Pokemon Adventure Journeys

(Meanwhile, Team Rocket sees the whole affair from a distance.)

Meowth: "Pretty nice work!"

(Meowth says.)

Jessie: "Even better than we planned it,"

(Jessie says with a smirk on her face.)

(James says with glee.)

James: "I have got a very good feeling about this one!"

(Suddenly, they hear a familiar voice.)

???: "Good work."

(Team Rocket turns their head to see Dario with a confident grin.)

(Dario says.)

Dario: "I wouldn't expect anything less from Team Rocket."

Jessie: "We're just here to do the best job possible, so we can all get just what we want,"

(Jessie says with glee.)

James: "Once Team Rocket gets in with the Laramie clan, we'll make big bucks. We're gonna get rich and rule the world!"

(James says, sounding confident.)

Jessie: "We're gonna make sure that you win that race, Dario,"

(Jessie says, and winks her eye.)

(Dario nods his head.)

Dario: "Uh huh. If I get what I want, you get what you want."

Meowth: "Right, partner!"

(Meowth says.)

(Soon, the group of four begin to laugh.)

(Meanwhile, the group are able to get Lara help, but sadly, Lara's arm is broken due to the fall.)

(Lara sits besides the window with a sad expression on her face.)

(Lara sadly sighs and says.)

Lara: "With my arm like this, I can't grip Ponyta's reins and I won't be able to race tomorrow."

Misty: "Too bad for the Laramie clan,"

(Misty sadly says.)

Mew: "I wish there's something we can do,"

(Mew says.)

(Suddenly, Lara has an idea.)

Lara: "Hold on! Mew, you could ride Ponyta for me!"

(The group becomes surprised.)

Mew: "Me?! But Ponyta will only let you ride her and you alone,"

(Mew says, confused.)

(Lara shakes her head and says.)

Lara: "I'm sure you can do it. I saw it when Ponyta licked you and allowed you to pet it with no trouble. And you did great calming her down. Please give it a try."

Mew: "Yeah, but.."

(Mew replies, unsure.)

Misty: "Give it a try!"

(Misty says.)

Brock: "We'll help you in every way we can,"

(Brock says.)

Pikachu: "Pika Pikachu," (You can count on it.)

(Pikachu says.)

Eevee: "Eevee Eevee," (You can do it.)

(Eevee says.)

Mew: "Well, in that case, I'll do it. Looks like we're partners, Ponyta,"

(Mew says, turning to Ponyta.)

(However, Ponyta turns her head away and feels reluctant.)

Misty: "I guess Ponyta not too cool with this,"

(Misty says.)

Mew: "I think so too. She probably doesn't feel easy about letting someone else ride her,"

(Mew says.)

(Lara walks to Ponyta and says.)

Lara: "Ponyta, if you win the race with a new rider, it'll prove how great you really are. Everybody will know that you're the best of all, and that'll be the best praise for me. Won't you please let Mew ride you tomorrow?"

(Ponyta then nods her head in reply, agreeing to let Mew ride her.)

(Later in the night, Lara decides to let Mew have a practice run for tomorrow.)

Lara: "Remember, Ponyta,"

(Lara says, petting Ponyta.)

(Mew then gets on Ponyta's back and doesn't get burned.)

(Mew then grabs on to the reins.)

(Then she begins to ride Ponyta.)

(Soon, the two begin to take off at top speed.)

(Mew holds on to the rings as Ponyta runs with full speed.)

(Lara and the others are impressed and it's like Mew is a pro.)

(The next day, everyone is arriving for the big race, and the race is very packed.)

Announcer: "Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to this year's Pokemon Challenge, sponsored by the Laramie clan! Our course takes our challengers over rugged terrain to test their speed and abilities. Whoever clears all the obstacles and crosses the finish line first, is our winner! Will the Pokemon and trainers please come to the starting line now?!"

(The racers approach the starting line.)

(Among them are Mew on Ponyta, Misty on Starmie, Brock on Onix, Pikachu on Squirtle, and Eevee on Galarian Ponyta.)

Lara: "Good luck, guys!"

(Lara says.)

Mew: "Ready to race, Ponyta!"

(Mew says to Ponyta.)

(Ponyta then flares her flames.)

Brock: "Hey!"

(Brock exclaims.)

Misty: "They're gonna burn up the track!"

(Misty panics.)

(The lights begin to go down for the countdown.)

Announcer: "Ready?!"

(Soon, the racers are standing at the starting line.)

Announcer: "Go!"

(The green light goes out, and the race is on.)

(With that, everyone is taking off from the starting line.)

Announcer: "And they're off on this exciting Pokemon Challenge Race. When the dust settles, we'll be able to see who's in the early lead."

(As the dust clears, Squirtle, Eevee, Pikachu, and Galarian Ponyta are coughing from the smoke.)

Announcer: "Now, the contestants have left the stadium and are on the first part of the obstacle course."

(Soon enough, Dario and Dodrio are taking the lead.)

Announcer: "And Dario riding Dodrio has pulled away from the pack. If he keeps up this blistering pace, he'll be unstoppable."

(At the stand, Lara says.)

Lara: "You can beat him, Mew."

(At the race, everyone continues to run from the grassy field.)

(Suddenly, a shiny object hits Tauros causing it to panic.)

Announcer: "And something has happened to the Tauros! It's acting like this is a rodeo!"

(Soon, Tauros ends up smashing into Nidorina.)

(And soon, the two begin to fight against each other.)

Announcer: "Whoa! And now Nidorina's fighting mad after getting bumped by Tauros! They're ignoring their trainers and starting to battle! These Pokemon could use some strict training. They look like they're out of this race!"

(At the field the one who hits the silver object and cause the fight is Team Rocket.)

James: "I got a bull's eye!"

(James says.)

Jessie: "Or close to it,"

(Jessie says in remarks.)

Announcer: "The next obstacle is a forty-five degree uphill climb! A test of endurance for the Pokemon and their trainers. And Dario still holds the lead!"

(Behind, everyone , including Mew and Ponyta are trying to catch up.)

Mew: "Come on, Ponyta! You can do it!"

(Mew says.)

(Down at the back of the pack are Pikachu, Eevee, and Galarian Ponyta helping the tired Squirtle up the hill.)

Announcer (chuckles): "Bringing up the rare are Pikachu and Squirtle along with Eevee and a Galarian Ponyta. Very rare in these parts. But slow and steady may not be enough to win this race."

(As the racers are going downhill, suddenly, someone is making a sudden run to first place.)

Announcer: "Whoa! Who's that barreling down the steep slope?!"

(Soon, everyone sees one training is running down the hull with an Electrode.)

Mew: "Woah!"

(Mew says, surprised.)

Dario: "He's fast!"

(Dario comments.)

Announcer: "That's Electrode, using it's perfectly round body to gain speed and take the lead on the downhill!"

(Suddenly, Electrode falls into a pit in the middle of the road which is drugged by Team Rocket.)

(Dario takes the lead again and many of the racers are passing them.)

Announcer: "And it's another accident! Electrode has fallen into a hole, and Dodrio has once again taken over the lead!"

(Suddenly, the Electrode begins to turn red.)

Announcer: "Oh no! Electrode's voltage level is too high!"

(As Mew, Ponyta, and the other racers arrive, Electrode explodes.)

(Lara panics.)

Lara: "Mew!"

Announcer: "What a shock! Electrode's most powerful attack, Explosion! It's destroyed everything around! Electrode's living up to its "Bomb Ball" nickname!"

(Team Rocket laughs as the event takes place.)

Meowth: "Another one bites the dust!"

(Meowth says.)

(Pikachu, Squirtle, Eevee, and Galarian Ponyta arrive on the scene.)

(Acting fast, Pikachu and Eevee use Thunderbolt, waking them both up and jumping back on their feet.)

(Team Rocket is shocked to see this.)

Meowth: "Oh no!"

(Meowth exclaims.)

Announcer: "They're back up! Ponyta and Lara's replacement, Mew, are showing they really got guts!

(The screen shows Mew and Ponyta back on their feet and alright.)

(Lara sighs in relief.)

Lara: "Alright!"

Announcer: "Now, one of the most difficult sections of the course! The Pokemon have to jump from one stone to the next to cross the river!"

(Dario tells his Dodrio.)

Dario: "Go! Go, Dodrio!"

(Dario, who is ahead, has Dodrio jump on the stones.)

(When Rhyhorn tries, it sinks due to the weight.)

(Onix feels worried about what might happen to him if he does the same like the Rhyhorn and its trainer.)

(Brock pats Onix.)

Brock: "That's okay. We tried."

Announcer: "Too bad, folks! Rock Pokemon can't deal with water, so Onix is outta here!"

(Back to the race, Pikachu is riding on Squirtle and Misty rides on Starmie.)

Announcer: "Hang loose and surf's up for Pikachu! Squirtle and Starmie are performing like true blue water Pokemon."

(Misty turns back and calls out.)

Misty: "I'll keep on going, Brock!"

Pikachu: "Pikachu!" (Same for me, Brock!)

(Pikachu says.)

Announcer: "Ponyta is a great jumper and crossing beautifully with no fear of the water, they could make a comeback! And the little Galarian Ponyta with Eevee are not far behind!"

Mew: "Faster, faster, faster, faster!"

(Mew calls out to Ponyta.)

(Eevee calls out.)

Eevee: "Eevee! Eevee!" (Faster! Faster!)

(Seeing the screen, Lara smiles and says.)

Lara: "That's it! You can do it, Mew!"

Announcer: "Now, to boost their energy, each Pokemon can resume the race only after eating an entire bowl of food! The Pokemon decide which bowl to eat."

(Dario arrives first, but the Dordio's heads begin to argue on who to eat first.)

Dario: "Quit fighting! You'll all get your fair share!"

(Dario scolds them.)

(Soon, the three heads begin to fight each other.)

Announcer: "Looks like each one of Dodrio's three heads wants to eat first and a fight's broken out! The fastest runner is losing valuable time here as Starmie, Squirtle, and both Ponyta's appear on the scene!"

Mew: "Okay, Ponyta! Time for some fast food!"

(Mew says.)

(Frustrated, Dario calls out.)

Dario: "Alright, Team Rocket! Time to go to work!"

(Soon, black smoke begins to appear out of nowhere and is being caught on the screen at the stadium.)

Announcer: "We got a major problem here, folks! Black smoke is blowing over the course! I hope our camera crew can get our picture back soon, and show us that there's been another accident out there."

(Lara shows deep concern.)

Lara: "Ponyta."

[To Be Continued...]