Chapter 158: Pokémon League Admissions Exam

(One day, everyone happily shouts.)

Everyone: "Let's eat!"

(And soon, everyone begins to eat their sandwiches.)

(Misty then asks.)

Misty: "You know, you haven't gotten a badge in a long time, Mew. You think you'll ever get another one?"

(Mew swallows her sandwich and says.)

Mew: "Well, it's still far to get to Cinnabar Island, so probably not for a while. With all the trainers I've been battling as of late, I've been gaining skills, especially. And you've been helping me train my Water Type Pokemon too."

Misty: "That's true. But excluding me and the other trainers, how much skill does it take to beat Team Rocket?"

(Misty replies.)

(Mew giggles.)

Mew: "Yeah. They don't do well in battling, especially with us."

Todd: "So I guess you'll be using Water Type Pokemon for the Cinnabar Gym,"

(Todd says.)

Mew: "Yeah. Cinnabar Island is a Fire Type gym so Misty has been helping me with my Water Pokemon,"

(Mew says.)

Brock: "So which you're going to choose?"

(Brock asks.)

Mew: "I haven't decided yet,"

(Mew says.)

(Suddenly, Todd has an idea.)

Todd: "Hey Mew, why don't you just get yourself admitted?"

Mew: "Uh, admitted?"

(Mew says, confused.)

Todd: "Take the Pokémon League Admissions Exam,"

(Todd says.)

Mew: "The Pokémon League…"

(Mew says, confused.)

Misty: "Admissions Exam?"

(Misty adds, just as confused.)

Pikachu: "Pika?" (What's that?)

(Pikachu asks.)

Togepi: "Togepi?" (What is it?)

(Togepi asks.)

Eevee: "Eevee?" (What is it?)

(Eevee asks.)

Mew: "So what is it?"

(Mew asks.)

Todd: "It's a place where people are able to take an exam and those who pass get to be admitted to the Pokemon League. You seem to know a lot about Pokemon, so I think you can pass the test with no trouble,"

(Todd says.)

Mew: "It sounds kind of boring. I like to travel to gather badges and have battles,"

(Mew says, not very impressed.)

Misty: "Maybe you should give it a try?"

(Misty suggests.)

Brock: "You can learn more about being a trainer that way, and probably learn more about Pokemon,"

(Brock says.)

Tomo: "I think you'll do great,"

(Tomo says.)

(Mew thinks a bit and says.)

Mew: "Okay, I'll give it a try."

(Mew and the others follow Todd to the Pokemon League Admissions Center for the Admissions test.)

(There, they meet with the Head Instructor of the course.)

Head instructor: "Here at the Pokemon League Admissions Center, we evaluate applicants based on the combined written and practical skills exam. And those who pass receive this badge,"

(The Head instructor says.)

(Then holds a badge saying.)

Head instructor: "Qualifying them for the Pokemon League."

(Mew and the others are in awe to see the badge.)

Head instructor: "Take this,"

(The instructor says and gives Mew a tag that has the number seven on it.)

Head instructor: "It's your testing number."

Mew: "Thank you,"

(Mew says, taking the tag.)

(Suddenly, someone says in distress.)

???: "Oh no! I wanted number seven!"

(Mew places the tag on her shirt, but notices a stranger watching her.)

(She turns her head to see the person.)

(When the stranger notices her, she sheepishly turns to her paper so she can fill it out.)

(She says as she writes.)

???: "Age, seventeen. Profession, diva."

(Mew thinks.)

Mew [in mind]: "Is that Jessie from Team Rocket? What is she doing here?"

(Misty looks around and says.)

Misty: "Wow, look at all the different kinds of people showing up for the exam!

Mew: "Yeah. I'm guessing this place is kind of popular,"

(Mew says.)

(Brock soon notices Nurse Joy and falls in love.)

Brock: "Oh, Nurse Joy!"

Mew: "Yeah, but which one?"

(Mew questions.)

(The group is about to leave.)

(Just then, the Instructor says.)

Head instructor: "Just a minute! You'll have to leave your Pokeballs here with me."

Mew: "Why?"

(Mew asks.)

Head instructor: "You're not permitted to use your own Pokemon during the exam,"

(The instructor says.)

Mew: "Um, okay. But is it alright if my friends watch my Pokemon instead?"

(Mew answers.)

Head instructor: "But of course. Good luck Ms. Mew,"

(The instructor says.)

(Mew removes her backpack and gives it to Tomo while Pikachu and Eevee sit next to Misty.)

(Soon, Mew and the others meet up with Nurse Joy as Todd takes pictures.)

Mew: "So you wanna become a Pokémon master too, huh Nurse Joy?"

(Mew asks.)

Nurse Joy: "Well, it has always been a dream of mine,"

(Joy happily says.)

(Still head over heels, Brock asks.)

Brock: "So uh, where are you from Nurse Joy?"

Nurse Joy: "I'm Nurse Joy of the Fuchsia City, Joy's sister to the Vermilion City Joy's,"

(Joy answers.)

Brock: "Ah, you're the most beautiful one yet!"

(Brock says with his cheeks flushed.)

Misty: "That's what you always say Brock,"

(Misty comments.)

Togepi: "Tokipriiii!" (Brock looks funny!)

(Togepi happily says.)

Nurse Joy: "I came here for the exam because my work keeps me too busy to travel very much,"

(Joy explains.)

(Brock quickly nods her head.)

Brock: "Uh huh, uh huh."

Misty: "This exam is really a great idea,"

(Misty says.)

Nurse Joy: "Yes. It's perfect for people who's age or health keeps them from traveling around,"

(Joy explains.)

(Brock nods his head.)

Brock: "Uh huh, uh huh."

(Joy then adds.)

Nurse Joy: "And it's also nice for people like me who can't ever seem to get away from work."

Brock: "I can feel it! I'm sure you're gonna pass the test!"

(Brock happily says.)

Nurse Joy: "I hope you're right,"

(Joy happily says, embarrassed.)

(Todd walks over and says.)

Todd: "That's make a nice human interest shot!"

(Mew giggles and says.)

Mew: "Save your film for Pokémon."

(Soon, Mew and Todd turn their heads to see a familiar boy.)

(wearing round glasses and a school uniform of some kind.)

(The boy sees Mew, quickly turns around, and quickly leaves.)

(Mew thinks.)

Mew [in mind]: "Wait a minute, is that James from Team Rocket? First Jessie and Now James. But, what are they doing at the exam?"

(The boy then passes the paper to the instructor.)

???: "Here's the exam form."

instructor: "Fine. Let's see. Your name is James,"

(The man says, taking and looking at the exam.)

(The boy reveals to be James, panicking.)

James: "Will you please keep it down?"

(The girl from before turns her head and asks.)

???: "Is that?"

James: "Hey! Get lost, old bat!"

(James says, trying to get her to shoo.)

(But the girl feels offended.)

???; "Old?! Bat?!"

(With that, she drags him outside with rage as James panics.)

(James panics.)

James: "What are you?! Unhand me, you! Please, let me go! Come on!"

(The stranger drops James to the ground and removes her glasses.)

???: "So, I'm an old bat, am I?!"

(James stands up and says.)

James: "You're Jessie! That outfit is atrocious!"

Jessie: "And what are you doing here?"

(Jessie asks, putting her glasses on.)

James: "What am I doing here? Well, truth to tell, I, not unlike many other people, dream of becoming a Pokemon master. Make fun if you must!"

(James says, determined and laughs.)

Jessie: "No, you're doing just fine on your own,"

(Jessie comments.)

James: "I want to live my dream instead of my.. My reality,"

(James says.)

(Jessie calmly says.)

Jessie: "I can see why."

(James turns to Jessie and asks.)

James: "What's your reason for being here?"

Jessie: "I simply wanted to add another talent to my very impressive and extensive resume. As you know, I'm already an accomplished hostess, florist, costume designer, wine expert, beautician, style consultant. In fact, one of the only things I'm not.."

(Jessie says.)

(But before Jessie can finish, Meowth appears and finishes Jessie's sentence.)

Meowth: "Is a Pokemon master!"

(Jessie and James panic and startled.)

Jessie and James: "Meowth?!"

Jessie: "What are you doing here?!"

(Jessie asks, frightened.)

Meowth: "Looking for you. The one who suddenly remembered an important engagement,"

(Meowth then.)

(He turns to Jessie.)

Meowth: "This seems suspiciously unlike a visit to your sick uncle's bedside."

(Then turns to James.)

Meowth: "And I thought you had a dental appointment."

James: "Well, I…"

(James says, weary.)

(Then calmly says.)

James: "It was just such a beautiful day.."

Jessie: "We decided to have a picnic,"

(Jessie adds.)

Meowth: "Don't try to fool me!"

(Meowth angrily says and scratches both their eyes.)

(Then demands.)

Meowth: "Come clean, what are you doing here?"

Jessie: "Mind your own business!"

(Jessie says in rage.)

(James brings out a yarn ball and says.)

Jessie: "Take this and leave us alone!"

(Then tosses it and Meowth begins to chase after it.)

(That causes Jessie and James to make a break for it.)

Jessie: "Hurry up!"

(Jessie panics.)

James: "The exam's about to start!"

(James adds.)

[To Be Continued...]