I flew back home after I caught Lugia on the Whirl Islands, and I knew it was time to head east to the Pokemon League. I surfed a bit to the east, and when I touched upon land again, a man came up and told me that I had taken my first step into Kanto. I checked my Pokegear to see if he was right, and it did confirm that I was crossing into Kanto. It also showed new paths I hadn't seen previously, including Victory Road, the Indigo Plateu, and a path to Mt. Silver as well.
I went inside Tohjo Falls and found myself in a cave with large waterfalls pouring into the underground ponds below. I realized that these would stop all but the strongest Trainers from advancing further, even if I had found myself here when I got Surf.
I noticed a path behind the falls, and I found some natural steps up to the rocky platform where I found a Moon Stone. I noticed a cave hidden behind the left falls, and I went inside. I found a broken radio inside, and some breakable rocks. I wondered if perhaps someone had been hiding out here?
With a small mystery behind me, I left the cave and found myself instantly in a battle with an Ace Trainer. I was surprised when she sent out Bulbasaur against Seth, and I switched over to Samuel who got hit by Growl to lower his attack. Samuel used Flame Wheel to knock out Bulbasaur, then Ivysaur was sent out next. I kept Samuel in the fight, and another Flame Wheel did massive damage, but Ivysaur clung on and countered with Leech Seed, and regained some health by draining Samuel! Samuel used Rock Smash next for minor damage, then Ivysaur used Petal Dance for minor damage.
Samuel finished Ivysaur off with Flame Wheel, then Venusaur was sent out last. Samuel used Flame Wheel for massive damage, but Venusaur endured and used Sleep Powder to put Samuel to sleep, before the lingering Leech Seed regained some of Venusaur's health. I sent Claire out, and she was immune to Venusaur's Double-Edge. Claire used Shadow Ball to knock out Venusaur and win the battle!
Samuel grew to Level 41 from all the experience, and then I got a call from Ralph who wanted a rematch on Route 32. I knew I'd have to remember that, because I doubted my team was quite strong enough to take on the Elite Four yet. I went into the nearby house, which held a kind, elderly woman who gave me TM37 (Sandstorm) as a reward for having such loyal Pokemon.
I went further east, surfing further into Kanto before I got back on land. I fought a wild Tentacruel, and upon victory Seth grew to Level 41. When I reached land, I found myself caught up in another battle. I sent out Seth, who found himself up against Magneton, a powerful Electric-Type Pokemon. Seth charged up, and Magneton missed it's attack before Seth struck it with Solar Beam for massive damage! Thunderbolt hit Seth for minor damage, but he countered with Razor Leaf to knock it out.
Exeggcute was sent out, and I sent Claire out after it. Claire used Shadow Ball to great effect, and knocked out Exeggcute immediately. I kept Claire in the fight when Quagsire was sent out, and another Shadow Ball did massive damage before it countered with Water Gun. Claire missed with Hypnosis, and got hit by Water Gun for minor damage. Claire missed with Hypnosis again, and then Quagsire used Yawn to make Claire drowsy. I decided to quit messing around, and another Shadow Ball knocked it out to win the battle!
I used Awakening on Samuel, and a Super Potion to heal him, then I switched Blake to the head of the team before I continued on. I went across a bridge, and found myself in another battle halfway through it. I sent out Blake, and the Ace Trainer sent out Mareep. I quickly switched to Claire, and she got hit by Cotton Spore to lower her speed. Claire used Shadow Ball for massive damage, and knocked out Mareep before it could do anything else. The battle was won, and I continued further on.
I went across a cliff face and down some stairs, then found myself truly within Kanto. I found a Destiny Knot, then as I went further I found myself in yet another battle, this time with a Psychic. He sent out Starmie, and I sent out Blake. Blake used Ice Fang for good damage, then it countered with Confuse Ray to confuse Blake. I switched over to Edward, and he got hit by Swift for minor damage. Edward used Discharge for massive damage, knocking out Starmie before Girafarig was sent out.
I kept Edward in the fight, and another Discharge did massive damage, then Girafarig countered with Psybeam for good damage. Edward used Thunder Punch to knock it out, and then Exeggcute was sent out last. Edward used Discharge for massive damage, then it countered with Poison Powder. Edward was poisoned, and took some damage, but then used Strength to knock out Exeggcute and win the battle.
I quickly cured Edward of his poison, then continued on. I found myself caught up in another battle, but it was finished quickly, but afterward I had to cure Lucas of poison caused by a Nidorina's ability. I exchanged phone numbers with the Ace Trainer, and then I went further down the path. I looked at my various remedies like Iron and Calcium, and wondered if maybe I should go ahead and try boosting the stats of my Pokemon before we got too much further into things.
I decided against boosting their stats, but I DID give a few of them items to hold. I gave Samuel the Muscle Band to increase his attack power even further, I gave Claire the Soothe Bell to make her friendlier after the trade to Sinnoh, and I gave Edward an Amulet Coin to hold for better cash going further on.
I came to Route 26, and fought against a Fisherman who went down easily against Edward. Edward grew to Level 41, and then after a great payday we went north. I fought against another Psychic, and Claire took down his Espeon easily, then she grew to Level 41. I soon came across a house where the owner was kind enough to let my team and I rest. I thanked her for her help, and then got into another battle just west of her house.
Blake took down her Pikachu with a single Ice Fang, then I sent out Seth against her Blastoise. Seth charged up, then got hit by Surf for great damage, before he hit Blastoise with Solar Beam for massive damage, which knocked it out and won the battle.
From this point, the path lead north, and I went north until I got into another battle. The Ace Trainer, Gavin, sent out Victreebel, Kingler, and Flareon, and all went down easily. Blake grew to Level 41, and I exchanged numbers with Gavin before I continued further north. I was quickly thrown into another battle, and won quite the payday before I went further north.
I was in sight of the entrance to Victory Road when another Ace Trainer named Jamie wanted to fight. After a short battle, I was victorious, and I exchanged phone numbers with her. I had finally made it to Victory Road, and I wondered what challenges lay ahead of me.
I went inside the Reception Gate, and a guard there checked on my 8 Gym Badges before I continued on to Victory Road. I think I'll leave to grab more healing items before I continue further.
Current Team:
Lucas (Pidgeot, Normal/Flying, Lv. 40)
Samuel (Infernape, Fire/Fighting, Lv. 41)
Seth (Victreebel, Grass/Poison, Lv. 41)
Edward (Electabuzz, Electric, Lv. 41)
Claire (Gengar, Ghost/Poison, Lv. 41)
Blake (Feraligatr, Water, Lv. 41)
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