pokemon adventure

chapter forty eight

Chapter 48

Tomo's tenth birthday, the Aircraft

And Olivine Gym

Today the gang were in Transit Town, but they were not taking a ferry back to Olivine City yet. It was because today was a special day; it was Tomo's tenth birthday, so today the gang were taking a day off to celebrate Tomo's birthday. Tomo was happy to be ten years old at last; it meant he could truly be a pokemon trainer, like his brother Ash.

That morning, Tomo was playing with Pikachu, Growlithe and Togepi in the gardens of the pokemon center, while the gang were setting up a birthday tea in the pokemon center. Ash thanked Nurse Joy for letting them celebrate Tomo's birthday in the pokemon center. "No problem at all," said Nurse Joy "lots of birthday treats have been held here at the pokemon center in the past". "Oh Nurse Joy," said Ash, "is the special present for Tomo ready as well?" "Yes, everything is all ready for Tomo" replied Nurse Joy. Ash had a special present organised for Tomo. Misty and Brock knew about the special present too, and they couldn't wait to see Tomo's face once he knew what it was.

By lunch time, Tomo and the gang were now enjoying Tomo's birthday tea. There were lots of sandwiches, cakes, ice cream, and orange soda and there was also a birthday cake. The birthday cake had a picture of a Growlithe on it. Ash, Misty and Brock wished Tomo a happy tenth birthday, and Tomo was happy. Delia phoned the pokemon center and wished Tomo a happy birthday too and so did Prof Oak.

After finishing the birthday tea, it was now time for Tomo to open his birthday presents. Ash got Tomo a plush toy of an Arcanine. Misty got Tomo a headband, which had pictures of flames on it. Brock got Tomo a yellow t-shirt, which had a picture of a Teddiursa on it. Tomo thanked Ash, Misty and Brock, because he loved the presents a lot. Delia sent Tomo a jacket, which had a picture of a Pichu. From Prof Oak, Tomo got his own pokedex. Tomo was thrilled for having his own pokedex.

Then it was time for Tomo's special birthday present. Nurse Joy came up to the gang, with a tray that was carrying six pokeballs. "What are these pokeballs for?" asked Tomo. "This Tomo," smiled Ash "is your special tenth birthday present. These six pokeballs contain the three starter pokemon of Kanto and the three starter pokemon of Johto. For your special present; you get to choose one of the starter pokemon of Kanto and one of the starter pokemon of Johto". "You mean I will have my own starter pokemon?" asked Tomo "Really?" "Yes that's correct" said Ash. Tomo beamed with happiness. "Okay Tomo, what's your choice?" said Nurse Joy. "I've always wanted a Charmander and a Totodile," said Tomo. "Very well then" smiled Nurse Joy. Nurse Joy gave the pokeballs, which contained Charmander and Totodile, to Tomo.

Tomo released his new Charmander and Totodile from their pokeballs at once and greeted them. Charmander and Totodile were happy with their new trainer. Ash, Misty and Brock smiled at the scene, happy to know that Tomo was pleased with his present.

For the rest of the afternoon, Tomo played with his new Charmander and Totodile as well with Pikachu, Growlithe and Togepi. Today had been Tomo's best birthday ever.

The next day, it was time for the gang to head back to Olivine City. Bad news was that they missed the ferry and there wasn't going to be another ferry until tomorrow. Brock looked into the guide book to see what else they could do to get to Olivine City. After going through a page or two, Brock found something helpful. "It says here that there is an airport, called the Hoothoot express, down the road from the port," he said "so we can probably take the plane to Olivine City". "Well then I suggest we take the plane to Olivine City" said Ash.

So the gang headed over to the airport to get to Olivine City. When they got there, the airport looked like an abandoned warehouse. "Goodness me," said Misty "I do hope that this is the right place". Ash called out to see if anyone was in the airport, and then an old man came out. "Hello there," said the old man "my name is Wings Alexander, the pilot of the Hoothoot express". Ash explained to Wings that they needed a lift to Olivine City, where he could get a gym badge. Wings understood Ash's passion for gym battling. He explained that he was a pokemon trainer too in his time when he was younger. "If you help me with my pokemon first, I'll gladly give you a lift to Olivine City".