Hoenn Alone!

Ash has left all of his Pokémon behind in Pallet Town – except Pikachu – and boarded a ship bound for Littleroot Town in Hoenn.  Unfortunately, Team Rocket is on board as well, and they're cooking up a scheme to catch Pikachu once and for all.  They nab Pikachu and hop off the boat just as it pulls into a port.  Their plan quickly goes awry, and Meowth and Pikachu end up in a bad neighborhood.  While Meowth and Pikachu team up to chase off a gang of territorial Haunter, Ash teams up with Officer Jenny to rescue Pikachu before the boat leaves.