Subject: [PW!] Back To Ecruteak Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 08:46:46 -0400 From: Rob <robfrompw@yahoo.com> Organization: Posted via Supernews, http://www.supernews.com Newsgroups: alt.games.nintendo.pokemon "Woo, we're finally here!" Robert tells his two human traveling partners as they enter the city of Ecruteak from the west, "That walk took longer than I expected... So, are you two going to head straight for the Gym now? It's located right down this street, on the right side." "Might as well." Travis, one of Robert's traveling partners, shrugs, "I was thinking of visiting the Pokemon Center first, but my Pokemon are barely injured. Wild Magnemite really don't stand a chance against two trained Golem and a Hitmonlee." Hearing the comment, the three Pokemon standing near Travis - Robert's Golem, Stone the Golem, and Fireslap the Hitmonlee - all assume different fighting stances. "If only I had brought my Golem along the first time I went through that Route," comments Robert, "The only Pokemon on my team that time were my Farfetch'd and my Seadra, who was still a Horsea then. Let's just say they didn't care much for the Magnemite's electrifying personalities." "Ouch," observes Becky, Robert's other traveling partner. She cracks her knuckles and concurs with Travis, "Let's go to the Gym. My Pokemon are also ready to battle. Well, at least the ones I plan to send out against... Morty? That is what you said his name was, right Robert?" "Yeah, the Ecruteak City Gym Leader is called Morty and he trains Ghost Pokemon." Robert explains, "Watch out for his Gengar's Shadow Ball - it's really powerful! Anyway, since I already earned a Fog Badge..." Robert points at the small dark blue Badge pinned on his black shirt, "I want to go sightseeing in the city today. I'll meet up with you two tonight at the Pokemon Center - good luck with your matches!" "Have fun, Robert," says Travis and Becky says, "See ya later, Robert!" Travis, Becky, Stone, and Fireslap all walk down the street they're on towards the Ecruteak City Gym, leaving Robert alone with his Golem. "See those, Golem?" Robert points north to the Burned Tower, then moves his finger over to point at the taller Tin Tower, "The last time I was in Ecruteak, after I earned a Fog Badge I was in such a hurry to leave the city that I didn't explore either of those two towers." Golem gazes up at the tall towers and comments, "Gol. Golem gol." Robert starts walking north to the Burned Tower, deciding to explore it first since it's the nearest one. His Golem walks behind him, glancing around at the beautiful homes and foliage of Ecruteak on the way there. When Robert and his Golem approach a fence in front of the Burned Tower, a black-haired girl standing near the fence hears their footsteps and turns around before they arrive at the fence to tell him, "Three big Pokemon ran off in different directions. What were they?" "I don't know..." Robert shrugs and asks, "What did they look like?" "Huh." The girl appears confused. Robert clarifies, "What did the three big Pokemon that ran off in different directions look like?" "Oh, I heard your question - I just found it weird that you asked it." "Why would you find that weird?" "I've been coming out here every day for the past few years since I saw the Pokemon run off and no one's ever even attempted to answer my question. Do you know how frustrating it is to ask a question over and over again for years and have everyone you ask it to ignore you?" "Yeah - that WOULD get rather annoying." Robert nods and tries to relate with the girl, "I know I get annoyed when people ignore me or laugh at me when I tell them I believe my Farfetch'd will evolve someday." "Well, maybe your Farfetch'd WILL evolve..." The girl smirks, "When a Swinub uses Fly! Hahahaha!" Robert narrows his eyes, "Do you want me to help you identify the three Pokemon that ran off or not?" "I'm sorry..." The girl stifles her laughter, "It's been so long since I've interacted with another human being. Anyway, to answer your earlier question, the three Pokemon were really big and though they were about the same size, each one looked different. One had yellow fur, the other had orange fur, and the third had blue fur." Robert suggests, "They all had fur, eh? Maybe they were Dog Pokemon?" "Hey, maybe they were!" The girl's eyes light up, her question finally answered, "But if they were dogs, that begs another question..." "What's that?" "Who let the dogs out? Huh, huh, huh, huh?" "I don't know." "Who let the dogs out? Huh, huh, huh, huh?" "I already told you - I don't..." "Who let the dogs out? Huh, huh, huh, huh?" Robert slowly backs away from the crazy girl who's clearly obsessed with asking questions until they're answered. In doing so, he bumps into a sign. He turns around and reads it out loud, "Burned Tower - it was destroyed by a mysterious fire. Please stay away, as it is unsafe." The girl repeats, "Who let the dogs out? Huh, huh, huh, huh?" "That's it, I'm out of here!" Robert runs off, followed by his Golem, hoping that the people who hang out at the Tin Tower are sane. -Robert