Special One: Battle for the Fourth Badge "Okay finally we made it to Lomian Island," Karl said getting off the ferry. "That will be Lopez Island," Tonya said correcting him. "It doesn't matter what the name of the island is," Karl said. "All that matters is that there is a gym leader here and I'm going to win a whatever the name of the badge is." "Poison Barb Badge," she said. "How come you know so much about this Island?" Karl inquired. "I just do," she said. "I have some things to do, so see you later," she said walking away. "Okay," Karl said. "Go Charmander!" "Char," the Pokémon said appearing out of its Pokéball. "We have a badge to win," Karl said turning on his translator. {Okay but shouldn't we head to the Pokémon Center first? { He said. "Yes let's go!" Karl said walking in the direction of the Pokémon Center. They started walking towards the Pokémon Center when they saw a trainer about Karl age walking. "Excuse me," Karl said. "Yes," the trainer answered. "I'm Karl and I was wondering where the Pokémon Center is?" Karl said. "I'm Daniel, and you lost to John too?" he said. "No, I just got here I'm going to heal up my Pokémon so I can take him on," Karl said. "Good luck," he said with a smile on his face. "What is that suppose to mean?" Karl said. "I just fought him a few minutes ago and he is tough I lost to his Nidoqueen," Daniel said. "Nidoqueen," Karl said pulling out his Pokédex. {Tonya has a Nidoking the male form of that Pokémon { Charmander said. "Yes but this Nidoqueen was different it was twice as big as a normal sized Nidoqueen and just as Agile," he said. "I don't have to worry about that," Karl said. "I have a very good variety of Pokémon." "So do I and I lost," he said. "Could you just tell me where the center is?" Karl said getting annoyed at Daniel. "Yes just follow me," he said. "We can talk on the way." "Okay," Karl said following Daniel. "What Pokémon do you have on you?" he asked. "Hmm…Charmander, Sandshrew, Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Poliwhirl, and Scizor," Karl said. "Good team," he said. "Thanks," Karl said. "You want to have a battle before we get to the center?" Daniel said. "Sure," Karl said. "But I thought your Pokémon needed to be healed?" "I didn't use all of them," he said pulling out a Pokéball. "Okay," Karl said pulling out another Pokéball. "Go!" Daniel yelled throwing his Pokéball. "Kookie Kookie," the Pokémon said. "Kingler?" Karl said pulling out his Pokédex. "Can crush Steel, I guess Scizor is out of the picture," Karl said pulling out Bulbasaur's Pokéball and throwing it. "Bulba," the Pokémon said. "Just to let you know, my Kingler is pretty strong," Daniel said. "So is my Bulbasaur," Karl said. "Bulbasaur Vine Whip!" "Kingler Harden," Daniel yelled. Bulbasaur's Vine Whip wasn't strong enough to break through the hard protective coat. "Kingler Vice Grip," Daniel yelled. Kingler went to grab Bulbasaur but the Pokémon ducked under the claw, Kingler tried again but Bulbasaur jumped out of the way. "Your Bulbasaur is fast, but speed alone isn't going to help him," Daniel yelled. "Don't worry we got power too," Karl yelled. "Kingler Bubble," Daniel yelled. "Bulbasaur try a Leech Seed," Karl yelled. Kingler attacked first by shooting a lot of Bubbles at Bulbasaur who took the attack as it released the seed. It latched on to Kingler's smaller pincer and started to make the vines all over the Pokémon, and started to suck the health out of it. "I didn't win 3 other badges to lose to you," Daniel said. "Kook," the Pokémon said using all its strength to explode out of the vines. "What?" Karl said surprised. "Bulba?" Bulbasaur also said surprised. "Kingler Stomp," Daniel yelled. "Bulbasaur jump left," Karl yelled. "Bulba," the Pokémon said jumping out of the way then releasing its Vine Whip around Kingler. Kingler used its big pincer to pull the vines apart. "Bulbasaur Razor Leaf," Karl yelled. "Yes, Kingler Pincer Block," Daniel, yelled. Kingler used its big pincer to defect the leafs. "What?" Karl said. It's a lot stronger than I thought. "He is a lot stronger than I thought; Daniel thought. "Bulbasaur Poison Powder," Karl yelled. "No, Kingler return," Daniel, said calling back his Pokémon before the purple cloud surround his Pokémon. "Hey why did you stop?" Karl asked angrily because he thought he was going to win. "I don't want to tire out your Pokémon before you fight the gym leader," he said. "Maybe your right," Karl said. They continued on their way to the Pokémon Center not knowing who was about to get on the island… After a long boat ride from Vermillion City, Chris, Jewel and Keith get off the boat on Lopez Island. "See and you said that we would probably spring a leak on that old boat," Keith said tapping the hull on the boat, all of a sudden the boat started to sink in the water. "Ahh," Chris yelled surprised that all it took was a little touch by Keith to make the boat sink. "See I told you," Jewel said laughing really hard. "Chika," Chikorita said. "You guys are just jealous that that cute girl gave me them tickets," Keith said flexing his muscle. "Yeah," Jewel said sarcastically. "Okay you too stop," Chris said putting his hands up in the air. "I always wanted to ask this question?" Jewel said. "What?" Keith said. "Is it how can I be so cute and strong at the same time? Is it why is Team Rocket always chasing us around?" "No, and besides "cute and strong" yeah right," she said laughing. "Jewel stop it okay?" Chris said giving her a serious look. "Okay, okay," she said disappointed because she was about to make fun of Keith. "Seriously why are we here anyway?" Jewel said getting back on topic. "Because it was free?" Keith said. "No. Besides we almost lost our Pokémon remember!" Chris said. "I was hoping to maybe catch Karl around here before our return trip." "But our chances of running into him are slim," Jewel pointed out. "I know, I tried to call Professor Coy but he wasn't home all I got was his answering machine saying he was leaving for a while and wouldn't be back for a week." "Hey you!" a strong mans voice said. Chris turned around to confront the person, "Yeah." "You a Pokémon trainer," the man said he was big in size and kind of look like a sailor for a ship. "Yes," Chris responded. "Good my name is Fred lets have a battle if you're not afraid to lose," he said pulling out a Pokéball. "Hope you aren't because I'm going to win this one," Chris said. "Chika," Chikorita said backing Chris up. "Fine three Pokémon," Fred said throwing his first Pokémon into the water. "Go Poliwag." "Poli," the Pokémon said. "Fine I choose you," Chris yelled throwing his first Pokéball. "Dewgong," the Pokémon yelled. "Dewgong lets start this one off with a Headbutt," Chris yelled. "Poliwag get out of the water," Poliwag jumped out of the water and landed on the wharf dodging the headbutt. "Poliwag Bubble," Fred yelled. "Dewgong dodge it then Water Gun," Chris yelled. Dewgong easily dodged the attack by diving underwater then resurfacing and using Water Gun. Poliwag tried to dodge the attack but couldn't move fast enough it got hit full force and was sent flying into its trainer. "Get off me," he yelled shoving the Pokémon off him. "Boy he is rough with his Pokémon," Jewel said. "Poliwag Body Slam it," Fred yelled. Poliwag looked like it was doing a belly flop when it jumped off the wharf to body slam Dewgong, right as it was about to hit the seal Pokémon it released a colorful Aurora Beam attack that knocked Poliwag back the way it came crashing on Fred. "You stupid Pokémon return," he grunted as he called the Pokémon back. "All right Chris," Jewel yelled happily. "The match isn't even over yet," Keith said. "Go!" Fred growled as he threw his second Pokéball. "Bulba," the Pokémon said. "Okay a Bulbasaur," Chris said looking at the Pokémon. "Return Dewgong." "Go Chikorita," Chris said pointing towards the Bulbasaur. Chikorita ran out towards Bulbasaur as the Pokémon released a flurry of Razor Leafs at Chikorita. "Vine Whip," Chris yelled. "Chika," the Pokémon said using its vines to deflect the Razor Leaf, then headbutting Bulbasaur sending the Pokémon flying and crashing. The Pokémon quickly got up and let out more leafs at Chikorita who countered the attack with its own leafs. "It looks like a Stalemate to me," Jewel said. "Vine Whip," Fred yelled. Bulbasaur wrapped its Vines around Chikorita and started smashing the Pokémon on the floor. "Chika," the Pokémon yelled in pain. "Chikorita," Chris yelled. "Pull it in and use Sleep Powder," Fred yelled. "Bulba," the Pokémon said smashing Chikorita on the ground one last time as it reeled the Pokémon close to it and released the blue powder. Chikorita tried to fight back but it became sleepy and passed out. "What?" Chris said surprised. "Ha," Fred said. Chris called back Chikorita and send out his Venonat. Fred called back his Pokémon and send out a Beedrill. "Hey, that guy has all the same types of Pokémon," Keith said. "Shadow Tackle," Chris yelled. "Beedrill Twin Needle," Fred yelled. Beedrill charged Venonat and tried many times to impale Shadow but the Pokémon kept dodging the stingers. Beedrill jabbed with both stingers but Shadow ducked under and came up with a Tackle attack that send the Pokémon reeling. Shadow took the advantage and shot out a Psybeam attack that sent the Pokémon crashing to the ground. "GET UP NOW!!!," Fred yelled to his Pokémon. "Good job," Chris said to his Pokémon. "Its over man give up," Keith said. "ARRH," Fred yelled calling back his Pokémon. "You haven't seen the last of me," he yelled storming off. "We better get our Pokémon to the center," Chris said calling back Shadow. "Listen closely," said Donny turning off his cell phone. "What?" Cindy said. "There is a gym leader here who has a Nidoqueen," he said. "Yeah so?" "This Nidoqueen is two times as big as a normal size Nidodqueen," Donny said holding his hands apart. "The boss wants us to steal it." "Good but how?" Cindy said. "Simple, you know who is on the island," Donny said. "Karl," Cindy said gritting her teeth. "Yes, so when he is done soften up the Nidoqueen we go and take it," Donny said proudly. "What if he can't beat it?" Cindy wondered. "It doesn't matter as long as it is weaken when we go to get it," Donny said. "Okay here are your Pokémon," Nurse Joy said handing Karl, and Daniel their Pokéballs. "Are you going to challenge the gym leader?" "Yes," Karl said clipping his Pokéballs to his belt. "Good luck, I will be here waiting for your Pokémon," she said. "Hey what is that suppose to mean?" Karl said. "I can beat that gym leader." "Very few people beat the gym leader here because of his powerful Nidoqueen," Joy said. "Well I have a lot of good Pokémon," Karl said. "So did I," Daniel said. "And look I lost." "That's you, I will win," Karl said proudly. "Whatever," Daniel said. "Well are you going to show me where the gym is?" Karl said. "Yeah come on," Daniel said. They left the Pokémon Center out the back door because Daniel had left some things in the back that he needed to get. Chris and company walked into the front door of the Pokémon Center unaware that Karl had just left to head to the gym. "Hi, are you here to have your Pokémon healed," Nurse Joy said in a happy voice. "Yes we are," Chris said taking his Pokéballs off his belt. "Nurse Joy can I ask you a question?" Keith asked. "Sure you may," Nurse Joy said. "Great," Jewel said sarcastically. Keith took a deep breath, "Howcomeyoualllookalike, whyareyoualwaysupnomatterwhattimeitis, why-" Jewel had punched Keith in the stomach he fell to his knees as tears started to form in his eyes. "Okay here they are," Chris said stepping over Keith to hand Nurse Joy his Pokéballs. "Why…did…you…do…that?" Keith said gasping for air. "Because its rude to ask personal questions," Jewel said smiling. "Are you here to challenge the gym leader?" Nurse Joy asked the same question that she had ask Karl 5 minutes ago. "No, I'm not competing in this league," Chris said. "If…it isn't polite to ask personal questions then I won't ask this one…are you and Chris going out?" Keith said. "That is the question I won't ask." Chris started blushing, and Jewel punched Keith in the stomach again. "Ummm…how come?" Nurse Joy asked ignoring Keith and Jewel. "I came here from Vermillion City, I'm competing in the league there," Chris explained. "We-" "Got a free ride here and were wonder how come you all look a li-" Keith started to say but Jewel put her hand over his mouth. "We're looking for a friend named Karl…he has a Charmander, a Bulbasaur," Chris said trying to remember the Pokémon Karl had. "Somebody was here about 10 minutes with Pokémon like that said he was going to challenge the gym leader to a match," Nurse Joy said. "Can you tell me where the gym is?" Chris said excited that maybe Karl his best friend might be on this island. "Listen to me your going to lose," Daniel said to Karl. They were standing in front of Pokémon Gym. "You listen the whole way here all you have been saying is 'Your going to lose' well listen to me," Karl said really annoyed with everyone telling him he was going to lose. "I'm going in whether you like it or not." "Listen," Daniel said. "At least let me tell you what happen when I challenge the gym leader maybe it can help you." Begin Flashback… "I'm Daniel Coleman, and I am here to challenge the leader of this gym to a Pokémon match," Daniel yelled as loud as he could because it seemed like no one was in the room. "Another challenger," a voice said from behind Daniel. He turned around to see a man about 6'5 wearing a blue jeans and a blue vest walk up and extend his hand to him. Daniel shook the hand, then the man proceed to take his place on the other side of the gym's battleground. "I'm John and I accept your challenge this will be a one on one Pokémon match please choose your Pokémon." "Okay," Daniel said reaching for one of his Pokéballs and throwing it. "Heracross," the beetle Pokémon said ready for battle. "Go!" John said throwing his Pokéball. "NIDOQUEEN," the Pokémon roared its name shaking the whole stadium. "Heracross!" the Pokémon said surprised at the size of his opponent. "What?" Daniel said surprised at the size of the Pokémon he pulled out his Pokédex. "Size of average Nidoqueen," he said into the dex. "What is the size of this Nidoqueen?" he asked his Pokédex. the Pokédex thought for a second then responded. "Its almost twice the average size!" Daniel said shocked. "I trained it myself," John said. "But that is impossible," Daniel said still in shock. "Can we begin?" John asked. How can beat a Pokémon like that Heracross is strong but not that strong. It probably couldn't pick that Pokémon up; Daniel thought. "Well?" John said getting impatient. "Yes," Daniel said snapping out of his trance. "I will let you get the first attack," John said. "Fine, Heracross Take Down," Daniel yelled. "Hera," the Pokémon said charging Nidoqueen it rammed the Pokémon head on trying to throw it down but it didn't work. Nidoqueen smashed Heracross in the back with a Mega Punch. The Pokémon fell down and didn't get up. "What?" Daniel said. He recalled his fainted Pokémon. "If you want you can use another Pokémon," John said. I don't have a Pokémon big enough to battle that thing. "No I forfeit," Daniel said leaving the gym with his fainted Pokémon. Flashback End… "See," he said. "Yeah but you gave up," Karl said. "He gave you another chance and you blew it." "I knew I was out muscled," Daniel said. "Well I'm not, okay?" Karl said starting to get mad at the fact that this trainer was telling him he couldn't win. "I'm going in," Karl said pushing the door to the gym open. "Big mistake," Daniel said following him. They walked into the gym to find all the lights out except from one room in the far corner of the gym. "Hello is anyone here?" Karl yelled. "Hey gym leader," Daniel yelled. All of a sudden the ground started to rumble. "Huh?" Karl said feeling the rumble of the floor. "Char," Charmander said feeling then hearing the footsteps, as they got closer. "NIDOQUEEN!!!" the Pokémon roared as it appeared out of the shadows. "Ahhh, its huge!" Karl said. "Yes," a man said walking up next to Nidoqueen. "He is here to-" "I'm Karl Rennie from Univin and I'm here to win the badge from this gym!" Karl yelled interrupting Daniel. "Okay then, I am the gym leader John," the man said sticking his hand in his inside pocket coming out with a badge that looked like Razor Wire. "I have the Poison Barb Badge," he said putting the badge away. "Good," Karl said. "But not for long." "CHARMANDER!" Karl's Pokémon said backing him up. "Lets begin," John said taking his position on one side of the gym. "Lets," Karl said taking his position on the opposite side. "Dad what-" Tonya said appearing from the back. "Tonya!" Karl said surprised to see here at the gym. "You know my daughter?" John said. "Yeah I saved her many times against Team Rocket and Team Delta," Karl said. "Are you guys going to battle?" Daniel said from the sidelines. "Yes, but you don't have to be impatient when I'm done beating him you can challenge me," John said. "You're the one who is going to lose," Karl said pulling out a Pokéball. "He's going to lose," Tonya whispered under her breath. "I choose Nidoqueen," John said. "NIDO," the Pokémon said taking its position on the field. "Good I choose you!" Karl said throwing his Pokéball. "Poliwhirl," the Pokémon said. "Good choice," Daniel commented. "This is a three on one Pokémon match but I will let you get the first attack," John said. "Good then you can see your Pokémon faint," Karl said. "Poliwhirl Water Gun!" "Whirl," the Pokémon yelled releasing the gush of water. "Nidoqueen block it with your tail," John said. "Nido," the Pokémon said spinning around making the water hit its tail. "What!?" "Poli!?" "Now Take Down," John yelled. "Poliwhirl try a Mega Punch," Karl yelled. Poliwhirl acted first running as fast as it could and punching Nidoqueen as hard as it could in the face but Nidoqueen didn't even flinching knocked Poliwhirl sending the Pokémon flying and crashing on the floor. "Char!" Charmander yelled. "Poliwhirl?" Karl yelled. "Whirl," the Pokémon said weakly getting up. "Nidoqueen finish it off Thunderbolt," John yelled. "Look out," Karl yelled but it was too later Poliwhirl got fried by the Thunderbolt knocking it out cold. "Return," Karl said through gritted teeth. "Told ya," Daniel said. Who should I use that Nidoqueen looks invincible; Karl thought. "Poor Karl," Tonya said. "But only the best beat my dad." "Then I will use the best," Karl yelled throwing Bulbasaur's Pokéball. "Bulba," the Pokémon said appearing then seeing Nidoqeen. "BULBASAUR." "Bulbasaur Vine Whip," Karl yelled. "Nidoqueen grab those vines," John yelled. Bulbasaur shot out its vines to hit Nidoqueen but the Pokémon caught the vines and send Bulbasaur flying. "Razor Leaf NOW!" Karl yelled. "Bulba," the Pokémon said releasing a flurry of leaves at Nidoqueen. "Nidoqueen Fire Blast," John yelled. "QEEN," the Pokémon said releasing a huge Fire Blast that burned all of the leafs and barely missed Bulbasaur. "Bulbasaur time for a Solarbeam," Karl yelled. "Nidoqueen Hyperbeam," John yelled. "Come on Karl," Daniel said as Bulbasaur charged his Solarbeam. "NIDO," the Pokémon said opening its mouth as an orange energy beam charged in there. "BULBA!" the plant Pokémon yelled releasing the blue Solarbeam at Nidoqueen. "QEEN," Nidoqueen yelled releasing the orange Hyperbeam at Bulbasaur. At first it looked like Bulbasaur might have won but Nidoqueen's Hyperbeam overpowered the Solarbeam hitting Bulbasaur directly the Pokémon got knocked back into Karl. "OUFF!" Karl yelled as the wind got knocked out of him. "Bulbasaur," the Pokémon said fainting. "Bulbasaur!" Karl said picking up the Pokémon. "You deserve a nice long rest," he said calling back his Pokémon. "Two down one to go," John said. "I hope you are paying attention Tonya." "Yes," was all she said. "Karl give it up!" Daniel shouted. "NO!" Karl shouted back pulling out Scizor's Pokéball and throwing it. "Zor," the Pokémon said. "Scizor this one is a tough watch out," Karl yelled. "Nidoqueen Fire Blast it!" John yelled. "Scizor Agility," Karl yelled. Scizor disappeared and dodged the attack then reappeared in front of Nidoqueen and gave it a Metal Claw right in the face. "Nidoqueen Mega Punch," John yelled. "Scizor Quick Attack," Karl yelled. "Scizor," the Pokémon yelled dodging the Mega Punch then hitting Nidoqueen in the stomach, but Nidoqueen didn't flinch at the attack instead it Mega Punched Scizor in the back causing the Pokémon hit the ground full forced passed out. "What Scizor?" Karl yelled running up to his Pokémon. "I win," John said smiling. "Better luck next time kid," he said walking away. "Scizor," Karl said calling back his Pokémon. "I told you," Daniel said. "Yeah I guess you were right," Karl said. "Actually you can fight him," a voice said. "But you will probably lose to him," another voice said then appeared Team Delta. "What are you two doing here?" Karl said standing up ready to battle them. "This," Donny said pulling a remote out of his pocket then pressing a button, all of a sudden there was smoke in the room. "We need to get rid of this smoke," Karl said coughing. "Pidgeotto Gust," Tonya yelled as she ran back to where Karl and Team Delta where, her Pokémon began to flap its wings the smoke went away. "What going on here?" John said running back over to Karl and Team Delta. "We want that Nidoqueen of yours," Cindy said pointing at Nidoqueen. "Nidoqueen Hyperbeam them," John yelled. "QEEN," the Pokémon said shooting out a big beam at Team Delta then the beam disappeared. "Huh?" John said. "You are probably wonder how come were not blasting off," Donny said. "Welcome the newest member of the Team Delta team," Cindy said as an Alakazam appeared out of thin air. "An Alakazam?" Daniel said. "But not just any ordinary Alakazam this one is the product of Team Delta," Cindy said. "Yes now go everyone!" Donny said throwing some Pokéballs. "Rhy." "Slash." "Marowak." "Exeggutor." "Ready Charmander?" Karl said. "No I will handle this," John said. "This is my gym I will defend it." "But your out numbered!" Daniel yelled. "No, let us help Dad," Tonya pleaded. "I said no! Come on Team Delta," John said. "Good then everyone Body Slam," Donny said. All the Pokémon except Alakazam jumped off the balcony and fell towards Nidoqueen. "Nidoqueen use your tail," John yelled. The tail worked hitting all of Team Delta Pokémon away except Rhyhorn who caught the tail. "Not even Rhydon is as big as Nidoqueen," Karl yelled. "Get ready Alakazam," Cindy said. "Rhyhorn Horn Drill," Donny ordered. "Mega Punch," John yelled. "Now Mind Grab," Cindy yelled. "Ala," the Pokémon said glowing, then all of a sudden Nidoqueen started to glow the Pokémon put its fist down. "What are you doing Nidoqueen?" John yelled. "Alakazam Thunderwave them," Cindy yelled. Alakazam used Thunderwave on Karl and the others paralyzing them. "I can't move," Daniel said. "Neither can I," Tonya said. "The Pokémon didn't get hit," Karl said looking at Charmander and Pidgeotto who didn't get hit. "Charmander use Flamethrower," Karl yelled. Charmander shot a pillar of flames at Alakazam but Nidoqueen used Water Gun stopping the attack. "What did you do to my Nidoqueen?" John yelled. "It must be the Mind Grab," Tonya said trying to move. "Correct you fools Alakazam and Nidoqueen are linked now," Cindy said. "Yeah whatever Alakazam wants Nidoqueen to do it will do," Donny said. "No," John said. "So Nidoqueen, kill your former trainer," Cindy said with a big grin on her face. "QUEEN!" the Pokémon yelled walking towards its paralyzed trainer. "Stop Nidoqueen," he pleaded. "Char," Charmander yelled as it Headbutted Nidoqueen in the back Nidoqueen just flicked its tail sending Charmander flying. "Pidgeotto," Tonya's Pokémon yelled as it started to flap its wings at an incredible speed trying to blow Nidoqueen back. "Pidgeotto try harder," Tonya yelled desperately hoping that the wind will actually hold the giant Pokémon at bay. Charmander got back up and started running towards Nidoqueen it jumped on its back and started to scratch it like crazy but the Pokémon didn't even feel it or was ignoring the pain it continued to walk towards its trainer. "Stop," John said while still trying to move. All of a sudden some liquid fell on Karl and the others and they slowly felt that they could move. "You heard the man he said stop," Chris said appearing out of the shadows. "Chris?" Karl said surprised. "Hey Karl what's up?" Chris said. "Its you!" Donny said. "Pokémon attack that kid," Cindy yelled. All of Team Deltas Pokémon charged Chris. "Now everyone," Chris yelled, as an Ice Beam cut through the crowd of Pokémon freezing Rhydon. "What?" Donny said calling back his Pokémon. "Go!" Karl yelled throwing two Pokéballs. "Pikachu." "Sandshrew." "Sandslash, Marowak get that Pikachu," Cindy yelled. "Alakazam make sure that Nidoqueen kills that gym leader," Donny said. "Not if I can help it," Keith said appearing out from the sky. "Butterfree Psybeam that giant Nidoqueen," Keith yelled. "Free," the Pokémon said shooting out a colorful beam knocking the Nidoqueen who turned around and shot a Poison Sting at Keith who had barely enough time to dodge the attack. Pikachu was using its electric attacks to no avail against the ground Pokémon of Team Delta until Chikorita came there and gave a helping Vine knocking the two Pokémon away. "Pika," Pikachu said thanking Chikorita. "Shew," Sandshrew yelled pointing behind the two Pokémon, they turned around to see Exeggutor right behind them. "Tor," the Pokémon yelled shooting out a lot of Egg Bombs at Pikachu, Chikorita and Sandshrew the eggs exploded send the Pokémon flying and landing on top of Nidoqueen who was about to squish John. "Pikachu Thunderbolt," Karl yelled. "PIKACHHHHUUUU!" the Pokémon yelled releasing a Thunderbolt attack but it didn't affect Nidoqueen. "What?" Karl said. "Nidoqueen is part ground," Tonya yelled. "We need to get your dad out of the way," Chris said pulling out Rhyhorns Pokéball and throwing it. "Rhy," the Pokémon yelled. "Take Down," Chris yelled. Rhy hit Nidoqueen sending the Pokémon flying away. "Now Jewel!" Chris yelled as Jewel appeared out of nowhere grabbing John and taking he to safety. "Well twerps," Donny said clapping his hand. "Good job but lets see how you fair against both Alakazam and Nidoqueen at the same time. "Where ready!" Keith said pulling out two other Pokéballs. "Attack you two!" Donny yelled as Alakazam floated through the air and unleashed a Psychic attack knocking everyone over. "Pikachu, Charnander Thunderbolt and Flamethrower!" Karl yelled. "Chikorita Razor Leaf!" Chris yelled. "Butterfree Psybeam!" Keith yelled. All the Pokémon unleashed their attacks with devastated accuracy; they all aimed their attacks at Alakazam who disappeared into thin air. "Where did he go?" Jewel said looking around. Nidoqueen charged all the Pokémon hitting them. "Oh no!" Tonya yelled. "Pidgeotto!" her Pokémon yelled repeating hitting Nidoqueen with Quick Attack. "Char," Karl's Pokémon said getting up but it was floating in the air so were the other Pokémon. "Huh?" Chris said surprised. "Its Alakazam!" Keith yelled. "Charmander do something," Karl yelled but his Pokémon couldn't attack and neither could anyone else's Pokémon. "Alakazam," the Pokémon said appearing next to the Pokémon. "Ha ha this was to easy," Cindy said. Rhy started charging Alakazam hitting the Pokémon sending the Pokémon flying into Team Delta and breaking its concentration freeing all the Pokémon. "Good now attack Alakazam before he can recover," Jewel yelled. All the Pokémon unleashed all their attacks hitting Alakazam and Team Delta who took off running away. "Alright!" Jewel yelled. "Nido?" Nidoqueen said snapping out of its trance. "Don't worry Nidoqueen everything is okay," John said. "Queen," the Pokémon said passing out. "I think we need to get to a Pokémon Center," Jewel said. "Yeah," Chris said. "Ummm guys," Daniel said. "I'M STILL PARALYZED HERE!" he yelled trying to move. "I forgot," Karl said. After getting all there Pokémon to the Pokémon Center Karl and Chris sat down to talk. "Chris what are you doing here?" Karl asked. "Here to see my best bud," Chris responded. "And to show off my three badges," he said showing them to Karl. "Three already," Karl said surprised. "I've been training to slow." "So what were you doing at the gym winning another gym badge?" Chris asked. "No, losing," Karl said getting up and looking out the window the sun was starting to set. "Well you know you can't win them all," Chris said. "That's not the point…anyway how did you get here," Karl said changing the subject. "Well that would be Keith's fault," Jewel said joining the conversation. "Him," Chris said pointing to Keith who was wearing a Dick Tracy yellow trench coat and question Nurse Joy while writing in a little note pad. "It's a long story lets just say that never go out with a girl from Team Rocket," Chris said laughing. "What?!" Keith said walking over. "Don't talk about her okay." "You mean Gem," Jewel said. "Don't mention that name okay?" Keith said through clinched teeth. "Wait a minute Jewel there is something I have been meaning to ask you," Chris said standing up and looking directly into Jewel's eyes. "Will you go-" "Karl," Nurse Joy said walking over. "All your Pokémon are going to be okay. Scizor, Bulbasaur, and Poliwhirl will have to stay over night Charmander and your other Pokémon are in the back eating." "Thanks," Karl said his mind still on the battle. "Chris your Pokémon are also all healed they are in the back. The same goes for you too Keith," Nurse Joy said then she turned around and left. "I wonder where that gym leader and his daughter went?" Keith said. "They dropped their Pokémon off and went home," Karl said. "Man does he have a strong Nidoqueen," Keith said. "It's a good thing you don't have to fight him Chris how would you win?" "Dad you aren't going to the gym today?" Tonya asked it was the next day and Tonya's Dad was still in his same gloomy mood. "No," he said not taking his head out of the paper. "Fine," Tonya said annoyed that her father was still in his stupid mood. "I'm going to get our Pokémon." "No!" he said slamming his fist on the table. "Dad," Tonya said. "You get your Pokémon leave Nidoqueen there okay?" he said. "But-" "OKAY!" "Yes," Tonya said turning around and leaving the house. If your not going to defend the gym then I am. "You have got to be joking," Daniel said putting his shoes on. "I'm going back to that gym today and I'm going to win," Karl said clipping his Pokéballs on his belt. "You lost to him I lost to him there is no way anyone can beat him!" Daniel said. "I don't care," Karl said. Chris, Keith and Jewel walked out from the back of the Pokémon Center to meet Karl and Daniel. "Chris you're his best friend tell Karl that he is crazy to go and challenge the gym leader," Daniel said. "I can't tell Karl what to do," Chris said. "I know Karl and if there was no way to beat that gym leader then he would never put his Pokémon in jeopardy." "Hey the bigger they are the harder they fall," Jewel said. "Hey guys!" Keith yelled. "I think I figured out why all the Nurse Joys and Officer Jennies look alike. "What?" Chris said. "There all cousins," he said. "Everyone knew that Sherlock Holmes," Jewel said. "Okay fine," Keith said pulling out the same notepad that he had from last night and wrote something down in it. "Can we go?" Karl said. "Chiko," Chikorita said walking out the Pokémon Center everyone followed. Little did our hero's know that peeing in the bushes 20 yards away were Melissa and Matthew from Team Rocket. "Can you hurry up?" Melissa yelled looking through the binoculars. "Okay I'm done," Matthew said zipping up his fly. "Okay looks like there going somewhere but where?" Melissa said. "Maybe we can help," a familiar voice said. Karl and company had finally reached the gym, and for the second time in two days Karl was going to challenge the gym leader to a match but he may have to fight someone unexpected. "I'm telling you, you can't beat him," Daniel said. "You've been saying that ever since we left the Pokémon Center," Keith said. "Yeah, your becoming more annoying that Keith," Jewel said. "How can you be a Pokémon trainer if you're so negative?" Chris said. {I have to agree with Chris{ Chikorita said. "I just point out the facts," he said. "I'm going in," Karl said ignoring all of them and opening gym door. "I'm here for a rematch!" "Good then," Tonya said. "Tonya, I didn't come here to battle you I came to battle your dad." "Well, I have news for you," Tonya said with a grin on her face. "You will have to battle me." "What?" Chris said. "My Dad isn't feeling well so you will have to battle me for the badge," Tonya said pulling out the badge to show it to Karl. "Fine then," Karl said. They took their places on the stadium getting ready for battle. "How many Pokémon?" Karl asked. "3 on 3 Pokémon match," Tonya yelled across the gym. "Can she really take over the gym?" Jewel asked. "Well since she is related to the gym leader she may take over the gym," Keith said. "Karl go a lucky break he could win the badge," Daniel said. "Okay for my first Pokémon I choose…" Karl said throwing his sliver and white Pokéball. "Sandshrew," the ground Pokémon said. "I choose then…" Tonya said throwing her Pokémon. "Vulpix." "This is a 3 on 3 Pokémon match I am the referee the first person to lose all three of their Pokémon loses," Chris said. "Pokémon Battle." "I think Chris is taking this referee thing a little to seriously," Jewel said. "Flicker Quick Attack," Tonya yelled. "Sandshrew Slash," Karl yelled with a smile on his face. Even though I wanted to fight John I guess Tonya will have to do. Flicker attacked first by hitting Sandshrew in the stomach, but Sandshrew powered threw by slashing Flicker in the face. This enraged Flicker who shot of an Ember ball in Sandshrew face then using its tails to knock the shrew back. "Good job Flicker now Flamethrower," Tonya yelled. Flicker unleashed a huge pillar of flames aimed directly at Sandshrew, but Pokémon countered by hopping into the air rolling into a ball and spinning causing the flames to go around him. "Alright now hit it with a Sandstorm," Karl yelled. "Flicker counter with Fire Spin," Tonya yelled. Sandshrew blew the sandstorm aimed at the fire fox but the fox unleashed a very powerful Fire Spin that cut through the sand and hit Sandshrew when the Pokémon stopped its attack Sandshrew was rolled into a ball with black spots on him from the fire attack. "Sandshrew you okay?" Karl asked. "Shrew," the Pokémon said unrolling itself and gave Karl the thumbs up. "Good now try Earthquake," Karl yelled. "Flicker stop it with an ember shot," Tonya yelled. "This is a good battle," Daniel said. Sandshrew started a big earthquake that knocked Vulpix off its feet but the Pokémon recovered and use an ember ball to stop Sandshrew's attack. "I know your style of fighting Karl," Tonya said with a smirk on her face. "So! I might just surprise you," Karl said also with a smirk on his face. "Karl seems mighty confident," Jewel said. "Flicker lets end this Dragon Rage!" Tonya yelled. "Sandshrew rolling Tackle," Karl yelled. Flicker eyes turned blue as the Pokémon unleashed the blue fire aimed at the mouse Pokémon. Sandshrew just jumped right into the Dragon Rage attack and started cutting through the attack and hitting the Vulpix dead in the head. Both Pokémon stood there breathing heavily ready for more. "Man this battle is going to be long," Keith, said. Then all of a sudden Vulpix fell down and passed out. "Vulpix is unable to battle the win goes to Sandshrew," Chris said holding up his hand in the direction of Karl. "ARGGH! Return!" Tonya yelled calling back her Pokémon. "This is too easy," Karl said with that same smirk on his face. "We'll see easy. Go Miltank!" "Mil," the Pokémon said. "Return Sandshrew you did a good job," Karl said calling back his Pokémon. "Shrew," the Pokémon said happily as it disappeared into its Pokéball. "Miltank," Karl said to himself. "Well! Are you going to choose a Pokémon?!" Tonya said getting impatient. "Yes! And I choose Pikachu," Karl said throwing Pikachu's Pokéball with a grunt. "Begin!" Chris said throwing his hands up in the air. "Miltank Body Slam that mouse!" Tonya yelled. "Pikachu use Agility!" Karl yelled. Miltank jumped up into the air to land on top of Pikachu but the Pokémon disappeared and reappeared a few feet away. Miltank missed and hit the hard floor. "Pikachu Thundershock!" "Miltank Stomp!" Pikachu charged up its electric shacks before unleashing the Thundershock attack, Miltank dodged the attack and stomped on Pikachu. Pikachu tried to stand up again but got another stomp. "Keep it up Miltank Body Slam!" Tonya yelled. "Pikachu Thunderbolt the Pokémon away!" Karl yelled. "Mil," her Pokémon yelled jumping up into the air to land on Pikachu but when it was about to hit him Pikachu unleashed a Thunderbolt attack that send Miltank flying. "Miltank get up!" Tonya yelled. "Mil," the Pokémon said trying to get up. "Pikachu use Thunderbolt again," Karl yelled. "Miltank! Roll Out!" Tonya yelled her voice desperate. "Tank," the Pokémon said regaining its composer and rolling out of the way of the Thunderbolt. "What?!" Karl yelled. "I thought Pikachu had the match won. Tonya is a lot stronger than she looks," Jewel said. "Like father like "daughter"," Keith said. Jewel smacked Keith behind the head. "Its 'Like father like son!'" Miltank keep rolling into Pikachu sending the Pokémon flying. Pikachu tried to fight with an electric attack but it didn't seem to work against Miltank. "I guess Miltank is to tough for that Pikachu," Tonya said smiling. "Please! Pikachu stop using those electric attacks, and use Agility," Karl yelled. Pikachu stopped his attack and disappeared before Miltank could hit him. But every time the mouse would reappear Miltank would be right there and the mouse would have to disappear again. "How much more of this can Pikachu take?" Daniel asked. "Not much Karl needs to attack!" Keith said. "Pikachu reappear and use a Thunderbolt attack," Karl yelled. The Pokémon reappeared and was about to unleash another electric attack but couldn't because Miltank hit him. "Pikachu!" Karl yelled as the Pokémon hit the ground. "I think I should end this, Miltank" Tonya yelled. Miltank did a U-turn and aim right for Pikachu. The Pokémon got up slowly and stared to charge up for a Thunderbolt. "No wait!" Karl yelled. Miltank was almost about to hit Pikachu. "Head Butt now!" Karl yelled. Pikachu hit Miltank in the bottom part of the Roll Out sending the Pokémon flying up into the air. "Thunderbolt!" Karl yelled. "PIKACHUU!!!" the Pokémon yelled unleashing the Thunderbolt attack hitting Miltank. "Miltank!" Tonya yelled. "Ha I win!" Karl said. All of a sudden Miltank started to glow as a bottle of milk appeared and Miltank picked it up and drank it and when the glowing stopped the Pokémon was healed. "What was that?" Karl said. "Its called Milk Drink it heals Miltank," Jewel said. "Miltank Body Slam!" Tonya yelled. "Pikachu Thunderbolt!" Karl yelled. Pikachu started to use Thunderbolt when the attack stopped. "What?!" Karl yelled as Miltank Body Slammed Pikachu knocking the Pokémon out. "Ha I guess I won that round," Tonya said. "Pikachu us unable to battle this round goes to Mitank," Chris yelled. "Pikachu return!" Karl said calling his Pokémon back. "You tried your hardest." "Miltank return," Tonya said calling back her Pokémon. "I know just who to use." She can't use Nidoking because it doesn't obey her; Karl thought as he pulled out Charmander's Pokéball and throwing it. "Charmander," the Pokémon said ready for battle. "I choose you!" Tonya said throwing Nidoking's Pokéball. "NIDO," the Pokémon said. "What?! But Nidoking doesn't listen to you!?" Karl said. "That's were you're wrong," Tonya said. "But…" Karl said still surprised. "The final battle is between Nidoking and Charmander this match decides who wins the gym badge. Let the battle begin," Chris yelled throwing his hands up in the air. "Nidoking Mega Punch!" "Charmander dodge him!" Nidoking ran up to Charmander and tried to Mega Punch him but the Pokémon jumped out of the way Nidoking tired again but Charmander again dodged the attack. "Keep it up!" Karl yelled. "Hit him Nidoking!" Tonya yelled. Nidoking keep up the attack and Charmander keep dodging it. But Nidoking wised up by faking a punch that Charmander reacted to then using it tail to send the Pokémon flying into the wall. "Charmander!" Karl yelled. Nidoking charged the Pokémon as was about to body slam it until it jumped out of the way. Nidoking ran straight into the wall, Charmander took advantage of this by shooting out a green flame that hit Nidoking in the back. "What was that?" Karl said pulling out his Pokédex. The robotic voice said. "Nido," the Pokémon said trying to move but it couldn't. "Ha now give it the biggest most powerful Flamethrower you can," Karl yelled. "Char," the Pokémon said releasing the huge pillar of flames that hit Nidoking. When the flames stop Nidoking were still standing and the affects of paralyze was gone. "What?!" Karl said surprised at the stamina of Nidoking. Nidoking jumped on top of Charmander and started waling on the Pokémon knocking it left and right. "Charmander!" Karl yelled. "Char," the Pokémon yelled on the top of his lungs, causing Nidoking to get off him. "What is Charmander doing?" Karl said looking at its tail flame it was getting bigger by the moment. "Quick before it can attack use Hyperbeam!" "Charmander use Dragon Rage," Karl yelled. Charmander was first to attack releasing the huge pillar of Blue Flames that engulfed Nidoking then Nidokings Hyperbeam attack went through the fire hitting Charmander directly. Then both Pokémon fainted at the same time. "Both Pokémon are unable to battle the winner is no on I guess," Chris said. "Charmander!" Karl said running up to his Pokémon it was barely breathing. Tonya recalled her Pokémon and walked up to Karl. "I'm sorry," was all she said as a voice came over the loud speakers. "Prepare for trouble because were in this special chapter," Melissa said. "Make it double cause we are as big as a band and Pokémon are what we're going to capture," Matthew said. "Quit the stupid motto lets steal their Pokémon," Harvey yelled over the loud speakers. "Yeah," Haley said. "What? More Team Rocket members?" Jewel said. "Why do they attack right after the gym battle?" Keith said. All four Team Rocket members appeared with their Pokémon already out of their Pokéballs. "We will be taking your Pokémon now," Haley said. Karl picked up Charmander who's breathing was getting weaker. "Hang in there," Karl whispered to his Pokémon. "What do you four want?" Chris yelled. "Can't you read we said your Pokémon," Melissa said. "Not if we can help it," Daniel said pulling out two Pokéballs. "I need to get Charmander to a Pokémon Center can't you just leave me alone," Karl yelled. "No, our orders were to kill you and that is exactly what we are going to do," Harvey said. "Not if I can help it!" Chris yelled. "You have to take all of us on," Daniel said throwing the two Pokéballs. "Heracross." "Kookie kookie." "Who wants a cookie?" Harvey said. "Arcanine Fire Blast!" Melissa yelled. "Kingler stop the attack," Daniel yelled. "Kookie," the Pokémon said shooting Water Gun putting out the fire attack. "Primeape Mega Punch!" Matthew yelled. "Heracross Reversal!" Primeape went to hit Heracross who caught the fist and gave Primeape a Mega Punch of his own right in the stomach. "Time for Plan B," Haley said. "There was a Plan A?" Harvey asked. "Fire," Melissa yelled firing the bazooka, which had a net that covered everyone. "Ahh can't get out," Jewel yelled struggling to get out. "Heracross help," Daniel said. "Stop it with Psychic," Haley yelled. Heracross started to run up to its trainer but suddenly started to float up in the air and sending the Pokémon flying against the wall, the same thing happen to Kingler. Charmander flame on its tail was starting to go out. "Hang in there," Karl whispered. "I can't reach Chikorita's Pokéball," Chris said. "Look's like we win," Team Rocket said happily. "No I don't think so!" John said appearing out of the shadows. "Daddy," Tonya yelled. "Who is that?" Melissa said. "I'm John the leader of this gym and your trespassing," he said. "And what are you going to do about it?" Haley said. "Not what I'm going to do, it's what my Nidoqueen is going to do to you," John said throwing Nidoqueen's Pokéball, the Pokémon exploded out of its Pokéball and automatically started doing Earthquake. "Ahhh look at t-t-t-that t-th-thi-I-g-gg," Matthew said. "I-t is h-h-h-h-u-u—g-g-g-g-e-e-e-e-e," Harvey said then started laughing. "A-t-t-a-c-c-c-k-," Haley yelled. All the Pokémon jumped on Nidoqueen and started biting and punching her. She just flung her arms out sending all the Pokémon flying. "Arcanine use Fire Blast!" "Nidoqueen Hyperbeam them away," John yelled. "NIDO!!" was all the Pokémon yelled as it shoot out the orange beam hitting Team Rocket and send them flying away. "Yeah, I'm flying like Gligarman," Harvey yelled as they disappeared. After John freed everyone Karl ran to the Pokémon Center where he was waiting for Nurse Joy to come out of intensive care. "Don't worry Karl Charmander is strong he will be okay," Tonya said. "I know he will it just that I'm worried," Karl said. "Those two would make a cute couple," Keith said to Chris and Jewel. "THAT'S IT!!" Chris whispers something into Chikorita's ear. The Pokémon then grabbed Keith with its vines and drug him to the back of the Pokémon Center. "Now, Jewel I have been trying to ask you this question will you go o-" Just then Nurse Joy came out of the room. "Charmander is going to make a full recovery," Nurse Joy said. "Can I see him?" Karl asked. "Sure," Nurse Joy said stepping aside to let Karl in. Karl went inside to see Charmander. "Tonya," John said walking up to his daughter. "When Karl comes back give him this," he said putting the badge in her hands. "But he didn't win," she said. "He defeated your Nidoking," he said. "Charmander I am so sorry," Karl said hugging his hurt Pokémon. "Charmander," the Pokémon said weakly. Karl turned on his translator. {Don't worry{ Charmander said. "I just should have stopped the match," Karl said. {No besides we won{ Charmander said. "But I almost lost you and no gym badge is worth losing you," Karl said with tears in his eyes. {Karl I…{ Charmander said before falling asleep. "He needs his rest," Nurse Joy said appearing in front of the door. "Okay," Karl said getting up and leaving Charmander to sleep. Never again, will I push my Pokémon this hard again. The next day Karl sat around the Pokémon Center when Tonya approached him and held out the badge. "Here it is," Tonya said. "But I didn't win that?" Karl said. "Yes you did," John said walking up to Karl. "You defeated her Nidoking so you win the badge." "But it was a tie" Karl protested. "You didn't let me finish," John said. "You also defended my gym it would be my honor if you took it." Tonya placed the badge in Karl's hand. "Why aren't you happy?" John said. "Well I may have won the badge but I pushed my Pokémon too hard and I almost lost my first Pokémon Charmander in the process," Karl said looking at the badge. "We all make mistakes and we must all learn from them," John said. "As long as you learned a lesson then all is not lost." "I did," Karl said getting out of his seat feeling a little better. "And thank you." Karl was headed back to the intense care room when he saw Chris. "Karl we have a problem," he said. "What is it?" Karl asked. "We have no way of getting back to Vermillion City," he said. "How did you guys get here?" Karl asked. "On a cruise sponsored by Team Rocket," he said. "Don't worry," John said over hearing there conversation. "I have 3 tickets for a trip back to Vermillion City on a ship," John said. "And since I'm not going because I have to renovate the gym after what happen so here." "Thanks," Chris said. "It's the least I can do," he said. Later in the day Karl and Tonya waved good-bye as Chris and company left on the ship bound for Vermillion City. "Bye buddy, next time we meet we battle okay!" Karl yelled. "What! I can't hear you!" he yelled back. "Dad," Tonya said. "I have decided to continue on exploring all the islands I'm not ready to be a guy leader." "That's okay I understand," he said. "Don't let this one get away," he whispered into her ear. "Don't worry I wont," Tonya said. "Won't want?" Karl asked overhearing part of the conversation. "Umm…" she said. "Karl!" Daniel said running up to him. "Daniel, what's wrong?" Karl asked. "Nothing I just decided not to give up," he said. "I'm going to keep battling until I beat John!" he yelled. "Yeah right kid," John said laughing. "I will one of this days," he said. "Just don't push your Pokémon so hard okay?" Karl said. "I'm not stupid," he said. "And I am?" Karl said. "I'm not saying that," he said. "Well actually I am." "We will see when we meet in the Platinum Island Competition."