Episode 5 : Evolution, History, and a Dragon's Skull
A greeting of kind words and Heal Balls were what awaited Simon upon his return from the cavern.
Simon soon caught up with Cheren who alerted him to some peculiar grass. Our Hero decided this was a good place to try and find a new campaign.
Kinon : "I look forward to working with everyone here. I'll make sure to do my best."
Soon after Kinon joined the group, a change came over Yoko.
For the better.
Yoko : "I'm bursting with energy! I feel like I could take Team Plasma all by myself! Hahahahaha!"
Boota : "She's gotten a bit more Intimidating since she evolved..."
Shippou City, the group had finally arrived.
Kamina : "FUCK YES BRO, NEW CITY MEANS NEW GYM LEADER! MAYBE IT'LL BE SOME CRAZY NINJA WITH BOMB POKEMON, OR SOME HARD CORE WRESTLER WITH HIS OWN THEME SONG!"
Before even attempting the Gym, Simon went a little west of the city to train...which paid off quickly as Boota soon began to undergo a similar change as the one Yoko did.
Boota : "Hey since we both just evolved Yoko why don't we celebrate b-"
Yoko : "No."
Kamina : "BRO CATCH THIS GUY! HE'S AWESOME!
Simon : "I can't bro, we already got that other guy here, remember?
Kamina : "BUT THAT GUY IS LAME, CAN'T WE JUST PRETEND WE NEVER MET HIM?"
Simon : "Bro, you know we can't."
??? : "I have a name you know."
Kamina : "NOBODY CARES. YOU'RE JUST THAT LAME. ENJOY WAITING FOR THE NEXT EPISODE FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT YOU."
??? : "Wait, what?"
And then there was no speaking about the Forest Catch, at least till the next episode. Since it really was a disappointment, considering that we ran into the guy in the picture RIGHT AFTER.
After finishing up their training, the crew went back to Shippou City to challenge the Gym.
Only to encounter the enigmatic N.
Then a battle took place.
N lost once more to Simon.
Despite losing, he was defiant and didn't hesitate to continue onward towards his goal.
What a surprise! The Gym was also a Museum!
Telling tales of ancient life and some form of disaster.
Yet...what kind of disaster?
Lagann : "................................................................"
Unnoticed by the others, Lagann gazed at the stone, as if there was some sort of connection between the two.
Boota : "Oh now it makes sense! No wonder this place is so boring!"
Kamina : "Yeah, only a girl could think a Museum would be a good place for battles between manly spirits to take place!"
Kinon, Kiyal, Yoko : "..."
Kamina : "Now books? Damn, this dame must be a real snore!"
Boota : "She's probably some washboard chested nerd with gross pale skin!"
Kinon, Kiyal, Yoko : "!!!"
Kamina : "Why doesn't she just put up a sign that says "NO FUN ALLOWED!""
Boota : "Dude, you don't need a sign for that. You just need to know that the owner of this place is a gi-"
Kinon, Kiyal, Yoko then proceeded to lay down a ferocious verbal and physical beating on Kamina and Boota. Despite their best efforts, they stood no chance and were soon "reeducated."
Simon and Lagann proceeded to solve the Gym's puzzle while this was going on.
Boota : "Hello Mrs. Aloe, it is a pleasure to meet you. Your Museum/Library is amazing."
Kamina : "Why yes, and it serves as a reminder to how women are able to blend Beauty and Intelligence perfectly."
Aloe : "...Come again?"
Simon : "Don't mind them, they just suffered a few bumps on the head."
Aloe : "Alright then, but that doesn't mean I'll hold back!"
Simon : "I'm just doing what feels right."
Yoko then smote the other Dog Pokemon.
Boota : "Thank you, may I have another?"
Boota : "Hope I wasn't too quick for you Miss."
Boota & Kamina : "No Madam, it is you who are the charming one and smart...and witty...and beautiful..."
Simon : "Girls...can you fix them?"
Kinon : "Eh, they'll probably revert back if something exciting happens."
Boota : "Team..."
Kamina : "Plasma..."
Kinon : "Like this, for example"
Boota : "Stealing..."
Kamina : "Dragon Skull..."
Boota & Kamina : "LIKE HELL THEY'RE GONNA GET AWAY WITH THIS!"
Team Plasma has stolen the Dragon's Skull! Will the group recover it in time? Will Boota and Kamina ever learn some tack when talking around the opposite sex? Will the disappointment of the last catch ever fade?"
Find out next time in...
Episode 6 : Forests, Cities, and Bug Soldier Arti!