“ Tracy!”
“ Are you okay?”
Tracy sheepishly scratched his neck. “ Next time I won’t hitch a ride on a prehistoric creature!”
Suddenly, there was a gust of wind, and an orange dragon flew from above tem, shaking their hair. Gary quickly adjusted his, and then squinted
The dragon had a rider.
A rider who was standing fearlessly, hands clenched.
“ Alright, Charizard, get me up there!”
Gary gasped. “ Ash!”
Charizard nodded, and flew to the creature. Ash jumped, and landed on its back.
“ Charizard, return!”
Then Ash looked at the Aerodactyl. “ Easy, big guy, easy.”
The Pokemon turned, saw the ten year old boy, and panicked, spinning and turning upside down as Ash lost his grip.
Then, with a burst of speed, the Pokemon left Ash in midair.
“ Oh, no.” He muttered.
HE began to fall.
“ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!” He yelled as he threw a Poke ball. “ PIGGY I CHOOSE YOU!”
The Pigeotto came out of its fall, swooping down to catch its trainer.
“ Piggy, get me up there!”
The bird obeyed, swooping down and then up.
“ ASH WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!” Gary yelled.
“ ASH STOP IT’S TOO DANGEROUS!”
Ash ignored them. “ Easy…. Easy…..”
The Aeordactly noticed the boy again, panicked, and began to flap its wings faster.
“ NO!” Ash cried as he jumped. He turned, one hand holding his hat and other Pokeball. “ PIGGY, RETURN!”
Everyone on the ground watched in slo- mo. He jumped, called his Pokemon in, and turned back.
“ He’s not gonna make it.” Tracy whispered.
He did.
“ Did he just…….”
“ Do that!” Gary was now pacing in frantic circles. “ Oh, this is great, JUST GREAT!”
“ Gary, calm yourself. Ash knows what he’s doing….. I hope.” Oak said as he watched his student.
“ He’d better!” Gary yelled.
Up there, Ash was staring down, wide eyed. “ This is bad, this is bad.” Ash muttered. “ Hey, big guy? Mind slowing down?”
The creature jerked as it saw the boy on its leg and flew faster.
“ I SAID SLOWER NOT HIGHER AND FASTER!”
He tightened his grip on its leg.
Down below, Gary was on the verge of killing Ash. “ This is madness!”
Tracy was sketching the scene. “ How does he end up in these messes?” He muttered.
“ Because he’s crazy!”
Oak was staring. “ I…. I need to lie down.”
Gary turned to his grandpa. “ Grandpa, forget lying down! We need to get Ash down from there!”
Oak sighed. “ That is….. A valid point.”
He looked at the boys. “ What should we do?”
Gary raised a brow. “ I thought you’d know!”
Oak sighed as he slumped against a tree. “ We’re doomed.”

Ash gulped as he looked down. The trees looked really small, and he could barely see Gary.
“ This….. Might not have been my best move.” he muttered.
The aerodactyl swooped down and up, catching Ash off guard. Thankfully, he hung on.
But when he looked down, he realized he was dangling from a  foot.
The foot of a wild Aerodactyl.
“ One wrong move and I’m some animal’s dinner.” he groaned. “ Oh, why did I do this?”
Then he looked at the Aerodactyl. “ To help it calm down, that’s why. Even if it DOES mean I might get killed in the process.”
He grunted as he climbed onto its back. “ How to calm an Aerodactyl down…….” HE muttered as he rummaged through his pocket for his PokeDex. He flipped it open.
“ Aerodactyl. No information.”
“ What?!” Ash exclaimed, astonished. “ But….. but you know EVERYTHING!”
“ That would be incorrect, Ash Ketchums.”
Ash groaned. “ Thanks anyway, Dexter.”
He put the device back in his pocket and sat, deep in thought.
What could he do? He wasn't gonna ask Tracy and Gary for help, no matter how much they insisted!
Besides, he wanted to prove to them he wasn’t the boy who keeps falling and risking his life.
But wasn’t he risking his life right now?
Ash, stop. You’re in the air, on an Aerodactyl that’s a million years behind the world.
He’s scared, and we all know that.
Wait…. Scared?
Of a Pokemon trainer?
What if he just showed the creature he meant no harm!
That would work for sure!
…… Maybe.
“ Hey, big guy!” He called. “ I’m a Pokemon master! I have all sorts of Pokemon, and some of them are just like you! How about you calm down, and I’ll introduce you to my friends?”
The Aerodactyl flew faster.
“ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!” Ash yelled as he gripped its tail. “ I SAID CALM DOWN!!! CALM! DOWN!”

Everyone was watching with wide eyes.

Suddenly, the Pokemon swooped down.

" NOW, ASH!" Gary yelled.

" JUMP, ASH, JUMP!" oak added

Ash hesitated. " But.... It needs help..."

" ASH!" Tracy yelled.

Ash sighed. " Okay, okay."

But just as he was going to hop off, the creature shot up.

" AAAAAAAAAAAH!" Ash yelled as he clung onto the flying creature.

*****

We have a few senarios we can go off.

Ash held on for dear life as the Aerodactyl shot higher into the sky, his heart racing. He could feel the wind whipping past his face, and his grip on the creature's tail was starting to slip. His mind raced, desperately trying to come up with a plan. The others were shouting at him from below, but their voices were becoming faint as the distance between them grew.

"Think, Ash, think!" he muttered to himself. "How can I get this guy to calm down?"

He tried to recall everything he knew about prehistoric Pokémon, but it wasn’t much. He had never dealt with an Aerodactyl before, and his Pokédex had been useless. The creature was clearly terrified, and Ash knew that if he didn’t do something soon, they’d both be in serious trouble.

Suddenly, the Aerodactyl let out a piercing screech and tilted downward in a sharp dive. Ash’s stomach lurched as they plummeted towards the ground. He gritted his teeth and tightened his grip, determined not to fall off.

"Easy, big guy, easy!" Ash shouted, trying to sound calm even though his heart was pounding.

The Aerodactyl’s wings flapped wildly as it descended, clearly in a panic. Ash had no idea how to steer the creature or get it to stop, but he knew he had to try something. With one hand still gripping the tail, he reached into his pocket and pulled out another Poké Ball.

"Okay, here goes nothing!" he muttered. "Go, Bulbasaur!"

In a flash of light, Bulbasaur appeared, standing on the Aerodactyl’s back with surprising balance. "Bulbasaur, use Vine Whip to steady us!" Ash commanded.

Bulbasaur nodded and extended its vines, wrapping them tightly around the Aerodactyl’s wings and torso. The creature bucked and screeched again, but the vines helped stabilize it, slowing their rapid descent. Ash could feel the tension easing slightly as the Aerodactyl stopped flailing as much.

"That’s it, big guy," Ash said soothingly, inching his way up the creature’s back. "We’re not here to hurt you. We’re just trying to help."

The Aerodactyl let out a low growl but seemed to be calming down—at least a little. Ash kept his hand on its scaly skin, hoping that his presence would reassure it. Bulbasaur’s vines held firm, and the wild creature gradually leveled out, no longer diving at breakneck speed.

Down below, Gary, Oak, and Tracy watched with bated breath. Gary was pacing again, hands in his hair. "What is he thinking?! He could have been down by now!"

Professor Oak squinted up at the sky, his expression unreadable. "Ash has always had a special connection with Pokémon. We have to trust him."

Tracy, still sketching furiously, nodded. "Yeah, but he’s really pushing it this time."

Back in the air, Ash let out a sigh of relief as the Aerodactyl slowed its frantic flight. He could feel the creature’s muscles relaxing under his hand. Bulbasaur was still keeping it steady, but Ash knew he needed to convince the Aerodactyl to trust him completely.

"Bulbasaur, let go of one wing—slowly," Ash instructed. "We need to show it that we’re not here to trap it."

Bulbasaur hesitated but obeyed, retracting one of its vines cautiously. The Aerodactyl glanced back at Ash but didn’t freak out like before. Ash took a deep breath, feeling a flicker of hope.

"That’s it," he murmured. "You’re doing great. We’re almost there."

Just as things seemed to be going smoothly, there was a sudden gust of wind. The Aerodactyl screeched in panic and jerked upward again, catching Ash off guard. He nearly lost his grip on the creature, his body slipping sideways as they soared higher.

"NO, NO, NO!" Ash shouted, desperately reaching for something to hold onto. His fingers barely grazed the edge of the Aerodactyl’s wing before he started falling again.

"ASH!" Gary screamed from below.

Ash felt the air rushing past him as he plummeted. His mind raced, but there was no time to think. He quickly grabbed another Poké Ball from his belt. "Pikachu, I choose you!"

Pikachu appeared in mid-air, eyes wide as it saw Ash falling. "Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Ash commanded, hoping to get the Aerodactyl’s attention.

Pikachu unleashed a burst of electricity, and the Aerodactyl screeched again, this time turning back towards Ash. It dove after him, closing the distance rapidly. Ash braced himself, praying that the creature would catch him in time.

Just as Ash was about to hit the ground, the Aerodactyl swooped down and caught him with its claws. Ash gasped in relief, clutching tightly to the creature’s leg once more.

"Thanks, big guy," he muttered, his heart still pounding.

Gary, Tracy, and Oak watched in disbelief as the Aerodactyl circled back to the sky, this time with Ash safely in tow. Gary threw his hands up in exasperation. "He’s insane! Absolutely insane!"

Oak chuckled weakly, shaking his head. "That’s Ash for you."

Up in the air, Ash smiled to himself. He had done it. The Aerodactyl was calm now, and he could feel the tension leaving the creature’s body.

"Alright, buddy," Ash said softly, patting the Aerodactyl’s side. "Let’s get you back down to the ground."

The Aerodactyl let out a soft growl of agreement and began a slow, steady descent. Ash breathed a sigh of relief as they headed back towards the others.

As they landed, Gary rushed over, still looking half-crazed with worry. "What were you thinking?!" he shouted. "You could’ve been killed!"

Ash grinned sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck. "Yeah... but I wasn’t."

Gary glared at him, but there was a hint of relief in his eyes. "You’re a maniac, Ash."

Ash just shrugged. "I couldn’t let the big guy stay scared forever."

Professor Oak stepped forward, his face filled with pride. "You did well, Ash. You’ve got a real gift with Pokémon."

Tracy nodded, still sketching furiously. "You always manage to pull off the impossible."

Ash smiled as he looked up at the Aerodactyl, which was now calm and resting on the ground. "Guess it wasn’t so impossible after all."

As the Aerodactyl shot upward, Ash’s hands began to slip from the creature’s tail. His heart raced as he felt his grip weakening, and he shouted out, “PIGGY, I CHOOSE YOU!” for what felt like the hundredth time that day. His Pidgeotto swooped down from the sky just in time, catching him mid-fall as the Aerodactyl soared higher into the clouds.

“Phew,” Ash gasped, clutching tightly to Pidgeotto’s feathers. “Thanks, buddy. Now let’s try again!”

From the ground, Gary was pacing back and forth, his hands clutching his hair in frustration. “This is INSANE!” he yelled, stomping his foot. “Does Ash have a death wish? He’s going to get himself killed if he keeps this up!”

Tracy, still sketching the scene with wide eyes, mumbled, “He always ends up in these kinds of messes. It’s like trouble finds him.”

Gary whipped around, glaring at Tracy. “How can you be so calm about this?! Ash is going to fall again! You’ve seen him, right? He’s stubborn! He’s gonna keep trying until he—” Gary cut himself off, looking skyward as Pidgeotto flew Ash back toward the Aerodactyl.

“OH NO, NOT AGAIN!” Gary yelled, clutching his head. “HE’S GOING BACK UP THERE!”

Oak, slumped against a tree, was pale as a ghost. “I don’t know how much more of this my heart can take...” he muttered, rubbing his temples. “Ash needs to stop this before it’s too late.”

Up above, Ash was already closing in on the Aerodactyl again. Pidgeotto flew with remarkable speed and precision, allowing Ash to reach out for the wild Pokémon. “Okay, this time I’ve got it,” Ash muttered to himself, bracing for impact. He leaped from Pidgeotto’s back, grabbing hold of the Aerodactyl’s wing.

“Easy, big guy!” Ash called, trying to sound soothing. “I just want to help!”

But the Aerodactyl had no interest in calming down. It screeched in panic, flapping its wings wildly as it tried to shake Ash off. With one violent jerk, the creature sent Ash tumbling through the air once more.

“NOT AGAIN!” Ash screamed as he plummeted toward the ground. “PIGGY, I NEED YOU!”

Pidgeotto swooped in for another rescue, catching Ash just before he hit the treetops. The bird Pokémon was panting heavily now, clearly exhausted from all the repeated efforts. “Sorry, Piggy,” Ash said apologetically, patting its head. “Just one more time, I promise!”

Gary, who was now pacing in tight circles, was at his wit’s end. “One more time? ONE MORE TIME?!” he shouted, his voice growing shrill. “Ash is going to get himself KILLED! WHY DOESN’T HE JUST STOP?!”

Tracy, sketching faster now, glanced up briefly. “Well, Ash does have a habit of not giving up…”

Gary threw his hands in the air, exasperated. “THAT’S NOT A GOOD THING RIGHT NOW!”

Oak, still watching from beneath the tree, was breathing heavily. “Gary’s right… Ash needs to stop before… before…” He couldn’t even finish the sentence. The tension was getting to him.

Up in the sky, Ash was back on the Aerodactyl’s tail, desperately clinging on. The creature’s frantic movements were only getting worse, and Ash could feel his grip slipping again. “This is bad… really bad…” he muttered, gritting his teeth. “Okay, Aerodactyl, listen to me! I’m not here to hurt you! I just want to help!”

But the Aerodactyl wasn’t listening. With a wild screech, it dove sharply, causing Ash to lose his grip once more. He tumbled through the air, shouting, “PIGGY, I CHOOSE YOU!” for what felt like the thousandth time that day.

Pidgeotto, though exhausted, swooped down to catch him yet again. Ash landed on its back with a heavy thud, panting and holding on tight. “You’re doing great, Piggy,” Ash said, though his voice was shaky. “I know this is tough, but we’ve got to keep trying.”

On the ground, Gary was pacing so fast he was practically running in circles. “HE’S GOING TO FALL AGAIN, I JUST KNOW IT!” he yelled. “AND THIS TIME PIGGY WON’T BE ABLE TO—"

“Gary!” Tracy interrupted, still sketching. “Give him a chance! He’s always pulling off impossible stunts, remember?”

“IMPOSSIBLE STUNTS?! THIS IS SUICIDE!” Gary shouted, stopping to glare at Tracy. “He’s already fallen like five times, and you’re sitting there sketching like this is some kind of art project!”

Tracy shrugged, though he was clearly worried. “I’m just… trying to capture the moment.”

Gary groaned, slapping his hand to his forehead. “CAPTURE THE MOMENT?! Ash is going to get himself killed and you’re—" But before he could finish, Oak stood up and placed a hand on Gary’s shoulder.

“Calm down, Gary,” Oak said softly. “Ash knows what he’s doing… I hope.”

Gary shook his head frantically. “He better know, or I’m going up there myself!”

Meanwhile, up in the sky, Ash was once again closing in on the Aerodactyl. His determination was unwavering, despite the close calls. “Okay, one more time,” he muttered to himself. “This time, I know I’ve got it.”

He leaped from Pidgeotto’s back once again, grabbing hold of the Aerodactyl’s wing. But just as before, the creature screeched and shook violently, trying to throw him off. Ash gritted his teeth, holding on as tight as he could.

“COME ON, AERODACTYL!” Ash shouted, his voice strained. “I’M NOT GOING TO HURT YOU! I JUST WANT TO HELP!”

But the Aerodactyl didn’t seem to understand. It screeched even louder, diving toward the ground once again.

“ASH, JUMP!” Gary yelled from below, his voice hoarse from shouting.

“ASH, NOW!” Oak added, his face pale with fear.

Ash hesitated, glancing down at the rapidly approaching treetops. He knew they were right—he should jump, let Pidgeotto catch him one last time. But something in him wouldn’t let go. The Aerodactyl was scared, and he had to help it. He couldn’t abandon it now.

“I can’t,” Ash muttered to himself. “I just can’t…”

But before he could make a decision, the Aerodactyl let out a final screech and shot upward with incredible speed, sending Ash flying off its back.

“AAAAAAAAAAH!” Ash screamed as he tumbled through the air once again. He quickly threw a Pokéball. “PIGGY, I CHOOSE YOU!”

Pidgeotto, panting and struggling to keep up, dove down to catch him one last time. But this time, it was too late. Ash was falling too fast.

“NOOOO!” Gary screamed, watching in horror as Ash plummeted toward the ground.

And just when it seemed like all hope was lost, a familiar cry rang out from the sky.

“CHARIZARD, I CHOOSE YOU!”

In a flash of light, Charizard burst from its Pokéball, soaring down with incredible speed. Ash landed safely on its back just moments before hitting the ground.

“Thanks, Charizard,” Ash whispered, breathing heavily. “You saved me.”

On the ground, Gary collapsed to his knees, his heart racing. “I can’t take this anymore…” he muttered, clutching his chest. “He’s going to give me a heart attack one of these days…”

Tracy, still sketching, smiled slightly. “Looks like Ash did it again.”

Oak, wiping sweat from his brow, let out a long, relieved sigh. “That boy… He’s going to be the death of me.”

Ash went up again.

And this time Gary couldn't take it. He threw a Poke ball out.

" Dodrio, I choose you!"

Gary’s Dodrio appeared with a flash, its three heads bobbing up and down in unison. “Dodrio, go after Ash! We need to get him down from there before he gets himself killed!”

The bird Pokémon let out a synchronized squawk before leaping into the air, running faster than anything on the ground. It flapped its wings, gaining speed as it chased after Ash and the Aerodactyl.

“Gary, what are you doing?!” Tracy yelled, standing up in alarm. “That thing can’t fly high enough to reach him!”

Gary was pacing again, his hands clenched into fists. “I don’t care, Tracy! If Ash won’t listen to reason, I’ll have to bring him down myself!”

Dodrio ran faster, its feet leaving the ground with each powerful leap. But just as Tracy feared, it couldn't keep up with the altitude, and eventually, the bird started losing momentum, unable to rise any higher. Gary gritted his teeth and recalled Dodrio, frustration evident on his face.

Meanwhile, Ash was still clinging to the Aerodactyl, now riding on its back. The prehistoric creature was still panicking, its screeches echoing through the sky as it made sharp turns and dove up and down.

“Come on, come on, just calm down already!” Ash muttered, his grip tightening on the Pokémon’s neck as it shot upwards again, heading for the clouds. “I’m not trying to hurt you!”

Down below, Professor Oak rubbed his temples in despair. “This is going to end badly…”

Gary turned to the professor, his voice shaky with concern. “Grandpa, do something! Ash is gonna get himself killed!”

Oak sighed, pulling out a Poké Ball from his pocket. “Alright… desperate times call for desperate measures. I didn’t want to have to do this…” He threw the Poké Ball into the air. “Dragonite, I choose you!”

A majestic Dragonite emerged, its wings unfurling as it hovered above the ground, its gentle eyes looking toward Oak. “Dragonite, fly up there and help Ash! But be careful, we don’t want to spook the Aerodactyl even more.”

Dragonite nodded, flapping its powerful wings and taking off toward Ash and the wild Pokémon. As it soared higher, Ash noticed it approaching.

“Professor Oak’s Dragonite?” Ash squinted, trying to keep his balance. “No, no, stay back! I’ve got this!”

Dragonite, however, ignored Ash’s protests, flying closer with calm, steady beats of its wings. The Aerodactyl, sensing the larger dragon’s presence, let out a high-pitched shriek and veered to the side, causing Ash to lose his balance once more.

“Waaaaah!” Ash yelled as he slipped from Aerodactyl’s back, plummeting toward the ground.

“ASH!” Gary screamed, running forward despite being miles away from helping.

Just as Ash was about to hit the ground, Dragonite swooped down and caught him with its strong arms. Ash let out a sigh of relief as he found himself safely cradled in the dragon’s grip.

“Thanks, Dragonite,” Ash said sheepishly. “I guess… I could’ve used the help after all.”

Dragonite gave him a soft growl of approval as it gently brought him back down to the ground. Tracy and Gary ran over as soon as they saw him land.

“You idiot!” Gary yelled, breathless from the tension. “You could’ve been killed up there!”

Ash scratched the back of his neck, smiling sheepishly. “I had it under control… mostly.”

“Mostly?!” Tracy raised an eyebrow, still clutching his sketchbook. “You were hanging from an Aerodactyl’s foot! That’s not exactly ‘under control,’ Ash.”

Professor Oak approached, his face a mix of relief and exasperation. “Ash, you’ve got to learn when to ask for help. I appreciate your courage, but that was reckless!”

Ash looked at the ground, his cheeks burning with embarrassment. “I just… I didn’t want to fail. I thought I could calm it down.”

“You didn’t fail, Ash,” Oak said gently, placing a hand on his shoulder. “But even the best trainers need help sometimes. Remember that.”

Ash nodded, looking up at his friends and the professor. “Yeah… you’re right.”

Gary sighed, crossing his arms. “Just don’t scare us like that again, okay? My heart can’t take it.”

Ash grinned, finally relaxing a bit. “I’ll try. But you know me—always up for an adventure!”

Tracy laughed, flipping his sketchbook closed. “That’s for sure. Now let’s just hope there aren’t any more prehistoric Pokémon ready to swoop in and give us a heart attack.”

Ash clung tightly to the Aerodactyl as it soared higher, his heart racing in his chest. "I can’t keep doing this!" he muttered under his breath. He felt the wind whipping against his face, the sky stretching infinitely around him. His grip was slipping, and the wild Aerodactyl seemed more agitated than ever. With a sudden jolt, the creature bucked, and Ash's grip on its tail slipped.

"NO! Not again!" Ash shouted, his eyes wide as he felt his body drop into freefall. He fumbled for his Pokéball, his fingers shaking as the ground came rushing towards him. "PIGGY, I CHOOSE YOU!" he screamed, throwing the Pokéball in a panic.

The Pokéball opened mid-fall, and his trusty Pidgeotto burst out, flapping its wings furiously to catch its trainer. Piggy swooped down, catching Ash just before he hit the treetops.

"Great catch, Piggy!" Ash exclaimed, clutching the bird Pokémon tightly as it began to rise back towards the sky. But no sooner had they reached the same height as the Aerodactyl, the prehistoric creature spotted them again and freaked out, flapping its wings wildly and flying in erratic, unpredictable patterns.

"OH COME ON!" Ash groaned, as the Aerodactyl whipped its massive tail towards him and Piggy, forcing Ash to grab onto it once again.

Down below, Gary was pacing back and forth, his face etched with frustration. "This is insane!" he barked, pulling at his hair. "He keeps falling, and he's gonna kill himself!"

Tracy was still sketching, his eyes glued to the scene above. "I don't know how he gets into these situations," he muttered, his pencil flying across the page. "But I guess that’s Ash for you."

Gary turned to him, his eyes wide with panic. "This isn’t normal! Ash is literally going to die if he keeps this up!" He clenched his fists and resumed pacing. "What is he even trying to do up there?!"

Oak sighed, sitting under a tree with his hand over his face. "I don’t know what to tell you, Gary. I’ve seen Ash pull off crazy stunts before, but this…" He trailed off, shaking his head.

"Grandpa, forget the ‘crazy stunts’ part! He’s gonna die!" Gary snapped, throwing his hands up in the air.

Up in the sky, Ash was desperately trying to hold onto the Aerodactyl’s tail as it jerked and dove through the clouds. "Calm down, big guy!" he shouted. "I’m not trying to hurt you, I swear!"

The Aerodactyl, however, was having none of it. It twisted mid-air, sending Ash flying off again.

"AAAAAAHHHH!" Ash screamed, falling through the air, plummeting towards the trees below. "PIGGY!" he shouted, but this time, Piggy was too far to catch him immediately. Ash hit a tree branch, then another, tumbling painfully down through the branches until, with a thud, he landed on a lower bough, dazed but alive.

Gary, still pacing, stopped dead in his tracks, watching the scene unfold in horror. "Oh no… Ash…" His voice was barely a whisper as he clutched his head. "I can’t take this anymore!" He turned to Oak and Tracy, his face pale. "He’s fallen at least five times now! This is madness!"

"He's fine," Oak said calmly, though his eyes were wide with concern. "Ash always finds a way."

"Finds a way?!" Gary barked. "Finds a way to what, break every bone in his body?!" He threw his arms up in the air again and collapsed onto the ground, staring up at the sky with wide eyes. "I give up. I can’t watch this anymore. I’m done."

Tracy, still sketching furiously, just shook his head. "You say that every time, Gary, and every time you keep watching."

Gary groaned. "This time I mean it. I’m just gonna lie here and pretend I’m not watching him plummet to his doom."

Up above, Ash was clinging to the tree branch, wincing in pain as he struggled to sit up. "Ow… That… hurt…" he muttered, rubbing his bruised side. He looked up at the Aerodactyl, still flapping wildly in the distance. "Why does this keep happening to me?" He sighed and reached for Piggy’s Pokéball again. "Alright, one more time…"

He threw the ball, and Piggy appeared once more, swooping down to pick him up. Ash climbed onto Piggy’s back, wincing as his muscles protested from the repeated falls. "Let’s try this again, Piggy," he said, determination flashing in his eyes. "We’re not giving up yet!"

Piggy flapped its wings and rose back into the sky, heading straight for the Aerodactyl once again. Ash gripped Piggy’s feathers tightly, his face set in concentration. "Okay, big guy," he muttered to himself. "This time, I’ve got to calm it down without falling off again."

But as soon as they got close, the Aerodactyl panicked once more, flapping its wings so hard that it sent Ash and Piggy spinning out of control. Ash lost his grip again, and this time, he didn’t even have time to call for Piggy before he was falling through the sky again.

"AAAAAAHHHH!" he screamed, bracing himself for impact.

This time, he crashed through several more branches, hitting each one on the way down before landing with a painful thud on the ground below.

"OH COME ON!" Gary shouted, sitting up from where he had been lying down. "He’s fallen AGAIN?!"

Oak just sighed and shook his head, watching Ash slowly stand up, dusting himself off and wincing in pain. "The boy is resilient, I’ll give him that."

Gary groaned loudly and flopped back onto the ground. "I’m just… I can’t… I’m DONE. DONE, I tell you!"

Tracy, still sketching, didn’t even look up. "You’re not done, Gary. You’ll be pacing again in five minutes."

Gary glared at him. "No, I won’t."

Up above, Ash was climbing back onto Piggy’s back, determined to give it one more shot. He looked up at the Aerodactyl, still flying wildly through the sky, and clenched his fists. "This time," he muttered, "I’m gonna calm you down, no matter what."

As Piggy rose into the sky once more, Ash prepared himself for another round of near-death falls. And down below, Gary—true to Tracy’s prediction—got back up and began pacing once again.

"I swear," Gary muttered, "he’s gonna be the death of me."

Oak tossed a Pokéball into the air, and out popped his trusty Pidgeot, flapping its wings majestically.

"Gary, go help him!" Oak commanded.

Gary blinked, pointing at himself. "Me? But—"

"Go!" Oak insisted. "Ash is your friend, and you’re the only one who can knock some sense into him!"

Sighing, Gary grabbed Pidgeot’s reins and hopped on. "Okay, Grandpa, but I’m telling you, this is gonna be a headache!" He muttered under his breath as Pidgeot took to the sky.

As Gary neared the chaotic scene, he could see Ash clinging desperately to the Aerodactyl’s leg, his face pale as he struggled to hang on. Pidgeot circled around them, and Ash looked up, confused.

“Gary? What are you doing here?” Ash shouted over the roar of the wind.

Gary glared down at him, exasperated. "What do you think, Ashy-boy? I’m here because you keep getting yourself into ridiculous situations!"

Ash chuckled nervously. "Uh… right. Hehe… but hey, I’ve got this!"

Gary facepalmed. "No, Ash, you don’t have this! You’re hanging by a thread—literally! What were you thinking?"

Ash grinned sheepishly. "I was trying to calm him down!"

Gary threw his hands up in frustration. "Calm him down? Ash, you’ve been falling out of the sky like a sack of potatoes for the last ten minutes!"

Ash pouted. "Well, I didn’t have many options, Gary! Besides, I’ve almost got him!"

Gary’s eye twitched. "Almost? You’ve been one gust of wind away from becoming a pancake on the ground!"

Down below, Oak, Tracy, and a group of people were watching the chaos unfold.

Tracy sketched furiously, muttering, "This is going to be one for the history books… or at least the scrapbook."

Gary, meanwhile, had finally had enough. "Alright, Ashy-boy, stop messing around! We’re getting you down from here!"

"But Gary—"

"No buts, Ash!" Gary interrupted, his voice stern. "You’re getting down, and we’ll figure out how to handle Aerodactyl from the ground!"

Ash sighed, glancing back at the Aerodactyl. "Fine. I just… I didn’t want to fail, you know?"

Gary’s face softened, if only slightly. "Ash… you’re not failing. You’re being reckless, and there’s a difference. Now, let’s go."

As Pidgeot hovered closer, Ash hesitated one last time. "But…"

Gary raised an eyebrow. "Ash."

"Okay, okay!" Ash finally relented, reaching out for Pidgeot’s wing.

Just as Ash was about to grab it, Aerodactyl let out a loud screech and shot upward again, taking Ash with it!

"AAAAAAAAAAH!" Ash screamed as he dangled helplessly from the Pokémon’s tail.

Gary's patience had finally snapped. "ASH KETCHUM, I SWEAR—!"

With a dramatic sigh, Gary signaled for Pidgeot to follow Aerodactyl yet again, muttering to himself, "I can’t believe this is my life."

Down below, Oak smiled. "Looks like Gary’s finally learned how to handle Ash."

Tracy just shook his head. "Yeah, but can anyone really handle Ash?"

The chase continued, with Ash clinging to Aerodactyl, Gary scolding him from the sky, and everyone on the ground watching the spectacle unfold.

" Why are you so angry, Gary?" Ash asked.." who made you angry?"

Gary’s voice could still be heard above the chaos. "YOU ASHY-BOY!!!"

Ash clung tightly to Aerodactyl’s tail as the prehistoric Pokémon zoomed upwards, piercing through the clouds. His voice echoed across the sky as he yelled, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! BIG GUY, WOULD YOU PLEASE GO CLOSER TO THE GROUND?!"

But instead of listening, Aerodactyl sped up, diving straight through the clouds and back up again, sending Ash flying upward as he struggled to maintain his grip.

"NO, NO, NO!" Ash screamed. His voice was hoarse now, but the Aerodactyl seemed more panicked than ever. It flapped its wings wildly, going higher and faster.

From below, Gary watched the whole scene with wide eyes, his hands clenched into fists. "That does it!" he yelled. "I’m going up there!" He urged Pidgeot to fly higher.

Ash continued to scream, his voice breaking as the Aerodactyl made another sharp turn. "I CAN’T HOLD ON MUCH LONGER!"

Gary finally caught up to them, Pidgeot flapping hard to keep up. He was practically fuming as he shouted, "ASH! WHAT DID I TELL YOU?! THIS ISN’T A GAME!"

"I KNOW THAT!" Ash screamed back, still hanging for dear life. "BUT THIS GUY DOESN’T LISTEN TO ME!"

Gary rolled his eyes. "Of course he doesn’t, Ash! You can’t reason with a prehistoric Pokémon that’s in full panic mode! Now, grab my hand!"

Ash, barely able to look up, reached out. Just as he was about to grasp Gary’s hand, Aerodactyl jerked its tail and sent Ash flying again.

"AAAAAAH!" Ash spiraled through the air, tumbling down before he could even think.

"ASH!" Gary shouted, heart racing.

Before Ash hit the ground, though, he threw a Pokéball into the air. "PIGGY, I CHOOSE YOU!"

Pidgeotto swooped down, catching Ash just in time and lifting him back up. But instead of heading for safety, Ash urged Piggy forward, straight back towards Aerodactyl.

"ASH, YOU’RE INSANE!" Gary hollered as he watched Ash get back on Aerodactyl.

"I CAN DO THIS!" Ash yelled, though his voice was shaky.

The Aerodactyl screeched loudly, and Gary watched in frustration as Ash tried to calm it down, once again clinging to its leg.

Pidgeot circled them, and Gary shook his head in disbelief. "I can’t believe he’s doing this again!" He was beyond exasperated now, pacing in the air, muttering to himself. "Why do I even bother? Seriously, why?"

Down below, Oak and Tracy continued to watch the drama unfold. Oak let out a tired sigh. "I should’ve retired years ago."

Tracy glanced at him. "Yeah… but you’d miss this."

Oak rubbed his temples. "I’m not sure about that anymore."

As Ash continued his wild ride, the Aerodactyl suddenly did a nosedive, heading straight for the ground.

"AAAAAAAH!" Ash screamed, once again barely holding on.

Gary, flying alongside them on Pidgeot, yelled, "ASH, LET GO! NOW!"

"I CAN’T!" Ash shouted, gripping the Aerodactyl’s leg even tighter.

Gary gritted his teeth. "ASHY-BOY, IF YOU DON’T LET GO RIGHT NOW, I’M DRAGGING YOU DOWN MYSELF!"

But before he could make a move, the Aerodactyl suddenly swooped back up into the sky, with Ash dangling from its tail once more.

"I’m gonna be sick," Ash muttered, his face pale as the creature continued to zoom through the air.

Gary, now thoroughly done with the situation, slumped over Pidgeot’s back. "I give up," he groaned, staring blankly at the clouds. "I’m just… done."

"Gary!" Tracy shouted, waving his arms frantically as he watched the chaos unfold.

Gary, still slumped on Pidgeot, groaned but swooped down anyway. "Hold on!" He reached out, grabbing Tracy’s hand and pulling him onto Pidgeot.

As soon as Tracy was on board, the first thing he did was pull out his sketchpad and start sketching the scene in front of him.

Gary glanced over and practically facepalmed. "Seriously?" he groaned, exasperated. "Ash is about to become a prehistoric pancake, and this is what you're doing?"

Tracy shrugged, barely looking up from his drawing. "I mean, it's not every day you get to see Ash riding a wild Aerodactyl."

Gary sighed dramatically, rubbing his forehead. "I can’t believe I’m surrounded by maniacs."

"Hey, I’m just the artist," Tracy replied, adding a few more strokes to his sketch.

Meanwhile, up ahead, Ash was still holding on for dear life as Aerodactyl continued its erratic flight pattern. He glanced back to see Gary and Tracy catching up, with Tracy sketching away.

"GUYS! HELP!" Ash yelled, waving one arm frantically.

Gary rolled his eyes and muttered under his breath, "Like I wasn’t already trying…" He nudged Pidgeot to fly faster and called out, "Ash, grab my hand again—and this time, don’t let go!"

Ash gritted his teeth, bracing himself. "Okay! Let’s try this again!"

As Gary and Pidgeot swooped closer, Ash extended his arm toward them. Just as their hands were about to meet, the Aerodactyl jerked again, sending Ash tumbling through the air once more.

"AAAAAH!" Ash shouted, flipping head over heels as he fell.

"OH, COME ON!" Gary yelled in frustration.

Ash, still tumbling in mid-air, managed to inch his way up towards the Aerodactyl, clawing at the air like a wild man. His feet kicked wildly as he struggled to get a grip. Down below, Gary and Tracy watched in complete disbelief.

"WHAT?!" Gary shouted, his eyes bulging as Ash somehow managed to hoist himself closer to the Aerodactyl.

"Is he... crawling in mid-air?!" Tracy asked, pausing his sketch to blink at the ridiculous scene.

Ash, now only a few feet from the Aerodactyl, tried to flail his arms in what could only be described as a bizarre attempt to... fly.

"I'VE GOT THIS! WAIT—IT’S NOT WORKING!" Ash screamed, flapping his arms furiously like a Pidgey but, unsurprisingly, getting absolutely nowhere.

Gary slapped his forehead. "Of course it's not working! You're not a Flying-type!"

Just as Ash was about to lose his grip entirely, the Aerodactyl, seeming to tire of all the chaos, swooped down lower. Its massive claws reached out, and Ash saw his chance. With a shriek of both desperation and relief, he grabbed onto the creature’s claw.

"AIEEEEEEEEE!" Ash yelled as he dangled helplessly from the Aerodactyl’s talon, his hat barely clinging to his head.

Gary, watching this entire ordeal from atop Pidgeot, let out a long, exasperated sigh. "This guy is impossible…"

Tracy, unfazed, resumed his sketching, muttering, "At least I’m getting some great action shots."

Ash, still clinging to the Aerodactyl’s claw, shouted down to them, "GUYS, A LITTLE HELP HERE?"

Gary squinted up at him. "Ash, you literally had one job—to stay on the ground! How do you even manage to make things this insane?"

"IT JUST HAPPENS!" Ash yelled back, his voice a mix of panic and frustration as he dangled in the sky.

Professor Oak stood casually on the ground, sipping from a coconut with a small umbrella sticking out of it, watching his grandson Gary and Tracy descend from the sky on Pidgeot. As they landed, Oak tilted his head slightly, raising an eyebrow with a calm but curious expression.

"How did it go?" he asked, as if they had just returned from a leisurely errand.

Gary, his hair tousled and looking completely exasperated, jumped off Pidgeot. "How did it go?!" He threw his arms in the air. "Ash is hanging off an Aerodactyl’s claw, again! That's how it's going!"

Tracy hopped off after him, still clutching his sketchbook. "Yeah, Ash... uh, he was basically flying without wings for a bit there. Not sure how he pulls off half the stuff he does."

Oak took a long, deliberate sip from his coconut, completely unfazed by the chaos being described. "Mmm," he hummed thoughtfully. "Well, that sounds about right for Ash. He has a knack for... improvisation."

Gary stared at his grandfather, wide-eyed. "Grandpa, he’s literally hanging by a claw a thousand feet in the air!"

Oak shrugged, taking another sip. "Well, that’s just a typical Tuesday with Ash, isn’t it?"

Gary groaned, running his hand through his hair. "I don’t know how you stay so calm about all this, Grandpa..."

Oak chuckled softly, giving Gary a knowing smile. "You’ll get used to it. After all, being a Pokémon Master isn’t just about battling. Sometimes, it’s about knowing when to enjoy a good coconut." He raised his drink as if to toast the moment.

Gary just shook his head, half-laughing in disbelief. "I’m starting to think you’ve been through too much."

As Gary reached into his lab coat, he pulled out a small vial containing a shimmering, turquoise antidote. The sunlight glinted off its surface as he held it up with a sense of determination. “This is it,” he said, glancing at Tracy and Oak. “It’s been tested in the lab. If we can just get some to the Aerodactyl, we might be able to calm it down.”

Tracy nodded, eyes wide with hope. “Good thinking, Gary! But how do we get it to Ash first?”

Before they could finalize a plan, Ash, still clinging desperately to the Aerodactyl's tail, spotted Gary approaching with the needle. Panic surged through him. “Gary, no! Don’t come any closer!” he yelled, his voice barely heard over the rushing wind.

The Aerodactyl seemed to sense Ash's anxiety and, in a sudden burst of energy, shot up into the sky. Ash’s grip slipped, and he tumbled backward. “Oh no, no, no!” he shouted as he instinctively grabbed onto the Pokémon's tail for dear life. “Why are we approaching the other layer of Earth... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! WE'RE IN SPAAAAACE!!”

From Pidgeot, Gary’s eyes widened in shock as he watched his friend fall backward. “Uh… Ash?” he called out, unsure of how to respond. The sight was both exhilarating and terrifying.

“GARY, GET DOWN!” Oak shouted, throwing his hands up in exasperation. The professor stood firmly on the ground, his coconut drink momentarily forgotten as he watched the chaos unfold above him. “This is insane! You shouldn’t be up there!”

Gary, still on Pidgeot, was torn between his instinct to rush to Ash's side and the realization that he needed to keep his balance on the flapping bird beneath him. He gripped the antidote tightly. “I can’t let him go! He’s my friend!” Gary shouted back defiantly, though his heart raced with worry.

“Then we need a plan!” Tracy interjected, looking back and forth between the professor and Gary. “What if we distract the Aerodactyl? It’s just scared! If we can calm it down, maybe Ash will be safe enough to get down!”

Gary took a deep breath, trying to focus despite the wild flapping of Pidgeot’s wings beneath him. “Okay, okay! Let’s think!”

Meanwhile, Ash was struggling to keep his grip as the Aerodactyl flew higher. “Come on, big guy! Just take it easy!” he pleaded, realizing how high they were now. The clouds swirled around them like cotton candy, and he felt a mix of exhilaration and sheer terror. “I didn’t mean to freak you out!”

The Aerodactyl swooped and dove, and Ash held on tighter, his heart racing as he called out, “I’m not a threat! I just want to help!”

In the midst of the swirling chaos, Gary found his resolve. “Alright! I’m going to try and get closer!” He glanced at Tracy. “If you can keep Pidgeot steady, I’ll go down and try to reach Ash!”

Tracy nodded, his expression serious. “Just be careful, Gary!”

As Gary steadied himself, Oak called out, “And remember, the antidote! We need to get it to the Aerodactyl!”

With determination etched on his face, Gary leaned forward, ready to make his move. “Okay, Ash! Just hang on! I’m coming!” He shouted as Pidgeot swooped down toward the rapidly ascending Aerodactyl, adrenaline coursing through him as he prepared for the leap.

Ash looked down, spotting Gary, and his heart soared. “Gary! Hurry!” he yelled, his voice filled with urgency. “I think it’s getting even more scared!”

As the two trainers came closer, the wind whipped around them, and all Ash could think was how much he trusted Gary to help him. “I can’t believe I let this happen again…” he muttered, gripping the Aerodactyl tighter, his resolve only strengthening. “But we can fix this!”

The Aerodactyl suddenly spun, the world around Ash a dizzying blur as he screamed bloody murder. “AHHHHHHHHH!” he yelled, his heart racing in his chest. He felt like he was on a rollercoaster that had gone completely off the rails, and he clung desperately to the Aerodactyl’s tail.

As if the creature had a mind of its own, it dove down sharply, causing Ash to feel his stomach drop. The ground rushed up to meet them, and Ash's screams echoed through the air, mixing with the rush of wind. “Please, please, please, calm down!” he shouted, panic flooding his voice. “WOULD YOU PLEASE CALM DOWN FOR TEN SECONDS?!”

Just as he thought he might be flung off, the Aerodactyl jerked upwards with surprising agility, pulling Ash with it into a steep ascent. He felt his body being yanked against the Pokémon’s side as it soared into the sky. The sudden change in direction made Ash's breath hitch, and he squeezed his eyes shut tight, hugging the creature as if his life depended on it.

“AHHHHHH!” he yelled, feeling every ounce of fear coursing through him. His heart pounded wildly as he pressed his body against the Aerodactyl, gripping the rough, scaly skin with all his might. He felt the rush of air as they climbed higher, and the realization that they were flying over two active volcanoes sent another wave of dread washing over him.

“THIS IS NOT GOOD!” Ash thought, feeling the heat radiating from the bubbling lava below. The volcanoes, with their fiery craters and plumes of smoke, looked both majestic and terrifying. As the Aerodactyl soared above them, the intense heat mixed with the chill of the higher altitude created a strange and uncomfortable sensation that made Ash's skin prickle.

He could see the molten rock bubbling beneath the surface, glowing with a furious intensity. “We’re flying over volcanoes? Are you trying to cook me?!” he shouted, feeling completely at the mercy of the Aerodactyl’s whims. He buried his face against its back, wishing for a moment of peace as the creature continued its wild ride.

The Aerodactyl seemed to sense his fear, jerking left and right as if trying to shake off the weight of Ash's presence. “No, no, no! I can’t fall now!” Ash whimpered, tightening his grip even more. His fingers clawed at the creature’s scales as he struggled to stay secure. “I just want to help you! Please, just listen to me!”

As they flew over the first volcano, Ash glanced down and gasped at the sight of molten lava bubbling within the crater. “Whoa! That is way too close!” he yelled, his voice barely breaking through the wind's roar. The second volcano loomed ahead, steam billowing out from its mouth like an angry beast. “This is insane!”

Despite the terror gripping him, a part of Ash's mind was still racing with thoughts. He recalled stories of Pokémon being calmed by their trainers and the bonds they shared. “I need to show it I mean no harm!” he told himself, steeling his resolve. “Just hold on a little longer, Ash! You’ve faced worse!”

With a deep breath, Ash opened his eyes and forced himself to focus on the Aerodactyl. “Hey, big guy!” he shouted over the rushing wind. “I’m here to help you! You don’t need to be scared of me!”

The creature jerked again, flapping its massive wings harder as if trying to escape the perceived threat. Ash gritted his teeth, refusing to let go. “Just give me a chance! I know you’re scared! I’m scared too!”

As they soared over the volcanoes, Ash’s mind raced with ideas. “If only I could get that antidote from Gary!” he thought, his heart aching with the desperate need to help this magnificent creature. “But how?”

Just then, the Aerodactyl suddenly leveled off, gliding in a wide arc above the second volcano. For a moment, Ash felt the tension ease slightly, but he knew it was just a brief pause in the chaos. “Maybe if I just hold on and show it I’m not a threat, we can both calm down,” he murmured to himself, hugging the creature tighter as they flew into the sky, leaving the fiery mountains behind them for a moment.

“Hang in there, Ash!” Gary’s voice echoed in his mind as he prepared himself for the next twist in this wild adventure.

As Gary soared above the chaotic scene, he caught sight of Oak on the ground, watching the wild ride with wide eyes. “Gary! Show it you mean no harm!” Oak shouted, his voice barely audible over the rush of wind.

Gary glanced down at Ash, who was now gripping his hat tightly, his knuckles white with fear. Ash was sitting backward on the Aerodactyl, holding his breath, his eyes squeezed shut as he braced himself against the wild motions of the flying Pokémon. “At this point,” he mumbled to himself, “I’m just glad I’m not falling!”

Gary frowned, sensing the growing tension in the air. “Okay, Ash! Just hold on!” he called out, trying to rally his friend. He knew they needed to calm the Aerodactyl, but how? If only he could get closer without risking Ash’s safety.

He glanced back at Tracy, who was still sketching furiously, trying to capture the surreal scene unfolding before him. “Tracy! We need to find a way to communicate with it!” Gary shouted, his determination solidifying. “If we can show it we’re not threats, maybe it’ll calm down!”

Tracy nodded, still sketching, but his eyes darted nervously from Ash to the Aerodactyl. “Right! But how?” he replied, keeping his voice steady despite the chaos.

Meanwhile, Ash felt the Aerodactyl shift beneath him, and he opened his eyes just a crack to gauge the situation. The world whirled around him as the creature dipped and soared, but he saw the fiery peaks of the volcanoes in the distance, glowing ominously. He knew he had to do something, and fast.

“Okay, Ash, you can do this,” he whispered to himself, feeling the weight of the moment settle on his shoulders. He took a deep breath, trying to push through the fear that threatened to consume him. He had faced powerful Pokémon before; surely, he could find a way to connect with this one too.

“Hey, big guy!” Ash shouted, his voice trembling but resolute. “I’m here to help! You’re okay! We’re friends!” He focused on the Aerodactyl, trying to convey his intentions through the tone of his voice. “I’m not going to hurt you!”

Just then, the Aerodactyl let out a piercing cry that echoed through the skies. Ash felt the creature’s muscles tense, and he braced himself, the grip on his hat tightening. “Oh no, don’t freak out now!” he yelled, feeling the wind whip through his hair.

Gary, watching the whole scene unfold, shouted down at Ash again, “Just stay calm! If you act scared, it will feel scared too!”

With those words resonating in his mind, Ash forced himself to relax. “Okay, okay,” he said, his voice still shaky. “Let’s just focus, Ash.” He closed his eyes briefly, willing himself to breathe steadily.

The Aerodactyl suddenly dipped down again, spiraling closer to the ground. Ash’s stomach lurched, and he gripped tighter, yelling, “AHHHH! I didn’t mean right now!”

As the creature swooped low, Ash caught a glimpse of the ground racing beneath him—he could see Gary, Oak, and Tracy looking up in alarm. “Get closer, Gary! I need that antidote!” he called out, half-hoping that his plea would somehow reach his friend.

Gary nodded, his expression resolute. “I’ll do my best!” he shouted back, adrenaline coursing through him. He directed his Pidgeot closer to the Aerodactyl, the wind ruffling his hair as he maneuvered.

“Ash! Just hang in there!” Tracy urged, his sketch now forgotten as he focused on Ash’s safety.

As the Aerodactyl soared over a rocky terrain, Ash’s heart raced. He felt the tension in the creature beneath him, but he was determined to help. “You’re strong, Aerodactyl! We’re going to get through this together!”

The Aerodactyl let out another cry, but this time, it sounded less aggressive. Ash felt a flicker of hope. “That’s right! Just trust me!” he yelled, as he loosened his grip just slightly, trying to gauge the creature's response.

With Gary and Tracy close by, they prepared to act. “Just a little more, Ash! We’ll get that antidote to it!” Gary shouted, the urgency in his voice pushing Ash to believe they could turn the tide.

“Let’s do this!”

As Gary steered his Pidgeot closer to the soaring Aerodactyl, he fished through his lab coat for the antidote, his heart racing. The moment the Aerodactyl caught sight of the shimmering vial, it let out a furious screech and accelerated, shooting higher into the sky.

“What are you doing?” Gary shouted, his voice strained against the wind. “Ash, get down!”

But Ash had an epiphany. He snapped his fingers, and a determined gleam sparked in his eyes. “That’s it!” he yelled.

“What’s it?” Gary asked, confusion etched across his face.

Before he could process what was happening, Ash stood up on the Aerodactyl’s back, his eyes fixed ahead. “I hope this works!” he shouted before leaping into the air.

“Uh…” Gary and Tracy stared in disbelief as Ash plunged toward the clouds below.

“Pigeotto!” Ash called out, summoning his trusty Pokémon. Just then, Pigeotto burst from its Poké Ball, swooping down just in time to catch Ash mid-air. “Oh, thank goodness!” Ash exclaimed, gripping the bird tightly.

“Piggy, I need you to listen,” he said, his voice urgent. “Talk to the creature! Make it feel safe while I risk my life!”

Pigeotto looked at him, bewildered, tilting its head in confusion.

“Oh, never mind! Just do it!” Ash shouted, his heart racing as he prepared to leap again. He jumped off Pigeotto’s back, curling into a ball and rolling down toward the Aerodactyl.

“ASH, NO!” Gary and Tracy yelled in unison, their eyes wide with horror.

But in a last-second move, Charizard burst forth from another Poké Ball, soaring beneath Ash just in time to catch him. “Charizard, go! Fly and help Piggy!” Ash commanded as he regained his footing on Charizard’s back.

Charizard roared, flapping its mighty wings, and soared up into the sky, deftly maneuvering to where Pigeotto was already flying close to the Aerodactyl. “You can do this, Charizard!” Ash encouraged, adrenaline surging through him.

With a powerful flap of its wings, Charizard dropped Ash off safely on the ground. Ash stumbled forward, panting heavily.

“Ash, are you crazy?!” Oak shouted, his eyes wide with disbelief as he rushed over.

“Uh… not that I know of,” Ash replied sheepishly, brushing himself off as he looked up at Gary and Tracy, who were landing beside him.

Gary dashed over, his expression a mix of concern and disbelief. “What were you thinking?” he demanded, hands on his hips. “You can’t just jump off Pokémon like that!”

“I had a plan!” Ash insisted, trying to justify his reckless move. “I figured if I could get closer, I could show the Aerodactyl we mean no harm. Plus, Pigeotto can talk to it!”

Tracy shook his head, still trying to process what just happened. “You’re lucky you didn’t fall to your doom!”

“Yeah, well, it all worked out in the end, didn’t it?” Ash said with a grin, brushing aside the danger as if it were nothing. He turned to Gary, who was still holding the antidote. “Now let’s calm that Aerodactyl down before it decides to take off again!”

Gary nodded, his focus shifting back to the task at hand. “Right! Let’s do this together. We have to work fast before it gets too agitated again.”

Ash nodded.

And Gary shot him a look. " And please, Ash. Don't try to kill yourself."