Hey again guys! Yes, yes, I know that I should be working on the next chapter of Growing Up, but after putting much thought into the previous update, I only have slivers of where to go from there. Sooo...it sucks. I'm trying to figure something out, so it should come sometime in January. This story, however, popped up in my mind. It will be seriously OOC for Ash, so be warned: if you don't like OOC twists, then you might not want to read this. It will have a fairly interesting story, I imagine. Just guessing since I put little thought into this. And yes, it is based off of Christina Perry's song "Jar of Hearts", so I hope you check that out! (if I make a song reference or base something on a song, please note that they all won't be just pop, they all won't just be rock, or old country; due to my variety of tastes, I'll probably make references to every genre of song sometime in my fanfics)
All in all, just don't worry. I'll get the next chapter of Growing Up out soon, but this chapter of this new fanfic will come first, okay? Okay, here we go...
Disclaimer: I don't have enough money to own Pokemon, so no, I don't own them. If I did have enough money, I'd probably buy the company. Along with other shows that I think should be tweaked. Just a bit of Lash is all they need...
Ages (here's where it gets interesting):
Iris - 15
Cilan - 20
Ash - Unknown (Unknown?! How is Ash's age here unknown?! Wouldn't he be 15 like Iris?! Nope. You'll see why.)
Since I can't think of a pun, here's Chapter 1! (rhymes here, too...)
Chapter 1: Full Jar
There he was, clad with his new set of clothes, seducing yet another teenage girl. It had been days, if not weeks, since he had last "refueled". The moon's silver beams sent tall shadows streaking across the streets of the city, making the alleyways appear even more ominous. It would've been a beautiful sight, that full moon with its pearly essence imprinted against the ebony sky. However, for it to be seen as beautiful, one would have to feel a sense of awe. He didn't have feelings.
This girl was just another meal to him, wearing indigo leggings and a white tube top. Her dirty blonde hair hung down to the middle of her back, freely bouncing whenever she walked. The eyes she had were hazel, lightly sparkling in whatever light shone upon them. Those eyes were focused on him.
Set between two towering buildings in an alleyway, Ash and this new girl stood, she pressed against the wall and he looming over her. Smiles played on both of their faces as Ash played the role of Casanova. Of course, his smile meant nothing.
Taking her by her lithe waist, he pulled her closer, touching foreheads. His soft raven hair was sure to send shivers down her spine. His other hand rested on her hip, rubbing against her form. With their faces touching, a twinkle of red light flashed in Ash's eyes.
Angling their heads simultaneously, they locked their lips for the first time. The girl thought she had found somebody she could truly love for the rest of her life, somebody who'd always care for her through thick and thin. Her soul mate. Ironically, all Ash wanted was another soul mate. Just without the girl as part of the package.
The kiss held for a while, becoming a battle of tongues, violently wrestling each other. It was time. No more tomfoolery. Whilst her eyes were closed tightly, savoring every moment, his abruptly opened, his irises turning an intense maroon. He felt it, his being tugging ever so gently on her soul, like a fisherman would lightly tug at the fishing line if he felt a bite. Little by little, it came closer to her mouth, unfelt by her. There! Separating by only a centimeter, Ash pulled violently with his inner trap. The light blue misty essence flew out of the naïve teenage girl's mouth and out of her entire entity. Ash absorbed the soul, immediately feeling his energy restored. He moved his hands off of the pitiful excuse for a life, and strolled out of the alley. He had no hate, nor remorse or pity for the girl he had just stolen another soul from. He felt nothing.
She sunk down against the wall, eyes wide open, shivering aggressively. Turning her head, she watched Ash as he walked out of her life forever. If she had any life in her left. From now on, she would never feel again. She would hunt for other souls to fill the void he had left in her. After all, isn't that what succubae do?
Ash himself wasn't a succubus, though his actions and form held similar points. Rather, due to his male gender, he was an incubus. A now full incubus. Striaton city was a bit larger than he had expected, yet he wasn't surprised. That wasn't in his job description.
It was back to being the innocent, determined Pokemon Master wanna-be everybody knew and loved. Except for many females he had met. They had soon learned not to feel anything. Scratching a feigned itch on the back of his head, he turned his cap back forward. Nodding at people as they passed him on the streets, he reclined to putting his hands in his jacket pockets and staring at the moon. To wonder is not to feel. He was sure of that, and being sure wasn't a feeling, either. He was wondering rather a lot this dreary night in Unova. Wondering where the female trainer he had met not too long ago was. She would've made a nice addition to his collection, always so enthusiastic, yet having the flavor of mystery. For some reason unbeknownst to him, she had disappeared, royal purple hair and all...
Iris lied on the thick branch of the tree, marveling at the beauty of rays of moonlight making their way through the canopy. Her Axew snored quietly, nestled in her hair. She, however, was wide awake, thinking of that Ash Ketchum. He was a site for sore eyes. Never had she ever met anybody so determined, so pure in her whole life. It was amazing to think that there were people like him out there. It calmed her soul, needless to say. There was good out there.
The tree she rested on was just outside of Striaton City, so she was also met by the site of a majestic city, full of multistory buildings. Sighing contentedly, she again thought back to what little time she had spent with that boy. Having been with him through only a small portion of Unova so far, she had begun to feel a bit anxious around him. Lately, she'd catch him glancing over towards her with a certain gleam in his eyes...was it lust? No, he couldn't have been in love with her so soon...not that she would've complained...
A small blush warmed her mocha cheeks. It was something else...was it hate? Couldn't have been. He would've left her in the dust a long time ago, plus he didn't have any reason to hate her. It was more like...like...hunger. A deep yearning for something. It set her on edge and made her a bit uneasy around him. She teased him, calling him a kid, and they'd play around a lot, but even that one night where they had slept in such close proximity, he on the ground in a sleeping bag right next to the tree, and she in the branch directly above him not 10 feet, she had thought she felt his lingering eyes on her, sizing her up...
After a torrent of thoughts, she finally drifted off, dreaming dreams that were impossible in the real world, but completely plausible in her own mind. Reminiscing of the day back at the spa, she dreamt of how she wished she could've stayed in that warm water with Ash forever, talking and chatting their lives away...falling in love, even...impossibilities in the real world...
She didn't know it, but that was even more impossible than she had thought.
The next day, as the sun began pushing pass the time of twilight, Ash was randomly striding through the city, attempting to find the Striaton City gym. His Pikachu was with him this time, having woken up from the motel room Ash had stayed at the previous night. When Pikachu was sleeping, Ash had went out for a late night "snack"...
Wearing his fake act yet again, Ash excitedly said, "I can't wait to get my first gym badge! How about you, Pikachu?"
The electric mouse Pokemon, sitting upon Ash's shoulder, replied, "Pika pi!" It was a barely understandable agreement. Even incubi couldn't fully understand Pokemon lingo.
Throwing on his trademark naïve grin, Ash weaved through a crowd of pedestrians at the local grocery mart, trying to triangulate the gym. A sudden shove through him off guard, almost making him face plant right into the pavement. Knowing that he must impersonate human reactions, he yelped in surprise. Furrowing his eyebrows, he turned to glare down whoever thought it'd be a great idea to shove him. "What was that for!" His tone softened when he saw who it was.
"Surprise!" Iris said, giggles leaking out of her. Her cascading purple hair shining brilliantly in the light of the rising sun as an alluring smile filled her florid lips. Using a phony shocked expression, Ash quickly replaced it with a smile. Just like any human being.
Shutting his eyes and massaging the back of his neck, he asserted, "You didn't have to do that, you know. A simple 'hey Ash' would've been enough!" A smirk twisted his lips as he made his way through the statement. A simple combination of words and body language that set out the chance that she'd open the possibility of flirtatious speak to prepare for his next meal. Basic human psychology.
"But it's hilarious to see you get mad!" Iris retorted, shoulders still quivering from suppressed laughter. Axew, who had been hiding in Iris's hair, poked its head out to show its jolly mood.
"So you want me to be mad all the time?" Ash queried. Hook.
"Huh?" this took Iris aback. Usually, whenever she said something of the like, the person she's talking to would play it off and switch subjects. Ash, however, was digging into it. A bit strange...a good strange. "W-well, no, not really...I just find it funny to see your zigzag face get flustered up!" Not necessarily the best of comebacks.
"Then I think you should be laughing all the time," Ash replied. Line.
He had just implied that he likes it when she laughs, something that he hoped that she would pick up on. Not hope, but thought. To hope is to feel. He didn't feel. Iris's ears burned a bright red.
"W-w-why is that?" Iris asked carefully. She could hear her heartbeat rumble in her ears. Did Ash just say that he likes to see me be all happy and such? No, that's not a sign of anything...is it? Who am I kidding, I haven't known him that long. I can't fall for him yet!
Tearing his gaze away from Iris, he looked down the street, narrowing his eyes ever so slightly and lowering the corners of his smile just a little bit. "I think you know why." Sinker.
Who doesn't like a bit of mystery? Almost every single girl Ash had met so far enjoyed a slight challenge in figuring him out, though they never could. Time to cue Iris's silent comprehension of his reply, leaving her thinking about him for the rest of the day. Who said Casanova was out of style?
"Nah, I don't. And I'm not gonna try to figure it out. You need to get to that gym, don't you?" Iris said. She played it off just perfectly. That response gave to her made her heart skip a beat, but she wasn't going to let him egg her on. Not yet, anyways. Let's see just how dedicated you are...
The incubus hadn't been anticipating that. It didn't surprise him. It was just a result that had a minimal likely hood. All other females he met were a bit more submissive under his 'hook, line, sinker' techniques, so the blatant outcome Iris gave was original in his books. He assured himself that it didn't surprise him...since when did he have to assure himself? Stealing a fleeting look over to Iris, he saw that firm look in her eyes. She was different. This was going to be an interesting travel...not that being interested is a feeling. Of course it wasn't. It couldn't have been. Simple as that.
That was a short chapter, I know, but with any new multi-chapter fanfics I do, I will always post a short first chapter to give you guys, the readers, a taste of it. I'd like to know if you guys think this story has some potential, as I've got the general (over a span of multiple chapters; not sure what to do for each one, though) plot line basically figured out. It will hold close to the anime, but I won't be copying the dialogue exactly bit by bit. Obviously.
Hoped you guys enjoyed this, and don't worry about Growing Up. The next chapter is coming soon. Promise!
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FanFicLash signing off.
