As Officer Jenny led Jiraldan out of the room, Ash and his friends watched as Professor Hale attempted to release Raikou and Suicune.
"When we were growing up Jiri was never satisfied, even though we had more than enough money," Spencer said, waving his hand around the elaborate room that had once been part of his childhood home. "He always wanted more and more. He wanted the best of everything, and that included Pokémon. One of the few things we both shared was an interest in legendary Pokémon. But while I was interested in studying them, Jiri wanted to obtain them for his own. And he nearly did." Spencer reached around the base of the pedestal that held Raikou and slid aside a small hidden panel. As he pressed a button inside the panel, the glowing light that surrounded the lightning Pokémon disappeared. As Raikou dropped to the floor, its eyes opened.
"Hello, old friend," Spencer said, smiling at the Pokémon. "You're free now."
With a low growl, Raikou leapt to its feet and flew out the hole in the ceiling. Spencer then released Suicune.
"It truly is beautiful," Delia whispered as the water Pokémon flew out to join the other legendary Pokémon.
"Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'll go have a talk with my brother." Professor Hale left the five friends in the salon.
"Yeah, we'd better get going too," said Ash as he gathered up his backpack.
"Do you still want to go to the opening of the Prehistoric Pokémon Museum?" Delia asked.
"Nahh, I think we've had more than enough excitement for one day."
"I agree," said Professor Oak. "I think we'll head back to Pallet Town. Although…" He held up his bandaged hand. "I'm afraid you'll have to drive, Delia."
"Take care of yourself, sweetie," Delia said as she hugged her son. "I love you. Be careful!"
The three friends headed out the door to continue their Pokémon journey.
Professor Oak turned to Delia. "Ready to go?"
"Wait a second." She moved closer to him. "I never had a chance to thank you for saving Ash's life."
"Oh, I didn't do anything. Pikachu was the one who saved Ash, not me."
"But you were the one who thought to use Pikachu as a defibrillator."
Somewhat embarrassed, Professor Oak looked down at the floor. "Oh, well…I did what anyone else in the same situation would've done."
"And I also want to thank you for saving me." Delia leaned forward and kissed him.
Professor Oak's face turned as red as his shirt. "Oh my…Mrs. Ketchum." With a giddy grin, he turned and walked straight into the wall.
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"I still can't believe that you tried to sell Meowth," said James as Team Rocket floated away from the mansion in their hot-air balloon.
"I can't believe that someone living in a house like that can't afford a million dollars," Jessie fumed.
"I can't believe…my eyes!" said Meowth.
"Huh?"
Jessie and James looked over at Meowth and saw two huge doglike Pokémon – one blue and the other gold – flying in the sky near their balloon.
"Oh my, those certainly look like rare and valuable Pokémon," James commented excitedly.
"Maybe Mr. Rich Guy will pay us a million dollars for those two! Let's catch them!" Jessie steered the balloon in the direction of the Pokémon.
Realizing that they were being threatened, the two Pokémon turned to face the three interlopers. Suicune shot a blast of water at the balloon's occupants while Raikou directed a Thunderbolt into the balloon itself, causing it to explode.
"AAAUUUGGGHHH! Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!"