pokemon adventure

chapter forty four

Chapter 44

The start of the Whirl Islands adventure

The gang were still on the ferry, on the way to the Whirl Islands. Ash was excited, because going to the Whirl Islands was a new adventure. Misty was excited because she couldn't wait to catch any water pokemon in the Whirl Islands. Right now she was looking through the water pokemon book Ash gave her for her birthday. "I can't wait to see all the water pokemon at the Whirl Islands," she said "I wonder which one I'll capture first".

Suddenly Brock noticed something in the ocean; there were lots of whirlpools around. "I hope we'll be okay," said Brock nervously. Tomo felt scared and held onto Ash. The ferry managed to avoid the whirlpools, while still sailing. Suddenly the boat gave a sudden jolt. "I don't like this," said Misty, holding onto Togepi. Tomo returned Growlithe to his pokeball just in case. The gang all held onto the rails of the boat very tight, so that they wouldn't fall overboard. But then the boat suddenly tipped sideways. What was happening was that the boat was having trouble with one of the whirlpools.

Suddenly the gang fell overboard and into the sea. "Is everyone okay?" asked Brock. "Yes but look" said Misty. The ferry was moving away from where they were. There was even more bad news; the gang was getting swept by the current of the whirlpool. Misty sent out Seaking and her two Poliwhirls and Ash sent out his Totodile. Even if Seaking, the Poliwhirls and Totodile were strong swimmers, the current was stronger. It looked like the gang would be sucked into the whirlpool any second.

Suddenly something happened; the current of the whirlpool changed direction, and the gang was no longer in danger. "What happened?" asked Brock. Just then Ash heard a screech from under the ocean, and then the gang saw a big shadow swimming under them. "What was that?" asked Tomo. "That was a Lugia," said Ash. "Are you sure Ash?" asked Misty. "Definitely Misty," said Ash "I recognize that shadow and the sound it made, from my Lugia and the Lugia we met before".

Suddenly Brock noticed that something was heading their way really fast. The gang braced themselves, in case it was something dangerous. The thing turned out to be a pink and white pokemon, with horns on its head. "It's a Corsola," said Misty. Then the gang were grabbed by some tentacles of a Tentacruel, and the Tentacruel took them away from the whirlpools. "I wonder where this Tentacruel is taking us," said Ash. Misty was enjoying the ride because she loved Tentacruel.

The Corsola and Tentacruel brought the gang to a boat, and to the gang's surprise Prof Elm was on the boat. Prof Elm was surprised to see Ash, Tomo, Misty and Brock, because he hadn't seen them for a long time. Prof Elm brought the gang into the cabin of the boat so that they could get warmed up and chat with him. Growlithe was outside of his pokeball now and was comforting Tomo. The gang told Prof Elm about what had happened on their journey in the Johto region so far; about all the pokemon they had seen and captured and the amount of badges that Ash had. "Wow, it seems you kids have had lots of adventures here in Johto'' said Prof Elm. Misty was admiring Prof Elm's Corsola and decided that she would definitely catch one for herself.

Ash looked at Corsola on the pokedex: Corsola, the coral pokemon. It continuously sheds and grows. The tip of its head is prized as a treasure for its beauty.

Just then a man appeared in the cabin. He was Captain Marius, the captain of the boat. "I'm glad to know that you kids are okay," he said to the gang.

After the gang recovered from their experience, Captain Marius drove the boat to an island. "Where are we now Prof Elm?" asked Brock. "This is Blue Point Isle, one of the Islands of the Whirl Islands," said Prof Elm "it's called because a big, blue, pointed rock is there, and it is said to guide boats into ports safely after a long journey". Captain Marius docked the ship and explained that they were now in Inland City, the largest city on Blue Point Isle. The gang noticed that there were a lot of flags and other decorations put up and asked Prof Elm why. Prof Elm explained the Whirl Cup was going to happen in a month's time. He explained that the Whirl Cup was a water pokemon competition, held once every three years in the Whirl Islands. Misty got excited from hearing that and decided to enter. Ash decided to enter too because he thought this would be a great experience for his Totodile.

Prof Elm and the gang went to the pokemon center, and there Ash and Misty registered for the Whirl Cup competition. Nurse Joy handed the gang a guide book which explained the rules and regulations of the Whirl Cup. Prof Elm explained about the Whirl Islands and showed the gang a map of it. Apparently the Whirl Islands were split into four main isles; Blue Point Isle, where they were now, Yellow Rock Isle, Red Rock Isle and Silver Rock Isle, and there were small ones scattered about between those four. "This reminds me of the Orange Islands" smiled Ash. "Where is the Whirl Cup being held" asked Misty. "On Red Rock Isle" said Prof Elm. Misty couldn't wait to go there and compete in the Whirl Cup. Prof Elm then explained that the winner of the Whirl Cup gains the title of Water Pokemon Alpha Omega. Ash and Misty liked the sound of that. Misty thought that if she gained the title, it would make her sisters very jealous of her.

Later on the gang told Prof Elm and Captain Marius about the shadow of Lugia that they saw in the ocean. "Are you kids sure about the shadow being a Lugia's?" asked Prof Elm, finding it hard before. "Yes Prof Elm, I recognize a Lugia's shadow pretty well because of my Lugia '' said Ash. Captain Marius looked thoughtful. "I have heard many stories about a mysterious pokemon lurking about in the Whirl Islands," he said "but no one knows what the pokemon is''. "If that pokemon you saw was a Lugia, it would be a big discovery in a lifetime," said Prof Elm "the truth is, the sea is home to many pokemon and there's no telling what you'll find in there". "From hearing that," said Ash "I reckon this adventure in the Whirl Islands is going to be a blast". Tomo, Misty and Brock agreed with Ash's words.

Meanwhile trouble was a foot; Jessie, James and Meowth had also arrived at the Whirl Islands and were examining the water pokemon in the pool, at the pokemon center. "Good thing we decided to come to the Whirl Islands," said Jessie "with all the water pokemon about, we can catch a lot of pokemon for the boss". "Yeah, so let's go fishing now" said Meowth. Meowth pressed a button on the balloon and then a big net came out of the balloon and caught all the water pokemon that were in the net. There were a few Staryu, Magikarp, Goldeen, Golduck, Seel and Dewgong on the net. Nurse Joy saw everything and was upset. Prof Elm, Captain Marius and the gang saw what had happened too and went after Team Rocket in the boat.

Meanwhile Team Rocket was flying over the ocean, with the pokemon in the net. "We should go to the other islands to gather more Pokemon," James suggested. "Great idea James" said Jessie. Just then Prof Elm and the gang turned up. "Release those pokemon now Team Rocket!" shouted Ash. Jessie released her Cloyster to battle the gang. Misty released her Staryu to battle Cloyster. "Use swift staryu" said Misty. Staryu fired stars at Cloyster, which hit it. "Now use a water gun". Cloyster dodged the water gun. "Use icicle spear Cloyster" said Jessie. Cloyster fired multiple thin spear-shaped ice shards at Staryu. Staryu got hit by the ice spear attack. "Oh no Staryu," said Misty, "use your recovery at once". Staryu glowed a rainbow colour and then it healed from the hits it got from Cloyster's ice spear attack. "Great Staryu now uses thunderbolt". Staryu fired a thunderbolt from its body and shocked Cloyster. "Wow Misty," said Ash "when did Staryu learn thunderbolt?" "Staryu learnt it last Friday from Pikachu" smiled Misty. Prof Elm stepped forward. "I'll take over from here," he said. His Corsola jumped into the sea and got ready to fight. "Use tackle attack Corsola". Corsola charged at Cloyster and tackled it really hard. Cloyster went out of the ocean and flew up into Team Rocket's balloon. "Now use spike cannon Corsola". Corsola glowed white and then fired lots of white spikes from its horns. The spikes ripped the net apart and the water pokemon were set free, then it burst the balloon and sent Team Rocket blasting away. The water pokemon were grateful and Misty thought that Corsola was wonderful. "I'm going to catch a Corsola for myself," she said.

That night the gang stayed at the pokemon center. The gang told Prof Oak that they were now in the Whirl Islands. "I think you kids are going to love it in the Whirl Islands" said Prof Oak. Ash then told him about seeing a shadow of a Lugia in the ocean. "Well that does seem fascinating," said Prof Oak "it seems there is a lot more mystery to the Whirl Islands". Next Prof Elm talked with Prof Oak and they ended up talking a lot.

Next day, the gang got ready to leave on their next destination. Captain Marius explained to the gang that to get to Yellow Rock Isle, they would have to get to Bluefinland. Brock looked at the guide of the Whirl Islands and discovered that Bluefinland was at the top of Blue Point Isle. The gang thanked Captain Marius for the advice and then they said goodbye to him and Prof Elm, and left for Bluefinland at once.