Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Pokemon Kids! We recived our first two favorites on this story in between now and the previous chapter, so thank you for helping bring attention to this story. Every one is greatly apreciated. And thanks ShinyHunter137 for calling out a nonbeliever, I already blocked him. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter of Pokemon Kids!
Narrator: Ash Ketchum, a five-year-old boy from Pallet Town, became friends with a talking Pikachu and a little girl named Misty from Cerulean City. Then they countered Jessie and James of the notorious Team Rocket, who, with Meowth, attacked the beach to steal the delicious ice cream. But, their sinister plans were thwarted by Ash, Pikachu, Cascade, Milotic, Misty, and Horsea. Now that the day at Seafoam Island is over, Ash and Pikachu are about to go on Pokémon Journey where we left off.
On their way to the airport, Ash and Pikachu were very excited to go to the Shlomlite Region. Especially Misty.
Ash: Oh Pikachu, I can't wait to get to the Shlomlite Region with my babysitter and my new friend!
Pikachu: I know, Ash. It's gonna be so much fun!
Daisy: I can't wait to see Misty again. And Ash, you're about to meet her babysitter once we get to the Region.
Ash: Really? Who's that?
Daisy: You'll just have to wait and see to find out.
When they got to the airport, Delia has something to give to Ash.
Delia: Ash, I brought something for you to bring along for your journey. (pulls out Psalty's Kids Bible from behind her back) Ta-da!
Ash: A Psalty's Kids Bible?
Delia: That's right, honey. I was saving it for your next birthday, but I'm giving it to you now. (gives it to him)
Ash: Thank you, Mom! I love you! (hugs Delia)
Pikachu: Aww…
Daisy: That's so cute.
Delia happily returned the hug. Soon a girl close to Daisy's age arrived with a familiar redheaded girl with a Horsea.
Ash: Hey Pikachu, isn't that…?
Pikachu: I believe it is.
It was Misty and her little Horsea!
Misty: Ash!
Ash: Misty!
Horsea: Pikachu!
Pikachu: Horsea!
Ash, Pikachu, Misty, and Horsea ran to each other to give a high five!
Girl: So this is the boy and Pikachu I've been hearing about.
Misty: Ash, Daisy, this is my babysitter, Marina.
Ash: Hi, Marina.
Marina: Hello, Ash.
Daisy: Nice to meet you, Marina.
Marina: Likewise. Not every day ya meet one of the famous Professor Oak's grandchildren.
Misty: I'm so excited! I can't wait to see Water-type Pokémon in the Shlomlite Region!
Marina: (giggles) I think being around me and her mom is what got Misty into liking Water-types.
Just then, Ash and Pikachu saw someone heading in their direction. A ten-year-old boy with a dark green shirt and brown spiky hair was heading inside. He was a Pokémon Trainer going on a journey.
Ash: Pikachu, who's that boy?
Pikachu: No idea.
Ash: Mom, look, a boy is going somewhere.
Delia: Must be, honey.
Ash: Is it okay if I say hello to him?
Delia: If you want.
Ash: Thanks, Mom.
So Ash went over to the boy to greet him.
Ash: Hello there! My name is Ash Ketchum. Who are you?
Boy: My name's Brock, from Pewter City.
Ash: Pewter City? That's far! I'm from Pallet Town.
Brock: So you live near Professor Oak, huh?
Ash: That's right! By the way, are you going on Pokémon Journey?
Brock: Sure am. Hoping to learn what I can to become a Pokémon Breeder.
Ash: A Pokémon Breeder?
Brock: Well, sure. There's more than one way to interact with Pokémon, ya know.
Ash: I see. What Pokémon Region are you going to? I'm going with my babysitter to the Shlomlite Region.
Brock: No kidding. I'm going to that Region too.
Ash: Really?
Brock: Yeah. I'd like to learn more about the culture.
Ash: Are you as excited as I am?
Brock: Yes, I am.
Ash: Come on, Brock. I would like you to meet my mom and my new friends.
With that, Ash led Brock to where his mom, Daisy, Misty, and Marina were, along with the Pokémon.
Ash: Brock, this is my mom, my babysitter, Daisy, my first Pokémon, Pikachu, and my friend, Misty, and her Horsea.
Brock saw Daisy for the first time and felt like there were Butterfree in his stomach.
Brock: H-Hello, D-D-Daisy.
Daisy: Um, hi.
Ash: Uh… Are you okay, Brock?
Brock: I've just seen the most pretty girl I've ever seen.
Daisy: Why thank you, Brock.
This made Daisy blush. Then Brock looked and saw Misty's babysitter, Marina.
Brock: H-h-hello, m-ma'am.
Marina: Um, hi.
Brock: My name is uh, Brock. What's yours?
Marina: Uh, I'm Marina.
Brock: Wow. Another pretty girl. And a very fitting name for a girl like you.
Marina: Thank you very much!
Brock was in for a surprise when he met Ash's Pikachu and Misty's Horsea.
Horsea: What's up with him?
Pikachu: You're asking me?
Ash: Brock, this is my Pokémon friend, Pikachu.
Pikachu: Hiya.
Misty: And this is my pal, Horsea.
Horsea: Hello.
Brock took a step back in surprise.
Brock: Uh… Am I dreaming or did those Pokémon talk to me?
Pikachu: Try pinching yourself, dude.
Brock pinched himself and when he felt the pain, he realized he wasn't dreaming.
Brock: It's real. But how? How is that even possible?!
Ash: It's a long story, buddy.
Daisy: (hoping to change the subject) Um, Brock, would you like to join our little group to go to the Shlomlite Region?
Brock: (shakes his head to get his mind back on track) I'd be happy to.
Just then, the group heard an announcement from the speaker.
Daisy: Uh-oh. We'd better get going.
Delia: Take care, Ash. And stay safe. Goodbye.
Ash: I will, Mom. (hugs her)
Misty: Bye-bye, Mommy! I'll miss you. (hugs her)
Cascade: I'll miss you, too, honey.
Marina: I'm sure we'll have fun, kiddo.
Misty: You bet, Marina.
Brock: The Shlomlite Region, here we come!
So with Brock joining them, Ash, Misty, Daisy, Marina, and their Pokémon went to board the plane.
Delia: Have fun, Ash! (waves goodbye to her son)
Cascade: You too, Misty! (joins in waving goodbye)
As the plane takes off into the sky, Ash and Pikachu can see the Kanto Region getting smaller.
Ash: Look at the Kanto Region, Pikachu!
Pikachu: It's beautiful from up here!
Daisy smiled at this. She loves to see the little boy smile a happy smile.
Horsea: Wow. The sea looks so big from up here.
Misty: It's so pretty and blue!
Brock: So, how exactly did your Pokémon learn to talk?
Marina: Yeah, I heard them loud and clear too.
Pikachu: First, Jesus blessed me with a miracle.
Horsea: And Pikachu hugged me while he shared his blessing.
Marina: Whoa…
Brock: What an amazing story.
Brock wondered if such a thing would work on his Onix that his father gave him for his 10th birthday.
Ash: Hey Daisy, I wonder what kind of fun things they do in the Shlomlite Region.
Misty: I'm wondering that, too.
Daisy: We'll just have to find out once we get there. Right, Marina?
Marina: I agree.
It took a long time for the plane to fly to the Shlomlite Region. After a while, Ash spotted something peeking from the clouds. He tried to get a closer look.
Ash: Is that…?
Pikachu tried to see what Ash was looking at.
Pikachu: The Shlomlite Region?
Daisy: (notices) Whatcha looking at?
Ash: That patch of land down there.
Daisy moves to get a look.
Daisy: (realizes) That is the Shlomlite Region.
Pikachu: Wow…
Misty: We're finally here!
Horsea: It's fantastic!
Marina: We'll be able to see what kinds of water Pokémon they have soon enough.
Misty: Alright!
Brock: (thinks to himself) Wonder if there'll be more pretty girls down there.
Ash: I can't wait to meet all the new Pokémon!
Daisy and Marina giggled at Ash and Misty's enthusiasm, and Brock chuckled also. As the plane was coming in for a landing, Ash looked at his Bible and smiled.
Ash: I can't wait to get started.
Soon the plane touched down onto the ground.
Ash: Here we are, Pikachu. The Shlomlite Region!
Pikachu: Alright!
Daisy: Come on, everyone let's get inside the airport so we can get started.
Misty: Okay, Daisy. Let's go, Marina!
Marina: Right behind ya.
Brock: Lead the way, Ash!
Ash: You got it!
So Ash, Brock, Misty, the babysitters, and their Pokémon went inside the building. Once they got inside, They were looking for a place to sit. As they looked, they saw some more kids, some with their respective babysitters.
Pikachu: Ash, look! More kids!
Ash: Hey, you're right. And it looks like they've got some Pokémon with them, too.
Daisy: Well, let's go over and say hi to them.
Brock: Good idea.
So the group went over to the group of kids, babysitters, and their Pokémon to say hello. The first kid they saw was a boy who was ten years old with a yellow-green shirt, a green vest, purple shorts, a red fanny pack, green hair, and a Marill.
Misty: Hello, you have such a cute Marill! (squeals) Oh, no offense to you, Horsea.
Horsea: None taken.
Boy: Huh? D-D-Did that Horsea just… Talk?
Marill: Marill?
Horsea: Yes, I just did.
Pikachu: (walks up) She's not the only one, either.
Boy: Y-you talk t-too?
Marill: (amazed) Marill…
Ash: By the way, my name's Ash Ketchum and I'm from Pallet Town.
Misty: I'm Misty, from Cerulean City.
Brock: And I'm Brock from Pewter City.
Daisy: My name is Daisy Oak, the granddaughter of Professor Samuel Oak.
Boy: You're Professor Oak's granddaughter? The Professor Oak?
Daisy: That's right!
Marina: My name is Marina, I'm from the Orange Islands.
Boy: (excitedly) Oh wow! I can't believe I'm meeting someone related to Professor Oak, and another Orange Islander!
Marill: (giggles) Marill.
Boy: Anyway, my name is Tracey Sketchit and I'm learning to become a Pokémon Watcher.
Ash: A Pokémon Watcher?
Daisy: I've heard of them.
Misty: You have?
Ash: What're they?
Marina: A Pokémon Watcher is a trainer who studies Pokémon in their natural habitats.
Ash: Wow. You were right, Brock. There are other ways of interacting with Pokémon besides being just a Trainer.
Brock: (smiles) I told you.
Then they saw a little girl who was five years old with an orange dress and brown hair and with her was a baby boy who is two years old with a green onesie and oxford blue hair. The girl has a Torchic and with her baby brother, he has a stuffed Poochyena.
Ash: Hello, my name is Ash Ketchum. What's yours?
Girl: Oh, uh, my name's May.
Baby Boy: Max.
May: And this is Torchic.
Torchic: Torchic.
Pikachu: Hello, Torchic! It's a pleasure to meet ya.
Torchic: (shocked) Tor!
May: (gasps) T-T-That Pikachu spoke!
Max: (coos surprisingly)
Pikachu: Whoa, whoa, calm down.
Ash: It's okay.
Misty: It's nothing to be scared of.
Horsea: That's right.
Max: (coos in surprise again)
May: Another talking Pokémon?
Ash: Are you here for a journey?
May: That's right, I'm here with my baby brother and our babysitter, Jasper.
Jasper is a 17-year-old man who carries his guitar, has two-toned hair; one being golden yellow and one being albino. He has a dark blue shirt and a pair of teal shorts.
Jasper: Hello there, young man. It's nice to meet you here in the Shlomlite Region.
Ash: Thank you, Jasper.
Pikachu: Hiya.
Jasper: Whoa, May was right. Your Pikachu can talk!
Next, the group saw another little girl who was the same age as May with a pink dress and dark blue hair with gold hair clips. That girl also has a Piplup with her.
Girl: Hello, there.
Piplup: Piplup.
Ash: Hi there, My name's Ash, I'm from Pallet Town, what's your name?
Girl: My name's Dawn. And this is Piplup.
Pikachu: Hello, Piplup. I'm Pikachu.
Piplup: (shocked) Pip-Piplup?!
Dawn: Pika-Pikachu… Y-You talked!
Pikachu: Of course, I can talk. (to Ash) Is this gonna be a common theme whenever we meet new people?
Ash: I'm afraid so.
Dawn's babysitter comes along. This babysitter is a 16-year-old woman who is a generous young lady who teaches Dawn how to dance. She has orange circuit wavy hair, a pale rose shirt, and a purple skirt. Her name is April.
Brock caught sight of her.
Brock: Wow! What a beautiful girl!
April: (blushes) Oh, stop it. You're making me blush! (giggles)
Brock: My name's Brock from Pewter City. And what, may I ask, is your name, Miss?
April: The name is April and I'm Dawn's babysitter and dance teacher.
Brock: April… What a pretty name for a pretty teenage girl like you. Maybe you could dance my way…
Before Brock got any further, he received an electric shock as Pikachu touched one of Brock's legs and used his electric powers to get the tanned-colored 10-year-old Breeder-to-be to stop his flirting. Brock screamed out in pain until Pikachu decided to stop shocking him.
Pikachu: Are you done now?
Brock: (groans) Yeah. I. Think. I. Am. Now. (falls to the floor)
Daisy: (gets down to the kids' heights) So, what are you kids going to do in the Shlomlite Region?
Tracey was the first person to speak.
Tracey: I'm gonna make some sketches of new Pokémon here in the Region.
May and Max were next.
May: Me and Max are going to sing praise songs to everyone with a little help from Jasper.
Jasper: That's right.
Max: (laughs while clapping)
Dawn was the last to speak.
Dawn: And I'm going to put on dance shows.
April: And I'll be helping her.
May: What are you guys gonna do?
Ash: Pikachu and I are goin' to spread God's Word by singing praises to Him.
Pikachu: You bet! (winks)
Misty: I'm gonna find some Water-type Pokémon and baptize someone who believes in Jesus.
Horsea: And I'll be helping her out.
Marina: And so will I.
Brock: (recovered from being shocked) I'll be checking out the culture while learning all I can to be a Breeder.
Daisy: And I'm going to be teaching Ash all about history in the Shlomlite Region.
Dawn: That sounds wonderful!
Daisy: Well, what are we standing around here for? Let's begin our journey!
Once everyone stepped outside the airport, Brock looked over to Ash.
Brock: Hey, Ash, that thing that helped Pikachu and Horsea be able to talk - Do you think it could work on my Pokémon?
Ash: Hmm. I think so. What kinda Pokémon do ya have?
Brock: (pulls out a Poké Ball) I'll show ya. C'mon out, Onix.
A rock snake Pokémon emerged from Brock's Poké Ball and roared.
Brock: Guys, meet my first Pokémon, Onix.
Ash: Whoa… He's huge!
Onix lowered his head so everyone could say hello. Pikachu was the first to walk up to the large Pokémon.
Pikachu: (touches on Onix's nose) Hi, Onix. I'm Pikachu.
Horsea: And I'm Horsea.
Onix: Pleased to meet y–
Onix was shocked to hear himself talk.
Onix: Brock, am I… Talking?
Brock: Yep.
Onix: Wow…
Marill, Torchic, and Piplup came over. They were standing side by side as Pikachu shared his blessing with them.
Pikachu: So, what would you guys like to say?
Marill was the first Pokémon to speak to Pikachu.
Marill: Whoa, being able to speak sounds wonderful!
Next, it was Torchic's turn to talk.
Torchic: I never talked to anyone in a human language before.
Piplup was the last Pokémon to chat with Pikachu.
Piplup: I never would've guessed I'd be able to talk with Dawn in her language until today.
Pikachu: Well, you do now! I've shared my blessing with you, guys.
Horsea: I wonder if Pikachu's the only one who can share his blessing. I mean, what if the rest of us could share it?
Misty: That's a good question, Horsea.
As the group continued walking they came along a straight path.
Daisy: This path will take us to the first town.
Ash: Well, what're we waiting for?
Pikachu: Let's get going.
With that, Daisy led the way. On the straight path they were taking, Ash saw two more kids, a man, and their Pokémon having a rest.
Ash: Daisy, Pikachu, look, I can see someone in the trees.
They looked and saw a girl with long purple hair, dark skin, wearing pink sandals, and vanilla and pink clothing. She is five years old and with her is a Tusk Pokémon called an Axew.
Axew: (looks down, points) Axew-ew.
Girl: What is it, Axew? (looks down)
The girl sees the group of kids, their babysitters, and various Pokémon.
Girl: Wow, I've never seen those Pokémon before.
She begins climbing down the tree. As the group was walking down the straight path, they were in for a surprise.
Girl: Hello, everyone! (smiles brightly)
Daisy: Well, hello there.
Kids: Hi.
Ash was the first kid to introduce himself.
Ash: My name's Ash Ketchum. And this is my best friend, Pikachu.
Pikachu: Hiya!
Girl: (surprised) A talking Pikachu?! How cute!
She picked up the mouse Pokémon and started cuddling him.
Pikachu: (grunting) Thank you.
Misty, Brock, and Tracey were next in line.
Misty: Hi, my name is Misty and this is Horsea.
Brock: The name's Brock and this is my pal, Onix.
Tracey: I'm Tracey Sketchit, and this is Marill.
Horsea: Hello there.
Onix: Greetings.
Marill: How ya doing?
Next, May, Max, and Dawn were up.
May: My name is May and this is my buddy, Torchic.
Max: Max.
Dawn: Hi, my name's Dawn and this is Piplup.
Torchic: Hi, there.
Piplup: Hiya!
The babysitters were the last people to say hello to the girl and her Axew.
Daisy: My name is Daisy Oak and I'm the granddaughter of Professor Samuel Oak. I'm also Ash's babysitter.
Marina: I'm Marina, I'm from the Orange Islands, and I'm Misty's babysitter.
Jasper: The name's Jasper and I'm May and Max's babysitter.
April: And mine's April, I'm also Dawn's babysitter and dance teacher. What is your name?
Girl: Oh, right! My name's Iris. And this is Axew.
Axew: Axew-ew.
Pikachu: (gasping for air) Can… you please… let me… go?
Iris: (realizes) Oh! I'm sorry.
Pikachu: That's okay, by the way, where are you heading?
Iris: I'm heading for the next town with my babysitter, Dennis.
Dennis is a 14-year-old boy who carries a first aid kit for Pokémon and people. He is wearing a maroon shirt, a sea-green jacket, and a pair of khaki pants. His hair is indigo and he is a good friend to other people.
Dennis: There you are, Iris. You have to stop wandering like that.
Iris: I'm sorry, Dennis. But look who I found.
Dennis: Oh, who are all of you? Are you all travelers?
Daisy: You could say that.
Dennis: I see. Anyway, my name is Dennis. I'm Iris' babysitter. Sometimes, Iris can be pretty mischievous.
Iris blushed a little.
Iris: By the way, Ash, how did your Pikachu talk like a human?
Ash: Easy, It was Jesus who made him talk by blessing him.
Iris: Jesus?
Pikachu: That's right, He is the Son of God who did a miracle on me. And I managed to pass it onto the other Pokémon here. How about I pass it on to Axew?
Iris: Hmm. What do ya think, Axew?
Axew thought for a moment and then nodded quickly. Then he climbed down and walked over to Pikachu.
Pikachu: Here we go. I bless you in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Axew: Axew - you, Pikachu.
Pikachu: (chuckles) That's a thank you, right?
Axew: Yep, it is a thank you.
Just then, Pikachu spotted someone else. It was a boy with green hair, wearing a white shirt with a green vest and green bowtie. There was also a Grass Monkey Pokémon named Pansage with him. The boy was also 12 years old.
Pikachu: I saw someone coming toward Iris and Dennis. (points)
Ash: You're right, Pikachu.
Boy: Hey Iris, Dennis. Pansage and I have been looking for you almost in the trees.
Pansage: Pansage.
Dennis: Everything's okay, Cilan.
Cilan: That's a relief.
Pansage: (nods) Pansage.
Cilan: (noticed the group) Who are you?
One by one, Ash and the other kids introduced themselves.
Cilan: It's a pleasure to meet you all. My name is Cilan and this is my partner, Pansage. I'm learning to be a Pokémon Connoisseur.
Dawn: A Pokémon Connoisseur?
Ash: What's that?
Cilan: A Pokémon Connoisseur is a person that tests the connection between a trainer and Pokémon.
Ash: Really? Well, would ya mind testing my connection with Pikachu?
Cilan: Of course, Ash! Are you ready, Pansage?
Pansage: (nods) Pansage!
Cilan: It's evaluation time!
Ash: Oh, boy!
Pikachu: I can't wait to see what happens.
Cilan: Your Pikachu is an A-class Pokémon!
Pansage: Pan!
Ash and Pikachu were amazed at Cilan and his Pokémon.
Ash: Wow, Cilan! You say wonderful things to other people.
Pikachu: You too, Pansage!
Cilan: Fascinating. How'd your Pikachu learn to talk?
Pikachu then explained what he already told the others.
Cilan: What a delightful story!
Pikachu then shared his miracle with Pansage.
Pikachu: Here you go, Pansage.
Cilan: How do ya feel, Pansage?
Pansage: I feel… amazing!
The Grass Monkey Pokémon jumped up and down in excitement.
Cilan: (giggles) I'm glad that you can talk like me, Pansage.
Pansage: Me too, Cilan!
Dennis: Well, we should get going if we get to the next town.
Daisy: We're headed that way too.
Ash: Why don't we go there together?
Iris: That's a great idea, Ash!
Misty: Whaddaya think, Marina?
Marina: It's perfect!
Brock: What do the rest of you guys think?
Everyone agreed to the idea of traveling together with new friends.
Daisy: Well, I guess that settles it, everyone agrees to the idea.
Ash: Let's go!
Pikachu: Yeah!
And so, Ash, Pikachu, and the rest of the group traveled to the first town. On the way to the first town, something grabbed Pikachu from the sky!
Pikachu: Hey, let me go!
Ash: Pikachu! What's going on!?
Pikachu: Something's got me!
Then Ash and Pikachu heard some evil laughter.
Male Voice: So, we meet again.
Everyone looked to see where the voice came from.
Ash: I know that voice.
Misty: Sounds like that stupid Meowth from before!
Ash: You're right!
Looking up, they saw a familiar trio.
Meowth: (offended) I am not stupid! I got more smarts dan dese two put togeda!
May: Who are you?
James: So glad you asked.
Jessie: Prepare for trouble.
James: Make it double.
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.
Meowth: Meowth, dat's right.
Ash: The melodramatic prima donna of a guy…
Misty: And the equally melodramatic old lady!
Jessie: (enraged) Listen you brat! You obviously need to know the difference between old and experienced!
James: You should watch who you're calling names!
Daisy: Enough! Why are you stupid stooges even here at all?!
James: That's easy, we want that talking Pikachu!
Brock: What did Ash and Pikachu ever do to you clowns?!
Onix: Yeah, leave them alone.
Meowth: (shocked) Huh?! Did dat big rock snake just talk?
Jessie: I think so…
Horsea: He's not the only one, old lady!
Other Pokémon: That's right, now scram!
Jessie: (enraged again) I'm not an old lady!
James: More talking Pokémon?!
Meowth: How's dis even possible?!
Tracey: Fascinating. How is that Meowth able to talk?
May: I don't know, but he's one bad cat!
Max: (blows a raspberry) Meanies!
Dawn: Ash, why would these clowns want your Pikachu?
Ash: I'm not sure, Dawn.
Jessie: We want to give Pikachu to the boss of Team Rocket, Giovanni.
Iris: Why not get your own Pikachu, old hag?!
Jessie was about to blow again when James stepped in.
James: We only want the boy's Pikachu, twerp! Koffing, go get 'em!
Koffing emerges. As the poison gas Pokémon came out, Daisy brought out one of her own Poké Balls.
Daisy: Chansey, I need you! (throws the Poké Ball)
Chansey: (emerges) Chansey.
Daisy: Chansey, use Attract on Koffing!
Chansey: Chansey!
Chansey opened her arms and released multiple hearts from her body at Koffing. The attack hits, causing the poison gas Pokémon's eyes to be replaced with pink hearts and making him fall in love with Chansey.
Meowth: Oh no! Dat gas bag's head ova heels for dat brat's Chansey!
Jessie: Ekans, you're up!
Ekans: (emerges) Ekansssss!
Daisy: Nice try. Chansey, Attract once more!
Chansey performed Attract once more, and it hit the Snake Pokémon, causing a similar effect as to what happened to Koffing.
Meowth: Not again!
Jessie: We have no choice. Meowth, you get in there!
Meowth: Me?!
James: You're a Pokémon, too. Remember?
Meowth: Oh yeah. I sometimes forget dat.
Iris: Ugh, I can't take these stooges seriously.
Jessie, James, and Meowth: (insulted) WE ARE NOT STOOGES!
Meowth: You'll pay for dat! (goes into attack) Fury Swipes!
Daisy: Chansey, Attract. Then use Double Slap.
Chansey performed Attract once more. And just like with Koffing and Ekans, Meowth became infatuated with the Egg Pokémon.
Meowth: Ah, baby, I love ya.
Then Chansey performed her Double Slap on the scratch cat Pokémon.
Brock: Now it's our turn! Onix, Tackle attack, and free Pikachu.
Onix: Gladly.
Onix performed his Tackle attack, which resulted in Pikachu being freed.
Pikachu: I'm free!
Ash: Pikachu, you okay?
Pikachu: I am now. (to Onix) Thanks, big guy.
Onix: (smiles) My pleasure.
Pikachu: You stupid stooges better listen and listen good. No matter what you say, no matter what you try to do, I will never join you, or be your so-called boss's Pokémon. Jesus Christ Himself had me come to this boy for a mission to spread God's Word wherever we go. So leave me, Ash, and my friends alone and go bother someone else!
Ash: That's right! Go away!
It was right and there that Jessie and James realized that they were severely outnumbered and out of Pokémon. This made them feel uneasy.
Ash: Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!
Misty: Horsea, use Water Gun!
Brock: Onix, use Rock Throw!
Tracey: Marill, use Bubble Beam!
May: Torchic, use Ember!
Dawn: Piplup, use Bubble!
Iris: Axew, use Scary Face!
Cilan: Pansage, use Bullet Seed!
Every Pokémon used its attacks to destroy the hot air balloon. Team Rocket was so scared, they didn't have time to get out of there!
Jessie, James, and Meowth: Uh-oh…
And just like that, the balloon exploded, sending the trio high into the clouds!
Jessie, James, and Meowth: WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGAIN!
Pikachu: Well, I think I made my point.
Ash: We did it, Pikachu!
Pikachu: Aw, yeah!
Both boy and Pokémon high-fived each other. The other kids and their Pokémon cheered while the babysitters smiled.
Marina: You weren't so bad yourself, Daisy.
April: You and your Chansey make an excellent team.
Daisy: (giggles) Thanks. Now that everything's calmed down a bit, let's get to the first town!
Ash: Awesome, let's go!
Pikachu: Right behind ya!
Before they got back on the path, the group saw a man with a purple sash walking straight towards them. Pikachu recognized the man straight away.
Pikachu: Jesus? Is that you?
Jesus: (smiles) Yes, Pikachu, and I want to say that I am proud of you for not joining someone who goes on the wrong path.
Ash was surprised to see Jesus.
Ash: You must be Jesus Pikachu was talking about.
Jesus: That I am.
Pikachu: What are you doing here, Lord?
Jesus: I am here to give you a Bible Lesson from My wise and foolish ancestor, King Solomon's Book of Proverbs.
Ash: What do you mean, Jesus? Where's that?
Daisy: Here, Ash. Let me help you with that. (flips through the pages of the Bible and found the Book of Proverbs) Ah-ha! Here it is, the Book of Proverbs.
Ash: Thanks, Daisy.
Jesus: In the scripture, it says, "my son, do not go along with them, do not set foot on their paths;"
Ash: Is that why Pikachu didn't wanna join Team Rocket?
Jesus: That's right, Ash. And you should not join others who go on the crooked paths of foolishness.
Ash: Wow, thanks, Jesus.
Jesus: You're welcome, my young friend. And remember, have faith. Always.
And Jesus disappeared and left the group. The other kids and their babysitters and Pokémon were amazed.
Brock: You guys saw that, right?
Tracey: I sure did.
Cilan: It was astonishing.
Misty: I can't believe what I'm seeing.
Dawn: That man is so wise!
Iris: It made me feel so good inside somehow.
May: Me too! What about you, Max?
Max: (giggles)
Ash: Well, it looks like we're gonna have a great adventure after all. Let's go!
Pikachu: Yeah!
Narrator: The kids' journey in the Shlomlite Region has just begun. They will encounter fantastic friends, evil enemies, and meet creatures beyond their wildest imagination. For now, Ash's mission has already begun. As the Journey continues.
To Be Continued…
And that is it for this chapter. I decided to highlight the character names so you know who is talking when, I hope it makes it easier for you to read the story. I will see you next Sunday for another chapter! Take care!
