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eh heh. Proof reading is awesome~ I would've gotten like a D on an Essay, but i got an A~~~. Will do Ginj.

First, the bad news. Your mission was a little hard to follow in a couple of places. It may help to have a third party check things over before you post, just to catch stuff like that. Also, I don't much care for the "Announce turn order prior to every attack" battle style. There isn't anything actually wrong with it, as long as you follow your own order. I just don't care it.

Now the good news. Since the turn-order thing is a style choice, it has no impact on the grade. Spelling is good, grammar is mostly good (as I said, it's a little rough in places). Adding a side story is a nice touch. The battle, despite the stylistic choice, was pretty good too.

The mission's a pass, and you can keep the Shuppet and P$300. I guess it's also good enough to reaffirm your spot in Tier 4. Shinx battled, so it gets an evo point. I'm not sure Squirtle or Tailow did enough to qualify.

If Shinx and Squirtle already have 5 evo points, then they're approved for evolution.

Level 1 Mission
MISSION- Fair thee Well, Slowpoke!

Azalea Town is getting ready for a festival in honor of Slowpoke. However, they need a Slowking for the opening ceremony. Kurt was supposed to go catch one, but he's hurt his back and can't go.

Your mission is to go to the Slowpoke Well and catch a Slowpoke. Once you have one, take it to either Kurt or Bugsy, the town's Gym Leader. They'll reward you for your work.

Pokemon:
Any Basic-stage Bug-type, if you trade Slowpoke to Bugsy.

Items:
5 of any kind of Ball (Except Aqua Ball, Master Ball or Luxury Master Ball), if you give Slowpoke to Kurt.

Reward:
P$600
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Traveling towards Team Aqua HQ, a stop was going to be made to rest after a long journey to Azalea Town. Vu was a new member of Team Aqua and he was to head to headquarters, though headquarters was somewhere on an island which would be hard to get to including since Vu had no idea where it was.

Upon entering Azalea Town, colorful decorations were all over. The whole town was setting up for a town event of some sort. Stone and metal carvings of Slowpoke and Slowking were placed all over the small town. Vu realized that they were going to have a festival for the Slowpoke. He had read up on this miraculous event in books at the orphanage. It was going to be nice to rest here at the large Pokémon Center and attend the Slowpoke festival.

The Pokémon Center’s doors slide open as Vu walked into the large building. Its interior was much smaller than it looked outside. A couple of trainers with worried looks were sitting down on blue chairs, waiting to be called to check on how their pokemon was doing. Others were either getting their pokemon healed up or asking for something like directions or help. They were all waiting in line to be called by the front desk. As time progressed and many trainers who were in line had left, Vu was at the top of the once long line, waiting for the beautiful Nurse Joy and her trusty sidekick, Blissey, to call him to the front desk. But then, “Nurse Joy!” As soon as Vu heard that in the tone that the person coming in exclaimed, it meant bad news.
“What is it Willy?” Nurse Joy asks the small kid who had ran in the Pokémon Center.
“Kurt’s been hurt!” Willy shouts in a sad tone along with a sad look.
“Oh dear! Send help immediately. Blissey and I shall be right there.” Nurse Joy immediately took emergency procedures to head on over to Kurt. It was time to wait a couple more hours... Just to reserve a room for the shivering night.

Not wanting to wait in line, Vu decided to take a seat on the cold chair as he waited for Nurse Joy and Blissey to return from retrieving Kurt wherever he was. Many of the trainers in the Pokémon Center all showed gloomy expressions and it wasn’t because of their pokemon being hurt. It was something else. A few minutes passed and Kurt was rushed in. Many glanced up or popped out of their seat to see how he was doing. But he wasn’t doing very well. Kurt had broken his old back and also got severely burned on the left hand. After rushing him into a room, it was quiet as everyone took back down their seat. The room was dead silent.

After waiting about a half an hour for Nurse Joy and Blissey to come out from the room Kurt was rushed in, everything went back to normal. Vu was called up by Nurse Joy. Taking a stand from the chair with his butt sort of numb from sitting, a walk was made to the front desk.
“How may I help you?” asked Nurse Joy with her soft voice.
“I’d like to reserve a room.” Vu replies wondering what was wrong with her. Vu could tell it wasn’t because she was sad that Kurt had been hurt. She was sad just like all the others in the Pokémon Center were.
“I’ll reserve a room for you right away.” Nurse Joy says while getting onto her computer to check which rooms would be available.
Vu couldn’t stand but to ask, “What’s wrong? Everyone in this room is sad, as well as you.” Nurse Joy was a bit surprised that he asked. “But why?”
“Well…” Nurse Joy responds. “Kurt was to catch a Slowpoke for the festival. But as you can see, Kurt’s in no shape to go… Which means the festival is canceled.”
Vu had expected a splendid festival to happen, but it wasn’t going to. Not without a Slowpoke. A light bulb above Vu’s head went on and the idea of going to catch a Slowpoke entered his mind.
“Blissey, can you turn off a couple of the lights? It’s very bright so it’s hard to see.” Nurse Joy asked. Blissey had switched on the lights that were atop of Vu’s head. But I guess she had to switch them off. Even so, he had the idea.
“What if I were to go catch a Slowpoke for the festival?” Vu asked while Nurse Joy took a stare at him.
“That’d be wonderful!” Nurse Joy shouted in a happy tone.
“I’ll go get one right now.” Vu stated as he turns around to leave the Pokémon Center.
“Your room will be ready when you return.” Nurse Joy told Vu as the doors slide open and Vu walks off.

Climbing down the rusty ladder in the old Slowpoke well was something no one should ever do. It reeked of the most disgusting things ever. Vu almost puked as his shoes touched the hard, rocky ground. Vu turns around to notice many slow moving Slowpokes. Many were asleep while others were just walking around the dark room.
“All I need is one and I’m out of this smelly hole.” Vu thought as he approached a sleepy Slowpoke. “Go Charmander!” Vu exclaimed in a small voice. He didn’t want to wake the other Slowpokes. Vu grabbed a small pokeball that was clipped on his belt. He pressed the middle button on the pokeball to enlarge it. Tossing the ball into the air, it opens and out came a type of pokémon. A Charmander appeared on the field, ready for a battle.

The battle started off with Charmander run towards Slowpoke. With his sharp claws, Charmander scratches Slowpoke, causing a bit of damage. Slowpoke wasn’t just going to let itself be caught for a festival. If he was, then whoever caught him better be a good trainer. So he wasn’t going to give in on this fight. Slowpoke charges towards Charmander and rams into him. The tackle didn’t do much towards Charmander. As Slowpoke back offs, Charmander came charging at him. Another scratch to the body was taken and did quiet a bit. Slowpoke wasn’t down yet. Slowpoke endured the pain his body was facing and ran straight for another Tackle. Slowpoke jabs into Charmander’s stomach. The tackle didn’t do much, but didn’t weaken Charmander down. With Charmander down on his feet, he was in a bad condition. The second tackle was a critical one. But this wasn’t going to stop him. Charmander quickly goes for another Scratch attack. The claws land on the Slowpoke and scratch him yet again. Enraged by the attacks, Slowpoke shoots out water. The attack knocks Charmander back and does a super effective. Charmander is KO’d. Vu returned Charmander back to his pokeball. The Slowpoke was ready for what may be next. Vu took out another pokeball and tossed it into the air. A blue turtle appeared out on the battlefield. Squirtle was called to take the place of Charmander.

Squirtle starts the battle the same as Charmander. Squirtle rushes at Slowpoke with fierce eyes. The head of Squirtle’s knocks onto Slowpokes head with massive force, pushing the Slowpoke back a little. The damage on Slowpoke was at a good amount for it to be caught. Too bad Slowpoke held a Sitrus Berry. Slowpoke ate the Sitrus Berry that was held and gained back it’s health. While Squirtle jumps back, the reenergized Slowpoke shoots out water. Water Gun didn’t do much to Squirtle as Squirtle merely drank some of it. A final tackle was going to be made before capturing the Slowpoke. Squirtle charges towards the Slowpoke and “POW!” Slowpoke knocked back hard and made a good amount of damage to him. This wasn’t going to stop Slowpoke even so. Slowpoke, too, charges at the Squirtle as Squirtle backs off. Trying to dodge the attack, Squirtle curls into his shell form and spins around. But the Slowpoke was still able to ram into the spinning turtle. Squirtle held on half it’s HP left. That didn’t matter though. Vu was ready to capture Slowpoke. He grabs out an empty pokeball and throws it at the Slowpoke. The Slowpoke turned into a red form and went into the pokeball while it fell to the ground. Wiggle, Wiggle, Shake, Shake, Stop..... Ding! Slowpoke was caught! Squirtle walks over to pick up the pokeball for Vu. The small turtle hands Vu the pokeball. Vu accepts the pokeball from the gracious pokemon and takes out her pokeball. Squirtle is returned to her pokeball. Vu exits the stinky well through climbing the rusted ladder. When he reached the outside of the well, a smile came upon his face.

As Vu entered the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy quickly ran towards him. She was awaiting his arrival.
“How did the capturing of a Slowpoke go?” Nurse Joy asks in a curious and happy voice.
Vu looked down as though he was ashamed of failing. “You didn’t get one?” Nurse Joy questions in a sad, soft voice.
A smile was written on his face as he holds a pokeball out to Nurse Joy. “I was just messing. I got it.” Vu responds.
Nurse Joy began jumping up and down and hugged Vu. The festival was going to continue now and it was all cause of Vu. “Nurse Joy, is it alright if you heal my pokémon?”
“Of course I will. Your room is also ready.” Nurse Joy handed a blue key to Vu while Vu handed two pokeballs in return.
“How is Kurt doing?” Vu wonders.
“Kurt is actually doing fine. His back was just in pain and it was nothing big. He did burn himself severely and it does cause much pain, but he is going to take pills to defeat the pain. We do need him to make pokeballs, but we’ve asked some people to aid him. He is back at his house making pokeballs as we speak.” Nurse Joy said. “Make sure to return that before you leave. Also, speak with Bugsy and give the Slowpoke to him.” Nurse Joy returned to her desk and placed Vu’s pokémon on a healing tray. She healed Vu’s pokémon and would keep them safe while he was out. Vu was now headed to Bugsy. Vu left the Pokémon Center.

Before Vu made it to Bugsy, a man in a wheelchair approached him. He had on a cast for his left hand. “Are you the fellow that went to catch the Slowpoke for the festival today?” The suspicious man asked.
“Ya. Why do you ask?”
“I am Kurt.” The man said. “Thank you for retrieving a Slowpoke in my place.”
“No problem.”
“If you don’t mind, please hand the Slowpoke to me. I’ll give it to Bugsy for you.”
“Thanks Kurt.” Vu grabbed the pokeball off his belt and handed it to Kurt. In return, Kurt gave five Greatballs.
“Those are to show my gratitude. Again, thank you and I hope you attend the festival.” Kurt rolled off with the pokeball as Vu headed back to the Pokémon Center.

Vu walked through the entrance as the doors slid open. Vu was headed to his room as he wanted to give a little rest before attending the festival that was going to take place in an hour. Vu took out the blue key and unlocked the doorknob. He placed a hand on the cold doorknob and opened it. Vu quickly jumped onto the bed and fell dead asleep.

As he woke up from a beautiful dream, the festival was now ready. Outside the window, it was dark and the decorations glowed. Beautiful lights and food placed around. Stands were up for business and many were enjoying themselves playing games. Vu wanted to get in on some of it. Vu sits up in bed and even though he went through a tough day, nothing pays off like a little time to have fun. Getting to his feet, Vu headed for the door. Exiting his room, no one was head in the lobby which was odd for the Pokémon Center since Nurse Joy or Blissey would usually be there. But even they were there. Everyone was outside in the festival. Vu exits the building to a freezing night but did he have a fun time.
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Used: Pokeball x1

(Attempt 4 is a GO!)
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MISSION- Herbology class (Attempt 4)

There’s a lush garden located on the outskirts of Violet City. Residents say the area is home to an old and powerful Meganium. There must be some truth to the rumors, because the garden stays in bloom, even during winter.

However, we’ve gotten word from the Monks of Sprout Tower that a band of poachers were asking about the garden. Head to Violet City and stop the poachers!

You’ll face 3 poachers with 2 Pokémon each, and their leader with 3 pokemon. Don’t let them capture that Meganium.

Pokemon: Any shiny, basic-stage Grass type
Rewards: 1800
Item: Up to 3 Berries awarded by the grader.

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After receiving his latest mission on his TADS, he closed it rather quickly, got ready, and headed out. According to the briefing, he was to head to Violet to head off the poachers before they reached the garden. I really need a flying type… Tommy thought as he headed out on his Ratchet Board. Hitting Mach 3, he stayed at that speed, and soon reached the outskirts of Violet, where the Garden was said to be, accidentally passing over the town itself too fast. Trying to turn around, the gravity switch turned off prematurely, and Tommy plummeted into the town below…

Tommy woke up, sprawled out on the floor, his board had been returned before he hit the ground. A group of people had gathered around him, albeit maybe only 5 or 6 people. Three of six included a lady holding a pot of flowers, actually quite covered in dirt and sweat. The second and third guys were the same as the lady, probably workers or assistants. The fourth, a man, had a weird look on his face, wondering “who this brat was”. He was garbed in a black suit, with a bit of brown patched in to it in a spiral design. The other two men were dressed in… whatever monks wore. Tommy immediately jumped up, much to the surprise of the others.

“Are you ok?” The Florist and workers asked.
“Yeah, I’m fine. What happened?”
With a bit of awe, one of the monks responded. “Well…, you fell out of the sky!” he exclaimed pointing upwards.
“I’m not surprised…” Tommy muttered.
“Huh?” the Florist and two other men asked.
“Anyways, what are you here for?” The man in black asked.
“Ah, yes, about that, I was sent to go… do something... at the garden. Think you could point me in that direction?” Tommy asked the group. Everyone in the group did not know. Except for the monks.
“Can you step over this way? The monks asked. Tommy obliged, and followed them away, leaving the group in a puzzled state. However, little did Tommy know, the man in black started to follow them.

Close to the Outskirts of town, Tommy and the monks stopped. “To answer your question, we do not know exactly where it is, but poachers have been asking around. Are YOU a poacher?” they asked suspiciously.
Tommy shook his head vigorously. "Are you sure?" asked the other monk. The boy nodded.
As soon as the monks saw a nod, they pelted Tommy with a barrage of questions. "NAME, PLACE OF RESIDENCE, FAVORITE POKEMON" Etc, etc. Tommy was dazed as he answered every question thrown at him.
“Ok then, well, what we DO know is that it is somewhere in this direction on the outskirts of town.” Both monks said at the same time.
“Thanks! I was sent to do something, to prevent…” Tommy said, the monks now with a quizzical look on their faces. “But anyways, Thanks!” Tommy said as he rushed away.
The man in black had heard, and went to inform a twenty-ish looking woman standing near the gym, who had a large scar running down her face, wearing a black, tattered robe with tears and claw marks, with a red three claw insignia, running from her right shoulder to her left hip. The other two with her were wearing the same thing as the first guy, but with Purple swirls instead of brown swirls. The small group followed Tommy into the outskirts of the town.

Tommy arrived at the entrance to the garden, a small, hidden path... somewhere. Out of the corner of his eyes, he sees four blurs race across the trees to his left. "Hey, Stop!" As soon as Tommy yelled, his luck kicked in, resulting in a double fist slam, causing Tommy to fly backwards. Tommy got up, ready to do whatever he had to. The two grunts of the team stepped up, the purple swirl duo. They smirked for two reasons. He seemed almost uninjured by their attack, besides a few scratches here and there and a broken nose. The second for his guts, his pitiful little guts. They both sent their poke's out, a Fearow and a Charmander. Tommy sent out Chiko and Treecko, the green fighting duo, apparently not phased by type disadvantage. The battle was about to get underway.

Order: Fearow, Treecko, Charmander, Chiko

Fearow starts off with a Mirror Move, but there is nothing to reflect back. Treecko then uses a Strength that knocks Charmander back a few yards back. Charmander uses a Dragon Rage, doing a fixed amount of damage to Chiko. Chiko then uses a Toxic on Charmander, poisoning it badly. Charmander was hurt for 1/16 damage of full health. Fearow uses Drill Peck, doing a good amount of damage to Treecko. Treecko uses another Strength on Charmander, hitting it backwards again, this time on its back. Charmander uses a nasty Flamethrower on Chiko, but forgetting to get up, missed by that much. Chiko goes in for the KO on Charmander with Body Slam, but Charmander hangs on. He is then KOed by 2/16 damage from poison. Trainer 1 sent out his Kadabra as he returned his fallen Charmander.

Order: Fearow, Kadabra, Treecko, Chiko

Kadabra used a Disable on Treecko, cutting off the use of a Sunny Day attack. Fearow used a Growl, lowering Chiko's attack.
“Now, Chiko, Razor Leaf, Treecko, Mega Drain!” Tommy shouted, as Fearow's health was drained, and Kadabra was struck by the Razor leaves. Kadabra used a powerful Psycho Cut on Treecko, damaging him badly. Fearow tried to Drill Peck Chiko, but Chiko luckily dodged. Chiko and Treecko used an Energy Ball that took out Fearow, and left Kadabra near to fainting. The second trainer called out his Kirlia, returning his Fearow.

Order: Kadabra, Treecko, Kirlia, Chiko

Kadabra used a Confusion, hitting Treecko, but not hurting it too much, let alone confuse effects. Treecko responded with a tough, critical Giga Drain, draining most of the energy from Kadabra, and restoring the small lizards health. The other grunt told Kirlia to use an unexpected Icy Wind, hurting Chiko considerably, as well as Treecko. “Ok Chiko, now an Ancient Power!” Tommy shouted as a bunch of ancient rocks smashed into Kadabra, knocking it out, and raising all of Chiko’s stats. The defeated grunt recalled his Kadabra, and hung his head in shame, not expecting an easy defeat from a kid. The Kirlia, however, didn’t wait, and used a well aimed Ice punch to take out Treecko. Tommy sent out Vibrava as Chiko waited for her next orders.

Order: Vibrava, Chiko, Kirlia

Vibrava used a Dragon Breath, which was combined with an Energy Ball to end the match.

The two grunts held their heads down in despair as they were kicked in the backside by both boss and the other guy. Being now kicked to the side, the grunts laid their helplessly. The Brown swirl guy, the original person who had overheard about directions and, whatnot, stepped up. Tommy returned both of his Pokémon, and readied for the next fight.
“Surprised?” the man called sneeringly.
“Not really, I probably expected more, if you ask me.” Tommy responded calmly, clearly upsetting and angering the guy.
“NO MORE TALKING! LET”S END THIS!” screamed the man.
“You started it…” Tommy laughed, sweatdropping. This angered the guy moreover. Both sent out their pokemon. It was Poliwhirl vs. Flaffy.

Order: Poliwrath, Flaffy

Poliwrath started off with a Rain Dance, an entourage of drumming sounds echoing off of nothingness. After an attack-lowering Growl, a Double Slap ensued, slapping Flaaffy continuously for five slaps, before getting a Thunder Fang, paralyzing it, and slowing it down. Flaaffy then used a Shock Wave, hitting the water type without fail. Poliwrath used a Submission to try and take out Flaaffy, and ended up hurting itself with its own recoil. Flaaffy took the Poliwrath out with a Rain Dance powered Thunder. The man growled loudly as he sent out his stronger pokemon: Charmeleon

Order: Charmeleon, Flaaffy

Charmeleon started off with a Flamethrower, but it was weakened before it hit Flaaffy due to the pouring rain. It still hurt Flaffy a little, though. Flaaffy retaliated with a Shock Wave, coursing through rain drops as it sped towards Charmeleon. Even though it had made its best attempt, Charmeleon was hit by the electric pulse of energy. Charmeleon then used a Sunny Day, giving his Fire power a lot more… power, the rain suddenly stopping. “Flaaffy, Thunder Punch.” Tommy said casually as Charmelon was socked in the head. Charmeleon retaliated with a super strong Fire Punch. Due to the sun, it had enough power to knock out Flaffy, who was hurt anyways from the first fight with Poliwrath. As soon as Tommy sent out Marshtomp, Charmeleon and Marshtomp locked gazes. There was a small staring contest between the two, and both trainers sweatdropped.

Order: Charmeleon, Marshtomp (my pokemon are slow…)

Charmeleon used a Rock Smash, which lowered Marshtomp’s defense, but was otherwise not very harmful. Pushing Charmeleon away, Marshtomp yelled “EARTHQUAKE!” as soon as Charmeleon hit the ground, and the fiery chameleon took calamitous damage, KOing it instantly.

Cursing loudly as he sank to his knees, the man was kicked in the head by a hard heel, sending the man to where the other two were. A bunch of poaching weapons fell out of the man’s bag. The woman stepped up to challenge Tommy. She had a look in her eyes…..

Meanwhile…

Pretty much the whole town had come to watch the onslaught of fighting. It was apparent the gang of poachers were losing badly. They wondered if Tommy would stumble and fail. They also doubted that. Whispering could be heard.

"And we bring to you a most exciting fight round here today folks. This out of nowhere trainer, whose name is Tommy, has taken out three trainers already. Now the leader steps out, ready to kill Tommy if nothing else. What's this?... We have received word that Tommy has bad luck. I hope nothing happens. And to the fighting!" blabbered on the cameraman. Nobody paid attention after the "and to the fighting." part.

“So what are your reasons for stopping us, Boy?” she scoffed angrily. “Why? Do you hate us or something?” she sneered.
“Because I know you’re after the Meganium.” Tommy said calmly.
“And why do you think that?”
“Well for one thing, you were heading in that direction. Then, you decided to fight. It was only a matter of time.”
The women was as composed as ever, showing no disbelief. “Oh, and because of those poaching weapons over there.”
The woman couldn’t help chuckling a bit. “Ah, well, those fools were ignorant anyways. When I was threw here I planned to dump them in the wild to die, more likely eaten then starved."
*chiiiiiiii* Tommy stared at her unbelievably. “Well, anyways, shall we just stop and you surrender, or are you gonna' go out on a li--?” Tommy pressured, who was almost immediately answered by being rammed, by a Rampardos, in the stomach. Tommy was thrown 30 feet to the back. Staggering, he coughed up some blood. He sent out his Lairon to take on the big, ancient, hard headed rock of a pokemon.
Order: Rampardos, Lairon

Screeching, Rampardos lowered Lairon’s defense harshly. Lairon retaliated with a Metal Claw. “Rampardos, Zen Headbutt!!” The woman cried, Rampardos bashing into Lairon with normal damage. Another Metal Claw takes out Rampardos, scoring another super effective hit. The women sighed, returning her Pokémon, yelling a few choice words. She sends out her next pokemon, a Politoed.

Order: Politoed, Lairon

Politoed used a Perish Song. Lairon used an Iron Defense. Then, Politoed was told to use a powerful Waterfall attack. Luckily, even though it’s super effective, Lairon manages to hold on, thanks to his crazy defense stat. Lairon then KOes the second pokemon of his battle term then with a Metal Burst, doubling the damage given. The woman is now enraged, and sends out her last pokemon, a Zangoose.

Order: Zangoose, Lairon

Zangoose takes down Lairon with a Brick Break, due to double super effectiveness, and a lowered defense. Tommy sends out Chiko, ready to do her part.

Order: Zangoose, Chikorita

Zangoose used a Swords Dance, heightening its attack by two stages. “Chiko, Vine Whip!” Tommy yelled, Zangoose getting lashed. As Zangoose charged up a Focus Punch, a Magical Leaf was fired, hitting Zangoose hard, and making it flinch due to loss of concentration. Zangoose ended it with a quick X-scissor, luckily scoring a critical along with super effectiveness. Zangoose panted a little as Marshtomp came out.

Order: Zangoose, Marshtomp

Zangoose tries to use a Thunderbolt on Marshtomp, but type holds it ineffective. “Marshtomp, finish this! Jump to the side of Zangoose and use a Superpower!” Tommy said loudly, assured of victory as Zangoose was smashed into a KO, hitting her trainer, and sending her into the group at the side, giving Tommy enough time to gag and tie up the four poachers and the Zangoose.

As the battle died, a Sandstorm ensued. As it died down, it showed a Trainer lying on the ground, his Marshtomp next to him. There were also four people (and the Zangoose) tied up, and gagged (including Zangoose). As the people swarmed Tommy to help, Tommy was accidentally trampled.
After much needed medical attention, Tommy was standing up, his stomach bandaged, his nose fixed back in place, and also bandaged. As Tommy walked back to the fight sight from town, a Meganium appeared. It was the old shiny. It nudged Tommy in the side for it to follow. He let Chiko out, his shiny Chikorita, who immediately ran beside the older plant pokemon. They soon came... to a garden. The Garden.

Tommy and the two shinies comes to the Garden where the Meganium apparently resided. A bunch of Shiny grass types were scuttling about. As Tommy’s eyes glimmered at the sight, the shiny Meganium nudged him in the side again, now showing Tommy he could catch one. Looking around, he starts off at full speed into the depths of the garden ignoring the searing pain in his body as he ran.

Suddenly, he trips. He looked back to see a Grass Knot, and a little to the left, a chuckling Tangela. He decided to catch the little bugger. He sent out Vibrava, and the match unfolded.

Order: Vibrava, Tangela

Vibrava started off with a Supersonic, confusing the foe. Tangela, on the other hand, accidentally slapped itself, doing some damage. “Vibrava, Sand Tomb!” Tommy said loudly as Tangela was encased in sand, hurting it some. Tangela got through confusion, still confused, and used Sunny day, lighting up the area. The confusion was evaporated. Vibrava used a Sonic Boom, sending the vine pokemon into the brush. It came out and used a Wring Out, hurting Vibrava pretty badly. “Vibrava, HYPER BEAM!” Tommy shouted. A large beam of energy hit Tangela smack in the face, landing a critical, but only just after an Endure had been used. Since Vibrava had to recharge, Tangela took the chance to KO Vibrava with a Power Whip. Tommy recalled Vibrava, but did not call anyone out. He threw his Aqua Ball, hitting the Tangela upside the head, who was then absorbed into the ball. One… Two… Three…… Click. The Tangela was caught!

With the ball teleporting away, Tommy waved goodbye to all of the shinies, now ready to leave. Petting the Meganium, and letting the Meganium give a small pink flower to Chiko as a goodbye present, Tommy returned here, he set off back to HQ.

As he walked into the very edge of Violet, some flowers in line with him bloomed. As he walked, the blooming did the same. People watched in awe as Tommy walked, obliviously through the town. He stopped to scratch his back, and the flowers stopped too. As he exited the town, all of the flowers disappeared, and then all burst out in bloom at the same time. Tommy finally noticed as the people oohed and aahed at the sight. He rode away on his Ratchet Board, and was soon at HQ. He sat down, and started typing up a report, just like this one. Freaky, eh?

(Here ya go~)
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MISSION- Herbology class (Attempt 5)

There’s a lush garden located on the outskirts of Violet City. Residents say the area is home to an old and powerful Meganium. There must be some truth to the rumors, because the garden stays in bloom, even during winter.

However, we’ve gotten word from the Monks of Sprout Tower that a band of poachers were asking about the garden. Head to Violet City and stop the poachers!

You’ll face 3 poachers with 2 Pokémon each, and their leader with 3 pokemon. Don’t let them capture that Meganium.

Pokemon: Any shiny, basic-stage Grass type
Rewards: 1800
Item: Up to 3 Berries awarded by the grader.

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After receiving his latest mission on his TADS, he closed it rather quickly, got ready, and headed out. According to the briefing, he was to head to Violet to head off the poachers before they reached the garden. I really need a flying type… Tommy thought as he headed out on his Ratchet Board. Hitting Mach 3, he stayed at that speed, and soon reached the outskirts of Violet, where the Garden was said to be, accidentally passing over the town itself too fast. Trying to turn around, the gravity switch turned off prematurely, and Tommy plummeted into the town below…

Tommy woke up, sprawled out on the floor, his board had been returned before he hit the ground. A group of people had gathered around him, albeit maybe only 5 or 6 people. Three of six included a lady holding a pot of flowers, actually quite covered in dirt and sweat. The second and third guys were the same as the lady, probably workers or assistants. The fourth, a man, had a weird look on his face, wondering “who this brat was”. He was garbed in a black suit, with a bit of brown patched in to it in a spiral design. The other two men were dressed in… whatever monks wore. Tommy immediately jumped up, much to the surprise of the others.

“Are you ok?” The Florist and workers asked.
“Yeah, I’m fine. What happened?”
With a bit of awe, one of the monks responded. “Well…, you fell out of the sky!” he exclaimed pointing upwards.
“I’m not surprised…” Tommy muttered.
“Huh?” the Florist and two other men asked.
“Anyways, what are you here for?” The man in black asked.
“Ah, yes, about that, I was sent to go… do something... at the garden. Think you could point me in that direction?” Tommy asked the group. Everyone in the group did not know. Except for the monks.
“Can you step over this way? The monks asked. Tommy obliged, and followed them away, leaving the group in a puzzled state. However, little did Tommy know, the man in black started to follow them.

Close to the Outskirts of town, Tommy and the monks stopped. “To answer your question, we do not know exactly where it is, but poachers have been asking around. Are YOU a poacher?” they asked suspiciously.
Tommy shook his head vigorously. "Are you sure?" asked the other monk. The boy nodded.
As soon as the monks saw a nod, they pelted Tommy with a barrage of questions. "NAME, PLACE OF RESIDENCE, FAVORITE POKEMON" Etc, etc. Tommy was dazed as he answered every question thrown at him.
“Ok then, well, what we DO know is that it is somewhere in this direction on the outskirts of town.” Both monks said at the same time.
“Thanks! I was sent to do something, to prevent…” Tommy said, the monks now with a quizzical look on their faces. “But anyways, Thanks!” Tommy said as he rushed away.
The man in black had heard, and went to inform a twenty-ish looking woman standing near the gym, who had a large scar running down her face, wearing a black, tattered robe with tears and claw marks, with a red three claw insignia, running from her right shoulder to her left hip. The other two with her were wearing the same thing as the first guy, but one with purple, and the other with blue, instead of brown swirls like the first guy. The small group followed Tommy into the outskirts of the town.

Tommy arrived at the entrance to the garden, a small, hidden path... somewhere. Out of the corner of his eyes, he sees four blurs race across the trees to his left. "Hey, Stop!" As soon as Tommy yelled, his luck kicked in, resulting in a double fist slam, causing Tommy to fly backwards. Tommy got up, ready to do whatever he had to. One of the two assaulters stepped forward, a purple spiral design on his shirt. Standing back up, Tommy stared the guy into blinking, and two Pokéballs flew into the air, and Tommy's marathon began.

Order: Charmander, Treecko

The Charmander used a Fire Blast, unexpectedly, right off the bat. Treecko saw it coming, however, and he jumped out of the way. Then, the small gecko/lizard/whatever-it-is dug a small hole, avoiding yet another Fire Blast!
"This Poacher is pushing his Charmander pretty hard..." Tommy muttered as Treecko pushed his way up through the soil to super effectively slam his tiny fists into the lizards jaw, sending it hurdling backwards, as well as a few feet up in the air. This time, the Poacher was smarter, and called for a Flamethrower, striking Treecko, sending him into a Treecko. Treecko climbed up the tree, jumped off, and used his gravity powered Pound to smash the fire lizard into the ground as if the grass type were a large mallet and the Charmander as a small wooden peg. The Charmander stuck out of the ground, with swirly eyes goin' around and around.
"Argh! Ok, go, Fearow!" the Poacher shouted as he simultaneously returned and threw out his Pokémon.

Order: Kadabra, Treecko

Kadabra used a Trick. As the items swapped, Treecko received a Black Glasses that the Kadabra had been wearing to look "cool", though they did not help much at all. Treecko, on the other hand, gave up his Dragon Scale, which slightly angered him. Putting on these glasses, he quickly attacked with a Crunch attack, and with the Black Glasses, an extra powered super effective attack smashed the psychic Pokémon to the ground. Not liking the Dragon Scale, the Kadabra switched back using another Trick, ignoring his trainers orders. Now came a Dragon Breath, powered by the scale. This caused the Kadabra to fall backwards yet again. Now completely ticked off, Kadabra used a Psychic to hurl Treecko into a nearby tree. Severely weakened, Treecko used an Energy Ball. The Kadabra used an Endure just in time, and finished off with another Psychic. Treecko lay defeated on the ground.

Chiko popped out of her pokemon and instantly whipped the poor psychic type into a KO.

The first grunt drooped his head in shame and stepped back as the second stepped forward, this time a silver swirl with a black shade as the backdrop color. Tommy called back Chiko, only to call her out again. It was time for round two. By now, a small crowd had gathered behind the tall bushes on the inside of the town. The battle commenced as the grunt tossed out his Fearow.

Order: Fearow, Chiko

Fearow started off with a Fury Attack, only to have Chiko jump out of the way. Chiko countered with a Grasswhistle, singing Fearow to sleep. Chiko then took her time to use Ancient power three times successfully, one STABing all stats once from the Ancient Power, the Fearow woke up angrily, using Mirror Move to hit Chiko with an Ancient Power. Chiko effectively wrapped her vines around the bird's body, wings, legs, and beak to Wring the Pokémon Out, Fearow now Knocked Out.

"Gah, Kirlia! Take this runt out!" the second grunt yelled as he returned his Fearow.

Order: Kirlia, Chiko

The Kirlia first went with a Calm Mind. Chiko used a Sunny Day.
"Now, Hypnosis!" shouted the grunt. Chiko fell asleep. Then, Chiko slept talked, letting loose a Razor Leaf, striking the Psychic type. Kirlia then Future Sighted, foretelling an attack. Chiko again Slept Talked, now firing a Magical Leaf, striking. Kirlia let out a powerful Psychic attack, striking Chiko at full power, sending her a couple dozen yards backwards. Now waking up, and very tired, Chiko rushed up close and fired a Solar Beam, KOing Kirlia. Ironically, the Future Sight struck home as Chiko too slumped to the ground.

Defeated, both grunts were now smashed into the brambles surrounding Violet City, by the first man's Poliwrath and Charmeleon.
“Surprised?” the man called sneeringly.
“Not really, I probably expected more, if you ask me.” Tommy responded calmly, clearly upsetting and angering the guy.
“NO MORE TALKING! LET”S END THIS!” screamed the man.
“You started it…” Tommy laughed, sweatdropping. This angered the guy moreover. Both sent out their pokemon. It was Poliwrath vs. Flaffy.

Order: Poliwrath, Flaffy

Poliwrath started off with a Rain Dance, an entourage of drumming sounds echoing off of nothingness. After an attack-lowering Growl, a Double Slap ensued, slapping Flaaffy continuously for five slaps, before getting a Thunder Fang, paralyzing it, and slowing it down. Flaaffy then used a Shock Wave, hitting the water type without fail. Poliwrath used a Submission to try and take out Flaaffy, and ended up hurting itself with its own recoil. Flaaffy took the Poliwrath out with a Rain Dance powered Thunder. The man growled loudly as he sent out his stronger pokemon: Charmeleon

Order: Charmeleon, Flaaffy

Charmeleon started off with a Flamethrower, but it was weakened before it hit Flaaffy due to the pouring rain. It still hurt Flaffy a little, though. Flaaffy retaliated with a Shock Wave, coursing through rain drops as it sped towards Charmeleon. Even though it had made its best attempt, Charmeleon was hit by the electric pulse of energy. Charmeleon then used a Sunny Day, giving his Fire power a lot more… power, the rain suddenly stopping. “Flaaffy, Thunder Punch.” Tommy said casually as Charmelon was socked in the head. Charmeleon retaliated with a super strong Fire Punch. Due to the sun, it had enough power to knock out Flaffy, who was hurt anyways from the first fight with Poliwrath. As soon as Tommy sent out Marshtomp, Charmeleon and Marshtomp locked gazes. There was a small staring contest between the two, and both trainers sweatdropped.

Order: Charmeleon, Marshtomp (my pokemon are slow…)

Charmeleon used a Rock Smash, which lowered Marshtomp’s defense, but was otherwise not very harmful. Pushing Charmeleon away, Marshtomp yelled “EARTHQUAKE!” as soon as Charmeleon hit the ground, and the fiery chameleon took calamitous damage, KOing it instantly.

Cursing loudly as he sank to his knees, the man was kicked in the head by a hard heel, sending the man to where the other two were. A bunch of poaching weapons fell out of the man’s bag. The woman stepped up to challenge Tommy. She had a look in her eyes…..

Meanwhile…

Pretty much the whole town had come to watch the onslaught of fighting. It was apparent the gang of poachers were losing badly. They wondered if Tommy would stumble and fail. They also doubted that. Whispering could be heard.

"And we bring to you a most exciting fight round here today folks. This out of nowhere trainer, whose name is Tommy, has taken out three trainers already. Now the leader steps out, ready to kill Tommy if nothing else. What's this?... We have received word that Tommy has bad luck. I hope nothing happens. And to the fighting!" blabbered on the cameraman. Nobody paid attention after the "and to the fighting." part.

“So what are your reasons for stopping us, Boy?” she scoffed angrily. “Why? Do you hate us or something?” she sneered.
“Because I know you’re after the Meganium.” Tommy said calmly.
“And why do you think that?”
“Well for one thing, you were heading in that direction. Then, you decided to fight. It was only a matter of time.”
The women was as composed as ever, showing no disbelief. “Oh, and because of those poaching weapons over there.”
The woman couldn’t help chuckling a bit. “Ah, well, those fools were ignorant anyways. When I was threw here I planned to dump them in the wild to die, more likely eaten then starved."
*chiiiiiiii* Tommy stared at her unbelievably. “Well, anyways, shall we just stop and you surrender, or are you gonna' go out on a li--?” Tommy pressured, who was almost immediately answered by being rammed, by a Rampardos, in the stomach. Tommy was thrown 30 feet to the back. Staggering, he coughed up some blood. He sent out his Lairon to take on the big, ancient, hard headed rock of a pokemon.
Order: Rampardos, Lairon

Screeching, Rampardos lowered Lairon’s defense harshly. Lairon retaliated with a Metal Claw. “Rampardos, Zen Headbutt!!” The woman cried, Rampardos bashing into Lairon with normal damage. Another Metal Claw takes out Rampardos, scoring another super effective hit. The women sighed, returning her Pokémon, yelling a few choice words. She sends out her next pokemon, a Politoed.

Order: Politoed, Lairon

Politoed used a Perish Song. Lairon used an Iron Defense. Then, Politoed was told to use a powerful Waterfall attack. Luckily, even though it’s super effective, Lairon manages to hold on, thanks to his crazy defense stat. Lairon then KOes the second pokemon of his battle term then with a Metal Burst, doubling the damage given. The woman is now enraged, and sends out her last pokemon, a Zangoose.

Order: Zangoose, Lairon

Zangoose takes down Lairon with a Brick Break, due to double super effectiveness, and a lowered defense. Tommy sends out Chiko, ready to do her part.

Order: Zangoose, Chikorita

Zangoose used a Swords Dance, heightening its attack by two stages. “Chiko, Vine Whip!” Tommy yelled, Zangoose getting lashed. As Zangoose charged up a Focus Punch, a Magical Leaf was fired, hitting Zangoose hard, and making it flinch due to loss of concentration. Zangoose ended it with a quick X-scissor, luckily scoring a critical along with super effectiveness. Zangoose panted a little as Marshtomp came out.

Order: Zangoose, Marshtomp

Zangoose tries to use a Thunderbolt on Marshtomp, but type holds it ineffective. “Marshtomp, finish this! Jump to the side of Zangoose and use a Superpower!” Tommy said loudly, assured of victory as Zangoose was smashed into a KO, hitting her trainer, and sending her into the group at the side, giving Tommy enough time to gag and tie up the four poachers and the Zangoose.

As the battle died, a Sandstorm ensued. As it died down, it showed a Trainer lying on the ground, his Marshtomp next to him. There were also four people (and the Zangoose) tied up, and gagged (including Zangoose). As the people swarmed Tommy to help, Tommy was accidentally trampled.
After much needed medical attention, Tommy was standing up, his stomach bandaged, his nose fixed back in place, and also bandaged. As Tommy walked back to the fight sight from town, a Meganium appeared. It was the old shiny. It nudged Tommy in the side for it to follow. He let Chiko out, his shiny Chikorita, who immediately ran beside the older plant pokemon. They soon came... to a garden. The Garden.

Tommy and the two shinies comes to the Garden where the Meganium apparently resided. A bunch of Shiny grass types were scuttling about. As Tommy’s eyes glimmered at the sight, the shiny Meganium nudged him in the side again, now showing Tommy he could catch one. Looking around, he starts off at full speed into the depths of the garden ignoring the searing pain in his body as he ran.

Suddenly, he trips. He looked back to see a Grass Knot, and a little to the left, a chuckling Tangela. He decided to catch the little bugger. He sent out Vibrava, and the match unfolded.

Order: Vibrava, Tangela

Vibrava started off with a Supersonic, confusing the foe. Tangela, on the other hand, accidentally slapped itself, doing some damage. “Vibrava, Sand Tomb!” Tommy said loudly as Tangela was encased in sand, hurting it some. Tangela got through confusion, still confused, and used Sunny day, lighting up the area. The confusion was evaporated. Vibrava used a Sonic Boom, sending the vine pokemon into the brush. It came out and used a Wring Out, hurting Vibrava pretty badly. “Vibrava, HYPER BEAM!” Tommy shouted. A large beam of energy hit Tangela smack in the face, landing a critical, but only just after an Endure had been used. Since Vibrava had to recharge, Tangela took the chance to KO Vibrava with a Power Whip. Tommy recalled Vibrava, but did not call anyone out. He threw his Aqua Ball, hitting the Tangela upside the head, who was then absorbed into the ball. One… Two… Three…… Click. The Tangela was caught!

With the ball teleporting away, Tommy waved goodbye to all of the shinies, now ready to leave. Petting the Meganium, and letting the Meganium give a small pink flower to Chiko as a goodbye present, Tommy returned here, he set off back to HQ.

As he walked into the very edge of Violet, some flowers in line with him bloomed. As he walked, the blooming did the same. People watched in awe as Tommy walked, obliviously through the town. He stopped to scratch his back, and the flowers stopped too. As he exited the town, all of the flowers disappeared, and then all burst out in bloom at the same time. Tommy finally noticed as the people oohed and aahed at the sight. He rode away on his Ratchet Board, and was soon at HQ. He sat down, and started typing up a report, just like this one. Freaky, eh?

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MISSION- Herbology class (Attempt 6)

There’s a lush garden located on the outskirts of Violet City. Residents say the area is home to an old and powerful Meganium. There must be some truth to the rumors, because the garden stays in bloom, even during winter.

However, we’ve gotten word from the Monks of Sprout Tower that a band of poachers were asking about the garden. Head to Violet City and stop the poachers!

You’ll face 3 poachers with 2 Pokémon each, and their leader with 3 pokemon. Don’t let them capture that Meganium.

Pokemon: Any shiny, basic-stage Grass type
Rewards: 1800
Item: Up to 3 Berries awarded by the grader.

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After receiving his latest mission on his TADS, he closed it rather quickly, got ready, and headed out. According to the briefing, he was to head to Violet to head off the poachers before they reached the garden. I really need a flying type… Tommy thought as he headed out on his Ratchet Board. Hitting Mach 3, he stayed at that speed, and soon reached the outskirts of Violet, where the Garden was said to be, accidentally passing over the town itself too fast. Trying to turn around, the gravity switch turned off prematurely, and Tommy plummeted into the town below…

Tommy woke up, sprawled out on the floor, his board had been returned before he hit the ground. A group of people had gathered around him, albeit maybe only 5 or 6 people. Three of six included a lady holding a pot of flowers, actually quite covered in dirt and sweat. The second and third guys were the same as the lady, probably workers or assistants. The fourth, a man, had a weird look on his face, wondering “who this brat was”. He was garbed in a black suit, with a bit of brown patched in to it in a spiral design. The other two men were dressed in… whatever monks wore. Tommy immediately jumped up, much to the surprise of the others.

“Are you ok?” The Florist and workers asked.
“Yeah, I’m fine. What happened?”
With a bit of awe, one of the monks responded. “Well…, you fell out of the sky!” he exclaimed pointing upwards.
“I’m not surprised…” Tommy muttered.
“Huh?” the Florist and two other men asked.
“Anyways, what are you here for?” The man in black asked.
“Ah, yes, about that, I was sent to go… do something... at the garden. Think you could point me in that direction?” Tommy asked the group. Everyone in the group did not know. Except for the monks.
“Can you step over this way? The monks asked. Tommy obliged, and followed them away, leaving the group in a puzzled state. However, little did Tommy know, the man in black started to follow them.

Close to the Outskirts of town, Tommy and the monks stopped. “To answer your question, we do not know exactly where it is, but poachers have been asking around. Are YOU a poacher?” they asked suspiciously.
Tommy shook his head vigorously. "Are you sure?" asked the other monk. The boy nodded.
As soon as the monks saw a nod, they pelted Tommy with a barrage of questions. "NAME, PLACE OF RESIDENCE, FAVORITE POKEMON" Etc, etc. Tommy was dazed as he answered every question thrown at him.
“Ok then, well, what we DO know is that it is somewhere in this direction on the outskirts of town.” Both monks said at the same time.
“Thanks! I was sent to do something, to prevent…” Tommy said, the monks now with a quizzical look on their faces. “But anyways, Thanks!” Tommy said as he rushed away.
The man in black had heard, and went to inform a twenty-ish looking woman standing near the gym, who had a large scar running down her face, wearing a black, tattered robe with tears and claw marks, with a red three claw insignia, running from her right shoulder to her left hip. The other two with her were wearing the same thing as the first guy, but one with purple, and the other with blue, instead of brown swirls like the first guy. The small group followed Tommy into the outskirts of the town.

Tommy arrived at the entrance to the garden, a small, hidden path... somewhere. Out of the corner of his eyes, he sees four blurs race across the trees to his left. "Hey, Stop!" As soon as Tommy yelled, his luck kicked in, resulting in a double fist slam, causing Tommy to fly backwards. Tommy got up, ready to do whatever he had to. One of the two assaulters stepped forward, a purple spiral design on his shirt. Standing back up, Tommy stared the guy into blinking, and two Pokéballs flew into the air, and Tommy's marathon began.

Order: Charmander, Treecko

The Charmander used a Fire Blast, unexpectedly, right off the bat. Treecko saw it coming, however, and he jumped out of the way. Then, the small gecko/lizard/whatever-it-is dug a small hole, avoiding yet another Fire Blast!
"This Poacher is pushing his Charmander pretty hard..." Tommy muttered as Treecko pushed his way up through the soil to super effectively slam his tiny fists into the lizards jaw, sending it hurdling backwards, as well as a few feet up in the air. This time, the Poacher was smarter, and called for a Flamethrower, striking Treecko, sending him into a tree. Treecko climbed up the tree, jumped off, and used his gravity powered Pound to smash the fire lizard into the ground as if the grass type were a large mallet and the Charmander as a small wooden peg. The Charmander stuck out of the ground, a little dazed, then it performed with a Scratch with its free arm, striking Treecko. Treecko went right up to the small fire type and instantly Giga Drained it, restoring not much of Treecko's health, but KOing the small lizard from a critical at close quarters.
"Argh! Ok, go, Fearow!" the Poacher shouted as he simultaneously returned and threw out his Pokémon.

Order: Kadabra, Treecko

Kadabra used a Trick. As the items swapped, Treecko received a Black Glasses that the Kadabra had been wearing to look "cool", though they did not help much at all. Treecko, on the other hand, gave up his Dragon Scale, which slightly angered him. Putting on these glasses, he quickly attacked with a Crunch attack, and with the Black Glasses, an extra powered super effective attack smashed the psychic Pokémon to the ground. Not liking the Dragon Scale, the Kadabra switched back using another Trick, ignoring his trainers orders. Now came a Dragon Breath, powered by the scale. This caused the Kadabra to fall backwards yet again. Now completely ticked off, Kadabra used a Psychic to hurl Treecko into a nearby tree. Severely weakened, Treecko used an Agility, only to be Psychic-ed(?) to the ground. Treecko lay defeated on the ground.

Chiko popped out of her Pokéball and instantly Body Slammed the poor psychic type into a near KO, but was paralyzed at contact. Chiko then quickly Mega Drained for the knock out.

The first grunt drooped his head in shame and stepped back as the second stepped forward, this time a silver swirl with a black shade as the backdrop color. Tommy called back Chiko, only to call her out again. It was time for round two. By now, a small crowd had gathered behind the tall bushes on the inside of the town. The battle commenced as the grunt tossed out his Fearow.

Order: Fearow, Chiko

Fearow started off with a Fury Attack, only to have Chiko jump out of the way. Chiko countered with a Grasswhistle. Although Fearow tried covering it's ears (and it almost worked too), Fearow fell fast asleep from the melodious singing. Chiko then took her time to use Ancient power three times successfully, one STABing all stats once from the Ancient Power. the Fearow woke up angrily, and also well weakened by the onslaught of Dinosaurian rocks (or whatever time period), and used Mirror Move to hit Chiko with an Ancient Power of its own. After that attack, Chiko effectively wrapped her vines around the bird's body, wings, legs, and beak to Wring the Pokémon Out, Fearow now Knocked Out.

"Gah, Kirlia! Take this runt out!" the second grunt yelled as he returned his Fearow.

Order: Kirlia, Chiko

The Kirlia first went with a Calm Mind. Chiko used a Sunny Day.
"Now, Hypnosis!" shouted the grunt. Chiko fell asleep. Then, Chiko slept talked, letting loose a Razor Leaf, striking the Psychic type. Kirlia then Future Sighted, foretelling an attack. Chiko again Slept Talked, now firing a Magical Leaf, striking. Kirlia let out a powerful Psychic attack, striking Chiko at full power, sending her a couple dozen yards backwards. Now waking up, and very tired, Chiko rushed up close and fired a Solar Beam, KOing Kirlia. Ironically, the Future Sight struck home as Chiko too slumped to the ground.

Defeated, both grunts were now smashed into the brambles surrounding Violet City, by the first man's Poliwrath and Charmeleon.
“Surprised?” the man called sneeringly.
“Not really, I probably expected more, if you ask me.” Tommy responded calmly, clearly upsetting and angering the guy.
“NO MORE TALKING! LET”S END THIS!” screamed the man.
“You started it…” Tommy laughed, sweatdropping. This angered the guy moreover. Both sent out their pokemon. It was Poliwrath vs. Flaffy.

Order: Poliwrath, Flaffy

Poliwrath started off with a Rain Dance, an entourage of drumming sounds echoing off of nothingness. After an attack-lowering Growl, a Double Slap ensued, slapping Flaaffy continuously for five slaps, before getting a Thunder Fang, paralyzing it, and slowing it down. Flaaffy then used a Shock Wave, hitting the water type without fail. Poliwrath used a Submission to try and take out Flaaffy, and ended up hurting itself with its own recoil. Flaaffy took the Poliwrath out with a Rain Dance accuracy boosted Thunder. The man growled loudly as he sent out his stronger pokemon: Charmeleon

Order: Charmeleon, Flaaffy

Charmeleon started off with a Flamethrower, but it was weakened before it hit Flaaffy due to the pouring rain. It still hurt Flaffy a little, though. Flaaffy retaliated with a Shock Wave, coursing through rain drops as it sped towards Charmeleon. Even though it had made its best attempt, Charmeleon was hit by the electric pulse of energy. Charmeleon then used a Sunny Day, giving his Fire power a lot more… power, the rain suddenly stopping. “Flaaffy, Thunder Punch.” Tommy said casually as Charmelon was socked in the head. Charmeleon retaliated with a super strong Fire Punch. Due to the sun, it had enough power to knock out Flaffy, who was hurt anyways from the first fight with Poliwrath. As soon as Tommy sent out Marshtomp, Charmeleon and Marshtomp locked gazes. There was a small staring contest between the two, and both trainers sweatdropped.

Order: Charmeleon, Marshtomp (my pokemon are slow…)

Charmeleon used a Rock Smash, which lowered Marshtomp’s defense, but was otherwise not very harmful. Pushing Charmeleon away, Marshtomp yelled “EARTHQUAKE!” as soon as Charmeleon hit the ground, and the fiery chameleon took calamitous damage, KOing it instantly.

Cursing loudly as he sank to his knees, the man was kicked in the head by a hard heel, sending the man to where the other two were. A bunch of poaching weapons fell out of the man’s bag. The woman stepped up to challenge Tommy. She had a look in her eyes…..

Meanwhile…

Pretty much the whole town had come to watch the onslaught of fighting. It was apparent the gang of poachers were losing badly. They wondered if Tommy would stumble and fail. They also doubted that. Whispering could be heard.

"And we bring to you a most exciting fight round here today folks. This out of nowhere trainer, whose name is Tommy, has taken out three trainers already. Now the leader steps out, ready to kill Tommy if nothing else. What's this?... We have received word that Tommy has bad luck. I hope nothing happens. And to the fighting!" blabbered on the cameraman. Nobody paid attention after the "and to the fighting." part.

“So what are your reasons for stopping us, Boy?” she scoffed angrily. “Why? Do you hate us or something?” she sneered.
“Because I know you’re after the Meganium.” Tommy said calmly.
“And why do you think that?”
“Well for one thing, you were heading in that direction. Then, you decided to fight. It was only a matter of time.”
The women was as composed as ever, showing no disbelief. “Oh, and because of those poaching weapons over there.”
The woman couldn’t help chuckling a bit. “Ah, well, those fools were ignorant anyways. When I was threw here I planned to dump them in the wild to die, more likely eaten then starved."
*chiiiiiiii* Tommy stared at her unbelievably. “Well, anyways, shall we just stop and you surrender, or are you gonna' go out on a li--?” Tommy pressured, who was almost immediately answered by being rammed, by a Rampardos, in the stomach. Tommy was thrown 30 feet to the back. Staggering, he coughed up some blood. He sent out his Lairon to take on the big, ancient, hard headed rock of a pokemon.
Order: Rampardos, Lairon

Screeching, Rampardos lowered Lairon’s defense harshly. Lairon retaliated with a Metal Claw. “Rampardos, Zen Headbutt!!” The woman cried, Rampardos bashing into Lairon with normal damage. Another Metal Claw takes out Rampardos, scoring another super effective hit. The women sighed, returning her Pokémon, yelling a few choice words. She sends out her next pokemon, a Politoed.

Order: Politoed, Lairon

Politoed used a Perish Song. Lairon used an Iron Defense. Then, Politoed was told to use a powerful Waterfall attack. Luckily, even though it’s super effective, Lairon manages to hold on, thanks to his crazy defense stat. Lairon then KOes the second pokemon of his battle term then with a Metal Burst, doubling the damage given. The woman is now enraged, and sends out her last pokemon, a Zangoose.

Order: Zangoose, Lairon

Zangoose takes down Lairon with a Brick Break, due to double super effectiveness, and a lowered defense. Tommy next sends out his Marshtomp: The final battle (hopefully).

Order: Zangoose, Marshtomp

Zangoose uses a Swords Dance, raising it's Critical hit rate. Marhstomp counters with Muddy Water, hurting the Zangoose, and washing it into its trainer. Zangoose countered with a Crush Claw, scoring a Critical hit, as well as lowering some of Marshtomp's stats.
“Marshtomp, finish this! Jump to the side of Zangoose and use a Superpower!” Tommy said loudly, assured of victory as Zangoose was smashed into a KO, hitting her trainer (again), and sending her into the group at the side, giving Tommy enough time to gag and tie up the four poachers and the Zangoose.

As the battle died, a Sandstorm ensued. As it died down, it showed a Trainer lying on the ground, his Marshtomp next to him. There were also four people (and the Zangoose) tied up, and gagged (including Zangoose). As the people swarmed Tommy to help, Tommy was accidentally trampled.
After much needed medical attention, Tommy was standing up, his stomach bandaged, his nose fixed back in place, and also bandaged. As Tommy walked back to the fight sight from town, a Meganium appeared. It was the old shiny. It nudged Tommy in the side for it to follow. He let Chiko out, his shiny Chikorita, who immediately ran beside the older plant pokemon. They soon came... to a garden. The Garden.

Tommy and the two shinies comes to the Garden where the Meganium apparently resided. A bunch of Shiny grass types were scuttling about. As Tommy’s eyes glimmered at the sight, the shiny Meganium nudged him in the side again, now showing Tommy he could catch one. Looking around, he starts off at full speed into the depths of the garden ignoring the searing pain in his body as he ran.

Suddenly, he trips. He looked back to see a Grass Knot, and a little to the left, a chuckling Tangela. He decided to catch the little bugger. He sent out Vibrava, and the match unfolded.

Order: Vibrava, Tangela

Vibrava started off with a Supersonic, confusing the foe. Tangela, on the other hand, accidentally slapped itself, doing some damage. “Vibrava, Sand Tomb!” Tommy said loudly as Tangela was encased in sand, hurting it some. Tangela got through confusion, still confused, and used Sunny day, lighting up the area. The confusion was evaporated. Vibrava used a Sonic Boom, sending the vine pokemon into the brush. It came out and used a Wring Out, hurting Vibrava pretty badly. “Vibrava, HYPER BEAM!” Tommy shouted. A large beam of energy hit Tangela smack in the face, landing a critical, but only just after an Endure had been used. Since Vibrava had to recharge, Tangela took the chance to KO Vibrava with a Power Whip. Tommy recalled Vibrava, but did not call anyone out. He threw his Aqua Ball, hitting the Tangela upside the head, who was then absorbed into the ball. One… Two… Three…… Click. The Tangela was caught!

With the ball teleporting away, Tommy waved goodbye to all of the shinies, now ready to leave. Petting the Meganium, and letting the Meganium give a small pink flower to Chiko as a goodbye present, Tommy returned here, he set off back to HQ.

As he walked into the very edge of Violet, some flowers in line with him bloomed. As he walked, the blooming did the same. People watched in awe as Tommy walked, obliviously through the town. He stopped to scratch his back, and the flowers stopped too. As he exited the town, all of the flowers disappeared, and then all burst out in bloom at the same time. Tommy finally noticed as the people oohed and aahed at the sight. He rode away on his Ratchet Board, and was soon at HQ. He sat down, and started typing up a report, just like this one. Freaky, eh?

Wow. Marvelous! You write the kind of missions I love to read. It's well-paced, it has a clever battle, and it's an all-around fun story. Sure, I could pick out places where I think a comma is misplaced, but why quibble over such minor details? Glad to see you back, and that you haven't lost your touch!

400 PD, take good care of your new Buizel, and enjoy a rank-up. Don't forget to make the appropriate post in the Rank and Pokemon List.

A good effort on your first mission. It was clever how you were able to battle from the shadows without being seen. The story was good too, but you didn't need to name all your gear at the start. I do need to give you a quick geography lesson though. HQ is an underwater base on an island. Teleporters connect the base to the island surface. Luckily, Aqua Bike DX units can traverse water.

If I had to guess, I'd say you were in a hurry while typing this mission. For the most part, your spelling is spot-on. But a fair number of typos caught my attention: Nintedo, Self-Distrurct, and more. Slow down a bit, and run a spell-check if you have one. Sometimes it helps to take a five minute break and read over what you already have. You might spot a mistake you missed before.

For the battle itself, the main issue I have is with Shock Wave. It's a sure-fire move that doesn't "just miss" for no reason. Like Swift and Faint Attack before it, Shock Wave is undodgeable (but not unblockable). Aside from that, the battle went pretty well. But for future missions, the 'Pokemon you may run into' section refers to what you can catch, not what you have to fight.

(Note to self. Change the wording.)

So, by now you're probably waiting for the grade, yes? Well, I'm gonna say you pass, and you get the 1000 PD.