EP084: Difference between revisions

After the events of the [[EP083|previous episode]], {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} are freed from their cage after the blimp overturned in the crash-landing. As they exit the wreck, only to find themselves surrounded by dense tropical forest. The pair trek for miles, and Misty fears it’s a deserted island and they will have to eat bugs and [[Berry|berries]]. Suddenly, a group of elderly tourists appear and pose for photos with {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. Ash and Misty stumble upon {{an|Pokémon Park}}'s entrance gate and are greeted by two woman in hula skirts leis on the group. An announcement over a speaker confirms that Ash and Misty are on [[Tangelo Island]], much to their relief.  

They stroll along the city's waterfront and stop after Pikachu notices a {{p|Lapras}} on the beach. Three guys are verbally and physically abusing it, one hitting it with a stick. Ash and Misty confront the three guys, though the situation quickly grows hostile as the guys reveal that they want the Lapras so they can use it to {{pkmn|battle}} the [[Orange League|Orange Crew]]. The three guys send out their {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}} and {{p|Beedrill}}. Ash pits Pikachu against all three while Misty hides Togepi. Before any attacks are launched, someone calls out for them to stop. He steps forward, measuring and sketching all the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He quickly points out that Spearow is vitamin-deficient, Beedrill’s coloring is poor and Hitmonchan is lacking exercise. He contrasts the underdeveloped Pokémon with Ash’s Pikachu, noting the shiny coat. The three guys get irritated and order all three Pokémon to attack, but Ash's Pikachu takes the three Pokémon down and sends them scurrying with a {{m|Thunder Shock}}. However, the watcher quickly shifts his attention to the Lapras. He hands Ash medicine while he runs to get [[Nurse Joy]]. Ash offers Lapras the medicine, but its knocks it away, Pikachu catching it before it breaks.  

At the [[Pokémon Center]], Nurse Joy concludes that Lapras only needs a rest, but she reveals that it is afraid to have any human contact, probably based on how the three guys were abusing it. The watcher points out that it is only an infant and that it might have gotten separated from its group after the last big storm. He reveals that he is a [[Pokémon watcher]] and that he observes Pokémon in their natural habitats. Ash and Misty make formal introductions, and the watcher introduces himself as {{Tracey}}. Ash and the others decide to join forces to help return Lapras to its group. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} watch nearby and decide to steal Lapras.  

Three kids run in and ask Nurse Joy to heal their Pokémon in preparation for battling the Orange Crew. Tracey explains to Ash about the Orange Crew and how Trainers must beat every member of the Orange Crew before competing in the [[Orange League]]. Ash wants to compete, but Misty reminds him that they need to deliver the [[GS Ball]] to {{an|Professor Oak}}. Ash places a call to Professor Oak, presenting the GS Ball and requesting to compete in the Orange League. Professor Oak concedes, knowing how stubborn Ash is, and approves the decision. Tracey declares himself a part of {{ashfr|the group}} in the hopes of eventually meeting his idol, Professor Oak. As Misty objects, Nurse Joy tells the group that Lapras is awake and feeling much better.  

The group wants to load Lapras aboard a truck to take it back to sea, but Lapras is afraid to move. Ash decides to sing a lullaby, but {{an|Jigglypuff}} comes up and beats him to it, putting everyone to sleep with {{m|Sing}}. Jigglypuff gets angry and goes on a face-drawing rampage, even ruining Tracey's sketch. After everyone wakes up, Lapras still won't budge from the Pokémon Center pool. Ash tries to get close to Lapras, but it retreats underwater. Ash takes off his {{AP|hat}} and vest before jumping in and swimming after Lapras. Lapras evades Ash long enough, forcing Ash to have to resurface for air.  

Team Rocket fires a smoke pellet into the pool, creating a white smokescreen as they tie Lapras to their own truck. Being a watcher, Tracey is amazed at {{MTR}}'s talking ability, but [[Jessie]] and [[James]] intervene in the voice recorded interview and demand Tracey stand aside. James orders {{TP|James|Weezing}} to use {{m|Smog}}, allowing them to escape in their truck. Tracey sends out {{TP|Tracey|Venonat}} to use its radar eyes to track the truck before they can pursue.  

 

Misty and Tracey follow Venonat's senses, leading them to the beach. In the distance, Ash and Pikachu arrive on Lapras's back to the beach. Nurse Joy notes Lapras appears to be comfortable around Ash, and he proclaims that {{AP|Lapras}} has been caught. Tracey joins Ash and Misty as they leave Tangelo Island, with Ash’s intention of earning his first Orange League [[Badge]] and reuniting Lapras with its school.