FJ098

==Synopsis==
Justin's Scyther is still reeling from his loss to Pinsir.
==Summary==
Justin recovers emotionally and mentally from his loss to Andrew. With Marill and Murkrow he defeats a passing trainer, Shane, and his Nidorina and Golem. The victory reignites Justin's confidence and he is ready to compete for his seventh badge. However, Scyther is still crushed from his loss to Andrew's Pinsir. 
Scyther recalls being abandoned by a previous trainer when he was deemed too weak by failing to defeat a Tyranitar. Scyther was then given away to the National Park to be used for Bug-Catching Contests. He does not listen to Justin because he wants to be stronger on his own. Justin capturing Scyther with Skiploom, a Hoppip at the time, with only Stun Spore and Fairy Wind surfaced heavy feelings of weakness.
Scyther suddenly flees into Mt. Mortar to practice and train against Rock Pokemon. He comes across Declan who is training his new Tyrogue against  his Golbat. Declan spots Scyther, unaware it belongs to Justin and seeks to capture him with Tyrogue. After an initial struggle, Tyrogue finds his range to defeat Scyther, who is reclkless, still distracted by his past and recent loss. Declan tries to capture Scyther, but is distracted when Tyrogue evolves into Hitmonlee. In the distraction, Scyther fleed Mt. Mortar. 
Scyther returns to Justin who has been fervently looking for him with Furret, Murkrow, and Marill. That night, Justin treats Scyther's wounds and makes sure he is fully healed. When Justin comes across Nicole, a new trainer, the next day, Scyther jumps out of his Poke Ball and volunteers to battle, intending to listen to Justin. 
==Major Events==
*Declan is training in Mt. Mortar
*Declan's Zubat is revealed to have evolved into Golbat
*Declan is revealed to have captured a Tyrogue, who evolves into Hitmonlee
*Declan battles and defeats Justin's Scyther and attempts to capture him, but Scyther flees
*Justin's Scyther begins to listen to him
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events (First Journey). 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Andrew (flashback)
*Declan
*Shane
*Nicole
*Trainer (flashback)
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Marill (Justin's )
*Furret (Justin's)
*Scyther (Justin's)
*Murkrow (Justin's)
*Pinsir (Andrew's; flashback)
*Jolteon (Declan's)
*Golbat (Declan's)
*Tyrogue (Declan's; evolves)
*Hitmonlee (Declan's; newly evolved)
*Nidorina (Shane's)
*Golem (Shane's)
*Tyranitar (flashback)
Category:First Journey