Summer Reunion

By: Christina Cabral

It was late July and summer was in full swing. The Cerulean concrete boiled under Ash's faded black high tops. He held a white card engraved with gold leaves that read: We welcome you to the union of Brock Ironstone and Joy Oceania. The ceremony will be held on the Cerulean shore July 23. After years of chasing the Jenny's and Joy's of the world Brock had found one that agreed to marry him.

Pikachu rode atop Ash's shoulders as they made their way through the crowds of tourists and residents. Many of them wore shorts, tank tops or even strutted their stuff in bikinis and swim shorts. Ash fanned himself with his hat, though it didn't help much as he noticed a thermometer in a shop window that read 99 degrees.

A crowd was gathered at the entrance of Dugeon's Palace, Cerulean Cities most famous water park. A huge banner above the lines of people advertised something called The Pearl of Cerulean: A Waterflower Production. He grinned thinking about the little red head he missed so much. He turned on his heal in the direction of Cerulean Gym. It was almost 3PM by his watch, so she should be home by now.

"Cha!" Pikachu squealed into his ear.

They had been traveling all day without stopping for food once. Ash walked to the nearest restaurant that wasn't packed with tourists. The hostess sat them at an outdoor table with a bright turquoise umbrella. A light mist sprayed from the umbrella in an attempt to bring down the sweltering heat.

"Long time no see ashy-boy." Called a voice from behind a news paper. Gary folded it down smirking.

"Gary." Ash frowned as Pikachu began to let off electrical charge.

"Hey c'mon. No hard feelings man. At least you came in third this time and not fourteenth, like the first time." Gary said taking a seat at Ash's table.

"Yeah... whatever. If it wasn't for that last minute call from my mom in the middle of our match I would have kicked your butt." He replied crossing his arms.

"Well congrats on your new baby sis anyway. What's her name?" Gary asked leaning forward.

"Ginger Melanie. She's got hair like my mom." Ash said pulling out a picture of her.

"What can I get you fellas?" Asked a plump waitress in a tight blue sarong and glittery bikini top that barley covered her cleavage.

"How about a side of you sweet cheeks." Said Gary looking her up and down.

She giggled and winked "Maybe later Mr. Oak."

"Two lemonade's, doll face." He said slapping her rear in and old fashion way.

The waitress sashayed off as Gary leaned back with a wide grin.

"Man I love that little lady." He said grinning even wider than before. "So what are you in town for ashy-boy?"

"A wedding. Brock and Joy." replied Ash

"Ha! That perv's finally getting hitched?" Laughed Gary

The waitress returned with monstrous glasses of lemonade topped with parasols and curled lemon zest. She lingered over Gary's drink, smiling seductively and pressing her breasts together. Gary was mesmerized then quickly excused himself taking her with him. Ash gulped down his frozen lemonade and threw down a few bills. Pikachu drank from Gary's abandon cup. It was about time he got going as well.

"Oh Jamie! I want it! It's just so cute!" Squealed a girl from a pile of stuffed animals.

"Jess, it's a bit...expensive." The boy replied.

"I want it! And I don't care how much it is! How dare you deprive our child of toys!" she shrieked

"Yea Jimmy! How dares ya!" Hissed a smaller voice

Pikachu ran towards the voices as Ash chased after him falling into boxes of merchandise. He looked up to meet the faces of two people he thought were dead! He got to his feet and stood back in amazement.

"Team Rocket!" He said pulling out a poke'ball

"Hey Ash." James waved a hand franticly trying to protect Jessie.

Ash looked down realizing that Jessie was very much pregnant. He lowered his poke'ball and raised his brow. "But how....?"

"It was close but we got away from Team Rocket a long time ago. The Poke'mon witness Protection agency seen to that." Replied James putting an arm around Jessie's shoulders.

Ash stood there stunned, his former enemies were now a domestic trio. Jessie no longer wore her skimpy ensembles but was dressed in a flowery tunic dress. James had grown his hair out and tied it back into a low pony tail. Meowth still walked upright but his fur was much shiner.

"Please don't blow our cover, Ash. We just want to be good now and live our lives." Pleaded Jessie.

Ash nodded and bid them farewell. The always did make a cute couple he thought. Pikachu hopped back on his shoulders waving goodbye to them as well. It was nearly 3:30 and they needed some shade fast.

Lilly dangled her feet into the tank of Magikarp as she sprinkled fish bits in for their early dinner while Violet swam past tugging on her sisters toe as she continued cleaning the glass. The Magikarp gathered around them picking the flakes from the surface clumsily. Daisy giggled as she watched them from her office window. The door creaked as Ash and Pikachu entered the gym. The three sisters looked up all at once, instant glee wiping across their faces.

"Why if it isn't Ash Ketchum!" Squealed Lilly jumping up. She climbed down the blue painted metal ladder and ran to hug him. He was quite a bit taller now as she reached her arms upward. Violet followed her sister, soaking wet, and brought all three of them down in a heap.

"My my my, Mr. Ketchum. You sure did turn out to be a handsome one." Daisy said standing over the three of them.

Ash blushed deeper than Magmars flames, sitting up strait now. Violet and Lilly still clung to his sides happily.

"Ladies, Back to work! The Poke'mon wont feed themselves." Ordered Daisy.

They nodded and got back to their stations. Daisy reached out grasping Ash's forearm helping him to his feet.

"Looking for Misty?" She asked with her beach girl smile.

Ash nodded " Is she home from class yet?"

"She's actually quite busy with an upcoming performance piece. She won't be back until much later. You're welcome to wait here if you like." Daisy said waving her hand toward the back yard pools.

Ash shook his head "I have to meet Brock soon. So I'll just come back later."

He left the gym with a sad air and Pikachu on his shoulders. Daisy, Lilly and Violet watched as the door closed with a heavy thud.

"Isn't he just the cutest, Dais'?" asked Lilly "If Misty doesn't want him I'll take him!"

"Oh no you don't!" Argued Violet pulling Lilly into the tank with her.

"I just hope he doesn't break her heart again." Sighed Daisy.