Pokemon, Scyther, Heart of a Champion #12-Used

Bug Island
“Look! It’s Murcott Island!” Ash Ketchum shouted. He pointed to an island covered in thick woods.
Ash and his lightning mouse, Pikachu, rode on Ash’s trusty Lapras, a large, blue Water Pokemon. Ash’s friends, Misty and Tracey, also rode Lapras. Misty held Togepi, a tiny baby Pokemon that had hatched from a rare egg.
Ash couldn’t wait to get to Murcott Island and the next Pokemon adventure.
“Let’s go!” Ash called to his friends. He pulled his red-and-white cap over his shaggy black hair.
Ash wanted to explore the island right away. When he reached the age of ten, Ash had left home to go on a journey to search for new Pokemon — creatures with amazing powers — and to compete against Gym Leaders to earn badges. To become a Pokemon Master, he needed to capture and train all different kinds of Pokemon. His journey had taken him a long way, all the way to the Orange Islands. He and his friends had seen some amazing things on the islands and he hoped Murcott Island wouldn’t be any different.
“Aaaahhhhh!” Misty cried as a large Beedrill buzzed overhead. The combination Bug and Flying Pokemon looked like a big, fierce bee. Misty clutched Togepi tightly. Her orange hair gleamed in the sun.
But Tracey looked excited. “Murcott Island is famous for having tons of Bug Pokemon,” he said. “We might discover a new Pokemon.” Tracey was a Pokemon trainer and watcher. He was a few years older than Ash, and wore a bandana in his dark hair. Tracey was always searching for new Pokemon to study and draw.
Lapras swam up to the island’s shore. Ash and his friends jumped off onto the beach.
“Thanks, Lapras,” Ash said as he took out a Poke Ball. Ash recalled Lapras and put the ball back on his belt.
Tracey took out two of his Poke Balls. “Marill!” Tracey called, and a blue Pokemon appeared. Marill looked like a plump blue mouse with big ears. A round ball bobbed on the end of its long tail.
“Venonat!” Tracey shouted. A furry, buglike Pokemon stood next to Marill. Venonat had two round, red eyes, two flat feet and no arms.
Ash and Tracey were eager to start capturing Pokemon. But Misty looked as though she wanted to get back on Lapras and ride out to sea.
“What’s the matter with her?” Tracey asked. He looked over at Misty, who was usually fearless.
“Misty’s afraid of Bug Pokemon,” Ash explained.
“Oh, I get it,” Tracey turned to Misty. “When it comes to bugs, Misty’s a chieken!
“Who are you calling a chicken?” Misty protested.
“Don’t worry, Misty,” Tracey comforted. “Marill and Venonat will take care of US.”
Ash watched as Venonat and Marill headed straight for the woods.
“Venonat’s radar and Marill’s keen hearing will help us find new Pokemon,” Tracey explained.
Ash nodded. Tracey’s Pokemon had proven themselves to be very useful on their adventures.
Venonat and Marill led Ash and the others to a clearing in the forest. A group of small, green Bug Pokemon crawled in the grass. “Cool! Caterpie,” Ash said.
Misty took one look at them and turned away. “Yuck! I hate bugs! I hate bugs! I hate bugs!” she chanted as she dragged Ash and Pikachu away.
Suddenly, they heard a noise in the trees. They stopped. A large Pokemon with two sharp horns on top of its brown body jumped in front of them. It raised its terrible claws in the air. It was a Pinsir, Ash knew. The Caterpie looked cute compared to the Pinsir — even to Misty. Misty grabbed Ash’s arm. They ran back to find Tracey.
Ash told Tracey all about the scary Pinsir.
“Pinsir are pretty incredible,” Tracey said. “But not that unusual. I’m hoping Marill and Venonat will find something really rare.”
Suddenly, Venonat and Marill pointed into the woods.
“There’s something in that direction!” Tracey said excitedly. He ran after his Pokemon. Ash and the others followed.
Soon they came to a clearing in the trees.
Venonat and Marill had found something, all right. A big green Pokemon with razor-edged wings was lying on the ground. It looked very, very sick.