76. Womp Womp

Originally, at Molly's age, she was not allowed to own her a Pokémon.

Alliance's main reason for this rule is that children who are too young will not be able to take good care of Pokémon, but will harm the Pokémon and themselves.

But there is no need to worry about Molly. Her current ability is no less than that of a novice Trainer.

Molly had previously agreed with Pikachu No.2 that she would travel with him when she reaches the age.

This is not because Molly is under age, but because Molly's journey only lasts until the end of Ash's trip to the Johto Region, and then she will go back to study with her father until she is 15 years old. So, she still has 10 years left until her journey.

Pikachu No.2 has been next to Mewtwo the whole time. He is very eager to take a good look at the world and enjoy true 'freedom'.

He doesn't know freedom cause he isn't American.

Therefore, such an agreement is good for both parties.

But Jigglypuff here is different.

Moreover, the cute little Jigglypuff is very compatible with Molly and can become her best playmate.

In addition, Jigglypuff can use the Moon Stone to evolve into a Wigglytuff. This is another very cute Pokémon that is closer to the word cute than the ballon, Jigglypuff. It has a very docile and caring personality. In places like the Kalos Region, it also serves as Nurse Joy's assistant.

It will become Molly's Trump Card in the future!

No, Molly couldn't put it down while holding this pink Air Baloon!

With Meganium watching, no one would worry about being put to sleep by her singing.

Therefore, Ash and his group have added another companion to their trip!

"Ash, look!"

Further up, there is the Pokémon Center, which really surprised everyone.

"I didn't expect there was just a Pokémon Center sitting here!"

The sign erected in front of this Pokémon Center reads, "The world's tallest Pokémon Center!"

This is a rare thing to come across and worth remembering. Everyone took a group photo at this sign with their Pokémon as the background.

This will become a precious memory after their journey.

The appearance of the Pokémon Center was too timely, and the Jigglypuff that had just been caught also needed to be restored from that freezing temperature. After all, it was been attacked by both ice and fire, so there must be some damage left.

"Ash, we must find Articuno soon! I want to take a photo of Articuno as close as possible to Articuno!" Todd was very determined. He seemed to notice the change in Ash and began to ask him for help.

"This is easy. Big Brother will catch that Articuno. You can take as many pictures as you want after that!" Molly said as if it was a matter of course.

In her mind, her dear brother is omnipotent, even the God, Arceus, will be caught by him!

But before that, they need to find the traces left by Articuno.

"Are you all here to see Articuno?" Nurse Joy came out with Jigglypuff and several other Pokémon.

Along with her is a Officer Jenny, who patrols the area frequently.

"Jigglypuff!" Molly happily hugged her Jigglypuff again.

Ash let Lapras out and let it play in the snow with Molly and Jigglypuff. Children should enjoy their young years.

"Nurse Joy, Officer Jenny, has anyone seen Articuno around here recently?" Todd asked impatiently.

Nurse Joy nodded, "Speaking of Articuno, the Snow Mountain here andArticuno has a deep connection!"

Since they were talking about this matter, the two of them led a group of people to the mountain wall behind the Pokémon Center.

There is actually a small temple dedicated to Articuno here, and the stone carvings of Articuno inside look lifelike.

"Articuno is the guardian of the people who travel in the snowy mountains!" Nurse Joy introduced with a reverent tone.

"According to legend, Articuno not only warns people about its winter visits, but also builds nests on top of mountains covered with snow for a long period of time and then flies somewhere else!" Officer Jenny added.

The top of this snow-white mountain is also covered with years of snow snow, so it may also have the location of Articuno!

"Since he is called a Guardian, there should be some real deeds, right?" As a photographer, Todd asked very good questions.

Of course there are such deeds, otherwise there would not be such stone sculptures here.

There is indeed a legend circulating here about rescuing people who were in trouble in the mountains!

While the group was having some time to themselves, the Team Rocket Trio were already climbing the snow mountain from the other side!

This steep snow mountain made them hate this a lot.

Especially Meowth, who regards himself as part human being, "It's so cold, I want to go inside a warm bed!"

"Aren't you the one who said to set the trap before that little brat did?" Jessie was angry with Meowth's complaint when it was his fault that they were here right now.

"We can go up the mountain much faster than them from here!" Their plan is very simple. They take a shortcut to get in front of Ash and his group, and then set a trap for them.

As Ash became stronger and stronger, the Rocket Trio also began to absorb lessons, think of more and better ways, and accumulate more funds before launching an attack on his group.

However, the funds they finally accumulated were all exhausted because James bought a treasure hunting device in Ecruteak City.

After spending a huge sum of money to buy a treasure hunting device, they only dug up a bunch of broken bottle caps that only James himself regarded as treasures. Meowth and Jessie were very depressed and naturally did not make any action in Ecruteak City.

Therefore, they can only return to the most primitive but most effective trap digging tactics and prepare to ambush Ash and snatch Pikachu from him on the snowy mountains.

They witnessed with their own eyes that Ash's Pikachu actually 'Evolved'!

However, this is obviously bad planning.

Before they could climb very high, the three of them were attacked by dozens of Spearows. The safety rope came loose and they fell to the bottom of the snow-capped mountain.

Thanks to their good luck, they were able to find a cliff to stay on, and they were finally safe.

However, it's very cold here!

"What should I do? My head has frozen and I can't think of anything!" After a while, Jessie was the first to give up.

"Someone, help!" The only way is to shout for help!

"There's no way anyone would be here in a shitty place like this." Just when James was about to give up, it started snowing!

In the blizzard, a blue figure appeared in front of them!

"Pika!"

The moment Pikachu sounded the alarm, the sky began to fall ice fragments.

Ash's whole body flashed with blue light, and he took the lead and rushed out with Pikachu.

"Ash, wait for us!" Everyone quickly followed him!

When they caught up with Ash, they found that Ash was looking at the three Team Rocket members who were frozen into ice sculptures on the ground with a wry smile.

"Quilava, Flamethrower!"

The three Rockets have better physical fitness than even Ash. They are beaten all the time and blown away, but nothing happens to them. James is bitten by his Victreebel so many times, but it is no big deal for him.

Flamethrower helped them defrost, and they suddenly came back to life. Then they looked at Ash with a look on his face that they had seen a ghost.

"Ash?"

"Team Rocket, did you come down from the snow-capped mountains?"

The trio nodded obediently.

"What brought you here?"

Hearing Ash's question, the trio thought about it for a moment, and then exclaimed, "We didn't see it clearly, but the cold wind blew, and then something terrible suddenly flew over!"

When he said this, everyone's eyes suddenly lit up!

"Team Rocket, thank you for your kind information!" Ash looked at Officer Jenny, "Officer Jenny, the three of them will be left to you. Please treat them to a few good meals for me!" He asked nicely.