[It's a lovely evening in the middle of Route 39.

At least, from what it looks close to the ground. One of Larry's Pokemon has managed to nudge the 'Gear on and is swinging it around to get it focused on its target. Said target is a pair of itsthebutz usedsuitup, comfortably propped up against a bale of hay.

What started as a little nap to let Steelix rest from a rough ride on the flatland turned into Larry and Barney being impossible to wake up. So their Pokemon have formulated a wonderful plan that will with out a doubt get them up. Naturally this has to be recorded too.

In the left corner of the screen, a Growlithe comes into view. She doesn't look too thrilled to be involved in this stupidity, but even she likes to play pranks on her owner sometimes.]

Doof! Bidoof! [Comes from the Pokemon from behind the 'Gear. It's the signal to go for it!

The Growlithe nods, takes a deep breath, and...]

GRRRROOOOOOWLITHE!

[A sneak Roar attack. Of course.

The sudden loud noise right next to them sends the two flying out of their spots and shouting, resulting into them colliding into each other. An eruption of laughter from the surrounding Pokemon breaks out. The looks of horror on their faces was good enough, but the collision was golden.

Rubbing his head and still looking rather bewildered, Larry shoots a glare at the Pokemon, especially the one behind the 'Gear.]

Very funny, you guys. Veeeeeeery funny.

[Barney looks even less than amused at the whole ordeal.]

That's the last time you teach your Pokemon how to prank people. They're not supposed to turn on us!

But it was funny at the time...!

[In the midst of their arguing with each other and their still-laughing Pokemon, the Bidoof behind the 'Gear finally shuts it off. They've got plenty of footage for cheap laughs later now.]

[[OOC: Responses may come from both Larry and Barney.]]

[A very cheery yet exhausted Larry appears on the screen. Behind him, the faint skyline of Goldenrod City can be seen in the dark orange of the sky. The steady noise of his Steelix moving along the ground can be heard. Larry's been on the move ever since he got done with today's adventures.]

I am on a roll, you guys!

[He holds up his newly earned Plain Badge for all to see. Hah, already ahead of Franziska again.]



Today was awesome! I got to challenge Whitney, and boy was that a fun match. Her Miltank is something else! But I beat her. And to get her to stop crying, I invited her to lunch. We did some sight-seeing and shopping too. She said she wants to do it again sometime! Can you say one of the best days in Johto ever? I guess it was a good thing I got dumped here again after all!

[He is stupidly happy over going on a date for the first time in months, yes. He desperately to get back in the groove of that.]

So um... I'm gonna head out of Goldenrod now. If I stay another day I think I'll never leave. It's like Violet, but waaay more entertaining. The only other time I went past Goldenrod was when I took that bus ride from hell up to Olivine for like...a couple days. I wanna see the rest of Johto and get the other badges. That was my main goal when I first got here. From here on out, it's about training and kicking gym leader butt!

Watch out Morty, Larry Butz has got his eyes on you!

[And from off-screen and out of nowhere before the feed cuts out,] Woooooooobbuffet!

( private call to Barney )

[The feed turns on to reveal the roof of a cave. It's moving pretty steadily, suggesting that whoever is holding the 'Gear is either running or riding something. Eventually Larry's face comes into view, and he looks pretty ecstatic. Wobbuffet can be seen behind him, with a similar expression.]

WHOOOOO!

Wobbaaaaaaaaa!

There is nothing cooler than riding on a Pokémon, I gotta tell you. I'm glad I found Onix, otherwise I think I woulda been stuck in this cave forever! She really knows her way around though!

[Larry's newly captured Onix roars proudly. Really, she has been a big help. Larry probably would have been screwed if he didn't accidentally step on her a while back.

Larry rubs the back of his head in embarrassment, recalling the event. Then he snaps his fingers.]

Oh yeah, Barney! Sorry I disappeared on you back there. As soon as I heard that Iris magically got sent by Azalea, I kinda...rushed out of town without thinking. I'll be back for you when I pick up Iris, and with Onix, I can get around even faster. You'll have the luxury of riding the Onix Express!

[He looks up for a moment, then grins at what he sees.]

Finally, the light at the end of the tunnel! Freedom, here we come! You hear that, Iris? We're almost there!

I can't wait to see the snow everyone's talking about. I wonder if it'll be as pretty as it was up at the temple...

[Suddenly, the darkness gives way to light, and the snowy scenery fills the screen. Larry looks mystified.]

Dude...!

[Suddenly, a piercing roar interrupts him.]

W-Wait Onix, what are you--! Oh nooooooo!

Wobbaaaaaaaaa...!

[Onix isn't exactly a fan of the snow, and as soon as she hits it, she screeches to a halt, sending Larry and Wobbuffet flying forward face-first into the snow.

As soon as Larry makes impact with the ground, the feed cuts out.]

[[OOC: Larry's PokéGear will still work, he'll just be answering at least ten minutes late because he really did get knocked out there.]]