S3E24: New Beginnings - Part One

So the day finally came for the new year and for both Jessie and James as well as Foxx to part ways for a short time as their paths split so they may both travel towards their futures. For Jessie and James that meant finally getting some time together just the two of them. As for Foxx he'd be taking Meowleth with him to the Orange Islands to go seek out more information on the GS Ball from Professor Ivy. While there he may or may not take on the Orange Islands League Challenge he wasn't really sure.

The first to leave was going to be Jessie and James and that away mostly because Foxx wanted to make sure they actually got on the boat and actually left Pallet Town. He knew that if he left first they'd just sit around Pallet Town waiting for him to return. Thus he also called ahead to make sure that Officer Jenny would watch out for them and make sure they also boarded the cruise liner. It was hard talking them into a cruise after the bad experience they had with the S.S. Aqua, but Foxx had just reminded them that they caused that while trying to steal everyone's Pokémon and this time would be different.

"So you two don't be getting into any trouble without me okay." called Meowleth as Jessie and James headed north out of Pallet Town on the first leg of their journey towards Vermilion City. This first leg would take them to just south of Pewter City to the Didlett's Cave which they'll use to cut all the way over to Vermillion City and then onto their cruise.

"You know they wont listen right?" teased Foxx with a smile as he watched his parents walking off down the trail.

"Real funny twerp!" huffed Meowleth as he crossed his arms, "Why do I have to go with you anyways?"

"Well first off if you went with Jessie and James they wouldn't have any real time to themselves since you'd always be there." replied Foxx looking down at Meowlth with a grin before adding, "And if I left you here with Professor Oak you'd drive him crazy unto the point that he boxes you up and mails you all the way to the Galar Region with the message no return allowed."

"So you drew the short straw and thus are stuck with me." laughed Meowleth as he followed Foxx back towards Professor Oak's Lab.

"I think of it as a learning experience besides you're not the only one who can speak with Pokémon and you're also not the only one who can be annoying." replied Foxx with a grin as he opened the door to the lab.

"So what's your plan then?" asked Meowleth looking up at Foxx as they enter the lab and head for the back where Professor Oak had a workbench just for Foxx's use.

"Well for starters I need to do some repairs on some of my gear before doing a little more work on one of my inventions. Then tomorrow morning we head south for the Orange Islands to speak with Professor Ivy about the GS Ball." explained Foxx as he reached the work bench and started to empty his bag all over it.

"Wow that's a lot of useless junk." huffed Meowleth as he climbed onto a nearby stool and watched Foxx work. Meanwhile Joy slowly came strolling into the lab.

"This isn't junk mister fuzz butt! If you must know these are all items are parts for my inventions as well as custom pokeballs." explained Foxx pointing one of his tools right at him.

"Well it looks like junk to me." huffed Meowleth as he rolled his eyes.

"Vul Vul Pix" replied Joy as she blow a small ball of smoke at Meowleth from the foot of the stool he was sitting on.

"What do you mean I'm in your spot. I was here first!" snapped Meowleth as he coughed and waved a paw to try and clear the smoke from in front of his face.

"Well, before we set out on our journey that is were Joy would sit and watch me work on my inventions as well as her pokeball." explained Foxx as he turned to work on a weird looking device that in no way resembled a pokeball or any tool Meowleth had ever seen before.

"Can I ask what that thing is or do you not even know yet?" asked Meowleth with a raised eyebrow and a tilted head. He was also readying himself for a scolding from either Joy or Foxx.

"It is hopefully going to be a device that will allow me to transfer pokemon from one pokeball into another. That way I can transfer pokemon I capture from criminal organizations like Team Rocket into unregistered pokeballs for the many poke professors like Professor Oak to give out as starter pokemon or prize pokemon for competitions." calmly explained Foxx as he worked on the device.

"Vul?" sighed Joy looking up at Foxx and then to Meowleth then back to Foxx.

"Here you go Joy." half laughed Professor Oak as he set a second stool next to the workbench before lifting Joy up and setting her on it.

"So you're still set on taking on the criminal organizations that are scattered throughout all of the regions?" asked Professor Oak with a sigh.

"I know you think its a dangerous task but once I've unlocked the secret of the G.S. Ball there wont really be anymore pokeball related challenges left for me." sighed Foxx as he paused in his work to turn and face Professor Oak before adding, "Pa, I want to make this world a better place for Pokémon and people alike. My first target will be putting the final nails in the coffin of Team Rocket, but first I need to see Professor Ivy and read over her notes."

"Have you considered taking on the Orange Island League while you're there?" asked Professor Oak with a smile.

"You know I could careless about collecting badges but since everyone keeps asking me about it I guess I'll give it a shot while I'm there but my main focus is going to be looking over Professor Ivy's notes concerning the G.S. Ball." replied Foxx with a sigh.

To Be Continued...