Ep 15. A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!

Ash, Pikachu, and their friends are still en route to Anistar City for Ash's eighth gym battle. While resting, they stumble upon a fork in the road. Serena suggests that they take the right path, but Bonnie insists on taking the left path. In the end, they decide to split up.

As Ash and Serena travel down the right path, they run into a wild Fletchling. The Fletchling is injured and needs help, so Ash and Serena decide to take care of it. They also encounter a Trainer named Emily, who is looking for her lost Eevee. Ash and Serena decide to help Emily find her Eevee, and they venture deep into the forest.

Meanwhile, Clemont and Bonnie take the left path and stumble upon a mysterious old man. The old man is named Mable, and he has a passion for cooking. He invites Clemont and Bonnie to his restaurant, where they sample some of his delightful recipes. Mable offers to give them jobs at the restaurant, but Bonnie declines, saying that she wants to continue traveling with her friends.

Back with Ash and Serena, they finally find Emily's lost Eevee. However, they also run into another wild Pokemon – a giant Sudowoodo. Ash and Serena engage in battle with the Sudowoodo, but they can't seem to defeat it. Luckily, Emily's Eevee evolves into a Sylveon and is able to help defeat the Sudowoodo.

Afterward, Emily thanks Ash and Serena for helping her. She reveals that she is actually a Pokemon Performer, and she invites them to watch her performance in Anistar City. Ash and Serena are thrilled and decide to take her up on her offer.

Meanwhile, back at Mable's restaurant, Clemont and Bonnie are helping out with the cooking. However, they soon discover that Mable's restaurant is actually a trap. Mable is working with Team Rocket, and they plan to steal all of the Pokemon in the area. Clemont and Bonnie try to stop them, but they are outnumbered.

As night falls, Ash and Serena reunite with Clemont and Bonnie. They discover Mable's true intentions and rush to stop Team Rocket. They engage in a fierce battle, but Team Rocket is ultimately defeated. Mable is arrested, and the stolen Pokemon are returned to their trainers.

In the end, the gang finally makes it to Anistar City. They watch Emily's performance and are amazed by her skills as a Performer. Ash is now more excited than ever to face the gym leader and earn his eighth badge. With the help of his friends, he knows that he can do anything.