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Boom!!!

As the three of them chatted and walked, a sudden loud noise echoed in their ears. The Flying-type Pokémon in the surrounding woods scattered in fright, taking off into the sky. The ground shook, sending vibrations beneath their feet, and the trio instinctively turned around to look.

Not far away, an enormous machine resembling a flying saucer had landed on the ground, just behind them.

"What is that?" Misty asked in shock, staring at the strange object.

"That's where Miss Melanie is! I need to check it out!" Brock quickly recognized the location and, without hesitation, turned and ran in that direction.

"Brock, wait!" Misty called after him, but he didn't seem to hear. She glanced at Ash.

"Let's go!" Ash urged, signaling for Misty to follow. The three of them sprinted back towards Melanie's cabin. As they got closer, they felt a strong gust of wind, as if they were being pulled by some unseen force.

The nearer they got to Melanie's house, the stronger the winds became, like the edge of a typhoon.

"What's going on?" Misty shouted, feeling herself being dragged forward even though she was trying to run.

Ash and Brock remained silent, pushing forward until they burst out of the jungle. They saw Melanie's wooden house again and, next to it, the massive machine.

It had crashed into the forest beside the cabin, flattening a large section of trees. A thick pipe extended from the machine like a tentacle, sucking up everything in its path like a powerful vacuum.

Prepare for trouble!

And make it double!

To protect the world from devastation!

To unite all people within our nation!

To denounce the evils of truth and love!

To extend our reach to the stars above!

Jessie!

James!

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light! Surrender now, or prepare to fight!

Meowth! That's right!

Three familiar figures stood atop the machine, and Ash, Misty, and Brock recognized them instantly. "Team Rocket!!"

Their mission this time wasn't about Ash and his friends. They had heard about a village that cared for Pokémon and decided it would make an easy target.

"Miss Melanie, are you okay?" Brock called out as he rushed to her side. She was struggling to protect several Pokémon from the wind, but it was impossible for her to shield all of them by herself.

"I'm fine, but the Pokémon..." Melanie said worriedly, her gaze fixed on a nearby Oddish that was being pulled towards the machine.

"Oddish!!" Misty shouted, alarmed.

Suddenly, a pair of long vines whipped through the air and grabbed Oddish just before it was sucked in, pulling it back to safety.

Looking over, they saw Bulbasaur standing strong, using its Vine Whip to save Oddish. Misty sighed in relief, but the suction force was only growing stronger. Even with Bulbasaur's help, it was struggling to keep up with all the Pokémon.

"Come on, Gyarados!!" Ash shouted, throwing a Poké Ball. Gyarados emerged, its massive body landing in front of Bulbasaur and Oddish.

The enormous creature braced against the powerful suction, giving Bulbasaur and Oddish a much-needed break. Brock quickly followed Ash's lead. "Go, Onix!"

The two huge, heavy Pokémon stood firm, shielding the smaller Pokémon from the relentless force. Behind Gyarados and Onix, the Pokémon were able to take cover and catch their breath.

Misty quickly recalled her more distant Pokémon, and Team Rocket, seeing this, grew furious.

"Curse those kids! They're ruining our plan again! Crank it up to full power!"

Jessie gritted her teeth as Meowth quickly cranked the machine to full power, increasing the suction force even more. Now, even the turf and soil beneath their feet were being pulled up by the powerful vacuum.

As the suction intensified, Gyarados and Onix struggled to hold their ground. But at that moment, Bulbasaur, determined, placed Oddish safely behind Gyarados. Then, with agility, it climbed onto Gyarados' back and positioned itself on its head.

"Wonderful!"

Bulbasaur's vines extended from the seed on its back, and with precise aim, it lashed out at the large pipe in front of them.

*Snap!*

Despite Bulbasaur's Vine Whip appearing slim, it packed an incredible punch, striking the pipe with enough force to cause it to shift. The suction immediately weakened, and the wind around them stabilized. Ash saw the opening and didn't hesitate.

"Pikachu, use Electro Ball!"

Ash called out, and Pikachu leaped from his shoulder. Sparks of electricity flowed from its tail, building into a glowing orb at the tip. Though the move was still a work in progress, Ash had faith in Pikachu's abilities.

"Pika~~~chu!!"

Pikachu didn't disappoint. Twisting in mid-air, it hurled the Saffron-colored Electro Ball directly at Team Rocket.

"AHHH!!!"

The trio's faces filled with terror as the attack hurtled toward them. The Electro Ball struck, not them, but the machine itself, smashing into its exterior with a tremendous impact.

*Boom!*

The energy from the Electro Ball exploded within the machine, tearing through its internal components. Sparks flew, and a loud rumble echoed as the machine began to collapse from the inside.

Team Rocket's expressions shifted to shock as they realized what was happening. They looked down at their failing machine in panic.

*Boom!!!!*

The machine erupted into a fiery explosion, the force of which sent Team Rocket flying into the sky.

"Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!"

"Very good!" Ash exclaimed.