Crystal's Pokemon Adventure
Chapter 9
A Birthday, and The Imposter
Crystal, Thunder, and Jen were walking for quite a while, when they had battle, in the hot sun. It must have been over 90 degrees, everyone, even the Pokemon, were so thirsty. Crystal, Thunder, and Jen had to find more water, cause they had ran out of water. They were walking along, when they saw Pokemon trying to drink the sand, there must have been a river there, but the sun must have dried it up. The Pokemon were looking so thirsty, and so were Crystal, Thunder, and Jen. They walked up the river, and found that there were machines, that were sucking up the water. Our heroes ran to the machines, and looked for an off switch. They couldn't find one. So, they had to use their Pokemon. Crystal had let Howly, Watery, Eve, and Rita out. Thunder let out his Cyndaquil, Sudowoodo, and Onix. And finally, Jen had let her Mareep, and Charmander out. Howly, Lynda, and Cyndaquil used Flamethrower to try and fry the circuits of the machine. Mary, and Eve were using Tackle to make the thing brake and fall off. Sudowoodo, and Onix were using Rock Throw to help Mary and Eve. While Rita, and Watery were using Razor Leaf to try and cut through the machine. They were getting tired by the minute, but with one final blow, it fell over, the circuits were fried, and it had been with bumps all over it. They looked around at it, and after a few seconds, they found to off switch. They turned it off, the water was flowing back into the river, they took a couple of sips, and left, back on the road to Olivine City.
After a couple of minutes, they had finally entered Olivine City! They felt a bit tired, and decided to go to the Gym ether the next day, or the day after that. They looked around for a place to stay, and found one after 30 minutes of walking around. They walked into their room, and just fell onto their beds. They were so tired, that they could barely stay awake.
The next day, Crystal woke up earlier than Jen, and Thunder. She went to put her clothes on, when she saw her little calender. She took it out, and looked at it. It was September 21st, her birthday. She couldn't believe it, she was 11 right that day. Crystal was so excited, that she wanted to wake Thunder, and Jen up, but held back on that. She just went outside, to where there was a little pool. Crystal decided that maybe her Water Pokemon would like to come out for a swim. So, she took all of her Pokemon out, and her Water-type Pokemon went into the water, while Crystal's other type Pokemon were just playing around out of the water. It was still 4:38 a.m, it was still dark outside, yet it felt as though she and her Pokemon were supposed to wake up at that time. Crystal sat down, thinking. Did Thunder, and Jen remember her birthday? Did she even tell Thunder, and Jen that September 21st was her birthday? She would have to wait, and find out when they wake up. Crystal was still thinking, then she felt something on her shoulder. She was afraid to look, but had to look. She slowly turned her head, and there, was an ugly hooded person. The person's hooded cloak was all black, and Crystal was getting cold. She felt as though she was being sucked into darkness, and as though something was sucking all the happiness out of her as well. She fell onto the stone ground, motionless. Her Pokemon had returned to their Pokeballs, and she was alone. Her eyes weren't happy, or cheerful anymore, they were now cold, and without any heart, or soul in them. Then, something had woken Thunder up. He went to look for what woke him up, then he saw it. The same hooded figure that sucked Crystal's happiness away. Thunder looked around the hooded figure, and found Crystal on the floor next to it. Thunder ran outside to help Crystal, but the hooded figure got in the way. "Man! I have to get to her.", he said. Then, he had an idea. "Go Onix!", Thunder yelled, "Onix, grab Crystal and get her back into the motel!" Onix went over the hooded figure, grabbed Crystal, and went into the motal quietly. Thunder had to face off with the hooded figure. "What do you want with Crystal?", Thunder asked. The hooded figure didn't answer. It just moved closer to Thunder. The hooded figure was trying to get Thunder in the same state it had put Crystal in. But, it didn't have any affect on Thunder. Cause, he wasn't thinking of the happiest thing that had ever happened to him. And, Thunder had only had 1 happy memory. (Me: I'm not gonna tell ya. Hehehe! You'll find out closer to the end.). After Onix had put Crystal back onto her bed, Onix came came back out, and was ready to fight. "Onix, give 'em the Bind attack!", yelled Thunder. Onix, literally, threw itself at the hooded figure, and used Bind attack. And right away, the hooded figure disappeared. Onix was recalled to its Pokeball, and Thunder ran back into the motel, to see if Crystal was ok.
When he had gotten back into the motel, and next to Crystal, she still looked the same.... with out a soul. Thunder had wondered what that thing was, and why it was after Crystal. Thunder got closer to Crystal, to see if her heart was beating, and to see if she was breathing. It was true, she was still alive. Thunder was happy that she was alive. He wouldn't have came this far without her. He waited for a couple of minutes, then Crystal's calender caught his eye. He picked it up, and looked around at it. He saw that it was September 21st, Crystal's birthday, and he didn't get her a present. It was 6:57 a.m, he could probably go out to a store, and buy her a present before she wakes up. It was settled. He went to change his clothes, walked out the door, and saw a bunch of stores. He didn't know where to look, until a nice little shop caught his eye. He went into the store, and someone asked, "May I help you?" "Oh, yes. I'm looking for a present for a girl's birthday.", Thunder answered. "Oh, a young girl, eh? I think I have just the thing.", said the sales clark. The sales clark went to the back of the store, and came back holding a very beautiful necklace, with a bracelet. Thunder pictured Crystal wearing it, with a nice dress. He blushed at the thought. "How about this? These are for any boy to give a girl. All girls have been wanting this, but for some reason, I feel like it was met for you to give the young girl.", said the sales clark, "These are very special. People call them, the 'Necklace and Bracelet of Love'. Only 2 people are destinied to have these. A boy, and a girl, but I never found anyone worthy enough to have these. But, the minute you came in, I knew you should be the one to take these." Thunder blushed again, but a bit redder. "Thanks. How much?", Thunder asked. "Oh, since I think your the one, 8 dollars should be enough.", the sales clark replied. "Thanks. I really think she'll like these.", Thunder said, with an excited look of his face. He handed the clark the money, and the clark wrapped the necklace and bracelet up for him, and out Thunder went.
At 7:09 a.m, Thunder got back to motel. He hid the gift he bought for Crystal, and he went to wake Jen up. "Jen, wake up. Jen.", Thunder whispered. "W-What is it, Thunder?", Jen asked, sleepily, but in a whisper. "It's 7:09, don't you think you should-", Thunder was cut off. "Yeah, I think so too. I should go make Crystal a birthday breakfast.", Jen whispered, with a smile. Thunder smiled too. "So, you did remember. Well, she'll be waking up any moment now.", Thunder whispered. Jen was fast, she got up quickly, and made breakfast as if she were pressing just 1 button. "Wow.", Thunder said, with his eyes wide. Jen was really fast.
At 7:58 a.m, Crystal finally woke up. And, she woke up to a surprise. "Happy Birthday, Crystal!", Thunder and Jen said together. Crystal sat there, surprised. She didn't think they would remember. But, here they were, saying 'Happy Birthday'. Crystal smiled. "I hoped the 2 of you would remember!", Crystal said, cheerfully. When she tried to stand up, she fell. Thunder caught her, in his arms. Both Crystal and Thunder blushed. They both looked at where Crystal fell down, and there, was 1 of Jen's Sandshrews. Jen grinned. "Oh, how did he get out? Sorry. Return Sandshrew.", Jen said with the same grin. Crystal was still in Thunder's arms, and they both blushed again. Crystal got up, but was still a bit weak. That hooded figure from last night had really taken a lot out of her. She had to lean on Thunder all the way to the table. She sat down, and Jen brought Crystal her breakfast, Thunder and Jen got their breakfast, and the 3 of them started eating. After breakfast, Thunder and Jen were to give Crystal her gifts (just 2 gifts, 1 from each). "You guys, you know you didn't have to do this.", Crystal said. "Well, we wanted to.", said Thunder. Crystal smiled. "Thanks a lot, Thunder, you too, Jen.", Crystal said, brightly. "No problem, Crystal. Anything for my best friend!", Jen giggled. Jen went first. Jen had brought Crystal pictures. Pictures of Jen, herself (Crystal), and Thunder. Crystal was happy to have pictures of her friends. "Thanks so much, Jen!", Crystal exclaimed. "Your welcome, Crystal!", Jen exclaimed back. Crystal had some picture frames with her from her home. She would put the pictures in those frames.
Next is Thunder, and he was excited to give her the gift. When Crystal had opened the gift from Thunder, she was so happy! The necklace and bracelet were so beautiful! Crystal gasped. "Oh!!!!!!!! Thanks so much, Thunder!", Crystal said, as she hugged Thunder. "Your welcome, Crystal. Just thought you'd like this.", Thunder said, with a smile that Crystal just love'd to see. Crystal wanted to try them on, but she needed help to put the necklace on. So, Jen helped Crystal put the necklace on, and Jen had let Crystal wear one of her dresses. Crystal was so beautiful! Thunder couldn't get her out of his head. "So, how do I look?", Crystal asked, with the most beautiful smile she's ever made to Thunder. Thunder's eyes were nearly glued to Crystal. She was just so beautiful, and cute wearing that dress! "You look great, Crystal! You should go to the ball, ya know.", Jen said. "Yeah! Good idea, but maybe when there's actually one to go to, plus I don't even have a date.", Crystal said, posing, because Jen was taking pictures. Jen just smiled. "I think I know who could take you.", Jen said, as she looked at Thunder. Thunder just stood there, staring at Crystal. Crystal saw Thunder staring at her, she blushed a bit.
"W-What are you staring at, Thunder?", Crystal asked, still blushing. Thunder came back to reality, and caught himself staring at Crystal. "Oh. N-Nothing. You just look great in that dress.", Thunder said, with a smile. Crystal just blushed pinker. "T-Thanks, Thunder.", Crystal said, blushing like crazy! Jen just smiled again.
Jen just took a couple more pictures, then Crystal took the dress off, and changed into her own clothes. "Lets go, guys. I think today might be our lucky day!", Crystal said, with a smile. "Yeah, because it's your birthday.", Jen giggled. Crystal giggled too. "I think your right about that. Hehehe!", Crystal said. Then they had set off into the town with hope of earning the Mineral Badge. They couldn't find the Gym, and decided to ask for directions. And they had just found out that they were right in front of the Gym!
They walked into the Gym, and the Leader was just sitting down somewhere when she noticed our heroes. "Oh. Hello. I'm Jasmine, Gym Leader of Olivine City. Did the 3 of you come to battle me?", Jasmine asked. "Yeah, we did.", Jen said. "Well, I think we better start then.", Jasmine said, as she stood up and got to the battle field. "I'll go first.", Jen said, as she also walked to the battle sight.
"Go Steelix!", Jasmine yelled. A big Steel-type Pokemon came out of the Pokeball. It looked like an over sized Onix. "Well, if you pick that, I'll pick this!", Jen exclaimed, as she threw a Pokeball into the air. A red and peach colored crab came out of its Pokeball. "My Krabby will win this for me.", Jen said confidently. "We'll see about that.", Jasmine said. "I'll show you!!!!!!", Jen growled. "Ok then. We'll start now. Steelix, use Sandstorm.", Jasmine commanded. "Krabby, use Withdraw, and get closer!", Jen yelled. Steelix used Sandstorm, but it didn't affect on Krabby. Because it was using Withdraw. Krabby got closer, and closer, and was close enough!
"Ok Krabby! Use Crabhammer attack!", Jen commanded in a yell. That was it! It was a one hit KO! Steelix was unable to battle! Jen wins!
Next, is Thunder. "This should be a bit harder than with that girl.", Jasmine smirked. "In your dreams, I'll beat you like I have the other Gym Leaders.", Thunder yelled at Jasmine. "Alright, alright, can we start now?", Jasmine asked, with the same smirk. "I'm ready, so let's start!", Thunder yelled, and the battle went under way.
"Go Steelix!", Jasmine had sent her Steelix out again. "Go Quilava!", Thunder yelled. The same Steelix went ou to battle, and Thunder had sent his Quilava out to battle. Although Thunder didn't know, he had a type advantage. Steel-types are weak against Fire-types, so he could probably win with one hit if it were strong enough. "Go Quilava, use Flame Wheel!", Thunder commanded. Quilava obeyed, it used Flame Wheel! It knocked the Steelix out with 1 hit!
Now, it's Crystal's turn. She was a bit nervous. Jasmine had used a Full Restore on her Steelix. Now this'll be a bit harder. She didn't know the type-match ups, and she didn't have her Vulpix with her.... She's in big trouble now. "Can we start?", Jasmine asked, eagerly. "Um..... ok.", Crystal said nervously. Jasmine heard that nervous tone in her voice, and thought maybe she could mess with Crystal's head. Jasmine grinned evily at that thought. "Nervous? Why not just give up while your ahead?", Jasmine said, trying to mess with her head. Jasmine's Steelix was special. It knew attacks that other Steelixs would never learn. Her Steelix caught the idea from her head, and started using an attack called 'Hypnosis'. "You know, you should be nervous. You'd never be able to beat me. Take it from me, quit while your ahead.", Jasmine said, still messing with Crystal's head. As Jasmine spoke, Steelix was using Hypnosis to get Crystal to believe, and only listen to Jasmine. And unfortunately, it worked. Crystal was really into that trance.
Jen was looking around, and not paying attention. Thunder was looking at Crystal with a weird look. He looked at her eyes, and they were just like earlier that morning. When that hooded figure came after her. Was this a trick? Was Jasmine trying to get Crystal to NOT battle her, and go to the Johto League? He had to snap Crystal out of it before she actually does what Jasmine says! "CRYSTAL!!!! SNAP OUT OF IT!!!!!!!!!!!!", he yelled. But Crystal couldn't come back to normal. He had to get her to snap out of it. He looked at Jasmine, she looked different. She reminded him of someone. But he couldn't exactly put his foot on it. But then, he remembered! She's Jasmine the Medium! She's done crystal gazing, psychic, and is a member of Team Rocket!
"NOW I REMEMBER YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", Thunder yelled at Jasmine, "YOUR JASMINE, THE MEDIUM FROM TEAM ROCKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" "Yes, and I was wondering when you'd remember. But then again, I already knew.", Jasmine said. She was a psychic in disguise. She ripped her costume off, and revealed, a girl with dark green hair, white skirt, and a black shirt with a big violet-red R in the middle. She looked a lot like Sabrina, the Psychic Gym Leader of Saffron City, and Medium Jasmine has acted like Sabrina once before.