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Kapitel 209: Gengar: Just a Shiny Fearow

"This is the Volcano Badge, signifying that you have passed the trial of the Cinnabar Gym."

Blaine, drenched in sweat, handed Johan a crimson badge shaped like flames.

How many does that make now?

"Ka-kaah~~"

Gengar snatched the badge and began to play with it in its hands.

"And this, too."

As per tradition, Blaine rummaged around and retrieved a Technical Machine (TM).

"What's this?"

"Overheat," Blaine said with a hearty laugh.

"I've spent quite some time refining this move. The version I'm giving you should pack even more of a punch."

Even if the move backfires, there's always Medium Heat Overheat and Small Heat Overheat, right?

Regardless, Johan was happy to accept such a powerful Fire-type move.

Having recently obtained Thunder and now Overheat, the combined value of these TMs exceeded a million Pokédollars.

Not to mention the added bonus of personal tips from Wattson and Blaine.

However...

The materials required to teach these moves would likely cost a fortune.

And...

Both Thunder and Overheat would undoubtedly cause a ruckus during training.

Johan couldn't help but worry about his house.

Especially since only Dragonair could learn Overheat, and Dragonair's off-battle luck...

Setting something on fire wouldn't even be surprising.

Leaving the Gym.

The cool evening breeze offered much-needed relief to Johan and Blaine, who were both drenched in sweat.

Seeing Blaine pale and looking utterly spent, Johan couldn't help but ask:

"Are you alright, Blaine?"

"I'm fine!"

Despite his lips being a little pale, Blaine waved it off energetically. "That was the coolest battle I've ever had."

Johan's expression turned a bit odd.

He'd heard rumors that Blaine didn't like challengers coming to the Gym and had disguised it as a hot spring resort to deter them.

He had assumed it was because Blaine, like Wattson, didn't care for weak challengers.

But now it seemed...

The real reason was that each challenge left Blaine utterly drained!

Why build a Gym's battlefield inside a volcano...?

"Johan, how about soaking in the hot springs with me to relax?"

Blaine stretched, his joints cracking loudly.

"Uh, I just remembered I might've left the gas on at home. See you later, Blaine!"

Johan and Gengar hurriedly fled.

Watching their retreating figures, Blaine smacked his lips.

"Ah, youth. So much energy, even after a battle."

Under the gentle moonlight, the quiet courtyard echoed with the rhythmic clacking of bamboo fountains.

Having declined Blaine's invitation to the hot springs, Johan still ended up soaking in a hot spring for over half an hour with his Pokémon.

Lounging on the smooth, exposed gray rock, he gazed softly at his four Pokémon playing in the water.

Both Vulpix and Dragonair had taken some hits during the battle, but after liberal applications of healing and burn sprays, they were mostly recovered.

They were now frolicking in the spring, indicating they were back in good shape.

Johan gently stroked Dragonair's tail as it rested beside him, lost in thought.

Dragonair can fly, so can it be ridden? Could it carry a person?

Theoretically...

With Dragonair's size, carrying a person should be easy—as long as he held on tight and didn't fall off.

And if that didn't work...

Gengar could probably step in as backup.

"Without realizing it... they've all grown up," Johan murmured, a hint of sentimentality in his voice.

Gastly had evolved into Gengar, and Tinkatink had evolved into Tinkatuff. Dratini had grown into Dragonair.

Even Vulpix, though not yet evolved, had come a long way.

From the shy, timid little creature hiding in a trash heap, it had grown into a Pokémon brave enough to face off against Ninetales, withstand its assaults, and ultimately defeat it.

The look in Vulpix's eyes as it asked Johan not to withdraw it during the battle with Ninetales was a stark reminder of how much it had changed and grown.

Growth for Pokémon wasn't just about evolution.

Of course, evolution was a profound transformation of life itself—a rebirth at its core.

But Johan valued even more the emotional and mental growth of his Pokémon.

Whether to evolve or not was up to them.

His job was to care for and nurture this group of little companions.

"Gengar," Johan suddenly called out.

"Ka-kaah?"

Gengar, disguised as a ghostly fountain, looked over, water trickling from its mouth.

Johan's eye twitched.

Am I poisoned now?

"How many badges have we collected?"

At his question, all four Pokémon crowded around. Eight badges, each in different colors and designs, were neatly laid out beside the hot spring.

Among them were two badges from other regions: Hoenn's Stone Badge and Johto's Rising Badge.

The Pokémon chattered excitedly, each boasting about which badges they had helped earn, their pride evident.

"Badges aren't just tokens of a trainer's strength; they're medals for the Pokémon as well," Johan thought, gaining a deeper appreciation for their significance.

They temporarily set aside the Stone Badge and Rising Badge.

"Wait, Tinkatuff, the 'Pink Badge' is from Kanto too."

"Chu?"

Tinkatuff blinked, then reluctantly returned the Pink Badge with a look of disdain.

Badges given away don't feel as meaningful.

"Ka-kaah~~"

Counting the remaining badges, Gengar realized they had six.

"Oowu?"

"Are we two short?" Vulpix asked.

"Yeah."

Johan rubbed his chin.

That left Cerulean Gym and Pewter Gym.

"Ka-kaah!"

"When do we challenge them?" Gengar asked eagerly.

Johan shot it a glance. "It's not that simple."

Seeing the Pokémon's puzzled expressions, he collected the badges and explained:

"You've seen how strong the Kanto Gym Leaders are, right?"

Hearing this, the Pokémon nodded solemnly.

Even they had heard the rumor that Kanto's Gyms were the toughest to beat.

And their experiences confirmed it.

"So," Johan continued, face serious, "the last two Gyms are the hardest!"

The Pokémon's expressions grew grim.

Everyone knows:

The best is saved for last, and the hardest challenges often come at the end.

Clearly, the remaining Gyms were nightmare-level difficulty.

"While you're strong against other Gyms, for these two, I can only say... we need more training."

"Ka-kaah!"

Led by Gengar, all four Pokémon nodded earnestly.

More training it is!

"Now!" Johan declared, rising from the spring and wrapping a towel around himself.

Time for training?

The Pokémon looked at him eagerly.

"Time for a midnight snack!"

Huh?

"You can't train well without a full belly or a good night's sleep!"

Oh~~

Something felt off about that logic, but... it made sense?

Due to the volcano, Cinnabar Island lacked an airport.

The next day, Johan and his team took a small ferry across a strait to Pallet Town.

Johan was still hesitant about testing Dragonair's ability to carry him in flight.

He didn't enter Pallet Town, opting instead to catch a bus from its outskirts to Viridian City.

Having spent time in Kanto, Johan had developed a constant sense that he might be challenged at any moment.

After all, Kanto was likely the region with the most battle-enthusiastic trainers (as proven by all the Youngsters and Bug Catchers).

He didn't want to risk running into Professor Oak, who might suddenly suggest a practice match.

Not to mention, the professor's enthusiasm for Gengar had even started to make Gengar uneasy.

So, they bypassed Pallet Town entirely.

Before reaching the bus station, they had to cross a large field.

The winter sun shone warmly, the grass swayed in the breeze, and everything seemed peaceful.

"Maybe I'll save Pewter and Cerulean Gyms for later and head home for a nap," Johan thought cheerfully.

"Caw!!"

Suddenly, a flock of Spearow, like a black cloud, swooped down, their red eyes locked onto Johan's team.

Johan pinched the bridge of his nose.

I forgot these guys ruled this area.

But... they only bullied new trainers like Ash and Pikachu.

Zzzap—

"Oowu~~"

Blizzard whipped up, followed by Dragonair's Thunderbolt.

The golden lightning tore through the black cloud, sending Spearow plummeting like rain.

After the "Spearow rain," a rainbow arced across the sky, and a magnificent tail feather traced the horizon, leaving shimmering sparkles in its wake.

"Chu!!"

Tinkatuff squealed excitedly, immediately searching for a rock to throw.

"Ka-kaah?"

Gengar rolled its eyes.

"What's the big deal? Just a shiny Fearow."

Still, it admitted... it was pretty.

But Johan wasn't so calm.

Staring at the sky, he murmured, "It's Ho-Oh!"

Vulpix and Dragonair exchanged knowing looks.

So that's Ho-Oh... the cameraman.

The brilliant figure in the rainbow was none other than the legendary Pokémon, Ho-Oh!

They say Ho-Oh only appears to righteous trainers, and no one has ever seen its full form—only whispers of legend.

Recalling the tale, Johan raised an eyebrow.

"So, I really am a righteous trainer, huh..."

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Kapitel 210: The Rainbow Wing!

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Ho-Oh!

Johan hadn't expected Ho-Oh to appear before him, even though he knew Ash hadn't started his journey yet and Ho-Oh might have some spare time on its talons.

Undeniably, this was an acknowledgment of his worth as a trainer.

As Johan marveled at the sight, Tinkatuff, standing beside him, had already found a stone on the ground.

"Chu!"

A big bird!

With a flick of its wrist, Tinkatuff tossed the stone into the air, gripping its hammer tightly and taking a deep breath—

"Tinkatuff!" Johan shouted in alarm, trying to stop it.

"Chu?"

Tinkatuff looked at him, confused.

But it's a shiny Fearow! A shiny one!

Ding!

Despite Johan's interruption, the stone was still flung into the sky, missing Ho-Oh entirely.

Johan wiped the sweat from his forehead.

This little troublemaker's courage was truly something else.

Did it think Ho-Oh was just a glorified cameraman? If angered, Ho-Oh could be terrifying.

Even its subordinate, Marshadow, could reduce them all to ash.

Suddenly, Johan felt a piercing gaze from above, causing his body to tense.

When he looked up, he found himself locking eyes with Ho-Oh, which glanced downward at him.

Johan, holding Tinkatuff tightly, forced a "friendly" smile.

"As a virtuous and upright trainer, everything that just happened was a misunderstanding."

Caw—!!

Ho-Oh let out a resounding cry, the sky turning golden as its magnificent wings cast a shimmering glow.

It glanced at Johan once more before turning away and speeding off, vanishing into the horizon.

Johan: "..."

"Chu!!"

Before Ho-Oh disappeared completely, a fiery object began to spiral down from the sky, catching Tinkatuff's immediate attention.

A trophy!

"Huh?"

Johan snapped out of his thoughts and ran toward where the flaming object landed.

As they approached, the fire had dissipated, leaving a resplendent, rainbow-colored feather gently descending from above.

The Rainbow Wing!

"Chu!"

Tinkatuff's eyes sparkled with excitement.

Even though I didn't hit the bird, it still dropped loot!

In its mind, knocking feathers off birds seemed perfectly natural.

But Johan's expression grew complicated.

Something didn't feel right.

Could it be that Ho-Oh thought it was beneath itself to act directly and left the Rainbow Wing as a marker for Marshadow to handle things?

What if I pick up this Rainbow Wing and a Marshadow suddenly leaps out of the shadows to challenge me? What then?

Even Ash, the so-called "Super Rookie," had been turned to ash by Marshadow's power. Declaring his name hadn't helped him either.

It was only through Ho-Oh's intervention that Ash was resurrected.

Wait a second—

It's widely known that Ho-Oh revived three Pokémon from the Burned Tower, creating the Legendary Beasts Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.

If Ash was also resurrected by Ho-Oh...

Could that mean Ash is equivalent to the Legendary Beasts?!

Case solved. No wonder Ash possesses such remarkable strength. He's on par with the Legendary Beasts.

Johan's thoughts began to spiral until he snapped himself back to reality.

The Rainbow Wing had already been grabbed by Gengar.

Its radiant glow was beginning to dim, turning noticeably duller.

"Ka-kaah?"

Gengar tilted its head, confused.

This feather can lose its shine?

Johan's expression shifted.

Gengar... do you have any self-awareness?

If this continued, the Rainbow Wing might completely lose its luster.

"It's said that the Rainbow Wing only glows in the presence of a trainer with a pure heart," Johan muttered.

Gengar scratched its head and then lit up with realization.

"Ka-kaah~~"

Oh, it's because I'm not a trainer.

Johan gave it a sidelong glance.

Let's not crush its spirit.

"Ka-kaah~~"

Gengar handed the Rainbow Wing to Johan.

Taking a deep breath, Johan accepted it.

The moment the Rainbow Wing touched his hand, he felt a faint warmth.

Then...

The feather dimmed rapidly, losing all its color.

Johan: "???"

Wait a minute! It only dulled slightly in Gengar's hand, but in mine, it turned completely black?! Are you mocking me?

As his Pokémon gave him strange looks, Johan broke out in a cold sweat.

He took another deep breath.

Shine for me!

With that, a faint blue glow emanated from his palm.

Aura, guide me!

Buzz—

The Rainbow Wing regained its brilliant, rainbow-colored glow.

"See? It's glowing now," Johan said, panting.

"Ka-kaah~~"

Gengar gave him a thumbs up.

The other Pokémon looked at Johan with admiration.

Wiping his forehead discreetly, Johan thought, Aura powers are so useful.

He also realized something else:

The Rainbow Wing might be useful for training Aura.

That was a promising discovery.

The only issue was figuring out who should use it.

Gengar? Definitely not.

Vulpix? Its typing wasn't compatible.

Tinkatuff? It might hammer the feather into its weapon.

Dragonair? Probably not a good match either.

"Forget it. I'll hold onto it for now."

In critical situations, the Rainbow Wing could save lives.

"Johan!!"

A voice called out from the distance.

Turning toward the source, Johan saw a Dragonite speeding toward him with Professor Oak on its back, wearing his signature white lab coat.

Huh?

Johan blinked.

If he didn't know better, he might have mistaken the professor for Lance.

"Woo~~"

Dragonite chirped cheerfully as it landed, and Professor Oak hopped off, his expression excited.

"Is that Ho-Oh's Rainbow Wing?" Oak asked.

"No," Johan said, blatantly lying.

But Oak wasn't listening. Stroking his chin, he closely examined the feather.

"As I thought, this is Ho-Oh's Rainbow Wing. That special magnetic field we detected earlier must have been Ho-Oh."

"Legend has it that Ho-Oh only leaves its feather to chosen trainers, and only those with pure hearts can make the Rainbow Wing shine..."

Professor Oak muttered to himself like a man possessed.

When he finished, he clapped Johan on the shoulder and declared:

"As expected of the 'Aura Master'! Even Ho-Oh holds you in high regard!"

Oak was aware of Johan's online reputation for helping trainers and Pokémon in need without expecting anything in return.

Johan, however, wanted to say: You take it instead!

"By the way," Oak said, snapping out of his awe for Ho-Oh and its feather, "why didn't you stop by Pallet Town?"

"Uh... I got lost."

Oak nodded sympathetically.

"That makes sense. I get lost all the time, too."

After a pause, he added, "Come on, I'll show you the way."

"Ka-kaah..."

At some point, Gengar had hidden behind Johan.

"It's Gengar!"

Noticing the Pokémon, Oak's gaze softened as he smiled warmly.

"Come on, back to the lab. I'll treat you all to a feast!"

Pallet Town—Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Gengar stared blankly at the cup noodles boiling over a burner.

Scratching its head, it looked at Johan.

A feast?

Johan gave it a reassuring look.

Cup noodles are Professor Oak's highest culinary achievement. If he cooked anything else, I wouldn't dare eat it.

"Hahaha! It's ready!"

Oak happily handed out portions of noodles.

"When it comes to cooking cup noodles, I have no equal," he said confidently.

Johan believed him.

Slurp!

Gengar took a bite and its eyes lit up.

The taste wasn't bad at all!

While it didn't match Johan's cooking, it was easily the second-best noodles it had ever eaten.

Soon, the lab was filled with the sound of enthusiastic slurping.

"By the way, where's Green?" Johan asked, noticing the absence of the professor's grandson.

Oak chuckled.

"Green's over at Hanako's house."

"Hanako?"

"A family in town. They adore Green and often invite him over for meals."

"Does Hanako have a kid?" Johan asked tentatively.

"You know Ash?" Oak looked surprised.

"Uh, no." Johan quickly shook his head.

So Ash exists too, huh?

Ash and Green?

What about Red?

Johan was still trying to piece together the logic of this Pokémon world.

"I do know about Red," Johan said after a pause.

"Hahaha, so you've heard of him too. He's an exceptional kid," Oak replied with a smile.

"Red and Green should both start their journeys next year," Oak added.

Johan nodded, processing the information.

"And what about Ash?"

"Ash still has a couple more years," Oak said between bites of noodles.

So Red and Ash are just kids...

"Oh, I heard you're planning to enter the Indigo League," Oak suddenly said.

"Huh? Who told you that?"

"Erika," Oak replied. "After her exchange visit to your academy, she's been singing your praises and recommending you for a teaching position at Celadon University."

Johan: "..."

Celadon University truly seemed to be a hub for talent.

"One more thing," Oak said, his tone turning serious.

After rummaging through some drawers, he produced a brand-new Pokédex.

Johan sighed deeply.

So I couldn't dodge this after all...

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