "To extend our reach to the stars above!"

"Jessie!" "James!"

"Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!" "Surrender now, or prepare to fight!"

"Meowth! That's right!"

Tch, they are already here. We need to buy some time. I looked at the girl.

Red: "You have some pokemon that could help with you?"

Girl: "eh? I just have water pokemon..."

I frown, this looks bad.

Red: "Any that could battle on land?"

Girl: "Yes. Come, Staryu." She releases her pokemon.

Let's see her stats.

[Staryu Lv.18]

Great, this would do it.

Red: "Pidgey come back!"

'Prrr prrrr'

Red: "They have Koffing and Ekans. Make sure that Staryu doesn't get poisoned."

Girl: "I don't need you to tell me what I have to do. Staryu uses Water Pulse."

Red: "Pikachu should be already coming with help, don't do anything hasty."

Jessie: "It seems that we have some heroes here. Ekans, use Leer."

James: "In team rocket, we don't appreciate heroes. Koffing use Tackle"

Girl: "Look out Staryu!"

'pika pika chu chu pika pika chu chu pika pika chu chu pika pika chu chu'

A smirk appears in my face, they are already here.

Red: "Good job Pikachu!"

'pikachu~'

Red: "Have Staryu come back, Pikachu will use Thunder Shock."

Girl: "Staryu, that's enough. Come back."

Red: "It's clear now Pikachu, Use Thunder Shock."

'pi-ka-chuuuuUUUU'

The other Pikachu started to follow his lead and use Thunder Shock.

Yeah, I know that use all the Pikachu is cheating. But I cant have my pokemon to deal with Team Rocket. Mine are under leveled.

The team rocket was blasted off by the attack. I hope that Pikachu doesn't leave a lasting impression.

Red: "Finally it's over."

Officer Jenny: "I think that I come too late"

Nurse Joy: "Yes you are." she looked at me and smile.

"Thank you, your idea of use our Pikachu to hold them off was impressive."

Red: "Its nothing, it was the right thing to do. And my pokemon are not ready to battle against people like that."

Officer Jenny: "The Team Rocker is a sinister organization that steals, and use pokemon for profit. You should stay away from them, some of their members are really cruel and dangerous."

Red: "I will keep that on the mind. Now...I will love to stay here talking but Pikachu and I are very tired and we need to sleep."

Nurse Joy: "Of course, the shared room is over there."

I walked to where they indicated me. That troublesome girl is walking behind me...

Red: "You need something from me?"

Girl: "Not at all, I'm just going to the same room that you. You are not the only one that is tired."

We walked into the room and I started preparing to sleep.

Red: "Certainly. Well, let me introduce me, you can call me Red. And this is Pikachu, Say hi Pikachu!"

'Pikachu~'

Girl: "what's with that name?" she said in low voice.

"Hello there Pikachu! My name is Misty. I'm a Water-type specialist trainer"

Red: "Nice to meet you, and good night."

Without hearing her answer I fell asleep.