" Pikachu use thunderbolt!" Ash yelled as he pointed a finger at Team Rocket, and Pikachu jumped from Ash's hand and sparked. " Pika.... CHUUUU!"
" Sparky use Iron Tail!"
Ash turned to see a Pikachu with wild hair execute the attack.
" Now use thunderbolt!"
Ash regained his voice. " Pikachu, you too!"
" Pika.... CHUUUUUUUU!" the two Pikachus yelled
A red haired trainer ran to Ash.
" Richie!" Ash exclaimed as he extended an arm. " How ya doing?"
" Good!" Richie replied as he took Ash's hand. " What about you?"
" Good! It's such a surprise to see you in Pallet!" Ash said.
Richie nodded. " Yeah!"
They heard the distant yell of, " Team Rocket's Blasting off agaaaaaain!"
" So, what are you doing here?" Richie asked.
" This is my hometown!"
Richie grinned. " Cool! I'm here to see my aunt and cousin. I haven't seen him since I was young!"
" Great! I might introduce you to my cousin who's coming today, too! And get this- he has a Pikachu!"
Richie grinned. " So cool! I've only seen my cousin and aunt in pictures."
" Same!"
" Pika Pika pi!"
" Pika Pika pi Pikachu!"
Richie and Ash grinned. " Well, Pikachu and Sparky sure are getting along well." Ash said as he crossed his arms.
Richie grinned. " Right? I thought for sure they might not remember each other!"
" Nah." Ash said as he waved his hand. " I have a picture of our gang- the Charmanders, your Butterfree, my Pigeotto and Bulbasaur, and the Pikachus."
Richie grinned. " I have one too!"
Ash nodded and started walking. " Come on! I'll take you to my house and I'll introduce you to my mom again! And you can stay at my house until you figure out where your cousin's house is."
Richie nodded. " Let's go!"
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" This is my house!" Ash announced as he stood in front of a white brick house.
Richie nodded. " It's a nice house."
They walked to the front door and Ash opened the door. " Hey, Mom? I'm baaaaack! And I brought a friend!"
Delia came from upstairs. " Who's your friend?"
" Nice to see you again, Ma'am." Richie said politely.
" Oh, it's Richie! He's here!" Delia said as she ran to hug him
