Sure, whatever....



"A Fighting-type?  This will end quickly."



Sigh....another weak Bug Catcher...



"Worthless bugs!  DIE!!!"

Listen, Taylor, you've got to calm down a bit.....



You won't learn how to be a good Trainer by just studying...



...you need to kick donkey, too.



Sigh...go ahead, send out your Geodudes....that's what you Hikers always use....



A LARVITAR???  Lily, kill it quick!!!



"Yo no me siento bien."

"You don't feel good, Lily?  Then that means..."



"Tengo mas poder."

"Yes, you have more power now."



Hmmm....alright.



"Wow...that thing put up quite a fight!"



"But at least I learned another new attack!"



You can try....



...but I doubt you'll succeed.



Damn, this cave is foggy....but I'm sure I can find something good here....



A Cleffa?  Those are kinda rare, right?



Cool, now I've got a Cleffa!  Now then, what's your name, little one?



"It's.....it's Hope, sir."

Alright, then, welcome to the team, Hope!



"Here, Master, can you hold this for me?  I'll need it later."

Wait, you've got a Moon Stone?  Excellent!



I just realized, someone's gonna need to learn Cut....



"Look, I learned yet another new attack!"



Alright, guys, I think wee're ready to challenge the Gym!



Look, I've conquered many Gyms before....so you don't scare me.



Damn, a Shuckle....Those things are hard to hurt....

"Fortunately, my Poisonpowder can break through its defenses!"




You better have some seriously strong Pokemon to make a claim like that....



Really, is that all you've got?

"Bug Pokemon are so weak!  I'll kill them all! Hahahahahahaha!"

Taylor, that's enough!  Your arrogance is going to get you killed one day!

"Shut up, Trainer!  I don't need your help!"



"Stupid bugs!  I'LL KILL YOU ALL!"



Taylor, you're hurt AND poisoned!  Pull back and let someone else handle the next one!

"NEVER!  I'D RATHER DIE FIGHTING THEN LIVE AS A COWARD!

Taylor, don't do this!  IT DOESN'T HAVE TO END THIS WAY!



TAYLOR!! LOOK OUT!!!!



"At least I went down fighting....................."

R.I.P. Taylor the Spearow Lv.3-16



Taylor....It didn't have to end this way....

"Don't, um, worry.  I'll, you know, deal with this."



"It would seem that during all the chaos, I learned a new attack."

That's good, Emma.....but I've got a bad feeling about Bugynus.  And without Taylor, wee're going to have to get stronger....



"Well, I just evolved while you were talking.  Now wee should be able to defeat Bugynus."



Actually, Emma, I'm planning on keeping you out of the battle.  Your stats have improved, but you're still weak to Bug-type attacks.

"I know about my weaknesses, but if I won't be taking part in the battle, who will?"

Well, Cameron's got Sleep Powder, so that should be useful and....



"Um, master?  I seem to be, you know, evolving!"



"Look, Master!  I evolved!  And my speech problem is gone!"

Excellent.  I think you'll be joining the battle as well.

I'm curious, what happened to the old Gym Leader?



Guess I'll have to worry about that later, cause it's time to fight!



"How ironic....a Scyther taken down by Cut..."



"Ugh....Master, I thought you said I would stay out of this battle!"

I know....but your Psybeam's powerful enough to destroy Heracross.



"You can't hurt me when you're asleep!"



"I hear you don't like Psychic attacks.  And guess what?  I've got a Psychic attack."



"Well, it worked against Dustox, so....."



"....let's kill this one as well!"



"Yawn....this isn't even a challenge..."



"Master, this is just too easy..."

Cameron Jr, he woke up!  LOOK OUT!

Anorith used Rock Slide!



"Cough....Master.......I'm......sorry.......Ugh......."

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

R.I.P. Cameron Jr. the Butterfree Lv.7-18

Lily, that thing is part Rock, so your Absorb should do some decent damage and...

Anorith used Aerial Ace!



"Despedida."

"Sniff....Goodbye, Lily...."

R.I.P. Lily the Lombre Lv.4-16

No.....This isn't happening....



ALEX, KILL THAT ANORITH!

"My friends.....I won't forgive you for what you did to them!"



"This battle ends right now!"



Wee...wee did it.....but Cameron Jr.....and Lily......dammit......



Give me one good reason why I don't kill YOU right now.



Well, that's a start.



I've been through Kanto, I know all this stuff already.



Yay.



Considering how powerful you made that move look, that could be really useful....



Sigh....guess I got to help him.....again.



So now the thief has a hostage as well?



This may not be as easy as I thought....



Give up before you get hurt.



This is your last chance.  Surrender or else!



Alright, guess wee'll do this the hard way.



"Look, I hit it so hard it disappeared!"



Then your Boss is an idiot.



Now get out of here before you get hurt!



Thanks to me, of course.



Um...okay.



Of course I did.  I'm not weak, you know.



Wait, where are wee going??



Great, now I'm a delivery boy.....



Well, I guess I could talk to him...



And I'm Cy, ex-Champion of Kanto.



Well, if they would carry some Pokemon, maybe I wouldn't have to keep saving them.



Yeah, you can thank that weakling over there for that....



Well, I'm already delivering one item....I guess two can't hurt.



Wait, does that mean....



FREE STUFF!



Dammit, I was hoping for a new iPod....but this isn't too bad.




Team Aqua and Team Magma?  I've not heard of them, other than that one grunt I beat down...

"Team Aqua and Team Magma are rival 'environmentalist' groups.  Team Aqua seeks to expand the sea, while Team Magma seeks to expand the land.  Both of them are considered extremely dangerous.  Anyways, good luck delivering those items!"



So now my Pokenav's a phone too?  AWESOME!

Alright, guys, wee lost some good 'mons in Rustboro, so I've let you have the past few days to recover from the battles and mourn the friends wee lost.  But it's time wee get moving.  Wee've still got to figure out what this 'Omega' group is up to....



Oh, hi, May.......



Actually, now's not a good time......



I.......I don't want to talk about it, ok??

"That wasn't very nice.  After all, she wasn't responsible for what happened..."

I know.....but what happened to our friends.....I doubt she'd understand.  Anyways, I think wee should pay that Briney fellow a visit.  I think he said he was a sailor, and wee've got to deliver this letter to Steven at Dewford Town...



Oh yeah, wee've got this package from Devon as well.



Let's go!




Yawn....Just wake me up when wee get there.....



That was quick!



Not really, but if you're going to give me free stuff, then I'll take it!



But why did you have to give me the WORST one?



Well, I guess wee might as well put it to use.....though something tells me the only thing this rod will catch is Magikarp....



"KARP, KARP!!"

Great, it can't even talk yet.



Well, since you can't talk yet, wee'll just call you Noah for now.

"KARP, KARP!!"



Some of the locals said that Steven had ventured deep into the cave, so I hope everyone's ready for some spelunking!



Hmmmm....a Flash HM......Meh.



I doubt I'll need this....



Dammit.....I've heard this cave's got Machops, Makuhitas, and even Arons.....and THIS is what wee find...

Still, wee need a few more 'mons for the team, so wee might as well catch it....



"Um....Master?  I.....I accidentally killed it.  Sorry."

Dammit!  Oh well, it's not that big of a loss.



You're the only one this far into the cave, so it must be for you.



That's really not necessary...



....but if you insist, it would be rude of me to refuse.  And a Steel Wing TM is just too good to refuse.



All right, I delivered the Letter, let's head for Slateport!

"You do realize that this town has a Gym, right?"

I know, Emma, but I don't think wee're ready after what happened in Rustboro.....perhaps wee'll be able to find some new 'mons near Slateport.  It should also be a good spot to train.



These deep-sea voyages always make me sleepy......Wait, where's Noah?

"KARRRRRPPP!"

Noah, get back in the ship before you get left behind....



Alright, wee made it to Slateport!  Now who were wee supposed to deliver this package to...

"I believe his name was Capt. Stern."

That's right!  You know, I hear there's a nautical museum in Slateport, and since wee're looking for a Captain, it seems like a good place to start!



I wasn't pushing, I'm just trying to deliver this package to.....

"Master, may I have a word with you....in private?"

Um, sure, Emma..........What is it?

"Those people in line....I believe they are with Team Aqua.  Their clothes are VERY similar to those of the Team Aqua thug who caused trouble near Rustboro.  Perhaps wee should avoid the museum for now, they may be looking for the package wee're carrying."

You're right, Emma, they do appear to be with Team Aqua.  Let's go find something else to do until they leave.



Free stuff is good.



"You....you're giving me this Soothe Bell?"

That's right.  I hear it'll help you evolve into Clefairy faster.

"Thank you, Master!"



Well, since Team Aqua's running around in Slateport, let's see if wee can find a new friend out here....



"So, you thought you could just pass through MY territory without paying the toll, did ya?  Now I'll just have to take your money the hard way!"



Sorry to disappoint you, but my money's not going anywhere, though I do have a proposition for you.  Join our team and when our journey's over, I'll make sure that you're well paid for your services.



"Hmmm.....your proposition is acceptable.  The name's Garrett, and I am at your command."



"It would seem I have discovered a way to focus my Psychic powers for increased power."

"KARP, KARP, KARP!!!!"

Noah, are you ok?  You don't look so good....



"KAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!"

Wait, then that means....



"WRRROOOAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRR!"

AWESOME!!!

"Finally, my true power has been awakened!"

'

"Look, Master!  I'm evolving too!"



Back-to-back evolutions.  Excellent!



"I also learned how to shrink myself!  That should be useful!"



Just because you've learned how to make money yourself doesn't mean you can get out of our agreement...

"Why would I want to do that?  With Pay Day, I can make money AND still get paid later!"



Hope, I think you need a new attack.  This should be good........um, why are you digging through my stuff?

"I'm looking for something......Oh, here it is!"



Wait, isn't that your Moon Stone?  You sure you're ready to evolve again, Hope?



"Trust me, I'm ready!"

All right, guys, I think wee're ready.  Wee're heading back to Dewford to challenge the Gym.

"I hope you're right.  You do remember what happened at the last Gym, don't you?"

I know, Emma......things will be different this time, I promise.



Dark-types?  Looks like you're sitting this one out, Emma.

"Sigh.....As you wish."



Garrett, ready for some action?



"Heh heh.....Of course I'm ready!"



Ugh...



Noah, time to destroy some losers!

"WRROOOOAAAARRRRR!!"



Not really....



"These weaklings are no match for my rage!!"



I don't care who your Leader is, I'm still going to win.



Isn't that right, Noah?

"These trainers are weak!"



All of you noobs need to get out of my way.....NOW!



"I thought this was a Gym?  Where is the challenge??"



Finally, the Gym Leader!



Bring it on!!



Noah, ready to unleash some more destruction?



"Grrrrrrrr....this Umbreon is a tricky foe.  Its defenses are hard to break."

"Stand aside, you overgrown sea serpent, I'll show you how a professional fights!"



Garrett, you're injured!  Pull back and let someone else fight!

"................................."

Garrett?

"Heal Noah, something tells me you'll need his power a lot more than you'll need me.  I'll keep Umbreon distracted as long as possible."

Garrett, you....you don't have to do this!



"It's okay.  I knew the risks when I joined you."

R.I.P. Garrett the Meowth Lv.15-21

All right, Hope, it's time to see if you're as ready as you said you were....



"Trust me, I can handle this!  I've got Signal Beam, remember?"



"See?  No problems!"

Good job, Hope, but you're pulling back for now.  I'm letting Noah deal with his Murkrow.



"Puny bird!  Taste my power!"

Hmmm...apparently Houndoom is next.  Hope, you're up again!



"Don't worry, Master, I won't fail you!"



Dammit...that thing's still alive.....and its Flamethrower is quite powerful....



...but it won't last forever against Signal Beam.  Keep it up, Hope, he'll fall soon!

"I...I sure hope so.  I'm starting to get a bit weak...."

He's down, Hope!  Finish him!

"Master....I'm....too weak....to continue...."

All right, then, pull back.  Alex, time to end this!



"You may be fast, but your defense sucks."



Well, that went better than last time.......but Garrett....did you really have to sacrifice yourself?



Yes, I did.  Now then, I believe you owe me a Badge?



Thanks!



Oh, I almost forgot about the free TM!



Crunch is good!  But I don't have anyone that can use it yet....

Next Time: Trouble in Slateport!

Now that wee've conquered the Dewford Gym, wee're supposed to go deliver this package to Capt. Stern in Slateport.  But Slateport's got a nice beach....so I think wee're gonna take a quick break!



What??  There are Trainers on the beach???



Sigh.....no problem, wee'll start our break after this one.  Try not to hurt them too bad, Noah.

"Very well."



Another one??



Wee'll start our break after THIS one, then.  And go easy on this one too, Noah.

"Grrrrrrr.......My power is being wasted."



Dammit....there's too many trainers here!



I guess wee won't be taking that break anytime soon.  Noah, it's time to kick donkey!

"YEEESSSSS!"



Mmmmmmm.....Soda Pop.....



Huh?  Oh, right, a battle.  Kick donkey, Noah!



Sure, whatever.....



Sigh.....these noobs are getting annoying....



Yawn......



"Is there no one who can challenge me?"



This must be the Seashore House.  And it's full of trainers.



Noah, I'm too tired to care right now.  Deal with these noobs.

"As you wish, Master."



Let's just get this over with so wee can head to Slateport...



"Your hard shell won't be enough to save you!"



"Hahahahahahaha!  My rage shall destroy you all!"



This is the shipyard, correct?  I'm supposed to deliver this to Capt. Stern.



Great, he's not here.......Let's go check the Museum, maybe those Aqua guys left....



Uh oh....those Aqua guys are everywhere?  Wee'll have to sneak by and....Wait, are you actually charging me an entrance fee?  Can't you see I'm delivering a package???



Here's your package.  Now I want my entrance fee back.



Oh spoon.  Guess they spotted me.



If your Boss wants these parts...



....tell him to come take them himself.



Oh, so you want to get hurt, too?



Noah, time to unleash your rage!

"WRRROOOOOOOAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR!!!!"



Hold it.  I am NOT a meddling kid.  I don't drive a hippie van.  I don't do drugs.  And I don't have a talking dog.

"But you do have talking Pokemon."

.................Quiet, Emma.  I'm trying to make a point here.



And just who are you?



So, the Boss came to do the dirty work himself?  It's about time.



Well, I can't really argue with that.....



Wait, you want to expand the sea?  You're crazy!  Have you ever seen Waterworld?  It's horrible!

Hey, where'd those Aqua guys go?

"They got bored by your speech and left."

Oh well....



Yes, I did.  Now isn't there a reward or something?

NO?  Come on, guys, let's go.



I remember your name.  Are you stalking me?



You do know I can hear you, right?

And just like that, he left.....I better keep an eye out for him....

Anyways, I just checked the map and apparently Mauville City is just north of here....Let's go check it out!



Prof. Birch?  What are you doing all the way out here?



Why is everyone running off so quickly?

"I believe Noah ate a few foul smelling Aqua Grunts earlier and his bad breath is scaring everyone away.

"They didn't taste good, either."



It's a crazy lady!



Emma, you've had some time to rest.  Ready for some action?

"Your Pokemon may be cute, but cute will not help you against me."



NO.



"Good, I needed something to get that nasty Aqua Grunt taste out of my mouth!"



I can understand the crazy lady, but a crazy guy?



Put him out of his misery, Hope.



Your line was tangled before I got here, so don't blame me.



Calm him down, Emma.

"As you wish."



Hey, a cave!  Time to catch something!

"Wait, Master.  I sense an unusual presence from inside this cavern.  Wee should enter with caution."

"This place....it is known as the Altering Cave.  Wee should be cautious, as I sense an usual presence nearby....



"Is this what you were worried about, Emma?  He's so cute!!"

"Sigh.....I wish I could evolve soon.  I hate being called 'cute'."

You're a Cyndaquil, right?  Come with us and you'll get your chance to evolve.



"Hmmmm.....You look like a skilled Trainer.  Alright, I'll join you!"



"By the way, the name's Jake."



Jake?  You're already evolving?



"Wow, that was quick!"



"Being a Fire-type, I'm a bit of a pyromaniac..."



"Of course, I'm capable of more than just Fire attacks!"



Alright, let's see what you got.



An Aron?  There's no way you found that around here!



Oh, it's just you.  Sorry about ditching you in Rustboro....



Well, I guess I do owe you a battle......Let's do this!



Really?  It's over that quick?  I thought you were better than this...



Apparently I've been more busy than you.....



Sigh......Alright.....Noah, show him your rage!



"WRRROOOOOOAAAAARRRRRRR!"



You're not making any sense....



Guess wee'll have to smack some sense into you, then!



Embarrassment?  Wait, did you fall off the road above us?



I'm sorry, I can't stop laughing!!!  That's just so funny!!

"I guess I'll deal with this since Master's too busy laughing..."



Yes, you can lose.  And you will.



"Signal Beam For the win!"

Finally, wee've arrived at Mauville City!  Let's see if there's anything to do around here....



A Coin Case?  For a Game Corner?  Of course I'll trade!!



I'm not sure what you like, but a Rock Smash HM is nice (especially since it's got 60BP in this hack!)



Alex, I'm giving you Rock Smash for now.

"Thanks, Master!"



Awesome!



This one looks like it's built for speed.  I'll take it!

Now then, let's go check out this route west of Mauville.....Route 117, I believe...



"You're a Trainer, right?  Then I'm coming with you whether you like it or not."

Excuse me?  I'm the Trainer here, that means I get to make those decisions....



"No, I said I'm coming with you.  If you don't like it, too bad."

All you had to do was ask, I would have said yes.  Anyways, you got a name?



"Call me Claire.  And I see you've got a few TMs I could use, so I'll just take those and use them myself."



Sigh.....Next time, ask me before you start using TMs.  Fortunately, I hadn't planned on using those two anytime soon.

Anyways, I'm pretty sure I saw a Gym in Mauville earlier, let's go check it out and see what type it uses....



Oh, hi, Wally...



Fine, but don't cry when I beat you.




I see you've been busy, Wally.  Too bad it wasn't enough....



Noah, it looks like you could use something more powerful than Tackle.  Rock Smash (with 60BP) seems like a good choice.

"My rage has grown stronger!"

Hmmmmm......I've got a Bike now, why don't wee go check out that road above Route 110?



The question is: Can you keep up with me?



"Sorry about the smell, Master.  Burnt sheep doesn't smell good, but I had no choice...."



"Finally, I get to use Rock Smash!  And it's quite powerful, too!"



Me? Panic?  Not gonna happen.



"Fortunately my Fire attacks can melt his tough defenses."



Whatever...



"You look strong....but I bet I can still beat you!"



"You may be cute and fast, but you're no match for my Psybeam."

Next Time: More Training!!

Alright, guys, wee've got a decision to make.  Wee can go to Mauville Gym now and hope for the best or wee can do some more training in these routes around Mauville....Any ideas?

"I suggest that wee continue our training.  Wee do not want to lose anyone else, do wee?"

"I've heard that Mauville Gym is a Grass-type Gym now, so my Fire attacks will be very useful.  And I think I learn Flame Wheel soon.  Let's keep training!"

"And don't forget my Signal Beam.  It'll be useful too.  But I agree that wee should train a bit longer."

Well then, I guess it's decided.  Wee'll keep training.




poo poo, a double battle.  Claire, Noah, you're up!



"How pathetic.  Wee should have challenged the Gym instead."



"Calm down, Claire.  Wee will challenge the Gym when wee are ready."



"RAAAGGGGEEEEEE!"



But wee're not here to fish...



"Dead already?  How pathetic."



Your melody sucks....



Jake, you need some help?

"Don't worry, I'm ok."



Meh, it's just some worthless scale....I guess I could sell it...

"Actually, I would keep that scale.  I once heard Prof. Birch say that there was a man in a town called Fallarbor that collects Heart Scales, and that he will trade....something....for them."

He'll trade....something?  Any ideas what he's trading?

"I'm afraid I do not know, but I would suggest keeping that Heart Scale for now."



A Pokemon Breeder?  Interesting....



"You are doing a good job raising your Pokemon, but you will need more training to defeat us."



Great, another double battle....



Damn, that was fast.....



But what does YOUR speed have to do with a battle??



"That bird packs quite a punch.  Guess I need to finish this quickly."



Wee could battle another time, maybe when you're not so busy....



.....or wee could battle right now.  I promise I'll make this quick.



I HATE BUGS!



Damn, his bugs are quite powerful.  Be careful, Jake.

"Don't worry about me, I'll be fine."



Jake, I think you need a new attack.  And Rock Smash is a good one.

"Thanks!"



Um, okay.....



"Evaluate THIS!"



Yuck...



Noah, just end this one already.

"ROOAAAARRRRR!"



I've got my own Psychic Pokemon, so no need for a demonstration....



Wait, that's not a Psychic!!

"But it died just as easily."



But you won't win this time.



"Is there no one who can challenge me?"

Hmmmm.....I think I saw a cave near Verdanturf....let's go check it out...



Wait, I think this may be the other end of Rusturf Tunnel!  Oh, you want to fight?



A Golem?  Kill it quickly before it explodes!!!

"I'm afraid I can't let you live, Golem."



"While you two were busy fighting, I found myself some shades.  And don't get any ideas about me sharing them, cause that's not happening."

Next Time: Mauville Gym!

Alright, everyone, I think wee're ready.



Bring on the Grass types!



Electric types?  And a double battle??  What's going on here???



"Don't worry, Master, wee've got things under control."



Then I guess you won't mind seeing stars after wee beat you.



"There's only ONE true Illumise....and that's ME!!!"



"Something's not right....I though this was a Grass-type Gym..."



You want puzzles?  Go check out the Vermilion Gym in Kanto, I hear it's got a really tough puzzle...



...but first, you have to beat me.  Too bad that won't happen.




So, your dad must have been an Electric-type trainer....



There's no turning back now.....Let's do this!!!



After seeing those Electric-types earlier, I'm starting to doubt the rumors about this being a Grass-type Gym....Hope, you're up first.



A Tangela!  So she is a Grass-type trainer!

"Master, I'm poisoned!  I don't think I can last much longer!"

Dammit, Hope needs help.  Jake, time to show off your new trick!



"See, I told you Flame Wheel would be useful!"

"I can see you're a skilled trainer, so I won't hold back any longer.  Meganium, destroy them!"

Oh, wow, I'm SO scared.  Jake, dispose of that walking flower....

"STOP!!"

Claire?  What are you doing??

"You're not going to let Jake have all the fun.  It's time you see how powerful I really am!"



"See?  That overgrown flower was no match for me!"

Claire, you're a bit hurt.  Let someone else step in and fight while you recover...

"NO!  I'm not through yet!"



"Another one bites the dust!  Hahaha!"

Claire, you're too injured to continue.  I'm ordering you to return!

"It's just a flesh wound!  Now back off and let me fight!"



"Keep 'em coming!  I'll take them all down!!"

That's enough, Claire!  Return before you get yourself killed!

"STOP UNDERESTIMATING ME!  I CAN HANDLE THIS!"



"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!  NO ONE CAN STOP ME!"

Damn, I didn't realize she was so powerful.....but I can't let her get herself killed....Emma, use your powers to hold her still until the battle's over.

"As you wish, Master."

"I...CAN...STILL...FIGHT...."

You need a few moments to rest, Claire....Noah, you're up.  Let's finish this.



Damn...A Breloom...I've heard they can be quite tricky....



"Do not worry, Master, I will deal with this."



Dammit, Sleep Powder.....Noah, wake up!



Intimidate may have cut Breloom's ATK, but it doesn't mean much if Noah can't fight back...



C'mon, Noah, wake up already!



"WRROOOAAAARRRRR!"



Victory is ours!



Now then, I believe you owe me a badge...



Woot.



Oh, and a TM too.  I almost forgot about that.



"Magical Leaf?  Master, please allow me to use this TM."



Sure, but let me heal Hope first, she's still poisoned.



Ok, Emma, here you go!

"Thank you, Master.  I shall put it to good use."