Tunnel Vision

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Once again, we join our friends on their journey to the Johto League. Their destination: Goldenrod City, but it comes as no surprise that an imposing obstacle lies ahead.

Jimmy: The map says to take the Onix Tunnel right through this mountain.

Marina: We have to go through that? Sounds a bit risky.

Karen: Onix Tunnel? Doesn't sound very welcoming.

Riley: Yeah.

Jimmy: Well, a lot of Onix are supposed to live inside this cave.

Marina: A cave full of Onix doesn't sound too safe to me.

Riley: Well, Onix oughta be pretty weak against Water-type Pokémon. I know we can count on my Chinchou.

Marina: And don't forget, I have Croconaw to help too.

Karen: It's getting too dark to go in there anyway. Maybe we better save the tunnel for tomorrow.

Jimmy: Good idea.

Marina: I couldn't agree more.

However, unbeknownst to our heroes, a  Jigglypuff with a microphone followed  right behind them.

Jigglypuff: Jigglypuff! (There's some people) Jigglypuff heads on after our heroes.

Very early the next morning, a tired Team Rocket approaches the entrance to the Onix Tunnel. Meowth yawns.

Meowth: I don't see why we gotta tackle this tunnel foist ting in da mornin.

James: I don't like the idea anymore than you do, Meowth, but it's the shortest way to get to the next town.

Jessie: If we don't use the Onix Tunnel, who knows how long it would take us to get over that mountain.

Meowth: We might be over da hill by the time we were over da hill! Then they head on into the tunnel entrance.

Jessie: All of a sudden I feel a little weird, James. Jesse hugs herself as she looks about the damp, dark, cold confines of the tunnel.

James: I always feel a little weird.

Meowth: It sure is quiet in here. Soon, they hear a loud noise deeper inside.

Levi: Not anymore.

Jessie: What do you think that sound was?

James: Scary! Soon, several Onix appear, causing the three to jump back.

Jessie: They're Onix!

James: And they're cranky!

Meowth: We gotta do something!

Levi: They look pretty strong. Scizor, out now!

James: Alright, just leave this to me! Go, Victreebel! Victreebel materializes. Go and stop those Onix! But Victreebel tries to eat James' head. Get the Onix, not me!! Use your Razor Leaf attack!

Victreebell fires a Razor Leaf but it simply bounces off of the Onix's stone bodies as they proceed to bang their heads against the walls of the cave, causing rocks to fall from the roof.

James: Onix is using Rock Throw!

Meowth: We gotta do something!

Jessie: I can handle this one! I choose, Arbok! Arbok materializes, but is immediately caught in a Bind by one of the Onix.

Meowth: I'm glad I ain't Arbok, because that Bind attack is bound to hoit!

Jessie: Come on, Meowth! Don't just stand there, go help out!

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