This is a note to those that read it. I will not show Ash changing EVERY SINGLE CARD because that would take way too many episodes… so if I don’t show a particular pokemon, assume that it happened off the set or in one of the ‘filler’ episodes.

Disclaimer: I disclaim that I do not own pokemon as it belongs to Nintendo, Game FREAK, etc. however, I proclaim that I own Destiny, Eterneon, and others because I created them.

Notes: In case you have never before bothered to read my notes and are now doing so, <> indicates telepathy, **indicates thoughts, and italics indicates translated pokemon speech!

Episode 85: Seafoam islands adventure!

“Crystal, what do you think about visiting Seafoam?” Ash asked.

Lance blinked. “Sounds great to me! Why?”

“Well, because since there’s still time before the league, we can go and check it out. I here there are lots of good water and ice pokemon there.”

“Cool! Let’s go!” Lance said excitedly. “When do we leave?”

“When we’re all packed and ready.”

“Food!” Pika-chan remarked.

Twelve minutes later…

“I’m ready when you are!”

“Cool, then let’s Surf there. We can Fly to Cinnabar first, and then surf East from there.” Ash said. “We can ride Storm.”

“Sounds good to me.” Lance said as they both climbed on the Dragon pokemon’s head. Soon, they were on their way.

Pika-chan chirped happily as she munched on an apple.

Meanwhile…

“Well, things are certainly heating up.” Eriol remarked.

“What do you mean, Master?”

“Spinel, you seem a bit clueless at times. In matters of the heart, however, some things may be resolved.”

Spinel blinked.

“Teresa’s not going with them.”

“Oh! You mean like Sakura and Syaoran?”

“Yes…”

“We’re here!” Ash said jovially as they landed on Cinnabar Island.

“Great! So what are we going to do now?”

“We’re going to Surf to Seafoam.”

“Oh.” Lance said. “But I don’t have any water pokemon.”
“That’s okay. You can ride Vaporeon!”

“Thanks, Ash.”

“No problem. What are friends for?” Ash asked as he mounted a slightly reluctant Jolteon. < Now Jolteon, this is good exercise. >

< Then why don’t you swim to Seafoam yourself? >

< That’s not the point. >

< Jolteon dear. > Sunny said. < It would make me very happy if you allowed Ash to ride you to Seafoam. Plus you get to learn Surf, which will be good against ground and rock-type pokemon. >

< All right then. >

The two surfed off on their respective eevelutions.

“The water’s so clean and pretty! No pollution anywhere.” Lance said. * Better than a lot of places… *

“I know.” Ash replied. * The water reminds me of glass… I wonder if I can see through it? * He whispered a brief scrying spell and was rewarded by the sight of the ocean floor.

“Hey, there are seashells and lots of water pokemon down there.” Ash said, leaning down over Jolteon’s shoulder to look. * Was that a Dratini? Wow! *

There were somewhere in the middle of the ocean when they spotted a gaggle of swimmers, congregated around one person.

“What’s the matter?” Ash asked politely.

“Allison was stung by a Tentacruel, so we need to get her to Cinnabar as quickly as possible!” Her boyfriend, Rick said.

“Do you need help?” Lance asked.

“If you have any flying pokemon that can airlift her to the hospital in Cinnabar, we’d be much obliged.”

Lance looked at the girl. Her lips and fingers were turning purple, and her eyes were bloodshot. Not a good sigh. “Ash?”

“What?”

“Do you have any Antidote? That might work.”

Ash produced some Antidote from his backpack and they administered it to the unfortunate swimmer. Soon, her color returned.

“Thanks a bunch, guys.” Rick said.

“No problem.”

“Where are you going, anyways? We know this area and might be able to help.”

“Well, we’re headed for Seafoam.” Ash said.

“Ah. I see. Well, we stay away from there. Rumor is that Articuno lives in those islands, and a couple of people have disappeared, so we don’t dare venture in.”

“You’re brave.” One of the swimmers said, giving Ash the eye. Lance narrowed her eyes and discreetly zapped her.

“Ow! I think something just stung me!”

All the other swimmers began looking around nervously, hoping that there wouldn’t be any tentacool or tentacruel nearby. Unfortunately, luck was not with them, as a huge swarm suddenly appeared.

“AAHHHHH!”

The swimmers swam off as fast as they could, heading for Cinnabar. Lance smirked to herself.

“This is not good. I think we’re surrounded.” Pika-chan remarked.

Ash touched his key. “Don’t worry, Pika-chan! I’ve got it covered!”

“I hope so.” Pika-chan murmured as she shocked the closest ones. However, this caused Vaporeon to flinch.

“Can’t use electric attacks.” Ash mused, as he released his staff. “In that case… how about Psychic?”

“Sounds good to me.” Pika-chan said.

Lance retreated to the top of Vaporeon’s head. “I hope you know what you’re doing, Ash.”

“No problem.” Ash said. “Mr. Mime, go! Barrier!” A clear shield of reflective energy formed around them.

Pika-chan grinned and began sending jolts at the Tentacool in wild abandon. Joyously, she flung them left and right. Soon, they had all been dispatched.

“Great. Now I hope we can proceed unmolested.” Ash remarked as they continued on their way to Seafoam.

Lance didn’t look up. < Wave, I hope you’re ready. > The spirit nodded and silently slipped into the water beneath their feet.

Soon, the seas began to churn wildly.

“What’s going on?” Pika-chan asked.

“Maybe it’s a school of fish?” Ash asked, looking down.

“Doesn’t seem like it.” Pika-chan murmured. * Ash, can’t you feel the aura? *

< It’s so dark! > Ash said.

< That’s Clow’s aura! Must be a card! Watch out! >

All of a sudden, the waves in front of them formed in a head with a mouth and jagged teeth. It lunged towards them.

Ash hurriedly threw up his psychic shield. But it wasn’t holding very well. Every time the monster attacked, it would break into pieces and reform, and the shield would weaken.

“Use a grass-type!” Pika-chan said.

“Right!” Ash said, pulling out a card and spinning it with one hand before throwing it into the air.

“Bulbasaur, I choose you!” White light enveloped the card as it changed into an Ash card. Bulbasaur appeared and started using its Vine Whip to bind up the monster.

< I hope it’s strong enough. > Pika-chan whispered.

< What do you mean? >

Bulbasaur staggered a bit as a hydro pump slammed into it. < See? >

< Shoot! Bulbasaur, are you hurt? I can switch for another pokemon… >

Bulbasaur looked angry, but it nodded. < I’m tired… >

< You did your best. > Ash said, withdrawing the card.

“Parasect!” The card transformed as well. “Use Spore!”

The spirit wavered, before falling asleep. Then, it vanished.

“Yes! We did it!” Ash said, hugging Lance. Lance blinked.

Pika-chan cheered. “Great job, Ash!”

“Yep! Now let’s get to Seafoam!”

Lance flicked her fingers, recalling Wave. < You put up a good fight. I’m glad. >

Wave smiled as it returned to card form and vanished into Lance’s backpack.

End Episode 85! Well, what do you think? Drop me a review! Flames will be used to create Flower, who will drown Nelvana in falling flower petals and suffocate them! Mwahahaha!