Hey guys and gals, this is my first fanfic, so I do apologize if it isn't up to par. I am a huge fan of Pokemon, I have been for some time, I wrote this for fun but I poured alot of myself into it. This story takes place in a Modern Kanto, there will some band names tossed out, most will be real unless specifically stated by myself, at this point the main characters are in College. I do hope you enjoy it. And with this I present you I DO NOT OWN POKEMON OR ANY SUBSIDIARIES THEREIN
Chapter 1
Plans.
The cool winter air whips past the window as two girls sit staring at the coffee mugs in front of them. They look into each others eyes as the tears start flowing, Their faces are cherry red and they are out of breath. Misty begins to catch her breath after several minutes. "Ash you are a real dink sometimes, you know that right" Said the fiery redhead wiping tears off her cheeks.
"I know" said Ash rubbing the back of his head knocking his prized cap askew, He look's at May and begins chuckling as he see's her still struggling to catch her breath, he grabs his shirt off the ceiling fan and hop's off the table. He had been doing a striptease for the amusement of the girl's in front of him. Red who was watching him rolled a rag and snapped it at his nipple, the intense shot of fire cased Ash to scream and lose balance toppling onto his face, which caused a fresh outburst from Misty. May who had just managed to grab a breath of air began laughing so hard she fell out of the booth onto the floor clutching her ribs with tears in her eyes.
"Jeez Ash, are you trying to kill her?" said Red barely able to contain himself, He looked at May and bit down hard, he could almost swear she was going to piss her pants. He picked Ash up off the ground and slipped his hands around his waist and kissed him tenderly to allow the girls a breath of air. Ash kissed back running his fingers through Reds hair.
The girls looked on with a smile across there faces, They had all been friends since grade school, though Misty had had a crush on him back in the day she took the news of him being gay in stride and was more than happy to call him just a friend. May and Misty had helped Red come out of the closet and then helped Ash work up the courage to ask him out. They were perfect together, Reds fiery passion was on par with Ash's. They loved training with one another. Red's first Pokemon was a sweet Charmander who within no time had grown to a very powerful Charizard. Though een being five times larger than Ash's Pikachu Red could never win. But they never cared.
"Red, don't do that here, it's embarrassing" Ash's face became as red as Latias as he rubbed the back of his head, his hand still attached to Reds cheek. He slipped back into his shirt and took his seat at the booth. "So whats the plan bitches, we hitting the Jynx Club tonight or what?" He stole a sip from Misty's mug and winced. "Mother of Arceus Misty, How do you drink that fucking tar?"
"I like it you fruitcake, If you can't float a brick in it, it's not fucking coffee."
"Brick hell, you could float an obese Wailord in that. And watch who you're calling a fruitcake, I'll not hesitate to smack you right up in your mug" He winked at her as Misty smiled back. Since coming out of the closet he had been much more playful with herself and May, neither minded too much, he was as protective of them as a mother Kangaskhan.
"Awwww, Ashy boy, I so sowwee" she reached over and pinched his cheeks like a grandmother would. "And nah, I don't think I can make it tonight, I have homework to do"
"Like hell you do Misty, It is your 19th Birthday in like two months, we are celebrating tonight"
"Ash, I really don't know, I do have alot of" He cut her off with a glare.
"No Misty, we're going out tonight, 'Tunes Of Dawn' is playing, It's there last show in Kanto and the tickets are non refundable, We're going bitch" He glared at her until she conceded and shrugged her shoulders.
"Fine, we'll go, but you are doing my homework tomorrow!"
"Yay, what kind is it?" he held his hand out for the papers. Misty dug through her bag and handed him a small stack of papers.
"It's for Pokeology, I have to study the belief that there is no Arceus and give a thesis on how that may affect the world we currently live in."
"Is that Professor James's course?"
"Yeah it is, it's super annoying." She took the papers back and frowned. She could think of nothing to do for her paper.
"Red, you took that course didnt you?" Said May who had been glued to her phone rewatching the video she had shot of Ash's dance and the fall to the floor, she had managed to capture a pretty clean video despite almost busting a gut.
"Yeah I did," He was bent over May's shoulder watching it with her, "I'll let you copy my paper if you want, He never notices and I got an A on it." He looked at Misty and smiled, but you have to promise to go full on goth tonight, feel free to raid my wardrobe for something suitable."
"Thanks Red." She took another long draw of her coffee causing Ash to gag at the thought of the taste. She sneered at him playfully. "I need a cigarette, who's with me? She reached into her bag and pulled out a pack of Johto Gold's and her Charmander lighter. Ash and May both grabbed their jackets as Misty slid hers on. Red being the only one in the group that didn't smoke offered to watch their stuff until they returned. They walked out of the cafe and stood in the awning to avoid as much of the wind as possible. Misty looked at May and smiled, she was th youngest one in the group but her and Red always had to be the voice of reason. It sometimes made you forget that she was only just past her 18th birthday.
"So Misty, will you help me with my make-up tonight" May said exhaling a puff of smoke with each syllable. "I want to just go Mankey tonight" She had a look in her eye's that said tonight she was going to have fun even if it killed her.
"Sure May, what time is the concert?"
"Door's open at 8:30, but I really don't want to see 'IronTale' tonight" Ash inhaled another puff of his cigarette and flicked it into the bin. "They have really sucked ever since Tracy left the group, so if we go there at like 9:00ish we should be fine, you guy's swing by me and Red's place tonight at like 7:00 and we'll raid the wardrobe." He looked May up and down questioningly "May what size boot would you comfortable in like an 8, maybe an 8 and a half right?"
"Yeah, 8's are fine, why?"
"Well we kinda got you a pair for just such an occasion." Ash looked away and rubbed the back of his head nonchalantly. Misty and May finished their cigarettes and put them in the bin and walked back into the cafe waving at Gary Oak who was working behind the counter to earn some extra cash. They grabbed their seats at the booth and began chatting until Gary's shift was over. "Hey Gary, who works after you sweetie?" asked Ash from across the cafe, they all laughed as Gary's face went red from embarrassment.
"Um, I'm not sure I'll check the schedule real quick," He walked to the back and quickly came back up front, "It's Korrina tonight until 1:00 and then it's Shauna until morning."
"Oh for fuck's sake, let's duck, I can't stand that bitch" huffed Ash as he stood up, Red placed his arm around Ash and kissed him softly leaving their share of money on the table.
"Gosh Ash, getting a little catty today aren't you" crooned Misty as she stood up paying for herself and May, "Oh, is wittle Ashy still upset that big bad Kowwina beat you at your own game"
"Shut up Misty, she didn't 'beat me at my own game' she cheated" he huffed and stormed out his hands were pulled up at the wrist as he stormed out of the cafe. Misty took the time to laugh and waved goodbye to Gary as she stepped into the wind.
-A few hours later-
Misty and May sat in their dorm watching the latest battle in the Johto League finals. They we're discussing the battle tactics used by the trainers on the television. "I don't know May, what kind of idiot uses a Charizard against a damned Feraligatr."
"Well, Charizard may not be the most logical choice, I'll grant you that, but look at them, they're using a wonderful strategy to deflect the water attacks so the only ones that can be used are the physical attacks." As she said this the Feraligatr unleashed a massive hydropump on the enemy Charizard, The Charizard sneered and used its flamethrower to turn the jet into harmless steam and quickly followed it up with a massive firepunch lifting the Feraligatr into the air effectively ending the battle. "Yes, I fucking knew it, you know what that means don't you Misty."
"Ugh, do I have to rub your feet?"
"Absolutely, but I'll be generous and shower tonight after the concert is that fair?"
"I suppose so, anyway, since the battle is done do you wanna do your make-up, it's almost time to run to Red's and Ash's place."
"Mmkay, I'll grab our kit's out of the bathroom."
-An hour later-
May and Misty stood outside of the door and knocked, the biting cold had worn off just a little but they could still see their breath in the air. Misty knocked again and saw Red peak out of the window before opening the door. "Come in bitches, May you look fabulous tonight, Misty, well, I'm sorry"
"Hahaha fuck you too" she socked Red in the arm playfully and pushed past him. Ash was already dressed. A pair of leather pants with multiple chains and belts hanging off made him look even more slender than he already was. He opted to go with spiked boots and shin-guards instead of his usual shoes. A tight black shirt and spiked gauntlet's completed his outfit. Misty looked at him and raised an eyebrow.
"What can't handle the metal"
"No, I just never thought goth could look so fierce"
"I was in a full on black metal mood today" he shrugged and kissed Red as he walked by. Red had opted for a Victorian pinstripe suit with a blood drip pattern tie. Though not as loud as Ash's outfit, everything about Red screamed goth. Even when he wasn't dressed the part. There was just something about him, you just kind of knew. May whistled as she took off her jacket.
"Fancy get-up there Ashy-boy, I'm digging the spikes." She reached her hand out and poked the gauntlet spikes "Just remind me to stay away from you should you decide to start moshing." She laughed and walked towards Red's room and closed the door to get dressed.
-an hour later-
The group sat at a small table close to the stage. Their eyes were glued to the band. Red and Ash held hands as May and Misty bobbed their heads to the music. "Thanks for convincing me to come out tonight you guys" Shouted Misty trying to be heard over the band.
"No problems Misty, you deserve to be happy once in awhile" Ash looked at her and smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair. "We all love you Mist and you have been going nut's for the last couple of months. I know schools got you on edge, so you need some fun."
"Yeah Misty" Red smiled and patted her cheek lovingly, "We all needed this, but you more than any of us"
"Thanks you guys" Misty smiled and went back to watching the band. They had recently blown up but Ash had been into them for years and had introduced the band to the rest of the group. Misty took a large sip of Oran Berry wine letting the robust taste coat her tongue. She savored the flavor and looked to May who was enjoying her first drink with the group. "I love you guy's" Misty smiled and pulled out her phone "Lets take a group photo" They all moved to the other side of the table and got as close together as possible. She counted down and took the picture.
"Lets see it Misty" said May smiling softly at Misty. Misty turned the phone around and looked at the photo, they all looked so happy, Red was kissing Ash's cheek, Ash had a hand covering his mouth in a mock shocked expression, Misty was smiling, really smiling for the first time in however long, and May looked beautiful, the lights bounced off her hair and maid it look like it was glowing.
"We love you too Misty" they each took a turn to kiss her on the cheek before turning back around to watch the band for their favorite song.
There ya go, Chapter 1 down, I would appreciate any reviews and constructive criticism. I wanted to really show a deep friendship between the characters. The next chapter features a great loss. Arceus Bless you