Monday, March 13, 2023

Joe's Adventure in Chuso Chapter 7B

Meanwhile, Ghetsis and Bonnie arrived at Stow-on-Side. They saw a sign that said ‘RARE ITEMS

FOR SALE’ next to a large stand with a man and a Maractus.

“Welcome to the Stow-on-Side Bargain Shop!” He said. “What can I do for you today?”

“Do you have DNA Splicers?” Asked Ghetsis.

“Only if you have a Kyurem,” Said the salesman. “Which I doubt you have!”

“But I do!” Said Ghetsis, taking out a Dusk Ball containing the Boundary Pokemon. “Do you have

a more private location?”

“Actually, I do!” Said the salesman. He opened a door on the ground that led to a basement inhabited

by Diglett and Dugtrio. The four of them went inside so Ghetsis can send out Kyurem and Zekrom.

“The coast is clear.” Said the salesman. “You can send out your Kyruem, though it’s probably just a

Baxcalibur or something.” Ghetsis sent out both Kyurem and Zekrom, and the salesman was jaw-dropped.

“Is that…. Kyurem and Zekrom?!” He asked.

“Yes.” Replied Ghetsis. “Both of them put up quite a fight. Can I have the Splicers now?” The

salesman just handed him the Splicers, grabbed Maractus, and immediately ran out of the cave.

Ghetsis stuck the Splicer in Kyurem, and then one part of the Splicer shot into Zekrom, pulling the

two together and engulfing both of them in a big white light. After a whole minute, the light faded,

and Black Kyurem appeared in front of Ghetsis and Bonnie. The Diglett and Dugtrio just retreated into

the ground and burrowed off.

“Let’s see if the rest of those losers finished off the castle yet!” Shouted Ghetsis. He and Bonnie got

on the back of Black Kyurem and flew off to Chuso.

—--------------------------------------------

Back in Chuso, Joe arrived at Kumquat City on Talonflame. He returned the Scorching Pokemon to

her Poke Ball and swapped his team for Rhyperior, Donphan, Quagsire, and Charmeleon. When Joe

walked over to the Gym’s front door, there was a sign that said ‘Please Knock’. Joe knocked on the

door, and a man walked out. It was Ben, Kumquat City’s Gym Leader.

“Why did you want me to knock on your door?” Asked Joe.

“My Magnezone electrocutes anyone who enters the room, in case burglars come in.” Ben explained.

“I also want to know which starter you picked.

“Charmander.” Said Joe. “Why?”

“It’s a surprise!” Answered Ben. He went inside the Gym, and after a few minutes of secret tinkering,

went back outside. “Come on in! I’m eager to fight you, Joseph.”

“The pleasure is all mine.” Said Joe, as he entered the Gym.

“As you can probably tell already,” Ben explained. “I specialize in Electric-Type Pokemon! I hope you

brought Ground-Type Pokemon! Go, Zapmunk!” Zapmunk was sent out.

“I choose you!” Said Joe. “Rhyperior!” Rhyperior was sent out.

“Zapmunk!” Said Ben. “Use Super Fang!” Zapmunk bit on Rhyperior’s tail with his sharp teeth, leaving

the Drill Pokemon with half her HP.

“Rhyperior!” Said Joe. “Use Drill Run!” Rhyperior crashed into her target while rotating her body like a

drill, and the Chipmunk Pokemon fainted.

“Luckily, my next Pokemon has an explosive personality!” Said Ben, returning Zapmunk to her Poke Ball. “Go, Electrode!” Electrode was sent out.

“You deserve a rest, Rhyperior!” Said Joe, returning the Drill Pokemon to her Poke Ball. “Go, Donphan!”

Donphan was sent out.

“Electrode!” Said Ben. “Use Swift!” Electrode threw stars at Donphan that dealt about 40 Hit Points to

the Armor Pokemon.

“Donphan!” Said Joe. “Use Earthquake!” Donphan shook the floor violently, leaving the Ball Pokemon

with a quarter of its HP.

“Electrode!” Said Ben. “Use Explosion!”

“Explosion?!” Said Joe. “Duck and cover!” He and Ben ran out of the Gym immediately right before

Electrode exploded, making both Pokemon faint and destroying part of the Gym. Joe was devastated

to see the destruction from the wreckage.

“I’m so sorry.” Said Joe, returning Donphan to his Poke Ball.

“That’s okay, Joseph.” Said Ben, returning Electrode to its Poke Ball. “I should probably use something

less destructive like Raichu, Luxray, or Jolteon. I’ll catch an Eevee or Shinx after I rebuild the Gym.

Go, Magnezone!” Magnezone was sent out.

“I choose you!” Said Joe. “Quagsire!” Quagsire was sent out.

“Magnezone!” Said Ben. “Use Secret Power!” Magnezone slammed its body into the ground, dealing

50 Hit Points to the Water Fish Pokemon.

“Quagsire!” Said Joe. “Use Earthquake!” Quagsire shook the floor violently, and this attack would’ve

made Magnezone faint, but it had the Ability Sutry with it, leaving it with one Hit Point left.

“Magnezone!” Said Ben. “Use Body Press!” Magnezone slammed its body into Quagsire again,

leaving the Mud Fish Pokemon with 40% of her HP.

“Quagsire!” Said Joe. “Use Mud Shot!” Quagsire hurled a blob of mud at Magnezone, and the Magnet

Area Pokemon fainted.

“Remember how I said that I had a surprise for you?” Ben asked Joe while returning Magnezone to its

Poke Ball.

“Yeah.” Replied Joe. “Why do you ask?”

“Because my final Pokemon loves to pull surprises!” Answered Ben. “Go, Rotom!” Wash Rotom was

sent out.

“Rotom!” Said Ben. “Use Hydro Pump!” Wash Rotom shot lots of water at Quagsire, but instead of

dealing damage to the Water Fish Pokemon, it actually restored her HP.

“Quagsire!” Said Joe. “Use Giga Impact!” Quagsire charged at Wash Rotom using every bit of her

power, and the Plasma Pokemon fainted.

“How did your Quagsire get so strong?” Ben asked Joe while returning Wash Rotom to its Poke Ball.

“She helped me defeated Rainbow Rocket.” Said Joe.

“Well, that explains it.” Said Ben. “Very well. You can have the Lightning Badge.” Ben handed Joe

a yellow badge shaped like a zig-zag.

“Pokemon up to Level 50 will obey you, even those you receive from trades.” He explained. “You

will also receive this.” Ben then handed Joe TM57, which contained Charge Beam.

“TM57 contains Charge Beam.” He explained. “As well as dealing damage, this attack also raises

the user’s Special Attack stat by one rank. Be on your way, now! I have to rebuild the Gym and head

to the Safari Zone!” Joe left the Gym to heal his Pokemon.

Athur's Notes: Stow-on-Side is a location in Galar where players can battle either Bea, who uses Fighting-Type Pokemon, or Allister, who uses Ghost-Type Pokemon. Players can also buy rare evolution Items from the Bargain shop, such as the Metal Coat, the Protector, the Razor Claw, and the Reaper Cloth.
To learn more about Ben, click here.
To learn more about Zapmunk, click here.

No comments:

Post a Comment