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{{TRT}} is flying high in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] with {{AP|Pikachu}} locked in a cage, and {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in hot pursuit. Ash summons {{AP|Starly}} to attack the rope holding Pikachu's cage. [[James]] sends out {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, but it latches onto him as usual. [[Jessie]] kicks Carnivine, and the force pushes the balloon down, causing Starly to accidentally pop the balloon. The balloon crashes near a lake, surprising a nearby {{p|Turtwig}}, who finds Pikachu and opens the cage. Carnivine attacks and Turtwig steps up to protect Pikachu. Turtwig immediately attacks Carnivine with a powerful {{m|Tackle}}, sending Team Rocket flying.

Ash and the others catch up to Pikachu, and Turtwig runs up to defend Pikachu, assuming that they are hostile. {{an|Dawn}} steps up to catch Turtwig by sending {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, attacking with {{m|Peck}}. Turtwig attacks with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Piplup ducks low to the ground and dodges behind a rock. The attack hits a nearby bush, injuring a wild {{p|Oddish}} who stumbles out and uses {{m|Sleep Powder}} near Pikachu. Ash runs up to grab Pikachu, and both take the attack, falling asleep. Turtwig quickly grabs Pikachu and runs off. Dawn and {{an|Brock}} attempt to pursue, but they run into an elderly woman named [[Clara]]. She takes them to her cabin and awakens Ash. She informs the others that Turtwig is a friend and a protector of the community. She recalled finding it in the area, feeding it and nursing it back to health, which prompted it to stick around. It quickly became a leader in the community.

Brock cooks lunch for everyone, including the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Linoone quickly finishes its food, and Turtwig gives Linoone its food portion. Ash applauds Turtwig, and Ash gives Turtwig another serving. Turtwig is so ecstatic that it quickly latches onto Ash's head in a manner similar to James's Carnivine, and Clara supports the fact that Turtwig is drawn to Ash. Clara has also experienced Turtwig's affection, but she manages to get Turtwig latched onto a stick instead of her head. Suddenly, Turtwig and Pikachu are captured in a glass capsule, pulling them back to Team Rocket's submarine. They quickly flee, and Ash jumps into the water after them. Dawn sends Piplup with Ash while the others follow along the shore. Team Rocket notices Ash following and grabbing onto the capsule. They pedal faster to try and dislodge Ash, taking the capsule underwater. Turtwig tries to break the glass with Tackle, and Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}} attacks break the capsule and electrify everyone around, both Team Rocket and Ash. Meanwhile, Clara stops running due to fatigue, but Ash and the Pokémon surface nearby. Turtwig is somewhat exhausted but uses {{m|Synthesis}} to heal up. Meanwhile, Team Rocket surfaces and tries another attempt to capture Turtwig. {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and Carnivine attack with {{m|Poison Tail}} and {{m|Bite}}, but Turtwig rushes up to attack Seviper with Tackle before using Bite to send Carnivine flying. Pikachu uses {{m|Volt Tackle}} to send them flying.

Everyone prepares to depart Clara's place, but Clara knows Turtwig wants to go. Turtwig rushes over and stops Ash, asking to go along, although it demands a battle. Pikachu faces off against Turtwig. Turtwig charges and Pikachu hits with Quick Attack. Turtwig uses Razor Leaf, but Pikachu dodges. Turtwig quickly follows up with Tackle, catching Pikachu off guard. Turtwig charges again, but Pikachu jumps up to dodge. Turtwig follows and bites Pikachu's tail, bringing him down. Pikachu tries to shake it off, but Turtwig is on tight. Ash orders Pikachu to use Iron Tail on a tree to remove Turtwig. It works, and Pikachu follows up with Thunderbolt, paralyzing Turtwig. Ash throws a {{i|Poké Ball}}, and Turtwig goes inside. After a few moments, the Ball stops shaking, making the catch a success. With Ash acquiring {{AP|Turtwig}}, they continue to [[Jubilife City]].