Before the Orange Islands

With the Indigo League having wrapped up, the gang had returned to Pallet Town. Delia and Prof. Oak had arranged a big garden party for Ash. Even though he didn't get 1st place, Ash still did really well in the Indigo League. Ash, Tomo, Brock and Misty released their Pokemon to enjoy the party.
"I want to thank everyone for cheering for me in the Indigo League." Ash said. "And I thank all my Pokemon for helping me get into the Indigo League and for fighting by my side." 
Everyone cheered at Ash's speech. 
Ash and the gang were now eating some food.
"So Ash." Brock said. "What are you going to do now?"
"Hmm." Ash said. "Well I have been thinking about what to do next. And I've decided to head to the Orange Islands." 
He showed them a brochure of the Orange Islands.
"It says that there is a league there and that's where I've decided to go next." 
"Sounds like a great plan to me." Misty said. 
"If you're going to the Orange Islands Ash." Prof. Oak said. "Can you do me a favor? I would like you to visit Prof. Ivy and pick up a package for me. Prof. Ivy lives on Valencia Island."
"Of course Professor." Ash said. "You want to come with me Misty, Tomo, Brock." 
"Of course." Misty nodded. "I still want to travel more."
"So do I." Brock added. 
"I'm never leaving big brother's side." Tomo said.
"All right then." Ash said. "We'll leave tomorrow."
The next day Ash and the gang got ready to leave for the Orange Islands. 
"You take care of yourselves." Delia said. "And good luck in the Orange Islands."
"Okay." Ash said.
The gang said goodbye to Delia and Prof. Oak then headed off to their next adventure. 
"How do we get to the Orange Islands big brother?" Tomo asked Ash.
"A blimp." Ash answered. "There's one at the airport in Viridian City that will take us there this afternoon." 
"Great." Brock said. "We'll pick up supplies for the journey before we go."
They walked through Route 1 to get to Viridian City.
"Walking through Route 1 brings back a lot of memories, doesn't it Misty?" Ash asked. 
"It does." Misty smiled. "This is where we met for the first time. It's also where you caught Rookidee." 
At Viridian City, the gang picked up food and medicine from a convenience store and then they boarded the blimp that would take them to the Orange Islands. 
"Orange Islands, here we come!" Ash cheered. 
The journey to the Orange Islands now commenced.