Hoenn Part 1
"Pikachu...hang in there..." Ash says as he has a towel to wrap the sick Pikachu, and Reisa is also showing her worries.
"We will need to find the Pokemon Center fast, or else that Pikachu's health might be more dangerous." Reisa says.
When the boat docks, Ash and Reisa disembark and ask the port attendant where the Pokémon Center is. They are saddened to learn that there is none in the small town.
"Oh man..." Ash says, but Reisa says, "How about Professor Birch? As a Professor, he should be able to help us."
"Right." Ash says as he calls Birch's lab, only to find that he is out doing field work. Joshua, his assistant, tells Ash and Reisa to stay where they are and that he will alert the Professor to the situation as soon as possible.
A few minutes later, Professor Birch arrives in a SUV, and then he says, "Hello, Ash, Reisa!"
"Professor, now it is not time for greeting, we have an emergency." Ash says. "Pikachu had a high fever."
Professor Birch sees it and gets serious. "We must go back to my lab. Let's go." They go inside Professor's SUV and then they speed off.
Along the way back to the lab, Birch asks, "Did Pikachu touch any magnetic objects when you arrived here?"
Ash says, "I remember that some thieves used a magnet to steal my Pikachu."
"If the Electric Pokémon doesn't receive immediate attention, he might explode from all the energy. " Birch says.
"What should we do?" Reisa asks.
"We have to drain all of the electric out of Pikachu." Birch replies.
They arrive at the lab as Professor call his son, Brendon to help him.
"So you are Ash Ketchum and Reisa Ketchum, nice to meet you. I am Brendan Birch."
"Good to see you as well." Reisa and Ash says.
The Professor attaches a machine to Pikachu's cheeks, while Joshua turns it on. However, Pikachu's electricity levels are so high, they cause the machine to explode.
"Wait, Pikachu!" Ash yells as Pikachu escapes.
"Wait, Ash!" Reisa yells, but Ash has already runs after him. "Sylveon, let's go." Sylveon nods as they also chase Ash.
"Pikachu! Where are you?" Ash says as he loses sight of Pikachu, Reisa and Sylveon also catches up to him.
Then they find him near the cliff. Pikachu continues to weaken and become frightened. When Ash, Reisa and Sylveon approaches him, Pikachu's eyes glow red as he furiously attacks them with Thunderbolt, thinking they are enemies.
"Pikachu, it's going to be fine." Ash says as he gets closer, even if the Electricity is affecting him. But then Pikachu falls off the cliff, and Ash dives off to save his friend.
"Ash!" Reisa and Sylveon yells. Luckily, Ash manages to grab onto a branch, but he is far from danger. Pikachu continues shocking him, and even bites him at one point to try to get away. Eventually, Ash calms Pikachu down, and he slowly realizes who is holding him.
"I am fine." Ash yells to Reisa and Sylveon, sending out Latias to help him get back to the cliff.
"Ash, stop being so reckless, okay?" Sylveon says to his trainer who just recalls Latias.
"Sorry, Reisa, Sylveon. I made you worried." Ash says as he place Pikachu on the ground. Professor Birch also come to them with a girl by his side.
Just then, Team Rocket appears in their latest mecha, a giant battery robot.
"Not you guys again..." Reisa groans.
"Team Rocket?" Birch asks.
"They are the evil team in Kanto and Johto. They are also the remaining idiots since everyone one of their members are either sent to jail or sending back to their dimensiion." Ash says.
"Who are you calling idiots, you twerp!" James says.
"Yeah. Let me show you our best robot!" Meowth grabs Pikachu with one of the machine's arms. Team Rocket then has the machine put suction cups on Pikachu's cheeks to absorb his electricity.
As James and Meowth celebrate the fact the machine is filling up with energy, Jessie yells at them, saying that Pikachu is getting stronger. After getting most of the energy drained, Pikachu shocks the machine. Then, the robot blasts Team Rocket off by exploding on them.
"Oh no, Steelix, protect us!" Ash yells as he sends out the Pokemon, covering all four people.
After the trio is gone, the Electric Pokemon collapses on the ground, causing Ash to panic once again.
Back at Birch's lab, Brendan says, "Looks like Team Rocket's machine drained all of the excess energy out of Pikachu. He should make a full recovery after the rest."
Ash, Reisa and Sylveon sigh in relief, then they see a girl from before and ask her name.
"I am May. I am here to get my first Pokemon."
"Oh, I am Ash. Nice to meet you." Ash and May shake hands.
"And I am his cousin, Reisa." Reisa also shakes hands with her.
"So May, have you decided what Pokemon do you want?"
"Yes. I decided to use Torchic. Since he is cute."
"You really are right. I also have a Torchic, thanks to Professor Birch who send it to my regional Professor."
"No problem." Birch says. "Oh, Reisa, and why don't you get this Mudkip as well?"
"Are you sure? Professor?" Reisa asks as she thanks him, he then takes the Pokemon and sends it out. Ash also sends out his Torchic as the three of them go to play.
After May receives her Pokedex, she scans the Pokemon immediately.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.4 Torchic: The Chick Pokemon: Fire Type. If attacked, it strikes back by spitting balls of fire it forms in its stomach. A Torchic dislikes darkness because it can't see its surroundings.
Reisa asks her if she wants to join them. She agrees and they says goodbye to Professor Birch and Brendan and head off to Oldale Town.
As the trio continue to walk along Route 101, May asks Ash, "How come your Pikachu and Sylveon are not inside the Pokeballs?"
"Oh, because they don't like it. You see, they are my friends before I start my journey." Ash replies.
"But is it just me, or I think that you guys look familiar..." May asks, but before Ash and Reisa can reply, they see an adorable Azurill further down the road.
"I want to catch that Azurill." May says as she tries just tossing a Poké Ball, but Azurill breaks free.
"What did I do wrong?" May asks.
Reisa says, "You have to battle it, weaken it before you can capture the Pokemon."
May sends out her Torchic to battle. While thinking about Torchic's attacks, Azurill runs with Torchic tagging behind, and Azurill manages to get Torchic to run into a tree.
"Oh no! Torchic, are you alright?" May gasps as she rushes towards the Torchic.
The Azurill still wants to fight, Torchic chases after it again.
"Use Peck!" May yells, but Azurill dodges, leaving Torchic pecking at a tree.
"It misses again..." Reisa says.
"Wow, maybe that Azurill is powerful." Ash says.
Finally, Azurill makes Torchic slam into a rock. Torchic is down, but not out, and manages to chase the Azurill into some bushes. Torchic fires anEmber attack, only to realize that Azurill is now accompanied by an Azumarill and Marill. They all simultaneously spray Water Gun at Torchic, knocking it out in one shot.
"Oh no, Torchic!" May yells.
"Pikachu, stop them before they can attack." Ash says as Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, causing them to faint on the spot.
"I lost my first battle…" May says.
"Don't worry, you can win next time." Reisa assures her.
Just then, the Azurill, Marill and Azumarill all wake up, and then Azurill talks to Marill and Azumarill, who nods at her. The Azurill suddenly approaches Ash and nuzzles him.
"I guess this Azurill likes me." Ash says as he takes out a Pokeball and catch it.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.47 Azurill: The Polka Dot Pokemon: Normal and Fairy Type. Its tail, which is packed with nutrition, is very bouncy like a rubber ball. On sunny days they gather at the edge of water and splash about for fun.
"How come Pokemon befriends you easily?" May asks after the two Pokemon are gone.
"Well, that is a secret I shouldn't reveal. Sorry." Ash says as they move to the Oldale Town.
May feels absolutely useless as she cradles her injured Torchic. Reisa says, "Don't worry, a visit to the Pokemon Center will help heal it up." Reisa says.
While they run the rest of the route, May hopes that her Torchic will make it. Along the way the come across a ruin on top of a hill, where they meet Professor Alden, an archaeologist who explains that these are the Oldale Ruins. He also shows them the directions to the Pokemon Center.
At the Pokémon Center, May gives Torchic to Nurse Joy and hopes for the best. After a quick examination, Joy says Torchic is fine, but it'll need to rest overnight.
"So, Ash. Why don't we call your girlfriend?" Reisa asks.
Ash blushes and says, "Come on, we haven't dated yet."
Then as Ash goes to talk to Lillie, May asks, "What is that about?"
"Oh, nothing." Reisa says.
"So you arrive at Oldale Town? That's great. Do you capture any new Pokemon?" Lillie asks Ash after he calls her.
Ash says," Well yes. An Azurill." He hugs her and shows Lillie. "Isn't it cute?"
"You are right. It really is cute."
Reisa and May then butt in and May asks, "Ash, who is she?"
"Oh, this is our friend Lillie, and Lillie, this is May. We will be traveling with her." Reisa says.
Lillie says, "Nice to meet you."
After a small chat, they end the call.
"So Ash, is she your girlfriend? Since your Pokedex are joint account." May asks.
Ash blushes and says, "Well…I haven't ask her out yet…"
Reisa and May giggle at Ash's reaction. Reisa says, "Your face is really red."
"Shut up." Ash says.
Then May is not used to the Pokemon Center, so the duo show her around. Then they overhears a conversation about the Petalburg Gym Leader.
Reisa says, "Oh right, the nearest gym is the Petalburg City Gym if we walk on Route 102."
"So who is the Gym Leader there?" Ash asks.
But May stops their conversation by saying, "I am hungry now, why don't we go have some dinner?"
Ash says, "Sure."
Later Ash, Reisa and May sit down for their dinners. May takes one bite and she is quickly impressed by the food quality.
"Hello to you three. I see you have reached the town okay." They meet Professor Alder again. He sits down to join their dinner table conversation.
Afterwards, Alden escorts Ash and May to his research office inside the Center. "You see, the Oldale Ruins contain a secret chamber, said to be the bridge between the modern era and the ancient Pokémon world."
"What kind of ancient Pokemon?" Reisa asks.
Professor Alden explains, "I am not talking about the Fossil Pokémon, but rather living examples that haven't changed for millennia."
Alden shows the trio an ancient tablet, and he explains that it details how to enter the ruins site.
Just then, the electricity goes out all of a sudden and then a few Team Magma members with their Houndoom confront them.
"Team Magma…" Ash curses.
"You know them?" May asks.
"They are a group who tries to expand the land by doing bad stuff." Ash says.
Joy walks by going into the room, but she gets caught from behind by another Magma member.
"We need access to the ruins, and if you don't comply, we will do something to her." The Magma grunt says.
"I don't think so." Ash says as his eyes glow, and then Nurse Joy is saved by a Psychic. Much to the grunts' surprise.
"You, what do you just do?" One grunt asks.
"It is confidential. As a member of the International Police member, Ash Ketchum. You are under arrest." Ash says.
The Magma members hear the name and one yells, "He is the one that disbands Team Rocket!"
"We don't want him after us! Retreat!" Then the grunts fly away with the helicopter.
"I am glad that they didn't take the orbs..." Alder sighs in relief as he takes out the set of orbs. For gratitude, he takes them to the ruins and head inside the ruin chamber. The sun suddenly rises, shedding beaming sunlight into the stone room. Alden places the orbs back into an internal door and the combination begins to glow. The light trails throughout marked lines in the room. The giant block moves, revealing a hidden staircase leading to a basement area. The four people's curiosity leads them down the stairs and they come across an underground lake.
"Ash, look!" Reisa says as they see a bunch of Pokemon jumps out of the water.
"They are Relicanth." Alden says. "And they are the Pokemon that I want to find..."
Two Relicanth swims towards Ash and Reisa, signaling that they want to join them. So the two of them capture the new Pokemon into their team. Satisfied, Professor Alden thanks the three for their work.
Hoenn Dex Entry No. 118 Relicanth: The Longevity Pokemon: Water and Rock Type. A Pokémon that was once believed to have been extinct. The species has not changed its form for 100 million years. It walks on the seafloor using its pectoral fins.
Back at the Pokémon Center, Joy gives May her Torchic back, who is feeling all better. May sends out Torchic, who jumps into its Trainer's embrace.
As May, Reisa and Ash prepare to head off, Professor Alden rushes out of his office to report of his latest findings – that people and ancient Pokémon happily co-existed. May is pleasantly surprised by Alden's latest discoveries, and he explains that he now has plenty of work ahead of himself.
Back at Route 102, May asks, "You really disbanded Team Rocket?"
"Well, that is another story to tell." Ash sighs.
Ash, Reisa and May arrive at Petalburg City, and as the group sits down in a park, Ash asks, "So May, are you going to compete in the League?"
"Huh? Well..." May is startled and laughs off the idea.
"By the way, I wonder what the Petalburg Gym Leader is like."
"He is a really nice guy." May says, which causes suspicions to the duo.
Reisa says, "The gym leader is Norman Maple. He is your father, right?"
May asks, "How do you know?"
"Simple, your last names are the same, and your emotions tell it all." Reisa says.
May says, "The reason I want to start my journey is because I want to travel around new places. But since my dad is a gym leader, he couldn't find a substitute for him and take us travel."
"I see. He must be busy. I can't wait to challenge him." Ash says with smile.
May walks back into the gym first, and then Ash and Reisa.
"May, you are back so soon?" They see a boy rushing towards them, but as the boy sees Ash Ketchum, he looks like having a heart attack.
"Oh my gosh! Are you Ash Ketchum?!" He quickly takes out a notebook. "I am a huge fan of yours, can I have your autograph?" Ash sweat drops. "Sure."
"Big sis, how do you find him? He is a famous person!"
May says, "Huh?"
"Come on, you don't know? He is the champion who beat Lance, a Professor, a member of International Police, a Ranger and a famous Actor. He is also a Pokemon in disguise and the son of the Kanto Champion Aurora and the Sevestar Champion Adam!"
Ash and Reisa flinch as the boy knows that they are Pokemon. May says, "What, a Pokemon in disguise? What do you mean by that?"
"Oh, May. You're back so soon?" Then a man and a woman walk out of the room and the woman says.
"Hi mom, hi dad." May says.
Norman says, "I see why Max is excited. Ash Ketchum. Nice to meet you. I heard of your arrival."
"Nice to meet you, too. Sir." Ash shakes his hand towards him.
Norman sees Reisa and he says, "And you must be Reisa, right?"
"You know me?" Reisa asks.
"Of course, you are Wallace's daughter after all." Norman says, causing the siblings to be shocked.
"What? The daughter of the Stootopolis Gym Leader as well?" Max is surprised as he also wants her autograph.
Then they all go inside and sit. May asks, "So what does Max means you are a Pokemon?"
Ash says, "Well, you see, we are Pokemon in disguises, so we aren't human."
"Wait, you as well?" May asks Reisa as she nods.
"But Max, how do you know this?" Reisa asks.
"Well, there are some rumors that there is a legendary Pokemon in disguise, and you used a Pokemon which has not seen before." Max says.
Norman says, "At first I was shocked at Max's revelations, but after seeing you in person. I think he is right."
"Not to mention, thank you for escorting May home." Caroline says. "So which starter do you choose?"
She sends out a Torchic, Max is disappointed that May didn't pick Treecko. But He gets Ember on the face.
"Well, we don't mind the extra company, so will you two have lunch with us?"
"Sure." Ash says as they have lunch.
After lunch, Norman asks, "So Ash, are you here to conquer the Hoenn League?"
"Yeah." Ash says. "I am going to win it. Which means that I will need your badge."
Norman nods and says, "Then we can do it now."
But before Ash can reply, they hear a doorbell as Norman answers the door.
"Excuse me sir, can I have a Pokemon please?"
They are confused as a green haired boy come inside the house.
"You are Wally, right?"
"Yes. I am moving to Verdanturf Town. I want to have a companion for me." Wally says.
"I see. May, Ash, Reisa. Can you three help him find a Pokemon?"
They nod as they go to help Wally, who also received Zigzagoon from Norman. They go to Route 102. Wally encounters a male Ralts, he captures him with Ash's guiding.
"Thank you, Ash. I finally have my own friend." Wally says.
"No problem. Good luck taking care of it." Ash says.
Back at the Petalburg Gym, Wally thanks Norman for lending him a Pokemon to capture his first companion, he then leaves to see his mother.
Suddenly, Team Rocket blows a hole in one of the Gym's walls. Not to mention that they also start their motto.
"What? Team Rocket? They aren't disbanded?" Max asks.
"These three never learn." Reisa sighs.
Jessie then sends out Arbok and James calls on Weezing to attack the group. Weezing uses Smokescreen, as Arbok use Headbutt on Sylveon. Norman sends out Vigoroth to help, but it cannot see through the Smokescreen.
"May, use your Pokemon!" Max says.
Nervously, May calls out her Torchic, but as she pauses to think, Arbok lands an attack on Torchic.
As Jessie gets ready to steal Vigoroth, Sylveon and Pikachu, Ash has Pikachu use Thunderbolt on them, but it hits Max by accident.
"Are you okay? Max?" Ash says in worry.
"Wow...Thunderbolt is sure strong..." Max says.
Once the Smokescreen is gone, Ash says, "Pikachu, Sylveon. Are you okay?"
"We are fine." They say.
May says, "My Torchic is missing!"
"So they take the Torchic instead?" Reisa gasps as they go to find them.
May's family and Ash decides to split up to cover more ground in their search for Torchic. Caroline and Norman search together, leaving the children on their own.
Max first attempts to use a magnifying glass to find footprints, but May reminds him that Team Rocket fled in a balloon. May's parents soon return with good news; they've located Team Rocket nearby.
They reach the clearing, and Ash confirms that the balloon is unmistakably Team Rocket's. May spots her Torchic stuck in a cage, so she and little brother rush forward.
"Wait, it may be a trap!" Reisa yells, but the pair fall into the hole. Norman and Caroline also run after them.
"Wait, there may be more traps!" Ash yells, but they fall into another pitfall trap. The Rocket trio emerge from hiding to laugh at the family's predicament.
As Ash and Reisa peer into the pitfall trap, Jessie calls for Arbok to attack. Ash sends Pikachu and Sylveon while Reisa send Feraligatr out to confront the Rocket trio while they help May and Max out of the hole. Caroline and Norman make it out on their own.
"How dare you steal my daughter's Pokemon!" Norman is furious as he sends out Vigoroth again. James calls on Weezing to even things out. Meanwhile, Max sneaks passed and reaches Torchic's cage, freeing it.
Torchic returns to May, who tries to use its attacks at Max's suggestion. Meanwhile, Arbok wraps itself around Vigoroth, so Ash has Pikachu help it by using Quick Attack on Arbok.
"Torchic! Use Amber!" May says.
"Don't you mean Ember?" Max corrects her.
"Right." May says with dumb-folded. "Use Ember!"
When May commands it again, Torchic attacks Max by mistake. "No, use Peck!" But again it attacks Max. Meanwhile, Arbok Headbutts Pikachu and Sylveon, Feraligatr and Vigoroth tackles them both into the balloon. Then, Pikachu finishes it off with Thunderbolt, sending Team Rocket blasting off.
"I am sorry that your gym gets destroyed." Reisa says after they see the destroyed Gym.
"It is fine. You saved us from them. How about you get 4 badges before challenging me?" Norman asks Ash.
Ash says, "Sure. I will be back when I get four badges."
Max asks Ash if he can come with him, too. Ash and May agrees as Norman gives Max a Poke Nav. They then wave goodbye to them and head off to Rustboro City.
While walking in the Petalburg Woods, May is beginning to feel hungry.
"I am hungry, can we take a break for now?" May asks.
Max complains, "But we haven't find one new Pokemon yet."
The siblings start to bicker about what to do next, one pulling Ash and the other pulling Reisa in two directions.
"Stop it, you two!" Reisa yells as they stop. "We will take a quick lunch break and then decide which way to go."
"Good idea." Ash says. "I'll make some Rice Balls."
As Ash goes to work for the food, Max says, "While we are waiting, I have this." He gets his emergency stash, a pack of chocolate cookies, out of his backpack.
"Wow, Max! Can I have one?" May asks.
"Sorry, there is only one biscuit left...maybe we can share it." Max says.
Just then, a Taillow swoops in and snatches it.
"Hey, that is my cookie!" May says. "Give it back!"
Ash hears the commotion and stops making the Rice Balls. Max says, "Cool, we finally found a Pokemon!"
"And a Taillow." Ash says. "And it seems like it has a lot of stamina."
"Give me back that cookie!" May yells.
"Calm down, May. Taillow usually live in large flocks, we don't want to scare him." Reisa says.
The Taillow soon perches in a tree and happily scoffs down the chocolate.
"He likes it!" Max is thrilled, but May collapses to ground in hunger pain.
"Guys, there are a lot of fruits here!" Sylveon yells.
Ash says, "Well, I guess my Rice Balls can go for some decorations. Pikachu, shock down some fruit."
As Pikachu does so, numerous Taillow appear and snatch it up before it hits the ground. Then more Taillow appear and surround the group, looking angry.
"Oh no, we might be in Taillow's territory..." Ash says.
"What should we do?" Max asks.
Ash orders Pikachu to Thunderbolt them; the Taillow are knocked down, but recover quickly. Sylveon's Fairy Wind is also shaken off. Pikachu and Sylveon continue to shock the Taillow, hitting one that May spots as the leader. Max notes that the chocolate on its beak marks it as the cookie thief. The Taillow shrugs off Pikachu's attack and leads the others in a mass attack on the group.
"Crap… we are trapped." Reisa says.
"There are too many of them." Max says.
As the Taillow are about to attack again, they hear a voice, "Carbink! Use Explosion!"
A Carbink appears in front of them and shock the Taillow away.
"A Carbink, that isn't native to here." Max says.
"Then who..." Reisa says.
"Brother!" They see two people rushing over to them.
"Mark!" "Minami!" Ash and Reisa are happy to see the two people approaching.
Reisa and Minami share a friendly hug and Ash fists bump with Mark. "Wow, you are also here in the Hoenn?"
"We decided to meet you at Rustboro City until we saw a familiar Thunderbolt." Mark says.
Minami bends down to Pikachu and Sylveon. "Nice to see you two again." Sylveon and Pikachu greet them by nuzzling.
Mark says, "You two are a little injured. Here." Mark sprays two potions, causing them to wince in pain.
"Oh, Mark, Minami, they are Max and May, Max, May, they are my siblings, Mark and Minami." Ash says.
May says, "Nice to meet you."
Max says, "Wow, does that mean you two are Pokemon, too?"
Mark and Minami are taken back at the words, Minami says, "Well...we are..."
Mark asks, "So Brother, where are your belongings?"
"Oh no, I forget that I was making lunch." Ash gasps as they rush back to where they were.
"No! The Rice Balls are gone!" Ash yells.
"So you didn't eat them?" Minami asks.
"He doesn't. I can count on that." Reisa says.
"So does that mean the Taillows eat them? I am starving now..." May groans.
"If that's the case..." Mark says. "Ash, why don't we make some stew, the one that Mom made for us?"
Ash says, "Sure. We can make some."
Minami says, "I'll give the Pokemon food for Pikachu and Sylveon." The Pokemon all cheer happily.
Meanwhile, the chocolate-beaked Taillow shows up to challenge Pikachu, Reisa says, "What should we do?"
Mark says, "Ash, you go battle the Pokemon, leave the stew to me."
"Okay." Ash says as they battle over a stream, but the Taillow, despite taking several Thunderbolts and a massive Thunder attack, refuses to back down.
"That Taillow is already hurt, you must stop the fight before it gets more injuries." Minami says.
"But how am I going to do that?" Ash asks.
"I think the only option here is to capture it." Minami says.
"Yeah." Reisa says. "It is a good idea."
Ash throws a Poké Ball and catches Taillow. Ash calls his new Taillow out, Minami spritzes it with medicine and Ash wipes the chocolate off its beak with a handkerchief.
"So, Taillow, want to come with me?"
Taillow nods and hops on Ash's shoulder. Ash also scans the Pokemon.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.25 Taillow: The Tiny Swallow Pokemon: Normal and Flying Type. Although it is small, it is very courageous. It will take on a larger Skarmory on an equal footing. However, its will weakens if it becomes hungry.
But more Taillow approaching them. Reisa says, "Don't tell me that they all want to battle Pikachu."
Ash's Taillow tries to convince them, but the trio appears.
"Not you three again!" Max says.
Mark asks, "Do they really follow you everywhere?"
"Don't ask me." Ash says.
They reveal that they are the ones who steal the rice balls and eat up, Ash yells, "How dare you! That was our lunch!"
"And we are starving because of you!" May yells.
"It is your fault that you put them out in the open!" Jessie yells as Meowth orders Taillow to attack.
"Torchic, I need your help!" May sends out the Pokemon, but it keeps running forward.
"Wait, I didn't tell you to attack!" May panics.
"Brother, what's the deal?" Minami asks.
"She just got that from Professor Birch and she is still a rookie." Ash says.
Torchic is too enthusiastic and walks straight into a boulder. "Return!" May yells as she sends back the Pokemon.
As the Rocket trio order the Taillow to attack, Mark's cooking alarm goes off.
"The stew is ready." Mark says.
"Good, I am hungry." May says.
As the group looks at the stew, Reisa says, "Wow, it smells good."
"And looks good, too." Max says.
The Taillow decide to stop their attacks as Ash asks, "Hey, do you want to eat with us?"
The Taillow nods and the Team Rocket mourns the failure of their plan.
"Wait, Pikachu and Sylveon haven't eat anything. They must be weak."
"Yeah, let's capture them now."
"Pikachu, use Thunder, Sylveon, use Moonblast." Ash yells, causing them to get shocked.
As the trio are flying, Ash says, "Sorry, but Minami already fed them with the Pokemon food."
"We are blasting off again!"
After eating, May says, "Wow, you are sure great cooks."
Mark says, "Thanks, since we have someone to teach us."
Ash says, "True. So Mark, Minami, which Pokemon do you have?"
"Well, I only have Blaziken and Lucario with me."
"As for me, I have Primarina and Carbink. How about you, Ash, Reisa?"
Reisa says, "I have a lot of Water Types. But right now I only have Feraligatr, Azumarill, Gyarados, Starmie, Mudkip and Relicanth for now since the Pokemon limit."
"And for me, I have Butterfree, Lapras, Mewtwo, Mew, Meganium, Espeon, Steelix, Mantine, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Torchic, Taillow, Azurill, Relicanth, Latiias and Latios."
Max widen his eyes, "Celebi? You also have the time travel Pokemon?"
Mark says, "I wouldn't be surprised if Ash has a Celebi. But Latias, is that the same Latias who has a crush on you?"
"Yes. But I care for her like a sister." Ash says. "And Latios like a brother as well."
After eating, the Taillow fly off and say goodbye. Mark and Minami join Ash and his friends to go to Rustboro City.
On the way, they meet a Pokemaniac named Nicholai and they have a battle, and they work together to stop Team Rocket and they each capture a Zigzagoon.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.12 Zigzagoon: The Tiny Racoon Pokemon: Normal Type. Rubbing its nose against the ground, it always wanders about back and forth in search of something. It is distinguished by the zigzag footprints it leaves.
They arrive at the Pokemon Center, Ash and his friends meet Officer Jenny.
"Officer Jenny, was there something happened?" Ash asks her.
"Yes, we were finding the poacher called Rico. He is a ruthless poacher who do not hesitate to kill Pokemon."
Ash says, "That is horrible, we will help you find him."
"Thanks."
They go outside and using Taillow to search for him. They find him sitting near his SUV with a net with 2 Ralts and a dying body of Gallade and a Gardevoir.
"Rico, you are under arrest for stealing Pokemon." Jenny says.
"Like I will let you catch me." He says as he sends out Fearow.
"Let me handle this, Carbink! I chose you!" Minami sends out her Pokemon and using Stone Edge to make it faint, Feraligatr bites his hand to stop him from sending out more Pokemon, while Growlithe steals his Pokeballs so that he can't use it.
When Officer Jenny confiscates him, Ash goes to the two emotion Pokemon's side.
"Mom, Dad you can't die…" The female Ralts says while crying.
"I am sorry that I can't protect you…" Gallade says while coughing. He looks at Ash and says his last words, "Please, take care of my children."
Ash feels sad that Gardevoir and Gallade can't make it, he quickly nods and hug the two Pokemon, who are crying in Ash's arms.
After the Gardevoir and Gallade really died, Ash and his friends give them a proper burial. Officer Jenny asks, "Since you killed two Pokemon, you will have a life sentence… Now tell me, where are the other Pokemon you captured?"
"Gone. Some bunch of idiots free my prey." He shows no emotion as Officer Jenny sends him away.
Ash takes out two Pokeballs, he says, "I will take care of you. This is what I promise your family."
He captures the two Ralts, then they says goodbye to Officer Jenny and leave the Pokemon Center.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.29 Ralts: The Feeling Pokemon: Psychic and Fairy Type. A Ralts has the power to sense the emotions of people and Pokémon with the horns on its head. It takes cover if it senses any hostility.
Ash and the others see a bunch of Treecko running around. Ash says, "Cool, I want a Treecko since I first see it at the lab."
"Ash, wait!" Mark says, but he, Pikachu and Sylveon are out of their sight.
"Always the same." Minami sighs.
"I agree." Reisa says.
Ash, Sylveon and Pikachu find a tree while is huge enough to live a lot of Pokemon. He sees a Treecko who is holding a twig. They realize that the Treecko doesn't want to leave due to being born from it.
Then Team Rocket appears and capture all the Pokemon except Ash and the twig holding Treecko. Much to Ash's shock is that Team Rocket doesn't send out their usual Arbok and Weezing. Instead a Cacnea appears.
"Hey, where are Arbok and Weezing?" Ash is surprised.
Team Rocket starts to cry and say that they release them so they can be with their friends, Ash just blinks in surprise. But after talking, they prepare to fight. Treecko and Ash fight together to save all the Pokemon and send Team Rocket flying.
Due to Team Rocket's commotion, the giant tree splits into two. Ash and the others help putting it back, but in vain. The tree is dead and a stone falls in front of the Twig eating Treecko.
Treecko looks at the mega stone, he turns to Ash.
"I accept to go with you, but you should battle me first."
"Sure." Ash sends Sylveon to battle Treecko. Mark and the others also arrive, they scold Ash for running away for a night, but then they let it go since Ash is battling Treecko. After giving Treecko a Draining Kiss, Ash throw the Pokeball and capture Treecko.
Hoenn Dex No.1: Treecko: The Wood Gecko Pokemon: Grass Type. It makes its nest in a giant tree in the forest. It ferociously guards against anything nearing its territory. It is said to be the protector of the forest's trees.
After Ash sends out the Treecko, he gives Ash the mega stone.
"Is that what I think it is?" Max asks.
"Yeah, it is a Sceptilite! It is a Grass and Dragon Type when mega evolved. And also has the Lightning Rod ability." Ash says.
"How do you know it?" May asks.
"I am a Professor, I have study all kinds of mega stones in the world."
Then They leave the tree and say goodbye to the Treecko.
They are having a lunch until May's Torchic is being ambushed by a Seviper. Treecko manages to save him, but he gets injured in the process.
Ash takes him to the Pokemon Center, but after healing he runs off. They see him practicing Pound near the waterfall, but Pikachu and Sylveon are once again captured by Team Rocket. They also catch the same Seviper who hurts Treecko. Treecko decides to get his revenge as he defeats the Seviper and sends the Team Rocket Trio flying.
The first chapter of the Hoenn Chapter is here. Brendan and Wally are also in this fic. Wally will be Ash's rival in the league.
Ash's Current Pokemon:
Butterfree, Pikachu, Lapras x2, Mewtwo, Mew, Meganium, Espeon, Steelix, Mantine, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Treecko, Torchic, Zigzagoon, Taillow, Ralts x2, Azurill, Relicanth, Latias, Latios, Sylveon
In Home or with Lillie:
Venusaur, Blastoise, Pidgeot, Raticate, Fearow, Arbok, Raichu, Sandslash, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Clefable, Vileplume, Venomoth, Dugtrio, Persian, Golduck, Primeape, Poliwrath, Alakazam, Machamp, Victreebel, Tentacruel, Golem, Rapidash, Slowbro, Magneton, Farfetch'd, Dodrio, Muk, Cloyster, Gengar, Hypno, Kingler, Electrode, Exeggutor, Marowak, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Weezing, Rhyperior, Kangaskhan, Seaking, Starmie, Mr. Mime, Jynx, Pinsir, Tauros, Gyarados, Ditto, Omastar, Kabutops, Aerodactyl, Snorlax, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Dragonite, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Furret, Noctowl, Ledian, Ariados, Lanturn, Xatu, Ampharos, Bellossom, Sudowoodo, Politoed, Jumpluff, Sunflora, Umbreon, Slowking, Unown x28, Wobbuffet, Girafarig, Forretress, Granbull, Scizor, Shuckle, Heracross, Ursaring, Magcargo, Corsola, Octillery, Delibird, Skarmory, Houndoom, Kingdra, Donphan, Stantler, Smeargle, Miltank, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Larvitar, Tyranitar, Lugia, Honchkrow, Weavile, Lickilicky, Yanmega, Porygon-Z,
In training: Charizard, Charla
Reisa's Current Pokemon:
Feraligatr, Quagsire, Azumarill, Slowking, Blastoise, Politoed, Omastar, Kabutops, Seaking, Octillery, Starmie, Tentacruel, Gyarados, Lanturn, Corsola, Lapras, Mudkip, Relicanth
May's Current Pokemon:
Torchic
Mark's Current Pokemon:
Blaziken, Lucario
Minami's Current Pokemon:
Primarina, Carbink