Pokémon-The Four-Star Challenge

Full speed ahead!

"Go Lapras!" Ash Ketchum shouted to his water Pokémon. The big blue creatuer sped across the sparkling water that surrounded the Orange Islands.

Ash and his friend rode atop Lapras's sturdy,round back, his long time friend, Misty, held her baby Pokemon, Togepi.his new friend, Tracey, drew in a sketchbook. And Pikachu, Ash's Electric Pokemon, smiled and enjoyed the ride.

"I think Lapras is haveing fun!" said misty. Her orange hair blew in the ocean wind.She gave Togepi an affectionate sqeeze. "And I shoud know!" It a water Pokemon, after all."

Misty loved water Pokemon. Even Ash had to admit, she knew more about anyone else he'd met.

"What not to like?" Ash replied as he felt the warm tropical breeze on his face."Being a Pokemon trainer is a great life!" Sometimes he couldn't believe how far he'd come since his tenth birthday. That's when he left his home in Pallet Town and began his journey as a Pokemon trainer. He'd  met a lot of people and have many adventures. But most important, he'd captured a lot Pokemon since then.

"Pika-a-a-a-a!" Pikachu's cry snapped Ash out of his daydream. The little yellow Pokemon was flying through the air, thrown off balace  by a surprise wave. Ash dove after Pikachu, holding onto  Lapras with his legs. He caught Pikachu befor it hit water. "That was a close one," he said. "Pika," agreed Pikachu, it's eyes still wide with surprise.

"We're not in a hurry, Lapras. you don't have to rush," said Misty. "That true," said Ash, "although I would't  mind getting something to eat." "I'm kind of hungry, too," Misty agreed. "Pikachu!" added Pikachu.

"Well, we're not that far from Mikan Island," said Tracey, a Pokemon watcher. "I'm sure we can get some food there. And - there 's an Orange League Gym on this island." "An Orange League Gym?!" Ash sat up, suddenly forgetting his hunger.

He came to Orange Islands on an errand for his home town mentor, Prof.Oak, the famous Pokémon expert. The professor wanted Ash, Misty, and their friend, Brock, to pick up a mysterious Pokéball called the GS Ball from his old friend, prof. Ivy , Ash picked up the GS Ball, but he lost a friend. Brock decided to stay and help prof. Ivy. Ash missed Brock but he soon find another friend, Tracey, and a new Pokémon, Lapras. And then he heard about the Orange League. "I guess this is it, hun, Ash?" Misty said, knocking him with her elbow. "The beginning of a whole new challenge!" Ash knew she is teasing him but he didn't care. He'd done pretty well in the Pokémon League back home. He could't wait to win the Orange League's four badges and then complete for the championship trophy in there league tournament. Misty could tease all she wanted! "You just wait and see! I'm gonna be the greatest Pokémon trainer the Orange Islands have ever seen!" Ash said. "Pika pika!" Pikachu squeaked in agreement. "See? Pikachu knows I'm right!" Ash said. "We are going to challenge every Gym Leader on these islands!" Misty  laughed and shook her head. "Too bad you don't have any confidence, Ash Ketchum." Ash smiled at Pikachu. How could he not fell confidence? He and Pikachu made a great team. "Full speed ahead!" Tracey shouted. "Next stop, Mikan Island!"