Chapter 96: Chapter 96: The Flame Pokemon-athon!
(After earning a Soul Badge, Mew and her friends arrive at an open field.)
(where they are sure to find some new and unusual Pokemon.)
Mew: "This place looks nice,"
(Mew says.)
Misty: "Yeah. We can have a lunch break here,"
(Misty says.)
(Suddenly, they begin to feel the ground shaking.)
Misty: "Hey! It feels like an earthquake!"
(Misty says, surprised.)
(Brock points ahead.)
Brock: "Look out! Over there!"
(The group looks ahead to see something coming towards them that is covered in clouds of dust.)
(Everyone becomes concerned to see the cloud of dust while Pikachu and Eevee are scared stiff.)
(The dust clears to reveal a herd of quadruped, bovine Pokemon.)
(they're covered in light brown fur with thick.)
(darker brown mane around their neck.)
(Each of them have a rounded muzzle with a dark brown nose, small, triangular eyes, three gray bumps running vertically down its forehead.)
(and a pair of curved, gray horns grow from atop its head.)
(Each of their three black tails has a tuft of fur on the end, and there is a single gray hoof on each foot.)
Mew: "Those are Tauros,"
(Mew says.)
(She brings out her Pokedex, and Dexter says.)
Dexter: "Tauros, the Wild Bull Pokemon. A Normal Type. When wiping itself with its three tails, its Tackle is a powerful destructive force."
Mew: "Destructive force is right. We better stay away from the Tauros,"
(Mew says.)
Misty: "No kidding, they'll trample us if we're not careful,"
(Misty says.)
Brock: "Well then, how about we have some lunch,"
(Brock says.)
(And that's what Mew and her friends do.)
(They are sitting on the blanket and are having lunch.)
(the trainers have sandwiches while the Pokemon have their Pokemon food.)
(The Pokemon out are Pikachu, Eevee, Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Raboot, Galarian Ponyta, Shaymin, Weedle, Bounsweet, Teddiursa, Cleffa, Axew, Sobble, Psyduck, Golduck, Oddish, Vaporeon, Surskit, Sobble, Grookey, Onix, Zubat, Sandile and Rockruff.)
(And each of the trainers is holding their unhatched egg.)
Misty: "This was a great idea to stop here. It's a very nice day for a picnic,"
(Misty says.)
Mew: "Yeah. And it's nice to get the Pokemon some air,"
(Mew says.)
Brock: "And relax after traveling,"
(Brock says.)
(Mew then rubs her egg.)
Mew: "I can't wait for the egg to hatch."
Misty: "Me too, I wonder what Pokemon will hatch from our egg,"
(Misty says.)
Brock: "We'll have to wait until they hatch,"
(Brock says.)
(Suddenly, they hear barking sounds and turn their heads to see a Growlithe running up to them and barking at them.)
Mew: "That's a Growlithe,"
(Mew says.)
(She brings out her Pokedex, and Dexter says.)
Dexter: "Growlithe, the Puppy Pokemon. A Fire Type. It has a pleasant demeanor and great diligence. It drives enemies away with barks and bites."
Misty: "Why is it barking at us?"
(Misty asks, confused.)
(Mew translate.)
Mew: "He said something about us trespassing on the Big P Pokemon Ranch that is also a Pokemon preserve. We are forbidden to capture any Pokemon here."
Misty: "Is that true?"
(Misty asks.)
(And Growlithe barks in reply.)
???: "You are correct, kid,"
(A female voice says.)
(The group turns their heads to see a female rider that is on a Pokemon.)
(It's an equine Pokemon with cream-colored fur.)
(It has brown eyes and triangular ears with reddish interiors.)
(Yellow and reddish-orange flames from its mane and tail.)
(The mane forms a short crest on top of its head and a short strip down its back to its tail.)
(Additional flames are present behind its elbows and knees.)
(The fire appears about an hour after hatching.)
(It has four long legs, each ending in a single, gray hoof.)
(The girl is wearing a green color shirt and blue shorts, with red shoes.)
(She has long ponytail hair with blue eyes.)
(She is also wearing an orange headband too.)
(The girl says.)
???: "This place is a Pokemon Preserve. A place where it's against the law to capture Pokemon so they can grow up here naturally."
Mew: "That's amazing,"
(Mew says.)
(Misty says, embarrassed.)
Misty: "I guess that means we're trespassing
Brock: "You grew up right pretty, yourself, miss. What's the name of this here place?"
(Brock asks in a western accent and blushing.)
???: "Have you ever heard of the Big P Pokemon Ranch that's owned by the Laramie family?"
(The girl asks.)
Brock: "Isn't that the place where they raise lots of Pokemon in the wild?"
(Brock asks.)
(Then realizes.)
Brock: "Hey! This must be that place!"
Lara: "This is the Laramie Big P ranch, and I'm Lara Laramie,"
(The girl says.)
(Then turns to Growlithe.)
Lara: "And this here Growlithe makes sure nobody tries to capture our Pokemon."
Pikachu: "Pikachu," (Amazing.)
(Pikachu says.)
Eevee: "Eevee." (Really amazing.)
(Eevee replies.)
(Soon, the group call back most of their Pokemon and follow Lara to the range where there are multiple pens full of different Pokemon.)
(Like Rhyhorn, Sandslash, Nidorino and Nidorina.)
(The only Pokemon out are Sobble, Grooky, Raboot, Teddiursa, Cleffa, Axew, and little Galarian Ponyta.)
(Mew holds her Pokedex to Lara's Ponyta.)
Dexter: "Ponyta, the Fire Horse Pokemon. A Fire Type. Kanto Form. Its mane is made of intense flames."
Pikachu: "Pika," (How cool.)
(Pikachu says.)
(Misty asks.)
Misty: "Isn't it real hot?"
Lara: "I don't need to worry cause a Ponyta or Rapidash will never ever burn anybody it really trusts,"
(Lara says.)
(Mew walks to Lara's Ponyta.)
Mew: "Hello Ponyta, it's nice to meet you."
(Ponyta then walks to Mew and sniffs her a little.)
(Then begins to lick Mew's cheek making her giggle.)
(Then Mew pets Ponyta without any trouble.)
Lara: "Wow! I'm impressed, Mew. It took a while for Ponyta to trust me, but it must have sensed that you're a good person,"
(Lara says.)
Mew: "Thanks, I think it can tell that I raise my Pokemon well,"
(Mew says.)
Misty: "Just training one Pokemon a big job, but a whole herd must be really tough,"
(Misty says.)
(Then Brock says.)
Brock: "Breeders love Pokemon from the Laramie ranch, cause they're raised in the wild and they're a little stronger than other Pokemon. You're lucky if you get a Big P Pokemon."
Lara: "I'm real glad that some folks know about all the hard work we do. We're real proud of the way we raise our Pokemon here,"
(Lara says.)
(Just then, little Galarian Ponyta walks over to Lara's Pokemon.)
(Lara's Ponyta looks down at the little Ponyta while Mew's looks at Lara's in amazement.)
(Lara's Ponyta then licks Mew's on the head, making the little one smile.)
(Mew giggles.)
Mew: "I think they both become friends."
Lara: "I'm real amazed to see your little Ponyta. I've never seen a Ponyta from the Galar Region. Where you get it?"
(Lara replies, impressed.)
Mew: "Well…"
(Mew sheepishly says.)
(With Brock and Misty's help, they explain to Lara how Ponyta and some of their Pokemon.)
(used to belong to a mean trainer, Damian and how they come across him.)
(After the incident, they're given permission to take care of them.)
Lara: "That's a real nice story, and glad that the Pokemon have nice trainers to take care of them. Trainers like this Damian doesn't deserve to have Pokemon,"
(Lara says.)
Mew: "Thanks. We take very good care of our Pokemon, and help them become strong. I love to check out the ranch"
(Mew says.)
Misty: "Me too,"
(Misty says.)
Lara: "Well, we're having a big party here tonight. Why don't you all come as my guests?"
Mew: "A party?! That sounds great!
(All the Pokemon cheer.)
All Pokemon: (Party! Party!)
Lara: "And if you stay here at the ranch tonight, you'll be able to see the big Pokemon race tomorrow,"
(Lara says.)
Mew: "A Pokemon race?"
(Mew says, curious.)
Lara: "We race one another to find out who's got the best Pokemon. Anybody who wins the Big P Pokemon Race, becomes an honorary member of the Laramie clan!"
(Lara says.)
(Soon, rumbling is felt)
Lara: Huh?
Misty: "The Tauros again!"
(Misty says, surprised.)
(But Lara says.)
Lara: "No, that sound could only be.."
(Soon they see a group of stampeding Pokemon coming their way.)
(The herd Pokemon are large, wingless, three-headed avian Pokémon.)
(Each head has a long, sharp beak and a black V-shaped, feather crest.)
(It has bristly brown feathers covering its heads and upper body, while its lower half has a smooth layer of black feathers.)
(Its tail consists of three pale red feathers with lighter tips.)
(Its wingless body rests on two long and slender, but powerful legs with feet that have three clawed toes in front and one in back.)
(Each of the Pokemon's three faces show joy, sorrow, and anger.)
(Mew brings out her Pokedex, but they zip past them.)
Mew: "Oh man! They move fast!"
(Mew says, amazed.)
(Suddenly, one of the Pokemon stops in front of the gang.)
(to see a young man wearing a teal long sleeve shirt.)
(beige pants and boots with a red satch.)
(He has purple hair in a low ponytail.)
(The young man says.)
???: "Howdy, Lara."
(Mew holds her Pokedex in front of the Pokemon, and Dexter says.)
Dexter: "Dodrio, the Triple Bird Pokemon. A Normal and Flying Pokemon. This Pokemon can run faster than it can fly. It's three heads represent joy, sorrow, and anger."
???: "We're gonna win the Pokemon race tomorrow,"
(The young man boasts.)
(Lara sternly says.)
Lara: "Don't be too sure, partner! It takes more than just speed to win the race."
???: "Just get ready to lose, Lara,"
(The young man says.)
(Then the stranger yells as he rides his Dodrio to join with the others.)
Misty: "What a jerk! Who is that guy?!"
(Misty angrily asks.)
Lara: "He's Dario, a Dodrio trainer. And we'll see what kind of guy he is,"
(Lara says.)
(Later in the night, the part is in full swing.)
(Mew and the others walk with Lara as they walk down the street to have snacks, drinks, and have fun.)
(One of the vendors says.)
vendors: "Hey, Lara! Good luck in the race tomorrow! We're all gonna be rootin' for ya!"
Lara: "Thank you kindly!"
(Lara says.)
(One of the party goers says.)
party goers: "You're Ponyta's great!"
Lara: "Thank you, ma'am!"
(Lara happily says.)
Another party goer: "Good luck, Lara!"
(Another party goer says.)
Lara: "Appreciate it!"
(Lara says.)
(Another one says.)
Another party goer: "Go for it, girl!"
Brock: "She must be a real contender in that race,"
(Brock says.)
Misty: "Well, she certainly has done a great job training that Ponyta of hers,"
(Misty says.)
Mew: "We're really lucky to have run into such an incredible Pokemon Breeder, aren't we?"
(Mew happily says.)
(Suddenly, they hear a familiar voice calling out.)
???: "Hey, Lara!"
(The group turns their heads to see Dario running to them.)
(Dario says.)
Dario: "Lara, all of your Tauros are going crazy back at the ranch!"
(Mew Lara and the others gasp in shock.)
(and begin to rush to the scene.)
(Lara then whistles and Ponyta rushes over.)
(Lara jumps on Ponyta and they begin to take the lead.)
Lara: "Let's go!"
(Lara says.)
(Lara, Ponyta, and Growlithe go on ahead as Mew and the others follow.)
(Unknown to them, Dario is having a smirk on his face.)
(Soon enough, Lara, Ponyta, and Growlithe are the first to arrive.)
Lara: "Hey! What?"
(Lara exclaims.)
(What she sees are the Tauros fighting with one another, like they are spooked, and something glittering appears.)
(Lara turns to her Growlithe.)
Lara: "Growlithe, get in there and settle em down!"
(Growlithe jumps into the pen and runs around them as it barks.)
(After a few times running around barking, the Tauros calm down.)
(Lara and Ponyta begin to wonder what could have upset them, when they hear a strange sound.)
(Lara turns her head.)
Lara: "What's that?"
(Suddenly, something zips past Ponyta, spooking it.)
(Ponyta raises itself up as Lara falls and hits her arm.)
(That's when Mew and the others arrive to see what happened.)
Mew: "Lara!"
(Mew panics.)
(Soon, Mew notices Ponyta panicking.)
Mew: "Whoa! Ponyta!"
(Mew then rushes over to Ponyta while Brock and Misty tend to Lara.)
Brock: "Lara,"
(Brock says, concerned.)
Lara: "I think I'm okay,"
(Lara says.)
(But when Lara tries to move her arm, she feels the pain.)
Lara: "OW!"
Misty: "Don't move that arm!"
(Misty says.)
(Suddenly, Lara hears Ponyta panicking and sees Mew reaching her hand out and pets Ponyta without trouble.)
(Mew says.)
Mew: "It's okay Ponyta. It's okay. Calm down, girl. It's okay."
(Soon enough, Ponyta is able to calm down.)
(Mew calmly pets Ponyta.)
Mew: "There you go. Feeling better."
(She then begins to wonder.)
Mew: "I wonder what happened to spook all the Pokemon."
(Lara is amazed and softly says to herself.)
Lara: "She's good."
[To Be Continued...]