Love Potion #9
By Mishakal

A/N: All right, here we go! Another crazy story by yours truly! I really like getting reviews, you guys! *sniffle* Everyone's just so nice to me! Anyway, someone commented on the fact that Ash and Misty haven't REALLY gotten together in my stories -- yet. Come on, people, I think it's obvious that they like each other. Ash is just... dense. Don't you worry, he'll come around. Anyway, this story is amusing AND romantic. Plus it's got a few zany antics from Team Rocket -- what more could you want in a story? I like this one even better than "Catch You Today, Kiss You Tomorrow". Oh yeah, and it comes after the other two series. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Oh yes, I own Pokemon. This is just an upcoming episode I thought I'd post on fanfiction.net. And if I was that crazy, they wouldn't be letting me go near something like a computer -- I might break it. In short, I don't own the show. I just enjoy making the characters suffer.

Part 1: Jessie the Genius

"Are you sure this is going to work, Jessie?" James scratched his head and looked doubtfully at the bottle she held. "It sounds kind of silly to me."

"Of course it'll work!" Jessie exalted. "It's a brilliant plan! One whiff of this, and those twerps will be too busy tripping over their own emotions to even notice when we steal that Pikachuu!" She thought for a moment. "Of course, it only works on males... But that'll be more than enough!"

"Sounds good ta me!" Meowth agreed.

"All right!" James gave in. "Let's get them!"

Jessie smiled triumphantly. "I knew you'd see things my way. Come on!"

* * *

Ash sat up and yawned widely, stretching. "What a great night's sleep," he sighed. "I didn't even wake up once, but..." He made a face. "I had that same dream -- again."

"Pika!" Pikachuu grinned at him.

"Yeah, you're right, Pikachuu." Ash grinned back. "It's no big deal. So Misty kisses me. I'll never kiss her back!"

Pikachuu sighed. "Chuu, Pika pi."

"It's too nice out to argue today, Pikachuu!" Ash said, getting to his feet and breathing in the fresh air. "Ah! I'll bet I can smell Brock's cooking from here!"

He stopped, and sniffed again. "Hey, what's that weird smell?"

"Chuu? Pika pika."

"You don't smell anything? But how can that be? It's so strong it's making my eyes water!" Ash wiped at his eyes. "What is that?"

"Ash! Breakfast is ready!"

At the sound of that voice, Ash's breath caught in his throat. His head spun. That voice... so beautiful... Ash turned, and was struck senseless. "Oh wow!" The most beautiful sight he'd ever beheld met his eyes. Misty... Misty... how could I not see it before? She's the girl of my dreams!

"Ash!" Misty frowned. "Hurry up! The food will get cold!"

"Ah... I'm sorry!" Ash knelt in front of Misty, gazing up at her in adoration. "Please don't be mad at me! I'll do anything you want! Oh Misty..."

"Huh?" Misty blinked.

"You're the most beautiful thing I've ever seen!" Ash gushed. "Please, please be mine! You're so perfect and wonderful and... everything!" He grabbed her hand and started kissing it repeatedly.

"Ash?" Misty questioned, in a worried voice. "Are you OK?"

"I'm fine, now that you're here!" he sighed.

"Hey Ash! Misty! Breakfast isn't going to eat itself, you know!" Brock glared at them. "Come and -- huh?" He sniffed. "What's that funny smell?"

Misty sniffed too. "I don't smell anything. What are you talking about, Brock? Brock?"

The rock pokemon trainer was staring at her with an odd look on his face. "Mi.. sty..." he sighed, eyes glazing over as he stared at her.

"What's wrong with you, Brock?" Misty looked over at Ash, who still had his wonderstruck eyes focused on her. "Uh... guys? You're starting to scare me..."

"Pika?" Pikachuu watched in confusion.

"Briiiii!" Togepi cried happily.

"Misty, you're so beautiful!" Ash exclaimed, standing to move closer to her. "Please be mine! I can't live without you!"

Brock leaned in closer, looking dumbstruck. "No, Misty, be mine! I'll do anything for you! I'll do your laundry, cook your food, clean your house..."

"Er... I don't have a house," Misty reminded him nervously.

"I'll do better than that!" Ash said earnestly. "I'll fight in your name, I'll give you tons of presents and flowers..." He gazed, lovestruck, into her eyes. "I'll give up being a pokemon trainer -- just for you!"

"What!?" Misty glanced from Ash to Brock and back again.

"I love you, Misty!" they both said at the same time.

"AAAAAAAAAA!!!!!" Misty shrieked and pushed them both away. "You've both gone nuts! What's going on?" She faced them, stance fierce.

"I'm nuts for you!" Ash said dreamily.

"I'll sell my soul if you want an ice-cream!" Brock added, staring worshipfully at Misty. Both he and Ash moved toward her.

Misty backed away. "You guys are sick or something, and I don't want to catch it!" she shouted defiantly, pulling out a pokeball. "Go Staryu! Keep them away!" She took off into the woods.

"Misty, wait!" Ash called.

"Come back!" Brock added.

Staryu assumed a fierce position.

Pikachuu scratched its head. "Pikachuu?"

"All right, then... Bulbasaur, go!" Ash faced down Misty's pokemon. "I'm prepared to win any battle in the name of love!"

"Me too... go, Vulpix!" Brock released his own pokemon. "Let the battle begin!"

* * *

Jessie laughed triumphantly. "Just look at those little twerps, running around all confused!" she sneered. "Now's our chance to grab Pikachuu! Let's go!"

"Right!" James stopped, and blinked. "Uh... Jessie?"

"What is it, James?" she snapped impatiently. "We've got work to do right now!"

He sniffed. "Are... you sure you put the lid back on that potion?" His eyes started to roll around.

"Huh?" Jessie glanced down. "Oh, silly me! But... how come I don't smell anything?" She frowned. "Hmm..."

There was a strange look on James's face. "Jes.. sie..." he sighed, eyes glazing over.

"Huh?" She turned. "WAAAAAH!!!" Jessie shrieked and backed away. "Who told you to breathe, you stupid numbskull? You've ruined everything!"

"I'm so sorry, Jessie!" James fell to his knees, eyes flooding with tears. "Please forgive me! Oh please, please, please..." He grabbed her hands. "Can't I make it up by devoting my entire life to you...?"

"Ooh, get away!" She yanked away her hands. "Pay attention, James! We're supposed to be stealing Pikachuu -- remember?"

"But you're so beautiful!" he protested. "I just can't get enough of you!" He stood, still with that odd look in his eyes, and moved toward her.

Jessie blinked. "Waa -- uh oh!" she squeaked, then screamed and ran.

"Wait! Jessie, come back! I love you!" James took off after her.

* * *

"Misty, come back! I love you!"

Misty cringed behind a tree, watching Brock search for her. Without its trainer and facing two opponents, Staryu hadn't lasted very long. I hope it's OK... Well, at least I had time to get away! she thought thankfully. Maybe whatever's bothering those two will wear off and...

"Misty!"

"YAAGGHH!!!" Misty jumped three feet in the air and turned to run, but Ash grabbed her arm. "Ash! Let me go!"

"Wait, Misty! I just wanted to give you these!" Ash held out a handful of daisies, freshly plucked. "They're nice, huh? But you're more beautiful than they are!"

"Oh!" Misty stopped struggling and took the flowers. "Oh Ash!" she sighed, breathing in their scent. Her eyes shone. "That's so sweet! I love them!" she squeaked, happily.

"I love you!" Ash responded, gazing at her. "I'd do anything for you, Misty. Just name it!"

"Oh wow..." Misty clutched her flowers and stared at Ash's adoring eyes. "That's lovely, Ash!" She smiled, suddenly losing the urge to run away. I could get used to this...

* * *

"Huh." Meowth stared at Jessie and James's retreating figures. "Humans. Who can figure 'em out? I guess dis means I'll have to go after Pikachuu myself!"

"Hmm..." He looked around, walking through the forest. "No sign of Pikachuu... hey, what's dat?"

"...Pikapi...?"

"Aha! Dere it is!" Meowth moved forward, then sniffed. "Huh? What's dat funny smell?"

"Pika?" Pikachuu came into view, searching for Ash.

Meowth stopped in his tracks. "Pika...chuu..."

TO BE CONTINUED...


What do you guys think? Good? Bad? Needs work? Well, I love it! So hah! Anyone want to see the next part? So review!

The more reviews I get, the sooner I'll have the next part ready!

C'ya!
~Mishakal~