System In Pokemon World! - Chapter 3

Intro-Kun: Previously on Dra- I mean, System in Pokemon World! Our protagonist left Pallet Town and captured a Caterpie in Viridian Forest! Now he must fight to gain its respect! Who will be the winner!? We will find out now!

I didn’t run in like an idiot but instead hid behind a tree. Looking at the spot I was previously at there was now a sticky white substance which would have put me out of commission. First I have to say ew! Just describing it makes me creeps me out. Caterpie let out a proud sound “Caterpie!”

I chuckled and said “I haven’t lost have I?” The Caterpie responded “Cate-” I took this chance to come out and rush towards it in a zigzag while keeping an eye on its head. Caterpie continued using string shot leaving patches of white but I avoided it keeping a step ahead.

Caterpie wasn’t too happy as it began shooting more but I ran around it in circles quickly while approaching it. I knew my body could only keep a short burst of speed but I also knew this Caterpie couldn’t continue shooting string forever.

I was right since it ran out. Smiling I said “Nice try but now you’re cornered. It’s now let’s fight!” Caterpie glared at me but began rushing at me at a slow pace which began speeding up. It was using Tackle. I just yawned and said “Oh? You’re attacking? I thought we were playing.”

Caterpie became furious as it sped up more before jumping wanting to hit my face with its tackle. I just leaned back seeing Caterpie fly over me. Caterpie fell down into its own string shot and began struggling only to get more wrapped up with it.

Looking at it I said “You lost. You’re unable to battle meaning I win since I can still fight.” Caterpie curled into itself depressed that it actually lost to a human. I laughed and said “Don’t worry! That means you have much more room to become stronger! Imagine soaring into the sky as a Butterfree! Join me and that will happen!”

Caterpie looked at me with a shining look in its eyes. I nodded and said “Will you?” It nodded with a burning spirit wanting to become stronger. I grinned and said “Good! That is what I wanted to hear! Come back!” I used a pokeball and had Caterpie return into it. Looking around I frowned.

“I’m trapped! Caterpie!” Previously I ran in circles to lay the trap for Caterpie but now I realized. I trapped myself too! Oh the irony! After 10 minutes of thinking I escaped from the trap with my shoes and socks still on me.

Behind in the trap were several patches of leaves and twigs making it seem as if they were stepping stones in a pool of water. Inside a room in the Pokemon Training Field a girl smiled and said “That was impressive. His not only handsome at such a young age but also intelligent! His kid has a bright future if he keeps training here. I can’t wait to see him again!”

It was the same girl that I thought was cute but wasn’t around on the clock. The truth was that she stuck to her own room and only left when she needed to maintain or fix issues in the fields. Now she had an issue since she needed to clean the string shot but she didn’t mind. It was naturally degradable after all.

It could also be sold for a good price if collected. Honestly she was tempted on the latter but she was well off already. She didn’t have to do much except keep the fields in check and run some repairs from time to time.

It was a dream job for most but it was also lonely since very little people came.

Exiting the field I visited the pokemon center where I had Nurse Joy remove and check up on my Caterpie. She reprimanded me for not taking too good care of it since it was not so ‘well fed’. I didn’t say anything since it would be a waste of time to clarify things.

Let them think what they want. I barely caught this Caterpie today! Caterpie was now friendlier with me due to the fact I gained its respect which led to this misunderstanding of it being my pokemon for a while now.

Taking my now fed Caterpie I said “Two choices. Train or rest? We will be leaving in 5 days no more no less.” Caterpie looked at the field in the distance and let out a cry. I nodded and said “I understand.” We returned to the field.”

Entering we picked a new spot in the forest biome where I said “Alright I noticed a few issues with you. For starters you are impatient. Pokemon must not be impatient and I’m your trainer. You will do as I say unless I don’t have time to say it. Understood?”

Caterpie nodded. I smiled and said “Good! Now with that out of the way we shall begin practice. For starters we will analyze the terrain and think of ideas. Great power is good but a good strategy is better so were going to focus on that first.”

Sitting down next to it we looked around as I discussed the possibilities of using string shot and tackle in this environment. Caterpie paid attention as it easily became impressed by them. Of course, they were simple ideas as making a spider web to catch a pokemon that is rushing towards you between a tree.

Another idea being the usage of string shot on the floor in front to slow down an enemy then using tackle and knocking the opponent on the ground where it can continue attacking or cover its face with string.

Time passed slowly and I ran out of thoughts so I decided to do something else. Looking at Caterpie I said “Alright, next we need you to understand movement. Previously you failed to hit me even once with your string shot. We will focus on how to hit a moving target now.”

In the end Caterpie was really happy with its training but night was here so we returned to the pokemon center to rest. Fortunately, I found my own pokemon trainer license in professor Oak lab and could use the services of the pokemon center without a hitch.

The next 4 days were spent training in a similar manner while also improving on Caterpie tackle by making it continue tackling a tree. The end result was better than expected since the first day Caterpie couldn’t even shake the tree but now it shook violently every time it hit.

Caterpie speed also increased drastically since I said it was one of its greatest weaknesses which it was. Caterpie was naturally slow so we had to train hard by having it chase me. Each time day Caterpie showed minor improvement and now on the 5th day it was ready.

Getting myself prepared to leave I packed up the basic essentials such as a sleeping bag and food with water. Caterpie was fed by the pokemon center but I had a suspicion that if I send Caterpie into this Poke Space then it will be just fine too.

Leaving the pokemon center I was stopped by a girl. “Oh hey it is you.” I raised an eyebrow and asked “Do I know you?” She shook her head with a smile and said “No, we haven’t met yet. My name is Lena. I told my sisters that you might visit them soon. Keep up the good work.”

I was confused as she just walked away like that. Shaking my head I decided to not think about it too deeply but I felt she was familiar. Arriving at the entrance of Viridian Forest I grinned and said “Time to evolve Caterpie to Butterfree. I also need to catch a Weedle too and evolve it. Brock will be a tough opponent using only bug pokemon but I’m curious. Will I find anything interesting in this forest? Professor Oak didn’t sign me up in the league so I have until next year to pokemon a decent trainer.”

I shook my head not wanting to think anymore and walked into the forest. Pokemon always made the place to be very vague. Ash always followed the path and tended to get lost but not too badly. What if I actively search the forest like no one else has done? What will I find?

I was curious and had the d.e.s.i.r.e to do it so I will.

Cliffhanger-Kun: What lies ahead for our young Zane!? Will he discover something that no one has done before!? Stay tune in our next ONE Pi- I mean System in Pokemon World episode!