Austin stirred from his slumber, his eyes adjusting to the dimly lit room. He could hear the faint chirping of birds outside and the rustling of leaves against the windowpane. As he sat up, he felt the weight of something on his chest and looked down to see Pikachu curled up beside him, still sound asleep. Across the room, Spearow was perched on a wooden beam, his head hanging low as he slept.
Taking a moment to catch his breath, Austin decided to consult his trusty Pokedex, which he pointed towards Spearow. "Spearow, the tiny bird Pokemon," the device beeped, "When children are too young to train pokemon, their mothers typically give them two pieces of advice: "Don't go into the tall grass" and "under no circumstances make a Spearow mad." It would do more trainers well to heed the second piece of advice, even once they get their first pokemon; alas, many are too hotheaded to listen.
Spearow are a rare and cowardly pokemon, but quick to anger; if a trainer is too weak to capture or kill one they antagonize (and they are quick to anger) a Spearow will call for backup from its friends, and young children who struggle with one of them now battle a whole flock.
Sometimes, trainers have already captured an electric, ice, or rock pokemon and can use its type advantage to survive, albeit typically in critical condition and dire need of a pokemon center. Far more often, young trainers are pecked and scratched to death, and their bodies along with those of their pokemon feed the victorious flock for an entire week."
Austin gulped as he heard the dex entry.
" This Spearow is male, and the ability is Keen Eye. Currently, it knows Peck, Leer, Focus Energy, and Fury Attack. The age of this Spearow is one year and two months."
Austin was surprised to learn that Spearow knew Fury Attack, a move he hadn't noticed the day before. "Perhaps the battle with Team Rocket granted him enough experience to learn a new move," he mused, hoping that there weren't any restrictions on the number of moves a Pokemon could learn.
Setting the Pokedex down, Austin made his way to the guest bathroom to freshen up before embarking on their next adventure. He hummed to himself as he entered the room and closed the door behind him, turning on the lights to see his reflection in the mirror. As he gazed at his face, he noticed the scratches still visible from his previous encounter with Team Rocket.
"At least these will heal with time," he muttered, his thoughts turning to the fact that he was now ten years old again. "Luckily, kids heal fast."
Suddenly, it dawned on him that he would have to go through puberty all over again. He let out a scream of frustration, causing Pikachu and Spearow to wake up in confusion, their eyes darting towards the bathroom door.
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As Pikachu walked behind Austin, he couldn't help but feel confused. The sun was high in the sky, and the trees surrounding them seemed to glow with a vibrant green hue. The forest was alive with the sound of rustling leaves and the chirping of pidgeys. The smell of the forest was fresh and earthy, and the breeze carried the scent of wildflowers.
Austin and Pikachu were on their way to the next town, with Spearow safely resting in his Pokeball. They walked along the dirt path that led through the forest, their footsteps crunching on the fallen leaves.
As they walked, they came across Misty, who looked annoyed. Her hair was in a messy bun, and her clothes were dirty and disheveled. She was holding a Pokeball in one hand and crossing her arms with a scowl on her face.
"Something wrong?" Austin asked, noticing Misty's demeanor.
"I just found out how Team Rocket got away easily yesterday," Misty said, her voice laced with anger. "They stole my bike!"
Austin blinked not expecting that before he tried to imagine a paralyzed Meowth along with Jessie and James riding a one-person bike.
"I'm sure Officer Jenny will get it back," Austin said, trying to reassure her.
"I know, but I was planning on riding through Viridian Forest as fast as I could," Misty said, her arms still crossed as Austin remembered her bug phobia.
Austin shrugged. "Well, I hope you get it back soon." He said about to leave.
' Should I ask her to go on a journey with me?'
'I'd rather not.' Austin thought after a few minutes. 'Especially through Viridian Forest with her Bug Phobia.'
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He barely made it outside of Viridian City when he saw a purple rat with a white underbelly, running out of the field and looking around as if for berries.
"A Rattata?" Austin muttered curiously before he looked at Pikachu. "Want to give it a try?"
Pikachu gave a nod and ran out, catching the Rattata's attention as it tensed.
"Thundershock," Austin ordered as Pikachu fired right as the Rattata dodged with some speed. "Whoa, that was a Quick Attack."
The Rattata ran again becoming a blur as it slammed into Pikachu sending him rolling on the ground.
Shaking his head, Pikachu looked annoyed.
"Growl," Austin ordered as Pikachu cried out and he swore he saw the Rattata glow a bit. 'So that's how those moves work.'
The Rattata tried for another Quick Attack, but this time Pikachu didn't budge.
"Grab him and use Thunder Shock," Austin ordered missing a look of annoyance in the Rattata's eyes as it was electrocuted.
Deciding that was enough, Austin threw the Pokeball as the Rattata was sucked in.
After a few tense seconds, the Pokeball dinged showing a successful capture as Austin grabbed the Pokeball.
"Alright, we got a Rattata," Austin said before shaking his head. 'Did I just do that?'
"Pi Pikachu!" Pikachu cheered.
Giving a grin, Austin checked the Pokedex as he let the Rattata out as glared at him. "Rattata, the Mouse Pokemon, are the only pokemon which are strongest at birth and grow weaker as they gain experience. This is not a strength every Rattata possesses, but one which requires a held item and is passed down through generations. Consequently, there are none who fear wild Rattata, but a trained newborn at the wrong time can terrify even the greatest of trainers.
The strategy relies on the fact that newborn Rattata have not yet developed their decent speed, and the opponent will always attack first, often with a damaging technique. The Rattata, badly wounded but alive because of a Focus Sash, retaliates with Endeavor and Quick Attack. There are countless workarounds which turn this narrow defeat into a narrow victory – poison, ghost-type pokemon. Trick Room, entry hazards, Sandstorm, or even Quick Attack from a faster pokemon, but the need to counter it just speaks to the fact that a newborn Rattata is respected at the top levels of the Pokemon League, and all the counters save ghosts still leave an enemy pokemon badly wounded. It is this strategy which gives rise to stories of Donphan fearing Rattata, and some say the strategy could even defeat Arceus himself.
It is, however, a tactic which is deadly only once in a pokemon's lifetime. Defeating a pokemon so much stronger than itself gives the Rattata a ton of experience, typically forcing them to evolve after the battle. When they evolve they gain the toughness to shrug off a weak attack and the speed to go first in battle, while the strategy relies on going second and being nearly knocked out. Some trainers continue to train them as Raticate, but it is rare for these trainers to make it very far at the Pokemon League." The Pokedex beeped as Pikachu and Austin looked at the dex with surprised eyes, not expecting such words to be thrown out for a Rattata.
"This Rattata is Female and the Ability is Guts. Currently, this Rattata knows Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, and Focus Energy. The Age of this Rattata is One Year and Eight Months."
Austin blinked as he realized the Rattata was a girl causing him to chuckle sheepishly as she glared at him.
" Uh, nice to meet you," Austin said as the Rattata turned away stubbornly. 'Man I seem to get all the stubborn ones.'
Sighing, Austin returned the Rattata as he continued onwards before looking at Pikachu. "Nice job by the way." He said to him.
"Pi." Pikachu looked a little embarrassed by the praise.
He barely made it into the forest when Austin stopped.
Blinking, Austin did so to see a green caterpillar Pokemon with a yellow underbelly and his eyes widened in recognition.
Austin took a Pokeball off his belt and enlarged it before tossing it as the Bug Pokemon was sucked in.
'Another capture.' Austin thought with a grin at this.
He always liked Butterfree.
Like in the Anime, the Bug Pokemon didn't put up too much of a fight as it was an easy capture.
" Four Pokemon, that's a great start wouldn't you say Pikachu?" Austin asked as the Electric Mouse gave a nod. "Now let's see what the Pokedex says about him."
"Caterpie, the Worm Pokemon, Of the five pokemon in Japanese continent which can learn String Shot, only Caterpie produce actual string. Weedle produce a weak fiber similar to cotton and of use solely for the construction of textiles. Wurmple produce a smooth silky thread which is pleasant to the touch, while Spinarak and Ariados produce a powerful adhesive.
For utility, however, none of these are as valuable as Caterpie string. For string can be used in archery, to make ropes, or for a thousand other things, half of them improvised in time of few other materials. Other fibers made from plants are occasionally used elsewhere, typically in places which lack trade links with Viridian City and its adjoining forest where most of Viridian's people work. The task is tough and thankless, for it requires extensive harvesting of leaves to feed the bug pokemon year-round. The string after spraying must be collected by hand, they must avoid battling them (save for the few lucky enough to afford everstones) as evolution weakens the string, and profits have never been very high. This Caterpie is Male and the is Ability Shield Dust." The Pokedex beeped. "Currently this Caterpie knows Tackle, String Shot, and Bug Bite. The Age of this Caterpie is Two Weeks."
Austin, upon witnessing the Bug Bite maneuver, was already taken aback, but the revelation of Caterpie's age left him even more astonished. "Two weeks?" he inquired in a state of shock, gazing upon the Pokeball containing the juvenile creature. 'That makes him the youngest of the others,'he realized with amazement.
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Austin trudged through the dense forest, his boots crunching against fallen leaves and twigs. The trees were so thick here that the sun barely penetrated the canopy, casting the ground in an eerie greenish light. The air was thick with the hum of insects and the chatter of flying types, and Austin couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed by the teeming life all around him.
After a few hours of walking, Austin finally emerged into a small clearing. It was a relief to be able to see the sky above him, but the lack of cover also made him feel exposed. He had to be careful here; he knew that predators could lurk around any corner in this wild place.
Despite his unease, Austin decided to take advantage of the open space to train his Pokemon. Pikachu and Spearow had already been put through their paces earlier, when they'd had to fend off a wild Pidgey, but Caterpie hadn't yet had any combat experience. Austin knew that it was important to get the little bug-type up to speed if he was going to be a valuable member of the team.
Caterpie was timid at first, but he quickly warmed up to Austin and Pikachu. The trio spent some time practicing maneuvers, with Austin and Pikachu taking turns playing the part of the opponent. Rattata, on the other hand, refused to participate.
As evening drew near, Austin decided that it was time to make camp. He knew that he wouldn't be able to catch a Pidgeotto tonight, but he had no intention of sleeping out in the open, vulnerable to attack. Luckily, he'd spotted a familiar tree stump in the clearing; it was the same one that he'd seen in the anime. He figured that it would be a good place to set up camp for the night.
Austin unrolled his sleeping bag, a sturdy olive-green affair that he'd bought at the Viridian surplus store. He lay it out on the ground beside the stump, then turned to release the rest of his Pokemon. Spearow flew down from his perch on Austin's shoulder, while Rattata and Caterpie emerged from their pokeballs.
As Austin gathered firewood for the night, he kept an eye on his Pokemon. Spearow eyed Caterpie hungrily, causing the little bug-type to shiver with fear. Austin intervened, reminding Spearow that Caterpie was a member of the team, not a meal. Pikachu watched the exchange with a wary eye, clearly still wary of Spearow's predatory instincts.
As the sun sank below the horizon, Austin started a small fire, using a combination of dry leaves, twigs, and small branches. The flames cast flickering shadows across the clearing, illuminating the trees around them with an eerie orange glow. Austin sat down beside the fire, feeling the warmth on his face and hands.
"Well, what do you think about camping here tonight?" he asked his Pokemon.
"Pikachu!" the electric mouse cried, giving a cry of agreement.
Austin nodded. "Alright, I'll let Spearow and Rattata out as well."
As he released his other Pokemon, Austin watched as Rattata turned away from him, clearly uninterested in anything he had to say. He couldn't help but chuckle at her attitude.
"Well, maybe you'll change your mind about me," he said, grinning.
With his Pokemon settled in for the night, Austin stood up and announced ,"I'm going to go collect Firewood, Spearow come on."
"Pika?" Pikachu looked surprised by that as Spearow stretched his wings and flew to Austin, landing on his shoulder.
"I'm leaving you in charge while I'm gone Pikachu," Austin told him. 'Plus this way Spearow won't try to eat Caterpie while I'm gone.'
Pikachu got the message as he gave a nod. that he was going to collect firewood.
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Spearow was quiet as he flew ahead landing on a tree branch as Austin gathered firewood, he couldn't help but let his mind wander to thoughts of his journey so far.
He pondered the new additions to his team, feeling a sense of pride that he was able to catch both Pikachu and Spearow in such a short amount of time. "Looks like my luck is greater than Ash's Luck," he mused, recalling the anime character's struggles in catching pokemon.
But Austin wasn't one to rest on his laurels. His mind raced with ideas on how to improve his team's skills. "How did Ash teach Pikachu Iron Tail?" he wondered aloud. "It wouldn't hurt to have him learn it early. Along with Steel Wing for Spearow and Dig for Rattata?"
As he collected the final piece of firewood, he heard the rustling of leaves again, but this time it was coming from behind him. He quickly turned around, but saw nothing. Just the endless expanse of trees and bushes.
"Must be my imagination," he muttered to himself as he turned back around, ready to head back to camp.
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Pikachu sat on a log, his cheeks crackling with electricity as he waited for his trainer, Ash, to return. Beside him was Caterpie, a small, green, worm-like Pokémon with big, curious eyes. Across from them sat Rattata, a scrappy, brown rodent with sharp teeth and a short temper.
Pikachu tried to engage Rattata in conversation, but the other Pokémon only responded with grunts and glares. It wasn't until Caterpie started talking about its dream of becoming a Butterfree that Rattata began to soften.
As Caterpie chattered on about the freedom of flight, Rattata listened with interest. When Caterpie asked Pikachu about its dreams, the yellow mouse only shrugged. It seemed content to follow wherever Ash led.
Rattata, however, had big aspirations. She dreamed of becoming the world's strongest Rattata, and eventually, the strongest Raticate. Pikachu nodded in approval, admiring her ambition.
Their conversation was interrupted by the sound of beating wings. A Spearow flew into the clearing, followed by a young man carrying a stack of firewood.
"Any problems?" he asked Pikachu, who shook his head. The man, Austin, set to work building a fire, his mind wandering as he felt the heat of the flames.
He couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. The multiverse theory, which he had learned about in his world, suggested that there were infinite versions of reality, each with its own set of circumstances. Was it possible that he had somehow ended up in a different version of the Pokémon universe?
The more he thought about it, the more questions he had. Why was he in control of Ash's body? And where was Ash in this new reality? If Ash could see him now, with Pikachu and Caterpie by his side, would he feel a pang of jealousy? Or would he be understanding, knowing that it wasn't his fault?
As the fire crackled and the Pokémon chattered, Austin's thoughts swirled. He wondered if there was a way to get back to his own world, or if he was stuck here forever.
"There, we have fire!" he exclaimed in a caveman voice. The Pokémon gave him odd looks, but he didn't mind. He was lost in his own thoughts, searching for answers to questions that might never be answered.
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Austin awoke to the gentle rays of the morning sun on his face, the warmth of the new day beckoning him to rise. As he struggled to shake off the remnants of sleep, he noticed the fire had gone out, the embers all but extinguished. Nearby, Pikachu, Rattata, and Caterpie slept soundly, nestled close to one another, while Spearow perched on a nearby tree branch, his keen eyes scanning the surroundings.
Suddenly, the flap of wings caught Austin's attention, and he looked up to see a majestic bird Pokémon covered in brown feathers, with a cream-colored face and underside, and pinkish-red feathers atop its head. Spearow, sensing the newcomer's presence, glared at the intruder and issued a challenge. The Pidgeotto responded in kind, its cry ringing out across the field.
Austin wasted no time in issuing his commands, "Fury Attack!" he called out, as Spearow swooped down and jabbed Pidgeotto with its sharp beak, eliciting a cry of pain from the larger bird. Pidgeotto retaliated with a quick attack, darting forward to strike at Spearow, but Austin was ready with his next move, "Twist while you're falling! Now use Peck!"
Spearow executed the move flawlessly, narrowly avoiding Pidgeotto's quick attack, and delivered a series of sharp pecks that sent Pidgeotto tumbling to the ground. Undeterred, Pidgeotto quickly regained its footing and launched a sand attack, but Spearow's keen eyesight allowed him to see through the cloud of dust, and he continued to press his attack, delivering another fierce flurry of pecks.
Pidgeotto, exhausted and battered, could no longer continue, and Austin made the decision to catch it. But to his surprise, Spearow pushed himself up, defiant and resolute. Austin hesitated, unsure whether to push the smaller bird to its limits, but Spearow gave a nod, determined to prove himself.
"Leer, and then Fury Attack!" Austin called out, and Spearow's eyes began to glow as Pidgeotto released another sand attack. But Spearow's Keen Eye ability allowed him to see through the cloud of dust, and he unleashed a devastating barrage of pecks, driving Pidgeotto to the ground once more.
Austin seized the moment and threw his Pokéball, capturing Pidgeotto to Spearow's surprise pretty easily.
"Alright." Austin cheered as Spearow cried out pointing a wing at Austin before himself.
Austin managed to get what he was saying.
"It's not that I don't think you're a strong flying type, but Pidgeotto would make a great training partner for you," Austin explained, recalling the epic battles from the anime. "Wouldn't you get stronger from having a Rival?"
Spearow considered this for a moment before nodding in agreement. He had always prided himself on his supremacy as a flyer, and the prospect of having a worthy opponent to push
Austin took out the Pokedex to check the data he managed to get. "Since ancient times, humans have sought to demonstrate their power and dominance through the adornment of precious stones and the feathers of Pidgeotto, the majestic bird pokemon. Men, in their quest for these coveted feathers, scoured the ground and searched the skies, eager to collect any shed feathers from the bird's regal head and tail. These feathers were then presented to their lords, who rewarded them handsomely for their efforts, cementing their status as powerful and influential figures in society. Such was the allure of the Pidgeotto feather, that it became a symbol of leadership and authority, a coveted accessory for those who sought to assert their dominance in the world.
But as history marched onward, humans gained better technology and harder hearts, and turned from scavenging Pidgeotto feathers to hunting them themselves. The feathers changed from adorning the headdresses of tribal chiefs to the thrones of great kings, and with it Pidgeotto went from nearly as numerous as Pidgey in the wild to an uncommon or even rare pokemon.
In these times a mix of environmental awareness and republican spirit has reduced the frequency of the hunt, and wild Pidgeotto have begun to appear again in areas where they had not been sighted for decades. The Pidgeotto have maintained their brilliant pink and yellow plumage through the centuries to attract mates, and developed a ferocity to match: many humans and pokemon over the years have been eaten by Pidgeotto who fought to protect their feathers, and the hunt now only serves to cull the weak from the flock. This Pidgeotto is Female and the Ability is Tangled Feet." The Pokedex informed him. "Currently this Pidgeotto knows Tackle, Sand Attack, Gust, and Quick Attack. The Age of this Pidgeotto is Nine Months."
"Another girl?" Austin said in surprise because he always thought of Pidgeotto as a Male as a kid.
"Well, we have a new friend guys," Austin said not believing that he had five Pokemon already and he wasn't even out of the Forest. 'Just one more and I'll have a full team.'
He was just about to start cleaning up the camp when he swore he heard voices nearby.
"We've been wandering this forest for a while, I thought you knew where the exit was Jessie."
Austin's eyes widened. 'It couldn't be.'
"It's not my fault you couldn't peddle that bike correctly." Jessie's voice snapped as they sound like they were getting closer.
Pikachu and Spearow tensed, recognizing those voices while Caterpie and Rattata looked confused.
"Meowth, I can't believe that bike was destroyed by those Wild Pikachu."
"Ugh just seeing a Pikachu reminds me of that twerp." Jessie snarled as Austin went slowly back away only to step on a fallen tree branch and a loud snap was made.
"Wait I just heard something, I think someone is nearby." James' voice sounded relieved. "Maybe they'll know the way out of here."
That was all the warning had before the Rocket Trio came out of the trees nearby.
"Thank Goodness-." James stopped as they saw Austin.
"It's the twerp!" Meowth said as Jessie smirked.
"We found you just like we planned."
"I heard you guys being lost." Austin deadpanned to them. "And I don't know where the exit is either, but it should be nearby."
"We don't need directions," James said as Jessie got into position.
"Prepare for Trouble."
"Make it Double-."
"Thundershock the ground in front of them."
"What-?" All of them were interrupted by a Thundershock that caused them to back up.
Jessie was the first one to recover. "Hey at least let us finish our Motto."
"I heard it last time," Austin said shaking his head. "You do realize no one is going to take you seriously if you do that."
'I can't stand hearing that Motto again.' Austin thought as both Jessie and James just took their Pokeballs and sent Ekans and Koffing out.
"We owe you some payback for getting in our way in Viridian," Jessie said with a smirk.
James had the same look. "And what better way than to take your Pokemon away?"
"So this again-?" Austin gave a grin as he looked back. "Rattata, Pikachu you guys up for it?"
Both Mice Pokemon gave a nod as Caterpie was relieved at not going against them while Spearow looked annoyed, but relented due to fighting the Pidgeotto earlier.
"Koffing Sludge Attack," James ordered as the Koffing shot the sludge towards Pikachu who barely ducked.
"Rattata use Quick Attack," Austin ordered as the small rat took off at a high speed towards Koffing. "Pikachu aim your Thundershock at the Ekans."
"Burrow underground." Jessie countered as Ekans dodged the electric attack by diving into the ground while Koffing took a Quick Attack, but he was still in the fight.
James called out a Smog as the Rattata coughed before Ekans burrowed out of the ground, catching Rattata in his mouth.
Eyes widening, Austin did the only thing he could think of. "Rattata return!" He said recalling the little rat before Ekans could eat her.
Pikachu was distracted by what nearly happened that he didn't see the Sludge Attack until it hit him in the face, knocking him back next to Austin as his eyes were covered, leaving him out of the fight.
Austin was surprised by that because while he understood that they did that before the battle in the Anime, the Rocket Trio were tougher than they appeared in the show.
"You give little boy?" Jessie taunted. "Face it you can't beat us."
"We may let you go with no injuries if you give us your Pokemon." James offered confidently.
"No," Austin told them with a glare as Spearow flew into the field while he sent Pidgeotto out, who looked injured but ready to fight. "I'm never going to give them up."
Pidgeotto and Spearow glared at each other though but they looked back at Team Rocket as they tensed to fight.
"Pidgeotto uses Sand Attack and Spearow starts with Leer," Austin ordered wanting to lower their accuracy and defense.
It worked as sand was blowing everywhere covering not just the Pokemon's eyes, but Team Rocket's as well.
"Meowth I can't see."
Seeing that Leer was taking effect, Austin got on the Offensive. "Pidgeotto Quick Attack on Koffing. Spearow Fury Attacks him as well."
He planned to take them down one at a time so he wouldn't have to worry about both of them.
Koffing cried out as both attacks connected causing him to fall over unconscious much to James's shock.
"Koffing!" James called out as Jessie saw she was alone with Ekans still blinded by the sand.
"Get Underground now," Jessie ordered, but Austin wasn't about to let that happen again.
"Quick Attack to launch him into the air." He ordered as Pidgeotto slammed into the Ekans making him fly up. "Now Spearow use Peck!"
Spearow did just that, sending Ekans into the ground where he remained unmoving.
Jessie gritted her teeth as she returned him.
Meowth laughed and walked in with his claws out. "Now watch a real Pokemon in action." He said as he saw Spearow and Pidgeotto panting hard.
It was the combination of fighting each other followed by the fight against Team Rocket that tired them out.
"Pidgeotto, Spearow return," Austin said with a smirk. "Caterpie you're up."
"What, you're sending a measly little bug against me?" Meowth asked as both Bird Pokemon looked at Austin in confusion while the little Bug crawled forward.
"String Shot," Austin said as Caterpie shot Meowth with so much string shot that he looked like a mummified Pokemon causing him to blink as he couldn't move.
Jessie and James backed up as they saw that Austin still had Spearow and Pidgeotto as he sent Rattata back out along with the Caterpie while they had no other Pokemon.
Reaching down to grab Meowth they did the smart thing and ran for it. "This is the second time you humiliated us," Jessie told him as they were backing up. "Next time you won't get so lucky."
"Be wary kid, you made an official enemy out of us," James said before they ran off.
Austin glared before he blinked.
He won against them again.
In a Double Battle no less.
Giving a grin, Austin began laughing in relief as he fell on his butt causing the Pokemon to give him a concerned look. "Man you all did great." He said before remembering that Pikachu's eyes were still covered. "Pikachu come here."
Austin grabbed a cloth and a bottle of water from his backpack as Pikachu did so, before pouring some water on the cloth as he began to wipe the sludge out of his eyes so he could see again.
'That was awesome .' Austin thought as Pikachu cried with happiness at being able to see again.
Putting the water bottle up, Austin smiled at the team. "So who's hungry?" He asked remembering that they didn't have any breakfast due to what happened.
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"I can't believe we lost to a brat!" Jessie snapped as she and James were on a red bike, pedaling through the Viridian Forest, a paralyzed Meowth in the basket.
"I can't believe we're on a one-person bike," James complained as this was a bit uncomfortable.
Meowth twitched. "I can't believe a mouse beat us." He muttered in annoyance.
Eventually, the Rocket Trio had to stop and rest, a campfire going in the Viridian Forest to keep the wild Pokemon away while James tended to Ekans, Koffing, and Meowth.
"So what do we tell the boss?" James asked after the Pokemon were taken care of.
"Nothing," Jessie quickly said surprising James as she stood up. "We tell him that the police interfered rather than a kid."
"Right, if the boss finds out a measly kid stopped us we'll be laughingstocks." Meowth had a scared look. "And he'll choose to keep that Persian over Meowth."
"But what if the Boss finds out?" James asked a bit worried. "We'll end up in worse trouble if he finds out we lied to him."
"If he finds out," Jessie told him, a frown on her face. "I have no desire to tell him and Meowth doesn't, do you?"
James looked nervous and held his hands up in a placating manner. "No, I don't." He said to the fiery magenta.
Meowth went to say something only to pause as the bushes started to rustle. "Hey, fellas-."
"Good, now with that out of the way that twerp is sure to come through the forest so we can get our revenge by ambushing him outside of Pewter City." Jessie began to explain the plan, ignoring Meowth trying to get their attention. "We do that and we steal his Pokemon to teach him not to interfere with Team Rocket, get our vengeance, and avoid being laughingstocks."
"I like the plan but there's one problem, which way is Pewter City?" James asked earning a nervous chuckle from Jessie as she truly didn't know considering they were riding like a Zubat out of hell to get ahead of the authorities.
"We'll find that out soon-." Jessie stopped when Meowth finally jumped on her head causing her to scream in annoyance. "What is it?!"
"We have company," Meowth explained, making the two stop and look to see the bushes all around them rustling.
Koffing and Ekans got ready to defend their trainers while both Jessie and James looked nervous.
They didn't like not seeing who was around them.
"Chu?" A wild Pikachu popped its head out of the bushes with a curious look on its face.
"A Pikachu?" Meowth asked in surprise while Jessie frowned, being reminded of the twerp back in Viridian.
"Shoo, get out of here," Jessie told it harshly.
"Pi?"
"Jessie I'm not sure you should be doing that," James said a bit nervously, no doubt not wanting to be electrocuted, especially when they heard more rustling.
Jessie however wasn't listening as she was too tired to care, angry at the reminder of their failure, and hungry to boot.
"I said get out of here." Jessie grabbed a rock and lobbed it at the Pikachu, making it duck before it glared, cheeks sparking.
"Oh man," Meowth had wide eyes as more Pikachu's popped out their cheeks sparking. "You did it now."
Now even Jessie looked a bit sheepish before the Pikachu unleashed a combined Thundershock-electrocuting them while the bike near them was fried.
"T-Twice in one day?" Meowth asked fidgeting from the shock.
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Austin's Pokemon team:
• Pikachu (M) with Static ability and Thundershock, Growl, and Tail Whip moves.
• Spearow (M) with Keen Eye ability and Peck, Leer, and Focus Energy moves.
• Rattata (F) with Guts ability and Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, and Focus Energy moves.
• Caterpie (M) with Shield Dust ability and Tackle, String Shot, and Bug Bite moves.
• Pidgeotto (F) with Tangled Feet ability and Tackle, Sand Attack, Gust, and Quick Attack moves.
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