Well that had gone pear shaped quickly, Danielle thought to herself. The shock had been enough to make Elliott let go of the little yellow mouse. She clenched her jaw and narrowed her eyes while she thought of her next move. She might have been a rookie trainer but she has been in a few battles to have made it this far in her journey already. Refusing to leave this forest without that Pikachu, her determination shone bright in her eyes. â€œCome on, Elliott, this isnâ€™t over yet! Try another vine whip! I know you can do itâ€¦â€ She called out to her friend and companion, pointing at the little yellow mouse. To keep from losing her she watched her carefully. The PokÃ©ball was still tight in her grasp. She had half a mind to throw it, but this was her last one and she didnâ€™t want to have to hike back to Viridian City.<br/><br/>Once he recovered from the shock, Elliott went to take a step forward. As soon as he did she realized something was wrong. The air around him seemed to feel static-y. â€œWhat are you waiting for!? Get her!â€ She called out to her companion again. But he only stood there, a look of discomfort etched on his face. The young girl gave Elliott a nudge with her foot. â€œSheâ€™s going to get away! He tried to take a step forward, again, just to please his trainer, but again she noticed he was having trouble moving; he has been paralyzed. It took a moment to sink in but once it did, it all made sense as to why. Vine whip had made physical contact, which had activated Static. Pikachu was an electric type after all, how could she have been soâ€¦ so forgetful? She worked so hard trying to remember PokÃ©mon abilities.<br/><br/>â€œOh hell! Damn it all to hell!â€ Danielle swore. Her father would have smacked her for such language, even though she has heard him say far worse that. Growing up in a strict family was part of the reason she had started her journey. Why does she have to run into bad luck at a time like this? Perhaps she should have taken the old manâ€™s offer when he waved some full heals in her face. Though she probably couldnâ€™t afford it, she really could use one right about now. What a rough day this was turning out to be. She tried to think of an alternative; at this point she was desperate to do anything to achieve her goal. â€œAlright, Elliott, try one more time.â€ She called out. The Bulbasaur seemed a little confused, considering his condition, but obeyed her command nonetheless. The vines came for the Pikachu again.