By the power and authority vested in the Author, a special filter has been put in place that will allow all Pokemon to speak in full English.
"Come on, Eevee. Let's rehearse together." Serena, who was practising her next Performance routine with Braixen and Pancham, waved her hand to Eevee.
Eevee (inner monologue): I…can't. I'm scared.
Pikachu: It's alright. You can do it!
Eevee looked over at Pikachu, startled. She saw the little electric mouse smiling and waving at her.
Eevee: H-hi. It's Pikachu, right?
Pikachu: Yep, hey there, Eevee. Don't be afraid of failing, alright?
Eevee: B-b-but…I'll let Serena down…Braixen and Pancham too…
Just then Bunnelby came over.
Bunnelby: Pikachu's right Eevee. It's better to fail now than the actual Performance.
Pikachu (clenching his fist): That's right! As my Trainer says, Don't give up until the very end! Believe in yourself, you can do it for sure!
Eevee was stunned for a while. Then she smiled at Pikachu, a faint blush appearing on her cheeks.
Eevee: T-thanks Pikachu. That's the nicest thing I've ever heard.
With that, she went to join Serena and the others.
Eevee and Bunnelby were sitting together by the lake after the rehearsal.
Bunnelby: I knew you could do it! It wasn't bad after all, right?
Eevee; Yup, it wasn't! Thank you for the encouragement, Bunnelby. You're like, the big brother I never had.
Bunnelby (embarrassed): Thanks, Eevee. You're like my sister as well.
The two looked at the other Pokemon playing.
Bunnelby (embarrassed): Thanks, Eevee.
The two looked at the other Pokemon playing.
Bunnelby: You know, you should try to socialise with them. They'll welcome you.
Eevee: I know. I want to, but…there's Chespin.
Bunnelby (laughing): I feel ya. Chespin is really loud and he's a handful, but he's actually pretty fun to be with, once you get to know him. Dedenne is nice, you two would get along great.
Eevee: Yeah, she's always so happy and outgoing. What about…Pikachu?
(As she said his name, her cheeks flushed red and she cowed her head a little. This did not go unnoticed by Bunnelby).
Bunnelby (chuckling): Pikachu. He is one awesome guy. He's always cheerful and optimistic, always helping and encouraging others. He's just like his Trainer Ash. That's why they make such a great combi.
Eevee: I know. Before I talked to him today, I've noticed him interact with the others. He's always so kind and helpful…and he's also super-strong in battle.
Bunnelby: Indeed. Which is very rare for his species.
Eevee: Huh?
Bunnelby: Pikachu is actually a rather weak species. However, our Pikachu is really exceptionally strong in battle, because of his Trainer Ash and all the adventures they've had together.
Eevee: Wow…Pikachu's so amazing… (blushes again)
Bunnelby: You like him, don't you?
Eevee (blushing furiously): Wha-wha-what…I dunno what you're talking about.
Bunnelby: Come on I know you like him. What was that you said about noticing him?
Eevee: I…I…
Bunnelby: It's alright. I think you and Pikachu would make a great couple. Besides, you won't be the only one with feelings
Eevee: Huh? What do you mean?
Bunnelby: Have you noticed the way your Trainer stares at Ash and blushes? (He gestured to Ash and Serena)
Eevee: Oh…I see…
Bunnelby: I've seen Pikachu staring at you sometimes you know. I'm observant that way. You should make a move while you can.
Eevee: But…what if he rejects me?
Bunnelby: Eevee, even if he does, confessing to him is better than bottling up your feelings.
Suddenly, a sound of a trap springing is heard as a large net suddenly encloses Eevee and Bunnelby. Both of them start screaming for help, drawing the others' attention.
Eevee: Serena!
Serena: Eevee!
Ash: What's going on?!
Attention, twerps, it's prepare-for-trouble day!
But you're both out, what makes it a double play!
To protect the world with devastation!
To unite all people within our nation!
Jessie! And James!
Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
Surrender now or prepare for a fight!
Meowth. That's right! Wobbuffet!
Ash: You again! Team Rocket!
Jessie: Eevee belongs to me now. With her, I will use her to become the Kalos Queen!
Eevee: Never!
Pikachu: I won't let you get away with this!
Team Rocket's balloon was preparing to take off with the net, but Pikachu was already using Quick Attack to run at an astounding speed to catch up with it.
Ash: Great job, Pikachu! Use Iron Tail to free them!
Jessie: I don't think so! Gourgeist, use Shadow Ball!
James: You too, Inkay. Psybeam!
Gourgeist and Inkay appeared and attacked. Pikachu dodged Shadow Ball and Psybeam almost hit him, the impact blowing him back a few feet.
Bunnelby: Pikachu!
Eevee: Be careful, Pikachu!
Pikachu continued dashing forward while Team Rocket went up higher and higher.
Ash: You won't escape. Charizard, Greninja, come out!
Charizard and Greninja came out.
Ash: Get Pikachu up there to rescue Bunnelby and Eevee!
Greninja got onto Charizard, who flew up and caught up with Pikachu.
Charizard: Pikachu, get on!
Pikachu: Thanks Charizard!
The three Pokemon flew up into the air and soon caught up with the balloon.
Meowth: Oh no, they've caught up to us!
James: Inkay, use Psybeam!
Charizard dodged it.
Greninja: Pikachu, go rescue them. We'll deal with those creeps.
Pikachu: OK! I'm counting on you.
Using a fully-powered Iron Tail, Pikachu sliced the net open, and he, Eevee and Bunnelby all started falling downwards.
Charizard (catching them in mid-air): I got you, guys. I got you.
Jessie: You won't get away with this. Gourgeist, Shadow Ball!
Greninja: Cut! (He cut Shadow Ball in two.) Let's send them out of here!
Charizard: Count me in! Flamethrower!
Greninja: Water Shuriken!
Both Gourgeist and Inkay were hit and knocked out.
Greninja: All yours, Pikachu.
Pikachu: Thunderbolt!
Eevee: Swift!
The balloon exploded in a massive column of fire and smoke.
Team Rocket: We're blasting off again!
Charizard landed safely on the ground, carrying Pikachu, Eevee, Bunnelby and Greninja.
Ash (hugging Pikachu): I'm so glad you're safe, Pikachu.
Serena (hugging Eevee): Eevee, you had me worried there.
Ash: Great job, you two.
Charizard and Greninja fist-bumped one another.
Eevee: Pikachu?
Pikachu: Yes, Eevee?
Eevee (blushing): You were so brave, trying to chase Team Rocket all by yourself so you could rescue us. Thank you.
Pikachu (blushing): Gee, thanks. It was nothing, really.
Eevee: There's something I've been meaning to tell you…
Pikachu:?
Eevee: … (kisses Pikachu's cheek)
Pikachu stood there, stunned for a moment, before walking over and embracing Eevee.
Pikachu: I like you too.
Eevee didn't say anything, but embraced him tighter as well.
Ash: Well, would you look at that. Congrats, Pikachu!
Dedenne, Chespin, Bunnelby and all the other Pokemon began cheering for Pikachu and Eevee.