Ep 12. A Parent Trapped

Ash and friends continue their journey through Johto, their sights now set on the next gym battle in the city of Goldenrod. Along the way, they come across a curious sight - a group of Heracross engaged in a heated argument, with two of them seemingly locked in a struggle.

As they approach, they discover that the two Heracross are actually a couple - and they're arguing about their parenting styles. The male Heracross is convinced that their child needs to be toughened up, while the female Heracross is more nurturing and wants to coddle their offspring.

The situation is complicated by the fact that the baby Heracross has gone missing, and the parents are desperate to find it. Ash, Misty, and Brock offer to help, and soon they're scouring the forest in search of the missing child.

Their search takes them deep into the woods, where they encounter a pack of wild Ursaring. The Ursaring are initially hostile, but Ash manages to establish a rapport with them by using his quick thinking and communication skills.

As they continue their search, they come across a group of human poachers who are capturing and selling Pokemon for profit. Determined to put a stop to the illegal trade, Ash and his friends team up with the Heracross parents and the Ursaring to take down the poacher operation.

Finally, after a long and exhausting battle, they succeed in apprehending the poachers and freeing the captive Pokemon. And just when all seems lost, they receive a lucky break - the baby Heracross is discovered safe and sound, having stumbled upon a stash of delicious berries.

With the crisis averted, the two Heracross parents make up and acknowledge that both their parenting styles have their merits. They vow to work together to raise their child and make sure it grows up healthy and happy.

As they bid farewell to their new Pokemon friends and continue on their journey, Ash and his friends reflect on the importance of family and the bonds that tie them together - whether they're Pokemon or human.