Sorry that this chapter took so long and its a bit short but it's more of a linking chapter to whats going to happen next. So I promise that the next chapter will be updated much quicker. Please review!
Chapter 2
The group got up early to catch the ship that would take them most of the way home. After that, a train would take them the rest of the way. Ash couldn't wait to see his mom, Professor Oak and all the others he had missed on his travels. But he also couldn't wait to see a May, so that they could finally continue their journey. Just like he'd promised.
The only problem Ash had was the large amount of fan girls that constantly hounded him. Ever since he was named champion, it was like wave after wave of infatuated teenagers, chasing him for an autograph or even asking to be his girlfriend. It was all Brock, Misty and Dawn could do to stop them jumping him.
What surprised Brock and Dawn the most was that Ash didn't even look twice at any of them, and some of them could be considered very pretty. However, Misty was not surprised. Then again, she had met May and she was certainly a beauty. As Ash's best friend, Misty approved of the young co-ordinator whole heartedly. She knew that May would look after him and that was all she wanted.
The group spent most of the day by the on-deck swimming pool, letting out their Pokemon for some well deserved relaxation. Every now and then, Ash and Pikachu would sneak off and then return some time later with a plate full of food and a couple of bottles of ketchup. The gang sweat dropped as they wondered if Ash's stomach really was bottomless.
It was late afternoon when they finally reached port. They quickly made their way to the train station. When the time came, Brock handed them their tickets and they boarded the train for the last leg of their journey. Just another couple of hours and they would be home.
By the time the train had reached its destination, it was dark outside. The four travellers were instantly greeted by Professor Oak and Tracey, who had come to pick them up. The car journey was quiet as everyone was tired and eagerly awaiting the beds that Delia had prepared for them.
Delia showed the guests, who thanked her gratefully, to their rooms. Within minutes, everyone was changed and in bed, fast asleep. Ash wanted to stay up longer so that he could talk to Professor Oak.
As the professor informed Ash of how his Pokemon were doing back at the lab, Ash heard his mom's voice in the kitchen. He scooted across the sofa and was surprised to see his mom talking to someone over the phone.
'Who could she be talking to at this time of night?' Ash thought suspiciously as Delia laughed at something the person on the phone had said. He heard her say "See you tomorrow" and she put the phone down.
"Hey mom, who were you talking to?" Ash asked Delia as she walked into the living room.
Her smile turned to a grin as she said, "Oh, just a…friend of the family. I invited them over for your welcome home party tomorrow."
Ash nodded but was still curious. "Is it someone I've met before?"
Delia looked as though she was going to laugh. "You'll just have to wait until they get here. Now it's late and you should get some sleep if you are going with Professor Oak tomorrow morning." Ash nodded and said goodnight before following the example set by his friends.
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Not a lot happening in this chapter but the next will be more eventful. Next chapter, a party is thrown for Ash but who is this mystery guest? Stay tuned to find out!
