A SUMMER TO REMEMBER
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Ash Ketchum ran out of History class...his last class of the year. It was a beautful summer afternoon, and also the last day of Freshman year for him. Dashing through the halls, he skidded to a stop in front of his locker, and prepared to open it.
29, 29, 01...*click* got it...
He proceeded to dump all the old term papers and books in the trash, but every time he took a book out, it would wind up back in the locker. He looked down to see a pair of white sneakers, and looked up to see blue flare jeans, a blue tank top, and shoulder length red hair.....holding the book he kept trying to take out.
Heh....sorry Ash...couldn't resist... she said as she dumped the book in the trash.
VERY funny Misty.... he said as he picked up a dusty old notebook. Heh...go to hell Geometry...
Misty watched him emptying his locker with glee, relieved that the school year was finally over. Jeez, don't take it TOO hard now Ash, for a second I thought you would MISS your favorite class.. she said with a smirk. He rolled his eyes and tossed the rest of his stuff.
I miss that as much as I miss GARY... he said, remembering his rival, who was transferred to Pokemon Tech. Big uppity know-it-all, I paid for schooling show off... he muttered.
Come on now... Misty said as she ruffled his jet black hair. ...Gary was your buuuuuuuudy! she said, poking his cheek. He pushed her away playfully, then grabbed his somewhat empty backpack and headed to his friend's locker.
Heh...this is sooo cool!! Now we have the whole summer... Ash said to himself happily. At 15, he's grown to despise school, and his only favorite times of the year are..when he's not at school. Still keeping his mind on Pokemon training, his grades have started to falter a bit, that is until a now 16 year old Misty talked him out of it. But...all summer he's been waiting to get back out to Indigo and give it another shot.
Ash..you really wanna get back to it, huh? she said as she nudged him a bit. He put an arm around her shoulders and kept on walking.
You bet!! It'll be even cooler if I can blast through those Gyms again!!!
Misty raised an eyebrow. Ash...they're not the generous people you remember when we were younger...I mean, Raine is one of the top Ice/Water trainers out there...and I wouldn't mess with Demitri, he's a hell of a Psychic trainer...and then there's Zain, who I wouldn't wanna meet in a dark alley..and then...
Ash covered her mouth and sweatdropped. Okay I heard enough!
He turned the corner to see his friend Dexter Mitchell. A fellow Trainer who started with a Charmander about 2 years back, they became fast friends because of their love for battles and training. The two of them had planned to head out this summer for some serious training, hopefully try to tackle the Indigo League...that is...if Dex wasn't so preoccupied with something else...
DEX!! DEX!! I--....oh...great... he said as he saw Dex at his locker, with a girl about the same height, with blond/brown streaked hair and piercing green eyes.... his girlfriend Kristi. The two of them had been best friends for almost their whole lives, and coupled up at the beginning of the year. Ash had a feeling that coaxing Dex to come with him would be easier said than done.
huh? Oh..Ash! he said as he turned from Kristi to Ash. Hey man!! Yo...are we still on for summer? he asked, looking at Ash, then Kristi.
uhhh...yeah, if you can tear yourself away from your lover... Ash replied sarcastically. Kristi stuck her tounge out at him playfully, and Misty rolled her eyes.
Ash, it's like stopping the tides... she said under her breath. Looking around, she then turned to the three of them. Okay...school's out, why the hell are we STANDING here?!
The three of them nodded in agreement and headed out, walking to Ash's house, a frequent hangout of theirs. On the way, Ash was babbling about battles, Pikachu, Charizard, and how he'll cream Gary in the league.
-- and then I'll win the Johto League..and then the ORANGE league....AGAIN...and then...--MMPH!!
He felt a Gym Sock get stuffed in his mouth as Misty pulled one out of his backpack. Put a lid on it, school's only been out for almost 4 minutes...
he moaned, still with the sock in his mouth.
Ummm...so guys...what are you doing for summer break? Kristi asked.
well, Ash wants to head out for some training, I'll probably tag along like the last time... Misty started. If you two wanna come along and make it a foursome, you're more than welcome...
Jeez..I dunno..I mean...we'd have to take Trainer's Leave...we'd be a month late for school...and then... Dex started and motioned to Kristi, and saw Ash looking at him oddly. Orrr...we can just go, screw school!
Kristi glared at her boyfriend, and elbowed him. Dex, you barely passed math this year, you're LUCKY we're BOTH gonna be Juniors...you could have been leftback...
Dex shot back.
Ash spit out the sock and put his two cents in. Yeah, who needs math anyways?
Kris and Misty sighed simultaneoulsy and shook their heads sadly.
they both said with an exasperated sigh.
They reached Ash's house minutes afterwards, and all ran upstairs to his room. Dex laid out the contents of his bookbag.
Okay...I've got four Paralyze Heals...six empty Pokeballs....a few Hyper Potions.......annnd...a pack of gum.
Ash opened his drawer under his bed, and pulled out a small black case.
Guys...gather round... he said with a smile, then opened it. Dex and Ash both bowed stupidly at the case, saying
Inside were ten empty Pokeballs, two Hyper Balls, six Mega Potions, two Hyper Potions, lots of Paralyze, Ice, and Burn heals, a Poke Flute..and last, but not least....the one thing Ash and Dex saved for the ENTIRE year. A blue and black Pokeball, with a silver Z on it.
ummm..call me dumb...but...WHAT is that? Kristi asked as she leaned over Ash's shoulder. The two boys almost gasped in shock, and turned to her with their mouths wide open.
YOU MEAN YOU DON'T KNOW?!?! they screamed simultaenously.
Don't hurt me... she said back, cowering slightly.
Ash held up the Pokeball, and Dex bowed down to it foolishly.
This...is the Zero Ball........if you thought the MasterBall was sweet...heh...this is the Swiss Army Blade of Pokeballs...
Dex clutched the ball in his hands and rubbed it gently. This holds two Pokemon. And it's a 100 percent catch ratio...
Dex and Ash went on and on, as Misty watched them from across the room, sititng cross legged on a small couch.
....and it also makes julienne fries!!! Ash finished, beaming. Kristi stared at the small, metallic orb.
Sooooo...how much did you guys spend on this?
Ash and Dexter both sweatdropped and looked away.
Go ahead boys, TELL HER. Misty said with a hint of smart-ass in her voice. I'm SURE she'd LOVE to know...
Ummm..well...ya know...well...y'see...umm... Ash started, and looked at Dex.
Six hundred even.
Kristi nearly fell backwards, and looked at the ball again. SIX HUNDRED...FOR THIS THING?!
Heh...smart boys, aren't they? Misty said, looking at her best friend Ash. We don't need math, we bought a six hundred dollar Pokeball....
Kristi looked at them, shocked. HOW did you guys afford this?!
Well...we kinda had to cut ends...ya know...sell some stuff... Ash started, and looked at Dex. Dex shook his head, as if saying Don't get me into this!!
Well...we kinda sold....Ash's stereo...and some of my CDs...and....and..and..
Kristi turned a bit pale, and narrowed her eyes at Dex. You didn't........
That amplifier box you gave me for Christmas... he said, then hid his quickly reddening face. He looked up to see her glaring at him.
Of all the nerve.....Dex!!!! she started, then just let out a frustrated UGH!! I NEVER UNDERSTAND YOU TWO!! and sat next to Misty, fuming.
There there... Misty said patting her back. There will be other things they'll sell to buy expensive Pokeballs...
You're not helping Misty!! Ash nearly yelled. The two of them glared at each other, and Ash turned back to Dex.
So...it's do or die time...are you in? he asked. We start in Pallet. Work our way to Indigo. This'll be the chance of a lifetime to get some sweet training in before school has to start up..and who knows... he started as he smirked. We might hit the league before you know it...
Dex has always wanted to join Indigo's League, it's always been a dream of his...and Ash was playing on it. You got it.......... Dex said as he put his hand out. Ash put his on top of Dex's and smiled.
Heh....so it's settled then.... he started, then looked at Misty, who had her hand on top of his. Wa? Mist...?
You still owe me that bike, pal... she said with a smirk. I promised to bug the hell outta you until you paid me back...you can't get rid of me THAT easily...
Kristi looked at them, then put her hand on top. Aw what the hell...
Ash looked at the three of them. A new Pokemon Journey is about to begin...and it'll be a summer that they'll always remember.....