After earning his third badge, Ichigo and his friends continue on their journey. They decided to head to Cian Town so Orihime can compete in her first talent star. As they pass through a common city, they're about get in something that's hard to believe.

"Where is he?"

"He has to be here!" All of them had a look around and saw girls everywhere and they all seemed like they were looking for something important.

"What's with all of them?" Ichigo said.

"Absol?"

"Look!" Orihime said as she pointed to a video. It showed a man with brown hair and he was one of action as he put himself in dangerous areas and pushed through them. "It's Bradley Ashwin!"

"Oh my gosh! His new movie premieres today and he is so handsome!" Rukia said. Both of them were acting like fangirls and the guys were finding this weird.

"Don't tell me they're going nuts over some superstar." Ichigo said. "So the guy is in a few movies. What's the big deal?" Before any of them could answer that, a guy covered up came up to them and was holding something.

"Excuse me, I need you to do something." The man said and handed over the covered item to Ichigo. "I need you to watch this for a few hours. I'll be back."

"Hold on." Ichigo said as he didn't understand, but the mystery man already left, but failed to notice he dropped his hat. "What was that about?"

"What did he give you?" Rukia said as she removed some of the cloth and showed it was a pokemon.

"Chipa!"

I wanna be the very best

Like no one ever was

To catch them is my real test

To train them is my cause

Pokemon

Gotta catch'em all, it's you and me

Pokemon

I know it's my destiny

Pokemon

Yeah, you're my best friend

In a world we must defend

Pokemon

Gotta catch'em all

Gotta catch'em all

Gotta catch'em all

Pokemon

(Ichigo's voice) Pach a Star

"Cute!" Orihime said as she took the pokemon in her arms and was already in love with it. "You are so cute. What is the name of this little cutie?"

"It's a Pachirisu." Rukia said.

"Why would that guy asked us to watch over his Pachirisu?" Ichigo asked.

"Does anyone know who it was anyway?" Chad asked. Rukia looked over to the direction the man ran off in and she noticed the hat he dropped. Rukia walked over to it and saw it was a black bucket hat with B.A. on it. "Where have I seen this hat before?" All of them walked over to look at that hat.

"Hang on." Orihime said as she passed Pachirisu back to Ichigo and took the hat. She held it up to the trailer and saw it was the same one that Bradley Ashwin was wearing. "I knew it! I can't believe I'm holding Bradley Ashwin's hat. I'm dreaming!"

"You really think that guy was Bradley Ashwin?" Chad said.

"That would mean that Pachirisu is Bradley's pokemon!" Rukia said as she and Orihime were starting to act like fangirls and annoyed Ichigo.

"But why would a famous superstar who plays a tough guy have a pokemon like Pachirisu?" Ichigo said. "I figured he would want something more on the edge."

"Why would he give it to us in the first place?" Chad said.

"Let's go find out. Pachirisu, you're going back to your trainer." Ichigo said.

"Chipa!" Pachirisu was so happy that climbed on Ichigo and climbed around Ichigo's neck.

"Hey!" Ichigo said with a giggle. "That tickles." Pachirisu let its cheeks rubbed against Ichigo and it actually zapped him. "Okay. Let's get going."

…

Theater

People were lined up for the movie with Bradley as the star. Most of them consisted of women for Bradley was suppose to be making.

"Man. No wonder this guy had to keep himself covered." Ichigo said.

"His new movie is premiering here!" Orihime said.

"We have to get tickets!" Rukia said. Both of them were about to get in line, but Chad grabbed a hold of both of them.

"Remember why we're here." Ichigo said. "We're here to bring back the Pachirisu and nothing more." That bummed the both of them out. "Let's go in through the back. We've got to find the guy."

…..

Bradley

"Absolutely not!" Bradley said. He was in his private room and was talking to his manager and was not happy.

"I'm only going to ask one more time. Where is that Pachirisu?!" His manager said.

"Forget it, Hector." Bradley said.

"Fine. It's for the best anyway. I hope you took my advice and got rid of that pest." Hector said.

"Pachirisu is not a pest and I didn't get rid of it. I'm going back for it so you can't get your hands on it." Bradley said.

"That little Pachirisu could ruin everything." Hector said. "We've spent years crafting that tough guy image. If your fans know that you have a pokemon like that, your tough guy image is ruined."

"I don't care." Bradley said. Hector ran his hands through his bald head. He walked over to the window to try and clear his head, but when he looked down, he saw Ichigo and the others with Pachirisu. "Hector, is something out there?"

"No." Hector said as he closed the curtains. Hector knew he had to keep Pachirisu away from Bradley and he was going to do just that.

"Let's see if we can get in through a window." Ichigo said.

"Are you sure? They all looked closed." Rukia said.

"Only one way to find out." Ichigo said as he started climbing a tree. Ichigo and Pachirisu tried looking through the windows to find Bradley. Pachirisu thought it saw Bradley through the curtains.

"Chipa!" Pachirisu hopped off Ichigo and climbed over to a branch.

"What's with you?" Ichigo asked. Pachirisu tried getting Bradley's attention as it jumped on the branch. "Don't do that. You're going to fall." Ichigo tried reaching out to Pachirisu, but they both ended up falling. Absol acted fast and caught Pachirisu, but Ichigo plummet right into the ground.

"Ichigo, are you okay?" Orihime asked.

"That little one is lucky it's cute." Ichigo said.

…..

Front Entrance

They all thought it would be best just to go in through the front door. They were able to get in, but they already ran across Hector and they were trying to keep Pachirisu away.

"I'm sorry, but there must be some mistake." Hector said.

"That's cant' be right." Orihime said. "We found Bradley's hat from the guy that gave us this Pachirisu. It just has to be his."

"Nope. Sorry." Hector said. "Bradley Ashwin doesn't even have a little pokemon like that." That was when Bradley opened the door to his dressing room.

"Hector, what's going on? I thought I heard my name." Bradley said.

"Chipa!" Pachirisu jumped out of Ichigo's and ran to him.

"Pachirisu! I'm glad to see you." Bradley said as he lifted Pachirisu in his arms.

"So it was his." Ichigo said and Hector found this trouble.

"It's him!" The girls said. Both of them were about to go to him, but Ichigo grabbed them both and held them back.

"Hold on. This guy owes us some answers." Ichigo said. All of them moved inside and Bradley was explaining himself. During which that Rukia and Orihime were gawking that they were in the same room as Bradley.

"I'm really sorry for just dumping my Pachirisu on you like that, but I needed someone to take care of my little buddy until the premiere was over." Bradley said.

"But why?" Chad asked.

"You see, my manager has a problem with me having a Pachirisu." Bradley said. "I was worried Hector might have tried something to get rid of Pachirisu."

"Why would he want that?" Ichigo asked.

"He's afraid it will ruin the tough guy image I've built up and I'll lose fans." Bradley said. "I don't really care. I could never get rid of Pachirisu. Before I became a star, I had to work hard to make ends meet and just when I was about to give up my dreams, I met Pachirisu. This little face gave me the boost I needed and helped me get where I am."

"I can understand." Ichigo said as he petted Absol. "I could never get rid of Absol no matter what anyone told me."

"Anyway, thanks for watching Pachirisu." Bradley said as he stood up and placed Pachirisu down. "I bet your hungry, aren't you? You stay here and I'll get some food. Any of you want anything?"

"We'll come with you." Ichigo said.

"Yes!" Rukia and Orihime cheered as all of them stepped out. When they left, Hector was up to no good as he had a security guard with him.

"I don't care what you do with it. Just get rid of that Pachirisu." Hector said.

"Understood." The guard said. It stepped in and Pachirisu was just sitting there. The guard went over and grabbed Pachirisu. Pachirisu tried to get out his grasp and its cries were heard by Absol.

"Absol!" Absol ran to help Pachirisu and the others noticed it.

"Absol, what's wrong?" Ichigo said as they all went after him. The guard carried Pachirisu backstage and tried to deal with the struggle. Absol was able to track Pachirisu and found the two of them.

"That guard has Pachirisu!" Orihime said.

"Let it go." Ichigo demanded, but the guard just made a run for it. "Stop!" All of them were going after him, but Hector grabbed Bradley and held him back.

"Bradley, just let it go." Hector said.

"Hector, let me go." Bradley said. The guard kept running and was on the stage with the curtains with Bradley's fans cheering for him.

"Just forget about that Pachirisu." Hector said. "What would your fans think if they find out you have one?"

"I don't care." Bradley said as he knocked Hector off and Hector accidently flipped a switch that opened the curtains. Everyone one in the audience wondered what was going on and wanted to know where Bradley was. "I rather have no fans than give up Pachirisu." Bradley ran up and joined them and all the girls were cheering for joy.

"Let Pachirisu go." Ichigo said.

"Pachirisu, give him your Discharge." Bradley said. Pachirisu unleashed electricity and the guard got zapped. It dropped Pachirisu and ran over to Bradley. "I'm so glad you're safe."

"That's it." Hector said. "Give me that little troublemaker."

"Absol, give Hector a little warning." Ichigo said. Absol charged in and tackled Hector down and growled at him, convincing Hector to back off. Everyone in the audience cheered as they all thought it was an act.

"Thank you, but none of this was an act." Bradley said. "All that was real and this Pachirisu is really my partner."

"Chipa!" At first, it seemed like no one knew what to think, but cheers and applause came for everyone liked seeing a softer side of Bradley.

"I knew it. I knew that Pachirisu would be good for his publicity." Hector said to everyone's annoyance. After the movie and everything was cleared up, Bradley and Pachirisu were saying his goodbyes to Ichigo and the others.

"So long and thanks for everything." Bradley said as they all waved farewell.

"I think its great Bradley doesn't care what others think of what pokemon he has." Ichigo said.

"You can say that again." Rukia said.

"Wait! Rukia, we forgot to get his autograph!" Orihime said and both of them were actually starting to panic.

"No you don't. Let's go." Ichigo and Chad as they took the girls further away. Even Absol was annoyed by them.

Pokemon come in all shapes and sizes, but as long as the trainer cares for them, it matters not what others think. Our heroes take that lesson with them as they continue on their journey.

To Be Continued….