“Wow! This is Hollywood! Mom, let’s go check out those movie theaters!”
Xiao Zhi was very excited when he arrived in Hollywood. After all, it was a new place where he could see some different scenery.
Just like that, Xiao Zhi, holding Pikachu and Hua Zi, happily began his Hollywood trip. The two of them didn't know that a group of Team Rocket members were following them, providing protection.
“Boss, Xiao Zhi-kun and Hua Zi-san have arrived safely and are currently shopping.”
“Good. Pay attention to their safety. If any hoodlums want to pick a fight, remember to drag them into an alley, beat them up, and then send them to the police station.”
“Yes!”
Xiao Zhi didn't know he was being protected by a group of villains. If he did, he would have been very surprised. He didn't know why, but Xiao Zhi felt like he had forgotten a lot of the so-called plot, although he remembered some small details. It felt like someone had tampered with his memory, but so what? Right now, Xiao Zhi wanted to see everything and buy some souvenirs. After all, it was rare to be out with his mom.
However, soon, Xiao Zhi would encounter the strongest cheat in his life – a unique Pokémon.
The next day, as Xiao Zhi was walking around with Pikachu and Hua Zi, he saw a Meowth that was being beaten up, covered in wounds. Seeing that Meowth was still holding onto its fish even though it was badly injured, Xiao Zhi sighed. He then walked up to the shopkeeper and said, "Sir, I'll pay for his fish."
The shopkeeper looked at Xiao Zhi and said, "Kid, you don't understand. These wild Meowth only know how to steal things to eat. They're like those wild animals, no need for sympathy."
“I understand, sir. But sometimes, they do it for survival. This Meowth is still holding onto its food. Here, I'll pay you for the fish.”
“Ah, I hope your kindness is right, kid.”
The shopkeeper said nothing more and left. Xiao Zhi looked at Meowth and shook his head. "That's so pitiful. But Meowth should be able to outrun humans, right?"
Then, Xiao Zhi extended his hand towards Meowth.
——Divider——
I am a Meowth. I can speak human language because I learned it. I wanted to survive better, so I tried to learn from humans. However, I learned to walk on two legs and couldn't run fast. I was quickly caught and beaten.
When I thought I was going to die, I heard a heavenly voice.
"Sir, I’ll pay for his fish."
Then I was released. My eyelids felt heavier and heavier. I don’t know what will happen, but I want to see that person. I want to see the owner of that voice...
When Meowth woke up, he found himself lying in a human building. Then, a voice came.
"You're awake?"
Meowth couldn't forget this voice. It was the heavenly voice. Then Meowth saw Xiao Zhi sitting by his bed.
"Did you save me, Meow?"
"???"
Xiao Zhi was stunned, then he looked at Meowth and asked, "Are you talking?"
Meowth nodded. "Yeah, Meow."
"Wait a second, I'll calm down..."
After stabilizing his emotions, Xiao Zhi looked at Meowth. Finally, some memories about the Pokémon world came back to him.
A talking Meowth! Isn't that the Meowth from the Team Rocket trio! That's a bug-level existence!
In Xiao Zhi's view, besides his Pikachu being a bug, the other bug was the Meowth right in front of him. After all, what's the biggest problem between Pokémon and trainers? Communication! And this Meowth perfectly solves that problem. Anything can be understood with a simple question! Moreover, this Meowth is super skilled! It can make anything mechanical. It's a waste of talent to follow Team Rocket!
Looking at Meowth, Xiao Zhi made up his mind. This Meowth must be kidnapped! It's the best cheat!
Therefore, Xiao Zhi looked at Meowth and said, "Meowth, would you like to become my Pokémon?"
Happiness came too suddenly. Meowth didn't expect that his savior would suddenly want to make him his Pokémon. What did that mean? He wouldn't have to sleep on the streets anymore. He wouldn't have to risk his life stealing for food anymore.
Thinking about this, Meowth couldn’t help but pounce into Xiao Zhi’s arms and cry.
"I want to, Meow! I want to be your Pokémon, Meow!"
Holding Meowth, Xiao Zhi showed a gentle smile and rubbed his back. "Then, Meowth, I catch you."