Ep 48. Bound for Trouble

As Ash, Misty, and Brock continue on their journey, they decide to take a break in a nearby town. However, things quickly turn sour when they stumble upon a group of crooks who are up to no good. This group of thieves has been causing trouble in the town by stealing valuable items, and the police seem powerless to stop them.

The group of friends quickly become involved in the situation when they agree to help a young girl named Amelia track down her missing Rapidash. It turns out that the thieves have taken the Rapidash, along with other stolen goods, and plan to sell them all at a nearby auction. Ash, Misty, and Brock join forces with Amelia and a team of officers to put an end to the thieves' scheme.

The group comes up with a plan to infiltrate the auction and stop the sale of the stolen goods. Ash and Pikachu pose as wealthy buyers, while Misty and Brock hide in the crowd, ready to strike at any moment. The plan seems to be working until Team Rocket shows up and throws a wrench in their plans.

As chaos ensues, Ash and his friends must work together to fight off the thieves and Team Rocket. In the midst of the commotion, they manage to save the Rapidash and return it to its owner.

But the situation is far from over. The thieves are still on the loose, and it's only a matter of time before they strike again. Once again, Ash and his friends join forces with the police to apprehend the criminals and put an end to their reign of terror.

In the end, justice prevails and the town is safe once again. Ash, Misty, and Brock continue on their journey, knowing that they've made a difference in the lives of the people they've met along the way. But as they travel on, they can't help but wonder what kind of trouble they'll encounter next.