4 The Dark Forest 1

"Say, how long do you think until we get to Viridian Forest?"

"Probably a couple of minutes?"

Could be longer though. All I know is that from the games, it didn't take long after getting your starter Pokemon to reach Viridian Forest.

"Heh… Since it's going to take that long, I'll battle and catch some wild pokemon."

"Alright. I'll also catch some too."

Well, he's got Charmander so it'll be a walk in the cake in Viridian Forest. As for me, that's a whole different story. With April, since she's a Grass/Poison-type it's not that effective against Pokemon in Viridian Forest.

"Say, why don't we split and meet up in like, an hour?"

"Sure. I'll go this way."

He pointed to the left and started walking throwing his Pokeball into the air and catching it. Then I'm left with what's left huh. Time to go catching! After moving away from the trail, I'm met with a Spearow. That reminds me, what's Ash doing right now? Did he also get his Pokemon yet? Has he beaten the Elite 4? Where is he? No use in thinking about it, It'll come when it comes.

In a place where the Spearow couldn't see, I used my Pokedex.

"Spearow is an avian Pokémon that is very small. It has rough, brown plumage on its head and three brown tail feathers. It has narrow, dark brown eyes with white pupils and a short, hooked beak. The feathers covering its wings are pinkish red with lighter tips, and it has a beige underside with two thin, horizontal stripes. Its light pink feet have two toes in front and one in the back. Black feathers cover its back.

Although inept at other aspects of its flying, such as height and distance, Spearow is still capable of flying quickly to protect its territory. However, it must flap its wings at high speeds to stay aloft. Spearow's loud shrieks can be heard over half a mile (one kilometer) away, and are used to warn others of its kind of danger.

Spearow is usually found in desolate wastelands and fields, where it hunts for insects. Ekans is a natural predator of Spearow."

Since April is weak against Flying-type, I'll have to forego catching it. You might have gotten away this time, Spearow, but next time, next time I'm going to catch you!

Walking around, I came face to face with a Caterpie.

"Caterpie is a Pokémon that resembles a green caterpillar. There are yellow ring-shaped markings down the sides of its body, which resemble its eyes and are meant to scare off predators. Its most notable characteristic is the bright red antenna (osmeterium) on its head, which releases a stench to repel predators. Despite these features and its camouflage in green foliage, Caterpie is often preyed upon by Flying-type Pokémon. Its feet are tipped with suction cups, permitting this Pokémon to scale most surfaces with minimal effort.

Caterpie will shed its skin many times before finally cocooning itself in thick silk. It can also spit this silk in order to entangle foes. It has a voracious appetite, which causes it to eat leaves larger than itself. According to Pokemon Adventures, its favorite food is the Vermilion flower. Caterpie lives in forests."

Kek, a Bug-type Pokemon that would come in handy in Brocks Gym. Although April could be a dark horse, it's better safe than sorry, besides to become a Pokemon Master, I'll need to catch all Pokemon. Two bird with one stone ey?

Taking notice to us, Capterpie took a defensive stance.

"April, get as close as you can then use [Tackle]!"

"Saur!"

"Ree!"

"Dodge the stringshot! That's right, get closer!"

"Now use [Tackle]!"

"Saaur!"

"Reee!"

Getting thwomp and sent flying, I though Caterpie died. Dead dead, not [Fainted]. Death and [Fainted] are two entirely different things. But they are very similar. [Fainted] is a condition where a Pokemon goes into a near death state. However, Pokemon can wake up from this state if their willpower is strong enough.

"Good job, April. Now, go Pokeball!"

Wong wong wong~

Three noises and a click.

"Caterpie get!"