Pokemon: You & Me
Hello friends! And welcome to another exciting adventure with our pal Ash Ketchum, and his pal Pikachu.
This time we find them traveling to the rain forest region of Zomena.
Ash has traveled with -many- wonderful friends before. He always makes fantastic buddies where ever he goes. And meats some unsavory characters too. I wonder who he'll meet here?
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Ash stands on the deck of the boat as he has many times before. As usual, with this best pokemon and best pal, Pikachu. They're about to arrive at the Zomena region. And as usual, he is bound for an adventure of discovering new pokemon, making a new pokemon friends, and battling at gyms, and working toward becoming a Pokemon Master.
But two things that also happen on his adventures is meeting and traveling with companions that help him along the way, and Team Rocket trying to steal Pikachu with complex plans. And on this trip, the same will be true.
Team Rocket shuffle through a box throwing bits of clothing out. None of them can find some thing they need: a costume that Ash hasn't seen before. They've had a big idea to try to catch Pikachu, but they need outfits that Ash won't remember. Not that it's mattered much before. The twerp has never really realized they were in disguise until it was too late. But they weren't taking a chance this time. The three bicker that this or that out fit was already used, and recount how this or that plan almost worked. And how this or that plan ultimately failed.
They eventually reach rock bottom, and the harsh realization: they've drained the bank of fancy dress. After sulking on this, the trio try to think of what they can do. For this plan they will need to not just make the twerp think they are someone else, but do so long term. Then it dawned on them! They need to dress just as twerpy as he does. They pool the money from their last part time job to go to a clothing store they usually wouldn't go near, and buy clothes they find annoying. These will be clothes they are going to wear along time if this goes well, but they comfort themselves that the sacrifice will be worth it to get Pikachu at last.
Ash and Pikachu finish speaking with nurse Joy and calling Ash's mom. As they walk out of the Pokemon Center, they encounter an old woman in a cart selling ice cream on a stick. Ash buys two for Pikachu and himself, and see many other trainers like himself. All are sitting in the Center's garden, watching the beautiful Zomena sunset, and eating ice cream.
Ash barely hears behind him that someone is trying to buy ice cream, but that the last of it has been sold. The girl says oh no, and her male friend says aww shucks. Ash turns to see the boy and girl begging to check again. The old woman apologies and assures them that there is nothing left.
The boy is wearing what looks similar to 1950s high school shirt with a pokeball symbol on the front, and his hair slicked back into a wood duck shape. The girl has her hair wrapped into a bun with a flair of hair sticking from it. She's wearing brown pants and a red flannel shirt with the sleeves cut off, and mountain climbing boots. The two remark how they were hoping for something to cool them down to help acclimate to this hot, humid climate.
Ash pauses for a long moment, just staring at the two. Jessie and James try to play it cool and not notice. Then Meowth walks in on all fours slinking around their feet. Meowth looks up at Ash. Ash looks vacant at Meowth. The old woman notices the strange pause. Then Meowth closes his eyes and says "Mee-oowth" in a friendly tone. Sweat drips down Jessie and James neck.
Ash's face goes from a blank, inquisitive gaze to a smile. "Hey, that's a cute Meowth." Jessie and James, and Meowth, let out a quite breath from their noses. "Here, you can have our ice cream." as Ash points the green, uneaten ice cream on stick to the two. The two ask if Ash is sure, when Pikachu raises his ice cream as high as he can. Jessie and James take the treats and thank them. Ash introduces himself and Pikachu, and asks who they are. The girl introduces herself as Jami. And the boy says his name is Jay. Ash talks about his hopes to become a pokemon master, and wonders what the two of them are in region for. Jami talks of her hopes of ribbons in Zomena's zaniest, flashiest contests. And Jay awkwardly talks about wanting to play in the new Pokemon Sports starting here. Ash asks about the Pokemon sports, which he's never heard of. James recites broad facts about Pokemon Sports he memorized from brochures in the Pokemon Center. Jessie tried her best to relay her times at pokemon contests, but fudging details here and there to make them unfamiliar to Ash. Meowth was fully realizing how frustrating it's going to be not being able to say something smart allic, or say anything, for a very long time. But it was better than being in a pokeball.
Ash was feeling really good about these two. There was something easy about them. Something safe. It was almost familiar. He was kinda of excited by the idea of Pokemon Sports. And while he wasn't the best at contests, he was interested in doing some occasionally. Zomena is known for its really festive contests. And it's always fun to compete with a friend. They even had a pokemon that obviously lived outside a pokeball, just like Pikachu.
"Hey, are you two traveling alone?" Ash asks.
"Well golly, we didn't think on that." James responds
"We thought it would just be the three of us." Jessie adds.
Ash looks down at Pikachu. Pikachu looks up, closes his eyes, and gives an approving smile saying "Pi-ka!" in agreement.
Ash looks to the trio with a smile and asks "Well Pikachu and I would love if we could join you. What'ya say?"
The other two look at each other, and give a why-not shoulder shrug. "Sure, ya seem really nice." Jami says.
"Yeah, you're pretty swell. We'd be glad to." Jay chimes in.
"Mee-owth!" adds in an excited tone with a paw wave.
"Well that's fantastic! Thanks you guys. I'm sure we'll have lots of fun together in Zomena. I can't wait to get started!"