21. Ash's Story Journey Version

Chapter 24 Encountering Matori Matrix

Ash and Serena are now at the Cerise Laboratory, as Professor Cerise is showing them a picture of their next research.

"Huh, that sure is a pretty place." Serena says.

"But Professor Cerise, did something happen there?" Ash asks in confusion.

"As you can see, this is the Resort Area in the Sinnoh Region. Supposedly, this lake is home to a Pokemon known as "The Lord Pokemon."

"Lord Pokemon?" Serena asks.

"What kind of Pokemon is that?" Ash also asks.

"We don't really know about it." Ren says. "Witnesses mention that seeing a massive shadow in the lake, and it jumps incredibly high."

"And a lot of trainers are gathering there to try and catch it." Chrysa says.

"Then we should go check out the "Lord Pokemon" ourselves." Ash says.

"And maybe we can capture that Pokemon as well." Serena adds.

After a while, Ash and Serena are now at the Resort Area. Serena says, "So this is the Resort Area..."

"It seems so. I think I want to go for a swim in this place." Ash says.

"Me too. How about we take a rest after we find the truth about the Lord Pokemon?" Serena says.

"I guess." But then the two of them stop as they notice four figures who are turning away from them once they notice them. Serena asks, "Is that Team Rocket?"

"Don't tell me that they are interested in the Lord Pokemon as well..." Ash mutters. "But since they are in their own disguises, I think I have an idea." Ash whispers to Serena, and then he walks towards them and asks, "Excuse me! Where can we find this lake?"

Ash shows the Rotom Phone to Team Rocket, and James quickly replies, "Oh, that lake is over there."

After pointing in the direction, Ash and Serena thank them before leaving. Serena asks, "Are you sure it is a good idea to ask them? What if they start trailing us again and take Pikachu?"

Ash says, "I don't think so...I mean, it seems like they're taking a break from Team Rocket business, I found out using my Aura."

"If you say so..." Serena says.

After arriving at the shopping district, Ash and Serena are looking around the shops until they find Team Rocket again.

"Looks like they really are following us..." Serena sighs.

"But I think this time it is just a coincidence..." Ash says as he greets them. "You guys again! Thanks for earlier!"

"Well, it was nothing..." James says while sweating. "But what are you doing here?"

"We're about to go fishing." Ash says.

"But we need to get sturdy fishing rods..." Serena says. "But we don't know what we should pick."

Just then, James suddenly grabs them and shows them around the fishing rods, causing Jessie, Meowth, and Wobbuffet to be surprised. After a while, Jessie manages to grab Pikachu as a skater passed by.

"Pikachu!" Ash says, and much to his surprise, Jessie returns Pikachu to him, and she says, "You should be more careful as well, Pikachu."

"Thank you so much." Ash says to Jessie, who is also nervous, and says, "You're...welcome."

After getting the fishing rods, they decide to leave Team Rocket alone and Serena says, "Strange...are you sure they are just taking a break? I mean...that was quite risky if that Jessie took Pikachu just like that..."