What if James never got engaged to Jessebelle?

If James never had to deal with terrible parents forcing him to become engaged to a terrible person, how would his life be different? Well, today I am going to find out what a Pokémon Journey for a 10-year-old James and his best pal Growlie could be like!
As well, according to the upload schedule that I made for myself and that no one is aware of, this video is very late. So, since none of you know it's late but me, I am apologizing to myself. Sorry, Alex. I know you wanted to see this sooner!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:10 Premise
0:02:46 The Adventure Begins!
0:31:29 Conclusion
#pokemon #teamrocket #indigoleague

[@FiveToedSloth]

It's crazy how different things can be when your parents aren't evil! Departure from my usual kinds of videos, but I love Pokémon and I love doing videos about something insignificant that take way to long to make! This was a match made in heaven. Also, did this video make it clear how much I enjoyed the Diamond and Pearl anime? Gen 4 absolutely got me back into Pokémon after trying to ignore it because I was "an adult". Ha.

[@eternalmusic101]

That and do one for Jessie

[@Caesar_Sandwich]

Yes this is absolutely great, it'd be nice if you did of this

[@eddog6666]

I am doing my own fanfiction with the Winx Club where the main girls are the actual villains as witches while the trix becomes fairies

[@ulmer5433]

Does anyone remember that its found out that Jesse is jessebells sister and said he's rather marry her XD

[@ulmer5433]

@@numatruehome100 remember the episode where James found out Jesse was jessebelles sister and told his parents he'd rather marry Jesse

[@Isissa125]

i just got tricked into listening to a fanfiction outline in audiobook form

[@nasheextant3898]

I'd read it happily 😂

[@smusky4643]

You liked it!

[@pandolinc5288]

But the difference from most fan fiction is *it’s actually good*

[@anthonystaton3740]

Yet you stayed

[@Frank-kw7wo]

Yes but a really good fanfiction that makes all of us happy

[@jkerphnts4819]

I refuse to believe that Jessie and James are 15 years old.

[@Xylospring]

Same. I'd say they're 14 or 15 when Ash is like, 5, and when they meet in Sunnyville, They're 16 or maybe 17. Then when Ash begins, They're obviously something between 20-22 or 23.

[@TheChamp820]

I refuse to believe that psychic man is brock's dad

[@lordpvt]

lol

[@littlebug6746]

I thought they were 25...

[@aynmwa]

Yeah probably like in there early 20’s

[@SingingDragons11]

I like to think James picks out a new outfit before every gym battle

[@FiveToedSloth]

Yes! I love that

[@fionahardiman2196]

Yeah lol

[@mcfloatburbker]

you actually pictured me in pokemon shield lol

[@donaldbagwell7202]

Most likely dude, I honestly think I can have that man teach new drag queens and have fun with it

[@aruanpavan9065]

Cool

[@Imamotherfreakingavocado]

Man James' parents sound great. Arranged marriages and faking their own deaths, truly the peak of parenting.

[@Ego_to_ID]

the fact that you didn’t add a /j is hilarious

[@Imamotherfreakingavocado]

@@Ego_to_ID Oh, I thought it was obvious that I was joking. I'll go add one if you want me to

[@Ego_to_ID]

@@Imamotherfreakingavocado you don’t need to, just saying

[@CL4K.]

@@Ego_to_ID I find it sad people have to add a /j or /s to say it's satire or a joke.

[@Ego_to_ID]

@@CL4K. me too. When I didn’t know that tone indicators were a thing, people bullied me into using them :(

[@kayoh9364]

"James is slightly injured" James: in a full body cast

[@zehkie6295]

Tis but a flesh wound

[@CallMeJoy_wastaken]

I was about to comment the samething lol

[@Catinasuit3]

Tis but a scratch

[@CrystalGreymon]

He'll shrug it off in 10 minutes.

[@oceans11dee]

Tis but a Fractured Ribcage

[@volespirit247]

I feel bad for James I really do. I’d say if he wasn’t in a criminal organization he’d totally be able to get a restraining order against Jessibelle.

[@omegplays3656]

Lol

[@xavierbusby2910]

Liked she would ever follow it

[@volespirit247]

@@xavierbusby2910 good point. But still.

[@itsthemedic]

@@xavierbusby2910 she would be arrested

[@isaac-runsonspite5218]

@@xavierbusby2910 True but if she wouldn't she would be arrested which i think is what she deserves for constantly harrassing james (in a way it could be seen as sexual harrassment as well cause she's constantly trying to force him into marrying her) and not accepting his No. Though sadly i doubt she would sit long in prison thanks to her parents money, though maybe then james parents would assign some well trained bodyguards who protect james from jessibell

[@therandombag2121]

"Wouldn't be James if his Pokemon didn't hurt him with love."

[@N0VA_YT101]

Lol

[@summmmp555]

even his mareenie or how you spell its name poisons him with love

[@foxuuvu6738]

@@summmmp555 omg yes I was literally thinking the same thing

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

"Though he is slightly injured" *james causually in a full body cast*

[@neonrain7731]

Lol

[@BrigetAstila]

I mean nurse joy can heal anything so even an amputated arm is no match for her

[@ADioSimp]

Thats but a scratch for James

[@oceans11dee]

It's just a concussion,it's fine

[@jackcouch8322]

It’s anime, he’ll be fine.

[@cookiegal7340]

So essentially, this is the prequel of of pokemon but if James had a decent life... I AM HERE FOR IT!

[@worstspytf2824]

James is the best character in the anime

[@MonkeyDLuffy-bq2om]

@@worstspytf2824 nah it's meowth

[@worstspytf2824]

@@MonkeyDLuffy-bq2om Meowth has the undoubtable best backstory but I like James better overall

[@contentcashew18]

Of of? Just one “of” buddy

[@michaelsarmiento4661]

If James had a decent life here, what happened to Ash in this what if. Since the Rocket trio never attacked the Viridian City Pokemon Center that made them obsessed with Pikachu because James had a decent life, what's going to happened to Ash's journey now that the Rocket trio isn't there follow him around.

[@zebnemma]

James is such a chill person when you think about it. He grew up rich yet he has never acted spoiled and has never been salty about money, or the fact that he lost his luxury lifestyle the day he ran away. James overall aura strikes me more as some friendly hippie because he is kind to everyone. If I didn't know that James grew up rich I wouldn't believe it if someone told me.

[@Clarkamadorian]

Shut up sams Anyway yeah I agree

[@darkstarmoonshadow8892]

I always liked James 🥰

[@lorelo.]

@@Okay715 Cringe

[@tonykhang1984]

@@Okay715 cringe

[@westhequagsire3420]

Sans The depressed why you depressed?

[@thatonepokemonfan3767]

James and mewoth: i fear no man But that thing *points at Jessebell* It scares me (Edit : thanks for the likes guys)

[@jemiebridges3197]

They say no man can kill you, but i am not a man!!

[@thatonepokemonfan3767]

@@jemiebridges3197 😄 haha True

[@SomeGuyOfMiddleFinger]

Tensura Reference?

[@nikopfalzer2987]

Lmfao, mate I'm dead as fuck. It's so true 😂😂👍

[@abyssaldragonslayer4389]

This needs to be a "what-if" series about James going through all the regions/seasons of the show on his own adventures!

[@Chesburga0417]

Yeeeeeees

[@lostgamer2271]

People would love that

[@cado9281]

Honestly, James isn't that evil at all. He is in a criminal organisation, but he is not a particularly bad guy.

[@DingusWasHere]

Exactly!

[@popsicIes]

Just because he's the bad guy doesn't mean he's a bad guy!

[@hanahani6791]

@@popsicIes Does that mean just because im dumb doesn't mean Im dumb ?

[@RakeshThakur-sx5zq]

@@popsicIes ????

[@hanahani6791]

@@naturalnatalia I know I just joking ..... Bad joke right ?

[@cleoandreid.rutaquio950]

Ash:James Pikachu:Growlithe Team Rocket:Jessebelle

[@25markers]

Lol

[@monokuma7746]

That's offensive against team rocket. At least they know personal boundaries

[@ink2812]

Yes

[@ninaneo6933]

Jessebelle:Prepare for wedding! Oddysh: and make it just two!

[@Ty-cx3gv]

Who knows? Maybe she will join Team Rocket.

[@Namonstar]

I would actually pay money for them to stop airing ash’s adventures and make a series where Jessie and James didn’t go to Team Rocket. I think we can all agree that they have more charisma and personality compared to ash, etc. plus they really care for each one of their Pokémon

[@GamerPROPlayER5]

Ye true. Anyways, if they make an anime like that, they would make so much money.

[@HowardHank]

I want that series maybe one day Jessie and James would consider leaving the evil organization and have a journey on their own

[@lilastarling5217]

But they steal pokemon and have done horrible things.

[@jaredhebert942]

It'd certainly be more enticing to watch than the current anime from Ash getting screwed out of winning the Kalos League onward; also, I'd try to get as much of the 4Kids-era cast & crew as possible (no complaints for not bothering to ask series creators or vets about a reboot, Cartoon Network)

[@keithflippers4429]

I mean pokemon has a KZbin so they can pilot a clip there as a one off

[@kinggzilla4941]

So are we all going to ignore the fact that in the anime, James his parents know the team rocket motto?

[@nikopfalzer2987]

I'm pretty sure they pay Giovanni to keep James on the team to look after him since he won't stay home. I mean, why else would Giovanni keep them on the team when they fail almost every time at everything they're tasked with unless they're with another member to help them 😂

[@MK_ULTRA420]

@@nikopfalzer2987 Because Giovanni doesn't pay them anything since they haven't completed a single mission yet, and free labor is free labor 😂

[@RoyalLegend1000]

​@@nikopfalzer2987actually they are known to be the best agents in team Rocket, its a theory that the reason trey fail is because Giovanni want them to, the theory are that Giovanni are Ash dad and he send them to look after him and make him stronger

[@lordjaraxxus5418]

@@RoyalLegend1000 Honestly, Team Rocket helps Ash out indirectly by being a challenge to Ash's Pokémon. A good amount of Ash's Pokémon would not be with him without Team Rocket and others would not have evolved. I would not be surprised if Giovanni keeps them around due to them being both a good people and a challenge for Ash.

[@saphiriathebluedragonknight375]

@@RoyalLegend1000 Why do people think Giovanni is Ash's dad, and uses Jessie and James to keep an eye on him? He almost killed Ash in Unova, if Melowetta hadn't shown itself.

[@ADotSpectacle]

You basically wrote a whole fanfiction in a alternative universe and I'm all ears of it

[@HiAgainTheNameIsStillAyle]

That's what a what if is xd

[@evolvingdragon1793]

It more of a timeline in my opinion because to Aus are different due to the rules of universe while timelines are different from the outcome of events

[@TheSummer9890]

Same 🙂

[@justafan9206]

At

[@kawaiidragons7732]

@@evolvingdragon1793 the timeline of an AU?

[@holad8117]

James is the real pokemon protagonist Change my mind

[@Grantm06]

Nope, i don't think i would. I really enjoy James a lot, he's one of the key reasons to even WATCH the show. He's a badass in many forms.

[@SomeoneNooneTomatoes]

James would honestly be a pretty good protagonist also I feel like poison types are underrated.

[@assortedgem219]

No

[@ShellyValeras]

No. I don't think I will. James is amazing. I bet the creators never thought he'd get THIS much love. Xp

[@omegplays3656]

@@ShellyValeras xp

[@cofeespear4992]

James and Jessie is just plain friendship goals

[@theultimatenerd9825]

Honestly, for most of my Pokémon obsession, I thought Jesse was lesbian and James was gay. Meowth was just their straight friend

[@lunathetrip3241]

they're like the only couple i ship in pokemon honestly

[@jaekvj]

@@theultimatenerd9825 omg 😭 when i was a kid those were my exact thoughts, but i thought jesse was bi instead 😂 meowth really felt like a straight adult man 😭

[@ValetinoLovebird]

​@@theultimatenerd9825 dude Meowthnis their therapist / counsillor

[@ryanterry7819]

​@@lunathetrip3241 they have a kid together in the manga

[@SpinyRat]

the player character is one of the luckiest trainers per region, if they lived anywhere else in the region they would have a much more chalanging start and either have the easiest gym last or near the middle of thier adventure

[@nefreston8503]

I think in the anime it was established that gym leaders adjust their party based on the trainer's level

[@eduardopantoja9115]

@@nefreston8503 I feel like that's the most logical reason why trainers could challenge any gym leader

[@nefreston8503]

@@eduardopantoja9115 There's actually a Pokemon rom hack that allows players to challenge gym leaders in any order.

[@polarsbear668]

Pretty sure the logic behind it is that the leaders keep making their teams stronger over time, so starting anywhere, you will still have the same level of difficulty. And then maybe reset after the league ends.

[@GamerFromJump]

@@nefreston8503 - That was the case in _Pokémon Origins,_ but it really does just make sense.

[@mau6068]

8:14 “though he’s injured slightly” *shows James covered in full body bandages

[@snowfrokolt7030]

Bruh

[@burgerhouseinthehouse2079]

That part sent me-

[@user-nf2es5xv5w]

He’s literally a mummy

[@TheChamp820]

Its James,Did you think hed have a scratch

[@idk812_]

He's a mummy now

[@CheckerDuck]

"Wouldn't be James if his Pokémon didn't hurt him with love" Too true

[@janicedsilva16]

Yes .

[@StormVII]

The whole Nidoqueen thing sounds like a show worthy arc that we see brief flashes of throughout the season before finally coming full circle against Jessibelle's Nidoking in the biggest emotional payoff of the show.

[@marinapted2622]

“even though hes injured slightly” james: *in a full body cast and looks like he cant breathe-*

[@fearthepiggaming2998]

I actually have a very interesting theory why Giovanni doesn't fire him. Think about how rich and influential James's family is. Giovanni basically has to keep him close or risk him turning all of that wealth and power against his organisation! It a lot of ways James is kind of Giovanni's secret weapon.

[@kannan07]

He had fired him once without em knowing then took em back so that they can pay the debt😂

[@susspider6002]

Oh I remember u where my starter and I put u in the box for 8 years

[@Celestiallide]

@@susspider6002 hol' up... YOU HAD A SHINY EMBOAR!?!?

[@Xylospring]

I like to think he knows the family too, so he wants to remain on James "Good Graces" since the guy looks up to him with respect.

[@anna-flora999]

@@Xylospring I feel like if govani knew about his family, he'd sell him out. How much money do you think James parents and jessebelle together would be willing to pay to get him on a silver platter?

[@3nyasu3]

Meowth not learning how to speak because of a traumatic experience with Meowzie but due to watching too many movies with James made me LOSE IT. my emotions are in SHAMBLES. thank you so much for this.

[@gespenst0083]

But then we wouldn’t get based James and Ash.

[@RandomHandleLol1738]

“Let’s blast these women into the dark ages where they belong!”

[@Vii3Wishes]

I dead ass watched that first then this came on today

[@ohitsrusher842]

@@RandomHandleLol1738 "... yeah"

[@theodore2487]

@@RandomHandleLol1738 I literally couldn’t stop laughing after that part

[@MochiJelly4877]

Also James and I quote “they were so envious that they beat me nearly everyday” (this was referring to his schoolmates)

[@_zerohour_]

I legit want this as an animated series.

[@bynnyn]

I do too-- TmT

[@mimimich9234]

Or maybe like a Team Rocket movie

[@bynnyn]

@@mimimich9234 That could also work- "The Adventures of James --A spinoff"

[@mimimich9234]

@@bynnyn I want a movie that’s the story about Jessie and James (and Mewoth or however you spell it), their stories and how they joined Team Rocket and stuff like that

[@bynnyn]

@@mimimich9234 A backstory movie--

[@fallenherothebasedlegend5723]

James Turns into Ash Ketchum if his parents supported him

[@kitsuneakage22]

Nah, Jame would be Red, Ash only won a league bc he battled noobs who have never battled, with 20 years of experience under his belt

[@_kikimo2567]

@@kitsuneakage22 and Red actually learns to not make the same mistakes repeatedly

[@alakazamlover4908]

@@kitsuneakage22 what the hell are you on? if your refering to Alola i concent but he also won Orange island AND the battle frontier both of which had him fighting against seasoned trainer and he only lost Sinnoh because of a stupid legendary-spammer

[@JESUSISKING_CrazyHistory_Fball]

Idk about that

[@UltimaD.]

@@alakazamlover4908 Tobias was bullshit everyone knows that.

[@nooneimportant8731]

"wouldn't be james if his pokemon didn't hurt him with love" that is my quote of the year

[@RosemaryBo1991]

I love James He's so sweet and kind He didn't deserve to be a villian man

[@marquisthomas7756]

Ikr would love to see a series were he's a good guy

[@pg13snipez]

@@marquisthomas7756 if i recall correctly there was an episode in x and y where that occurred

[@Version_Object]

So basically this video summarized *He's the new main character*

[@isauldron4337]

I don't see that as a problem

[@kamidesuka]

I mean, he’s debatably the best character

[@sleepyfox2594]

im gonna say it james should’ve won the pokemon championship in sun and moon

[@mariotheundying]

@@sleepyfox2594 Imagine if James joins the Pokemon world championship in the anime just because

[@michaellyle859]

Tbh, I’ve often wondered why James didn’t try something like this even with the rotten snobbish parents. Nothing forced him to turn to Team Rocket and a life of crime after he ran away. Why didn’t he run away with Growlie and start a Pokémon journey? He’s too nice for a criminal, and actually has a way with Pokémon that could make him into a great trainer.

[@kitsuneakage22]

Probably wanted to feel like he had choices on his own life now and tested out the waters in a risky move entering a criminal org, or he may have been a victim of Team R's propaganda/fake information and now its too late to quit

[@3nyasu3]

Well he tried Pokémon Tech and the bicycle gang first. But at some point he probably ran out of money - so he looked for a job and the most exciting and promising one out there seemed to be Team Rocket. I really can't blame him.

[@ViXious-Sam]

Ikr and he is smart I think

[@IloveRoxiesfeet]

He want friends

[@lunaticcultist7737]

In the hoeen series he says there a bad influence on me

[@damotoneko1500]

This deserves a solid like. I'm glad you gave him magikarp permanently since it does evolve into one of the strongest pokémon in Kanto. I also enjoy how you added new pokemon like carnivine from Sinnoh. Which would be extremely cool to see when it doesnt exist in that region. These stories are so touching! Awesome work!

[@jaredhebert942]

Well, he's working in elements from later in the anime to add to the story of this What-If; still looking forward to Part 4 (just caught up) to see how the story continues!

[@jennifercheung1645]

0:08 "the purple-haired..." James: "*IT'S LAVENDER!*"

[@jackdraconia]

The pink-haired Natsu "IT'S SALMON"

[@readintimely2517]

Not gonna lie, I'd give both my arms if it meant seeing a "trainer James" series even half as good as this, over another region with ash.

[@ShellyValeras]

SAME especially if they're gonna keep changing ash up as much as they have.

[@Epic-Gamer50]

I really don’t like the direction the series has taken, honestly. They’ve taken all the good things about the show away imho. The last good seasons were sinnoh region ones

[@bonelessmice6828]

james and jessie were the real protagonists

[@brandonmellmer6526]

It would be cool if This James Meets ash and they become Friends

[@VannyBeumer]

He should make a part 2

[@joelandworld]

James would be a gym leader of some region then, and Ash is the battler.

[@Shimormaster]

@@joelandworld YEAH! JAMES COULD BE THE GYM LEADER THAT ALWAYS TRAVELS WITH ASH!

[@P0rpale]

@@Shimormaster NANI?!? Again?! Why does he always have a friend that is a gym leader and that comes with him?! Shouldn’t he/she be at his/her gym

[@Shimormaster]

@@P0rpale Brock had Flint take care of the gym, Cilan had his brothers, Clement had Clembot and James could have Jesse or Meowth take care of the gym. After all, Meowth can speak english.

[@acciobee4211]

I just feel bad for james and jessie because every so often theres these times where you see the real side of them, like when jessie was with mimikyu and james with marine it just shows how amazing these two people really are.

[@Godzilla00X]

It speaks to his parents wanting James to grow and mature on his own as outside of Koffing (and I assume fitting the bill for care should he transfer any pokemon to his grandparents or the mansion) they didn't help him much on the journey. His parents easily could've imported strong Pokemon from Sinnoh or any where yet they wanted him to do it on his own.

[@zachalex3247]

"Even though he was slightly injured" 'picture of James in comma stage'

[@kingwilliamlobo]

😂

[@silentmayan5427]

"What should we, a rich aristocratic family, get for our son? Ah, but of course. A dirty koffing!" Definitely would've been a ponyta or something.

[@ShellyValeras]

Nah mate they looked up the stats. XD

[@vanguardtrainer924]

I honestly thought they were gonna give him Carnivine or Weepinbell.

[@Xylospring]

I think someone recommended it as a Strategy Pokemon. Koffing is pretty Meh, but Its EVO Wheezing is decent.

[@lianaverwood9810]

I believe it was "Island of the Giant Pokémon" where after Ash and Team Rocket lose their Pokémon and wash ashore (thanks to a Gyarados newly evolved by James' Magic Boot), Jessie and James exclaim how their respective Pokémon are missing - with James stating that his parents gave it to him as a Christmas Present. This info is being referred to in this video by giving it to him a few years early.

[@viridiantheforest1037]

They clearly knew he had a thing for poison type, and if they are supportive in this universe they'd respect that 💜

[@SnaiIer]

The “he has a feeling a twerp lives there” really got me

[@CuriousWanderer_]

Imagine making a Doujin with this in mind. Ah~ One of my long lost projects. James in this dimension is a worthy rival / gym leader, not only limited to Ash. I would also love to follow Jessie and James love story in this world. A sadistic tsundere Jessie would certainly evolve to an ara-ara goddess later on. This dimension's Meowth would also be a fit for a "butler" but loyal friend and equal standing kind of way to James, who may later pursue volunteering in a Day Care Center or Pokémon Camps. I cannot unsee the idea of Meowth bridging baby Pokémon to young children and maybe matching them with their perfect starter Pokémons. This is due to the fact that he understands the two worlds, the humans' and the Pokémons'. He would never probably evolved to a Persian, but if he does, he would be a good looking one. An ikemen for Pokémons, noble and gallant looking. As if the badge on his forehead shines gold. A James who is not an aristocrat and has learned his way of life through simple living. A Jessie who is foul-mouthed who later emanates a ray of hope and a caring attitude. A once abandoned Meowth is surrounded and looked up upon by people and Pokémon alike. This is one of the alternate timelines I had envisioned for as long as I can remember.

[@liviasilva3333]

damn, that sounds awesome! xD

[@JadeZaslavsky]

That would imply James is het though. Which is obviously not true

[@CuriousWanderer_]

@@JadeZaslavsky But it's canon though. They are married in the manga.

[@nesswithpolygonz83]

@@JadeZaslavsky I'm pretty sure if he was LGBT he'll be either bi or pan since he falls in love with the ghost of maiden's peak, he was interested in Jessebelle before learning of her abusive and controlling personality, and is married to Jessie in the manga

[@Benusr]

9:58 "He goes to the tower of terror and once he enjoyed his trip at Disneyland he went to catch some ghost Pokémon." This got me laughing so bad I almost choked.

[@glizzygobbler2810]

Looks like in the games the dads are the “bad” parents but in the manga it’s the moms xD

[@ThePlanet3ater]

I mean, dad just left for milk

[@nicovlogs9559]

I just got tricked into watching 30 minutes of fan-fiction... an I LOVE IT!!!

[@thegamingdevil2593]

I love it too

[@theultimatenerd9825]

Same here

[@cevinzeke5110]

James has a pretty solid team honestly once the Growlithe and meowth evolve

[@Hypershadic23]

I demand a What If Team Rocket went on a Journey Anime

[@FiveToedSloth]

I second it!

[@guardian6788]

@@FiveToedSloth Thirded!

[@janicedsilva16]

Fourthed. I wanna see!

[@cecethequietlizard8706]

Fifthed, that would be very worth watching

[@yeetusdeletus4144]

Sixed, i'd watch it

[@stevenrichard9047]

I really enjoyed this and i would like to thank you for making it Jessie and James and Meowth are my favorite Pokemon characters and if you do a another one you should have Jesse come with him so they can travel together

[@FiveToedSloth]

I'm working on a sequel so who knows, maybe they do 🙂

[@ShellyValeras]

@@FiveToedSloth PLS YES.

[@user-ny4jw6yq5l]

@@FiveToedSloth Ooooohoohoo

[@mr.preston1632]

@@FiveToedSloth Maybe first you do one with Jesse and make it so they arent part of team rocket

[@loturzelrestaurant]

@@FiveToedSloth Mistakes made! You confused the whole thing with the Summercamps and who was present at which time. There have actually been multiple instances of that Summercamp. Ash missed the one where Goh was present, but he did attend it with Serena.

[@androidmk5987]

I like your very subtle references toward the indigo league since most events either haven't occurred or won't occur like the Grimer

[@thethales000]

"James! Take me with you!" My heart was not ready to feel so much

[@soksok8740]

OK WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT HOW CUTE THESE GYM BADGES ARE!!! Edit: yes I know nobody cares, but this is my first time seeing these badges, AND THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL

[@smoldoggooo]

They really ARE cute af :3 it's extra nice when you grew up with that season since they also become super nostalgic

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

Yeah I really like the gym badge design. That is a really underrated part of pokemon

[@harryblocks]

I didn't except a very wholesome what if story

[@timdrugge907]

This little 'what if' scenario went perfectly and I'd love to see this series continue. James could learn about Pokemon Coordinators during his exploration of the Orange Isles and fits that to be a much better fit with him than being a Battler. Again, Jessebelle follows and causes problems, but with Meowth ready to use her face as a Scartch-ing post, she can only cause problems, being too afraid of Meowth and James's other pokemon to confront him directly. Especially after James runs into Jessie again, which itself is a whole event because of Meowth's loathing towards Jessebelle. Jessie is on her own journey now, testing herself as a Battler and Coordinator, and while James takes an interest in Coordinator competitions, he's more relaxed as he explores the Orange Isles, so asks if Jessie would mind if he came with her on her journey. Despite a bit of hesitation, Jessie agrees, saying she 'doesn't mind' him 'following' her. This leads to two events with Jessebelle, the first of which has Jessebelle confronting James and Jessie, accusing James of 'cheating' on her and Jessie of 'stealing my James.' James argues he and Jessebelle were never together, Jessie argues she isn't stealing anyone from anybody, followed by Jessie beating Jessebelle in a pokemon battle, then punching Jessebelle when she tries to attack James for cheering for and praising Jessie. Leaving an embarrassed and furious Jessebelle behind, Jessie admits she understands now why James reacted the way he did when they first met, both raising the question of why the two girls look alike, but James gives up on trying to puzzle it out first, admitting he much prefers Jessie over Jessebelle, causing Jessie to blush before punching him for his sappiness and marching off, unable to make herself stop blushing. In the second event, which doesn't happen for some time, Jessebelle returns, intending to get her revenge of Jessie and finally make James hers. To do this, Jessebelle waits for James and Jessie to separate, then trick Jessie into a dangerous situation in order to get rid of her, maybe even pay someone to do it, wanting Jessie to get hurt. Then, while Jessie is being taken care of, Jessebelle will take Jessie's place, pretending to be Jessie, having been practicing to speak and act like Jessie, planning to deceive James until he marries her, after which it will be too late. And Jessebelle pulls this off remarkably well, being able to trick James and all of his pokemon, even Growly; but not Meowth. Having always been on guard around Jessie due to her resemblance to Jessebelle, Meowth is too watchful and suspicious, ignoring when James tells him to relax, eventually provoking Jessebelle to speak with her normal accent, revealing her true identity. James demands to know where Jessie is, and though still furious, Jessebelle refuses to tell him, admitting that while she may not have tricked James like she planned, she'll still get her revenge on Jessie for trying to steal him away. James snaps and, for the first time in her life, Jessebelle sees James truly angry, and actually hits her. As she's still recovering from the blow, James shouts at her, telling Jessebelle exactly what he thinks of her and that he has and now always will hate her. James then goes running off in search of Jessie, Meowth following; if this happens in a city, he notices something Jessebelle dropped when he struck her, giving him a clue on where to go. James arrives in time to save Jessie, who has been fighting to escape since falling into Jessebelle's trap but both she and her pokemon are nearing exhaustion, making her very grateful for James's arrival. James gets Jessie to safety, then apologizes to her, explaining what happened and blaming himself for Jessie being put into the bad situation she was, not holding it against her if she doesn't want to be around him anymore. Jessie stares at James for a moment before punching him, weakly due to her exhaustion, before hugging him, calling him a stupid idiot and asking if he really expected her to blame her best friend for what some psychopath does? James smiles and hugs Jessie back, thanking her. The two then head for the nearest pokemon center, James attempting to carry Jessie so she can rest, but he's not very strong and fails miserably. Jessie smiles, blushes, and laughs, before just leaning on his shoulder as they head off. The last shot of Jessebelle is her exactly where James left her, now curled up into a ball and crying, yet clenching her hands into tight fists. At the end of the Orange Isles journey, an older Coordinator whom both James and Jessie competed against talk to the pair and, while talking about the skills they each showed in the competitions, mentions the Performer showcases in Kalos where they are from and gave them an edge as a Coordinator, and suggests the pair check it out, believing they would like it a lot. Jessie and James agree to consider it, first wanting to return home, but promising to keep in touch and, if they want to check out Kalos and Pokemon Performers, they will do it together. This is exactly what they end up doing, agreeing to meet up at the airport and, together, fly to Kalos to learn about Pokemon Performers, ending things there and setting up for Season 3.

[@grain_o_salt]

yes

[@Burning_Dwarf]

100%

[@RoyalLegend1000]

no way im gonna read all that, give me the short form

[@hil449]

Dude wrote his whole thesis here lmao

[@saint75401]

please write more

[@jennycomelately]

I like that this is basically an AU fic in youtube video form.

[@Dinoeel]

James Pokemon are the definition of “love hurts”!

[@kawaiidreams9624]

I would love if you did one where you could explain what would happen if Jessie Met Jessibelle. Also why do Jessie and Jessibelle look so similar?

[@cursedsource130]

Their names are literally almost the same

[@mrsholis13]

Long lost sisters anyone???? 🤣

[@kawaiidreams9624]

@@cursedsource130 True They are very similar names. Just one is longer.

[@kaytlinjustis5643]

Maybe it's some kind of genetic occurrence, like a doppelganger. Then again, practically EVERY female in the Joy and Jenny family are identical!

[@neil5694]

I think it might’ve just been for comedic effect or something. At least that’s what I think.

[@katiearbuckle9017]

You, know I feel James always needed an Alternate Story or at least a side one all to himself. But I am also glad Growlie is finally on the Team. James missed that Pooch.

[@thatoneguy9369]

“Though he’s injured slightly” *shows James covered in bandages literally from head to toe*

[@masked_undead539]

I had the same thought

[@lovezoojoy4189]

Please made part 2 where Jessie is at now, including how she met James again

[@elechronic]

Again?

[@user-kx8pu6ys5i]

Broke the chain before there was a third reply lmaoooo

[@elechronic]

@@user-kx8pu6ys5i I don't know whether to admire your bravery or be sad that the chain was broken

[@user-wk2ch9lu5p]

Lets restart the chain

[@user-wk2ch9lu5p]

Again?

[@bluemew3924]

I must say, this story was really well planned and constructed. Despite being such an overlooked detail in his backstory, James being engaged to Jessebelle was the final straw that pushed him into the path that led him to Team Rocket. It really makes you wonder what would've happened if that wasn't forced upon him. And him being a trainer and going on a journey does seem realistic, seeing as some of his flashbacks show him enjoying being around Pokémon. Also, nice touches with adding Jessie and Meowth there. I would love to see how this new James does in Orange Islands and possibly in other regions. Might be asking a lot there, but nonetheless, I very much enjoyed this 'What if'!

[@OverLordDraw]

This is just a fanfic...and i'm all down for it

[@TheseUseless]

James would be Ash without his many many downsides. No more "is that a water type?!" situations.

[@lilllyeevee6536]

Well simple. James never runaway his Parents house, he’s will travel with his Growlithe and catch Pokémon. And become a Legend in his Family about him travel around the world

[@loturzelrestaurant]

Mistakes made! You confused the whole thing with the Summercamps and who was present at which time. There have actually been multiple instances of that Summercamp. Ash missed the one where Goh was present, but he did attend it with Serena.

[@spikethedragon341]

Definitely one of the best fanfiction ever... Shame only 30 people upvoted this video.

[@FiveToedSloth]

Well thank you, glad you liked it!

[@Shuichisaihara5499]

I’d love a sequel. How will he deal with Sissy, Danny, Luana and whoever takes Rudy’s place

[@azimmeme9994]

It’s called liking.

[@spikethedragon341]

@@Shuichisaihara5499 And if Jessie still joins Team Rocket and managed to drag James into... But instead of being mere field operatives, Giovanni actually took notice of James' potential and trained him to become the Kanto Champion.

[@spikethedragon341]

@@FiveToedSloth and now it's 5K and counting 😉

[@TheNoodlerNoodleASMR]

Your amazing at storytelling, this is actually so good! The lore bits and everything are so nice! underrated much?

[@time391]

James as a protagonist would have been an interesting story, thanks for the what if

[@Timelordderpy]

I just realized James parents are just like Lucy’s dad from Fairy Tail

[@wanderingoof6994]

I am surprised by the amount of effort that clearly went into this video and the many cameos of other characters (its nice to see reggie getting some love) and how neatly everything is tied together. I really loved it

[@deionbohnannon3084]

8:12 "though hes injured slightly" shows james absolutely covered in bandages

[@MothMang]

Imagine james being a pokemon professor though

[@Ama3l]

Flint: Nidoran weak Nidoran: No *Evolves into Nidorina*

[@hannahcrossett3415]

There really does need to be a "love" option for rating videos.

[@ericsander3620]

I knew the Team Rocket trio had more good qualities than bad. I really want to see them get a redemption story in the canon universe. This series is a good hypothesis for events that would lead them down the right path.

[@justyourfriendlynextdoorwe9018]

“When his day trip to disney world is over” me:PFFFFFF

[@justyourfriendlynextdoorwe9018]

“He walks by a house that he feels is home to a twerp” Me: POOR ASH XD

[@ShellyValeras]

OMG I DIED AT THOSE PARTS

[@paintedcarrots1049]

James is, always has and always will be my favorite character so his backstory hurts my heart so watching this I'm trying to to cry thank you for giving my boy the life he deserved

[@TheOGButterfreeguy]

I love how you included James's Carnivine in Kanto. It would totally make sense! :)

[@rekthetransistor1690]

now i need a pokemon what if series for James this sounds adorable , when you told the bit about nidoran literally brought a tear my eye

[@rekthetransistor1690]

literally, anytime nidoran was involved i teared up idk why i dont particularly like that pokemon just the narrative you put together for it, is heartwarming =')

[@kylergriggs6897]

I would really like to see a continuation of this video kind of following The same story as ash but with James as our protagonist (and I don’t mean exactly like Ash’s story but simply journeying throughout the world) and if it’s not too much trouble could you do a short video that explains Jesses journey after James tells her how losses are what make people who they are rather than giving them a reason to give up?

[@loturzelrestaurant]

Mistakes made! You confused the whole thing with the Summercamps and who was present at which time. There have actually been multiple instances of that Summercamp. Ash missed the one where Goh was present, but he did attend it with Serena.

[@faded_books]

@@loturzelrestaurant I think this is meant to be a solo comment (the one you said)

[@cat-roomba3444]

This is amazing! I’m happy it came into my recommendations. I’ll share this video around, hopefully you’re effort is rewarded

[@FiveToedSloth]

Thank you so much! That would mean a lot 😊

[@ShellyValeras]

Imma share it too!!

[@bird-scout]

“though he is injured slightly” *proceeds to show james in a full body cast*

[@Luis.mp4]

lol i liked that part

[@chikenmanfred1704]

It is said that as James grew older he opened his own Pokémon daycare so he can spend time with more pokemon

[@alakazamlover4908]

i love how mewoth STILL learns how to speak human

[@reaishere3096]

Yo this is sick I never knew how much I wanted this!! Good job dude

[@FiveToedSloth]

Thank you!! Glad you liked it

[@gacha-adventure-kyle3531]

Wow! A universe where James gets the parents he deserves!

[@rexarock968]

I’d would pay for a anime about James Also I’d love to see some more of these videos because James has bin in other regions

[@clartbur]

I feel like if Jesse meets James on his travels Jesse could also become good since most of their evil came from not being accepted and James would probably accept Jesse as a travelling friend Edit: wrote this before i reached this bit in the vid, and it's 100% accurate

[@herddragon9215]

man I'd love to see an anime were this is the story, and I would adore hearing about the orange island adventures as well. thanks for the video I believe its the first one I have ever seen from you. a good way to start

[@FiveToedSloth]

Thank you! It's the first video I've done like this before, so happy people are enjoying it

[@herddragon9215]

@@FiveToedSloth it was very enjoyable. I hope it dose very well

[@Plato_Penguins24]

“You’re not running properly, James!” 😂😂😂😂😂 Did you watch that part tho-

[@JohnnieKirkegaard94]

could we get a continuation of this? james is absolutely amazing!

[@atmnleaf3598]

I really do love how this video turned out! It's interesting to hear stories like this. You know, it would be interesting to see how Jessie's life could have gone if she decided not to join Team Rocket.

[@unlimitedkuudere6915]

Imagine if James left team rocket and joined Ash as a Rival I would love that while still being friends with Jessie and Meowth

[@coffeeh.joestar-kujo9862]

I love this story so much and feel so real (or Canon) to me! This is something I'll be listening to when I'm heading to sleep and dream that this should be Canon. Thanks for sharing such an amazing story :)

[@skaliandtheearthlings3098]

This gave me a tear man i love this story that you made good job keep up the great work

[@hollyhills657]

I had an idea for other seasons... James and Meowth run into Jessie, who decides to be a Pokémon trainer, so it’s her we see battling and getting badges, since it’s her that’s always been the more aggressive battler. Meanwhile, James discovers Pokémon Contests, which while they do include battling, are mainly about putting on a show and showing off how special your Pokémon are, which I think he’d really be excited about, and having rich parents, him mom and dad probably packed him a fancy suit or tuxedo just in case. He was shown to be good at contests so I think it’d fit! Also, contests are in ALL regions here, especially Kalos instead of that dumb girls only beauty pageant showcase

[@seldomstudios6351]

Would be funny though if James disguised himself as a girl to be in a Pokémon pageant.

[@ShellyValeras]

@@seldomstudios6351 you can't tell me he wouldn't.

[@janicedsilva16]

Please tell me you’re doing part 2. I wanna know what happens in the orange islands.

[@FiveToedSloth]

Yes, working on the sequel 🙂

[@janicedsilva16]

@@FiveToedSloth Good to know. Can’t wait!

[@MrMidas-uw5vl]

FiveToedSloth: although he is injured slightly Image: *James being mummified in bandages*

[@MLPPixel727]

This is well-written! I like the theory and fanfiction elements of your concept.