Hollywood

The gang were having breakfast at Ash's house. Another month had passed & in the process of their training, Ash's Venonat evolved into Venomoth, Doduo evolved into Dodrio, Rhyhorn evolved into Rhydon, & Ponyta evolved into Rapidash. Serena's Seel evolved into Dewgong, Paras evolved into Parasect, & Goldeen evolved into Seaking. Brock's first Graveler evolved into Golem, Cubone evolved into Marowak, & Paras evolved into Parasect.

"Mime Mime" Mr. Mime said as he gave Giovanni a letter

"Thank you, Mr. Mime." Giovanni said as he opened a letter

"What's that, Dad?" Ash asked

"It's an invitation to a movie premiere." Giovanni replied

"A movie premiere?" Ash repeated

"Your father took part in a movie while you were on your journey." Delia explained

"Wow, what part did you act in the movie, Mr. Sakaki?" Serena asked

"I played as a mafia boss in it, the movie is called PokéMafia." Giovanni said

"& do you know what that means?" Delia asked

"Wait, are we going to Hollywood!?" Brock exclaimed

"Yes." Delia said as the gang beamed

"Be sure to dress up nicely, Ok?" Giovanni said

"You got it." Ash said

"This is gonna be so much fun!" Serena exclaimed

"Hm, Hollywood, never thought I would go there again." Meowth said

"Oh yeah, that's right, you've been to Hollywood before." Serena realized, remembering when Meowth told her & Brock his backstory a few months ago.

"Y'know Meowth, you don't have to go with us, if you don't want to." Ash said

"Oh no, Boss. I'll go with you, besides I wouldn't want to miss out on all the fun." Meowth said

A few hours later, the gang & Ash's parents dressed up for the movie premiere & a limousine picked them up & took them to Hollywood. When they arrived at Hollywood, it looked as lively as Meowth remembered. They got to the theater & watched the movie premiere. Two hours later, the movie ended & the gang & Ash's parents exited the theater.

"That was a great movie." Serena said

"I think it was a big hit." Brock said

"You did great at acting, Dad." Ash complimented

"Thanks, son." Giovanni said

"Meow! Meow!" A voice called out

They looked & saw a Meowth.

"It's a Meowth." Brock said

"Wait, I recognize this Meowth, it's Meowzie." Meowth said

"Meowzie? This is the female Meowth, you told us about?" Ash asked

Meowth nodded

"Meow Meow Meow." Meowzie said

"What?" Meowth said

"Meow Meow." Meowzie said

"Where are they?" Meowth asked

"Meow." Meowzie said as she ran off & Meowth followed

The gang & Ash's parents followed Meowth & Meowzie

"What's going on, Meowth?" Ash asked

"Meowzie said 3 Rattata are being attacked by my old horde." Meowth said

"Oh no, we have to save those Rattata." Serena said

Meowzie led them to an alleyway where they saw a horde of wild Meowth & a wild Persian cornering 3 scared Rattata.

"Per!" the wild Persian as it pounced at the Rattata with its claws glowing white

"Sucker Punch!" Meowth said as he zoomed in between Persian & the Rattata with his fist glowing purple, & punched Persian which caused the to stumble back.

"Alright Rattata, now's your chance to escape." Meowth said as the Rattata nodded & ran off

The Persian got up & looked at Meowth.

"Persian." Persian said

"It's been a while hasn't it, huh?" Meowth said

"So, that's the horde that took in Meowth a long time ago." Brock assumed

"It sure is." Brock said

"Per Per Persian." Persian said

"You want me to rejoin you?" Meowth said

"Persian" Persian nodded

"Sorry to break it to you, but I can't." Meowth said "I have a Trainer & a new life as well."

"Persian?" Persian said.

"He's right." Ash stepped forward

"Per?" Persian said as he looked at Ash

"Persian, I'm this Meowth's trainer, Meowth & I have been together for a very long time & if you're thinking about forcing him to rejoin you, you have to answer to me." Ash glared

"Pika Pikachu." Pikachu glared

"Per." Persian smirked "Persian!"

The Meowth horde charged at Ash

"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt." Ash said

"Pika Chuuuuuuu!" Pikachu yelled as he fired a bolt of electricity & shocked the Meowth horde

"Don't underestimate us, Persian." Ash warned "We're not weak."

"Per." Persian growled irritatedly

"Ready Pikachu?" Ash said

"Pika." Pikachu nodded

"Wait." Meowth intervened

"Meowth, why?" Ash said curiously

"This is my fight, it's just between me & Persian." Meowth said

"Alright Meowth, give it everything you got." Ash encouraged

"Right." Meowth said

Meowth & Persian stood for a minute

"Persian, you've crossed the line in attacking my trainer." Meowth said

"Persian?" Persian asked

"What's so important about him?" Meowth repeated "Ash is a good kid, he's very kind-hearted, & he accepts me for who I am. When we first met, he was the first human who ever helped me when I was in trouble. I've gotten stronger because of him & I'm gonna prove it to you."

Persian fired Shadow Ball & hit Meowth. When the smoke cleared, Meowth was smirking & he looked unharmed

"You seem to not know that Ghost Type moves don't have an effect against Normal Types like me. Y'know for a wild Pokémon, you sure ain't smart. Now, it's my turn, Dark Pulse!" Meowth said as he fired a beam of black & purple circles from his hands & hit Persian

Persian fired Power Gem at Meowth, but he dodged the attack with his tail glowing white

"Iron Tail!" Meowth said as he hit Persian with his tail

Persian charged at Meowth with Night Slash

"Double Team." Meowth said as glowed white & created multiple copies of himself & avoided the attack.

"Pay Day!"

Meowth & his copies' charms glowed yellow, multiple golden coin appeared around them, then they fired them & hit Persian

"Perrrr!" Persian screeched released red soundwaves from its mouth which hit Meowth & the copies.

"Now it's time for Lash Out." Meowth said as his eyes glowed red with black pupils & became surrounded by black & red aura, then he repeatedly punched & kicked Persian & sent it flying to a wall with a finishing blow causing it to faint.

"Alright Meowth, way to go." Ash cheered

"Pikachu!" Pikachu cheered

"Perr" the Persian said as it slowly stood up, then it turned to the Meowth horde "Persian!"

The Meowth horde were hesitant to attack after seeing their leader be defeated

"Hey guys, is this the kind of life you want?" Meowth said as the Meowth horde looked at him "Do you really want to continue hurting weak & innocent Pokémon like those Rattata, you should be protecting the weak & innocent, not hurting them & you should work together to help them. So tell me, is preying on other Pokémon really like that, okay with you?"

The Meowth horde looked at each other & realized that Meowth was right. So they went to his side & glared at Persian.

"Persian?" Persian said shockingly

"Meowth Meow Meow." the first wild Meowth said

"Meow!" The rest of the Meowth horde agreed

"Looks like those Meowths want to redeem themselves & become better Pokémon." Serena said

"Yeah." Brock said

"Persian!" Persian raged as he charged at Meowth, but Meowth & Meowth horde fired Pay Day at Persian & sent it blasting off.

"Meow Meowth." the first wild Meowth said gratefully

"No problem, just don't make the same mistakes as that Persian, alright?" Meowth said

"Meowth" the Meowth horde nodded as they left

"Meowth, that was a very wise thing to say to those Meowth." Ash said

"Yeah, thanks to you, no more weak & innocent Pokémon will be harmed. We're so proud of you" Serena smiled

"Thanks." Meowth smiled

"Meow Meow." Meowzie said

"Meowzie, where's your owner?" Meowth asked as

"...Meow Meow." Meowzie said sadly

"She abandoned you, because she can't afford to take care of you anymore." Meowth said

"Meow." Meowzie nodded

"Meowzie, Meowth told us about what you said to him & what you said was flat out cruel." Ash scolded "You're wrong about Meowth, he's not a freak & for your information, he's very special."

"That's right, We approve of Meowth talking like a human & we believe all Pokémon should have the ability to talk like a human just like him." Serena scolded

"Meowzie, the reason why I learned to walk & talk like a human is because I only wanted to impress you & I wanted you to like me. It's true, I'm not human on the outside, but I'm human on the inside. Take Pikachu & Eevee for example," Meowth said as Pikachu & Eevee went to his side & glared at Meowzie "Even though we're Pokémon, we're human at heart. The only Pokémon who are not human is you, are Pokémon like you."

Meowzie stared in shock & realized ever since she was taken in by her former owner, she had been spoiled, rotten, & snobbish. She didn't know the meaning of love & friendship, the thought of it hurt as she shed tears.

"Meow Meow." Meowzie apologized

"Meowzie, I forgive you, but I'm still mad at you. I tell you what, I'm gonna offer you to join us & we can just be friends." Meowth said "So do you wanna come with us?"

"Meow." Meowzie nodded

"You should take her Serena, I think she'll learn a lot from you." Ash said

"Right, Go Poké Ball!" Serena said as she threw a Poké Ball at Meowzie & caught her.

After catching Meowzie, the gang & Ash's parents went out for dinner & headed home.

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