I need a side Pokemon project to work on, and who doesn't love random drabbles? Anyways...


Characters: Ash, Gary.

AU or canon: Canon.


"You're not going to, really. Quit trying. It isn't going to happen, Ashy-boy. Might as well be known as the one who never tried. It's better than the one who failed hard."

Ash clenched his teeth, not caring if he was ruining them in the process. He just started his journey, and already, Gary was making fun of him.

And he being the jerk he was, not caring if he had hurt anyone's feelings with his stupid messages.

Ash sighed. That was Gary. That jerk would couldn't care less if Ash was crying. The one who always mocked him.

/ / /

"Read the sign, then read this."

And Ash was furious. To the point where he ran off, almost forgetting the message that he had to read.

"Don't you agree? Really, you only have two gym badges. Oh wait, didn't you get them from your friends? You talked them into giving you those badges, didn't you? Honestly, quit now."

"He's a low life scum. Don't give in..."

And he didn't give in. Somehow.

/ / /

"So we're the only trainers from Pallet left, huh? Exactly how did you make it? You couldn't catch simple Magikarp when we were little. I guess all the gym leaders went easy on you.

You know, I pity you. I'm the favorite, and yet you're still trying. Just don't expect to win anything. I am the strongest, don't forget that."

"They didn't." It was pointless responding to a message like that, but he had to. Responding regularly would just give Gary that satisfaction. And you don't give Gary satisfaction.

"I have more than you, Gary. And you're not the favorite anymore. I'll show you."

/ / /

"... how? How could you beat me? How could you advance farther than me? How? Grr...

I guess you're not that much of a loser. But listen, Ashy-boy, don't get too cocky, because I'll regain everything, next time. Smell ya later."

Ash smirked. It was nice seeing Gary at that position. But it did feel odd. But still...

"Sure, Gary. Sure you will."


Because I haven't seen anything touching upon this part of their rivalry yet.