Episode 67:
Brock’s Tips on Pokémon Breeding

Kelly slept that night in the Pewter City pokécenter with her two wonderful Eevees, Mars and Venus. Her alarm went off at 7:00 this time, rather than the previous morning. “Ahhh. Oh good, it’s not 5 in the morning again. Wake up you two.” Kelly tapped Mars and Venus on the head.

“Oh, good morning Kelly.”

Mars simply rolled over a stayed asleep. Venus prodded him with her paw until the sleeping Eevee finally had enough. “Ok, ok, I’m up. Where are we going today? Please not another Pidgeot ride, I think I almost got sick last time.”

“Hehe, no. Today, I’m going to see that gym leader Brock. He is a pokémon breeder. He might give me some tips on getting started.”

“Sounds good to me!” The trio packed and went to the dining area for breakfast. After eating, Kelly and her Eevees head to Brock’s gym to speak with him.

“Onix return. Here’s a boulder badge for you, and WHY DON’T YOU TAKE ALL OF THEM!” Brock stormed out of the main gym into a side office.

“Not a very nice man to be a pokémon breeder. Are you sure he can help you?”

“I hope so. I don’t know any other pokémon breeders.”

“Oh well. Let’s go see if he’ll speak with you.” Venus took the front with Kelly close behind and Mars.

“Ohhh. I’m just not cut out for this Vulpix.” Brock’s Vulpix stared innocently at him with her big eyes. “Ahh, at least you care about me. Huh, who’s there?”

Kelly walked into the office. “Uhhh, hi! My name’s Kelly. Uhhh. I want to be a pokémon breeder like you.”

Brock lifted his eyes from Vulpix to see the small girl standing in his office. He tried to block out the idea of asking her out. “Oh. Well, I am kindof a pokémon breeder. What brings you to me?”

“Well, I hear you are to best at pokémon breeding.”

“Hehe, who told you that?”

“Huh, lots of people. They say you should give up being a gym leader and just be a breeder.” Brock facefaults. “Umm, oh, I’m sorry.”

“It’s ok.” Brock points his attention over to the sign above a machine on the wall. ‘Boulder Badge Dispenser: Over 1,000,000 Served’. “See, I’m really not cut of to be a fighter. I’d rather raise pokémon.”

“So you’ll help me?”

“What a sec, how old are you?”

“Uhhh, uhhh, nine.” Kelly lowers her head as if shamed by her young age.

“Oh, that explains why you don’t have any pokéballs. So, how did you manage to get two Eevees?”

“My mommy and daddy gave them to me. They were presents. I’ve loved pokémon ever since that day.”

(Flashback)

“Here you go sweetie, open the box.” Kelly’s mom handed her to wrapped box.

“Hahaha,” Kelly giggled as she ripped to wrapping paper off. She was only 8 years old now and today was her birthday. “Oh.” Kelly stared at the strange red and white metallic ball.

“That’s a pokéball Kelly. Inside is a pokémon all for you.”

Kelly shifted the ball around. “Mommy, how does it work?”

“See that button on the front.” Kelly looked at the ball. It was still in it’s small form. “Good, now press it.”

Kelly touched the button but dropped the ball as it expanded. “Huh. Neat, it grows!”

“Good work. Now, push the button again and it will open.” Kelly picked of the pokéball and pressed the button a second time. Now the ball opened revealing a tan colored pokémon. “Oh look Kelly, it’s a real pokémon.”

“Veeeeeeeee!”

“Hahaha, uhhhh, what is it?”

“This type of pokémon is called an Eevee. This one’s a girl. Eevee’s are very playful and make great pets. Your mother and I had a hard time trying to get her. So, what will you call your new pokémon?”

“I get to name her.” Her new Eevee looked at her with big sweet eyes. “I know, how ‘bout, Venus.” Eevee smiled in acceptance. Kelly’s parents just exchanged strange looks as they pondered why she chose the name.

“Ok Kelly. There is one more gift for you.”

Kelly opened the second present and found another small pokéball inside. “You got me another pokémon! Oh, thank you mommy! Thank you daddy!” Kelly ‘s parents just smiled as they watched their daughter play with her new pets. “I think I’ll call you. Mars.” Mars too was content with the name he was given and cuddled up next to Kelly.

“Now, Kelly, because the law says that in order to be a trainer, you must be 10, you can’t carry any more pokéballs. But I think they let kids own pokémon as pets now.”

“That’s ok. I just want these two pokémon. I love my new Eevees.” Kelly smiled hugging her new friends again.

(End Flashback)

“And that’s why I want to be a pokémon breeder. I’m not really interested in going around battling pokémon, just raising them, like you.”

“Well, that sure is a great story. Tell you what.” Brock walks over to a bookshelf and fingers through the line of texts. “Ah, here it is. Take this book.” He hands Kelly a book written by Suzie, the world famous pokémon breeder. “It’s written by an old friend of mine, Suzie.” Kelly notices Brock blushing slightly upon saying her name. “She’s a famous pokémon breeder. I learned most of my techniques from her.”

Kelly takes the book from Brock who seems to be having a daydream. “Uhh, ok, thank you Brock. Um, when do you want it back?”

“That’s ok, I’ve got lots of copies. You keep it. You’ll need it time to time as a reference. Hmm, where did you say you were headed?”

“Oh. I don’t know.”

“Well, south of here are Viridian City and Pallet Town. If you go east, you’ll run into Mt. Moon. I think you’re best going south because Team Rocket has been spotted on Mt. Moon recently. You don’t want to pick a fight with them.”

“Ok. I’ll go to Viridian City then. Oh and, thanks again Brock!” Kelly waves goodbye to Brock as she heads out towards Viridian City. But first she must navigate through the Viridian Forest. I wonder which path was truly better?