Ok, I'm getting back to work again with another addition to my story. I see that my story is kinda getting like other stories with the badge collecting and all that stuff. That will change soon enough, I hope.

Chapter 13
Choosen?

Ivysaur Level 29
Azulmarril Level 24
Umbreon Level 24
Growlithe Level 22
Scyther Level 20

Before leaving Ecruteak City, I wanted to visit the twin towers of the city. I wasn't aloud in to the Tin Tower, some old man was blocking the way. The Burned Tower, however, was wide open for exploration. It was an abandoned building where some wild Pokémon lived. Their was also a rumor that the three Ledgendary Dogs lived there.

As I entered the old wooden building, I could hear the floor boards squeaking under my feet. A wooden sign that said "Enter at your own risk!" was planted right outside the building in front of the front door. The place was pretty dark except for little rays of sunlight coming through the holes in the roof. Large pieces of wood, brick, and other building materials layed scattered across the floor. Some piles were over 10 feet tall, serving as hiding places for wild Pokémon.

I wandered through the place noticing a few holes in the floor. I took a few steps forward. The floor squeaked nosily for each step I took. "Hey, who's there?" a man's voice rang out from the darkness. He didn't sound threatening but he didn't sound friendly either. I could tell he was a grown up from the lowness of his voice.

A bright flash of red lighted up the room. I could see a small blast of flames from a very large round man. He had own a multi-colored suit that sorta resembled a clown's. This was like one of the fire breathers like from the video game. They mostly train fire and Poison types but I wasn't this was sure since I wasn't in a video game anymore.

"I'm a trainer, looking for wild Pokémon," I answered.

"Another one, huh? I also know trainers never turn down a match, so how about it kid?" the fire breather asked.

"Ok, sure. How many Pokémon?" I answered.

"Two,"

"Go Growlithe," I said sending out the puppy Pokémon.

"Beat that puppy, Magmar!" said the Fire Breather. His Magmar appeared from his Pokéball and stood ready for battle.

VS.

"Use your Take Down," I said knowing fire attacks weren't very effective.

"Let it shine," Fire Breather hinted.

Growlithe rammed in to Magmar with is side. Magmar backed away an swiped with his hands driving Growlithe back a little. Magmar than concentrated on his powers and the sunlight suddenly got brighter. I could feel the temperature rising around me.

"Go all out," said Frie Breather.

"Be careful Growlithe," I warned.

Magmar quickly attacked with his flaming fists, it was the Fire Punch attack. Growlithe was knocked back. He growled and hurled himself at Magmar. Magmar was unprepared for the attack and was knocked his feet. He Punched Growlithe in the face sending him on to his side at my feet.

"Are you ok, Growlithe," I asked worried.

Growlithe slowly got up and nodded. Magmar unleased a large burst of flames straight at Growlithe. Growlithe did the same with his own flame thrower. The flames hit and exploded sending both Pokémon right in front of their respective trainers on there side. Growlithe tried to get up but couldn't. Magmar, with a little trouble, got up though.

"Nice try, kid," the Fire Breather said.

"You did great, Growlithe," I said returning Growlithe back in to his Pokéball. The next Pokémon I called out was Azulmarril.

"Go Water Gun attack," I called out.

"Flamethrower," said Fire Breather.

Azulmarril sprayed out a small pillar of water straight at Magmar but it seemed to be weakened by the intense sunlight. Magmar took full advantage of this use his Flamethrower. The result was a large amount of steam rising through the cracks in the roof.

"Take Down," I instructed.

"Fire Blast!" Fire Breather exclaimed.

Azulmarril launched himself at Magmar and slammed him on to the ground. Magmar tried to complete his attack but his send sprawling to the ground again by Azulmarril's Take Down.

"Ok, return Magmar! Now I choose Weezing!" Fire Breather shouted. He recalled his Magmar and sent out Weezing. This was trouble, Koffing evolved in to Weezing at pretty high levels. That level was somewhere in the thirties I believe. That ment Azulmarril didn't stand a chance. I knew I had to at least try though.

VS.

"Be careful, Azulmarril. This guy is at a high level," I warned Azulmarril. He nodded with a look of pure determination.

"You got that right, kid," Fire Breather laughed.

"Bubblebeam it," I said. Fire Breather didn't say anything, he just stood there and laughed. He already knew he was going to win.

Azulmarril attack with his blue beam of bubbles. Weezing took the hit without trying to block or dodge it. He winced a little but I could tell he wasn't affect that much.

"Our turn, Sludge," said Fire Breather. Weezing spat a dark green slime. It hit Azulmarrilon the stomach but it was enough to get him poisoned.

"Return Azulmarril," I said calling him back.

"Nice try, kid," said Fire Breather. I gave him half of what little money I had. I spent a lot on Pokémon and camping supplies.

As usual after every defeat, I hurried to the Pokémon Center. I had to hurry espcially this time, Azulmarril was poisoned and his condition worsened with time. All the while, I was mentally slapping myself for letting Azulmarril fight someone he was sure going to lose to. I guess I still had a lot to learn.

Nurse Joy took the Pokémon in immediately. After a thirty minute wait, I was able to go see them. I looked around at the different Pokémon laying on the small beds. Some had trainers next to them. I looked around and spotted Growlithe first on the left wall.

"Hey, how you doing?" I said to him petting him.

"Growlithe Growl (Fine)!" Growlithe exclaimed still full of energy as aways.

"You did great back there, that Magmar was really tough," I said complementing him. I was trying to mke him feel better. Growlithe smiled at me. I told him that I would come back after seeing how Azulmarril was doing and went to the bed to the right him.

"Hey man, how you feeling?" I asked approaching Azulmarril's bed.

"Marril (Okay)," Azulmarril answered.

"Listen, I'm sorry I made you battle that Weezing. He was at too high a level for you," I appologized.

"Azulmarril Azulmarril (I know, how could you)?!" Azulmarril demanded. I flinched not expecting such harshness from him.

I looked at him and he looked at me. We both suddenly started laughing. What Azulmarril said was only a joke. It startled me but that was all. After all, it could have been much worst.

After a few hours of rest, my Pokémon were safe to travel again. I watched TV half the time and spent the other half in the back with my Pokémon. I watched Mobile Suit Gundam and Outlaw Star, they were some of my favorite animes. I also bought lunch and ate it with all my Pokémon.

After that, I went back to the Burned Tower for more exploration. I didn't get to look at it much before. I still had a few hours before dark. I approached the abandoned building and entered. The same creaking sound was heard for each step I took.

Three small lights shone through a particular spot of the floor. There were a few holes there. I ran towards it hoping to see what was there when suddenly, I wasn't running on the ground anymore. The ground went out from beneath me. I fell down and landded on a soft bale of hay. I rubbed my head groaning.

Three shapes on 4 legs looked at me. I gasped as they neared me. Each one of them were pretty big, probably as big as an Arcanine or even bigger. The shapes came closer and I backed away still on my bottom. Finially a faint light hit them showing me the three Ledgendary Dogs, Entei, Suicune, and Raikou. I gasped at the sight of the three ledgendary Pokémon staring at me.

Another cliffhanger for your enjoyment! I know, I know, I'm just kidding. I know how annoying cliffhangers and I get irritsated by them as much as you do. I'm getting lazy on typing so I decided to release this part as a cliffhanger or you guys will be waiting a LONG time.

"The battlefields are where true warriors are born."
-Treiz, Gundam Wing
"Whats the Digital World? Is it a new amusement park? I bet they have some great rides."
-Yolei, Digimon

If you don't get my quotes, the first one is suppose to make you think a little and the second one is suppose to be funny. I try to use different quotes each time.