Ash's Pokémon Saves Christmas
Christmas was coming to the world of humans and Pokémon. Friends and family were getting together for the holidays, along with countless Pokémon. And there was one person excited about Christmas, Ash Ketchum. He was at an airport and talking to his mother, Delia Ketchum on the phone.
Delia: Looking forward to seeing you home for the holidays.
Ash: You bet, Mom. Say, how are my Pokémon doing?
Delia: Great. Thanks for asking. Professor Oak and Tracey are getting the lab ready for a Christmas party.
Ash: Sweet. Anyone else?
Delia: Misty and Brock said they might come over and I think Serena is coming as well with her mother, Grace.
Ash: Great. I'm sure the others will be there soon.
Suddenly, Ash hears the P.A. system saying that the next flight to the Kanto region is about to take off.
Ash: That sounds like my plane. I better hurry!
Delia: Okay. I'll pick you up at the airport as soon as you arrive.
Ash: See you soon, Mom. I'll be home for Christmas!
Delia: Bye, Ash!
(Ash hangs up the phone and grabs his bag)
Ash: Let's go, Pikachu.
Pikachu: Right behind you, Ash.
Ash and Pikachu ran to their flight just in time. The plane starts taking off.
(Ash was looking out the window)
Ash: So, Pikachu, excited about returning to Pallet Town?
Pikachu: You bet, Ash. I can't wait to see the group again.
Ash: You and me both.
They both fell asleep as the plane flew through the sky. Meanwhile, Professor Oak and Tracey were busy decorating the lab for Christmas. They were working on the Christmas Tree.
Professor Oak: You got it, Tracey?
Tracey: Almost there.
(Tracey puts the star on top of the tree)
Tracey: Got it.
(Tracey was climbing down from the ladder when he lost his balance)
Tracey: Whoa!
Tracey falls off the ladder, but is then caught by Ash's Bulbasaur and Snivy.
Tracey: Thanks, you two.
Both: No problem.
(They both set Tracey down)
Tracey: So, what the plan now, Professor?
Professor Oak: Let's check on Delia. She's working on getting the Christmas dinner ready and I'm sure she might need help at the house.
Tracey: Sounds good to me.
Professor Oak: Hey, Bulbasaur. Can you and the rest of Ash's Pokémon finish decorating the lab?
Bulbasaur: Sure thing, Professor.
(Professor Oak and Tracey grabbed their coats and left the lab)
Bulbasaur: What do you say we join the others outside?
Snivy: Sounds good to me.
The two Grass-Types walked outside. They looked to see that some of the Pokémon were working hard on decorating the lab. Some of them were even gathering firewood.
(Sceptile uses Leaf Blade on a few trees, chopping them into firewood and landing into a pile next to Infernape and Charizard)
Sceptile: Okay, guys. Go ahead and grab the firewood.
Infernape: Alright.
(Infernape and Charizard grabbed the firewood)
Infernape: Race you to the lab, Charizard!
Charizard: You're on!
Infernape and Charizard took off to the lab, passing by Bulbasaur and Snivy. They watched them go by before turning to Sceptile.
Sceptile: Hey, guys.
Snivy: Hey, Sceptile.
Sceptile: We just got some firewood ready. Should be enough for a while.
Bulbasaur: Good work. Hey, have you seen the others?
Sceptile: Well, I noticed some of them are planning a snowball fight later. Not sure where everyone is, though.
Bulbasaur: Okay. Ash and Pikachu are coming home, by the way.
Sceptile: Sweet. Hey, want to help me with the firewood? There's some left over.
Snivy: Sure.
As the three Grass-Types were busy with the firewood, Hawlucha and Noivern were leaning against a tree, thinking.
Noivern: Have you got any ideas?
(Hawlucha punches a tree)
Hawlucha: Nothing! We'll never get this place ready for when Ash returns home!
Noivern: Don't worry, I'm sure we'll think of something soon.
Hawlucha: I hope you're right, Noivern.
Meanwhile, Swellow, Staraptor, Unfezant and Talonflame were in a tree together when they saw Noctowl flying towards them.
Noctowl: Hey, guys.
Unfezant: Oh. Hi, Noctowl. How are things going?
Noctowl: Good. Everyone's really working hard around the lab.
Talonflame: Indeed. I'm sure Ash will be surprised when he gets home.
Noctowl: Speaking of Ash, could you guys do me a favor?
Staraptor: Certainly. What is it?
Noctowl: Remind the other Pokémon that the Christmas party is starting soon.
Swellow: Sure thing.
(The group of Flying-Types flew off)
Meanwhile, Pignite and Boldore were working on some snow forts for a snowball fight.
Pignite: So far, so good. This is going to be a great snowball fight.
Boldore: Agreed. Hey, where's Oshawott?
Pignite: He said he was going to practice with Totoidle for a bit.
Boldore: Clever.
In the forest, Oshawott was holding a snowball, looking around the area.
Oshawott: Where are you?
Suddenly, a snowball flew towards Oshawott. He then grabs his scalchop and uses Razor Shell to slice the snowball in half.
Oshawott: There you are!
Oshawott sees Totodile behind a tree and throws the snowball. However, Totodile jumped and dodged the snowball.
Totodile: You missed, boy!
Oshawott: Oh, it's on.
Totodile: Come on, then.
Oshawott and Totodile began throwing snowballs at each other while also blocking or dodging some. Before long, they decided to call it a day and left to join the others.
Totodile: Well, that was a fun practice match.
Oshawott: Looking forward to the real game.
A few hours came and went. Before long, Ash and Pikachu returned home to Pallet Town and were spending the day with all of Ash's Pokémon, starting with the snowball fight. After the fun time they all had together, Ash and Pikachu went home.
Ash: Well, that was a fun time, Pikachu.
Pikachu: Got that right, Ash.
Ash: Well, we better get home. Christmas is coming tomorrow.
Pikachu: Sounds good to me.
Ash: By the way, I got a special present for you and the rest of my Pokémon.
Pikachu: What special present?
Ash: You just wait until Christmas Day.
Later that night, Ash and Pikachu were asleep. Suddenly, Pikachu hears the sound of sleigh bells.
Pikachu: Huh?
Pikachu gets up and looks out the window. It was Santa Claus. He was riding in his sleigh and had Stantler pulling it.
Pikachu: Is that... Santa?
Suddenly, something happened. Santa lost control of his sleigh and was headed towards Professor Oak's Lab. Pikachu watches with worry.
Pikachu: Not good. I better go check it out.
Pikachu opens the window and heads outside before closing it. Making his way down from Ash's bedroom, Pikachu heads to the front yard and runs down the road to Professor Oak's Lab, hoping Santa Claus was okay.
Pikachu: Santa Claus, here I come.
To be continued...
