009 Bushels ❦ [Video/Action for Goldenrod]

[buckyouup]

So... I've been thinkin' 'bout gettin' me a job. Bein' a trainer's been bringin' in some good money, but it just ain't enough for all the things I got planned. Anypony got an idea where t'start lookin'?


[Sometime late in the day, just outside the city, there's a blinding flash of light, followed by a low, deep, loud groaning noise. Anyone wandering through the trees may catch the sight of something purple before the shadow of the beast blocks your view. Eventually, when the groaning stops, AJ scrambles for her 'gear and clicks on the feed.]

Uh... gals? You might wanna get a look at this.

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[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

[She pats his face affectionately.]

Hmmm... Well, since we're already up here, we could spend a bit of time hunting. We can train a bit more while we're at it.

[buckyouup.livejournal.com]

I reckon Jessie could sniff one out, if we knew what it smelled like.

[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

I don't think the Pokedex has a smell sample function... [She thinks about that for a while, then sighs.] We might just need to walk around until we try to find one.

By the way, you said you needed my help with this, didn't you? [She pats Spook's face again.] What can I do?

[buckyouup.livejournal.com]

[And Spook squeaks, snuggling into her hand.]

He's just so... big. I ain't sure how I can fit him in buildin's anymore.

[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

Well... isn't that what pokeballs are for?

[buckyouup.livejournal.com]

He... ain't the biggest fan of 'em. Can't say I am, neither.

[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

[She thinks about that for a moment.]

Okay, I can see why, but Spike doesn't seem to mind at all.

[buckyouup.livejournal.com]

As big as he is, poor Spook's still a baby. I reckon he's scared.

[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

Oh... [Well now she just feel insensitive.]

Well, let's explore our options here. He is a ghost, after all... can he be intangible?

[buckyouup.livejournal.com]

Y'know, I didn't think of that. I keep seein' him as a baby balloon, but I can't forget that he's a ghost, too.

[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

It's worth a shot. It'll look a little disturbing at first, but if he's that scared of going in the ball it might be the only way.

[buckyouup.livejournal.com]

Too bad we ain't at home. I'm sure you got a shrinkin' spell or somethin' you could use.

[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

[That makes her sigh in disappointment.] Yeah, I think I've got something along those lines and if not I could certainly research the matter. But we're not home, so...

[buckyouup.livejournal.com]

[Sigh.] You're right. We can't get tied up in the "what-ifs", now can we?

[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

We'll be here all day if we do.

So, what else could we try? We can't just let him stay outside all the time...

[buckyouup.livejournal.com]

Well... he does know "minimize", but I ain't sure he can keep it up.

[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

No, I don't think so either. There's a limit to how long they can hold moves like that, according to the Pokedex.

... I think I'm running out of ideas.

[buckyouup.livejournal.com]

I reckon the best thing to do is convince him t'get into the ball then. But it can wait, if you wanna start lookin' for that abra.

[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

Well, maybe getting him tired first will help? We can combine two problems into one solution.

[buckyouup.livejournal.com]

Now that's thinkin', sugarcube! Let's go find you a pokey-mon~!

[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

Away we go then! Come on out Spike!

[She tosses her one ball and the Dratini pops out, looking fresh and eager.]

[buckyouup.livejournal.com]

[And Applejack takes a moment to look over the little dragon.]

Well ain't he a cutie. I've never seen a Dratini before.

[friendyousohard.livejournal.com]

Isn't he great? [She pats Spike on the head, and he leans in with a squeak.]