Inkaliber: Hey guys! Glad to see you guys are back! I hope you're excited because, after this chapter, we will be caught up with the group over on Archive! That means update times will slow a good bit, not to mention college starting back being a factor, but we will finally be seeing brand new chapters! I'll be answering reviews between both Archive and here with this change in scheduling.
Meowth: Hey Author? Can I see the card?
Inkaliber: Are you going to blow the money on it for more junk again?
Meowth... Neva mind. Might wanna explain what's going on.
Inkaliber: You see, reader KatoGS123 made a huge donation to the trio after Ghost Nappa attacked them the previous chapter. It was more money than I had ever seen in my life. Sadly, they spent most of it on junk they didn't need. Don't even get me started on how they almost bought an entire mansion for TEN TIMES THE ACTUAL VALUE!
James: THE SALES LADY WAS VERY CONVINCING! SHE MADE IT SEEM REALLY IMPORTANT AND EVERYTHING!
Inkaliber: Anywho, they were down to less than half of that without actually using it for the intended purpose. I decided to open an account for them, seeing as they don't have a criminal record in this dimension... yet. They surprisingly agreed, after getting lectured about the mansion for the SEVENTEENTH TIME, that I should be in charge of the money til the day they find a way back home. That or until such a time comes that they can handle it maturely. Whichever comes first really.
Meowth: We have been getting betta ya knows!
Inkaliber: I know and I respect that. You guys really did make a turn around. In any case, let me reassure you that they still have a wide range of freedom with what they do. I will say that, if Giovanni does show up, he will not find a very warm welcome.
Jessie: The Boss isn't that bad!
Inkaliber: Can you really say that about a man whose sole goal is to take over the entire Pokemon world for his own financial and villainous gain? Not to mention what he'd do if he found out about a place like this?
Team Rocket:...
Inkaliber: That's what I thought. Either way, let's consult today's guest review list.
A Guest- Sorry that the humor didn't really stick for you, but that scene with the siblings was an integral part of Ash pushing forward for his rematch. It also provides a good example of Brock's devotion to his responsibilities. While there are a few rules from the anime present in the story, there is a heavy influence from the video games as well. I don't know about them teaming up with the Rocket Trio, but I can't tell you if they're truly gone or not.
Meowth: Heck! Like we'd evah team up with losers who lack any kind of style.
Inkaliber: That's how you are now. Can you honestly say that the old you would've passed up the opportunity to catch Pikachu and a creature like Stitch so easily.
Meowth: Eh! Guess yer right. Hey! Can I do the intro?
Inkaliber: Tell you what. Since you've been nice about the mansion fiasco, and you've been helpful lately, I'll let you hit the play button. Just make sure you play the right chapter.
Meowth: SIR YES SIR! The author doesn't own Pokémon or Lilo and Stitch. Any original folks, critters, objects, and ideas are his unless stated otherwise. Let's get this party started!... I always wanted to press this button!
Mt. Moon
Ash and friends hike towards Mt. Moon as they continue on their journey. Many strange and astonishing tales have been told about this mysterious place. Many rumors of aliens and tales of unknown creatures have originated within the very mountain itself. One would believe these to be tricks of the mind or bluffs meant to attract tourists. As the group's about to discover, however, is that not all tales are mere legend.
It hadn't been long since Brock joined the gang, yet he already felt right at home. Aside from the talking blue furball known as Stitch, it was almost like he never left his family at all. This proved to be especially true after he found that his cooking was deeply loved by the humans and Pokémon of the crew. It wasn't really anything special in his opinion, but he did catch slightly depressed looks from the Hawaiian girl whenever Misty heralded his meals as the best.
"Ah, Mt. Moon!" sighed the aforementioned redhead. Brock looked to her as he was pulled from his musings. "Doesn't the name sound so romantic!?" The Pewter City gym leader smiled as he looked to his companion.
"People say that a huge meteor crashed into the mountain back in prehistoric times." informed the former gym leader. The group took interest in this new piece of information as they trekked on. Lilo especially felt a strong pull as she looked to the mountain.
"Is it actually true?" asked the Hawaiian. "Is there actually a meteor in there?" Stitch sounded off his own intrigue as he looked up to the big guy.
"They call it the Moon Stone, like the smaller ones used to evolve certain Pokémon. There's even been speculation that the smaller stones broke off of the Moon Stone upon entering the planet's atmosphere." Now the crew was really excited. If there was such a big evolutionary stone around, then different Pokémon that use it would flock to the scene. Ash began to imagine the Pokémon he could add to his team when a scream rang through the air.
"Someone's in trouble!" declared the boy as he ran ahead of the group. They soon caught up with him as they noticed a bunch of strange Pokémon flying in the air. A man was huddled on the ground as the blue bat-like creatures took turns diving at him. Ash pulled out his Pokédex before pointing it at the creatures. "Dexter, analyze that colony of Zubats!"
"Zubat: The Bat Pokémon." stated the device. "It has neither eyes nor a nose. It emits ultrasonic cries that bounce back to its large ears, enabling it to fly safely. Zubat Generally live in colonies within cave mouths, shying away from daylight and leaving the cavern at nightfall." The boy growled as he swapped his Pokédex for a pokéball.
"This colony doesn't seem to have a problem with daylight." Misty growled as she looked to Ash.
"Stop cracking jokes and help him!" roared the water Pokémon trainer. The trainer from Pallet Town rolled his eyes as he rested his arm back.
"Help him out Pidgeotto!" The bird let out a mighty roar as it was released from the sphere. It unleashed a mighty Gust attack as it sent the Zubat packing. The scientist remained hunched on the ground as the group approached him. Ash skidded to a stop with Bolt leaping off his shoulder.
The man's face was unreadable as the boy stood over him. "Are you alright sir?" The man in question suddenly shot up as he wrapped Ash in a huge hug.
"OH THANK YOU SO MUCH!" cried the man. "YOU'RE THE GREATEST! I'M TALKING SUPERFANTABULASTIC!" Ash pushed against the man as he tried to find room to breathe.
"Really, it was nothing. Can I please breathe now?" Bolt, unhappy with the way the stranger was strangling his trainer, unleashed a powerful Thunderbolt on the man. Sadly, this shocked Ash as well in the process. The intended target shook off his surprise as he looked to the boy.
"Never have I seen such bravery in my life! They say a man's best friend is a Pokémon and believe you me, with how you brought about the strength of your Pidgeotto I believe it!" He turned away as he embraced himself. "I thought I was done for when who should arrive? A hero thanks to whom I'm alive!"
The group looked upon the awkward man as he raised his arms to the sky. "I'M ALIVE! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!" Bolt tilted his head in confusion. Did he fry the human's brain or something?
"Certainly doesn't seem like a poetic guy." stated Misty. She couldn't help but notice the awkward feeling in the air as she continued to look upon the scene. The man suddenly turned around again as he shook Ash's hands.
"Did I mention how grateful I am?" Ash didn't know what to say to the obviously… interesting man before him.
"Several times actually." answered the boy. "So… why were the Zubat attacking you mister?" The man gasped as he got uncomfortably close to the trainer's face.
"Never call me Mister! My name is Seymour: Seymour the Scientist!" The man was about to go into another one of his moments when he laid eyes on Stitch. He blinked a couple of times as the experiment looked around for a bit. He raised his paw as the scientist continued to stare.
"Ih… Hi." greeted Stitch. The scientist was suddenly looming over him with a crazy smile.
"I've never seen such an otherworldly Pokémon in all of my life!" declared the man. He began to poke at the furball as he continued to examine him. "Fur unlike any Pokémon found in the Kanto region, eyes keener than any other examples… Even the muscular structure is alien!" Lilo laughed in panic as she waved her arms in the air.
"SO WHY WERE THE ZUBAT ATTACKING YOU!?" asked the girl. "YOU NEVER REALLY ANSWERED THE QUESTION!" Seymour looked at her for a moment as he held a growling Stitch in his grasp. He gasped in realization as he dropped the little guy.
"Right! I almost forgot!" He soon lead the others inside the surprisingly well-lit cave, gesturing to the hanging lights. "As you can see, the cave is lit up on the inside. Someone has strung these lights throughout the whole cave, but the Pokémon who live in this cave need the dark."
"So whoever set up these lights has disregarded the Pokémon who live here!" deduced Ash as he looked around the area. "The Zubat attacked you because they thought you caused the mess!" Seymour nodded as he kept his focus on the path ahead. He suddenly pointed to a bunch of insect like Pokémon with Mushrooms upon their backs. They soon detached the fungus from their exterior and placed them on the ground. Nearby was an armored shrew-like creature laying on its belly, panting as if it were dehydrated.
"Look there! Those Paras are planting their mushrooms everywhere, and the hot lights are drying up this Sandshrew." Lilo gasped as she quickly ran over to the little ground Pokémon. She pulled out a bottle of water as she wetted a towel. She quickly rubbed the wet cloth over the little creature's armored hide.
It didn't take long for the Sandshrew to be back on its feet as it dug into the ground. The girl reunited with the crew as Seymour continued to lead them forward. "That's why I'm here. I'm on patrol to protect the mountain from the troublemakers' attack on these caves." Misty tilted her head in confusion.
"Troublemakers?" asked the redhead. "Why attack a cave of all places?" Ash looked back to his companion with a raised brow.
"Did we not just have a conversation about the Moon Stone earlier?" asked the boy in return. The redhead growled as she looked away. Seymour came to a stop as he turned to the group.
"I'm afraid that he might be right." agreed the scientist. He suddenly smiled as he raised his hand into the air. "The Moon Stone is an awesome boulder a million years old or even older! Deep in these caves, the meteor hides, though no explorer has found the resting place of the legendary rock from space! Scientists have studied its fragments for many an hour, and discovered it increases a Pokémon's power!"
"You mean like how they help certain Pokémon to evolve?" The scientist paused at the boy's words, his poem coming to a halt. He dropped his poetic air in embarrassment as he rubbed the back of his head.
"Exactly. I fear they may be trying to locate the Moon Stone in order to take advantage of its power." He then dropped his arms to his sides as he looked to the roof of the cave. "Ever since I was a little boy, I always believed that Pokémon came from outer space." While the others looked to the man incredulously, Lilo actually rubbed her chin in thought.
Aliens were a thing where she was from, Stitch being a primary example throughout her life. Who's to say Seymour wasn't on to something? "Where is the spacecraft they came in you ask? Why the very Moon Stone hidden within this cave! It belongs to the Pokémon, and we humans must not take it from them!"
He looked to Ash with a very serious face, causing the boy to sweat in response. He suddenly grabbed him by the hands once more as he looked into his eyes. "You agree with me, don't you?" Ash gulped as he shook his head.
"I guess so." stated the boy. Seymour really was too much. The group suddenly heard the telltale name repetition of a Pokémon as a glimmer approached them. The glimmer came from a stone being carried by a small Pokémon.
The being was a small, pink creature that is vaguely star-shaped in appearance. It had two completely brown ears, two small black eyes, a small mouth, and it appeared to have a small, permanent blush on its cheeks. It possessed stubby, digit-less arms and legs, which came to a point. It also sported a curl on its forehead and a curled up tail. Seymour gasped as he looked to the little Pokémon.
"It's a Cleffa! It's carrying a Moon Stone in its paws!" Misty cooed as she watched the little creature hop by.
"It's so cute!" cried the girl. "I want one!" Ash pulled out his Pokédex as he scanned the little pink puff.
"Cleffa: The Star Shape Pokémon." informed the device. "When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of Cleffa strangely increase. They dance through the night and stop only at the break of day when these Pokémon quench their thirst with the morning dew. It is believed that these small Pokémon arrive on meteors that reach the planet's surface." Ash smirked as he pulled out one of his Pokéballs.
"It's one of the very few fairy types native to Kanto!" cheered the boy. "I have to have one!" He reared his arm back in preparation to throw the orb, but Seymour grabbed him before he could follow through with it.
"YOU CAN'T!" cried the scientist. Ash looked to the man in confusion before watching the little Pokémon hop away. The boy growled as he looked to the man. "Sorry, but it's best if you let it remain here. I hope you understand."
Ash sighed as he let the Pokéball shrink back to its original form. He put the ball away once Seymour released his arm. It wasn't like Mt. Moon was a wildlife sanctuary or something. A cry suddenly came from the Cleffa halting the potential conflict. The group ran down the tunnel to find Meowth standing menacingly over the Star Shape creature atop a rock.
"Don't be scared of Meowth." cooed the cat Pokémon. "Just hand over dat Moon Stone and nobody gets huyt." Ash growled as he stood in front of the others.
"The only one getting hurt is you Meowth!" roared the boy. "Leave Cleffa alone!" The aforementioned feline looked to the group in shock.
"What are you tweyps doin' here!?" Lilo growled as she joined her friend at the front.
"Looking for stupid-heads like you!" answered the Hawaiian. "You guys were the ones who strung up all the lights!... Why am I not surprised?" Bolt ran over to the little pink Pokémon as he reassured her that everything would be alright. Brock clenched his fist as he looked to the talking cat.
"We have to stop them before they cause any more trouble." growled the former gym leader. A laughing suddenly echoed throughout the cave. Stitch groaned as he rubbed his eyes.
"Trouble?" asked a feminine voice. A new set of footsteps came to a stop as two figures stood in the shadows.
"Make that double." added a male voice. The duo leapt out of the shadows carrying a shovel and a pickaxe, respectively.
"To protect the world from devastation…" began Jessie as she placed her hand on her hip. Ekans slithered to her side with an intimidating snarl that Stitch reciprocated.
"To unite all peoples within our nation…" added James as he sniffed yet another blue rose. Koffing floated beside his trainer with a bit of sludge still dripping from its mouth.
"To denounce the evils of truth and love…" The two humans stood back to back as they looked to the other duo.
"To extend our reach to the stars above…" Jessie held up a finger as she sent Ash an evil smirk.
"Jessie!"
"And James!" The trio stood together as they began to close out their motto.
"Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light!"
"Surrender now or prepare for a fight!" Meowth jumped up as he pounded his paws together.
"Meowth that's right!" declared the cat Pokémon. Seymour looked up to the villains in anger as he gritted his teeth.
"They sure are show offs!" roared the scientist. "Who taught them how to rhyme, a Slowpoke?" Ash rolled his eyes as he looked to the annoying trio.
"Don't you guys get tired of saying the same words over and over again?" asked the trainer from Pallet Town. "It's like you can't think of a better greeting." Jessie raised her nose into the air as she harrumphed.
"You're just jealous 'cause we won't let you join us." argued the villainess. Lilo clenched her fist as she looked up to the duo.
"As if any of us would ever join you losers!" declared the ravenette. Brock growled as he pointed to the duo.
"You're making all the Pokémon confused with these lights!" roared the breeder. "Do you realize the consequences of your actions!?" Jessie chuckles as she looked to the man.
"Oh dear!" feigned the woman. "We've messed with the ecosystem and the environment." James ran his hand through his hair as he shook his head.
"How will we ever forgive ourselves?" added the purple haired man. Meowth looked to the group as he unsheathed his claws.
"Look tweyps, we want the Moon Stone so we can power up our Pokémon." revealed the talking cat. Jessie adjusted the shovel on her shoulder as she pointed to the group.
"With the power of the Moon Stone our Pokémon will be unstoppable." declared the woman. "Imagine the possibilities!" Ash raised his finger in response.
"You guys do realize that, unless you have the right Pokémon, the Moon Stone is worthless to your current teams… right?" asked the boy. The trio remained silent as they let his words sink in. Did Ekans and Koffing evolve via Moon Stone? Brock interrupted their train of thought as he gestured to the cave walls.
"You want a stone, grab one of these and get lost!" roared the man. Jessie growled as she threw her shovel to the side, James doing the same with his pickaxe.
"Get lost?" asked the woman. Ekans slithered forward, ready to strike. "How rude!" James pinned his rose to his uniform as Koffing flew in front of him menacingly.
"Let's teach the ruffians some manners." agreed the villain. Ash looked to Lilo before shifting his gaze over to Cleffa. The girl nodded in response, getting an idea of what he was trying to say. Ash and Brock stepped forward as they grabbed a Pokéball each.
"GO EKANS/KOFFING!" roared the villainous duo. Their partners practically leapt forward at their commands. The snake and the ball of gas landed before the group as they sent them dark glares. Ash and Brock were quick to grab a pokéball each as they prepared for battle.
"GO!" cried the duo. Ash chose Butterfree for this battle while Brock chose…
"A ZUBAT!?" asked Ash in shock. The blue bat flew beside the butterfly as it growled towards the enemies. Brock nodded his head in response.
"I caught one just before we entered the cave." explained the former gym leader. Ash groaned as he shook his head. He really should've thought of that. James gestured to his opponents with a wild grin.
"Koffing, use Smog!" ordered the villain. The floating ball of pollution rushed towards the duo as it unleashed a billow of toxic fumes. Ash growled as he threw his arm to the side.
"Butterfree, use Gust!" cried the boy. Brock mirrored his movement as he looked to his newest Pokémon.
"Zubat, use Double Team!" ordered the breeder. Butterfree reversed the fumes back at Team Rocket as Zubat began to multiply. Jessie and James hacked and coughed as the fumes blocked their view. Lilo grabbed onto the hands of Misty and Seymour as she pulled them along.
"Bolt!" cried the girl. "Stitch, bring Cleffa and come on!" The crew left Ash and Brock behind as they circled around the gas. Ekans came barreling through the Smog as he tried to bite the insect Pokémon. It hit its target as it sank its fangs into the exoskeleton.
"Shake it off Butterfree!" ordered Ash. "Use Sleep Powder!" The butterfly fluttered around a bit as it wrestled with the serpent. It then smacked its wings into his face, sending the aforementioned move into its system. Ekans yawned as he finally released his grip, plopping to the ground in his slumber.
"Why you little!" began Jessie as she shook her fist. Meanwhile, Koffing repeatedly tried to hit the correct Zubat, though he kept flying through the afterimages. James growled as he tried to make sense of the situation. Koffing began to tire out as Zubat began to fly around his head. Brock decided to capitalize on this as he threw his arm to the side.
"Use Supersonic!" ordered Brock. The eyeless bat let out a high pitched screech upon command. Koffing was already worn out, making it easy for the attack to affect him. The purple gas ball had swirls in his eyes as he looked to the sleeping Ekans. He let out a battle cry as he bit it on the tail. The serpent let out a pain filled hiss before turning his anger on his confused ally.
"Knock it off you two! You're supposed to be fighting the twerps!" Jessie's call fell in deaf ears, however, as the two poison types continued to duke it out. Seeing this as his opportunity, Ash threw his arm to the side in classic trainer fashion.
"Blow them all away with Gust Butterfree!" roared Ash in determination. The bug Pokémon flittered its wings faster as a sudden breeze filled the room. The wind picked up speed as it pushed against the duo of villains. The bickering tumbleweed that was Ekans and Koffing suddenly ran into the duo, sending them spiraling deeper into the cave.
"LOOKS LIKE TEAM ROCKET'S BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" cried James. Jessie growled as she tried to right herself.
"DON'T THINK THIS IS OVER TWERPS!" roared Jessie in rage. "WE'LL BE BACK!" Ash and Brock watched as Team Rocket disappeared before their very eyes. The duo began to celebrate as their flying Pokémon floated towards them. They almost high-fived, but Ash pauses for a second.
"Wasn't the commentary from Team Rocket kinda short?" asked the trainer from Pallet Town. "I was sure there were three in their…" The duo's eyes widened as they just now realized the absence of a talking feline. "Meowth got away!" The boys rushed after the others in hopes of preventing a disaster.
Meanwhile, the girls and Seymour were climbing a small cliff face in an attempt to keep up with Cleffa. The little fairy Pokémon decided to run off on its own, leading it to what looked like a natural land bridge just big enough for its evolution to walk across. Misty stopped to take a break as she caught her breath. She looked up to the little pink Pokémon as it escaped her line of sight.
"Come back Cleffa!" cried the redhead. "We have to stick together!" Stitch reached the top of the formation as he looked for the little creature. He growled as he soon caught sight of the troublesome feline.
"Meowth's got ya now!" roared Meowth. The Cleffa screamed as she hopped back. This brought her to fall off the side of the natural bridge. Lilo gasped as she saw the falling fairy.
"CLEFFA!" cried the girl. She suddenly leapt for the small Pokémon, catching it in her arms. The duo fell into the river much to the others' horror.
"LILO!" cried both Stitch and Misty. Meowth chuckled as he skidded down the side of the bridge. Stitch ran to dive into the water, only to be stopped by Misty last second. The experiment growled as he tried to fight his way out of the girl's arms. Thankfully, before anything drastic could happen, a bulge appeared on the surface of the water.
Lilo stood up with the young Cleffa in her arms. The pink Pokémon held tightly to the moonstone in its hands. The group rushed to the Hawaiian as she caught her breath.
"How could you be so reckless!" roared the redhead. Lilo looked up from the puffball in her arms as she looked to the redhead. "This river could've been much deeper!" A stomp caught the group's attention. They turned to see Meowth with his claws unsheathed.
"As touchin' as all dis is, it ain't over yet." growled the feline. "Hand over da moonstone and if ya knows what's good for yas." Seymour gave off a nervous grin as he waved his hands defensively.
"Now Meowth, I'm sure we can be reasonable about this." offered the scientist. Meowth growled as he took a step forward, earning a jerk from the man.
"No we can't! Team Rocket gets what we want when we want it!" Lilo growled as she shoved Cleffa to Misty.
"Hold on to her." stated the experiment wrangler. She reached for her bag as she pulled out one of her pokéballs. She expanded it to active mode before rearing her arm back. "Help us out!" She threw the orb into the air with a huff.
The ball opened midair as it shot energy straight into the water. Meowth growled once more as he looked for his opponent. A glistening shine caught his eye as something surfaced from the water. Pudge Jr let out a mighty roar as he looked to the feline. His opponent seemed to have dollar signs for eyes as he rubbed his paws together.
"THAT MAGIKARP LOOKS LIKE SOLID GOLD! HE COULD PROBABLY FETCH A HIGH PRICE!" The fish didn't take kindly to the shouting of the annoying villain. Lilo threw her arm to the side with a smirk.
"Pudge Jr. will leave you seeing stars! Use Tackle attack!" Meowth gave the girl an incredulous look as the Magikarp began to swim back towards the group. He couldn't help but laugh as the fish glared at him..
"That little weakling is supposed to beat me! Don't make Meowth laugh! Magikarp couldn't knock a Pidgey out of da air!" Magikarp growled as it lowered itself into the water, disappearing from view. It suddenly took off at its unnatural speed.
*Inserts Silly Psyduck*
Meowth slapped his knee as he shook his head, taking a deep breath as he finally caught his breath. He opened his eyes to look at the group, only to pale as a decent sized wake followed behind the fish. Pudge Jr. leapt out of the water as he rammed into his opponent, sending him flying into the nearby cliff. Meowth skidded down the rocks as the golden fish swam along the bank. It took him a bit of time to find his bearings as he slowly rose to his feet.
The feline growled as he stood up. "So a Magikarp that can dish out what it takes eh? That makes it dat much more valuable. Regardless, Meowth ain't gonna lose to no fish!" He unsheathed his claws once more as he prepared for an attack.
The feline leapt at Pudge Jr. with a snarl, his claws reaching a familiar glow. "TASTE MY FURY SWIPES!" Lilo threw her arm to the side in response.
"Send that nasty cat flying with Bounce!" Meowth blinked a few times as his opponent disappeared under the water. The fish leapt up to the bank as he balanced himself on his tail. The appendaged gave off a white glow as he sent himself flying like a golden torpedo. Meowth screamed as Pudge Jr. drew closer, flailing his limbs in a blind panic.
"I DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR THIS!" The golden Magikarp turned his tail towards his opponent as he readied himself once more. He ended up smacking the mangy cat into the distance as he lost momentum. "MEOWTH'S BLASTING OFF BECAUSE OF A FISH!?" A star shined in the sky where the villain disappeared.
*Silly Psyduck Ends*
Pudge Jr. returned to the water as the group cheered. The golden fish blushed at the praise, trying to hide its face in the water. He quickly swam over to his trainer as she squatted down to meet him.
"Good job Jr! That alley cat didn't stand a chance!" The fish happily splashed in celebration. Ash and Brock ran over to the group as Lilo retrieved the Cleffa from Misty.
"Is everyone alright!?" cried the trainer from Pallet Town. "We noticed Meowth was missing and came as fast as we could!" Misty smirked as she gestured to herself.
"We won't have to worry about Meowth any more thanks to Misty the mighty!" proclaimed the redhead. A large splash of water covered her head, ruining the cool factor of her speech. Pudge Jr. had his cheeks puffed in preparation for water gun. The water Pokémon trainer sighed as she relented. "So… maybe Lilo did some of the fighting."
The boy rolled his eyes with a smirk. Cleffa cheered happily in the arms of her savior. The pink puffball looked down as a tiny grumble came from her stomach. The Hawaiian chuckled as she rubbed the little creature's head.
"Looks like someone could use some food, huh Cleffa?" inquired the trainer. The fairy nodded its head as it let out a happy cry. A louder grumble filled the air, all eyes looking to Ash.
"Don't look at me." denied the boy. "I would've claimed that one." Seymore chuckled as he rubbed the back of his head.
"I may have only had spam this morning." admitted the scientist. "It's been a long day today." The others couldn't help but laugh at the man's expense. Suffice to say it was the perfect time to set up camp.
The group soon found themselves resting in the evening sun as they prepared to have lunch. Lilo had offered to make the meal, but Brock insisted in his innocence. She had no complaint when it came to the man's cooking, but she always felt good when the others enjoyed her cooking. She was happy to at least make her berry treats for the Pokémon like she always did. She watched over the berries as she mulled over this change in roles.
"What's that Brock?" asked a familiar voice. Lilo looked back at the others to find the newest member to their team feeding his new Zubat some pellets. He smiled as he rubbed the creature behind the ears.
"It's some Pokémon food made from my own secret recipe." replied the gym leader. "The ingredients are specially blended for each Pokémon." Ash hummed to himself as he gave one of the pieces to Butterfree. The bug Pokémon squealed in delight as he continued to chew at the pellet. The boy smirked as he looked to the newest companion.
"How's it taste?" Lilo listened in a bit as the tan skinned man looked over Zubat.
"I've been developing it for years. I keep improving on the recipe for the best possible outcome." He looked up from his Pokémon as he returned his gaze to the others. "I'll make a batch for Bolt and Stitch soon." Seymore sounded his interest as he grabbed one of the pellets made for Butterfree.
"I'll try some." stated the scientist. The man popped the food in his mouth as he began to chew it. He hummed as he let the flavor set in. "Not bad." Ash looked down at the pellet in his hand as he contemplated his next course of action.
"Eh!" cried the boy. "Why not?" He popped a piece in his mouth, only to instantly regret it. He hacked as he tried to get some of it out of his throat. The others looked to him in concern.
"Ash!" cried Stitch. He ran up to the trainer from Pallet Town and embraced him in a hug from behind. He then began to perform the Heimlich maneuver on the poor boy. The pieces finally dislodged themselves, allowing the trainer to breathe. Lilo patted him on the back to help his system recover.
"Are you okay Ash?" asked the girl. "There was a lot stuck in that." The boy shook his head in response.
"No offense Brock, but I think the Pokémon food should be saved for the Pokémon. That was a little more than I could handle." The gym leader nodded with a sincere smile.
"That's what it was made for." agreed the breeder. "Wouldn't want you choking like that again." Lilo sighed as she shook her head. Seymore sniffed the air as the tension died down.
"Is that roasting cherri berry?" asked the scientist. The Hawaiian gasped as she ran back to the fire. She was quick to remove the berries she was cooking from the fire and set it to the side. She sighed in relief as she looked over the multitude of berries.
"That could've been bad." stated the girl. Stitch smacked his lips as he ran for the table. Bolt and Cleffa were quick to follow as they sat beside him. Zubat also seemed effected as he flew over to the area with Butterfree right behind him. Ash smirked as he pulled out his three remaining Pokémon.
"Time for desert guys!" cried the boy. His Pokémon were unleashed from their resting places, the smell of berries quickly reaching their noses. Brock rubbed his chin as he looked over the group at the table.
"These berries have to be pretty well cooked if they like them this much." stated the gym leader. He was able to grab two before the Pokémon began to chow down. He rolled an oran berry around in his hand, applying a gentle squeeze. "Nice and firm, like the ones I use in my Pokémon food." He took a bite as he felt the berry cool in his grasp.
He hummed as he chewed on it a bit. "These are pretty good. It carries the same nutrition while emphasizing the flavor." Seymore received the chesto berry from Brock's other hand as he quickly took a bite. He sounded off his unbridled delight.
"I don't think I've ever had roasted berries like this!" exclaimed the scientist. "It has the same energizing feeling while carrying a moist texture." Lilo blushed a bit at the praise, feeling a little bit better about herself. Ash nodded as he rubbed Riptide's head.
"Of course they're great." stated the boy. "Lilo's been working with Professor Oak on his ranch for months. She works hard to make sure there's a treat for every Pokémon. Not to mention she makes some pretty good human meals too." The girl looked away as she rubbed the back of her head.
Bolt looked over to the young Cleffa as she chowed down on a nanab berry. He noticed that she still had a good hold on the small moonstone in her grasp. He finished chewing on his roasted oran berry before clearing his throat.
"Pika pika?" (What's with the moonstone anyway?) inquired the electric rodent. "Pikachu pika?" (Don't you have to be a Clefairy to evolve with one of those?) The small fairy nodded in response.
"Cleffa." (It is for the Moon Festival.) replied Cleffa. "Cleffa, Cleffa." (Every full moon our kind have a festival of evolution, a rite of passage for older Clefairy.) Bolt nodded as he sounded his curiosity. The other Pokémon close by listened in on the conversation. Ash looked over the group with a smile.
"Looks like the others have made friends with Cleffa." stated the boy. "I wonder what they're talking about?" Stitch rubbed his chin as he went to get a closer look. Before he could get close enough, however, Cleffa looked up to the sky. Her face suddenly filled with shock and worry as she hopped up.
She grabbed her moonstone before looking to Bolt. "Cleffa. Cleffa?" (The time for the ceremony is almost here. Would you all like to see it?) The other Pokémon seemed to be shocked, only to sound their acceptance of the little critter's invitation. Bolt waved to the trainers as he tried to get their attention.
"Pikachu!" cried the rodent. The quintuple walked over as Cleffa leapt off the table. The little fairy hopped over to the nearby land bridge before turning to face the group again. She waved to for them to follow before hopping off some more. Misty looked to the others with a confused face.
"Where do you think she's going?" inquired the redhead. Ash smirked as he grabbed his main team's pokéballs.
"Only one way to find out." answered the boy. The group quickly returned the majority of their Pokémon as they ran after Cleffa. Nightfall soon befell the group as they followed the pink puffball. She began to wave her paw towards a bush before jumping through it. The group parted the shrubbery, coming across a dark entrance in the nearby wall.
"Another cave?" asked Lilo in her confusion. "How long has this one been here?" The Hawaiian rubbed her hand against the side of the mouth as they entered the void. "I… I think this was dug out at some point." Misty shrugged in response.
"Maybe this is her home." hypothesized the redhead. She bumped into the back of Seymore as the scientist came to a complete halt. She growled as she scooted around him, only to join the others in speechless awe. Cleffa hopped around in a little dance as she circled a huge meteorite in the center of the cavern. The scientist cleaned his glasses as if he were seeing things, only to grin in unrestrained joy as he put them back on.
"It's the core of the Moon Stone." stated the man. "After all these years!" Misty nodded in response.
"It's like a dream come true." Cleffa waved at them as it urged them forward. Brock smirked as he looked to the magnificent boulder.
"So the Moon Stone legend is true." mused the breeder. The stone sparkled under the light of the full moon. Stitch looked away from the sight as he tried to find Cleffa. He pulled on Lilo's pant leg as he pointed towards the puffball.
"Cleffa isa doing something!" cried the experiment. The group looked to him before turning their gaze to the fairy Pokémon. Cleffa smirked as she placed her stone in an empty plot in a ring of smaller stones. One by one the rocks lit up before the Moon Stone quickly joined them. Out of nowhere a bunch of larger creatures began to approach the light.
"It's a bunch of Clefairy!" cried Seymore in excitement. The fairy-like Pokémon looked similar to Cleffa, save for more defined arms and legs. Their ears also stuck out more, the part closest to the head being covered in pink fur. They also carried blush marks on their cheeks. Ash wasted no time in pulling out his trusty Pokédex.
"Clefairy: The Fairy Pokémon and the evolved form of Cleffa." informed the device. "It flies using the wings on its back to collect moonlight. Because of its adorable nature, it is in high demand as a pet. However, it is rare and found only in limited areas." Ash smirked as he returned his gaze to the scene.
"There are so many of them!" cried Misty. She gave Seymore a vindictive glare. "If there wasn't an unspoken no catch rule then I'd just LOVE to take one home." The scientist shook his head in response. One of the Clefairy stepped forward as it looked to the group.
"Clefairy." stated the Pokémon in its own language. It bowed respectfully to the group. Stitch looked up as Lilo turned her gaze to him.
"He say 'thanks for bringing Cleffa home.'" translated the experiment. The Hawaiian nodded in response. Ash smirked as he tilted his hat a bit.
"It was our pleasure." replied the boy. "We're just happy we could help." The Clefairy nodded its head in understanding as it rejoined the others. The group of Clefairy began to bounce around as they circled the Moon Stone. Misty cooed at the sight.
"Look at them!" cried the water Pokémon trainer. "Isn't it cute how they dance around the Moon Stone?" Bolt and Cleffa began to conversate some more as the older Pokémon continued their dance. Ash scratched the top of his head in confusion. He approached the duo with a confused look.
"Say, what has Cleffa been telling you anyway Bolt?" inquired the boy. The Pikachu looked to his trainer as he began flailing his arms at the large stone. Stitch nodded his head as he rubbed his jaw. Seymore looked to Ash in surprise.
"You understand that?" asked the scientist in disbelief. The trainer smirked as he flashed a cocky grin.
"Of course. He's my Pokémon." There was a short pause as the group waited for his interpretation of Bolt's words. The boy rubbed the back of his head as he leaned closer to Stitch. "Can ya… maybe help me out here Stitch?"
"Cleffa say it isa ritual." sighed the experiment. The group shifted their attention to him as Ash chuckled in embarrassment. "Every tehrqua, during full moon, Clefairy gather to celebrate moon. Evolve in presence of Moon Stone." He earned a lot of raised brows at this interpretation.
"So it's basically a mass gathering to evolve and worship the moon!" guessed Brock. Cleffa nodded excitedly as it gave the man a thumbs up. The group looked up to the full moon in thought.
"So I guess the Moon Stone really did come from outer space." stated Misty. "I'd hate to have been there when it came down." Seymore hunched up as a huge smile formed on his face. He suddenly spread his arms out in a eureka moment.
"OF COURSE!" cried the scientist in delight. "It all makes sense now!" The group looked to him in surprise.
"What does?" asked Ash. The man pointed to the moon in response.
"Outer space! People and Pokémon will ride the Moon Stone into Outer space! First to the moon! Then to Mars! Then together to the stars!"
"Stars eh?" asked an annoyingly familiar voice. The group turned around, only to find Team Rocket standing before them. "That's our cue!" Ash growled as he looked to the villains.
"You guys just don't know when to quit do you!?" roared the trainer from Pallet Town. Stitch growled as he pounded his fist into his palm. Seymore suddenly ran between the two sides as he stretched his arms out.
"You keep away from the Moon Stone or else!" cried the scientist. Jesse feigned surprise as James took a step forward.
"Or else huh?" asked the violet haired villain. His redhead partner flicked her hair in response.
"I do believe we've been threatened." added Jesse. "What are you going to do? Lecture us to death?" Seymore's knees began to shake as he tried to stand his ground.
"L…leave this cave at once!" roared the man once more. James chuckled as he shook his head.
"What's that?" asked the villain. "Where is that unusual sound coming from?" Meowth pointed to the scientist with a toothy grin.
"His knees are shakin'." stated the feline. "He sounds more like a wimp than a fighter." Seymore growled as he ran forward.
"I'll show you!" cried the scientist. He ran forward before the others could try to stop him. He let out a battle cry as he flailed his arms in an attempt to attack. Meowth was quick to trip the man, making him fall to the ground.
"Did ya have a nice trip doc?" Seymore growled again as he pushed himself up. He sounded off his confusion as he opened his eyes. The world was incredibly blurry, meaning a vital accessory of his was missing.
"Where're my glasses?" asked the man. "I can't see anything without my glasses." Stitch ran in front of Lilo as she sent an accusing finger at the group.
"Can't you guys ever play fair!?" asked the girl. "You should take a hike!" The others soon joined her as they readied for anything. Jessie and James were quick to retrieve their own partners.
"All's fair in a Pokémon battle little girl." replied Jessie. James quickly joined her as he sent the group a dark smirk.
"Enough talk." interrupted the criminal. "Let's get what we came for!" The duo unleashed their Pokémon in preparation for combat. Ash threw his arm to the side in response.
"Let's send them packing Bolt!" cried the Pallet Town trainer. His partner was quick to leap into the fray as his cheeks sparked. Brock reared his arm back as he prepared to unleash one of his own Pokémon.
"Go Onix!" cried the man. He threw the sphere forward as he unleashed the rock serpent. Ekans and Koffing seemed to be intimidated as the beast towered above them. Bolt stood atop his head as his cheeks sparked. Jessie growled as she threw her arm to the side.
"Show them that size doesn't matter!" began the woman. "Go underground Ekans!" The serpent gulped as it burrowed underground. James mirrored his partner's movement as he looked to the group.
"Use Smokescreen Koffing!" ordered the man. The ball of toxins flew forward as he spewed smoke around the area. The group coughed and hacked as they found themselves shielding their eyes. Ash quickly grabbed one of his Pokéballs as he looked away from the area.
"Blow the smoke away with Gust Pidgeotto!" cried the boy. He threw the orb forward, unleashing the bird Pokémon. Pidgeotto quickly got to work as he flapped his wings at a greater pace. Within minutes the smoke was cleared, allowing everyone to see again. They quickly took note of the villains' disappearance.
Ash's eyes widened as he turned to the Moon Stone. His fears were confirmed by the absence of the meteorite. "They took the Moon Stone! This was all one big distraction!" Brock ran over to the area as he looked to the crater the stone once rested in.
"Follow them underground Onix!" ordered the man. The rock serpent did as told as he burrowed into the ground, leaving a large hole behind him. The group ran outside as they began to chase down the criminals. Seymore continued to pat at the ground as he tried to retrieve his glasses. A pink puffball suddenly approached him with something in hand.
"Oh pardon me." stated the scientist. The creature handed him the object, which seemed to hold a familiar shape. He was quick to bring the object to his face, the world becoming clearer as they approached his eyes. He sighed in relief as he slid his glasses back on to his face. "Thank you so much."
The Clefairy who returned the man's spectacles to him nodded with a sad smile. Seymore looked around the room, taking note of how the Clefairy were still present. "Aren't you going to chase after the thieves who took the Moon Stone?" The one standing before him tilted its head in response. "You guys worshiped the Moon Stone, meaning it was sacred to you."
The group of Pokémon nodded in response. "It's your responsibility to take it back. Do you understand what I'm saying?" The lead Clefairy nodded in response, a slight scowl on its face. Cleffa was the first to hop down the hole in its determination.
Meanwhile, Team Rocket could be found laughing as they rode the Moon Stone down the mountain. Jessie and James were hanging off the ropes holding the stone to the large sled, Meowth stood on top, Ekans bit down on a loose rope in order to stay on, and Koffing quickly floated behind them. They were extremely giddy at the lead they just gained. Jesse placed a hand on her forehead as she got a better view of the road ahead of them.
"Nice guys always…" began the woman. James bent over like he was riding a paraglider. He looked forward in delight as well.
"Finish last." finished the lavender haired villain. Meowth purred as he crossed his arms.
"We just went from worst to first!" cheered the feline. "What could possibly go wrong!?" The two humans looked to him like he was crazy. Before he could be reprimanded, however, Onix burst out of the ground in front of them. They screamed as they tried to veer the vehicle away from the giant Pokémon.
"YOU JINXED IT!" cried Jessie. "WHY COULDN'T YOU KEEP OUR MOUTH SHUT!?" The sled crashed into Onix in spite of the villains' best efforts, but the creature didn't flinch in the slightest. The others came running up as the rock serpent loomed over Team Rocket.
"We got them!" cried Ash. Brock nodded as he looked to his Pokémon.
"Nice work Onix!" cheered the breeder. "Grab them with Bind, now!" James shook his head as he came to his senses. He growled as he looked up at the encroaching behemoth.
"Koffing, counter it now!" roared the male Rocketeer. The ball of toxins flew forward in an attempt to stop Onix. The two collided in a headbutt as they began a push battle. The giant serpent was able to flick Koffing away, sending him flying into the ground. He soon succumbed to the toxin beast's attack, however, and fell to the ground.
"Onix!" cried Brock. Ash growled as he prepared to give out an order. He took a double take, however, as he looked to the hole dug by Onix.
"Hey look!" cried Ash. He pointed to the hole, revealing Seymore to the others. "Seymore followed Onix through the hole!" Cleffa popped up from behind his head, waving at the group. The Clefairy soon leapt out of the hole as they began to form rows in front of Team Rocket.
"Meowth, what's going on?" asked the feline. The Clefairy soon finished their rows as they came to a silent stop. The lead one held two of its fingers off as it gave off a cry. The others joined it as they swayed their fingers back and forth, singing as they went. The others followed along with the beat as they tried to understand what's going on.
"What are they doing?" asked James. "I feel like I've seen this before." Jessie too found herself locked onto the little fingers.
"They're swaying them in the air." answered the redhead villain. "It's kinda hypnotic." The villains' eyes widened as they found themselves swaying to the beat.
"This way and that way." stated Meowth. "This way and that way." Ash groaned as he furrowed his brow.
"I'm getting kinda dizzy." whined the boy. "Is this hypnosis?" Lilo eyed the movement as she tried to identify it. Her eyes widened even wider as she began to sway herself.
"They're using Metronome!" cried the girl. Cleffa began to shadow box slowly as she cheered the others on. "Cleffa's using Helping Hand to strengthen the attack! That boosts the already random power of the attack." Seymore swayed excitedly as he looked to the group of Pokémon.
"I've never seen the Clefairy use Metronome before." stated the scientist. "Who knows what will happen?" The creatures suddenly came to a stop as they held a specific key. They began to glow as the attack took effect. The ground beneath Team Rocket began to break apart as the glow increased in brightness.
A huge explosion suddenly rocked the mountain as a large spire of energy rose into the air. Team Rocket could be found hurtling through the air once again, singed by the attack. Jessie coughed as she shook her head.
"That was Metronome?" inquired the villainess. "I give it two thumbs down!" James nodded in response.
"I second that!" cried the man. "I'm running out of roses to use." Meowth growled as he looked to the others.
"Meowth three!" cried the feline. They soon reached the end of the horizon.
"LOOKS LIKE TEAM ROCKET'S BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" cried the trio. They disappeared as a twinkling star in the sky. The group removed their arms from their eyes as the light dissipated. They soon laid eyes upon the huge crater left behind by the attack. Ash gulped at the scene.
"Wow." gasped the boy. "I guess Metronome can be a pretty powerful attack." Lilo looked around in confusion.
"Did the attack destroy the Moon Stone?" asked the Hawaiian. The Clefairy looked down sadly as they mourned the loss of their beloved meteorite. They suddenly looked up as a particle flew past them. Small pieces of stone floated to the ground as they sparkled with light. Seymore grabbed one of the shards, easily coming to a conclusion.
"These must be shards from the Moon Stone." hypothesized the scientist. The Clefairys' faces became gleeful as the stone fragments began to fall on them. A few began to glow pink as the stone disappeared. They doubled in size as the wings on their backs extended. Their ears and ligaments soon joined the wings as their tails increased in volume.
"The Clefairy are evolving." stated Misty in surprise. "They look so beautiful." Ash brought out his trusty device as he aimed it at the new Pokémon.
"Clefable: The Fairy Pokémon and the evolved form of Clefairy." informed the device. "A timid fairy Pokémon that is rarely seen. Its ears are very sensitive, so it does not like loud noises or busy places. It will not come out in front of people." Seymore looked upon the group in awe.
"So this is the power of the Moon Stone." sighed the scientist in awe. The Clefable quickly began to gather up the remains of the Moon Stone alongside the remaining Clefairy. They led the group back to the cave as they quickly reassembled the meteorite as a pile in the middle of the cavern. They began their song and dance all over again as they resumed their prayer. The group watched on as the Pokémon bounced around the area.
Seymore looked to the group with a smile. "I've decided to live here with the Clefairy." He received incredulous looks of surprise in return for his declaration. "It's been my dream to find the Moon Stone. I hope to one day travel with them to the stars."
Misty seemed a little skeptical of this declaration, but the others gave him sincere smiles. Lilo herself knew his dream wasn't as crazy as one would believe. She held out her hand to the man.
"I hope you reach your dream Seymore." encouraged the Hawaiian. "The stars are waiting to be explored." The scientist smiled as he shook hands with her. Ash smiled as he nodded to the duo. The group returned their gaze to the ceremony as the Clefable line danced the night away.
Ash and friends soon found themselves on the road once more as they made their way to the next city. They had given Seymore their heartfelt goodbyes as well as saying farewell to the Clefable. Lilo felt a slight pull at her heart from the scientist's declaration. It made her remember her own dream of returning home to her family. Stitch thankfully was able to pull her out of her funk as he gave her a smile.
"Everything gonna be okie-taka." reassured the alien. Lilo returned her partner's smile. He always had a way of pulling her back in dark times. The group noticed a bush rustling up ahead. Ash held his arm out to protect the others as the rustling grew in intensity.
"What's that?" asked Brock. The group inched a bit closer as something began to poke out of the brush. To everyone's surprise, the same Cleffa from before hopped in front of them. Misty took a step forward in her shock.
"It's Cleffa!" cried the redhead. "What's she doing all the way out here?" Bolt hopped off Ash's shoulder as he ran up to the little friend. The two began to conversate as the others moved in for a closer look. The Pikachu's eyes widened as Cleffa nodded her head.
"Pika pika!" cried the rodent. Everyone looked to Stitch for answers. He too held the same shocked expression.
"Cleffa say she wanna come too!" interpreted the experiment. The others looked to the puffball in shock. "She wanna play more and fight with us." Misty rushed forward as she readied to embrace the puffball.
"I would love to have you on my team Cleffa!" cried the redhead. "I have a special spot for you on my…" The fairy Pokémon bounced off Misty's head as she leapt towards Lilo. The Hawaiian caught her in her arms, much to the creature's delight. She look to the Pokémon in shock.
"Are you sure you want to come with me?" asked Lilo. Cleffa nodded in response. She unleashed Baby Doll Eyes on the girl, earning a chuckle in response. "Alright. We'll be happy to have you."
The girl held up a Pokéball for the little fairy. It patted the button like a game of patty cake, being pulled in by a light. It didn't take much effort for the capture to be a success. She smiled as she looked up from the ball. She was suddenly met with Ash and Bolt shaking their fists simultaneously.
"Do it." urged Ash with a smile. Bolt sounded off in an equally encouraging squeak. The girl waved her free hand in defense.
"No!" cried Lilo. "That's not really necessary." Stitch smirked evilly as he mimicked the duo.
"Do it." stated the experiment. Brock watched on in amusement while Misty continued to silently mourn the loss of another potential Pokémon. The Hawaiian looked around at the trio as she tried to find a way out of this situation. She finally sighed as their chanting increased. She readied the ball in her hand.
"I just caught…" She thrust the ball high into the air much like a certain trainer she knew. "A Cleffa!" Stitch leapt into the air as he pumped both of his fists.
"Tookie bah wah bah!" cheered the experiment. He landed beside his partner as she lowered the ball in her hand. She couldn't help but chuckle at the ridiculousness of it all. Brock looked away from the group as the human duo continued to laugh. He smirked as he caught sight of something up ahead.
"Hey!" cried the breeder. "I think I see a fork in the road!" The others looked ahead to find a sign in the middle of the road. They ran towards it in order to get a closer look. Lilo leaned forward as she read over the words.
"Looks like Cerulean City is to the right." stated the Hawaiian. Misty's mood seemed to sour at the mention of the city. Did they really have to go there? "That's the sight of the next gym right?" Ash nodded in response.
"That's the next stop on my list." stated the boy. "With Pikachu I'm sure to have some form of advantage." Brock took a closer look as he read over the other contents. His brow raised as he read over a particular section.
"Looks like someone wrote on the sign." observed the breeder. Ash chuckled to himself as he shook his head.
"Some kids like to write silly notes on these signs. What's it say?" He leaned in to get a closer look at the message, only for his eyes to widen at the words. "Gary was here!? ASH IS A LOSER!"
The boy suddenly bolted down the road faster than the eye could see. "I'LL SHOW YOU WHO'S A LOSER GARY!" Misty watched on as the boy rushed ahead.
"What's the hurry?" asked the redhead. She frowned a little deeper as she looked away from him. "It's not like Cerulean City is getting any further away." Brock shook his head in response.
"He'll probably never learn." sighed the breeder. Lilo shook her head as she watched the boy rush forward. She smirked as she looked to Stitch and Bolt. She knelt down as she extended her arm to the electric mouse.
"Need a ride little guy?" questioned the Hawaiian. Bolt nodded with a sigh as he turned to her. He was quick to climb the appendage up to her shoulder. Lilo suddenly grabbed Misty and Brock by the arms. "Well don't just stand there!"
Misty seemed to resist the pull, but Stitch jumped as he pushed both trainers forward. The experiment wrangler smirked as she rushed forward. "He'll leave us behind otherwise!" The two humans were quick to follow as they chased down the speeding boy. The sun shined high in the air as the day wore on.
And so Ash races to catch up with his rival, The others hot on his tail. Are they running towards victory, danger, or disaster? Why is Misty upset with their next destination? Will Seymore ever reach the stars? Stay tuned for the next chapter of Let's Go Stitch!
Meowth: That be's the chapter right there. I for one wasn't exactly a fan of watchin' myself be beat by a Magikarp of all Pokémon, but it was a good one. Looks like the little lady got herself her fourth Pokémon. Can't wait to see how he does the next one, being the first new one in a while. I think he has a script somewhere around here…
Inkaliber: Do NOT read my script to them! I work very hard to get these things together on time!
Meowth: Relax! In spite of my profession I ain't no snitch! Hey! If I buy a TM, can I use the card to purchase some stuff?
Inkaliber: What TM are you looking to buy? Is it one that one of your team can learn?
Meowth: It's actually one for myself. I was hopin' to get stronger after seeing what I can do when in the right hands.
Inkaliber: Okay. Just don't spend too much cash. I'm trusting you on this. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go feed the Saibaman... and hope that they aren't feisty today.
Meowth: Can I do the outro? You seem kinda busy.
Inkaliber: You know what? That would be lovely right now. Go ahead.
Meowth: What did yous tweyps and tweypets tink of da changes made? Did ya like the way he incorporated Johto pre-evolutions into the original events? Remember to leave a comment and someone around here will get back to yous ASAP. This is Meowth of Team Rocket, signing off for… Whoever runs dis place.