The Water Flowers of Cerulean City (Re-edited)

Cora, Alain, Mairin and the Pokémon had arrived in Cerulean City. They went straight towards the Pokémon Center to take a break from walking and heal their Pokémon while getting supplies. Afterwards, they headed towards the Cerulean gym.

Cora's eyes landed on a crowd around what looked like an electronics shop, the cop car's siren in the air as it was parked in front of the establishment.

"Hm? I wonder what happened." Mairin commented.

With that, the three jogged over and made their way through the crowd. A bunch of officers were on guard, keeping the crowd out while others were investigating the scene.

"Excuse me," Cora asked the man next to her, "Do you know what happened here?" She asked politely.

"Some burglars broke into that store last night," he answered.

"Burglars?" Alain repeated.

"What do you know about burglars?" A familiar voice asked.

Coa looked forward and saw Officer Jenny scrutinizing them carefully.

"You three look very suspicious to me." she said, one hand under her chin, the other on her hip.

"Aren't you...the motorcycle officer from Viridian?" Cora questioned, knowing she was just a sister to that Officer in Viridian.

"Huh? Ohh, you must have met my sister-in-law!" Jenny said with a smile before turning to look at Cora, arms crossed as she stared at Cora, "Wait a minute, are you Cora Joy, daughter of Nurse Joy in Viridian City?"

"Yup, that's me!" Cora confirmed, "By the way, this is Alain Sycamore and his little sister, Mairin."

The Sycamore siblings waved at her.

"Pleasure to me you. My sister-in-law has talked a lot about you." Officer Jenny stated,

"So what happened here, Officer Jenny?" Alain asked.

"There was a burglar here last night." Officer Jenny replied.

"What exactly did they steal?" Cora asked.

"That's the strange thing about it," Officer Jenny said, crossing her arms in confusion. "They didn't take any money. Just a massive vacuum and a giant hose."

"That is rather odd." Alain commented.

Cora knew that it was Team Rocket, but having it said like that made it seem silly.

"What would anyone want that stuff for?" Mairin questioned.

Cora shrugged, "Who knows? Anyways, we better get going. See ya later, Officer." She said as she waved while she, Alain and Mairin walked away.

"See ya later and have a good day!" Officer Jenny waved back.

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The gang were heading towards the Cerulean gym. Cora looked at the map on her phone, looking for the building marked on the map.

"Cerulean City Gym," She looked to the other side, "Cerulean City Gym," she took a right. "Should be right around here someplace." She said.

The trio stopped when they spotted the dome roofed building with carousel coloring and a giant Dewgong on the front.

Cora sighed as she entered and had to watch Misty's three sisters do their synchronized swimming show.

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Cora sighed again as she walked down the stairs and looked at the aquarium that lined the walls.

"It's sad what this gym has been degraded to." Cora said sadly.

"Yeah, I don't think that anyone would be able to tell if it's a gym or an aquarium." Alain stated.

"In my opinion, they should quit being gym leaders while they're still ahead." Cora commented, bluntly.

"You're probably right." Mairin agreed.

Then they heard the Cali girl chatting and laughing of the three sisters as they approached. Cora knew that she wasn't going to be getting a gym battle as she walked up to the three.

"Excuse me." she called, making them stop.

"I'm sorry, but if you want an interview, you have to, like, call our manager." the middle bluenette said.

Cora sighed again. "No, it's not that." she assured her.

"We don't do autographs." the shortest Pinkett answered next.

"I don't want one," Cora stated, "I just want to know if this is really a Pokémon gym or not."

"It sure is." the strawberry blond confirmed.

"Where can I find the gym leader?" Cora questioned, though she already knew the dreaded answer.

"You're looking at them." The strawberry blond said.

Cora sighed, afraid of that answer. She tuned out their little intro.

"What's with the swimming then?" Mairin asked.

"It's like our hobby and our fans love to watch us perform." the shortest one answered.

"We pool our talents to make a big splash." They all laughed at the lame joke, making Cora almost fall over, Alain, Mairin, and the Pokémon as well.

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Even though most of their Pokémon were healing at the Pokémon Center, the sister luckily still had one Pokémon who could do a gym battle.

Right now, Cora was battling against Daisy. Violet decided to act as referee. She announced that this was a one-on-one battle. Daisy sent out a Milotic while Cora sent out Tama (Pikachu).

Cora took out her phone to scan Milotic:

[Milotic, the Tender Pokémon. Milotic is able to soften human anger and hatred by emitting soothing frequencies from its body.]

"Interesting." Cora commented, "Okay, Tama, let's go!"

"Milotic, use Water Gun!" Milotic shot a stream of water from her mouth at Tama.

"Tama, dodge!" Tama jumped in the air, dodging the attack, "Now Thunderbolt!"

Tama launched her electrical attack at Milotic who cried out in pain from the attack.

"Milotic!" Daisy cried out, "Are you alright?!"

Milotic shook its head and stared at Tama, "Milo! (I'm fine!)"

"Okay then, use Aqua Tail!"

"Tama, Thunder Punch!"

Tama and Milotic's attacks clashed against each other. The two were pushed back. Tama landed on the floating platform.

"Milotic, use Tackle!" Daisy ordered.

"Tama, let Milotic attack you!" Cora countered.

Milotic tackled Tama who fell into the water. She came back up and climbed onto the platform. Then she shook to get the water out of her fur.

"Now use Dragon Tail, Milotic!"

However, Milotic is unable to move. Sparks appeared on its skin.

"Milotic, what's wrong?" Daisy called out.

"That would be Tama's Special ability: Static. Basically, Milotic is paralyzed." Cora informed, "Tama, use Thunder Shock!" Tama launched her electrical attack at Milotic who cried out in pain from the attack.

When the attack was over, it showed Milotic with swirls in its eyes. Milotic groaned in defeat.

"Milotic is unable to battle! Victory goes to Tama! The winner of this gym battle belongs to Cora Joy of Viridian City!" Violet announced.

"Alright! We did it, Tama!" Cora cheered as she caught Tama when she jumped into her arms.

Daisy returned Milotic, "You did your best, Milotic."

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Everyone gathered near the pool.

"That was a totally awesome battle, you two." Lily commented.

Violet nodded, "Yeah."

"Thanks." Cora and Daisy said.

"I have to admit that they're right, Cora. I'm surprised that the daughter of Nurse Joy is a great battler." Daisy admitted.

"Thank you, Daisy." Cora thanked her.

Daisy held out her hand which had the Cerulean gym badge, "For proof of your victory, I give you the Cascade Badge."

Cora slightly bowed towards Daisy, "Thank you, Daisy." She gently takes the badge from Daisy's hand.

"Alright! We got the Cascade Badge!" Cora posed with her Pokémon.

"Espeon/Pikachu! (Badge number two!)" Kilala and Tama cheered.

"Excuse me." A male voice called out.

Everyone turned to the voice and saw Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu with him.

"This is the Cerulean Gym, right?" Ash asked.

"Yes, it is." Lily replied.

"Great! I'm Ash Ketchum and I'm here for a gym battle!" Ash declared.

"Well we would like to battle you, Ash, however…" Daisy trailed off.

"All of our Pokémon are healing at the Pokémon Center." Violet finished.

"And Daisy just used her last one in today's battle." Lily added.

"Are you serious?!" Ash exclaimed with anger and disbelief.

"Sorry, but Cora got here before you and asked for a battle." Daisy apologized.

"Lucky." Ash muttered.

"Hold on, I know what you want. Seel!" Daisy called out a Seel.

Cora took out her Rotom phone:

[Seel, the Sea Lion Pokémon. The protruding horn on its head is very hard. It is used for bashing through thick ice.]

Seel opened his mouth with a badge on its tongue and gave it to Daisy, "Here you go, the Cascade Badge!"

Ash shook his head, "No, I came here to battle for the Cascade Badge fair and square."

"I'll give you that battle!" A female voice called out, clearly angry and annoyed.

Everyone turned to the voice and saw Misty.

"Misty?" Mairin asked, surprised.

"I'm a Cerulean gym trainer too," Misty announced. "The fourth sensational sister." she added unnecessarily, Lily was quick to correct her.

"There are only three sensational sisters and one runt." she said rather rudely, angering the ginger haired girl.

"So little sister, it's a surprise to see you back so soon." Daisy said.

"That little girl with a big mouth that said she wasn't gonna come back until she was a great Pokémon trainer, wasn't that you?" Violet taunted.

"...I guess I did say something like that when I left." She stated grudgingly.

"Misty, you left here pretending you wanted to be a Pokémon trainer because you couldn't compete with us because obviously, we're more talented and beautiful than you are." Violet pointed out.

"That wasn't the reason!" Misty shouted angrily.

"Harsh family." Alain commented, sweat dropped.

"Yeah." Cora nodded, sweat-dropped.

"So what's going on here?" Ash asked, confused.

"Misty is the Cerulean Gym leader." Cora replied.

"EH?!" Ash gawked.

"Oh, I guess you came back because you couldn't make it as a Pokémon trainer." Daisy said with a sigh.

"It wasn't my idea to come back here! The only reason I'm here is because I heard that you were giving out free badges! Are you trying to ruin the gym's reputation?" Misty yelled. "But since you are planning to give out badges for free, I've got no choice," She turned to Ash, "I challenge you to a Pokémon battle!"

Ash grinned, "I accept."

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"This will be a two vs. two battle between gym leader Misty Waterflower and challenger Ash Ketchum! Both will only send out one Pokémon each! Do both sides agree?" the referee asked.

Misty and Ash nodded.

"Battle begin!"

"Alright then, Staryu, I choose you!" Misty shouted, tossing her Pokéball to the other platform and releasing the star shaped Pokémon.

Cora took out her phone.

[Staryu. The Star shaped Pokémon. The core of this Pokémon shines in a rainbow of seven colors, a core that is valued by some as a type of jewelry.]

Ash picked up Pikachu, "Pikachu, I choose you!"

However, Pikachu didn't want to battle Misty, much to Ash's dismay.

"Pikachu, what are you doing?!" Ash gasped.

Pikachu pointed at Misty and shook his head.

"Are you saying that you don't want to battle with Misty?" Ash guessed.

"Pikapi." Pikachu nodded.

"Well I guess it's okay if you don't want to battle a friend." Ash assured Pikachu.

"Pikachu! You're a Pika pal!" Misty cheerfully called out.

"Pika!" Pikachu smiled.

"Thanks a lot, Pikachu." Ash thanked, grimly.

So Ash sent out Pidgeotto. His Pidgeotto soon defeated Misty's Staryu.

"Oh, no! Staryu!" Misty cried. She called it back and let out her next Pokémon with a growl. "Fine then! Misty calls Starmie!" She shouted.

Suddenly they were interrupted when Team Rocket burst in with their stupid vacuum machine.

"Like, check out that hair!" Lily said.

"Like, who invited the party crashers?" Violet asked.

"Sorry to break in on you ladies!" Jessie said.

"Allow us to introduce ourselves." James continued.

"To protect the world from devastation."

"To unite all people within our nations."

"To denounce the evil of truth and love."

"To extend our reach to the stars above."

"Jessie."

"James."

"Blast off at the speed of light!"

"Surrender now or prepare to fight!"

"Meowth! Dat's right!" Meowth said, making his appearance from above.

"The water Pokémon have the advantage." James said.

"But if we steal that water away." Jessie continued.

"The water Pokémon are ours for the taking!" James finished.

"And Meowth knows just how to do it!" The talking cat Pokémon said, pointing at them.

"What are they trying to prove?" Daisy asked, at least until all three of them squealed in distress and shock when a large hose was thrown into the pool.

"Kilala, use Psychic to take that hose out of the water before it takes anything!" Cora called out.

Kilala's eyes glowed blue. Outlining the hose with blue and tossed it out of the pool.

"Starmie, drench them all in water!" Misty instructed.

Starmie shot a Hydro Pump attack at Team Rocket, soaking them.

"Kilala, Thunder Shock!" Cora called out.

"Pikachu, use Thunder Shock as well!" Ash added.

The Thunder Shock attack electrocuted the heck out of the machine and Team Rocket, making them all cry out in pain and then the machine exploded and sent the trio flying out the hole they made in the wall and into the sky.

"LOOKS LIKE TEAM ROCKET'S BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" They shouted as they became specks in the sky.

DING!

Alain sighed in relief, "What a bunch of idiots."

Kilala nodded, "Espeon. (You said it.)"

Cora then noticed the charred walls and floor that the explosion of the machine had caused, "Er, sorry about the explosion." She apologized sheepishly, bowing in apology to the four sisters.

"Don't be, you, like, totally saved our Pokémon from those nefarious evil doers." Violet assured.

Cora only sweat-dropped.

"Hey, we never got to finish our match." Misty said, amiably.

"Er, yeah and I was about to win it too..." Ash trailed off.

"What?" Misty asked, confused.

"You could just say that it was postponed due to 'drain'." Violet suggested, holding a finger up.

"At least nobody lost." Lily added.

"I just wanted to win." Misty said.

"I guess I'm not going to get that Cascade Badge." Ash said, sadly.

"Wrong," Daisy denied, presenting the badge to Ash, "We're giving this badge to you, Ash."

"Huh?" Ash blinked in confusion.

"What?!" Misty gawked, "How come he gets the badge? He didn't win!"

"Well Ash's Pikachu and Cora's Espeon, like, totally saved us all and we knew that Ash would totally win since you called on him." Daisy explained.

Misty groaned at that.

"Here, take the badge, Ash. You deserve it." Daisy handed the badge to Ash.

"Thank you so much!" Ash said gratefully.

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Soon afterwards, the group went to the Pokémon center to get their Pokémon healed. They spent the night in the Pokémon Center and headed out the next morning.

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Pokémon Obtained:

Cora: Shiny Espeon (Kilala)(F), Shiny Charizard (Nuri)(F), Altaria (Talia)(F), Shiny Lucario (Jackal)(M), Frogadier (Kenji)(M), Pidgeotto (Gail)(F), Shiny Gyarados (Rory)(M), Cloyster (Matta)(M), Shiny Starmie (Pyxis)(Genderless), Butterfree (Papilio)(M), Beedrill (Stinger)(M), Nidoran (Juno)(F), Nidoran (Malik)(M), Pikachu (Tama)(F), Clefable (Shayla)(F), Sandshrew (Digger)(M), Pokémon Egg

Alain: Charizard (M), Metagross (Genderless), Tyranitar (M), Weavile (M), Bisharp (M), Unfezant (M), Leafeon (F), Umbreon (M), Chestnaught (M), Malamar (F), Steelix (M), Shiny Gyarados (F), Scyther (M), Zubat (M), Pokémon Egg

Mairin: Chespin (Chespie)(M), Flabébé (Bébé)(F), Gogoat (Grazer)(F), Butterfree (Bira)(F), Paras (Paxtin)(M), Clefairy (Pixie)(F)