Ash was on a video call with Professor Oak from the Pokémon Center, recounting his exciting departure from Pallet Town. "Professor, it was incredible. I had just left the town when a group of Spearow attacked me. Pikachu and I were in trouble, but then I saw a Pokémon I had never seen before. It was majestic, with golden, shimmering feathers."
Adriann, now in Ash's body, knew he couldn't reveal that the Pokémon was Ho-Oh. It would be too suspicious. He continued his story, omitting that crucial detail. "We managed to escape and arrived at the Pokémon Center just in time."
Professor Oak listened attentively, nodding with interest. "That sounds like an incredible adventure, Ash. I'm sure you'll have many more on your journey."
Suddenly, a Koffing appeared in the Pokémon Center, releasing a cloud of toxic gas. There was an explosion, and amidst the smoke, two familiar figures appeared. Adriann, now Ash, thought, "Team Rocket, those clowns."
"Prepare for trouble!" said Jessie.
"And make it double," continued James.
"To protect the world from devastation," Jessie went on.
"To unite all peoples within our nation," added James.
"To denounce the evils of truth and love," said Jessie.
"To extend our reach to the stars above," concluded James.
"Jessie!"
"James!"
"Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light."
"Surrender now or prepare to fight."
"Meowth, that's right!"
Ash watched the scene with excitement. "What an exciting scene!" he thought. It was one of the most iconic scenes of his childhood.
Without wasting time, Ash sent out his Pidgey. "Let's go, Pidgey, I choose you!"
Jessie and James smiled maliciously. "Koffing, go!" ordered James.
"Arbok, forward!" added Jessie.
Meowth, not wanting to be left out, jumped into the battle on his own. "Meowth, attack!"
The battle began with Koffing releasing a cloud of poisonous gas. "Pidgey, use Gust!" ordered Ash. Pidgey flapped its wings forcefully, dispersing the gas and hitting Koffing.
"Arbok, use Bite!" shouted Jessie. Arbok lunged at Pidgey with its sharp fangs. "Dodge and use Quick Attack!" Pidgey moved nimbly, dodging Arbok's attack and striking it with speed.
Meowth took advantage of the distraction and lunged with its claws. "Pidgey, use Sand Attack!" Pidgey threw sand into Meowth's eyes, temporarily blinding it.
The battle was intense. Koffing and Arbok attacked in coordination under the orders of James and Jessie, while Meowth attacked on its own. Pidgey, under Ash's command, used its moves intelligently, dodging and counterattacking.
"Koffing, use Poison Gas again!" ordered James. "Pidgey, use Gust again!" Pidgey dispersed the gas once more, but this time Arbok took advantage to attack with Iron Tail. "Pidgey, dodge and use Wing Attack!" Pidgey narrowly dodged and struck Arbok with its wings.
Meowth, recovered, lunged with Fury Swipes. "Pidgey, use Quick Attack!" Pidgey moved swiftly, hitting Meowth and sending it flying towards Koffing and Arbok.
"This can't be!" exclaimed Jessie. "We're losing!"
"This isn't over!" shouted James. "Koffing, use Explosion!"
"Pidgey, use Gust one more time!" Pidgey created a powerful gust, enveloping Koffing, Arbok, and Meowth. Koffing's explosion was contained by the gust, and Team Rocket's three Pokémon were sent flying through the air.
"Team Rocket's blasting off again!" shouted Jessie, James, and Meowth as they disappeared into the sky.
Ash smiled, satisfied. "We did it, Pidgey!"
Nurse Joy approached, grateful. "Thank you, Ash. You saved the Pokémon Center."
After a night of rest, Ash said goodbye to Nurse Joy and set off towards Viridian Forest, heading to Pewter City. The adventure was just beginning.