First on my list was to head west from Route 1 onto Routes 17 and 18. I specifically wanted to get the Larvesta egg on Route 18. In order to do this, I had to bend the rules slightly by temporarily depositing one of my Pokémon. This isn't technically breaking the restrictions I set for myself because I allowed myself to obtain eggs and keep them in my party just until they hatch. If I didn't do this, it would be impossible for me to obtain egg Pokémon unless one of my party Pokémon and all of my boxed Pokémon died first.
For starters, I used Max Repel to postpone my Route 17 encounter so my team wouldn't be full, and off I sailed.
The trip to Route 18 was fairly uneventful since I was using Repels, but I did have quite a few trainer battles which were just challenging enough to give some good experience. It was especially good for Honeydew, who was still catching up with the Exp. Share.
I finally reached the house where a Pokémon Ranger gave me the Larvesta egg! That was easy. Now for the hard part... hatching the egg. I haave to hatch it on Route 18 for it to count as my encounter here, so it's time for lots and lots and LOTS of walking in circles.
In the meantime, I found HM05 Waterfall while wandering around. If I remember correctly, I won't need this for a while.
After a small eternity, the egg finally hatched! Good lord, it's about time!
This Larvesta is a female, so I had to name her after something sweet. I decided to go with "Chai", because it's sweet but with a little spice. I thought that would be an appropriate nod to her Fire typing.
On my way back, I came across a new area, the P2 Laboratory, where I found the Dubious Disc and TM24 Thunderbolt.
My encounter for this area was a Watchog (oh, Guava...). I've always found Watchog kind of creepy with those eyes... Well anyway, welcome to the group, "Sesame". Now get in the box.
Heading back through Route 17, my encounter here was a male Frillish. My first thought was to name him "Onion", but I decided to name him "Pringles", just in case I ever evolve him.
The other area I could reach now with Surf was Mistralton Cave, but I didn't want to explore there just yet. Instead I went back to Pinwheel Forest to search some previously inaccessible areas. I found the TM for SolarBeam, so I'd say it was a worthwhile side trip.
I also found this blocked area. I've played this game before, but I don't remember coming across this area. Perhaps it has something to do with one of the event Pokémon from the game?
Returning to Icirrus City, I decided to explore Route 8 and resume training. Here I encountered a Stunfisk. I named this little derp "Potato". I'll probably never use him, but I have to say Stunfisk's Electric/Ground typing always intrigued me.
I continued to the Moor of Icirrus, where I used a Max Repel to search for one of the special surfing spots. I encountered a Seismitoad, but I miscalculated and accidentally knocked it out. Darn... Oh well, I have a Tympole I could always raise. Not that I would of course, since they are pure evil.
With those side quests done and Honeydew finally on par with the rest of my team, I figured it was time to set my sights on the Icirrus Gym. Tune in next time for that!
(credit for party sidebar format goes to Marriland)
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