(Meanwhile With Team Rocket)

Team Rocket laughs with the captive ones. They had Nuzleaf and Bonsly locked in a cage, while having Brock tied to a tree! "Once we sell these squirts to the boss, we'll be rich!" Meowth laughed.

"Hold on! You can't take that Nuzleaf away from its home!" Brock persuaded. Jessie laughed by this and ignored the excuse.

"If there is such a thing." James snickered. Brock frowned with this situation.

"I've got to get Nuzleaf and Bonsly away from them, but how?" Brock thought, trying to think of a plan. Just then, the evil trio's stomach growled.

"There's that old familair sound again." James groaned.

"Stop it! You'll give me headaches!" Jessie shrieked. They took out a bag where they held all their food. They poured everything out.

"This ain't food! It's all foliage!" Meowth complained.

"That's it! This might work!" Brock thought.

"I'll make you something out of those! I am a gourmet chef, after all." Brock called.

Team Rocket grew alarmed to hear Brock's words. "You? can cook?" Jessie asked, feeling insulted.

"Seems like his looks have been deceiving to Me!" James suggested.

"If you make these garbage to something, then prove it!" Meowth demanded.

Later, time passed. The foliage that Team Rocket had now, became delicious food! They all immediately began to much down the delicious food Brock had made! "This is great! If the twerp can make these sloppy things to food, maybe he can turn land into gold!" Meowth shrieked with happiness.

"And remember, there's more where that came from!" Brock reminded them.

"With joy!" Team Rocket exclaimed, quickly munching down the food that they began to eat.

Brock saw his chance! He quickly carried the cage holding Bonsly and Nuzleaf and ran to escape! He looked back to see if the evil trio were following, then kept on running, until he made sure that he was far from Team Rocket. He placed the cage down and looked at the two captive Pokémon. "Bonsly, I need you to use Double Edge to break the cage!" Brock ordered. Bonsly nodded as he slammed into the bars of the cage! It didn't make a dent! "One more time!" Brock called.

Again, Bonsly slammed into the cage, making one of the bars bent a little. But, at this point, Bonsly began to cry, sobbing that the attack hurts from the recoil. "I know that it hurts, but I know that you can do it!" Brock encouraged. Bonsly thought for a moment, then nodded! Bonsly used Double Edge one more time, which finally broke one of the bars of the cage! Both Bonsly and Nuzleaf were free!

"You did it, Bonsly! I knew you could do it!" Brock exclaimed.

Nuzleaf cried out in happiness! "Bonsly, Bonsly!" Bonsly cheered as he began to dance for his success. At that moment, Bonsly glowed with light! Both Brock and Nuzleaf grew startled. Then, as the light vanished, a new Pokémon appeared! It was taller, and had the green horns as hands! "Sudowoodo." The new Pokémon replied. "Bonsly! You evolved into Sudowoodo!" Brock exclaimed. When Sudowoodo heard this, he saluted, happy with his new form!

(Menwhile With Ash, Dawn and Necro)

Meanwhile, Ash, Dawn, and Necro were all searching for Brock. It's been a while ever since they were separated because of Team Rocket. Ash used Staravia to see if she could spot Brock. "Staravia, did you see Brock?" Ash asked. Staravia sadly shook her head no,

"Now what do we do?" Dawn asked.

"Those perverts! They'll never... Never get away with this! I'll make sure of that!" Necro growled while she looked around.

"Well, let's look for Team Rocket's balloon! Right now, there's nothing else we can do!" Ash answered. Suddenly, as Ash turned to Hikaru, he gasped to see the eyes, but said nothing about it.

(Back With Team Rocket)

Brock and Sudowoodo were walking to the 100 year old tree, with Sudowoodo carrying Nuzleaf on his head! "I wonder how I'll make it back to Ash, Dawn, and Necro Hm?" Brock replied, then looked up. He saw, a giant tree!

"Alright. First, we have to get Nuzleaf back to his home and to his friends fast!" Brock exclaimed. With that, the three moved to where they saw the 100 year old tree.

They came up to a river, which the tree was across the river. "If we don't cross this bank, then we won't be able to get to Nuzleaf's home!" Brock explained. Sudowoodo grew scared of thinking to cross the water. "I know that you don't like water, do you?" Brock asked. Sudowoodo slowly nodded, which resulter Brock returning Sudowoodo to his Pokéball. Nuzleaf fell to the ground after Sudowoodo was gone. The Wily Pokèmon looked around for Sudowoodo, only to realize that he was gone.

That teared Nuzleaf up as he began to cry! "Oh... You miss Sudowoodo?" Brock asked, confused. He immediately sent out Sudowoodo again, with Nuzleaf being happy to see his friend again. "See, Sudowoodo? Nuzleaf likes to be with you, so I guess it'd be better if you stay out here." Brock explained. Sudowoodo nodded. It carried Nuzleaf to its head again as it made an attempt to cross the bank with Brock! Sudowoodo hopped onto rocks, and almost slipped with Brock helping him.

Brock volunteered to carry Nuzleaf, while Sudowoodo made his progress to cross the banks! Suddenly, Brock noticed Team Rocket's balloon! "Oh no! We have to hurry!" Brock gasped.

He ran to the end of the bank. Sudowoodo just stood, scared still of the water. "Sudowoodo! We have to hurry!" Brock called. Unfortunately, it was too late. Team Rocket had already landed their balloon!

"No, take your time!" James snapped. The evil trio grew irritated with Brock.

"After stuffing us with delicious and delicating food, do you think we'd just let you leave!?" Jessie shrieked.

"No! Definitely not! Not until you hand over that Nuzleaf!" James demanded.

"No way!" Brock argued, defending Nuzleaf, who grew scared. Sudowoodo still couldn't move, due to being scared of water in the river!

"We'll see what Sevpier has to say!" Jessie called, sending out the Poison Type Pokémon.

"Croagunk! It's just you and Me!" Brock called. The Toxic Mouth Pokemon croaked as it appeared from its Pokéball!

"Seviper, use Bite!" Jessie called. Seviper bit Croagunk on the head, who didn't even flinch!

"Croagunk, use Poison Jab!" Brock called. Croagunk jabbed the move to Seviper!

"Don't let the twerp get to you! Use Poison Tail!" Jessie yelled.

Seviper charged with a Poison Tail which Croagunk countered with a Posion Sting attack! It hit not only Seviper, but it hit the Team Rocmet balloon, too!

Ash, Dawn, and Necro noticed the smoke! "What's that smoke!?" Dawn gasped.

"I think we know who it is! It has to be Brock! Let's go!" Necro called.

"Right!" Ash and Dawn called, running after their friend.

"Seviper, use Wrap!" Jessie called. and Seviper quickly coiled itself around Croagunk.

"Croagunk! Use Brick Break now!" Brock shouted. Croagunk slammed its fist to Seviper, who held on with Jessie's orders!

"Keep launching the Brick Break Attack!" Brock called. Croagunk kept slamming the move towards Seviper, who held on. After three or four times, Seviper gave up and lost its grip on Croagunk! Seviper fainted!

"No Seviper!" Jessie shrieked.

"You were great, Croagunk!" Brock called.

Unfortunately, Croagunk fainted, due to the damage it took from Seviper's Wrap and Bite Attack. "I think it's time for some rest." Brock sighed, returning the Poison-Fighting Type Pokémon back to its Pokéball. James wasn't about to let the battle slide, though.

"Carnivine, front and center!" James called. Again, Carnivine but onto James' head! "Deja vu! However use Bullet Seed on them!" James snapped.

Carnivine attacked with Bullet Seed, attacking both Brock and Nuzleaf! Sudowoodo watched, unsure what to do. Finally, it got the courage and leaped toward the air, splashed on the water, and jumped into the land! "You made it!" Brock exclaimed, relieved.

"now Bite, Carnivine!" James shouted.

"Dodge, then use Double Edge!" Brock yelled. Sudowoodo dodge the Bite Attack and smashed right into Carnivine!

"Pay them right back with your Bullet Seed!" James yelled not about to back down.

"Use Mimic!" Brock shouted. Sudowoodo and Carnivine both unleashed Bullet Seed, causing an explosion as they collided! As the smoke cleared, the three young trainers have arrived.

"Brock! You okay?" Ash called.

"Hey, guys!" Brock called, relieved.

"Wait, who's that?" Necro asked, checking her Pokédex.

"Sudowoodo, the Imitation Pokémon. It disguises like a tree and is the evolved form of Sudowoodo." Necro's Pokédex buzzed.

"I knew it! Bonsly evolved!" Dawn exclaimed.

"Great, Brock! We'll take it from here!" Ash called.

"Ash, let Sudowoodo and Me handle this." Brock replied.

But Ash grew confused with the answer.

"I think so, too. Despite wanting to protect Nuzleaf, this is Sudowoodo's first battle, after evolving, that is." Dawn stated.

"Sudowoodo!" Sudowoodo agreed.

"Uh... Okay, then! Go for it, Brock!" Ash agreed.

"Twerpish fools! Carnivine, use Bullet Seed!" James snapped.

Sudowoodo got hit by Bullet Seed, and tried to block it! "Hang in there, and use Double Edge!" Brock yelled. Sudowoodo pushed away Bullet Seed and smashed into Carnivine once again!

"Alright, Sudowoodo!" Brock complimented.

"Why you...! Carnivine, use Bite with all your might!" James shouted. Carnivine bit into Sudowoodo, making him flinch!

"Use Slam, Sudowoodo!" Brock yelled. With all his strength, Sudowoodo sent Carnivine flying towards the air!

"Nice one, Sudowoodo!" Dawn cried.

"Keep it up!" Necro called.

"Chim!" Chimchar agreed.

"Carnivine, use Bullet Seed!" James snapped. Once again, Carnivine shot another attack, only to be dodged, and with Sudowoodo, using Mimic on Bullet Seed! Carnivine fainted!

"No way we're going to lose to twerps! let's go, Dustox!" Jessie shrieked.

"Go, Cacnea!" James called. Both Pokémon appeared, ready for battle!

"Pikachu, let's do this!" Ash called.

"Pika!" Pikachu agreed. He jumped out of Ash's shoulder, ready to make a move!

"Chimchar, let's get into action!" Necro called.

"Chimchar!" Chimchar nodded as he got also ready for battle. All of a sudden, a strong wind blew across everyone! Then, a Shiftry appeared, landing on the ground! Everyone grew amazed to see the real Shiftry.

"Nuzleaf, Nuz!" Nuzleaf cried happily.

"That's... Shiftry?" Dawn asked.

"Shiftry, the Wicked Pokémon. Shiftry can use its fans to blow wind 180 miles per hour." Dawn's Pokédex buzzed.

"What do we do now?" Jessie asked, panicking. Meowth, then had a plan!

"This is the guy we were talking about, Nuzleaf! We were only trying to help you!" Meowth lied. Shiftry glared at the heroes and began running towards them to attack!

"Say what!?" Ash snapped.

"That's just a lie!" Brock yelled.

As Shiftry ran, a mechanical arm grabbed Nuzleaf! Shiftry turned, surprised that he was actually tricked!

"Of course, we lied to you, that is." Jessie laughed.

"We were all good for the very moment!" Meowth snickered.

"Nuzleaf!" Nuzleaf cried, helpless.

"Get back here, you cowards!" Ash demanded. Shiftry angrily ran and used Razor Wind! It sliced the balloon as Nuzleaf fell out!

"Nuzleaf!" Dawn gasped. Shiftry quickly used its power to save its little brother, giving it a soft landing.

Team Rocket screamed as their balloon fell down.

"Okay, Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt!" Ash yelled.

"Chimchar, use Ember!" Necro called. Pikachu and Chimchar nodded as they blasted the Team Rocket balloon! Team Rocket was sent flying!

"Maybe I should learn how to cook." Jessie muttered.

"It wouldn't hurt to learn just a little bit." James muttered.

"Yeah, but how?" Meowth asked.

"WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" Team Rocket screamed as they disappeared in the sky.

Nuzleaf hugged his big brother Shiftry as Brock walked over to Sudowoodo. "You were terrific, Sudowoodo!" Brock complimented.

"You really learned a lot ever since you were a baby Bonsly!" Ash chuckled.

"First, Mimic, then you eat solid food, and you evolve! just how lucky can you get?" Necro exclaimed.

"I guess drinking from a baby bottle did help you grow after all!" Dawn giggled. "Sudowoodo." Sudowoodo replied, blushing.

It was evening as the group, especially Sudowoodo said goodbye to Nuzleaf and Shiftry as they returned Nuzleaf to his home. Sudowoodo would never forget the big experience he had in battling, and making friends with Nuzleaf!

Now, the heroes head to Oreburgh City for Ash and Necro's first Gym battle!

To be continued...

Chimchar (M): (Ember, Flame Wheel, Fury Swipes and tackle)
Ability: Blaze

A Pokemon Egg

Luxio (F): (Spark, Hidden Power, Iron Tail, tackle and bite)
Ability: Intimidate

- Bulbasaur (M): (Vine Whip, Leech Seed, Razor Leaf, tackle and Protect)
Ability: Overgrow

Necro's Badges & Ribbons
Ribbons: 1