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Shortly after arriving in the Hoenn Region, Ashley, mainly Mew in disguise, along with Tomo, and the Pokemon meet an aspiring new Pokémon trainer named May. Now, together, they're on their way to Oldale Town where Mew will register for the Hoenn League.

"How much farther do we have to go to get to Oldale Town?" Tomo asks.

Mew checks her Pokenav, "Well, we shouldn't be any longer."

"I hope so," May says.

The group turns to see May, looking tired, "I'm getting tired."

"Don't worry May, we should arrive at the Pokemon Center and Oldale Town before it gets dark," Mew says.

"Kay," May says.

The group continues walking down the path to get to the next town before it gets dark.

Just then, May says, "Ashley?"

"Yeah May?" Mew replies.

"I always thought that Pokémon were supposed to stay inside their Pokéballs, right?" May asks.

"I get what you mean," Mew says, "Pikachu and Eevee don't like being in their Pokeballs, but they like it better hanging outside with me."

"Eevee/ Pika Pika!" (That's right) Pikachu and Eevee say.

"Meloetta and Skwovet are fine outside too," Tomo says.

Meloetta and Skwovet nod in response.

"Huh," May replies and takes out her Pokéball, "I haven't gotten any complaints from my Torchic yet," Then remembers, "Uh, come to think of it, I barely know anything about this Torchic!"

"Then what you should do is look it up in that new Pokédex you just got," Tomo says.

"Oh, yeah!" May says and gets out her Pokédex, "Well, it says here that Torchic is a fire type Pokémon, and its attacks are..."

Tomo soon notices, "Hey, look at that!"

"At what?" May asks.

The group looks ahead to see an Azurill.

May gasps in surprise, "Ah!"

May uses her Pokeball and the Pokdex says in a different voice, "Azurill, the Polka Dot Pokémon. A Normal and Fairy Type. Azurill is able to throw its tail like a lasso, using the momentum to move about."

Seeing it, May happily says, "It's so cute! I want it!"

"Then, try and catch it!" Mew says.

"Alright. I'll just grab me a Pokéball…" May says and takes out a Pokéball, "...and throws it!"

"May wait!" Tomo calls out.

But May throws the Pokeball

Mew cries out, "No! Not like that, May!"

The Pokemon cries out in their voices, "Not yet!"

However, the Pokéball hits Azurill.

May happily cheers, "Oh, yeah! I caught my first Pokémon!"

Right on cue, Azurill escaped the Pokéball

"Azurill!" (That won't work!) Azurill says, and doesn't look pleased.

May is surprised, "Hey! What gives?"

"Sadly May, you can't catch Pokemon like that," Mew says.

"Why not? I threw an empty Pokéball at it, didn't I?" May asks.

"First, you have to battle the Pokémon and weaken it. Then you throw your Pokéball when the wild Pokemon is weakened," Mew explains.

May gets embarrassed, "Right, I know. Time for a Pokémon battle! Torchic, I choose you!" and calls out Torchic.

"Now, what are those attacks again?" May asks.

Torchic charges towards Azurill but it jumps away.

"Torchic!" May calls out.

Torchic chases Azurill towards a tree, but bumped into it and hurt its head.

"That wasn't good," May says. She then walks to Torchic and asks, "Torchic, are you okay?

"Eevee," (Oh dear.) Eevee says.

"Pika Pika," (Well, it is their first time.) Pikachu says.

"Azurill!" (Nice try.) Azurill says and jumps away.

Torchic runs after Azurill again.

"Whoa! Torchic, not so fast! Wait for me!" May calls out and chases after Torchic.

Azurill was seen jumping away with Torchic still running after it through the bushes before it came close to a small rock and jumped away just as Torchic approached, sending it face first into it.

May picks up Torchic, "Okay. Next time, don't do anything until I tell you to."

"Torchic?" (Sorry?) Torchic sadly says.

"Hey, what are you crying for? Come on," May asks.

Then Tomo says, "May, if you don't hurry, it'll get away!"

May looks to see that Azurill is still there. Torchic soon confronts Azurill again.

"Alright," May says, and calls out the first attack, "Torchic, use your Peck attack!"

Torchich charged in, but Azurill jumped away while Torchic ended up pecking a tree.

May calls out, "Over there, Torchic!"

Torchic pursued after the Azurill

"No, wait for me!" May calls out.

They all run after both Pokémon. As Azurill jumped away, Torchic blindly fired an Ember attack at it, prompting Azurill to scream. Torchic, however, finds Azurill's evolved forms and friends, Marill, and Azumarill were hit along with it just as the gang shows up to see what's going on.

"Torchic!" May calls out.

Mew soon notices, "Uh May, I think we got trouble.

Azurill, Marill, and Azumarill all fired a Water Gun at Torchic, sending it flying upon impact and knocking it out.

"Torchic!" May cries out.

Azurill, Azumarill, and Marill charged in to finish the job.

Mew then calls out, "Pikachu, Eevee, use Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu and Eevee jump from Mew's shoulder and launch their attacks, which hits the ground right in front of Azurill, Marill, and Azumarill, causing a mini explosion that sends the three packing.

May is soon seen holding her knocked out Torchic, "Torchic, say something, anything!"

"Sorry May, but Torchic is a fire type and they're weak against water attacks," Mew says.

Pikachu and Eevee nod their heads.

Feeling bad about it, May says, "I feel terrible. What should I do about this, guys?"

"Don't worry, May! Once we get to the Pokémon Center, you can have Torchic's energy restored, right there!" Mew says.

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" May says.

The three friends are soon running as May looks while carrying her Torchic inside its Pokéball, but they quickly spot rocks ahead.

"I wonder what all those rocks are for," Tomo replies, noticing the rocks.

"Huh?" May replies.

The group soon kind of ruins within the rocks.

"It looks like it might be a bunch of old buildings, guys," Mays.

"Loetta," (Seems so.) Meloetta says.

Soon, a man walks over, "Well actually, these are the ruins of Oldale! I'm Professor Alden, and I'm here investigating them!"

The person they see is a man wearing some greenish brownish color clothes. He has brown hair, light tan skin..

"Hi my name is Ashley," Mew says.

"I'm Tomo," Tomo says.

"And my name's May. Hello!" May says.

"Nice to meet you all," Professor Alden says. He then asks, "So tell me, where're you all going in such a big hurry?"

"We're trying to find the Pokémon Center," Mew says.

"Ah!" Professor Alden says, and turns around to see the hill, "Well, you're almost there. It's just over this hill."

"Thank you," Mew says.

"Thanks a bunch!" May says.

Everyone rushes into the Pokémon Center as the sun sets.

Arriving at the center, May asks, "Nurse Joy, could you please help my Torchic?"

"No problem! Let's see now," Nurse Joy says.

Nurse Joy puts Torchic's Pokéball in a hole and checks the computer connected to it.

"Does it look okay in there?" May asks.

"One more second," Nurse Joy says.

After a couple seconds and some beeps from the machine…

"Torchic's fine! A goodnight's sleep is all your Torchic needs!" Nurse Joy says.

"Thank goodness!" May says relief.

"Feel better now, May?" Mew asks.

May nods, "Mm-hmm."

"That's good to hear," Tomo says.

"I think a goodnight's sleep would do you some good as well!" Nurse Joy says.

"Yeah!" Everyone replies.

Even the Pokemon agree.

May turns to Mew, "Hey Ashley?"

"Yes, May?" Mew asks.

May then asks, "Well, I was thinking, now that I'm in a Pokémon Center, will you and the others show me around?"

"Yeah, of course! But I just need to make a call to someone before we do!" Mew says.

She then makes a video call to Professor Oak.

"Hey, Professor Oak, I just now got into Oldale Town!" Mew says.

"Wonderful! It's always nice to hear from you and Tomo!" Professor Oak says on the video phone

"I just finished registering to be in the Hoenn League, Professor, so I'm ready to go and psyched for my first Badge!" Mew says.

"It sounds to me like another big adventure for you!" Professor Oak says.

"That's right!" May says.

The professor seemed surprised by May's presence.

May then says, "We haven't been introduced yet, but, I'm May!"

"Well, hello, May! I'm Professor Samuel Oak from Pallet Town!" Professor Oak says.

"I know you!" May says, "My brother never misses any of your radio lectures. And when I tell him that I've been actually talking to you, he'll be so jealous!"

"Well, how nice!" Professor Oak says.

"Of course, I know that I'm just a beginning Pokemon trainer, but I promise you, I'll work hard!" May says.

"Well, May, with Ashley and Tomo right by your side you should do very well. I wish all of you a safe and successful journey!" Professor Oak says.

"Thanks!" The group says.

Meanwhile, inside a phone booth…

Someone says, "What? You're in the Hoenn region?"

It's revealed that Team Rocket is inside the booth, talking with their boss, Giovanni.

"That's right!" Jessie says, "Still hot on the trail of that rare Pikachu and Eevee we told you about so that, one day soon, that Pikachu and Eevee will be all yours!"

"And now that we've tracked them down, we're ever so close to the capture!" James says.

"'Cause when it comes to the honor of Team Rocket, there's nothing we wouldn't do for ya!" Meowth adds.

At Giovanni's office far off in the Kanto region.

Giovanni then says, "Well, since you've take the liberty of calling me on my private line, I'm assuming that you have some good news, yes?"

Back in the phone booth.

"Well, the thing is…" Jessie says.

"Good detective work doesn't come cheaply, so our cash reserves are a bit low," James says.

"Could we get an advance?" Meowth asks.

But the boss answers, "No!"

The threesome yelp at the reaction.

"You'll receive no more funds," Giovanni adds.

The threesome sigh in disappointment.

However, Giovanni says, "However, I do have an opportunity for you."

"Opportunity?" Team Rocket questions.

Back in Giovanni's office.

The boss then says, "Although Team Rocket operates internationally, we haven't been able to set up operations in the Hoenn region. So if you three can successfully accomplish this, that's when we will talk money," And hangs up and smirks.

Back in the phone booth.

"We're going to start a branch office?" Team Rocket asks, surprised.

Jessie happily says, "Oh! A direct order from the boss himself to achieve true greatness!"

"He's practically saying we're the next in line to take over control of Team Rocket!" James says, happily.

"All dose long, harsh years of struggling was woith it, because…" Meowth says.

All three cheer, "Yippee!" and start singing, "We got a promotion. Yeah!"

"Wobbuffet!" (That's the truth!)

Back in Giovanni's office, his ever faithful Persian meows before he rubs its chin

"Losing those clowns will be worth it if I can learn about the operations of Team Aqua and Team Magma," Giovanni says and chuckles evilly.

Back at the Pokémon Center, everyone enters a bedroom.

"And this room's where the trainers sleep!" Mew says.

"Wow! Not too shabby," May says.

"Yeah!" Tomo replies.

Next they head into the lobby.

"This is the lobby where the trainers that stay here hang out to share information," Mew says.

"Yeah? You mean like where the malls are and where the best places to eat are and the best clothing stores are and things like that?" May asks.

"Not quite, May," Mew says, "They're all talking about Pokémon stuff!"

Suddenly, they hear a trainer say, "I heard there's a new gym leader over at the Petalburg Gym."

"Huh?" May hears them.

That also catches Mew and Tomo's attention.

"Are you sure?" The girl asks.

"Yeah!" The male trainer says.

"That's interesting," Mew says.

"Yeah. I wonder who the new gym leader is?" Tomo asks.

But May says, "Actually, is it alright if we can eat? I'm starving."

"Now that you've mentioned it, I'm kind of hungry," Tomo says.

"Good idea. Let's go grab something to eat," Mew says.

Soon, they're all settled down and eating.

May is happily eating, "Mmm, yummy! You know, these Centers are really great! Everything you could ever want in one place!"

"But remember, they're only here for the trainers so they can rest in between heavy training," Mew says.

"Well, you're getting ready for heavy training, and I'm training too, right?" May replies.

"I suppose you're right," Mew says.

Soon enough, Professor Alden shows up, "The many weary travelers! Glad you made it safely."

"Professor Alden," Tomo says.

"Oh, hi there!" Mew says.

Then Professor Alden says, "And I brought some friends with me as well?"

Soon, a few people walk over, and two of them are Spencer Hale and Molly Hale.

"Molly?!" Tomo says, surprised.

"Spencer?!" Mew says, surprised.

Molly happily says, "Hi Tomo." and turns to notice Mew, "Huh? Mew?"

"Is that you Mew?" Spencer asks, a bit confused.

"Mew?" May says, confused.

"Um, well, let's keep this to ourselves for the time being. Alright," Mew says.

"Uh okay," May says, confused.

"Long story," Mew says.

Tomo gestures to Spencer and Molly for them to come over. When they get close Tomo whispers, "Mew is in disguise so no one here will recognize her. She's calling herself Ashley for the time being."

"I see," Spencer says.

"Well it's good to see you," Molly says.

"Yeah. You too," Mew says.

"So what are you doing in Hoenn?" Tomo asks.

"We're here to investigate some ancient ruins in the Hoenn Region with Professor Alden," Spencer says.

Molly then turns to May and says, "Hello. I'm Molly.

"Hi Molly. I'm May," May says.

"May is our new friend and she's traveling with us," Mew says.

Outside, Team Rocket is busy digging.

"Yum! Sometin' smells really good. Smells like curry and rice," Meowth says.

"Spaghetti and meatballs with garlic breadsticks on the side," James says.

But Jessie says, "Snap out of it!"

"Hmm?" The boys respond.

"Work on being a good thief, not a restaurant critic!" James says.

"Oh, yes! Right! Thanks!" James says.

And Meowth says, "Soon as we set up a Team Rocket shop in da Hoenn region, we're numbah one!"

Then James remembers, "Uh... But just a minute. Since we're the only members of Team Rocket in the Hoenn region, we already are number one, aren't we?"

"Hello! Slick tinkin', James!" Meowth says.

But Jessie says, "If you two lazy good-for-nothings take that sort of attitude, Butch and Cassidy will just slide on in and take over!"

"Jessie's right! Dose no good crooks!" Meowth says.

"You're so good with those morale-building pep talks!" James says.

Team Rocket happily sings, "A shovel here and shovel there. We'll soon be sitting in the boss' chair. A shovel here and a shovel..."

Back inside the Pokémon Center, Mew notices a picture of the ruins he and the others saw.

"Professor, are those the same ruins that we saw when we were up on that hill?" Mew asks.

"Yes. And lucky for me, the Pokemon Center has been generous enough to give me the use of this room while I continued my research on those ruins," Professor Alden says, "You know, there's a stone chamber within the ruins, and legend has it that it's a sort of bridge or portal between our world and the ancient Pokémon world."

"Wow," May and Molly reply.

Then Professor Alden says, "Indeed. But because of its strange construction, any attempts to enter the chamber have caused it to begin crumbling, so its contents remain unknown."

"What do you mean by ancient Pokémon?" Molly asks.

"Well, Molly, I'm not talking about extinct fossil Pokémon like Aerodactyl and Kabuto. I'm talking about ancient Pokémon that have been living since ancient times without changing at all!" Professor Alden says.

"Wow, how cool!" Mew says.

Then Professor Alden says, "Most of the details involving ancient Pokémon, like where they lived and how they lived, are still a complete mystery to most of the world. Guess it's all that mystery that makes it so fascinating!

"Huh! There might be more to Pokémon than I thought!" May says.

"I sure love to meet one," Tomo says.

"Me too," Molly happily says.

"You just might get your chance. You and your friends," Professor Alden says.

"Huh?" The girls reply.

"What do you mean?" Tomo asks.

"The correct way to enter the stone chamber is written right here on this tablet," Professor Alden says.

"You're kidding!" Mew says, surprised.

"Let's go then," May says.

"Well, there are four keys needed to enter that haven't yet been found, so I'm afraid we'll have to wait just a bit longer!" Professor Alden says.

But unknown to them, they were being watched by some suspicious people with thermal visors.

One of them says, "Professor Alden sighted."

"Good. Then, let's begin," A second visitor says.

"Right!" The two strangers respond.

The three people wearing the same uniforms as the first two split up.

"I sure hope we find those four keys soon!" Mew says.

"I hope so, too!" Molly says.

Suddenly, the lights go out.

"Huh?" Tomo and Molly say, surprised.

"The lights!" May replies.

The door soon bursts open. Next thing they all know, they were confronted by a group in red uniforms with an M on each with three Houndoom in some kind of armor.

"What? What is the meaning of this?!" Spencer asks.

The Houndoom trio growl.

One of the people says, "Professor Alden, we would like you to accompany us on a little journey to the Oldale ruins."

"I will not!" Professor Alden refuses.

Just then, they hear Nurse Joy, "I'm sorry, Professor Alden.

Nurse Joy soon approaches with a flashlight in hand, "When the power went…" And gasps in shock to see the intruders.

One of the members of the group quickly seized her.

"Nurse Joy!" Mew calls out.

"Well, now, Professor, would you like to change your mind?" The intruder says.

Professor Alden grunts in frustration and says in defeat, "Yes, alright. I'll go with you, then."

Soon, Mew and the others, including Spencer, Molly, and nurse Joy are thrown into the food pantry and locked in.

"Ow!" May yelps.

"That hurts," Molly says.

Mew shouts, "Hey, let us out of here!"

"What do they want?" May asks.

"To get inside the chamber, I'll bet!" Nurse Joy says.

Mew turns to Nurse Joy and asks, "Do you know those people, Nurse Joy?"

"Oh, no, I don't," Nurse Joy answers, "But I'm sure they caused that blackout by cutting the power here to the Center," She then gasps, "Then, that means all of the Pokémon treated here are in danger!"

"Oh no!" Molly says, worried.

This also has May worried, "Wait! You mean my Torchic's in trouble?!"

"We have to switch over to our reserve power right away," Nurse Joy says,

Then Spencer says, "To do that, we'll have to get out of here first."

Suddenly, they hear Pikachu calling out, "Pika!" (You guys!)

Everyone looks and sees that Pikachu found an air shaft.

"Pika Pi! Pikachu!" (Mew! Our way out!) Pikachu says.

"Great idea Pikachu! We can use the air shaft to get out," Mew says.

"Then let's hurry," Spencer says, "We need to help Professor Alden and the Pokemon in the Center."

. Meanwhile, outside of the Pokemon Center, Team Rocket pops out of their tunnel.

As they happily say, "Tunnel complete!"

However, they notice they're outside the Center

"Okay, so I was off by a smidge," Meowth says.

The mysterious red hooded people's Houndooms show up.

"Hmm?" The three turn confused.

They turn and see the other Houndoom and three mysterious invaders with Professor Alden in hand.

One of them demands, "You mind telling me what you're doing here?"

"We're doing whatever we want to do!" Jessie says.

"You're looking at this region's top Team Rocketers!" James says.

And Meowth says, "Prepare for trouble, and make it double, and all that jazz!"

Jessie calls out her Pokemon, "Go, Arbok!"

James does the same, "Weezing, you too!"

However, one of the Houndooms uses the move Roar, forcing Arbok and Weezing back into their Pokeballs.

Causing the two to get confused, "Huh?"

"Why?" James asks.

They soon react again, "Huh?"

And notice the Houndoom is poised for the next attack. So Team Rocket do the only thing they can do.

"Uh... We must've taken a wrong turn," Jessie says.

"Sorry for the confusion, boys!" James says.

"Bye, now," Meowth says.

They sheepishly sink down.

"Wobbuffet!" (Full retreat!) Wobbuffet says.

The mysterious intruder says, "Huh. So everything I heard about 'em was true."

Inside the Pokémon Center Nurse Joy and Spencer look worried.

Inside the ventilation shaft, Mew, May, Tomo, and Molly are crawling through to find a way out.

Mew turns to the others, "How are you all doing there?"

"We're doing okay," May says.

"Doing good," Tomo says.

"Yep," Molly says.

They continued on but reached a split in the vent.

Mew looks at both sides, "Which way now?"

Pikachu and Eevee step forward and listen for the direction.

Pikachu says, "Pika. (That way.) and points to the right.

"That way?" Mew asks.

Then Pikachu runs ahead, "Pika. (And then...) He runs forward and points to his right, "Pikachu." (Go this way.)

Everyone follows, and Ash and May spot another vent

"The exit!" Mew says.

"Wow. Your Pikachu is pretty smart, Ashley," May says.

Mew says, "Let me look first, just in case these creeps are still around."

Mew then looks through the air shaft and looks around. She then breaks the vent open and enters the lobby.

She looks around for a minute before turning to the others, "Okay, it's all clear."

Everyone climbs out of the air shaft. Mew and Tomo rush to the front desk and Mew finds the key.

Mew says, "Yes! The master key Nurse Joy was talking about."

Soon, the lights come on.

May says, "I switched it over to reserve power."

"Great job, May," Mew says.

"Now we need to free Nurse Joy and papa," Molly says.

Soon, they quickly do just that. Mew uses the master key to open the food storage door and free Nurse Joy and Spencer.

"All set," Mew says.

"Great, guys!" Nurse Joy says.

Then Tomo asks, "Will you be okay, Nurse Joy?"

"You bet," Nurse Joy says.

"We're gonna help Professor Alden," Mew says.

With that, the group of kids rush off.

Spencer says, "I'll go with them," and turns to Nurse Joy, "Will you be okay on your own?"

"I'll be fine," Nurse Joy says.

With that, Spencer rushes off to help Mew and the others.

"Please be careful!" Nurse Joy calls out.

Up in the ruins…

Professor Alden demands, "What is the meaning of this?! Tell me, why did you bring me here?!"

"Why do you think? We brought you so that you could gain access to the stone chamber," The leader says, "

Professor Alden turns to the door, "It won't work!" and turns to the leader, "If we try to force our way into it, the chamber will collapse."

"But you yourself said the way in is written on this little tablet, is that right, professor?" The unit leader says.

"That's true, but I also said that I need to have the four treasures as keys," Professor Alden says.

"Of course," The unit leader says, "The keys."

One of the members brings out a tray with the keys, different colored orbs, on them: Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue.

"Here you are," The leader says.

Professor Alden is shocked to see the four treasures, "What?! Where did you...?!"

"You see, we have friends in high places," the unit leader says, "The only thing left to do is to find out which key goes in which hole. And you will help us with that."

But the professor refuses, "I won't!"

"Really? Then I can assume that you don't care, about the fate of those poor people at the Pokémon Center," the unit leader says.

Professor Alden is shocked, "You wouldn't!"

"We would and will, unless you obey. So, what will it be?" The unit leader responds.

With no other choice, Professor Alden shrugs his shoulders, "You win."

The professor places the keys in the holes on the door, opening the door and allowing the mysterious members to enter with the professor behind them.

Professor Alden is amazed, "Astounding!"

What they find is glyphs of prehistoric Pokémon and humans.

Prof. Alden looks at the glyphs, "Incredible! These panels depict ancient people and Pokémon living together! A miraculous discovery!"

The leader asks his troops, "Do you see the information we came for?"

"Not a trace!" One of the members answers.

A female member walks over with the camera, "I've recorded all the data from the walls.

"We've come up with nothing again!" The leader says before he looks at his watch, "Right, let's pull out!"

Not long, Mew and the others arrived to see the invaders taking off by helicopter.

"There they go!" Tomo says.

"Skwovet," (Oh no.) Skwovet replies.

The helicopter flies off as Mew and the others approach the professor.

"Professor!" Mew calls out.

"Are you gonna be alright?" May asks.

"Yes. I'm just fine," Professor Alden says.

"What a relief," Molly says.

Then Tomo wonders, "Who were those guys anyway?"

And all of the sudden, Team Rocket sneaks in.

Jessie:

Prepare for very quiet trouble.

James:

Make it a very silent double.

Meowth:

Dat's right.

And Meowth says, "Just look what da Meowth dragged in. Four shiny new treasures."

As Meowth talks, all three of them hold up the keys

"Wobbuffet." (Quite a catch.) Wobbuffet says.

Right as Wobbuffet blurts out, the group turn and find Team Rocket while Jessie and James shush Wobbuffet

"You guys?!" Mew exclaims.

"Team Rocket?!" Tomo says, shocked.

Even Molly is shocked, "You three are here too?"

"Rats. Seems like we've been discovered," Jessie says.

Professor Alden then notices the treasures Team Rocket has, "Hey! You guys give back those treasures!"

Jessie then calls out, "Arbok, go!"

Arbok comes out.

James does the same, "Weezing, Tackle attack!"

Weezing also comes out of the Pokeball.

Mew calls out, "Eevee, Quick Attack!"

Eevee darts in and nails Arbok easily, who skids to a stop, kicks up some dust and blinds Team Rocket just enough for them to drop the keys.

Molly then turns to Mew, "Me- I mean, Ashley, can I finish this."

"Take your best shot, Molly," Mew says.

Molly then brings out her Pokeball and calls out, "Spinda, I choose you!"

And with that, Spinda comes out of her Pokeball.

"A Spinda?" Mew says, surprised.

"Wow. you got a new Pokemon," Tomo says, amazed.

"Sure did," Molly says.

She then calls out, "Alright Spinda, use Focus Punch!"

Spinda then performs the attack. Despite the small size, Spinda sends Team Rocket flying.

Team Rocket cries out, "Team Rocket's blasting off much too soon!

"Wobba!" (I'll say) Wobbuffet agrees.

Soon, Professor Alden placed the keys in their proper spots.

"Good! They're back where they belong," Professor Alden says.

Soon, the sun shines behind them.

"The sun's up," Mew says.

"Morning already?" May says.

Suddenly, the keys light up and the sun's light shines through the grooves along the walls. Soon, the middle stone moves to reveal a stairway.

"What's this?" Spencer asks.

"It's a staircase," May says.

"But where does it lead?" Molly asks.

"Only one way to find out," Mew says.

"Well, let's take a look!" Professor Alden says.

Everyone heads down the stairs into a cave

"It's an enormous underground water supply!" Professor Alden says.

"It smells so fresh and clean," May says.

"You're right!" Mew says.

"I wonder if it leads out to sea," Professor Alden says.

Soon, something leaps out of the water, catching everyone's attention, a giant fish. A Pokémon that is heavily based on the coelacanth. It is covered with hard, brown scales that are similar to craggy rocks. Its tan head has protruding cheekbones.A triangular spike protrudes from the back of its head. Tan patches cover its body and there is a red spot located on both sides. It possesses two pairs of pectoral fins, which it uses to push itself along the sea bottom. Additionally, it has dorsal and pelvic fins near its tail. Its tail fin has a wavy outline.

Soon, the fish dives into the water.

Professor Alden is surprised, "Great Scott! The ancient Pokémon, Relicanth!"

"Relicanth?" Molly says, confused.

"It's an ancient Pokemon that has been extinct for millions of years," Spencer says.

Mew brings out her Pokedex and it's said, "Relicanth, the Longevity Pokemon. A Water and Rock Type. Relicanth is a rare species that was discovered in deep-sea explorations. This Pokémon's body withstands the enormous water pressure of the ocean depths. Its body is covered in tough scales that are like craggy rocks."

"I'll be! It is true. These ruins are a portal between the present and the past!" Professor Alden says.

Two Relicanth are seen in the water as the professor talks.

Later, at the Pokémon Center.

"May, I'm happy to report that your Torchic's as good as new," Nurse Joy says.

May takes her Pokeball, "Oh, great. Thank you. Okay, come on out," and let Torchic out.

Once out, Torchic instantly jumps into May's arms.

"I'm so glad you feel better," May happily says.

"We're glad Tochic is okay," Tomo says.

Mew then turns to Nurse Joy, "Excuse me, Nurse Joy? Did you find out anything more about those crooks?"

"Officer Jenny is doing everything she can, but so far, no clues," Nurse Joy says.

"That's too bad," May says.

"I wonder who they are," Molly says.

"I'm not sure," Mew says.

She then says, "Well, I guess it's time for us to head over to Petalburg City, right?"

"Ashley!" Professor Alden calls out.

Everyone turns and sees Professor Alden and Spencer Hale.

"Leaving so soon?" The professor asks.

"Yeah," Mew says.

"Hey! Guess what!" Professor Alden says, "We've been doing a little more research over at the stone chamber, and so far, every indication has pointed to ancient Pokémon and man interacting peacefully!"

"Wow!" Tomos ays.

"You've learned so much and so quickly!" May says.

Professor Alden says, "I can hardly stop working! Even to sleep! There are so many undiscovered secrets in the world of Pokémon!"

"Yes. which means we have our work cut out for us," Spencer says.

"I'm sure you all will do great," Mew says.

Tomo turns to Molly, "So Molly, what do you plan to do now?"

"Actually, besides seeing the ruins, I actually want to travel with you all again. After thinking, I know I still have a lot to learn, and I really like to travel and go on adventures with you. So I asked mama and papa and they said it's okay," Molly says.

"That's great. That means you get to travel with us again," Mew says.

"Yeah," Molly says.

May giggles, "Sounds nice. I sure love to get to know Ashley's friend."

Everyone giggles.

Soon, everyone is walking down the road.

"Well, it looks like I'll have to wait until we get to Petalburg City to know about the new gym leader.

May turns away, pretending to be concerned, "Hmm, yeah. That's too bad."

"Well, I'm sure excited to head to my firth gym in the Hoenn Region, and to see if I can win my first badge," Mew say

"I can't wait to see that," Tomo says.

Then May asks, "Hey Ashley, why does Molly call you Mew when she sees you. Is it a nickname?"

"Well, you could say that," Mew says sheepishly, "I'll explain once we get to Petalburg City, okay."

"Sure," May says.

Able to witness the miracle of an ancient Pokémon, Ash, May, Tomo, and Molly, who is now rejoining Mew and Tomo on the adventure, discovered yet another part of the mysterious Pokémon world! And that's just the first of many new revelations that await in the Hoenn region!

Meanwhile, back at the Oldale Pokemon Center, there is a familiar young girl with an Amaura.

Nurse Joy says to her, "Yes. There is a trainer with a Pikachu and an Eevee. She just left with her friends. A boy with a Skwovet and a Meloetta, and Professor Hale's daughter."

"Thank you," The girl says.

Soon, the girl, who is leaving the Pokemon Center, is actually Jen, and her Pokemon partner, Amaura.

"Come on Amaura, let's hurry so we can catch up with Mew," Jen says.

Amaura happily says, "Amaura!" (Sure, let's go!)

Mew's Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Eevee (Female). Pikachu (Male).  Ho-Oh (Female). Moltres (Male). Zapdos (Male). Articuno (Female).  Lugia (Male).  Latios (Male). Latias (Female).  Manaphy (Female).  Sprigatito (Female).  Fennekin (Female).  Shiny Wynaut (Male). Foongus (Male). Lillipup (Male).  Drowzee (Male).  Grubbin (Male). Blipbug (Male).  Sneasel (Female). Ralts (Male). Ralts (Female). Togepi A.K.A Faye (Female).  Pikachu-Two (Male). Eevee - Two (Female). Dreepy (Male).  Shiny Slowpoke (Female). Shiny Dragonair (Female).  Plusle (Male). Minun (Female).  Emolga (Female). Furret (Male).  Pansear (Male). Makuhita (Male). Skitty (Male). Shiny Ditto. Omanyte (Male). Kabuto (Male). Meditite (Female). Floette (Female). Younger Mewtwo (Male).  Castform (Male).  Shaymin (Male).  Jigglypuff (Female). Electabuzz (Male). Magmar (Male).  Yamask (Male). Diglett (Male). Burmy (Male). Burmy (Female). Archen (Female).  Elgyem (Male). Scatterbug (Female).  Pawmi (Male). Fomantis (Male). Pink Celebi (Female).  Shiny Lapras (Female).  Shiny Milotic (Female).

Master Ball: Mewtwo (Male).

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Papa A.K.A Zeraora (Male).  Dubwool (Male).  Phanpy (Male).  Jynx (Female).  Heracross (Male).  Shiny Hisuian Zoroark A.K.A. Zo. (Female).  Small Dunsparce (Male). Cradily (Female).  Tyranitar (Male).  Venusaur (Female).  Blastoise (Female). Lucario (Male).  Porygon 2.  Gengar (Male). Gastly (Male). Ursaring (Male).  Jumpluff (Female). Tsareena (Female). Wave A.K.A Alolain Raichu (Female).  Shiny Hisuian Lilligant (Female).  Muk (Male).  Bayleef (Female). Cyndaquil (Male). Totodile (Male).  Red Gyarados (Male). Shiny Sylveon (Male). Snorlax (Male).  Ursaluna (Male). Alakazam (Male). Annihilape (Male).  Chatot (Male).  Honchkrow (Female).  Glaceon (Female).  Fraxure (Male).  Aerodactyl (Male). Ledian (Female). Meowstic (Male) Lunatone. Sandslash (Male). Miltank (Female). Haunter (Male). Fearow (Male). Sudowoodo (Male). Pidgeot (Male). Liepard (Female). Spiritomb (Male). Red Sunflora (Female). Arcanine (Male). Magneton. Tauros (Male). Roserade (Female). Beautifly (Female). Cinderace (Female). Mawile (Female). Slowbro (Male). Clefable (Female). Hitmontop (Male). Blue Gastrodon (Male). Victreebel (Female). Beedrill (Female). Gyarados (Male). Scizor (Male). Hitmonchan (Male). Hitmonlee (Male). Azumarill (Female). Poliwrath (Male). Kingler (Male). Shiny Dewgong (Female). Cloyster (Male). Shiny Galarian Rapidash (Female).  Ribombee (Female). Shiny Noctowl (Male). Paldean Tauros: Combat Breed (Male).  Bulbasaur (Male).

Released: Butterfree (Male). Baby Lapras (Male).

Charicific Valley Natural Reserve:  Charizard (Male).

Return to Squirtle Squad and Officer Jenny:  Squirtle (Male).

Special Item: Rainbow Colored Feather A.K.A Rainbow Wing. Moltres Feather. Zapdos Feather. Articuno Feather. Lugia Feather A.K.A Silver Wing.

Items: 3 Heart Scales. 2 Soothe Bells. 1 Amulet Coin. Eeveelution Keychain. Marill Doll. Pokemon Grooming Kit. Pokemon Medical Kit. Pokeblock kit. Poffin Case. Super Rod. Key Stone (Bracelet Ring). Charizardite X (Metal-plated Collar). Silph Scope. Mysterious Dragon wing Teal Crystal. Mysterious pale blue snowflake crystal. Mysterious pink crystal with fairy wings. Mysterious white crystal with circles. Mysterious magenta pink crystal with strange symbols. Mysterious Brown Crystal with Eevee Tail. Pokeflute. Gengarite. Pidgeotite. Beedrillite. Aerodactylite. Gyaradosite. Blastoisinite. Venusaurite. Mewtwonite X, Mewtwonite Y. Alakazite. Scroll of Darkness. Scroll of Waters. Black Belt. Flaming Red Headband. Mystic Water Pendant. Silver Wing Badge. Latiosite. Latiasite

Pokeballs: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Love Ball. 1 Fast Ball. Cherish Ball. Safari Ball.

Evolution Items: 2 Fire Stone, 3 Thunder Stone, 1 Leaf Stone, 1 Moon Stone, Shiny Stone, Dusk Stone, Dawn Stone, 4 Ice Stone.

Badges:

Tomo Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Doduo (Female).  Skwovet (Male).  Meloetta (Female).  Growlithe (Male). Kanto Ponyta (Male). Abra (Male). Cubone (Female). Tangela (Female).  Staryu.  Sealeo (Male).  Buneary (Female). Larvesta (Female). Snom (Female). Voltorb. Galarian Slowpoke (Male). Riolu (Female). Zorua (Male). Shuppet (Male). Deino (Male). Munchlax (Male).  Caterpie (Female).  Bulbasar A.K.A Sage (Male). Wooper (Male). Barboach (Male). Shinx (Male). Blitzel (Female). Rufflet (Male). Bidoof (Male). Clobbopus (Male). Cranidos (Male). Charmander A.K.A Blaze (Female). Toxel (Male). Galarian Farfetch'd (Male). Fuecoco (Male). Squirtle A.K.S Aqua (Female). Shiny Houndour (Male.). Shiny Yanma (Female). Absol (Male). Chikorita A.K.A Leaf (Female). Cyndaquil A.K.A. Flint. Totodile A.K.A Dew (Female). Pidgey A.K.A Zephyr (Female). Mantyke (Male).  Raikou (Male).  Deoxys (Male). Tyrunt (Male).  Murkrow (Male).

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Delibird (Male). Stantler (Female). Smeargle (Male). Kecleon (Male). Xatu (Female). Galbantula (Male). Leafeon (Male). Shiny Umbreon (Male).  Kangaskhan (Female). Farigiraf (Female). Skarmory (Male). Mandibuzz (Female). Wyrdeer (Male). Tyrantrum (Male). Sandslah-Two (Male). Large Dunsparce (Male).

Item: 1 Soothe Bell. 4 Ice Stones. 1 Leaf Stones. Banettite. Kangaskhanite. Lucarionite. Alakazite. Absolite.

Pokeballs: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

May Files

Pokemon: Torchic (Male).

Molly Files

Pokemon: 'M' Unown. Teddiursa (Male). Yamper (Female). Pawmo (Male). Tarountula (Female). Aerodactyl (Male). Sobble-Two (Male.) Grookey-Two (Male). Greavard (Male). Espeon (Male). Murkrow (Male). Sableye (Male). Maschiff (Male). Hoppip (Female). Phanpy (Male). Cufant (Male). Shroodle (Male). Smoliv (Female). Litleo (Male). Gible (Male). Fidough (Female). Frigibax (Male). Vanillite (Female). Alolan Diglett (Male). Entei (Male). Spinda (Female).

Molly's Mansio n:  Mamoswine (Male). Cinderace-Two (Female).  Ariados (Male). Espeon (Female).  Kingdra (Male).  Pachirisu (Male). Galarian Corsola (Female). Mantyke (Female). Octillery (Male).

Item: Sablite.

The adventure begins with Max walking and looking through his telescope.

Searching around, Max says, "Odd. I don't see a single one anywhere."

As Mew and Tomo along with their old friends, Jen and Molly, and their new friends May and Max, their travels begin in the Petalburg Forest, with hopes of seeing new Pokémon.

Tired. May soon asks, "Any chance that we'll be stopping for lunch soon?"

"Huh?" Tomo replies.

"But I haven't even seen one Pokémon yet," Max says.

"Uh, did you think you could just look up and see one whenever you wanted to, Max? It doesn't always work that way," Mew says.

"Mew is right, Max," Molly says.

But Max says, "But I always heard Petalburg Forest is so full of Pokémon, you can't miss them. I wonder if we're in the wrong part of the woods."

"Maybe," Jen says.

Just then, May grabs Mew's left arm, "Hey, Mew, let's eat lunch!"

But Max grabs Mew's right arm, "No! Let's go a different way!"

May pulls Mew to her, "No it's time for lunch, Mew!"

Max pulls Mew to her, "Not till we see Pokémon!"

May pulls again, "Lunch!"

Max pulls again,"Find Pokémon!"

May again, "Lunch!"

Max pulls again, "No!"

May pulls again, "Yes!"

Max pulls again, "No!"

Mew then releases herself from their grip, "Hold it! Both of you!"

That causes the two to stop fighting.

"Alright. Here's what we're going to do. We'll stop for a quick lunch break, and then we'll decide which way to go and search for Pokemon," Mew says.

May cheers, "Yeah!"

"Max says, "Alright!"

Moments later, everyone settles themselves down for lunch. Everyone soon begins to eat their sandwiches. Even the Pokemon are getting a little food.

"These sandwiches are good. Who knew that fruits make good sandwiches," May says.

"Thanks. I've learned how to make these from another friend from Orange Islands," Mew says.

"But there isn't really enough," Max says.

"Yeah. I didn't realize we were starting to run low on food supplies, but glad we're able to eat something," Mew says.

"Yeah. At least we got some for the Pokemon," Jen says.

"But not much left," Tomo says.

Amaura nods in agreement.

Mew then sighs, "At times like this, Brock would be able to help make some more meals for everyone."

"Uh huh," Molly says with a nod.

This takes an interest to May, "Brock?"

"Brock who?" Max says.

"A friend we were traveling with before. Knows lots about Pokémon, but he really knows how to cook, too. In fact, he taught me a few things about cooking. However, Brock is the best," Mew says.

"Sounds like Brock is a great guy," May says.

"He sure is. His dream is to become the best Pokemon Breeder," Mew says.

"A Breeder, that's cool," Max says.

"Brock will appreciate it. I also have another friend named Misty…" Mew says, and explains to them about Misty, Brock, and all their adventures.

Unbeknownst to them, Team Rocket was spying nearby, eating some food they had.

James says, "Well, it's a good thing we found the twerps."

"And it looks like they're almost out of food which will cause some tension," Jessie says.

And Meowth says, "So we strike while da stomach is grumbling, dat's what I say! Come on, let's pinch dat Pikachu and Eevee."

Wobbuffet: Wobbuffet! ("Let's do it!") Wobbuffet says.

"I don't know," James says.

"Yeah, maybe," Jessie says.

"What's your problem?!"" Meowth asks.

"I'm still eating," Jessie says.

"Huh?" Meowth replies, confused.

"Meowth, were you born in a barn?" James questions, "It's terrible manners to simply get up and leave in the middle of a meal."

"Wobbuffet!" (A fair point.) Wobbuffet says.

"Dere's nuttin' wrong wit bein' born in a barn!" Meowth shouts.

Back to Mew and the others, sadly, the food they have wasn't enough to give them full stomachs, but enough to at least have a little.

May's stomach growls, "I'm still so hungry."

"I need more food... so…" Max says and checks her backpack

"Hey, what've you got in there?!" May asks.

Max takes out a box of chocolate.

"Chocolate cookies?!" Jen happily says.

"Yummy! Cookies!" Molly happily says.

"Of course you're gonna share with your sister," May happily says.

Max took out just one, "Only one."

Tomo and May reply disappointedly, "Only one?!"

"Sorry. It's my emergency stash," Max says.

However, unbeknownst to them, something was watching them from the bushes.

"So if we split it, we'll each get at least half a bite," Jen says.

"Mm-hm," May replies with a nod

"Maybe," Mew says, "But I'm sure we can find some fruits and vegetables in the forest somewheres."

Suddenly, something swoops down and snatches the chocolate cookie away.

"Huh?!" Everyone reacts.

"What was that?" Mew replies, turning to the direction the thing swoops to.

They all look up and spot a bird-like Pokémon flying away with their chocolate.

"Look!" Tomo says.

"It's a pokemon," Molly says.

Soon, Max runs after it, "Yeah! I finally found a Pokémon!"

The others soon follow.

"It stole our chocolate!" May cries out.

"Don't let it get away!" Jen calls out.

"What is that Pokémon?!" Molly asks.

"It looks like a Taillow," Mew says.

"Yeah. It is a Taillow!"

Mew brings out her Pokedex and Dextette says, "Taillow, the Tiny Swallow Pokémon. A Normal and Flying Type. Taillow has a fierce personality, never backing down, even against the most powerful opponents."

The Taillow is a small avian Pokémon with dark blue feathers. A red marking with pointed tips stretches from its chest to its forehead, and it has a white underside. It has narrow brown eyes and a short yellow beak. It has elongated wingtips and black feet with yellow talons. Each foot has three toes facing forward and one backward. Two sharply pointed feathers form its tail.

"That's cool," Tomo says.

May shouts, "Give back that chocolate!

Max calls out, "Careful, May, where there's one Taillow, there's always a whole flock of them!"

"And I hear that Taillow and other Bird Pokemon can be really territorial," Mew says.

Everyone soon catch up with the Taillow as it rests on the branch of an apple tree and eats/

"Give us back that chocolate, you robber!" May shouts, but Taillow doesn't listen.

May screams louder, "I WANT IT BACK! GIVE IT BACK!"

However, the Taillow doesn't listen and eats the entire cookie

"Too late," Molly says.

May cries out in sadness and disappointment, "It ate the whole thing!"

"Guess that Taillow must have been really hungry," Tomo says.

"Yeah. I wonder if my chocolate cookie filled it up," Max replies.

May drops to her knees, "We're still hungry, too."

The Tailow simply belches in response.

Max calls out, "Taillow, how did you like my chocolate?!"

"Taillow, Taillow." (It was filling) Taillow says.

Mew translates, "Taillow says it was filling."

"Glad you enjoyed it," May says sarcastically.

"Don't worry, May. I'm sure we'll get some food in the next town," Mew says.

Suddenly, Pikachu and Eevee call out, "Pika Pi! Eevee!" (Mew!)

"Yeah?" Mew asks.

Meloetta says, "Loetta Loetta!" (Just look right behind you.)

Mww looks behind her and notices apples in the trees, "Look, guys!"

They all look up and see the apples in the trees.

"These trees are full of fruit!" Jen says.

Max cheers, "We've been saved!"

May is awestruck, "Watch out, tummy! Here it comes!"

"Alright!" Tomo says.

"Let's go pick some!" Jen says.

Then Mew calls out, "Pikachu, Eevee, help us out and knock down some of that fruit!"

Pikachu and Eevee use Thunderbolt to knock some of the apples out of the trees. But then, a flock of Taillow appeared out of the trees and took the falling apples before they hit the ground. Everyone gasps in shock.

May cries with disappointment, "Oh, no! Again?!"

The whole flock soon turned their full attention to Mew and the others.

One Taillow shouts, "Taillow!" (Charge!)

"This is bad. I think they're angry," Jen says.

"It almost looks like they're about to attack!" Max says.

"They got their fruit back, so what's the problem?" May asks.

"I think they're upset because we might be in the middle of their territory!" Mew says.

"In that case, they might be mad 'cause we were gonna eat some of their fruit!" Tomo says.

May grows worried, "What should we do?"

"Well, I guess we could try apologizing?" May asks.

And then the Lead Tailow says, "Taillow!" (Get 'em!)

The whole flock goes on the attack.

Mew protects the others as the Taillow dart in.

"Here they come!" Jen cries out.

"Mew, can't you do something?!" May panic.

Mew calls out, "Pikachu, Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu performs the attack and hits the flock, forcing all the Taillow to the ground.

"Whoa, that was too close," May says.

"Lucky for us that electric attacks are so effective against flying Pokémon," Max says.

"That'll keep them down for a while," Tomo says.

But Jen notices, "Uh, don't be too sure."

However, the flock starts to budge, to the shock of Mew and the group. The flock starts to get up, rather angry about what happened.

Everyone screams, "WHOA!"

"Maybe not!" Mew says, shocked.

Worried, May says, "Do you think we woke them up?"

"But how could they have recovered so quickly?!" Max asks.

The flock gained altitude once more and went on the attack.

Mew calls out, "Eevee, Thunderbolt them!"

Eevee uses Thunderbolt on the flock, however, they manage to withstand and power out of it. Eevee is shocked about it. The Taillow flock, angrier than before, surrounded the group.

"That didn't affect them! "Molly cries out.

"How is that possible?! Pikachu and Eevee both scored a direct hit!" Max wonders.

"Remember what the Pokédex said?! Taillow are fierce, and they won't back down no matter how strong the opponent!" Mew says

Meanwhile, Team Rocket pops out of the bushes and sees what's happening.

"Those Taillow are fantastic, aren't they?!" Jessie says.

"Bold and courageous, just like us!" James says.

"And dey got a knack for locating chocolate cookies!" Meowth adds.

Then Jessie says, "Just think of the power we'd have if the Taillow were on our side!"

"Catching Pikachu would be easy with a flock of them!" James says.

"It'll be a fedder in our cap!" Meowth says.

Wobbuffet says, "Wobbuffet!" (You said it!)

Pikachu and Eevee launch another Thunderbolt and shocks the lead Taillow, but it stops itself from hitting the ground as it goes down.

"May then says, "You know, I bet that one's the leader!"

"Well, the chocolate mustache on its beak means it's also the one who started this!" Max says.

The lead Taillow charges in with Wing attack.

"Incoming Wing Attack!" Jen cries out.

"Pikachu! Eevee! Watch out!" Mew calls out.

The lead Taillow swooped in but Pikachu and Eevee dodge the oncoming attack before Tailow comes around for another shot and lands it. Pikachu skids along the ground as the lead Taillow comes around yet again.

"Pikachu, Thunderbolt, now!" Mew calls out

Pikachu launches the attack and nails Taillow, but it STILL withstood the power of it.

"No way!" Mew says, shocked.

"Pika?!" (Hey what?!) Pikachu exclaims.

"Unbelievable!" Max says, shocked.

"That's one tough Taillow!" Tomo says.

"They're closing in on us, guys!" May cries out.

"Nothing seems to work," Mew

The flock surrounds the whole group.

The Taillow flock swooped in for an attack.

The flock swooped down for an attack towards the shocked group of friends. May, Max, Jen and Molly brace themselves for the attack as Molly hides behind Mew. Mew stands in front of everyone to protect them.

But just then, the silhouette of a familiar figure leaped onto the scene.

And shouts, "Forretress,... Explosion!"

Everyone gasps as Forretress appears and blows up right before the Taillow flock, forcing them to retreat. The smoke clears out to reveal the group covered in ash, but they soon see an old friend standing before them.

"Brock?!" Mew says, surprised.

Even Tomo, Jen, and Molly are surprised. The Pokemon are as well.

"This is Brock?" May and Max ask, a little surprised.

Brock turned to the gang with a smirk

Moments later, Brock reunited with the others, walking along the stream.

"We'll be safer outside of the forest," Brock says.

"Thanks, Brock. We were lucky you came by," Mew says.

"You saved us," Molly says.

"Well, you should really thank Forretress," Brock says, "And glad to see both you and Jen again, Molly."

"It's great to see you too," Jen says.

Brock kneels down to the Pokemon level.

"It's good to see you again, Pikachu. Eevee," Brock says.

"Pika Pika!" (Hello, Brocko!) Pikachu says.

Eevee!" (Hi Brock!) Eevee says.

Then Brock notices, "Looks like you got hurt a little bit, huh?"

"Pika?" (I did?) Pikachu says, looking at his injury.

Brock then takes out a potion, "Here," and sprays it on Pikachu.

Pikachu screams in response, "PIKA!" (THAT HURT!)

Brock then turns to the other Pokemon, "And it's great to see you too, Amaura, Meloetta, and Swkovet."

The three Pokemon happily say hello to Brock.

Mew laughs and asks, "So, Brock, what are you doing out here? I thought you were gonna go home.

"I did go home, and everything's fine, so we decided to come back out," Brock answers, "Then Professor Birch told us you and the others were headed to Rustboro City so I decided to come out here and see if I could find you. Course, I barely recognized you with your new hairstyle.

"Hey, does that mean we're gonna travel together again?!" Mew asks.

"Yeah! If you don't mind," Brock answers.

Mew and Brock soon shake hands.

"Best news I've had all day!" Mew says.

Then Mew says to Brock, ""Let me and the others introduce you to our new friends. This is May and her brother Max from Petalburg City."

Then Mew says to May and Max, "This is our friend Brock. He's training to become the world's best Pokemon breeder."

"Hi there," May says.

"Hey, Brock. Nice to meet you. It's cool being a breeder, huh?" Max says.

"Yeah. I still got a lot to learn, though. But, hi," Brock says.

Then Mew says, "When I met Brock, he was the gym leader in Pewter City."

"Wow, you were?!" Max asks, excited.

"Hey, our Dad's a gym leader too!" May says.

"May and Max's father is the Gym Leader in Petalburg City," Tomo says.

Brock says to the two siblings, "I bet you guys want to become gym leaders too."

"Hmm... I don't know about that," May says, sounding unsure.

"I don't even have my first Pokémon yet," Max says, disappointed.

Brock kneels to Max and places his hand on his shoulder, "Don't worry Max. That takes time. It'll happen before you know it."

"Okay," Max says.

Then Brock stands up, "That's why I left some of my Pokémon at home so my brother could practice.

"That's cool!" Mew says.

Max says to Brock, "Your Forretress' Explosion attack was awesome!"

"Hey, thanks," Brock says.

Just then, May asks, "

"Hmm?" Brock says.

Then Masy says, "What Mew and the others told us about you? That you're a really good cook?"

"Hmm…" Brock replies, confused.

Then May asks, "Then how's about a little sample?"

"Alright. Let's have some lunch," Brock says.

However, they find Brock's lunch supplies are all gone.

Brock is horrified, "AHH! THEY'RE GONE!" and searched in his backpack, "There were a lot of sandwiches in my backpack!"

May is also horrified, "NO!"

"Brock, is it possible that you ate them already?" Max asks.

But Brock says, "No, although I was just about to eat one when I heard the Thunderbolt and ran to see if it was Pikachu and Eevee!

"So they disappeared during the battle," Mew says.

"Then the other Taillow ate them, probably, " May says and becomes disappointed, "I'm so hungry."

Then Brock says, "Taillow do tend to travel in flocks looking for food and then devour whatever they happen to come across. As you probably noticed, they're also very territorial and pretty aggressive so other Pokémon usually run and hide whenever they hear a flock of Taillow coming."

"That explains why we couldn't find any Pokémon when we first got to the woods, huh?" Max says.

"The Taillow must have scared them off," Tomo says.

"And why the whole flocks attacked us when we were just trying to get some fruit out of those trees," Jen says.

May simply groans in disappointment as her stomach growls.

Then Brock says, "Okay, how about I rustle us up some stew?"

"Really?!" May and Jen ask, happily.

"That sounds great!" Tomo and Max says.

"Yippie!" Molly cheers.

"Brock to the rescue!" Mew says.

"The Pokemon's first. How does that sound?" Brock says.

All the Pokemon cheer happily to hear it.

Meanwhile, the Tailow flock is seen looking at the crater left by Forretress' Explosion until…

"Calling all Taillow," Meowth calls out.

"We come bearing gifts," Jessie says.

"Yummy sandwiches," James says.

"Wobbuffet," (Come and get it.) Wobbuffet says.

It's soon revealed Team Rocket holding sandwiches, meaning they were the ones who stole the sandwiches from Brock. The Taillow flock get a closer look.

"Dey're yours ta chow down on, but foist we gotta talk an' make a little dealio," Meowth says.

However, the flock divebombs towards them, causing them to panic and drop their offerings, allowing the Taillow to feast upon them.

Meowth says to the flock, "Or you could eat foist, an' den we'll talk."

"Wobbuffet." (That could work.) Wobbuffet says.

"Oh, I still say we should've saved one to eat ourselves," Jessie says.

"A rumbling tummy is small price to pay to capture a Pikachu and Eevee," James says.

The Tailow flock turns to them, demanding more.

"Huh?" James says, confused.

"Dey're sayin' dey want some more," Meowth says.

"Do you feather brains think this is a restaurant?

"That's fine,... " Jessie says. Then says to the flock, "But first you'll have to do a little something for us."

The flock looks in confusion.

Meanwhile, Brock is seen cooking up some stew.

"Just a little while longer now, and it'll be ready," Brock says, but soon notices himself being watched, "Huh?"

Brock notices Tomo and May staring at the stew and moaning in delight.

"Guys, you're drooling on me," Brock says.

Soon, Brock heard something.

"Did you hear that?" Mew asks.

Pikachu jumped on a rock, having heard it as well, "Pika Pika!" (We've got, trouble!)

"Oh, no!" Molly says, shocked.

Everyone sees the lead Taillow flying their way.

"It's that same Taillow!" Tomo says.

"What's it want now?" May asks.

The Taillow lands on the rock just across from Pikachu.

"Pika?" (What?) Pikachu asks.

The lead Taillow says, "Low, Taillow!" (I challenge you!)

Pikachu soon accepts, "Pika! Pika Pika." (Okay, I accept it.)

"Can you tell what they're saying?" Max asks.

"I can. Taillow wants to Challenge Pikachu, and Pikachu accepts," Mew says.

"How come?" May asks,

Mew turns to Pikachu, "Am I right Pikachu?"

"Pika!" (You bet!) Pikachu says.

"Alright, we accept!" Mew says.

Max gasps in shock, "What?!"

": I don't get it. What's the point?" May asks, confused.

"I guess Taillow wants to prove which Pokémon is the best," Brock says.

"Hmm," May and Max respond, confused.

Then Brock says, "A strong opponent always make Taillow want to battle. I'm guessing it wants a clear winner decided in its battle with Pikachu."

Taillow takes flight.

"Alright, Pikachu!" Mew says.

"Pika!" (Roger) Pikachu responds with a nod.

Pikachu jumps to a rock in the stream.

Taillow calls out, "Taillow!" (Come on!)

"Pika!" (Bring it!) Pikachu calls out.

"Let's do it!" Mew says.

Taillow squawks loudly and begins flying towards Pikachu.

"Pikachu, Quick Attack!" Mew calls out.

Pikachu dash jumps from rock to rock till he leapt at a startled Taillow, but the it dodges Pikachu and gains more altitude

"How could it have dodged that Quick Attack?! First attacks are almost never off target," Max says.

Pikachu lands on a rock in the stream and dodges three more attacks from a fast moving Taillow

"But Taillow can fly and Pikachu can't. A clear advantage," May says.

Mew then calls out, "Use Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu fires the attack and it lands, but Tailow stops its fall and heads towards Pikachu, prompting him to jump

"Pika?!" (Hey what?!) Pikachu exclaims.

Taillow turns around for another attack

"Aw, wow! That Taillow's awesome! It just won't quit!" Mew says, amazed.

Taillow dove down and managed to grab Pikachu by the tail with its beak and take him upward. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to try and get loose, but Taillow continues to fly up.

"It isn't working, Brock! How come?!" Max asks.

But Brock says, "Actually, the attack had an effect, but then..."

"Taillow just won't give up," May says.

Taillow continues to fly upward with Pikachu before it throws him down to the water.

"Well, we aren't about to give up either!" Mew says.

Pikachu resurfaces and quickly notices that Taillow was swooping in to attack.

"Here it comes, pal! Finish it for good this time! Thunder!" Mew calls out.

Pikachu charges in and attacks as both it and Taillow collide into each other, resulting in an explosion. Everyone gasps in shock, The wave created by the explosion dies down and clears out to reveal Pikachu and Taillow staring each other down, both exhausted.

"Wow, it won't back down," May says.

"But it's a flying type. Electric attacks should have finished it," Max says.

Taillow shouts, "Taillow!" (Come on!)

"Pika?!" (What?!) Pikachu exclaims, shocked.

"It still wants to battle!" Mew says, shocked.

Then Brock says, "Mew, you should put an end to this battle, before you do any more damage!

"I think you're right Brock," Mew says. She then brings out her Pokeball, "I'm afraid there's only one solution."

Taillow charges at Pikachu again.

"Alright! Go, Pokéball!" Mew shouts and throws her Pokeball at Taillow.

The Pokéball hits and Taillow is pulled in before the ball starts beeping

"Pika," (Come on.) Pikachu says.

Eevee also says, "Vee," (Please.)

The Pokéball beeps for a bit and then finally pings. As Pikachu sighs with relief, Mew picks up the Pokéball. Everyone is relieved as well to see the battle is over.

Later, Mew lets Taillow out of the Pokeball. Once out, Taillow heavily breathes.

"Poor Taillow. It's exhausted from its battle," May says.

Mew holds Taillow in her arms, "It's okay now. Calm down."

"Pikachu." (You're with us.) Pikachu says.

Brock sprayed some Potion on Taillow, only for it to rear back a bit in pain

"A shot of that and some rest, and you'll be as good as new in no time," Brock says.

Soon, Taillow mananges to calm himself, "Low! Low, Taillow!" (Hey! What, happened?)

"Mew then says to Taillow, "Well, Taillow, how do you feel about hitting the road with our group?"

"Taillow!" (Sounds fair!) Taillow says.

Mew then wipes the chocolate off of Taillow's beak, "Alright, then. We're glad to have you. Climb on," and Taillow does so.

"Hi Taillow, I'm Tomo," Tomo says.

"I'm Jen," Jen says.

"I'm Molly," Molly says.

Then Max says, "My name's Max, Taillow."

"Nice to meet you," May chuckles nervously and hides behind Brock.

"There's no reason to hide, you know," Brock says.

"I'm not hiding. I'm introducing myself gradually," May says, still nervous.

"Taillow, you're my very first Pokémon here in the Hoenn region," Mew says.

"Pi Pikachu!" (Our newest friend!) Piakchu says.

"Eevee!" (Alright!) Eevee says.

And Taillow says, "Taillow!" (Booyah!) but then senses something, "Tail?" (Huh?)

"What is it?" Jen asks.

Everyone soon sees the rest of Taillow's flock.

"That flock again!" Max says, shocked.

"Still after us?!" May asks, stunned.

"Amaura! (Not good!) Amaura says.

The Taillow flock approaches

"Whoa, don't tell me they all want to battle Pikachu," Mew says.

"It is a possibility," Brock says.

Then Taillow flies to the flock, "Taillow!" (Hold it!)

Mew's Taillow tries to talk some sense into its former flock, until…

"You won't talk em out of it, Taillow!" Meowth says.

"Who's that?" May asks.

Then Max notices, "Those bad guys again!"

"It's Team Rocket!" Brock says.

"It's them alright!" Mew says.

Team Rocket jump forth with an evil cackle

"What do you want?!" Mew demands.

"Some things just never change," Brock says.

Jessie:

Prepare for trouble from in the sky.

James:

Make it double, then say goodbye.

Jessie:

To protect the world from devastation.

James:

To unite all peoples within our nation.

Jessie:

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

James:

To extend our reach to the stars above.

Jessie:

Jessie.

James:

James.

Jessie:

Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light.

James:

Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight.

Meowth:

Dat's right!

Wobbuffet:

Wobbuffet. (Exactly!)

"I think you've already met our flock of Taillow, the newest members of the elite Team Rocket fighting force?" Jessie says.

"No way!" Mew says, shocked.

"With the fierce unbeatability to battle on, no matter how many electric attacks they take!" Jessie says,

"JEven though unbeatability is not a word," James says.

"Wobbuffet." (Look it up!) Wobbuffet says.

Jessie then pushes both James and Wobbuffet aside, "Now, listen up, Taillow, the harder you battle, the more delicious sandwiches you'll get."

That catches Brock's attention, "Hold on! You mean sandwiches like the bunch that were here an hour ago?!"

Then Meowth notices, "Well, well, look who it is. Da biggest twoip has made a comeback as well."

"You're right. Welcome back," Jessie says.

"Well, if you came for lunch, I'm afraid that you're a little late," James says.

"Yes, I already know that! They were my sandwiches!" Brock shouts.

"So what you're trying to say is they were yours?" James says.

"And a tad too salty," Jessie says.

Brock angrily says, "I KNEW IT WAS YOU!"

This also enrages Mew, "GIVE THEM BACK!"

May also angrily says, "YEAH, WE'RE STARVING!"

Then Jessie bursts out, "Oh, please! If you wanted them so bad, you should've written your name on your lunch bag."

"Yeah, besides dat, dey're already gone! Taillow, take care of Pikachu and Eevee!" Meowth says.

"Pika!" (Oh great!) Pikacnu says.

"Eevee!" (Here we go again!) Eevee says.

The flock quickly surrounds Pikachu and Eevee as well.

May chuckles as she brings out her Pokeball, "Oh, no, you don't! Go, Torchic!"

Torchic comes out, but blindly charges in.

May panics, "Um, wait, Torchic! I still haven't told you what to do!"

"Mew, what's with her?" Brock asks.

"May's actually a new trainer and just got Torchic, so she still learning," Mew says

Torchic kept charging till it hit the rock Team Rocket was standing on and knocked itself out.

May cries in disappointment, "Return!"

Torchic is recalled back to the Pokeball.

May groans in disappointment, "I've never been so humiliated."

"That was fun, but now, go, Taillow!

The flock prepared to attack

"Pika..." (Okay...) Pikachu says.

"Eevee…" (Here we go…) Eevee says.

Mew's Taillow says, "Taillow!" (Hold up!)

But right then and there, a ringing was heard as everyone turned to the source of the noise, which was the timer for the stew

Brock says, "The stew is ready!"

"Yipee!" Molly cheers.

"Alright!" Tomo cheer.

"And I'm ready to eat it!" May happily says.

"Me too!" Jen says.

Soon, everyone gathers around.

"Smells good," Max says.

"Looks good," May says.

"And if the guys and I know Brock, it tastes good," Mew says.

The Pokemon happily agree.

The flock comes up behind the group and two land on Brock's shoulders, looking for a taste.

Brock turns to the Taillow, "Hey, everybody, would you like to join us for some lunch?"

"Taillow," (Sure would.) Taillow happily say.

Team Rocket is upset that their plan backfired.

"Eh, now what?" Meowth asks.

"Now they'll beat us by using our dirty trick," James says.

But then Jessie remembers, "Oh... Wait a second! Pikachu and Eevee haven't fully eaten!"

"Hmm, we'll attack while they've weak from hunger," James says.

"Anuddah doity trick!" Meowth sayd

Suddenly, Mew calls out, "Pikachu, Eevee, Thunderbolt!

This shocked Team Rocket, "Huh?!"

Pikachu and Eevee launch the attack and send Team Rocket flying.

"Sorry about that, Team Rocket, but this time, you're the one's who are too late. Pikachu and Eevee already ate Brock's Pokémon food," Mew says.

Piakchu and Eevee agree.

"Dat's nice," Meowth says.

"Everyone's eaten but us," Jessie says.

"Except for that taste of our own medicine," James says.

Team Rocket cry out, "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!"

Later, the stew pot is seen to be empty.

Everyone say, "Thank you, Brock."

Everyone is seen eating, including the Taillow flock.

"That was really great stew," Max says.

"Mew wasn't kidding. You're an awesome cook, Brock," May says,

"Yep, we told you he's a good guy to have around," Mew says.

Everyone agrees, "Mm-hmm."

"Well, the two of you have an appetite that's almost as big as the others, which makes cooking even more fun.

The Taillow flock soon flies off.

"Are the Taillow leaving?" May asks.

"Maybe they've eaten all the food in this area, so now they have to move on," Mew says.

Soon, Mew's Taillow calls out, "Taillow! Taillow, Taillow!" (Bye, guys! Good luck!)

": Looks like your Taillow is saying goodbye to all of its friends, Mew," Brock says.

The flock bid farewell to their former leader and fly away.

"There they go," Mew says.

Brock nods, "Yep."

"Time for us to get moving too. Let's head out to Rustboro City," Mew says.

"Yay!" Everyone cheers.

Then Brock says, "Great, but first we'll do the dishes."

Everyone groans.,

"Reunited with their old friends Brock, Mew catches her first Pokemon in the Hoenn region, and with that, the group pushes on, looking forward to more new friends and new adventures on the road ahead.

Mew's Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Eevee (Female). Pikachu (Male).  Ho-Oh (Female). Moltres (Male). Zapdos (Male). Articuno (Female).  Lugia (Male).  Latios (Male). Latias (Female).  Manaphy (Female).  Sprigatito (Female).  Fennekin (Female).  Shiny Wynaut (Male). Foongus (Male). Lillipup (Male).  Drowzee (Male).  Grubbin (Male). Blipbug (Male).  Sneasel (Female). Ralts (Male). Ralts (Female). Togepi A.K.A Faye (Female).  Pikachu-Two (Male). Eevee - Two (Female). Dreepy (Male).  Shiny Slowpoke (Female). Shiny Dragonair (Female).  Plusle (Male). Minun (Female).  Emolga (Female). Furret (Male).  Pansear (Male). Makuhita (Male). Skitty (Male). Shiny Ditto. Omanyte (Male). Kabuto (Male). Meditite (Female). Floette (Female). Younger Mewtwo (Male).  Castform (Male).  Shaymin (Male).  Jigglypuff (Female). Electabuzz (Male). Magmar (Male).  Yamask (Male). Diglett (Male). Burmy (Male). Burmy (Female). Archen (Female).  Elgyem (Male). Scatterbug (Female).  Pawmi (Male). Fomantis (Male). Pink Celebi (Female).  Shiny Lapras (Female).  Shiny Milotic (Female). Taillow (Male).

Master Ball: Mewtwo (Male)

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Papa A.K.A Zeraora (Male).  Dubwool (Male).  Phanpy (Male).  Jynx (Female).  Heracross (Male).  Shiny Hisuian Zoroark A.K.A. Zo. (Female).  Small Dunsparce (Male). Cradily (Female).  Tyranitar (Male).  Venusaur (Female).  Blastoise (Female). Lucario (Male).  Porygon 2.  Gengar (Male). Gastly (Male). Ursaring (Male).  Jumpluff (Female). Tsareena (Female). Wave A.K.A Alolain Raichu (Female).  Shiny Hisuian Lilligant (Female).  Muk (Male).  Bayleef (Female). Cyndaquil (Male). Totodile (Male).  Red Gyarados (Male). Shiny Sylveon (Male). Snorlax (Male).  Ursaluna (Male). Alakazam (Male). Annihilape (Male).  Chatot (Male).  Honchkrow (Female).  Glaceon (Female).  Fraxure (Male).  Aerodactyl (Male). Ledian (Female). Meowstic (Male) Lunatone. Sandslash (Male). Miltank (Female). Haunter (Male). Fearow (Male). Sudowoodo (Male). Pidgeot (Male). Liepard (Female). Spiritomb (Male). Red Sunflora (Female). Arcanine (Male). Magneton. Tauros (Male). Roserade (Female). Beautifly (Female). Cinderace (Female). Mawile (Female). Slowbro (Male). Clefable (Female). Hitmontop (Male). Blue Gastrodon (Male). Victreebel (Female). Beedrill (Female). Gyarados (Male). Scizor (Male). Hitmonchan (Male). Hitmonlee (Male). Azumarill (Female). Poliwrath (Male). Kingler (Male). Shiny Dewgong (Female). Cloyster (Male). Shiny Galarian Rapidash (Female).  Ribombee (Female). Shiny Noctowl (Male). Paldean Tauros: Combat Breed (Male).  Bulbasaur (Male).

Released: Butterfree (Male). Baby Lapras (Male).

Charicific Valley Natural Reserve:  Charizard (Male).

Return to Squirtle Squad and Officer Jenny:  Squirtle (Male).

Special Item: Rainbow Colored Feather A.K.A Rainbow Wing. Moltres Feather. Zapdos Feather. Articuno Feather. Lugia Feather A.K.A Silver Wing.

Items: 3 Heart Scales. 2 Soothe Bells. 1 Amulet Coin. Eeveelution Keychain. Marill Doll. Pokemon Grooming Kit. Pokemon Medical Kit. Pokeblock kit. Poffin Case. Super Rod. Key Stone (Bracelet Ring). Charizardite X (Metal-plated Collar). Silph Scope. Mysterious Dragon wing Teal Crystal. Mysterious pale blue snowflake crystal. Mysterious pink crystal with fairy wings. Mysterious white crystal with circles. Mysterious magenta pink crystal with strange symbols. Mysterious Brown Crystal with Eevee Tail. Pokeflute. Gengarite. Pidgeotite. Beedrillite. Aerodactylite. Gyaradosite. Blastoisinite. Venusaurite. Mewtwonite X, Mewtwonite Y. Alakazite. Scroll of Darkness. Scroll of Waters. Black Belt. Flaming Red Headband. Mystic Water Pendant. Silver Wing Badge. Latiosite. Latiasite

Pokeballs: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Love Ball. 1 Fast Ball. Cherish Ball. Safari Ball.

Evolution Items: 2 Fire Stone, 3 Thunder Stone, 1 Leaf Stone, 1 Moon Stone, Shiny Stone, Dusk Stone, Dawn Stone, 4 Ice Stone.

Badges:

Tomo Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Doduo (Female).  Skwovet (Male).  Meloetta (Female).  Growlithe (Male). Kanto Ponyta (Male). Abra (Male). Cubone (Female). Tangela (Female).  Staryu.  Sealeo (Male).  Buneary (Female). Larvesta (Female). Snom (Female). Voltorb. Galarian Slowpoke (Male). Riolu (Female). Zorua (Male). Shuppet (Male). Deino (Male). Munchlax (Male).  Caterpie (Female).  Bulbasar A.K.A Sage (Male). Wooper (Male). Barboach (Male). Shinx (Male). Blitzel (Female). Rufflet (Male). Bidoof (Male). Clobbopus (Male). Cranidos (Male). Charmander A.K.A Blaze (Female). Toxel (Male). Galarian Farfetch'd (Male). Fuecoco (Male). Squirtle A.K.S Aqua (Female). Shiny Houndour (Male.). Shiny Yanma (Female). Absol (Male). Chikorita A.K.A Leaf (Female). Cyndaquil A.K.A. Flint. Totodile A.K.A Dew (Female). Pidgey A.K.A Zephyr (Female). Mantyke (Male).  Raikou (Male).  Deoxys (Male). Tyrunt (Male).  Murkrow (Male).

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Delibird (Male). Stantler (Female). Smeargle (Male). Kecleon (Male). Xatu (Female). Galbantula (Male). Leafeon (Male). Shiny Umbreon (Male).  Kangaskhan (Female). Farigiraf (Female). Skarmory (Male). Mandibuzz (Female). Wyrdeer (Male). Tyrantrum (Male). Sandslah-Two (Male). Large Dunsparce (Male).

Item: 1 Soothe Bell. 4 Ice Stones. 1 Leaf Stones. Banettite. Kangaskhanite. Lucarionite. Alakazite. Absolite.

Pokeballs: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

May Files

Pokemon: Torchic (Male).

Max Files:

Pokemon:

Item: Pokenav.

Molly Files

Pokemon: 'M' Unown. Teddiursa (Male). Yamper (Female). Pawmo (Male). Tarountula (Female). Aerodactyl (Male). Sobble-Two (Male.) Grookey-Two (Male). Greavard (Male). Espeon (Male). Murkrow (Male). Sableye (Male). Maschiff (Male). Hoppip (Female). Phanpy (Male). Cufant (Male). Shroodle (Male). Smoliv (Female). Litleo (Male). Gible (Male). Fidough (Female). Frigibax (Male). Vanillite (Female). Alolan Diglett (Male). Entei (Male). Spinda (Female).

Molly's Mansio n:  Mamoswine (Male). Cinderace-Two (Female).  Ariados (Male). Espeon (Female).  Kingdra (Male).  Pachirisu (Male). Galarian Corsola (Female). Mantyke (Female). Octillery (Male).

Item: Sablite.

Jen Files

Pokemon on Hand:  Amaura (Female).  Hisuian Zorua (Female). Unova Zoroark (Female). Hisuian Growlithe (Male). Hisuian Voltorb. Clefairy (Female). Jigglypuff (Female). Hatenna (Female). Shiny Hoppip (Female.). Flaaffy (Female). Salandit (Female). Quaxly (Male).  Clodsire (Female).  Piloswine (Male). Rellor (Male). Impidimp (Male). Lechonk (Female). Bedew (Female). Tynamo (Male).  Suicune (Male).  Snover (Male). Mantyke (Male).

Pokemon on Jurassic Island:  Quagsire (Male). Oranguru (Male). Tadbulb (Female). Drampa (Male). Wigglytuff-Two (Male).  Braviary Hisui Form (Male). Overqwil (Female). Hisuian Lilligant (Female). Lucario (Male). Riolu (Male). Donphan (Male). Sunflora A.K.A Flora (Female). Aurorus (Female). Combee-Two (Female). Murkrow (Male).

Return to Madame Munchmoney: Grandbull (Female).

Items: Ampharosite.

Pokeball: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

Brock Files

Pokemon: Rattata (Male). Hoppip (Female). Rockruff (Male). Grookey (Male). Slugma (Male). Voltorb. Machoke (Male). Pansage (Male). Seedot (Male). Lairon (Male). Charjabug (Male). Shuckle (Male). Shieldon (Male). Alolan Geodude (Male). Shiny Cherubi (Male). Bagon (Male). Forretress (Male). Sandile (Male). Purrloin (Female). Venipede (Male). Sandygast (Female). Baltoy. Dwebble (Male). Hippopotas (Male). Zigzagoon (Male). Nidoran (Female).  Klawf (Male). Vulpix-Two. Solrock. Pinsir (Male).

Returned to Suzie: Vulpix (Female).

Pokemon at Pewter Gym:  Geodude (Male). Onix (Male).  Crobat (Male).  Rhydon (Female).  Rhyhorn (Male).  Nosepass (Female).  Winter A.K.A Alolan Ninetales (Female).  Summer A.K.A Kanto Ninetales (Female).  Weavile (Female). Sneasler (Female).  Vileplume-Two (Female).

Item: 2 Soothe Bell. 1 Ice Stones. 2 Fire Stones. 2 Water Stones. 2 Thunder Stones. Metal Coat. Aggronite.

Pokeball: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Fast Ball.

Mew and her friends continue on their journey to Rustboro City. But first, Mew and her Pokemon are having a Pokemon Battle against a male trainer and his Beedrill. Tomo, Jen, Molly, May, and Max watch with excitement.

The trainer calls out, "Beedrill, Twineedle!"

Beedrill darts in and the attack lands on Pikachu. Pikachu slides to a stop

Mew calls out, "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!"

"Pika!" (Roger!) Pikachu calls out.

Pikachu fires the attack, taking Beedrill out of the air.

The trainer gasps and calls out, "Beedrill, come on, get up!"

Beedrill tries to get up, but ultimately collapses in defeat.

Brock announces, "Beedrill is unable to battle! Pikachu wins!"

"That was great, Pikachu!" Mew calls out.

"Pika Pika!" (Another win!) Pikachu happily says.

The trainer helps Beedrill up, "Good work, Beedrill."

Mew walks over, "Hey, how's Beedrill doing?"

"Pikachu?" (You okay?) Pikachu asks.

"Just fine," The trainer says, " And I want to thank you for such an incredible battle, Ashley. Put 'er there."

Both trainers shake hands

"I should be thanking you," Mew says.

"Hope we get to battle again sometime," The trainer says.

"Me too," Mew says.

Amazed, Max says, "That battle was totally awesome! Wasn't it, May?"

"Yeah!" May says.

Shortly after, the group walk along the forest,

"Two trainers ending their battle with a warm handshake. Now, that's true sportsmanship."

"Well, that's what Pokémon battling is really all about, friendship between Trainers," Brock says.

"That's for sure," Mew says, "If you're not out making friends, what's the point?"

"I guess I can see that, but you're wasting a lot of energy in your battling, Mew," Max says.

"Huh?" Mew says, confused.

"Take the attack you just used. If you'd used Quick Attack, you would've avoided Twineedle," Max says.

"Maybe, but sometimes it's best not to charge in right away. Otherwise the opponent might have an advantage or you'll end up using your energy too soon," Mew says.

"Mew is right, Max," Molly says.

Jen says, "They have a point. Also, there are some Pokemon that can be stronger against those who they're weak against, so it's good to keep that in mind."

Max blushes a bit and says, "Um really now."

"Yep," Jen says.

Suddenly, Amaurua calls out, "Amaura!" (Jen look!)

"Huh?" Max and Jen reply confused.

Everyone gasps as they see two silhouettes of Pokémon running out of the bushes.

It's a raccoon dog-like, quadrupedal Pokémon with bristly, zigzag-patterned fur. It has stripes formed by alternating layers of cream and brown fur. It has a brown head with spiky ears and a black nose. A black mask-like pattern surrounds its brown eyes. The upper half of its mouth is jagged, and when it is open, there are two pointed teeth in its lower jaw. Its feet have three claws and pink paw pads. Its fore feet are cream-colored, but the hind feet are brown. Its brush tail is spiky and bristly.

The other looks similar, but it has black-and-white fur. Its red eyes are surrounded by a black spiked mask-like pattern somewhat resembling stars. Its fore feet are black with white claws, while its hind feet are white with black claws. It has a long pink tongue that is constantly hanging outside of its mouth, between its lower teeth.

"And what's that?" May asks.

"A Zigzagoon!" Max says.

"Cool," Mew says.

"Actually there's two of them," Jen says.

"But it's a different color," Tomo says.

The Zigzagoon kept running from bush to bush.

"Awesome! I never knew that wild Zigzagoon could get so big or come in different colors!" Max says.

"Hmm? What do you mean, Max?

"The average Zigzagoon is only 16 inches tall and weighs only 8 pounds," Max says.

"Max is right. This one is larger than a normal sized Zigzagoon. What's more, the other one has black and white fur and red eyes. A normal one has brown and cream fur, Mew says.

"Well, I'm sure there are a number of reasons for that, like what Zigzagoon eats," Brock says.

The group soon sees a a lot more Zigzagoon

"Look at that. There's about a zillion more of 'em," Mays says.

"Wow!" Molly says.

"But they're much smaller, like normal," Mew says and checks his Pokédex.

Soon, Dextette says, "Zigzagoon, the Tiny Raccoon Pokémon. A Normal Type. Zigzagoon is extremely curious and ends up walking in a zigzag path between things that interest it."

Tomo looks over, "And look, there's the other one from before."

The group looks to see the black and white Zigzagoon sitting on a rock.

Mew points her Pokedex to the other Zigzagoon.

Dextette says, "Zigzagoon, the Tiny Raccoon Pokemon. Galarian Form. A Normal and Dark Type. Its restlessness has it constantly running around. If it sees another Pokémon, it will purposely run into them in order to start a fight."

"Wow. So that means this Zigzagoon is from the Galar Region. It's rare to see one of those here," Max says.

All the Zigzagoon murmured curiously while a Sentret came out of the bush while also looking up at some Pinsir up in the trees.

"Hey, look. Those Zigzagoon are interested in that Sentret and the Pinsir," Jen says.

Suddenly, someone sneaks up behind the Zigzagoon in a costume to look like one.

A person calls out, "Okay!"

"Huh?" Everyone replies confused.

Everyone quickly gets startled by the stranger removing the Zigzagoon costume to reveal a boy with green hair, wearing a yellow shirt, a red bandana, blue short, purple shoes, and carrying a large backpack.

"It disguised itself as a human!" May cries out.

Max turns to his sister, "You want to take another whack at that one, sis? 'Cause it really is a human!"

"I didn't know Zigzagoon could evolve into humans," May says.

Then Max questions, "Are we really related?"

"Come on May, that's silly," Mew says.

"Yeah. It's just a boy in a costume," Jen says.

The boy says, "Okay, Zigzagoon, time for you and I to do some battling. Mudkip, I choose..."

However, Max and May get a closer look before the stranger can throw his Pokéball.

"See?" Max says.

"Huh?" The boy says, confused.

"100% genuine human," Max says.

"I need a closer look," May says, and grabs the trainer's face, "Guess you're right. He may be a little suspicious-looking but he's definitely all human."

During the distraction, the Zigzagoon leaves.

"Huh?" The boy says, and sees the Zigzagoon leaving. He calls out, "Wait! Zigzagoon, come back!"

But it was too late, the Zigzagoon had already gone.

The boy groans in frustration, "Thank you! This is all your fault that I wasn't able to catch that Zigzagoon! What's your problem?! Huh?" And looks down at May and Max's pants, "Hey! You guys are wearing knickers too! That's so cool! You're the same as me!"

"What?" May and Max say, confused.

"What do you mean they're the same as you?" Tomo says, confused.

"Knickers?" Molly says, confused.

"Who are you, anyway?" May asks.

"What's my name? Truthfully I have many names," The boy says and puts on his Zigzagoon costume, "Like this one! At times I'm a Zigzagoon wandering the forest," and takes off the costume, "At other times, I'm a Tentacruel,..." and puts on a Tentacruel costume, "Riding the ocean waves! Whee!" And puts on a Bellosom costume, "And other times, I'm a dancing Bellosom. But if you want to know what my true identity is... Well, I am Nicholai, Nicholai the Knickerbocker!"

"Uh…" Everyone says, confused.

"Okay. What's a Knickerbocker?" Mew says, confused.

"No idea," Jen says.

"Yeah, I give," May says.

The boy, Nicholai says, "That's the name for Naturalist Trainers like myself. We thrive on communing with nature while exposing our knees." And says to May and Max, "And obviously you're Knickerbockers too," then notices Mew, Tomo, and Jen, "And you're all one as well! That's awesome! So tell me, what are your names, you guys?

"Uh, well, my name is May," May says, skeptic.

"And my name is Max," Max says.

Mew says, "And my name's Ashely. I'm from Pallet Town."

"I'm Tomo," Tomo says.

"I'm Jen," Jen says.

"And I'm Molly," Molly says.

"So that just leaves me. My name is Brock," Brock says.

"It's really nice to meet you, everyone," Nicholai says.

Then says to Mew, Tomo, Jen, May, and Max, "Yes. Those are five very worthy names for Knickerbockers."

May then says annoyed, "Uh, excuse me. Listen, we are not wearing knickers; these are plain old shorts."

"I don't think I want to be called a bocker," May says.

"Now, now. Calm down," Nicholai says, "There's no use getting your knickers in a bundle," and laughs.

May and Max groan in annoyance.

Looking at the costume, Brock asks, "So tell us, why were you dressed in that Zigzagoon suit?"

"I guess you still don't get it," Nicholai says, "I wear it to become one with Pokémon and to learn their inner feelings. As soon as I know exactly the way they're thinking, it's easy to capture them."

"Really?" Mew asks, taking an interest, "You do that to catch Pokémon?"

"Yeah, I want to challenge the Petalburg Gym Leader. But first I want to catch a Zigzagoon. They live right here in this forest," Nicholai says.

"Petalburg Gym, huh?" May says.

"Then you're gonna be battling our dad," Then Max says.

"Your dad?" Nicholai says.

"Their dad's the gym leader at the Petalburg gym, so that's who you'll be up against," Jwn says.

"Skwovet Skwov," (Him and Vigoroth.) Skwovet says.

Nicholai is surprised, "You're kidding me. Hey, I have an idea," Then says to May and Max, "Let me battle the two of you."

"Huh?" May and Max say, confused.

Nicholai then says, "If you two are the children of a real gym leader, then I'm sure battling you guys would be great practice for me. Besides that, I'd like to check out your skills as trainers."

"Maybe you should go check out something else," May says.

But Max says, "Don't be modest! Show 'em, May! You're the daughter of the gym leader of the Petalburg gym, so go show him what you can do!"

May quickly panics.

"Then that settles that," Nicholai says "There's a field right up ahead. I can't wait to battle, so come on, then. Let's go!" and walks towards said field.

May panics, "Wait a minute, Nicholai! I don't think I'll be able to…"

"What's wrong, May? Don't tell me you're afraid to battle with me," Nicholai questions.

This makes May offended, "Me? Afraid? Okay, I accept your challenge!"

Soon, the others grow worried.

"May, are you sure about this? May is still new to this," Mew asks, worried.

"Yeah, it'll be a good experience for her," Brock says.

"Maybe," Jen says.

Soon, both trainers are on the field, ready for battle.

May says in her thoughts, "Okay, here I am in my first battle."

Nicholai holds out his Pokeball, "Ready? Here goes!"

"Too bad it has to be against someone who's a weirdo," May adds in thought, sweat drops.

Mew calls out, "Hey, May! Try thinking about the battle, okay?!"

Then Brock announces, "Each trainer will use one Pokemon! The battle will be over when either one is unable to continue!"

"Okay!" Nicholai and May say.

Then Nicholai calls out his Pokemon, "Mudkip, let's go!"

And Mudkip comes out.

"Cool! A Mudkip!" Mew says, holding out her Pokedex.

"Eevee!" (Awesome!)

Dexette says, "Mudkip, the Mud Fish Pokemon. A Water Type. Mudkip uses the sensitive fin on its head to take radar readings of its surroundings.

"Ready?! Mudkip, change!" Nicholai says, and changes into a Mudkip costume and yells.

Everyone becomes baffled.

Brock turns to May, "Choose your Pokemon, May!"

"Oh, right!" May says and calls out to her Pokemon, "Now, Torchic, I choose you!"

"Torchic?!" Nicholai responds, "She's going to use a fire Pokemon against Mudkip, a water Pokemon?!

Max says in concern, "Uh oh. Wouldn't you know, her first opponent's gotta have a water Pokemon!"

"Yeah. Unless May has a good strategy, it's going to be hard for Torchic to battle Mudkip," Mew says.

Then Brock announces, "And now, begin!"

May then calls out, "Torchic, start attacking!"

However, Torchic doesn't do anything.

"What are you waiting for, Torchic?! Let's go!" May calls out.

Mew calls out, "May, you have to tell Torchic what attack to use.

"Oh... Uh, that's right. An attack," May says, and thinks a bit, "Uh, yeah, I got it! Torchic, Ember!"

But Nicholai calls out, "Mudkip, Water Gun! Let's go!"

Both attacks fire, but Mudkip's attack extinguishes Torchic's.

"Good! Now let's give him a taste of your Peck attack!" May calls out.

Torchic charges in

"Agh! Whatever you do, don't attack it from straight on!" Max calls out.

Then Nicholai calls out, "Okay, Mudkip, Water Gun attack!"

Mudkip fires the attack, sending Torchic back forcefully.

"Uh oh!" Mew, Tomo, Jen, and the Pokemon respond.

Torchic soon hits the ground.

May calls out, Torchic, please get up! Please, Torchic!"

Torchic tries to get up, but ultimately collapses.

"Torchic!" May cries out.

Brock announces, "Torchic is unable to battle! Mudkip is the winner!"

"Kip!" (Yeah!) Mudkip cheers.

"We did it!" Nicholai happily says.

"Oh, Torchic. I am so sorry," May says.

The rest of the gang approaches.

"Torchic okay?" Max asks.

"It's fine. All Torchic needs is a good, long rest," Brock says.

Suddenly, Nicholai says, "Unreal! Who knew a gym leader's daughter would be so bad? I'll bet getting a badge at the Petalburg gym will be a piece of cake."

"Mud Mudkip." (Seems like it.) Mudkip says.

This makes Max angry, "Take that back!"

"But first, I have to catch a Zigzagoon. Then once I bag that little creature, getting my badge will be a walk in the park," Nicholai says.

"Mudkip." (Indeed.) Mudkip says.

Nicholai says, "So long, my five fellow knickerbockers!"

"Mudkip!" (See ya!) Mudkip says.

Nicholai walks away while Max seethes with anger

Little did Nicholai know that, as he walked, he was being watched by Team Rocket.

"Is that a Mudkip?" Jessie asks.

"Indeed it is. And behind that cute exterior lies a battling brute. We could do a lot worse than to cage one of them, believe me!" James says.

Then Meowth says, "You know what'd happen if we brought da boss one of dem babies? We'd climb da corporate ladder so fast, we'd get rung boins!

"Right," Jessie replies, "Stop the lip flap and start Operation: Mudkip Capture!"

"Yeah!" James and Meowth reply.

"Wobbuffet!" (Let's begin!) Wobbuffet says.

Meanwhile, Mew and the others walk on as May sulks about the outcome of her first battle.

May sighs, "My first battle and it ends in defeat. And losing to a goofball like him? Humiliating."

"Forget about it. Remember, May, you're just beginning and also, your Pokemon was at a disadvantage," Brock says.

"And with a little more experience, things will get much better. You'll see, May," Mew says.

"Don't worry about that weirdo," Tomo says.

The Pokemon agree.

However, May is still upset at Nicholai, "Knickerbockers. Naturalists. What is wrong with that guy? He makes me so mad I can't wait till dad pounds on him!"

"I know you're still upset about what he said to you and about your dad. However, it's just his style. And everyone is different. I'm sure once you get better you'll find your battle style."

"Well, all the same, I hope dad shows him a thing or two! Right, Max?" May says.

However, there's no answer, prompting everyone to stop.

"What's wrong, May?" Molly asks.

May soon notices, "Max is gone! Max?"

"What?" Brock says, shocked.

Jen looks around, "Where did Max go?"

Meanwhile…

"Pokemon, change!" Nicholai says, and changes into his Zigzagoon costume, yells like Tarzan and runs off.

But little did Nicholai know that Max was following him.

"No one makes fun of my dad and gets away with it," Max angrily says.

Nicholai throws something to the left and right sides of the road

"Look at that!" Max says, spots that the objects are berries, "Zigzagoon love that fruit more than anything! I know! He's using that fruit to get the Zigzagoon to come out!"

Max hides behind the tree once more.

Meanwhile, Mew and the others search for Max, Jen, and Amaura.

May calls out, "Max!"

"Max!" Jen calls out.

"Answer if you're out there!" Brock calls out.

Even the Pokemon call out to find the others.

"I don't see how he could've gotten too far away," Tomo says.

"I guess, but why can't he hear us?" Molly says.

Then Mew has an idea, "Hey, I've got an idea! Taillow can search from the sky!"

Meanwhile, Max is seen to have gathered up some of the same berries Nicholai had.

"All this fruit ought to attract every Zigzagoon in the whole forest! And that Knickerbocker won't catch a single one!" Max says. He then calls out, "Come on out, Zigzagoon! I've got yummy fruit! Zigzagoon!"

Little did Max know that there were some Zigzagoon following him.

"Guess it won't be long now," Max says.

Max suddenly comes to a stop when he sees a whole nursery of hungry Zigzagoon, causing him to worry. Meanwhile, Taillow seems to have spotted something and head towards it)

"Taillow spotted something!" Mew says.

"It's Max! It's gotta be him!" May says.

"Better hurry!" Brock says.

Everyone speeds up as Max continues to worry about his situation.

"What a mess! I didn't realize there were so many of these things," Max panics before crying out, "Help!"

The Zigzagoon pounce.

Max cries out, "HELP!"

Taillow soon flies over him as Mew and the others show up.

Max cries out, "Hey!"

"Max!" The group cries out.

"What's going on?" Mew calls out.

Max cries out, "All the Zigzagoon really want are these," and shows them the fruit, "They just want to eat all of the fruit that I brought em?"

"This is a problem," Jen says.

Mew calls out, "Hey, stop! You're ganging up on the boy! Stop!"

"Stop!" May cries out.

"You're gonna trample him!" Jen calls out.

Just then, a black and white Zigzagoon comes out of the dogpile with Max in tow by his shirt.

"Max!" May says, worried.

"Are you okay?" Jen asks.

"I'm okay," Max says.

Soon, the Galarian Zigzagoon comes up to Max, "Zig Zigzagoon?" (Are you alright?)

"That Zigzagoon is asking if you're okay," Tomo translates.

"I'm okay," Max says and pat the Zigzagoon, "Thank you for saving me."

Galarian Zigzaggoon says, "Zig Zig." (You're welcome.)

Soon, the herd Zigzagoon approaches and surrounds the group.

"Um, why are they staring at us?" Molly asks.

"They look kind of hungry," May says.

"I think they thought we still have some fruit and want some," Brock says.

Mew says, "Sorry about that, but we don't have more fruits with us."

However, the Racoon Pokemon group approach them.

"I don't think they're listening," Max says, worried.

Just then, "Zagoon!"

Nicholai suddenly stands between the group and some of the Zigzagoon

"Zagoon!" Nicholai says.

"Mudkip!" Mudkip says.

Nicholai, Mudkip!" Mew says, surprised.

Nicholai, attempting to communicate with the Zigzagoon, leads them away from Mew and the others.

"The Zigzagoon are following Nicholai," Jen says.

"Let's find out why," May says.

Everyone follows Nicholai and the nursery of Zigzagoon until they come to a fruit tree bearing the same fruit Max had. Upon arrival, Nicholai rams into the tree, causing some of the fruit to fall.

Nicholai calls out, "Now, Mudkip, Water Gun!"

Mudkip fires the attack at the trees in front, to the left and behind it, causing more fruit to fall, allowing all the Zigzagoon to eat.

"Yes! Nicholai cheers.

"Mudkip Mud!" (That was close!) Mudkip says.

May's voice appears, "Look, they're all eating the fruit!"

Nicholai looks towards the group.

"Well, that should make them a lot happier," Brock says and laughs.

"Yeah. Thanks, Nicholai. You really helped us out," Mew says.

"Yeah, thanks for saving us," Tomo says.

"Think nothing of it," Nicholai says, "We all need help sometimes, and us Knickerbockers have to stick together. You know what I mean?" and winks, "Right?"

Then Maz approaches Nicholoai, "Nicholai? I owe you an apology."

"Huh?" Nicholai says, confused.

We see Pikachu, Mudkip, and the others chattering with the Zigzagoon.

Nicholai laughs, "So you were the one with the fruit."

"I feel awful. Sorry," Max apologizes.

But Nicholai says, "Forget it. I should be apologizing to you. I shouldn't have said the things I said before."

"Okay," Max says.

Then the Galarian Zigzagoon climbs up Max's head, causing him to laugh.

"And it looks like you've made a new friend," Nichoilai says.

Max laughs, "Yeah. I guess I did."

"Zigzagoon," (That's right.) Galarian Zigzagoon says.

Then Max asks, "Can I ask a question?"

"Huh?" Nicholai says, confused.

Then Max asks, "Where did you learn to speak Zigzagoon so well? I haven't seen anything about it in any of my books. I haven't even come up with an explanation as to why Azusa can translate what Pokemon are saying."

But Nicholai says, "You don't need to use words to communicate with Pokemon, Max."

"Huh?" Maz replies, confused.

Nicholai places his hand on his heart and says, "You just have to say what's in here."

"He's right. Say what's in your heart," Brock says.

"Let me see. We have to learn these crazy attacks while speaking with our hearts?" May replies.

"That's right," Mew says.

Maz soon understands, "Then the Pokémon will understand what we say!"

"Right. I'll show you what I mean," Nicholai says.

"Wha..?" Max replies, confused.

Then Nicholai calls out, "You, Zigzagoon, there. Why don't you have a battle with us?"

"Mudkip!" (Let's go!) Mudkip says.

A Zigzagoon says, "Zagoon!" (I accept.)

"He says yes," Mew says.

Nicholai says, "Alright! Pokemon,..." and changes into a Mudkip costume "...change!" Then calls out the attack, "Now Mudkip, Water Gun!"

Mudkip fires the attack, but Zigzagoon dodges by running in a zig-zag motion, easily landing a Tackle while doing so. Mudkip soon came to a stop.

"Don't you give in, Mudkip!" Nicholai calls out.

"Mudkip! Mud! ("I won't! Ha!") Mudkip replies.

Zigzagoon began to try landing another Tackle, only for Mudkip to dodge each attack.

"That Mudkip and Zigzagoon are amazing!" May says.

Max calls out, "Keep it up, you guys!"

"Yeah, keep it up!" Tomo says.

"You can do it!" Jen calls out

Mudkip jumps up to avoid another Tackle

"Are you ready, Mudkip?" Nicholai asks, and calls out the attack, "Water Gun, now!"

Mudkip fires the attack, sending Zigzagoon flying.

Nicholai then throws the pokeball, "Pokéball, let's go!" and tosses the Pokéball.

The Pokéball hits Zigzagoon and pulls Zigzagoon in on the way down. After a bit of wobbling, the Pokéball finally pings.

Nicholai cheers, "Yes! I caught me a Zigzagoon!"

"Mudkip!" (Success!) Mudkip replies.

But right as Mudkip spoke, a claw came down and grabbed it.

Mudkip yelps, "Kip!" (Hey!)

That also catches Nicholai off guard, "Huh?"

"Your Mudkip!" Molly calls out.

Everyone looks up and sees just who was responsible, and it's Team Rocket in their hot air balloon.

"I'm sorry. Whose Mudkip did you say it was?" Jessie says.

Nicholai confronts them, "Hey! Who do you think you are?!"

And with that, Team Rocket performs their motto.

Jessie:

Prepare for trouble. I know who I am.

James:

And make it double with your Knickerbocker scam.

Jessie:

To protect the world from devastation.

James:

To unite all peoples within our nation.

Jessie:

To denounce the evil of truth and love.

James:

To extend our reach to the stars above.

Jessie:

Jessie.

James:

James.

Jessie:

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light.

James:

Surrender now with your exposed knees, or prepare to fight.

Meowth:

Meowth! Dat's right!

Wobbuffet:

Wobbuffet! (End of scene!)

"Team Rocket!" Mew shouts.

Mudkip cries out, "Mudkip!" (Help me!)

Nicholai calls out, "Hey! Give me back my Mudkip!"

"Not today," Jessie says.

"I wear full-length pants, but I'm still a naturalist. I'm just naturally dishonest," James says.

And Meowth says, "An' even dough I ain't wearin' no pants at all, I'm a natural thief!" He then laughs as he brings up Mudkip.

Mudkip cries out, "Mud!" (Hey!)

"Pikachu, Eevee, Thunderbolt 'em now!" Mew calls out.

Both Pikachu and Eevee fire the attack.

But James says, "Back, at ya!"

A satellite soon appears from underneath the balloon, absorbing the electricity and firing it as a beam right back down to the ground.

"What?!" Mew exclaims.

Jessie questions in remark, "How's that feel?"

"The shock's on you this time," James says.

"It was a warning shot," James says.

"At least dey're keepin' up wit current events," Meowth says.

Mudkip cries out, "Mudkip!" (Nicholai!)

Team Rocket calls out, "Later!"

"Not so fast!" Nicholai says, "Pokémon…" And changes into an Aipom costume, "Change!" runs after them on all fours, "Aipom!"

Nicholai proceeds up a nearby mountain on all fours, "Aipom! Aipom! Aipom! Don't worry, Mudkip! I'm coming!"

As Nicholai runs up the mountain, the Zigzagoon become inspired and start digging right in front of the gang, even the Galarian Zigzagoon is helping.

"What do you think those Zigzagoon are trying to do?" May asks.

"They understand how Nichoali feels, and I think they want to help Mudkip, too," Brock says.

"Wow! Amazing! I get it now!" Max says.

Meanwhile, Nicholai continues going after Team Rocket. "Aipom! Aipom! Aipom! Pokémon, change!" and changes into a Gligar costume, "Gligar! Jump!"

Nicholai glides down towards the balloon, catching Team Rocket's attention before snatching Mudkip away.

"You're safe now, Mudkip," Nicholai says. Are you okay?

"Mud!" (Great!) Mudkip answers.

Team Rocket cries out, "No fair! Give us back our Mudkip!"

"No way!" Mew says and calls out, "Alright, Taillow, use Peck attack!"

Taillow comes out and makes a hole in the balloon, sending Team Rocket crashing to the ground and into a hole surrounded by a nursery of angry Zigzagoon

"It's a pitfall trap," May says.

"Uh huh. That's what the Zigzagoon were doing before using Dig," Max says.

Galarian walks to Max and nods, "Zigzag," (That's right.)

Jessie angrily says, "Hold it! I'll have you know that we hold the copyright on pitfall traps, young man!"

"And you're looking at a lawsuit!" James says.

"Criminals!" Meowth says.

Team Rocket proceeds to climb out of the pit.

"Remind me to call my lawyer," Jessie says.

Soon, Mew, Pikachu, and Eevee approach.

Team Rocket, you're not going anywhere!" Mew says.

"Eevee Eevee!" (You'll be facing us, now!)) Eevee says.

"Pika Pika!" (So stand and fight us!) Pikachu says.

And Taillow says, "Taillow!" (Bring it!)

"Just watch us," Jessie says and calls out her Pokemon, "Arbok, let's go!"

James does the same, "Weezing, you, too!"

Both Pokemon come out of the Pokeballs and are ready to battle.

Jessie calls out, "Okay, Arbok, Poison Sting!"

"Weezing, give them a little Sludge attack!" James calls out.

Mew calls out, "Now, Pikachu, Eevee, Double Quick Attack!

Pikachu and Eevee dart in fast enough to avoid the oncoming attacks before nailing both Pokemon at once and sending them flying into Team Rocket as Nicholai and Mudkip show up.

"Now, Thunder attack, go!" Mew calls out.

Both Pikachu and Eevee perform Thunderbolt and send Team Rocket flying.

Team Rocket cries out, "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!"

"Wobbuffet! ("I hate this!") Wobbuffet cries out.

May and Max cheers, "Yay! We did it! Yeah! We did it!"

"Looks like everything's okay again," Brock says.

"Yep," Mew says.

Nicholai approaches Mew, "Ashley! That sure was some pretty slick battling. "

"Mud," (Yeah.) Mudkip says.

"Thanks, Nicholai," Mew says, "And I wish you luck in your gym battle, but just be aware that Norman's Pokemon is tough.

"Really? Maybe it won't be so easy after all," Nicholai says.

"That's right," May says.

"My sister's pretty lame, but my dad is tough stuff," Max says.

May laughs sheepishly.

"I see. Well, in that case," Nicholai says, and turns to Mew, "How would you like to have a battle with me, Mew?"

"You bet. I was hoping you'd ask," Mew says.

Later, both trainers are in place.

Nicholai soon calls out, "Pokémon, change!" and changes into his Zigzagoon costume, "Let's make a great first battle, Zigzagoon! Let's go!"

Zigzagoon charges in.

"It's our first battle, too, Taillow, so let's do it!" Mew says.

Taillow zooms in.

Nicholai calls out, "Zigzagoon, use Dig, now!" He rethinks his plan, "Uh... Tackle!"

Zigzagoon continues to charge in.

"Now, Taillow, climb quickly!" Mew calls out.

Taillow soars upward before coming back down nearly within striking range of Zigzagoon as the rest of the gang watch.

Max says, "How cool! Since they're both fighting with new Pokémon, it's almost like those guys are having a battle for the very first time ever, huh?"

"Guess that means everyone still has a lot to learn, right?" May says.

Everyone agrees.

Soon, Galarian Zigzagoon climbs on Max's head.

May giggles, "Seems like this Zigzagoon really likes you."

"Yeah," Max says. He then asks the Pokemon, "Hey Zigzagoon, you wanna be my pokemon?"

"Zigzagoon!" (Sure do!) Galarian Zigzagoon says, and gives Max licks on his cheek causing the boy to laugh.

Tomo says, "That means he's happy to be part of the group."

"As each battle ends, new friendships are made, and this battle is no exception. And with Max having his first Pokemon friend, he is starting to learn ways of becoming a Pokemont trainer. And as the gang continue their journey toward Mew entry into the Hoenn League, they will surely be making new friends, while parting ways with others along the way, and sharing new experiences all around.

Mew's Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Eevee (Female). Pikachu (Male).  Ho-Oh (Female). Moltres (Male). Zapdos (Male). Articuno (Female).  Lugia (Male).  Latios (Male). Latias (Female).  Manaphy (Female).  Sprigatito (Female).  Fennekin (Female).  Shiny Wynaut (Male). Foongus (Male). Lillipup (Male).  Drowzee (Male).  Grubbin (Male). Blipbug (Male).  Sneasel (Female). Ralts (Male). Ralts (Female). Togepi A.K.A Faye (Female).  Pikachu-Two (Male). Eevee - Two (Female). Dreepy (Male).  Shiny Slowpoke (Female). Shiny Dragonair (Female).  Plusle (Male). Minun (Female).  Emolga (Female). Furret (Male).  Pansear (Male). Makuhita (Male). Skitty (Male). Shiny Ditto. Omanyte (Male). Kabuto (Male). Meditite (Female). Floette (Female). Younger Mewtwo (Male).  Castform (Male).  Shaymin (Male).  Jigglypuff (Female). Electabuzz (Male). Magmar (Male).  Yamask (Male). Diglett (Male). Burmy (Male). Burmy (Female). Archen (Female).  Elgyem (Male). Scatterbug (Female).  Pawmi (Male). Fomantis (Male). Pink Celebi (Female).  Shiny Lapras (Female).  Shiny Milotic (Female). Taillow (Male).

Master Ball: Mewtwo (Male)

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Papa A.K.A Zeraora (Male).  Dubwool (Male).  Phanpy (Male).  Jynx (Female).  Heracross (Male).  Shiny Hisuian Zoroark A.K.A. Zo. (Female).  Small Dunsparce (Male). Cradily (Female).  Tyranitar (Male).  Venusaur (Female).  Blastoise (Female). Lucario (Male).  Porygon 2.  Gengar (Male). Gastly (Male). Ursaring (Male).  Jumpluff (Female). Tsareena (Female). Wave A.K.A Alolain Raichu (Female).  Shiny Hisuian Lilligant (Female).  Muk (Male).  Bayleef (Female). Cyndaquil (Male). Totodile (Male).  Red Gyarados (Male). Shiny Sylveon (Male). Snorlax (Male).  Ursaluna (Male). Alakazam (Male). Annihilape (Male).  Chatot (Male).  Honchkrow (Female).  Glaceon (Female).  Fraxure (Male).  Aerodactyl (Male). Ledian (Female). Meowstic (Male) Lunatone. Sandslash (Male). Miltank (Female). Haunter (Male). Fearow (Male). Sudowoodo (Male). Pidgeot (Male). Liepard (Female). Spiritomb (Male). Red Sunflora (Female). Arcanine (Male). Magneton. Tauros (Male). Roserade (Female). Beautifly (Female). Cinderace (Female). Mawile (Female). Slowbro (Male). Clefable (Female). Hitmontop (Male). Blue Gastrodon (Male). Victreebel (Female). Beedrill (Female). Gyarados (Male). Scizor (Male). Hitmonchan (Male). Hitmonlee (Male). Azumarill (Female). Poliwrath (Male). Kingler (Male). Shiny Dewgong (Female). Cloyster (Male). Shiny Galarian Rapidash (Female).  Ribombee (Female). Shiny Noctowl (Male). Paldean Tauros: Combat Breed (Male).  Bulbasaur (Male).

Released: Butterfree (Male). Baby Lapras (Male).

Charicific Valley Natural Reserve:  Charizard (Male).

Return to Squirtle Squad and Officer Jenny:  Squirtle (Male).

Special Item: Rainbow Colored Feather A.K.A Rainbow Wing. Moltres Feather. Zapdos Feather. Articuno Feather. Lugia Feather A.K.A Silver Wing.

Items: 3 Heart Scales. 2 Soothe Bells. 1 Amulet Coin. Eeveelution Keychain. Marill Doll. Pokemon Grooming Kit. Pokemon Medical Kit. Pokeblock kit. Poffin Case. Super Rod. Key Stone (Bracelet Ring). Charizardite X (Metal-plated Collar). Silph Scope. Mysterious Dragon wing Teal Crystal. Mysterious pale blue snowflake crystal. Mysterious pink crystal with fairy wings. Mysterious white crystal with circles. Mysterious magenta pink crystal with strange symbols. Mysterious Brown Crystal with Eevee Tail. Pokeflute. Gengarite. Pidgeotite. Beedrillite. Aerodactylite. Gyaradosite. Blastoisinite. Venusaurite. Mewtwonite X, Mewtwonite Y. Alakazite. Scroll of Darkness. Scroll of Waters. Black Belt. Flaming Red Headband. Mystic Water Pendant. Silver Wing Badge. Latiosite. Latiasite

Pokeballs: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Love Ball. 1 Fast Ball. Cherish Ball. Safari Ball.

Evolution Items: 2 Fire Stone, 3 Thunder Stone, 1 Leaf Stone, 1 Moon Stone, Shiny Stone, Dusk Stone, Dawn Stone, 4 Ice Stone.

Badges:

Tomo Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Doduo (Female).  Skwovet (Male).  Meloetta (Female).  Growlithe (Male). Kanto Ponyta (Male). Abra (Male). Cubone (Female). Tangela (Female).  Staryu.  Sealeo (Male).  Buneary (Female). Larvesta (Female). Snom (Female). Voltorb. Galarian Slowpoke (Male). Riolu (Female). Zorua (Male). Shuppet (Male). Deino (Male). Munchlax (Male).  Caterpie (Female).  Bulbasar A.K.A Sage (Male). Wooper (Male). Barboach (Male). Shinx (Male). Blitzel (Female). Rufflet (Male). Bidoof (Male). Clobbopus (Male). Cranidos (Male). Charmander A.K.A Blaze (Female). Toxel (Male). Galarian Farfetch'd (Male). Fuecoco (Male). Squirtle A.K.S Aqua (Female). Shiny Houndour (Male.). Shiny Yanma (Female). Absol (Male). Chikorita A.K.A Leaf (Female). Cyndaquil A.K.A. Flint. Totodile A.K.A Dew (Female). Pidgey A.K.A Zephyr (Female). Mantyke (Male).  Raikou (Male).  Deoxys (Male). Tyrunt (Male).  Murkrow (Male).

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Delibird (Male). Stantler (Female). Smeargle (Male). Kecleon (Male). Xatu (Female). Galbantula (Male). Leafeon (Male). Shiny Umbreon (Male).  Kangaskhan (Female). Farigiraf (Female). Skarmory (Male). Mandibuzz (Female). Wyrdeer (Male). Tyrantrum (Male). Sandslah-Two (Male). Large Dunsparce (Male).

Item: 1 Soothe Bell. 4 Ice Stones. 1 Leaf Stones. Banettite. Kangaskhanite. Lucarionite. Alakazite. Absolite.

Pokeballs: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

May Files

Pokemon: Torchic (Male).

Max Files

Pokemon: Galarian Zigzagoon (Male).

Item: Pokenav.

Molly Files

Pokemon: 'M' Unown. Teddiursa (Male). Yamper (Female). Pawmo (Male). Tarountula (Female). Aerodactyl (Male). Sobble-Two (Male.) Grookey-Two (Male). Greavard (Male). Espeon (Male). Murkrow (Male). Sableye (Male). Maschiff (Male). Hoppip (Female). Phanpy (Male). Cufant (Male). Shroodle (Male). Smoliv (Female). Litleo (Male). Gible (Male). Fidough (Female). Frigibax (Male). Vanillite (Female). Alolan Diglett (Male). Entei (Male). Spinda (Female).

Molly's Mansio n:  Mamoswine (Male). Cinderace-Two (Female).  Ariados (Male). Espeon (Female).  Kingdra (Male).  Pachirisu (Male). Galarian Corsola (Female). Mantyke (Female). Octillery (Male).

Item: Sablite.

Jen Files

Pokemon on Hand:  Amaura (Female).  Hisuian Zorua (Female). Unova Zoroark (Female). Hisuian Growlithe (Male). Hisuian Voltorb. Clefairy (Female). Jigglypuff (Female). Hatenna (Female). Shiny Hoppip (Female.). Flaaffy (Female). Salandit (Female). Quaxly (Male).  Clodsire (Female).  Piloswine (Male). Rellor (Male). Impidimp (Male). Lechonk (Female). Bedew (Female). Tynamo (Male).  Suicune (Male).  Snover (Male). Mantyke (Male).

Pokemon on Jurassic Island:  Quagsire (Male). Oranguru (Male). Tadbulb (Female). Drampa (Male). Wigglytuff-Two (Male).  Braviary Hisui Form (Male). Overqwil (Female). Hisuian Lilligant (Female). Lucario (Male). Riolu (Male). Donphan (Male). Sunflora A.K.A Flora (Female). Aurorus (Female). Combee-Two (Female). Murkrow (Male).

Return to Madame Munchmoney: Grandbull (Female).

Items: Ampharosite.

Pokeball: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

Brock Files

Pokemon: Rattata (Male). Hoppip (Female). Rockruff (Male). Grookey (Male). Slugma (Male). Voltorb. Machoke (Male). Pansage (Male). Seedot (Male). Lairon (Male). Charjabug (Male). Shuckle (Male). Shieldon (Male). Alolan Geodude (Male). Shiny Cherubi (Male). Bagon (Male). Forretress (Male). Sandile (Male). Purrloin (Female). Venipede (Male). Sandygast (Female). Baltoy. Dwebble (Male). Hippopotas (Male). Zigzagoon (Male). Nidoran (Female).  Klawf (Male). Vulpix-Two. Solrock. Pinsir (Male).

Returned to Suzie: Vulpix (Female).

Pokemon at Pewter Gym:  Geodude (Male). Onix (Male).  Crobat (Male).  Rhydon (Female).  Rhyhorn (Male).  Nosepass (Female).  Winter A.K.A Alolan Ninetales (Female).  Summer A.K.A Kanto Ninetales (Female).  Weavile (Female). Sneasler (Female).  Vileplume-Two (Female).

Item: 2 Soothe Bell. 1 Ice Stones. 2 Fire Stones. 2 Water Stones. 2 Thunder Stones. Metal Coat. Aggronite.

Pokeball: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Fast Ball.

Mew and her friends continue on to Rustboro City, where Mew will have their first gym battles in the Hoenn region. But for now, the gang are marching happily along in a forest. Well, most of them.

And that someone is May, who begins to whine, "I'm not happy."

Tomo says, "Oh, come, May. We just finished taking a break."

"Skwovet," (Tomo's right.) Skwovet says.

May slumps to the ground, "I wouldn't call that a break."

Mew sighs, "Alright, guess we'll just have to take another one, then."

Soon, a beeping sound is heard from Mew and Max's PokéNav

Max looks at the map, "Look! There's a Pokémon Center just ahead."

"Oh!" Brock replies.

May soon gets up, "There is? Really?"

Brock then grabs May's hand, "In that case, May, off we go, then."

"Let go. You're hurting my arm." May says and gets loose but stumbles backward, "Whoa!" and right into a tree.

May feels something and turns around and sees something inside the tree, "What's that?"

"What's up, May?" Jen asks.

What May found was a piece of a net, "There's something weird sticking out of this tree.

"Yeah, you're right," May says.

"Wonder what it is," Brock says.

Then Pikachu says, "Pika Pika." (There's more that way!)

"Huh?" The group replies.

Everyone looks off to the right and finds scrapes on more trees.

"Something sure happened here," May says.

"Maybe a Pokémon battle?" Max asks.

"I don't think so," Mew says and looks at the net, "Who'd use this in a Pokémon battle?"

Moments later, Mew and the others arrive at the Pokemon Center.

"Hello!" May calls out.

Soon, Nurse Joy appears, "Welcome to my Pokémon Center."

"Nurse Joy!" Brock happily says.

But May pushes Brock aside, "Hey, there! Did they transfer you from Oldale Town, Nurse Joy?"

"Huh?" Nurse Joy says, confused.

"May. Remember? You really helped us all out at the Pokemon Center back there," May says.

But Nurse Joy says, "Well, I don't see how that's possible since I've never seen any of you before.

"Never? But you're Nurse Joy, right?" May asks, confused.

Then Nurse Joy says, "Right. But the Nurse Joy you know in Oldale Town is my older sister.

"Really?" May asks.

"Cross my heart," nurse Joy says with a giggle.

"So not fair. I didn't even get a chance to talk to her this time," Brock says.

Soon, Max is looking at a book and says, "Hey, May! Look!"

"What, Max?" May asks.

"Check it out!" Max says, presenting the book.

May looks at the open page and finds a picture of multiple Nurse Joys, surprising her.

"A bunch of Nurse Joys!" May says.

"Every Pokémon Center in the country is run by a Nurse Joy, and they all look exactly alike," Max says.

But Brock says, "Please."

Everyone looks to Brock.

"You're so naïve. Nurse Joy's uniqueness is easily seen," Brock says and takes her hands, "Ah, it's completely obvious. I can tell the difference. You bangs are a millimeter longer."

"Huh?" Nurse Joy replies, confused and laughs sheepishly.

"That's actually very impressive," Mew says.

"You're something else," Max says.

"He's something else alright," May says.

Jen sighs, "Some things never change."

Soon, a familiar voice is heard, "Nurse Joy!""

At the door is none other than Officer Jenny and a Growlithe.

"Officer Jenny," Tomo says.

"Not you, too!" Brock says and approaches her, "Ah, well, hello there. I see your eyelashes are one tenth of an inch longer than any other Jenny in the country."

Officer Jenny sheepishly says, "They are? They are!"

"Don't tell me. There's a bunch of Officer Jennies, too," May says.

And Max shows her the picture in his book, "You got it."

Seeing the photo, May says, "I told you not to tell me."

"But I can tell the difference. And I'll, tell you how," Brock says.

Officer Jenny then walks up to Nurse Joy, "Anyway, Nurse Joy, I need to find out if any injured Pokémon have been brought to your Pokémon Center recently.

As Officer Jenny talks, Brock sulks as he realizes he was being ignored.

"Why, no. But why do you ask?" Nurse Joy answers.

"There've been a few reports of a poacher operating right in this area," Officer Jenny answers.

Everyone responds in shock, "A poacher?!"

Officer Jenny then brings out a wanted poster of a man with green hair and wears a dark red shirt, "Based on his methods, I would guess it's this Pokemon hunter, Rico. He thinks nothing of injuring Pokémon in order to catch them."

"How awful!" Molly says.

Mew then brings out the net, "Look what we found."

Officer Jenny takes the net, "Oh dear. It's part of a capture net that's commonly used by poachers. Where did you find it?"

"We found it in the forest on our way here," Mew says.

"You've got to show me where!" Jenny says.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket spies on the Pokemon Center from a far off hill.

Jessie chuckles, "So, the twerps stopped into the Pokemon Center. Good."

"Now it's time to set a trap, right?" James says.

"But what kind?" Jessie asks

James suggests, "How about our tried and true pitfall?"

"Huh? Hey, no! Can't we be more original?!" Meowth replies.

"So, you've got a better idea?" Jessie questions.

"Look, we're woikin' on climbin' da corporate ladder, right? So, derefore, we gotta start tinkin' of more creative an' inspired tings dan diggin' holes," Meowth says, and walks away.

Suddenly, as Meowth turns and walks away from Jessie and Jamse, he slips down the hill, catching his teammates' attention.

"Meowth!" James calls out.

Meowth comes to a stop, but soon hears sounds underneath an army camouflage blanket.

"Hey, dat's weird. Somethin's inside of dere," Meowth says.

Meowth removes the blanket and finds several Ekans, battered and locked up

"Ekans! A cage full of em!" Meowth says, shocked.

He walks to the cage and asks, "What are you guys doin' in dere?

Two of the Ekans explain what happened.

"What? You're tellin' me you were captured by some poachers?" Meowth asks.

The Ekans confirm.

"Hey, I'm gonna get yas out," Meowth says.

However, Meowth gets an electric shock as he puts his paws on the cage, revealing that it was electrified.

"Man. Dat hoit," Meowth says, feeling in pain.

Just then, he hear Jessie and James calling out to him, "Hey, Meowth!"

Meowth looks back and sees Jessie and James coming down the hill on Arbok and Weezing.

"Here we come! Standby!" Jessie calls out.

Pokémon express!" James adds.

Soon, they both reach the bottom and Meowth tells them the whole story.

"Oh, I get it," Jessie says.

"Those poor Ekans were pilfered by some lowly poachers," James says.

Arbok looks at the Ekans, worried.

"And dey've been zapped pretty badly from de electricity in dat cage," Meowth says.

"Of all the amateurish poaching antics. What kind of idiots would injure their own Pokémon?" Jessie says.

"Sickening!" James says, "If that's not bad enough, they leave the cage right here in the open."

Then Meowth says, "You know, we could take dese Ekans for ourselves."

"I like your thinking," Jessie says.

"Yes. Our first catch in the Hoenn region, without even breaking a sweat," James says.

Then Jessie turns to his Pokemon, "So, Arbok, use Acid!"

But Arbok looks on at the Ekans, just as worried as before

"Hey, Arbok? What has gotten into you?" Jessie asks, confused.

Arbok starts crying.

Soon, James understands, "I know what.

"Arbok used to be an Ekans before it evolved," Meowth says.

"And it doesn't want them to be hurt any worse," James says.

Jessie then reassures, "Oh, dear Arbok, we won't harm a scale on your friends' slippery heads, I promise. Cross my heart, on my Team Rocket honor."

Arbok is touched by its trainer's words.

"Jess, what honor?" James questions.

"Yeah, what have you got up dat sleeve, anyway?

"We're sitting on an Ekans gold mine. We'll create the biggest, baddest Ekans army this world has ever seen!" Jessie says.

"But they'd have to eat," James says.

Meowth gets out his calculator, "Feedin' dose guys will break da bank!"

"You two will just have to cut back on a few meals," Jessie says.

James and Meowth scream in alarm.

"Wobbuffet!" ("Bad idea!") Wobbuffet agrees.

Jessie then calls out, "Now, Arbok, Acid!"

The attack launches, but the bars don't melt.

"It didn't do a ting!" Meowth says.

Then James says, "So, watch and learn! Weezing, use Sludge attack, now!"

However, as Weezing prepares to pull off the attack, a Fearow swoops down and stops it, shocking Team Rocket before an SUV comes riding in with a cage behind it. The driver is soon revealed to be none other than Rico.

"All right, you clowns, who do you think you are messing with my property?" Rico demands.

And Team Rocket performs their motto.

Jessie:

Prepare for trouble! Finders keepers, losers weepers!

James:

We're Team Rocket, so make it double! Jeepers Creepers!

Jessie:

To protect the world from devastation.

James:

To unite all peoples within our nation.

Jessie:

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

James:

To extend our reach to the stars above.

Jessie:

Jessie.

James:

James.

Jessie:

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light.

James:

Surrender those Ekans or prepare for a fight!

Meowth:

Meowth! Dat's right!

Wobbuffet:

WOBBUFFET! (End of scene!)

Either unimpressed or not giving a car, Rico demands, "Let's try this again. What do you think you're doing with my Pokémon?"

"Stealing them of course!" Jessie says.

"We're creating the world's largest Ekans army!" James says.

Suddenly, Weezing starts to get teary-eyed.

Rico scoffs, "You don't know who you're dealing with.

In the cage are several of Weezing's pre-evolved form, Koffing, shocking Team Rocket.

"He also got a caseload of Koffing!" Meowth says, shocked.

Rico then introduces himself, "I'm Rico. I'm a Pokémon hunter. Per my client's wishes, I'm poaching as many poison Pokémon as I can."

"You're off to a good start, freak-o," James says.

"Dat's why you caught Ekans and Koffing!" Meowth says.

"And here you come, waltzing in to trying to poach from a poacher!" Rico says, "I'll go easy on you jokers though. Just give me your Arbok and Weezing and I'll let you go in one piece."

This shocked and angered Jessie and James.

Jessie says, "The nerve!"

"You want our Pokémon?!" James adds, just as angry.

"That's what I said. There's an extra bonus in it for me for every evolved Pokémon I can catch," Rico says.

Then Jessie says, "Catch them elsewhere. Arbok and I have been together too long for me to give it to you, buster."

"And Weezing and I are like brothers," James says.

"Fine. So be it. Then I guess I'll have to be taking them," Rico says.

Jessie refuses, "Yeah? Fat chance."

"Just try it," James says.

"Now it's you not knowing who you're dealing with," Meowth says.

Both Weezing and Arbok ready for battle.

Rico then calls out, "Fearow, go, Agility!"

Fearow takes to the wing.

Jessie calls out, "Poison Sting, Arbok!"

Arbok fires the attack.

James also calls out, "Weezing, Sludge attack. Go!"

Weezing also fires the attack.

Rico then calls out, "Dodge and use Fury Attack."

Fearow dodges both attacks and takes both Arbok and Weezing out easily, sending them flying back into their trainers.

"What happened?" Meowth asks.

Then Rico calls out, "Now, Fearow, Drill Peck!"

Fearow closes in.

Jessie then calls out, "Arbok, Wrap attack now!"

Arbok manages to coil its tail around Fearow's beak

"And that's a wrap!" Jessie says.

Then Rico calls Fearow back, "Fearow, return."

Fearow is promptly recalled.

"Hey, dat's not fair!" Meowth shouts.

Then Rico calls out his next Pokemon, "Go, Pupitar. Sandstorm."

Pupitar comes out of the Pokeball and creates a cyclone of sand that sends Team Rocket flying.

Team Rocket cries out, "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!"

"Wobbuffet!" (Stings like sand!)

"Ha! Those Pokémon were so weak, it wasn't even worth catching them," Rico says in remark.

Meanwhile, Mew and the others show Officer Jenny where they found the piece of net.

"We found it right here," May says.

"Poachers use capture nets to immobilize Pokémon before they catch them," Jenny says.

"That must have hurt them," Mew says.

Then Max notices, "Hey, look at that!"

Everyone looks down on the ground and finds tire tracks.

"Tire tracks," Jen says.

"The poachers must be traveling by car, they're still fresh," Officer Jenny says.

"They couldn't have gotten very far from here," Brock says.

Then Mew brings out her Pokeball, "We'll search from the sky!

Meanwhile, Meowth is looking at the damage done to his tail, "Oh, my aching tail. Dere's nothin' more painful den landin' on your tailbone."

"I really hate men like that!" Jessie says angrily, "I'm gonna tear him and his overblown ego limb from limb!"

"If he was a real tough guy, he wouldn't have to hide behind his Pupitar! This calls for a classic Team Rocket sting operation!" James says

"Wooobbuuu!" (Good plan!) Wobbuffet says.

However, they soon find themselves surrounded by Kakuna and Beedrill.

"What's going on here? This is not the kind of sting operation we meant!" Jessie asks.

The Beedrill charge, prompting Team Rocket to retreat.

Team Rocket cries out, "We'll show ourselves out!"

But as the Beedrill pursue the retreating Team Rocket, a small, round, green, bipedal Pokémon with a round body and cactus-like striations. It has a dark green rhombus shape above its face, and six dark green rhombus shapes that ring around its waist. It has dark circles around its eyes, and its mouth composed of several similar circles. It has two dark green spikes on each side of its head, along with a yellow flower bud on top of its head. It has two club-like arms that are ringed with dark green spikes, and its two stubby legs are dark green and conical.

Jessie cires out, "Out of the way, you little pincushin!"

"We're about to become one ourselves!" James panics.

"So SCRAM!" Meowth cries out.

The creature fires a Pin Missile at the Beedrill, forcing them to retreat and catching Team Rocket's attention.

Jessie and James sigh in relief, "Phew!"

"Dat was close!" Meowth says.

The heroic creature approaches.

Meowth then says, "Hey, it's a Cacnea."

"Gee, thanks. You really saved our skin," James thanks the Cacnea.

Then Jessie says, "I say we head that poacher off now and get the Ekans and Koffing."

"Head him off where, Jess? He's gone by now," James asks.

"Yeah. Guess you're right," Jessie says, realizing that James has a point.

However, Arbok gets an idea and places itself low to the ground.

"What is it doing, Meowth?" Jessie asks.

"Arbok can pick up on soundwaves in de oith and tell us where dat wily poacher's gone," Meowth says.

Jessie is impressed, "Well!"

The Canea soon approaches

"Oh, yes. We haven't properly thanked you," James says and gets out a bag of cookies, "A token of our gratitude."

Cacnea takes the bag.

Just then, Arbok says, "Sss-Bok! Charrr!" (Hey, guys! I heard a car!)

"Hey, Arbok just said dat it hoid a car," Meowth says.

"Good, I'm sure it's that poacher," Jessie says.

Jessie, Meowth and the Pokemon run off with James following behind.

James says to Cacnea, "Toodle-oo!"

Cacnea watches as they head off.

Meanwhile, Taillow finds Rico driving down the road with the captured Ekans and Koffing in tow. The five soon fly back to the group.

Mew calls out, "Taillow, did you see the poacher yet?"

Taillow confirms.

Then take us to him, right away!" Officer Jenny says.

Meanwhile, Rico spots Arbok bursting from the ground right in the middle of the road, forcing him to stop.

Rico gets off the car, "You must be that same Arbok. You've saved me some trouble," and readies his weapon, "Now don't you move."

Suddenly, a Smokescreen blinds the poacher before he can do anything. Rico looks and spots Team Rocket and their Weezing.

"Hello," Jessie says.

"Do you remember us?" James says.

The Ekans and Koffing smile when they see them, thinking they were going to save them.

"You bet. Now, Fearow, blow that Smokescreen away.

Fearow does so, revealing Meowth trying to open the cage while getting shocked in the process

"How dare you!" Rico angrily says.

Then Meowth chuckles, "Dis electricity is nuttin' compared to Pikachu's Thunderbolt attacks I'm used to."

The Koffing and Ekans look on in worry.

Rico calls out, "Fearow, use your Drill Peck on Meowth."

Fearow takes flight.

Jessie calls out, "Go, Arbok, Headbutt!"

Arbok charges in and nails Fearow, sending it right into the cage and shocking it.

"No, Fearow!" Rico calls out.

"How shocking, isn't it?" Jessie replies.

"You bad poacher man, you!" James says.

Fearow falls to the ground, knocked out by the electrical voltage while Meowth manages to unlock the cage, stopping the electricity, and freeing the captive Pokémon.

"Alright, guys, outta da cage, quick!" Meowth says.

"The Ekans and Koffing make their escape.

"No you don't!" Rico angrily says and readies his weapon.

"Arbok!" Jessie calls out.

"Weezing!" James calls out.

Both Pokémon jump in and attack with Poison Sting and Sludge, respectively, knocking Rico's weapon out of his hands while Jessie laughs in triumph.

"You've poached your last Pokémon, pally!" James says.

"And now dese Ekans and Koffing will be comin' wit us," Meowth says.

Now Rico is furious, "You've done it now! I'm so angry, you've left me no choice! Go, Pupitar!"

Pupitar comes out, but suddenly starts glowing, causing Team Rocket to worry.

"Oh no!" Jessie cries out.

"It can't be!" Meowth says, worried.

Pupitar morphs until it grows legs, arms and a head.

"Perfect. I knew it was ready to evolve," Rico says.

The new Pokémon stomps the ground, revealing itself to be a Tyranitar.

Scared and shocked, Meowth says, "Pupitar…"

"Evolved to Tyranitar!" Jessie and James say, scared and shocked as Meowth.

"Wobbuffet!" (We're so dead!) Wobbuffet cries out in fear.

"Wow! Dat's a big one!" Meowth says, frightened.

"Big deal!" Jessie says.

Then James calls out, "Now, Weezing, Smokescreen!"

Weezing launches the attack, blinding both Rico and his newly evolved Tyranitar.

"That showed him!" Jessie says.

Meowth turns to Ekans and Koffing, "Now run for it!"

The Pokemon agree.

But Rico is not having it, "No you don't! Tyranitar, Hyper Beam!"

Tyranitar fires the attack, stopping the Pokémon in their tracks and creating a massive crater

"Glad you decided to stay," Rico says.

Everyone turns towards him.

"I'll be taking back my Ekans and Koffing, along with all your Pokemon," Rico says.

Arbok and Weezing brace for battle.

Ï know just how to handle men like this," Jessie says.

"Tell me, please," James says.

"A simple Hyper Beam or two ought to teach him a lesson, quick," Jessie says and calls out, "Okay, Wobbuffet, go."

"Oh, yeah!" James says.

"Better yet, you could use Counterattack!" Meowth says.

"Woooobbuffet! ("I'm on it!") Wobbuffet says.

Rico calls out, "Hyper Beam!"

Tyranitar fires the attack.

Wobbuffet tries to perform the attack, "Wooobbu…" (Countera...)

But before Wobbuffet could counter the attack, it got blasted by it and was knocked out, shocking Team Rocket.

Weakened, Wobbuffet says, "Woobbufffet." (Man, that hurt.)

"Wobbuffet!" Jessie cries out.

"Looks like it's Counterattack failed!" James says, frightened.

"Dat Hyper Beam came so fast it didn't even have time ta do one!" Meowth says.

"Tyranitar fires another Hyper Beam, causing an explosion that catches Mew and the other's attention.

"Hey, what was that?!" Mew asks.

"I bet it's that poacher again!" Max says.

"Let's head over in that direction," Brock says.

"Right," Jeeny says.

Back with Team Rocket, it's shown that several trees were toppled over in the wake of that Hyper Beam.

"You fools," Rico says, "This wouldn't have happened if you'd handed over your Pokemon nicely. But now it's too late for that. So I'm going to take those Pokemon, and destroy you."

Team Rocket looks to the worried Ekans and Koffing and the determined Arbok and Weezing protecting them before looking towards each other, knowing just what had to be done, and nodding.

Jessie calls out, "Now, Arbok, take your friends and get out of here."

"Right. You too, Weezing," James says.

Weezing and Arbok were shocked.

"We know you're strong, but you're no match for Tyranitar," Jessie says.

Arbok however shakes his head and refuses, "Sss-Book. Sss-Bok!" (No! We can't leave you like thissss!)

Weezing feels the same, "Weezing, Weez." (Can't leave behind a friend!)

But then James says, "Listen. You're better safe than sorry. Truth is, we just care too much to allow you to be captured by someone like him, see?"

"Besides, all of those other Ekans and Koffing need you to help them right now," Jessie says.

Arbok turns to the Ekans, "Sss-Bok." (I guessss we'll ssstay with you.)

Weezing says to the Koffing, "Weezing." (We'll protect you all!)

"Now go!" Jessie says.

"We're able to take care of ourselves!" James calls out.

And Meowth says, "So, yous guys get outta here, and don't ya look back!"

Worried, Arbok says, "Sss. Sss-Bok!" (Jusssst don't get badly hurt!)

"Weezing. ("Please be safe") Weezing says, worried.

But then the two come to realize something, "Sss-Bok/Weez." (Wait.)

They both look towards each other before realizing what this could mean.

"Both Arbok and Weezing worriedly shake their heads, "Sss-Bok/Weez." (You're not gonna release us, are you?)

"Why drag this thing out any more?" Jessie responds.

"Just leave, now," James says.

Arbok and Weezing moan sadly before they look at each other and reluctantly agree

"Sss-Bok, ssshar," (Fine then, we see, let'sss move.) Arbok says.

"Weez," (Goodbye.) Weezing.

And so, they and the other Pokémon leave.

Suddenly, Rico says, "Idiots."

"Huh?" Team Rocket says, confused.

Rico says, "They're not going anywhere!" And calls out, "Tyranitar, Hyper Beam!"

Tyranitar charges and prepares to fire the attack, until…

"Fury Swipes!" Meowth shouts.

Meowth manages to land a blow and stops the Hyper Beam.

"An' dat's da name of dat tune," Meowth says, but soon realizes, "Huh?"

Right then and there, Tyranitar opened its eyes again and charged the attack.

Meowth cries out, "No!"

As the Ekans and Koffing were being taken away to safety, Arbok and Weezing hear the explosion and turn around.

James cries out, "Don't look back!"

"Keep going!" Jessie calls out.

Tyranitar roars, ready to battle.

"It's time for more Fury Swipes," Meoeth says.

Then Jessie charges in, "Try my Fury Swipes!"

"And try mine as well!" James calls out.

Arbok, Weezing, the Ekans, and Koffing all look on with worry and horror as their comrades get beaten up. Arbok and Weezing look with tears while watching their trainers and Meowth get brutally beaten from Tyranitar's attacks before they left with the others into the forest, crying before they vanished into the forest as Team Rocket is seen to be thoroughly thrashed

"Tyranitar, return," Rico says and recalls his Pokemon.

Rico grunts in frustration, "These three are more trouble than they're worth," and readies his weapon, "At least those Pokémon are mine," He chuckles cruelly but then felt something, "Huh? Hm?"

Rico finds the battered threesome grabbing his boots.

"We're not through!" James says.

"Dis ain't ovah yet!" Meowth says.

"We'll show you! There's still fight in us!" Jessie says.

"Hmm. Oh yeah?" Rico says and moves his boots.

"Oh!" Team Rocket react.

Rico leaves

Jessie then brings out her Pokeball, "You're not getting away that easily," and slowly gets up on her feet.

"Got get 'em Jessie," James says.

"Take down this creep," Meowth says.

Jessie throws her Pokeball, "Happiny, I choose you."

Happiny soon appears.

"Alright Happiny, let's take this guy down," Jessie says.

"Happiny," (Yeah!) Happiny says,.

"We'll see about that," Rico says and calls out, "Fearow, go!"

And Fearow comes out.

Rico calls out, "Give that shrimp your Drill Peack!"

Fearow then flies down for the attack.

Jessie calls out, "Use Disarming Voice!"

Happiny then fires the attack and it ends up being a direct hit, but Drill Peck gets the upper hand and hits Happiny.

"Happiny!" Jessie cries and mananges to catch her, but falls on the ground in the process.

"Happiny…" Jessie says, struggling to get up off the ground, but collapses.

This makes Happiny glare at the poacher.

"Well, it looks like I'll take that little Pokemon first," Rico says.

And Fearow flies towards Happiny for the attack. However, Happiny ends up performing an attack. She creates a ball of dark purple and black energy and throws it at Fearow, and it's a direct hit to cause serious damage. Team Rocket and even Rico are shocked. Soon, Fearow is knocked out cold.

Rico says in shock, "What?! Fearow, no!"

"That was Shadow Ball!" Meowth says, surprised.

"Happiny, learned Shadow Ball!" James says.

Jessie is pleased, "That's my little Happiny."

"Happiny," (Thank you, mommy.) Happiny says.

Suddenly, they hear a voice of a Growlithe, "Grow!" (Freeze!)

Rico and Team Rocket turn to see Mew and the others with Officer Jenny.

"So you're Rico, the Pokémon hunter. You're under arrest for Pokémon poaching," Officer Jenny says.

Rico then calls back Fearow and tries to call out another one of his Pokemon, "Then I'll use Tyranitar!"

Officer Jenny then calls out, " Growlithe, seize all of his Pokéballs now!"

Growlithe charges, seized Rico's Pokéball and knocked out his weapon

Max and Tomo cheers, "Alright!"

"Bulls-eye!" Brock says.

Officer Jenny then walks up to Rico, "Now, Rico, release all of the Pokémon that you've caught."

"You're a little late, Officer," Rico says. Then turns to Team Rocket, "They all escaped thanks to these three fools."

"Huh?" Everyone reacts in surprise.

"You three stopped the poacher?" May asks.

"We sure did," Meowth says.

"We may be bad guys, but we never sunk as low as that poacher," James says.

"And my little Happiny is able to beat that Fearow," Jessie says, snuggling Happiny.

Mew smiles, "Well guess it shows that despite you three being bad guys, you still have goodness somewheres."

"That's right," Mewoth says.

"Sorry we can't stick around," James says.

"But we're off," Jessie says.

Then the three dash off like they're high energy.

They call out, "Team Rocket's dashing off again."

Mew and the others are baffled.

"Those three are sure of something," Brock says.

Mew and the others nod.

Later in the evening, Jessie and James are still sad that they have to let their Pokemon go, but are glad to see that they're safe.

James turns to Jessie, "Do you really think Arbok and Weezing will be alright, Jessie?"

"I hope so," Jessie says.

But Meowth says, "Don't worry, guys."

"Huh?" Jessie and James reply confused.

"Dey're as tough as nails from all dat battling wit Pikachu and Eevee, right? I know dey'll be just fine," Meowth says.

"I suppose," Jessie says.

"Right," James says.

Right then and there, a familiar Pokémon comes jumping up.

"Huh?" The three respond, confused.

They look and find it's the Cacnea that helped them.

"Look who it is," Jessie says.

"It's dat same Cacnea," Meowth says.

James kneels to Cacnea, "Have you been following us all this time?"

Cacnea then gives him the bag of cookies, "Cac," (Yes.)

"Hey, it's okay. I gave this to you," James says as he takes out a cookie for it, "You should go ahead and eat it."

"Cacnea," (Thank you.) Cacnea says.

"It's really quite good," James says.

"Cacnea? Cac," (Its is?) says, and eats the cookie and was instantly delighted, " !Cac! ( Wow. That's so good! Thanks!)

"Look," Jessie says.

"Dat Cacnea is kinda cute," Meowth says.

Then James asks, "Cacnea, if you like, you can come along and travel with us. What do you say, huh?"

Cacnea happily says, "Cacnea! Cacnea!" (I sure would! Thank you guys.)

Jumps into James' arms, much to his excitement, and hugs it.

"We got a Cacnea!" James happily says.

However, James instantly gets pricked by its spines and screams in pain.

Saying goodbye to Arbok and Weezing was difficult for Jessie and James, but now they can experience the joys, and the pain, of a brand new friendship.

Mew's Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Eevee (Female). Pikachu (Male).  Ho-Oh (Female). Moltres (Male). Zapdos (Male). Articuno (Female).  Lugia (Male).  Latios (Male). Latias (Female).  Manaphy (Female).  Sprigatito (Female).  Fennekin (Female).  Shiny Wynaut (Male). Foongus (Male). Lillipup (Male).  Drowzee (Male).  Grubbin (Male). Blipbug (Male).  Sneasel (Female). Ralts (Male). Ralts (Female). Togepi A.K.A Faye (Female).  Pikachu-Two (Male). Eevee - Two (Female). Dreepy (Male).  Shiny Slowpoke (Female). Shiny Dragonair (Female).  Plusle (Male). Minun (Female).  Emolga (Female). Furret (Male).  Pansear (Male). Makuhita (Male). Skitty (Male). Shiny Ditto. Omanyte (Male). Kabuto (Male). Meditite (Female). Floette (Female). Younger Mewtwo (Male).  Castform (Male).  Shaymin (Male).  Jigglypuff (Female). Electabuzz (Male). Magmar (Male).  Yamask (Male). Diglett (Male). Burmy (Male). Burmy (Female). Archen (Female).  Elgyem (Male). Scatterbug (Female).  Pawmi (Male). Fomantis (Male). Pink Celebi (Female).  Shiny Lapras (Female).  Shiny Milotic (Female). Taillow (Male).

Master Ball: Mewtwo (Male)

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Papa A.K.A Zeraora (Male).  Dubwool (Male).  Phanpy (Male).  Jynx (Female).  Heracross (Male).  Shiny Hisuian Zoroark A.K.A. Zo. (Female).  Small Dunsparce (Male). Cradily (Female).  Tyranitar (Male).  Venusaur (Female).  Blastoise (Female). Lucario (Male).  Porygon 2.  Gengar (Male). Gastly (Male). Ursaring (Male).  Jumpluff (Female). Tsareena (Female). Wave A.K.A Alolain Raichu (Female).  Shiny Hisuian Lilligant (Female).  Muk (Male).  Bayleef (Female). Cyndaquil (Male). Totodile (Male).  Red Gyarados (Male). Shiny Sylveon (Male). Snorlax (Male).  Ursaluna (Male). Alakazam (Male). Annihilape (Male).  Chatot (Male).  Honchkrow (Female).  Glaceon (Female).  Fraxure (Male).  Aerodactyl (Male). Ledian (Female). Meowstic (Male) Lunatone. Sandslash (Male). Miltank (Female). Haunter (Male). Fearow (Male). Sudowoodo (Male). Pidgeot (Male). Liepard (Female). Spiritomb (Male). Red Sunflora (Female). Arcanine (Male). Magneton. Tauros (Male). Roserade (Female). Beautifly (Female). Cinderace (Female). Mawile (Female). Slowbro (Male). Clefable (Female). Hitmontop (Male). Blue Gastrodon (Male). Victreebel (Female). Beedrill (Female). Gyarados (Male). Scizor (Male). Hitmonchan (Male). Hitmonlee (Male). Azumarill (Female). Poliwrath (Male). Kingler (Male). Shiny Dewgong (Female). Cloyster (Male). Shiny Galarian Rapidash (Female).  Ribombee (Female). Shiny Noctowl (Male). Paldean Tauros: Combat Breed (Male).  Bulbasaur (Male).

Released: Butterfree (Male). Baby Lapras (Male).

Charicific Valley Natural Reserve:  Charizard (Male).

Return to Squirtle Squad and Officer Jenny:  Squirtle (Male).

Special Item: Rainbow Colored Feather A.K.A Rainbow Wing. Moltres Feather. Zapdos Feather. Articuno Feather. Lugia Feather A.K.A Silver Wing.

Items: 3 Heart Scales. 2 Soothe Bells. 1 Amulet Coin. Eeveelution Keychain. Marill Doll. Pokemon Grooming Kit. Pokemon Medical Kit. Pokeblock kit. Poffin Case. Super Rod. Key Stone (Bracelet Ring). Charizardite X (Metal-plated Collar). Silph Scope. Mysterious Dragon wing Teal Crystal. Mysterious pale blue snowflake crystal. Mysterious pink crystal with fairy wings. Mysterious white crystal with circles. Mysterious magenta pink crystal with strange symbols. Mysterious Brown Crystal with Eevee Tail. Pokeflute. Gengarite. Pidgeotite. Beedrillite. Aerodactylite. Gyaradosite. Blastoisinite. Venusaurite. Mewtwonite X, Mewtwonite Y. Alakazite. Scroll of Darkness. Scroll of Waters. Black Belt. Flaming Red Headband. Mystic Water Pendant. Silver Wing Badge. Latiosite. Latiasite

Pokeballs: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Love Ball. 1 Fast Ball. Cherish Ball. Safari Ball.

Evolution Items: 2 Fire Stone, 3 Thunder Stone, 1 Leaf Stone, 1 Moon Stone, Shiny Stone, Dusk Stone, Dawn Stone, 4 Ice Stone.

Badges:

Tomo Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Doduo (Female).  Skwovet (Male).  Meloetta (Female).  Growlithe (Male). Kanto Ponyta (Male). Abra (Male). Cubone (Female). Tangela (Female).  Staryu.  Sealeo (Male).  Buneary (Female). Larvesta (Female). Snom (Female). Voltorb. Galarian Slowpoke (Male). Riolu (Female). Zorua (Male). Shuppet (Male). Deino (Male). Munchlax (Male).  Caterpie (Female).  Bulbasar A.K.A Sage (Male). Wooper (Male). Barboach (Male). Shinx (Male). Blitzel (Female). Rufflet (Male). Bidoof (Male). Clobbopus (Male). Cranidos (Male). Charmander A.K.A Blaze (Female). Toxel (Male). Galarian Farfetch'd (Male). Fuecoco (Male). Squirtle A.K.S Aqua (Female). Shiny Houndour (Male.). Shiny Yanma (Female). Absol (Male). Chikorita A.K.A Leaf (Female). Cyndaquil A.K.A. Flint. Totodile A.K.A Dew (Female). Pidgey A.K.A Zephyr (Female). Mantyke (Male).  Raikou (Male).  Deoxys (Male). Tyrunt (Male).  Murkrow (Male).

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Delibird (Male). Stantler (Female). Smeargle (Male). Kecleon (Male). Xatu (Female). Galbantula (Male). Leafeon (Male). Shiny Umbreon (Male).  Kangaskhan (Female). Farigiraf (Female). Skarmory (Male). Mandibuzz (Female). Wyrdeer (Male). Tyrantrum (Male). Sandslah-Two (Male). Large Dunsparce (Male).

Item: 1 Soothe Bell. 4 Ice Stones. 1 Leaf Stones. Banettite. Kangaskhanite. Lucarionite. Alakazite. Absolite.

Pokeballs: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

May Files

Pokemon: Torchic (Male).

Max Files

Pokemon: Galarian Zigzagoon (Male).

Item: Pokenav.

Molly Files

Pokemon: 'M' Unown. Teddiursa (Male). Yamper (Female). Pawmo (Male). Tarountula (Female). Aerodactyl (Male). Sobble-Two (Male.) Grookey-Two (Male). Greavard (Male). Espeon (Male). Murkrow (Male). Sableye (Male). Maschiff (Male). Hoppip (Female). Phanpy (Male). Cufant (Male). Shroodle (Male). Smoliv (Female). Litleo (Male). Gible (Male). Fidough (Female). Frigibax (Male). Vanillite (Female). Alolan Diglett (Male). Entei (Male). Spinda (Female).

Molly's Mansio n:  Mamoswine (Male). Cinderace-Two (Female).  Ariados (Male). Espeon (Female).  Kingdra (Male).  Pachirisu (Male). Galarian Corsola (Female). Mantyke (Female). Octillery (Male).

Item: Sablite.

Jen Files

Pokemon on Hand:  Amaura (Female).  Hisuian Zorua (Female). Unova Zoroark (Female). Hisuian Growlithe (Male). Hisuian Voltorb. Clefairy (Female). Jigglypuff (Female). Hatenna (Female). Shiny Hoppip (Female.). Flaaffy (Female). Salandit (Female). Quaxly (Male).  Clodsire (Female).  Piloswine (Male). Rellor (Male). Impidimp (Male). Lechonk (Female). Bedew (Female). Tynamo (Male).  Suicune (Male).  Snover (Male). Mantyke (Male).

Pokemon on Jurassic Island:  Quagsire (Male). Oranguru (Male). Tadbulb (Female). Drampa (Male). Wigglytuff-Two (Male).  Braviary Hisui Form (Male). Overqwil (Female). Hisuian Lilligant (Female). Lucario (Male). Riolu (Male). Donphan (Male). Sunflora A.K.A Flora (Female). Aurorus (Female). Combee-Two (Female). Murkrow (Male).

Return to Madame Munchmoney: Grandbull (Female).

Items: Ampharosite.

Pokeball: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

Brock Files

Pokemon: Rattata (Male). Hoppip (Female). Rockruff (Male). Grookey (Male). Slugma (Male). Voltorb. Machoke (Male). Pansage (Male). Seedot (Male). Lairon (Male). Charjabug (Male). Shuckle (Male). Shieldon (Male). Alolan Geodude (Male). Shiny Cherubi (Male). Bagon (Male). Forretress (Male). Sandile (Male). Purrloin (Female). Venipede (Male). Sandygast (Female). Baltoy. Dwebble (Male). Hippopotas (Male). Zigzagoon (Male). Nidoran (Female).  Klawf (Male). Vulpix-Two. Solrock. Pinsir (Male).

Returned to Suzie: Vulpix (Female).

Pokemon at Pewter Gym:  Geodude (Male). Onix (Male).  Crobat (Male).  Rhydon (Female).  Rhyhorn (Male).  Nosepass (Female).  Winter A.K.A Alolan Ninetales (Female).  Summer A.K.A Kanto Ninetales (Female).  Weavile (Female). Sneasler (Female).  Vileplume-Two (Female).

Item: 2 Soothe Bell. 1 Ice Stones. 2 Fire Stones. 2 Water Stones. 2 Thunder Stones. Metal Coat. Aggronite.

Pokeball: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Fast Ball.

Mew's next adventure has taken them into an unpleasant turn.

"Great, we're lost! And if the blame belongs to anyone, it's you!" Max says angrily towards May.

"Why is it my fault?" May asks.

"I said we should've taken a right turn at the fork in the road, but you insisted on going the other way and now we're lost!" Max says.

But May says, "But this path looked prettier and it had all those awesome flowers. There's nothing more dreamy than strolling through lovely flowers," Then angrily says to Max, "Anyway, who was in charge of the PokéNav? You should've been doing a better job as a navigator!"

"This PokéNav is out of range! Don't blame me!" Max angrily says.

"How convenient!" May says sarcastically.

Brock then breaks them up, "Come on, break it up! No one's to blame! Mew, the others and I got lost all the time, but we don't fight about it.

"That's right. When we were traveling around with Misty, we probably set the record for getting lost, but we always wound up getting to where we wanted to be in the end," Mew says.

The Pokemon agree. However, they can see that Max and May are still mad at each other.

Max angrily says, "This is completely her fault."

Suddenly, something leaps through a nearby tree, catching Mew's attention.

"What is it, Mew?" Tomo asks.

"I saw something!" Mew says.

Everyone looks and sees several Treecko leaping through the tree before one stops and looks at our heroes

"It's a Treecko!" Max says.

"So cool," Jen says

"So this is where they live!" Molly says.

"Let's see," Mew says, bringing out her Pokedex.

Dextette says, "Treecko, the Wood Gecko Pokémon. A Grass Type. Treecko are able to climb smooth, vertical walls and use their thick tail to attack opponents. Since Treecko build their nests in large trees, it is said that those trees will live a very long life."

"They're cute. Look at all of them," May says.

"This must be their territory," Max says.

"There's soo many of them," Molly says.

"I know. Look at them jumping through the trees," Mew says.

"Yeah. I want a Treecko," Tomo says.

"Me too," Mew says.

Soon, the Treecko makes its getaway.

"Now the Treecko's getting away!" Brock says.

"I wonder where they're going," Jen says.

"Let's follow them," Mew says.

"Yeah!" Tomo says.

With thatr, Mew, Pikachu, Eevee, Tomo, Meloetta, and Skwovet follow the Treecko.

Molly calls out, "Hey, Mew! Wait up!"

"Tomo, wait for us!" Jen says.

With that, Molly and Jen chase after them along with Amaura.

Then Max says, "Hurry up! Let's go!"

May zooms past, "I've seen Slugma slither faster than you!"

"You look like a Slugma!" Max shouts in anger, and runs after her.

"It's heartwarming to see them get along so well," Brock says.

Everyone proceeds after Mew and the others. Far up ahead, Mew, Tomo, and their Pokemon run through the forest looking for the Treecko

"Alright, where're you hiding? Treecko?" Mew says to herself.

Mew soon see a gigantic tree in the distance

"That tree," Mew says.

Suddenly, Mew trups on the roof of the tree.

"Mew!" Tomo calls out.

Mew is able to land on her feet, but slides all the way down to the base of the three. When she looks up, Mew realizes just how big and tall the tree is.

"It's huge!" Mew says.

Soon, Tomo, and the Pokemon come up to Mew.

Pikachu calls out, "Pika Pi!" (Mew!)

"Eevee?" (Are you okay?"

"I'm okay," Mew says and looks at the tree, "But look, the tree ist so big! Seems almost magical."

"Pika!Eevee!" (Awesome!) Pikachu and Eevee reply.

But Mew also notices, "But it, looks like it's dying."

"Eevee," (You're right.) Eevee says.

Meloetta notices it herself, "Loetta," (It's not looking good.)

Suddenly, a stick lands right in the first, pointy end first.

"What's that?" Tomo asks.

They look up and see a Treecko with a twig in its hand before it puts it in its mouth.

"It's a Treecko," Tomo says.

Mew shouts, "Hey! Cut it out! Why don't you come down and we'll battle?!"

"Pika Pika!" (Come and get me!) Pikachu says.

The Treecko leaps up to a higher branch, surprising the group

"Whoa," Mew and Tomo reply

The Treecko leaps from branch to branch before spitting its twig and Pikachu, who promptly dodges it, only to give the Treecko the opening to attack Pikachu with its tail, sending him flying into the tree.

"Pikachu!" Mew cries out.

Pikachu slides down the tree, but gets back on his feet as the Treecko dares him to approach and try again. Pikachu charges in, but Treecko leaps out of the way. Pikachu tries again, but with the same result before Treecko lands another successful attack with its tail, only for Pikachu to get right back up. All the while, Team Rocket watches the struggle.

"Very impressive. That Treecko's unbeatable," Jessie says.

"There's really no need for Pikachu if we had that," James says.

And Meowth says, "You know, I bet da boss would be trilled at havin' us bring dis Treecko to him!"

Yeah!"" Jessie and James agree

Meowth has a fantasy of just what Giovanni would do with a Treecko as he says, "He'll wake up from his daily dose, wit a Treecko tail rubbin' his nose. Treecko will look after his needs each day, gently massaging his cares away. Leavin' da boss so happy and relaxed, he'll say: 'For catchin' dis Treecko Pokémon, I tink Meowth an' his team desoive a promotion. I'm appointin' you directors of da Hoenn Branch!'"

Jessie happily says, "It's the promotion we've been waiting for!"

"I can use all my leadership skills!" James says.

"Go Team Rocket at da speed of light!" Meowth says.

Soon Wobbuffet says, "Wobbuffet," (Oh, so right!)

Then James says, "Ooh! Look! That one Treecko has become a ton of Treecko!"

Jessie and Meowth panic as they see several Treecko confronting the one that was battling Pikachu. One of the Treecko approaches the battling one while Mew checks on Pikachu

"Are you okay, Pikachu?" Mew asks.

"Pikachu," (I'm okay.) Pikachu answers.

"That Treecko sure put up a good fight," Mew says.

"Pika Pika!" (He's a tough one!) Pikachu says.

The Treecko puts a twig into its mouth as an elder Treecko approaches him from the group.

"That Treecko looks older than the others," Tomo says.

"Loetta," (Probably the elder of the group.) Meloetta says.

"I think you're right," Tomo says.

"Wonder if there's a problem," Mew says.

"Eevee," (Maybe.) Eevee says.

The elder Treecko tries to convince the fighter to do something, but the fighter refuses to listen and then pushes the elder away, having heard enough. The younger Treecko attempts to retaliate, but the elder keeps them back.

"That's weird. Looks like he's not very good buddies with the other Treecko," Tomo says.

"Skwovet," (Seems so.) Skwovet says.

"There's a disagreement alright," Mew says.

Team Rocket continues to watch from the far.

"Ooh, we have a dispute here. I love watching other people's troubles," Jessie says.

Then turns to Meowth, "Come on, Meowth. Translate for us."

"Count on me," Meowth says.

The elder Treecko explains something to the rebel as Meowth listens in.

Meowth translates, "Ooh! It's sayin', "What do you tink dat you're doing? Dis tree here is dyin'. Its only chance is if you go live in another tree, cause if you stay here, it'll die and you'll be ruined.'"

Go on. Go on," Jessie says.

The rebel Treecko rebuttals.

Meowth translates, "'It's too soon ta write off dis tree. I was born in dose branches and dey've always been my shelta.'

The rebel Treecko continues to verbally defend its home.

Meowth says in tears, "'Now it's my toin to protect dis tree. Whatevah happens, I'll say wit it to de end.' Treecko! So much heroism and pride!" As Meowth admires Treecko's heroism and pride.

He and James start shedding tears.

"A weaker person would be moved to tears by that story!" James says in tears.

"That's not heroic," Jessie points out.

James and Meowth's tears quickly stop upon hearing Jessie's words.

"Life's all about exchanging old things for new. Especially when it comes to homes and...and boyfriends!" Jessie says.

James and Meowth just sweatdrop.

"Homes and boyfriends?!" James questions,

"Are you sure?" Meowth adds.

"Yes, I'm sure," Jessie says, "You should always strive for something new. For without change, there's no progress, and is the future! So, living in a rotten, old, dried up tree…" And turns away, "Is not exactly my idea of progress."

Then James says, "I think the Treecko are leaving."

Jessie turns and sees that James was right as the elder Treecko and the rest of the group take their leave

"Alright! On behalf of Team Rocket, I'm launching our 'Catch all the Treecko you can' plan!" Jessie says.

"Yeah!" The guys agees

"I'm brilliant!" Jessie says.

"She's brilliant!" The boys says.

Team Rocket cheer, "Go, Team Rocket!"

"Wobbuffet!" (Let's get to it!) Wobbuffet adds.

Meanwhile, all the Treecko vanish from sight.

The Treecko looks up at its home, smiles and climbs up it

"Treecko!" Mew calls out.

The Treecko runs along one of the longer branches and leaps off of it and onto a ledge and into the woods.

"Treecko, come back! Don't run off!" Mew calls out.

But the Treecko is already gone into the woods.

Mew soon looks up to see the Pokemon on the tree.

Pikachu calls out, "Pikachu! Pika Pika!" (Come on! We'll wait for it!)

Mew says, "Good idea, Pikachu! Since the Treecko lives in that tree, we should wait here for it."

'And we get to see a great view too," Tomo says.

"Plus, if we climb up the trees the others can see us," Mew says.

"Then let's go," Tomo says.

Elsewhere, the rest of the group are having lunch.

"What do you guys think happened to Mew, Tomo, and the others?" Max wonders.

"Yeah. I wonder about it too," Jen says.

May cheerfully says, "Who cares? Let's just all enjoy Brock's delicious cooking."

"Thank you," Brock says.

"How can you be hungry and think about food when Mew and Tomo might be in danger?" Max asks.

May angrily says to Max, "You'll be in danger if you don't stop bugging me, so just give me your food if you don't want it!"

"No!" Max cries out and holds his plate away, "I didn't actually say I couldn't eat it! Hands off!"

"They're probably fine. There's no need for us to be worrying about those two. Mew's always getting into scrapes, but with Pikachu and Eevee, she'll be okay.

"Same with Tomo, Meloetta, and Swkovet," Molly says.

"That's true," Jen says.

Then Brock says, "So we can go look for them after we finish eating."

"Kay," Everyone replies.

Meanwhile, Mew, Tomo, and the Pokemon are still sitting up on a branch of the old tree, watching the sunset.

"I hope Brock and the others aren't too worried about us," Tomo says.

"Skwovet," (Me too.) Skwovet says.

"Yeah, but I want to wait for Treecko. I can't help but worry about him," Mew says.

Soon, some Murkrow fly past the setting sun

"Some Murkrow," Mew says.

That gives her an idea, "I know! I'll use Taillow!"

And Mew calls out Taillow

Mew calls out, "Taillow, I need you to find Brock and the others and bring them here while we wait for Treecko."

"Taillow," (Okay.) Taillow says before flying off.

"Thanks, Taillow!" Mew says.

Soon Pikachu quietly says, "Pika Pika." (Look who's down there.)

Everyone looks down and spots the Treecko pulling a leaf filled with water.

"Look like your idea worked, Pikachu," Mew says.

"Pikachu," (Right on cue.) Pikachu says.

The Treecko tips the leaf forward and waters the tree before putting leaves on the spot where the water hit the ground. The Treecko then wraps up the leaf and leaves.

"Treecko's doing everything it can to save this tree from dying," Mew says.

"Eevee." (Sure is.) Eevee says.

Tomo turns to Mew, "But do you think it's too late for it?"

"It's hard to say. The tree is already looking really old," Mew says.

"Loetta," (Poor tree.) Meloetta says.

Mew then says, "Maybe we can help him."

Meanwhile, the Treecko gathers more water for the tree, long into the night. All the while, the group watches on. Soon, Mew, Tomo, and the Pokemon climb down from the tree and meet up with Treecko. Then Mew and the others do the same as Treecko's doing.

"Hi Treecko," Mew says.

"Treecko?" (Huh?) Treecko says, confused and turns to see the group.

Treecko doesn't understand at first.

Mew says to Treecko, "We don't want to battle, Treecko. We just want to try and help you save this old tree."

Everyone nods in agreement.

The Treecko was surprised, but happy with the help. Soon, Mew and the others along with Treecko are seen carrying water back to the tree, but soon hear an explosion and look up to find it's coming from the tree. Up ahead, a bulldozer is seen ramming into another tree, causing multiple Treecko to fall out and into a net before revealing that the bulldozer is another Team Rocket machine just as Mew and the others, along with Treecko show up.

"What's going on?!" Mew asks.

The machine charges towards the group.

"What is that thing?!" Tomo asks.

The machine manages to send the group flying backward, but while Mew and the others land on the ground, the Treecko land safely on the body of a tree

"What do you think you're doing?!" Mew demands.

And with that, Team Rocket appears with the motto.

Jessie:

Prepare for trouble, and that's a threat!

James:

This time, what's double is our net!

Jessie:

To protect the world from devastation.

James:

To unite all peoples within our nation.

Jessie:

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

James:

To extend our reach to the stars above.

Jessie:

Jessie.

James:

James.

Jessie:

Team Rocket blast off again at the speed of light.

James:

Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight!

Meowth:

Dat's right!

Wobbuffet:

WOBBUFFET! (End of scene!)

"TEAM ROCKET!" Mew exclaims in shock and anger.

"Not you three again!" Tomo adds.

And then, the Meowth balloon soon inflates.

"An electrifying plan!" Jessie says.

"Now let us enlighten you!" James says.

"Dese Treecko belong ta us!" Meowht adds.

"Oh, no you don't! Pikachu, Eevee, Thunderbolt em, now!" Mew calls out.

The attack lands, but Team Rocket is unharmed, as evidenced by their fake screaming

"Ha. Just kidding," Jessie says.

"This fabulous balloon is fitted with electric blocking devices!"

"In that case, I'll…" Mew says, but realizes something, "Oh, no! I sent Taillow away!"

"Aw, too bad," Meowth says, and uses one of the nets scoops up Pikachu and Eevee

Both Pokemon cry out, "Pika Pi!/Eevee! (Mew)

"No! Pikachu! Eevee!" Mew cries out.

Just then, the Treecko climbs up the tree it landed on.

"Da boss will boist his buttons when we bring him dese Treecko, Pikachu, and Eevee!" Meowth says.

The Treecko spits its twig at the balloon, catching Team Rocket's attention.

Meowth notices, "Huh?"

Jessie laughs, "You thought you could bring us down by attacking with a twig?"

James then calls out, "I choose you, Cacnea, Pin Missile!"

Cacnea comes out and fires the attack, but Treecko grabs another twig, puts it in its mouth and dodges just in time.

"What Pokemon is that?" Tomo asks.

"It looks like a Cacnea," Mew says and gets out her Pokedex.

Dextette says, "Cacnea, the Cactus Pokémon. A Grass Pokemon. Cacnea lives primarily in dry desert areas and attacks by swinging its pin covered arms like hammers."

"Looks like Team Rocket got themselves a new Pokemon," Mew says.

Mew calls out, "Pikachu! Eevee

James says to Cacnea, "Now, ready for your first mission? Go and catch that irritating Treecko."

Treecko climbs up the tree, leaps up to the balloon and smacks Jessie with its tail, causing her to back into the button that opens the cage beneath the balloon allowing them to escape while one of them rescues Pikachu and Eevee as Team Rocket tries to catch the one that attacked Jessie

Jessie cries out, "Hold it!"

"You shouldn't run in a balloon, guys!" James panics.

"Someone catch it!" Meowth shouts.

As Team Rocket talks and tries to catch the Treecko, it knocks them all out before it climbs and clings onto the balloon and taunts Cacnea. Cacnea falls for it and fires a Pin Missile at the balloon, ripping a hole in it

Team Rocket cries out, "Oh no!"

The free Treecko manages to rescue Pikachu and Eevee by breaking the net arm while they land in the tree top and the Meowth balloon flies off.

"Don't hang on to me! Hang on to someone else!" James panics.

Team Rocket cries out, "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!"

"Wobbuffet! ("Not again!") Wobbuffet cries out.

Mew rushes over, "Pikachu! Eevee!"

Both of the Pokemon happily run to Mew and the three embrace each other.

Then Mew says to the Treeckos, "Hey, guys. Thank you."

"Pika Pika!" (We're in your debt.) Pikachu says.

The Treecko accepted the thanks. Later, at the old dead tree, the other Treecko talks to the rebellious one before finally getting it to agree to leaving the old tree.

"Looks like they're all friends again," Tomo says.

Suddenly, they all hear a cracking sound and see a crack forming from the base of the tree and climbing up rapidly before the whole thing split in half. The elder Treecko urges the others to stop the two halves from falling down.

"Oh no!" Mew cries out.

"What can we do?" Tomo asks.

Then Mew has an idea, "Hey, I know!" And takes off her backpack, "I have a rope!"

The Treecko do struggle to keep the halves from falling. Soon, the sun rises and a glow is soon seen from inside the tree, amazing everyone. Within the glow, was a seed. which sprouts into another tree.

Mew is amazed, "Look at that! A brand new tree's been born right in front of our eyes!"

"That's amazing," Tomo says, astonished.

One of the blossoming flowers soon loses its petals and another seed drops from the bud, followed by others, which grow into saplings, replacing the trees that Team Rocket destroyed while the main tree grows bigger. But then, it all fades away, the saplings, the new trees, leaving only the dead, split one. On cue, the two halves fall. The two halves fall with a thud before a seed rolls to the feet of the rebel Treecko before Mew approaches.

Mew kneels to Treecko, "Hey, Treecko. I think that tree was trying to say thank you for for helping it."

"Eevee!" (I believe so.) Eevee says.

"I agree.) Pikachu says.

"Yeah," Tomo agrees, so does Meloetta and Skwovet.

Suddenly, the Treecko attacks.

Mew cries out, "Hey! Why did you do that for?!"

The Treecko then turns to the tree, smiles, and then turns back to Mew.

Soon, Mew understands, "Oh I get it. You wanna battle us, huh," She then smiles, "Alright, let's battle!"

"Pika Pika!" (Then let's do it!) Pikachu agrees.

Meanwhile, Taillow leads the rest of the group towards Mew and her group

"Can't you run any faster, Max?" May says.

"Not with you in the way!" Maz shouts.

Soon, Brock notices, "Hey, look!"

They soon see Mew and the others.

"There they are," Jen says.

"Mew is about to battle!" Max says.

Mew calls out, "Pikachu, Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu launches the attack, but Treecko dodges, several times until one finally hits. But Treecko withstands it and leaps forward.

"Treecko's strong!" May says.

"And electric attacks don't have much effect on grass Pokémon!" Max says.

"That's not good! Look how fast Treecko is! Pikachu doesn't have a chance against a Pokemon that fast, especially starting with a disadvantage!" May says, worried.

"Don't forget, this is Mew and Pikachu we're talking about. I know they'll find a way to beat it," Jen says.

Molly nods.

Treecko manages to keep up with Pikachu before smacking him with its tail.

"We gotta try something else, Pikachu! This isn't over yet!" Mew calls out, "Quick Attack, Pikachu, now!"

Pikachu darts in, but Treecko leaps to avoid it.

Brock calls out, "Now's your chance!"

Then Mew calls out, "Pikachu, Thunderbolt, go!"

Pikachu launches the attack, causing some of the ground to part before hitting Treecko.

May and Max cry out, "Oh, no!"

Treecko soon falls

"How'd an electric attack work on a grass Pokémon?!" Max asks.

Then Brock says, "Well, I'll tell you. Pokemon that are strong against electric attacks are usually so because they diffuse it into trees or the ground. But they're not able to do that in midair. There's more that decides a battle, than the disadvantages."

"Oh," Max says.

Mew then throws her Pokeball, "Go, Pokéball!"

The Pokéball hits, warbles, wobbles and finally pings.

Mew picks up her Pokeball, "Alright! I caught Treecko.

Pikachu and Eevee cheer about Mew catching a new friend.

Pi Pikachu! (Another catch!)

Later, Mew lets out her new Treecko friend.

Mew asks, "Treecko, do you want to come and travel with us?"

Treecko nods before the elder presents him with the seed from the old tree.

Mew says, "The elder said you have one last job, and said you should plant it."

Soon, the seed is planted. And before long, our heroes head on their way.

"So long, everyone! Look after the trees!" Mew says.

The other Treecko bid the humans farewell.

Everyone calls out, "Goodbye, Treecko!"

Even all the Pokemon call out.

Suddenly, Tomo feels something tugging on his hand. He looks down to see a smaller Treecko, and this one has a flower on the little sticks in its mouth.

"Hey little guy, what is it?" Tomo asks.

The little Treecko extends its arm to Tomo.

Mew giggles, "Looks like this little Treecko wants to travel with you."

"Really?" Tomo asks.

The Treecko nods.

Tomo takes Treecko's hand, "Of course. You can come."

The smaller Treecko hops on Tomo's shoulder.

Max laughs, "Looks like you caught a Treecko as well."

"Yeah. I think I'll call you… hmm… Willow," Tomo says.

"Treecko," The little Treecko happily says.

May giggles, "I think it likes it."

Soon, Mew and the others take their leave with their new Pokemon friends. They continue on their adventure to Rustboro City.

Mew's Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Eevee (Female). Pikachu (Male).  Ho-Oh (Female). Moltres (Male). Zapdos (Male). Articuno (Female).  Lugia (Male).  Latios (Male). Latias (Female).  Manaphy (Female).  Sprigatito (Female).  Fennekin (Female).  Shiny Wynaut (Male). Foongus (Male). Lillipup (Male).  Drowzee (Male).  Grubbin (Male). Blipbug (Male).  Sneasel (Female). Ralts (Male). Ralts (Female). Togepi A.K.A Faye (Female).  Pikachu-Two (Male). Eevee - Two (Female). Dreepy (Male).  Shiny Slowpoke (Female). Shiny Dragonair (Female).  Plusle (Male). Minun (Female).  Emolga (Female). Furret (Male).  Pansear (Male). Makuhita (Male). Skitty (Male). Shiny Ditto. Omanyte (Male). Kabuto (Male). Meditite (Female). Floette (Female). Younger Mewtwo (Male).  Castform (Male).  Shaymin (Male).  Jigglypuff (Female). Electabuzz (Male). Magmar (Male).  Yamask (Male). Diglett (Male). Burmy (Male). Burmy (Female). Archen (Female).  Elgyem (Male). Scatterbug (Female).  Pawmi (Male). Fomantis (Male). Pink Celebi (Female).  Shiny Lapras (Female).  Shiny Milotic (Female). Taillow (Male). Treecko (Male).

Master Ball: Mewtwo (Male)

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Papa A.K.A Zeraora (Male).  Dubwool (Male).  Phanpy (Male).  Jynx (Female).  Heracross (Male).  Shiny Hisuian Zoroark A.K.A. Zo. (Female).  Small Dunsparce (Male). Cradily (Female).  Tyranitar (Male).  Venusaur (Female).  Blastoise (Female). Lucario (Male).  Porygon 2.  Gengar (Male). Gastly (Male). Ursaring (Male).  Jumpluff (Female). Tsareena (Female). Wave A.K.A Alolain Raichu (Female).  Shiny Hisuian Lilligant (Female).  Muk (Male).  Bayleef (Female). Cyndaquil (Male). Totodile (Male).  Red Gyarados (Male). Shiny Sylveon (Male). Snorlax (Male).  Ursaluna (Male). Alakazam (Male). Annihilape (Male).  Chatot (Male).  Honchkrow (Female).  Glaceon (Female).  Fraxure (Male).  Aerodactyl (Male). Ledian (Female). Meowstic (Male) Lunatone. Sandslash (Male). Miltank (Female). Haunter (Male). Fearow (Male). Sudowoodo (Male). Pidgeot (Male). Liepard (Female). Spiritomb (Male). Red Sunflora (Female). Arcanine (Male). Magneton. Tauros (Male). Roserade (Female). Beautifly (Female). Cinderace (Female). Mawile (Female). Slowbro (Male). Clefable (Female). Hitmontop (Male). Blue Gastrodon (Male). Victreebel (Female). Beedrill (Female). Gyarados (Male). Scizor (Male). Hitmonchan (Male). Hitmonlee (Male). Azumarill (Female). Poliwrath (Male). Kingler (Male). Shiny Dewgong (Female). Cloyster (Male). Shiny Galarian Rapidash (Female).  Ribombee (Female). Shiny Noctowl (Male). Paldean Tauros: Combat Breed (Male).  Bulbasaur (Male).

Released: Butterfree (Male). Baby Lapras (Male).

Charicific Valley Natural Reserve:  Charizard (Male).

Return to Squirtle Squad and Officer Jenny:  Squirtle (Male).

Special Item: Rainbow Colored Feather A.K.A Rainbow Wing. Moltres Feather. Zapdos Feather. Articuno Feather. Lugia Feather A.K.A Silver Wing.

Items: 3 Heart Scales. 2 Soothe Bells. 1 Amulet Coin. Eeveelution Keychain. Marill Doll. Pokemon Grooming Kit. Pokemon Medical Kit. Pokeblock kit. Poffin Case. Super Rod. Key Stone (Bracelet Ring). Charizardite X (Metal-plated Collar). Silph Scope. Mysterious Dragon wing Teal Crystal. Mysterious pale blue snowflake crystal. Mysterious pink crystal with fairy wings. Mysterious white crystal with circles. Mysterious magenta pink crystal with strange symbols. Mysterious Brown Crystal with Eevee Tail. Pokeflute. Gengarite. Pidgeotite. Beedrillite. Aerodactylite. Gyaradosite. Blastoisinite. Venusaurite. Mewtwonite X, Mewtwonite Y. Alakazite. Scroll of Darkness. Scroll of Waters. Black Belt. Flaming Red Headband. Mystic Water Pendant. Silver Wing Badge. Latiosite. Latiasite

Pokeballs: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Love Ball. 1 Fast Ball. Cherish Ball. Safari Ball.

Evolution Items: 2 Fire Stone, 3 Thunder Stone, 1 Leaf Stone, 1 Moon Stone, Shiny Stone, Dusk Stone, Dawn Stone, 4 Ice Stone.

Badges:

Tomo Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Doduo (Female).  Skwovet (Male).  Meloetta (Female).  Growlithe (Male). Kanto Ponyta (Male). Abra (Male). Cubone (Female). Tangela (Female).  Staryu.  Sealeo (Male).  Buneary (Female). Larvesta (Female). Snom (Female). Voltorb. Galarian Slowpoke (Male). Riolu (Female). Zorua (Male). Shuppet (Male). Deino (Male). Munchlax (Male).  Caterpie (Female).  Bulbasar A.K.A Sage (Male). Wooper (Male). Barboach (Male). Shinx (Male). Blitzel (Female). Rufflet (Male). Bidoof (Male). Clobbopus (Male). Cranidos (Male). Charmander A.K.A Blaze (Female). Toxel (Male). Galarian Farfetch'd (Male). Fuecoco (Male). Squirtle A.K.S Aqua (Female). Shiny Houndour (Male.). Shiny Yanma (Female). Absol (Male). Chikorita A.K.A Leaf (Female). Cyndaquil A.K.A. Flint. Totodile A.K.A Dew (Female). Pidgey A.K.A Zephyr (Female). Mantyke (Male).  Raikou (Male).  Deoxys (Male). Tyrunt (Male).  Murkrow (Male). Treecko A.K.A Willow (Female).

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Delibird (Male). Stantler (Female). Smeargle (Male). Kecleon (Male). Xatu (Female). Galbantula (Male). Leafeon (Male). Shiny Umbreon (Male).  Kangaskhan (Female). Farigiraf (Female). Skarmory (Male). Mandibuzz (Female). Wyrdeer (Male). Tyrantrum (Male). Sandslah-Two (Male). Large Dunsparce (Male).

Item: 1 Soothe Bell. 4 Ice Stones. 1 Leaf Stones. Banettite. Kangaskhanite. Lucarionite. Alakazite. Absolite.

Pokeballs: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

May Files

Pokemon: Torchic (Male).

Max Files

Pokemon: Galarian Zigzagoon (Male).

Item: Pokenav.

Molly Files

Pokemon: 'M' Unown. Teddiursa (Male). Yamper (Female). Pawmo (Male). Tarountula (Female). Aerodactyl (Male). Sobble-Two (Male.) Grookey-Two (Male). Greavard (Male). Espeon (Male). Murkrow (Male). Sableye (Male). Maschiff (Male). Hoppip (Female). Phanpy (Male). Cufant (Male). Shroodle (Male). Smoliv (Female). Litleo (Male). Gible (Male). Fidough (Female). Frigibax (Male). Vanillite (Female). Alolan Diglett (Male). Entei (Male). Spinda (Female).

Molly's Mansio n:  Mamoswine (Male). Cinderace-Two (Female).  Ariados (Male). Espeon (Female).  Kingdra (Male).  Pachirisu (Male). Galarian Corsola (Female). Mantyke (Female). Octillery (Male).

Item: Sablite.

Jen Files

Pokemon on Hand:  Amaura (Female).  Hisuian Zorua (Female). Unova Zoroark (Female). Hisuian Growlithe (Male). Hisuian Voltorb. Clefairy (Female). Jigglypuff (Female). Hatenna (Female). Shiny Hoppip (Female.). Flaaffy (Female). Salandit (Female). Quaxly (Male).  Clodsire (Female).  Piloswine (Male). Rellor (Male). Impidimp (Male). Lechonk (Female). Bedew (Female). Tynamo (Male).  Suicune (Male).  Snover (Male). Mantyke (Male).

Pokemon on Jurassic Island:  Quagsire (Male). Oranguru (Male). Tadbulb (Female). Drampa (Male). Wigglytuff-Two (Male).  Braviary Hisui Form (Male). Overqwil (Female). Hisuian Lilligant (Female). Lucario (Male). Riolu (Male). Donphan (Male). Sunflora A.K.A Flora (Female). Aurorus (Female). Combee-Two (Female). Murkrow (Male).

Return to Madame Munchmoney: Grandbull (Female).

Items: Ampharosite.

Pokeball: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

Brock Files

Pokemon: Rattata (Male). Hoppip (Female). Rockruff (Male). Grookey (Male). Slugma (Male). Voltorb. Machoke (Male). Pansage (Male). Seedot (Male). Lairon (Male). Charjabug (Male). Shuckle (Male). Shieldon (Male). Alolan Geodude (Male). Shiny Cherubi (Male). Bagon (Male). Forretress (Male). Sandile (Male). Purrloin (Female). Venipede (Male). Sandygast (Female). Baltoy. Dwebble (Male). Hippopotas (Male). Zigzagoon (Male). Nidoran (Female).  Klawf (Male). Vulpix-Two. Solrock. Pinsir (Male).

Returned to Suzie: Vulpix (Female).

Pokemon at Pewter Gym:  Geodude (Male). Onix (Male).  Crobat (Male).  Rhydon (Female).  Rhyhorn (Male).  Nosepass (Female).  Winter A.K.A Alolan Ninetales (Female).  Summer A.K.A Kanto Ninetales (Female).  Weavile (Female). Sneasler (Female).  Vileplume-Two (Female).

Item: 2 Soothe Bell. 1 Ice Stones. 2 Fire Stones. 2 Water Stones. 2 Thunder Stones. Metal Coat. Aggronite.

Pokeball: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Fast Ball.

This adventure begins as Mew and her friends are on a hill overlooking a large city. The Pokemon are amazed to see the city.

May breathes deeply, "Ah! That smells great!"

"What smells great? The air pollution, garbage or the car exhaust?" Max questions.

"No. It's the wonderful scent of the big city," May says.

"You're right, May," Mew says, "I guess we've been traveling in the woods so long, I forgot what that smells like."

"Guess we all do," Mew says.

Mew and her friends soon head to the city known as Rinshin Town, their first stop in a city in quite some time. They walk along the streets to look around.

"Like they say, you can take the girl out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the girl, now can you?" May happily says, "Now where should we start? Maybe a little window shopping, followed up with dinner at a nice restaurant, and then, let's see…"

"It's been a long time since I ate food in the city," Mew says.

Pikachu and Eevee agree.

"This would also be a good time to stock up on supplies, too. So…" Brock says and gets out the guide book, "Alright. Let's check out the town map."

May soon looks at the guidebook, "I didn't know you had that! Quick, let's go!""

"You know, I bet if we look really hard, we can find some cool sorta city type Pokémon!" Max says.

"Zigzagoon," (Maybe.) Zigzagoon says, sitting on Max's head.

"That sounds good, but it wouldn't hurt to grab some lunch first," Mew says.

"Okay, then I might as well just go with you," Max says.

"Yeah. I'm hungry too," Molly says.

"Me too," Tomo and Jen say.

"Alright," Mew says, "We're gonna go get something to eat, okay guys?"

"Sounds good, then we'll meet up back at the Pokémon Center, okay?" Brock replies.

"Yeah!" Everyone replies.

Elsewhere, at a dilapidated old mansion, a construction crew is at work.

One of the workers says, sounding uneasy, "Boy, this old mansion sure gives me the creeps."

Another worker soon says, "Did you hear? Another guy. Fifth worker this week just up and quit."

"There's something really weird about this old place. No doubt," The first worker says.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is seen among the workers as James revs up a chainsaw.

"I can't hear ya!" Meowth says.

"Open up those big ears!" James shouts

"My ears are wide open! Why don't you open up your mouth?!" Meowth shouts.

"If I open my mouth any wider, something will fly into it!" James shouts.

"Well, guess what? I might just be my fist if you don't watch out!" Meowth shouts.

James turns off the chainsaw, "Oh really?"

Then Jessie comes over, "Hey, you two! Break it up! Work the chainsaw instead of your mouth? If I have to spend another minute in this jumpsuit, I'm gonna scream."

"Yes. They do have a tendency to ride up," James says.

"I predict Jessie's being so irritable cause she's hungry. And as I saw and hoid on a commoicial, you're not you when you're hungry," Meowth says.

"Really, Meowth? Why do you say that?" James asks.

"Astute observations, see?" Meowth says.

Jessir angrily says, "Get back to work or I'll give you astute right between the eyes! And besides that, I'm not hungry!

However, Jessie's growling stomach suggests otherwise.

Jessie mopes, "Well, maybe I could use a nibble."

"Yeah. Doin' all of dis manual labor until we catch dat Pikachu and Eevee is exhaustin'," Meowth says.

"And until that glorious moment, I'm afraid we'll just have to work for money," James says.

"I guess you two are right. But there's just one thing…" Jessie says before she shouts, "WHAT IF ALL THIS HEAVY LIFTING LEAVES ME LOOKING MORE LIKE A MUSCLEBOUND MACHOKE THAN MY USUAL MAGNIFICANCE?!"

"Wobbu! Fett!" (Not good, Jess!) Wobbuffet says.

Meanwhile, May and Brock come across a fashion shop.

May says, "Look, Brock. All of the latest styles. Aren't they great?"

"Oh, yeah. Gorgeous," Brock says.

May soon looks at another window, "And those accessories are beautiful."

And Brock says, "You know, May, before we get too involved in clothes shopping, perhaps we should invest in some new supplies and medicine?"

"Oh, Brock. Later. The time for fashion is now," May says.

Then May happily hums while Brock sighs and groans

Meanwhile, Mew and the rest of the gang exit the restaurant after getting some lunch.

"That burger really hit the spot," Tomo says

"Skwovet!" (The fries were great!) Skwovet says.

"Yeah," Molly says.

"That's great, guys. Now can we go looking for some Pokémon? Huh?" Max asks.

"Sure," Mew says.

"Let's go," Jen happily says.

Max runs off and peeks into an alley.

"It's my bet that city Pokémon hang out in alleyways so they won't be spotted," Max says, and runs ahead.

"But won't it be hard to find them if they live in the city?" Molly asks.

"Yeah, that's probably true," Max says and peeks into another alley, "Wait! Look there!"

The others look in there.

"What is it?" Molly asks.

"Let us see," Jen says.

"Amaura!" (Let us see.) Amaura says.

What they spot is a snoozing Pokemon. A small fungus Pokémon similar to a mushroom. It has beady black eyes and a half-triangle-shaped mouth. Its upper body is beige with frilled segments along the bottom and a small opening at the top. There are green spots marking its upper body, while its lower body is completely green. It has small, round feet and no visible arms or hands.

"What kind of Pokémon's that?" Molly asks.

"I think it's a Shroomish!" Max says.

"That's cool," Tomo says.

Back with May and Brock.

"Well, that should be enough supplies to hold us for a while, anyway," Brock says.

"Exactly what supplies did you get, Brock?" Max asks.

"You know, emergency provisions and ingredients to make Pokémon food, and medicine if anyone's hurt. That way, no matter what we come up against, we'll be ready, right?" Brock says.

May is impressed, "Wow. That's awesome, Brock. You're so reliable and organized."

"No one can plan for travel like me," Brock says.

Suddenly, they hear someone say, "Did you say cursed?"

"You mean you haven't heard the news? Everybody's talking about it," Another person says.

This has May excited, and approaches the couple, "What news? Are you saying this town is really cursed?"

"Uh, hold on, May," Brock calls out.

The woman then explains, "Well, you see, there's this big, old mansion in town called The Green Lodge, and it's just up ahead."

"Go on. Go on," May says, eagerly.

The woman continues, "There's a bunch of workers there right now tearing the place apart, including the forest in its courtyard. They're saying that the whole place is cursed!"

"Really? "May asks, worried.

"There hasn't been a soul living there for years, but people keep seeing things moving around inside! The workers keep finding fresh footprints in the halls all the time, and some workers say, when they go inside, they can't breathe, or they get really confused and then they pass out," The woman explains.

Brock instantly panics.

"So if you know what's good for you, you'll stay away from that haunted mansion!" The woman says.

"A haunted mansion, huh? I mean, how awesome is that?" May says, sounding eager.

Meanwhile, Mew and Max approach the Shroomish they found, which wakes up from its nap.

"I can't believe how lucky we are to find a Shroomish already!" Max says.

"It looks cute," Jenny says.

"Let's see," Mew says, bringing out her Pokedex.

Dextette says, "Shroomish, the Mushroom Pokémon. A Grass Type. Shroomish is mild-tempered and inhabits piles of rotting leaves inside of forests."

"It sure doesn't look too happy, though," Max says.

"You're right. Maybe it's hungry," Mew says.

"Well, why don't we give it some Pokémon food?" Jen says.

"Good idea, Jen," Max says.

And presents his hand to Mew, "Is that okay?"

Mew then reaches into her bag as she says, "It's okay with me. But don't you go trying to catch it."

"Hey, don't worry, Mew. I know that, trust me," Mew says, takes the can of food from Mew and opens it, "Nothing wrong with making a new friend, right?"

"You're right. Good point, Max," Mew says.

"Okay. So, here I go, then," Max says, and kneels down, "Hi, Shroomish. How are you doing?" He then opens his hand with the food in it, "I've got some yummy Pokemon food here. So, my name's Max. I'd like us to be friends."

Shroomish just tries to warn him off with a growl.

"Okay…" Max says.

Suddenly, Shroomish starts spraying Stun Spore, causing both group to back up and panic

"That's Stun Spore!" Mew cries out.

And Tomo cries out, "Run for it!"

And the group does just that.

Meanwhile, May is dragging Brock in the direction of the haunted mansion.

"This is a bad idea, May! Let go!" Brock panics.

"Come on! You're acting like a scared little girl!" May says.

"I know, but she said the mansion was haunted!" Brock says, scared.

"Right. And what's more fun than a haunted house? Let's go check it out," May says, sounding very excited.

Meanwhile, Mew and the others peek back into the alley they ran out of

"Looks like Shroomish is done using Stun Spore," Max says.

"Good," Tomo says.

Then Mew passes Max some other Pokemon food, "I got an idea. Try using Brock's Pokemon food."

"Okay," Max says, and takes the food.

Max walks over to the Shroomish once more and says, "Here you go. Try some of Brock's Pokémon food. It's really good."

Shroomish backs up a step.

"Go ahead. I promise, you'll love it," Max.

Zigzagoon decides to jump off of Max's head and have a bite, prompting Shroomish to have a taste. It does so, and it likes it.

Mew smiles, "See? The food is really good. My friend got more, so eat as much as you want to."

Shrioomish happily agrees and eats some more.

Max turns to Mew, "Thanks Mew."

"You're welcome," Max says.

Then Max realizes something, "Wait. There's something strange about this."

"What's that?" Molly asks.

"Don't Shroomish usually live in the forest?" Max replies.

"You're right, Max. Shroomish usually lives in the forest. Mayne this shroomish got separated from its trainer, or maybe left the woods. I think we should take Shroomish over to the Pokémon Center.

"Yeah," Max says.

Then he pulls out a handkerchief, "Okay, here. Take this," and runs up to the Shroomish.

"Hey, what's with the handkerchief?" Tomo asks.

"It's a present," Max says, "There, all done. You look great!"

Max backs up to reveal that the plume where Shroomish sprays its Stun Spore is tied with the handkerchief

"Do you like it, Shroomish?" Max asks.

Shroomish happily hops up and down.

"Hey, Max, that's great. It looks like Shroomish really likes your present," Mew says.

"And now, you and I are buddies, aren't we, Shroomish?" Max says.

Shroomish happily agrees.

Meanwhile, May and Brock arrive at the Green Lodge.

"Look at that. It's so old and run down," May says.

"And, so creepy," Brock says, feeling uneasy.

May walks forward, "I can't wait to see the inside."

'Hey! What are you doing?" Brock asks in a panic.

Brock follows, trying to flag May down.

Just a few seconds later, Mew and the others walk by the gates

"Whoa. Check out that old mansion," Mew says, surprised.

Pikachu and Eevee agree, "It's old.)

"The garden's as big as a whole forest!" Molly says.

Shroomish starts acting blue.

Max soon notices it, "What's the matter, Shroomish?"

"Wonder what's wrong," Mew asks.

"It looks kind of sad," Jen asks.

"Are you okay, Shroomish?" Max asks, concerned.

Unbeknownst to them, they're spotted by Team Rocket.

"Isn't that the twerps?" James asks.

'What are dey doin' here?" Meowth wonders.

Shroomish soon hops out of Max's arms and runs ahead.

"Where're you going, Shroomish?" Max asks.

"Let's follow it. Maybe we'll see why it's so upset," Mew says.

"Kay," Max agrees.

Then the group follows Shroomish.

"Hey Shroomish!"

Zigzagoon!" (Wait for us!) Galarian Zigzagoon calls out.

They soon run after it

"Alright. Now, time to implement a Pikachu and Eevee capture plan," Jessie says.

"Great," James says.

But Meowth asks, "But Jess, what about dis job?"

"Please, capturing Eevee and Pikachu's more important than this part-time job," Jessie says.

"Of course it is," James says.

Then Jessie and James run off.

"Huh? Wait!" Meowth calls out and struggles to hold up the log they were all carrying, "Hey, guys! Where should I set dis log down?!"

Meowth finally collapses under the weight of the log.

"How about here?" Meowth replies.

Meanwhile, Mew and Brock are closer to the mansion.

"Wow. They really let this place go, didn't they?" Mays says, "All sorts of strange things could happen in a place like this."

"Yeah, I'm aware of that," Brock says.

Soon, Max's Shroomish friend runs past them and jumps through a hole in the window.

"What was that Pokemon?" May wonders.

"I think it might've been a…" Brock says.

But soon hears Max'voice, "Shroomish! Wait up!"

Everyone turns and sees Mew and the others running up

"Wait up, Shroomish!" Jen calls out.

"It's Mew, Molly, and Jen," Brock says.

"And Max and Tomo," May adds.

The group soon comes to a stop.

Confused, Mew asks, "What are you guys doing here? I thought you were out buying supplies and stuff."

Suddenly, they hear a voice, "Hey, you kids!"

The group turns to see a man with blue hair, light tan skin, wears a light green shirt, a teal vest, and gray pants.

He walks over and asks, "You're not supposed to be in here, didn't you see the signs? We're cutting down all the trees in this garden, so it's much too dangerous."

"Sorry," Mew says.

Then Max says, "It's just that a Shroomish we found came running here and we were following it."

"Did you say Shroomish?" Alex questions.

"Yeah. It's wearing a blue handkerchief on its head," Mew says.

The man says, "Sorry, but, that's impossible,"

"No, it's not. It was definitely a Shroomish," Mew says.

"And we even fed it some Pokemon food," Max says.

However, the man says, "But that makes no sense. There haven't been any Shroomish in this town for ages."

"Well, that's pretty weird," May says.

"You mean there used to be some?" Brock questions.

"Uh huh," The man says, "When I was a little kid, there were a lot of them around this town. I used to love Shroomish."

The man has a flashback to when he was younger as he explains, "This mansion once belonged to my grandfather. And when I was little, I used to come here often and play with the Shroomish all day long. But as the town got bigger and more and more buildings were built, the forest slowly disappeared. Eventually my grandfather passed away, and soon after that, all the Shroomish disappeared, too. The town council decided the mansion would be destroyed, to make room for new buildings."

As he finishes his story, the flashback ends

"But then, no sooner had demolition begun, these strange things started happening. I just came by today to check things out," The man says.

"That's quite a story!" Brock says.

"When you say strange things, do you mean ghouls and ghosts, eerie footprints and stuff like that? "May asks.

"Well, those are only rumors. Anyway, are you kids positive that you saw a Shroomish go inside this mansion?" The man asks.

Mew and the others nod their heads, "Yeah."

"Well, if that's the case, I'll just have to go inside of it and find out what's going on," The man says.

"That's awesome! We'll go with you, okay?" Mew replies.

Everyone agrees with the idea.

Soon, everyone enters the mansion.

"Oh, wow! This is so exciting!" May says, excited.

"It looks really old," Molly

Max calls out, "Hey, Shroomish! Come on out, Shroomish!

"Shroomish!" Tomo calls out.

And Jen calls out, "Where are you, Shroomish? You can come out now!"

Shroomish!" Mew calls out.

Even the Pokemon call out for Shroomish, but are not answering.

"No sign of it in this part of the house," The man, who he says is Alex, says, "Guess we'll just have to look further inside, huh?"

"Further inside?" Brock asks, worried.

They enter another room and soon spot Shroomish.

"Look! Shroomish!" Max says.

"We found you!" Mew says.

"You were right. There is a Shroomish," Alex says, surprised.

Max approaches his friend to ask, "Shroomish, what's wrong? Why did you run off like that?"

Then May notices something, "Look, guys, it's shivering."

Soon, two other Shroomish approaches.

"There's two more of them," Max says.

"Do you think they're afraid of something?" Molly asks.

Pikachu hops down and approaches the Shroomish, and asks, "Pika Pika?" (You want to talk?)

The Shroomish then communicate with Pikachu.

"You know, Shroomish normally live within the forest, right?" Brock says.

"Yes, but as more and more of the forest has been cut down, they must've moved into the mansion,"

"But now that the mansion's gonna be torn down, too, where will they go?" May wonders.

"Yeah, I bet that's why they're scared," Mew says.

Then Alex spots something, "Well, look at that."

Everyone looks and sees a picture of Alex and his grandfather when he was younger swinging on the swing in the garden with a bunch of Shroomish around

"Hey, is that you with your grandfather when you were little?" Max asks.

"Yes. That is me," Alex says.

"It looks to me like you both were really fond of Shroomish," Brock says.

Alex chuckles with a nod, "Yes, we sure were."

Suddenly, an explosion right behind everyone catches their attention.

What was that?!" Alex asks.

And right on cue, the Team Rocket motto appears.

Jessie:

Prepare for trouble in a cloud of dust!

James:

Make it double, there's no choice, you must!

Jessie:

To protect the world from devastation.

James:

To unite all peoples within our nation.

Jessie:

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

James:

To extend our reach to the stars above.

Jessie:

Jessie.

James:

James.

Jessie:

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!

James:

Surrender now, or prepare to fight, fight, fight!

Meowth:

Dat's right!

Wobbuffet:

Wobbu Wobbu! (That's a wrap!)

"Not you guys again!" Everyone but Alex exclaims.

"Who else were you expecting?!" James says, and throws his Pokeball, "Go, Cacnea!"

Cacnea comes out, but hugs James instead.

James cries out, "No, please! Stop!"

"Stop playing around, James! "Jessie shouts and throws her Pokeball, "Seviper, go!"

Seviper comes out as Cacnea charges in.

Mew calls out, "Pikachu, Eevee, use Quick Attack, now!"

"Zigzagoon, use Quick attack too!" Max calls out.

All three Pokemon dark in, but the Shroomish quickly stop the battle with their cires.

Max turns to his friend, "Hey, Shroomish, what's the matter?"

Soon, a strange sound is heard.

"James, you feel that?" Jessie asks.

"Something is rumbling," James answers.

"And it ain't my tummy," Meowth says.

Suddenly, a whole army of Shroomish bursts in and runs over Meowth.

May is surprised, "Look at that!"

"A herd of Shroomish!" Brock says.

"They must all be living in this mansion!" Alex says as more Shroomish pile into the room from all over the mansion.

Meowth cries out, "A stampede!"

"I think there's a fungus!" Jessie panics.

"And they're among us!" James cries out.

Then Jessie calls out, "Go, Seviper! Poison Tail, now!"

Seviper charges in and swipes the Shroomish aside with Poison Tail.

"Hey! Stop that!" Mew calls out.

James calls out. Cacnea, Pin Missile, go!

Cacnea fires, but the Shroomish evade before they start to use Stun Spore.

"Dey're usin' Stun Spore!" Meowth cries out.

Then Alex says, "Let's go, everybody! We gotta get out of here!"

"Okay!" Everyone agrees.

Max grabs his Shroomish friend and they all make a break for it while Team Rocket is paralyzed.

"We'll be sticking around for a while longer," Team Rocket cires out.

"Wobbu Wobb!" (We're paralyzed!) Wobbuffet cries out.

Soon, everyone is able to get out of the mansion.

"Man, that was close," Tomo says.

"Loetta," (Too close.) Meloetta says.

Then May says, "So, all of those strange sightings and all the mysterious footprints were just coming from the Shroomish."

"Guess so. And all of the workers who were feeling sick must've been affected by the Stun Spore," Brock adds.

Still surprised, Alex says, "I just can't get over how many Shroomish were still inside that mansion."

Then Max says, "You know what? I don't think the Shroomish were scared at all. I think they're in pain."

"Pain? What in the world would make you think that?" Alex asks.

"I just know, cause I'm friends with them, too, like you, and they told me," Max says, "The Shroomish all want to play with you again, like before. They want to live here with you and be happy again."

"Shroomish Shroo," (Max is right.) Shroomish says.

"I'd like that too," Alex says.

Elsewhere on the mansion grounds, Team Rocket is revealed to have somehow escaped the Shroomish.

"Shroomish. What rude little Pokemon," Jessie says.

"Honestly, I'm appalled!" James says in pain.

"Me, too. And now I tink it's payback time for da little toadstools!" Meowth says, still bitter.

Jessie turns to Meowth, "Okay, do you have a plan, Meowth?"

"One that doesn't involve us getting stunned again?" James asks.

"But does it involve us capturing Pikachu and Eevee? Huh?" Jessie questions.

"Yes! I've got da poifect strategy! Rely on Meowth!" Meowth says.

"Wobbuffet!" (Then let's go!) Wobbuffet happily says.

Back to Mew and the others.

"Shroomish…" Alex says before picking up Shroomish, "Forgive me. I'm so sorry I abandoned you all."

"Shroomish Shroo!" (It's alright!) Shroomish says.

"Shroomish says it's alright," Mew translates.

Then Maz says, "Please stop the construction. You just gotta stop it!"

"Please understand," Alex says.

And Brock says, "Max is right. Where will they all go?"

"Without this mansion, the poor Shroomish won't have any other place to live," May adds.

"They'll all be lost," Tomo says.

"Come on, please, don't tear down their home," Max says.

But Alex says, "I'm sorry. It's too late to stop now."

Suddenly, a rumbling is felt as a tree comes down before our heroes see Team Rocket's newest mecha as they laugh with wicked glee.

"Great. Now what's going on?" May says.

Mew and Brock confirm, "It's Team Rocket!"

"You got dat right, now prepare for a fight!" Meowth says in the robot.

"That's where fast feet come in handy. Stun Spore all you like, we paid for the air-tight protection package!" Jessie says.

"And if it doesn't work properly, there's a money back guarantee!" James says.

"And since dis machine is good at keepin' de air nice and Stun Spore free, we'll be helpin' ourselves to da whole lot of yous!" Meowth says.

Team Rocket then rams into the side of the mansion with a 'yee-haw'

"They're going to force the Shroomish out of the mansion and then try to capture them all!" Brock says.

"Oh, no they won't! Ready, Pikachu? Eevee?" Mew says.

Pikachu and Eevee agree.

"Okay, one more time!" Meowth says.

The machine rams into the wall once more, forcing the Shroomish out through an open window.

"Hello dere!" Mewoth says.

The machine then grabs up Shroomish, two by two, putting them into a basket in the back.

"Okay, Pikachu, Eevee, give em a Thunderbolt attack!" Mew says.

Pikachu launches the attack, but it has little effect.

Pikachu, Eevee, and even Mew are shocked.

"Oh no!" Mew says, shocked.

"Did ya tink we'd forget about addin' an electric-proof shield?!" Meowht says.

Team Rocket continues to grab Shroomish after Shroomish.

Soon, Alastor has enough, "Enough of this nonsense. I think it's time that we all protect, Shroomish."

Shroomish agrees and hops out of Alex's arms before rallying any other Shroomish around and uses Stun Spore.

"Uh oh! The Stun Spore's movin' right towards the city!" Mew says.

Then Brock calls out his Pokemon, "Help us out, Forretress! Go!"

Forretress comes out.

Brock calls out, "Forretress, Rapid Spin!"

Forretress proceed to keep the Stun Spore from escaping the mansion ground.

"Forretress stopped the Stun Spore! Alright!" Max cheers.

"Great idea, guys!" May says.

"What a relief. Thank you," Alex says.

But Meowth laughs, "This piece of machinery is our best investment evah! No Stun Spore at all!"

"But, Meowth, don't you think it's getting a bit stale in here?" Jessie says.

"We're completely sealed off and I am feeling light-headed," James says.

But Meowth reassures, "Don't you worry your light head one bit, cause fresh air's comin' up. Coiculation system on!"

With the press of a button, the windows roll down

"Now that's a much needed breath of fresh air!" James says.

As James finishes his sentence, the Stun Spore blows in.

"But that isn't! We're getting Stun Spore for a second time!" James panics.

"Bad idea, Meowth!" Jessie cries out.

Then Alex calls out, "Go, Shroomish, use your Leech Seed, now!"

All the Shroomish fire the seeds through the windows, which sprout and sap Team Rocket of all their energy

"Do they have to use Leech Seed, too?!" Jessie cries out.

"A double Stun Spore was stunning enough for one day!" James adds, panicking.

"Quite impressive attacks, dose Leech Seeds and Stun Spore gettin' trough our latest, greatest, high-tech air filter!" Mewoth says.

Jessie and James say, "Perhaps it was the open window?!"

Wobbuffet!" (A fair point!) Wobbuffet says.

May then calls out, "Okay, Torchi, come on out and help with those Shroomish!"

And Torchic comes out.

May calls out, "Use Ember!"

Torchic fires the attack and breaks the basket holding the Shroomish.

"Pikachu, Eevee, Thunder attack!" Mew calls out.

They fire the attack and land on them.

Team Rocket cries out, "This has really been a stunning experience!"

With the attacks, they destroy the machine, sending Team Rocket flying.

"Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!" Team Rocket cries out.

"Good job, everyone," Mew says.

Everyone celebrates as Alex watches on with a smile before his face becomes serious.

Max then asks, "So, will you have to, tear down the mansion?"

"I'm afraid the mansion will have to be destroyed. Sorry," Alex says.

Everyone is shocked and disappointed by the news.

"But you can't!" Mew says.

"So what will happen to the Shroomish?" May asks.

"I'm going to plant another forest of trees, and restore the whole area like it originally was for the Shroomish," Alex answers.

Both Max and the Shroomish smile.

"That's a great idea! Thank you!" Max says.

"And we'll all be able to play together again!" Alex says.

"Shroomish Shroomish!" (That sounds perfect!) Shroomish says.

"That'll be fun, Shroomish!" Max happily says.

"Everything turned out to be fine after all," May says.

"Sure did," Tomo says.

"And they'll be back in the forest like they should be," Brock says.

"Yeah," Max says.

Just then, Shroomish snuggles Max, causing the boy to laugh.

Alex smiles and says, "I think Shroomish wants to be with you, Max."

"Really? Do you want to come with me?" Max asks Shroomish.

Shroomish nods.

Max smiles, "Sure Shroomish, you can come with me."

Shroomish smiles in response.

Then May remembers and brings out some Pokeballs, "Oh yeah. Since you got Zigzagoon, I've got some Pokeballs. One for Zigzagoon and you can use one for Shroomish."

"Thanks May," Max says.

Shroomish and Galarian Zigzagoon stand forward.

"Ready guys?" Max asks.

Both Pokrmon nod in response.

Max taps both of them with the Pokeball, causing them both to be put inside. Soon, both Pokeballs shake a few before they both ping.

"Yay! I officially caught Zigzagoon and Shroomish.

Later that evening…

"Goodbye, all you Shroomish! See you later!" Max calls out.

"Take care of yourselves, and thanks again!" Alex calls out.

"You guys all take good care of each other, too!" Mew calls out.

"You too. And Max, take good care of Shroomish," Alex calls out.

"I will," Max says.

Shroomish and Galarian Zigzagoon say their goodbyes as well.

Thanks to a little help from Mew and the others, the Shroomish's home will be returned to the forest it once was. Max has officially caught Zigzagoon and Shroomish, who are now good friends. Imagine what new friends await them as their journey continues.

Mew's Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Eevee (Female). Pikachu (Male).  Ho-Oh (Female). Moltres (Male). Zapdos (Male). Articuno (Female).  Lugia (Male).  Latios (Male). Latias (Female).  Manaphy (Female).  Sprigatito (Female).  Fennekin (Female).  Shiny Wynaut (Male). Foongus (Male). Lillipup (Male).  Drowzee (Male).  Grubbin (Male). Blipbug (Male).  Sneasel (Female). Ralts (Male). Ralts (Female). Togepi A.K.A Faye (Female).  Pikachu-Two (Male). Eevee - Two (Female). Dreepy (Male).  Shiny Slowpoke (Female). Shiny Dragonair (Female).  Plusle (Male). Minun (Female).  Emolga (Female). Furret (Male).  Pansear (Male). Makuhita (Male). Skitty (Male). Shiny Ditto. Omanyte (Male). Kabuto (Male). Meditite (Female). Floette (Female). Younger Mewtwo (Male).  Castform (Male).  Shaymin (Male).  Jigglypuff (Female). Electabuzz (Male). Magmar (Male).  Yamask (Male). Diglett (Male). Burmy (Male). Burmy (Female). Archen (Female).  Elgyem (Male). Scatterbug (Female).  Pawmi (Male). Fomantis (Male). Pink Celebi (Female).  Shiny Lapras (Female).  Shiny Milotic (Female). Taillow (Male). Treecko (Male).

Master Ball: Mewtwo (Male)

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Papa A.K.A Zeraora (Male).  Dubwool (Male).  Phanpy (Male).  Jynx (Female).  Heracross (Male).  Shiny Hisuian Zoroark A.K.A. Zo. (Female).  Small Dunsparce (Male). Cradily (Female).  Tyranitar (Male).  Venusaur (Female).  Blastoise (Female). Lucario (Male).  Porygon 2.  Gengar (Male). Gastly (Male). Ursaring (Male).  Jumpluff (Female). Tsareena (Female). Wave A.K.A Alolain Raichu (Female).  Shiny Hisuian Lilligant (Female).  Muk (Male).  Bayleef (Female). Cyndaquil (Male). Totodile (Male).  Red Gyarados (Male). Shiny Sylveon (Male). Snorlax (Male).  Ursaluna (Male). Alakazam (Male). Annihilape (Male).  Chatot (Male).  Honchkrow (Female).  Glaceon (Female).  Fraxure (Male).  Aerodactyl (Male). Ledian (Female). Meowstic (Male) Lunatone. Sandslash (Male). Miltank (Female). Haunter (Male). Fearow (Male). Sudowoodo (Male). Pidgeot (Male). Liepard (Female). Spiritomb (Male). Red Sunflora (Female). Arcanine (Male). Magneton. Tauros (Male). Roserade (Female). Beautifly (Female). Cinderace (Female). Mawile (Female). Slowbro (Male). Clefable (Female). Hitmontop (Male). Blue Gastrodon (Male). Victreebel (Female). Beedrill (Female). Gyarados (Male). Scizor (Male). Hitmonchan (Male). Hitmonlee (Male). Azumarill (Female). Poliwrath (Male). Kingler (Male). Shiny Dewgong (Female). Cloyster (Male). Shiny Galarian Rapidash (Female).  Ribombee (Female). Shiny Noctowl (Male). Paldean Tauros: Combat Breed (Male).  Bulbasaur (Male).

Released: Butterfree (Male). Baby Lapras (Male).

Charicific Valley Natural Reserve:  Charizard (Male).

Return to Squirtle Squad and Officer Jenny:  Squirtle (Male).

Special Item: Rainbow Colored Feather A.K.A Rainbow Wing. Moltres Feather. Zapdos Feather. Articuno Feather. Lugia Feather A.K.A Silver Wing.

Items: 3 Heart Scales. 2 Soothe Bells. 1 Amulet Coin. Eeveelution Keychain. Marill Doll. Pokemon Grooming Kit. Pokemon Medical Kit. Pokeblock kit. Poffin Case. Super Rod. Key Stone (Bracelet Ring). Charizardite X (Metal-plated Collar). Silph Scope. Mysterious Dragon wing Teal Crystal. Mysterious pale blue snowflake crystal. Mysterious pink crystal with fairy wings. Mysterious white crystal with circles. Mysterious magenta pink crystal with strange symbols. Mysterious Brown Crystal with Eevee Tail. Pokeflute. Gengarite. Pidgeotite. Beedrillite. Aerodactylite. Gyaradosite. Blastoisinite. Venusaurite. Mewtwonite X, Mewtwonite Y. Alakazite. Scroll of Darkness. Scroll of Waters. Black Belt. Flaming Red Headband. Mystic Water Pendant. Silver Wing Badge. Latiosite. Latiasite

Pokeballs: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Love Ball. 1 Fast Ball. Cherish Ball. Safari Ball.

Evolution Items: 2 Fire Stone, 3 Thunder Stone, 1 Leaf Stone, 1 Moon Stone, Shiny Stone, Dusk Stone, Dawn Stone, 4 Ice Stone.

Badges:

Tomo Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Doduo (Female).  Skwovet (Male).  Meloetta (Female).  Growlithe (Male). Kanto Ponyta (Male). Abra (Male). Cubone (Female). Tangela (Female).  Staryu.  Sealeo (Male).  Buneary (Female). Larvesta (Female). Snom (Female). Voltorb. Galarian Slowpoke (Male). Riolu (Female). Zorua (Male). Shuppet (Male). Deino (Male). Munchlax (Male).  Caterpie (Female).  Bulbasar A.K.A Sage (Male). Wooper (Male). Barboach (Male). Shinx (Male). Blitzel (Female). Rufflet (Male). Bidoof (Male). Clobbopus (Male). Cranidos (Male). Charmander A.K.A Blaze (Female). Toxel (Male). Galarian Farfetch'd (Male). Fuecoco (Male). Squirtle A.K.S Aqua (Female). Shiny Houndour (Male.). Shiny Yanma (Female). Absol (Male). Chikorita A.K.A Leaf (Female). Cyndaquil A.K.A. Flint. Totodile A.K.A Dew (Female). Pidgey A.K.A Zephyr (Female). Mantyke (Male).  Raikou (Male).  Deoxys (Male). Tyrunt (Male).  Murkrow (Male). Treecko A.K.A Willow (Female).

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Delibird (Male). Stantler (Female). Smeargle (Male). Kecleon (Male). Xatu (Female). Galbantula (Male). Leafeon (Male). Shiny Umbreon (Male).  Kangaskhan (Female). Farigiraf (Female). Skarmory (Male). Mandibuzz (Female). Wyrdeer (Male). Tyrantrum (Male). Sandslah-Two (Male). Large Dunsparce (Male).

Item: 1 Soothe Bell. 4 Ice Stones. 1 Leaf Stones. Banettite. Kangaskhanite. Lucarionite. Alakazite. Absolite.

Pokeballs: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

May Files

Pokemon: Torchic (Male).

Max Files

Pokemon: Galarian Zigzagoon (Male). Shroomish (Male).

Item: Pokenav.

Molly Files

Pokemon: 'M' Unown. Teddiursa (Male). Yamper (Female). Pawmo (Male). Tarountula (Female). Aerodactyl (Male). Sobble-Two (Male.) Grookey-Two (Male). Greavard (Male). Espeon (Male). Murkrow (Male). Sableye (Male). Maschiff (Male). Hoppip (Female). Phanpy (Male). Cufant (Male). Shroodle (Male). Smoliv (Female). Litleo (Male). Gible (Male). Fidough (Female). Frigibax (Male). Vanillite (Female). Alolan Diglett (Male). Entei (Male). Spinda (Female).

Molly's Mansio n:  Mamoswine (Male). Cinderace-Two (Female).  Ariados (Male). Espeon (Female).  Kingdra (Male).  Pachirisu (Male). Galarian Corsola (Female). Mantyke (Female). Octillery (Male).

Item: Sablite.

Jen Files

Pokemon on Hand:  Amaura (Female).  Hisuian Zorua (Female). Unova Zoroark (Female). Hisuian Growlithe (Male). Hisuian Voltorb. Clefairy (Female). Jigglypuff (Female). Hatenna (Female). Shiny Hoppip (Female.). Flaaffy (Female). Salandit (Female). Quaxly (Male).  Clodsire (Female).  Piloswine (Male). Rellor (Male). Impidimp (Male). Lechonk (Female). Bedew (Female). Tynamo (Male).  Suicune (Male).  Snover (Male). Mantyke (Male).

Pokemon on Jurassic Island:  Quagsire (Male). Oranguru (Male). Tadbulb (Female). Drampa (Male). Wigglytuff-Two (Male).  Braviary Hisui Form (Male). Overqwil (Female). Hisuian Lilligant (Female). Lucario (Male). Riolu (Male). Donphan (Male). Sunflora A.K.A Flora (Female). Aurorus (Female). Combee-Two (Female). Murkrow (Male).

Return to Madame Munchmoney: Grandbull (Female).

Items: Ampharosite.

Pokeball: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

Brock Files

Pokemon: Rattata (Male). Hoppip (Female). Rockruff (Male). Grookey (Male). Slugma (Male). Voltorb. Machoke (Male). Pansage (Male). Seedot (Male). Lairon (Male). Charjabug (Male). Shuckle (Male). Shieldon (Male). Alolan Geodude (Male). Shiny Cherubi (Male). Bagon (Male). Forretress (Male). Sandile (Male). Purrloin (Female). Venipede (Male). Sandygast (Female). Baltoy. Dwebble (Male). Hippopotas (Male). Zigzagoon (Male). Nidoran (Female).  Klawf (Male). Vulpix-Two. Solrock. Pinsir (Male).

Returned to Suzie: Vulpix (Female).

Pokemon at Pewter Gym:  Geodude (Male). Onix (Male).  Crobat (Male).  Rhydon (Female).  Rhyhorn (Male).  Nosepass (Female).  Winter A.K.A Alolan Ninetales (Female).  Summer A.K.A Kanto Ninetales (Female).  Weavile (Female). Sneasler (Female).  Vileplume-Two (Female).

Item: 2 Soothe Bell. 1 Ice Stones. 2 Fire Stones. 2 Water Stones. 2 Thunder Stones. Metal Coat. Aggronite.

Pokeball: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Fast Ball.

Today, Mew and her friends arrived at a small town.

Max is the first to notice, "Hey, look at that sign!"

Everyone looks and sees it.

Brock reads the sign, "'The gym with the world's most powerful Pokémon just ahead'."

"That's so cool! The world's most powerful Pokémon?" Tomo says.

"Loetta," (Oh my.) Meloetta says.

"I can't wait to find out which one it is!" May says.

"Let's go check it out!" Max says.

"Yeah. Let's go," Mew says.

Soon, everyone else nears the gym.

"Uh, guess this is it," Mew replies.

Soon, they hear and see someone screaming and running out of the gym.

"Hey, what's the matter?" Mew wonders.

"What's all the screaming?" Molly wonders.

The kid says, "Oh, man, it's crazy! And it can't be possible!" and gets up and runs off, "That's not a normal Pokémon!"

"Do you think he just lost a battle to the world's most powerful Pokémon?" Brock wonders.

"He must be talking about the one on that sign back there!" Max says.

"What kind of Pokemon is it?" Jen wonders.

"Well, the best way to find out is for me to challenge that Pokemon myself," Mew says.

Soon, they enter the gym and step onto the battlefield.

Mew calls out "Hello! I'm here for the world's most powerful Pokémon! I challenge you to a battle!

Soon, cheering is heard as the door to the gym, proper, opens before someone jumps out with a championship belt on and a Pelipper right by his side. The man has dark hair, tan skin. He is wearing a shirt, red pants, and wears a belt around his waist.

The gym leader announces, "A battle call! The sound that's music to my ears! They call me Anthony. You want the battle of your life, you've come to the right place!"

Everyone is dumbfounded.

"I guess a lack of confidence isn't an issue here," Brock says.

Mew calms himself and says, "My name is Ashley, and I'm here for a gym battle."

"Is that Pelipper really the world's most powerful Pokémon?" Max asks.

"You can bet your boots on that, but this is not an official gym, "Anthony says, "And I have no badges to give either. After all, why should I have any badges on hand when my Pelipper here never ever loses?"

"He's pretty sure of himself," Mew says and brings out her Pokedex.

Dextette says, "Pelipper, the Water Bird Pokémon. A Water and Flying Type. Pelipper carry small items in their mouths over long distances and, when tired, rest floating on the water.

Anthony: Mark my words, I will not rest until everyone knows that Pelipper is the world's most powerful Pokémon!

"This guy should hold seminars," Brock says.

"Yeah! Well, then I challenge you and Pelipper to a battle!" Mew says.

Anthony laughs, "I accept any and all challenges anywhere and anytime."

Brock nods, "We wouldn't expect anything less."

"What are the rules?" Mew asks.

"I battle using only the world's most powerful Pokémon. You may use as many Pokémon as you like," Anthony says.

"Really?" Mew asks, shocked.

"Well, this just keeps gettin' better and better," Brock says.

"Alright then, let's battle," Mew says.

Soon, both trainers are ready.

Mew calls out her Pokemon, "Go, Treecko, I choose you!"

And Treecko comes out.

Anthony calls out, "Pelipper, let's go!"

Over on the sidelines.

"I'm not so sure about this 'world's most powerful Pokémon' stuff," Brock says.

"Me, neither," Jen says.

May turns to Max and asks, "Hey, Max, what kind of attacks does Pelipper use?"

"A Pelipper has the ability to use both flying and water attacks. You're the Pokémon trainer, May. You should know at least that much," Max says.

May just playfully smiles and sticks out her tongue.

Anthony calls out, "Pelipper, Wing Attack, let's go!"

Pelipper takes off and darts in.

"Now, Treecko, dodge it!" Mew calls out.

Treecko does so.

"Way to go, Treecko!" Mew says, "Gotta say, when it comes to speed, you're number one."

"That Pelipper sure doesn't look all that impressive to me," Max says.

"That's usually how it goes with people who love bragging so much," May says.

And then Anthony says, "This battle is just beginning! Alright Pelipper, Vine Whip!"

Max and Mew are surprised.

"Wait, what did he say?" Mew questions.

"Pelipper can't use Vine Whip!" Max says.

Pelipper slightly opens its mouth and vines come out, shocking everyone

"Dodge it, now!" Mew calls out.

Treecko does so, but the vines manage to grab its right ankle.

"Oh no!" Mew cries out.

"Go, Pelipper! Throw Treecko!" Anthony calls out.

Pelipper proceeds to swing Treecko around before throwing it to the ground below.

Mew rushes to her Pokemon, "Treecko, are you okay?"

"Looks like it's the end of the line for your Treecko," Anthony says.

"I never would've guessed that a Pelipper can use Vine Whip," Brock says, shocked.

"Cause it can't. It's impossible," Max says.

"I agree, Max. Pelipper shouldn't be capable of doing that," Jen says.

Anthony laughs, "Ha! What next, Ashley? I'll take on any Pokémon that you've got!"

"Since you're using a flying type, I'll use one of my own," Mew says and brings out her Pokemon, "Okay, go, Taillow!"

Taillow then appears.

Anthony calls out, "You go, too, Pelipper."

Pelipper darts in.

"There's nothing faster in the air than my Taillow," Mew says.

Taillow zooms forward before Pelipper starts to chase after it before Taillow manages to get behind it.

"Good work, Taillow! Now, right into a Peck attack!" Mew calls out.

Taillow darts forward.

"Nice try, Ashley," Anthony says, "Now get a load of this Flamethrower!"

"Flamethrower?!" Mew says, shocked.

Pelipper comes back around, launches the attack and engulfs Taillow, sending it crashing to the ground.

"Taillow! Are you okay?" Mew calls out.

As Mew talks, Taillow passes out.

"No! Not fire attacks, too!" Max says, shocked.

"That Pelipper is full of surprises, huh?" Brock says.

May turns to Max, "Uh, Max, I thought that you said Pelipper can only use flying and water attacks. Sounds like you need to study a little more."

"That's all it can use! I don't get it! What's the deal with this Pelipper?! This is not supposed to be happening!" Max says.

"Ready to give up yet, Ashley?" Anthony questions, "No matter which Pokémon you use, the results are the same!"

"There's no way that I'll ever give up!" Mew says. She then calls out, "Eevee, are you ready? Let's go!

Eevee then leaps into battle.

"Eevee, there's no telling what attack that Pelipper's gonna use, so just keep focused on it!" Mew calls out.

"Eevee! (You got it.) Eevee says.

"Eevee We're ready for you," Anthony says.

Max is shocked, "Aw, come on! It knows electric attacks, too?!"

Anthony calls out, "Okay, Pelipper, let's go!"

Pelipper takes off, as the sound and light of a Pokéball opening is heard and seen inside Pelipper's beak. But known to Pelipper and Eevee both see and hear it.

"What was that?" Mew questions.

She then decides to focus on the battle and calls out, "Eevee, use Thunder attack!"

"You, too, Pelipper!" Anthony calls out.

Eevee launches his attack as Pelipper launches its own Thunder. The two attacks collide and cause an explosion powerful enough to send them both reeling.

Mew rushes to Eevee, "Eevee, are you hurt, pal?"

"Oh, no! Pelipper!" Anthony calls out and rushes to his Pokemon, "You needed a more powerful Pokémon! I mean, a more powerful attack against Eevee!

"What did he just say?" Mew questions.

Anthony gets up with Pelipper in his arms, "So, you now know what it's like to battle the world's most powerful Pokemon!"

Anthony then turns with a huff and runs back into the gym.

Mew picks up Eevee, "Eevee, hang in there."

"Let's get him to the Pokemon Center, right away!" Brock says.

Mew and the others quickly leave the gym, unaware that Team Rocket has been spying on them.

"Did you see that?" Jessie asks.

"Yes, and what I'm thinking is if we had that Pelipper at our disposal, capturing Pikachu and Eevee would be a cinch!" James says.

Then Jessie says, "Let me clear this up. With the world's most powerful Pokemon, we wouldn't even need Pikachu, nor Eevee.

"She makes a good point," Meowth says.

"But there's one small problem with that kind of power. Overpowering the world's most powerful Pokemon requires a Pokemon with even more power then the first one," James says.

"Dat means we'd have to catch a more powerful Pokemon den da most powerful Pokemon," Meowth says.

And Jessie says, "And that means we'd need to catch one with more power than the one that's more powerful than the most powerful."

"Den we'd need a more powerful Pokemon den da more powerful…" Meowth says and soon, winces in pain, "I just bit my tongue."

Then Jessie says, "Hey! Let's remember who we are, and just do it!

"Okay, we'll just do it!" James and Meowth say.

"Glad you see it my way. Now put your heads together and come up with a plan," Jessie says.

James and Meowth just stumble in disbelief.

"Wobbuffet." (And quickly!) Wobbuffet says.

Meanwhile, inside the gym…

"Come on, Pelipper, speak to me! Tell me that you're going to be okay," Anthony says in concern.

Pelipper answers, "Pelipper." (I'm okay.)

Anthony smiles, but then…

Meowth's voice appears, "Resistance is futile! Come out, now!"

Anthony and Pelipper rush out and spot Team Rocket's balloon

"Now here dis, da Pokemon more powerful den da powerful…" Meowth says.

But Meowth bites his tongue again, "I bit my tongue again!"

"Who is spouting all of that nonsense?!" Anthony demands.

And Team Rocket performs their motto.

Jessie:

Prepare for trouble, we're Team Rocket, hear us shout!

James:

And make it double, how's that for a spout?

Jessie:

To protect the world from devastation!

James:

To unite all peoples within our nation!

Jessie:

To denounce the evils of truth and love!

James:

To extend our reach to the stars above!

Jessie:

Jessie.

James:

James.

Jessie:

Team Rocket spouts off the truth at the speed of light!

James:

Surrender now, I always say, or prepare to fight!

Meowth:

Dat's right!

Wobbuffet:

Wobbuffet! (End of scene!)

Meowth then calls out, "Now relinquish dat powerful Pelipper please!"

"That will never happen!" Anthony refuses and calls out, "Now, Pelipper, let's go!"

Pelipper takes to the air.

"Quickly!" Jessie and James say.

The threesome promptly put on armored football uniforms.

"Activating Poké-power play plan!" Jessie says.

"More powerful than Pelipper!" James says.

"Don't get me started," Meowth says.

Anthony then calls out, "Pelipper, Vine Whip!"

Pelipper then uses Vine Whip.

Meowth then shouts, "Go defense!"

From the bottom of the basket, a mechanical arm extends and grabs the vines and pulls out the source of them, a Bellsprout using Vine Whip, bringing a look of shock to Team Rocket

"Where'd that stinkin' Bellsprout come from?!" Meowth exclaims in shock.

Anthony soon begins to panic, "Uh oh! Flamethrower! No, no, no! Thunderbolt! No, no, no! Water Gun! Yes, that's it!"

Pelipper opens its beak and all the calls for attacks launch.

"Dat Pelipper's havin' an identity crisis!" Meowth says, shocked.

Something inside Pelipper's beak wriggles around as Team Rocket remove their helmets.

"Now's our chance!" Jessie says.

"That potent Pelipper…" James says.

"Will be pinched!" Meowth adds.

The mechanical arm grabs the Pelipper and hangs it upside down, causing the sources of the Flamethrower and Thunderbolt, a Magby and a Magnemite, respectively, to fall out, bringing a look of horror to Anthony

"And what's this? This is just plain dishonest," Jessie says.

And James says, ""You had the nerve to fill Pelipper's beak with Pokéballs and paraded around like it's some sort of polytechnic Pokemon!"

"And you tought you was gonna get away with dat multi-attack approach?!" Meowth says.

Soon, Anthony drops to his knees, "I, didn't mean any harm. I only wanted to have the world's most powerful Pokemon," And breaks up, "Is that so very wrong?"

"You bet it is, rule breaker!" James says.

"Filthy criminal!" Meowth says.

And Jessie says, "What a brilliant idea."

Both James and Meowth fall over in disbelief

"You were very good. You really had us going there for a while. I can't help but wonder, what everyone will think when they find out.," Jessie says.

But Anthony begs, "No! No, please, not that! The world's most powerful Pokémon legend should live!"

"We can help you out with that, but you'll have the help us, first," Jessie says.

"And you'd better pay attention, buster, if you know what's good for ya!" James says.

"Cause when she's conivin' like dis, don't mess around!" Meowth says.

Jessie then says, "Now that we understand each other, you can tell your Pelipper to do whatever we say."

Anthony gasps in shock, "Guess I've no choice. Dearest Pelipper, do whatever they say, understand?"

Pelipper agrees.

Jessie cheers, "Victory!"

"And not just in the Hoenn region, but the entire world, as well! And well beyond!" James says.

"Da sky's da limit!," Meowth says.

"Wobbuffet," (You said it!) Wobbuffet says.

Anthony and Pelipper hug

"Oh, Pelipper," Anthony says, very concerned,

Meanwhile, at the Pokémon Center

Max searches in his book, "It can't be. There are only certain kinds of attacks that a Pokémon is able to use," and shrugs, "There's something wacky going on here, but I just can't figure it out."

"Just goes to show you that what you study is not always reality. Maybe this experience will bring you down a notch or two, Brainiac," May says.

"I just know there's something fishy about that Pelipper!" Max says.

"Yeah. How could someone possibly raise a certain type of Pokémon to be able to perform that many different kinds of attacks?" Brock says, "Then again, Eevee is a normal Type, but she's able to perform other kinds of attacks."

"True," Max says.

"Well, you're right about one thing. There should be no way that Pelipper can use those kinds of attacks, unless it had some help from its beak" Mew says.

That catches the others' attention.

"What do you mean?" Molly asks.

Soon, the treatment light goes off and Nurse Joy brings out Mew's Pokemon.

Nurse Joy walks over, "Ashley, your Pokémon are all rested up and fighting fit."

"Cool, thanks a lot, Nurse Joy," Mew says.

Mew picks up her Pokeballs and Eevee, "You okay, girl."

Eevee nods in response.

Suddenly, May runs over, "Ashley, come quick! Something terrible happened!"

They soon see the lobby filled with people looking disappointed.

"What happened?" Mew asks.

Tomo then says, "They all battled the world's most powerful Pokémon and lost and had their Pokémon taken away."

"What?" Mew asks, shocked.

Even Pikachu and Eevee are shocked, "Pika?/Eev?" (Say what?!)

"Hey! That's against the rules!" Nurse Joy says, upset.

"So Anthony started taking other people's Pokémon?" Mew says, stunned.

"I don't think Anthony has anything to do with this," Brock says.

"I have to agree. Something's fishy going on here," Mew says.

"What do we do?" Jen asks.

"Simple, we're going back to that gym," Mew says.

Meanwhile, at the gym.

Jessie announces, "Ladies and gentlemen, step right up and test your skill!"

"Beat the world's most powerful Pokémon and win any Pokemon that your little heart desires! And you can battle with any of your Pokémon that you'd like! But, if you happen to lose to our powerful Pelipper, then we'll keep your Pokémon!" James says.

"Take a chance! No trainer should miss this opportunity to put his or her Pokemon to the test!" Jessie says.

"Da truth is, you've got nuttin' to gain an everyting to lose!" Meowth says.

James shushes Meowth, "Shh! Got everything to gain and nothing to lose."

"Okay," Meowth says.

Jessie soon turns to a trainer, "Hey there, handsome, big strong guy! Why don't you try a battle?"

"Fine. Why don't you try and beat my Zigzagoon?" The trainer says.

Team Rocket laughs with wicked glee.

The trainer throws his Pokeball and calls out, "Zigzagoon, go!"

Zigzagoon comes out.

James calls out, "Pelipper, go!"

Pelipper zooms in

James calls out, "Razor Leaf, now!"

Pelipper launches the attack and catching the trainer off guard

"What?!" The trainer says, shocked,

James calls out, "Now use Flamethrower!"

Pelipper calls out.

The trainer is even more shocked, "What's the deal?!"

"Finish with Thunder!" Jessie calls out.

Pelipper launches the attack again.

"Oh no!" The trainer is shocked, runs away and out of the gym, "My Zigzagoon!"

"Tanks for playin'!" Meowth says.

Meowth soon sees Mew and the others coming, "Not dem!"

Checking over the Pokeballs, Jessie and James happily say, "We're good. Very good."

Soon, Meowth rushes over in a panic, "We gotta scram! Da twoips is coming!"

"Fine. Our work is done here," James says.

But Jessie says, "No, let's stay. Now's our chance to catch that Pikachu and Eevee."

"Perhaps you're right," James says.

"Yeah, but just tink about how many times da head twoip has beaten us," Meowth says.

"Well, the odds have changed," Jessie says, opens Pelipper's beak and tosses some Pokeballs in, "With the help of a few extra Pokéballs."

Meowth panics, "Wait! Too many Pokéballs and Pelipper will get confused!"

"So maybe we need an air traffic controller?" James says.

"A battle director," Jessie says

"Right. You'll do," James says and turns to Meowth.

Meowth panics, "No! Not me!"

Jessiea and James grab Meowth.

Meowth cries out, "Stop! You're outta your minds!"

The two proceed to put Meowth in Pelipper's beak, "In you go."

Meowth tries to get out, "Hey! I don't wanna do dis job!"

"But how could you turn this down?" Jessie replies.

And James says, "You know everybody wants to be a director. Even the guys who're directing this show."

"And just think, Meowth. You'll be the brains behind the world's most powerful Pokémon," Jessie says.

"I like da sound of dat. Woild's most powerful Pokemon," Meowth says.

Soon, Mew and the others stop onto the battlefield.

Mew shouts, "Hey, you! Give back all the Pokémon you took from those people!" But soon realizes something, "Wait. Where'd they go?"

Pelipper soon hops out with its beak full.

"Look, guys. It's that Pelipper," Tomo says.

Mew then asks, "But where's your trainer, Anthony?"

"And why is your beak stuffed?" Molly asks.

Jessie and James step in.

"That loser? He decided to step into early retirement," Jessie says.

"Which means Pelipper is now our prize possession," James says.

"No way Anthony would give Pelipper to anyone!" Mew says.

"Impossible!" Brock says.

"Now, if you want everyone's Pokémon cheerfully refunded, you'll have to battle us, first," Jessie says.

"But if you lose, then we get to keep your Pikachu and Eevee!" James says.

"What?" Mew asks, shocked.

"I don't trust these guys, something's weird about em," May says.

"But we can't let em get away with this!" Max says.

"Right, I have an idea," Mew says.

Then turns to the others, "I'm gonna battle em and win back everyone's Pokemon. Max, you and Tomo need to get in that gym and figure out what's going on."

"Right!" The young boys nod.

Eevee then gets in front, "Eevee Eevee!" (Good! I wanted a rematch anyway!)

"Like your spark, Eevee," Mew says.

"What Eevee said?" May asks.

"Eevee wants a rematch," Mew says.

Jessie says, "Pelipper, go on out there!"

Pelipper flies in.

"Eevee, go!" Mew calls out.

Eevee leaps into battle, while inside Pelliper's beak.

"Let's see," Meowth says, and picks a Pokeball, "Bellsprout, you're up!"

Bellsprout comes out.

"Great, now use Vine Whip?" Meowth says.

The vines extend, but Eevee dodges them easily.

Mew scoffs, "I'm not falling for the same trick twice."

Back inside Pelipper's beak.

Meowth says, "Magby, use Smokescreen."

Magby launches the smoke, and spreads around blinding Eevee and even Meowth and Magby.

"Enough of dat!" Meowth says and switches Magby out for Bellsprout, "Razor Leaf, now!"

The attack is launched, but Eevee easily out runs it.

"You're looking very good, Pelipper!" Jessie calls out.

"Yes, excellent work, Meowth!" James calls out, and corrects himself, "Uh, I mean, Pelipper!"

Eevee continues to dodge the Razor Leaf barrage.

"Go, Eevee! Hang in there!" May calls out.

"You can do it, Eevee!" Molly calls out.

"We know you can do it!" Brock calls out.

"You can't lose to that Pelipper!" Jen calls out.

Tomo turns to Max, "Let's go, Max."

"Right," Max says.

And with that, the boys run inside the gym to figure out what's going on and figure out what happened to Anthony.

Pelipper circles overhead.

"How do ya like dat? For my next trick," Mewoth says and gets Magby back out, "A healthy dose of Flamethrower!

The attack launches, but Meowth gets some of it.

"So dat's why, dey say never play with fiah," Meowth says.

Inside the gym building, Max and Tomo snoop around.

"You think the answer could be here?" Tomo asks.

"It has to. Excluding Eevee, there isn't another Pokemon alive that can use those attacks. It's gotta be a trick," Max says.

Suddenly, they hear muffled yelling.

"Huh?" Max says, confused.

Tomo turns to the door, "It's coming from here."

Tomo opens the door to find Anthony bound and gagged

"Anthony!" The boys exclaim in shock.

Back at the battlefield Pikachu continues to dodge the stream of fire and oncoming Razor Leaves.

"There's gotta be some way I can fight back! I've just gotta think of it!" Mew says.

Suddenly, they hear Max's voice, "Hey, Ashley!"

Mew and the others turn to see Max and Tomo coming out of the building with Anthony.

"I told you there was something fishy going on!" Max says.

Anthony apologizes, "I'm sorry. This whole thing is my fault."

"Huh?" Jen and Molly respond.

"What is he talking about?" May asks.

Then Mew understands, "I think I know what it was."

Seeing Anthony, Jessie becomes worried, "Uh oh.

"He's gonna spill the beans, Jess!" James panics,

Jessie cries out, "Come on, Meowth! Do something!"

"Oh, man. Well, dat's easier said den done," Meowth says, worried, but ends up with an idea, "I got it! A stroke of sheer brilliance! Foist I'll use a water attack ta soak Eevee trough and trough, den I'll zap it wit an electric attack from Magnemite for some serious damage! Let's see," He then looks around, "Dere's gotta be a water Pokemon around here, somewheres!" But soon realizes something, "Oh, of course! Dis Pelliper is part water Pokemon. So, Pelipper, use Water Gun attack, now!"

Pelipper launches the attack and nearly hits everyone, but ends up soaking Team Rocket after they laugh in triumph, washing away their disguises.

Messie cries out, "Meowth! You're supposed to be in control!"

"I tink my directin' went in the wrong direction!" Meowth panics.

Soon, Meowth and all the other Pokemon, both in and out of a Pokéball, are sent flying out of Pelipper's beak by the force of the Water Gun before they land on Team Rocket.

"Dis mean I'm fired?" Meowth asks.

Brock says, "It's Team Rocket and Meowth!"

"And Meowth and a lot of Pokeballs and some Pokemon came out from Pelippers mouth," Molly adds, surprised.

"What's going on? Jen asks.

Mew turns to Anthony, "I thought that strange sound and glow from Pelipper sounds familiar. Anthony, you've been keeping some of your Pokeballs in Pelipper's mouth, haven't you?"

"That's right, Mew. What happened was only made to look like Pelipper was using those attacks, but it was actually his other Pokemon that did it," Max says.

And then Anthony confesses, "And I had to do what Team Rocket wanted so they wouldn't give away my secret."

"That sounds like something those guys would do," Mew says.

"So, big deal! Who cares if yous know?" Meowth says.

"Yeah, it's history!" Jessie says.

"So are we!" James says.

Team Rocket tries to make a break for it.

"Come back!" Mew shouts.

Team Rocket soon lifts off in their balloon with a laugh of triumph

"We're going home to deck the halls…" James says.

"Wit dis bulgin' bag of Pokéballs!" Meowth says.

But Anthony is not letting this go, "Oh, no you're not! Go, Pelipper, get back those Pokemon!"

Pelipper darts forward and cuts the rope easily, causing the bag to drop, just in time for four of our heroes to catch it.

"Gotcha!" Max, Tomo, Jen, and Brock catch the Pokeballs.

"Stealing those Pokéballs took a lot of hard work!" James says.

"At times like this, there's only one thing to do!" Jessie says.

"Right!" Team Rocket says.

They soon don their armored football uniforms again.

"Our anti-Pikachu and Eevee…" Jessie says.

"Electricity defense…" James adds.

"Is now in place! Time ta implement da Pikachu and Eevee capture plan! Go!" Meowth shouts and a mechanical arm lowers from the balloon.

"No you don't! Pikachu, Thunderbolt em!" Mew calls out.

Pikachu performs the attack but the rubber hand on the arm blocks both.

"A good team always has a strong defense!" Jessie says with confidence.

"A strong rubber coating also helps!" James says.

"Lectrically speaking, dat means hero proof!" Meowth adds.

And Wobbuffet says, "Wobbuffet!" (And how!)

"Alright, we gotta think of something, quick!" Mew says

"We need to find some way for the electricity to get through," Max says.

Then May says, "What if we cover it with water?"

Brock agrees to the idea, "That's it! Water conducts electricity! Anthony?"

"Right, Brock, leave it to me!" Anthony says and calls out, "Go, Pelipper, use Water Gun on the balloon!"

Pelipper does just that damping the balloon, though Team Rocket thinks the attacks were pointless and fruitless.

"If you think a little water can stop us, well, then you're all wet!" Jessie says.

"Dis is a clean getaway!" Meowth says.

The arm goes forward.

"Okay, Pikachu, Eevee, use a Double Thunderbolt attack!" Mew calls out.

Both Pikachu and Eevee charge in as Team Rocket realizes what's happening.

Jessie realizes, "Hold on! Didn't someone say water conducts electricity?"

Pikachu and Eevee launch the attack as Team Rocket goes pale, knowing what was coming next.

"That they did! Correct!" James panics.

Both attacks hit the balloon.

"But dat don't mean dey were right!" Meowth says.

But right on cue, the attacks take their toll and shock Team Rocket with twice the power before destroying the balloon and sending them flying

"Now we know water does conduct electricity!" Jessie cries out.

"Looks like we were wrong again!" James says.

"A shocking conclusion," Meowth adds.

Team Rocket cries out, "We're blasting off again!"

Back on the ground, Mew and the others check to see if all the Pokéballs were in the bag.

"They're all there!" Mew says.

"Now we'll be able to give all those people back their Pokéballs," Tomo says.

"That's great. And I sure owe you folks a big apology," Anthony says.

"Your battling strategy might've been a teeny little bit shady, but when the goin' gets tough, you are one great team player," Max says.

"He's right about that, Anthony," Brock says.

Then Mew says, "And your Pelipper really is strong. If you two keep working together, it'll get even stronger."

"You know what? You're right!" Anthony says, "And I'm going to train my Pelipper to really be the world's strongest Pelipper, if not the world's strongest Pokemon! Where there's a will, there's always a way!

Mew extends her hand, "You're right about that."

Anthony accepts the hand of sportsmanship, "Thanks, Ashley."

"Wow! This Pokemon stuff gets better all the time," May says

The Pokemon all agree.

The legend of the world's most powerful Pokemon may have been just an illusion, but the friendship and comradery born between trainers is as real as it gets. And now, our heroes continue their journey towards Rustboro City.

Mew's Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Eevee (Female). Pikachu (Male).  Ho-Oh (Female). Moltres (Male). Zapdos (Male). Articuno (Female).  Lugia (Male).  Latios (Male). Latias (Female).  Manaphy (Female).  Sprigatito (Female).  Fennekin (Female).  Shiny Wynaut (Male). Foongus (Male). Lillipup (Male).  Drowzee (Male).  Grubbin (Male). Blipbug (Male).  Sneasel (Female). Ralts (Male). Ralts (Female). Togepi A.K.A Faye (Female).  Pikachu-Two (Male). Eevee - Two (Female). Dreepy (Male).  Shiny Slowpoke (Female). Shiny Dragonair (Female).  Plusle (Male). Minun (Female).  Emolga (Female). Furret (Male).  Pansear (Male). Makuhita (Male). Skitty (Male). Shiny Ditto. Omanyte (Male). Kabuto (Male). Meditite (Female). Floette (Female). Younger Mewtwo (Male).  Castform (Male).  Shaymin (Male).  Jigglypuff (Female). Electabuzz (Male). Magmar (Male).  Yamask (Male). Diglett (Male). Burmy (Male). Burmy (Female). Archen (Female).  Elgyem (Male). Scatterbug (Female).  Pawmi (Male). Fomantis (Male). Pink Celebi (Female).  Shiny Lapras (Female).  Shiny Milotic (Female). Taillow (Male). Treecko (Male).

Master Ball: Mewtwo (Male)

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Papa A.K.A Zeraora (Male).  Dubwool (Male).  Phanpy (Male).  Jynx (Female).  Heracross (Male).  Shiny Hisuian Zoroark A.K.A. Zo. (Female).  Small Dunsparce (Male). Cradily (Female).  Tyranitar (Male).  Venusaur (Female).  Blastoise (Female). Lucario (Male).  Porygon 2.  Gengar (Male). Gastly (Male). Ursaring (Male).  Jumpluff (Female). Tsareena (Female). Wave A.K.A Alolain Raichu (Female).  Shiny Hisuian Lilligant (Female).  Muk (Male).  Bayleef (Female). Cyndaquil (Male). Totodile (Male).  Red Gyarados (Male). Shiny Sylveon (Male). Snorlax (Male).  Ursaluna (Male). Alakazam (Male). Annihilape (Male).  Chatot (Male).  Honchkrow (Female).  Glaceon (Female).  Fraxure (Male).  Aerodactyl (Male). Ledian (Female). Meowstic (Male) Lunatone. Sandslash (Male). Miltank (Female). Haunter (Male). Fearow (Male). Sudowoodo (Male). Pidgeot (Male). Liepard (Female). Spiritomb (Male). Red Sunflora (Female). Arcanine (Male). Magneton. Tauros (Male). Roserade (Female). Beautifly (Female). Cinderace (Female). Mawile (Female). Slowbro (Male). Clefable (Female). Hitmontop (Male). Blue Gastrodon (Male). Victreebel (Female). Beedrill (Female). Gyarados (Male). Scizor (Male). Hitmonchan (Male). Hitmonlee (Male). Azumarill (Female). Poliwrath (Male). Kingler (Male). Shiny Dewgong (Female). Cloyster (Male). Shiny Galarian Rapidash (Female).  Ribombee (Female). Shiny Noctowl (Male). Paldean Tauros: Combat Breed (Male).  Bulbasaur (Male).

Released: Butterfree (Male). Baby Lapras (Male).

Charicific Valley Natural Reserve:  Charizard (Male).

Return to Squirtle Squad and Officer Jenny:  Squirtle (Male).

Special Item: Rainbow Colored Feather A.K.A Rainbow Wing. Moltres Feather. Zapdos Feather. Articuno Feather. Lugia Feather A.K.A Silver Wing.

Items: 3 Heart Scales. 2 Soothe Bells. 1 Amulet Coin. Eeveelution Keychain. Marill Doll. Pokemon Grooming Kit. Pokemon Medical Kit. Pokeblock kit. Poffin Case. Super Rod. Key Stone (Bracelet Ring). Charizardite X (Metal-plated Collar). Silph Scope. Mysterious Dragon wing Teal Crystal. Mysterious pale blue snowflake crystal. Mysterious pink crystal with fairy wings. Mysterious white crystal with circles. Mysterious magenta pink crystal with strange symbols. Mysterious Brown Crystal with Eevee Tail. Pokeflute. Gengarite. Pidgeotite. Beedrillite. Aerodactylite. Gyaradosite. Blastoisinite. Venusaurite. Mewtwonite X, Mewtwonite Y. Alakazite. Scroll of Darkness. Scroll of Waters. Black Belt. Flaming Red Headband. Mystic Water Pendant. Silver Wing Badge. Latiosite. Latiasite

Pokeballs: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Love Ball. 1 Fast Ball. Cherish Ball. Safari Ball.

Evolution Items: 2 Fire Stone, 3 Thunder Stone, 1 Leaf Stone, 1 Moon Stone, Shiny Stone, Dusk Stone, Dawn Stone, 4 Ice Stone.

Badges:

Tomo Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Doduo (Female).  Skwovet (Male).  Meloetta (Female).  Growlithe (Male). Kanto Ponyta (Male). Abra (Male). Cubone (Female). Tangela (Female).  Staryu.  Sealeo (Male).  Buneary (Female). Larvesta (Female). Snom (Female). Voltorb. Galarian Slowpoke (Male). Riolu (Female). Zorua (Male). Shuppet (Male). Deino (Male). Munchlax (Male).  Caterpie (Female).  Bulbasar A.K.A Sage (Male). Wooper (Male). Barboach (Male). Shinx (Male). Blitzel (Female). Rufflet (Male). Bidoof (Male). Clobbopus (Male). Cranidos (Male). Charmander A.K.A Blaze (Female). Toxel (Male). Galarian Farfetch'd (Male). Fuecoco (Male). Squirtle A.K.S Aqua (Female). Shiny Houndour (Male.). Shiny Yanma (Female). Absol (Male). Chikorita A.K.A Leaf (Female). Cyndaquil A.K.A. Flint. Totodile A.K.A Dew (Female). Pidgey A.K.A Zephyr (Female). Mantyke (Male).  Raikou (Male).  Deoxys (Male). Tyrunt (Male).  Murkrow (Male). Treecko A.K.A Willow (Female).

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Delibird (Male). Stantler (Female). Smeargle (Male). Kecleon (Male). Xatu (Female). Galbantula (Male). Leafeon (Male). Shiny Umbreon (Male).  Kangaskhan (Female). Farigiraf (Female). Skarmory (Male). Mandibuzz (Female). Wyrdeer (Male). Tyrantrum (Male). Sandslah-Two (Male). Large Dunsparce (Male).

Item: 1 Soothe Bell. 4 Ice Stones. 1 Leaf Stones. Banettite. Kangaskhanite. Lucarionite. Alakazite. Absolite.

Pokeballs: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

May Files

Pokemon: Torchic (Male).

Max Files

Pokemon: Galarian Zigzagoon (Male). Shroomish (Male).

Item: Pokenav.

Molly Files

Pokemon: 'M' Unown. Teddiursa (Male). Yamper (Female). Pawmo (Male). Tarountula (Female). Aerodactyl (Male). Sobble-Two (Male.) Grookey-Two (Male). Greavard (Male). Espeon (Male). Murkrow (Male). Sableye (Male). Maschiff (Male). Hoppip (Female). Phanpy (Male). Cufant (Male). Shroodle (Male). Smoliv (Female). Litleo (Male). Gible (Male). Fidough (Female). Frigibax (Male). Vanillite (Female). Alolan Diglett (Male). Entei (Male). Spinda (Female).

Molly's Mansio n:  Mamoswine (Male). Cinderace-Two (Female).  Ariados (Male). Espeon (Female).  Kingdra (Male).  Pachirisu (Male). Galarian Corsola (Female). Mantyke (Female). Octillery (Male).

Item: Sablite.

Jen Files

Pokemon on Hand:  Amaura (Female).  Hisuian Zorua (Female). Unova Zoroark (Female). Hisuian Growlithe (Male). Hisuian Voltorb. Clefairy (Female). Jigglypuff (Female). Hatenna (Female). Shiny Hoppip (Female.). Flaaffy (Female). Salandit (Female). Quaxly (Male).  Clodsire (Female).  Piloswine (Male). Rellor (Male). Impidimp (Male). Lechonk (Female). Bedew (Female). Tynamo (Male).  Suicune (Male).  Snover (Male). Mantyke (Male).

Pokemon on Jurassic Island:  Quagsire (Male). Oranguru (Male). Tadbulb (Female). Drampa (Male). Wigglytuff-Two (Male).  Braviary Hisui Form (Male). Overqwil (Female). Hisuian Lilligant (Female). Lucario (Male). Riolu (Male). Donphan (Male). Sunflora A.K.A Flora (Female). Aurorus (Female). Combee-Two (Female). Murkrow (Male).

Return to Madame Munchmoney: Grandbull (Female).

Items: Ampharosite.

Pokeball: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

Brock Files

Pokemon: Rattata (Male). Hoppip (Female). Rockruff (Male). Grookey (Male). Slugma (Male). Voltorb. Machoke (Male). Pansage (Male). Seedot (Male). Lairon (Male). Charjabug (Male). Shuckle (Male). Shieldon (Male). Alolan Geodude (Male). Shiny Cherubi (Male). Bagon (Male). Forretress (Male). Sandile (Male). Purrloin (Female). Venipede (Male). Sandygast (Female). Baltoy. Dwebble (Male). Hippopotas (Male). Zigzagoon (Male). Nidoran (Female).  Klawf (Male). Vulpix-Two. Solrock. Pinsir (Male).

Returned to Suzie: Vulpix (Female).

Pokemon at Pewter Gym:  Geodude (Male). Onix (Male).  Crobat (Male).  Rhydon (Female).  Rhyhorn (Male).  Nosepass (Female).  Winter A.K.A Alolan Ninetales (Female).  Summer A.K.A Kanto Ninetales (Female).  Weavile (Female). Sneasler (Female).  Vileplume-Two (Female).

Item: 2 Soothe Bell. 1 Ice Stones. 2 Fire Stones. 2 Water Stones. 2 Thunder Stones. Metal Coat. Aggronite.

Pokeball: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Fast Ball.

Today, Mew and her friends are watching a Hoenn Zigzagoon drinking from a small river.

Excited, Max loudly says, "Wow, it's a Zigzagoon."

"But you have to keep your voice down, or you'll scare it off," May softly says.

The Zigzagoon, having heard Max's loud voice, leaves.

"Like that," Max says.

"Hey, that wasn't my fault," Max says.

And soon, nother noise soon grabs Max's attention.

Max looks up, "Look up there."

Everyone turns and spots a trio of Stantler.

"Wow, cool!" Tomo says.

"A Stantler and its fawns," Max says.

"How cool," May says.

"I agree," Jen says.

They soon look up and see a kaleidoscope of Beautifly flying and chirping overhead.

"Wow! Just look at the Beautifly," Mew says.

"There are so many Pokémon in this forest," Max says.

"I know. I've never seen this many in one place before," May says.

"Yeah. Everywhere you look is another one," Brock says.

"You're right," Mew says.

Mew and the others continue looking around and see a Sudowoodo standing still while a group of Shroomish walk by before the Sudowoodo runs to catch up with them.

"Hey, no! Wait!" Max calls out.

"You get too close to 'em," May says.

"Max, you might be scaring them a little bit," Brock says.

"I know, but the real-life Pokémon out here seem so much bigger than the ones in books or on the Pokédex," Max says, excited.

"What's the big surprise?" May questions, "If you'd studied up, you'd know how big Pokémon are out here in the wild."

Max gasps, "I have SO studied Pokémon, and I'll prove it! Zigzagoon like the one we saw at the river are 16 inches tall and weigh 38.6 pounds. Shroomish are also 16 inches tall and weigh 9.9 pounds. And Sudowoodo are a Rock-Type and are 3 feet and 11 inches tall and weigh 83.8 pounds."

"That's very impressive, Max," Mew says.

"Thanks," Max says, "Of course, my Shoomish friend is a little smaller, but it's great to see them. And my Galarian Zigzagoon," He then calls them out, "Come on guys."

And the Galarian Zigzagoon and Shroomish make their appearance.

"I know all their statistics, but they just still look different now that I'm seeing them in person for the first time," Max adds.

"Different how?" May asks.

"When you're close to them, you feel them and smell their scent, and you can even see them breathe," Max says.

Then Molly says, "I know what you mean. Up close, they're really alive, right? All the reading about Pokémon in the world isn't nearly as cool, as the experience of seeing them or making friends with them."

"Yes. Tomo and I have a different experience," Mew says.

"That's right. You and Tomo were practically raised by them," Max says.

"That's right," Tomo says.

"I would like to visit the Pokemon Preservation area where you're raised, Tomo," Max says.

"Me too," May says, "I also want to see the Pallet town Forest where you grew up in, Mew."

"And Professor Oak's Lab," Max says.

"Maybe someday," Mew says.

Suddenly, howling is heard.

"What was that?" Molly asks, worried.

Sounded close," May says.

Jen soon spots something, "Up there!"

Everyone looks up and spots three Pokémon of the same species howling before they jump down and confront them.

The three are mammalian Pokémon that strongly resemble a cross between a canine and a hyena. Its fur is mostly short and gray, but its lower legs, tail, and two thick shaggy strips starting behind its eyes and running the length of its body are black. It has dark, triangular streak patterns below its eyes, which are red with yellow sclera. Its ears are rhombus-shaped with dark insides, its nose is red, and it has gray paw pads.

"Uh-oh," Jen and Molly react, worried.

"What are they?" May asks.

"They're Mightyena," Max says.

"And they don't look friendly," Mew says and brings out her Pokedex.

Dextette says, "Mightyena, the Bite Pokemon. A Dark Type. Mightyena is the evolved form of Poochyena. They move primarily in packs, working together to capture their prey.

The Mightyena trio growled at the group.

"They look pretty strong," Jen says.

"What do we do?" May asks.

"Well, it doesn't look like they're willing to talk. We have no choice, but to battle them," Mew says.

Mew turns to Pikachu, "Ready Pikachu?"

"Pika!" (Bring it!) Piakchu says.

Brock then calls out, "Help me out, Forretress!"

Forretress comes out.

Then May calls out, "Come on, Torchic!"

And Torchic comes out.

"Pika!" (Let's go!) Pikachu says.

All three Pokémon stand ready for battle before the pack went on the attack.

Mew calls out, "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu fries the attack, but the head Mightyena dodges easily before nailing Pikachu.

"Pikachu!" Mew cries out.

Brock then calls out, "Forretress, Tackle attack!"

Forretress charges in, but a gray blur comes in and takes it out, then Torchic, then Mew and Brock before it's revealed to be a Poochyena.

Poochyena, as its name implies, is a quadrupedal Pokémon similar in appearance to hyenas and canines. Its body is primarily gray with a black face and throat, paws, and belly. Its eyes are red with yellow sclerae, and it has a red nose. Its lower jaw has two pointed teeth sticking out. The fur at the base of its tail is rumpled and shaggy. Poochyena has gray paw pads on its three-toed paws.

And then running from behind is another Poochyena, but it looks like it's much younger.

"Hey! There's a Poochyena! Two of them!" Max says.

"And a fast one!" Jen says.

"And the other one looks smaller," Tomo says.

"Why are you attacking us?" Molly asks, worried.

The Poochyena stands its ground with the Mightyena, until… "That's enough, Poochyena!"

The group is promptly taken aback. They see a woman wearing a pinkish red outfit, with a dark red hat with a yellow stripe. Light purple pants and brown boots. She has fair skin, blue eyes, and dark green hair.

The woman asks, "Do you mind telling me what you're doing here? This entire area is a Pokémon preserve."

Mew gets up, "Really? We're sorry. We didn't know."

"We're just cutting through on our way to Rustboro City," May says.

"Yeah. I'm going there to have a gym battle," Mew says.

The woman says, "I didn't mean to sound suspicious. But we get poachers here sometimes, so I really have to be careful. I'm Katrina. I'm a ranger for this Pokémon preserve."

"Hi, I'm Ashley. It's nice to meet you," Mew says.

"And I'm May," May says.

"I'm Max, Katrina," Max says.

"I'm Jen," Jen says.

"I'm Tomo," Tomo says.

"And I'm Molly," Molly says.

Brock then gets up to Katrina, "And my name's Brock, but you can call me sweetheart. Or Romeo. Or whichever you prefer."

"Um, wow," Katrina says, sounding uneasy.

Mew sighs, "Here we go again."

Brock continues, "It must've been fate that we would find each other here, Katrina! You're like a beautiful flower growing in the wild and I'm…"

But before Brock can finish, the Mightyena and Poochyena, even the little Poochyena pounce and go on the attack.

Brock cries out, "Hey! No biting! Ow!"

Elsewhere, Team Rocket wanders around.

"These woods are supposed to be full of Pokémon. We've been walking for hours and haven't seen a single one," Jessie says,

"No decent restaurants, neither," Meowth says.

"At this point, I'd settle for a chili dog stand," James says.

"A hot dog," Jessie says.

"Sauerkraut and mustard," Meowth adds.

Suddenly, something zooms past them, that being a Murkrow.

"What's that, Meowth?" James asks.

"Don't you recognize it from Johto? Just a lousy Murkrow," Meowth says.

Then James notices, "Hey! Look over there!"

Jessie and Meowth look off to the right.

Jessie sees the different Pokemon, "Hoothoot. And an Aipom. And a Furret. And a Spinarak."

"Dis is great! Dere are Pokémon comin' outta da woodwoik!" Meowth says.

Then Wobbuffet pops out with the sign, "Wobbuuuuuuuffet!" (I found this!)

"No one asked you, alright?" Jessie says, annoyed.

Then James notices the sign, "What's that sign it's holding on to?"

"Does it mention hot dogs?" Meowth asks.

"Let's see now," Jessie leans to the sign and reads it, "''This marks the boundary of the Pokémon preserve, so no trespassing, this means you.'"

"Pokémon preserve?" Team Rocket responds.

"How interesting," Jessie says.

"A Pokemon hodgepodge," James says.

"A whole group ta scoop," Meowth says.

Meanwhile, Mew and the others are escorted to the preserve center.

Katrina says, "Welcome to the preserve center. This is where we nurse sick and injured Pokémon back to health."

As Katrina talks, we see various Pokémon resting up.

"I can't believe how many different Pokémon you're taking care of, Katrina," May says.

"Yeah. This little one got injured when it was lost in the woods, but it's almost all better now," Katrina says, and sets down the Azurill she was talking about before it hops away.

"You're great! You're the girl I've been looking for! To work alongside and share my dream of caring for and healing Pokemon!" Brock happily says.

"You're a doctor? What kind?" Katrina asks.

"Well, all kinds. MD, CD, DJ…" Brock says, but as he approaches Katrina, Poochyena attacks again.

Katrina scolds it, "Poochyena! What kind of behavior is that, huh?! Now no more Tackling, or you get a time out!"

"She even knows how to scold beautifully," Brock says.

Later, as everyone sits down for lunch, Max analyzes both Poochyena with Mew's Pokédex. The smaller Poochyena jumps on Max and begins lucking him. Max giggles to see how friendly it is.

Dextette says, "Poochyena, the Bite Pokémon. A Dark Type. Poochyena is the pre-evolved form of Mightyena. Its biting strength is superior to other Pokémon and has the endurance to chase opponents down until completely exhausted."

"It probably won't be long now before you both evolve into a Mightyena," Max says.

But Katrina says, "I'm not so sure, especially the smaller one."

"Huh?" Max responds, confused.

Katrina then explains, "That Poochyena was born at the same time as those other three, but they all evolved into Mightyena together. And that was a while ago."

"So this Poochyena's way behind schedule. I wonder why," Max says.

"Well, my guess is that its habit of using Tackle attack on everyone has kept it out of too many battles. But I wouldn't worry about it," Katrina says.

"Why not?" Max asks, confused.

Katrina explains, "It's really not a problem, Max. When you've seen as many Pokemon as I have, you know that each one evolves at its own pace. And when the time is right, Poochyena will evolve, too. It's also possible that it may never evolve at all, and that's okay too."

"No, it's not!" Max refuses, which causes Poochyena to wake up, "Everybody knows when a Pokemon evolves, it gets much more powerful. That gives it advantage in battle and confidence to take care of itself. Poochyena, you want to become more powerful, right?"

Poochyena just looks at him, confused. Even the little Poochyena looks at Max with a confused look.

"Just think about how cool it'll be once you've evolved and you can run through the woods and mountains with the other Mightyena," Max says.

The little Poochyena actually becomes excited.

"Looks like the little one is," Max says.

Katrina giggles, "Yes. This one is very eager. You see, this one is a she, and is actually younger than the others Mightyena and Poochyena."

"Oh, so she's not ready to evolve yet," Max says.

"That's right. She still has ways to go, but is determined to train," Katrina says.

Max giggles, "She's great," And pat the little Poochyena on the head.

May says in thought, "I have to admit, he makes evolving sound pretty good. Just imagine, my Torchic evolved."

May starts to fantasize a larger, more manly and much taller and bigger Torchic.

Torchic says, "Torchic, Torchic." (Look at me, I'm all buff!)

Fantasy ends.

May groans awkwardly and sweat drops, "Maybe not," And gets an idea, "Oh, I know. I'll check it on my Pokédex, She then gets out her Pokédex.

Dextette says, "Combusken, the Young Fowl Pokémon. A Fire and Fighting Type. Combusken is the evolved form of Torchic. Its quick, powerful kicking legs can deliver as many as ten kicks per second."

"Well, that would be totally awesome, right?" May says.

"So a Combusken, huh?" Max says.

"Yeah, so?" May questions.

"Well, you want a Combusken, and I want to see a Pokémon evolve. So give it a try. There must be something you can do to help Torchic evolve," Max says.

"Okay, yeah," May says.

But Mew says, "You can't."

"Huh?" May and Max respond, confused.

"You can't get a Pokémon to evolve just because you want it to. Your Pokémon has to gain experience first through battling, and it takes a while," Mew says.

Max is disappointed, "Great. Why does stuff take so long?"

Even Poochyena shows a bit of disappointment.

"Don't get all bummed out about it. If evolving Pokémon was quick and easy, it wouldn't be any fun anyway," Brock says.

"What do you mean?" Max asks.

"Just think. Pokémon only evolve after they've battled and traveled with you for a long time. All those wins and losses and getting to know each other on the way are part of the experience. That's the thing that's so cool about evolution," Mew says. Then turns to her Pokemon, "Right, guys?"

"Pika Pika." (Absolutely) Pikachu says.

Ëevee!" (That's true!) Eevee says.

Then May asks, "Speaking of which, why hasn't Pikachu evolved after all this time?"

"Yeah, if you said you traveled with it for 4 years already, it should've become a Raichu a while ago," Max says.

Then May says, "Well, as strong as Pikachu is, if he hasn't evolved yet, then I guess I can forget about my Torchic evolving any time soon."

But Mew says, "That's not true, May. You can't compare Torchic and Pikachu 'cause they both evolve in different ways."

"Pikachu." (She's gotta point.") Pikachu says.

"Are you saying there are different kinds of evolutions?" May asks.

Just then, Brock says, "Allow me. When Poochyena evolves into Mightyena or Pineco evolves into Forretress, for both of them, it's all a matter of the level they've reached. Other Pokémon, such as Pikachu, need one of a group of special stones to shape their evolution. Pikachu will only evolve into a Raichu if a Thunder Stone is the one that's used. Probably the most famous Pokémon when it comes to the concept of branched evolution is Eevee. The very same Eevee, depending on whether a Thunder Stone, Water Stone, or Fire Stone is used, can evolve into a Jolteon, a Vaporeon, or a Flareon."

Then Brock says, "And depending on the strong skill and how strong their friendship and either day or night, and even possible of a sun shard or moon shard, Eevee can evolve into Espeon or Umbreon. Eevee can also evolve into Leafeon by leaving up and near Moss Rock, or exposed to a Leafstone. Same with Glaceon, but will level up near an ice rock or an Ice Stone. Lastly, Eevee will evolve into Sylveon upon leveling with a strong friendship with its trainer and able to learn a Fairy Type Attack. So you see, what we call evolution can actually mean a lot of different things. Ready for the test? Define Pokemon evolution in an essay of 9,000 words. Just kidding, that's all for today, class."

May is impressed, "Wow. Thank you, Brock."

"Yeah, I think I understand now," Max says, "And since I know how cool it is, I'm even more determined to see a Pokémon evolve! Let's do it. It'll be really great," He happily laughs, "Come on, May."

"But, Max, didn't you hear what Mew, the guys, and Brock just told us? You can't make a Pokemon evolve just because you want it to," May says.

Max asks May, "Why do you always have to be a big bummer when it's something that I want to do? All we need to do is give this Poochyena a little push, and it'll evolve."

"Huh?" Katrina says.

"What are you talking about?" Mew asks.

"Since we know this Poochyena's friends have already evolved into Mightyena, and since all four of them were born at the same time, this one is obviously ready to evolve any minute now, and I don't want to miss it. We've just got to stay here till it happens, please," Max says.

"We're supposed to be on our way to Rustboro," Tomo says.

Then Katrina says, "And remember, there's no guarantee it'll evolve soon, but I do have room if you want to stay here for a while."

Still lovestruck, Brock takes her hand, "We accept, Katrina. I agree we should be together, and if you need any help with the housework."

"Uh, okay," Katrina sweat drops and laughs nervously.

Brock felt his ear get pulled.

Brock suddenly feels his ear being pulled, "Ow! Who's pulling my ear?!"

And surprisingly, it's Mew, "I am! Seriously Brock, do I need to take over Misty's job to stop flirting with girls?"

"Mew?! Not you too?!" Brock cries out.

Tomo, Jen, and Molly begin laughing, thinking it's funny that Mew is now in charge of Brock's flirting.

"Poochyena," Max picks up Poochyena, "...don't you worry. I'm gonna do everything I can to help you evolve, 'kay?"

Poochyena whimpers confused.

"You're gonna be a big Mightyena before you know it," Max says.

Soon, young Poochyena begins barking.

Max turns to the young one, "You wanna come?"

Little Poochyena agrees with a bark.

Later there is a commotion going on behind the Preserve center.

"Okay, Poochyena. Try it once more," Max says.

We see Torchic reeling after getting tackled by Poochyena off-screen/

"No, you used Tackle again. You've got to start using Bite instead, Poochyena. It does lots more damage," Max says.

"Chy." (But.) Poochyena questions.

But Max says, "Try again, and use Bite this time."

Poochyena reluctantly agrees.

"Go, Poochyena!" Max says.

Poochyena leapt forward, but curled up for a Tackle.

"No, not again!" Max cries out.

But then Torchic quickly retaliated with an Ember attack that burned Poochyena to a crisp before it fell to the ground

"Hey, are you alright?" Max asks.

Torchic then used Ember on him, which resulted in Max getting burned to a crisp before collapsing. Torchic proudly walked away afterwards.

"You used Ember. I thought we agreed that you weren't gonna use Ember attack. Oh, boy," Max says, annoyed and blows out smoke.

The small Poochyena walks to Max and lucks his face.

Max giggles, "Thanks."

Later, inside the center, we see the Pokemon eating.

"Pretty good, huh, guys," Mew says.

Max then comes in with the two Poochyena, "Ashley, can I borrow Pikachu for a minute?"

"Huh?" Mew says, confused.

"Or maybe Eevee or Treecko or Taillow would be better, or maybe even all three," Max asks.

"Mind if I ask why?" Mew asks.

Suddenly, May says, "Don't do it, Ashley!"

Max shivers and notices May and Torchic coming forth.

"Uh…" Max responds, realizing he's busted.

Then May says, "He's gonna make them lose on purpose so that Poochyena will evolve, aren't you?"

"Tor, Torchic," (It's the truth.) Torchic confirms it.

"What? Max, is that what you've been doing?" Mew asks, shocked.

"Yeah. But Ashley, how else can I get Poochyena to evolve?" Max asks.

"I know this means a lot to you, but it won't mean anything to Poochyena if it ends up evolving in some battle that was just faked anyway. You don't want that," Mew says.

"No," Max says.

Outside Max was sitting silent and disappointed while watching Poochyena doing Tackle over and over again with one one of the Mightyena. The little Poochyena is also training with the older Poochyena and three Mightyena to get some practice.

"There's got to be some way I can help you. But what? I'm stuck," Max says.

Soon, Mew calls out, "Max."

"Huh?" Max says.

Max looks up and sees Mew and the others.

"Hi, guys," Max says.

"Something else I thought of," Mew says, "Lots of Pokémon are happy the way they are, and they don't even want to evolve. Pikachu has learned lots of ways to be just as powerful as he would have been even if he had evolved to Raichu. Right, pal?

"Pikachu." (You know it.) Pikachu says.

Then Mew says to Eevee, "Same with Eevee, she's able to learn a lot of attacks without evolving at all."

"Eevee!" (That's true!) Eevee says.

"You understand?" Mew says.

"Yeah, I get it. You don't want me to cheat. Don't worry," Max says, and runs off.

"Max, that's not what I mean. Where're you going?" Mew asks.

"Come on, Poochynea," Max says.

Soon, both Poochyena follows.

"Max, wait!" Mew calls out, but Max and the two Poochyena are gone.

"Seems that Max is determined to get Poochyena to evolve," Tomo says.

"Yeah, but doesn't seem to understand that it might not want to," Jen adds.

Suddenly, they hear Katrina's voice, "What up?"

"Still trying to help my brother," May says.

"What's going on in the Preserve, Katrina?" Brock asks.

"I found this," Katrina says and presents something.

"Huh?" The group responds.

It was a piece of net.

"What's that?" Molly asks.

"It's part of a trap for catching Pokémon," Katrina says.

"A trap?" Brock asks.

"That means…" May says.

"There are poachers out there," Mew says.

Meanwhile, a Sentret, Furret, Sudowoodo, Azurill, Shroomish, Zigzagoon, and an Aipom caught in a net. And they are all captured by Team Rocket.

They cheer, "Oh, yeah! We rock! We rock!"

"This is gonna get us that promotion for sure!" Jessie says.

"Or at least a good, hearty tank-you," Meowth says.

Jessie happily says, "I can buy a new house."

"I could move out of Mom's," James happily says.

Then they both cheer, "Let's partay!"

Suddenly, Meowth says, "Guys!"

"Huh?" James and Jessie respond, confused.

"Tings only keep getting bettah!" Meowth says.

They peek through the bushes and spot Max and the two Poochyena walking in the woods.

"This looks like a good spot, Poochyena. Now remember, you can't evolve with faked battles, but we can at least make sure your first opponents are easy ones," Max says.

Big Poochyena just looked confused.

"Let's see," Max says and spots a Murkrow, "We should probably avoid flying Pokemon because they're hard to hit with direct attacks, "Then look at a Paras, "And we don't want to battle Pokemon that have special attacks like Stun Spore either. Anything else is fair game."

Poochyena barks in response, (Understood.)

Little Poochyena barks happily.

Max giggles, "Sure. you can get a little training too."

"Well, it's the little mini-twerp," Jessie says.

"Our lucky day," James says

"And isn't that a Poochyena?" Jessie responds,

"Are you tinkin' what I'm tinkin'?" Meowth asks.

Max explains, "I know you like to use Tackle, and you're really good at it, but remember, it'll only be effective against an opponent that's your size or smaller."

Poochyena just sighs, still confused. Little Poochyena is confused.

"So you're gonna have to start using Bite. Pay attention to me, and you're gonna evolve. I promise," Max says.

Hearing the conversation, Meowth says, "I get it. He's tryin' to evolve it into a Mightyena by playin' coach."

"What do you say we give the little twerp a helping hand?" Jessie replies.

Both Poochyena yawns.

Max looks around, "Hmm. Now let's find a good opponent for you to battle."

And soon, they both spot something on their right, "Hmm?"

What Max and the two Poochyena find is that a strange machine was a big machine.

"Wow! What's this?" Max asks, amazed.

Both Poochyena gasps in amazement.

But Max decides to ignore it, "Nah. Walk away."

Max and the two Poochyena were just about to, until…

Suddenly, a voice calls out, "Red alert!"

"Huh?" Max responds, confused.

Max looks back and sees Jessie and James in disguise

"Our secret laboratory has been discovered! Whatever will we do?" Jessie calls out.

"It's a disaster!" James cries out.

Jessie comes to Max and asks, "Can you be trusted to keep our research a secret?"

"Strictly hush-hush?" James whispers.

"I guess so," Max says, "What exactly is your research?

"If I told you, it wouldn't be top-secret Pokémon evolution research anymore, would it?" James says.

"Evolution research?" Max questions.

James sarcastically says, "Oh, dear. Did that really slip out of my mouth?"

"Well, now that he knows, let's just show him a little bit," Jessie says.

"Keep this under your hat," James says.

"I don't have a hat, but I can keep a secret," Max says.

"Okay," Jessie says and brings up Meowth, "Here we have your basic Meowth. I simply place it gently inside the machine."

"And pull the lever thingy," James says.

Pulls the lever and shuts the machine door. There are strange distorted humming noises before James pulls the lever up to reveal Meowth dressed as a Persian.

"Behold," Jessie announces.

Meowth calls out, "Poisian."

"That's incredible! You evolved a Meowth into a Persian in like five seconds!" Max says, amazed.

Poochyena simply sighs with concern

"Usually faster. We call it the, 'You got it, we evolve it Mark One machine.'" Jessie says

"So, what do you think?" James asks.

"That was so cool! Can you do it some more?" Max answers.

Then Jessie says, "Well, I don't see why not. We'll use the same Persian, but this time..."

"We'll reset the controls for something else," James says.

The door soon closes as James talks.

Meowth says, "One, two, tree, four, five."

The door opens up to reveal the 'Persian' had turned into a 'Sunflora'.

Meowth calls out, "Sun, Sun, Sun, Sun."

Max gasps in shock, "Persian evolved into a Sunflora? But that's not possible."

"Oh, sure. That's what they all told Albert Einstein before he invented the light bulb. I guess he showed them what's not possible, didn't he?" Jessie says.

"Edison invented the light bulb," Max says.

Embarrassed, Jessie says, "He certainly did. Shall we move on?"

"Stand by," James says and pulls the lever, "Here goes."

The door shuts to reveal 'Sunflora' turning into an Azurill.

"Azurill," Meowth calls out.

Then into an 'Aipom.'

Meowth calls out, "Aipom."

Then into a 'Murkrow'.

"Murkrow," Meowth calls out.

The door shuts again and inside we see Meowth going through his costumes.

"Heh. I'm pretty good. dey're going a bit quick for my motivation to really kick in. Ah, but my fans need me," Meowth says.

But then the door was heard opening.

Meowth cries out, "Ah! Wait. I'm not ready yet!"

The door opened to show Meowth in a mixed up costume combination of Persian, Sunflora, and Aipom.

"Per-meow-sun?" Meowth questions.

"Hmm," Max responds, getting suspicious.

Jessie and James gasp and block Meowth while laughing nervously.

"What do you say we give your Poochyena a try?" James asks.

"We'll turn it into any Pokémon you'd like it to be," James says.

However, Max sees through the trick, "I knew it was rigged! Let's go, Poochy…"

Both Poochyena barks in agreement.

But Jessie quickly snatches the two Poochyena, "Wait. Uh... Let's just give it a try."

Max calls out, "No. Give it back!"

"No need to worry. We do this all the time. Here goes," Jessie says.

She puts Poochyena in the machine and James shuts the door as the scared Poochyena whimpers. All the while, Max was being held back by Jessie and James.

"Ah! No!" Max cries out.

Then Jessie says, "Go ahead, Meowth."

Meowth was heard snickering before the machine exploded. Max groaned as the smoke cleared and then gasped to discover the Meowth Balloon before the disguised Jessie and James laugh evilly.

"Thanks for your cooperation," Jessie says.

"Off we go to the lab," James says.

Poochyena whimpers, frightened. The little Poochyena tries to get out as she whimpers.

Max shouts, "Give them back to me!"

"We can't," Jessie says.

"All in the name of science!" James says.

Max grits his teeth.

Suddenly May's voice calls out, "Max."

"Huh?" Max turns to see May and the others.

"Are you okay, Max?" Mew asks.

Max gasps in relief, "Hey, you guys. I'm so glad you're here."

Jessie chuckles sinisterly.

"So are we," James says.

Then Katrina confronts them, "You must be the poachers, aren't you?"

Soon, Team Rocket performs the motto.

Jessie:

Prepare for trouble as we blind you with science.

James:

And make it double, while we show our defiance using something more simple than a kitchen appliance.

Jessie:

Shall we reveal who we are?

They took off their disguises.

Jessie and James:

Whee!

Jessie:

To protect the world from devastation.

James:

To untie all peoples within our nation.

Jessie:

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

James:

To extend our reach to the stars above.

Jessie:

Jessie.

James:

James.

Jessie:

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light.

James:

Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight.

Meowth:

Meowth, dat's right.

Wobbuffet:

Wobbuffet! (End of scene!)

"Team Rocket!" Mew exclaims.

"What are you up to now?" Brock demands.

"Just this," James says.

They soon extend two mechanical arms toward Mew.

Jessie says, "Look. Up there."

"Huh?" Mew questions as she, Pikachu, and Eevee do just that.

Then the mechanical arms snatch Pikachu and Eevee.

"Pikachu! Eevee!" Mew calls out.

James and Jessie bring over Pikachu and Eevee

"I've got to hand it to myself," James says.

"So long, fools!" Jessie says.

"See ya," Team Rocket says.

The balloon floats away.

"Don't it feel good when you get everytin' on your shopping list?" Meowth says.

Trapped in the net attached the balloon, both Poochyena in the net with the other trapped Pokémon under the balloon while the two Poochyena whimpers in fear, but soon spots the Mightyena trio following behind from below.

"You won't get away, Team Rocket!" Mew shouts.

Mew then calls out, "Taillow, let's go!"

Taillow comes out, flies up to the balloon and then begins to peck them all. The balloon then started to descend

"Way to go, Taillow!" Mew cheers.

Max runs ahead as he calls out, "Hang on," He picks up speed till he's right next to the Mightyena.

Max calls out, "Poochyena! Remember what we worked on! Use Bite!"

Poochyena, however, was too afraid to do anything. Little Poochyena is very scared.

Max calls out, "Don't be afraid! Just bite through the net! If you do, you can save all your friends. Do it for your sister.

Poochyena looked at the other captured Pokémon and sister Poochyena in the net as they chattered in as much worry as Poochyena was in.

"Bite it, Poochyena! Bite! You can do it! I believe in you!" Max calls out.

Poochyena finally worked up the courage and bit a hole in the net. Surprising everyone.

"Way to go!" Max cheers.

Both Poochyena and the other Pokémon fell out of the now opened net, catching Jessie's and Meowth's attention

"Now dat's takin' a bite outta crime!" Meowth says.

Meanwhile, Taillow was still pecking James's head, and in moments, Pikachu and Eevee are free and escaped.

"Huh?" Team Rocket reacts.

Pikachu and Eevee shout in their language, (Payback time!)

"Taillow!" (You crooks are in deep trouble!) Taillow says.

Mew calls out, "Now, Pikachu, Eevee, Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu and Eevee use Thunderbolt together and shock Team Rocket before destroying their balloon and sending them flying

Team Rocket cries out, "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!"

"Wobbuffet! (Buh-bye, now!) Wobbuffet cries out.

Soon, Team Rocket is gone.

Max happily holds Poochyena, "You did it, Poochyena. You saved the day."

Poochyena howls happily

"Ashley was right," Max happily says to Poochyena, "You're already a great Pokémon, whether you ever evolve or not."

Poochyena howled in agreement. Little Poochyena barks and licks her brother. Just then, Big Poochyena begins to glow.

Max gasps in shock, "What's wrong?!"

"Why is it glowing?" May asks.

"It's beginning to evolve," Karina says.

"No way!" Max says, surprised.

Poochyena began to morph into a bigger and leaner shape as its paws and legs got bigger and leaner

Max is amazed, "Awesome! Look, May!"

"Yeah," May says.

Poochyena continued to morph until the glow faded and revealed a howling Mightyena.

"Amazing. It's a Mightyena!" Max happily says.

Little Poochyena barks happily and jumps for joy.

The Mightyena trio gathered around their friend and nuzzled it as a way of saying congratulations

"Evolution's such a cool thing," May says, amazed.

"No doubt about that," Brock says.

"Way to go, Poochy... " Max says, and soon corrects himself, "I mean Mightyena. (hugs it, "You're the greatest Pokémon I've ever, ever known."

"I betcha that Poochyena really understood how you felt, Max," Mew says.

"And it evolved for you," Katrina says.

"Yeah," Max laughs happily.

Soon, Little Poochyena barks happily and licks Max. She then barks happily.

"Hey little Poochyena, you seem really excited," Max says.

He then asks, "You wanna travel with me."

Poochyena happily barks, jumps to Max and begins licking Max.

The group begins giggling.

"We'll take that as a yes," May says.

Max hugs Poochyena, "I'll take good care of you girl."

Max brings out the Pokeball and taps the little Poochyena and catches her."

Thanks to trust and a little persistence, Max and May witness Pokémon evolution for the first time, but on top of that Max has a new friend in the group. And as their journey continues, they're sure to experience many more secrets from the world of Pokémon.

Mew's Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Eevee (Female). Pikachu (Male).  Ho-Oh (Female). Moltres (Male). Zapdos (Male). Articuno (Female).  Lugia (Male).  Latios (Male). Latias (Female).  Manaphy (Female).  Sprigatito (Female).  Fennekin (Female).  Shiny Wynaut (Male). Foongus (Male). Lillipup (Male).  Drowzee (Male).  Grubbin (Male). Blipbug (Male).  Sneasel (Female). Ralts (Male). Ralts (Female). Togepi A.K.A Faye (Female).  Pikachu-Two (Male). Eevee - Two (Female). Dreepy (Male).  Shiny Slowpoke (Female). Shiny Dragonair (Female).  Plusle (Male). Minun (Female).  Emolga (Female). Furret (Male).  Pansear (Male). Makuhita (Male). Skitty (Male). Shiny Ditto. Omanyte (Male). Kabuto (Male). Meditite (Female). Floette (Female). Younger Mewtwo (Male).  Castform (Male).  Shaymin (Male).  Jigglypuff (Female). Electabuzz (Male). Magmar (Male).  Yamask (Male). Diglett (Male). Burmy (Male). Burmy (Female). Archen (Female).  Elgyem (Male). Scatterbug (Female).  Pawmi (Male). Fomantis (Male). Pink Celebi (Female).  Shiny Lapras (Female).  Shiny Milotic (Female). Taillow (Male). Treecko (Male).

Master Ball: Mewtwo (Male)

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Papa A.K.A Zeraora (Male).  Dubwool (Male).  Phanpy (Male).  Jynx (Female).  Heracross (Male).  Shiny Hisuian Zoroark A.K.A. Zo. (Female).  Small Dunsparce (Male). Cradily (Female).  Tyranitar (Male).  Venusaur (Female).  Blastoise (Female). Lucario (Male).  Porygon 2.  Gengar (Male). Gastly (Male). Ursaring (Male).  Jumpluff (Female). Tsareena (Female). Wave A.K.A Alolain Raichu (Female).  Shiny Hisuian Lilligant (Female).  Muk (Male).  Bayleef (Female). Cyndaquil (Male). Totodile (Male).  Red Gyarados (Male). Shiny Sylveon (Male). Snorlax (Male).  Ursaluna (Male). Alakazam (Male). Annihilape (Male).  Chatot (Male).  Honchkrow (Female).  Glaceon (Female).  Fraxure (Male).  Aerodactyl (Male). Ledian (Female). Meowstic (Male) Lunatone. Sandslash (Male). Miltank (Female). Haunter (Male). Fearow (Male). Sudowoodo (Male). Pidgeot (Male). Liepard (Female). Spiritomb (Male). Red Sunflora (Female). Arcanine (Male). Magneton. Tauros (Male). Roserade (Female). Beautifly (Female). Cinderace (Female). Mawile (Female). Slowbro (Male). Clefable (Female). Hitmontop (Male). Blue Gastrodon (Male). Victreebel (Female). Beedrill (Female). Gyarados (Male). Scizor (Male). Hitmonchan (Male). Hitmonlee (Male). Azumarill (Female). Poliwrath (Male). Kingler (Male). Shiny Dewgong (Female). Cloyster (Male). Shiny Galarian Rapidash (Female).  Ribombee (Female). Shiny Noctowl (Male). Paldean Tauros: Combat Breed (Male).  Bulbasaur (Male).

Released: Butterfree (Male). Baby Lapras (Male).

Charicific Valley Natural Reserve:  Charizard (Male).

Return to Squirtle Squad and Officer Jenny:  Squirtle (Male).

Special Item: Rainbow Colored Feather A.K.A Rainbow Wing. Moltres Feather. Zapdos Feather. Articuno Feather. Lugia Feather A.K.A Silver Wing.

Items: 3 Heart Scales. 2 Soothe Bells. 1 Amulet Coin. Eeveelution Keychain. Marill Doll. Pokemon Grooming Kit. Pokemon Medical Kit. Pokeblock kit. Poffin Case. Super Rod. Key Stone (Bracelet Ring). Charizardite X (Metal-plated Collar). Silph Scope. Mysterious Dragon wing Teal Crystal. Mysterious pale blue snowflake crystal. Mysterious pink crystal with fairy wings. Mysterious white crystal with circles. Mysterious magenta pink crystal with strange symbols. Mysterious Brown Crystal with Eevee Tail. Pokeflute. Gengarite. Pidgeotite. Beedrillite. Aerodactylite. Gyaradosite. Blastoisinite. Venusaurite. Mewtwonite X, Mewtwonite Y. Alakazite. Scroll of Darkness. Scroll of Waters. Black Belt. Flaming Red Headband. Mystic Water Pendant. Silver Wing Badge. Latiosite. Latiasite

Pokeballs: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Love Ball. 1 Fast Ball. Cherish Ball. Safari Ball.

Evolution Items: 2 Fire Stone, 3 Thunder Stone, 1 Leaf Stone, 1 Moon Stone, Shiny Stone, Dusk Stone, Dawn Stone, 4 Ice Stone.

Badges:

Tomo Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Doduo (Female).  Skwovet (Male).  Meloetta (Female).  Growlithe (Male). Kanto Ponyta (Male). Abra (Male). Cubone (Female). Tangela (Female).  Staryu.  Sealeo (Male).  Buneary (Female). Larvesta (Female). Snom (Female). Voltorb. Galarian Slowpoke (Male). Riolu (Female). Zorua (Male). Shuppet (Male). Deino (Male). Munchlax (Male).  Caterpie (Female).  Bulbasar A.K.A Sage (Male). Wooper (Male). Barboach (Male). Shinx (Male). Blitzel (Female). Rufflet (Male). Bidoof (Male). Clobbopus (Male). Cranidos (Male). Charmander A.K.A Blaze (Female). Toxel (Male). Galarian Farfetch'd (Male). Fuecoco (Male). Squirtle A.K.S Aqua (Female). Shiny Houndour (Male.). Shiny Yanma (Female). Absol (Male). Chikorita A.K.A Leaf (Female). Cyndaquil A.K.A. Flint. Totodile A.K.A Dew (Female). Pidgey A.K.A Zephyr (Female). Mantyke (Male).  Raikou (Male).  Deoxys (Male). Tyrunt (Male).  Murkrow (Male). Treecko A.K.A Willow (Female).

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Delibird (Male). Stantler (Female). Smeargle (Male). Kecleon (Male). Xatu (Female). Galbantula (Male). Leafeon (Male). Shiny Umbreon (Male).  Kangaskhan (Female). Farigiraf (Female). Skarmory (Male). Mandibuzz (Female). Wyrdeer (Male). Tyrantrum (Male). Sandslah-Two (Male). Large Dunsparce (Male).

Item: 1 Soothe Bell. 4 Ice Stones. 1 Leaf Stones. Banettite. Kangaskhanite. Lucarionite. Alakazite. Absolite.

Pokeballs: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

May Files

Pokemon: Torchic (Male).

Max Files

Pokemon: Galarian Zigzagoon (Male). Shroomish (Male). Poochyena (Female).

Item: Pokenav.

Molly Files

Pokemon: 'M' Unown. Teddiursa (Male). Yamper (Female). Pawmo (Male). Tarountula (Female). Aerodactyl (Male). Sobble-Two (Male.) Grookey-Two (Male). Greavard (Male). Espeon (Male). Murkrow (Male). Sableye (Male). Maschiff (Male). Hoppip (Female). Phanpy (Male). Cufant (Male). Shroodle (Male). Smoliv (Female). Litleo (Male). Gible (Male). Fidough (Female). Frigibax (Male). Vanillite (Female). Alolan Diglett (Male). Entei (Male). Spinda (Female).

Molly's Mansio n:  Mamoswine (Male). Cinderace-Two (Female).  Ariados (Male). Espeon (Female).  Kingdra (Male).  Pachirisu (Male). Galarian Corsola (Female). Mantyke (Female). Octillery (Male).

Item: Sablite.

Jen Files

Pokemon on Hand:  Amaura (Female).  Hisuian Zorua (Female). Unova Zoroark (Female). Hisuian Growlithe (Male). Hisuian Voltorb. Clefairy (Female). Jigglypuff (Female). Hatenna (Female). Shiny Hoppip (Female.). Flaaffy (Female). Salandit (Female). Quaxly (Male).  Clodsire (Female).  Piloswine (Male). Rellor (Male). Impidimp (Male). Lechonk (Female). Bedew (Female). Tynamo (Male).  Suicune (Male).  Snover (Male). Mantyke (Male).

Pokemon on Jurassic Island:  Quagsire (Male). Oranguru (Male). Tadbulb (Female). Drampa (Male). Wigglytuff-Two (Male).  Braviary Hisui Form (Male). Overqwil (Female). Hisuian Lilligant (Female). Lucario (Male). Riolu (Male). Donphan (Male). Sunflora A.K.A Flora (Female). Aurorus (Female). Combee-Two (Female). Murkrow (Male).

Return to Madame Munchmoney: Grandbull (Female).

Items: Ampharosite.

Pokeball: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

Brock Files

Pokemon: Rattata (Male). Hoppip (Female). Rockruff (Male). Grookey (Male). Slugma (Male). Voltorb. Machoke (Male). Pansage (Male). Seedot (Male). Lairon (Male). Charjabug (Male). Shuckle (Male). Shieldon (Male). Alolan Geodude (Male). Shiny Cherubi (Male). Bagon (Male). Forretress (Male). Sandile (Male). Purrloin (Female). Venipede (Male). Sandygast (Female). Baltoy. Dwebble (Male). Hippopotas (Male). Zigzagoon (Male). Nidoran (Female).  Klawf (Male). Vulpix-Two. Solrock. Pinsir (Male).

Returned to Suzie: Vulpix (Female).

Pokemon at Pewter Gym:  Geodude (Male). Onix (Male).  Crobat (Male).  Rhydon (Female).  Rhyhorn (Male).  Nosepass (Female).  Winter A.K.A Alolan Ninetales (Female).  Summer A.K.A Kanto Ninetales (Female).  Weavile (Female). Sneasler (Female).  Vileplume-Two (Female).

Item: 2 Soothe Bell. 1 Ice Stones. 2 Fire Stones. 2 Water Stones. 2 Thunder Stones. Metal Coat. Aggronite.

Pokeball: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Fast Ball.

One day, Tomo runs towards somewhere in his swim trunks.

Tomo shouts, "Cowabunga!"

He leaps and lands in a body of water. Skwovet and Meloeta do the same and dive in the water.

Soon, May runs over in a yellow bikini, "Alright!" and jumps in the water.

Mew runs over in a red swimsuit, Jen is wearing a purple swimsuit, and Molly is wearing a light blue swimsuit.

All three cheer, "Here we come!" and jump into the water.

The other Pokemon jump inside the Water as well.

Max also runs towards the lake in a pair of green swim trunks, "Hey, wait for me! Yeah!" and jumps in.

As they continue their travels through the Hoenn Region, Mew and her friends find time for a little relaxation when the opportunity presents itself. They are swimming, splashing, and having fun. Molly is also swimming with a pink inner tube with light blue flowers.

Brock is on a large rock doing some stretches, "Four, and five. There's nothing more important than warm-up before a good work out. I'm loose as a goose. Now," and carefully dips his right foot in the water, Brock slips and falls in causing everyone to burst into laughter, unaware that something was watching underneath the waves, "Would you just smell that air? It's so clean and fresh."

Meanwhile, multiple eyes watch them from underwater. Back on the surface, Tomo begins splashing Max while Jen splashes May.

Suddenly, Pikachu soon senses something, "Pika Pika." (Guys, we got company.)

"What's up, Pikachu?" Mew asks.

Soon, Eevee says, "Eev Eevee?" (What's that?)

"Huh?" Brock responds.

"What is it?" May asks.

"I think we've got company," Jen says.

They soon see some mysterious lily pads moving towards them. May screams in fright that can be hard all over the forest.

"What are those things?" May asks, scared.

"I don't know, but there's a lot of them!" Max panics.

"We're surrounded!" Molly cries out.

"Come on, let's get back on shore, quick!" Mew says

They all swim for it, but Max soon gets dragged down.

"No, Max!" Brock cries out.

Followed by May, then Brock. Mew, Tomo, Jen, Molly, and the Pokemon.

Then, everyone else in the water gets dragged down and they all come face to face with several Pokémon. Each of them is a small, blue plant Pokémon with six stubby legs. It has large eyes and a wide, yellow mouth similar to a bill. A large leaf that resembles a lilypad covers its back. This large leaf allows Lotad to float across ponds. All of them seem to be happy. But then, they pile up underneath the group and propel them to shore where the others were.

"Ow! That hurts!" Jen says.

"You said it!" Tomo says.

"What was that?" May asks.

Max becomes excited, "Those were Lotad."

"They sure look cute," Mew says and brings out her Pokedex.

Dextette: Lotad, the Water Weed Pokémon. A Water and Grass Type. Lotad inhabit peaceful wetlands, like lakes and ponds."

"You sure are right, they are kinda cute," May says.

"So this lake must belong to these Lotad," Max says.

The Lotad hop out of the lake, causing May to hide behind Max.

"Here they come," May says, startled.

"They seem friendly. I think they're fine," Tomo says.

"I think they just want to play. Don't worry," Max says.

"Yeah. I think Max is right," Brock says.

The Pokemon have to agree.

The Lotad rear up and each fire a Water Gun into the air.

"Hey, I wonder if they're trying to give us a special welcome," Mew says.

"Maybe," Brock says, skeptic.

"But something is weird. Normal Lotad can't use Water Gun," Max says, curious.

Brock then notices, "Look!"

And everyone looks and sees one Lotad with a weak Water Gun.

"I guess that little guy can't keep up," Brock says.

"You're right," Jen says.

The Water Guns soon ceasefire.

"Poor thing," Molly says.

"Yeah. Just needs a little more oomph," May says.

Brock approaches the Lotad with the weak Water Gun, "Hey, little guy. You know, your buddies have all been…"

But Lotad accidentally launches a powerful Water Gun at Brock's face.

Everyone laughs.

Suddenly, someone shouts, "Hey, you!"

Everyone looks to see a young girl behind them. They see a young girl with fair skin, red hair, and purple eyes. She is also wearing a white collared shirt with rolled up sleeves.

The girl says, "This lake belongs to the Lotad and you can't swim here. Now you will come with me at once."

"You and Miss Bossy-pants would be a perfect match, Max," May says.

Max glares at his sister, "Can it, May."

Then Max questions, "And why should we be coming with you, ma'am?"

"I'll tell you. FOR A LECTURE!" The girl shouts out of nowhere.

That causes everyone to get startled by the sharp response.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is seen wandering around the forest, completely parched.

All three say in exhaustion, "Must. Find. Water."

"Where are we anyway?" Jessie asks.

"We're in da forest," Meowth says.

"I have eyes! I can see that! I want the name of this forest!" Jessie whines.

"If I knew dat, we wouldn't be wandering around here completely lost," Meowth says.

"True," Jessie says.

Suddenly, James collapses.

Jessie and Meowth panic, "James! You okay?"

"Pull yourself together, man!" Jessie cries out.

"You gotta get up!" Meowth panics.

James dramatically says, "No, I'm afraid this is the, end of the road. You two go on, without me. I've had a good life, but I can't be a burden any longer."

Jessie's eyes get teary, "What do you mean? You're coming with us to find water!"

"And when we do find water, you'll be da foist to drink!" Meowth cries with teary eyes as well.

"Such good friends. I'm going to miss you so terribly after I'm gone," James says.

Suddenly, they all spot a single berry hanging up in a tree.

"Is that a berry?" Jessie asks.

"It sure is! A Tamato berry, at that! A luscious, juicy Tamato berry's just what we need to be hydrated again!" Meowth happily says.

Both Jessie and Meowth run towards the tree, but quickly start fighting over the berry.

"Thank you, my friends, just one sip," James says.

When the two bite into the Tamato berry, they realize that it was extremely hot.

Meowth cries out, I'M ON FIAH! Dis is all your fault!"

"Save it, Meowth! Get me water!" Jessie cries out.

Wobbuffet then comes up and says, "Wobbuffet!" (Tamato berries are hot)

Up in a cabin near the lake…

Someone sternly says, "What were you thinking Natalie? You know that you should be kinder to travelers, right?"

Turns out is a grown woman who has fair skin, dark blue hair, and green eyes. Wears a pink shirt, blue shorts, and a yellow apron.

"I know, but, Nicole…" The red haired girl, Natalie says.

May smiles, "Well, well. Looks like she's the one getting lectured."

"You're right," Max says.

The woman, Nicole, turns to the group, "So, I apologize for my sister's rudeness."

"That's okay," Mew says.

Then Nicole says, "Thank you. I'm Nicole, and this is my sister, Natalie. The two of us run this little flower shop.

"Hi, I'm Ashley. It's nice to meet you," Mew says.

"And I'm May," May says.

"And my name's Max," Max says.

"I'm Tomo," Tomo says.

"I'm Jen," Jen says.

"And I'm Molly," Molly says.

"Welcome all," Nicole says.

And Brock suddenly takes Nicole's hand and says, "Hi. I'm Brock and you're beautiful. Mmm-mmm-mmm. The elegance of this flower shop is surpassed only by your exquisite elegance."

"Uh, thanks," Nicole sheepishly says.

Everyone just shrugs.

"As an authority on magnificence, I'm here to say you're the inspiration for it all," Brock says.

"You're very kind. I just baked a pie and it's almost finished cooling off. Would all of you like to join us for a slice?" Nicole says.

"Yeah, that sounds great," Mew says.

The others happily say, "Yes, please, we're so hungry."

Then Brock says, "It would be an honor and a privilege to sample the cooking skills of such a great talent!"

Suddenly, someone comes in through the back door.

Just then, someone else walks in, "Natalie, a watering pipe in the garden sprang a leak, again. This Wailmer pail is not gonna do the job," And notices Mew and the others, "Huh? Company?"

Turns out, it's another young woman who has short teal hair, blue eyes, wears a light bluish green body suit and dark magenta shirt underneath.

Brock panics, "Another vision of loveliness?"

Nicole chuckles with a smile, "I'd like you all to meet our other sister. This is Rita."

Brock then takes Rita's hand, "My dearest Rita, what I wouldn't do to have a watering can that could raise a flower as beautiful as you, sweet daisy. Rita."

Suddenly, Brock feels his ear pulled, "Ow! My ear!"

And once again, it's Mew, "Seriously Brock, do you really need me to act like Misty every time you see a pretty girl?"

Suddenly, Natalie pulls Brock's arm and asks, "Hold it. How come when you first met me you didn't have any of those nice things to say, Brock? You know that's very rude."

Once Mew lets go, Brock nervously says, "Well, you see, that is…"

Rita laughs, "Aha! Is this love at first sight again, Natalie?"

"Huh?" Brock says, confused.

"Love? At first sight?" May says, happily.

Jen giggles.

Later, the group is at the table having some pie.

"Yummy!" Mew, Jen, and Molly happily say.

"Sure is! I've never tasted anything like this before!" May says.

"They're berries from the Oran tree. They're my all time favorite," Nicole says.

"Because of the mild climate and rich soil, we're able to harvest all kinds of fruit," Rita says, "Would you like to see what else we're growing?"

"I'd love to, thanks," May says.

"We'd all love to see it," Mew says.

The Pokemon happily agree.

Brock ends up seeing his plate stacked with pieces of Oran berry pie.

"I made that pie from scratch, Brock, so I hope you enjoy every last bite," Nicole says.

"Uh, thanks. I'd love to. It looks really good," Brock says, sounding uneasy.

Soon, Mew and the others are out in the orchard, and May can hardly believe what she sees

May is amazed, "Wow! The air here is so clean!"

"Yeah, it'd be an awesome place to raise some Pokémon," Max says.

Mew then calls out, "Alright guys, come on out!"

Mew calls out Treecko, Taillow. Springatito, Fennekin, Plusle and Minun, and Faye the Togepi.

Brock likes the idea, "Good idea! You all come out too!"

Brock lets out Forretress, Pansage, Hoppin, Rockruff, and Grookey.

May then calls out, "Go, Torchic!"

Torchic comes out.

Tomo, Max, Jen, and Molly call out, "Come on out!"

Tomo calls out his Treecko, Willow, Cubone, Abra, Buneary, and Sage the Bulbasaur.

Max calls out Zigzagoon, Smroomish, and Poochyena.

Molly calls out Teddiursa, Yamper, Spinda, and Espeon.

Jen calls out Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Hatenna, and Bedew.

Before long, all the Pokémon appear to be enjoying their surroundings.

"They look so happy. Well, shall we go take a look?" Nicole says.

Brock is seen laughing nervously as Natalie pulls him along by the arm.

"Now don't, be, shy," Natalie says.

They soon see the garden.

"It's beautiful. I've never seen a garden like it," May

"Well, thank you, May. We also raise all kinds of different berries in our garden. For example…" Nicole says.

Everyone looks to the right.

Nicole then shows the berries, ""That Oran berry was in the pie you just ate. And that's a delicious Pecha berry. And that…"

Mew is surprised, "Wow. you grew Tamato Berries too."

"We sure do," Nicole says.

"What's a Tamoto Berry?" May asks.

"They're berries that are pretty spicy. I ate some when I was young, but papa always suggested I eat tiny pieces so they're not so spicy. They're very spicy if you take a big bite," Mew explains.

"Why would you grow berries like that?" Max asks.

"All of the berries have effects on Pokémon," Nicole says.

"Effects on Pokémon?" Max questions, surprised.

"Well, believe it or not, Max. Oran Berries can help restore a little bit of a Pokemon's energy after eating. A Pecha Berry can help cure a Pokemon when they get poisoned. A Tamato berry can lower a Pokemon's speed, but can actually make Pokemon and humans become more friendly.

"True, and if you crush them up into Pokémon food, they do all kinds of awesome things," Natalie says.

It's true. Like Mew said, they can heal injuries and restore energy," Nicole says, "All of the different berries have their own kind of effect. Over there are Citrus berries. Give them to a Pokémon, and they will be filled with energy."

"They don't look quite ripe yet," Brock says.

"We could find ripe ones in the forest," Natalie says.

"Citrus berries. Let's go look," Brock says.

"Yeah. Let's go find some," Mew says.

"You both seem very interested in the berries, Brock," Nicole says.

"Yes. I want to learn everything about breeding Pokémon," Brock says.

Then Natalie says, "I know. I could make you a list of what berry to give to which Pokémon and how much of it to give them. Would you like that, Brock?"

"You mean it?" Brock asks.

"Of course, silly. Anything for you.," Natalie happily says.

"Alright!" Brock says, sounding happy.

"I would do anything for my boyfriend," Natalie says.

Brock falls on his back in disbelief.

Just then, Rita walks over, "Nicole! Well, we're gonna have to put in all new pipes. Those joints are so old, we'd be much better off replacing the whole thing once and for all."

"I guess so, but that's a really big job," Nicole says.

Suddenly, the Lotad from the lake shows up with water in their lily pads.

"The Lotad?" Brock says.

"Yep," Rita says with a smile, "Hey, thanks for your help, guys!"

The Lotad proceed to water the trees and the flowers.

"How come they're helping?" May asks.

"Cause, it's their way of thanking us for growing all these berries for them," Natalie says.

The Lotad then use Water Gun to continue watering the plants.

Max then asks, "But, Nicole, I thought Lotad aren't supposed to use Water Gun."

"These are very special Lotad. The truth is, they perform all kinds of unusual attacks as they grow," Nicole says.

Then Mew says, "Hey, as long as we're all here, is it okay if we help out, too?"

Pikachu and Eevee agree.

"Yeah, let's!" May says.

"Great idea!" Max says.

"Let's," Jen says.

Then Brock says, "You'll get a hundred percent of Brock labor!"

Everyone cheers, "Alright!"

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is drinking from the lake.

"Oh, yeah. Back on track," James says, but turns his heads, "Hmm? Hey, guys? Are you okay?

Jessie and Meowth raise their heads from the water and show their lips are red from the heat of the Tamato they ate.

"As a matter of fact, no, we're not," Jessie and Meowth annoyed.

James chuckles nervously. He then spots something before getting out his binoculars, "What's that?" and zooms in on Mew and the others, "I'll be!"

"It's the goody-good patrol, with one more twerp added," Jessie says.

"And dey're joined by a load of Lotad," Meowth says.

"Lo-who?" Jessie questions.

"Lotad!" James says.

Then Meowth says, "I'm tinkin' we should get ahold of dat flock of flat-heads so we can make a present of them to present to da boss."

"Huh?" Jessie questions.

"And the end result?" James adds.

"Just listen and loin from Meowth," Meowth says.

He then has a fantasy, "Da boss'll wake up foist ting in da morning, and da last thing he'll wanna do is walk all da way to da bathroom and wash up, and dat's when a Lotad will show up wit its head full of water. Happily, he'll use dat Lotad to wash his face and brush his teeth. And maybe even wash his hair. And dat's when he'll say, 'It was cause of dat brilliant Meowth and Team Rocket dat I have dis convenience, so I'm gonna make em vice presidents.'

The fantasy added.

Jessie cheers, "It's brilliant! Genius, Meowth!"

"You're on it today!" James says.

"All togetha, now, say it!" Meowth says.

Team Rocket cheers, "Promotions! Vice presidency! Big money!"

"Alright, now, there's not a moment to lose! Let's lasso those Lotad!" Jessie says.

Team Rocket cheers, "Yee-haw!"

Meanwhile, May is seen carrying a bucket of water, "We're almost there."

Right next to May on her left are several Lotad carrying water on their heads with Max and Brock behind her while Pikachu and Torchic carry water on a leaf in front of them before Pikachu suddenly stops

"Pikachu, what's wrong?" May asks.

"Pika." (Up there.) Pikachu days.

Everyone looks ahead.

"Oh no," Max says.

"We've got a traffic jam," May says.

"It's because of that Lotad in front. It doesn't want to move," Max says.

"Hey, it's the Lotad from before," Tomo says.

"Yeah," Mew says.

Rita nods, "That one's a unique character."

"That's cute," Jen says.

Brock puts down his bucket, "Let's see here," and approaches the Lotad, "Excuse me. What's wrong? Lotad, are you okay?"

Lotad looks at him.

"Watch," Brock says, and bows his head, giving it a demonstration "Lower your head like that."

The Lotad looks at him then the flowers.

"Take your time. There's no need to rush," Brock says.

The Lotad then proceeds to lower its head and water the flowers.

"That's it! Good job, Lotad!" Brock says.

"Yeah!" Max cheers.

"Awesome! Way to go!" May cheers.

"Hey! Now that's the way," Rita says.

"See? You can do anything if you just try it," Brock says to Lotad.

The Lotad smiles before turning towards Brock and bowing before him.

"Look, Max," May says.

"I think Lotad is saying thank you," Max says.

The Pokemon agrees.

"That's okay. Just helping us out is all the thanks I need," Brock says, sheepishly.

Rita says, "Brock sure is a nice guy. He's gonna make a great breeder. It's really obvious that he cares a lot about Pokemon."

"Yeah. That's Brock alright," Mew says with a smile.

Not long, the sprinkler watering the flowers while our heroes bid farewell to the Lotad.

Rita says, "Thanks for all of your help today, Lotad. Now you go on back to the lake."

All but one of the Lotad agree and turn towards the water.

"Oh no. This little guy's been left behind again," Mew says.

Then Brock walks up to Lotad, "Hey. All of your buddies have already gone on home."

Suddenly, Nicole's voice cries out, "Rita!" and runs over. Nicole cries out, "It's awful! This is from Natalie!" and hands her a piece of paper.

Rita reads the note, "'Looking for Sitrus berries'?"

"Oh, no way!" Brock says, shocked.

Brock has a flashback to something he said earlier that day, "I'd love to see some fresh Citrus berries. Yes. I'd love to learn everything I can about breeding Pokemon."

Flashback ends.

"She went to get those Citrus berries for me. And I'm gonna go find her!" Brock says.

"Then I'll come with you!" Rita says.

"I wanna go, too," Mew says.

"I'll go too," Jen says.

"Me too," Tomo says.

Soon, everyone but Nicole, May, Molly and Max rush off.

Nicole calls out, "Be careful! It'll be dark soon, so please hurry back!"

Meanwhile, Natalie is seen looking for Sitrus berries.

Natalie says in thought, "Just wait, Brock. I'll find those Sitrus berries for you. You'll see."

Later that night.

Brock calls out, "Natalie! Where are you?!"

"Natalie!" Rita calls out.

Mew calls out, "Natalie, where are you?!"

"Natalie," Tomo calls out.

Pikachu and Eevee soon hear rustling in the bushes behind them.

"What is it?" Mew asks.

Pikachu says, "Pika Pika." (In the bushes.)

"Someone is in the bushes?" Mew asks.

" Natalie?" Brock questions.

Soon, one of the Lotad hops out of the bushes, surprising everyone.

"Look at this! It's my buddy, Lotad!" Brock says.

"It must've followed us," Tomo says.

The Lotad looks up towards Brock, and Brock picks up Lotad

"I know. You must be worried about Natalie, too, is that right?" Brock says.

Lotad looks at Brock.

Meanwhile, Natalie comes out of some bushes, "Ah!" and spots a Sitrus berry tree, "I found em! Sitrus berries!" She then proceeds to pick one, "Oh, good. Brock's gonna be so happy."

Soon, the bushes start rustling.

Natalie looks back, "Hey, who's there?"

Something leaps out of the bushes, startling Natalie to the point of screaming.

"Hey! Hear that?" Jen asks.

"It's Natalie!" Brock says.

"That way!" Rita says.

We soon see Natalie cornered by a Beedrill, who charges in with a Twin Needle attack.

Brock then calls out his Pokemon, "Forretress, use Rapid Spin!"

Forretress comes out and nails the Beedrill, forcing Beedrill to retreat.

"Natalie, you okay?" Brock asks.

Natalie looks up, "Huh? Hi, Brock," and stands up, "You saved me."

Rita rushes over, "Natalie, why'd you run off?"

"Yeah, you scared us," Mew says.

"I'm sorry. Brock, guess what!" Natalie says, and presents the berry she found, "A Sitrus berry!"

A little surprised, Brock takes the beery, "For me? Wow. Thanks, Natalie. That's sweet."

Natalie smiles.

"You're just lucky you're safe and sound, young lady," Rita says with her arms crossed.

Eevee suddenly hears something.

"Hear something, Eevee?" Mew asks.

"Pika Pika." (I think I do.) Eevee answers.

Everyone rushes down to the lake and finds a boat in the water.

"It's Team Rocket!" Mew says.

Team Rocket laughs right on cue

Jessie:

Prepare for trouble, we're on a Lotad run!

James:

Make it double, for a tad more fun!

Jessie:

To protect the world from devastation!

James:

To unite all peoples within our nation!

Jessie:

To denounce the evils of truth and love!

James:

To extend our reach to the stars above!

Jessie:

Jessie.

James:

James.

Jessie:

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!

James:

Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight!

Meowth:

Meowth! Dat's right!

Wobbuffet:

Wobbuffet! (End of scene!)

"What do you want?!" Tomo demands.

"Sorry, twerp, we'd love to play…" Jessie says.

"But there's so many Lotad and so little time!" James says.

"So if we're gonna be able to catch 'em all, we'd bettah hustle!" Meowth says.

But Mew says, "No, you wouldn't!"

Soon, Team Rocket drives the boat off as they call out, "Oh, yes, we will!"

Brock turns to the others, "We've gotta warn the Lotad!"

"Yes, but I don't think we'll ever make it in time!" Rita says.

Just then, Lotad then speaks.

"Lotad, what's up?" Brock asks.

Pikachu says to Lotad, "Pika! Pika Pikachu! Pika?" (Lotad! Let's warn the others, okay?)

"Pikachu, what are you and Lotad up to?" Mew asks.

Pikachu and the Lotad nod before Pikachu hops Lotad's lily pad and it fires a Water Gun to speed them both along to the other side of the lake.

"Come on, we gotta follow em! "Mew says.

Everyone else nods in agreement.

Meanwhile, as Team Rocket speeds along, the Lotad end up flowing right into their boat.

"All aboard, for our maiden voyage!" Jessie says.

"Now, what's the next step in this plan?" James asks.

"I can't say. Loose lips sink ships," Meowth says.

On the shore, Molly, May, Max and Nicole see what's going on.

Molly sees, "It's Team Rocket!"

"They're stealing all the Lotad!" Nicole says, shocked.

"Right! We're thieves, that's what we do!" Jessie says.

"So just stand back and enjoy the show," James adds.

And Meowth says, "It's history in da makin! And lots o Lotad for da takin!"

"Wobbuuuuuuuffet!" (All too true!) Wobbuffet says.

"This is terrible! "May says, worried.

But soon notices something speeding towards Team Rocket off from the right, which causes them to look the same way.

"Now what?" Meowth questions.

"Pika Pika!" (To the rescue!) Pikachu calls out.

Team Rocket is shocked, "What?! Pikachu?!"

"Pikachu and Lotad!" May says.

"Alright! Just look at em go!" Max cheers.

Pikachu leaps off of Lotad while it dives underwater, landing on the railing of the boat.

James panics to see Pikachu looking at him angrily, "Tell it to stop looking at me like that."

But Jessie says, "This is a perfect opportunity.

"We got all dese Lotad, and Pikachu, too!" Meowth says.

As Meowth talks, the hatch on the front of the boat closes before Lotad's friends surface. Right then and there, Lotad fires a powerful Water Gun that blows a hole right through the boat, allowing the other Lotad to escape, to the shock of Team Rocket.

"Leapin' Lotads! We're leakin!" Meowth cries out.

"Oh no!" James panics.

"Our dreams are floating away!" Jessie says.

"Wobbuuuuuuuffet!" (And sinking!) Wobbuffet panics.

Soon, Mew and the others arrive.

"Way to go, Lotad!" Brock cheers.

"Good job!" Rita says.

Then Mew says, "Come on, Pikachu! Now, Thunderbolt em! Eevee, help Pikachu!"

With that, Pikachu and Eevee both perform Thunderbolt and blow up the boat, sending Team Rocket flying.

"Rats! I guess this means I can kiss that corner office goodbye," Jessie responds.

"That's not all you can kiss, Jess," James says.

"We can kiss our butts goodbye!" Meowth says.

Then Team Rocket cries out, "Team Rocket's blasting off again!"

"Wobbuuuuuuuffet! ("As per usual!") Wobbuffet says.

Pikachu soon lands on one of the Lotad as it and the others celebrate.

"Well, looks like the Lotad are all okay," May says.

Nicole turns to Natalie, "But no more berry-hunting by yourself, okay, young lady?

Natalie laughs, "Okay, promise."

The next morning, Mew and the others are ready to head off.

Natalie gives Brock a book, "Here, Brock. This is a list of all the berries."

"Thank you so much, Natalie," Brock says, feeling pleased.

"Aw, don't mention it," Natalie says.

"So Rustboro City is just up ahead, guys," Nicole says.

Rita winks, "And good luck with your gym battles."

"Thanks," Mew says.

May sheepishly says, "Yeah, I'll, do my best."

Just then, everyone hears a familiar town. They look down to see Lotad.

"That Lotad again," May says.

Brock picks up Lotad, "What's up, little guy?"

Then May says, "Hey, I know! Lotad wants to go with you Brock!

The Pokemon agree.

Brock turns to the sisters, "Nicole, what do you think?"

"Sure. It's okay with me," Nicole says.

Natalie agrees, "It obviously likes you a whole lot, Brock."

"You gotta take good care of them now," Rita says.

Oh, you can count on that," Brock says. Then says to Lotad, "Lotad, do you want to come traveling with us?

Lotad agrees.

"Great, then that means you and I are a team," Brock says.

Lotad agrees.

Now Mew and her friends have added another traveler to their entourage, and Brock has found new friends in Lotad. Now, Rustboro City and the first gym in the Hoenn League are close at hand.

Mew's Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Eevee (Female). Pikachu (Male).  Ho-Oh (Female). Moltres (Male). Zapdos (Male). Articuno (Female).  Lugia (Male).  Latios (Male). Latias (Female).  Manaphy (Female).  Sprigatito (Female).  Fennekin (Female).  Shiny Wynaut (Male). Foongus (Male). Lillipup (Male).  Drowzee (Male).  Grubbin (Male). Blipbug (Male).  Sneasel (Female). Ralts (Male). Ralts (Female). Togepi A.K.A Faye (Female).  Pikachu-Two (Male). Eevee - Two (Female). Dreepy (Male).  Shiny Slowpoke (Female). Shiny Dragonair (Female).  Plusle (Male). Minun (Female).  Emolga (Female). Furret (Male).  Pansear (Male). Makuhita (Male). Skitty (Male). Shiny Ditto. Omanyte (Male). Kabuto (Male). Meditite (Female). Floette (Female). Younger Mewtwo (Male).  Castform (Male).  Shaymin (Male).  Jigglypuff (Female). Electabuzz (Male). Magmar (Male).  Yamask (Male). Diglett (Male). Burmy (Male). Burmy (Female). Archen (Female).  Elgyem (Male). Scatterbug (Female).  Pawmi (Male). Fomantis (Male). Pink Celebi (Female).  Shiny Lapras (Female).  Shiny Milotic (Female). Taillow (Male). Treecko (Male).

Master Ball: Mewtwo (Male)

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Papa A.K.A Zeraora (Male).  Dubwool (Male).  Phanpy (Male).  Jynx (Female).  Heracross (Male).  Shiny Hisuian Zoroark A.K.A. Zo. (Female).  Small Dunsparce (Male). Cradily (Female).  Tyranitar (Male).  Venusaur (Female).  Blastoise (Female). Lucario (Male).  Porygon 2.  Gengar (Male). Gastly (Male). Ursaring (Male).  Jumpluff (Female). Tsareena (Female). Wave A.K.A Alolain Raichu (Female).  Shiny Hisuian Lilligant (Female).  Muk (Male).  Bayleef (Female). Cyndaquil (Male). Totodile (Male).  Red Gyarados (Male). Shiny Sylveon (Male). Snorlax (Male).  Ursaluna (Male). Alakazam (Male). Annihilape (Male).  Chatot (Male).  Honchkrow (Female).  Glaceon (Female).  Fraxure (Male).  Aerodactyl (Male). Ledian (Female). Meowstic (Male) Lunatone. Sandslash (Male). Miltank (Female). Haunter (Male). Fearow (Male). Sudowoodo (Male). Pidgeot (Male). Liepard (Female). Spiritomb (Male). Red Sunflora (Female). Arcanine (Male). Magneton. Tauros (Male). Roserade (Female). Beautifly (Female). Cinderace (Female). Mawile (Female). Slowbro (Male). Clefable (Female). Hitmontop (Male). Blue Gastrodon (Male). Victreebel (Female). Beedrill (Female). Gyarados (Male). Scizor (Male). Hitmonchan (Male). Hitmonlee (Male). Azumarill (Female). Poliwrath (Male). Kingler (Male). Shiny Dewgong (Female). Cloyster (Male). Shiny Galarian Rapidash (Female).  Ribombee (Female). Shiny Noctowl (Male). Paldean Tauros: Combat Breed (Male).  Bulbasaur (Male).

Released: Butterfree (Male). Baby Lapras (Male).

Charicific Valley Natural Reserve:  Charizard (Male).

Return to Squirtle Squad and Officer Jenny:  Squirtle (Male).

Special Item: Rainbow Colored Feather A.K.A Rainbow Wing. Moltres Feather. Zapdos Feather. Articuno Feather. Lugia Feather A.K.A Silver Wing.

Items: 3 Heart Scales. 2 Soothe Bells. 1 Amulet Coin. Eeveelution Keychain. Marill Doll. Pokemon Grooming Kit. Pokemon Medical Kit. Pokeblock kit. Poffin Case. Super Rod. Key Stone (Bracelet Ring). Charizardite X (Metal-plated Collar). Silph Scope. Mysterious Dragon wing Teal Crystal. Mysterious pale blue snowflake crystal. Mysterious pink crystal with fairy wings. Mysterious white crystal with circles. Mysterious magenta pink crystal with strange symbols. Mysterious Brown Crystal with Eevee Tail. Pokeflute. Gengarite. Pidgeotite. Beedrillite. Aerodactylite. Gyaradosite. Blastoisinite. Venusaurite. Mewtwonite X, Mewtwonite Y. Alakazite. Scroll of Darkness. Scroll of Waters. Black Belt. Flaming Red Headband. Mystic Water Pendant. Silver Wing Badge. Latiosite. Latiasite

Pokeballs: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Love Ball. 1 Fast Ball. Cherish Ball. Safari Ball.

Evolution Items: 2 Fire Stone, 3 Thunder Stone, 1 Leaf Stone, 1 Moon Stone, Shiny Stone, Dusk Stone, Dawn Stone, 4 Ice Stone.

Badges:

Tomo Files

Pokemon On Hand:  Doduo (Female).  Skwovet (Male).  Meloetta (Female).  Growlithe (Male). Kanto Ponyta (Male). Abra (Male). Cubone (Female). Tangela (Female).  Staryu.  Sealeo (Male).  Buneary (Female). Larvesta (Female). Snom (Female). Voltorb. Galarian Slowpoke (Male). Riolu (Female). Zorua (Male). Shuppet (Male). Deino (Male). Munchlax (Male).  Caterpie (Female).  Bulbasar A.K.A Sage (Male). Wooper (Male). Barboach (Male). Shinx (Male). Blitzel (Female). Rufflet (Male). Bidoof (Male). Clobbopus (Male). Cranidos (Male). Charmander A.K.A Blaze (Female). Toxel (Male). Galarian Farfetch'd (Male). Fuecoco (Male). Squirtle A.K.S Aqua (Female). Shiny Houndour (Male.). Shiny Yanma (Female). Absol (Male). Chikorita A.K.A Leaf (Female). Cyndaquil A.K.A. Flint. Totodile A.K.A Dew (Female). Pidgey A.K.A Zephyr (Female). Mantyke (Male).  Raikou (Male).  Deoxys (Male). Tyrunt (Male).  Murkrow (Male). Treecko A.K.A Willow (Female).

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch:  Delibird (Male). Stantler (Female). Smeargle (Male). Kecleon (Male). Xatu (Female). Galbantula (Male). Leafeon (Male). Shiny Umbreon (Male).  Kangaskhan (Female). Farigiraf (Female). Skarmory (Male). Mandibuzz (Female). Wyrdeer (Male). Tyrantrum (Male). Sandslah-Two (Male). Large Dunsparce (Male).

Item: 1 Soothe Bell. 4 Ice Stones. 1 Leaf Stones. Banettite. Kangaskhanite. Lucarionite. Alakazite. Absolite.

Pokeballs: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

May Files

Pokemon: Torchic (Male).

Max Files

Pokemon: Galarian Zigzagoon (Male). Shroomish (Male). Poochyena (Female).

Item: Pokenav.

Molly Files

Pokemon: 'M' Unown. Teddiursa (Male). Yamper (Female). Pawmo (Male). Tarountula (Female). Aerodactyl (Male). Sobble-Two (Male.) Grookey-Two (Male). Greavard (Male). Espeon (Male). Murkrow (Male). Sableye (Male). Maschiff (Male). Hoppip (Female). Phanpy (Male). Cufant (Male). Shroodle (Male). Smoliv (Female). Litleo (Male). Gible (Male). Fidough (Female). Frigibax (Male). Vanillite (Female). Alolan Diglett (Male). Entei (Male). Spinda (Female).

Molly's Mansio n:  Mamoswine (Male). Cinderace-Two (Female).  Ariados (Male). Espeon (Female).  Kingdra (Male).  Pachirisu (Male). Galarian Corsola (Female). Mantyke (Female). Octillery (Male).

Item: Sablite.

Jen Files

Pokemon on Hand:  Amaura (Female).  Hisuian Zorua (Female). Unova Zoroark (Female). Hisuian Growlithe (Male). Hisuian Voltorb. Clefairy (Female). Jigglypuff (Female). Hatenna (Female). Shiny Hoppip (Female.). Flaaffy (Female). Salandit (Female). Quaxly (Male).  Clodsire (Female).  Piloswine (Male). Rellor (Male). Impidimp (Male). Lechonk (Female). Bedew (Female). Tynamo (Male).  Suicune (Male).  Snover (Male). Mantyke (Male).

Pokemon on Jurassic Island:  Quagsire (Male). Oranguru (Male). Tadbulb (Female). Drampa (Male). Wigglytuff-Two (Male).  Braviary Hisui Form (Male). Overqwil (Female). Hisuian Lilligant (Female). Lucario (Male). Riolu (Male). Donphan (Male). Sunflora A.K.A Flora (Female). Aurorus (Female). Combee-Two (Female). Murkrow (Male).

Return to Madame Munchmoney: Grandbull (Female).

Items: Ampharosite.

Pokeball: 1 Fast Ball. 1 Lure Ball.

Brock Files

Pokemon: Rattata (Male). Hoppip (Female). Rockruff (Male). Grookey (Male). Slugma (Male). Voltorb. Machoke (Male). Pansage (Male). Seedot (Male). Lairon (Male). Charjabug (Male). Shuckle (Male). Shieldon (Male). Alolan Geodude (Male). Shiny Cherubi (Male). Bagon (Male). Forretress (Male). Sandile (Male). Purrloin (Female). Venipede (Male). Sandygast (Female). Baltoy. Dwebble (Male). Hippopotas (Male). Zigzagoon (Male). Nidoran (Female).  Klawf (Male). Vulpix-Two. Solrock. Pinsir (Male). Lotad (Male).

Returned to Suzie: Vulpix (Female).

Pokemon at Pewter Gym:  Geodude (Male). Onix (Male).  Crobat (Male).  Rhydon (Female).  Rhyhorn (Male).  Nosepass (Female).  Winter A.K.A Alolan Ninetales (Female).  Summer A.K.A Kanto Ninetales (Female).  Weavile (Female). Sneasler (Female).  Vileplume-Two (Female).

Item: 2 Soothe Bell. 1 Ice Stones. 2 Fire Stones. 2 Water Stones. 2 Thunder Stones. Metal Coat. Aggronite.

Pokeball: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Fast Ball.