From Rookie to Champion - The Indigo Road

[Jukain]

If you're waiting for me to answer...*points to what everyone else said* I lose again.

[Shadow87]

Isn't there another more fair way to do this, seeing the times you post I never can answer on time to actually earn a point! I really want to participate but if there are a lot of good answers before I can answer, it doesn't matter if I answer!

[Chris 2.1]

everybody, Istantler is the winner. Hmm...well shadow, you have a point. this clearly isn't working as well as i'd thought. How about i post a quiz sheet, which everybody fills out and PM's back to me. After that, i pick the winner who got the most of the 20 correct.

If that sounds alright, then i think i may do that. If two people have the exact amount of correct questions, then i'll pick one at random.

People can reply with their thoughts on this new quiz. in the meantime, i'll get to work writing it. But do you want FRTC questions or General Pokemon Questions?

[Dragonfree]

I agree, it's unfair that those who are browsing the forums at the same time as you get the points. But still, it's very likely that almost everyone will get all answers correct if you send a quiz sheet. Wow, I have no idea how to do this. You do it somehow...

[Istantler]

I was lucky I was browsing the forums at the same time SM posted the questions. But in the first question about Steelix I had to delete my answer message, because I posted it at the same time SM posted the winner.

This system is complicated, and it can bring some conflicts between readers.

I´d prefer the second option you gave, with questions about FRTC and General Pokemon.

[Jukain]

I'd like poke questions, although the last bonus question was hard. I can't find a good source for ability info, and if you wanted the classification of the Ru/Sa pokes, I don't know a good site for that, either. I pretty much only know names and types of Ru/Sa pokes, and some abilities. Yeah, anyone that knows these sites can just go there and get info, you'd be pelted with all right answers. Same with FRTC, you can just go to the archive and find the answer. I don't know what to do. I figured this would be some strategy contest, or a personality quiz. You can't get the answers to that. Problem is, I'm not good at strategy, but it would be interesting to know since it would give a sense that the person is actually in the fic.

[War Raichu]

I'd like FRTC questions. I followed the prequel like Pikachu follows Ash! But that's just my opinion. BTW, ShinyMarill, when will the next chapter be posted?

[Chris 2.1]

Dragonfree: I'll try my best to have a lot of hard questions: i really want people to try and do their best, but i also expect people to do less than others: People following this from the start may have an advantage. For Eexample, what colour is Josh's Pokedex? Questions like those are ones you may not remember as well...or what chapter Krystal's Pokedex was 'upgraded'.

Istantler: It will be GENERAL and FRTC RELATED, so i hope a lot of you can get your head around the questions.

Jukain: PM me and i can give you a good site for info, but in the meantime, i think that this FRTC and General will test you enough: not too hard, not too easy.

Raichu: As i said in the first post, Chapters are on Mondays and Thursdays, although Saturday (which was when i posted it) had a chapter up instead of Monday. It's been 4 pages now! And ONE chapter up!

preveiw
-the two head off to Kanto, where they hope to meet Professor Oak. On the way, they hear some shocking news about the recent weather in Pontarico...
“Hello?” He said, stopping in the forest.
“Hello Chris!” Professor Helmsworth said. “I looked up some data in an old Pokemon encyclopaedia and it seems that Articuno is behind all of this recent snow”

and Chris has two uplifting battles against very expirienced trainers...
-“Thunderbolt!” Chris issued. Electabuzz’ cute antenna glowed and crackled, before releasing a massive surge of electricity forward at Charmeleon. He became shocked deeply, and he fell back.
-“Bellsprout is knocked out!” Gill cried. “The round goes to Chris!”
“Yea!” Chris cried. Jeanette recalled Bellsprout. She got out another Pokeball and hurled it out into the arena.



Lets see what the Indigo Road has in store for you tommorrow...

[Oakbark]

Name: Damien ( i know, this will probably rule me out straight away, Damo is the name that i would use in the fic)

Age: 15

Gender:Male

Description: Long-sleeved trainer top (dark blue) and trainer trousers (dark purple)

Pokemon Used: Ninetales


P.S: As people have been saying, the competition is unfair, especially for people that can only come on at weekends or twice a week. A suggestion from me is to make the entrants write a descriptive paragraph on themselves meeting up with Chris/Krystal (this is a fanfic forum) or something like that. I think the compo should be fanfic related at least.

[Chris 2.1]

Oakbark: I'll start writing the 20Question quiz on word tommorrow. I hope that's ok, because i know a lot of readers here cant write fanfics, or write them better than me. What if Gavin Luper entered? we'd all be dead meat.

ps: Long sleeved T-shirt? hehe. i like them loads. Chris wears a brand new one in chapter 2, which is a design i have 8)

[Oakbark]

A very valid point about Gavin.........
How could you possibly put my name in the fic if i won?
Damien???????
Damien always seems to be associated with bad.......

[Powarun]

Thanks for the added rules, even if I may not play the quiz, I do know that there are some people that go on all the time, others on week ends and me after school. Can not wait till tommorrow new chapter. Also with all the posts I swear I thought Shiny Marril posted half the story already.

[Chris 2.1]

Oakbark: Just because you're called Damien, doesnt mean you wont be in. You have as good a chance as anybody else if you try your best.

Powarun: Yea...the amount of anticipation for this is overwhelming! I can't believe it's so popular...

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The Indigo Road
Chapter 02 - Back on the road
By Shinymarill

“Bayleef! Tackle attack!” Suzie cried. Bayleef galloped forward and slammed into Smeargle, sending him back. Smeargle got up, and frowned.

“Attack with doubleslap!” Chris said. He had checked all of Smeargle’s attacks out, and he had an impressive line-up. Chris had decided to battle with Smeargle to keep him in top shape.

Smeargle ran forward and slapped Bayleef with his tail. Bayleef leapt back and then Headbutted Smeargle in the chest. He fell onto his buttocks.

“Now! Ice beam!” Chris shouted. Smeargle held his tail forward as it glowed an arctic blue. With a roar, he issued a smooth, pearly beam from it, which shot forward and froze Bayleef. She hit the ground.

“Bayleef!” Suzie cried. “Return”
The Pokeball recalled Bayleef. Suzie put the Pokeball on her belt, as Chris recalled Smeargle in the orange Pokeball. The whole Island of Pontaricò lay under a thick blanket of snow, which was far too sudden to be honest. Chris found it cool to battle, but Wobbuffet, Cascoon, Weezing and Noctowl all stayed inside.

“So why did you get given that Smeargle again?” Suzie asked.
“Professor Helmsworth wants me to give it to Professor Oak in Pallet town. So, I am taking a ferry later today with Krystal and we’re going to explore Kanto and train a little while we are there” Chris said proudly.

“And when were you going to tell Mom?” Suzie asked. Chris gulped loudly.
“Oh…that” He said, blushing.

“What time does the boat leave?” Suzie asked.
“12.45” Chris said.

“And it’s already 12.17” Suzie said, chuckling. “Get your skates on”

Chris ran out the reserve with Kecleon by his side. The whole of Pontaricò was now coated in thick snow after an unexpected snowfall later in the night. Professor Helmsworth had advised Chris did some research on the elusive legendary Pokemon to see if there were any connections. He screeched to a halt when he arrived into the kitchen.

“Honey, can you pass the nutmeg?” Mom asked. Chris handed the jar. Wobbuffet added some in the pan he was tending to.

“What are you making?” Chris asked his Mom. She turned around, and looked at him.
“I’m making apple pie, and Wobbuffet is making nutmeg noodles” She said.

“Wobbuffet!” He grumbled, stirring the Nutmeg into the instant noodles. He seemed awfully happy being a cook, even though he specialised in suicide meals. Chris decided to pluck up his courage and ask his Mom.

“Mom…I’m…I need to ask you something” Chris stuttered. His Mom, who had gone back to her pie, inhaled a deep breath and sighed happily. She turned back round to Chris.

“Yes?” She inquired. She reached for some chilli powder for Wobbuffet. She handed him the jar, as he carelessly poured the powder in, a hand on his hip.
“I am going on another…journey,” Chris said, bringing the words out. Chris’ mom was rather angry.
“A Journey?”

“Well…not really a journey” Chris said quickly. His Mom stopped to listen this.
“Go on” She growled.

“Well, Professor Helmsworth has given me a…a Smeargle to take to Professor Oak in pallet town. I also thought I could train a little bit over there, because I need the training and experience…and then we’d come home” Chris said.

“Smeargle?” Mom asked.
“Yea…” Chris mumbled.

“You made that up,” She said sternly. “What a stupid name… Smeargle …”
“He is not made up!” Chris argued back, as it was common knowledge, which it was, really. “Look, I’ll show you!”

He threw the Orange ball out and revealed the Smeargle. He waved his arms around and swished his tail around merrily. Chris couldn’t believe it, but it seemed Smeargle knew to put on a cutesy show and please Mom.

“Awww! He is adorable !” His Mom cried. “Awww!”
She hugged Smeargle tightly. Wobbuffet turned round as he sprinkled chilli powder, and accidentally tipped the whole jar in. He quickly stirred it round a few times to make it look less obvious.

Wobbuffet then carried the jar over to the plants, and tipped some soil into the jar. He secured the lid and popped it back on the spice rack, glad to have ‘helped’. He then started stirring his noodles.

“How…discreet” Chris muttered. He was actually amazed how well the soil matched the chilli powder.

“So, can I go to Kanto?” Chris pleaded. His Mom turned from playing with Smeargle.
“As long as Professor oak sends this guy back here when he’s done with his research,” She snapped.

“K…” Chris uttered. “I’ll go and get ready”

*

Fifteen minutes later, Chris had said goodbye to everybody and set off. He was wearing his same baggy denim shorts that shot down to his ankles, his vans shoes that he loved so much, and an orange T-shirt with long white sleeves. His ankles had some rather mature black hairs on them - not too many, not too little, but enough to give him a good image.

“Off we go!” He cried, getting an Ultra ball out. He held it out to a nearby bush, standing his trainer stance with pride. Kecleon sighed to himself, and clambered up to Chris’ shoulder.

Chris walked through the wood. It was pretty much empty. He was itching to battle a trainer or a wild Pokemon, but neither appeared as he walked along the path. Chris fumbled on one of his Ultra balls. He was so bored!

“Can’t be long until we get to the dock,” Chris said. The dock had been built over Christmas, so now, the 15th of February; the dock was available for people to use.

Chris walked through the thin layer of snow that was in the west wood. His mobile phone rang suddenly – it was Professor Helmsworth. Chris put it to his ear to talk to him.

“Hello?” He said, stopping in the forest.
“Hello Chris!” Professor Helmsworth said. “I looked up some data in an old Pokemon encyclopaedia and it seems that Articuno is behind all of this recent snow”

“Articuno?” Chris questioned. “It rings a bell”
“It is a legendary bird; people in Kanto are crazed about legendaries” Helmsworth explained. “Unfortunately, there have been few sightings and little is known about in the Pokedex or any reference books”

“How can I find it then?” Chris asked.
“It is thought that Articuno have specific roosting spots all around the world; unfortunately I can’t really provide any more information, but I’m sure that others in the Kanto region can help you” Helmsworth continued. “Now, go on!”

He hung up. Chris put his mobile phone into his back pocket and continued trudging through the thin layer of snow.

Chris continued on until the forest parted and revealed a very glamorous dock. It had a variety of small and large cruise ships, and Chris was unsure of which he was supposed to board on. However, he soon saw Krystal standing by one of the docking platforms next to a medium-sized boat.

“Glad to see you could make it” She said lightly. “I bought us tickets”

“I had a call from Professor Helmsworth earlier” Chris said. “Apparently he believes Articuno is behind all of this sudden snow”

“Well, that would make sense” Krystal said. “But what can we do about it?”
“The Professor mentioned something about Articuno having multiple roosting spots” Chris began. “I think that Articuno has flown west from one of its old roosts”

“That would make a lot of sense,” Krystal said, as they boarded the ship. Marill and Kecleon were talking a little bit more; each exchanging adventures they’d had in the last few months.

Chris and Krystal were talking a lot about Articuno while they sailed to Crimson City. Krystal had mentioned that Kimi had seen it while she was in the Miami Islands. She also pointed out that Ash Ketchum had apparently seen every legendary in existence. Chris couldn’t believe such a lie. That was just a petty excuse to be popular.

The cruise was very long, and it took about 6 hours. Chris had a few battles, but none had appeared to be challenging and exciting. Krystal had also spotted a Mantine in the water, which she had attempted to capture. Unfortunately, her efforts failed, and she continued to Kanto with a team of three.

“We’re here,” Krystal said, as they approached a dock. Chris could make out that most the buildings here looked normal, not a trace of Crimson. They docked, and the two trainers ran along into the city to stretch their legs.

“This is great, finally getting off that stinking tub,” Krystal said, stretching her arms and legs. “The whole of Kanto is a region; no water!”

“I suppose” Chris began. “Anyway, let’s explore this city; I’m sure there’s something to do”
As they walked along, Krystal noted the slabs that were laid down for the crazy-paving floor were coloured red, pink, maroon and deep and light shades of all those colours. It made it rather jazzy.

“I hope I can find a trainer,” Chris said hopefully. “Then we’ll see who needs to train”
“Hey there!” A voice called. Chris turned round, and saw a kid around his age walking over.

“You train Pokemon?” The kid asked. He had a bandana on, but a few strands of brown hair poked out. He had a blue body warmer over a bare chest and eight badges on the left side.

“Sure” Chris said.
“Well, I have all eight badges that can be found in Kanto” The boy bragged. “Let’s see how tough you are”

“Ok then” Chris said. “Electabuzz, GO!”
His Pokeball was hurled as far as he could hurl it. It hit the ground and opened up, revealing his familiar friend Electabuzz.

“Let’s see…Charmeleon, GO!” The kid shouted. His ball exploded and the white light formed into the lizard Krystal once owned. He crept along on all fours and shot some flames forward at Electabuzz, but he stepped out of the way.

“Begin!” Krystal roared, running forward and attempting to be a referee.

“Charmeleon, try an ember!” The kid said. Charmeleon spat a molten rock at Electabuzz. He remained calm.

“Rock smash!” Chris roared. He had taught this attack to Electabuzz while the reserve was being built, and it helped a lot. Electabuzz struck his fist into the rock and shattered it, sending shards at Charmeleon.

“Attack with flamethrower!” The kid roared. He knew what he was doing. Charmeleon sent a quick scorch of flames at Electabuzz, who narrowly evaded them. Electabuzz turned.

“Thunderbolt!” Chris issued. Electabuzz’ cute antenna glowed and crackled, before releasing a massive surge of electricity forward at Charmeleon. He became shocked deeply, and he fell back.

“Slash!” The kid spat. Charmeleon raced forward with extended claws as he attempted to slash Electabuzz. Electabuzz ran out of the way and launched a Thunderpunch into Charmeleon’s jaw.

“Charmeleon!” The kid snapped. “Tail slap!”
Charmeleon roared before swinging his thick tail around and slapping Electabuzz with it. The electric Pokemon massaged his cheek from where he was burnt.

“Attack with rage!” The kid shouted. Charmeleon’s tail flame burnt and crackled merrily. It doubled in size and Charmeleon roared loudly. He shot a flamethrower to the left and right.

“Charmeleon!” He roared, advancing on Electabuzz. He brought a fist forward towards Electabuzz, but Electabuzz used the palm of his own hand to block Charmeleon’s attack.

“Thunderbolt!” Chris said. Electabuzz grappled Charmeleon’s hand and pumped electricity into his veins. Charmeleon became shocked badly and started to aimlessly wander around.

“Mega kick!” Chris cried. Electabuzz’ foot flew through the air and knocked Charmeleon senseless. He collapsed onto the ground, losing the battle. The kid who owned Charmeleon recalled him.

“Great battle” He said, as Chris recalled Electabuzz. “You battled in a league before? You look familiar”

“I was in the Miami League” Chris said. “But I lost”
“Hmm…I don’t think I remember you,” The kid said. “But I’d suggest going to our city’s Gym and try your luck there”

“You have an official Gym here?” Chris questioned with excitement. “Wow”
“Well…it isn’t official,” The kid said. “But the leader competed in the Indigo League a long time ago”

“I should really check it out,” Chris said.
“I don’t think so,” Krystal snapped. “You have to deliver Smeargle!”

“That can wait” Chris said, ushering her away with his hand. “Now, off to the Gym!”

*

The Gym was rather basic. It comprised of tall cube hedging around a grassy arena. The hedging went all around, but there was an arch at the front for access inside. Chris and Krystal walked in and approached the arena with caution.

Suddenly, a little girl with ginger hair leapt forward. She looked about eight. She had chubby cheeks and annoying freckles all over her face. She had blue eyes and a stern look about her.

“HEY!” She bellowed. “What are YOU doing here?”
“We’re here for a badge,” Chris said impolitely. The girl gasped.

“THERE ISN’T ANY BADGES HERE! THIS IS AN UNNOFFICIAL GYM!” She bellowed once again. Krystal got slightly sick of her.

“Listen, you little brat” She spat, grabbing her by the collar of her t-shirt. “Tell my friend where the Gym Leader is or I’ll make soup out of your organs”

The little girl started breathing heavily. She then burst into tears and started wailing uncontrollably.

“Hey, shh! Shhh!” Krystal pleaded. A lady walked over with black hair. She was wearing robes of a deep crimson colour and looked very nice. She was about 19.

“Gill, can you please not cause so much noise?” She asked pleasantly. “My Pokemon are resting, and it is unable for them to adapt to such a noise”

She seemed very calm. Before Gill could protest, Krystal stood infront of her, and Chris stepped forward slightly.

“Erm…can I have a battle?” Chris asked. “I was hoping to train up a little around here”
“Of course. I am Jeanette of Crimson City Gym and I accept your challenge” She said.

“We will have a 2-2” Jeanette said from her side of the apple-green arena. Yellow, red and blue flowers sprouted from the ground and it looked very pleasant. Jeanette got her first Pokeball out.

“Bellsprout, GO!” She cried, hurling it into the arena. The ball opened and formed into the weedy little plant. He wobbled his vines slightly, making Jeanette chuckle. Chris looked down at Kecleon.

“You pick this guy off,” He told him. Kecleon leapt onto the arena and faced Bellsprout.

“Begin!” Gill yelled. Krystal watched her contemptuously.
“Kecleon, swift attack!” Chris shouted. Kecleon opened his mouth and fired a barrage of stars at Bellsprout.

“Twist!” Jeanette said. Bellsprout started to twist slightly to the left and the swift attacks missed! Chris stared, open-mouthed at this. Bellsprout then faced Kecleon, ready for another attack.

“Razor leaf!” She cried. Bellsprout flicked his leaves forward and two more emerged, flying at Kecleon at rapid speed. He was hit by them and was fired back a few feet.

“Keep going” Chris said. “Fury swipes!”
Kecleon ran forward and before Bellsprout could evade, he scratched every inch he could. The neck, the bell-mouth, the legs, the roots…

“Now use karate chop!” Chris said. Kecleon charged forward and chopped Bellsprout in the head.

“Bellsprout!” Jeanette cried. “Vine whip!”
Bellsprout flung two vines around Kecleon’s left leg and flipped him over. Kecleon started to get up, but Bellsprout brought his head forward and Headbutted Kecleon onto the ground.

“Kecleon!” Chris cried. “Psybeam!”
Kecleon’s stripe burst with showering colour and flew forward at Jeanette’s Bellsprout. He was pushed back and collapsed on the floor.

“Bellsprout is knocked out!” Gill cried. “The round goes to Chris!”
“Yea!” Chris cried. Jeanette recalled Bellsprout. She got out another Pokeball and hurled it out into the arena.

“Beedrill!” Jeanette cried. The large poison bee emerged. It flapped its wings at immense speed and its eyes glowed slightly. It had two stingers on its forearms and one on its backside.

“Wow” Chris said. “Kecleon, go for a Hyper beam!”
Kecleon’s stripe brimmed with white energy and he fired the massive white beam from it. Beedrill, however, shot out of the way with its agility.

“Now, twin needle!” Jeanette cried. Beedrill put his two stingers together and flew forward at Kecleon, who was out of breath and cowering.

“Out of the way!” Chris cried. Kecleon leapt out of the way of Beedrill. However, Beedrill turned, and used a supersonic to detect Kecleon. Kecleon had used faint attack to hide himself, but Beedrill soon hunted him down.

“Beedrill! Solarbeam!” Jeanette said. Beedrill blasted an impressive Solarbeam from a green orb he created, which was impaled on his two stingers. The beam shot forward and slammed into Kecleon.

“NO!” Chris cried. He recalled Kecleon in his fastball. Chris then decided whom he should use next.

“Go, Smeargle!” Chris cried. The orange Pokeball burst open and revealed Smeargle in all his glory. He cried his name hoarsely.

“Use a water gun” Chris cried. Smeargle shot a water gun from his tail and kept Beedrill away from him. Suddenly, as the water gun died down, Beedrill shot forward for a take down attack.

“Twin needle!” Jeanette said. Beedrill flapped forward, jabbing at Smeargle with his stingers, but the beagle Pokemon kept leaping back. As a finale, Smeargle slammed his fist into Beedrill’s jaw and knocked him out.

“Beedrill!” Jeanette cried, recalling the Pokemon. “That Smeargle has an impressive array of attacks”

“Thanks” Chris said. Smeargle galloped forward on all fours and jumped up at Chris, licking and slobbering at his face. “Stop it! Hey, cut it out!”

Chris forced Smeargle down and recalled him into the orange ball. He put it back on his belt.

“The first of eight official gyms start in Viridian City” Jeanette said. “Good luck!”
“Thanks” Chris said again, as he headed off with Krystal. They walked out of the Gym and towards the travel lodge, where they drifted off to sleep.

“Tomorrow we’ll head to Pallet town,” Chris said to himself, as he drifted off to sleep. “Pallet town…”

*

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“Leave me alone!” I cried, running down the alleyway. The group of rockets pursued me still. I panicked as I ordered Tyrogue to kick some bins down to block the path. The rockets leapt over them.

“Never!” One cried. “Crobat! Get him!”
The male threw a Pokeball out and a large purple bat appeared. He flapped his wings gracefully before charging at me.

“Tyrogue, help!” I cried. Tyrogue leapt forward and tried to keep Crobat off me, but he was sorely losing the fight. I had to do something…I knew I couldn’t use Scyther after the escapade earlier…I had to make a run for it.

The rockets were no doubt concentrating on the battle. Tyrogue managed to smash his fist into Crobat’s face, which had caused a lot of damage. Suddenly, I sprinted through the alleyway, despite the stitch in my chest.

“He’s getting away!” a lady cried. The Rockets watched as Tyrogue followed me towards a large mesh fence blocking the way. Tyrogue kicked a small hole in it, which meant I could crawl through. However, my rocket shirt ripped slightly on the sharp edges. I ran through out of the alleyway, as the rockets looked at the small hole none of them could fit through.

“We’ll find him,” A rocket said, carefully getting my ripped piece of clothing off the wire and slipping it in a sealed bag. “Don’t you worry”




Next Chapter up on Monday! Chapter three - The three little kids
-Chris catches a brand new member for his team, and the two head off to find Professor Oak in Pallet Town:
“He’s nearly dead!” Krystal screamed. “Chris!”
“Hey, he is!” Chris said worriedly. “I guess Smeargle is strong”

-There, they meet three very different trainers, each starting their journey:
Chris looked at this stubborn-looking 11 year old. She had blonde hair that showered down her back. She had a stuck-up nose and was wearing a black, revealing top, although she had little to reveal. She had massive metal loopy earrings on and bright red lipstick. Chris didn’t understand why , but she was wearing a black feather boa that reached down to her black skirt.

-And Tony has to make a rough decision...
[i]“Keep it up Lapras!” I roared. Lapras was in the lead, slightly ahead of Starmie and Politoad. I bet I could have counted on Chris or Krystal in times like these, but they were millions of miles away. I had a new duty.

[Jon UKX]

Great chapter, although I wonder who that guy(or girl) that was attacked by the Rockets.

[Jukain]

Excellent battles. Ooo...a defector from Team Rocket. This is getting good already.

[Chris 2.1]

Jon: It's a major part of the fic, and everything becomes clearer as the fic goes on. First person is a gradual change in FRTC, and you'll see nearly every major character give a POV, even Noctowl and Nidoking, as well as Tim, Suzie, Megan, Jet, Tony, Krystal, Chris, Sandra (you wont know her yet), Molly, Rika......

Jukain: A job desserter, but why? questions build up, but a whole heap of answers will help you see clearer.

[Oakbark]

Nice chapter, SM!

In my fic, The Tanta Quest, the male lead has a Tyrogue too. I hope that your Tyrogue won't be a main addition to the fic, as my fic in still in the making and i'd hate for people to think i was copying yours.

[Chris 2.1]

Oakbark: Don't worry! This Character is not a male lead at all, he is more of a recouring character. His Tyrogue isn't his only Pokemon, but he does have a strong relationship with this and his other two Pokemon.

for the record:
Oakbark and Shinymarill used a Tyrogue in their fanfics purely because they have amazingly original minds

That ok? lol!

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People, i have finished the quiz. Once you have filled out the answers, PM them to me so i may reveiw them and mark them. Try not to discuss your answers with other entrants (which i may remind ANYBODY can do as long as they present me with a bio), and please try to use the prequel just when you need to - i'd like you to try and do these on your own, and as faithful readers and friends i hope i can count on you to do so.

I'll state that you may only use FRTC as a reference 5 times, ok? It sounds harsh, and i know i cant fidn out if you've done it or not, but if you want this part, then you'll hopefully obay the rule!

1.When Chris met Calvin for the second time, how many badges did he have?

2.How many leaves are on a Bayleef?

3.In ‘And now we close’, what was the name of the surfer that helped Chris and Krystal get home?

4.In Chapter 68, what was Rika using in her 1-1 with Krystal?

5.What level does Pidgey evolve into Pidgeotto?

6.In ‘Domino’, what Pokemon did Domino have?

7.What was the name of the trainer who’s Sandshrew slashed Kecleon’s tongue in Chapter 45?

8.What Pokemon did Chris lie about seeing in Taillow’s Wood?

9.How does Josh wear his Pokedex, and what colour is it?

10.Which Pokemon did Kate use against a woman in Chapter 14?

11.Why did Roy stay in Lamakan Dessert?

12.How many Slugma battled Jet and Krystal?

13.At what level does Chikorita learn synthesis?

14.What is the mean value of Chris, Krystal and Tony’s Pokemon?

15.How many references have been made to me, the author, in From Rookie To Champion?

16.Why did Tony think that Chris and Krystal’s Pokemon eggs were on their own and not with a parent?

17.Which Pokemon is on the front of Rhonda’s apron?

18.How many appearances has Whitney made BEFORE the league?

19.What did Chris try and capture before his Gym match?

20.And finally…in Chapter 69, Crimson Liberty, what colour hair did the assistant have?

[Dragonfree]

What do you mean by "the mean values" of Chris, Krystal and Tony's pokémon? And about question 19, before what gym match?

[War Raichu]

Great second chapter. I can't wait to find out Chris's new catch. Here's my answers to the quiz:

1.When Chris met Calvin for the second time, how many badges did he have? 5 Badges

2.How many leaves are on a Bayleef? 8 total; 7 around its neck and the one on its head.

3.In ‘And now we close’, what was the name of the surfer that helped Chris and Krystal get home? Cody

4.In Chapter 68, what was Rika using in her 1-1 with Krystal? Wailmer

5.What level does Pidgey evolve into Pidgeotto? Level 18

6.In ‘Domino’, what Pokemon did Domino have? Sneasel

7.What was the name of the trainer who’s Sandshrew slashed Kecleon’s tongue in Chapter 45? Daniel.

8.What Pokemon did Chris lie about seeing in Taillow’s Wood? I dunno......

9.How does Josh wear his Pokedex, and what colour is it? Stumped again......

10.Which Pokemon did Kate use against a woman in Chapter 14? I don't think Kate appeared in this episode.

11.Why did Roy stay in Lamakan Dessert? I think he wanted a Sandshrew.........

12.How many Slugma battled Jet and Krystal? Five.

13.At what level does Chikorita learn synthesis? Level 22.

14.What is the mean value of Chris, Krystal and Tony’s Pokemon? Math? NOOOOO!!!!! Lol. Uh....... 6?

15.How many references have been made to me, the author, in From Rookie To Champion? Damn, they keep getting harder!

16.Why did Tony think that Chris and Krystal’s Pokemon eggs were on their own and not with a parent? “Probably” Tony replied. “We should be ok taking them, because I haven’t seen a Pokemon for miles”

17.Which Pokemon is on the front of Rhonda’s apron? Sunkern.

18.How many appearances has Whitney made BEFORE the league? I think 2 appearances.

19.What did Chris try and capture before his Gym match?

20.And finally…in Chapter 69, Crimson Liberty, what colour hair did the assistant have? Blonde


I hope I did good.

[Chris 2.1]

Dragonfree: The mean value is a term used in avaraging: Add the numbers together (the number of each trainers Pokemon: 8, 6 and 7), and divide by the number of trainers (in this case) there is. 6 + 8 + 7 / 3.

question 19: Before the 5th Gym. sorry for confusion.

Raichu: I asked to be pm'ed the quiz, but i shall PM you the score you got. i wont divulge it.

So far, (including Raichu) i have had two quiz's! I am marking one, and i will PM Raichu with her results shortly. I would like to ask people who have participated not to tell other ppl answers!

[War Raichu]

and i will PM Raichu with her results shortly

WTF?! I'm not a girl!!! Lol. No offense, though. It's real hard to find out on the 'Net if somebody's a boy or girl.

[Chris 2.1]

Raichu: Yea, it's pretty hard. I suppose it could depend on the Pokies in your sig, maybe? Anyway, sorry again!

The quiz: I Have had three or four entires, and things are shaping up nicely. It is official: The Winner will appear in 'Chapter 14 - Tales of Treachery'. I have written the thirteen chapters before this, so i have stopped writing TIR until i have all the quiz results. I will have to make a deadline, but not anytime soon, as loads of people need to get here!

[Dragonfree]

Thanks, I know nothing about English math terms. Anyway, I am just about finishing, and I'll send you my answers as soon as I'm done.

[War Raichu]

I suppose it could depend on the Pokies in your sig, maybe?

It's okay. Actually, the pics in my sig have to do with the fanfic I'm writing right now. Raikou is the center of the fic, the blue GSC male character is Derek, the main character (AKA, me. Lol.), the Cyndaquil is his starter, the girl in pink's sprite I made (out of R/S's girl rival and a Beauty's head) ;she, Lea, is the "girl", the Chikorita is her starter, the Rival is, well, the Rival, Damien, and the Totodile is his starter

[Jukain]

My sig? I made that team up out of pokes from my R/B/Y team, G/S/C team, and planned Ru/Sa team. I was just having fun.

[Chris 2.1]

Dragonfree: I'm about to check your answers now, so i wish you the best of luck! English Maths is alright as long as you're taught it, but when they use a homophone term like mean, it could get confusing...

Raichu: I love that girl sprite! So original! I might try various heads on various bodies, see if it works.

Jukain: i like your sig, since i'm now very fond of Sceptile. My sig is just my fanfics...

[War Raichu]

ShinyMarill: Thanks. It took me a while to make it. Almost everytime the head was misplaced or I accidentally painted a wrong section on her. What I did was take the head of a Beauty and the body and bandana of the Female Rival and combined them. After attaching the parts, I customized one of my pink colors in Paint and painted all that was red pink. Came out pretty nice. I also tried to make a Chris sprite with the Male Rival's body and a Youngster's head. I even tried just the Rival's head and body with the youngster's hat, but the angle didn't look right.

[Jukain]

That's neat. I tried to make one, too. My own design, no real reference to anything. (Ok, so I tried to make a fanfic, that's why there's a name)

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[Chris 2.1]

Raichu: Yea, i can see the problem ^^

Jukain: cool! That's a coolio sprite. Very good!

Chapter 03 up tommorrow. I was hoping loadsa ppl would have filled in their bios and tried the quiz, as i have only 5 people! I'll keep the whole wuiz running longer, but i may have to put a deadline in! Subject to change, the quiz will not be open TWO WEEKS TODAY! i need ppl to fill it out like Subsane, Ultra Poke, Istantler, loadsa u guys!

[Chris 2.1]

The Indigo Road
Chapter 03 - The Three Little Kids
By Shinymarill

Chris and Krystal woke up the next morning and got ready to leave Crimson city. They went downstairs in the travel lodge and had a rather shabby fried breakfast before healing their Pokemon and heading East to Pallet Town.

“Ready to go, Kecleon?” Chris asked his friend.
“Leon le!” He cried. Chris had congratulated his battle against Bellsprout yesterday, and told him not to worry about losing to Beedrill.

“It shouldn’t take too long to reach Pallet town” Krystal said, Marill in her arms. “It’s only a short walk, and we’ll be able to see some Pokemon we wouldn’t see in the Miami Islands”

“Sounds good” Chris said. They walked out of the route gate and through the fresh, open field that led them to Pallet town. Chris then saw a Pidgey sitting in the grass, grooming under its left wing.

“Pidgey!” Chris said happily. “I have to catch one!”
“Why do you want a Pidgey?” Krystal said, laughing. “They’re small and weak”

“But it will evolve” Chris said, his eyes widening. “Into Pidgeotto!”
“Oh man” Krystal muttered. “I thought you didn’t like Pidgeotto anymore”
“Are you crazy? I’d love one!” Chris cried.

He selected a Pokeball to throw out into the field to face Pidgey. He plucked the smooth, round Pokeball from his belt and maximised it. He pulled his arm back and then hurled it forward, releasing the ball from his grasp.

The ball burst open in a wonderful flash of light and formed into Smeargle. He faced Pidgey, who was still grooming himself.

“Smeargle! Use a glare!” Chris shouted. Smeargle’s eyes turned a vivid electric blue and he shot a stunning look at Pidgey. Pidgey, despite trying to overlook the glare, caught it, and turned the same blue colour as Smeargle’s eyes.

“That’s it! He’s done for!” Chris said happily. “Smeargle, weaken it with a pound”
Smeargle nodded, and ran forward on all fours. He raced at Pidgey, who kept in his frozen form. Smeargle leapt up onto Pidgey and knocked the tiny bird to the ground.

“He’s nearly dead!” Krystal screamed. “Chris!”
“Hey, he is!” Chris said worriedly. “I guess Smeargle is strong”

“Chris, we have to get it to a Pokemoncenter right away!” Krystal nagged. Chris sighed.

“Pokeball, go!” He cried, throwing the ball at Pidgey. He thwacked Pidgey on the head with the round ball and sucked him inside. After all of Pidgey’s attempts at squirming out the ball failed, the ball pinged.

“Alright!” Chris cried. “I captured a Pidgey!”
“How nice” Krystal said sarcastically. The two kept walking towards Pallet town.

*

The two trainers and their Pokemon arrived in Pallet town. It was very…stereotypical for a town; there was a quaint shop, no Pokemoncenter and a lot of two-storey houses. There was a laboratory atop a hill that probably belonged to Professor Oak.

“Well, we’d better head to that laboratory” Krystal said. “Professor Oak can maybe heal Pidgey”

“Yea, let’s go” Chris said. They walked through the town, many people stopping to admire Marill and Kecleon. The town was very small and it took the two no longer than five minutes to walk up the hill to the laboratory.

Chris rang the doorbell, and was greeted by a man of about 42. He had jet-black hair around a slightly bald spot, and a slightly hooked nose. He had a gracious smile and emerald green eyes.

“Hello there” He said. “May I help you?”
“Oh, are you professor Oak?” Chris inquired.

“Why yes I am,” He said, smiling.
“We have a very injured Pidgey and were hoping you could heal it for us” Krystal said innocently.

“Right this way” He said sternly. “Oh, and thanks for bringing Smeargle”
“Erm…how did you…” Krystal began. Professor Oak smiled, and showed the two a small white creature with a lost expression on its face. It tugged on Oak’s trouser leg.

“It was my Ralts,” He said. “He uses Psywave and predicted that you two would be bringing Charles’ Smeargle for me”

“Oh, right” Chris said, understanding Professor Helmsworth was called Charles. “Thanks”

*

Professor Oak had put Pidgey in a healing machine in his lab. It was resting in the corner, and the Professor then introduced Chris and Krystal to three trainers.

“These three are all starting their Pokemon journeys today” He explained. “This is Anne-Marie Appleton, and she has chosen Bulbasaur”

Chris looked at this stubborn-looking 11 year old. She had blonde hair that showered down her back. She had a stuck-up nose and was wearing a black, revealing top, although she had little to reveal. She had massive metal loopy earrings on and bright red lipstick. Chris didn’t understand why , but she was wearing a black feather boa that reached down to her black skirt.

“That skirt’s a little ‘north-of-the-knee’” Krystal whispered. Chris had to agree.

Chris then looked at her Bulbasaur. Presumably a female, she had a diamond-shaped crystal on her forehead, with golden beads going around her head to secure it on. Her Bulbasaur had eyelash extensions , which were a deep black, and wore pink lipstick. She had a large ruby chunk in her bulb , making her look like a walking jewellers.

“Nice to meet you, Anne-Marie” Chris said, holding his hand out. Anne, however, was talking to herself, her hand over her ear.

“Erm…I said hello” Chris said nervously. With her free hand, Anne slapped Chris’ that he held out.

“I’m on a cell-phone!” She hissed. She held her other hand out, and a minute phone was seen in her palm. She held it back and started speaking. “Oh-my-god. I was like ‘Charmander? Sure, I’ll have a pyromaniac lizard-thing burning my dress! HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!’ But seriously though, Bulba is soooo cute! The only problem is, I gave her eyelash extensions and although they look super, she still looks rather ugly”

Chris couldn’t believe it. Bulbasaur got out a vine and slapped Anne.
“I wasn’t talking you, honey!” She said, a nauseating smile spreading across her face. She put the phone back in her pocket and approached Chris.

“ You have a mental age of a 3 year old,” She snapped. Chris stepped forward.
“Yea? Well you have the mental age of a 31 year old!” He snapped back. Shocked, Anne-Marie stormed out of the laboratory with her Bulbasaur.

Professor Oak looked rather flustered.
“This is Daniel Grey; he chose Charmander” Oak said. The kid had black hair and a baseball cap on backwards. He was wearing a football shirt and football shorts, as well as a pair of silver trainers.

“Hey Daniel” Krystal said politely. “You know, I used to have a Charmander”
“Really?” He asked. Krystal sighed inside her head; 11 year olds were sure full of energy.

“Yup” Krystal said. “He’s one of my strongest Pokemon”
“WOW!” Daniel cried. “I hope I can be as strong as you, Krystal”

“Well…that’s very nice” Krystal stuttered. She had dug herself in a large rut now. Professor Oak handed Daniel five Pokeballs and a Pokedex, so he took them and ran out of the lab, shouting his name constantly.

“Where is the other trainer?” Chris asked.
“Oh, he’s called George” Oak said. “He’s rather timid, and he chose Squirtle”

“Oh, ok!” Chris said. “Did he leave sooner?”
“Anne made him cry” Oak explained. “That girl is a handful”
“I know” Krystal said.

“Anyway, I think Pidgey should have recovered now” Oak said, walking over to the machine. He pulled the Pokeball from it and handed it to Chris.

“Thanks” Chris said, putting the ball on his belt. “And here’s Smeargle”
He handed the orange ball to the Professor, who put it on a shelf.

“Thanks for that” He said. “Now, I expect you are heading to Viridian City?”
“Yea!” Chris said excitedly. Krystal frowned. “Well, we’re researching Articuno, and on the way we’ll be passing through some of the gyms”

“Well then, I’m sure I heard that Pewter museum has a lot on extinct Pokemon and legendary Pokemon; maybe you can find something of use there” Oak explained.

“Thanks” Chris said, as he and Krystal left the laboratory.

*

Tony

Misty had just fed the Pokemon, so my 7 were all pretty happy. Wailmer sure did like Misty! Goldeen was very fond of Misty’s Goldeen, and the two swam around a lot. Looking at Misty’s Seadra made me remember Krystal and her Kingdra. I wonder how she was doing?

“Ok then, that’s Staryu and Starmie attended to” Misty said, dusting her hands.
“Great” I replied, being as enthusiastic as possible. Misty seemed really tipsy…light-headed and such.

“Are you Ok?” I asked her. Truth be told, I was actually hoping there was something wrong with her, just for some added excitement. Misty sighed.

“I saw David again,” She said, sighing once more. “That Blastoise…so cool! And David is so hunky and cute…”

I grumbled. The only reason I left Catcalina was because of Sam, and now a bigger, more muscular one was in Cerulean City and caused Misty to swoon! This was so unfair!

“Personally, I think that Squirtle are cuter” I replied, trying to get Misty to like my best friend Squirtle. Misty flicked her ginger hair back.

“Maybe when you’re older you’ll realise how great big strong Pokemon are” Misty said, sighing. Yea, right. She only liked Blastoise because he belonged to David. I decided to change the subject rationally by looking at my watch.

“Do you think we should start exercising the Pokemon?” I asked. Misty nodded, and on her command, a Staryu, Starmie, Seadra, Goldeen, Politoad and a Psyduck emerged from the water.

“Come on guys!” I cried. Wailmer, Goldeen, Squirtle, Croconaw, Lapras, Pellipper and Octillery emerged. Together, they started pacing themselves as the 13 Pokemon swam lengths of the pool.

As I watched Squirtle swim along through the pool, I realised the only way to get Misty’s affections would be to evolve him. I didn’t know when, I didn’t know how, but it was the only way.

“Keep it up Lapras!” I roared. Lapras was in the lead, slightly ahead of Starmie and Politoad. I bet I could have counted on Chris or Krystal in times like these, but they were millions of miles away. I had a new duty; as an apprentice at Cerulean Gym I had to get Squirtle to evolve.

*

“Well, I suppose we should camp out for the night” Chris suggested. They had found a nice dry spot in the forest, and had let all of their Pokemon out except Krystal’s Kingdra. Kecleon had become fast friends with Pidgey, as had Marill, but Charizard seemed to contemptuously stare at him. Electabuzz and Charizard had grown rather friendly.

“I guess we should go get some wood for a fire,” Chris said. “Pidgey, Kecleon! Come on”
Pidgey and Kecleon followed Chris through the forest as he went for kindling.

Krystal

When I was told we were in a region I never expected to be sleeping out in the woods at night. I wasn’t really that cold, but I would never be able to sleep like this. Electabuzz had started to drift to sleep, as had Granbull, but Umbreon stayed awake, looking at the full moon with anticipation.

Marill was with me now her new friend Pidgey had gone off. I held her close, as Charizard walked over and slumped down next to me.

“This should be great,” I said enthusiastically. “Hopefully we can catch some more dragon Pokemon to help us reach Dragon’s Rock”

Charizard nodded, understanding that he would need to tone up his social skills. However, Marill looked slightly unhappy.

“Look, I know I won’t be battling with you as much, Marill” I said. “But you will be expected to pitch in a lot and be my friend…that is, if you still want to…”

I knew I’d hit the innocence key. Marill said her name innocently and she started smiling. She obviously felt bad by what I’d said, which was really my ulterior motive at the time.

Suddenly, I heard a loud noise. Turning, I saw a pack of Houndour staring at me, each with globules of saliva creeping out of their heavily fanged mouths. I backed away slightly, but Charizard and Marill stepped forward.

“Marill! Bubblebeam!” I cried, noticing Granbull and Electabuzz still asleep. Chris’ Granbull wasn’t half lazy! Considering he was a bulldog, he slept a lot and was scared of water…It looked like I’d have to do this alone.

Marill blasted the stream of bubbles forward and peppered Houndour with them. This particular one leapt into the air at me, but Charizard swung his tail round and knocked it to the ground. It was there that Charizard started kicking and punching it with incredible force.

However, the other four Houndour didn’t like this. It looked as if the one Charizard was savagely attacking was the leader. Just my luck! The other four all ran forward to my Charizard and ripped and tore his skin. Charizard roared loudly as he collapsed onto the floor.

“Charizard!” I cried, as he roared out loud. Marill blasted a water gun at one Houndour, but he managed to evade it and give Charizard the damage. Worried, I looked across at Umbreon, who was transfixed at the full moon.

“Umbreon!” I snapped. “Help us out!” I knew my Espeon would never have let us down like Chris’ Umbreon did. Umbreon turned, and each of his gold rings were sparkling a white colour, and his eyes were red.

“Umbree!” He cried, running forward. A streak of white trailed from his body as he charged headlong at the Houndour. He tackled Houndour and left him lying on the floor in pain. It looked like two ribs had been broken, not counting one of the three on his back.

“Alright!” Krystal cried. Suddenly, Chris ran through the forest with Kecleon and Pidgey. Shocked, Chris dropped the pile of wood onto Granbull’s head, making the pink Pokemon collapse onto the ground.

“Help us out!” I cried. Chris nodded, and sent Pidgey to attack. That stupid old pigeon couldn’t help! We needed power here!

However, I was soon proved wrong as Pidgey used a whirlwind to send two Houndour off my Charizard. There was one left, and four lying on the floor. Marill blasted a water gun at them and Electabuzz (after being woken by Chris) fired an immensely powerful thunderbolt and got rid of them all.

“Thanks!” I cried, hugging Chris. Chris said it was nothing, and tended to Charizard’s cuts and grazes with some full restore. I was so thankful I was travelling with him at the moment. Charizard was recalled in his Pokeball after he coughed up some flames to get the fire going.

“I’m glad we’re travelling together,” Chris said, as he held his hands against the raging flames. Granbull stayed fast asleep, while Electabuzz and Kecleon sat with Chris, Marill and I. Umbreon curled up next to me, and Pidgey roosted on a low branch.

I couldn’t help but agree with Chris on that one.

[Jukain]

So, Tony is with Misty now. Boy is he gonna be surprised if...*shuts up* Anyway, that was nice.

Ok, I know I've said this before, but please hear me out. Serebii is coming back. He has found a new server and is uploading files as we speak. It will be up by sometime next month. You know the address, a message will be up by Serebii sometime once the DNS stuff is sorted out.

[War Raichu]

Great chapter! Just one question: where was the title?
Jukain: I'm so glad Serebii is coming back. I missed his site.

[Powarun]

Good chapter. Nice to see the Team attack against a pack. Are the little Newbies going to in the fic at all anymore.

[Chris 2.1]

Jukain: Surprised if what? If Chris and Krystal head there? very true, but lets see if he can evolve Squirtle in later Chapters. hood news about Serebii: I'll post this up there, too.

Raichu: I edited it, as i had to post the chapter very quickly, and i forgot ^^. There we go!

Powarun: Thanks. Interesting, wasn't it? The kids return, and in an upcoming chapter Anne-Marie gets what she deserves as she tries to do too many things at once...

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Next Chapter - The First Gym
-Chris has battled a lot, but one battle that will always remain in his mind is his dynamic semi-final match against Rika Trueman...
“Counter it with a psychic attack!” Chris said happily. Noctowl was surrounded by a blue glow, and as the rocks came close, they started to move away slowly. However, this was only one at a time, so Noctowl was being barraged by a variety of other rocks.

-But his first match in a Kanto Gym proves a lot harder, especially against the gigantic, powerful Pokemon the Gym Leader has.
“Great job!” Chris commented. However, Feraligatr got up and smacked Electabuzz in the face. Electabuzz fell back, as Feraligatr launched a slash across his left cheek. Electabuzz looked shocked.

The Indigo Road continues on Thursday, with 'the first gym'

[Jukain]

Yeah, that's what I meant. Cool, does that mean that the finished one remains here, or will it somehow be copied to Serebii for everyone to read the entire thing?

[Chris 2.1]

Jukain: I'll probably add a link to the preveious fic, so people can check it out and stuff. Otherwise, they wont have seen Eevee, Granbull, Weezing, Wurmple or anything!

[Oakbark]

Hey SM!
Love the chapters!

I'm doing the quiz at the moment....it might take a day to do.
How long have we left again?

Do we have to make reference to the fic if we already know the answer to a question?

[Dragonfree]

That chapter was great. Anne-Marie surely is annoying... she's the type of person I absolutely can't stand. Great that Serebii.net is coming back, I used to visit it so much... the bad thing is, I don't have enough time... I'm always replying to some forums until late at night, if more forums are added to my daily visits list, I'll get about four hours of sleep per night...

[Ultra_Poke2000]

awsome! serebii is comeing back!!! btw, its spring break, and ive been realy busy and this is the first time ive been able to get on all week!!! any way, nice chapters! here's my quick bio 4 the quiz:


NAME: Alan-Michael (all one first name)
AGE: 13
GENDER: male
DESCRIPTION: black hair and eyes, 5'6" aprox, wears red-orange shirt and denim shorts or pants, depending on the season (summer=shorts, winter=pants), glasses; although im not "nerdy", i am pretty smart, white shoes with some kinda cool black pattern here and there, but its about 75%white, 25% black
POKEMON: Charizard (note: ive always loved Charizard, but I think it will be interisting to see this in the fic)^_^

ill do the quiz when i have time. even as i type, i have to get off in a few mins. i might be able to get to it tomarrow, but we'll see. im glad Anne will get what she deserves, as i hate stuck up ppl like that. poor Charizard, with all the Houndoom ganging up on him. cant wait for next chapter! gtg.