BA001

==Summary==
On the Orange Islands, Rachel is shown competing against Drake, Leader of the Orange Crew. In a showdown between Latias and Dragonite, Rachel Mega Evolves Latias, who uses her new power to defeat Drake and emerge as the newest Champion of the Orange Crew.
Yazmyne is shown watching Rachel and Drake's battle on television while on a boat headed to Kanto. Yazmyne was thrilled by the battle and wonders about facing Drake herself one day. Yazmyne thinks about her options when she gets to Kanto: Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle and their final evolutions, even Mega Evolved. Yazmyne thinks of which Pokemon would have the best chance to defeat Drake. 
After the lengthy boat ride from the Hoenn, Yazmyne arrives at Pallet Town where she calls her worrisome mother to inform her of her arrival. Yazmyne is then greeted outside the docks as planned by Tracy and his Azumarill. They board a jeep and drive to Professor Oak's lab. During the ride, Tracy explains the work he does for Professor Oak as well as the Professor's research. Upon arriving, Yazmyne sees the fruits of Oak's research, which includes scores of Pokemon in the open interacting with each other as several researchers watch carefully. Tracy explains that when Oak sends off a new trainer, he gives them permission to store their Pokemon at his lab whenever they cannot carry anymore. Oak often performs research with the Pokemon, with the trainer's consent of course. Oak discovers about the different types of food the Pokemon eat as well as what they enjoy, the environment they thrive in best, as well as making sure they all get plenty of exercise. 
Yazmyne is very fascinated by all she sees especially the high leveled Pokemon who are at the laboratory. Yazmyne states that she has a lot of work to do before she's ready to compete against those kinds of Pokemon. Tracey tells Yazmyne that the Indigo Conference ended eight weeks ago and the next one will be in frty-six weeks, giving her that long to raise a powerful team of her own. After Tracey gives Yazmyne a tour of the laboratory, Yazmyne meets Professor Oak, also known as Gary Oak, who has taken over the laboratory after the retirement of his grandfather. 
Gary gives Yazmyne a book for her bag and an important orientation about being a trainer though Yazmyne is too excited to focus. He also gives Yazmyne a second book on different Pokemon ailments and proper cures for them in case her Pokemon get injured and she's not near a Pokemon Center. Oak also presents Yazmyne with PokeBalls with a matching belt and a set of important items. Gary then gives Yazmyne her a Pokedex, which will allow Yazmyne to scan Pokemon into her dex and learn about them; however, the Pokedex is only updated with Pokemon that are found in the Kanto Region. 
Oak then brings out the three choices Yazmyne has for being a trainer: Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander. Yazmyne takes two looks at Charmander and picks him up, thinking that of the starters he would produce the most victories for her as an incredible Charizard, who knows an array of incredibly Dragon-Type moves too. Oak assumes Yazmyne wants Charmander, but the girl says that she'll go with Bulbasaur. Oak asks why and Yazmyne explains that she fantasized about battling Drake, the Champion of the Orange Crew. Charizard would know Dragon Claw while Blastoise could use Ice Beam or Blizzard to beat Drake's Dragonite, but Yazmyne insists that way of winning is "too easy". Defeating a Dragon Pokemon with a Grass-Type would be true proof of her testament and skills as a trainer. Gary privately understands Yazmyne wants to train Pokemon who will defeat any type even at a severe disadvantage, which he accepts as a fine answer.
Yazmyne goes to Bulbasaur and asks if it will be her partner. Bulbasaur extends its vines and shakes Yazmyne's hand, agreeing to be her Pokemon. Gary tells Yazmyne that she's got a good head on her shoulders with clearly some powerful imaginations. He tells her that the road to becoming a Champion will take years and if she keeps pressing on, she's certain to succeed. 
Oak proceeds to give Yazmyne Bulbasaur's PokeBall and Yazmyne recalls Bulbasaur before sending him right back out. Wanting to start her journey immediately, Yazmyne leaves the laboratory after receiving a basket for food from Professor Oak. Yazmyne then leaves for Kanto Route 1 with Bulbasaur, beginning her journey.
==Major Events==
*Six years have passed since the Delta Crisis
*Rachel is revealed to have challenged the Orange League and won 4 badges
*Rachel defeats Drake to become an Orange League Champion
*Yazmyne arrives the Kanto region in Pallet Town and meets Professor Oak
*Yazmyne receives her first Pokemon, a Bulbasaur
*Professor Oak gives Yazmyne a Pokedex and a set of PokeBalls
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events/Battles Ablaze. 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Yazmyne
*Rachel (television)
*Carrie
*Dad
*Gary Oak
*Tracy
*Researchers
===Pokemon===
*Bulbasaur (Yazmyne's)
*Latias (Mega Evolves; Rachel's; television)
*Dragonite (Drake's; television)
*Azumarill (Tracey's)
*Charmander
*Squirtle
*Pidgeot
*Rhydon
*Jumpluff
*Skiploom (three)
*Raticate
*Poliwrath
*Gengar
*Pelliper
*Probopass
*Rapidash
*Tauros
*Beedrill (two)
*Combee (two)
*Bulbasaur (magazine; fantasy)
*Ivysaur (magazine; fantasy)
*Venusaur (magazine; fantasy)
*Charmander (magazine; fantasy)
*Charmeleon (magazine; fantasy)
*Charizard (magazine; fantasy)
*Squirtle (magazine; fantasy)
*Wartortle (magazine; fantasy)
*Blastoise (magazine; fantasy)
Category:Episodes
Category:Battles Ablaze