Hence the incredible laziness. I think it's the air. Merrillian air makes people lazy. Also, I got burnt by an exhaust pipe today! It hurts. And has a bandage on it.

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So, you enter Violet City. You see a variety of things you may or may not wish to do or take part in.

A: Pokecenter
S: Pokemart
D: Sprout Tower
F: Earl's Pokemon Academy
G: Gym

Heh...Merrill...
Oh, My mom was wondering if we could bum on you guys when I'm on my way back to school instead of having to spend money on a hotel, as gas is OUTRAGEOUS!

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A: to heal! Soon followed by F: 'cause I'm curious!

My mum says its fine, but details would be nice. Like dates, times, etc.

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You heal, and then enter the academy.

Earl: Welcome, welcome, young trainer! I am your teacher, Earl! Now then, are you here to learn, or here to take the official trainer exam?

"Let's learn!!

That'll at least give me a clue as to what the exam is for, right?"

Edit: My mom is asleep, but I think that we'd stay on the evening of the 13th, and maybe my mom would stay on the 14th as well...

You learn and learn inane things about status effects, type match ups, and other pointless what-not that you already knew until you think your head is going to explode. And then, he stops talking. You thank various gods and god-like figures. And then he talks again.

Earl: So, know that you know all there is to know, do you think you're ready to take the quiz. If you pass, you get a special prize!

"Oh, I know! But that whole dealie kinda bored me. Let's try this exam! It should be fun!"

Earl: Wonderful! Just answer these ten questions correctly, and you pass!

1. What type of attack should you use against a Scizor?
2. What are the odds of finding a shiny pokemon?
3. How many different pokemon can Eevee evolve into?
4. What is the name of the disease that sometimes affects pokemon?
5. What attack can be of any different type?
6. Name the mystical time-traveling pokemon with a shrine in Ilex Forest.
7. The incredibly rare 401st pokemon is rumored to be an evolution of what pokemon?
8. Which berry can heal any status effect?
9. What pokemon only evolves through exposure to an Upgrade and a Link Cable?
10. What pokemon did that feather of yours come from?

"Well, not quite as exciting as I had hoped, but here goes:"

1. What type of attack should you use against a Scizor?
   Fire
2. What are the odds of finding a shiny pokemon?
   1 in 8,192
3. How many different pokemon can Eevee evolve into?
   Five
4. What is the name of the disease that sometimes affects pokemon?
   Shadow
5. What attack can be of any different type?
   Hidden Power
6. Name the mystical time-traveling pokemon with a shrine in Ilex Forest.
   Celebi
7. The incredibly rare 401st pokemon is rumored to be an evolution of what pokemon?
   Electabuzz
8. Which berry can heal any status effect?
   Lum Berry
9. What pokemon only evolves through exposure to an Upgrade and a Link Cable?
   Porygon
10. What pokemon did that feather of yours come from?
    Ho-oh

Earl: Well...you got all of the questions correct but one. You are an escellent student! In your travels, keep in mind that pokemon contract the pokerus virus, not shadow. Here's your prize for 90%!

Rare Candy obtained

A: Pokecenter
S: Pokemart
D: Sprout Tower
F: Gym
G: Other

D!

The building looks ancient, but well kept, with statues of Bellsprout in various places. On the sides of the building are massive gardens in which hundreds of Bellsprout supposedly live.

You approach the door and a Monk stares at you suspiciously.

Monk: What's your business here? Are you touring the building or entering the gardens?

"I'd like to look around for a bit, then check out the garden, if you don't mind."

Monk: All right. You may enter, but do not be scared if your passage is empty. My monk brothers have all met on the top floor today....

You enter and sure enough the building is empty. The door closes behind you seemlingly on its own and dust kicks up. You look upward at the highceilings and watch as the building sways. You see a rickety ladder set off on one of the buildings sides. As you look up, you begin to become aware of a ruckus coming from far above.

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Jeffie has one more post to 1k!

Holy Bagizzles!

!)))

ZOMG-

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I'm so excitied!

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BTW... #1000 is in the lateral thinking questions.

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Off to investigate said ruckus!

OMG! I have 6.5 times as many posts as you do! ZOMG! So, are you gonna be a whore and make a party about this?

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You climb the rickety old ladder all the way to the top floor, an excursion that leaves you more than just a wee bit tired. You pant for a moment, than walk closer to the door. You hear a voice call out, "Oh no! Poliwag, return." Funny thing about that voice...it seems very familiar.

A: Walk on in
S: Head back down

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10 cool points if you figured out what the noise is already.

...no

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I figured it out, only because the only Poliwag I can recal was YOURS(!), so I went to your thread to investigate.

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IN!

Of course, by now I've jumped out the window....

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You enter and see a group of monks staring out the window. You hear the eldest monk say, "That young man...he has such a bond with his pokemon. I think he could easily become the new champion.". As a trainer looking to become the champion yourself, you're a bit surprised, and wonder who that trainer was, and why he sounded so familiar. Soundly, you realize it must have been your childhood friend Gecko, who had set out on his journey only a few weeks before you did. The monks then turn around....

Eldest Monk: Oh my...another one. What is your business here young trainer?

"Well, my guess is that I'm 'bout on the same track as Gecko. That's who that was just now, right? So, what's the ritual up here?"

Eldest Monk: Why...yes, that was young Gecko who just left. DO you know him well?

"I'd say so. We've been pals for a good while."

Eldest Monk: Well, I'm sure a friend of Gecko would have no problem with taking our test as well. Do you accept, young trainer?

"Of course!"

Eldest Monk: Well, since Gecko just trashed my pokemon....
Monk: Oh, right, that means it's me. It's been a long time since we had two trainers in such rapid succesion. Well, I choose you, Bellsprout! [Level 12, Male]

Alright! I'll counter with Elekid!

Elekid, watch out for those vines and roots. Bellsprouts are notorious for them. Open with Leer, then get out of Bellsprout's line of sight and use Quick Attack. While you are close, use Fire Punch too!

Elekid slams Bellsprout with Leer before it can react. Elekid then smirks and gets behind it before slamming into its back with Quick Attack. Bellsprout grabs Elekid in a flash the moment it connects and tosses it away before assaulting it with Vine Whip.

OK, Elekid, let's show this bugger the meaning of "Fire."

Use Leer again from where you are, then use Quick Attack, just to get close, and have a crazy Fire Punch in the works. Lay that down on Bellsie, and as he is trying to get you, swing out at the vines and stuff with hot hands. Don't let up just yet. Charge in again, preparing a Fire Punch, and expect a Vine Whip or Wrap attempt. If that's coming, ditch to the side, and spring behind it. Then let him have some more Fire with Fire Punch!

Elekid uses Leer, but this time Bellsprout turns its head to the side so the attack doesn't do anything. Elekid rushes forward and uses Fire Punch, which connects, doing massive damage. A cloud of powder erupts the moment Elekid hits, and, as Elekid breathes it in, he quickly falls asleep.

Damn! Here's an Awakening, Elekid.
Hmmm... we'll have to watch out for that. For now, concentrate on moving around a lot, but if you get an easy opening, go for a Fire Punch. Watch out for that powder, and if you see it at all, hold your breath, and move out of the cloud.

Let's see if we can get this going, and then we might jazz it up a bit...

While Elekid wakes up, Bellsprout goes over to a corner of the room with soil and plants its roots. Elekid starts running around the room like crazy headless chicken, and Bellsprout's Vine Whip attacks miss. Elekid then jumps in and hits Bellsprout with a strong Fire Punch, dealing damage as well as burning the poor little plant. The poor little plant then grabs Elekid with its secondary vines and starts squeezing it tight and smacking it with Vine Whip at the same time.

Elekid, Heat up your fist like a Fire Punch to burn the vines squeezing you and if that manages to free you, use the hot hands to actually use Fire Punch. Keep avoiding those stupid vines and powder stuffs.

Elekid uses burning fire to hurt Bellsprout, then punches it in the face, dealing more massive damage. Bellsprout shakes its head and some powder comes out, but it is now too weak to put Elekid to sleep.

Finish Bellsprout

Alright Elekid, forget yourself and go all out with a firey fist fury! (Fire Punches)

Elekid pays so little attention to itself that Bellsprout smacks it in the gut with Vine Whip before Elekid can even land one attack. Elekid doubles over and starts coughing and gasping for air.

Keep try!

Alright, Elekid, that wasn't the best idea, I guess... Take your time to recover from that hit, and make sure to protect yourself with hot hands. As soon as you are ready, move slowly closer and closer to Bellsprout, blocking any of his attacks, and move quickly if he uses that powder attack. Once you are close, give him those hands to deal with!

Elekid does stuff and knocks out Bellsprout.

Monk: Excellent job young trainer. Here. These are your rewards for completing Sprout Tower.

Miracle Seed + $200 + HM (Flash) obtained

Monk: Now, is there anything else you would like to discuss before you leave.

Level up?

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Well, yeah, I'd like to know why all these monks are all over this building. Also, do you happen to know anything about what Gecko was up to? I'd like to see if I can catch up with him.

F*ck no. Only yes. Level up for Elekid

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Eldest Monk: This is our sacred place of worship. Why wouldn't there be monks all about the place? All I know of the one called Gecko is that he is an excellent trainer who is going places. Probably quite a bt faster than you, unless you have flight capabilities.

Oh, okay... Well, I guess I'll catch you later. But I'll use the door.

You exit. Hooray! Now do something.

To Gym!