Hey guys, this is crazybeetusman. This is my first fic, and, while it is not m-rated in this chapter, it will be in later chapters.

Chapter 1: An Introduction

"one thousand." Ash gently eased back on the throttle. "Five hundred" Ash double checked his alignment. "One hundred" Ash moved the throttles back to idle "fifty, forty"Ash began to raise the nose. "Thirty, Twenty, Ash finished his flare."ten Ash reached down for the spoiler lever, and yanked it to the full open position. The 757 touched down smoothly, and Ash reached down for the throttles. The reversers kicked in, and Ash brought the plane to taxi speed. He rolled onto a taxiway, and turned to go to terminal 2. Pikachu pushed the flap lever all the way up, and tried to jump onto Ash's shoulder. However, He slipped, and landed hard on the control wheel.

Ash laughed,"Don't do that again, Pikachu. It Might hurt!" Pikachu huffed, and walked out the cockpit door and in to the cabin.

About 10 minutes later, Ash and Pikachu walked out onto the arrivals platform, Where May's explorer was parked waiting for them. She saw them, and jumped out of her car to greet them. Behind the car, They gave each other a bear hug (Ursaring Hug?) While Pikachu was getting his hug (Such a needy little rodent) Ash loaded his bag into the back of her car.

In the car, May asked about Ash's Job.

"So how do you like flying for Kanjoh?"

"It's Great. I get to see the entire world, and I get to meet so many new people. I also get paid plenty for it. I'm not exactly rolling in cash, But I can definitely retire when the time comes. What about you?"

"They Banned me from participating in contests. Apparently, I'm just too good, and they want the younger coordinators to stick with it. I started A business where children can learn the basics of being a coordinator, and I really enjoy it."

Ash looked out the window in time to see the 757 he had just been flying roaring down the runway. Just as the nose was lifting, His view was suddenly blocked by an Econoline van Cutting them off. May stood on the brake, and the car stopped very suddenly. Who stepped out of the van but Drew. He approached the car, and yanked the door open.

"May, you wanna come over to my place tonight?"

"No, Drew, Leave me alone."

"Aw come on, I know you want it." he said in a very provacative manner.

"No Drew, Leave. Now."

Drew grabbed her suddenly. Ash tensed, And Pikachu Got into his battle stance.

"Get your meat hooks off of me, Drew. (anyone?)"

"Drew, She said let go." Ash was not shouting, but there was an implication that he would no longer hesitate to beat Drew into a pulp.

Drew let go. "Ok, Bitch. I'll let you go this time. But things are going to be different once Ketchum is gone. He turned around and got back into his van.

DREW POV: GRRR. I was so close! All I need is to get ketchum out of the way...

May Yanked the door shut. "Pay no attention to that, Ash. He got really upset since I dumped him a few weeks ago. Now all he wants is sex."

"Dear Arceus," he muttered, "He's going to get himself into some real trouble one day."

That Night

Drew was at his apartment in downtown Petalburg. More specifically, the basement. He was focused intently on a deep pot on an electric range. In it, was melted styrofoam. Next, he carefully added a quart of motor oil, and let it sink in. Next, he poured in a quart of gasoline. When it had cooled somewhat, he squeezed it into a brick, and added an electric cable to it, which he rigged to an alarm clock and a 9-volt. He held up his homemade plastic explosive. Then he turned his attention back to the airline timetable. He knew that Ash flew Flight 447 to Goldenrod, Then 561 to Viridian, 895m to Pallet, 896m back to Viridian, and then the 787 service to Hearthome. The departure time for the Viridian to Hearthome leg was 7:45. He set the timer on his bomb for 8:45 the next day. He smirked about what he was going to do, then carefully placed the bomb in his pack.

Meanwhile, Ash was at May's house, where the two of them were finishing Dinner.

"Well, the good thing to know is that your appetite has not changed one bit," May commented, "and that the same goes for Pikachu!" She began to scratch pikachu right at the base of the neck, with Pikachu cooing affectionately the entire time. Eventually, He fell asleep. She looked across the table and noticed that Ash had also fallen asleep. "Not one bit," She said Yawning,"Not one bit." And She fell asleep across Ash's chest.

The Next Day, Around 7:00

The BAe-146 gently touched down in viridian city. As Ash taxied to His gate, He thought drew among the Mechanics on the Tarmac. He blinked, rubbed his eyes, but when he looked again, that flash of green hair was nowhere to be found. Pikachu, much more careful this time, climbed up onto Ash's shoulder, and began to poke Ash for food. "not yet, Pikachu, we have to shut down this aircraft and go get the briefing on our next flight."

"Chuuu..."

"I know you're hungry, but we'll be there in a few minutes." Ash and Pikachu walked off of the small aircraft, and into viridian terminal. Pikachu immediately ran for the burger stand, where the man behind the counter laughed and gave pikachu his burger. Ash walked up behind him, Paid for the food, and took his own burger from the man. while they were eating, A mechanic working on their 787 came up to him.

"Sir, Are you Ash Ketchum?"

"Yes, I am."

"I Don't want to be the one to have to tell you this, but you cannot take off until 8:30."

Ash spit out his food, unfortunately all over Pikachu, who shook it off and gave Ash an electric piece of his mind. While Ash was putting his hair back into place, he asked the mechanic, "Why are we going to be delayed?"

"The APU has broken loose from two of its bolts. This means we have to install an all-new APU. I can't do much except Make sure they don't botch it."

"Ok, Thank you for letting me know."

At 8:42

"Good evening ladies and Gentlemen, plus any pokemon who are aboard, welcome aboard Kanjoh 103. we should be in hearthome in about 6 hours. We are currently 2nd in line for takeoff, so we should be airborne in a few minutes. Thank you."

"Tower, Kanjoh 103, requesting permission for takeoff, Runway 31R."

8:43. Ash and Pikachu (who was serving as the copilot), made their final calculations for weight and balance, and radioed the tower for final clearance.

8:44. Ash guided the plane into position on the runway.

"Kanjoh 103, you are clear for takeoff, runway 31R."

"Roger, tower, clear for takeoff." Ash pushed the throttles to full power. The airplane accelerated smartly down the runway. As the nose lifted, Pikachu looked at the clock. The time displayed was 8:45.