Pokemon: Secret of the Forty Thieves
A Pokemon Anime retelling of the third Aladdin movie: Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Disclaimer: I own nothing
Cast of Characters:
- Characters with * have been added to the Anime continuity by me
Aladdin = Ash Ketchum
Princess Jasmine = Misty
Abu = Pikachu
Carpet = Ash’s Charizard
Genie = Persian*
Iago = Meowth
Sultan = Viridian City Mayor Carlos (Misty’s Father)*
Razoul = Officer Jenny
Cassim = same name (couldn’t think of anything)
Sa’Luk = same name (couldn’t think of anything)
The Oracle = same name (couldn’t think of anything)
The Vanishing Isle Turtle = A giant Lapras
The Peddler = The Narrator finally revealed
Characters added to help progress the story:
Elsa Ketchum (Ash’s sister)*
Elsa’s Raichu*
Notes:
I know the writing’s not perfect, but I gave it my best shot
Persian and Elsa are characters of my own addition (more or less)
Persian is a large, talking, multi-talented Persian that Ash and Co. encountered during their travels in Johto. He is able to use nearly every ability from every Pokemon type there is (ex. Water gun, Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, even Solar beam), but he favors Psychic type moves most of all. So much so, that he has trained with them for years, until they were his most powerful of moves. To the point where his Psychic type moves actually warp reality (a stand in to the Genie’s magic)
Elsa is Ash’s younger, seldom-seen sister. She has a mechanical right arm, but it is nearly impossible to notice. Like her brother, she favors electric-type Pokemon, as her partner is a Raichu.
Whenever the text is typed *like this* it is a side note
The story opens up in the forest outside Viridian City. There, a cloaked man comes into view and looks upon Viridian City with determination in his eyes and the wind in his cape. A herd of Camerupt soon comes into view behind him and they walk right passed the hooded figure as they each carry two large baskets on their right and left side. As one continues to walk, the basket on its left side starts to move and is revealed to be carrying an unattractive man inside. The man tries to come out, but is then forced back into the basket by the hooded man who is now walking right next to the Camerupt.
Apparently, there is something big happening in Viridian City, as a large number of people and Pokemon were gathering there. A large number of Officer Jennys were on the scene as well, either as escorts for the guests or as guards for their entrance. One particular Officer Jenny, however, was not too thrilled about being where she currently was. She just stood at her current position with her arms crossed and her face scowling.
Soon enough, she is approached by an elderly man carrying a rather large sack on his back
Old Man: My, my, in all my years, I’ve never seen the streets of Viridian City so full of hustle and bustle, and assorted commotion
Officer Jenny seemed aloof towards the old man at first, but she then decided to reply
Officer Jenny: The daughter of our Mayor is to wed
Old Man: Oooh, wonderful, and who’s the lucky boy: a breeder, a coordinator, a connoisseur?
Officer Jenny: No, just a trainer of those, those creatures that everyone seems to enjoy, I’ll never understand what people see in those little beasts
Yes, apparently, this Officer Jenny is not a fan of Pokemon. But then, out of nowhere, the old man suddenly changes from an old human to everyone’s favorite talking Persian. And when that happened, he yells --
Persian: No way
…as the sack he was carrying flies off of him and lands on Officer Jenny. He then pulled her out by her uncovered head and suddenly became much larger. So large, in fact, that he could hold Officer Jenny in the palm of his paw. During all this, he says
Persian: Try it fanatically; we’re…Pokemon!
That’s when Persian used his Psychic-type powers to fire a blast of psychic energy into the air. Once it was high enough, it exploded in great big blast and had transformed into a half sizzled out Neon sign that said “Pokemon”. This was clearly not what Persian was going for, as he then comes back into view and gives the sign an awkward look. He then turns towards the viewers and says
Persian: Awww, some of you don’t believe
And then, with a smile, Persian waves his left paw at the sign behind him and transforms it into the much more impressive title…
“Pokemon: Secrets of the Forty Thieves”
Suddenly, Persian appears back on camera and has now taken the form of a fairy with blonde hair and a green dress. He then waves a wand at the sign as he says
Persian: (High pitched)…In color (giggles)
He then hits the sign with his wand and causes a bright sparkle, suddenly the scene shifts to an overhead view of Viridian as confetti falls from the sky. During this time, an upbeat tune can be heard in the background and that soon turns into this musical number;
“There’s a Party in Viridian”
(Persian is holding a snow globe version of Viridian City. A smaller Persian flies by him.)
Persian: There's a party in Viridian, and there's excitement in the air.
People pouring in from near and far
(Persian flies by a Camerupt, and hugs the driver and the Camerupt)
A lovely man and woman are gonna have a weddin'.
(Persian flies in front of a man riding a Mamoswine. He sits down in front of the Mamoswine, and turns into a manicurist. He starts doing a manicure on Mamoswine.)
There's a party in Viridian, and everybody will be there
(Persian grabs the driver and another man. He changes their hair to giant afros.)
So if you're a pauper or a shah, do something with your hair.
You mustn't wear an outfit that's naughty…
(Persian unravels a man's turban)
A turban that's unraveling just won't do
(As earrings on a woman's ear)
No earrings which are tasteless or gaudy…
(Persian turns the woman into a fat woman with huge glasses. The woman screams and runs away)
You're gonna look gorgeous when I get through.
There's a party in Viridian, so I'm goin' to paint the town
(Persian, as a painter, waves his paintbrush at three women. Their clothes change into lovely kimonos)
So if you want to see what colors are, follow me around.
(Persian, on an easel, flies through Viridian. Newspapers appear in the hands of citizens.)
Crowd: A couple’s gettin' married and it's gonna be
The wedding of the century
Persian: My friends are getting married and you're gonna see
Just how much I can do!
(As an explorer)
You've all been to a safari bar mitzvah…
(As a giant, tiki-style pig)
You've all been to a luau sweet sixteen
But none of them compare to what this
(Persian opens a lid. A roasting Tepig with an apple in his mouth appears. The Tepig pulls the apple out of his mouth.)
The food with be disgusting, by evening you'll be busting.
Three Harem Girls: There's a party in Viridian and it's got us all aglow
(Persian turns into Rocky Balboa)
Persian: If a trainer could have come so far, maybe I can do it
(Persian turns into Don King)
Sure, there's nothing to it!
(Setting: A balcony in Viridian. A woman sings.)
Woman: There's a party in Viridian, but we're not sure that we'll go
(Persian, dressed in drag, appears behind her.)
For although the bride is la-de-dah, the groom is awfully low
(Persian pushes the woman out of the way. Persian appears in front of the Chapel, as Walter Cronkite. But then, two figures that look like Jessie and James in their trench coat disguises can be seen walking in the background. Turns out, it was another Persian using puppets.)
Persian: And now we take you down to the Chapel, where everyone has celebrated all night long
(The other Persian walks in front of the camera, and shows off his Team Rocket puppets.)
Without Team Rocket and all of their malice, everybody's happy
What could possibly go wrong?
(Setting: The Viridian city Chapel; Courtyard)
(The hooded figure and the men in the baskets pop out and burst into song.)
Thieves: There's a party in Viridian, and we're going to rob 'em blind
(Hooded figure pushes up to one of the baskets.)
Hooded Figure: While they're all munching caviar, create a small disturbance; I'll sneak up from behind.
(Setting: The Viridian City Chapel; Wedding Gift Table)
(TR’s Meowth is sitting on top of the gift table. People walk by the table, putting down treasures. Meowth pours a goblet full of coins over his head.)
Meowth: There's a party in Viridian, and the loot is pouring in.
I like this wedding stuff so far.
Maybe if I'm pleasant, I'll get to keep a present!
(Setting: The Viridian City Chapel; the Wedding Pavilion)
Persian: We've ordered just a few tasteful flowers
(Persian dumps a cart full of flowers over himself and The Viridian City Mayor)
And valets who will carefully park for you
(In the courtyard, a Mamoswine parks among a group of Camerupt)
The bridesmaids have been dressing for hours
Girls you look just lovely and so grown up too
(Persian pinches the cheeks of the bridesmaids. Persian appears back in the pavilion)
There's a party in Viridian, yes a filling of the room
But there's something missing, yes, aha!
The Mayor: Where is the groom?
The next scene to follow shows us what looks like an older and slightly altered version of the Ketchum family residence.
*For example, there is now a much bigger garden surrounding*
We are then shown the interior of Ash’s old bedroom, where a tall young man (presumably in his mid-twenties) is searching through Ash’s old stuff. However, upon further inspection, this young man is revealed to actually be Ash Ketchum, no longer 10 yrs old and no longer the short, plucky trainer we once knew. This only serves as undeniable proof that this story does not take place in present day.
*In fact, it has been exactly 16 years since the events of Pokemon: Black and White*
Anyway, Ash continued to rummage through his old belongings and barely notices when Pikachu comes up from behind him as he did so. Once he did notice, however, he just smiled at him and said
Ash: Yeah, I know, Pikachu, don’t worry, we’ve still got time, I checked
Pikachu gave a quick look at the clock and saw that his master was right. But even so, he still couldn’t help but wonder what Ash was looking for. Charizard and Pidgeot both felt the same way too, as they watched Ash from his bedroom window while perched on the roof.
Suddenly though, the two of them, along with Pikachu, are caught off guard when Persian suddenly makes an appearance and says
Persian: Hello, somebody’s gonna be late for his own wedding!!!
*That’s right, this is Ash’s wedding*
Ash was quick to notices Persian, of course, but he wasn’t as shocked by his sudden appearance as the other Pokemon. So instead, he just smiled at him and replied to his comment with
Ash: In a minute, Persian, there’s something I need
Persian winked at Ash after that and said
Persian: I gotcha (turns into a black-haired woman coming out of a cake with a glass of Root Beer in one paw and a noisemaker in the other.) It's a bachelor party, big boy!
The other Pokemon were given party hats when this happened and Charizard was ready to drink a glass of Root Beer. But Persian comes back into view and takes it away, before saying
Persian: None for you, you’re the designated flyer
Ash is not affected by this sudden display of Persian’s power, however, as he simply replies
Ash: No, this is for the wedding
Apparently, Ash had found what he was looking for: a small box that held a small dagger inside, with a handle modeled after a Golden Lugia
Persian: (Turns into Woody Allen) Well, it’s, uh, it's a nice dagger, interesting nuptial accessory. It's sharp (chuckles)”
Ash barely noticed this impression, as he now looked sad and that sadness carried on into his words as he said
Ash: It belonged to my father
Persian had reverted back to his original form by this point and this bit of info caused him to look very surprise
Persian: Your father? You’ve never said a word about your father. Oh, I've got to let the caterer know! (Persian turns into a caterer) Chicken or sea bass?
Ash: He’s not coming to the wedding. He died a long time ago
Persian: (Turns back into himself with a sheepish look) Sorry
Ash: That’s okay, I never knew him. Maybe if I did I’d feel ready for this
Ash then looked down at his feet as he heard Persian’s voice coming from that direction
Persian: Ash, (turns into a pair of bunny slippers on Ash's feet) are you getting cold feet?
Ash: No, Persian, it’s just…I’ve always been a simple Pokemon Trainer. I’ve battled for Gym Badges, went face-to-face with my Rivals…
Pikachu nodded in agreement the whole time, but, his tone changed when Ash finally finished
Ash: …Having to say goodbye all the time
Pikachu then looked sad for a moment, until Ash started to rub on the head, of course
Ash: I’m taking a big step today, into a new world
Suddenly, a microphone appears in front of Ash and upon closer inspection, he sees that it was part of Persian’s extended tail as he now took the form of a radio therapist, headphones and all
Persian: Today's topic, "Fears of the Future Family Man." Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town, share with us.
Ash didn’t exactly play along to this gag, but he did respond nonetheless
Ash: I never had a father to show me how to raise a family.
Persian: No role model? Get a little deeper.
Ash: What do I know about families? (Persian drops the Radio therapist façade and reverts back to normal) Persian, what if I’m no good at it? (Sigh) if my father were here…
Persian: Ash, little buddy, if your father were here, he’d be as proud of you as I am
Ash: (Starting to smile) I just wish he could’ve seen this
“There’s a Party in Viridian (reprise)”
Ash: There's a party in Viridian, and the party's all for me. Just look you guys at where we are, and how our dreams have come to be.
The setting then changes to a hotel in Viridian City, where a woman wearing a bathrobe, a towel on her head, and a face mask is inspecting a wedding dress in front of her mirror
*Thus implying that she is the bride*
Woman: There's a party in Viridian, and I can't believe it's true. After all this waiting, here we are. We'll finally get to say 'I do'
Ash: I never ever had a real family
Woman: I never ever had a real true friend
(Both of their faces appear in the air)
Both: Someone who could just understand me...
(Ash makes a motion to kiss the Woman's image)
Meowth: Oh, come on Ash, this mush has got to end!
(Persian causes the bulk of Ash’s room to fill up with balloons and confetti. Meowth has a party hat on his head and a party favor in his mouth. He blows on the party favor.)
Persian: There's a party in Viridian
(Persian holds out a clock)
And it's starting right away.
(Persian changes into a tailor, and changes Ash into his wedding clothes)
Let's get you dressed 'cause you're the star
(Persian grabs Ash for a photograph)
Hey, come on, it's your wedding day!
(Persian and Ash then walk arm and arm over to his opened room window. Pikachu and Meowth follow, also arm in arm. The four of them walk out of the window at once and quickly drop like stones, until Ash and Persian land on Charizard and Meowth and Pikachu land on Pidgeot. The group then flies away from the Ketchum house and head quickly towards Viridian City, where a massive crowd of familiar Pokemon characters is waiting for them)
Chorus: Ash is gettin' married and it's gonna be the wedding of the century; amazing how one trainer could have come so far!
Persian: They're finally gettin' married!
Viridian City Mayor: They're finally getting married!
Thieves: They're finally gettin' married!
Meowth: Look at all these presents!
Woman: We're finally getting married!
Pikachu: (To the rhythm of “They're finally getting married”) Pika, pika, pika!
Ash: I'm finally gettin' married!
(Ash, Charizard, Pikachu and Pidgeot all fly into the Chapel, but Persian remains outside, and like a Gospel singer, leads the crowd.)
Chorus: They're finally gettin' married at the party in Viridian!
(Ash lands in the wedding pavilion. Pikachu is guiding a ribbon down a pillar. Viridian City Mayor is dancing)
They're getting married and it's gonna be such a sight to see.
Come on, go with me
(The wedding guests are dancing. Meowth shakes Ash's hand.)
To the party in Viridian!
(Confetti falls everywhere.)
The scene then cuts to the area where the guests stop to unload their cargo and gifts, and park their riding Pokemon. The Hooded figure from before was observing his surroundings, but while he did so, three golden claws came out of one of the baskets behind him and vertically sliced the basket from the top down. The person responsible for this is revealed to be a tall, pale skinned man wearing a black tank top, a red belt, and baggy blue pants. On his left hand, he wears a golden, claw like weapon with three prongs. He climbs out of the basket he cut and puts his hand on the Hooded Figure’s shoulder after dusting himself off. Needless to say; he wasn’t happy
Man: Why do you walk in the open while I suffocate like an animal?
The Hooded Figure: Someone has to keep a cool head, Sa’luk
Sa’luk: (Pounds his fists) someone will have no head if this is another wild goose chase!
Sa’luk held his claws close to the Hooded Figure’s head when he said this, but pulls them away when the figure starts to talk
The Hooded Figure: The Oracle is the real thing…this time I’m sure
The scene then cuts to the Viridian City Chapel’s courtyard, where a large crowd of guests was en massing its way into the building. Many characters from the past have made their return for this glorious event, even the Regional champions and a few members of the various Elite Fours.
*Bruno, Prima, Drake (Orange Islands), Lance and his Dragonite, Drake (Elite Four), Agatha, Scott, Cynthia, Bertha and Flint were all just a few of the people attending the festivities*
As for the Pokemon there, Pikachu himself was responsible for greeting them. Just like the human guests, there were quite a few familiar faces in this crowd, and all of them were here to see Ash’s wedding.
*Mew, Mewtwo, Moltres, Zapdoes, Articuno, Sloking, Lugia, Suicune, Celebi, Darkrai, Zoroark and Zorua were all among them*
Naturally, Persian was adding some comedy to the situation by commenting on the whole thing and interviewing the guests like a T.V. News Reporter from a show called “Lifestyles of Trainer and Pokemon” (With a Tuxedo, Microphone and obvious toupee to boot).
He closes the whole thing by saying…
Persian: Once again, this whole broadcast has been brought to you by trees and grass. They’re everywhere. (A logo appears reading 'Trees and Grass- they’re everywhere'. Persian walks in front of it.) Get used to it!
The next scene to follow was inside of the Wedding Chapel where Meowth is at the Gift table, sitting on a jewelry box and admiring the various wedding presents, particularly the golden ones
Meowth: Whew, never thought I’d ever get this close to so much gold before, especially not when I was with Team Rocket…
*That’s right, that’s why Meowth is able to be here, he’s not a Team Rocket field operative anymore. In fact, TR shut down and disbanded 2-3 years ago*
Meowth: Hmm, then again, that’s probably because I would’ve stolen somethin’ by now. (Glares at some of the jewelry with a mischievous smile) hmm, I wonder if I could just (reaches for a present, but then stops and shakes his paw), Nah.
That’s when Meowth is approached by Pikachu, who then begins to say something in its own language. Meowth understood him, of course, but all he said in response was…
Meowth: Yeah, yeah, I know, Pikachu, but don’t sweat it, I can see fine from all the way back here.
Pikachu continues to try and persuade Meowth, but all Meowth does is brush him aside and say…
Meowth: Look, there’s one thing in this world that I get sentimental about, and I’m sittin’ on it
Pikachu gives the audience a confused look for a moment, but after that, he lifts Meowth up by his tail and looks inquisitively at his bottom. This upset Meowth greatly, as the next words that came out his mouth were…
Meowth: The loot, Einstein, the loot!
The scene then cuts to Ash, who was getting his tie and corsage straightened out by Bulbasaur and Bayleaf’s vine whip. When they were finally done, Noctowl and Swellow brought a mirror up to him and showed him their good job
Ash: (Sighs in relief) thanks, Bayleaf and Bulbasaur, you two, Noctowl and Swellow, I can always depend on you guys to help me out
The 4 Pokemon all smiled with pride at their trainer’s kind words, but suddenly, Ash’s attention is directed towards Persian as he comes up to him with a flower in one paw and a belt in the other.
Persian: Bad news, Ash, the boutonnières clash with the cumber buns
A quick scene change showed that the Chapel was full of guests, but while Ash noticed this, Persian did not
Ash: Persian, isn’t it a little late for that?
Cleary, Persian wasn’t catching the hint, as his next words were…
Persian: What, what are ya trying to say? Out with it, what, what?!...
Soon enough though, Ash’s point finally gets through to Persian as he looks towards to the crowd and says…
Persian: Oh, (chuckles sheepishly) they’re here
Then, Persian picks up a large pocket watch and says…
Persian: Oh no-ho-ho!
During this, he transforms into a white Buneary with glasses and a red coat and goes off running, saying…
Persian: I’m late; I’m late, for a very important date
He then ran down the aisle and went out the front doors. But as they swung back and forth, he was shown to be back inside in his original form and was now garbed in Samurai-esque armor. It was then that he pulled out a trumpet and started blowing on it very loudly before vanishing into a burst of sparkling dust.
Pikachu heard this, of course, but he was unable to see it, due to being on the far side of a large crowd. Fortunately though, Charizard was nearby to allow Pikachu to scurry up his back and watch all the action from the top of his head.
The Bridesmaids were the first ones to come through the doors and when they did, they were in two single-file lines of five and all of them were throwing down the ceremonial flowers.
In one line, there was Iris, Dawn, May, Anabel and Ash’s sister, Elsa…
*That’s right, Ash has a sister, a fraternal twin sister to be precise*
In the other line, there was Daisy, Lily, Violet, Angie and Macy. All of them were dressed in the proper Bridesmaid’s outfits, but the person they came in front of wasn’t the bride, it was the new Mayor of Viridian City, Carlos. Everyone looked upon him with respect, but what really caught his eye was Pikachu waving to him, which he responded to with a smile and a wave back.
Soon enough, the Mayor reached the end of the aisle and when he did, he stood next to Ash with smile while the young Ketchum just looked dignified
Mayor Carlos: (Chuckles, then nudges Ash in the chest) don’t look so solemn, boy, (Ash smiles a little) this is a happy day
The scene then cuts back to Persian, who is still in his Samurai armor, as he looks upon the scene between Ash and Carlos with joy.
Persian: Oh look, (forms a frame with his paws) it’s a Kodiak moment
Suddenly though, Persian is accosted by a Beartic on the left side as it roared loudly into his ear. However this is easily dealt with, as Persian simply grabs the Beartic by the mouth and pushes it away like he was nothing. He even says…
Persian: Put that Beartic outta here!
Then, with that moment subsided, Persian looked back towards the wedding and smiled before waving his hands and causing a long, white carpet to appear out of nowhere. It floated in midair for a few seconds, but then it was caught and led to the floor by Staraptor and Unfezant. It covered the entire aisle, and when it did, everyone eagerly looked back at the doors and awaited the arrival of the Bride.
There was much suspense at this point, but soon enough, the bride was revealed to be none other than…
MISTY!
*That’s right, Pokeshipping won*
Her wedding gown was a beautiful sight to be sure and the makeup and hairstyle she chose completed the elegant vision she was going for.
All the humans looked upon her with awe and the Pokemon were just as enamored by her.
Ash: (In awe) wow
Persian: Oh Yeah
Misty continued her march down the aisle with grace, but she still took the time to give her three sisters a friendly glance while doing so and they just sighed in response to it. This was their little sister’s special day.
Eventually, Misty arrived at the end of the aisle, and there she was approached by Mayor Carlos, who took her hand and said…
Mayor Carlos: I never thought this day would come; now I’m afraid it has come all too soon.
Misty: (Hugs him) oh, Father
*That’s right, Mayor Carlos is Misty’s father*
But while this touching moment was taking place, the Hooded Figure was outside with Sa’luk and the two of them were ready to strike
The Hooded Figure: (To Sa’Luk) you distract the guards (walks off camera)
Sa’Luk: Part of your plan?
The Hooded Figure: (Pets a Tauros) a large part
*Not one of Ash’s Tauros’, this one came with a smaller herd as a beast of burden, along with a few Donphan, Bouffalant and Rhydon as well*
That is when the Hooded Figure approached one of the baskets being carried by the Camerupt and softly hits it, saying…
The Hooded Figure: It’s time
After that, the baskets being carried by the Camerupt each start to move in their own way, and out of them came several, shady looking men.
One was a snaggle-toothed, fat man with a dopey grin, another was a tall, thinner man with a mustache and an arsenal of swords, the third was a short bearded man with a long ponytail and fur hat, and the fourth was a pale skinned man with a turban floating out of his box on an Indian like rope. They were all soon joined up by the rest of their group, which all added up to a total of 40, and they all smiled with a nasty agenda on their mind. This was the notorious Kanto group known simply as the 40 Thieves.
Meanwhile, back inside, Ash and Misty share a loving gaze at each other before taking the other’s arm and walking towards the altar.
Persian: It’s all so magical, I’m not gonna cry, I’m not…
But in the end, Persian couldn’t keep his word, because in 2 seconds he was crying his eyes out and used Bayleaf’s head leaf as a tissue.
Of course, he did notice his actions afterwards and apologized to Bayleaf with a sheepish grin on his face.
At last, Misty and Ash were at the altar, and upon reaching it, they looked at each other lovingly and said…
Ash: Well, (takes Misty’s hand) we’re here
Misty: Together forever
But before either of them can say “I Do”, the Hooded Figure reaches the Chapel roof and uses a sword to reflect the sunlight as a signal to Sa’Luk, who smiles after seeing it. He then finds the Fat man trying to push a Donphan from behind, but is having no such luck. So Sa’luk pushes him aside and says…
Sa’Luk: (Prepares to stab the Donphan with his claws) let me be the point man
What Sa’Luk did was not shown, but given Donphan’s facial expression, it could be assumed that he stabbed the pokemon in its “personal” area
The following scene showed Ash and Misty sharing another loving glance, but that is soon interrupted by the sudden shaking of the ground. And it wasn’t just the bride and groom who felt this either, everyone else felt it too and they were all equally puzzled
Persian: I thought the Earth wasn’t supposed to move until the honeymoon
Mayor Carlos: (Stumbling about, due to the shaking) Oh, oh, my word
Ash and Misty looked around to find the cause of all this, as did everyone else in the audience, but when they found it, they were shocked to see the combined herd of Tauros, Rhydon, Bouffalant and Donphan heading right towards them. Persian even changed his samurai armor to cowboy clothes and yelled…
Persian: STAMPEDE!!!
The pokemon then smashed their way into the Chapel and began to trample over everything while all the guests were scrambling to get out of the way. The Rhydon in particular were very destructive, as one of them even came charging at Ash and Misty. The two were able to get out of the way of course, but the altar itself was smashed to pieces.
Even Meowth was feeling the issue from the gift table, as everything there was shaking around and falling due to all of the chaos.
Meowth: (Catching gifts as they fell) what is going on here?
All the guests were screaming in terror, but thanks to some help from the non-hostile pokemon, no one got hurt in all this destruction. But there were a few close calls; even Delia Ketchum almost gets flattened by Donphan when she trips. Fortunately though, Persian was in time to swoop in and save her.
Persian: Watch it, Mrs. K; you were almost Donphan Road kill!
It was at that moment, however, that Persian turned his attentions toward a Sunflora who was so abruptly stepped on by a Bouffalant. Fortunately though, Sunflora’s plant-like body allows them to take such abuse and shake it off, so the Grass-type was in no real pain. But that still didn’t stop Persian from popping up next to the Sunflora and saying…
Persian: Oh, they trampled the flower… that's a little redundant. (To Sunflora as it got back up) so this isn't a bad day for you really, is it?
The rampage continued unmolested for a while and the Hooded Figure was watching the whole thing from a safe distance. He even saw the Officer Jenny from before lead a few of her relatives into the fray in an attempt to quell the ensuing chaos. Some of the guests tried to help them, but the others just ran away in terror.
Officer Jenny 1: What is this, some sort of an attack?
Suddenly, all of the guests who tried to run were forced back inside as the 40 Thieves began to advance their way into the building.
Officer Jenny from the beginning: Not in my city!
But regardless of Officer Jenny’s comment, the Forty Thieves soon began to have their way with the crowd as they showed off their thievery skills and handily rob nearly everybody of their valuables.
However, this did not stop the pokemon stampede, as the Donphan involved continued to roll around all over the place while the Rhydon knocked over enough support beams to cause the roof to collapse. A large chunk of said roof even almost crushed Ash and Misty.
Persian: (Notices the debris falling) I think we’re gonna have a little problem with leaks
And with that, Persian turns into a puff of smoke, zooms up towards the ceiling and rematerializes in front of it in hopes of preventing more debris from falling.
Meanwhile, back on the ground, the thieves were still having their way with crowd and the Police seemed powerless to stop them. One thief in particular even knocked down a pillar to keep the Police away from him.
As for the Hooded Figure, he was now at the Gift table and was frantically searching for something in particular.
The Hooded Figure: It must be here somewhere!
Suddenly, the thief nearly gets blindsided by a golden plate and looks to see that it was Meowth, who was now brandishing a lamp.
Meowth: Meet your match, Zorro!
The Hooded Figure: (Approaching him slowly) good kitty, want me to rub your ears or scratch your tummy?
Meowth: (Visibly angered by this) I’ll have you know that nobody touches my tummy!
Meowth then began to swing the lamp at the Hooded Figure, but missed every time. Finally, the hooded man grabbed Meowth by his wrists, took lamp from him and said…
The Hooded Figure: You have a lot of spirit (shoves Meowth into an urn) and a lot of mouth
The Forty thieves continued their raid, but many of the trainers and pokemon at the wedding started to pitch in and at least managed to keep some of them at bay. Even Ash started to help out when he noticed three thieves who looked like they should be in a circus rather than be criminals.
The Officer Jenny from the beginning (lets just call her “Grumpy Officer Jenny” from now on) soon notices the fat thief carrying his loot and sends in her Arcanine to attack him. But when that happens, the portly bandit simply bounces the large pokemon off on his belly and sends it right back at Grumpy Officer Jenny, right before walking off laughing.
Two more Officer Jennys show up after that and they are soon greeted by Sa’Luk. He smiles for a moment as he shows off his claws, but the two Jennys are not intimidated, so they bring out their Arcanine with intent to battle. However Sa’Luk just swings his claws around three times and withdraws them with a chuckle. At first, it didn’t seem like he did anything, but in reality, both Arcanine had had their fur cut to poodle like proportions and the two Officer Jennys had had clothes shredded down to the underwear.
Officer Jenny 1: They fight like monsters
Officer Jenny 2: Worse than monsters, these are the Forty Thieves
Persian was still positioned on the ceiling, but was able to hear that last comment and reply to it with…
Persian: Really? I get 39
Ash also heard this comment, but when he looked behind him, his attention was quickly turned towards the Hooded Figure, who was still searching the Gift Table.
Ash: (Takes off his tuxedo coat) 40
The Hooded Figure was still frantically searching the gifts for something, but from the looks of things, he wasn’t making much headway.
The Hooded Figure: Where is it?
However this quickly changed when he saw a small, Egyptian-like scepter with a green gem on it. Apparently, this was the item he was looking for.
The Hooded Figure: (Reaching for the scepter) ah, at last
He held the item up in the air for a moment, but then suddenly, he felt a pushing feeling that sent him over, flat on his back. He looked up and saw that it was Ash, who was now gloatingly holding the same scepter he was after.
Ash: (Mockingly) can I see your invitation?
The Hooded Figure: (Reaches a golden statue) stay out of my way, boy (throws it at Ash) and you won’t get hurt!
This minor attack causes Ash to fall backwards, but he still manages to hold onto the scepter regardless. He tries to get back up, but the Hooded Figure leaps on top of him and grabs him by his wrists
The Hooded Figure: Fool, you don’t stand a chance against the King of Thieves!
Ash struggled for a bit, but then he looked the self-proclaimed “king” in the face and said…
Ash: When I get up, I’ll bow to you!
…right before kicking the “King of thieves” off of him with one leg
The scene then cuts to a slightly chubby thief carrying two knives, who was then quickly subdued by Misty when she tapped on his shoulder from behind and delivered a sound punch to his face.
Misty: (After the punch) that was for ruining my wedding
Two other thieves saw this happen while they were trying to make off with their haul, but while they were looking at their fallen comrade in shock, they failed to notice Charizard, Torkaoal and Quilava sneaking up behind them and using Flamethrower on their rear ends. This caused them to drop their loot and jump forward in pain, where Infernape and Pignite were waiting for them and ready to finish the job with Tackle and Mach Punch.
The struggle between Ash and the King of Thieves continued while this was happening and while both of them had a firm grip on the golden scepter, neither of them was making any headway.
The next scene showed Pikachu confronting 5 of the 40 thieves who were ready to bring out their pokemon and crush the little Electric-type. But Pikachu simply fired a thin Thunderbolt upwards and hit the chain holding a large chandelier. This caused the whole thing to fall and land right on top of the thieves with a big THUMP.
Meanwhile, Persian was still maintaining his position on the ceiling, but as the crumble starting to subside, he felt the ceiling he was clinging to and levitated away from it to get a good look at it. When he saw that the only part of the ceiling left was the part he was protecting, he stroked his chin and said…
Persian: I guess there’s really no point to this now
After that, Persian teleported away and reappeared in front of three thieves who were trying to escape. His arms were crossed at this point and he had a smug grin on his face, but the three thieves were not intimidated, so they prepared to fight back.
Persian lost his smile for a second there, but it quickly came back when he looked at the audience and wiggled his eyebrows.
Suddenly, Persian transforms into a black garbed ninja with a Katana in both hands and he is quickly surrounded by an army of Persian duplicates, all dressed the exact same way. They all even make the sound effects to go with it
This intimidates the thieves rather easily, as they all drop their “Tough Guy” facade and run off in the opposite direction. This makes Persian quite happy, but then he hears a loud bellowing sound and turns his attention towards the Donphan making it. He started to smile again and then grew so large that he was able to lift Donphan up like it was a toy. He held the ground-type up close to his torso, looked at some of the thieves and said…
Persian: Freeze, dirt bags! (Cocks Donphan’s trunk like a machine gun) don’t make me use the other end
And like a quickly deflating balloon, Persian forced Donphan to blow a mighty gust of air out of its trunk and blew away three of the 40 thieves (the triplets who looked like they should be in a Circus). However, afterwards, Donphan looked like a deflated squeaky toy and Persian put him down with a look of embarrassment on his face.
Then, with a smile, Persian harnessed a Thunderbolt in his paw and fired it at two of the 40 thieves’ rear ends. They ran away screaming afterwards and when they do, Persian transforms again…
Persian: (As Forrest Gump) Mama always said “Lightning is as lightning does”
Sa’Luk and another thief saw this and they were both shocked by it (no pun intended)
Sa’Luk: Cassim said nothing about facing the powers of a Pokemon like that! (Turning to the tall thief behind him) Get the others out of here. We'll leave the King to his plans.
Speaking of said “King” he and Ash were still squabbling over the scepter and even when it looked like the King of Thieves was going to get away, Ash stopped him still. Their fighting even knocked over the urn that Meowth was in and he was free to wobble around disoriented. However, the struggle was finally ended when the two noticed the Rhydon charging right towards them. Fortunately, they both manage to get out of the way in time and the Rhydon just smashes through the wall and runs off growling. Ash watches this, but when he looks around for his adversary, he finds nothing
Ash: Where’s the King of Thieves
Unbeknownst to Ash, the King of Thieves had grabbed onto the Rhydon and hitched a ride away from the chapel. He eventually got off and when that happened, he looked towards what remained of the Chapel and said…
The King of Thieves: I’ll see you again, Boy!
…right before running off
Meanwhile, back inside, Persian was looking particularly proud of his efforts in stopping the thieves. But that quickly ended when he saw just how much damage was done to Chapel.
Persian: This is not my fault! This was not built to code! (More of the Chapel collapses in)
Delia and Carlos were both shocked to see all of this destruction, and it didn’t help that Meowth was nearby to say…
Meowth: Good luck getting back the catering deposit
No doubt about it, Carlos and Delia were both upset about their children’s ruined wedding. But before their disappointment could go any further, it is briefly relieved by Persian when he pops up in front of them and says…
Persian: Fear not, O’ Mother of the Groom and Father of the Bride, we can rebuild! (Transforms into a muscular construction worker)
Mayor Carlos: Oh, please do (Persian’s chest muscles drop to his gut, but Persian just shrugs afterwards); we can’t have a wedding without a Chapel
Persian: (Looking at and writing on a clipboard) Alright, a wedding Chapel it is, my man
It was at that point that Persian used his powers to change Pikachu, Charizard and Meowth into construction workers as well. And for sheer humor, each one was doing a stereotypical construction worker thing afterwards; Pikachu was eating a donut, Charizard was reading the newspaper and Meowth was eating a sandwich.
Persian: Hey, I wanna see some resumes on these guys… (Gets in close to Delia and Carlos) and don’t let the one with whiskers near any power tools (drill sounds)
Delia: Yes, yes, whatever it takes Persian, just please fix everything. (Turns to Carlos) oh, Carlos, how could our children’s special day go so wrong?
Mayor Carlos: I know (turns away from Delia), I am so sorry about this, Misty
But when no answer was heard, Carlos was quick to see that Misty wasn’t around.
Mayor Carlos: (Confused) Daughter?
Turns out, Misty was at the Gift Table area looking at the presents that were on the floor.
Misty: What were they after, the gifts?
Ash: Not all of the gifts, this is what the King of Thieves wanted
Turns out, Ash still had the scepter that the King of Thieves was after, and when Misty, Pikachu, Persian, Charizard and Meowth all came up to him, they all just looked at it confusingly. Of what value could this one item be?
Meowth: With all the other great stuff (taps on the scepter), why go for this thing?
Suddenly, the scepter’s gem started to glow bright white while a mysterious voice could be heard saying…
Mysterious voice: …YOUR QUESTION IS MINE TO ANSWER!!!
The light grew to blinding proportions, so blinding that the group barely saw the scepter as it floated out of Ash’s hand and into the center of the room. There it stood perfectly still as a more solid form of light emanated from it and took on the form of a ghostly, ethereal looking woman wearing a Noctowl pendent and clothes based on the Pokémon, Xatu.
Ghostly Figure: The King of Thieves sought my sight to find the Ultimate Treasure
Meowth: (No longer acknowledging the bright light) did someone say treasure?
Ash: Uh, Persian?
Persian: (Puts on sunglasses) whoa, looks like an Oracle, people believed these spirits worked along side Xatu in ancient times
Ghostly Figure: I’ve seen all that has been and all that will be.
Persian: (As Dustin Hoffman in "Rainman") uh oh, uh oh, definitely an Oracle, tells the future, uh oh. (To Misty after changing back to normal) Girlfriend, where were you registered?
The scene then cuts to an upper view of the group while Meowth is trying to approach the Oracle
Meowth: Okay, ya know all, so tell all! Where is the treasure, ya know, the Ultimate one?
Oracle: I am bound by the rule of one; one question, one answer
Meowth: I only want one answer! Where is the Ultimate Treasure?
Oracle: You have already asked your one question
Meowth: Oh, you mean before? Oh, that wasn’t a question; that was, uh, thinking out loud
Suddenly, Persian yanks Meowth by the tail and pulls him close to his face as he says…
Persian: Very loud (lets Meowth go)
Ash had just retrieved the scepter from its midair position at this point, and after he did, Misty came up close to him and said…
Misty: Ash, we could learn anything, about our lives, our future
Oracle: You have but to ask
Ash: I can wait to see what the future holds, it’s the past that I need answers for. There are too many blanks there; it’s like it’s just one, big blur.
Oracle: Your question is your choice. But remember the rule of one, choose carefully
The scene then cuts to Meowth looking grumpy while standing next to Charizard.
Meowth: Oh, sure, she warns him about the one question thing
This comment made Charizard look annoyed so, in response, he smacked Meowth away with his tail, to which the Normal-type gave a squeal.
Ash: I don’t think you can help me. (Walks away) my past isn’t just one question; it’s a million questions.
Oracle: Ah, but mere questions about your past can be answered by your father…
This comment caught Ash completely off-guard, as he turned back towards the Oracle and said…
Ash: My father?
Pikachu, Charizard and Persian all showed signs of being equally shocked by this comment. But the Oracle proved that she was being quite serious when she waved her hands and made a mystical visual appear in front her. It showed an older man who had a strong resemblance to Ash, except he had grey hair instead of black and a noticeably short cut beard.
As Ash slowly approached the image of his father, he was still in total shock by all this, as his next words were…
Ash: My father is alive?
The scene then fades to black and then comes back with a setting change. We are now brought to a cliff side near the outskirts of Viridian city, around sunset it appears, where Pikachu, Charizard and a Raichu are all pacing back and forth. Ash’s sister, Elsa was leaning against the cliff side while this was happening and was now wearing a tan pair of jeans and a black T-shirt. Her facial expression implied that she was in deep thought, and when Raichu noticed this, it came up to Elsa and started rubbing itself against her leg. Elsa noticed this and responded to it by kneeling down and petting Raichu lovingly on the head.
*That’s right, Raichu belongs to Elsa*
Suddenly, Elsa and Raichu heard the call of Corsola as one came running up to them with a smile. Turns out this was Misty’s Corsola as she was next to come onto the scene after Corsola, and she was now dressed in a blue pair of pants and a purple tanktop. Her hair was also in a different style this time, now it was more thicker-looking and went down to her back.
Elsa: Misty, what are you doing out here?
Misty: I could ask you the same thing, Elsa
Elsa: Well, I came out here to think about what my Mom told me about Dad
Misty: Oh yeah, how did Mrs. Ketchum take the news?
Elsa: Well, at first, she seemed just as surprised as I was when Ash told me. But I was a little untrusting of her at first, I mean, she was the one who told me and Ash that Dad was gone
Misty: So, she knew he was alive?
Elsa: (Sighs) no, that’s just it. Turns out, Mom only told us that because she didn’t know either. Apparently, back before Ash and I were even old enough to know who he was, Dad just packed up and left on a journey. He told Mom that he was going away to help make our lives better, but he never came back. Mom wasn’t sure what to tell us when were old enough, so she just said what she thought was true; that Dad was… well, ya know
Misty: (Sympathetically) I’m so sorry, Elsa
Corsola also offered its condolences, right before it came up to Elsa and joined Raichu in rubbing up against her legs. Elsa gave both Pokemon a pat on the head at that moment. But right after said moment, Misty was quick to get back to the reason she was really out there.
Misty: Where’s Ash?
Elsa then pointed upwards, to the top of the cliff and Misty was quick to see something sitting over the side of the ridge.
Misty: Has he been up there all day?
The scene then cuts to a clearer view of the top of the ridge, where we see Ash sitting next to a rock, looking at Viridian City from afar. He was now dressed in a pair of blue jeans with a white shirt and a leather jacket, and while he no longer wears the hats he used to, he still sports the same Pokemon League symbol on the back and shoulders of his jacket.
In his hands was the same dagger he claimed to have belonged to his father. But as he looked at it while holding it up, he put it back down and leaned against the rock to sigh exasperatedly. This is when Misty arrived at the top with Pikachu and Corsola, and said…
Misty: Ash, are you alright? (Sees the Oracle’s scepter and picks it up) What’s wrong?
Ash: I’ve always wanted to learn more about my father, but (stands up) now I’m not so sure. What kind of man leaves his kids? Did he even care? (Sigh) maybe I don’t wanna know
Misty: (Comes up to Ash and touches his shoulder) yes you do
Ash: How can you be so sure?
Misty: (Rests her head on Ash’s shoulder) because I already know him… (Ash turns towards Misty with a surprised look on his face) because I know you.
It was then that Misty sat Ash back down on the grass and took both his hands lovingly as we are then led into another musical number by a soft and soothing tune
OUT OF THIN AIR
Misty: You showed me the world when I was all locked up inside.
(Flashbacks to previous Anime episodes begin, all of them were of Ash doing good things and helping Misty)
You reached out your hand and took me on a magic Carpet ride.
One look at your smile and I could see the light, shining everywhere.
(Flashbacks finally end)
People like you don't come out of thin air.
Ash: Oh Misty...
(Stands up) You don't understand.
There is so much that you don't see.
(Ash flashes back to his childhood where he was walking in the Pallet Town Park alone with his head down)
Just think if you can what growing up had to be like for me.
(Two children run pass Younger Ash and receive a hug from their father when they reach him. Younger Ash smiled at this touching moment, but his smile quickly disappeared when the two children leave with their father hand-in-hand.)
Your father's a man who taught you who you are.
(Younger Ash then continued to walk alone after that, with his head down and a sad look on his face.)
Mine was never there.
(Flashback ends)
So how can you say, I don't come out of thin air?
(Ash and Misty are now standing at the cliff’s edge together)
Ash: There's so much I want to know
Misty: You've got the chance to learn.
Ash: If it means, I'd have to go...
Misty: I'll be right here when you return. Our wedding can wait.
(Ash hugs Misty)
Ash: I love you.
Misty: I think it's worth this small delay.
(Pikachu sighs while holding the Oracle scepter, but as soon as he remembers he had it, he hands it over to Ash, who then rewards him with a pet on the head)
Ash: Maybe you're right.
(Pikachu and Corsola high-five each other before leaning against each other while looking tenderly at Ash and Misty)
Misty: And won't it be great to have your father see our wedding day? It isn't too late.
Ash: I've waited so long to learn the truth.
(Both grab onto the Oracle scepter)
Both: And now at least, we can finally say.
Misty: You're father is really there.
Ash: There's so much that we might share.
Misty: And you'll finally learn, you
Both: Don't come out of thin air.
It was at that point that the Oracle scepter levitated out of the couple’s hand and floated over the Cliffside before freezing in midair and revealing the Oracle once more.
Oracle: (To Ash) have you chosen your question?
Ash: I have
Oracle: Then ask
Ash: (Brief silence) where is my father?
Oracle: (Pointing West) Follow the trail of the Forty Thieves. Your father is trapped behind their world
This news was a shock to both Ash and Misty, but Ash most of all
Ash: Forty Thieves? Is he hurt? How long has he been their prisoner?
Oracle: I’m sorry; I can only answer one question
And with that, the Oracle vanishes once more and its scepter levitates back into the hands of Ash.
Ash: It’s up to me
Misty: (Places her hands on Ash’s shoulder) take as long as you need
Ash looks at Misty for a brief moment and then says…
Ash: I’ll be back in time for our wedding, I promise
…before hugging her tightly
A Pokemon Anime retelling of the third Aladdin movie: Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Disclaimer: I own nothing
Cast of Characters:
- Characters with * have been added to the Anime continuity by me
Aladdin = Ash Ketchum
Princess Jasmine = Misty
Abu = Pikachu
Carpet = Ash’s Charizard
Genie = Persian*
Iago = Meowth
Sultan = Viridian City Mayor Carlos (Misty’s Father)*
Razoul = Officer Jenny
Cassim = same name (couldn’t think of anything)
Sa’Luk = same name (couldn’t think of anything)
The Oracle = same name (couldn’t think of anything)
The Vanishing Isle Turtle = A giant Lapras
The Peddler = The Narrator finally revealed
Characters added to help progress the story:
Elsa Ketchum (Ash’s sister)*
Elsa’s Raichu*
Notes:
I know the writing’s not perfect, but I gave it my best shot
Persian and Elsa are characters of my own addition (more or less)
Persian is a large, talking, multi-talented Persian that Ash and Co. encountered during their travels in Johto. He is able to use nearly every ability from every Pokemon type there is (ex. Water gun, Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, even Solar beam), but he favors Psychic type moves most of all. So much so, that he has trained with them for years, until they were his most powerful of moves. To the point where his Psychic type moves actually warp reality (a stand in to the Genie’s magic)
Elsa is Ash’s younger, seldom-seen sister. She has a mechanical right arm, but it is nearly impossible to notice. Like her brother, she favors electric-type Pokemon, as her partner is a Raichu.
Whenever the text is typed *like this* it is a side note
The story opens up in the forest outside Viridian City. There, a cloaked man comes into view and looks upon Viridian City with determination in his eyes and the wind in his cape. A herd of Camerupt soon comes into view behind him and they walk right passed the hooded figure as they each carry two large baskets on their right and left side. As one continues to walk, the basket on its left side starts to move and is revealed to be carrying an unattractive man inside. The man tries to come out, but is then forced back into the basket by the hooded man who is now walking right next to the Camerupt.
Apparently, there is something big happening in Viridian City, as a large number of people and Pokemon were gathering there. A large number of Officer Jennys were on the scene as well, either as escorts for the guests or as guards for their entrance. One particular Officer Jenny, however, was not too thrilled about being where she currently was. She just stood at her current position with her arms crossed and her face scowling.
Soon enough, she is approached by an elderly man carrying a rather large sack on his back
Old Man: My, my, in all my years, I’ve never seen the streets of Viridian City so full of hustle and bustle, and assorted commotion
Officer Jenny seemed aloof towards the old man at first, but she then decided to reply
Officer Jenny: The daughter of our Mayor is to wed
Old Man: Oooh, wonderful, and who’s the lucky boy: a breeder, a coordinator, a connoisseur?
Officer Jenny: No, just a trainer of those, those creatures that everyone seems to enjoy, I’ll never understand what people see in those little beasts
Yes, apparently, this Officer Jenny is not a fan of Pokemon. But then, out of nowhere, the old man suddenly changes from an old human to everyone’s favorite talking Persian. And when that happened, he yells --
Persian: No way
…as the sack he was carrying flies off of him and lands on Officer Jenny. He then pulled her out by her uncovered head and suddenly became much larger. So large, in fact, that he could hold Officer Jenny in the palm of his paw. During all this, he says
Persian: Try it fanatically; we’re…Pokemon!
That’s when Persian used his Psychic-type powers to fire a blast of psychic energy into the air. Once it was high enough, it exploded in great big blast and had transformed into a half sizzled out Neon sign that said “Pokemon”. This was clearly not what Persian was going for, as he then comes back into view and gives the sign an awkward look. He then turns towards the viewers and says
Persian: Awww, some of you don’t believe
And then, with a smile, Persian waves his left paw at the sign behind him and transforms it into the much more impressive title…
“Pokemon: Secrets of the Forty Thieves”
Suddenly, Persian appears back on camera and has now taken the form of a fairy with blonde hair and a green dress. He then waves a wand at the sign as he says
Persian: (High pitched)…In color (giggles)
He then hits the sign with his wand and causes a bright sparkle, suddenly the scene shifts to an overhead view of Viridian as confetti falls from the sky. During this time, an upbeat tune can be heard in the background and that soon turns into this musical number;
“There’s a Party in Viridian”
(Persian is holding a snow globe version of Viridian City. A smaller Persian flies by him.)
Persian: There's a party in Viridian, and there's excitement in the air.
People pouring in from near and far
(Persian flies by a Camerupt, and hugs the driver and the Camerupt)
A lovely man and woman are gonna have a weddin'.
(Persian flies in front of a man riding a Mamoswine. He sits down in front of the Mamoswine, and turns into a manicurist. He starts doing a manicure on Mamoswine.)
There's a party in Viridian, and everybody will be there
(Persian grabs the driver and another man. He changes their hair to giant afros.)
So if you're a pauper or a shah, do something with your hair.
You mustn't wear an outfit that's naughty…
(Persian unravels a man's turban)
A turban that's unraveling just won't do
(As earrings on a woman's ear)
No earrings which are tasteless or gaudy…
(Persian turns the woman into a fat woman with huge glasses. The woman screams and runs away)
You're gonna look gorgeous when I get through.
There's a party in Viridian, so I'm goin' to paint the town
(Persian, as a painter, waves his paintbrush at three women. Their clothes change into lovely kimonos)
So if you want to see what colors are, follow me around.
(Persian, on an easel, flies through Viridian. Newspapers appear in the hands of citizens.)
Crowd: A couple’s gettin' married and it's gonna be
The wedding of the century
Persian: My friends are getting married and you're gonna see
Just how much I can do!
(As an explorer)
You've all been to a safari bar mitzvah…
(As a giant, tiki-style pig)
You've all been to a luau sweet sixteen
But none of them compare to what this
(Persian opens a lid. A roasting Tepig with an apple in his mouth appears. The Tepig pulls the apple out of his mouth.)
The food with be disgusting, by evening you'll be busting.
Three Harem Girls: There's a party in Viridian and it's got us all aglow
(Persian turns into Rocky Balboa)
Persian: If a trainer could have come so far, maybe I can do it
(Persian turns into Don King)
Sure, there's nothing to it!
(Setting: A balcony in Viridian. A woman sings.)
Woman: There's a party in Viridian, but we're not sure that we'll go
(Persian, dressed in drag, appears behind her.)
For although the bride is la-de-dah, the groom is awfully low
(Persian pushes the woman out of the way. Persian appears in front of the Chapel, as Walter Cronkite. But then, two figures that look like Jessie and James in their trench coat disguises can be seen walking in the background. Turns out, it was another Persian using puppets.)
Persian: And now we take you down to the Chapel, where everyone has celebrated all night long
(The other Persian walks in front of the camera, and shows off his Team Rocket puppets.)
Without Team Rocket and all of their malice, everybody's happy
What could possibly go wrong?
(Setting: The Viridian city Chapel; Courtyard)
(The hooded figure and the men in the baskets pop out and burst into song.)
Thieves: There's a party in Viridian, and we're going to rob 'em blind
(Hooded figure pushes up to one of the baskets.)
Hooded Figure: While they're all munching caviar, create a small disturbance; I'll sneak up from behind.
(Setting: The Viridian City Chapel; Wedding Gift Table)
(TR’s Meowth is sitting on top of the gift table. People walk by the table, putting down treasures. Meowth pours a goblet full of coins over his head.)
Meowth: There's a party in Viridian, and the loot is pouring in.
I like this wedding stuff so far.
Maybe if I'm pleasant, I'll get to keep a present!
(Setting: The Viridian City Chapel; the Wedding Pavilion)
Persian: We've ordered just a few tasteful flowers
(Persian dumps a cart full of flowers over himself and The Viridian City Mayor)
And valets who will carefully park for you
(In the courtyard, a Mamoswine parks among a group of Camerupt)
The bridesmaids have been dressing for hours
Girls you look just lovely and so grown up too
(Persian pinches the cheeks of the bridesmaids. Persian appears back in the pavilion)
There's a party in Viridian, yes a filling of the room
But there's something missing, yes, aha!
The Mayor: Where is the groom?
The next scene to follow shows us what looks like an older and slightly altered version of the Ketchum family residence.
*For example, there is now a much bigger garden surrounding*
We are then shown the interior of Ash’s old bedroom, where a tall young man (presumably in his mid-twenties) is searching through Ash’s old stuff. However, upon further inspection, this young man is revealed to actually be Ash Ketchum, no longer 10 yrs old and no longer the short, plucky trainer we once knew. This only serves as undeniable proof that this story does not take place in present day.
*In fact, it has been exactly 16 years since the events of Pokemon: Black and White*
Anyway, Ash continued to rummage through his old belongings and barely notices when Pikachu comes up from behind him as he did so. Once he did notice, however, he just smiled at him and said
Ash: Yeah, I know, Pikachu, don’t worry, we’ve still got time, I checked
Pikachu gave a quick look at the clock and saw that his master was right. But even so, he still couldn’t help but wonder what Ash was looking for. Charizard and Pidgeot both felt the same way too, as they watched Ash from his bedroom window while perched on the roof.
Suddenly though, the two of them, along with Pikachu, are caught off guard when Persian suddenly makes an appearance and says
Persian: Hello, somebody’s gonna be late for his own wedding!!!
*That’s right, this is Ash’s wedding*
Ash was quick to notices Persian, of course, but he wasn’t as shocked by his sudden appearance as the other Pokemon. So instead, he just smiled at him and replied to his comment with
Ash: In a minute, Persian, there’s something I need
Persian winked at Ash after that and said
Persian: I gotcha (turns into a black-haired woman coming out of a cake with a glass of Root Beer in one paw and a noisemaker in the other.) It's a bachelor party, big boy!
The other Pokemon were given party hats when this happened and Charizard was ready to drink a glass of Root Beer. But Persian comes back into view and takes it away, before saying
Persian: None for you, you’re the designated flyer
Ash is not affected by this sudden display of Persian’s power, however, as he simply replies
Ash: No, this is for the wedding
Apparently, Ash had found what he was looking for: a small box that held a small dagger inside, with a handle modeled after a Golden Lugia
Persian: (Turns into Woody Allen) Well, it’s, uh, it's a nice dagger, interesting nuptial accessory. It's sharp (chuckles)”
Ash barely noticed this impression, as he now looked sad and that sadness carried on into his words as he said
Ash: It belonged to my father
Persian had reverted back to his original form by this point and this bit of info caused him to look very surprise
Persian: Your father? You’ve never said a word about your father. Oh, I've got to let the caterer know! (Persian turns into a caterer) Chicken or sea bass?
Ash: He’s not coming to the wedding. He died a long time ago
Persian: (Turns back into himself with a sheepish look) Sorry
Ash: That’s okay, I never knew him. Maybe if I did I’d feel ready for this
Ash then looked down at his feet as he heard Persian’s voice coming from that direction
Persian: Ash, (turns into a pair of bunny slippers on Ash's feet) are you getting cold feet?
Ash: No, Persian, it’s just…I’ve always been a simple Pokemon Trainer. I’ve battled for Gym Badges, went face-to-face with my Rivals…
Pikachu nodded in agreement the whole time, but, his tone changed when Ash finally finished
Ash: …Having to say goodbye all the time
Pikachu then looked sad for a moment, until Ash started to rub on the head, of course
Ash: I’m taking a big step today, into a new world
Suddenly, a microphone appears in front of Ash and upon closer inspection, he sees that it was part of Persian’s extended tail as he now took the form of a radio therapist, headphones and all
Persian: Today's topic, "Fears of the Future Family Man." Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town, share with us.
Ash didn’t exactly play along to this gag, but he did respond nonetheless
Ash: I never had a father to show me how to raise a family.
Persian: No role model? Get a little deeper.
Ash: What do I know about families? (Persian drops the Radio therapist façade and reverts back to normal) Persian, what if I’m no good at it? (Sigh) if my father were here…
Persian: Ash, little buddy, if your father were here, he’d be as proud of you as I am
Ash: (Starting to smile) I just wish he could’ve seen this
“There’s a Party in Viridian (reprise)”
Ash: There's a party in Viridian, and the party's all for me. Just look you guys at where we are, and how our dreams have come to be.
The setting then changes to a hotel in Viridian City, where a woman wearing a bathrobe, a towel on her head, and a face mask is inspecting a wedding dress in front of her mirror
*Thus implying that she is the bride*
Woman: There's a party in Viridian, and I can't believe it's true. After all this waiting, here we are. We'll finally get to say 'I do'
Ash: I never ever had a real family
Woman: I never ever had a real true friend
(Both of their faces appear in the air)
Both: Someone who could just understand me...
(Ash makes a motion to kiss the Woman's image)
Meowth: Oh, come on Ash, this mush has got to end!
(Persian causes the bulk of Ash’s room to fill up with balloons and confetti. Meowth has a party hat on his head and a party favor in his mouth. He blows on the party favor.)
Persian: There's a party in Viridian
(Persian holds out a clock)
And it's starting right away.
(Persian changes into a tailor, and changes Ash into his wedding clothes)
Let's get you dressed 'cause you're the star
(Persian grabs Ash for a photograph)
Hey, come on, it's your wedding day!
(Persian and Ash then walk arm and arm over to his opened room window. Pikachu and Meowth follow, also arm in arm. The four of them walk out of the window at once and quickly drop like stones, until Ash and Persian land on Charizard and Meowth and Pikachu land on Pidgeot. The group then flies away from the Ketchum house and head quickly towards Viridian City, where a massive crowd of familiar Pokemon characters is waiting for them)
Chorus: Ash is gettin' married and it's gonna be the wedding of the century; amazing how one trainer could have come so far!
Persian: They're finally gettin' married!
Viridian City Mayor: They're finally getting married!
Thieves: They're finally gettin' married!
Meowth: Look at all these presents!
Woman: We're finally getting married!
Pikachu: (To the rhythm of “They're finally getting married”) Pika, pika, pika!
Ash: I'm finally gettin' married!
(Ash, Charizard, Pikachu and Pidgeot all fly into the Chapel, but Persian remains outside, and like a Gospel singer, leads the crowd.)
Chorus: They're finally gettin' married at the party in Viridian!
(Ash lands in the wedding pavilion. Pikachu is guiding a ribbon down a pillar. Viridian City Mayor is dancing)
They're getting married and it's gonna be such a sight to see.
Come on, go with me
(The wedding guests are dancing. Meowth shakes Ash's hand.)
To the party in Viridian!
(Confetti falls everywhere.)
The scene then cuts to the area where the guests stop to unload their cargo and gifts, and park their riding Pokemon. The Hooded figure from before was observing his surroundings, but while he did so, three golden claws came out of one of the baskets behind him and vertically sliced the basket from the top down. The person responsible for this is revealed to be a tall, pale skinned man wearing a black tank top, a red belt, and baggy blue pants. On his left hand, he wears a golden, claw like weapon with three prongs. He climbs out of the basket he cut and puts his hand on the Hooded Figure’s shoulder after dusting himself off. Needless to say; he wasn’t happy
Man: Why do you walk in the open while I suffocate like an animal?
The Hooded Figure: Someone has to keep a cool head, Sa’luk
Sa’luk: (Pounds his fists) someone will have no head if this is another wild goose chase!
Sa’luk held his claws close to the Hooded Figure’s head when he said this, but pulls them away when the figure starts to talk
The Hooded Figure: The Oracle is the real thing…this time I’m sure
The scene then cuts to the Viridian City Chapel’s courtyard, where a large crowd of guests was en massing its way into the building. Many characters from the past have made their return for this glorious event, even the Regional champions and a few members of the various Elite Fours.
*Bruno, Prima, Drake (Orange Islands), Lance and his Dragonite, Drake (Elite Four), Agatha, Scott, Cynthia, Bertha and Flint were all just a few of the people attending the festivities*
As for the Pokemon there, Pikachu himself was responsible for greeting them. Just like the human guests, there were quite a few familiar faces in this crowd, and all of them were here to see Ash’s wedding.
*Mew, Mewtwo, Moltres, Zapdoes, Articuno, Sloking, Lugia, Suicune, Celebi, Darkrai, Zoroark and Zorua were all among them*
Naturally, Persian was adding some comedy to the situation by commenting on the whole thing and interviewing the guests like a T.V. News Reporter from a show called “Lifestyles of Trainer and Pokemon” (With a Tuxedo, Microphone and obvious toupee to boot).
He closes the whole thing by saying…
Persian: Once again, this whole broadcast has been brought to you by trees and grass. They’re everywhere. (A logo appears reading 'Trees and Grass- they’re everywhere'. Persian walks in front of it.) Get used to it!
The next scene to follow was inside of the Wedding Chapel where Meowth is at the Gift table, sitting on a jewelry box and admiring the various wedding presents, particularly the golden ones
Meowth: Whew, never thought I’d ever get this close to so much gold before, especially not when I was with Team Rocket…
*That’s right, that’s why Meowth is able to be here, he’s not a Team Rocket field operative anymore. In fact, TR shut down and disbanded 2-3 years ago*
Meowth: Hmm, then again, that’s probably because I would’ve stolen somethin’ by now. (Glares at some of the jewelry with a mischievous smile) hmm, I wonder if I could just (reaches for a present, but then stops and shakes his paw), Nah.
That’s when Meowth is approached by Pikachu, who then begins to say something in its own language. Meowth understood him, of course, but all he said in response was…
Meowth: Yeah, yeah, I know, Pikachu, but don’t sweat it, I can see fine from all the way back here.
Pikachu continues to try and persuade Meowth, but all Meowth does is brush him aside and say…
Meowth: Look, there’s one thing in this world that I get sentimental about, and I’m sittin’ on it
Pikachu gives the audience a confused look for a moment, but after that, he lifts Meowth up by his tail and looks inquisitively at his bottom. This upset Meowth greatly, as the next words that came out his mouth were…
Meowth: The loot, Einstein, the loot!
The scene then cuts to Ash, who was getting his tie and corsage straightened out by Bulbasaur and Bayleaf’s vine whip. When they were finally done, Noctowl and Swellow brought a mirror up to him and showed him their good job
Ash: (Sighs in relief) thanks, Bayleaf and Bulbasaur, you two, Noctowl and Swellow, I can always depend on you guys to help me out
The 4 Pokemon all smiled with pride at their trainer’s kind words, but suddenly, Ash’s attention is directed towards Persian as he comes up to him with a flower in one paw and a belt in the other.
Persian: Bad news, Ash, the boutonnières clash with the cumber buns
A quick scene change showed that the Chapel was full of guests, but while Ash noticed this, Persian did not
Ash: Persian, isn’t it a little late for that?
Cleary, Persian wasn’t catching the hint, as his next words were…
Persian: What, what are ya trying to say? Out with it, what, what?!...
Soon enough though, Ash’s point finally gets through to Persian as he looks towards to the crowd and says…
Persian: Oh, (chuckles sheepishly) they’re here
Then, Persian picks up a large pocket watch and says…
Persian: Oh no-ho-ho!
During this, he transforms into a white Buneary with glasses and a red coat and goes off running, saying…
Persian: I’m late; I’m late, for a very important date
He then ran down the aisle and went out the front doors. But as they swung back and forth, he was shown to be back inside in his original form and was now garbed in Samurai-esque armor. It was then that he pulled out a trumpet and started blowing on it very loudly before vanishing into a burst of sparkling dust.
Pikachu heard this, of course, but he was unable to see it, due to being on the far side of a large crowd. Fortunately though, Charizard was nearby to allow Pikachu to scurry up his back and watch all the action from the top of his head.
The Bridesmaids were the first ones to come through the doors and when they did, they were in two single-file lines of five and all of them were throwing down the ceremonial flowers.
In one line, there was Iris, Dawn, May, Anabel and Ash’s sister, Elsa…
*That’s right, Ash has a sister, a fraternal twin sister to be precise*
In the other line, there was Daisy, Lily, Violet, Angie and Macy. All of them were dressed in the proper Bridesmaid’s outfits, but the person they came in front of wasn’t the bride, it was the new Mayor of Viridian City, Carlos. Everyone looked upon him with respect, but what really caught his eye was Pikachu waving to him, which he responded to with a smile and a wave back.
Soon enough, the Mayor reached the end of the aisle and when he did, he stood next to Ash with smile while the young Ketchum just looked dignified
Mayor Carlos: (Chuckles, then nudges Ash in the chest) don’t look so solemn, boy, (Ash smiles a little) this is a happy day
The scene then cuts back to Persian, who is still in his Samurai armor, as he looks upon the scene between Ash and Carlos with joy.
Persian: Oh look, (forms a frame with his paws) it’s a Kodiak moment
Suddenly though, Persian is accosted by a Beartic on the left side as it roared loudly into his ear. However this is easily dealt with, as Persian simply grabs the Beartic by the mouth and pushes it away like he was nothing. He even says…
Persian: Put that Beartic outta here!
Then, with that moment subsided, Persian looked back towards the wedding and smiled before waving his hands and causing a long, white carpet to appear out of nowhere. It floated in midair for a few seconds, but then it was caught and led to the floor by Staraptor and Unfezant. It covered the entire aisle, and when it did, everyone eagerly looked back at the doors and awaited the arrival of the Bride.
There was much suspense at this point, but soon enough, the bride was revealed to be none other than…
MISTY!
*That’s right, Pokeshipping won*
Her wedding gown was a beautiful sight to be sure and the makeup and hairstyle she chose completed the elegant vision she was going for.
All the humans looked upon her with awe and the Pokemon were just as enamored by her.
Ash: (In awe) wow
Persian: Oh Yeah
Misty continued her march down the aisle with grace, but she still took the time to give her three sisters a friendly glance while doing so and they just sighed in response to it. This was their little sister’s special day.
Eventually, Misty arrived at the end of the aisle, and there she was approached by Mayor Carlos, who took her hand and said…
Mayor Carlos: I never thought this day would come; now I’m afraid it has come all too soon.
Misty: (Hugs him) oh, Father
*That’s right, Mayor Carlos is Misty’s father*
But while this touching moment was taking place, the Hooded Figure was outside with Sa’luk and the two of them were ready to strike
The Hooded Figure: (To Sa’Luk) you distract the guards (walks off camera)
Sa’Luk: Part of your plan?
The Hooded Figure: (Pets a Tauros) a large part
*Not one of Ash’s Tauros’, this one came with a smaller herd as a beast of burden, along with a few Donphan, Bouffalant and Rhydon as well*
That is when the Hooded Figure approached one of the baskets being carried by the Camerupt and softly hits it, saying…
The Hooded Figure: It’s time
After that, the baskets being carried by the Camerupt each start to move in their own way, and out of them came several, shady looking men.
One was a snaggle-toothed, fat man with a dopey grin, another was a tall, thinner man with a mustache and an arsenal of swords, the third was a short bearded man with a long ponytail and fur hat, and the fourth was a pale skinned man with a turban floating out of his box on an Indian like rope. They were all soon joined up by the rest of their group, which all added up to a total of 40, and they all smiled with a nasty agenda on their mind. This was the notorious Kanto group known simply as the 40 Thieves.
Meanwhile, back inside, Ash and Misty share a loving gaze at each other before taking the other’s arm and walking towards the altar.
Persian: It’s all so magical, I’m not gonna cry, I’m not…
But in the end, Persian couldn’t keep his word, because in 2 seconds he was crying his eyes out and used Bayleaf’s head leaf as a tissue.
Of course, he did notice his actions afterwards and apologized to Bayleaf with a sheepish grin on his face.
At last, Misty and Ash were at the altar, and upon reaching it, they looked at each other lovingly and said…
Ash: Well, (takes Misty’s hand) we’re here
Misty: Together forever
But before either of them can say “I Do”, the Hooded Figure reaches the Chapel roof and uses a sword to reflect the sunlight as a signal to Sa’Luk, who smiles after seeing it. He then finds the Fat man trying to push a Donphan from behind, but is having no such luck. So Sa’luk pushes him aside and says…
Sa’Luk: (Prepares to stab the Donphan with his claws) let me be the point man
What Sa’Luk did was not shown, but given Donphan’s facial expression, it could be assumed that he stabbed the pokemon in its “personal” area
The following scene showed Ash and Misty sharing another loving glance, but that is soon interrupted by the sudden shaking of the ground. And it wasn’t just the bride and groom who felt this either, everyone else felt it too and they were all equally puzzled
Persian: I thought the Earth wasn’t supposed to move until the honeymoon
Mayor Carlos: (Stumbling about, due to the shaking) Oh, oh, my word
Ash and Misty looked around to find the cause of all this, as did everyone else in the audience, but when they found it, they were shocked to see the combined herd of Tauros, Rhydon, Bouffalant and Donphan heading right towards them. Persian even changed his samurai armor to cowboy clothes and yelled…
Persian: STAMPEDE!!!
The pokemon then smashed their way into the Chapel and began to trample over everything while all the guests were scrambling to get out of the way. The Rhydon in particular were very destructive, as one of them even came charging at Ash and Misty. The two were able to get out of the way of course, but the altar itself was smashed to pieces.
Even Meowth was feeling the issue from the gift table, as everything there was shaking around and falling due to all of the chaos.
Meowth: (Catching gifts as they fell) what is going on here?
All the guests were screaming in terror, but thanks to some help from the non-hostile pokemon, no one got hurt in all this destruction. But there were a few close calls; even Delia Ketchum almost gets flattened by Donphan when she trips. Fortunately though, Persian was in time to swoop in and save her.
Persian: Watch it, Mrs. K; you were almost Donphan Road kill!
It was at that moment, however, that Persian turned his attentions toward a Sunflora who was so abruptly stepped on by a Bouffalant. Fortunately though, Sunflora’s plant-like body allows them to take such abuse and shake it off, so the Grass-type was in no real pain. But that still didn’t stop Persian from popping up next to the Sunflora and saying…
Persian: Oh, they trampled the flower… that's a little redundant. (To Sunflora as it got back up) so this isn't a bad day for you really, is it?
The rampage continued unmolested for a while and the Hooded Figure was watching the whole thing from a safe distance. He even saw the Officer Jenny from before lead a few of her relatives into the fray in an attempt to quell the ensuing chaos. Some of the guests tried to help them, but the others just ran away in terror.
Officer Jenny 1: What is this, some sort of an attack?
Suddenly, all of the guests who tried to run were forced back inside as the 40 Thieves began to advance their way into the building.
Officer Jenny from the beginning: Not in my city!
But regardless of Officer Jenny’s comment, the Forty Thieves soon began to have their way with the crowd as they showed off their thievery skills and handily rob nearly everybody of their valuables.
However, this did not stop the pokemon stampede, as the Donphan involved continued to roll around all over the place while the Rhydon knocked over enough support beams to cause the roof to collapse. A large chunk of said roof even almost crushed Ash and Misty.
Persian: (Notices the debris falling) I think we’re gonna have a little problem with leaks
And with that, Persian turns into a puff of smoke, zooms up towards the ceiling and rematerializes in front of it in hopes of preventing more debris from falling.
Meanwhile, back on the ground, the thieves were still having their way with crowd and the Police seemed powerless to stop them. One thief in particular even knocked down a pillar to keep the Police away from him.
As for the Hooded Figure, he was now at the Gift table and was frantically searching for something in particular.
The Hooded Figure: It must be here somewhere!
Suddenly, the thief nearly gets blindsided by a golden plate and looks to see that it was Meowth, who was now brandishing a lamp.
Meowth: Meet your match, Zorro!
The Hooded Figure: (Approaching him slowly) good kitty, want me to rub your ears or scratch your tummy?
Meowth: (Visibly angered by this) I’ll have you know that nobody touches my tummy!
Meowth then began to swing the lamp at the Hooded Figure, but missed every time. Finally, the hooded man grabbed Meowth by his wrists, took lamp from him and said…
The Hooded Figure: You have a lot of spirit (shoves Meowth into an urn) and a lot of mouth
The Forty thieves continued their raid, but many of the trainers and pokemon at the wedding started to pitch in and at least managed to keep some of them at bay. Even Ash started to help out when he noticed three thieves who looked like they should be in a circus rather than be criminals.
The Officer Jenny from the beginning (lets just call her “Grumpy Officer Jenny” from now on) soon notices the fat thief carrying his loot and sends in her Arcanine to attack him. But when that happens, the portly bandit simply bounces the large pokemon off on his belly and sends it right back at Grumpy Officer Jenny, right before walking off laughing.
Two more Officer Jennys show up after that and they are soon greeted by Sa’Luk. He smiles for a moment as he shows off his claws, but the two Jennys are not intimidated, so they bring out their Arcanine with intent to battle. However Sa’Luk just swings his claws around three times and withdraws them with a chuckle. At first, it didn’t seem like he did anything, but in reality, both Arcanine had had their fur cut to poodle like proportions and the two Officer Jennys had had clothes shredded down to the underwear.
Officer Jenny 1: They fight like monsters
Officer Jenny 2: Worse than monsters, these are the Forty Thieves
Persian was still positioned on the ceiling, but was able to hear that last comment and reply to it with…
Persian: Really? I get 39
Ash also heard this comment, but when he looked behind him, his attention was quickly turned towards the Hooded Figure, who was still searching the Gift Table.
Ash: (Takes off his tuxedo coat) 40
The Hooded Figure was still frantically searching the gifts for something, but from the looks of things, he wasn’t making much headway.
The Hooded Figure: Where is it?
However this quickly changed when he saw a small, Egyptian-like scepter with a green gem on it. Apparently, this was the item he was looking for.
The Hooded Figure: (Reaching for the scepter) ah, at last
He held the item up in the air for a moment, but then suddenly, he felt a pushing feeling that sent him over, flat on his back. He looked up and saw that it was Ash, who was now gloatingly holding the same scepter he was after.
Ash: (Mockingly) can I see your invitation?
The Hooded Figure: (Reaches a golden statue) stay out of my way, boy (throws it at Ash) and you won’t get hurt!
This minor attack causes Ash to fall backwards, but he still manages to hold onto the scepter regardless. He tries to get back up, but the Hooded Figure leaps on top of him and grabs him by his wrists
The Hooded Figure: Fool, you don’t stand a chance against the King of Thieves!
Ash struggled for a bit, but then he looked the self-proclaimed “king” in the face and said…
Ash: When I get up, I’ll bow to you!
…right before kicking the “King of thieves” off of him with one leg
The scene then cuts to a slightly chubby thief carrying two knives, who was then quickly subdued by Misty when she tapped on his shoulder from behind and delivered a sound punch to his face.
Misty: (After the punch) that was for ruining my wedding
Two other thieves saw this happen while they were trying to make off with their haul, but while they were looking at their fallen comrade in shock, they failed to notice Charizard, Torkaoal and Quilava sneaking up behind them and using Flamethrower on their rear ends. This caused them to drop their loot and jump forward in pain, where Infernape and Pignite were waiting for them and ready to finish the job with Tackle and Mach Punch.
The struggle between Ash and the King of Thieves continued while this was happening and while both of them had a firm grip on the golden scepter, neither of them was making any headway.
The next scene showed Pikachu confronting 5 of the 40 thieves who were ready to bring out their pokemon and crush the little Electric-type. But Pikachu simply fired a thin Thunderbolt upwards and hit the chain holding a large chandelier. This caused the whole thing to fall and land right on top of the thieves with a big THUMP.
Meanwhile, Persian was still maintaining his position on the ceiling, but as the crumble starting to subside, he felt the ceiling he was clinging to and levitated away from it to get a good look at it. When he saw that the only part of the ceiling left was the part he was protecting, he stroked his chin and said…
Persian: I guess there’s really no point to this now
After that, Persian teleported away and reappeared in front of three thieves who were trying to escape. His arms were crossed at this point and he had a smug grin on his face, but the three thieves were not intimidated, so they prepared to fight back.
Persian lost his smile for a second there, but it quickly came back when he looked at the audience and wiggled his eyebrows.
Suddenly, Persian transforms into a black garbed ninja with a Katana in both hands and he is quickly surrounded by an army of Persian duplicates, all dressed the exact same way. They all even make the sound effects to go with it
This intimidates the thieves rather easily, as they all drop their “Tough Guy” facade and run off in the opposite direction. This makes Persian quite happy, but then he hears a loud bellowing sound and turns his attention towards the Donphan making it. He started to smile again and then grew so large that he was able to lift Donphan up like it was a toy. He held the ground-type up close to his torso, looked at some of the thieves and said…
Persian: Freeze, dirt bags! (Cocks Donphan’s trunk like a machine gun) don’t make me use the other end
And like a quickly deflating balloon, Persian forced Donphan to blow a mighty gust of air out of its trunk and blew away three of the 40 thieves (the triplets who looked like they should be in a Circus). However, afterwards, Donphan looked like a deflated squeaky toy and Persian put him down with a look of embarrassment on his face.
Then, with a smile, Persian harnessed a Thunderbolt in his paw and fired it at two of the 40 thieves’ rear ends. They ran away screaming afterwards and when they do, Persian transforms again…
Persian: (As Forrest Gump) Mama always said “Lightning is as lightning does”
Sa’Luk and another thief saw this and they were both shocked by it (no pun intended)
Sa’Luk: Cassim said nothing about facing the powers of a Pokemon like that! (Turning to the tall thief behind him) Get the others out of here. We'll leave the King to his plans.
Speaking of said “King” he and Ash were still squabbling over the scepter and even when it looked like the King of Thieves was going to get away, Ash stopped him still. Their fighting even knocked over the urn that Meowth was in and he was free to wobble around disoriented. However, the struggle was finally ended when the two noticed the Rhydon charging right towards them. Fortunately, they both manage to get out of the way in time and the Rhydon just smashes through the wall and runs off growling. Ash watches this, but when he looks around for his adversary, he finds nothing
Ash: Where’s the King of Thieves
Unbeknownst to Ash, the King of Thieves had grabbed onto the Rhydon and hitched a ride away from the chapel. He eventually got off and when that happened, he looked towards what remained of the Chapel and said…
The King of Thieves: I’ll see you again, Boy!
…right before running off
Meanwhile, back inside, Persian was looking particularly proud of his efforts in stopping the thieves. But that quickly ended when he saw just how much damage was done to Chapel.
Persian: This is not my fault! This was not built to code! (More of the Chapel collapses in)
Delia and Carlos were both shocked to see all of this destruction, and it didn’t help that Meowth was nearby to say…
Meowth: Good luck getting back the catering deposit
No doubt about it, Carlos and Delia were both upset about their children’s ruined wedding. But before their disappointment could go any further, it is briefly relieved by Persian when he pops up in front of them and says…
Persian: Fear not, O’ Mother of the Groom and Father of the Bride, we can rebuild! (Transforms into a muscular construction worker)
Mayor Carlos: Oh, please do (Persian’s chest muscles drop to his gut, but Persian just shrugs afterwards); we can’t have a wedding without a Chapel
Persian: (Looking at and writing on a clipboard) Alright, a wedding Chapel it is, my man
It was at that point that Persian used his powers to change Pikachu, Charizard and Meowth into construction workers as well. And for sheer humor, each one was doing a stereotypical construction worker thing afterwards; Pikachu was eating a donut, Charizard was reading the newspaper and Meowth was eating a sandwich.
Persian: Hey, I wanna see some resumes on these guys… (Gets in close to Delia and Carlos) and don’t let the one with whiskers near any power tools (drill sounds)
Delia: Yes, yes, whatever it takes Persian, just please fix everything. (Turns to Carlos) oh, Carlos, how could our children’s special day go so wrong?
Mayor Carlos: I know (turns away from Delia), I am so sorry about this, Misty
But when no answer was heard, Carlos was quick to see that Misty wasn’t around.
Mayor Carlos: (Confused) Daughter?
Turns out, Misty was at the Gift Table area looking at the presents that were on the floor.
Misty: What were they after, the gifts?
Ash: Not all of the gifts, this is what the King of Thieves wanted
Turns out, Ash still had the scepter that the King of Thieves was after, and when Misty, Pikachu, Persian, Charizard and Meowth all came up to him, they all just looked at it confusingly. Of what value could this one item be?
Meowth: With all the other great stuff (taps on the scepter), why go for this thing?
Suddenly, the scepter’s gem started to glow bright white while a mysterious voice could be heard saying…
Mysterious voice: …YOUR QUESTION IS MINE TO ANSWER!!!
The light grew to blinding proportions, so blinding that the group barely saw the scepter as it floated out of Ash’s hand and into the center of the room. There it stood perfectly still as a more solid form of light emanated from it and took on the form of a ghostly, ethereal looking woman wearing a Noctowl pendent and clothes based on the Pokémon, Xatu.
Ghostly Figure: The King of Thieves sought my sight to find the Ultimate Treasure
Meowth: (No longer acknowledging the bright light) did someone say treasure?
Ash: Uh, Persian?
Persian: (Puts on sunglasses) whoa, looks like an Oracle, people believed these spirits worked along side Xatu in ancient times
Ghostly Figure: I’ve seen all that has been and all that will be.
Persian: (As Dustin Hoffman in "Rainman") uh oh, uh oh, definitely an Oracle, tells the future, uh oh. (To Misty after changing back to normal) Girlfriend, where were you registered?
The scene then cuts to an upper view of the group while Meowth is trying to approach the Oracle
Meowth: Okay, ya know all, so tell all! Where is the treasure, ya know, the Ultimate one?
Oracle: I am bound by the rule of one; one question, one answer
Meowth: I only want one answer! Where is the Ultimate Treasure?
Oracle: You have already asked your one question
Meowth: Oh, you mean before? Oh, that wasn’t a question; that was, uh, thinking out loud
Suddenly, Persian yanks Meowth by the tail and pulls him close to his face as he says…
Persian: Very loud (lets Meowth go)
Ash had just retrieved the scepter from its midair position at this point, and after he did, Misty came up close to him and said…
Misty: Ash, we could learn anything, about our lives, our future
Oracle: You have but to ask
Ash: I can wait to see what the future holds, it’s the past that I need answers for. There are too many blanks there; it’s like it’s just one, big blur.
Oracle: Your question is your choice. But remember the rule of one, choose carefully
The scene then cuts to Meowth looking grumpy while standing next to Charizard.
Meowth: Oh, sure, she warns him about the one question thing
This comment made Charizard look annoyed so, in response, he smacked Meowth away with his tail, to which the Normal-type gave a squeal.
Ash: I don’t think you can help me. (Walks away) my past isn’t just one question; it’s a million questions.
Oracle: Ah, but mere questions about your past can be answered by your father…
This comment caught Ash completely off-guard, as he turned back towards the Oracle and said…
Ash: My father?
Pikachu, Charizard and Persian all showed signs of being equally shocked by this comment. But the Oracle proved that she was being quite serious when she waved her hands and made a mystical visual appear in front her. It showed an older man who had a strong resemblance to Ash, except he had grey hair instead of black and a noticeably short cut beard.
As Ash slowly approached the image of his father, he was still in total shock by all this, as his next words were…
Ash: My father is alive?
The scene then fades to black and then comes back with a setting change. We are now brought to a cliff side near the outskirts of Viridian city, around sunset it appears, where Pikachu, Charizard and a Raichu are all pacing back and forth. Ash’s sister, Elsa was leaning against the cliff side while this was happening and was now wearing a tan pair of jeans and a black T-shirt. Her facial expression implied that she was in deep thought, and when Raichu noticed this, it came up to Elsa and started rubbing itself against her leg. Elsa noticed this and responded to it by kneeling down and petting Raichu lovingly on the head.
*That’s right, Raichu belongs to Elsa*
Suddenly, Elsa and Raichu heard the call of Corsola as one came running up to them with a smile. Turns out this was Misty’s Corsola as she was next to come onto the scene after Corsola, and she was now dressed in a blue pair of pants and a purple tanktop. Her hair was also in a different style this time, now it was more thicker-looking and went down to her back.
Elsa: Misty, what are you doing out here?
Misty: I could ask you the same thing, Elsa
Elsa: Well, I came out here to think about what my Mom told me about Dad
Misty: Oh yeah, how did Mrs. Ketchum take the news?
Elsa: Well, at first, she seemed just as surprised as I was when Ash told me. But I was a little untrusting of her at first, I mean, she was the one who told me and Ash that Dad was gone
Misty: So, she knew he was alive?
Elsa: (Sighs) no, that’s just it. Turns out, Mom only told us that because she didn’t know either. Apparently, back before Ash and I were even old enough to know who he was, Dad just packed up and left on a journey. He told Mom that he was going away to help make our lives better, but he never came back. Mom wasn’t sure what to tell us when were old enough, so she just said what she thought was true; that Dad was… well, ya know
Misty: (Sympathetically) I’m so sorry, Elsa
Corsola also offered its condolences, right before it came up to Elsa and joined Raichu in rubbing up against her legs. Elsa gave both Pokemon a pat on the head at that moment. But right after said moment, Misty was quick to get back to the reason she was really out there.
Misty: Where’s Ash?
Elsa then pointed upwards, to the top of the cliff and Misty was quick to see something sitting over the side of the ridge.
Misty: Has he been up there all day?
The scene then cuts to a clearer view of the top of the ridge, where we see Ash sitting next to a rock, looking at Viridian City from afar. He was now dressed in a pair of blue jeans with a white shirt and a leather jacket, and while he no longer wears the hats he used to, he still sports the same Pokemon League symbol on the back and shoulders of his jacket.
In his hands was the same dagger he claimed to have belonged to his father. But as he looked at it while holding it up, he put it back down and leaned against the rock to sigh exasperatedly. This is when Misty arrived at the top with Pikachu and Corsola, and said…
Misty: Ash, are you alright? (Sees the Oracle’s scepter and picks it up) What’s wrong?
Ash: I’ve always wanted to learn more about my father, but (stands up) now I’m not so sure. What kind of man leaves his kids? Did he even care? (Sigh) maybe I don’t wanna know
Misty: (Comes up to Ash and touches his shoulder) yes you do
Ash: How can you be so sure?
Misty: (Rests her head on Ash’s shoulder) because I already know him… (Ash turns towards Misty with a surprised look on his face) because I know you.
It was then that Misty sat Ash back down on the grass and took both his hands lovingly as we are then led into another musical number by a soft and soothing tune
OUT OF THIN AIR
Misty: You showed me the world when I was all locked up inside.
(Flashbacks to previous Anime episodes begin, all of them were of Ash doing good things and helping Misty)
You reached out your hand and took me on a magic Carpet ride.
One look at your smile and I could see the light, shining everywhere.
(Flashbacks finally end)
People like you don't come out of thin air.
Ash: Oh Misty...
(Stands up) You don't understand.
There is so much that you don't see.
(Ash flashes back to his childhood where he was walking in the Pallet Town Park alone with his head down)
Just think if you can what growing up had to be like for me.
(Two children run pass Younger Ash and receive a hug from their father when they reach him. Younger Ash smiled at this touching moment, but his smile quickly disappeared when the two children leave with their father hand-in-hand.)
Your father's a man who taught you who you are.
(Younger Ash then continued to walk alone after that, with his head down and a sad look on his face.)
Mine was never there.
(Flashback ends)
So how can you say, I don't come out of thin air?
(Ash and Misty are now standing at the cliff’s edge together)
Ash: There's so much I want to know
Misty: You've got the chance to learn.
Ash: If it means, I'd have to go...
Misty: I'll be right here when you return. Our wedding can wait.
(Ash hugs Misty)
Ash: I love you.
Misty: I think it's worth this small delay.
(Pikachu sighs while holding the Oracle scepter, but as soon as he remembers he had it, he hands it over to Ash, who then rewards him with a pet on the head)
Ash: Maybe you're right.
(Pikachu and Corsola high-five each other before leaning against each other while looking tenderly at Ash and Misty)
Misty: And won't it be great to have your father see our wedding day? It isn't too late.
Ash: I've waited so long to learn the truth.
(Both grab onto the Oracle scepter)
Both: And now at least, we can finally say.
Misty: You're father is really there.
Ash: There's so much that we might share.
Misty: And you'll finally learn, you
Both: Don't come out of thin air.
It was at that point that the Oracle scepter levitated out of the couple’s hand and floated over the Cliffside before freezing in midair and revealing the Oracle once more.
Oracle: (To Ash) have you chosen your question?
Ash: I have
Oracle: Then ask
Ash: (Brief silence) where is my father?
Oracle: (Pointing West) Follow the trail of the Forty Thieves. Your father is trapped behind their world
This news was a shock to both Ash and Misty, but Ash most of all
Ash: Forty Thieves? Is he hurt? How long has he been their prisoner?
Oracle: I’m sorry; I can only answer one question
And with that, the Oracle vanishes once more and its scepter levitates back into the hands of Ash.
Ash: It’s up to me
Misty: (Places her hands on Ash’s shoulder) take as long as you need
Ash looks at Misty for a brief moment and then says…
Ash: I’ll be back in time for our wedding, I promise
…before hugging her tightly
