Breeder's Lane

The gang arrived at a place called Scissor Street

"So why'd we come here to Scissor Street?" Ash asked

"You'll see" Brock replied

"There sure are a lot of beauty joints around here" Meowth said

"Is there any place special you want to visit, Brock?" Serena asked

"I thought you wanna be a Pokémon Doctor" Serena said

"Being a Pokémon Breeder is the first step to becoming a Pokémon Doctor. Some of the best breeders have shops here. There are lots of terrific makeup places & fashion salons, too, just for Pokémon." Brock explained before he spotted the place he was looking for "Ah, there it is"

When The gang entered the shop, they saw a young woman with teal hair & brown eyes.

"Hello, my name is Suzie, how can I help you?" Suzie asked

"Yes, my name is Brock, my dream is to become a Pokémon Doctor, I was hoping you would teach me your Pokémon breeding skills" Brock asked

"I'd love to, but breeding takes up all my time" Suzie said

"Hey Brock, what makes her a great breeder?" Ash asked

"She has been awarded the trophy for excellence at the World Pokémon Breeder's Contest for three consecutive years. In addition to that, the readers of Pokémon Friends magazine named her the most popular breeder four years running & her popular website records over 10,000 hits per day." Brock explained

Then Ash saw three red fox-like Pokémon with six tails

"Who're those Pokémon" Ash said as he pulled out his Rotom Phone

Vulpix, The Fox Pokémon, A Fire Type, Vulpix is prized for its lovely fur & multiple tails, which keep splitting as it grows. Some people think the ghostly fire from its mouth is a departed spirit.

"Are these your Pokémon?" Ash asked

"One of them is, but the other two are wild Vulpix" Suzie said

"Wow, they're very beautiful Pokémon" Serena said in admiration

While they were having lunch

"So the three of you are traveling together on a Pokémon journey?" Suzie asked

"Yes Ma'am" Ash said

"Are you the one who prepares all of the Pokémons' food, Brock?" Suzie asked while looking at Pikachu, Meowth, & Eevee eating their food.

"Of course, it's my own recipe." Brock said

"Really? My career as a breeder also began when I first became interested in Pokémon nutrition." Suzie said

Suzie's Vulpix came up to Pikachu, Meowth, & Eevee.

"You want some?" Meowth offered

"Pika" Pikachu said as he fed a piece of Pokémon food to Suzie's Vulpix

"Vul" Suzie's Vulpix said as it started eating

"Wow, Vulpix never eats the food that I haven't made myself." Suzie said

Then one of the Wild Vulpix jumped on Ash's lap & the other Wild Vulpix nuzzled Serena's leg

"It looks like those Vulpix like you" Brock said

"Nice to meet you, Vulpix. I'm Ash" Ash greeted as he & Serena pet the Vulpix's head

The Vulpix that was on Ash's lap licked his cheek causing him to chuckle & the other one licked Serena's hand

"Hey Suzie, will you at least give us a lecture on Pokémon care" Brock asked

"Sure" Suzie nodded

A few minutes later

"Now, which Pokémon do you want me to work on?" Suzie asked

"How about this one?" Ash said as he sent out his Psyduck

"Psy" Psyduck quacked

"Perfect" Suzie said in delight

Ash placed Psyduck on the table

"But Ash, didn't you teach Psyduck that Calm Mind move?" Serena asked

"Not yet, I thought it would be a start having Suzie ease his headaches before I teach it Calm Mind." Ash said

Suzie started to massage Psyduck

"Each Pokémon needs your special care & attention. Whenever a Pokémon's been injured in a battle, it should be given a therapeutic massage." Suzie lectured

"Psy" Psyduck said in delight

"Alright, Ash, you try it." Suzie said

"Ok" Ash said

"As you know, your Psyduck's headaches are located in his tension, sinus, & migraine & they become very severe after a difficult battle. Massage them like I showed you earlier" Suzie said

"Ok" Ash said as he started massaging Psyduck

"Psyiyi" Psyduck said in delight

"Am I doing it right?" Ash asked

"Yes, you're doing terrific. Good communication between trainer & Pokémon is essential. These techniques build trust & bring out a Pokémon's personality." Suzie said

A few minutes later

"Thank you for teaching us, Suzie." Brock said

"You're welcome, I hope to see you again soon. & Brock, before you go, I have a lot to learn about breeding Pokémon. You & I have both journey's ahead of us & there are things I can do if I leave here." Suzie said

"I understand, Suzie." Brock said

"Also, I'd be grateful if you took care of Vulpix for me." Suzie said "You're the first person other than me that Vulpix has been friendly with. Right now I believe you could do a better job of raising Vulpix than me"

"Alright, Suzie. I'll take great care of Vulpix & I'll return her to you one day when we meet again" Brock assured

"Thank you" Suzie said as she gave her Vulpix's Poké Ball

"Vul" the first Vulpix said

"What's that?" Ash asked

"Vulpix Vul" the second Vulpix

"You wanna come along with us?" Serena said

"Vulpix" the two Vulpix nodded

"Alright, Go Poké Balls" Ash & Serena said as they each threw a Poké Ball at the two Vulpix & captured them

Vulpix has been registered to your Pokédex

Gender: Female

Ability: Flash Fire

Hidden Ability: Drought

Known Moves: Ember, Roar, Baby-Doll Eyes, Quick Attack, Confuse Ray, Fire Spin, Payback, Will-O-Wisp, Feint Attack, Hex, Flame Burst, & Hypnosis

Held Item: Charcoal (an Item that boosts the power of the holder's Fire Type Moves by 20%)

"Alright Vulpix, return" Brock said as he returned Suzie's Vulpix to her Poké Ball

_Ash_

Pikachu(M)

Meowth(M)

Raticate(M)

Pidgeotto(F)

Fearow(M)

Butterfree(M)

Beedrill(M)

Nidorino(M)

Nidorina(F)

Sandslash(M)

Clefairy(F)

Bulbasaur(M)

Charmander(M)

Squirtle(M)

Krabby(M)

Gyarados(M)

Horsea(M)

Mankey(M)

Hitmonlee(M)

Hitmonchan(M)

Cubone(M)

Haunter(M)

Jolteon(M)

Flareon(F)

Vaporeon(F)

Psyduck(M)

Vulpix(F)

_Serena_

Eevee(F)

Pidgey(M)

Nidoran(F)

Paras(M)

Oddish(F)

Horsea(F)

Butterfree(F)

Gastly(F)

Jolteon(M)

Vulpix(F)

_Brock_

Onix(M)

Geodude(M)

Zubat(M)

Staryu

Squirtle(M)

Gengar(M)

Vulpix(F)

_Items_

Poison Barb

Moon Stone

Quick Claw(Held By Sandslash)

Miracle Seed

Sharp Beak(Held by Fearow)

Silver Powder(Held by Butterfree)

Mega Necklace

Thick Club(Held by Cubone)

Spell Tag(Held by Haunter)

Fire Stone

Water Stone

Thunder Stone

Leaf Stone

Charcoal(Held by Vulpix)