Episode 17: Charmander the Abandoned Pokemon

With their new Pokemon, Bulbasaur, Oddish, Eevee, and Marill, Hana and the others are on their way to Vermilion City. Sadly, they end up getting lost again. Their only choice is to stop near a large stump and figure out what to do next.

Diana groans, "I can't believe we got lost again!"

"I agree. This stinks," Akira says.

"And all I see is Spearows," Hana says.

Diana then complains, "I just can't go one step further. We've been looking for Vermilion City for ten whole days!"

"Don't worry, we'll find out way back to the trail to Vermilion City," Akira says.

"I wonder where we are now," Chase says.

Hana looks at the map, "According to this, we're right in the middle of nowhere. But it looks like Route 24 leads to Vermilion City."

Diana walks to Hana with a smile, "Does this trail take us to Route 24?"

"According to the map, it does," Hana says.

"All right! Then let's get this show on the road!" Diana happily says.

Diana begins to walk down the trail until she sees a shadowy figure. She looks up to see a large figure.

"Look at that," Diana says.

"It looks like some kind of giant Pokemon!" Hana says.

Pikachu jumps on Hana's shoulder, "Pikachu?" (Really?)

The group looks to see a large rock. On the rock is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon with a primarily orange body and blue eyes. Its underside from the chest down and the soles of its feet are cream-colored. It has two small fangs visible in its upper jaw and two smaller fangs in its lower jaw. A fire burns at the tip of its slender tail.

"A Charmander," Chase says.

Hana takes out her Pokedex and Dexter says, "Charmander. A flame burns on the tip of its tail from birth. It is said that a Charmander dies if its flame ever goes out."

Hana then notices the flame on it's tail looks very small, and it's panting with a tired expression.

"I… I think it's sick," Hana says.

"Yeah, catch it and we'll take it to a Pokemon Center for help," Chase says.

Hana then throws her Pokeball and calls out, "Pokeball, go!"

The Pokeball spins and heads towards Charmander, but Charmander then wacks it with its tails and lands on the ground.

Confused, Hana says, "It looks pretty healthy to me. You think I should have Pikachu battle it first to weaken it and make it easier to catch?"

"Why don't you let me catch it? Corsola would be stronger against Charmander," Diana suggests.

"I'm afraid not. Take a look at the flame on its tail," Hana says.

Chase notices it and says, "You're right. That Charmander's flame is pretty low."

"There's no way it can still have the strength to battle," Akira says.

Then turns to Hana, "Try the Pokeball one more time."

"I'll try," Hana says and throws her Pokeball.

This time, it hits Charmander and it enters the Pokeball. It shakes a little and then it opens, releasing Charmander. Hana then catches her Pokeball.

"Sure has a lot of spunk," Chase says.

"A little too much if you ask me," Akira replies.

"I think this Charmander has an attitude problem," Diana says.

"Maybe Pikachu and I can talk to it," Hana says.

Both Hana and Pikachu walk to the rock. Pikachu climbs on the rock.

"Pikachu!" (Hello) Pikachu says.

Hana says, "Hey Charmander, are you okay?

He climbs on the rock and asks, "Pika Pika?" (What's wrong?"

"Char-man-der- Char," (I'm waiting for my trainer to come back.) Chamander says.

"Really?" Hana asks.

"Char," (Yes.) Charmander says.

"Pika pika," (I see) Pikachu says.

Then Hana and Pikachu climb down the rock and walk to the others.

"So you guys, what's the story?" Chase asks.

"Charmander said that he's waiting for his trainer to come and get him," Hana says.

"You mean it belongs to somebody?" Diana asks.

"If it's waiting for someone, I think we better leave it. It's probably best if its own trainer takes care of it," Akira says.

"I hope his trainer comes back soon," Hana says.

The group then begins to walk down the trail to continue their journey. Hana stops and turns her head back to see Charmander on the rock.

"Charmander, please be safe," Hana softly says.

Then continues to walk down the trail. Sometime later, the group notices a building up ahead.

"Look! It's the Pokemon Center!" Diana says.

"The one on the map! Route 24 can't be too far!" Chase says.

Hana looks up in the sky, "And just in time too."

Soon, thunder clouds roll in and it begins to rain outside. Pikachu soon gets a reaction to the rain.

"Hurry!" Hana calls out.

Hana and the others run to the Pokemon Center to get out of the rain and spend the night. Back on the rock, Charmander is using a leaf to shelter itself from the rain. Sadly, it's not enough and the tail flame is getting weaker. Back at the Pokemon Center, Diana puts bowls of soup on the table.

"Here's some nice hot soup," Hana says.

"Thanks Diana," Akira says.

"Yes. Thank you," Chase says.

"Have some soup, Hana," Diana says.

However, she notices Hana look out of the window watching the rain.

"What's wrong?" Diana asks.

Hana turns to her friends, "I'm just thinking about Charmander. Do you think anyone picked him up yet? What if… what if his trainer left him there?

Do you think anybody picked up that Charmander yet?

This makes Diana and the others concerned.

"Do you really think Chamander has been abandoned?" Diana asks.

"I don't know," Hana says.

"I doubt Charmander would be waiting in the rain this long," Chase says.

"I think Chase is right. It's trainer must have gone and gotten it by now," Akira says.

"Maybe, but I can't shake this feeling Charmander is still waiting," Hana says.

Then Hana thinks, "If he is still there. He must be cold, wet, hungry, and scared."

Suddenly, they soon hear laughter and turn to see a group of trainers. There is this one trainer with blue hair, with sunglasses on his head, a white shirt with a brown vest, and a pile of Pokeballs next to him on the table.

One trainer says, "Sure got a lot of em."

A second trainer says, "For sure!"

The trainer with the blue hair says, "Just look at em! It's a pretty cool collection."

"Way cool!" Another trainer says.

A trainer wearing a red shirt says, "You're the man, Damian."

The trainer wearing a blue vest says, "Yo! I thought you had a Charmander too."

"Yeah, I had one. But that puny thing was so weak, it couldn't even beat the weakest opponents!" The boy Damian says.

Hearing the conversation, Hana and the others are not liking this Damian is acting. What's more, him mentioning Charmander makes them worried.

"I don't like his attitude," Diana says.

"I agree. That is no way to talk about Pokemon like that," Hana says.

"Charmander may be weak against water Pokemon, but if their trainers work hard, they can be strong," Akira says.

Then Chase says, "He mentioned Charmander, you don't think…"

Suddenly, one of the trainers asks, "So what did you do with the Charmander?"

"Ah, I left it on some rock in the woods," Damian answers.

This makes Hana and the others shocked to hear what Damian is saying.

Then Damian says, "That thing is so stupid! No matter what I do to it, it keeps on following me! I finally got rid of it by promising I'd come back for it. It fell for it! It's probably still there waiting for me!"

Then Damian and the other trainers begin laughing. At the same time, Hana and the others are not liking what they're hearing, especially what really happened to Charmander.

"It is the same Chamnder!" Chase says.

Then Akira angrily says, "He's the one who abandoned that Charmander!"

"Pika Pikachu!" (That big meanie!) Alistar angrily says.

"And it's still waiting for him on that rock," Diana says.

Hana suddenly slams her hands on the table and stands up.

"Hana?" Chase says, confused.

Then Hana leaves from the table.

"What are you doing?" Diana asks.

At the table, the trainers are still laughing.

One of the trainers says, "I bet it's still up there, wagging its tail."

"It'll probably wag it so long, it'll put the flame out," The other trainer says.

"Yeah, for sure!" Damian says and begins laughing.

Suddenly, an angry tone says, "What was that?!"

Confused, Damian turns her head, but Hana grabs him by his shirt and demands, "Go and get him!"

"Huh?" Damian says, confused.

"That Charmander is still waiting for you! Go and get him, now!" Hana demands.

"Why should I?" Domain demands, not giving a care.

"You lied to your Pokemon and said you'd be back, now he's waiting out there in the rain for you! And if that tail flame on his tail goes out, Charmander will die!" Hana says in rage.

"Oy! What I do is none of your business!" Damian angrily says.

Chase, Diana, Akira, Alistar and Pikachu join in.

Chase angrily says, "Do as she says!"

"What'd you say, nerd?" Damian angrily asks.

"You heard what I said. And you want to be a Pokemon trainer," Chase says.

"What you did is heartless!" Akira angrily says.

"Pika! Pikachu!" (Yeah! You big bully!) Alistar angrily says

"You're disgusting!" Diana says.

"Pika! Pika!" (You're so awful!) Pikachu angrily says.

Damian picks up his Pokeball, "You wanna fight with me?"

"You better not mess with Damian," The other trainer says.

Hana and her friends are ready to battle against Damian and the other trainers.

Suddenly Nurse Joy comes in to break the fight with claps from her hands, "Let's break it up! You know the rules!

Everyone turns to see Nurse Joy.

Nurse Joy firmly says, "Pokemon are not meant to be used in personal fights! It's disrespectful to the Pokemon and their trainers!"

"Yeah. Well, tell them they're the ones what started it," Damian says.

This really pushes Hana's buttons, and angrily says "We started it! You're the one who lied to Charmander to stay on that rock, saying you would get him! And you were laughing about how you abandoned him! I have never seen someone who is this low to a Pokemon that is so loyal to a trainer that it's willing to stay out in that…"

She gasps in realization, "Oh no! Charmander!"

Hana runs to the front door and removes her shoes and socks. Then remove her bandana and hair tie. Then toss them to the side, but hold on to her bandana. Then she runs out the door, and into the rain. Pikachu understands what needs to be done, so he runs after her.

"Hana!" Diana calls out!

Diana, Akira, and Chase rush out to see Hana and Pikachu running out of the rain to rescue Charmander.

Nurse Joy walks over, "What's going on?"

"That rotten Damian lied to Charmander saying he will come back for it. And now Charmander is waiting in the rain even as we speak. He was very weak when we found it, but Charamnder was determined to wait for him no matter what!" Chase says.

Nurse Joy gasps in shock.

"We need your help Nurse Joy," Diana says.

"Right. I'll get the ER ready for it," Nurse Joy says.

"I'll go with you. I helped take care of Pokemon," Chase says.

"Thank you," Nurse Joy says.

Chase and Nurse Joy hurry to the medical room to prepare the treatment. Akira and Diana turn to see Damian and the others leaving the center.

Akira angrily says, "I hope you're happy, Damian."

Damian simply turns his head in a huff and walks off.

Diana turns to see where Hana runs off to, "I hope Hana and Pikachu will make it in time."

Somewhere in the rain, Charmander continues to stay strong to wait for his trainer. Charmander continues to hold the leaf to cover his tail.

Suddenly, he hears someone call out, "Charmander! Charmander!"

Charmander opens one of his eyes to see someone running to him. After first, Charmander believes it's his trainer. However, he sees that it's Hana and Pikachu, the ones who he has seen earlier today. Hana reaches Charmander and brings out her bandana.

"Charmander, I know I'm not your trainer, but I need to get you out of the rain. Will you let me take you to the Pokemon Center?" Hana says.

Charmander hesitates at first, but nods his head.

Hana quickly ties her bandana over the tail, hoping to cover it. Then using her own shirt. She places Charmander's tail inside.

Hana turns to Pikachu, "Come on, Pikachu!"

"Pika!" (Right!) Pikachu says.

Then Hana and Pikachu run as fast as they can to get Charmander to the Pokemon Center.

"Please Charmander, you can make it. I promise! I promise you're not going to die!" Hana cries out.

Back at the Pokemon Center, Akira and Diana still wait for Hana and Pikachu. Soon, they see Hana and Pikachu, and Hana has Charmander in her arms. Soon, Hana runs inside with the Charmander in her arms and Pikachu running beside her. Akira closes the door.

In the ER room, Hana hurries inside with Pikachu and places Charmander on the medical bed. Then Nurse Joy checks his heartbeat.

Hana asks, "Weill Charmander survive?"

"Charmander is very weak. I'll do the best that I can," Nurse Joy says.

Then turns to Hana, "Meanwhile, you need to get yourself out of those wet clothes. What you did was reckless, you could have got a hold or mamounia,but I'm glad you did it for Charmander's sake."

"I'm sorry…But please, I'm begging you. You just have to save him! Charmander has to get better!" Hana says.

Then sneeze, "Ah-choo!"

Diana walks to Hana in concern, "We need to get you out of those wet clothes and get you a warm bath and pajamas. You're catching a cold."

Diana then takes Hana out of the room allowing Nurse Joy to perform Charmander's treatment.

Hana asks, "What happened to Damian and those other trainers?"

"They left some time ago, and I hope they won't be back. Nurse Joy reported this to Officer Jenny so she can have Damian arrested," Diana says.

Throughout the whole treatment, Diana helps Hana take a bath in warm water, get dried and put on warm pajamas. Chase gives Hana some medicine, much to the bad taste, and gives her some soup and warm MooMoo Milk. Then Akira and Alistar are helping take care of Pikachu. After the treatment of Hana and Pikachu, they wait in front of the ER for the results. Soon, the Red light trunks off and Nurse Joy exits the room. Hana and the others are anxious for the result. Nurse Joy then gives them a peace sign, signaling that Charmander is all healed, to the heroes' relief."

Nurse Joy says, "Charmander's recovering, it should be fine by morning."

"That's the spirit, Charmander," Hana says in thought.

Throughout the night, Diana and the boys and Alistar are sleeping in the lounge while Hana and Pikachu are sleeping with Charmander in the ER. Hana wants to keep him company and so does Pikachu. Soon, Charmander opens his eyes to see Hana and Pikachu. Charmander is surprised that Hana decides to stay with him. She even risked her own life for him. Charmander then falls asleep and stays by Hana's side.

The next day, Hana and Pikachu are sitting with Charmander in the ER as they have their breakfast. Diana and the others join them to keep Charmander company. Nurse Joy walks in with a smile.

"Glad to see you all are doing better today," Nurse Joy says.

"Yes. I'm glad Charmander is doing better, but… I'm worried that he might try to come back to that rock to wait for Damian," Hana says.

"I know what you mean, but what can we do? We can't force Charmander to come with us or stay at the Pokemon Center if he wants to wait for Damian, even if he is a lying creep," Diana says.

"I'm sure Charmander is thinking about it himself. Either wait for Damian or he might give up on him," Chase says.

"They're right, there's nothing you can do until Charmander realizes the truth. And I'm sure Charmander is wondering about it himself. But I think it mostly concerns about a who to choose," Nurse Joy says.

"What do you mean?" Hana asks.

"I think Charmander can tell how much you cared for him, even though you're not his trainer. And since Charmander has been with Damian, it showed loyalty to him. I think Charmander is thinking about what to do about it. I think Charmander has a choice that he needs to make. Either to continue to be loyal to Damian, or to become loyal to the one who showed him love and compassion," Nurse Joy says.

Hana then turns to Charmander in concern and says in her thoughts, "Charmander."

Sometime later, Hana and the others head off to Route 24 to get to Vermilion City. Hana is still deep in thought about Charmander.

"Do you think Charmander will be okay?" Hana asks.

"I'm sure Charmander will be okay. Nurse Joy will take care of him," Diana says.

"Yeah. They'll be sure that Damian will pay for Pokemon abuse," Akira says.

"Yeah. We'll leave the rest to Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny," Chase says.

"I know, but I do hope Charmander knows how much I cared," Hana says sadly.

"I'm sure he did, but he can never forget about Damian, Charmander is still loyal about him," Chase says.

Hana simply nods her head in reply.

Diana says, "It's okay Hana, I'm sure Charmander knows you care. Let's go to the next town and get something to eat, and relax. Maybe that can take your mind off of it."

Suddenly, the four humans and two Pikachu stop in their tracks and feel something odd.

"Whoa! You feel something?" Hana replies.

"I did!" Chase says.

"Feel what?" Diana asks.

"A slight rumble, like the ground about to give way," Akira says.

Suddenly, the ground breaks down from beneath them and they all fall down into a large hole that is a trap.

Suddenly, they hear a familiar laugh and voice, "I can't believe they fell for it!"

The group looks up to see Team Rocket and are holding a giant vacuum hose.

"Our invention worked, we're geniuses!" Jessie says.

"You three creeps!" Hana says.

"I should have known it was you three," Chase says.

"What are you planning to do this time?" Diana demands.

"Simple, we're going to use this vacuum to suck up all your Pokeballs and your Pokemon, especially those unique Pokemon the Poke-girl and Police officer has," James says.

Hana holds Pikachu while Akira does the same for Alistar.

"Enough talk, let's just grab their Pokemon and get out of here!" Meowth says.

Before they can do anything, they hear a voice, "Charmander!" (Hold it right there!)

"What is that thing?" Jessie asks.

Hana recognizes the sound and smiles, "Charmander!"

It's true, Charmander arrives to save the day and is not pleased with Team Rocket one bit.

Charmander says, "Char Char mander!" (You better leave that nice girl and her friends alone!)

"He says, you better leave that nice girl and her friend alone!" Meowth says.

"It's got to be kidding," Jessie says, annoyed.

James says, "Now step aside, you insolent little firebug. We haven't got time to play with you.

"Team Rocket plays rough, so get moving!" Meowth says.

Charmander becomes steamed with the insult and that these people want to hurt the ones who saved him. Charmander powers up much to Team Rocket's confusion. Then performs a powerful fire type move and torches Team Rocket and destroys the hose and machine attached. When they are fried, Team Rocket runs away screaming.

"You see! Didn't I tell you we needed a fireproof hose!" James screams.

Jessie shouts, "Shut up and keep running!"

"Some geniuses! Meowth!" Meowth shouts.

Team Rocket continues to run away as they scream, "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!"

Suddenly, Damian comes out of the bushes and notices Team Rocket running off.

Confused, Damian says, "Charmander beat them?"

Back at the hole, the gang are able to climb out of the hole. Once out, they see Charmander is waiting for them with a smile.

"Incredible! Charmander used Flamethrower!" Chase says.

"And he chased Team Rocket away," Diana says.

Then Akira turns to Hana, "You see, Hana? Charmander knew how much you cared for him. That's why he's here."

Hana picks up Charmander and hugs him, "Thank you, Charmander."

"Char Char," (You're welcome.) Charmander says.

Hana then asks, "Charmander, how'd you like to join up with us? I'm afraid your 'trainer' isn't coming back."

Suddenly, Damian steps in and says, "Hey, Chamander. Been looking all over for you."

Hana gasps and clutches to Charmander, "Damian, it's you!"

"What do you want, Damian?" Akira demands.

"I came back for Charmander, just like I promised," Damian says.

Everyone gasps in shock, even Charmander is shocked.

Damian says to Charmander, "So, let's go."

Charmander looks at Hana who is holding him and then looks at Damian who is at front. He's conflicted about who he should go with and where his loyalties should lie.

Akira says, "Careful, this trainer's already abandoned you once before."

"I know you are conflicted about this, but I want you to choose wisely on what you wanna do," Hana says.

"Charmander is mine. I'm the one who caught it, remember?" Damian says.

Hana angrily says, "Damian, you bragged about how you abandoned him!"

"Good thing I did. That toughened it up! Besides, what's wrong with dumping off a weak Pokemon?" Damian says.

Charmander becomes shocked to hear what Damian is saying.

"I wasn't gonna come back for it, but now that I've seen what it can do, I'm really glad I ran into you guys. The best thing is, I didn't have to raise it myself," Damian says.

Charmander soon becomes very sad to see Damian's true colors. Damian never cared for him at all, and yet, he remembers that Hana does.

Diana angrily says, "That's terrible!"

"Raising a Pokemon is the best part of being a trainer!" Chase says.

"You wish! It's the most boring part of the job," Damian remarks.

Akira angrily says, "How dare you call yourself a Pokemon trainer!"

"You see? He doesn't care about you. He just wants to use you to win matches," Hana says, turning to Charmander.

"And I wouldn't be surprised if Damian treats his other Pokemon the same way," Akira angrily says to Damian.

Suddenly, Damian shouts, "Charmander, return!"

Then throws his Pokeball at Charmander. However, Charmander jumps out of Hana's arms and whacks the Pokeball back at Damian with his tail, hitting him in the face. Everyone becomes shocked to see this. Then stands in front of Hana.

"Charmander," Hana says.

Charmander turns to Hana and says, "Char Charmander." (I've decided I'm done with Damian!)

"Charmander," Hana happily says.

Damian becomes so angry that he takes out all his Pokeballs, "That's it! I'll crush you with every Pokemon I've got!"

"Not so fast!" Akira says, and throws out his two Pokeball and chooses Frosty and Clarissa.

Diana and Chase do the same. Diana calls out Ember Silcoon and Eevee. Chase uses Marill and Grovyle.

Soon, they all perform their attacks, Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, Powder Snow, Water Gun, and Swift! All of them strike at Damian giving him the shock of his life. Soon, Damian is burnt, electrocuted, and frost bites. Silcoon then uses string shots to tie him up. He then falls to the ground and is knocked out.

"Serves him right," Hana says.

Suddenly, Officer Jenny comes into the scene.

Then turns to Hana and the others, "I'm assuming this is Damian."

"That's him," Akira says.

"He will be taken to the police station. We've been getting reports about Damian abusing his Pokemon. Not only that, he also bought Pokemon illegally. I got a call from Nurse Joy that was the final straw, and will face consequences," Officer Jenny says.

Then turn to Hana and her friends, "Please take Charmander and the Pokeballs to Nurse Joy for me."

"Yes Officer Jenny," The group answers.

Sometime later, Hana and the others take Charmander and all of Damian's Pokeballs to the Pokemon Center. There are a few things that the gang are surprised about. One: Damian has a lot of Pokemon: And two: There are some Pokemon that are from other regions. From Kanto: Beedrill, Nidoran (Female), Nidoran (Male), Paras, Poliwag, Farfetche'd, Cloyster, Chancy, Seaking. Johto: Sunflora, Dunsparce, Delibird (Male). Hoenn: Spoink, Swablu, Sinnoh: Piplup Roserade, Skorupi. Unova: Lilipup, Leavanny, Liligant, Solosis. Kalos: Spewpa, Espurr (Male and Female). And Finally Alola: Popplio, Litten, Togedemaru, Shiny Alolan Raichu. Even Nurse Joy is shocked to see how many Pokemon are now in front of them.

"That's a lot of Pokemon on hand," Diana says, shocked.

"I know. There's even Pokemon from other regions, and some from Alola like Winter," Chase says.

Akira then notices the Alolan Rachu and it has a shiny dark color.

"No way, A Hawaiian Raichu, and a shiny one at that," Akira says, surprised.

"A what now?" asked Hana.

"Hawaiian. As in Hawaii, "Akira says.

"Hawaii?" said Diana to herself.

Then realizes, "That must be another place from your dimension. Right, Akira?"

"Right you are, Diana. It's a small set of islands not far off the coast of my home country; The United States of America," Akira says.

"That's amazing," Chase says.

"What I find amazing is that some of the Pokemon were also starter Pokemon too," Hana says.

"The question is what we're going to do with them? All of them seem too trained to be wild," Chase says.

The group begins to think of an idea. Even Pikachu and Alistar are trying to think of something.

Hana then has an idea, "I know, maybe we can take them."

"You mean, we raise them?" Akira asks.

"Yes. If it's alright with you guys. And if it's alright with the Pokemon," Hana says.

"That's a great idea Hana," Diana says.

"I think it's a wonderful idea. I wouldn't put them in better hands," Nurse Joy says.

"Chansey," (I agree) Nurse Chansey says.

"Now we have to decide who's going to take care of who," Chase says.

Suddenly, the two Nidorans, Poliwag, Sunflora, Cloyster, Chasey, Starmie, Spoink, Piplup, Leavanny Solosis, Spewpa, Togedemaru and Alolan Raichu gather around Hana and give her hugs with smiles on their faces. Hana soon falls and hits her bottom. Of course, the Pokemon who gather continue to snuggle, kiss, hug, and any sort of affection on Hana. Diana, Akira, Chase, and Nurse Joy are shocked to see so many Pokemon gather around Hana.

Hana laughs and yells out, "Stop! You're tickling me! Help?!"

"Pika pi! Pika pi!" (Hana! Hana!) Pikachu cries out.

Hana continues laughing and says, "Don't worry Pikachu, I'm okay. I just didn't know how affectionate they are."

Nurse Joy giggles, "Well it seems that they want to go with you Hana."

Chase laughs, and says, "Are you okay there, Hana?"

"I'm okay," Hana says, and continues laughing.

With that, the rest choose their Pokemon. Diana has Liligant, the two Espurr, Popplio, Swablu, and Roserade. Chase gets Farfetche'd, Dunsparce, Delibird, and Skorupi. Finally, Akira has Beedrill, Seaking, Lilipip, and Litten. Hana and Diana then have their Pokemon sent home for a short while. They figure it will be good for them to have a rest and some peace after what they've gone through with Damian.

"It's a good thing none of the Pokemon were terribly abused," Chase says.

"And glad that Damian got what he deserved," Hana adds.

"I'm glad that all the Pokemon were able to be with such good trainers like yourself. I trust all these Pokemon with you," Nurse Joy says.

"Thank you Nurse Joy," Hana and her friends say.

Just then, they see Charmander who is walking to Hana with a smile. Diana and the others can tell who he wants to be his trainer.

Akira says, "Go ahead Hana, you get Charmander. He's a great Pokemon."

Hana asks, "Are you sure?"

"Of course, you're the one who saved his life and defended him," Chase says.

"And it seems that Charmander chose you his trainer all of his own," Diana says.

"Thanks guys," Hana says with a smile.

She then brings out her Pokeball, "Come on Charmander, welcome to the group."

"Char Char!" (You bet!) Charmander happily says.

He then jumps in the air and Hana throws her Pokeball. The Pokeball hits Charmander and it goes inside. In a matter of seconds, a click from the Pokeball comes from the Pokeball and stops moving as it lands on Hana's hands.

"You got a new Pokemon and a new friend," Diana says.

"Yeah," Hana happily says.

And so, Charmander is now part of Hana's team, and Hana and her friends' group have gotten bigger. The group continues on their way to Vermilion City, and hope that they won't get lost again. As the Journey continues.