Running all the way, Paul and Ash finally arrived at the entrance of Viridian City after the sun went down.
"Wait a minute! What are you two doing?!" The blue police uniform with a short skirt, a sweet voice and long legs – well, the serious Officer Jenny didn't run away.
"We are trainers, not suspicious characters." Paul took out the Pokédex and handed it to Jenny.
Officer Jenny's eyes sparkled when she learned that Ash's Pikachu needed to be rescued. Paul sensed a strange fighting spirit awakened within Officer Jenny.
"Since I misunderstood you, let me send you to the Pokémon Center."
Looking at the police motorcycle, Paul remembered, * This Jenny from Viridian City... she's a racing madman, isn't she?! *
"Come on, get in the car!" Seeing that Ash was already sitting in the back of the car, Officer Jenny looked expectantly at Paul astride the motorcycle.
"If you die, you die!" Paul muttered, then jumped onto the back seat of the motorcycle, putting his arms around Officer Jenny's slender waist.
Cough cough, Paul told himself, * I'm just worried about Ash's Pikachu, that's all! Definitely not trying to get close! *
Officer Jenny nodded in satisfaction, stepped on the accelerator, and took off! !
In the police box with the lights still on, a Growlithe watched Jenny speed away, tilting its head with a confused whine. * Aren't you off duty? What should I do? *
At this time, the furious girl carrying a lump of black charcoal (Ash) also walked towards the Pokémon Center in Viridian City step by step.
Her face contorted in rage, Misty yelled: "Little thief, let me catch you and you will die!!"
In the midair covered by the night, a hot air balloon floats quietly. The evil forces who have just graduated from the Team Rocket training camp are new. Jessie, James, and Meowth are ambitious and vow to make some noise in Viridian City!
I have to say that Jenny is a real speed demon. She brought Paul and Ash to the Pokémon Center in 5 minutes flat, drifting and braking sharply to send Paul and Ash right in front of the beautiful Nurse Joy.
Both the oldest families in the Pokémon Alliance, the police family Jenny and the doctor family Joy, can be said to be the mainstays of the alliance, so the two families are also very familiar.
Don't look at these young ladies with one or two Chansey and Growlithe; those are Joy and Jenny working at the grassroots level. According to statistics, the armed forces of these two families are powerful enough to include legendary Pokémon!
Nurse Joy sighed, planting her hands on her hips as she scolded, "Jenny, if you drive into the hall again, I will ignore you next time!"
Paul felt his cheeks warm slightly.
"Ahem, it's an emergency. This kid's Pikachu is seriously injured, so I sent it here. It's fine now, so I'll go first."
Abandoning Paul and Ash, Jenny decided to make a quick escape before Joy got really angry.
Seeing Pikachu's injury, Joy no longer pursued Jenny, turning her stern gaze to Ash, "Why is the injury so serious? As a trainer, you are too incompetent."
Ash bowed his head, unable to explain; * it was me who caused the trouble. *
Fortunately, emergency treatment was done. Nurse Joy said that the problem was not serious, and then asked the Chansey to push Pikachu into the treatment room.
"Nurse Joy, please heal my Pokémon too, oh, by the way, please use the express service." Paul also took out his Poké Ball and handed it to Joy, paying 1000 currency for the express healing fee.
Generally speaking, the medical services at the Pokémon Center are free, but in special circumstances, you can pay for them separately like Paul, and get express healing service.
After registering, you only need to wait for the announcement to call to retrieve the Pokémon, so Paul took this opportunity to turn around and run out of the Pokémon Center.
As soon as he went out, fortunately, Jenny had just put on her helmet and hadn't left yet. Paul wanted to see if he could keep her here.
He still remembered that in the original story, the Pokémon Center would be attacked by Team Rocket in the middle of the night. Paul, not wanting to sleep on the street, thought, * if Jenny was here, maybe the three weirdos would have to think twice about attacking the Pokémon Center at night. *
"Wait a minute, Officer Jenny!" Paul called out to Jenny who was about to step on the accelerator.
"What's the matter, young man?" Officer Jenny took off her helmet, her smile friendly.
With her heroic appearance, Paul felt momentarily flustered.
Cough cough, Paul's mind raced. * How to keep Jenny here? *
"Um~ that~ I want to treat you to a cup of coffee and talk about something~ ah bah, no, I want to thank you for sending us to the Pokémon Center, can we have a cup of coffee together?"
Looking at the hesitant Paul, Officer Jenny smiled teasingly, rolling her eyes, "Little brother~ are you asking sister out on a date~?"
Even with Paul's second life experience, he couldn't suppress the blush rising on his neck. "That, not~"
Jenny looked amused, "Oh~ really? Well, sister will give you a chance."
Paul shifted awkwardly.
"Then...please...go on a date with me!!!" Paul blurted out, deciding to just go for it. * Face be damned! *
"Hahaha, you are so interesting, little brother. But I have to go back to work, next time~" Jenny laughed, got on the motorcycle, and rode away.
Paul scowled after her retreating form. * Playing with me!! *
Turning his head back, Paul scoffed inwardly. * Fine! See if I care if the Pokémon Center gets blown up or not! Hmph! *
Back at the Pokémon Center, Paul saw Misty slapping Ash at first glance! The kind that leaves a red mark.
Paul silently moved a few steps away – * best not to provoke her, stay away. * He believed that Ash could handle it.
On the other side by the video phone, Paul made a call to his brother.
"Hello~ Paul?" Reggie asked, surprised.
"Ah~ Brother, it's me. I've already arrived in Viridian City." Paul explained his recent situation.
The two brothers chatted casually, Reggie mentioning that the breeding house at home was thriving. When Paul has more Pokémon, they can be sent home, and Reggie will take good care of them.
Because it was getting late, after chatting for a few words, Paul hung up the phone, telling his brother to go to bed.
After the phone call, Ash (his face visibly swollen) and Misty seemed to have ceased fighting. Paul walked over.
"Yo, Ash, you have a very unique look." Paul couldn't help but tease.
Ash jutted out his lower lip. "Hmph~ It's not my fault, it was this violent woman."
Misty narrowed her eyes. "Ash, you'd better think clearly before speaking. Don't forget my bicycle."
Ash whined, "I said I would return it to you, stop nagging."
"Hi, I'm Paul from Veilstone City. I'm from Sinnoh. I'm traveling in Kanto with Ash." Paul greeted Misty politely, hoping she'd give him some face.
"Hello, I'm Misty, from Cerulean City." Misty's attitude towards Paul improved noticeably. After all, Paul was polite and looked more mature.
After buying three cups of hot coffee and handing them to Ash and Misty, Paul sat on the bench in the hall together and waited for the Pokémon to be healed.
Misty chatted with Paul curiously. When she heard that Paul had brought Sinnoh starter Pokémon (like Piplup), she grew very excited, insisting on seeing Paul's powerful Pokémon with her own eyes...
Paul eyed her doubtfully. "You don't have to!"
Fortunately, Paul's name was called on the intercom at this time. Paul came to the front desk and retrieved his Poké Ball.
With the Poké Ball in hand, Paul felt a lot more at ease. But Nurse Joy stopped Paul, her expression troubled.
"This trainer, please come with me."
Paul followed Nurse Joy to the office, puzzled. Nurse Joy asked worriedly, "Excuse me, did you just catch this Pidgeotto?"
"Well, that's right, what's wrong with Pidgeotto?" Paul looked at Joy, frowning slightly.
"Well, this little one has some problems." Joy began to explain. "After inspection, its life energy is very low."
"What?!" Paul was stunned. * Why did this happen? *
Nurse Joy signaled Paul to remain calm and turned on the computer beside her, displaying this Pidgeotto's information.
The skill column impressively read: Brave Bird.
"This child must have inherited the Brave Bird move from its parents. And it has a very combative personality." Nurse Joy explained. "So, in daily battles, it must have used the Brave Bird move many times over a long period. Thus, it took a serious toll on its body."
Paul nodded, understanding. * After all, Brave Bird damages the user. If used repeatedly for impact, the body would definitely be overwhelmed. *
"My suggestion is to supplement with Calcium and a large amount of Protein for a long time to make up for its lost physical energy. Break it down and build it back up. If it can adapt and absorb these nutrients, then after it evolves again, its potential will be limitless!" Nurse Joy said seriously.
She seemed slightly concerned that Paul might balk at the cost. * After all, Protein supplements for Pokémon aren't cheap, and many trainers hesitate to use them long-term. *
"I understand." Paul nodded firmly. "Please rest assured, I will let this Pokémon reach its full potential."
Joy, getting the answer she wanted, smiled with satisfaction. She handed Paul a large bottle of Calcium tablets—high end products from the Joy family pharmacy. One tablet provided ample calcium replenishment. Nurse Joy gave Paul a hundred tablets in total, significantly reducing his potential expenses.
After thanking Nurse Joy, Paul took the Poké Ball to the backyard of the Pokémon Center, where a spacious battlefield lay waiting.
Taking out the Poké Ball and setting it to release mode, Paul released the Pidgeotto.
"Pidgeo!!" Healed and full of energy, the Pidgeotto fluttered its wings, hovering over Paul.
Paul held up the Elekid's Poké Ball and called out to Pidgeotto. "Come on, abide by the agreement, let's fight!!"
Pidgeotto landed, nodding solemnly to Paul.
"Get ready to fight, Elekid!!"
"Ele-kid!!!" The Elekid came onto the stage, shaking its arms menacingly.
"Thunderbolt!!" Paul waved his hand, opening with a lightning strike!
Pidgeotto reacted instantly, soaring into midair to evade the attack.
Immediately afterwards, the white aura of Brave Bird began to burn around its body.
"Elekid, get ready, it's coming!" Paul ordered. Before the battle, Paul had spent a long time murmuring instructions into the Elekid's Poké Ball. Elekid was undoubtedly the Pokémon to execute Paul's meticulous plan.
Pidgeotto's aura flared as it dove unstoppably towards Elekid with Brave Bird.
Elekid clenched its fists, awaiting Paul's command.
* Not enough... almost... * Paul silently calculated time and distance. Just before Pidgeotto made impact— "Now!! Use Protect!!"
The Elekid suddenly thrust its arms forward, the green shield of Protect materializing perfectly! Pidgeotto slammed headfirst into the barrier, recoiling, dizzy for a moment.
"Elekid! Use Thunder Punch!" Paul shouted immediately.
Elekid leaped up, its electrified fist smashing down onto Pidgeotto's head!
With its defenses broken, Pidgeotto's eyes rolled back, and it fainted once more.
"Go, Poké Ball."
Click... The red light flickered briefly, then went out.
Paul picked up the Poké Ball and released Pidgeotto again. It had already recovered from the brief knockout.
"How about it? Do you want to become stronger?" Paul squatted, looking directly at Pidgeotto. Behind him, Elekid struck various bodybuilding poses in support.
Pidgeotto nodded firmly.
"Your strength isn't weak, but your battling skills lack finesse, and your approach is too direct. You can only overwhelm weaker opponents that way." Paul stroked Pidgeotto's wings gently. "So, my training is incredibly tough. Are you ready to try again?"
A fire of unwavering determination burned in Pidgeotto's eyes. "Pidgeo...!!!"
Paul nodded, satisfied. He released Piplup, and the three Pokémon shared a nutritious dinner supplemented with calcium tablets. * Since they were supplementing, why not give it to the whole team? Maybe they'd all grow huge? *
After dinner, Paul directed the three Pokémon to begin their daily physical training. Skill power and combat techniques rely fundamentally on physical fitness.
Piplup waddled on its short legs, gazing up at the soaring Pidgeotto... "Pip..." * I really want to fly... *
Elekid: "Ele! Ele! (Keep dreaming!)"
Piplup looked down sadly, letting out a mournful little cry.