Chapter 286: Hoenn Starter Pokemon
"Someone, save me!"
Professor Birch shouted while clinging to a tree branch.
On the hillside, May heard Professor Birch's call and came looking for him.
Seeing Professor Birch clinging to a tree branch, May greeted him: "Professor Birch!"
"Ah, you're May. You've come at the perfect time. Quickly, help me open the bag that dropped over there," Professor Birch instructed.
"This one?" May cautiously picked up the satchel that had fallen on the ground.
"Yes, just throw any Pokemon ball from inside it."
"Huh?" Facing such a sudden request, May was momentarily at a loss.
She opened the satchel and saw the three Pokemon balls on top. After grabbing one at random and throwing it, a Mudkip appeared before her.
"And then what? What do I do next?" May looked at Professor Birch in confusion.
Professor Birch was stunned, then shouted: "Use a move, quickly!"
"What move?" May expressed that she didn't understand.
Professor Birch assumed May didn't know Mudkip's moves and prompted her: "Please call out Water Gun..."
"Oh!" May nodded, seemingly understanding, and then said to Mudkip: "Water Gun."
Mudkip was quite cooperative and blasted a full-powered Water Gun right into May's face.
Professor Birch watched this scene with a baffled expression.
But accompanied by a cracking sound, he and the branch fell down together.
Seeing him fall, the Poochyena bared its teeth and prepared to bite. Terrified, Professor Birch hurriedly called out: "Mudkip, over here..."
Hearing the sound, Mudkip quickly jumped down from the hillside.
"Quickly, use Water Gun to deal with them!"
The Poochyena felt a strange panic upon seeing Mudkip, but the next second, Mudkip scored a triple knockout with Water Gun.
"Professor Birch, what are you all doing?" Just then, Ash walked over from the other side, holding a cute little cat.
"Oh, Ash, you found the Skitty? That's wonderful!" Seeing that the Skitty had been found, Professor Birch's heart finally settled.
Ash stroked the Skitty's head and explained: "Yeah, I found it in the flower patch over there. This little guy must have seen a butterfly flying past the window inside the lab and chased after it."
"Return, Mudkip." Professor Birch recalled Mudkip, then looked at May on the hillside: "May, I'm sorry for the trouble!"
"It's nothing!" May said, feeling a bit awkward.
"By the way, May, let me introduce you. This is Ash from Pallet Town, a very knowledgeable Pokemon Trainer."
Professor Birch knew that Ash was currently traveling as a Pokemon Trainer, and since Ash's identity as a Pokémon researcher hadn't been made public, he didn't reveal that information to May.
"Ash, this is May, whom I mentioned to you earlier. She's a new Trainer who came today to receive her starter Pokemon."
"Hello, May!" (Pika!) (Eevee!) Ash, Pikachu, and Eevee greeted May simultaneously.
"Hello!" May looked at Ash with curious eyes. It was her first time seeing a Trainer who came with two companions by his side.
"Since the Skitty has been found, let's return to the lab first..."
"Wahahaha! You aren't going anywhere!" Before Professor Birch could finish, a burst of wild laughter came from the woods.
"What sound is that?" May looked around in confusion.
The next second, a robot resembling a battery appeared before them.
"Since you asked with such sincerity," "We will tell you with great mercy," "To protect the world from destruction," "To safeguard the peace of the world," "To carry out evil with love and truth," "The cute and charming villains," "Jessie," "James," "We are the Team Rockets traveling through the galaxy," "The white hole, the white tomorrow is waiting for us," "That's right, Meowth!" "Wobbuffet!"
After listening to this nonsensical opening, May asked in confusion: "Team Rocket Trio? What is that? Is it edible?"
"The Team Rockets is an evil organization from Kanto and Johto that aims to steal other people's Pokemon, though they are just a bunch of idiots," Ash explained.
"Ash, what do you mean by that? We are the Elites of the Team Rocket Trio!" James emphasized.
"Alright, this isn't the time for arguing. The plan to steal Pikachu is about to start, Meowth!" "Yes!" The Team Rocket Trio jumped back into the cockpit.
They started the machine and intended to take it by force.
"Pikachu, teach them a lesson," Ash said.
"Pika!" Pikachu's body sparked with electricity as it flew in front of the robot. "Pika—Chuu!"
Seeing Pikachu at full power, James felt a strange tightness in his chest. "Meowth, Pikachu's attack is coming!"
"Don't worry, I analyzed our previous battle experience this time. This Super Electromagnetic-kun Mark II can completely absorb any Thunder Shock, Meowth!" Meowth said confidently.
Pikachu used Thunderbolt on the robot, and the electricity was instantly absorbed. However, Pikachu didn't feel discouraged; instead, it increased the intensity of the electric shock.
Finally, when the power was reaching its critical threshold, Pikachu unleashed a full-power burst, not only blowing up the Team Rocket Trio's robot but also earning the title of Bicycle Killer.
May looked at the bicycle that had been charred by the electricity and was instantly stunned. "My bicycle!"
"Uh..." Seeing this scene, Ash also covered his forehead and shook his head. What kind of situation was this?
"May, I'm truly sorry. I will pay for your bicycle!"
Hearing Ash take responsibility, May hurriedly waved her hands. "No... it's fine. Pikachu was just trying to protect us, so forget about paying for it..."
After dealing with the Team Rocket Trio, they soon returned to the lab, guided by Professor Birch.
The first thing Professor Birch did upon returning was to introduce the Hoenn starters to May.
"Alright, May, you need to choose your starter Pokemon."
"First is this..." Professor Birch first released a Treecko. "The Grass-type Treecko."
"Kimo~" Treecko gave May a cool look.
Seeing Treecko's gaze, May immediately shrank back in fear. "It's glaring at me!"
"Uh... May, Treecko's gaze is naturally cool; it's not glaring at you. It's the kind of Pokemon that won't back down even when facing a strong enemy. It has many small thorns on the soles of its feet to increase grip, so it won't fall even if it hangs upside down from the ceiling. Its tail also has the ability to sense air humidity," Ash explained.
"Ash is right. Treecko has a calm and composed personality and can remain steady in any situation," Professor Birch said.
"Next is this one... Mudkip." Mudkip was relatively much more well-behaved and looked adorable.
"This Mudkip is quite good, very suitable for a new Trainer," Ash said.
May said, feeling a bit dejected: "But just a moment ago, it didn't listen to me! And it sprayed me with Water Gun."
"Uh..." Having read the original work, Ash knew that this really couldn't be blamed on Mudkip, as May hadn't given it a specific target to shoot at.
"It's okay. There's one last one; this is Torchic." Professor Birch released the final one as well.
Unlike the other two, as soon as Torchic came out, it ran over and nuzzled up to May.
Seeing Torchic being so shameless, Treecko and Mudkip both showed expressions of disdain.
"It's so cute! Professor Birch, I've decided, I want this one!" May really fell for that; she picked up Torchic and didn't want to let go.
"Alright, here are your Pokedex and empty Pokemon balls. Take them with you. Do your best; you will definitely become a Pokemon Trainer who surpasses your father," Professor Birch said, offering his congratulations.
"Ahaha, yes." After responding to Professor Birch, May couldn't help but mutter to herself: "Actually, I don't really want to be a Pokemon Trainer at all~"
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