Ash rushes into Viridian City with his wounded Pikachu, where he encounters Jessie, James, and Meowth of Team Rocket, as well as Misty, who’s angry about Ash wrecking her bike!
An angry swarm of Beedrill attacks Ash and Samurai in the midst of a Metapod standoff! Ash flees, leaving behind his Metapod, who is mad at him for abandoning it.
After earning his second badge, Ash sets off triumphantly for Vermilion City. Along the way, he hears of AJ, a Trainer on the brink of 100 straight victories. Full of confidence, Ash challenges this fearsome Trainer!
9 The School of Hard Knocks
18/9/98
Ash meets some students, who are bullying their classmate Joe. Joe insists the rough treatment is necessary so he’ll be strong enough to graduate. Ash doesn’t agree.
As our heroes press on toward Vermilion City, they encounter an injured Charmander, sitting atop a stone on a mountain pass. They later find out why it is waiting there.
12 Here Comes the Squirtle Squad
23/9/98
Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a group of mischievous Squirtle. Why is the Squirtle Squad such a menace to the local population?