A New Friend
Pikachu
Part 27

Saturday March 27, 2004

Here’s my first story of the huge writing spell I’m going on today. I’m 
going to try and update ever unfinished story I have. Well, enjoy! ^_^

	The plane landed in the warm climate of Cloud City. Everyone stepped out 
into the main entrance and looked around.

	“It’s nice to be back where it’s warm.” Maggie said, pulling off her scarf.

	“I know. So. We need to find the Gym.” Ash said. Brock pulled them over to 
a wall that had brochures.

	“Here we go. A map of the town. Shouldn’t be too hard to find where it is.” 
Brock told them.

	“Okay. Let’s go. I want to battle the Gym Leader and earn my fourth badge!” 
Ash said excitedly.

	“Okay. Chill out Ash. Let’s go.” Misty said. They stepped outside and were 
greeted by huge skyscrapers.

	“It appears that we’re in the downtown area.” Brock said, looking at the 
map.

	“Gee. I didn’t notice.” Misty said sarcastically. Traffic was running 
everywhere on the congested roads and there seemed to be a stoplight at 
every corner.

	“This has got to be the biggest place we’ve been that has a Gym.” Ash said 
as they waited at a stoplight.

	“Well, the map says that the Gym is in a rural area. We’re almost out of 
downtown right now.” Brock told them.

	“Are you sure? You said that half an hour ago.” Maggie replied. Brock put 
the map in her face.

	“Yes. We’re right here. We only have about 5 more blocks to go.” Brock told 
her.

	“Are you guys coming or what?!” Ash and Misty yelled from the other side of 
the street. They looked up and noticed the sign said “Walk.” They hurried 
across. As they walked on, the skyscrapers became smaller and they were soon 
walking through a neighborhood.

	“So how much longer now Brock?” Misty asked.

	“Just a few more blocks. But let’s stop for lunch first. We haven’t eaten 
anything since we go off the plane.” Ash said.

	“Sounds good. There’s a restaurant about a block from here.” Brock said, 
looking again at the map. They made there way in and ordered their lunch. It 
was served almost immediately.

	“Fast service here huh?” Misty said. There were at least 50 waiters running 
around, delivering orders.

	“I’ll say. Anyone know what kind of Gym this is?” Ash asked as he began 
eating.

	“No clue. I used to know but I can’t remember. I heard it’s difficult 
though.” Brock said.

	“Well. The Gym’s have been getting harder. I just hope I can get into this 
Pokemon League soon.” Ash said.

	“Don’t worry.” Maggie said. “The League doesn’t start for another 7 months. 
You have plenty of time.”

	“I hope so.” Ash replied. They finished their meal and were quickly on 
their way again.

	“How much longer Brock?” Maggie asked.

	“I say we should be there in about another 5 minutes.” Brock replied.

	“Good. I want to get this badge soon.” Ash said. They walked for about 
another 5 minutes and came right to the gym. It had a big dome-shaped roof 
with statues up the walk way.

	“Well we’re here.” Misty said.

	“And it’s time for me to earn another badge.” Ash replied.

To be continued…

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