A/N: Hello everyone I'm back with the second chapter and faster than I expected too. I also want to thank you guys once again that have either followed, favorited and/ or reviewed so far I honestly didn't expect that many (in my opinion) to show interest in this even so early on; I am literally beyond flattered. So I hope to continue to gain your interest I as go further into this, so thank you very much :)
Also, there is a reason why the first chapter was so short, well a little shorter than this one because I wanted to cut it off there and you will find out why soon. Enjoy!
In case anyone was wondering to clear up some ages:
Ash/Clemont/Serena- 14
Bonnie-9
Alright let's get to it, shall we !
Chapter 2: In which We Realize We Are Not In Kalos Anymore?
The once dark and peacefully silent room was filled a mew forsaken sound. A very loud and obnoxious chant of an alarm clock permeated into the four occupants ears. It was rather unpleasant. Who knew something so small could be so incredibly loud. It prompted less than stellar reactions from the now wide awake room.
"Clemont!"
"Ugh big bro, seriously!"
"Oh man...it's way too early for this Clemont"
The last one came from Ash's mouth. He gave a very loud yawn as he was surprisingly the calmest one after being woken up so suddenly. The groans filled the room after being shocked awake from the 'wake all alarm clock' invention, it more or less felt like someone took a big bucket of ice water and dumped it on each person.
"What time is it anyway?". Serena asked wiping the tiredness out of her blue eyes, grogginess was clearly evident in her voice. The teens short and usually neat hair was a mess but this morning she was just too tired to care.
Clemont adjusted his glasses at the bridge of his nose and looked at the nightstand closest to him where the obviously successful contraption stood. As he pressed the button on the side to cease the noise he glanced at the time. "It's ten past...six". He stuttered out the last part, not realizing in his tired state five or so hours ago he set the time incorrectly.
That resulted in having three big fluffy complimentary pillows thrown at him promptly knocking the blonde off the bed. He landed on the dark carpeted floor with a thud. "Ow". He moaned rubbing his rear end.
"For a smart kid your dumb". Bonnie stated bluntly. She continued,"You would think to have the time set at a normal hour. Maybe around eightish?".
Ash grabbed the blanket on the bed and settled back down next to Pikachu. "Guys", he yawned again "I don't know about you but wake me up in at least an hour".
Clemont muttered a soft apology and was quickly forgiven. He was a tad embarrassed that he calculated the time wrong while setting the time for the clock in the internal settings.
All four inhabitants quickly fell back to sleep after that. The room was still relatively dark due to the thick blinds and curtains halting any rays of sunlight to filter in, so they fed into their drowsiness and drifted off to sleep once again.
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It was a few minutes past eight in the morning and the enthusiastic sound of a nest of Pidgeys in a nearby tree can be heard chirping loudly waiting to be fed their breakfast. The sun has already been up for roughly twenty minutes and the summer sun was already heating things up even at the early hour.
The Pokemon Centers front sparking clean sliding glass doors parted ways down the middle and opened allowing a young woman in her late teens to stroll into the medical facility. The center was relatively empty but it was still rather early in the morning and most traveling trainers or coordinators were fast asleep still, after all most if not all of their traveling was by foot anyway. Therefore they could use all the rest they got regardless.
"Hi good morning Nurse Joy do you think you could heal my Pokemon for me?". The teen asked with a big smile painted on her face as she greeted the innately sweet nurse with a large cup of hot coffee in her hand.
The pink haired women all dressed in light pink smiled brightly,"Good morning! Of course I can, it is what I'm here for".
She grabbed the six Pokeballs that were clipped on her belt and placed them onto the medical tray designated to keep them in place while the treatment was done. Nurse Joy directed her attention to her partner. "Chansey could you please take the tray of these six Pokeballs and bring them in the back".
The pink Pokemon chanted with a very enthusiastic "Chansey" for a confirmation that she will no doubt assist nurse Joy. In turn she thanked the Pokemon and told the women,"I will have these sent out to you after we run a thorough exam!".
The trainer in turn bowed slightly in gratitude and thanked her. She grabbed a seat near the window and reached for the most appealing magazine off the rack and buried her nose in it while she read the gossip section. It was more to make the time go by than anything else. She made herself comfortable and took a sip of the hot beverage trying to go unnoticed.
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Stepping back into the room after freshening up after taking a hot shower that was accessible to the travelers for free usage,"So we should probably head into the direction of the Gym today. I need to hurry to get my final badge so I will have enough time to train before the League picks up soon". Ash said enthusiastically as he and Pikachu who was perched rightfully on his shoulder, walked back into the room as he adjusted his red and white hat.
"I feel better now that I got a bit more sleep after that less than pleasant wake up call this morning". Serena giggled as she gently brushed out her honey blonde locks. "At least your invention worked Clemont!". She redeemed herself from making the gym leader feel bad all over again. He's apologized at least two dozen times since then.
Bonnie put her pink shoes on her feet and gave her brother a hug to reassure him,"It's alright. You meant well!". She gave him a cheeky smile and Dedenne jumped into her yellow bag, Squishy followed suite and situated itself next to the fairy type.
"Thanks guys, let me put this in my bag. I will make sure to adjust the time to a more proper hour so this doesn't happen again tomorrow. I don't think I can handle the early wake up call again". He sweat dropped as his friends gave him another chuckle, it was all in good nature of course.
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The female in her late teens was still seated in the booth with her coffee and magazine. Too immersed in the article she never turned around when she heard the trainers stumble into the lobby of the Center.
"Uh guys?"
"..." They didn't hear Ash as they were too busy having there own conversation. So the master in trainer tried again. "Guys!". It was louder that time and his three friends looked at him quizzically because he looked like he seen a ghost type or something. Confused why he stood there with his mouth slightly ajar and eyebrows raised. They looked to their left where the front desk was to see what he was staring at.
Serena spoke first. "Why does Nurse Joy have a Chansey? Don't they usually hav-". She was cut off by Bonnie's observation of her appearance. "She looks different from all the other Joys' that we've seen in Kalos so far". She looked at Clemont and he had his eyebrows furrowed. That was a look he made when he was thinking very hard about something.
Not paying attention to where he was going, Ash walked right into the only other person in the Pokemon Center besides themselves as she just happened to be walking in the same direction. Feeling a bit embarrassed ,"I'm so sorry I didn't mean too. I wasn't pa-". Ash was cut off from something that made his head snap up to actually look at who he just collided with after he heard his starter yell out in glee "PikachuPi!?".
She locked eyes with his own. The female in her late teens was none other Misty Waterflower. Her red hair was let loose and came all the way down her back and had a slight wave to it; like soft beachy waves. Her face was lightly made up with a hint of eyeliner and mascara, it really brought out her aquamarine eyes making them pop. She wore light wash blue jean shorts that showed off her toned legs and wore a pale yellow tube top with black flip flops to complete her look.
Ash stared, his brown eyes gave the girl a once over, his mouth hit the floor. He couldn't believe his eyes. Wow. His heart sped up a bit after he thought that.
Misty on the other hand was just as shocked as he was. But probably more confused for a number of different reasons. Pikachu had no problems jumping into her arms and she accepted without question.
The rest of Ash's friends came over and exchanged odd looks with each other. Bonnie pipped up recognizing the girl immediately except something about her was a bit different. "Wait your name is Misty am I, am I right?". Clemont and Serena said nothing and waited for the girls response.
This is weird why do they all look so... young? "Yes my name is Misty".
Ash snapped out of his trance like state and fought off a blush that crept onto his cheeks from staring at her. "Why are you in Kalos, not that I'm complaining or anything. Did you have a uh growth spurt since last night? I uh really don't remember you being that um tall?". Ash rambled on and Misty blinked a few times processing what he just asked and then she gave him a smile. "Sorry to burst your bubble Ash but we are in Kanto, Cerulean City to be exact. Most certainly not in Kalos that's for sure". She saw a look of concern cross the four faces that stared at her. "I didn't have a growth spurt either...". She continued blinking.
Misty then pulled out her pink poke gear and verified the location was just as she said and the date. Clemont's glasses nearly fell off his face when he realized that they were four years into the future.
Serena noticed as well,"Wait a minute we're um we... how did we end up in the future?". She stuttered not completely believing in what she just said as if hearing her voice as if it weren't even her own. "Correction, we are, we... it's four years actually". The budding scientist stuttered out pointing out another fact still staring at the phones screen.
"No wonder why you look a little older than you did on the phone last night". Ash said out loud but mostly to himself. Bonnie nodded her head in agreement and it went unnoticed by Ash. It was a good thing too because then she would have to confess to spying on him last night and it would be embarrassing to have too. Serena on the other hand looked a little dejected. Why can't he look at me the way he looks at her? The look may have been slight but Clemont saw it and sighed because he harbored feelings for the Performer even though she didn't know it.
Misty smiled, she wasn't freaked out by this discovery at all. In fact she was accustomed to extraordinary things happening due to association with Ash regardless. She continued to scratch behind Pikachu's ears eliciting a content 'cha' out of the electric type. "So how are you guys? Don't worry by now we have all met a bunch of times. Besides I wouldn't be freaked out". She giggled to herself and slightly shook her head. "So four years into the future huh, at least you get to see what your older counterparts have been up to". She winked at the group who nodded in an understanding matter. When one travels with Ash, expect an adventure. Wether it was weird or not there was never a dull moment when you were with him.
"So since we're in Cerulean City are you waiting to pick your Pokemon up from Nurse Joys care?". Ash asked finding his voice again. He didn't trust himself to say to much at first due to his blush from staring at his crush standing in front of him in 'future form'. All he kept thinking was how it was possible that Misty could get any prettier.
She smiled at the Master in training,"Yup I dropped them off like ten minutes ago. I guess it's just a coincidence that we bumped into each other as well". She flashed him another sweet smile and when she moved her hand to pet Pikachu again something shiny grabbed Serena and Bonnie's attention.
"Oh my Arceus! Is that a ring?!". Bonnie asked excitedly.
Serena spoke next,"Aww can I see it please!".
This made the red head smile at the two girls enthusiasm and she chuckled at the look the two boys shared between themselves.
"Yes it's a ring". She held her left hand out as both girls reached for her hand to take a closer look. It was a platinum wedding ring with small cerulean blue diamonds on the band flanking a larger princess cut diamond in the center. It was rather large and sat next to a silver colored wedding band.
Both girls squealed in delight. "It's gorgeous!" and "Your so lucky!" Were shouted in unison.
Clemont got a closer look,"That excuse me Misty, must have cost a fortune". He said in awe of the dazzling piece of jewelry adorned on her finger, it was quite a rock to be honest.
Ash's heart stopped. She's married? To who? I lost her? He looked a bit sad as he tried to ask bravely to find out who the obviously lucky man was.
"M-Misty?",Ash croaked out. "Who um who are you married to?".
She blushed realizing she actually never said who her husband was. "Oh I'm sorry!". She said sheepishly as she grabbed her cheek with her free hand because she was still holding Pikachu. She continued,"Well you see I'm actually married t-".
"Master Ketchum? Excuse me for interrupting but your Pokemon are healed",Nurse Joys assistant said in a low voice not to draw any unwanted extra attention her way. If people realized who she was they would flock into the Center that's why Nurse Joy never greeted her properly when she initially walked in.
Turning her attention away from the shocked looks from at least three of the people in group in front of her and last one look a bit sad. "Thank you I will grab them in a minute!". With that the assistant walked away.
Looking to her left at the younger group she laughed again. "Like I was going to say I'm married to Ash, well older Ash in the future". Ash was blushing again and his mouth was agape like a Feebas out of the water.
Bonnie moved her head to the side,"How old are you?"
"Bonnie! That's rude!". Clemont tried to excuse his younger sisters question and Misty waved it off. "It's alright. I'm eighteen".
"Excuse me Misty, the Nurses assistant, he referenced to you as 'Master', why is that? To my knowledge Ash here said that you are or were the Gym Leader here in Cerulean City, correct?".
Nodding in confirmation at Clemont's inquiry. "You are right or were right rather. You see I'm now one of the Kanto Elite Four. I still specialize in water types. Two of my older sisters Violet and Lily run the Gym now sharing the responsibility as Co-Gym Leaders".
"That's so totally awesome! You must have worked really hard to already be a member and your so young too!". Serena said, she was still disappointed but realized that there was nothing she could do about Ash obviously not returning her feelings. She had an inkling anyway after hearing him ramble on about the red head in front of them anyway from previous adventures.
"Thank you so much Serena. Yeah it was a lot of work and dedication but hard work pays off in the end!". She looked at the girl with a smile.
Ash pipped up,"So where am I? Like older me I mean?".
Misty sighed at the inevitable question. She glanced around hoping that no one was paying attention or heard the question and she thanked herself silently that no one was in the center to hear so no one would ask questions, like random trainers that recognized her. Everyone turned to look at her and even Pikachu sensed her mood change and his ears dropped thinking that something terrible may have happened. "Well how about we get out of the Pokemon Center and go to my place? It's more private and soon this place is going to get mobbed with people. I live just up the road and I'll explain where your older counterpart is".
Everyone agreed and followed the pretty young women out of the center after bidding farewell to Nurse Joy.
The small group walked out into the sweltering heat as they were still in summer. They passed by a few places that only Ash recognized because other than Misty, no one else has ever been to Cerulean City. They traveled up a long driveway, seeing two cars parked next to each other. One was black and the other was a light blue. The house wasn't small but it wasn't a huge mansion either. Nonetheless the groups eyes widened when they seen her home.
"Nice house Misty!", Bonnie said eyeing the place and nodding her head, she approved of it for sure.
Clemont noticed that there was a large fence blocking the back yard with very tall trees that help create a barrier to serve as an extra privacy component. Needless to say, from the driveway you couldn't see beyond it.
Ash was pretty speeches. So how do we both afford a place like this? What do I do for work then?... Hm.
Serena asked curiously,"Misty? Why did you walk to the center. Isn't one of those cars yours?". Misty dug out her keys and put it in the lock to open the door as she replied back,"I would rather walk if it's only a few miles away. It serves as nice exercise. But yes that light blue car is mine and Ash naturally has the black car next to it". She looked over her shoulder. "Come on in everyone and make yourselves comfortable!"
Before anyone could ask anything she led them into her spacious kitchen. She walked to the stainless steel fridge. "Thirsty anyone?".
She listed a few popular drink options and once that was settled she took a seat at the table with everyone else.
"So I know you want to know where older Ash is right?". She smiled knowingly. Ash perked up glad she was finally going to say something and a bit confused with all the secrecy. Clemont, Bonnie and Serena were very curious as to what Ash was up to as well.
The Elite Four member began to speak. "Ash is a top member of the G-Men. He is currently away on a top secret mission that well... even I don't know the details about. It's a safety thing but once he's done I can know anything I want about it. That's also why you may have noticed I acted funny when you guys asked. You see people will start asking questions and it puts Ash and me by association because we're married, in danger. Plus, gossip magazines like to make up stories and they would surely stretch why he's absent and come up with a false story".
The second she was done speaking Ash jumped right in. "I grow up to be a member of the G-Men?! When did that happen? Why did that happen!?". Ash had a rapid spitfire of questions. I guess I never became a master then.
The three Kalosian natives never heard of the secret organization which made sense. Ash already knew about it because he, Brock and Misty met Lance at the Lake of Rage in Johto years ago. So they briefly filled them in.
Misty smiled at all the questions. She was more than happy to answer everything in the privacy of her own home. "You got approached when you were sixteen by Lance and was offered a spot. We were just dating at the time". Ash blushed furiously at that. She continued with a wink,"You were a huge help in infiltrating a huge ordeal that technically didn't happen in 'your time' yet so I can't give too many details on that but yeah, you were approached. You asked my opinion since it would technically effect my life as well. I told you to go for it. I would never let you not do something that you wanted to do... even though it's very dangerous and we can't have any form of communication when your on a mission". She finished with a sad look.
Serena furrowed her eyebrows and gave the teen a very sympathetic look. She felt really bad. "Misty, how long as he been gone?".
Taking a sip of water,"Ash has been away for two and a half weeks today actually".
"How long have you been married for then?", Bonnie asked suddenly. Ash looked up at this question.
Misty looked down at her ring and smiled brightly. "About three months now. We got married not long after my eighteenth birthday, whereas Ash was already eighteen for a month prior. This actually is his second mission. Last time it was only for three days though".
Clemont nodded his head in understanding and finished the last of his cold beverage. Misty noticed and offered to grab him so more. When she got up her yellow tube tope rode up a bit in the back and Ash blinked a few times and when the red head turned around her eyebrows raised once she realized what she saw and it donned on her that she left out something very important.
Before she could say anything Ash's mouth opened first,"Misty, is that a tattoo?".
Clemont thanked her for the refill as she sat down again. "Yeah I actually forgot to tell you guys something". She laughed,"You see this tattoo has the 'Masters crest' and Ash's initials on my lower back 'A & K'. I got it after we got married". She gave them a second to see if they realized or caught on to what it stood for other than a permanent dedication to her husband.
She looked Ash right into his eyes. "You know...Ash Ketchum, the worlds youngest Pokemon Master to receive a title at the tender age of seventeen".
The expressions were priceless. Ash's eyes bugged out after he processed what the heck she just said. "I-I did it!? I'm a Pokemon Master? Me!? Oh wow... I think I need to sit back down".
This made everyone laugh and his Kalosian friends gave him a pseudo congratulations at his future grand achievement.
Misty cut in,"If it counts I was seventeen when I became an Elite Four member myself".
"That's amazing you both made your dreams come true at such a young age. This takes years for some people to achieve". Serena stated, a fire was lit to want to start working harder at achieving her dreams one day too.
"I must agree. Both you and Ash did something that not to many people before you have done". Clemont said with a nod of approval and respect.
Bonnie asked her brother to elaborate on what he meant. So he answered by simply saying. "Most prestigious members other than Gym Leaders which you see between Misty and Myself her being a former one and me still being one; you can be young to hold a title. On the other hand to hold a prestigious title like the ones both Ash and Misty have obtained here in the future, that I know of other elites or masters , they have been at least in their twenties. So these two are certainly the youngest in history, so far of course".
They spoke some more on the subject as they ate lunch and discovered that Misty made an excellent chief. She went on to explain that being in a relationship with Ash she wanted to know how to cook to be able to satisfy the guys hunger. As to which younger Ash laughed at that comment knowing full well he was always hungry.
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After getting a grande tour of the house and Ash blushing a lot at seeing 'their' master bedroom since they slept together naturally so Ash got a bit shy due to that. They so far was most amazed at the underground battle area that they had built and didn't come with the house.
"This looks like the pool back at the Cerulean Gym?". Ash asked as he couldn't tear his eyes off both the exclusive full water battlefield and regular battle grounds that no doubt were their personal training facilities.
"Yup! It is a carbon copy of what I had back at home which is only really ten minutes from here. I mainly use the tank where Mr. Pokemon Master utilizes the other battle ground".
Misty proceeded to show the group the backyard. The one that was closed off from the outside.
"So this is the back where the Pokemon live. It's set up like the Oak ranch in Pallet Town. We decided to have all of our Pokemon live here because between the both of us there's a lot and Professor Oak has his hands full with so many other Pokemon to take care of".
Ash was excited to see 'his' Pokemon to which they were surely confused as to why their Master looked so young. After Misty explained they greeted him happily.
"Where are Pikachu, Charizard, Greninja, Infernape, Swellow and Sceptile?" Ash asked as everyone except Misty looked at him wondering how on earth could he notice anyone was missing, there was a ton of Pokemon in front of them.
"They are all with Ash actually. He picked those ones to go with him for this mission".
Bonnie was playing with all of the Pokemon and she looked so happy to in the middle of all of them. Serena and Clemont released there's so they could play with all of the Pokemon as well.
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It was now time for bed and Misty showed them to their rooms. There was a few guest rooms in the rather spacious house and it was so when their friends stopped by to visit, there was a place for them to sleep.
"Serena and Bonnie would you be alright with sharing this one? There are two single beds and there is a bathroom connected to the room through that door".
Grabbing their clothes to change into the girls thanked Misty again and she told them to not be shy and their welcome to make themselves comfortable.
She walked down the hall and checked on Ash and Clemont.
"Are you guys fine in here? I told Bonnie and Serena to make themselves comfortable and to not be shy. Same goes for the both of you. The bathroom is through that door so it connects to the room".
They said good night to Misty and Ash noticed she didn't go into her or well 'their' bedroom. Hm maybe she's just hungry or something?
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An hour passed and Misty was wide awake and unable to sleep when she heard soft footsteps making their way down the staircase and into the living room. Which was where she was, the couch was where she was laying with a blanket to be more specific.
"Misty?"
She looked over to the raven haired boy and smiled. She knew he was concerned because of the look he was giving her. Aside from technically knowing him for eight years, she was also married to his older counterpart; she knew the tone and look any where.
"What's up Ash?",She asked quietly
"Not that it's any of my business but, what are you doing sleeping down here on the couch when your room is upstairs?".
"Honestly, I can't sleep up there without him when he's away on a mission. I can if he's at a League thing and I'm not with him. It's totally different then. I just miss him and I want to be here when he comes home, you know".
She spoke softly she appreciated the company as he took a seat on a chair that was across from the couch she was occupying.
"Oh I understand".
After that two spoke about random things until Ash realized Misty had fallen asleep on the libing room couch. Just as he was getting up from his seat from the chair he heard the doorknob jingle. It sounded like someone was trying to get into the house and at this hour of the night? he gulped...
TO BE CONTINUED...
A/N: So as you can see we ended up in Kanto, Cerulean City to be exact. How? Well... I can't give to much away :) All I can say is that it will all make sense when the story continues on ;) Once again thanks for reading!
