Pokemon: Nightfire

"Ash, you're going to need to protect Misty," Professor Oak suggested over the headset. Ash Ketchum was secret agent 009 for the land of Kanto. The night moon was bright on this New Years Eve as the helicopter Ash was riding in was flying over the city of Saffron. Thousands had gathered downtown for this event. Ash knew that the lives of many were in danger, as he and Misty were trying to prevent a truck with a bomb from making its way to the radio tower. This is where most of the festivities occured. Ash's Pikachu, as usual, was by his side, ready and anxious for action. It was their first time doing this kind of thing. They had gone through all the training, all the exercises and Ash hoped he could put all those skills to work. His original dreams of being a Pokemon Master changed when he had been told that his mother had been kidnapped by Team Rocket, an evil group of villains who focused on either taking over the world or maybe even destroying it, Ash couldn't be sure which. He remembered that day well...

4 years ago, Ash was 15 years old while Misty and Brock were 17

"Brock, how do you always do it?" Ash asked, wondering how Brock always managed to cook a tasty meal.

"Yeah," Misty agreed, "This is delicious!" Misty gazed upon Ash, only wishing things could be different. May had stolen Ash's heart and then broken it when she left to pursue her dream of becoming a ribbon master. Sure, Ash and May only talked occasionally over the phone to catch up on each other's lives, but Misty couldn't help but think Ash still had that crush on May. Misty, nor anyone else was expecting what happened next. Misty had heard the helicopter earlier but now found it was getting closer. It appeared to have a symbol on it saying KSS in white, which went well with the blackness of the helicopter. It landed near them and two people, one the familiar Professor Oak and the other Misty did not know. Misty had never seen Professor Oak out of his usual white labcoat. He was wearing a business suit and sunglasses.

"Professor Oak?" Ash asked. Apparently he had not caught up yet. "What are you doing here? And who are you?"

"Just call me M," the lady said. She seemed cold and mean, but had a thoughtful look on her face. "Ash, I have some terrible news for you. Your Mother..."

"What?" Ash seemed a bit panicked now. "What?"

"She has been abducted," M said. Ash was horror stricken and had a shocked look on his face. Pikachu gasped, along with Misty and Brock. "We believe you know the abductors in this situation. We believe that it was Team Rocket's doing. A man named Giovanni was possibly behind the kidnapping. It seems that he knew her in the past and he had some of his people take her away from her home. It may have been Jessie and James of Team Rocket."

"Oh my god," Misty said. "We haven't seen them in years."

"So it seems," M replied. "We think you three can help us in getting back your mother. She is still alive."

"How do you know?" Brock asked.

"A note was left that said she won't be harmed as she is too precious," M answered. "Will you three come with us?"

"Pika?"

"Yes, you too," M said, smiling. Ash nodded and solemnly walked to the helicopter with his three best friends.

Yes, it had been a terrible day, but Ash hoped that his mother was really ok. All these missions, M had said, were going to lead to his mother. She thought that Team Rocket was going to use her as a hostage in a disastrous situation, but they haven't done anything for a year. No contact with his mother had made Ash weary of this plot. But he would work to at least destroy Team Rocket, even if they didn't give his mother back.

Ash's mission was to protect Misty as she trailed the truck with the bomb in it, hoping to somehow keep it from the people in Saffron City. The helicopter had finally located Misty, who was right on target and following the truck closely. She was driving a red Shelby Cobra that made Ash very jealous. He lifted up his sniper and said, "Pikachu get ready." Pikachu nodded and just at that moment Ash noticed a pair of black cars. A man popped out of each sunroof, each holding a gun. Ash put the scope up to his eye and aimed for the front left tire of the front car. He pulled the trigger and shot right on target. The first car spun out of control, narrowly missing Misty, and the second car crashed into the first, making for a large explosion. People on the streets ran in fear.

As Misty kept trailing the truck, more cars seemed to follow her everywhere she went. "Get me closer to the road!" Ash shouted to the pilot. Brock, who was very excited with his new career, did as he was told. He steered the helicopter to where Ash had a perfect view of Misty and her followers. Ash shot a second pair of cars similar to how he had destroyed the first. Explosions were everywhere and people started panicking.

"Head over to those buildings!" Ash shouted again to Brock. "We'll cut them off!" Brock nodded and flew over to what seemed like a construction site. Misty drove through a platform that was hanging by only one cable. While she was crossing, Ash put his scope on a connector of the cable. When the new pair of villain's cars got on the platform, Ash shot and the platform was sent crashing to the ground, just after Misty's rear wheels had driven off.

"Ash!" She shouted and looked back at the helicopter. She couldn't comminicate with him, but he knew she was angry even though he had saved her life. She kept driving through the crowded streets until she found the that there were many cars pursuing her and shooting at her. She looked back ahead to see that the villains were setting up a trap for her. She thought it was all over now until she looked up to see a hand. She worked her eyes to the face to see it was Ash. He looked so handsome in that tuxedo.

"Grab on!" He shouted. "Trust me!"

"Fine!" She grabbed on and he pulled up on the rope that had been holding them. Just after they were out of range, her Cobra hit the blockade of cars, causing an explosion.

"Just a bit further, Ash," Professor Oak's voice said over the earphone. Ash looked back to see a silver Aston Martin making its way through the traffic and eventually getting up to them. The wide and long sunroof opened and Ash let go of the rope just perfectly so that Misty landed in the passenger side while he was in the drivers seat. He switched the car to manual and pushed a button to where rockets rose out of the headlights.

"Ash," Misty said, "I didn't know you were so good with cars!"

"Yeah," Ash laughed, "Me neither."

"Where's Pikachu?"

"I left him with Brock." He smiled at the thought of him and Misty being alone.

"Wait!" Misty pointed at a truck. "The bomb is onboard that truck!" A semi conveniently blocked the road Ash was supposed to take. "Look out!" She screamed. Ash decided to take an alternative route, hoping it would work. He went on a sidewalk to the right of the road that he knew led to a mall. He drove through a glass door to find himself passing Abercrombie, Hollister, and even Hot Topic. Nevertheless, he eventually made it to the other end of the mall to find cars shooting at him. He shot his rockets and successfully eliminated all of the enemies near him.

Ash had driven through and saw a "Bridge not completed" sign on teh side of the road.

"Ash!" Misty screamed.

"Ash, use your turbo booster and go on that ramp to go over the bridge. It's your only chance," Professor Oak said.

"Okay," Ash pushed the turbo booster button and Misty screamed, unaware of what could possibly going on. They hit the ramp and Ash felt weightless as they sailed over the river going through Saffron City. They landed on the other side safely and Misty was punching Ash, saying a few choice words toward him. She eventually stopped. They conviently were now right behind the truck now.

"Missiles will detonate the bomb," Oak warned Ash. "Use the EMP tool to disable the truck." Ash nodded and pushed the right buttons and sent a blue shockwave at the truck. It hit the truck, causing it to malfunction. It went into the river. Ash had saved the day. He drove and he and Misty parked just in time to see the fireworks over the Radio Tower. He looked at Misty, wondering if she wanted a New Year's kiss. Had he known she was wishing the same, he would have gone in for the kill. But he just said, "Happy New Years, Misty," like he had every year since he was 10 to her, with a few exceptions. She sighed and wished him a Happy New Years as well, only hoping that he would give her just a little kiss. He didn't.

Ash and Misty returned to the KSS headquarters, located in a secluded area on an island outside of Vermillion City. They walked in to see M, Professor Oak, and Brock discussing matters at the oak table in front of the large projector screen. Pikachu was eating food at one corner of the table.

"Ash and Misty, we have a mission for you," M said. Misty and Ash nodded, awaiting their prompt.

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