So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd (Re-edited)

At the moment, Cora and her friends were relaxing in a meadow. They decided to have a break after the incident at Grandpa Canyon had passed and that they've been on the road for a while. Cora knew what was going to happen in this episode. Misty will encounter a boy named Keith who steals other trainers' Pokémon.

"You know, there's a rumor that a Pokémon called a Farfetch'd lives around here." Brock informed.

"Farfetch'd?" Ash looked up the Pokémon.

[Farfetch'd, the wild duck Pokémon. By using the green onion that it holds like a sword, Farfetch'd can cut through a variety of objects.

Note: Farfetch'd makes a delicious meal, especially when cooked with leek. Because of this, Farfetch'd is nearly extinct.]

"E-eat a Pokémon." Mairin turned green, "Are they serious?"

"I'll pass, thank you." Misty also turned green.

Cora grimaced, "That was back in the old years." She said as she put her phone away.

Brock looked at the map, "There's supposed to be a spring nearby and we need water."

Cora stood up, "I'll go with you. I'm almost out of water." She turned to Alain, "Alain?"

Alain shrugged, "Sure."

Ash raised his hand, "I'm coming too. After hearing what the Rotom phone said, I need to take a walk."

Mairin raised her hand, "Me too."

Misty handed her canteen held out to Brock, "Will you get some for me, pretty please, Brock?"

"Sure, Misty." Brock took Misty's canteen.

"Okay, let's go then." Cora said.

Kilala, Chespie, and Pikachu followed the others while Misty stayed behind right along with Psyduck.

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Brock, Cora, Alain, Mairin and Ash arrived at the spring. They began filling their water canteens when Kilala noticed something, so she ran over to it. She gasped at what she saw in front of her.

"Espe espeon! (Cora, come quick!)" Kilala called out to her.

Cora ran over to see what Kilala had found, and it was an injured shiny Farfetch'd. She gasped and knelt down beside the injured Pokémon. She gently picked up the injured Pokémon and held it in her arms.

"Oh my god, what are on Earth happened to you?" Cora asked the injured Pokémon.

The shiny Farfetch'd looked up at Cora weakly. It saw the look of worry in the girl's eyes. Even though it should be wary, but the look somehow made it trust the girl.

The boys and Mairin ran over to where Cora was and were shocked to see an injured shiny Farfetch'd.

"Don't worry, I'm going to help you. Brock, hand me a Super Potion and bandages." Cora requested.

Brock took out a super Potion and some bandages and handed them to Cora. She sprayed the Super Potion on Farfetch'd and then gently wrapped the bandages on its wounds. Then Cora gave it an Oran berry.

"There, feel better?" Cora asked.

Farfetch'd smiled, "Farfetch'd! (Thank you!)"

"You're welcome." Cora smiled back and then frowned, "Who on earth gave you these wounds?"

Farfetch'd looked down, "Far Farfetch'd. (I was bullied.)"

"Why?" Cora asked.

"Fetch Far Farfetch'd. (It's because of my color.)" Farfetch'd replied.

"What did Farfetch'd say?" Alain asked.

"It said that it was bullied because of its color." Cora translated.

"How mean." Mairin frowned.

"Most shiny Pokémon are treated horribly because of their color, which is unfair." Brock stated.

"Cruel is more like it. If anything, a shiny Pokémon is unique. People just can't understand that." Cora stated.

"Far Farfetch'd Far Fetch? (Do you have different colored Pokémon like me?)" Farfetch'd asked.

"Yup. I have Kilala here, who's a shiny Espeon. I have a shiny Charizard, Gyarados, Lucario, Umbreon, Monferno, Delphox, Raboot, Starmie and a Pink Butterfree." Cora listed off.

"Farfetch'd? Far? (Really? That many are different colored?)" Farfetch'd questioned, surprised.

Cora nodded, "Yeah, I'll probably get many more."

"Fetch Far Far Farfetch'd? (Can I come with you to find out?)" Farfetch'd requested.

"Huh? You want to come with me?" Cora questioned.

Farfetch'd nodded happily, "Fetch Farfetch'd Far. (I want to meet other different colored Pokémon.)

Cora smiled and took out a Pokéball, "Then welcome to the team, Farfetch'd."

Shiny Farfetch'd tapped the button and was sucked inside. Then it dinged, instant capture. Then it disappeared, transported to Oak's lab.

"Wow, Cora, you managed to catch a Farfetch'd and a shiny one too." Brock said.

Cora nodded, "Yeah, unbelievable. Well, we better get back to Misty. She's probably bored right now."

"Hopefully she doesn't have the energy to deal with Psyduck's headaches." Alain prayed.

"Let's all hope." Ash prayed.

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"There you are, Misty! Where were you?" Cora questioned when they spotted Misty walking out of the woods.

"Were you looking for me?" Misty asked.

"Of course we were looking for you, did something happen?" Brock asked.

She scratched the back of her head nervously, "Well...I spotted a Farfetch'd and wanted to try and catch but I kinda lost it."

"You mean you actually saw one? Cora just caught a shiny Farfetch'd." Ash said.

"Wow, you're really lucky, Cora." Misty complimented.

"Thanks, Misty." Cora smiled.

"Here you go Misty, we filled up your water canteen." Brock gave it to her.

"Thanks Brock," She opened up her bag she noticed something horrifying as a pile of rocks came out of her bag instead of her Pokéballs, "I must have picked up the wrong bag!"

"Huh?" Everyone besides Misty asked.

"Look." Misty dumped out the contents which were potatoes.

The gang gasped at this.

"Misty, did you run into anyone when you were chasing Farfetch'd?" Cora asked.

"Did I run into anyone...I did! There was a boy! His name was Keith." Misty remembered.

"He must've swiped your bag when you weren't looking, we need to find that kid and now. Your Pokéballs are in there." Brock said.

"Gail, I need you!" Cora called out her flying type.

"Pidgeot! (I'm here!)" Gail announced.

"I need you to fly around and see if you can spot the Farfetch'd Misty saw, when you do let me know!" Cora told her.

Gail nodded and flew off to find the wild duck Pokémon.

"Why did you have Gail go look for Farfetch'd?" Ash questioned.

"Because something about this doesn't feel right," Cora answered seriously, "A Farfetch'd appears out of nowhere before Misty but then disappears and she runs into that guy."

"So it's possible the two could be working together." Alain theorized.

"Yeah." Cora concluded. Then she noticed the look of worry on Misty's face. She placed her hand on Misty's shoulder, "Don't worry, we'll get them back."

Misty managed to smile, "Yeah, you're right."

There was a cry in the air that sounded very familiar, looking up at the sky they saw it was Gail, "Did you find Farfetch'd?!" Cora yelled.

Gail nodded.

"Good, show us where!" Cora said.

Gail flew off leading them to where she spotted the Pokémon and the human it was with.

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The gang was following Gail through the forest. Unexpectedly, a familiar Pokémon walked out of the bushes, and it was carrying Misty's backpack.

"Psyduck?" Misty blinked.

"Psy Psyduck. (I got your bag.)" Psyduck held up Misty's bag.

"My bag!" Misty knelt down as Psyduck handed her bag. She opened it and saw that her Pokéballs were inside, "Thank goodness, they're all here." She looked up at Psyduck, "Thank you, Psyduck."

Psyduck just tilted its head.

"It's a good thing that you got your Pokéballs back, Misty." Cora said.

Misty nodded, "Yeah."

"We have to catch this thief before he tries to steal again." Brock declared.

"Definitely. If we don't, someone will lose all their Pokémon to him." Alain agreed.

"Gail, do you still know where the thief is?" Cora asked.

Gail nodded.

"Okay, lead the way." Cora said.

The group followed after Gail once more.

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They soon reached Keith's camping site, who looked like he and Farfetch'd were ready to leave.

"Hold it right there!" Misty called out.

Keith and Farfetch'd turned around and saw Misty with Psyduck next to her. They were surprised to see that she had her bag back.

The gang and their Pokémon immediately surrounded Keith and Farfetch'd. The two looked back and forth, seeing themselves surrounded with no escape.

"Would you mind explaining why you're stealing people's Pokémon rather than catch some yourself?" Cora asked with narrowed eyes.

"My Farfetch'd is too weak to battle so I have no choice but to steal Pokémon." Keith admitted.

"You are the most pathetic trainer I've ever met." Cora deadpanned.

Keith flinched at that.

"Your answer was pathetic as well." Alain added.

Keith flinched again.

"Yeah," Brock agreed, "Training and working hard with Farfetch'd will make it strong."

"Did you ever train your Farfetch'd...at all?" Ash asked.

"No." Keith replied.

The gang facepalmed at this, "Seriously."

Just then Farfetch'd stepped forward, "Fetch Far Far. (I want to battle.)"

Cora stepped forward, "So your Farfetch'd wants a battle, huh? Gladly." Then she released her dragon Pokémon, Scylla the Dratini.

Keith was amazed that Cora had a Dratini.

"Scylla, use Slam." Cora ordered.

Scylla slammed her tail into Farfetch'd, making it scream in pain. Farfetch'd began to fight back by using agility to dodge Scylla's continuing slam attacks. Then it hit Scylla multiple times with the move fury attack, by hitting Scylla with its leek.

Keith looked at Farfetch'd battling style in surprise. "I never knew that Farfetch'd could battle like that and I never knew it could be that strong." he said.

Scylla began to get cross, from being hit by Farfetch'd's leek and roared. Then suddenly she began to glow and evolved into a Dragonair. Scylla was amazed by the evolution and was just about to command Scylla to attack again.

"Wait, Cora! Let me handle this!" Misty said, stopping her.

Cora didn't complain and allowed Misty to battle the Pokémon, "He's all yours then, Scylla return." She returned the Pokémon.

Misty glared at Keith, "Alright, you're dealing with me now! Go, Star-" she was cut off when Psyduck walked over to Farfetch'd, "Psyduck?"

"Psy (Let me try)." Psyduck said tilting his head.

"He says he wants battle now." Cora translated.

"What?" Misty gasped.

"This might be the first time any of us are seeing Psyduck actually wanting to battle." Brock said.

"Espeon! (Go get him!)" Kilala said.

"Pika Pikachu! (Knock him out)" Pikachu encouraged.

"Ches! (Be careful!)" Chespie told him.

Farfetch'd approached Psyduck then laughed right in his face before smacking it with its leak repeatedly.

'This is my chance!' Misty thought, "Come on, Farfetch'd give Psyduck your best shot!"

Psyduck was beginning to get a severe headache with all the constant whacking upside the head, and started squinting his eyes.

"It's working, Psyduck's headache is getting worse!" Misty said.

"Just a little more!" Ash said.

"Espe (Almost)." Kilala said.

Psyduck's headache was getting worse until finally his eyes glowed blue causing a blue outline to appear around Farfetch'd's body holding it still.

"Far? (What the?)" Farfetch'd blinked.

"Farfetch'd, no!" Keith exclaimed.

"That's it! Psyduck's ultimate attack, Disable!" Misty smiled.

Psyduck lifted Farfetch'd in the air before sending it flying into Keith, the two slammed into a tree sliding down painfully in utter defeat.

"You did it Psyduck!" Misty cheered.

Psyduck turned to her flashing the peace sign, "Psy (Yep)."

Suddenly Voltorb's were raining down on them and started exploding all around. Everyone panicked at this.

"I'm sorry! I won't do anything bad anymore!" Keith cried out in panic as he and Farfetch'd held onto each other.

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So Keith brought them to his tent where he had other trainer's backpacks filled with their Pokéballs. Grabbing all of the backpacks they horded him off to Officer Jenny where he confessed to being the one stealing people's bags so he could steal their Pokémon. He showed deep regret for his actions and was very sincere to convincing Officer Jenny.

"Y'know you're very lucky that none of the trainers want to press charges against you for stealing their Pokémon, I suggest you don't take this for granted." Officer Jenny told him sternly.

"Yes, I understand." Keith bowed his head in apology right along with Farfetch'd. "I realized it was wrong not to believe in Farfetch'd." Farfetch'd nodded happily.

"If you keep training him, he'll be a strong Pokémon." Cora stated.

Keith nodded, "Yeah, I know he will."

"Is there something you'd like to say to him, Misty?" Cora asked.

Misty shook her head, "No, he seems really regretful, so I think I'll let it go."

"We should be thanking Gail and Psyduck actually, Psyduck ran away to try and find us and Gail was able to find where Keith was hiding." Cora smiled down at the water type.

Misty bent down rubbing Psyduck's head, "Thank you, Psyduck."

"Psyduck (No prob)." Psyduck smiled.

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Thanks to Psyduck's bravery, Misty was able to receive her stolen Pokémon back and Keith learned a valuable lesson as well. The journey continues for Cora and her friends.

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Pokémon Obtained:

Cora: Shiny Espeon (Kilala)(F), Shiny Charizard (Nuri)(F), Altaria (Talia)(F), Shiny Lucario (Jackal)(M), Frogadier (Kenji)(M), Pidgeot (Gail)(F), Shiny Gyarados (Rory)(M), Cloyster (Matta)(M), Shiny Starmie (Pyxis)(Genderless), Butterfree (Papilio)(M), Beedrill (Stinger)(M), Nidorina (Juno)(F), Nidorino (Malik)(M), Raichu (Tama)(F), Clefable (Shayla)(F), Sandslash (Digger)(M), Meloetta (Odele)(F), Chikorita (Kalmia)(F), Shiny Dephox (Rogue)(F), Mienshao (Mulan)(F), Glaceon (Nieva)(F), Leafeon (Panra)(F), Shiny Gengar (Sypro)(M), Shiny Monferno (Pirro)(M), Galarian Ponyta (Althea)(F), Shiny Quilladin (Cybele)(F), Alolan Raichu (Zuma)(M), Rockruff (Romulus)(M) Meowstic (Yuki)(F), Oshawott (Daisho)(M), Kingler (Kuka)(M), Shiny Umbreon (Zunair)(M), Sylveon (Stella)(F), Vaporeon (Kaori)(F), Jolteon (Lyn)(F), Flareon (Egan)(M), Dragonair (Scylla)(F), Absol (Twilight)(M), Shiny Raboot (Scorch)(M), Brionne (Naia)(F), Alolan Vulpix (Elsa)(F), Pink Butterfree (Momo)(F), Sobble (Mystique)(F), Primeape (Manny)(M), Magnemite (Static)(Genderless), Growlithe (Aiden)(M), Kadabra (Houdini)(M), Zorua (Kurama)(M), Cubone (M), Marowak (Alsie)(F), Vulpix (Inari)(F), Persian (Cleo)(F), Ponyta (Rubira)(F), Dewgong (Moishe)(M), Horsea (Arnav)(M), Kangaskhan (Mildred)(F), Gardevoir (Guinevere)(F), Poliwhirl (Dallas)(M), Poliwag (Kishi)(F), Tauros (9), Porygon (Prism)(Genderless), Sprigatito (Fleur)(F), Quaxly (Emmett)(M), Hisuian Zorua (Eira)(F), Dreepy (Drogo)(M), Cyndaquil (Hugo)(M), Hisuian Growlithe (Fia)(F), Buizel (Itachi)(M), Type: Null (Talos)(Genderless), Jigglypuff (Chantel)(F), Aerodactyl (Téra)(F), Shiny Farfetch'd (Keesha)(F)

Alain: Charizard (M), Metagross (Genderless), Tyranitar (M), Weavile (M), Bisharp (M), Unfezant (M), Leafeon (F), Umbreon (M), Chestnaught (M), Malamar (F), Steelix (M), Shiny Gyarados (F), Scyther (M), Golbat (M), Shiny Zorua (Unovan)(M), Frigibax (M), Prinplup (M), Copperajah (F), Lokix (M), Magby (M), Fraxure (M), Rockruff (M), Rhydon (F), Alakazam (M), Meowstic (M), Krokorok (M), Absol (M), Cyndaquil (M), Zweilous (F), Corvisquire (M), Squirtle (M), Growlithe (F), Marowak (M), Tauros (M), Lanturn (F), Fearow (M), Kirlia (M), Eevee (2), Fuecoco (M), Hisuian Zorua (M), Buizel (M), Pawmi (M), Hisuian Growlithe (M), Wattrel (F), Maschiff (M)

Mairin: Chespin (Chespie)(M), Flabébé (Bébé)(F), Gogoat (Grazer)(F), Butterfree (Bira)(F), Parasect (Paxtin)(M), Clefairy (Pixie)(F), Lilligant (Unovan)(Petunia)(F), Swadloon (Evanthe)(F), Thwackey (Biri)(F), Grotle (Aspen)(M), Simisage (Sage)(F), Roserade (Rose)(F), Azumarill (Mary)(F), Skitty (Cathy)(F), Cherubi (Cherry)(F), Maractus (Amaranth)(F), Snivy (Vinicius)(F), Shaymin (Carissa)(F), Squirtle (Kai)(M), Poliwag (Wade)(M), Eevee (Sorrell)(F), Seel (Nixie)(F), Goldeen (Maya)(F), Oddish (Bryony)(F), Hisuian Lilligant (Laurel)(F), Sprigatito (Jasmine)(F), Brute Bonnet (Shamrock)(M), Tandemaus (Kundu & Panya)(M&F), Smoliv (Olivia)(F), Applin (Pomeroy)(M), Pokémon Egg