[3] The Daughter of Nurse Joy: Johto Journeys

Going Apricorn!

On the way to Azalea, Cora decided to train her Pokémon for their upcoming gym battle in Azalea Town for a day or two. After two days of training, the gang left the forest and soon made it to Azalea Town. 

Azalea Town was one of those peaceful towns surrounded by nature. When they first set foot in the town, they found out that the people there respected Slowpoke because they bring the rain whenever they yawned together. And the Slowpoke lived in Azalea Town as well as the Slowpoke well, which was an underground river filled with Slowpoke.

It was then that Team Rocket appeared and tried to take the Slowpoke. Luckily a man named Kurt, the man they were looking for, was able to help them defeat Team Rocket and sent them blasting off.

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The next day:

The gang were at Kurt's house. They were sitting in his living room with him and his granddaughter, Maizie.

"Thanks a lot, you guys. You really helped us out. I'm glad that you were able to help my grandpa get rid of those thieves from taking the Slowpoke." Maizie thanked the gang.

"Well we couldn't let those Team Rocket members take those innocent Slowpoke. So we're glad that we were able to stop them." Cora said.

"Nevertheless, thank you," Kurt thanked them, "So what are you all doing here?"

"My friends and I are here because Prof. Oak asked us to give you something." Cora took out the G.S ball from her backpack and handed it to Kurt. "Prof. Oak has no idea what this ball really is, so he thought you may find out about it."

"Well," Kurt gazed at the GS ball, "this ball is certainly a mystery, but I will see what I can do to solve it."

"Thank you, we appreciate it." Cora thanked Kurt.

"Yeah, no need to worry," Maizie assured the gang, "If anyone can figure out this mysterious ball, Grandpa can."

"By the way, Kurt, if it's not too much to ask, but could you make us some of those special Pokéballs I've read about?" Cora asked.

"I would be glad to. Which ones do you want?" Kurt asked.

"I would like one each of the seven Pokéballs." Cora replied.

"Very well then." Kurt accepted.

"There are seven different types of Pokéballs?" Mairin asked.

"Yes. They're all made from apricorns. Right?" Alain said.

Kurt nodded, "Correct."

"Apricorns?" Mairin asked.

"They're like giant berries except humans and Pokémon can't eat them because their skin is very rough." Cora explained.

"That's right," Kurt added, "and there are seven different kinds of apricorns, so I make seven different types of Pokéballs with them."

"Wow that sounds interesting. I think I would one of them." Mairin said.

"Me too." Alain added.

"Alright, but you'll have to get some apricorns for me first." Kurt requested.

"I'll help you." Maizie offered.

Cora smiled, "Thanks."

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Maizie showed the gang a tree that was growing outside the house. White things were growing in the tree.

"Those are white apricorns, Grandpa uses those to make Fast Balls. Fast Balls are used to catch Pokémon that move quickly." Maizie explained.