[IC] Pokemon Johto

[James Davy]

Shiranui nodded with a smile and the duo started heading east along Route 44.

[bowtiesrcool86]

Soon enough, the Ice Path came into view.

[James Davy]

"We haven't even entered there and already it's getting cold," stated Shiranui, "It's like the Seafoam Islands back in Kanto."

[bowtiesrcool86]

"Yeah, you're right." Liam agreed. He noticed an injured Rattata on the ground. He rushed over to it to inspect. Its tail was the injury. Liam managed to make a splint and bandaged that section of the tail, using Sherlock to help calm Rattata so he could operate. Liam then gave the wild pokemon a Orren Berry.
"So, we ready to go into Ice Path?" Liam inquired once he finished.

[James Davy]

"I'm as ready as I'll ever be," answered Shiranui, determined to not let the cold get the better of him, "That was a good thing you did, helping that Rattata."

[bowtiesrcool86]

"What can I say?" Liam replied. "My mom taught me that I need to try and help any Pokemon I find injured.

[James Davy]

"If only there were more people like you," mused Shiranui out loud as he entered the Ice Path.

[bowtiesrcool86]

A Zubat flew at the heroes. Liam had Gible fend it off.

[James Davy]

"A Zubat in the Ice Path?" Shiranui asked rhetorically, "Why would a Pokémon live in an environment that their type has a disadvantage to?"

[bowtiesrcool86]

Liam encountered a Sneasel. Gible fought with it. It was weakened enough and was caught.

[James Davy]

A Swinub ran into Shiranui's leg as it was hunting for food. Shiranui sent Kaki out and discovered after the Charizard used Flamethrower that the Swinub had the Thick Fat ability, allowing it to survive a Charizard's attack. "Poké Ball, go!" Swinub was drawn in and after only 15 seconds of shaking, the ball pinged shut. "I'm calling you Buta," said Shiranui as he put the Swinub's ball away due to it being an extra Pokémon yet to be stored.

[bowtiesrcool86]

"Well, we should try and hurry though this cave." Liam said. "I can't wait to get home."

[James Davy]

"I agree," replied Shiranui, knowing that a trek through the Ice Path is dangerous to the unprepared.

[bowtiesrcool86]

"Well, we need to hurry in a safe fashion and get out then." Liam replied.

[James Davy]

"Tachi, help us out!" Shiranui let his Espeon out. "Tachi, I want you to lead us through to Blackthorn City. Can you do it?" The Espeon nodded in answer and felt through her fur any minute shifts in the air that indicated a well-travelled path. Tachi started walking deeper into the cave and Shiranui followed.

[bowtiesrcool86]

As did Liam.

[James Davy]

The heroes eventually neared the other end of the Ice Path.

[bowtiesrcool86]

Blackthorn came into sight. "I can't believe I'm home." Liam said as he stepped into town. "Follow me to my house." Liam said.

[James Davy]

"Sure thing," Shiranui acknowledged, feeling curious.

[bowtiesrcool86]

Liam brought Shiranui to a lovely house. Inside the hall was decorated with many pink items. Sitting on an end table was a photo. The Photo was taken in the hospital room. The person in the bed's face was obscured by a pink blob. The person in the bed was holding a baby wrapped in blue cloth with a tuff of pink hair sticking out. Standing next to the bad was a younger version of Liam's father, who had an Abra in his arms.
"Go on and make yourself comfortable man." Liam said. He offered to make a berry smoothy for his friend.