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"Nope, I can't go. I've gotta leave in a few."
Blade says, looking up at a clock on the wall.

Blade's face begins to glow red.
"uh... umm... yeah.. heh heh no problem."
He looks at the clock then picks up his bag and makes his way to a teleporter.
"See ya guys later!"
He leaves.

Arekku's cell rings loudly in his hand, "Hello?" He answers, "NO!!! Ugh!! That's not right! I just asked and someone wants to go!....... I swear, sometimes you are just the most annoying person in the world... whatever, bye..." He slammed the phone shut and started marching towards the teleporter, "Sorry Sammy, I really did want to go but my sister needs me in Veilstone for a while. I dunno for how long all I know is I need to go. Later.." He stepped through the teleporter and flew off on a waiting Aro.

Nero walked into HQ, Damper scurrying in behind, "Hey whats going on everyone?" he called out. Not really knowing why he shouted.

~Felix

"Yay~" Felix giggled as he saw a note was attached to his mission on the board, quickly retrieving his rewards and caught Pokemon before retreating to his room.

"anyone?" Tommy called out as he walked in, yawning. He hoped someone would come in, but he doubted it.

Much later...

Tommy posts his mission.

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MISSION- Herbology class (Attempt 2)

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 pokemon 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 the TADS, 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 it to fast. Trying to turn around, the gravity switch turned off on accident, 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. “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 out. The man in black had heard, and went to inform a 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 garden, finally. Out of the corner of his eyes, he sees four blurs race across the trees to his left. Throwing out a quick spread of flame, the group jumped out. Tommy jumped all the way in front of them, stopping them in their tracks. Quickly, he spread a high-rising ring of fire around them, forming a natural battle arena. The two grunts of the team stepped up, the purple swirl duo. They both sent out a Poliwag. Tommy sent out Chiko and Treecko, the green fighting duo, and 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 aways. Charmander uses a Dragon Rage, doing 40 points 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 it's back. Charmander uses a nasty Flamethrower on Chiko, hurting her fairly badly. 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 and 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 Miracle Eye, getting ready to hit Treecko without fail. 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. Kirlia 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 heard, stepped up. Tommy returned both of his pokemon, and readied the next. “Surprised?” he 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, slapping Flaffy continuously for five slaps, before getting a Thunder Fang, paralyzing it, and slowing it down. Flaffy then used a Shock Wave, hitting the water type without fail. Poliwrath used a Submission to try and take out Flaffy, and ended up hurting itself to. Flaffy took it out with a Rain Dance powered Thunder. The man growled loudly as he sent out his stronger pokemon: Charmeleon

Order: Charmeleon, Flaffy

Charmeleon started off with a Flamethrower, but it was weakened before it hit Flaffy due to the pouring rain. It still hurt Flaffy a little, though. Flaffy retaliated with a Shock Wave, coursing through rain drops as it sped towards Charmeleon. Even though it had made it’s 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. “Flaffy, 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 that lowered Marshtomp’s defense, but was otherwise not very harmful. Pushing Charmeleon away, Marshtomp yelled “EARTHQUAKE!” as soon Charmeleon hit the ground, and the firery 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, including the leader, had come to help put out the towering flames from all sides, unbeknownst to Tommy. Hordes of the town’s pokemon were helping as well, with dirt, rocks, wind, water, and whatever they could. At some points they managed to get a part through, but it instantly sealed back up…

Back in the circle o’ flame…

“So what are you’re 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 stared in disbelief. “Oh, and because of those poaching weapons over there.” Women couldn’t help chuckling a bit. “Ah, well, those fools were ignorant anyways. When I’m 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. This started the battle immediately as the flames flickered for a split second, a Lairon now on the battlefield.

Order: Rampardos, Lairon

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

Order: Politoed, Lairon

Politoed it 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, even though it had been lowered. 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. The Flame ring died down slowly, giving Tommy enough time to gag and tie up the four poachers and the Zangoose.

As the flames finally died down, the towns people saw Tommy standing in the middle of the clearing, absorbing the rest of the fire into his palm, and four people (and the Zangoose) tied up, and gagged (including Zangoose). As the people swarmed Tommy, Tommy managed to jump out of the way.

After much celebration, everyone went home, except for the two monks, the florist, and the two other workers. They congratulated him separately. “But how did you know it was poachers?” The Florist asked. “Well, they were trying to speed by, so I stopped em’. If they weren’t poachers or thieves or wannabes, they would run. But they didn’t, so I showed them not to mess around here… ever again.” Tommy added. Just then, a Shiny Meganium appeared out of the trees, and signaled for Tommy to follow. Waving good bye to everyone, Tommy follows the shiny further into the woods as the people walk back to town.

Tommy 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, showing Tommy he could catch one. Looking around, he starts off at full speed into the depths of the garden.

Suddenly, he tripped. He looked back to see a Grass Knot, and a little to the left, a 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 shinys, now ready to leave. Petting the Meganium, 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? That’s the mission report.

Nero walks into HQ, "Anyone here?" he calls out sitting on the couch and turning on the TV.