Episode 62: The Song of Jigglypuff
Late in the night, Hana and her friends travel to a vast desert and have been walking through sand and dunes for sometime now. Since it's late in the night, they are feeling very tired.
"So where's that town you were talking about, guys?" Hana asks
"Plus, it's dark already. You don't think we're gonna camp out in a place like this, do you?" Diana asks.
"It's gotta be around here, somewhere," Chase says.
Akira looks at the little ones who are very tired, "Hope so. Alistair, Winnie, and Shippo are getting tired."
After traveling up another dune, they see a city that is full of bright lights.
Hana is astonished, "Wow! That must be it!"
Hana and her friends walk into the city and look around to see lights, people, and activities all round.
"Look at all the lights!" Hana says.
"Wow! It sure is bright!" Diana says.
"Pikachu," (It sure is.) Pikachu replies.
Chase looks around as he says, "I knew it! This is Neon Town!"
In a casino, a man plays a slot machine, but ends up losing, "Oh! What rotten luck!"
Back to Hana and her friends who are walking around town.
"People love to come here because it's open all day and all night!" Chase says.
"Kind of reminds me of Las Vegas back at home," Akira says.
"It never closes?" Diana asks.
"There's action twenty-four hours a day!" Chase says.
"Wow!" Diana says, interested.
Hana asks, curiously, "When do they sleep?"
Suddenly, Hana ends up bumping into someone with black hair and wears a black vest.
The man angrily turns to Hana, "Hey! Watch where you're going, you jerk!"
Hana turns to the man and says, "Sorry about that, but um, there's no need for you to show. Again for bumping into you."
"Ah whatever," The man says and walks off.
Diana says, "That guy was a little crabby."
Just then, Officer Jenny rises over on her motorbike to see there hasn't been any trouble.
She asks, "You all okay?
"We're okay. We just got into town and we're trying to find a hotel," Akira says.
"There's a hotel down the street and then make a right. You better find one quick person around here are pretty short tempered!
"Short tempered?" Hana says, confused.
"They're on edge because they stay out all night and don't get enough sleep and cause fights around every five minutes and I always have to put a stop to it," Jenny says, sounding irritated.
"That doesn't sound healthy at all," Diana says.
"And I'll bet it's causing you to lose sleep, become irritated. It also doesn't help that you have to prevent a riot every five minutes," Hana says.
"I hear you kid. They stay up late and cause all kinds of ruckus. It's even putting me on edge, If I were you, I would get to the hotel, get some sleep, and get out of town as soon as possible," Jenny says.
Suddenly, Jenny hears another fight going on, "There's another one."
Then speeds off on her motorbike.
"Poor Officer Jenny. It must be hard for her," Diana says.
"Let's find a hotel and get some sleep. I'm tired," Hana says.
"Yeah. And try not to irritate someone," Akira says.
Meanwhile, Team Rocket have arrived at Neon Town themselves.
"I just love all these bright lights," Meowth says.
Then James bumps into the same man Hana has bumped into earlier.
James angrily turns to the man, "Watch where you're going!"
The man then jumps on James, "Oh yeah?!"
Then smacks him on the head, "You bump into me and then you start complaining?!"
"You walked into him!" Jessie angrily says.
Soon, someone bumps into Jessie. Jessie looks up and becomes scared to see the woman is larger than she is.
"That hurt. I'll make you pay for that!" The woman says in rage.
Soon Jessie is getting smacked by the woman as James is still being attacked by the man, leaving Meowth to watch in shock.
"I think we should prepare for trouble!"
The next day, Hana and her friends wake up early, clean up, have breakfast, buy some supplies, and hurry out of Neon Town. Of course, they also see people fighting and Officer Jenny is forced to break them up.
"I think that town is crazy to stay up all night," Hana says.
"You can say that again, and it's putting a lot of stress on Officer Jenny," Chase says.
"And I had trouble getting to sleep because of all that noise," Diana says.
"At least the woods are nice and quiet," Akira says.
"Yeah. Peace and quiet. I'll take the woods over the city any day," Hana says.
Suddenly a Pokemon comes by and jumps on a tree stump. It's a pink Pokemon with a spherical body. It has pointed ears with black insides and large, blue eyes. It has small, stubby arms and slightly longer feet. On top of its head is a curled tuft of fur.
Diana notices it, "Hey! What's that?"
"Isn't that a Jigglypuff?" Chase questions.
"You're right, Chase. It is a Jigglypuff," Hana says.
Diana happily says, "I've always wanted one of those."
"I'm assuming you're going to catch it," Akira replies.
"You know it, I'll capture it!" Diana says.
Then throws her Pokeball, "Clefairy! I choose you!"
Clefairy then comes out of her Pokeball.
Hana calls out, "Clefairy, use your pound attack!"
Clefairy then runs towards Jigglypuff and performs the Pound attack. Clefairy strikes at Jigglypuff and the balloon Pokemon hits the tree and falls down causing it to tear up.
"What's wrong?" Diana asks.
"It looks like it's crying," Hana says.
Diana says, "Now I feel guilty for attacking it like that."
"Still, there's something strange about it," Chase says.
Diana brings out her Pokedex and Dexter says, "Jigglypuff, a Balloon Pokemon. It has large, friendly eyes and it sings a pleasant song."
"I think it's cute that Jigglypuff can sing.
Sadly Jigglypuff says, "Jiggly Jigglypuff Jigglypuff," (I can't sing at all.)
Hana turns to the others, "Jigglypuff said that she can't sing at all."
"It can't sing?" Chase says, confused.
Jigglypuff nods its head and says, "Jiggly. Jigglypuff," (Yes. I don't know how.)
"Jigglypuff said that it doesn't know," Hana says.
"I see. A Jigglypuff that can't sing. So that's why it didn't attack," Akira says.
Diana then says to Jigglypuff, "Oh, I'm sorry I bothered you, little Jigglypuff."
Jigglypuff then happily hop on to Diana's lap and snuggles her.
Diana pets Jigglypuff on the head and says, "Don't worry Jigglypuff, we can help you learn?"
"Jiggly?" (Really?) Jigglypuff asks, happily.
"That's a great idea. But how do we do that?" Chase asks.
Diana says, "I have Clefairy and Swablue teach Jigglypuff how to sing. Hana also has Meloetta and Brionne, they can help out."
"Great idea. They'll be able to help us," Hana says.
Jigglypuff is so happy that she snuggles with Diana again as Team Rocket spies on them from the bushes close by.
James says, "It looks like those kids found a Jigglypuff!"
"A Jigglypuff?" Meowth replies.
"A Jigglypuff's songs have the power to put people to sleep," Jessie says.
Soon, Meowth has an idea, "Then I got a great idea! We get that Jiggly thing to sing to everybody in Neon Town, and when it does…"
"It's nap time for Neon Town!" Jessie says.
Then James says, "And then we grab anything and everything we want!"
"That'll teach em not to mess with us!" Meowth says.
"Finally, Team Rocket is about to enjoy the success we so richly deserve!" Jessie says.
"Let's get on with it!" Meowth says.
Jessie and James say, "Right!"
Soon, Team Rocket appears before Hana and her friends and are wearing different outfits.
Jessie calls out, "Greetings, you Pokemon pipsqueaks!"
Hana and the others turn to see Team Rocket.
"Huh? What are those guys doing here?" Hana asks.
"And what are they wearing?" Diana asks.
James turns up an amplifier to the highest level it can go, as he says, "Pump it up to the max."
Soon music begins to be played from the speakers that are on Meowth's shoulders and soon they begin to sing.
Jessie/James:
You know it's us Team Rocket and we fight for what is wrong, we're tired of our motto so we thought we'd try a song!
Jessie:
Jessie!
James:
James!
Jessie/James:
The speed of light prepares to fight!
Meowth:
Meowth, that's right!
James:
I am the handsome one!
Jessie:
I am the gorgeous one!
Jessie/James:
Looking good is a lot of fun, we get some things wrong, but we keep rolling along!
Jessie/James/Meowth:
We want to capture Pikachu, we hope to do it soon, and when we do we'll be the new
Stars of this
Cartoon!
Soon, the song ends and Team Rocket begins to give each other critique.
"You need to work on your timing. You were late on the last verse," Jessie says.
"But my pitch was perfect," Meowth says.
That leaves Hana and her friends baffled.
Hana then asks, "So, what's your crummy plan this time?"
Team Rocket turns to face Hana and the others.
"We need Jigglypuff to sing one of its little lullabies for us," Jessie says.
"It's lullaby?" Diana says, confused.
James says, into the mic, "Jigglypuff is gonna sing Team Rocket right to the top!"
Jigglypuff covers her mouth in shock.
"Hey, guys. This looks bad!" Diana says.
Hana throws her Pokeball and calls out, "I choose you, Bulbasaur!"
Bulbasaur materializes from the pokeball.
Hana calls out, "Take care of em!"
"Get them, Weezing!" James says from the mic.
Weezing and Bulbasaur charge
James calls out, "Weezing, Poison Gas attack!
"Bulbasaur, Vine Whip!" Hana calls out.
Before Weezing can use his Poison Gas, Bulbasaur spins it around with its Vine Whip. Weezing spins around until it's facing Team Rocket much to their horror. Then Weezing spray them causing them to cough.
"Okay Clefairy," Diana calls out.
Turns out Clefairy is able to use Water Gun and spray Team Rocket to send them packing. Later on, Hana brings out Brionne and Meloetta to help Jigglypuff with her singing lesson.
Clefairy says, "Clefairy Clefairy Clefairy Clefairy." (Don't worry Jigglypuff, you'll be singing in no time.)
"Jigglypuff," (Thank you.) Jigglypuff says.
Clefairy takes a deep breath and begins to sing, "Clefairy Clef fairy Clefair Clefairy."
Then says to Jigglypuff, "Clefairy Clefairy," (Now you try it."
Jigglypuff takes a deep breath and begins to sing, but it's soft, "Jigglypuff Jiggaly… puff…"
"Looks like Jigglypuff is learning to sing," Chase says.
Brionne and Meloetta step in and begin to help Jigglypuff sing. Clefair joins in as Jigglypuff begins to learn how to sing. The four continue to sing a little longer until Jigglypuff is able to fully sing.
Diana cheers, "Yay!"
"Jiggly! Jiggly!" (I can sing! I can sing!) Jigglypuff says, jumping for joy.
Then Jigglypuff hops to Diana's arm and begins to snuggle her with glee.
"Now that she learns how to sing, let's see if she can perform it for real," Hana says.
Diana places Jigglypuff on the stump and says, "Please sing for us, Jigglypuff."
Jigglypuff nods her head and takes a deep breath. With that Jigglypuff begins to sing her song.
Jigglypuff:
Jigglypuff, Jiggly, yy-puff, puff
Jigglypuff, Jiggly
Jigglypuff, Jiggly, yy-puff, puff
Jigglypuff, Jiggly
The others listen to Jigglypuff's lovely song. However, Jigglypuff is also using the move, Sing, that is putting them to sleep. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is carrying a recorder and a microphone and has a plan up their sleeve.
"Good thinking, Jessie. Why go through the trouble of capturing Jigglypuff…" Meowth says.
"When all we want is its voice," Jessie says.
James says, "We'll just record it, and use it ourselves!"
"We got it made!" Meowth adds.
Soon, they hear Jigglypuff sing.
"It's over there!" James says.
Team Rocket gets low to the ground.
"Time to record," Jessie says, activating the recorder.
James then extends the boom microphone towards Jigglypuff to record her singing. Jigglypuff soon stops to notice Diana and the others are fast asleep. Jigglypuff walks to Diana and taps her on the shoulder. Soon, Diana wakes up.
"Hey Jigglypuff, I see your singing is a lot better," Diana says.
Jigglypuff frowns a little.
Diana says, "Yeah. I guess we ended up falling asleep. It's kind of understandable, anyone who listens to the attack move Sing, either get confused or fall asleep."
Soon, Hana and the others wake up as well.
Hana yawns, "That was a nice nap."
"I guess we all fell asleep because of Jigglypuff's song," Chase says.
"You can say that again," Akira says.
"Pikachu," (Yes.) The two Pikachu say.
Jigglypuff sadly says, "Jiggly" (Sorry.)
"It's okay Jigglypuff. This is a new move you learned. You just need more practice. That way, you are able to sing without putting people to sleep, and when you need to," Hana says.
Suddenly, they hear snoring coming from the grass close by.
"What's that?" Akira asks.
"It looks like we're not the only ones who have fallen asleep by Jigglypuff," Hana says.
Hana and the others walk into the bushes and are shocked to see the familiar group.
"Team Rocket," Hana says.
"I thought we gave them the boot," Diana says.
Akira picks up a boom microphone, "And look at this. They were trying to record Jigglypuff's singing."
"Those creeps just never give up," Hana says.
"We better get out of here before they wake up," Diana says.
"Yeah. Let's go," Akira says.
Hana calls back Brionne and Meloetta while Diana does the same for Clefair. Then Diana picks up Jigglypuff and everyone hurries away from the area as far as possible. Hopefully Team Rocket won't be able to find them this time.
"Glad we're able to ditch Team Rocket," Chase says.
Hana giggles, "I think it will be funny when they find out we're long gone and they ended up getting a recording of their snoring."
"Question is, what do we do now?" Akira asks.
"Well, then Jigglypuff is now able to sing and is able to learn the attack Sing… I guess we don't need to worry about it anymore," Diana says.
Hana then has an idea, "I think I know what we can do now."
She then walks to Jigglypuff and asks, "Jigglypuff, can we ask you to do a big favor?"
"Jiggly." (Of course) Jigglypuff answers with a smile.
"What do you have in mind?" Chase asks.
"Well, we need to head back to Neon Town," Hana says.
"Go back to Neon Town? That loud city," Diana asks, shocked.
"Why do you want to go back there?" Akira asks.
"Well, you saw how cranky the people are for not getting enough sleep, and we saw how it's causing problems for Officer Jenny. I think Jigglypuff can help us with it," Hana says.
Akira blink his eyes and catches on to the idea, "Oh, I get it. Jigglypufff can perform Sing to everyone in the city so they'll be put to sleep."
"That way, everyone won't be irritated and Jenny won't have to worry about the tension in town," Chase says.
"That's a great idea," Diana says.
"All we need to do is find a large stage with loud speakers and a microphone," Chase says.
Diana then remembers, "Hey guys, I think I remember there being a stage with microphones and loudspeakers in the center of town when we walked by."
"That's a great idea. This has to work," Chase says.
Hana and the others hurry into the center of town and are able to find the stage they're looking for. Jigglypuff is astonished to see the stage full of microphones, speakers, and a stand for her to sit on.
"Jiggly Jiggly!" (Wow, it's amazing!) Jigglypuff happily says.
"We knew you like it," Hana says.
Akira says, "Alright, let's get the stage set up and let Jigglypuff take care of the rest."
Hana, Akira, and Chase along with Pikachu, Alistair, Winnie, and Shippo help set up the stage while Diana along with Clefairy, Meloetta, and Brionne help Jigglypuff get in some more practice before her big debut. In around fifteen minutes, the stage is fully ready for Jigglypuff's performance.
Akira says, "Alright, it's all set."
Diana looks at Jigglypuff, "Are you ready to sing, Jigglypuff?"
"Jiggly." (I'm ready.) Jigglypuff happily says.
Jigglypuff hops on the stand on the stage and the lights are on Jigglypuff. People who are walking by stop to see Jigglypuff. Jigglypuff soon begins to sing.
Jigglypuff:
Jigglypuff, Jiggly, yyyyy, puff
Jigglypuff, Jiggly
Soon, Jigglypuff's voice is being heard throughout the city.
Jigglypuff:
Jigglypuff, Jiggly, yyyyy, puff
Jigglypuff, Jiggly
Everyone begins to stop what they're doing and listen to the song.
Jigglypuff:
Jigglypuff
Jigglypuff
Jigglypuff
Jiggly
There are even people at the stage to see Jigglypuff sing.
Jigglypuff:
Jigglypuff
Jigglypuff
Jigglypuff
Jigglypuff
Soon, everyone around town is getting drowsy and begins to fall asleep all over the streets.
Jigglypuff:
Jigglypuff, Jiggly, yyyyy, puff
Jigglypuff, Jiggly
Everyone all over Neon town, including Hana and her friends have fallen asleep due to Jigglypuff's song.
Jigglypuff:
Jigglypuff, Jiggly, yyyyy, puff
Jigglypuff, Jiggly
Jigglypuff finishes the song and looks to see the plan has worked. Jigglypuff lets out a yawn and walks off the stage to see Diana. Jigglypuff smiles and sleeps next to Diana and snuggles her with glee. It's thanks to Diana and her friends that she is able to sing.
The next day, Hana and her friends wake up from their sleep.
Hana yawns and stretches her arms, "That was a good sleep."
"Pika." (I feel relaxed.) Pikachu says.
Alistair, Winnie, and Shippo wake up as Akira wakes up and stretches his arms. Soon, everyone in town is waking up.
Hana says, "Looks like it worked."
Diana turns to Jigglypuff, "You did it Jigglypuff."
They soon see everyone begin to apologize to each other for the fights that's been happening.
"Looks like it worked. Jigglypuff's songs actually help make everyone be nicer to each other too," Hana says.
"You can say that again," Chase says.
Akira says, "You know, I think it will be nice if we can spend another night here. Now that the place has calmed down."
"I agree," Chase says.
"Yeah. Let's spend another day here," Hana says.
Diana turns to Jigglypuff, "Do Jigglypuff, what are you going to do now?"
Jigglypuff walks to Diana and hugs her right away.
Then happily says, "Jigglypuff." (I'm staying with you.)
Hana turns to Diana, "Diana, Jigglypuff wants to stay with you."
"You do?" Diana asks, surprised and looking at Jigglypuff.
Jiggly Jiggly," (Yes, I want to stay with you.) Jigglypuff happily says.
Diana brings out her Pokeball, "Of course you get to come. Welcome to the team, Jigglypuff."
Diana throws her Pokeball while Jigglypuff jumps in the air with glee. Jigglypuff taps the Pokeball and is pulled inside. Diana catches the Pokeball and it clicks instantly.
Having helped a Pokemon sing and return able to help in return, Jigglypuff decides to join Diana as one of her Pokemon. Neon City is now nice and friendly now that the citizens are able to get enough sleep. Having to decide to stay another day to see the sights, Hana and her friends will decide what to do next for their adventure. As the journey continues.
