Episode 121: Grim Grinning Ghost Pokémon
A couple of days passed since their stop at a Pokémon dojo and since then, Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Togepi, and the Alolan nine all continued on with their journey and towards Ecruteak City for Sora's upcoming Gym battle. Along the way, Sora and Kairi were challenged into a tag battle by twin brothers.
"What do you say, big brother Rick? Should we take on these two lovebirds?" The younger twin asked.
"I say that we should, little brother Nick. We can show them that brotherly love is the strongest kind love of live there is," Rick said.
"So it's siblings versus couples, is it? Then you're be in for a battle of your lives," Sora said.
"But, we warn you, it's not easy going up against us," Kairi said.
"Then let's do it the hard way," Rick said.
"Because that's how we like it!" Nick said.
The twins took out two Pokéballs and threw them in the air.
"Go for it, Wartortle!" Nick said.
"Go for it, Croconaw!" Rick said.
The two trainers let out a Wartortle and a Croconaw and they did the same pose as their trainers. Sora and Kairi knew which ones to use against those two twins. Kairi took out Raichu's Pokéball and Sora looked over to Pikachu.
"You up for it, Pikachu?" Sora asked his partner.
"Pika!" Pikachu nodded.
"Go for it!" Sora said as Pikachu entered the battle.
"Then the one I'm going with is Raichu!" Kairi said throwing her Pokéball letting out her Raichu.
"Rai, Rai, Raichu!" Raichu said entering the battle.
"So, it's a Pikachu and a Raichu, huh?" Nick said.
"Smart enough to use Electric Type Pokémon to counter us; also an evolution team-up. None of that is goinna help you," Rick said.
"You'll have to see for yourselves," Kairi said. "Raichu! Start things up with Thunder Punch on Croconaw!" Raichu moved in to deliver a punch on Totodile's evolved form.
"Wartortle! Jump in front of Croconaw and use Protect!" Nick ordered. Wartortle jumps in front of Croconaw and formed a protective barrier around both Water Types.
"Thanks for the save, little brother!" Rick said smiling.
"Anytime, big brother!" Nick said smiling back.
"Now let's do this! Croconaw! Ice Punch on Pikachu!" Rick ordered. Croconaw moved in to deliver a chilling punch on the yellow mouse Pokémon.
"Pikachu! Dodge it!" Sora called out. Pikachu manages to dodge Croconaw's Ice Punch just by leaning backwards. "Now use Thunderbolt!" Pikachu used his electric attack to shock Croconaw hard landing heavy damage.
"Croconaw!" Rick gasped.
"Wartortle! Move in with Scald!" Nick ordered. Wartortle shoots out hot water from its mouth.
"Dodge it!" Sora called out as Pikachu ran and the hot water attack misses its mark. He looked over to Kairi. "Should we speed things up?"
"I like the sound of that, Sora!" Kairi said smiling affectionately.
"Quick Attack!" Sora and Kairi called out as both mouse Pokémon ran with such speed. Pikachu rammed into Wartortle and Raichu rammed into Croconaw.
"Wartortle! Bite on Raichu!" Nick ordered. Wartortle moved in to deliever a bite attack on Raichu, but Pikachu's evolved form just grabbed the turtle Pokémon and picked it up despite being smaller.
"That's great Raichu! Seismic Toss!" Kairi ordered. Raichu jumped in the air and rolled around making Wartortle dizzy. Raichu threw Wartortle right down at Croconaw conking them both in the head. "Let's wrap this up!" Sora smiled as he took Kairi's hand.
"Couldn't agree more," Sora said.
"Thunderbolt!" Sora and Kairi said at once. Both mouse Pokémon launched their Thunderbolt attack combining with each other. The combined attacks hits the evolved forms of Squirtle and Totodile shocking them with tremendous power.
Rick and Nick stood amd saw both their Water Type Pokémon were beaten by two mouse Pokémon from the same evolution line. Pikachu and Raichu both shook while Sora and Kairi embraced while Sora spun her around.
"I just don't believe!" Rick exclaimed.
"We both got creamed by a pair of lovebirds!" Nick shared his brother's exclamation.
Sora and Kairi approached their opponents and shook the brother's hands.
"You two gave it everything you had," Kairi said.
"Thanks, but we still lost," Rick said.
"But, the important thing is you both had a blast battling us. Isn't that what counts?" Sora asked. Nick looked over to his twin.
"He's right, big brother. I don't care if we win or lose, just as long as it's with you. We win together and we lose together. What's what brotherly love is all about," Nick said. That made Rick smile and ruffle his younger twin's hair.
"You're right, little brother. That's why I'm so lucky to have a little brother like you. Even though you get on my nerves most of the time, you're the best little brother I could ever ask for and I wouldn't trade it for a big pot of gold," Rick said.
"Me neither, big brother," Nick said as the twins hugged each other.
Sora and Kairi smiled warmly knowing the bond between siblings was and is just as strong as ever. Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Togepi, and the Alolan nine all ventured through a dark forest in the dead of night unaware of a pair of red eyes appearing from the darkness. It actually belonged to a wild Gengar leading a horde of Gastly, Haunter, Misdreavus, and a ghost Pokémon with its head shaped like a wizard's hat and has three gems on the body. This Pokémon is known as a Mismagius. All of the Ghost Pokémon all vanish hoping to have some fun with their visitors.
The group decided to make a stop for the night and proceed in the morning.
"I think we'll have better luck heading into Ecruteak City when it isn't so dark," Sora said.
"No argument from me. I think it'll be a good idea if we all stick together because we don't know what could be lurking around," Kiawe said.
"Yeah," Mina agreed.
"According to the guidebook, the area we're currently occupying is said to be home to Ghost Type Pokémon," Illima said. Acerola's face lit up like a kid's face in Christmas at the thought of Ghost Type Pokémon and hopes to catch one of them.
"I don't think I wanna see any," Sophocles said shivering with fright.
"Hopefully, we won't have to deal with them," Lillie said.
"I don't know. Remember that old house we spent the night at? That Haunter really gave us some trouble when we were trying to sleep," Mallow said.
"Yeah and Sora caught him," Acerola said in a pout. "He called dibs when it was supposed to be mine."
"Maybe you'll have your chance one of these days," Lana said.
"Lana's right. Any Ghost Type Pokémon would be lucky to have a trainer like you. Just ask Mimikyu," Hapu said. That made Acerola smile since she loves her Mimikyu dearly.
Everyone got ready for bed and went into their sleeping bags to fall asleep. Kairi slept close to Sora knowing she'll be in good hands. The rest of the girls always did like seeing them kiss each other good night.
Over to Team Rocket, they sat around a campire roasting some acorns and pinecones they found in the forest.
"Makes me wish that we had some marshmallows to roast," Jessie groaned.
"We would have some s'mores to enjoy if a certain someone didn't eat any of the marshmallows, chocolate bars, and graham crackers," James stated with him, Meowth, and Wobbufett glaring at Jessie.
"Well, I was hungry, so sue me," Jessie hissed at her colleagues.
"And what attorney would represent you?" Meowth asked under his breath.
"Wobbufett!" Wobbufett nodded.
"I just wish we had some popcorn," James said.
"Two things wrong with that. One: We don't have any corn to pop. And two: we don't have any salt, butter or anything to put it in," Jessie said.
"Exactly my point," James said pinning.
"It's a good thing Delibird ain't here with us because he'd just take our stuff again just because we don't have any moola," Meowth said.
James spat, "Well, glad that dirty bird Pokémon isn't here because that little tuft of feathers will just keep taking my bottle caps just like my mother keeps throwing them out after all the hard work I put into collecting them!" James sobbed.
Unaware, a group of Gengar show up with their eyes glowing red and they snicker among themselves to give Team Rocket plenty of trouble and discord among the ranks.
The Gengar turned themselves invisible and they snuck up on Team Rocket. An acorn is lifted up and is flicked at James.
"OW!" James yelped. He knew it had to come from Meowth's direction and he gave the cat Pokémon a good kick.
"Hey! What's the idea?" Meowth hissed.
"That served you right for throwing an acorn at my head!" James roared.
"I didn't throw anything at you!" Meowth argued. Jessie stood up and broke up the fight between them.
"That's enough the both of you!" Jessie said turning to Meowth. "I didn't see who threw what at who so don't start thinking it's funny to-" Jessie paused when she felt a smack on her butt. She turns to James with a growl and starts strangling him. "AND WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION TO SPANK ME IN MY ASS, YOU LITTLE PERVERT?!"
"I didn't smack you!" James said being strangled. Jessie stops choking James.
"Don't play coy! I've seen the way you look at me. And if seeing me in the most sexiest swimsuits wasn't enough to give you a nosebleed, I wouldn't be surprised if you pictured me naked," Jessie said.
"I do not picture you naked!" James argued. "And I do not get any nosebleeds from looking at your body! In fact, I wouldn't even take a peek at your sagging boobs!" That pissed Jessie off.
"MY BREASTS ARE NOT SAGGING!" Jessie roared. Wobbufett felt a kick from behind and glares at Meowth.
"Wobbufett!" Wobbufett yelled.
"What are you going on about?" Meowth asked.
"Wobbu, Wobb, Wobb, Wobbufett, Wobbufett!" Wobbufett accused.
"I did not kick you! I was was sitting right here roasting this pinecone!" Meowth stated.
"Wobbufett," Wobbufett said.
"What do you mean a likely story? And don't roll those eyes at me!" Meowth said. He could somehow tell if Wobbufett is rolling his eyes.
"And in another thing! The only time I ever see you lift a finger is when you fix your makeup!" James stated. James was pushed by the invisible Gengar and he tumbles on Jessie. Meowth and Wobbufett stop their arguing and they see James on top of Jessie with his hands on her chest. James was red with embarrassment while Jessie's face was red with rage and starts pummeling him.
"FIRST YOU TELL ME THAT I HAVE SAGGY BOOBS, NOW YOU HAVE THE NERVE TO GROPE ME! YOU'RE NOT ONLY A PERVERT, BUT YOU'RE A LYING PERVERT!" Jessie yelled.
"Ow! Ow! OW! Stop beating me up! I didn't mean it! Something pushed me!" James said in defense. Meowth facepalmed feeling embarrassed by watching those two.
"I hate to say it, but I hope those two twerps won't turn out like those two," Meowth said.
"Wobbu," Wobbufett nodded in agreement when suddenly, Meowth hears some laughing.
"What the hell is that?" Meowth asked looking around. Meowth saw some Gengar laughing themselves silly to the discord they're having. That's was when Meowth figured it out. "So that's it. It was those Gengar that were causing us trouble; then let's make it double."
"Fett," Wobbufett said in agreement. Wobbufett scratched the back of his head. "Wobbufett, Wobbu, Wobbu."
"Forget about it. Besides, let's break up their brawl before they kill each other," Meowth said. Jessie had James in a bind by his legs.
"Admit it, James! You grabbed me by my butt!" Jessie barked.
"I'M NOT ADMITTING TO ANYTHING I DIDN'T DO!" James yelled.
"TALK YOU SEX-CRAZED PIG!" Jessie yelled.
"I'M TELLING YOU THAT I DIDN'T DO IT!" James yelled. Meowth grabs a wooden hammer and bonks them both on the head.
"Now that I have your attention how about we talk about what's going on," Meowth said. Jessie and James started beating up the cat Pokémon.
"What was that for?!" James yelled.
"I was in the middle of getting James to admit his misdeeds!" Jessie snarled.
Before James could talk Meowth stepped in, "James didn't do it! It was just a bunch of Gengar that were playing tricks on us!" Jessie and James blinked twice.
"Say Jessie, didn't that crazy old man we bumped into today say anything about Ghost Type Pokémon living here in the woods?" James asked.
"That does sound about right, but he was too far away for us to hear him," Jessie said.
"They were the ones who were responsible for what's going on," Meowth said.
"We should find those troublemakers and make them pay for making them fight among ourselves," James said.
"The first right thing you've said all day," Jessie said.
"Wobbufett!" Wobbufett nodded.
"Niw lets get those Gengar and see if they'll be grinning when we get done with them!" Jessie said.
"Yeah!" James and Meowth agreed.
"Wobbufett!"
Team Rocket were about to take their revenge when the Gengar suddenly appeared before them.
"There you are!" James said.
"You think you can play some nasty tricks on us, we can show you how nasty we can be!" Jessie said. Team Rocket were about to jump them when the Gengar hypnotizes Team Rocket and they see a table nicely set with a white tablecloth and topped with so much delicious food it made their mouths water.
"Do you see that?" Meowth said drooling.
"Oh, I do!" James said also drooling.
"What I see is a meal," Jessie said also drooling.
"What I see is a feast!" James said.
"No! A banquet!" Meowth said.
"Wobbu, Wobbu!" Wobbufett said drooling.
"Who cares what is, because it's time to eat!" Jessie proclaimed.
"YAY!" Team Rocket all cheered when suddenly, the table revealed itself to be a monster with teeth as sharp as daggers and rhe most monstrous roar they ever heard; and no Pokémon has a roar that scary. Team Rocket screams and they run away from the monster table screaming.
"All I wanted is a bite, but I didn't want to be the one who gets bitten!" James yelled.
"They say that it's rude to eat and run, but it dosen't count if you're gonna eaten by a monster!" Jessie yelled.
"For once, you're not getting any lip from me since that thing is smacking its lips!" Meowth yelled.
"Wobbu, Wobbu!" Wobbufett yelled in fright.
"TEAM ROCKET'S RUNNING OFF AGAIN!" Team Rocket yelled as their voices echo in the woods. Over to Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Togepi, and the Alolan nine, they all woke up hearing the screams.
"What was that?" Kairi asked.
"It's either Team Rocket or it's just someone who got lost in the woods," Hapu guessed.
"Probably just some hair brain scheme to nab Pikachu," Sora guessed. "They have to be lower than dirt if they're thinking about swiping our Pokémon while we were sleeping."
"Pikachu," Pikachu nodded in agreement.
"There's nothing to worry about now right?" Sophocles asked.
"Wrong. If there are Ghost Type Pokémon living here, then whatever scared Team Rocket or whatever it was, it's most likely they'll target us next," Sora said.
"I agree. We can be some potential victims," Illima said. Sora, Kairi, the Alolan nine, and the Pokémon huddled up together and Sora whispered to them not knowing when they might be listening.
Almost half an hour later, a bunch of Gastly, Haunter, and Misdreavus all appeared along with the leading Gengar and the Mismagius alongbwith them. The ghostly Pokémon all went over to the Alolan nine sleeping soundly.
Gastly and Haunter's eyes glowed blue and a wave came from them and it hits them all. They all snickered to themselves hoping they would be jumping out of their sleeping bags in fright. But they noticed something was off.
"Shouldn't they be scared out of their wits by now?" - Gastly subtitle.
"They should be, but they're just laying they there. I don't know what gives, but that shouldn't be." - Haunter subtitle.
"One of you go check it out and see what's up." - Misdreavus subtitle. Haunter went for it since itbl has hands. Haunter went over to Sora and saw his spikey hair sticking out and uncovered Sora's sleeping bag and saw him wearing some kind of goggles.
"Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat," Sora chanted. Kairi and the Alolan nine were all wearing similar goggles and all the Ghost Pokémon were caught in a bind. Sora smiled.
(Flashback, half an hour ago)
"Okay Acerola, we all know Ghost Type Pokémon can make themselves invisible and float around. Is there anything else we can do to deal with them?" Sora asked in a whisper.
"Ghost Types can create illusions just for fun," Acerola said also whispering. "That can be used for defense."
"Okay, that's useful," Sora said turning to Sophocles. "I can bet that you have something we can use." Sophocles nodded.
"I have made some special goggles for all of us. It should work as well aas the Sylph Scope Team Rocket used back at the Pokémon Tower. So, I thought it might come in handy after coming back from Alola," Sophocles said.
"How many did you make?" Sora asked.
"One for each of us," Sophocles said.
"Great! Those Pokémon won't know what hit them," Sora said.
(Flashback ends)
"I'm so glad that I learned my lesson about Ghost Type Pokémon after the last time and at the Pokémon Tower," Sora said in his thoughts. He took a glance to Misdreavus and took out his Pokédex.
Misdreavus, the Screech Pokémon
Type: Ghost
Misdreavus frightens people with a creepy, sobbing cry. The Pokémon apparently uses its red spheres to absorb the fearful feelings of foes and turn them into nutrition.
"Those crocodile tears won't work on me," Sora said as he turned to Pikachu. "Okay Pikachu! Go for it!"
"Pikachu!" Pikachu said as he engaged the Ghost Pokémon. Sora took out a Pokéball and threw it to let out Kabuto.
"You help out too, Kabuto!" Sora said. Kabuto nodded.
"Great idea, Sora!" Kairi placed Togepi in the sleeping bag. "Stay in there, Togepi. It's safer in there." She took out two Pokéballs. "Raichu! Omanyte! Go!" The Pokéballs opens and lets out Omanyte and Raichu.
"Snowy! Magearna! Go!" Lillie called out throwing her Pokéball and Ultra Ball letting out her two chosen Pokémon.
"Stantler! Go!" Illima said letting out Stantler.
Acercola, "Go Mimikyu!"
Kiawe, "Go Marowak! Turtonator!"
Sophocles, "Togedemaru! Flaffy! Magnemite! Vikavolt!"
Mallow," Tsareena! Weepinbell! Skiploom!"
Lana, "Seaking! Poliwhirl! Cloyster!"
Mina," Shiinotic, Clefairy!"
Hapu, "Mudsdale!"
The Alolan nine all summoned their Pokémon to battle against the Ghost Type Pokémon to a battle. Kabuto and Omanyte fought on using Bubble Beam while the Electric Type Pokémon shocked them.
Turtonator and Marowak drove them away with their fire while Seaking, Cloyster, and Poliwhirl made a big splash aginst them. All the Pokémon fought hard against the ghostly Pokémon as many of them started to retreat. Gengar and Mismagius stayed behind to engage them.
"Look you guys!" Kiawe said.
"That Gengar must be the ringleader," Sora pointed out. "But, what about the other one?" Sora took out his Pokédex and scanned the Mismagius next to Gengar.
Mismagius, the Magical Pokémon
The evolved form of Misdreavus
Type: Ghost
Mismagius appears out of nowhere and starts chanting some incantations. The incantations could either bring happiness to its friend, or it will bring torment to its victims.
"I don't think bibbidy-bobbidy-boo is among those incantations," Sora said putting his Pokédex away. Acerola's eyes lit up as she's smiling warmly.
"Two Ghost Types! Somebody pinch me because I must be dreaming!" Acerola said. She turned to her friends. "Let me take these two. Ghost Types are my specialty!" Sora, Kairi, and the rest of the Alolan nine all understood.
"Go for it, Acerola," Kairi said. Acerola gave a thumbs up and turned to her Mimikyu.
"Okay, Mimikyu! We have two Ghost Type Pokémon to capture, so you still game?" Acerola asked. Mimikyu nodded. "I knew you would be! Start up with Shadow Ball!" Mimikyu fired Shadow Ball as Gengar and Mismagius had dodged the attack. Mismagius's eyes starts glowing red and forms a ring of red-orange fire in front of itself. Mismagius then unleashes it from its mouth while Gengar unleashes Dark Pulse from its hands.
"Watch out! Mystic Fire and Dark Pulse!" Lillie gasped.
"Mimikyu! Dodge them both!" Acerola called out. Mimikyu simply jumps through the trees avoiding the attacks and confusing her opponents. Gengar turns to Mismagius and nods. Both Ghost Pokémon searched for the disguise Pokémon. "Shadow Claw!" Mimikyu jumps out of the treetops and swiped at both Gengar and Mismagius with her shadowy claws. Gengar fires Sludge Bomb while Mismagius sends out Magical Leaf. Mimikyu dodges the attacks catching the ghostly Pokémon off guard.
"Nice moves, Mimikyu!" Sora called out.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu cheered on.
"You're doing great!" Kairi also cheered.
"Toge, Toge, Togepi!" Togepi chirped.
"Okay Mimikyu! Play Rough!" Acerola called out. Mimikyu's eyes glowed yellow and headed towards Gengar and Mismagius creating a dust cloud and Mimikyu pummelled her opponents into submission. Once the cloud had cleared up, Acerola took out two Pokéballs and threw them at Gengar and Mismagius. They hit the two Pokémon and they flow inside. The Pokéballs wobbles around and around. Stars swirls around the two Pokéballs confirming the catch. "Hooray! I caught both Gengar and Mismagius!" Acerola ran up to Mimikyu and embraced her Pokémon. "You did awesomely, Mimikyu!" Mimikyu smiled under the cloth.
Not too far away, the ghost Pokémon watched the battle and they all backed away not wanting to get messed with since seeing what happens if they mess with them.
"Do you think we proved our point?" Kiawe asked.
"I think we did if there are anymore left behind," Sora said.
"Sora's right. I for one could use a good night's sleep after all the excitement," Illima said.
"Me too," Sophocles said in a yawn. "I'm getting sleepy."
Everyone said goodnight to each other and they all fell asleep soundly.
Elsewhere, Team Rocket is still running for their lives with the illusion still chasing them.
"Why is it still chasing after us?!" James exclaimed.
"Who cares?! Just keep running!" Jessie screamed.
"I don't think I would want to run anymore!" Meowth said still running. A Hoothoot pops out and a red light comes out from the eyes making the illusion vanish. Team Rocket starts panting as they stopped and saw the illusion gone.
"Where did it go?" James asked.
"It's gone," Jessie said.
"It was never there, whatever it was," a new voice called out confusing them. They all turned to see it was Ryo who helped them out. The same Hoothoot comes to Ryo's side. "What you were running from was only an illusion. Ghost Type Pokémon can do that to frighten their victims."
"We were running from an illusion?" Meowth asked.
Ryo nodded, "Yes. And since not one of you has a Hoothoot or any other Pokémon that can use Foresight, your best bet is to go around the forest instead of through it. Unless you want to get to you again." Ryo took his leave with the Hoothoot.
"We should head back in," Jessie said. James, Meowth, and Wobbufett all looked at her like she was crazy. "What's with the looks on your faces?"
"I don't know if you remember this, but we were fooled by some illusions conjured by those Gengar," Meowth said.
"Meowth is right. Ghost Type Pokémon can be pretty when they want to be and that's whenever they want," James said shivering.
"Come on, you two chickens. I don't even care if Jason is in there waiting for us, we're going in there," Jessie stated. Team Rocket ventures through the forest only to be met with more illusions.
At the raise of morning, everyone woke up with a yawn.
"Man, that was a great sleep I had," Sora said stretching his arms.
"I think we all a great sleep after all the excitement from last night," Mallow said.
"Acerola especially," Lana said.
Acerola looked at her two Pokéballs still smiling to her latest catches. She joins the others for some breakfast which consisted of a box cereal with some of Miltank's Moomoo Milk to make it better. As they ate their breakfast, Acerola thought of putting her two new Pokémon to the test. She thought of challenging Sora to a double battle.
"Say Sora. I was wondering after breakfast and before we go, we could have a double battle. Just wanna test out the power of my newest Pokémon," Acerola said. Sora smiled.
"Sure Acerola. We can do that," Sora said accepting the challenge. Once everyone had finished, Sora and Acerola got ready for a double battle and Sora knew which ones to use. He looked over to Pikachu and took out a Pokéball. "You're up, Pikachu."
"Pikachu!" Pikachu said entering the battle.
"Okay Cyndaquil! Go for it!" Sora said throwing his Pokéball letting Cyndaquil out. Cyndaquil ignites his flames. Acerola took out the Pokéballs containing her latest Pokémon.
"Gengar! Mismagius! Go!" Acerola said letting the ghost Pokémon out to battle. "Wanna make the first move, Sora?"
"How about I let you have the honors, Acerola," Sora insisted.
"Thanks," Acerola said. "Gengar! Sludge Bomb! Mismagius! Mystical Fire!" Gengar fires Sludge Bomb while Mismagius performs Mystical Fire making a little chant. Both Pokémon sends them out to their opponents.
"Pikachu! Cyndaquil! Dodge with Quick Attack!" Sora called out. Both of Sora's Pokémon ran in order to dodge the attacks. "Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt on Mismagius! Cyndaquil! Use Flamethrower on Gengar!" Pikachu and Cyndaquil fired their attacks on their selected targets.
"Gengar! Dark Pulse! Mismagius! Power Gem!" Acerola ordered. Gengar fired Dark Pulse to block Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Mismagius's gems and sent out a beam of blue energy blocking Cyndaquil's Flamethrower. The clashed attacks causes an explosion making Pikachu and Cyndaquil skid back.
"That was great, Acerola!" Sora complemented the Ghost Type trainer.
"Thanks! Just a little something I took from your playbook," Acerola said.
"Will it be enough?" Sora asked. Acerola grinned.
"How about we find out! Gengar! Sludge Bomb again, but aim at Cyndaquil! And Mismagius! Use Magical Leaf on Pikachu!" Acerola ordered. Gengar and Mismagius sent out their chosen attacks to their chosen opponents. SoSora thought for a moment and remembered the trick he used on Razor Leaf.
"Wonder if it'll work on Magical Leaf?" Sora asked. "Cyndaquil! Flamethrower on Mismagius's Magical Leaf!" Cyndaquil fired Flamethrower right at the glowing leaves cathing them on fire. The burning leaves falls on the two ghost Pokémon. "It does work."
"Gengar! Mismagius!" Acerola gasped.
"Pikachu! Full powered Thunderbolt!" Sora called out. Pikachu sends out Thunderbolt and shocks both of them greatly paralyzing them. "Okay Cyndaquil! Flamethrower again!" Cyndaquil fires a full powered Flamethrower and the flames engulfs them both earning a double knockout.
"Gengar! Mismagius!" Acerola gasped running up to them. She helped up her Gengar and then her Mismagius. She giggles. "You're both still awesome even if you don't win." Gengar and Mismagius both smiled and felt accepted. "If you two stick with me, you and Mimikyu will be an unbeatable team." She turns to Sora with a smile. "That was a fun battle, Sora. No shame to losing to you."
"Thanks Acerola. I would say the same thing," Sora said shaking his friend's hand.
With that settled, the group conticontinued on with their journey to Ecruteak City. Several hours later, Team Rocket managed to get out of the darkest part of the forest. And they all had dark spots under their eyes.
"Maybe we should have listened to that kid back there about going around the woods instead of just through it," Meowth said.
"It's too late now because we got out," Jessie said.
"Wobbufett," Wobbufett said.
"But at least the worst is over," James said. Unfortunately, it wasn't over because of a swarm of angry Beedrill coming their way. "Oh no."
Over trees, their screams are heard as a certain Snubbull is continuing her pursuit of Meowth. Her ears perk up hearing Meowth's voice and chases after the sound. And this is where we cut off from the story for now.