Chapter 15: A Bout With Sprout

(On a beautiful sunny day, Mew and her friends are running up the hill with smiles on their faces.)

(And soon as they reach the top, they see a city just miles away.)

(And soon, they're on the verge of entering Violet City.)

Tomo: "There it is,"

(Tomo says.)

Misty: "It's Violet City,"

(Misty says.)

Brock: "We finally made it,"

(Brock says.)

Jen: "I can't wait,"

(Jen says.)

Mew: "I know. I can't wait to start my gym battle. Violet City gym, here we come,"

(Mew says.)

(Soon enough, Mew and her friends are now wandering through the suburbs of Violet City, trying to find the Gym.)

(Mew looks around.)

Mew: "I wonder where the gym is."

Misty: "Maybe we better ask somebody,"

(Misty says.)

(Brock reads the book.)

Brock: "The guidebook says it's a little bit north of here. Shouldn't take that long to get there."

(While the group continues walking, Pikachu stops to smell the flowers.)

(Suddenly, Pikachu and the others hear the sound of children.)

(The group stops and turns back to see two children, a boy and a girl playing with Pikachu, more like one is hugging Pikachu and the other pulls his ears.)

(The two soon try to pull Pikachu, and Pikachu can't stand it.)

Mew: "Pikachu, wait!"

(Mew cries out and rushes over.)

(She then grabs Pikachu and gives her a shock by mistake.)

(Luckily, Mew isn't too phased by it.)

(Mew turns to the children and says.)

Mew: "This may come as a shock, but this Pikachu is mine."

???: "Oh, we thought it was a wild Pokémon,"

(The boy with black hair says in disappointment.)

(Suddenly, they hear a woman calling out.)

woman: "Zackie! Lizzie! You should be in class! What are you doing out here?!"

(Everyone turns to see a woman wearing a light blue dress, a black jacket, and has dark blue hair, rushing towards them.)

Zackie: "I was just trying to catch a Pikachu,"

(The boy, Zackie says.)

(The woman turns to Mew and says.)

The woman: "Oh, I'm so sorry. I hope my students haven't caused a problem."

(Brock then walks over to see the nice lady and says with his cheeks blush.)

Brock: "Oh, no. There's no problem. My little buddy here enjoys a jolt now and then."

(The woman laughs.)

The woman: "How interesting."

(Brock chuckles.)

Brock: "Yes, just like you."

Mew: "Right,"

(Mew says, dumbfounded.)

(Then Zackie says.)

Zackie: "If that's your Pikachu, you must be a Pokémon trainer."

Mew: "Yep,"

(Mew answers.)

Tomo: "We all are,"

(Tomo says.)

Lizzie: "Oh, boy!"

(The girl, Lizzie, happily cheers.)

(Zackie is very excited.)

Zackie: "Wow! We know all about Pokémon training, cause we're gonna be trainers when we graduate from the Pokémon Academy!"

Jen: "The Pokémon Academy?"

(Jen says, confused.)

(The woman, who is a teacher, explains.)

The woman: "Yes, the Pokémon Academy is a special school where I teach very young children who want to be Pokémon trainers all about Pokemon, how to train them, and how to take care of them.

Brock: "These children are so lucky to have a sensitive, caring, loving teacher like you!"

(Brock happily says with tears in his eyes.)

(Then he introduces himself.)

Brock: "My name is Brock, and I'm a Pokemon Breeder. What's your name, beautiful lady?"

Miss Priscilla: "I'm Miss Priscilla,"

(The teacher introduces herself.)

(Then Brock happily says.)

Brock: "My friends and I are looking for the Violet City gym, but it's more important to show the students our Pokémon and spend time here with you!"

(The group is surprised by Brock's remark.)

(Soon, the group enters the group and meets a man wearing a purple leotard and a yellow fabric skirt.)

(The man happily says.)

???: "I welcome you all to the Pokémon Academy. I hereby name you honorary teachers so you can tell our students all about Pokémon."

(and spins a twirl.)

(Mew and her friends are kind of disturbed by the man's mannerisms.)

(Miss Priscilla says.)

Miss Priscilla: "This is our principal, Mr. Earl Dervish."

Mr. Dervish: "So, what do you say, trainers? Join us. Give teaching a whirl,"

(Mr. Dervish happily asks with a twirl.)

(Misty quietly asks Miss Priscilla.)

Misty: "Does he always twirl around like this?"

Miss Priscilla: "I just love a person who dances with that kind of energy. Don't you?"

(Miss Priscilla replies.)

(Misty sweat drops and sheepishly laughs.)

(Suddenly, Brock shouts, and suddenly wears the same clothes as the principal.)

Brock: "I'M FULL OF ENERGY! If you love dancing, I love dancing, too, Miss Priscilla."

(And soon, the two are dancing together.)

(The Pokemon seems to enjoy dancing around with smiles on their faces.)

(After all the awkward dancing, the group of friends begin to teach the class.)

(Mew is the first to start, and says.)

Mew: "You see children, the most important part of being a Pokemon Trainer is to make sure you and your Pokemon stick together as a team. Taking care of each other, helping each other, befriending one another, and sometimes even battle and travel together."

(Then Zackie asks.)

Zackie: "Can you tell us about Pokemon Battles?"

Lizzie: "Yeah. Have you battled a lot of Pokémon, Mew?"

(Lizzie adds.)

(Mew smiles and says.)

Mew: "I battle all kinds of Pokemon, and battle different kinds of trainers."

(She blushes and says.)

Mew: "I don't want to brag, but I ended up winning the Pokemon League at the Indigo Plateau, and won the championships on the Orange Islands."

(All the kids are delighted by the thought of making it far into the league, and becoming champion.)

Zackie: "That's really cool! So does that mean you're going to enter the Johto League too?"

(Zackie asks, excited.)

Mew: "That's right. Of course, winning in the league isn't just that. It also proves how hard you train your Pokemon and how well you all work together. Like me, Pikachu, Eevee, and all my other Pokemon. We all worked very hard to get where we are, and we plan to do the same here."

(Mew says.)

Lizzie: "Sounds like being a trainer takes a lot of hard work,"

(Lizzie says.)

Mew: "That's true, but in the end, it will be worth it depending on how well you raised your Pokemon and how well you and your Pokemon grow,"

(Mew says.)

(Then Misty claps her hands.)

Misty: "Alright, class, how many of you would like it if we all went outside for recess, and you can meet our Pokémon in person?"

(All the children raise their hands and shout.)

Everyone: "ME!"

(Soon, everyone is outside on the school playground, Mew and her friends prepare to bring out their Pokemon.)

Brock: "Okay, kids, get ready! Here comes the Pokémon!"

(Brock says, and balls out his Pokemon.)

(Which are, Vulpix, Winter the Alolan Vulpix, Zubat, Geodude, Alolan Geodude, Onix, Weavile, Sneasler, and Shiny Cherubi.)

(Then it's Misty's turn.)

Misty: "And if you like water Pokémon, you're gonna love these!"

(She calls out, Staryu, Psyduck, Poliwag, Goldeen, Golduck, Piplup, Slowpoke, Tirtouga, and Feebas.)

Tomo: "Let's go gang,"

(Tomo says.)

Jen: "Come on out and meet everyone,"

(Jen says.)

(Tomo calls out Mama Kangaskhan, Ponyta, Tyrunt, Shiny Umbreon, Deino, and Munchlax.)

(Jen calls out Hisuian Zorua, Zoroark, Hisuian Lilligant Donphan, and Hatenna.)

(Now it's Mew's turn.)

Mew: "Come on out, everybody!"

(Mew calls out Bulbasaur, Heracross, Squirtle, Chikorita, Charizard, Cinderace, Shaymin, Lugia, Zo the Shiny Hisuian Zorua, Lucario, and Alakazam.)

(All the children rush over to the Pokemon to meet them.)

(They are amazed to see so many different kinds in one place.)

(It is also amazing that Lucario and Zo can talk using telepathy.)

(Of course, Zo's sister, Hisuian Zorua is a little shy and stays close to her.)

(Just then, Chikorita runs to Mew with glee and stands by her.)

(Mew is not surprised that Chikorita wants to stay with her.)

(Mew and the others watch how excited the children are to play and have fun with their Pokemon.)

Misty: "Everybody's having a great time,"

(Misty says.)

(Just then, Brock notices something,

and asks.)

Brock: "Excuse me, Miss Priscilla, but what's that tower over there?"

(Everyone looks to see a large Japanese style tower past the trees.)

Miss Priscilla: "Oh, that's called the Sprout Tower,"

(Miss Priscilla answers.)

Misty: "That's a funny name for a tall building,"

(Misty says.)

Miss Priscilla: "I know it may sound a little strange at first, but it actually makes a lot of sense. The tower's supported by one beam that sways back and forth, just like a Bellsprout does,"

(Miss Priscilla says.)

(Tomo asks.)

Tomo: "If the beam moves back and forth, how come the whole tower doesn't move?"

Miss Priscilla: "It just so happens that I'm taking my class on a field trip to the tower today. So, if you're interested, you and your friends can come along and see the Sprout Tower for yourself,"

(Miss Priscilla says.)

(Meanwhile, Zackie is starting at Pikachu.)

(Pikachu is uneasy and is practically hiding behind Eevee.)

(Then Zackie says something that shocks them both.)

Zackie: "Come on, Pikachu. Forget about Mew, and be my Pikachu."

(And the two Pokemon are shocked.)

Zackie: "What's so great about her, anyway?! Wouldn't you rather be my Pokemon?"

(Zackie says.)

(However, Pikachu refuses.)

Zackie: "Okay, then I'm just gonna take ya!"

(Zackie says and pounces on Pikachu, hoping to steal him.)

(However, Pikachu electrocutes Zackie to get off.)

(Mew notices and calls out.)

Mew: "Pikachu, stop!"

(Mew rushes over as Pikachu finally gets away from Zackie.)

(Mew then asks.)

Mew: "Are you okay?"

Zackie: "Go away!"

(Zackie shouts.)

Mew: "Anything I can do?"

(Mew asks.)

(Zackie answers.)

Zackie: "Yeah, you can let me have your Pikachu!"

Mew: "What?!"

(Mew is shocked at that suggests.)

(Then Zackie demands.)

Zackie: "Give me Pikachu!"

Mew: "I can't do that. Pikachu is my friend, and I'll give him away,"

(Mew says.)

(Then Zackie screams and whines.)

Zackie: "I WANT PIKACHU! I WANT PIKACHU! I WANT PIKACHU!"

(and soon bursts into tears and throws a tantrum.)

Mew: "I'm stumped,"

(Mew says, and scratches her head.)

(She thinks and says.)

Mew: "What to do about this?"

(Suddenly, seeing his moment, Zackie then swipes one of Mew's empty Pokeball from her bag.)

(Zackie holds it out.)

Zackie: "Thanks for the Pokéball, Mew!"

(Mew realizes what Zackie is up to.)

(Even though she knows that his plan is going to fail from the start, she knows this will make Pikachu upset.)

Mew: "Zackie, wait!"

(Mew calls out.)

(But Zackie won't listen.)

Zackie: "I'm gonna catch a Pikachu!"

(Pikachu turns and runs away, leaving the playground.)

(Zackie soon chases after him.)

Zackie: "Hey! Pikachu, wait!"

(Mew calls out.)

Mew: "Zackie, you're not supposed to leave the playground!"

(Miss Priscilla rushes over and says.)

Miss Priscilla: "Little Zackie's so excited about catching a Pokemon, I hope is isn't causing a problem."

Brock: "Now, don't you worry, Miss Priscilla, it's no problem at all. Isn't that right, Mew?"

(Brock reassures.)

Mew: "Well..."

(Mew says and signs.)

Mew: "It's going to be a problem because Zackie is trying to steal Pokemon from me, even though Pikachu doesn't want to. That is not what a trainer does. And even if Zackie does manage to hit it with the Pokeball, Pikachu has his own and it will simply bounce off. Plus, Pikachu hates being confined in his Pokeball. That's why I left him out. Pikachu's gonna be fine, but Zackie's gonna be disappointed. I think I better go and look for them."

(Then she calls back her Pokemon.)

Mew: "Everybody, return!"

(She calls back her Pokemon, but leaves Lucario and Chikorita out.)

Mew: "Chikorita, Lucario, Eevee, you need to help me find Pikachu and Zackie,"

(Mew says.)

(The three nod their heads.)

Misty: "When you find him, bring him to the Sprout Tower so he doesn't miss the field trip."

(Misty says.)

Mew: "Okay, I'll see you over at the tower in a little while, guys!"

(Mew says.)

(With that, Mew and her Pokemon rush off into the woods to find Pikachu and Zackie.)

(In the forest, Pikachu is hiding in the woods from Zackie.)

(Then he hears Zackie calling out.)

Zackie: "Pikachu! Come on out, Pikachu!"

(Soon enough, Zackie ends up spotting Pikachu's ears.)

(Seeing his chance, Zackie throws the Pokeball.)

Zackie: "Pokéball, go!"

(Pikachu then runs away, but it seems the Pokeball hits something.)

(And it seems that Zackie has caught something and it's a success.)

Zackie: "Gotcha!"

(Zackie happily says and picks up the Pokeball.)

(Soon enough, Mew and Lucario arrive.)

(Not long ago, Eevee and Chikorita had already split up to find Pikachu.)

(When they arrive, Zackie cheers.)

Zackie: "I did it! I did it! I caught a Pikachu!"

(Mew is dumbfounded.)

(Just then, Lucario turns his head and uses his aura to see Pikachu, and Eevee and Chikorita have found him.)

(Lucario whispers to Mew.)

Lucario: "Mew, Eevee and Chikorita have found Pikachu. It appears he's safe."

Mew: "Good to know, but makes me wonder what did Zackie caught,"

(Mew says.)

(Zackie turns to Mew and says.)

Zackie: "Now, Pikachu's gonna like me better than you, Mew!"

(and proceeds to run away.)

Mew: "Zackie, wait!"

(Mew says, and chases after him.)

(Luckily, she catches him and says.)

Mew: "Hold on, don't get too ahead of yourself. The truth is, you didn't..."

(And suddenly, Mew, Zackie, and Lucario fall into a pit.)

Zackie: "Ouch!"

(Zackie yelps.)

Lucario: "What's a hole doing here?"

(Lucario asks.)

Mew: "I know who made this,"

(Mew says.)

(And right on cue, Mew hears Jessie laugh.)

Jessie: "Hahahaha!"

(And the motto begins.)

Jessie: Oh, yes it can, so prepare for trouble!

James: You fell for our plan so make it double!

(Mew looks up to see Team Rocket dressed in ceremonial robes and holding what looks like tree branches.)

Jessie: To protect the world from devastation!

James: To unite all peoples within our nation!

Jessie: To denounce the evils of truth and love!

James: To extend our reach to the stars above!

Jessie: Jessie!

James: James!

(And the two are wearing robes, kimonos with R's on them.)

(Jessie wears pink while James wears blue.)

(They dance as Meowth is pounding on the drum.)

Jessie: Team - Rocket - blast - off - at - the - speed - of - light!

James: Surrender - now - or prepare - to - fight! fight! Fight!

Meowth: Dis beat is outta sight - Meowth dat's right!

(And soon, Team Rocket are back to their normal attire.)

(This time, Jessie is also carrying a backpack, mainly because her Pokemon egg is in there.)

(and it's inside a protective case that can't break easily, or ever.)

Mew: "Not you again!"

(Mew says, annoyed.)

Jessie: "Didn't I tell you this trap would work perfectly?"

(Jessie says.)

James: "And it's more economical than our other traps,"

(James says.)

(Meowth laughs and says.)

Meowth: "Yeah! For once we ain't da ones in da hole!"

(James calls out.)

James: "Hey, kid! Thanks for making this easy by catching Pikachu for us, first."

Jessie: "Now throw the Pokéball up here, and we'll get you out, sweetheart,"

(Jessie says.)

(Confused, Meowth says.)

Meowth: "But you said we wuz gonna leave em..."

(Jessie then kicks Meowth in the head.)

Jessie: "Don't listen to the nasty old Meowth!"

(Mew places her hand on Zackie's shoulder and Lucario is ready to fight.)

Mew: "Don't trust them, Zackie!"

(Mew says.)

Mew: "They're a bunch of crooks who steal Pokemon. But don't worry, Lucario and I will hand them,"

(But Zackie refuses.)

Zackie: "No! I'm gonna take care of those bad guys!"

(Then throws the Pokeball.)

Zackie: "Okay, Pikachu, hit em with your Thunderbolt attack! Go!"

(Team Rocket panic as the Pokeball is tossed up and opens, suspecting a Thunderbolt attack.)

(However, instead of Pikachu, it's a Bellsprout.)

Mew: "It's a Bellsprout,"

(Mew says.)

(Team Rocket are dumbfounded.)

James: "Pikachu's sick!"

(James says, shocked.)

(But Jessie angrily says.)

Jessie: "That's not Pikachu!"

James: "Oh,"

(James replies.)

(Then Meowth says.)

Meowth: "If da twoip's in trouble, Pikachu will come to da rescue!"

(And Jessie and James like the idea.)

(Team Rocket sets their plan into motion, and uses a microphone to mimic Mew's voice calling for help.)

(At the same time, Team Rocket are hiding in the tree.)

(Meowth uses the microphone in Mew's voice.)

Meowth: "Team Rocket outsmarted me an' Liam again! But dey're gone now, so help us get outta dis here hole!"

(Soon, Pikachu appear and head towards the pit with Eevee and Chikorita close by.)

Jessie: "Here comes Pikachu,"

(Jessie says.)

James: "With Eevee and Chikorita,"

(James says.)

Meowth: "Dese phony voice megaphones really woik like a charm!"

(Meowth says.)

(James continues using the microphone.)

James: "Hurry, before they come back!"

Meowth: "Okay, guys. Get ready,"

(Meowth says.)

(Then the three Pokemon approach the hole.)

Jessie: "Get set,"

(Jessie says.)

(Then Mew calls out.)

Mew: "Pikachu! Eevee! Chikorita! It's a trap! It's Team Rocket, look out!"

Team Rocket: "Go!"

(Team Rocket says, and throws the net from the tree to catch them.)

(Pikachu, Eevee, and Chikorita quickly dodge the attack.)

(James exclaims.)

James: "We missed!"

Jessie: "That twerp ruins everything!"

(Jessie says, angrily.)

(Soon, Mew, Zackie and Lucario climb out of the hole, thanks to the net that caught the stump.)

Mew: "I knew you'd recognized my real voice when you heard it, guys,"

(Mew says.)

(Then Pikachu, Eevee, and Chikorita jump into Mew's arms with glee.)

Jessie: "Quick! Now's our chance to get both of them!"

(Jessie says.)

(And James shouts.)

James: "CATCH 'EM ALL!"

Meowth: "Great idea!"

(Meowth says.)

(But then adds.)

Meowth: "Too bad I forgot ta bring de extra net."

Mew: "Get em with your Thunderbolt, Pikachu!"

(Mew says, and tosses Pikachu in the air.)

(At the right altitude, Pikachu gives them a Thunderbolt attack.)

(With the second bolt, it results in an explosion, and Team Rocket are sent flying.)

(They scream.)

Team Rocket: "We're blasting off again!"

Mew: "One more loss for their team and one more win for ours!"

(Mew says.)

(Zackie is amazed.)

Zackie: "That was cool!"

(Bellsprout feels the same.)

(Then turns to the group.)

Mew: "Come on guys, let's get to the Sprout Tower. Everyone is waiting."

(Meanwhile, Misty and the others, including Miss. Priscilla's class are at the tower, watching the beam sway.)

Brock: "I see what you mean. That beam sways just like a Bellsprout,"

(Brock says.)

Misty: "It's really amazing,"

(Misty says.)

Tomo: "It's pretty cool,"

(Tomo says.)

Jen: "Wow,"

(Jen says, amazed.)

(Outside, Team Rocket lands on the roof of the tower.)

James: "Where are we?"

(James asks.)

(Back inside the tower.)

(Miss Priscilla says.)

Miss Priscilla: "There's another reason why this is called the Sprout Tower."

Brock: "Really? What's that, Miss Priscilla?"

(Brock asks.)

(Miss Priscilla explains.)

Miss Priscilla: "Lots of trainers who come to Violet City are on their way to the Johto League, and they stop here because that swaying beam reminds them of themselves when they were just starting out as Pokemon trainers."

Misty: "I get it! I guess trainers are like sprouts, aren't they?"

(Misty says.)

Miss Priscilla: "Right!"

(Miss Priscilla replies.)

Brock: "That's a good thing to always keep in mind. No matter how experienced a Pokemon Trainer gets, there's always room to grow!"

(Brock says.)

Misty: "Hmm. We both know a certain Pokemon trainer who is always growing and learning,"

(Misty says.)

Brock: "Yeah! We'll tell Mew all about it as soon as she gets here,"

(Brock says.)

(Unknown to them, Team Rocket is spying on them.)

(James says.)

James: "Hear that? The twerp must be on his way over."

Jessie: "That's right. And Pikachu's with him,"

(Jessie says.)

(Then Meowth says.)

Meowth: "Yeah, but we'll take care of dat, won't we?"

(Meanwhile, Mew, Pikachu, Eevee, Chikoirta, Lucario, and Zackie are walking through the woods to get to the Bellsprout.)

(Zackie is looking awkward at his new Bellsprout walking aside.)

(He then turns away from the Bellsprout, not too fond of his new Pokemon.)

(Bellsprout does the same.)

(Zackie angrily screams.)

Zackie: "QUIT COPYING ME!"

(Bellsprout gets surprised to hear it.)

Mew: "Zackie, I know you caught your Bellsprout by accident, but don't you think you ought to try to make the best of it?"

(Mew says.)

(Zackie begins to sulk.)

Zackie: "I wanted Pikachu! Not some wobbly little Bellsprout!"

Mew: "I think it's kind of nice..."

(Mew says.)

(But Zackie complains.)

Zackie: "I WANT PIKACHU!"

(Mew sighs, seeing Zackie is not going to change his mind.)

(Meanwhile, at the tower, Team Rocket sneaks in.)

Meowth: "Okay, first we gotta get outta here!"

(Meowth says.)

James: "Just leave it to me,"

(James says, and calls out his Pokemon.)

James: "Go, Weezing!"

(Then Weezing comes out of the Pokeball.)

(Then James says.)

James: "Smoke em out with your Smokescreen, Weezing!"

(Then Weezing performs its Smokescreen attack, and the smoke travels down to where the group is down below.)

(Misty is the first to notice.)

Misty: "There's smoke coming from upstairs!"

Miss Priscilla: "There must be a fire!"

(Miss Priscilla says.)

(Brock calls out.)

Brock: "Quick!"

(Miss Priscilla calls out.)

Miss Priscilla: "We've gotta round up the children and get them out of here, right away!"

Brock: "Right!"

(Brock says.)

(Soon, everyone begins to evacuate the tower, unknown that this is Team Rocket's work.)

(Meanwhile, still in the woods.)

(Zackie says.)

Zackie: "Hey, I know! How about if I trade you? My Bellsprout, your Pikachu."

Mew: "Nooooo way!"

(Mew denies, instantly.)

(Zackie begins to sob.)

(Then Mew says.)

Mew: "Oh, come on, Zackie. Bellsprout could be really fun."

(Soon, Bellsprout says.)

Bellsprout: "Bellsprout, Bellsprout, Bell! Bell bell, sprout sprout, bell bell, sprout sprout. (I may not be the actual Pokémon that you're after, but I suggest that you at least give me a chance to get to know me.)

Mew: "Bellsporut says that he may not be what you expect, but won'ts you to give him a chance,"

(Mew says.)

(Soon, Bellsprout begins to dance and act funny, making Zackie laugh.)

(Suddenly, Lucario says.)

Lucario: "Mew, the Sprout Tower!"

(Everyone looks to see smoke coming out of the tower.)

Mew: "Oh no!"

(Mew says, shocked.)

Zackie: "The Sprout Tower's on fire!"

(Zackie cries out.)

Mew: "Let's go!"

(Mew says.)

(Then Mew and her Pokemon hurry off.)

Zackie: "Wait for me!"

(Zackie calls out and follows. Bellsprout follows as well.)

(At the tower, everyone is able to evacuate out to safety.)

(And soon, Mew and the others arrive.)

(Mew calls out.)

Mew: "Misty, Brock, Tomo, Jen! What's going on?! Are all the kids okay?"

Misty: "Yeah, we're all fine,"

(Misty answers.)

(Mew calls out.)

Mew: "I choose you, Squirtle! Wartortle!"

(And Squirtle and Wartortle come out of their Pokeball.)

(Then Misty calls out.)

Misty: "Poliwag, Golduck, I choose you!"

(And with that, Golduck and Poliwag appear.)

(Mew and Misty call out.)

Mew and Misty: "Use Water Gun!"

(All four launch their attack to put out the fire, nothing happens.)

(Soon, Brock says.)

Brock: "Hey, Mew. I don't think this is just a regular fire."

Misty: "Brock's right, the water isn't helping!"

(Misty says.)

(Then Misty calls back her Pokemon.)

Misty: "Poliwag, Golduck, return."

(And calls them both back in their Pokeball.)

(Soon, Tomo looks up to notice.)

Tomo: "Look up there, on that balcony!"

(And what they see is Team Rocket.)

Jessie: "You've heard the expression where there's smoke there's fire!"

(Jessie says.)

(Then James says.)

James: "Well fire's no match for our Weezing!"

Meowth: "It's sssssmokin'!"

(Meowth adds.)

Mew: "What are you doing in there?!"

(Mew demands.)

(Jessie calls out.)

Jessie: "The Sprout Tower's closed for renovations, but why don't you twerps come in and see what we've done with the place?

(Meowth laughs.)

Meowth: "We've got sometin' inside dat'll send it an' you to da stratosphere!"

(Inside, Arbok, Weezing, and Lickitung are sawing on the support beam, there's a rocket attached to it.)

(Mew and the others rush inside to see what they've done.)

Misty: "Oh no!"

(Misty says, shocked.)

Mew: "Knock it off!"

(Mew says.)

(But Jessie laughs.)

Jessie: "Our Pokemon love a nice piece of timber."

Meowth: "Yeah, and when they get done sawing it, I'll send the whole joint into orbit!"

(Meowth says, and holds out the remote.)

(Miss Priscilla cries out.)

Miss Priscilla: "No! You can't! This tower's very important to our Pokémon students!"

Jessie: "If you want to save the tower, all you have to do is hand over Pikachu and Eevee,"

(Jessie says.)

Mew: "Forget it!"

(Mew refuses.)

Meowth: "Den you can say goodbye to dis tower!"

(Meowth says.)

(Suddenly, Pikachu and Eevee begin to walk to Team Rocket.)

Mew: "Pikachu! Eevee!"

(Mew says, shocked.)

Pikachu: "Pika," (Trust me.)

(Pikachu says.)

Eevee: "Eevee," (We know what we're doing.)

(Eevee says.)

(No one can believe what Pikachu and Eevee are doing.)

(James picks up Eevee while Jessie picks up Pikachu.)

(Jessie says.)

Jessie: "I'm shocked at how easily you gave up."

(Pikachu tries to shock Jessie, but because Jessie is wearing isolated gloves, the attack doesn't work.)

Jessie: "We assumed you'd try to attack like that, so we all came prepared with boots and gloves that are insulated against electricity,"

(Jessie says.)

Meowth: "Dey block da shock,"

(Meowth says and holds out the ropes.)

(Eevee uses its tail to tickle James' nose and makes him sneeze a bit, but is still holding Eevee.)

James: "Hey, no funny business,"

(James says.)

(And with that, Meowth and James tie Pikachu and Eevee together.)

Jessie: "After all this time we finally got what we've been chasing you for,"

(Jessie says.)

(She blows a kiss and says.)

Jessie: "So goodbye twerps and good riddance to you."

Zackie: "We gotta stop em!"

(Zackie says.)

Mew: "I know what you mean, Zackie? But how?"

(Mew says.)

(She then reaches to her other Pokemon.)

Mew: "Maybe I can..."

(However, Meowth notices.)

Meowth: "Don't try it! One false move, an' kablooey!"

(He chuckles and says.)

Meowth: "No wonder you hang out in dis tower, you're just a little sprout yourself."

Mew: "There's nothing wrong with being a sprout! Everything that grows has to start out small!"

(Mew says.)

(Zackie agrees.)

Zackie: "That's right!"

(Soon, Bellsprout tugs on Zackie's shirt.)

(Mew whispers.)

Mew: "Zackie, Bellsprout says that he wants to battle."

Zackie: "You think so?"

(Zackie asks.)

(Mew and Bellsprout nod their heads.)

Zackie: "Kay,"

(Zackie says.)

(Then calls out.)

Zackie: "Bellsprout, use Razor Leaf attack, now!"

(Bellsprout uses the attack and knocks the remote from Meowth's hand.)

Zackie: "It worked! Good job, Bellsprout!"

(Zackie happily cheers.)

(Jessie calls out.)

Jessie: "Quick, Arbok! Make sure they don't get their hands on that remote control!"

(Mew calls out.)

Mew: "Lucario, use Aura Sphere!"

Lucario: "Right!"

(Lucario says.)

(Then performs the attack.)

Lucario: "Aura Sphere!"

(And launches the attack that sends Arbok flying.)

(Then Mew calls out.)

Mew: "Chikorita, grab that remote with your Vine Whip!"

(Chikorita then performs Vine Whip and catches the remote.)

Mew: "Great!"

(Mew says.)

(James rushes to the other Pokemon.)

James: "What's taking you two so long?! Hurry!"

(Then Zackie calls out.)

Zackie: "Go, Bellsprout! Razor Leaf, now!"

(Bellsprout uses Razor Leaf to knock Weezing and Lickitung away from the beam and the saw is stuck in the beam.)

(James calls back Weezing.)

James: "Weezing, return!"

Jessie: "Arbok, Lickitung, back to your Pokéballs!"

(Jessie does the same.)

(Soon, all the Pokemon have been called back.)

Jessie: "Meowth, what are we going to do now?!"

(Jessie asks in a panic.)

Meowth: "We'll use the rocket to get away!"

(Meowth says.)

(Soon, Team Rocket hops onto the rocket.)

Meowth: "Luckily we can use the manual override!"

(Meowth says.)

(Then the panel opens and reveals the buttons on the rocket.)

Meowth: "Power on!"

(Meowth says.)

(Then Meowth presses the big button, activating the rocket, and begins to leave the tower.)

Meowth: "This'll be the perfect getaway!"

(Meowth says.)

(Jessie laughs.)

Jessie: "This missile was our best idea ever!"

James: "The space program has benefits after all!"

(James says.)

Misty: "Do something, Mew!"

(Misty cries out.)

(Mew calls out.)

Mew: "Quick, Chikorita! Use your Razor Leaf attack to get Pikachu and Eevee away from Team Rocket!"

Zackie: "You, too, Bellsprout!"

(Zackie calls out.)

(Soon, both Pokemon launch the attack, cutting the ropes and sets Pikachu and Eevee free.)

Mew: "I got ya!"

(Mew says and catches both Pokemon.)

Jessie: "What are you doing?!"

(Jessie panics.)

(Meowth cries out.)

Meowth: "Cut it out!"

(Soon, one of the Razor Leaf cut the rope holding the rocket to the beam, much to Team Rocket's horror.)

(Soon, the rocket takes off, and taking Team Rocket with them as the beam drops.)

(Jessie screams.)

Jessie: "Stop this thing!"

Meowth: "I would if I could!"

(Meowth cries out.)

(The rocket flies through the wall of the tower and into the sky.)

(In the tower, the beam and the tower are shaking.)

Tomo: "That beam's pretty shaky!"

(Tomo says.)

Zackie: "Yeah, but it's strong,"

(Zackie says.)

(Soon, and thankfully, the tower stops shaking.)

Mew: "You were great, Zackie,"

(Mew says.)

Zackie: "Thanks. But the real hero's my new Bellsprout,"

(Zackie says.)

(Meanwhile, Team Rocket is still flying across the sky, and look relaxed.)

James: "Ah, this is absolutely lovely,"

(James says.)

Meowth: "You said it,"

(Meowth says.)

Jessie: "Well, they don't call us Team Rocket for nothing, you know,"

(Jessie says.)

(And James says.)

James: "I could go on like this forever."

Team Rocket: "Team Rocket's..."

(Then the rocket explodes and sends Team Rocket flying off.)

Team Rocket: "...blasting off again!"

(Later, back at the school.)

Mew: "And so, future Pokémon trainers, I wish you all good luck for the future. And hope you'll do great in making friends with Pokemon and have a lot of adventures,"

(Mew says.)

Mew: "And I hope you have good luck in the Johto League,"

(Mew says.)

(Brock begins to cry.)

Brock: "I don't ever want to say goodbye, Miss Priscilla! I just wanna stay here at the school!"

Miss Priscilla: "Well, if you'd like to stay here, you certainly may,"

(Miss Priscilla says.)

Brock: "I can stay and teach Pokemon with you?!"

(Brock asks, excited.)

(But Mr. Dervish says.)

Mr. Dervish: "No, but just fill out this application and you can teach dance with me."

(Brock nervously backs up.)

Brock: "Thanks anyway."

Misty: "You sidestepped that nicely."

(Misty says.)

(Zackie walks to Mew and says.)

Zackie: "Hey we train hard, do you think I can make my Bellsprout evolve into a Weepinbell and then into a Victreebel?"

(Mew nods.)

Mew: "And maybe, someday, we can battle each other."

Zackie: "Great!"

(Zackie happily cheers.)

(Even Bellsprout is happy.)

(Soon, Mew and her friends say their farewells to the Pokemon Academy teachers and students as they say goodbye as well.)

(However, the important lesson everyone learned was this; sometimes little sprouts can stand very, very tall.)

[To be continued...]

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Mew's Files

Pokemon On Hand: Eevee (Female). Pikachu (Male). Squirtle (Male). Bulbasaur (Male). Charizard (Male). Castform (Male). Tyrogue (Male). Aerodactyl (Male). Porygon. Wartortle (Female). Pansear (Male). Ledyba (Female). Lileep (Female). Magneton. Makuhita (Male). Clefairy (Female). Skitty (Male). Red Sunkern (Female). Miltank (Female). Tauros (Male). Shiny Ditto. Shiny Dratini (Female). Igglybuff (Female). Magby (Male). Elekid (Male). Smoochum (Female). Blue Shellos (Male). Omanyte (Male). Kabuto (Male). Ivysaur (Female). Meditite (Female). Floette (Female). Gengar (Male). Gastly (Male). Dreepy (Male). Pidgeot (Male). Wooloo (Male). Cutiefly (Female). Yamask (Male). Diglett (Male). Haunter (Male). Gyarados (Male). Shaymin (Male). Primeape (Male). Weepinbell (Female). Younger Mewtwo (Male). Plusle (Male). Minun (Female). Drowzee (Male). Snorlax (Male). Grubbin (Male). Blipbug (Male). Fomantis (Male). Shiny Eevee (Male).Muk (Male). Shiny Feebas (Female). Burmy (Male). Burmy (Female). Jumpluff (Female) Emolga (Female). Furret (Male). Slowpoke (Male). Lucario (Male). Archen (Female). Fearow (Male). Chatot (Male). Shiny Lapras (Female). Ursaluna (Male). Shiny Hisuian Zorua A.K.A. Zo. (Female). Shiny Hisuian Lilligant (Female). Elgyem (Male). Lugia (Male). Heracross (Male). Alakazam (Male). Chikorita (Female).

Pokemon in Professor Oak's Ranch: Papa A.K.A Zeraora (Male). Tsareena (Female). Wave A.K.A Alolan Raichu (Female). Arcanine (Male). Poliwrath (Male). Roserade (Female). Galarian Rapidash (Female). Liepard (Female). Beautifly (Female). Cinderace (Female). Shiny Glaceon (Female). Kingler (Male). Shiny Dewgong (Female). Cloyster (Male). Mawile (Female).Fraxure (Male). Ursaring (Male). Beedrill (Female). Meowstic (Male) Lunatone. Sandslash (Male).

Released: Butterfree (Male). Baby Lapras (Male).

Special Item: Rainbow Colored Feather. Moltres Feather. Zapdos Feather. Articuno Feather. Lugia Feather A.K.A Silver Wing.

Items: 3 Heart Scales. 2 Soothe Bells. 1 Amulet Coin. Eeveelution Keychain. Marill Doll. Pokemon Grooming Kit. Pokemon Medical Kit. Pokeblock kit. Poffin Case. Super Rod. Key Stone (Bracelet Ring). Charizardite X (Metal-plated Collar). Silph Scope. Mysterious Dragon wing Teal Crystal. Mysterious pale blue snowflake crystal. Mysterious pink crystal with fairy wings. Mysterious white crystal with circles. Mysterious magenta pink crystal with strange symbols. Cherish Ball. Pokeflute. Gengarite. Pidgeotite. Beedrillite. Aerodactylite. Gyaradosite. Blastoisinite. Venusaurite. Mewtwonite X, Mewtwonite Y. GS Ball. Alakazite.

Pokeballs: 1 Lure Ball. 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Love Ball.

Evolution Items: 2 Fire Stone, 3 Thunder Stone, 2 Leaf Stone, 3 Moon Stone, Sun Stone, Shiny Stone, Dusk Stone, Dawn Stone, and 4 Ice Stone. Deep Sea Tooth. Deep Sea Scale.

Badges:

Misty Files

Pokemon: Staryu. Oddish (Female). Golduck (Male). Magikarp (Male) Masquerain (Female). Snover (Male). Sobble (Male). Wingull (Male). Psyduck (Male). Quagsire (Male). Pink Shellos (Female). Tentacruel (Male). Marill (Female). Feebas (Female). Panpour (Female). Snorunt (Female). Ducklett (Female). Chinchou (Male). Mudkip (Female). Jigglypuff (Female). Togepi (Male). Vespiquen (Female). Tirtouga (Male). Clefairy (Female). Shiny Buizel (Male). Pichu (Female). Goomy (Female). Goldeen (Female). Pink Frillish (Female). Slowpoke (Male). Fomantis (Female). Dewpider (Male). Sizzlipede (Male). Volbeat (Male). Illumise (Female). Red-Striped Form Basculin (Female). Blue-Striped Form Basculin (Male). Wimpod (Male). Wurmple (Female). Budew (Female). Delibird (Male). Eevee (Female). Pancham (Male). Anorith (Male). Swanna (Female). Cramorant (Female) Lapras (Male). White-Striped Basculegion (Female). Solosis (Female). Poliwag (Male). Piplup (Female). Voltorb. Spinarak (Female).

Pokemon at Cerulean Gym: Mantyke (Male). Lumineon (Female). Primarina (Female) Starmie. Shellder (Male). Vaporeon (Female). Luvdisc (Female). Lotad (Male). Clamperl (Female). Clamperl (Male). Horsea (Male).

Items: Fishing Rod. Mystic Water Necklace. 4 Heart Scales. 1 Soothe Bell. 2 Ice Stones. Swampertite. Slowbronite.

Pokeballs: 1 Lure Ball. 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Fast Ball. 1 Dive Ball.

Evolution Items: 2 Water Stones. 1 Dragon Scale.

Tomo Files

Pokemon: Kangaskhan (Female). Eevee (Male). Doduo (Female). Growlithe (Male). Kanto Ponyta (Male). Abra (Male). Cubone (Female). Tangela (Female). Staryu. Delibird (Male). Stantler (Female). Smeargle (Male). Sealeo (Male). Kecleon (Male). Natu (Female). Buneary (Female). Tyrunt (Male). Larvesta (Female). Snom (Female). Meloetta (Female). Voltorb. Shiny Umbreon (Male). Skwovet (Male). Galarian Slowpoke (Male). Shiny Riolu (Female). Zorua (Male). Shuppet (Male). Deino (Male). Munchlax (Male). Caterpie (Female). Joltik (Male). Bulbasaur A.K.A Sage (Male). Wooper (Male). Barboach (Male). Shinx (Male). Blitzle (Female). Girafarig (Female). Rufflet (Male). Bidoof (Male). Clobbopus (Male). Cranidos (Male). Skarmory (Male). Mandibuzz (Female). Wyrdeer (Male). Deoxys (Male).

Item: 1 Soothe Bell. 2 Ice Stones. Banettite. Kangaskhanite. Lucarionite. Alakazite.

Jen Files

Pokemon: Amaura (Female). Braviary Hisui Form (Male). Overqwil (Female). Hisuian Zorua (Female). Unova Zoroark (Female). Hisuian Growlithe (Male). Hisuian Voltorb. Hisuian Lilligant (Female). Lucario (Male). Riolu (Male). Shiny Cleffa (Female). Shiny Igglybuff (Female). Donphan (Male). Hatenna (Female).

From Madame Munchmoney: Snubbull (Female).

Items: Pokemon Egg.

Brock Files

Pokemon: Geodude (Male). Onix (Male). Zubat (Male). Rattata (Male). Hoppip (Female). Weavile (Female). Rockruff (Male). Grookey (Male). Slugma (Male). Voltorb. Machoke (Male). Pansage (Male). Nosepass (Female). Seedot (Male). Aron (Male). Charjabug (Male). Shuckle (Male). Shieldon (Male). Alolan Geodude (Male). Shiny Cherubi (Male). Winter A.K.A Alolan Vulpix (Female). Bagon (Male). Sneasler (Female).

From Suzie: Vulpix (Female).

Pokemon at Pewter Gym: Rhyhorn (Male). Rhydon (Female). Sandygast (Female). Baltoy. Sandile (Male). Dwebble (Male). Solrock. Hippopotas (Male). Zigzagoon (Male). Nidoran (Female). Pinsir (Male).

Item: 2 Soothe Bell. 2 Ice Stones. Metal Coat. Aggronite.

Pokeball: 1 Heavy Ball. 1 Friend Ball. 1 Fast Ball.