Ash's Little Sister [Pokémon]

Ash Catches a Pokémon

Deep in the Viridian Forest, Riley was playing hide and seek with Pikachu while Ash and Misty were looking. "Ready or not, here I come!" the little girl said as she uncovered her eyes and started to look around for the mouse Pokémon.

Riley scampered through the tall grass, her little giggles echoing as she searched for Pikachu. "Pikachu, where are you?" she called out, her voice bright with excitement.

From behind a bush, a pair of bright eyes watched her. Pikachu stifled a laugh, trying to keep perfectly still as Riley moved closer. Just then, she swiveled around and spotted the familiar yellow figure barely hidden by the leaves. "Found you!" she exclaimed, charging forward with arms wide open.

Pikachu squeaked in surprise and darted out from his hiding place, zipping away with electric enthusiasm. "Pika! Pika!" he shouted playfully as he raced ahead. Riley chased him, her laughter ringing through the forest like a melody.

Meanwhile, Ash and Misty were a short distance away, leaning against a tree while keeping an eye on the antics of the two. "You think they will ever tired of this game?" Ash asked as he chuckled, watching as Riley stumbled slightly but quickly regained her balance, determination shining in her eyes.

Misty smiled, her arms crossed, "Not a chance. They're having too much fun! Besides, Pikachu seems to have endless energy." She gestured toward the electric mouse, who had now turned to face Riley, his tail twitching mischievously.

Riley paused for a moment, panting lightly as she caught her breath. "Okay, Pikachu! You can't hide forever!" she challenged, planting her hands on her hips with mock seriousness. Pikachu's ears perked up, and he glanced around dramatically, as if contemplating his next move.

Suddenly, he darted behind another tree. Riley's eyes widened with glee as she took off again.

Misty looked to her feet and froze in fear before she screamed, startling everyone as she then rushed to pull Ash forward and hid behind him.

"Pika?" Pikachu asked, confused.

"What's the matter?" Ash asked. "Look over there," Misty said. Riley and Ash looked to the side to see a bug Pokémon. Riley's eyes sparkled with wonder as she pointed at the small green Caterpie munching on a leaf. "Look, Pikachu! It's a Caterpie!" she exclaimed, her excitement bubbling over. Pikachu hopped closer to inspect the curious creature.

"It's one of the bug Pokémon," Ash said with a smile. "Even if it is a Pokémon, bugs are disgusting and I don't like them, do something," Misty said. Ash ignored her and stepped forward, crouching down to get a better look at the Caterpie, who seemed completely unbothered by the presence of Pikachu or Riley. "Hey there, little guy," he said softly, extending his hand cautiously. The Caterpie paused its munching and looked up at Ash with wide, curious eyes.

Riley bounced on her toes, "Can we catch it, Ash? It's so cute!" Her brother pulled out a Poké Ball from his belt and glanced at Riley, who was practically bouncing with excitement, "Okay, let's see if we can catch this little Caterpie. Caterpie, you're mine." He pressed the Poké ball against the Worm Pokémon forehead, pulling it inside the ball.

"Can you catch a Pokémon like that?" Reily asked. "If it's a Caterpie, yeah," Ash answered.  The ball started to shake and twist. Riley took Pikachu in her arms as they all watched the Poké Ball stopped shaking in Ash's hand and the red button turned back to white.

"Yes! I caught it!" Ash exclaimed, grinning widely as he raised the Poké Ball triumphantly into the air. Riley jumped up and down, clapping her hands in delight. "Yay! Yay! We have a Caterpie!" Ash held the Poké ball right to Misty's face, "Look, inside this ball is the first Pokémon I've ever caught my all life."