Chapter 3

"So where should we go next?" The next day, after the Pokemon Center is destroyed, the three of us have to find a hotel to stay. Fortunately, there is one hotel where we're able to stay.

"Let's go to Route 22 first, we did need to meet up with our mom there." Insey says.

"You're right about that." I say as we head to Route 22. I also notice that Misty is also there, I don't know what she's up to, but it is not actually our business. Just then, the flock of Spearow is back for more. And this time we're ready to face them.

"Wait! We're not going to fight you!" The leading Spearow says. I sigh and we decide to hear them out. The Spearow says, "I knew we were wrong in the bad start, I thought you were just a random trainer who was attacking Pokemon. But you're an Arceus and aura user. And we're sorry about that."

I walk forward and say, "It's okay, Spearow. If anything, I was the one who attacked you first, even though I didn't mean to. Just remember that not all humans are bad."

"And I want to join your team. Is that possible?" The Spearow asks, and I smile, "Of course, you can."

Then I throw the Pokeball, and the Spearow is now one of our friends. Insey also wants to capture a Spearow, so she captures one on her own as well.

Spearow: The Tiny Bird Pokemon: Normal and Flying Type. Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.

After bidding farewell to the rest of the flock, we finally get to meet our mother in front of us. We hug my mom and she says, "Ash, Insey, Serena. I heard that the three of you encountered Team Rocket yesterday and the Pokemon Center was destroyed because of it."

"They were trying to steal Pokemon." Insey says, "And yesterday really is a bad day for all of us. All we wanted was to have a good start in our journey."

"I understand." My Mom sighs as she reaches out her hand. "The dead bodies?"

"They're here." I take out the crystal and give it to her. "But it seems like some of the escaped Team Rocket members recognize us as the children of the "Dark Rainbow"

My mom frowns a little and says, "That will be fine, knowing the boss of Team Rocket, he will try to avoid our family at any cost. However, starting today, Ash. The two people and the talking Meowth you met yesterday will be stalking you time after time. Their goal is to capture your Pikachu."

"Should I kill them?" I ask.

"You can kill them after their 1000th attempt." My mom says to me, and I groan. If they're going to annoy us over and over again, why can't I just eliminate them? This sure is getting frustrating.

"And now I should return to the League. I'll see you there." Then we bid farewell to our mom as Serena asks, "So what now?"

"How about we capture some Pokemon? After all, without the Gym badges, we can't go into Victory Road." I say. "Lillie wants us to complete the Pokedex after all."

"You're right about that." Serena says to me.

After we search for a while, we decide to capture two Nidoran of different gender, while Insey manages to capture a Pidgey of her own.

Nidoran (F): The Poison Pin Pokemon: Poison Type. Although small, its venomous barbs render this Pokémon dangerous. The female has smaller horns.

Nidoran (M): The Poison Pin Pokemon: Poison Type. Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.

Once we return to the Viridian City, we find that Misty has been standing in front of the Viridian Forest for a long time. I ask, "What's the matter? Why don't you just go into the forest?"

"I'm not going into the Viridian Forest!" Misty yells at me, geez, what's with her? Insey says, "Suit yourself. I like Viridian Forest."

Then we decide to leave Misty alone, but Misty grabs my hand and says, "If you want to go, at least let me come with you, please?"

We sigh as we let her join us for a while. But just when we manage to find a Caterpie and a Weedle, she starts to scream. But both of us ignore her as we capture the two Pokemon.

Caterpie: The Worm Pokemon: Bug Type. Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.

Weedle: The Hairy Bug Pokemon: Bug Type. Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head.

"Why do you catch them?" Misty yells at us, and Serena asks, "Why can't we? Weedle and Caterpie are cute."

"Yeah, I wonder if I can find them..." Insey mutters.

"I hate Bug Type Pokemon, even if they're in the Pokeballs." Misty reveals, and the three of us just stare at her with a frown. "Just keep those Pokeballs away from me!"

"But I like Bug Types, and I'm definitely going to take over the Bug Gym in our home region." Insey says.

Pikachu says, "Hey, can you send out our new friends? We should introduce ourselves to each other!"

"Good idea." Serena says and we send the two Pokemon out. Misty starts to run away with fear, and I say, "There's nothing to be afraid of. Hello, Caterpie, Weedle. We're your new friends."

After introducing ourselves, they are also interested in Misty as they try to go towards her. Serena says, "Looks like they like Misty, isn't that cute?"

"Get those disgusting bugs away from me!" Misty yells, and it breaks the feeling of both Bug Type Pokemon. Misty says, "I know, you're going to be friends with me, don't you?"

She picks up Pikachu instead, but Pikachu doesn't like Misty to badmouth the two new friends, and we see the two Bug Type Pokemon crying with tears and they return to their balls. Pikachu quickly gets rid of Misty's hug and climbs into Serena's shoulder.

"That isn't nice, Misty. Have you ever considered their feelings when you say that out loud?" Serena says.

Insey says, "Brother, why are we wasting time on someone who doesn't even like Bug Types? Let's just go without her."

Serena and I frown before we decide to leave Misty alone. Pikachu is also doing the same. Misty is now enraged and she yells, "Oh yeah? I'll show you!"

When we continue to move forward, Pikachu notices Misty and says, "She's following us."

We turn around and find that Misty is trying to hide. Serena is annoyed and asks, "What are you following us for?"

"M-My bike! I'm holding you responsible for my bike!" Misty yells.

"We already give you the bike voucher! You could have used that for a free bike back in Viridian City!" Insey growls. "So stop following us! God damn it!"

"I'm not following you! This happens to be the fastest way out of the woods!" Misty retorts.

"Fine! Do whatever you want." I say. "Insey, Serena. If she's going this way, then we'll go the other way. And maybe we should set up a camp here so Insey can find her own Caterpie and Weedle."

"That's a good idea." Insey claps her hand and cheers.

Then we decide to camp out, but it turns out that Misty is not far from us as she also stops. Didn't she want to get out of the forest as quickly as possible? What the hell is she staying here for?

Insey says, "Brother, the first gym is actually a Rock Type Gym, but all of your and Serena's Pokemon are weak to Rock or not good against Rock Type."

"You're right about that, but that means we'll need to teach some moves to our Pokemon. Like Pikachu can try to learn Iron Tail."

Pikachu is interested in the move, and Serena says, "Iron Tail sounds really powerful, but some of the Rock Type Pokemon here are also Ground Type. Unless the gym leader happens to use the Fossil Pokemon."

"I don't think they'll use those in beginner trainers." I say.

Insey says, "Hey, that Misty is still here..."

"Ignore her, your goal is to become the best Bug Type Gym Leader, she will try to hinder your dream." I say.

At the same time, Caterpie and Weedle are conversing, they are talking about their evolutions, Butterfree and Beedrill. We smile before we start our training.

The next day, Misty's scream wakes us up, and we realize that Caterpie and Weedle still want to get close to Misty. I say, "Caterpie, Weedle. She's not worth it."

"But why was she following you?" Weedle asks.

"Who knows." Serena says.

"STOP TALKING AND GET THOSE DISGUSTING BUGS AWAY FROM ME!" The words really break the hearts of the two Bug Type Pokemon. I say, "Hey! Pokemon have feelings as well! I think you owe them an apology!"

Misty turns away with a huff, and we decide to recall both Pokemon into the Pokeballs. "Don't worry, someday we'll show her."

Just then, a Pidgey just flies past us, and I say, "Insey, was that your Pidgey?"

"No, my Pidgey is in the Pokeball." Insey says.

"That means the Pidgey is a wild one! Let's capture it." I say. Then we try to send out Caterpie and Weedle at the same time. Insey asks, "Brother! Are you sure its a good idea?"

"Yeah, both of them are just weaklings." Misty says.

"Will you stop picking on those two Pokemon?" Serena yells at her.

The Pidgey is trying to have Caterpie and Weedle for lunch, and the two of them seem to be afraid. I say, "Caterpie, use String Shot on the Pidgey."

Serena says, "Weedle, you use Poison Sting!"

The two Pokemon are too scared to move, and I say, "Caterpie, Weedle. Didn't you two want to be powerful Butterfree and Beedrill? This is your chance. Don't let it miss!"

The two Pokemon feel encouraged as they use the attack, and much to our delight, Pidgey is tangled up by the silk and also poisoned, thus it falls to the ground in a weak state. We use the chance to throw the Pokeball and capture the Pidgey.

Pidgey: The Tiny Bird Pokemon: Normal and Flying Type. A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Insey sighs and says, "Brother, Serena. I still think that both of you are really reckless."

"At least things worked out our way." I say. "But first, we still need to cure the poison. Give me an Antidote."

Insey sighs as she gives me the item, and after we heal up the Pidgey, we also give it some Pokemon Food because it's hungry.

"So we meet again." Just then, we find the trio from Team Rocket appearing in front of us.

I say, "You sure have the guts to show up in front of us. At least you didn't bring your other grunts."

"We're not here for you, we're here for the Pokemon." Jessie says.

"Hand over that Pikachu." James says.

"If you want a Pikachu, just go off and find your own." Serena says.

"The only Pikachu we want is that one." "We're only here for rare and valuable Pokemon like that Pikachu."

"Even if you risk your life? You do realize who our mother, the "Dark Rainbow" was, right?" Insey asks with a dark tone. The three of them are scared at first, but then they shake off and Jessie says, "So what? We're not intimidated by you."

Then they send out Ekans and Koffing, and they use Sludge and Acid to cover Pikachu and Pidgey's eyes.

"Oh no!" Serena says.

"Damn, it... Pidgey, return for now." I say. "Caterpie, Weedle, as you fought against Pidgey, we are counting on you. Use String Shot and Tackle!"

Both Pokemon fight together as they manage to use String Shot on the two Pokemon, tying them up, and then they use Tackle to send them flying.

"We're beaten by two Bugs?" "No wonder the boss wants us to be careful about him... Meowth. You're up!"

But Meowth is also being tied up by String Shot, then they pick up the tied Meowth and run away. "You may have won this round, but we'll be back!"

"Come back anytime. There are still 999 times before we can finally finish our jobs." Insey smirks.

Then Serena remembers Misty is still there and she turns to her, "Now then, you should try to apologize to those two."

Misty flinches a little, but then she sighs, "Fine. I'm sorry..."

But just as she tries to pet the two Worms, they suddenly start to glow. "They're now Level 7! That means they're evolving!"

After the evolution glow dies down, we find a Metapod and a Kakuna.

Metapod: The Cocoon Pokemon: Bug Type. Evolve from Caterpie at LV:7. This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.

Kakuna: The Cocoon Pokemon: Bug and Poison Type. Evolve from Weedle at LV:7. Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.

"Now that's great." Serena says. "Three more levels and we'll have them evolve into Butterfree and Beedrill in no time."

"But I still haven't gotten any of them yet... I can't lose." Insey says.


Here is a new chapter, I decide to delete the Rival Battle in Route 22 because I decide to change it into a conversation with Ash's Mom. I hope you like this chapter and we'll be continuing in the Viridian Forest in the next chapter.

Ash + Serena's Pokemon:

Charmander, Metapod, Kakuna, Pidgey, Rattata, Spearow, Pikachu, Nidoran (F), Nidoran (M)

Insey's Pokemon:

Bulbasaur, Pidgey, Spearow

Misty's Pokemon:

Goldeen