The wind rustled gently through the trees as Ash and his companions neared the final stretch before Pallet Town. The calm air was deceptive—for their journey from Fuchsia City to Viridian had been anything but ordinary.
As they walked, Ash's mind wandered, memories flashing one after another.
🏥 Flashback 1: Emergency in the City
A panicked Nurse Joy waved Ash and his friends into the Pokémon Center.
"A massive traffic pileup on Route 16! Dozens of Pokémon injured!"
They rushed in to help—but the Center was short-staffed.
An exhausted local doctor struggled to handle the pressure. Ash's eyes glowed with calm resolve. Green aura surged from his hands—Viridian Mind—he moved between injured Pokémon, soothing pain and speeding recovery.
Outside, Misty and Sabrina coordinated to hold off a squad of Rocket Tugs attempting to raid the accident site for Pokémon trafficking.
[Ding! Hidden Mission Complete]
Reward: Potential Enhancer(Platinum) x5
🌿 Flashback 2: The Festival of Evolution
Bulbasaur collapsed suddenly near Route 15.
At the Pokémon Center, they learned—it wasn't illness. It was readiness.
"He's nearing evolution," the nurse explained. "And the Evolution Festival in the Mysterious Garden is today."
That night, wild Bulbasaur kidnapped Ash's Bulbasaur and brought him to the sacred garden. A Venusaur presided over the ritual. But Ash's Bulbasaur refused—his spirit not yet ready to change.
Then, Team Rocket struck.
As Venusaur and Ivysaur were captured, Bulbasaur stood tall, body glowing. His vine whipped forward—and he mastered Solar Beam in a single charge.
The team was saved.
[Ding! System Mission Complete]
Reward: Venusaurite (Mega Stone)
Ash smiled proudly. "When the time's right… he'll evolve his way."
📷 Flashback 3: The Exam
On Route 14, Todd Snap caught up with them again, urging Ash to try the Pokémon League Entrance Exam just for fun.
Ash shrugged. "Sure—why not?"
Misty and Sabrina joined in.
Written tests, virtual battles, simulations—all intense and unexpected. But they passed with flying colors.
Ash declined the shortcut badge at first.
"We'll do it the real way," he said.
But the proctor smiled, handing it over. "At least take this… as a memory."
[Ding! Side Quest Complete]
Reward: Hone Claws
Ash slipped the badge in his side pouch—next to the Rainbow Badge.
🌙 Flashback 4: The Great Clefairy Heist
They reached Viridian, only to discover thefts sweeping the city.
Wallets, food, Poké Balls—all vanishing in the night.
Mr. Oswald, a wild-eyed scientist, led the investigation. The culprits? A gang of Clefairy building a makeshift spaceship in a junkyard crater.
Ash's Jigglypuff took charge—rampaging through the Clefairy squad with a well-placed Sing and Disarming Voice combo.
The gang was defeated. One by one, Clefairy came forward—bowing in respect.
Ash, Misty, and Sabrina each captured one. The others saluted—and launched their busted spacecraft into the stars.
[Ding! Hidden Mission Complete]
Reward: Clefable Mega Stone
Back in the present, Ash chuckled softly as the dusty path crunched beneath their feet.
"Man… we really did a lot, huh?"
Pikachu squeaked in agreement.
Misty grinned. "You think it'll slow down now that we're almost home?"
"No way," Brock said. "This is Ash we're talking about."
Sabrina said nothing—but her faint smile said she agreed.
The gates of Pallet Town came into view.