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Pocket Monsters: The Origin "Cubone"

After receiving the Boulder Badge from Brock, the Gym Leader of Pewter City, I continued my journey.

I got a Magikarp from a kind gentleman at the shop for only 500 yen!

At Mt. Moon I found a mysterious scientist.

I also found some shady guys calling themselves Team Rocket who had stolen my Technical Machine.

I battled tons of trainers!

I had to win against tons of Water-type Pokemon and defeat Misty,

the Gym Leader of Cerulean City, who gave me the Cascade Badge!

Charmander and I trained a lot together and finally it evolved into Charmeleon!

After a duel, a fisherman gave me his fishing rod to be able to catch Water-type Pokemon.

Ah, and I got the Hidden Machine 01 from the captain of a ship I battled on!

So many things really happened.

The battle with the Vermilion City Gym Leader Lt. Surge was tough

but I managed to win. And I got the Thunder Badge!

I also received a voucher for a free bike!

Now I'm pedaling through Rock Tunnel heading towards Lavender Town!

I've arrived, Lavender Town!

Welcome to the Pokemon Center.

Lately, ghosts have been seen at the Pokemon Tower...

At the Pokemon Tower?!

- Really? - Yes, they say they're increasing.

Excuse me, but this story about ghosts isn't true, is it?

I haven't seen them, but many people have.

And what is the Pokemon Tower?

This is your first time here, right?

Yes.

Do you know that this town is famous for its Pokemon cemetery?

I've heard about it.

Well, the cemetery is the Pokemon Tower.

That one there?

Yes...

If a Pokemon dies in battle, the Tower becomes its eternal resting place.

Many people go to visit the cemetery.

But the ghosts you mentioned earlier... are they Pokemon?

Exactly. Although they could just be rumors.

Do you believe in ghosts?

Not really, I don't think they exist.

I think...

Good grief!

So the white hand on your shoulder I'm imagining it, right?

Uh... uh... uh?!

Come on, don't joke...

Red!

Hi!

Thanks for waiting. We have healed all your Pokemon.

Come back anytime!

Thank you very much!

Excuse me... were you thinking of going to visit the Pokemon Tower?

Yes! Since I'm here, I'll go take a look.

Then I recommend you go to the Pokemon House first.

The Pokemon House...?

Before going to the Pokemon Tower...

But why?

Hi!

Coming!

But this "Pokemon House"... What kind of place is it?

Here we take care of orphaned or abandoned Pokemon.

Abandoned Pokemon?

I'll give you a tour. Follow me.

I wonder how many abandoned Pokemon there are...

The man who built this house, Mr. Fuji, once told me...

that he thinks a lot of people treat their Pokemon like simple tools or accessories.

Mr. Fuji used to live here.

But now it's only used for abandoned Pokemon.

Mr. Fuji seems like a really good person.

Yes, indeed!

That's why many people volunteer to help him.

I'm also a volunteer, my name is Reina.

I'm Red, nice to meet you!

These Pokemon seem very happy!

And that Pokemon over there?

It's a baby Cubone.

He only gets along with Mr. Fuji.

He's very hostile towards everyone else.

Why?

It's Team Rocket's fault.

Team Rocket?

One day Cubone was being chased by Team Rocket, near the city...

Get them

Come on, come on, come on!

He went that way, follow him!

Cubone is worth a lot of money!

You have no way out.

Stay still and let yourself be caught.

What the hell?!

Bastard...

How dare you get in the way?

Let's see how you handle this one!

It was there that Marowak, Cubone's mother, was killed...

Poor little one.

Since then, no one except Mr. Fuji has been able to get close to him.

That Team Rocket...

How dare they do something so horrible!

Thank you for showing me the house.

The nurse at the Pokemon Center

told me to stop by here before going to the Pokemon Tower, now I understand why.

Mr. Fuji is not only a good person

but he also knows everything about Pokemon!

He can definitely teach you a lot of things!

I'm completing a Pokedex!

If what you say is true, I'd like to meet Mr. Fuji.

So, which one of them is Fuji?

Actually...

What's wrong?

Listen!

I know where Fuji went!

Where... where did he go?!

To the Pokemon Tower...

The Pokemon Tower?

Yesterday some people saw him sneak into the Pokemon Tower alone.

Why did he do that?!

It's clear, because of Team Rocket.

He surely wanted to tell Team Rocket to leave the Pokemon Tower.

Let's hope he doesn't get caught...

They're not people you can reason with.

So...

What happened to the Pokemon Tower?

And who are you?

My name is Red.

I'm traveling...

I'd like to learn more about Pokemon from Mr. Fuji.

Team Rocket has infiltrated the Pokemon Tower and is using it as a base.

It all happened so suddenly.

They came out from the back of a truck, catching us by surprise.

And then they kicked out the visitors.

This is now our hideout, you can't come whenever you want. Go home!

I just want to visit a grave!

I told you to leave!

Since that day...

we haven't been able to enter the Pokemon Tower.

What a bunch of scoundrels!

And suddenly a ghost appeared!

It's true, I saw it with my own eyes!

The other night, while Team Rocket was distracted, I went to visit a grave.

And then...

Go away...

Get out of here!

It appeared!

I'm still terrified!

If we can't get into the Pokemon Tower, the city is doomed.

Come on, let's all go help Mr. Fuji!

It's unthinkable to beat Team Rocket!

Others have tried to face them, but they're too strong and cruel.

And then there are the ghosts. I'm out!

So what do we do?

Mr. Fuji went there for us!

Do you really want to abandon him like this?

We are not abandoning him.

I'm sure Team Rocket will free him, sooner or later.

It's better to wait and see what happens.

I can't believe it, guys!

I'm going!

You? Impossible!

In all of Lavandonia there isn't a single person capable of defeating them.

It's true!

If you go alone you would only cause damage.

I have great faith in my abilities as a Pokemon trainer.

He has three badges.

That's why he's so sure of himself.

Are you sure about what you're about to do?

I can't let Team Rocket get away with it.

Especially for what they did to Cubone...

I'll make him pay, for sure!

So that's where he's going...

So if I get to the Pokemon Tower before Red and defeat Team Rocket...

I'll become a hero.

After all that talk... getting down to business is making me nervous.

It's getting darker and darker...

I'm not a ghost.

Hey, don't scare me like that.

I really want to see my Nidoran.

Did you also come to visit the graves?

You're worried about your Pokemon, aren't you?

Aren't you scared?

Not even a little.

It seems the ghosts only show themselves on the upper floor.

Maybe because of Team Rocket.

Upstairs?

It's incredible that nowadays someone still believes in ghosts.

Maybe these so-called ghosts are just tricks from Team Rocket.

Only someone sharp like me could figure that out.

I, the amazing Green, will reveal Team Rocket's secret.

And I'll get rid of them once and for all!

Soon my name will be part of Lavender Town's legend.

Guys, do you know they say this Pokemon Tower is haunted by ghosts?

Stop it, don't talk nonsense!

They're probably Ghost-type Pokemon, right?

No, they're real ghosts!

Are you serious?

Alright then.

We have these.

With this we can find out the true identity of a Ghost-type Pokemon.

It's a Spettrosonda!

It should work with ghosts too.

But do you believe in these things?

Stop acting like a child and grow up!

Team Rocket should be around here.

As I thought, I haven't seen any ghosts.

Go away...

Get out of here!

A... a ghost?!

It's definitely an intruder.

Let's go check it out.

Green?

What are you doing here?

A ghost appeared!

Go away...

Get out of here!

So those stories were true...

Red, let's get out of here!

No, but you go if you want.

I...

I'm not going anywhere!

Go, Charmeleon!

Get out...

Get out of here!

Who are you?

I'm not afraid of a human!

Wartortle, go!

What's going on?

Wait!

Scratch!

Go away...

Get out of here!

No attack seems to work.

What can I do?

Red!

Use this!

What is it?

Use it and you'll find out.

Wait!

You can't go that way!

Marowak?!

So... that ghost...

Was it Cubone's mother?

Go away!

You're still here...

Don't come near!

My baby!

I shouldn't fight her.

Charmeleon, return!

My son...

Cubone's mother was worried about him, that's why she couldn't rest in peace.

Cubone...

It seems the time has come to leave.

I'll leave the rest to Red.

Are you okay?

What happened to the Silph Scope?

Is this the Silph Scope?

What?!

Now get out of here!

It's useless, Cubone. Leave it to Red!

I'm counting on you... Jolteon!

That cheeky brat!

Get him, Koffing!

Action!

Quick Attack!

Finish him with Smog!

Oh, no!

Cubone!

Well done!

Thunderbolt!

It's not possible! He's just a brat...

Damn it, you won't get away with this!

He made it!

Isn't it great, Cubone?

Mr. Fuji!

Reina, Cubone!

Did you come to save me?

And who are you?

My name is Red.

Red challenged Team Rocket and won!

Really? Thank you so much.

It seems Marowak's soul can finally rest in peace and has gone to heaven.

I really appreciate it, Red!

I will never forget you, Clefairy...

I can't... hold back the tears...

My dear Growlithe!

Why did you die?

It's amazing to be able to hug Cubone!

Thanks to you, everything has returned to normal.

It even seems that Cubone has finally opened its heart to others as well.

No problem!

So you're completing a Pokedex.

Exactly! It's a task Professor Oak gave me!

I see... perfectly.

Completing a Pokedex is an impossible feat if you're not a true Pokemon lover.

I don't think I can help you with that, but...

I have something for you.

What is it?

It's a Poke Flute.

If you play it, you can wake up any sleeping Pokemon.

And the box?

Open it.

They're jewels!

Can I really take them?

Those jewels don't have any real value.

So what are they?

You'll find out in due time.

Goodbye, guys.

Thanks for everything!

Take care of yourselves!

If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask.

Come back soon!

Of course!

Hey, Red!

You owe me.

Huh?

What are you talking about?

Thanks to the Silph Scope I gave you, you were able to identify that Pokemon.

Oh, really?

Weren't you the one screaming like a little girl?

Y... you imagined it!

Then my imagination really has a very strong voice!

I've never screamed like a little girl!

It's true!

I've never done it!

Translation and revision: SamyPrettyOdd

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