Episode 16: String Spit

As Eli and Roco reach the top of Slowpoke Well, they see Quil, Bay, and Gol, whom has rejoined the group, wandering the town.

CROCONAW REGISTERED.

The Pokédex beeps in Quil's pocket as he sees Roco.

Quil: No way, you evolve? Since when?

Roco: Since now. I'm the strongest now so everyone has to listen to me!

He faints from the poison.

Eli: Let's get him to a Pokémon Center.

After they drop Roco off to recover, they see the gym is now open.

Quil: Finally, about time this place opened up. The gym is bug type right?

Eli: Yeah, the leader uses two bug types.

Quil: Alright then, me and Bay talked about a strategy earlier and think you and Gol should be the two to take it on.

Gol: Nah I'm good. I don't have much interest in battling. If it's bug type then you should go Quil.

Quil: You sure? I did the last one and wanted to make sure everyone could.

Gol: Go for it, I'm here for your other mission.

Quil: Okay, see you after the gym then.

Eli and Quil head into the Azalea Town gym. When the enter the room, Quil lays eyes on a familiar face.

Quil: Bugsy? What are you doing here?

Bugsy: I'm the gym leader here. I assume you guys got through the Ruins of Alph fine?

Quil: Yeah, thanks to this guy.

He nudges Eli.

Bugsy: That's great to hear. All I hope is that you guys didn't break anything while in there. Those ruins are filled with very important pieces of Johto's history.

Quil: Trust me we were pretty careful. Mostly careful.

Bugsy: That's good the hear. Now, let's get this gym challenge started. All you have to do is reach me other there.

He points across a large pit with Spinarak-shaped platforms and web-like tracks.

Bugsy: Just take the right platform that leads to the correct path. I will say though, the platforms will always follow the path of any intersection it reaches. Anyways, see you soon!

He throws out a Spinarak and uses it's String Shot to swing over the pit. Quil and Eli look at the pit and the six platforms hanging above it.

Quil: That looks really deep. Is it even safe to go over it?

Eli: Probably not. Either way we gotta get over it if we want to battle the leader.

And so Quil and Eli begin to figure out how to get over the puzzle

Episode End.