Episode 2-The Viridian Center Peril
After walking a short bit, the group arrived at Viridian City. Ash: "So, this is Viridian City. I take it this is the same place where the Gym Leader Ness is." Lisa: "Yes, that's right, Ash. He is here, but he won't battle you. As a matter of fact, he was given special orders to not battle any trainers until they have managed to find and challenge the other 7 Gym Leaders, then collect each of their badges." Ash: "Well, that doesn't matter to me right now. All I care about is getting Pikachu to the Pokémon Center." Lisa: "Yes, I agree. Let's get going."
They made their way towards the Pokémon Center.
Meanwhile, a looming Darkness was observing them from a distance. Despite it being far away, it was keeping a very close watch on them. At that time, an ominous breeze was blowing into the ears of a nearby Pokémon named Meowth. He took notice of this immediately. Meowth: "Hm? Yes, master. I hear ya loud and clear."
He jumped up to a brim of a hot air balloon. Meowth: "Hey! We've got orders from the main chief himself. He's tellin' us to return to that Pokémon Center. There are some interlopers that he wants us to deal with."
Before him were 2 humans in unique costumes that have the letter R imprinted on the front of each of their clothing. One was a woman named Jesse, another was a man named James. Jesse: "I see…then we must get going." James: "Yes, we don't want our boss to be disappointed in us." Meowth: "Let's get goin' now!"
They floated off. Elsewhere, a young woman named Officer Jenny was observing them from nearby. She pulled up a receiver and talked into it. Officer Jenny: "This is Officer Jenny. Those wanted criminals have returned. Send out the special unit."
She paused for a bit as she listened on to the other end. Officer Jenny: "I don't care about what they look like! Just have them sent out now!"
Around that time, Ash and the rest of the group were rushing towards the Pokémon Center as fast as they could. Sally: "Lisa, can you hear me?" Lisa: "Sally?" Sally: "I can sense a looming Darkness near where you are." Lisa: "Yes, I sense it, too. I'll remain at high alert." Sally: "Please, be careful, Lisa. I have a feeling something terrible is about to happen." Lisa: "Yes, that does seem to happen quite a lot, doesn't it?"
They kept on going until they reached the town's Pokémon Center. Ash: "So, that's the Pokémon Center, huh? It's gigantic."
As soon as they entered, they ran up to a young woman behind the counter named Nurse Joy. Nurse Joy: "Oh, hello, what can I do for you?" Lisa: "Hello, Nurse Joy. We came because we have an emergency. This Pikachu here is terribly injured."
Nurse Joy looked over and noticed the badly injured Pikachu. Nurse Joy: "Oh! Yes, of course! We'll do what we can."
She walked up to a computer and typed on it. Nurse Joy: "I need a stretcher for a small, electric Pokémon, stat!"
Almost immediately, a Chansey wearing a nurse's hat came rushing out with a stretcher. Ash gently placed Pikachu on the stretcher. Ash: "Please take good care of my Pikachu." Nurse Joy: "It'll be Ok. Rush this Pokémon to the critical care unit."
The Chansey did just that. Nurse Joy: "We'll begin the treatment right away." Lisa: "Thank you, Nurse Joy." Nurse Joy: "No problem, Lisa. By the way, who is this young boy?" Lisa: "This is Ash. He's that poor Pokémon's new trainer." Nurse Joy: "Oh! Well, please just tell me that you'll be more responsible. If you want to become a Pokémon trainer, young man, you don't let your Pokémon battle when it's in this condition." Ash: "No! You don't understand! That's not what happened!" Lisa: "I would like to apologize, nurse. We tried to keep an eye on him, but some unusual circumstances got in the way and, well…let's just say things really got out of control." Nurse Joy: "Well, what's past is past. Now then, we'll have to heal your Pikachu, so we'll need to keep it here." Ash: "But what are you going to do?" Nurse Joy: "Just leave everything to me. Oh, and Lisa? Thank you for looking out for this kid. I know you feel guilty about what has happened, but don't worry about it. Thankfully, you got it here before it was too late." Bubbles: "Well, that's a relief." Nurse Joy: "OK, then, now if you will just head to the waiting room, I'll have that Pikachu fully restored in no time."
She walked off. Ash: "But, wait! Can't I see…?"
She was already in the next room. Ash: "Pikachu…?"
Ash dropped his head as he continued to sulk. Misty: "Oh, I sure hope she'll be OK…" Blossom: "So do I, Misty."
Lisa placed her hand on Ash's shoulder. Lisa: "Don't worry, Ash. Pikachu is in the best of care. I know that she's tough enough to get through this." Ash: "Um…OK…I'll take your word for it, Lisa. I'll…just go and…talk to my mom…"
He walked up to a nearby phone as the others stood by. Peach: "Oh, dear, what a fine mess that we have gotten ourselves into." Rayman: ["I know. This is really taking a huge toll on the kid. Do you think he'll cheer up?"] Peach: "I'm not sure, Rayman, but…I only hope that he does…" Buttercup: "Man, what has happened while we were separated from them?" Lisa: "I don't know. All I'm able to comprehend was that a Dark Force was at play here and it ensured that something like this would happen." Maggie: "Yes, I was able to sense it, too. This was no accident." Lisa: "Indeed it wasn't."
Ash made his way to one of the phones and placed a call on it. On the screen was his mother. Ash's mom: "Hello. This is the Ketchum residence." Ash: "Hello, mom." Ash's mom: "Oh! Hi, honey! Is everything OK? Where are you, Ash?" Ash: "We're at the Pokémon Center in Viridian City." Ash's mom: "You're already in Viridian City? Oh, my goodness! I can't believe it! I remember when your father was starting out, it took him 4 days for him to get there! Oh! He'll be so proud! You are indeed the apple of his eye!" Ash: "Yeah…rotten apple…" Ash's mom: "Oh, Ash, don't get discouraged! You're doing fine! You're growing up right before my very eyes; spreading your wings and soaring like a Spear-!" Ash: "Oh! I feel more like a fallen Pidgey!" Ash's mom: "Hey, now! Don't talk like that! Just stay confident in yourself! I know that you can do anything if you really set your mind to it! Do you understand?" Ash: "Yes." Ash's mom: "And are you changing your underwear everyday?" Ash: "Yes." Ash's mom: "OK. Goodnight, son. I love you." Ash: "Me, too, mom. Bye."
They both hung up. Buttercup: "Geez! The kid's mom is even more overbearing than she was before we left his town." Blossom: "I think it's sweet that she believes in him even when he's down in the dumps." Buttercup: "Well, duh! Of course she does, she's the kid's mom!" Bubbles: "You know, it's great to have a parent who always cares about you. She sort of reminds me of the professor. He always looked after us and cared for us and was always cheering us on. Even when other didn't believe in us, he always did. He was the kind of dad who never lost faith in us." Blossom: "Yeah, that's true. Much like Ash's mom, whenever we were feeling down on our luck, he was always there for us, cheering us up the best that any loving parent would." Buttercup: "But he can also be very overbearing just like Ash's mom." Blossom: "Maybe, but that's because he cares about us and loves us very much. We are his children after all." Buttercup: "Yeah, I guess that's true."
Misty looked towards the girls, she seemed despondent. Misty: "At least they still have parents. I never knew mine. They're so lucky…"
Lisa and Maggie looked out towards them, they were also looking pretty sad. So did Peach and Rayman, Ribbon was feeling the same.
Just then, within a few minutes, another phone was ringing nearby. It had perhaps the most unique ring that anyone has ever heard. Buttercup: "Ugh…well, that's annoying."
Ash went to answer it. On the other line was Professor Oak. Prof. Oak: "Oh, hello, Ash. This is Professor Oak." Ash: "Oh, hello, Professor? What's up?" Prof. Oak: "Well, I just spoke with your mother and she's told me that you and the rest of the group made it to the Pokémon Center in Viridian City. Is that correct?" Ash: "Well…" Buttercup: "Uh, duh! Of course we're in this Pokémon Center, you crazy old koot! Do you think we would be talking to you right now if we weren't?" Prof. Oak: "Well, aren't you a fresh young lady? I have been told by Prof. Utonium about your snarky attitude." Misty: "Hah! Snarky is right!" Bubbles: "Wait! You know our dad?" Prof. Oak: "Why, yes, little Bubbles. I've had many conversations with that inquisitive young man." Misty: "Wait. Prof. Utonium? THE Prof. Utonium? The guy who created the Powerpuff Girls? You mean you actually know him?" Prof. Oak: "Yes, of course. We're good friends, but enough about that. I have received word that the other trainers have made it there with no problem, including my grandson. I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised." Lisa: "Well, it hasn't exactly been easy and I can't say that we have made it here with no problems at all." Prof. Oak: "Oh, well, that's a real shame. The important thing is you were able to arrive there and that's all that matters." Blossom: "Well, we did…for the most part." Prof. Oak: "I have to admit, when you guys left, I have been worried about all of you and that something terrible might happen on your way there." Ash: "What makes you say that, Professor?" Prof. Oak: "Uh…well…there was the matter of…you being a beginner and…not being able to handle that Pikachu that I gave you. Uh, when my grandson Gary called me, he said that you wouldn't have a single new Pokémon by the time you got there and I bet him $1,000,000 that he'd be wrong." Ash: "Uh…well…money isn't everything, right?"
The professor seemed quite gloomy. Prof. Oak: "Oh, why do I ever bother?" Lisa: "It's our fault, Professor. We tried to keep an eye on him, but…uh…something got in the way of that and…we weren't able to stay with him when he was attacked." Prof. Oak: "Oh! Well, in that case, I'll just put that $1,000,000 into my grandson's bank account. This particular account is something my grandson does not know about; it was something that was set up by his parents so that he would have some money saved up for when he would really need it." Ash: "Heh! Good one, Professor." Prof. Oak: "Now then, there's something that I need to take care of, so I will see you guys later." Ash: "OK, professor. See ya." Prof. Oak: "Good night, everyone. Oh, and Lisa?" Lisa: "Yes?" Prof. Oak: "There is something that I need to talk to you about, so I will be calling you again very soon." Lisa: "OK."
The professor hung up. Lisa: "Hm…I wonder what he wants to chat about." Misty: "Lisa, is everything OK?" Lisa: "Huh? Oh! Yes, everything fine. I…I was just…pondering, that's all. I always ponder about things." Misty: "Uh…huh…OK…say, Ash? How about we check up on Pikachu?" Ash: "Uh…OK…that sounds like a great idea."
Ash and Misty walked off. The others stood by for a bit. Maggie: "So, you really have no idea on what the professor wants to chat with you about?" Lisa: "Not really. I want to peer into his mind to find out but…for some reason, I have this strange feeling that's…keeping me from doing that, almost as though he's telling me not to." Maggie: "Huh, how very unusual. You think he knows something about what we're going through?" Lisa: "I'm not too certain of that, but it did seem very mysterious the way he said that he was worried about what would happen to us. I get the impression that he knows something and he's trying to hold that back."
At that moment, Nurse Joy brought Pikachu back on a stretcher. She was still injured and still unconscious. She was also hooked up to a small machine from a small device wrapped around her head like a headband. Ash: "Oh! Pikachu! Are you alright?" Misty: "She's still looks as though she's in pretty bad shape." Nurse Joy: "Do not worry, Pikachu is just resting. It's a good thing you got here as fast as you did. The procedure went very well. She should be fine." Ash: "Yes. Thank you very much." Nurse Joy: "It is my pleasure. Now then, your Pokémon needs to rest in the recovery room. You're more than welcome to go in with her." Ash: "Yes, thanks. You guys coming?" Misty: "Yes, I'll come." Bubbles: "I'm coming, too." Peach: "So will I." Ribbon: "Me too." Peach: "Rayman, you coming, too?" Rayman: ["Of course. Did you even need to ask?"] Lisa: "I'll stay out here. There's something that I need to take care of." Blossom: "I'll go outside for some fresh air." Buttercup: "I'll go outside, too." Maggie: "I'll stay here with Lisa."
The group went in different directions. For a while, everything seemed very quiet, nothing was happening. Lisa went back on the phone and chatted with Professor Oak. Ash, Misty, Bubbles, Peach, Rayman and Ribbon remained in the recovery room with Pikachu. Blossom and Buttercup stood by near the entrance to the center. Lisa's conversation with the professor seemed very serious as Lisa kept her eyes on him the entire time. Maggie was listening in on the conversation, she seemed very concerned.
Meanwhile, up in the sky, Team Rocket was floating along in their hot air balloon. Jesse: "Here we are, back at the Pokémon Center." James: "Geez, seems like yesterday when we attempted to rob this place of a few measly Pokémon and now we're to chase out some unpleasant individuals that the boss doesn't even like?" Jesse: "Sounds as though these people could be a huge problem." James: "Right." Meowth: "Would you 2 quit yammerin'? We have a job to do! Now let's get to it before those annoyin' cops show up!" Jesse, James: "OK! Let's go!"
Meanwhile inside, Lisa was still chatting with the professor. Lisa: "Ok, professor. I understand. I…I had no idea about any of that. It seems you know a lot more about this than I do."
Just then, the sounds of the automatic doors went off. Blossom: "Lisa! We have a problem!" Lisa: "Huh?" Buttercup: "Some creeps in a hot air balloon just showed up directly above us! They're planning on breaking into this place!" Maggie: "Yes, I have been aware of what's been going on outside. Lisa, I can sense Dark Forces at work here. I have a feeling that these interlopers are in league with our enemies." Lisa: "Yes, I can sense it, too, very clearly. Sorry, professor, but I'll have to call you back. Our enemy has made their next move."
At that moment, Jesse, James and Meowth came crashing into the roof of the Pokémon Center. Afterwards, the rest of the group that were tending to Pikachu rushed out along with Nurse Joy. Nurse Joy: "What's going on out here?" Peach: "Oh! Who are these people!?" Jesse: "Allow us to introduce ourselves. To protect the world from devastation." James: "To unite all peoples within our nation." Jesse: "To denounce the evils of truth and love." James: "To extend our reaches to the stars above." Jesse: "Jesse." James: "James." Jesse: "Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light." James: "Surrender now or prepare to fight." Meowth: "Meowth! That's right." Buttercup: "Uh…who are these jokers again?" Jesse: "Jokers!? Why you snarky, obnoxious little brat!" Meowth: "We were sent here by our higher up to do away with a few pesky interlopers and the kind that he does not like." James: "Whoa! Hold on a minute! Is that…Lisa Simpson?" Jesse: "My goodness! That IS Lisa and those are…The Powerpuff Girls!" Blossom: "That's right!" Buttercup: "For sure!" Bubbles: "That's us!" Blossom: "We fight crime and stomp evil wherever we go!" Buttercup: "Yep, that's what we do!" Bubbles: "Duh!" Meowth: "Whoa! We're not dealing with just any interlopers; these are the kind that the boss hates the most." Lisa: "Your…boss? Who are you referring to?" Jesse: "That…that's none of your business, girlie! What's important is that we need to dispose of you immediately." Buttercup: "Uh, and how do you suppose you do that? In case you haven't noticed, we could wipe the floor with your faces within a split second and that's if we decide to show you jerks any mercy!" James: "She…does have a point…" Jesse: "Well, I wasn't expecting this…" James: "We…didn't plan very well for this." Jesse: "Of course we didn't! How were we supposed to know that Lisa and the Powerpuff Girls would be here?" Misty: "Well…this is awkward…" Ash: "No kidding." Rayman: ["So what else is bound to happen next?"]
Just then, they heard the sound of someone coming through the entrance. Voice: "Freeze! Hold it right there!"
Everyone looked towards the entrance and spotted a few more people that looked exactly like Jesse, James and Meowth only they were in police uniforms. Even their Meowth was wearing a little police cap. The group seemed very startled by this. Jesse: "Well, well, if it isn't our goodie, goodie second-rate look-alikes?" Good Jesse: "Don't belittle us, you horrible witch!" Good James: "We've got you right where we want you!" Good Meowth: "You won't get away from us this time!" Blossom: "What the…!? Twins!?" Buttercup: "Oh, you've got to be kidding me! Whose dumb idea was it to put that into the story!?"
Lisa pondered for a bit. Lisa: "Hm…" Jesse: "Look, we're very busy, so why don't you just buzz off?" Meowth: "Yeah, get lost, losers!" Good Meowth: "Not a chance, brother! I'm not letting you and those 2 bad humans slip away from us this time!" Meowth: "Oh, please, if I had a nickel for every time you've said something like that, I would be swimming in them. (laugh)"
The good Meowth had an intense angry look on his face. Suddenly, without warning, the crystal reacted. Ribbon: "Huh? Crystal?" Ash: "Did it find another Pokémon stone?"
It then moved towards the good Meowth. It shot out a ray of light towards it. Everyone around them were startled. He was completely covered in an aura of light. The other Meowth seemed pleased to see what was going on. Meowth: "I'm likin' it so far."
At that moment, a stone split from him, he returned to normal as the stone was pulled towards the crystal. Meowth was returned to normal as the stone was placed directly between the Cubone stone and Mew stone.
They stood by, spellbound for a few moments. Blossom: "So, that good Meowth had one of the Pokémon stone? Interesting." Good Meowth: "You must be pretty smart to know what kind of Pokémon I am, young lady." Blossom: "Oh! Well, thank you. I have been studying a lot these unique creatures." Meowth: "Bah! So some measly stone chose my little brother! Please, it's not like that makes you special or whatever!" Good Meowth: "Must you always patronize me? And for your information, I'm not your little brother; we were born at exactly the same time!" Meowth: "Yeah, yeah, like I care about the details. All of it is just pointless." Good Meowth: "Why you…!" Bubbles: "Hm, that other Meowth that works for the bad guys doesn't seem very nice." Misty: "I know, talk about your family issues." Good Meowth: "Fine then! Let's settle this with a Pokémon battle! Then we'll see who the better brother is!" Meowth: "Fine by me, but must you embarrass yourself like this constantly? We both should know by now that I'm the superior brother."
The Good Meowth growled angrily. Good Jesse: "If it's a fight you want, then you've got it! We will put an end to your evil schemes right here, right now."
The good Jesse then tosses out her Pokéball. Inside it was a Pokémon known as Jynx. Peach: "Hey! That's a Jynx! I received one just recently." Jesse: "How fitting for my ugly sister to toss out such an ugly looking Pokémon." Good Jesse: "Ugly!? I have the same looks as you, in case you haven't noticed!" Jesse: "Don't remind me; to have my own imperfect twin sister look exactly like me is like a waking nightmare that never seems to end."
The good Jesse became even more furious. Maggie: "Hm, yes, they may look the same on the outside, but they are nothing alike on the inside." Lisa: "Yes, I have noticed that, too. And from what I have uncovered, that would be putting it lightly."
The Good James then pulled out his Pokéball. Good James: "Allow me to assist you, Officer Jess." Good Jesse: "Go right ahead, Jimmy."
He then tossed out his Pokéball. Emerging from it was a Pokémon named Mr. Mime. Good Jesse: "Nurse Joy! Clear out all of the Pokémon within this center and transport them to the other Pokémon Center in Pewter City. We'll keep these jerks busy!" Nurse Joy: "Yes, of course!"
She rushed back into the room behind her as fast as she could. At that moment, Lisa was sensing out something. Lisa: "Huh?" Misty: "What is it, Lisa?" Lisa: "That looming Darkness that Sally and I sensed earlier, it has shifted. Something's not right." Maggie: "If we don't leave here, who knows what that dark force will do to us?" Lisa: "I agree, we have to get out of here as soon as possible." Bubbles: "But, wait! What about this place? Aren't there so many Pokémon here?" Buttercup: "What's that got to do with anything, Bubbles?" Bubbles: "Those bad people out there love to steal Pokémon, right?" Blossom: "Hm…now that you mention it, I did read somewhere that Team Rocket is known to do that. They love to seek out and steal rare and very powerful Pokémon." Peach: "That's terrible!" Rayman: ["Those jerks! I can't believe they would do something so horrible!"] Lisa: "Believe it, Rayman. Pokémon are powerful creatures and there are always horrible people that would want to exploit their special powers and use them for sinister purposes. Team Rocket is infamous for such atrocities." Nurse Joy: "Which is why I need to warp all of the Pokéballs to the other Pokémon Center within Pewter City."
Nurse Joy got to work on doing that. Lisa: "While Nurse Joy is doing that, we'll need to take our leave." Bubbles: "But what about the Pokémon?" Buttercup: "What about them, Bubbles? Nurse Joy is taking care of it." Bubbles: "But…but…we must do something to help them out." Buttercup: "Bubbles! There isn't any time for that!" Blossom: "She's right; we have to get out of here while we still can!" Bubbles: "But…"
At that time, the sets of twins were still continuing the battle. The Ekans and Koffing owned by Team Rocket damaged the circuit breaking, causing a huge black out in the Pokémon Center. Peach: "Oh, no! The power went out!" Nurse Joy: "Not to worry, Peach, we have a back-up generator."
Soon enough, the lights went back on. Within a glass cylinder were a bunch of Pikachus running on a circular treadmill while shouting their names over and over in an adorable manner. Bubbles: "Awwww, look at all of those Pikachus!" Misty: "I know, right? They're so cute!"
Buttercup folded her arms while glancing at them in an annoyed manner. Buttercup: "Oh, brother." Blossom: "That's very clever, Nurse Joy." Peach: "And those Pikachus sure sound very happy." Rayman: ["But what about their well-being? I sure hope that they're being treated well. Running that machine must take a lot of hard work."] Peach: "Well, they do seem happy doing it, so…I wouldn't worry too much, Rayman." Nurse Joy: "Don't worry about them. They're fine; and besides, this is an emergency and we need to have all of these Pokémon transferred now." Bubbles: "We'll do what we can to help!" Misty: "Oh course!" Blossom: "But girls! We have to…"
Bubbles and Misty had already got to work with helping out Nurse Joy. Blossom: "Oh, forget it! Might as well help out, anyway; it might get us out of here faster."
Blossom got on to helping out Bubbles and Misty with all of the Pokéballs. Peach: "I'll help out, too!" Rayman: ["Same here."]
Peach and Rayman did the same. Lisa glanced outward in a concerned manner. Lisa: "Hmm…I don't like what's going on here."
Just then, Lisa sensed something. Lisa: "Oh, no! I can feel another Dark force nearby!"
Everyone became startled. From directly outside, a dark shroud surrounded the entire Pokemon Center. Everyone inside was taking notice of something strange happening. Ash: "Wha-? What's…going on here…?"
He then took notice of Lisa and Misty being weakened as they were holding their heads, cringing in agony. Ash: "What…What's happening to you guys?" Lisa: "Darkness…everywhere…! Never…felt…something so…potent…!"
Misty groaned a lot. Misty: "It…it hurts! Why is…why is happening?"
Lisa attempted to tough out the pain as she opened one of her eyes. Lisa: "I…I don't…know…I've never experienced anything like this before." Maggie: "Lisa!" Lisa: "I know! It…it's weakening us! Just what is going on here?"
Meanwhile, just out in the lobby, the dark shroud was beginning to seep in. Both good twins took notice of this. Good Jesse: "What…what is going on here?"
Soon enough, Good James looked directly in front of him as he was startled by what he saw. Good James: "Jessica! Look!"
Good Jesse looked over and noticed something that startled her, too. Both of their Pokémon were crouched down, trembling in fear for some reason. Good Jesse: "Wha…? What is happening…to…to our Pokémon?"
At that moment, Jesse was heard chuckling, Good Jesse looked towards her malevolent twin sister, who was also displaying a nasty sneer. Jesse: "Looks as though your Pokémon are afraid of the dark." Good Jesse: "What? You know something about this!?" Jesse: "Maybe…maybe not, but who can really say?" Good Jesse: "Don't play those games with me, sis! You know very well what's going on; this wasn't the first time that something like this has happened around you!" Jesse: "Hmph! Like I would reveal to you any of my secrets, but let's just say that "Darks times" are ahead and goody-goody losers like you are in for a very, very nasty surprise." Good James: "Oh, no, this is not good."
Ash stood by and watched as all 3 girls continued to cringe in pain. Ash: "Oh, no, this isn't good." Ribbon: "I'm afraid it's worse than that."
Ash looked over and noticed Ribbon peering through a narrow opening of the doors to the lobby. Ribbon: "Those good twins are really not doing so well. Their Pokémon seem to be afraid of this dark shroud for some reason."
Ash clenched his fist and let out a tense grimace. Ash: "There must be something I can do! But…but what?"
Soon enough, he heard a sound. He looked over to spot Pikachu sitting up. He was very startled by this. Ash: "Oh! Pikachu!"
She looked up at Ash; she did seem tired. Pikachu: ["Master…what is…wrong…?"] Ash: "Oh! Pikachu! You're…you're awake!" Pikachu: ["Master…why is…she…could…it be…?"] Ash: "Pikachu…we have to do something."
Pikachu nodded once. Pikachu: ["Yes…I agree…"]
Pikachu called to the other Pikachus, they jumped out on to the stretcher. Ash pushed the stretcher out towards the lobby, it rolled directly towards Team Rocket. Jesse: "What the…!?"
Ash stood alongside the good twins as the stretcher wheeled its way towards their evil siblings. Ash: "You guys get out of the way! Get to safety!" Good James: "Um, right. Let's go, Jessica." Good Jesse: "Sure thing."
They brought their Pokémon back into their Pokéballs and ran off. Just as the stretcher was coming real close to Team Rocket, all of the Pikachus brought out a very powerful Thundershock, with Ash's Pikachu bringing out an incredibly massive one. They zapped the evil trio and their Pokémon. They were subdued easily by the electro shocks. Soon enough, they hit a large plume of smog being let out by Koffing. As soon as their electric attacks hit it, it caused a combustion, which caused massive damage to the entire Pokémon Center. The girls were able to shield everyone with the use of their psychic powers. Within very little time, the dark shroud faded and all was quiet.
A little while afterwards, Officer Jenny had arrived at the scene. She seemed quite astonished with what she had seen. Officer Jenny: "Oh, my!"
Soon afterwards, the trio of Team Rocket's good twins approached her. Good Jesse: "Officer Jenny! It's good to see you again!" Officer Jenny: "Same here. Well done with chasing away your evil doppelgangers again, you guys." Good Jesse: "Well…it wasn't us that chased them away." Officer Jenny: "What? Then…who did?" Good James: "It was a young boy's Pikachu. It caused a humongous blast that…also wrecked the entire Pokémon Center." Good Meowth: "That Pikachu ain't no ordinary Pokémon; it's a massive powerhouse."
A little afterwards, the entire group showed up. Blossom: "Oh! Um…hi!" Officer Jenny: "Oh! I know you guys! Are you the famous Lisa Simpson and the Powerpuff Girls?" Lisa: "Yep, that's us! Sorry about…all the damage that we caused here…"
Officer Jenny smiled at Lisa. Officer Jenny: "Don't worry about it. At least I got to enjoy the fireworks. Besides, we can always rebuild the Pokémon Center. Believe it or not, this wasn't the first time that this place was wrecked." Peach: "Whoa! Really!?" Rayman: ["That's quite…shocking. Uh…no pun intended."] Buttercup: "Think nothing of it, Rayman." Lisa: "Well…it's nice to meet you, but we need to be on our way." Officer Jenny: "No problem, it's better for you guys to hurry and get out of here while you still can, just be careful along the way, OK?" Lisa: "Sure thing. OK, see you later."
The group was just about on their way. Officer Jenny: "I could give your regards to Ness, but I'm sure you have already taken care of that." Lisa: "Absolutely. He knows that I came. I also told him to continue remaining vigilant, as always." Officer Jenny: "Good luck…Lisa."
As the group walked off and left town, Lisa received another psychic message from Sally. Sally: "Lisa? Can you hear me?" Lisa: "Huh? Sally? What is it?" Sally: "I'm so glad you guys are OK. I have been picking up on strange readings coming from your location. It's bizarre, but it seems to be spread out all over the place as well as within some other place near where you guys are." Lisa: "Hm, how very strange, indeed." Sally: "I have also picked up on another unusual reading coming from those bad guys and their…good counterparts." Lisa: "Yeah, I've noticed it, too. It's strange…it's almost as though…each set of twins were…2 halves of 1 whole." Sally: "Yeah, I know, right? I wonder what that could mean."
Lisa pondered for a bit. Lisa: "Yes…I wonder that, too."
Meanwhile, Team Rocket was hanging from their hot air balloon, still charred from what happened earlier. Meowth: "I can't believe a Pikachu could be so strong!" Jesse: "I know, how could we have been beaten so easily by it?"
Suddenly, the wind blew through Meowth's ears again. Meowth: "Huh? Hold on! I just received word from the boss. He said that was no ordinary Pikachu. In fact, she…is one of the chosen fighters for the…AH! No wonder why we were beaten so easily!" James: "What must we do!?" Jesse: "I say we capture that Pikachu!" James: "Yeah, good idea, Jesse." Meowth: "And while we're at it, we should look out for her other pals; the other chosen fighters." Jesse: "Well, if you say so, Meowth." James: "Sounds like a plan. Let's do it."
The wind then blew through Meowth's ears again. Meowth: "Huh?" Jesse: "What is it, Meowth?" Meowth: "The boss told us to hold on tight." Jesse: "What? But why?"
At that moment, an immensely powerful gust blew at them and they were sent flying off.
Later on, Officer Jenny met with Nurse Joy who sat in front of a computer monitor. She was chatting with another Nurse Joy on the other end. They talked about the group that had just left were on their way to the Viridian Forest. It was also revealed during their conversation that all of the Pokémon were transported safely to the other location.
Soon enough, Officer Jenny called for her subordinates as they left the wrecked Pokémon Center. She told them to investigate a possible corruption within law enforcement as she felt that there were some things very, very suspicious about some things involving it, such as immediately hiring a small group of people who look eerily similar to members of a notorious crime organization. With that, they agreed to get on that without question. She was indeed very, very suspicious about something.