EP023: Difference between revisions

After the events of [[EP022|the previous episode]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are heading to [[Lavender Town]] so Ash can catch a {{type|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to use against [[Sabrina]]. As they are hiking, the fog intensifies and {{an|Brock}} suggests that everyone should hold hands. Ash and {{an|Misty}} link up but Brock cannot find them. Brock reaches towards Ash's hand, but mistakenly grabs {{AP|Pikachu}}'s tail and receives an {{m|ThunderShock|electric shock}}. Ash attempts to alleviate everyone's fears, but his skull mask only angers everyone and Pikachu shocks him.

The group arrive in Lavender Town and reaches the [[Pokémon Tower]] by dark. Misty and Brock, scared by the tower, want to let Ash go in alone. Pikachu decides to take a quick nap, Ash follows suite and gets his sleeping bag, but Misty wakes them up by smacking a gong. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} watches them through one of the tower's windows.. [[James]] runs off, but falls through a hole in the floor. [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} look down and see James. Meowth then notices a closet door open nearby, through its turns out to be a {{p|Gastly}} which scares him. Meowth points at Gastly, but it disappears before Jessie sees it. Gastly reappears over Jessie's face, mimicking Jessie's speech, and Meowth {{m|scratch}}es Jessie. Jessie retaliates, knocking angrily  Meowth knocking him into the hole with James. Jessie soon joins James and Meowth, after looking at herself in a mirror and screaming at the sight of Gastly. Ash and friends hear the screams from outside, as Team Rocket fall through several floors. Team Rocket get back up, but Gastly scares them again, knocking them out.

As Ash, Misty and Brock enter the tower, the door closes on its own, putting them into a pitch-darkness. Ash sends out {{AP|Charmander}} to light the room with a {{m|Flamethrower}}, though the Pokémon quickly tires. Brock finds a candle and Charmander uses Flamethrower to light the candle, and accidentally burns Brock in the process. Ash and his friends find a hole in the floor and hear strange noises echo as they explore. In another portion of the tower, a {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}} are watching TV, laughing at a comedy show broadcast. Gastly comes into the room and they all laugh.

Ash and company enter a larger room. Suddenly the lights turn on, revealing a dining room with a the fully set table. Ash's attention turns to a dangling rope, with an instructional note attached. He quickly runs up and pulls it, which releases confetti and a welcome sign. Suddenly, the glassware and chairs begin to levitate. Brock gets thrown around in a chair while Pikachu and Charmander find themselves on platters. Ash and Misty run out of the room, Brock and the Pokémon soon jump off and flee. The tableware and chairs reset, and the Ghost Pokémon reappear, laughing at their mischief.

Outside, everyone is exhausted from running, Misty and Brock refuse to re-enter the tower. Ash still wants to go in, but his Pokémon are not as willing. Ash reminds Pikachu of its loss to Kadabra, and his Pokémon now agree to follow him, but Misty and Brock decide to stay behind. They go back inside and stop in front of the hole Team Rocket created earlier. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] for more detail, its reveals that Ghost Pokémon are still shrouded in mystery. Ash hears commotion from the level beneath them and think the Pokémon are down there. He orders Pikachu to attack with an electric attack and Charmander uses its Flamethrower, which creates a fire. Ash throws a {{ball|Poké}}, but it hits Jessie in the face. Jessie gets angry as her hair catches fire. She runs around, creating a fireball from Ash's view, but it soon disappears, much to his disappointment. Suddenly, Pikachu spots Haunter behind Ash and freaks out, but Ash misses it. Haunter then appears in front and spooks him. Curious, Ash checks his Pokedex, though it has no data on Haunter. Ash sends Charmander, but the Pokémon disappears and reappears behind Ash, tapping his shoulder and causing him to freak out. Ash has Charmander use {{m|Leer}}. They both pull off fierce looks, but Charmander suddenly makes a funny face, making Haunter laugh. Ash scolds Charmander, though as it is distracted Haunter {{m|Lick}}s him and the Fire Pokémon begins to shake. As a result Ash recalls Charmander. Much to Ash's surprise, a Gengar materializes through the floor before smacking Ash with a fan. Both ghosts are laughing as Ash checks his Pokédex, but there is still no information. The two resort to a comedy routine, though Ash is unimpressed and critical. The Pokémon, clearly upset, sink into the floor.

Ash and Pikachu jump after them, but miss and the duo crash into the wooden floor. The impacts cause a chandelier to drop on top of them, knocking them out. Pikachu's electricity lights the chandelier, and the Ghost Pokémon applaud the performance. The chandelier suddenly dims, Gengar taps them as Haunter approaches and pulls Ash and Pikachu's spirits out of their bodies. They wake up and are shocked at seeing their bodies on the ground. The Ghost Pokémon take Ash and Pikachu to the top of the tower. Outside, they admire the view of Lavender Town. Ash spots an opportunity for fun, and sees Misty and Brock waiting. Ash listens in on the Misty's conversation, she discusses her concern for Ash, wanting to go in and check on him. Ash speaks as Misty looks behind her, hearing Ash's voice. Ash pulls Misty into the air before dropping her, though Brock catches her. Misty gets up and runs into the tower and Brock follows, while Ash and Pikachu fly with the Ghost Pokémon. Haunter gets in front of Ash as he goes through Haunter's mouth. Everyone laughs, having fun. The Pokémon show Ash and Pikachu their toy room. Ash then understands that the Ghost Pokémon were not trying to scare people, they just wanted new playmates. Ash has to turn down the playtime in order to continue his quest, upsetting the Ghosts. Meanwhile, Misty and Brock find Ash and Pikachu's bodies, pulling them out from under the chandelier and trying to wake them. Both are clearly worried, but Misty voices more concern for Ash. Ash and Pikachu return to their bodies and wake up. Misty and Brock are relieved that they are okay, with Misty on the verge of crying.

They leave the tower the next day, Ash deciding not to catch the Ghost Pokémon. Brock questions this, to which Ash responds he may have to use humor. Pikachu points out something, causing Misty and Brock to look behind themselves. Haunter pulls a face and scares Misty and Brock away. After enjoying their company, {{AP|Haunter}} decides to join Ash and Pikachu. Meanwhile, Gengar and Gastly smile and clap as they watch Team Rocket tied onto the spinning carousel.