From: Bandraptor <bandraptor@aol.com> Subject: Re: [PW!] Misty's Wrath Date: Friday, December 10, 1999 5:05 AM RobfromVoid wrote: >"Catwoman!" Luthor smiles and bows, "You'll be glad to know that I saved you >from >that super hero known as Misty. You may not know who I am, but I know who you >are. >Ever since the day I was born, I heard stories about you from the Pokemon in >the >Seafoam Caves. I now humbly ask you to join me, a fellow super villain, on my >quest >to take over the world!" > <Catwoman..?> Blizzard snarled, <Catwoman?! How dare you liken me to one of those human-loving shapeshifters, you flatfooted, overstuffed, goggle eyed koala!> The Persian stomped towards Luthor as she said this, attempting to back him into a wall, but since the Slowpoke couldn't move nearly as fast as she did, he ended up tripping, and falling on his back. Blizzard leaned her face in close to his. <I should eat you right now...but I'm in the mood for Eevee. Purrrr...and I can't even eat that, because you had the audacity to poison it!> It took upwards of thirty seconds for Luthor's mind to process the thought, and once it did, the Slowpoke frowned pitifully. "Does this mean...you...won't...be joining Luthor?" <Blizzard works for no one.> The Persian flicked her tail against the floor. <However...you bring up an interesting point. These super heroes known as 'Gym Leaders'...they are the bane of our society--they are arrogant, cocky fools, and someone needs to put them in their place. That someone is me. And if you were to help me, fellow Seafoam Pokémon, I would see to it that you were rewarded.> As usual, Luthor was a bit behind the times. "Bane? Where's Bane?" He looked around, expecting to see a berserker Pokémon, with tubes connecting the back of this head to his shoulders. During this time, the remainder of Blizzard's proposition reached his brain. "For what reason does Catwoman wish to reward Luthor?" Although Blizzard had no idea who the comic book Catwoman was, she shot Luthor a coy smile, that very much resembled the felonious felines'. <Slowpoke, allow me to explain. I am a Normal-type Pokémon, who is making it her mission to defeat and deflate the despicable deviants known as 'Gym Leaders'. There is but one problem. My inability to perform elemental moves puts me at a major disadvantage, when fighting the Gym Leader's Pokémon. I came to Hazey's gym with the intent of winning a water-type TM, which would enable me to beat Brock. At this, I have failed. Which is where you come in. You, as a Water-type Pokémon, must know the secret behind performing water-type attacks. I ask you now, teach me to master them, so I may accomplish my goal.> "Luthor will do no such thing. His powers are to be utilized him alone!" the Slowpoke cried, then added thoughtfully, "Besides, I, like my namesake Lex, rely on my great intellect to win, rather than brute force. Shouldn't you be requesting my strategic aid, instead?" "Sian..." Blizzard sighed. <You're probably at too low a level to know any useful attacks. Apparently, I will have to proceed with my initial plan, and get a Thunderbolt device from that giant in Vermilion...I will use it to defeat Hazey, thus earning a Bubble Beam TM, which will let me beat Brock.> "You're going to steal Thor's hammer?!?" Luthor's eyes went wide. "But Catwoman! Even you, with your remarkable cunning and amazing agility, are no match for the sheer power of the Odinson! I think you would be much better off, joining my army..." "Purr" <haps. But don't underestimate me, Lex, darling. Now, if it's company you seek, I doubt my allies would mind your traveling with us. Nor would I...> Blizzard smirked, and turned away, adding under her breath, <Food for the road.> TBC... -Beth "Ii kanji!" http://members.aol.com/bandraptor