"Todd? Isn't that Todd?"
The young man holding the camera in front of the group is an old friend of Ash, Misty, and Brock.
They had battled together and formed a good friendship.
"Ash, long time no see, you seem to have grown a lot!" Of course Todd still remembered a person like Ash, but he didn't expect that the Ash he remembered had changed so much during this time.
"Yeah, how about you, how are you doing?"
"In fact, I'm doing very well and working hard towards my goal! I took a lots of photos of Pokémon, look!" Todd brought his Photo Album to share with the group, these ones were photos of Grass-type Pokémon that were taking a rest while others were battling.
"I want to see it, I want to see it!" Molly slipped off Meganium's body and ran into Ash's arms, grabbing the Photo Album!
Todd noticed Meganium immediately and quickly picked up the camera and took pictures, "Ash, is this Meganium yours?"
"Of course, she's beautiful, isn't she?" Ash was very proud of his Meganium, just like an father who had finally managed to raise his daughter to be beautiful and smart, he really couldn't help but praise her.
"It's really beautiful!" Todd praised sincerely. As a photographer, he has seen many Pokémon, but Ash's Meganium is simply shockingly beautiful, one of the more beautiful Pokémon's he has seen so far!
"Recently, I've been fascinated by the unique charm of Grass-type Pokémon, but what I want to shoot most right now is Articuno!" Todd said in a surprising way!
Articuno!
This is one of the Three Legendary Birds, who are as famous as Suicune, Raikou, and Entei!
A legendary Pokémon related to Lugia!
"I heard someone say that someone saw an Articuno near here recently!" Todd explained that he had received reports of sightings and came here to look for it.
"Brother Ash, I wants to see Articuno!" Molly seems to be particularly enthusiastic about this Legendary Bird!
"I want to see it too!" Misty said the same.
"In this case, let's go find Articuno together!" Brock and Ash agreed with the others.
The group of people had just made a decision when suddenly several pieces of ice chunks fell down.
"Pika?" Another block of ice landed directly on Pikachu's nose.
When everyone looked up, they saw a shining star suddenly appeared in the clouds, falling downwards, and it happened to be in the direction where they were!
"What is that? Meteorite?"
"No matter what it is, run away!" Ash hurriedly pulled Molly to run away, and pushed Todd, who was risking his life for taking pictures, again.
He really needs a new life.
As soon the group dispersed, the thing fell down. It was unknown how high it fell from. It was so powerful that it directly made a big hole in the ground.
If Ash hadn't pushed Todd, he would have been hit right now and most likely dead because he wasn't somebody like Ash.
"Ash, thank you! I owe you my life."
This thing is obviously not a Meteorite, but a large piece of ice! There is also a Sunkern frozen in the middle of the ice.
It was so frozen that it was solid and hard. When it was dropped from such a high place, it made such a big hole, but still the ice block didn't break. Only some small pieces shattered from it.
Brock, a Pokémon Breeder, worried, "Shot, we need first aid immediately!"
Ice-type attacks are extremely effective against Grass-type! And Sunkern here is known for being very weak.
As he said this, he picked up the ice cube and was about to run, but was stopped by Ash, "Brock, where are you going? You go boil some water on the pot!"
Brock nodded repeatedly and quickly brought a pot of ready to boil something.
If another Pokémon is frozen, you can use a Fire type move to unfreeze it and then go along with the treatment.
It's just that Sunkern is a very weak Grass type, and it can be easily damaged by even using a small Fire type move, so it's best to use boiling water to melt the ice.
Brock also figured this out.
He light the gas stove, put ice cubes in it, and poured the boiling water over the ice block.
When the ice cube melted, Sunkern came back to the living world.
When the boiling water touched the ice, it turned into warm water.
Soaking in it was like soaking in a hot spring.
Sunkern looked like they really enjoyed it.
It looks like there should be no problem anymore.
Ash and his team released it, and there should be many of its companions living nearby.
"Ash, why do you think this Sunkern was frozen?" Todd obviously had the answer himself, but just wanted to ask Ash for his confirmation.
"It's Articuno. Todd, let's go find Articuno quickly!" Ash not only wants to meet this Articuno, but also wants to catch it if possible, as long as the compatibility is good enough.
We hit it off immediately and Todd temporarily joined the team!
The group of people searched for two whole days in the direction where Sunflora fell just now, and then walked out of the forest and came to the foot of huge towering snow-capped mountains. This is the tallest mountain in the area.
They did see a figure with shining ice crystals flying to the snow mountain before.
Here, heavy snow covers all the vegetation, creating a magnificent snow scene.
Ash had already put on warm clothes for Molly, and even they had to put on cold-proof clothes.
The climate in the Pokémon world is so strange!
The blue light of the Aura power flashed, and Ash discovered something interesting.
Jigglypuff, who had often appeared around them since the Kanto Region, was actually frozen inside there.
"I just thought I hadn't seen it for a long time, and it turns out it's stuck here!" Brock also said the same.
Of course, Todd is most concerned about what is going on, "Isn't this Jigglypuff also frozen here by Articuno?"
Regardless of whether it is or not, we must rescue it!
There is no need to be as careful with Jigglypuff as with Sunkern. Ash directly asked his Quilava to help and rescued it with fire.
Todd has been searching for a long time and finally found traces of Articuno. He was inevitably anxious. As soon as Jigglypuff was rescued, he couldn't wait to rush up and asked, "Jigglypuff, have you met Articuno? Tell me, Jigglypuff, where did Articuno go?"
Jigglypuff who was being harassed was very happy to be rude to back to Todd, and she hit him with a Double Slap, which hit him 5 times, which made his face swollen.
"Haha, Jigglypuff is so awesome!" Molly rushed over and hugged Jigglypuff, "Big Brother, can I get this Jigglypuff, is that okay?"
Molly wants to catch this Jigglypuff?
Misty's face suddenly changed. Although this Jigglypuff is cute, it is their nightmare for some time now. This Jigglypuff likes singing, and makes everyone fall asleep every time it sings.
When Jigglypuff is angry when everyone is asleep, she will use a dark marker that she carries with her to draw everyone's faces like tabby cats.
However, Ash is no longer the Ash he used to be!
"Meganium, use Safeguard!"
A shadow extends on the pink petals, and two huge 2.2-inch petals envelope everyone!
Safeguard is a magical guardian skill, a mysterious power that protects people from falling into anStatus Condition. And in the real world Safeguard's effect is even more powerful!
Jigglypuff starts singing!
However, this time, everyone heard its singing quietly and completely, and no one fell asleep.
It was so happy that it readily agreed to Molly's subjugation.
Ash smiled and gave her a Poké Ball. As for how they would get along in the future, Ash couldn't control that part. But he believes that Molly can definitely handle this Jigglypuff!
"I just got a Jigglypuff!" Molly imitated Ash and made a victory declaration!
Originally, at Molly's age, she was not allowed to own her a Pokémon.
Alliance's main reason for this rule is that children who are too young will not be able to take good care of Pokémon, but will harm the Pokémon and themselves.
But there is no need to worry about Molly. Her current ability is no less than that of a novice Trainer.
Molly had previously agreed with Pikachu No.2 that she would travel with him when she reaches the age.
This is not because Molly is under age, but because Molly's journey only lasts until the end of Ash's trip to the Johto Region, and then she will go back to study with her father until she is 15 years old. So, she still has 10 years left until her journey.
Pikachu No.2 has been next to Mewtwo the whole time. He is very eager to take a good look at the world and enjoy true 'freedom'.
He doesn't know freedom cause he isn't American.
Therefore, such an agreement is good for both parties.
But Jigglypuff here is different.
Moreover, the cute little Jigglypuff is very compatible with Molly and can become her best playmate.
In addition, Jigglypuff can use the Moon Stone to evolve into a Wigglytuff. This is another very cute Pokémon that is closer to the word cute than the ballon, Jigglypuff. It has a very docile and caring personality. In places like the Kalos Region, it also serves as Nurse Joy's assistant.
It will become Molly's Trump Card in the future!
No, Molly couldn't put it down while holding this pink Air Baloon!
With Meganium watching, no one would worry about being put to sleep by her singing.
Therefore, Ash and his group have added another companion to their trip!
"Ash, look!"
Further up, there is the Pokémon Center, which really surprised everyone.
"I didn't expect there was just a Pokémon Center sitting here!"
The sign erected in front of this Pokémon Center reads, "The world's tallest Pokémon Center!"
This is a rare thing to come across and worth remembering. Everyone took a group photo at this sign with their Pokémon as the background.
This will become a precious memory after their journey.
The appearance of the Pokémon Center was too timely, and the Jigglypuff that had just been caught also needed to be restored from that freezing temperature. After all, it was been attacked by both ice and fire, so there must be some damage left.
"Ash, we must find Articuno soon! I want to take a photo of Articuno as close as possible to Articuno!" Todd was very determined. He seemed to notice the change in Ash and began to ask him for help.
"This is easy. Big Brother will catch that Articuno. You can take as many pictures as you want after that!" Molly said as if it was a matter of course.
In her mind, her dear brother is omnipotent, even the God, Arceus, will be caught by him!
But before that, they need to find the traces left by Articuno.
"Are you all here to see Articuno?" Nurse Joy came out with Jigglypuff and several other Pokémon.
Along with her is a Officer Jenny, who patrols the area frequently.
"Jigglypuff!" Molly happily hugged her Jigglypuff again.
Ash let Lapras out and let it play in the snow with Molly and Jigglypuff. Children should enjoy their young years.
"Nurse Joy, Officer Jenny, has anyone seen Articuno around here recently?" Todd asked impatiently.
Nurse Joy nodded, "Speaking of Articuno, the Snow Mountain here andArticuno has a deep connection!"
Since they were talking about this matter, the two of them led a group of people to the mountain wall behind the Pokémon Center.
There is actually a small temple dedicated to Articuno here, and the stone carvings of Articuno inside look lifelike.
"Articuno is the guardian of the people who travel in the snowy mountains!" Nurse Joy introduced with a reverent tone.
"According to legend, Articuno not only warns people about its winter visits, but also builds nests on top of mountains covered with snow for a long period of time and then flies somewhere else!" Officer Jenny added.
The top of this snow-white mountain is also covered with years of snow snow, so it may also have the location of Articuno!
"Since he is called a Guardian, there should be some real deeds, right?" As a photographer, Todd asked very good questions.
Of course there are such deeds, otherwise there would not be such stone sculptures here.
There is indeed a legend circulating here about rescuing people who were in trouble in the mountains!
While the group was having some time to themselves, the Team Rocket Trio were already climbing the snow mountain from the other side!
This steep snow mountain made them hate this a lot.
Especially Meowth, who regards himself as part human being, "It's so cold, I want to go inside a warm bed!"
"Aren't you the one who said to set the trap before that little brat did?" Jessie was angry with Meowth's complaint when it was his fault that they were here right now.
"We can go up the mountain much faster than them from here!" Their plan is very simple. They take a shortcut to get in front of Ash and his group, and then set a trap for them.
As Ash became stronger and stronger, the Rocket Trio also began to absorb lessons, think of more and better ways, and accumulate more funds before launching an attack on his group.
However, the funds they finally accumulated were all exhausted because James bought a treasure hunting device in Ecruteak City.
After spending a huge sum of money to buy a treasure hunting device, they only dug up a bunch of broken bottle caps that only James himself regarded as treasures. Meowth and Jessie were very depressed and naturally did not make any action in Ecruteak City.
Therefore, they can only return to the most primitive but most effective trap digging tactics and prepare to ambush Ash and snatch Pikachu from him on the snowy mountains.
They witnessed with their own eyes that Ash's Pikachu actually 'Evolved'!
However, this is obviously bad planning.
Before they could climb very high, the three of them were attacked by dozens of Spearows. The safety rope came loose and they fell to the bottom of the snow-capped mountain.
Thanks to their good luck, they were able to find a cliff to stay on, and they were finally safe.
However, it's very cold here!
"What should I do? My head has frozen and I can't think of anything!" After a while, Jessie was the first to give up.
"Someone, help!" The only way is to shout for help!
"There's no way anyone would be here in a shitty place like this." Just when James was about to give up, it started snowing!
In the blizzard, a blue figure appeared in front of them!
"Pika!"
The moment Pikachu sounded the alarm, the sky began to fall ice fragments.
Ash's whole body flashed with blue light, and he took the lead and rushed out with Pikachu.
"Ash, wait for us!" Everyone quickly followed him!
When they caught up with Ash, they found that Ash was looking at the three Team Rocket members who were frozen into ice sculptures on the ground with a wry smile.
"Quilava, Flamethrower!"
The three Rockets have better physical fitness than even Ash. They are beaten all the time and blown away, but nothing happens to them. James is bitten by his Victreebel so many times, but it is no big deal for him.
Flamethrower helped them defrost, and they suddenly came back to life. Then they looked at Ash with a look on his face that they had seen a ghost.
"Ash?"
"Team Rocket, did you come down from the snow-capped mountains?"
The trio nodded obediently.
"What brought you here?"
Hearing Ash's question, the trio thought about it for a moment, and then exclaimed, "We didn't see it clearly, but the cold wind blew, and then something terrible suddenly flew over!"
When he said this, everyone's eyes suddenly lit up!
"Team Rocket, thank you for your kind information!" Ash looked at Officer Jenny, "Officer Jenny, the three of them will be left to you. Please treat them to a few good meals for me!" He asked nicely.
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