From: Zephyr (zephyr@1stconnect.com) Subject: Re: [PW!] On the road again... Newsgroups: alt.games.nintendo.pokemon Date: 2000/04/18 "Time Lady" <sailrgal@my-deja.com <mailto:sailrgal@my-deja.com>> wrote in message <news:8d52no$v1j$1@nnrp1.deja.com>...> In article <20000410064818.05842.00000737@ng-fl1.aol.com <mailto:20000410064818.05842.00000737@ng-fl1.aol.com>>, > jonf911@aol.comSPAMu2 <mailto:jonf911@aol.comSPAMu2> (Jon and the G4 to have his kids) wrote: > > >"I've never been to Rosetta Town. Going for a visit sounds like a > good thing, especially since I wasn't sure exactly where I was going to > be heading just yet." Runt tells her. > > > > > > > > > > > >"Now that that's taken care of," Jon says as he puts down the menu he's > > > > > >been reading "There's something on my mind." > > > > > > > Jon was halfway done with his sentence when he released that perhaps that > > wasn't the time to talk about what he wanted to say- he wanted to discuss the > > last match, and how it smelled a bit fishy. > > > > Everyone stared at Jon, whose mouth was hanging open. > > > > "... I think that after we finish Rosetta Town, we should get our 8th badges. > > Where's the last official gym again, Viridian?" > > > > Damian and the others nodded. "It's supposedly the hardest gym, led by one of > > the toughest trainers in the Pokemon world. I haven't heard what type the > > leader uses, though." > > > > Dr. Eckert knew the answer. "Ground types. Probably the most versatile of all > > types, in that they encompass some of the weakest defensive Pokemon, like > > Dugtrio, with the absolute power of a fully swords-danced Dig or Earthquake. > > You're also going to deal with Nidokings, Nidoqueens, and Tauros." > > > > Sarah Jane then spoke up. > > > > "At Viridian we'll have come full-circle around the Pokemon world. The next > > town would be Pewter, if we wanted to go there." > > > > "You'll be qualified to go against the Elite Four after Viridian, you know..." > > Lillian Eckert put in. > > > > "Does it count if you've already faced some of them in competition?" > asked Damian. > > "Afraid not," replied Dr. Eckert. "You have to return to the Indigo > Plateau, take the path along Victory Road, show your badges to the > posted guards, then you will be admitted to face the Elite Four." > > "What if you don't have all the badges, but just want to watch?" asked > Kat. > > "Yeah, like a cheerleader," added Julia. > > "That's up to the discretion of the guards," replied Dr. Eckert. > 'Hopefully I'll be allowed to watch. I can pick up a few pointers watching the group battle with the Elite Four', thought Julia to herself as she sighed at the thought of her not owning not a single badge. > "While your in Rosetta, it would be a good time to train," suggested > Mrs. Eckert. "Many trainers send their extra pokemon to us and don't > mind if we use them for training purposes. That serves a dual > purpose. Younger, inexperienced children get to see more varieties of > Pokemon, and Pokemon that are left in storage for extended periods of > time still get some sort of training." > > "Sounds like a good way of handling things," said Damian. > > "Better than letting the pokemon languish in some sort of storage box. > When we get to Rosetta, I'll show you how our recall system works," > said Dr. Eckert. "Its a modified version of Bill's original system, > which he's been working on in conjunction with researchers at the > University." > "Interesting, I would hope you'll be able to explain Rosetta more once we get there", said Julia as she smiled. > "Sounds interesting," said Runt. "I'd like to see it." Suddenly, Runt > felt something against his leg. Spunky was on his hind legs, resting > his forelegs against Runt, looking up at him hopefully. > > "Ni do?" > > "Huh?" asked Runt. > > "He's asking if Roo's here," translated Sarah Jane. > > "Roo's sleeping right now," replied Runt. Spunky sat down rather > sullenly. "Uhhh...." > > "Cuddles has been spending more time playing with Pteryx lately, so > he's been feeling a bit left out," explained Sarah Jane. "I guess he's > hoping Roo will pay with him." > "Well children to need attention, and nidorans are no exception", noted Jon as looked at Spunky who appeared desperate for attention. > As soon as the food arrived, the talking died down. Sarah Jane set > down two plates of pokechow for Cuddles and Spunky, then concentrated > on breaking up soft pokechow nuggets (carnivore formula) for Pteryx. > > Lunch was fairly uneventful. At least until Spunky finished wolfing > down his meal. The little Nidoran then decided he would help his > sister finish off her food. Another snarling and scratching match > erupted under the table. > > "Sorry," apoligized Sarah Jane. "I guess I need to feed them > separately." She picked up Cuddles and her plate and moved them to a > empty chair. "They're going to learn to live with it", said Runt,"children can't stay children forever. Eventually everything grows up." "True, but I hope I can teach them that lesson before it's too late", sighed Sarah Jane with a look of concern. "Well enough chewing the fat, it's time we get moving", yawned Dr. Eckbert as the group rose to their feet and made their way to the van. "So long diner, we had some good eating", said Runt with a smirk as he boarded the van and took his seat. The ride to Rosetta was short and quiet as everyone let themselves become indulged with their thoughts or scenery. Julia looked at the cherry blossom trees that bordered the road, it was spring and they were in full blossom. The bright pink petals fluttered downwards, spiraling to the ground soon to be trampled by man or beast. Julia sighed, she somewhat felt that she would seethis place again, whether she liked it or not. Rosetta soon came into view, the small village like campus grew larger and larger as the group neared. Soon they were inside and unpacking their stuff from the van. "That was longer than I expected", said Kat as she stretched her arms. "Well we're finally here, you guys can settle down. Your sleeping quarters are over in that building. If you have anything else to ask please come and see me", said Dr. Eckert as he and Mrs. Eckert made their way to their quarters. "Well this should be interesting", said Julia as she picked up her belongings and made her way to her room. <TBC (Sorry my mind is fuzzy at the moment and well...)> -- Zephyr