(One day, Mew asks.)
Mew: "Scissor Street? Why'd we come here?"
Brock: "You'll see,"
(Brock says.)
Misty: "Sure are a lot of Pokemon beauty parlors,"
(Misty says, looking around.)
(Misty is right, there are different beauty parlors around the area where they're at.)
(The place is called Scissor Street.)
(Mew and her friends are walking along the street.)
(Brock seems to be the only one who knows why they're here.)
(Mew turns to Brock and asks.)
Mew: "Is there any place special you want to visit, Brock?"
(But Brock is busy looking around.)
(Suddenly, Misty remembers.)
Misty: "Wait a minute! I just remembered that Scissor Street is also called Breeder's Lane!"
(Brock looks around and wonders.)
Brock: "Where is it?"
Mew: "So THAT's why we're here! Brock's always gotta see that latest breeder gear,"
(Mew says.)
(Indeed, Brock dreams of becoming a Pokemon Breeder, a person who devotes time and energy learning how to raise the best Pokemon.)
(As they walk down the street, Brock explains.)
Brock: "Some of the best breeders have shops here. There are lots of terrific make-up places and fashion salons, too, just for Pokemon."
Mew: "Really?"
(Mew asks.)
(Pikachu and Eevee become curious.)
Misty: "Hey!"
(Misty says, and runs to a billboard.)
(She looks at the billboard to see Ekans and Koffing.)
(Ekans is wearing a long pink skirt with green laces and buttons of stars, blue circles and pink hearts, a green ribbon, and a white collar.)
(Koffing is wearing a yellow skirt and an orange ribbon with a red flower.)
(They both are also wearing a lot of makeup.)
(Excited, Misty says.)
Misty: "Oh, look! This must be the newest fashion! How cute!"
Mew: "You think that's cute, huh?"
(Mew says, confused.)
Misty: "Come on, we gotta go in!"
(Misty says, and drags Mew.)
(They soon hear an announcement from a man.)
Man: "You won't believe how beautiful a Pokemon can be! Step in, and see for yourself. Let us dazzle you with the latest fashions by the expert artists at Salon Roquet."
(That's when Mew and her friends arrive.)
Mew: "Did he just say, Salon Roquet?"
(Mew replies, confused.)
Misty: "Why does that name sound so familiar?"
(Misty asks.)
(Brock looks at the window and says in surprise.)
Brock: "Whoa! Is that supposed to be a Pokemon, or a Christmas tree?"
(Inside the parlor, Salon Roquet, turns out the two beauticians are Team Rocket: Jessie and James.)
(They are staying in a Raichu and a Dodrio.)
Jessie: "Bring your drab Pokemon to Salon Roquet for a complete Pokemon makeover!"
(Jessie says, in a french accent and painting Raichu.)
(Then holds out a necklace.)
Jessie: "Including jewelry!"
(And then places it around Raichu's neck.)
(James then styles Dodrio's hair.)
James: "And hair styling."
Jessie and James: "We'll make your Pokemon a Pretty-mon! Ta-da!"
(They both announce.)
(Then reveals the Pokemon to be wearing makeup and accessories.)
(Jessie says.)
Jessie: "We've done it again! Another Pokemon fashion masterpiece!"
James: "I can't believe how talented we are!"
(James says.)
(The two turn to see the Pokemon and it reveals to have roses taped to their backs.)
(Soon, Team Rocket returns the Pokemon to the trainer.)
(Jessie says.)
Jessie: "Your Pokemon have gone from frumpy to flashy, thanks to Salon Roquet."
(Their female trainer looks at them and says with glee.)
female trainer: "Oh! How precious!"
(Raichu and Dordrio look at a mirror to see their reflection and are completely.)
(stunned to see the makeover they got.)
(They soon leave with their trainer with embarrassed looks on their faces.)
(At the same time, Meowth is counting money.)
Meowth: "One-twenty, one-thirty, one-forty, one-fifty, one-sixty, one-seventy, one-eighty, one-ninety, two-hundred."
(The two bow their heads and say.)
Jessie and James: "Please come back again soon!"
Meowth: "You two are spending way too much on advertising! TV commercials are a big waste of money! Remember, we're in this to make a profit!"
(Meowth says.)
(Jessie sternly says.)
Jessie: "We know what we're doing! The more we spend to hype this place, the more customers we'll get. Customers who will spend thousands for a fashionable Pokemon!"
(That makes Meowth get a little nervous.)
(Outside the parlor, Mew and Misty look at the salon while Brock is looking around.)
Misty: "I think I'm gonna get in line,"
(Misty says, but Mew becomes confused.)
(Suddenly, Brock points out.)
Brock: "It's there!"
(Then runs to the destination.)
Brock: "I've found it! I've been looking all over for this place!"
Misty: "This is the store you've been looking for?"
(Misty asks as she and Mew walk over.)
(Brock then reaches his hand towards the door with a nervous expression, but can't seem to open it.)
Mew: "What're you so nervous about?"
(Mew asks.)
(Then walks inside with Misty and her Pokemon.)
(They soon hear a female's voice saying.)
???: "Hi! Can I help you?"
(Brock panics and rushes inside.)
(Soon the group looks to see a young woman who has brown eyes and long teal hair.)
(She is also wearing a grayish blue spa uniform.)
(The woman messages Chancey and says.)
???: "Just relax. Release all your tension."
(Brock becomes astonished to see how happy Chansey is while being messaged by the woman.)
(Chansey looks smooth and sparkly, and relaxed.)
(Once she's done, the woman says.)
???: "Now you'll have more energy."
(Chansey then stands up and looks at the mirror, and Chansey loves it.)
(Chansey trainer walks in and says.)
Chansey trainer: "Chansey, I've come for you, darling!"
(The woman walks with Chansey and the trainer says with excitement.)
Chansey trainer: "Oh! Don't you look precious?"
???: "Thank you for bringing Chansey to my salon,"
(The young woman says.)
Chansey's trainer: "See you soon, Suzie!"
(Chansey's trainer says.)
Chansey: "Chansey," (Thank you.)
(Chansey happily says.)
(Chansey and its trainer leave through the door.)
(Suzie turns to Mew and her friends.)
Suzie: "May I help the next customer?"
Mew: "We're just kinda, sorta, browsing around,"
(Mew says.)
(Brock steps forward as he blushes.)
Brock: "No, uh…"
(Then Misty shoves Brock out of the way.)
Misty: "Look! Isn't that Vulpix the cutest thing? Don't you wanna hug it?"
(Misty, Mew, and her Pokemon walk forward to see the little fox.)
Mew: "And it's sound asleep. It's so adorable and peaceful,"
(Mew says.)
(Mew brings out her Pokedex, and Dexter says.)
Dexter: "Vulpix, the Fox Pokemon. A Fire Type. Its six tails are extremely beautiful. As it evolves, it grows even more tails.
Misty: "I love its hair. I wish I had hair like Vulpix that looks so shiny and soft,"
(Misty says, and reaches to pick up Vulpix.)
Mew: "Uh Misty, I wouldn't do that if I were you,"
(Mew says.)
(Suzie quickly calls out.)
Suzie: "Don't touch it!"
(But Misty picks Vulpix up.)
Misty: "You're just about the cutest Pokemon I've ever.."
(Before Misty can finish, Vulpix fires a flamethrower at her.)
(Then hops back on to her chair, and lays down.)
(She yaws, and goes back to seel.)
Misty: "Very cute,"
(Misty sheepishly says, and falls over.)
Mew: "Yeah. I guess you've learned that Vulpix has powerful flame attacks, and it's not good to wake up a sleeping Pokemon,"
(Mew says.)
(Suzie walks over.)
Suzie: "Please pardon Vulpix, it doesn't like to be picked up or hugged by strangers."
Misty: "Wish I'd known that sooner,"
(Misty says, tired.)
(Just then, Brock walks over.)
Brock: "Uh, Suzie?"
Suzie: "Yes?"
(Suzie asks, turning to face Brock.)
Brock: "My name's Brock. Nice to meet you, Suzie. I wanna breed like you. I mean, I wanna be a breeder like you!"
(Brock says, embarrassed.)
Suzie: "It's very nice to meet you, Brock. I'm flattered you want to make me your model,"
(Suzie says, and bows her head a little.)
Brock: "Yes, I wanna model you. I mean, I'm flattered that you're flattered! I mean, your Vulpix is nice,"
(Brock says, nervous.)
(Everyone looks at Brock with confused looks.)
(Then Brock says.)
Brock: "What I'm really trying to say is, Suzie, I'm begging you to accept me as your pupil!"
(Everyone becomes shocked and surprised by Brock's words, human and Pokemon alike..)
Mew: "Are you serious, Brock?!"
(Mew asks, shocked.)
Brock: "Mind your own business, Mew! I know what I'm doing!"
(Brock says.)
(Then begs Suzie.)
Brock: "Please say yes, Suzie!"
(Then bows his head.)
(Suzie then says.)
Suzie: "I don't have pupils, Brock. Breeding takes up all my time."
Mew: "Suzie must be a great Pokemon Breeder for you to ask for you to become a pupil,"
(Mew says.)
(Brock says.)
Brock: "Exactly!"
(Brock holds a microphone and says.)
Brock: "The sensational Suzie of Scissor Street has been awarded the trophy for excellence at the World Pokemon Breeder's Contest for three consecutive years! Wait! There's more! Lights. In addition to that, the readers of Pokemon Friends magazine named her the most popular breeder, four years running! And her hugely popular website records over ten-thousand hits per day!"
Misty: "Now that's what I call a great breeder!"
(Misty says, amazed.)
Brock: "You better believe it!"
(Brock says.)
(Mew smiles and says.)
Mew: "Okay, Brock! We heard you clear and LOUD!"
(Misty kneels to Vulpix and asks.)
Misty: "I wonder if this Vulpix has ever won any awards in competition."
(Brock comes up and says.)
Brock: "That's a fabulous question, Misty. Vulpix is the hottest supermodel of the Pokemon world. Notice the gorgeous, flowing tails that have made Vulpix a champ. Plus, there's.."
(Mew quickly grabs Brock.)
Mew: "We get the idea, Brock! Vulpix is terrific too!"
(Vulpix then yawns in reply.)
(Later, the gang sit with Suzie as they tell her about them traveling together, while Pikachu and Eevee are having a bite to eat.)
Suzie: "So all of you are traveling on a Pokemon journey together,"
(Suzie asks.)
(Then turn to the Pokemon.)
Suzie: "Your Pikachu and Eevee have beautiful, shiny coats."
(Then turns to Brock.)
Brock: "Are you the one who prepares all of Pokemon's food, Brock?"
Brock: "Yes! I do!"
(Brock quickly says.)
Misty: "And it's Brock's own recipe, too,"
(Misty says.)
Mew: "And Brock's been also teaching me how to make some food for my Pokemon too,"
(Mew says.)
Suzie: "My career as a breeder also began when I first became interested in Pokemon nutrition,"
(Suzie says.)
(Vulpix then walks over to Pikachu and Eevee.)
Pikachu: "Pi!" (Here!)
(Pikachu says, giving Vulpix a piece.)
(Vulpix then takes the food and begins to eat it, Brock, Suzie and the others watch with curiosity.)
(When Vulpix finishes eating, she happily says.)
Vulpix: "Vulpix!" (Yummy!)
(Soon everyone smiles as Vulpix begins to have some more.)
Brock: "I can't believe Vulpix is eating the food I made!"
(Brock says amazed.)
Suzie: "Brock, this is really impressive! Vulpix never eats food that I haven't made myself,"
(Suzie says, impressed.)
(Mew giggles.)
Mew: "Looks like Vulpix is a fan of Brock's cooking."
Brock: "Thank you, Mew!"
(Brock says, feeling embarrassed.)
(He bows his head and accidentally slams it on the table.)
(He quickly lifts his head up in pain.)
Brock: "I'm not worthy!"
(And receives a giggle from Suzie.)
(Then Misty asks.)
Misty: "Suzie, we saw some super fancy looking Pokemon when we were walking down the street. Is that really the latest trend?"
Suzie: "By any chance, did you pass a very large salon on the way?"
(Suzie guesses.)
Mew: "You mean that really tacky looking place that's called Salon Roquet?"
Suzie: "That's the one. Ever since it opened, some trainers have been trying to make their Pokemon as flashy as possible,"
(Suzie says.)
Mew: "So that salon started the trend!"
Suzie: "A good breeder is always trying to bring out a Pokemon's inner strength and personality, but this new fad is about standing out, not what's inside,"
(Suzie sadly says.)
Mew: "I don't like it either. It's pretty silly to waste your time showing off,"
(Mew says.)
Misty: "But sometimes even Pokemon like to get dressed up and show off a little, just like the rest of us. I see it now,"
(Misty says.)
(Then fantasize Pikachu and Eevee wearing fashionable clothes.)
Pikachu: "Pika Pika?" (What does she mean?)
(Pikachu wonders.)
Eevee: "Eevee Eevee," (I have no idea.)
(Eevee answers.)
Mew: "I think Pikachu and Eevee look perfect the way they are. I think fashion and stuff are more fit for humans not Pokemon. Besides, the Pokemon who came out of the salon look very uncomfortable wearing those clothes and accessories… and very unhappy,"
(Mew says.)
Misty: "Hmm, now that you mention it, the Pokemon from the Salon didn't seem to like it,"
(Misty says.)
(Mew then says.)
Mew: "Besides, I can't tell by the outfits and makeup, but doesn't the Ekans and Koffing look like Team Rocket's Pokemon."
Misty: "Team Rocket? But why run a beauty salon?"
(Misty asks.)
Mew: "I'm not sure. If it is Team Rocket, it's best to go check it out. But we need to be a customer with a Pokemon to get in,"
(Mew says.)
(Misty stands up.)
Misty: "And I'll be the customer they need."
(Then calls out.)
Misty: "Psyduck. Sobble. Come on out."
(Then they both are out of their Pokeball.)
(Misty kneels to them.)
Misty: "Okay Sobble and Psyduck. We're going to Salon Roquet to get you fashionable, but it's also an investigation."
Psyduck: "Psy-y-y duck?"
(Psyduck says, confused.)
Sobble: "Sobble," (Okay.)
(Sobble happily says.)
(Mew says.)
Mew: "Okay, but if anything happens, you three hurry back here as soon as possible, and be careful."
Misty: "Okay. Come on, Psyduck, Sobble!"
(Misty says.)
(Misty then walks out of the building with Psyduck and Sobble following them.)
(Suzie then sadly says.)
Suzie: "I wonder if it's what's on the outside or what's inside that really counts in the end. Ever since that new salon opened, I've been wondering about my methods.
(Brock quickly says.)
Brock: "Don't say things like that!"
(That catches Suzie by surprise.)
(Then Brock says.)
Brock: "Suzie, you've got to keep following the path you believe in!
Mew: "We have to stick up for what's inside together! Right, Pikachu? Right Eevee?"
(Mew says.)
Pikachu: "Pikachu," (I agree.)
(Pikachu replies.)
Eevee: "Eevee." (Me too.)
(Eevee says.)
Suzie: "That's very kind, but, how can we?"
(Suzie replies.)
Brock: "If they wanna put style over substance, we'll give customers substance with style!"
(Brock says, and has an idea.)
[To Be Continued...]