Chapter 24: Training Pokémon Continues - Part 2
Hearing Ash and the others, Brock said, "Alright, release the Pokémon you want to train!" Listening to Brock, Ash, Misty, and Daisy released their respective Pokémon.
"Come out! Pidgeotto, Butterfree, Bulbasaur!" Ash said, taking out several Poké Balls. The Pokémon emerged from them.
Next, Misty took out a Poké Ball and said, "Oddish, come out!" Then Oddish came out of its Poké Ball.
"Seel, come out!" Daisy said, taking out her Poké Ball. Then Seel emerged from its Poké Ball.
Brock looked at the Pokémon Ash and the others had released; they were standing around sluggishly, scattered here and there. He then said to Ash, Misty, and Daisy, "Ash, Misty, Daisy! Have your Pokémon line up in a row!"
Hearing Brock, Ash, Misty, and Daisy had their Pokémon line up. The Pokémon's order, from left to right, was: Pikachu, Pidgeotto, Butterfree, Bulbasaur, Oddish, Seel. Brock looked at the lined-up Pokémon, noticed his own weren't there yet, took out his Poké Balls, and said, "Come out! Meowth, Zubat!" Then Meowth and Zubat emerged from their Poké Balls.
Brock looked at Meowth and Zubat and said, "Meowth, Zubat, go line up with those other Pokémon!" Hearing Brock, Meowth and Zubat joined the line with Pikachu and the others. Now the order from left to right was: Pikachu, Pidgeotto, Butterfree, Bulbasaur, Oddish, Seel, Meowth, Zubat.
Brock looked at the lineup of Pokémon, thought for a moment, then addressed them, "Meowth, Pikachu! Your task for today is to run laps around the cabin. Run at your top speed! Keep running around the cabin until you're exhausted, then rest for a bit and run again. This is to train your speed and endurance." Hearing Brock, Pikachu and Meowth ran over towards the cabin and began their training.
Brock looked at the remaining Pokémon and said, "Butterfree, Pidgeotto, Zubat! Your task today is to clash wings with each other in the air. But no using moves! Just like Pikachu and Meowth, when you get tired, rest. Once you've rested, get back to it."
Hearing Brock, Zubat, Pidgeotto, and Butterfree flew into the air and began their exercise.
Brock then looked at the remaining Pokémon on the ground. "Seel, you practice your moves down in the pond." Hearing Brock, Seel jumped into the nearby pond.
Now, only Misty's Oddish and Ash's Bulbasaur were still standing there. Brock looked at Oddish and Bulbasaur and thought, I forgot how Oddish should be trained... what should I do?! Let me think... Hmm... I'll just have Oddish train with Pikachu and Meowth!
After deciding, Brock told Oddish, "Oddish, you go train with Pikachu and Meowth too!" Hearing Brock, Oddish also walked over towards the cabin to begin training.
Brock watched Oddish head towards the cabin, then walked over beside Ash and the others.
Brock reached Ash and the others and said, "Ash, Misty, Daisy, I've assigned training tasks to all those Pokémon."
Ash looked over at Bulbasaur, still standing there, and asked Brock, "Brock, you haven't given Bulbasaur a training task yet!"
Hearing Ash, Brock turned his head and indeed saw Bulbasaur still standing there, staring intently at him as if to say, "They all get to train, but you haven't assigned me anything yet!"
Brock turned his head back and said to Ash, "Ash, go bring Bulbasaur over here." Hearing Brock, Ash ran over to Bulbasaur.
Seeing Ash walk away, Brock continued, speaking to the girls, "Daisy, didn't you ask how to train Pokémon? And Melanie, didn't you ask me to teach you how to become a Breeder? Misty, there's nothing for you specifically right now; you can go play if you want."
Hearing Brock, Daisy and Melanie replied in unison, "Yes, that's right!"
Listening to them, Brock took two notebooks out of his backpack and handed one to Daisy and the other to Melanie.
Daisy took her notebook and asked, "Brock, what's this?"
Melanie, also taking the other notebook, echoed, "Yes, Brock, what is this?"
"Daisy, this notebook contains some of my insights and methods for training Pokémon. I don't know if they'll be useful to you or not. Melanie, that notebook has information on caring for Pokémon and preparing various kinds of Pokémon food they love. So, Daisy, Melanie, your task for today is to memorize the contents of these notebooks. Next time, I'll teach you practical application."
Hearing Brock, Daisy and Melanie replied in unison, "We understand!" and walked off to the side to sit down and read the notebooks.
Misty noticed Brock hadn't assigned her anything, but she didn't say anything and just walked over towards Daisy. As she walked over, she thought, Brock didn't teach me anything... Oh well, at least he's helping train my Oddish!
Next, Ash brought Bulbasaur over to Brock's side. Brock looked at Bulbasaur and Ash, then said to Bulbasaur, "Bulbasaur, go watch Pikachu and the others run. If anyone slacks off, use your Vine Whip on them! Also, while you watch them run, practice striking the ground with your Vine Whip. This can train your move." Hearing Brock, Bulbasaur headed towards the cabin area.
"Brock, what about me?!" Ash asked quietly, looking around at Misty, Daisy, and all the Pokémon busy with their tasks, sounding a bit annoyed. "Besides, you're secretly my master now! Isn't there anything you're going to teach me?"
Hearing Ash, Brock chuckled aloud and said, "Ash! Of course, I'll teach you how to get stronger! But you don't even understand the basics of Pokémon knowledge yet. Once you understand the information about all Pokémon, then I'll teach you how to get stronger. So, your task for today is just to memorize the Pokémon knowledge in your own Pokédex!"
Hearing Brock, Ash replied with an "Mm," took the Pokédex out of his pocket, and started reading. (Pokédexes from each region contain general information on all the Pokémon of that region).
Brock had now assigned tasks for everyone today, except for himself.
Brock looked around, saw everyone doing as he had instructed, and felt relieved. Then he found a clean spot himself, lay down, and slowly fell asleep.
When Brock woke up, it was already evening. He walked towards the cabin and bumped into Ash, who seemed to be looking for something. Seeing Brock, Ash said, "Brock! Where did you go? It's time for dinner!" After speaking, Ash went into the cabin. Brock also went into the cabin, washed his hands, and joined Ash and the others for dinner. And naturally, near the table, the Pokémon were eating too!
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