Pokemon Journeys Season 3: Mew's Pokemon Johto Journey

Episode 172: The Ties That Bind

As the battling continued to rage at the Johto League championships, Mew and Vincent from New Bark Town were going at it head to head! But Mew's Pikachu and Cyndaquil were quickly eliminated as Vincent gained the upper hand! Then, with the help of her trusty Bulbasaur, Mew was able to make a comeback, ending their battle in a draw! Mew finished with a total of four victory points, just enough to move on to the final tournament! However, time will tell what the fates have in mind, because when the gang checks on the next battle pairings, Mew will be up against this time, but none other than her childhood friend, Gary!

"Wow. You and I will be competing again, and this soon," Mew says.

"Yeah. According to the chart, you and I will be in the second match in the first round," Gary says.

"Yeah," Mew says.

"And look, Harrison is going to be in the very first match," Brock says.

"Hey guys," A voice calls out.

Everyone turns to see Jimmy, Vincent, and Marina.

"Hey guys," Tomo says.

"Hey, we just came to see the next match ups," Vincent.

Marina looks at the chart and says, "Look Jimmy, you're in the seventh match."

"Yeah. It appears so," Jimmy says.

Then Gary turns to Mew, "Hey Mew, you remember this old thing, right?" She reaches into his pocket and takes it out.

Mew looks in Gary's hand and finds the top half of a deactivated Pokéball, bringing a look of shock to her face.

"I remember it. That's the Pokéball when you and I tied," Mew says.

"Yeah, that's right," Gary says.

"I can't believe you kept it," Mew says.

"He kept a Pokéball from when they tied?" Misty asks.

"Well yeah. It actually happened when I first taught Mew how to fish with a fishing rod instead of her hair," Gary says.

"Oh Gary," Mew says.

"Well it's not my fault you caught Magikarps and Goldeen with your hair," Gary says.

"I used to do it all the time before using an actual fishing rod," Mew says.

"Anyway the final tournament's gonna be six on six battling. That means one thing; you will be toast!" Gary says.

Mew smirks, "I wouldn't be so sure about that one, Gary!"

Gary laughs, "See you at the demolition." And walks away.

Later that evening, up in Mew's room, Mew rummages through her backpack and soon brings out a small bag.

"There it is," Mew says.

"Hey Mew, what are you looking for?" Jen asks.

"It's this," Mew says, showing the bag.

She then takes the object out of the bag, revealing her half of the same Pokéball.

"Hey, isn't that the same Pokéball that Gary had?" Brock asks.

"Yeah. The other half, because it broke in two," Mew says, "Awesome. The very first Pokéball that I ever got before I started on my journey. And it was also when Gary taught me how to fish."

Flashback:

Mew is lying down in front of the river and has her braided hair dipped in the water. Soon, Mew feels something tugging her hair.