Blushing quite a bit, the Lupina was looking quite ashamed. Here, she had a master who would be the kindest to them, practically move mountains to please them, and here she was, pounding on him when Gina’s lectured bored him to tears. “I’m sorry, Master,” Jetta apologized, for once truly sounding like a kicked puppy. “I... I don’t know what came over me.”
Shrugging, Ranma wiped a few woodchips off of his shoulder. “Puh-leeze! It’s okay, Jetta. The tomboy hits harder than ya’.”
Jetta and Gina blinked. Ranma got hit by a Tomboy? Since when did they come across one. Both pokégirls had a similar ling of thought. If they found that Tomboy, they’d show the weak, little Fighting-type what for!
Scratching his head, Ranma didn’t know why the girls looked so upset. “Was it the chair?” He wondered. Why would they be so upset about the chair? After all, he was hit by harder things before, like tables, bicycles of death, wooden signs, mallets...
Clenching her fists, Gina spoke up quietly. “Masterrr...”
“Yeah, Gina?” Ranma asked.
“If you ever see that Tomboy again,” Jetta spoke up, “Point her out to us, okay?”
Blinking his eyes at the way they asked that, Ranma shrugged. He didn’t know if he was ever going to be able to get back, but hey, it wouldn’t be so bad if he got to bring his pokégirls back with him. Eventually Ranma managed to answer, “Okay.”
Both Jetta and Gina nodded at that answer. Good. They SOOOO wanted to teach that impetuous Tomboy a lesson.
An involuntary shiver went up Ranma’s spine as the two started to chuckle evilly. “Uh... Girls?”
“Yes, Ranma?” Jetta answered almost immediately.
“What is it, Master?” Gina asked right after Jetta spoke.
“This is probably gonna sound odd coming from me,” Ranma said. “But how about you get to telling me about the other types of pokégirls?” Ranma asked. “I mean, I already know about what I have, but aren’t there others?”
Smiling at her Master’s eagerness to learn, Gina answered, “Why yes, Master. There are far more than just Normal, Fighting, Magic, and Ice.”
“Okay,” Ranma said. “Like what?”
“There are many types, so first we’ll start off with the first three elemental types that truly researched, categorized for what they truly were, and are most common types to find. Water, Fire, and Plant.”
Nodding his head, Ranma said, “All right. What about ‘em?”
“Well, Master,” Gina stared, “Pokégirls of the Water-type are usually peaceful and passive. These pokégirls thrive in the waters of the world, whether they are fresh-water or salt-water, since Sukebe seemed to have made most Water pokégirls able to survive in either type, though some prefer one to the other. While normally fun loving and cuddly, Water pokégirls can fight and are usually well suited for combat with a wide variety of ranged-attacks and several useful defensive skills. For Tamers who wish to travel, the use of larger pokégirls can act as transport to other islands if they lack a large Flying pokégirl. Also, all Water pokégirls are capable of hunting down the fish that still live in the seas as a food source. By their general nature, Water-types are usually strong against Fire, Rock, and other Water-type pokégirls, and weak against pokégirls of the Electric, Ice, and Plant elements.
Nodding his head, Ranma considered the possibility of getting a Water-type pokégirl. Granted, it would have been a pain in the ass, (water was NEVER Ranma’s friend) but it would have its definite uses. “Okay, continue please,” Ranma asked nicely.
Scratching her chin, Gina continued, “Next I’ll talking about pokégirls of the Fire element. Fire-type pokégirls are often hard to control and Tame, with Feral Fire pokégirls being some of the hardest to win their loyalty. However, once their loyalty is gained it is somewhat impossible to retrain them to a different person. Fire-type pokégirls train often and quickly learn new elemental skills, however they lack non-combative skills. In combat, they’re best used against pokégirls that are Bug, Ice, Plant, Steel, and other Fire-types. However, a Fire-type pokégirls is weak when PokéBattling against a Ground, Rock, or Water-type pokégirl.”
Nodding at what Gina said, Ranma asked, “And how about the Grass one you were talking about?”
“They’re called Plant-types, not ‘Grass’, Master,” Gina corrected before continuing. “Plant pokégirls are a biology and chemist dream, although few people would ever think to call them that. Plant pokégirls are normally self-sustaining and require little to eat and drink. Their bodies are capable of creating a variety of powders that can affect any being, (depending on level) and are needed to create some specialty potions and/or poisons. Researchers cherish having Plant-type pokégirls to study as many useful items, (such as the primitive forms of antidotes and healing potions) were based off of the regenerative powers in Plant pokégirls. Also, pokégirls of this type sometimes have some latent psi-talent to sense what type of plants are in the general area, making them useful for people trying to live off the land. Some also possess a rare ability to regenerate lost limbs or organs, and anti-pokégirl abuse laws say that limb removal of ANY pokégirl is forbidden just to see if they do possess such a skill or for use in experimentation,” Gina sighed, “But some Pokégirl Researchers conveniently ‘forget’ this rule at times. For PokéBattles, it’s best to use a Plant-type against Electric, Ground, Rock, Water, or other Plant pokégirls, and they are weak against pokégirls that are of the Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison elements.”
Ranma nodded his head. He was used to living off the land; foraging for his own food. It was one of the few useful skills his father taught him on that damned training journey. And it sounded like a Plant-type pokégirl would be helpful in that respect. “Okay, Gina. What about others?”
“Well, Master, there are also Electric-type pokégirls.”
Blinking his eyes, he remembered Gina mentioning that element. “What about ‘em?”
“Well, Master, most Electric-types are a combination with Normal-types and possess skills from both areas. Normally it is rare to see a Tamer use one as they are very irritable and accidents happen frequently during Taming,” Gina then shrugged, “But some Tamers swear by Electrics as some of the best pokégirls. This type has few skills usable outside of combat so the majority of people who use these kinds of pokégirls are Tamers and Researchers. Pokégirl Researchers are constantly trying to find new ways of controlling energy or storing it, making Electric-types famous as being a Pokégirl Researcher’s dream, (wet or dry). Some people even make a living hunting electric pokégirls and selling them to researchers. As for combat, Electric-types will usually mix up speed abilities with elemental attacks, as their physical strength and endurance are sorely lacking. They are okay against other Electric-types, but REALLY good against pokégirls of the Flying, Steel, and Water elements. But still, they can get pounded down by Dragon, Ground, Plant, and Rock-type pokégirls
Ranma nodded his head. “Basically, I should stay away from Electric-types?”
“Not necessarily,” Jetta spoke up. “While you’re not a researcher, an Electric-type is pretty useful to a Tamer for PokéBattles,” Jetta smirked, “Although I think you’ve got enough on your plate.”
Blushing at the smile Jetta gave him, Ranma just mumbled, “Okay, okay... So, Gina, continue, please.”
“Yes, Master,” Gina chirped. “There are also Bug-type pokégirls. Many Bug-type pokégirls are a deviation of Poison-types, but are often mindless drones that conform to a queen or are merely Feral no matter what. They often have stinger or spore attacks, as well as bug-like wings. They often have other bug-like appendages, such as pincers, multiple arms, insectoid eyes, or claws on their arms for climbing. And when Taming season comes around in the spring, Bug-type pokégirls are just violent and irritable, looking for someone to mate with and later eat, so best stay away from them,” Gina sighed, “However, some cane be tamed and used for PokéBattles, so they should be used against Dark, Fighting, Ground, Plant, and Psychic-type pokégirls, but never Fire, Flying, or Rock-types, since they’ll get squished like the bugs they are.”
Ranma nodded, “Basically what you’re saying is, if I see a Bug pokégirl is to run like hell if I have the option to?”
Nodding her head, Gina answered, “Yes, Master.”
Ranma huffed. He was Ranma Saotome of the Saotome School of Martial Arts! He didn’t run... Unless he was performing the Saotome Secret Final Technique, but that was a different story.
At her master’s silence after that, Gina continued, “There are also Dark-type pokégirls. Dark pokégirls often have a moody or depressing demeanor. However, once you get past that, you may see a truer and gentler side of them. Their attacks can be fatal to many pokégirls, as they deal with Necromancy at times and the ever-mysterious ‘Shadow Force’ at all times. They are immune to Psychic attacks, and strong versus Ghost-types and obviously strong versus Psychic-types. They are weak to Fighting-type pokégirls, as well Bug-type pokégirls, though the reason for this is unknown.”
Ranma nodded his head. Sounded like an interesting-type of pokégirl. “Hey, that’s what Séance had with that... You know, the one with the horns and the eyes on its stomach, right?”
“Yes, Ranma,” Gina spoke up. “The Daimon Séance used was of the Dark-type, but it also had a sub-element of Magic.”
Nodding his head, Ranma smiled. “Yeah! I’m catching on!”
“That you are, Ranma,” Jetta said encouragingly.
Smiling, Ranma wrapped his arms behind his head to somewhat relax. “Okay, Gina. Please, tell me more.”
“Next are the Flying-type pokégirls,” Gina started. “Nearly all pokégirls of the Flying-type are capable of flying with few exceptions.”
“What kinds of exceptions?” Ranma asked curiously.
“Well, Master, land-bound Flying-types trade in their flying skills for stronger muscles and skin,” Gina explained. “One flaw with the Flying pokégirls is that they normally lack physical strength or endurance, but make up for this with incredible speed. These pokégirls are not well suited for sustained combat, but excel at hit-and-run tactics, making them favorites among some crime gangs like Team Rocket and its clones. Some pokégirls, normally fully evolved ones, are capable of carrying one or possibly two people but this will tax the pokégirl unless they are fed large amounts of restoratives in flight. Flying pokégirls are easy to find as they normally in habitat both in the wild and in human areas. Flyers are also fairly easy to Tame and often are good for the beginning Tamer. In combat, they have an advantage against Bug, Fighting, Ground, and Plant-type pokégirls, but are at a disadvantage against Electric, Ice, and Rock-type pokégirls.”
At that explanation, Ranma nodded his head. “Another pokégirl I should keep an open eye for. It might make traveling along land much easier,” he thought to himself.
When it seemed like her Master wasn’t going to say anything, Gina continued, “Another element is Rock. The mannerisms of Rock-type pokégirls are like that of Fire and Ice pokégirls. Difficult to make loyal, indifferent most of the time, but fiercely loyal if they find someone they like. One thing liked by most Tamers about Rock pokégirls is that they can easily with go Taming for quite some time compared to most, letting the Tamer get more time with demanding pokégirls, plus they also seem to not care about having to share with others. However one thing that should be noted is that most Rock-type pokégirls are strictly heterosexual, making things difficult for female Tamers. Also, Rock pokégirls are very good at defending themselves, having a strong combination of strength and tough skin, but lacking speed or ways of attacking opponents at a distance. They’re recommended for Tamers between beginning and intermediate levels. In PokéBattles, Rock-types tend to be superior to Bug, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, and other Rock-types, but have trouble with, Fighting, Ground, Plant, Steel, and especially Water-type pokégirls.”
When Gina finished speaking, Ranma commented, “Sounds more like a pet-rock than anything else.”
Gina and Jetta just stared at Ranma for a moment.
Chuckling nervously at the stares he got, Ranma meekly asked, “Could someone continue?”
Nodding her head, Gina spoke, “There are also Ground-type pokégirls. Ground-type pokégirls are often used for construction and trench-digging, as well as subway construction. They used to be a sub-type of Rock, but they are much more earth affiliated then their Rock brethren. Their attacks include the likes of Dig, Mud Slap, and Earthquake, all which are powerful attacks with unique effects. Ground-type pokégirls aren’t often found in a Tamer’s Harem, as their combat and non-combat skills are somewhat lacking. However, once you get to understand them, they can be stronger than many pokégirls. They are best used against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel-type pokégirls, and I suggest you keep them away from Flying, Ice, Plant, and Water-types.”
With the explanation he got. To Ranma it was a so-so pokégirl. A pokégirl of the Ground element obviously had a trick or two, but from Ranma’s perspective, not much else. “Okay, Gina. What else do you think I should know?”
Once again, Gina spoke up. “Well, master, you should be wary of Poison-type pokégirls. Originally this element was a sub-division of Plant, but has become a separate category, although most Poison pokégirls possess some plant attacks. Poison pokégirls are normally frowned upon for several reasons; used for assassinations by Sukebe, have rude or nasty demeanors, ugly physical features. Despite the bad reputation, some Tamers do use Poison-types as those pokégirls can use attacks that create long-lasting effects so even the strongest creatures can be crippled if not treated quickly,” Gina sighed a little sadly. “Unfortunately, many Tamed pokégirls have been killed in PokéBattles because Tamers forgot to carry a supply of healing potions and antidotes,” Shaking her head, Gina continued. “Poison-type pokégirls have an advantage with Bug, Fighting, Plant, and other Poison-types in PokéBattle. However, they are at a severe disadvantage against Ground and Psychic-type pokégirls.”
Frowning a little, Ranma commented, “Sounds rather dirty to me. And how can Tamers NOT carry the necessary antidotes?”
“Well, Master, some Tamers just don’t have the extra credits to spend on it,” Gina explained. “Not every Tamer is as loaded as Sextome. Sextome had to win A LOT of PokéBattles and PokéTournaments to win the kind of slc he had on him.”
“And speaking of which, Ranma,” Jetta spoke up. “Do you have any potions or healing items on you? I mean you have the credits for them.”
Blinking his eyes once, twice, thrice, Ranma blushed a bit and answered, “I don’t know...”
Seeing her Harem sister slap herself on the face, and inch towards a rather heavy-looking sofa, Gina decided to break the tension and continue with her lessons. “Another kind of pokégirl is the Psychic-type. Psychic pokégirls are an uncommon form of pokégirl, most being a combination of types. Psychic-types possess powers of the mind, but that’s not to say all are smart. Slowboob and Slowsis are great examples of this. In order for a Tamer to successfully Tame a Psychic pokégirl usually requires the Tamer to have their own psi powers or very high levels of intellect/high sense of morals.”
“Which means if Ranma didn’t have a high-sense of morals, he’d be shit-out-of-luck if it came to trying to tame a Psychic-type, right?” Jetta asked.
“Correct you are, Jetta!” Gina said with a playful smile.
“HEY!” Ranma cried out in indignation.
Giggling a little, Gina calmed down to finish up her explanation. “Anyway, before Jetta interrupted me, I was going to say was that all Psychic pokégirls will bond with their Tamer if they meet one or more of that criteria. Psychic-type pokégirls naturally have an advantage against Fighting, Poison, and other Psychic-type pokégirls, however, they are at an extreme disadvantage against not only Dark and Ghost-types, but Bug-type pokégirls as well for some unknown reason.”
Shrugging his shoulders, Ranma looked at the clock. It was getting late in the afternoon and they still hadn’t had lunch yet. “Gina, how many more to go? I’m getting hungry.”
“Only three more, Master,” Gina answered.
“Good,” Ranma said. “I’m getting REALLY hungry.”
Shaking her head at her master’s innocent-nature, Gina continued with the lesson. “There are also Ghost-types. Ghost-type pokégirls are very mysterious, and data is not known on them. Until recently, the only known Ghost-type attack was Night Shade, but several others, including Dream Eater and Energy Drain, have been discovered. Ghost-types have natural strength against pokégirls of the Bug, Fighting, Poison, Psychic, and Rock-types as well as other Ghost pokégirls. However, Ghost-types can be hurt by Normal-types due to the life energy, and the only element which seems to have Ghost-types at a disadvantage is that of Dark.”
Ranma nodded his head. “Basically, something to be careful about, right?”
“I’d say so,” Gina answered. “Shall I continue?” “Please!” Ranma asked. “I’m hungry.”
Giggling again, Gina continued. “One of the recently categorized-types is that of Steel. Steel pokégirls are arguably one of the most powerful pokégirls of all. Their armored nature makes them able to resist many other elemental types, and take heavy amounts of punishment. They also tend to be somewhat slow however, and their guarded nature can make them overly defensive, both emotionally and in battle, even more so than Rock-types. Steel-type pokégirls are not recommended for beginning Tamers. Also an oddity about Steel-types is their strengths and weaknesses. Where most elemental types had a few elements they’re weak or strong against, Steel has a definite advantage or disadvantage against ALL types. They have the advantage against Bug, Dark, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Plant, Poison, Psychic, Rock, other Steel, and even DRAGON-type pokégirls. However, they have weakness against Electric, Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type pokégirls.”
Ranma nodded his head. “Sounds like a pokégirl that’s a good investment.”
Indeed they are,” Gina said.
“So, what’s the last one?” Ranma asked. He could feel and hear his stomach grumble in hunger.
“The last is the Dragon-type,” Gina said. “The rarest type of pokégirl there is, Dragon-types are normally feared. Little is known about them, as few have been found, let alone Tamed. One thing that is known is that they access to nearly all types of attacks and can fly. They also are supposed to be immune to nearly every attack from a pokégirl of a lesser skill level, unless it is of an Ice-type. The few Tamers that do have Dragon pokégirls have a hard time training them due to the fact that they have to decide on how to build up their pokégirl’s attack routines when they’re nearly thousands of skills they can learn. Rumor has it that only those Tamers with a high empathy rating and friendly attitude, (a rarity amongst Tamers) are capable of successfully Taming a Dragon-type. Dragon-types are strong against almost all elements, and virtually invincible against Electric, Fire, Plant and Water-types. However, they are still vulnerable to Ice-types, and a few select pokégirls of the Steel-type.”
Ranma nodded his head. “So I should keep an eye out for Dragon-types?”
“Yes,” Gina answered. “Not only would they be helpful in your Harem, but they are something to watch out for in PokéBattles. They could really be difficult for us to handle.”
Ranma looked at Gina seriously as Gina said that. “Well, I know one thing we should do now.”
“What’s that, Master?” Gina asked.
A silly grin appeared on Ranma’s face as he answered, “Lunch!”
Her eye twitching, Jetta slowly moved towards the sofa.
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