Episode 16: Bulbasaur's Hidden Village

On their way to Vermillion City, Hana and the others have been traveling in the forest for a while now. They decide to stop at a small creek to have a lunch break. The group are having sandwiches along with some MooMoo milk. Pikachu and Alistar are eating happily while Latias and Latios are sleeping in Hana's backpack. It turns out to be a peaceful day for them. However, that's not the only reason why they decide to stop.

"It's official, we're lost," Akira says.

"Pi!" (Lost.) Alistar says.

"Yeah. This forest is so big, and we have no clue where the path is," Hana says.

"I think stopping for a lunch break is a good idea. My feet are starting to hurt," Diana says, rubbing her left ankle.

Suddenly, Hana turns her head to notice a small Oddish is drinking water from the creek.

"Hey, it's an Oddish," Haan says.

Diana brings out her Pokedex, and it says, "Oddish. This Pokemon is typically found roaming the forest scattering pollen as it walks around."

"It sure looks cute though," Diana says.

"With a forest so big, we'll see a lot of forest Pokemon," Chase says.

Hana then has an idea, "Maybe it might like a peanut butter jelly sandwich?"

Hana then splits her sandwich in half and walks to Oddish. Oddish sees Hana and begins to get scared. Hana gently kneels on her knees and presents the sandwich to her.

"Will you like snacks? It's good," Hana asks.

Oddish looks at the sandwich with curiosity and sees how nice Hana is. The little Pokemon takes a chance and bats into the sandwich.

"Oddish!" (Yummy! Oddish says.

Then eats the rest of the snack Hana is offering. Soon, Oddish has finished with the sandwich.

"Oddish," (Thank you) Oddish says.

"You're welcome," Hana says.

Oddish becomes confused. For a minute, this human girl can understand what it says. Suddenly, Hana hears a weird sound and looks ahead to see a Razor Leaf attack coming towards her. Pikachu acts and uses the Iron Tail at them, so they won't hit Hana. Then he stands in front of Hana ready to defend her.

They soon see a Pokemon in front of Oddish with anger. It's a small, quadruped Pokémon that has blue-green skin with darker patches. It has red eyes with white pupils, pointed, ear-like structures on top of its head, and a short, blunt snout with a wide mouth. A pair of small, pointed teeth are visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. On its back is a green plant bulb, which is grown from a seed planted there at birth.

"Whoa! What's that?!" Akira explains.

Hana surprisingly says, Wow! I can't believe it! A Bulbasaur!"

Hana takes out her Pokedex and Dexter says, "Bulbasaur. It bears the seed of a plant on its back from birth. The seed slowly develops. Researchers are unsure whether to classify Bulbasaur as a plant or animal. Bulbasaur are extremely tough and very difficult to capture in the wild."

"I don't get it, why would a Bulbasaur come out and attack us?" Diana asks.

They see Bulbasaur and Pikachu glaring at each other.

"Pika Pika Pi," (No one tries to attack Hana while I'm here.) Pikachu angrily says.

"Bulba Bulba Bulabaur," (Then maybe your trainer should try to catch Oddish) Bulbasaur says.

"Pika Pika Pika!" (She was just offering it something to eat!) Pikachu angrily says.

Both of the Pokemon glare at each other and are ready for a fight.

Hana gets between them and has one hand presented to her hand in front of each Pokemon.

"Alright you two, there's no need to cause a fight. There is clearly a misunderstanding," Hana says.

Pikachu understands and decides to back down. Bulbasaur is a little surprised to see her stopping the fight. He becomes protective when She bends down to Bulbasaur and Oddish.

"It's okay Bulbasaur. You were just trying to protect Oddish. You attacked because you were afraid I might hurt or capture it. But don't worry, I won't do such a thing," Hana says.

She then pets Bulbasaur's head gently, "You're a very brave Pokemon, aren't you?"

Bulbasaur is rather surprised. Hana is being so nice to him. Bulbasaur suspects Hana to battle and capture, but instead, she understands that he wants to protect Oddish and gently pets it.

Hana stands up, "Well you two better get going. My friends and I are heading off ourselves."

Then walks off, "Hope we'll see you again sometime."

Hana and Pikachu join up with the others and they all continue to head on their way. Bulbasaur is still surprised to see how nice Hana is.

He turns to Oddish and says, "Bulba," (Let's go.)

Then Bulbasaur and Oddish run off into the forest.

Sometime later, Hana and the others are walking on the bridge to the other side.

"That was pretty close. You really got us out of a small jam," Diana says.

"Thanks. I'm just glad we come to an agreement," Hana says.

"I wonder where we are now?" Akira asks.

Chase looks at the map and says, "I can't find this bridge on my map."

Suddenly, the wind begins to blow causing the bridge to move around. Suddenly, one of the support ropes snaps and the bridge turns to the side. Hana and the others grab on to the rope as they try not to fall.

Hana screams, "Hang on, everyone!"

Sadly, Chase isn't able to hold on and begins to fall off the bridge.

Hana screams, "CHASE!"

Chase falls into the river and is being pulled away by the current.

Diana cries out, "Hana, you have to pull us back up, it's our only chance!"

"Pika Pi!" (Hurry!) Alistair says, frightened.

Soon, Hana and the others are able to reach the other side of the bridge and take deep breaths in exhaustion.

"Phew! I'm totally wiped out!" Hana says.

"We can't rest now, we've gotta find Chase!" Diana panics.

"You're right," Akira says.

The three then hurry down the river to find Chase. Suddenly, Diana screams and hears a loud crash. Hana, Akira, and the Pikachus turn to see Diana has fallen into a hole.

"Diana, are you okay?" Akira asks.

"Not really. What's a hole doing here?" Diana replies.

Hana holds her hand, "I'll help you get out."

"Pikachu!" (Me too!) Pikachu says.

After getting Diana out of the hole, the group continues to follow the river to find Chase.

Hana calls out, "Chase!"

"Hey Chase!" Akira calls out.

"Chase! Where are you?" Diana calls out.

Then Hana asks, "Do you think he washed this far down stream?"

"Maybe, but we have to keep looking," Hana says.

The group continues to search around for Chase. Suddenly, Akira lets out a scream and is being pulled up by a rope tied to his right ankle. Alistar falls to the ground. The girls and Pikachus turn their heads to see Akira in a tree. Diana gets her foot snagged on a rope as she walks by. Suddenly, a net pulls up from the ground and lifts her into the tree. Hana and the two Pikachus then fall down a hole.

Akira screams, "Hey! How'd we get up in a tree?"

"It's another trap! Do something!" Diana screams.

"What can I do?" Akira says.

"Pi! Pika Pi!" (Daddy! Are you okay?!" Alistar calls out from the hole.

"I'm okay, what about you?" Akira calls out.

"I think so, but I'm getting a feeling that someone set these traps on purpose," Hana says.

Suddenly, they hear a familiar voice, "Bulbasaur!"

Diana and Akira look down to see Bulbasaur walking to the hole where Hana and the Pikachu are. Hana looks up to see Bulbasaur peeking from above.

"Bulbasaur?" Hana says, confused.

"Saur saur," Bulbasaur says with a smile, and walks away.

Hana thinks, "I'm guessing Bulbasaur isn't going to help us."

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is hiding on the cliff with bushes on them.

Jessie says, "The village we're looking for should be on the other side of that bridge."

"Let's just hope the rumors are true," James replies.

Meowth crawls over, "Hee hee hee! Just wait and see what Team Rocket's got planned for you, you delicious little village.

Still trapped, Hana isn't planning on sticking around so she calls out Little Brother and Little Sister.

"Kirli!" (Hi sis) Both Kirlias say.

"Little Brother. Little Sister. We got trapped and we need your help getting out," Hana says.

Agreeing to the situation, the two Kirlas use their psychic powers to lift everyone out of the hole.

Suddenly, they hear someone call out, "Ahoy!"

Hana and the Pokemon turn their heads to see Chase.

"Chase! You're safe!" Hana says.

"Thanks. But why are the others hanging around in that tree?" Chase replies, looking up to see the others stuck.

"Let's get them down first," Hana says.

Chase uses his pocket knife to cut the rope off and then Little Brother and Little Sister use their psychic ability to levitate the two back on the ground.

"Thanks. The blood is rushing to my head," Akira says, rubbing his head.

Then Alistar climbs on Akira's head.

"We've been looking all over for you," Diana says.

Then Hana asks, "We saw you fall in the river, then what happened?"

"I was being pulled by the current and was rescued by Melanie," Chase says.

"Melanie?" Hana says, confuse.

"Come on, I'll show you," Chase says.

Sometime later, the group arrive at a clearing that has a lake, and a logged cabin. They soon see a girl with blue braided hair wearing a pink shirt, red overalls, red headband and a green ribbon. She is taking care of the Pokemon who are eating and playing.

The girl turns her head and smiles, "Oh?"

Chase says, "Melanie. This is Hana, Diana, and Akira.

"Hello," Hana says.

Then turns her head, "And this is Pikachu."

"Pikachu," (Hello) Pikachu says.

"Hey," Akira says with a wave.

Then turns to his Pikachu, "And this is Alistar."

"Pi," (Hi) Alistar says with a wave.

"Hello," Diana replies with a smile.

"So you're Chase's friends. They told me all about you," Melanie says.

Diana then notices the Pomemon, "Wow! Look at that!"

"Do all these Pokemon belong to you?" Hana asks.

"Oh, no," Melanie says.

Chase pets Paras, and says, "This is a place where Pokemon can rest and relax."

"You mean like summer camp?" Diana asks.

"Well, sort of, but all year long. You see, when Pokemon get abandoned or injured, they can come here. Melanie takes care of them until they feel better, then they leave," Chase says.

Hana replies, "So, this is a Pokemon Center, and Melanie is a Pokemon doctor."

Melanie shakes her head, "Oh, no. I'm unqualified to be a Pokemon doctor."

"This is more like a Pokemon health spa," Chase says.

"Here, the Pokemon don't battle with one another. They relax and try to enjoy themselves until they've recovered," Melanie says.

"Cool! Hana does the exact same thing," Diana says.

Hana blushes.

Then Chase says, "Melanie collects plants to use for medicine. She knows all about which plants can help a Pokemon feel better or grow stronger when its too weak."

"So Hana and Melanie both love to take care of Pokemon," Akira says.

Hana blushes, "I guess we do."

They turn to see the Pokemon happy to be with Melanie.

"They really love her," Hana says.

Suddenly, Akira asks, "I wonder who put those nets and that snare trap up in the trees."

"Probably the same person who dug the hole Hana and I fell into," Diana says.

Melanie walks over and says, "I'm sorry, I was the one who set those traps. I wanted to catch Pokemon trainers before they reach the village. Since you got caught, I guess they really work.

"But why?" Diana says.

"There are so many injured Pokemon here, I have to protect them," Melanie says.

"So the bridge was a trap too!" Hana suspects.

"Yes," Melanie says.

"Pretty clever security system," Akira comments.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is carefully crossing the bridge from the only stable side.

Jessie says, "Across this bridge lies a lifetime supply of Pokemon."

"How are we ever going to carry them all?" James asks.

Meowth walks on all fours and says, "Don't worry. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it."

Suddenly, the ridge breaks and Team Rocket screams as the bridge slams the wall. Then they all fall into the river.

Back at Melanie's home, Chase and the others walk around.

"I promised Melanie we wouldn't capture any Pokemon here," Chase says.

"That sounds fair," Diana says.

Hana crosses her arms with a huff, "Only bad guys try to capture sick Pokemon. That's just mean."

"But are those traps tough enough to keep robbers away from this place?" Diana asks.

"It's enough to get us captured," Akira says.

"That's true," Diana replies.

"Still, I can only think of one group of bad guys who would do anything to capture Pokemon. Even if Melanie's traps capture them," Hana says.

"I know who you mean," Chase replies, understanding who the bad guys are.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket falls into a hope with a big crash.

In the hole, Jessie screams in anger, "This is the third hole we've fallen into! How come nobody ever falls into our traps? We always fall into theirs!"

"Well, this one was cleverly hidden, well made, and," James says.

Jessie then scolds James, "I'm glad you're enjoying it so much!"

"Meowth!" Meowth screams.

After climbing out of the home, Team Rocket continues on their way, until they are caught by a net and pull into the tree.

James shouts, "Get us, out of here!"

Meowth screams, "Ow! My tail! Let go! Stop pulling my tail!"

Back in the village, Hana and her friends decide to help Melanie treat the Pokemon. Chase uses a ladle to gather some water and pours it on Staryu.

Staryu shakes off the water and speaks as a thank you.

"Do you feel any better yet, Staryu?" Chase asks.

Just then, a Marill walks over.

"Hello," Chase says.

"Marill," (Hello.) Marill happily says.

Diana and Ember play ball with few of the Pokemon. One of the Pokemon, an Eevee becomes attached to her. Melanie explains that Eeve is abandoned by its trainer, so Eevee stays here. Akira looks around as security with Alistar. Hana is sitting next to the lake with her feet in the water. She and Pikachu with the Oddish from before.

"Sorry about what happened in the forest," Hana says

"Oddish," (S'alright.) Oddish says.

"You must have got surprised when you saw us earlier," Hana says

"Oddish," (I was.) Oddish answers with a nod.

"Melanie told me your old trainer got rid of you. Was it really because he thought you were too weak?" Hana asks.

"Odd," (Yes.) Oddish answers with a nod.

"I understand. There are some trainers who are so insensitive, but not all of us are mean like that. I'll bet Luxray would understand how you felt," Hana says.

"Oddish?" (Luxray?) Oddish says, confused.

Hana explains, "Luxray is one of my Pokemon that is at Professor Oak's lab right now. When he was a Shinx, I found out he was abandoned and abused by his trainer. I found him badly injured and attacked by Primepaes so I saved him. I helped it get better and helped him trust humans. When I saw him again, he evolved into Luxray."

"Oddish! Oddish Oddish Odd Odd Oddish." (Wow! You're really nice, just like Melanie.) Oddish says.

"Thank you," Hana says.

Unknown to Hana, the Bulbasaur from before hears the whole story and is surprised that Hana has helped Pokemon before. He then walks out of the open to her. Diana and Chase notice Bulbasaur.

"It's that same Balbasaur," Chase says.

"Oh no. It might try to attack Hana again," Diana says, concerned.

Melanie says, "We should wait and see."

"How come?" Akira asks.

"Bulbasaur volunteered to guard our whole village. It protects all the injured Pokemon whenever enemies try to attack them," Melanie says.

The three look at each other understanding the situation.

"Bulbasaur is the bravest and most loyal Pokemon I know," Melanie says.

"So that's why it tried to attack Hana. It was afraid that Hana was trying to take Oddish from the village," Chase says.

Then Daina says, "Hana was right. Bulbasaur was trying to protect Oddish."

"Bulbasaur doesn't like Pokemon trainers very much so it attacks them if they try to catch the injured Pokemon," Melanie says.

Akira understands and says, "Bulbasaur was worried about the other Pokemon, so it decided to be the village bodyguard. Now that's what I call bravery."

"Melanie, I admire Bulbasaur," Diana says.

"I'm sure Bulbasaur will appreciate it," Melanie happily says.

Akira then asks, "Melanie, I know it might be difficult to ask, but is Bulbasaur a…"

Melanie sadly nods her head, "Yes. Bulbasaur is an abandoned Pokemon as well."

That makes Diana and the boys sad to learn the truth about Bulbasaur. They turn their heads to see Bulbasaur continue to walk to Hana. Hana continues to sit with oddish and Pikachu. She feels a nudge on her back and turns to see Bulbasaur.

Hana smiles, "Hello again, so you live here too."

"Bulba," (I do.) Bulbasaur says.

Then says, "Bulba Bulbasaur," (Sorry for attacking you like that.)

"It's okay, Bulbasaur. You just wanted to protect Oddish, and I understand why. Oddish also told me that you were abandoned by your trainer as well," Hana says.

"Bulbasaur. Bulba Bulbasaur Bulba Bulba Bulbasaur Bulba Bulbasaur," (Yes. My former trainer only wanted me so he could win matches. When I started refusing to listen because of his cruelty, he got rid of me.) Bulbasaur says.

"That sounds awful," Hana says.

"Bulba. Bulbasaur Bulba Bulbasau. Bulba Bubasaur" (It was. I resented trainers since That is until I met you.) Bulbasaur says.

"Me?" Hana says confused.

"Bubla. Bulbasaur Bulba Bublasaur Bulba Bulba Bulbasar. Bulbasaur Bulbasaur Bulba bulbasaur." (Yes. you had a chance to capture me and Oddish but you let us go. Most trainers wouldn't miss the opperuntity. What's more, you can understand our language and how we felt, and I respect that.)

Hana blushes and says, "Thank you Bulbasaur. You're so sweet."

She then leans to Bulbasaur and gives him a kiss on the forehead, causing him to blush.

Soon, above the sky, a giant gray machine of some kind is flying to the village by large balloons. What's more, Team Rocket is on it.

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:

Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!

James:

Surrender now, or prepare to fight!

Meowth:

That's right!

Jessie says, "We've said our line, time to attack the village!"

Then James says, "Those village idiots thought their measly traps would stop us, they thought they had the home team advantage."

"No such luck, we're the home team now," Jessie says.

"I congratulate myself for this brilliant scheme," James replies.

Then Meowth says, "Don't forget, I suggested tying balloons on the stadium roof."

Hana, her friends, Melanie and the Pokemon look up to see the stadium landing on the ground with the balloons attached.

"Here we go again!" Hana angrily replies.

On the stadium, Jessie says, "Today only at Jessie stadium, it's the Team Rocket Pokemon challenge!"

"The flying stadium was my idea," James replies.

Suddenly, a giant vacuum hose comes out of the machine and points it's opening to the village. With that, it begins to suck the air hoping to suck up the Pokemon.

"All Pokemon are invited to enter the stadium," Jessie says.

"Step right up," James says.

Meowth says, "Yeah! We're not hosing you! Well, maybe we are."

Staryu and Marill struggle to stay on it's ground.

Chase grabs them and calls out, "They're trying to suck all the Pokemon out of the village!

Hana grabs Oddish and Pikachu, "They never run out of ideas, do they?"

Akira opens the door to Melanie's home and shouts, "Hurry! Everybody get in the cabin!"

With that, Melanie and their Pokemon hurry into the cabin. Hana quickly grabs the other Pokemon and takes them inside. Eevee tries to stay on it's ground, but the current is too strong. When Diana tries to grab it, Eevee is being carried away.

Diana screams, "No! Eevee!"

Just before Eevee can be sucked in, Bulbasaur saves it at the last minute with Vinewhip!"

"Bulbasaur," (I got you.) Bulbasaur says.

Diana happily says, "Bulbasaur!"

Hana passes Pikachu to Diana, "Take Pikachu!"

Hana runs to Bulbasaur and helps him push, "Keep going, Bulbasaur!"

Hana and Bulbasaur continue to fight the air current to the cabin. Soon, everyone is safely inside.

On the balloon, Jessie angrily says, "That rotten little pest! She's always ruining our flawless plans!

"Not this time. She's gathered them all in one place for us," James says.

"Our super vacuum will suck em up!" Meowth says.

The vacuum hose gets close to the cabin and the wind is about to tear the roof off of its hinges.

Team Rocket cheers as they dance, "Let's go team! To steal em is our dream! Let's go rocket! Put Pokemon in our pocket!

Just then, Bulbasaur jumps on the roof and uses its vinewhip to lock the vacuum out of the way.

Akira then throws his Pokeball and calls out, "Alright Hurricane, let's go!"

With that, Hurricane comes out and is ready to fight.

"Hurricane, use Whirlwind!" Akira calls out.

Hurricane begins to perform the attack with Whirlwind. With the winds from the hose, it creates a powerful tornado, and it's heading towards Team Rocket and the stadium.

"And the tornado's winding up!" James says, acting like a pitcher.

Jessie nervously asks, "But will it strike us out?"

"There goes the whole ball game!" Meowth panics.

Soon, the Tornado collides with the stadium and carries Team Rocket in the air.

Meowth screams, "So what are we gonna do now?!"

"Try and take up wind surfing!" Jessie panics.

Soon, the tornado is able to pick up the stadium and carries it and Team Rocket away.

Meowth screams, "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!"

Soon, Team Rocket is gone, hopefully to not bother the village again.

"Is everyone feeling okay?" Melanie asks.

"We're fine," Hana says.

"Bulbasaur," (Everyone's okay.) Bulbasaur says.

Hana happily says, "This village is well protected with Bulbasaur here."

Melanie turns to Hana and asks, "Hana, don't you think that Bulbasaur would make an excellent addition to your team?"

"I'm sure he will," Hana says.

"I think Bulbasaur should go with you," Melanie says.

"Huh?" Hana says, confused.

Melanie picks up Bulbasaur and says, "Bulbasaur stayed here to protect the weaker Pokemon, but this village is too small, the bulb on its back can't grow, it needs to go out into the world now. And I know you'll take good care of it. Please do me this favor. Take Bulbasaur with you on your journey, he'll be a good companion."

But what will happen to the village without Bulbasaur?" Diana asks.

"Yeah. He's the village bodyguard. What will happen without him around?" Akira says.

"Yeah. Who's going to protect you?" Chase adds.

Mealnie then says, "It's true that Bulbasaur has done a great job, maybe too great a job. You see, these Pokemon shouldn't remain in this village forever and ever. After they recover, the Pokemon are supposed to leave, but it's too safe here, so none of them wants to go away. They don't want to return to the outside world."

The Pokemon stares at Melanie.

Then Melanie says, "But I think its important that all of them return to the wild, that's where Pokemon belong. And maybe, someday, they'll find good trainers like all of you. Of course, taking care of sick Pokemon will always be my mission, but I know that my job isn't finished until they return where they came from. So its the day a Pokemon leaves that is the most rewarding to me."

"Oh Melanie," Hana says.

Then Melanie says, "So, you see, its time for Bulbasaur to leave here. Please take it with you. It won't be a burden, I promise. Bulbasaur still has a lot of growing to do. I want it to be in a place where I can be sure it can grow strong and happy. I'm sure that place is with you, Hana says.

"Well, if you really want me to," Mealnie says.

"Bulbasaur, Bulba Bulba Bulbasaur, "(I'll join you, but I also challenge you to a match,) Bulbasaur says.

"A Pokemon match, huh. You're on, Bulbasaur!" Hana says.

Soon, Hana and Pikachu are standing on one side while Bulbasaur stands on the other side.

"Alright Pikachu, let's go!" Hana says.

With that, Pikachu charges. Bulbasaur then uses its vinewhip, but Pikachu quickly dodge. Then Bulbasaur tackles him.

"Pikachu!" Hana shouts.

Then Hana says, "Use tackle too!"

Pikachu then tackles Bulbasaur.

Suddenly, Bulbasaur tackles Pikachu again. Then it uses a vinewhip to tie Pikachu. Then slams him to the ground.

"That is one strong Bulbasaur," Hana says.

Then calls out, "Pikachu, Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu then uses his Thunderbolt. Since the vinewhip is on Pikachu, it travels to Bublasaur, giving it a powerful shock. It then falls to the side and faints.

"Alright! Pokeball, go!" Hana calls out, throwing her Pokeball.

The Pokeball hits Bulbasaur and pulls him inside. After a few wiggles, it clicks and stops moving.

Hana cheers, "We did it! We got Bulbasaur!"

"Pi Pikachu!" (Alright!) Pikachu calls out

Mealnie says with a sad smile, "Bulbasaur, I'll miss you."

Soon, the heroes are preparing to leave the village.

"Have a safe trip," Melanie says.

"I promise to take good care of Bulbasaur," Hana says.

Mealnei pats Bulbasaur on the head, "Bulbasaur, thank you for watching over us."

"Bulba." (You're welcome,) Bulbasaur says.

Suddenly, Oddish walks to Hana. Eevee does the same for Diana and Marill with Chase. Seeing the Pokemon snuggling them on the leg, Melanie understands what they wish.

"What is it?" Diana asks.

Melanie says, "I think Oddish, Eevee, and Marill want to come along."

"Really? You want to come with us?" Chase asks.

The three Pokemon nod their heads as they answer yes.

Diana picks up Eevee and happily says, "Of course you can come."

"The more the merrier," Chase says, holding Marill.

Hana says, "And I have a Gloom who is back at the lab, so I'm sure she'll be glad to have one like you little guy."

Hana, Chase, and Diana use their Pokeball to tap on them, and they go inside. Then with a click from each Pokeball, they have been caught.

Melanie smiles and says, "Oddish, Eevee, Marill, I'll miss you both."

After that, Hana and her friends say goodbye to Melanie and the Pokemon of the Village.

"Hana calls out, "Goodbye, Melanie!"

"Take care out here!" Chase says.

Melanie happily says, "Goodbye! Good luck!"

"Bulbasaur! (Bye Melanie!) Bulbasaur says.

Hana turns to Bulbasaur, "Don't worry Bulbasaur, you'll see your friends again. As soon as the Pokemon feel better, they'll leave this village, too."

"Bulba," (Right.) Bulbasaur says.

Melanie waves goodbye, "Take good care of each other! Goodbye!"

Hana and her friends continue to leave for the forest. Now, Hana has a Bulbasaur. Diana has an Eevee. And Chase has Marill. They all continue to make their way to Vermilion City. They can hope that they won't get lost again. As the journey continues.