Disclaimers:
I really don't own Pokémon. If I did, Misty would be long gone. I really don't like Misty that much!! I never liked her and I never will like her!
Mario Alvarado's Writer Notes:
Okay. I just want to remind everybody of one thing. This fanfic is a challenge from DJ Rodriguez, a fellow Pokémon fanfic writer and a good friend of mine. He wanted any writer to come up with Pokémon romance fics that have Ash paired up with different girls in the Pokémon series, instead of having Ash and Misty get together.
Because of this challenge, I decided to test my luck and write the first EVER Ash/Officer Jenny romance fic on the Internet! I'm a man that likes to see new pairings, so I I'm always a sucker for trying something new. Especially new pairings.
I want to mention this again. Story wise, an 18-year-old Ash Ketchum returns home to Pallet after successfully defending his 2nd Hoenn League Championship, backing up his status as the greatest Pokémon Master ever. He just wants to kick back and have a vacation in his hometown before heading off on another Pokémon League trip. During his R & R, he meets up with a young lady his age in Celadon City. A young lady, who happens to be is an officer in training and is totally inept at the job. After meeting a few times unexpectedly, the two start to talk and get to know each other. And what happens when Team Rocket, who has been getting a butt kicking by Ash for years, becomes more powerful than before and has their eyes on a rare Hoenn Pokémon, being sent to Pallet?
Today's chapter takes place 3 days after the whole deal in Celadon City where a young Officer Jenny meets up with Ash Ketchum, the Greatest Pokémon Master ever. It seems like a normal day, but Ash finds out something big from Gary.
An Officer And A Pokémon Master
Chapter 2
Three days have past since the robbery at the Celadon City bank and everything has gone back to normal. There have been no more Team Rocket attacks in the area and everybody liked that. Especially the young Officer Jenny, the one who was scared straight of Team Rocket. Since there hasn't been any crimes committed since the robbery, Jenny decide to pay a visit to her long time best friend, Joy. She and Jenny have been friends since childhood. Both girls are the same age and both rookies in their line of work. Unlike Jenny, Joy loved working with Pokémon and always did her best to provide the best care for her Pokémon patients. Plus, this younger version of Nurse Joy was a very hard worker and very friendly to Pokémon trainers who usually stopped by the Celadon Pokémon SuperCenter for a rest. Because of her hard work, Joy has been praised by the older Nurse Joys for her positive attitude and desire to help Pokémon. Whenever Jenny needed to talk to somebody, Joy would always take time to help her best friend.
"So, the captain of the Celadon City police station nearly had you kicked off the force because of what happened 3 days ago?" Joy asked, more interested in applying a bandage to the paw of a puppy Growlithe.
"Yeah, but Mother stopped the captain from kicking me out. She was convinced that I needed more training. So, I'm heading back to the academy next week. Mom said I'll have to miss the whole summertime to my cop training." Jenny said sadly. Usually, Jenny would be dressed in her officer uniform, but since this incident, Jenny was wearing her normal street clothes.
"The whole summer?!!! That means I won't be able to see you as much as we did!!! I'll hardly see you at all!! And I made plans for the two of us to go on some trips in Johto!!" Joy said,
"This does suck. I was looking forward to the summer, but I'm pushed into the police force. I guess I should work harder to please my mother, Joy." Jenny said, already considering defeat. Joy went back to work and finished placing the bandage on the Growlithe and the puppy thanked her by licking her face many times as she laughed. Now that that her final assignment of the day was finished, she could turn her attention to bringing up the spirits of her depressed friend.
"Oh, what are you talking about, Jen? You and I have been friends since we were little girls. I know you like the back of my hand. You are not officer material. I thought your mother would have known about your fear of being captured by Team Rocket?" Joy asked her long time friend,
"I'm too afraid to tell her. I know if I get captured by Team Rocket, I have a bad feeling that I'm going to get killed. I just know it. They hate cops like me." Jenny answered,
"Well, if you're going to impress your Mother, you will have to fight that fear of yours or..." Joy didn't finish what she was about to say, but she knew what Jenny was going to say next.
"Run away and quit? If she found out I ran away and quit being a police officer, she would disown me. She'll never understand how I feel about this. I really feel like I failed her and everybody." Jenny said, getting more depressed with the whole situation with each passing minute.
"You know, Jen. You're not a full time cop like the rest of your family. I actually see you enjoying life as a normal person and having a cute boyfriend who spoils you all of the time." Joy said as she put an arm around her friend to comfort her,
"I wish you were right about the boyfriend part, Joy. I mean, no guy would go out with a cop like me." Jenny said,
"You know which guy would be perfect for you? Ash Ketchum." Joy said,
"The Greatest Pokémon Master Ever?!! He wouldn't be interested in somebody like me." Jenny said,
"Well, he's got a heart of gold, he's really cute, enjoys life, has tons of friends, drives this really cool car, has lots of good Pokémon to use and knows how to run a giant business like the Pokémon League. He's everything a girl ever wanted in a boyfriend!!" Joy said, trying her best to cheer up her down in the dumps friend.
"He is all that, but I'm not in his league, Joy. He's the greatest trainer ever and I'm one hell of an inept cop!" Jenny complained,
"Cut it out, Jenny. He's perfect for you. If you ask me, you two belong together! They say opposites do attract." Joy said,
"Well... Ash is really cute. And I did see him 3 days ago in person in Celadon City." Jenny said, her face was starting to blush just thinking about Ash's handsome looks. This was big news to Joy.
"You saw Ash Ketchum in the flesh?!! Why didn't you tell me this, Jenny?!!!" Joy exclaimed as she grabbed her friend's shoulders and looked her straight in the eye.
"Joy!! I just met him for a minute!! I was busy chasing those Rocket bank robbers! I was on duty. I didn't have time to flirt with him!!" Jenny said hastily. She didn't expect Joy's sudden outburst.
"Spit it out, girlfriend. I want the details. Is he twice as cute in person?" Joy asked. This caused Jenny to blush even harder than before. All of a sudden, the two girls bursted out into fits of giggles and laughter. As it settled down, Jenny told Joy every little detail about Ash Ketchum.
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At the same time, it was 12 Noon at Pallet Town and Ash was busy watching the news on the TV. He decided to stay at his Mother's house because he wanted to spend time with her. Since he became the Pokémon Master and handled every little thing about the League, he really hasn't had anytime to see her.
"Honey, lunch is almost ready." Delia Ketchum called out from the kitchen. She was so happy for her little boy, finally achieving his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master. The one thing she didn't expect was the fact that Ash had to run the whole show. Besides that, she was happy to have her son at home for a while.
"Mom, I'm 18. I can cook for myself you know. I've been living on my own since I became the Pokémon Master." Ash said to his Mom in the kitchen,
"And when you're in my house, Mr. Greatest Pokémon Master Ever, you are going to eat! And it's your favorite. Chili cheese deep dish pizza." Delia said. This got Ash's attention.
"Chili cheese deep dish pizza?!!! My fave!!!" Ash said as he leaped out of the chair in front of the TV and almost ran to the kitchen. Just before Ash even made it to the table, his cell phone started ringing on the small table next to the chair. "Oh! Hold the phone, Mom. I got an incoming call." Ash said as headed back to the living room and grabbed his phone.
"Ash, I thought you said Gary and his team would take care of all of the dirty work for you?" Delia asked as she poked her head out from the kitchen,
"He would. I told him to call me if anything big needed my attention. So, I don't doubt him one bit." Ash answered as he turned on his phone. "Hello?" Ash answered.
"Ash, it's Gary. You said I should only call you if anything big were to happen that needs your attention. Well, it's big. Are you at home right now?" Gary asked on the other line,
"Yeah. I was about to have Mom's famous chili cheese deep dish pizza for lunch." Ash answered,
"Oh, really? Can you tell Delia I said hi?" Gary asked,
"I will. So, what's this big thing you want to tell me?" Ash asked, getting back to the reason why Gary called.
"I can't spoil it. Just stay tuned to that news channel you're watching now. Lance and his Elite Four Champion counterpart, Steven from Hoenn, have a big announcement in one hour that concerns you, me, Gramps, the Pokémon League, Hoenn and a Pokémon." Gary said. Ash whistled a bit after hearing all the parties involved in this announcement.
"You, me, Prof. Oak and a Pokémon? Sounds like a sitcom. What's the point, Gary?" Ash asked,
"The point is, some kid in Hoenn actually caught a Pokémon that you and I wished one of us caught. I don't have all of the details so far or what Pokémon the kid caught, but just tune into the news in an hour." Gary said,
"Okay, I'll do that." Ash said,
"Thanks Ash. Enjoy your meal." Gary said and he hung up. Ash placed his cell phone on the table and went into the kitchen where Mimey was cleaning up some of the dishes Delia used to cook lunch. Ash sat down at the table with his Mom.
"So, Ash. What did Gary call you this time?" Delia asked,
"Gary called and said that there's this giant press conference going to happen in an hour. He told me that some kid caught a rare Pokémon a few days ago. And I want to find out which Pokémon it is." Ash answered as he looked at the pizza that was on the table. One of Ash's oldest traits was coming back. His hungry side. "But, enough about that!! Let's dig in!! I haven't had this in two years!!!" Ash said as Delia let lout a small laugh before she and her son started to eat.
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After eating and having a very long talk about life as the man in the Pokémon league, Ash and Delia sat down to watch the press conference, which was now starting. On the TV was the Hoenn Elite Four's Champion, Steven. He was sitting next to Lance, Indigo's Elite Four Champion. Along with the two Champions was a young man whom Ash has never seen before. He was incredibly nervous with all of the reporters in the giant room. Gary was also at the conference. He was representing Ash at the moment. Rounding out the panel was Gary's grandfather, Professor Oak. The flash bulbs started going off when Steven walked up to the stand.
"Welcome members of the press and fellow Pokémon fans, trainers and scientists. I come to all of you from my home in Hoenn with a young man who practically did something incredible. But, just wait a few moments. I want to allow my fellow Elite Four counterpart to get in a few quick words and I want the others here on the panel to get in their two cents." Steven said as he sat down at his seat and Lance walked up to the podium. He cleared out his throat before starting.
"I thank you all for coming here today. Many of you are wondering why some of the big wigs of the Pokémon world are gathered here in one place on this day. Well, it's big. Really big. Now, a few words from the assistant to The Greatest Pokémon Master ever." Lance said as he went to sit down and Gary walked up to the podium.
"Thanks you, Lance. Mr. Ash Ketchum is not present at this press conference today. He is in fact, watching this telecast at his home in Pallet. And if Ash knew what the 5 of us know, he'd be going nuts right now.
"I'll talk as soon as the young man tells us." Prof. Oak said to Gary. His grandson nodded and decided to get the show on the road.
"Anyway, I would like to introduce to you the young man who is the center of this whole scene. So, Steven, bring him up." Gary said. A young man wearing a dirty black cap, a black shirt and black jacket and blue jeans with holes in the knees nervously approached the podium. The photographers took a few pictures of the young man before settling down. Everybody could tell that this young man was nervous as hell.
"Um... my name is Eddie from Slateport City. I've been a Pokémon trainer in Hoenn for 3 years now." The young man answered nervously,
"Pardon me, kid. I have two questions. One, how old are you and how old were you when you started your journey?" One reporter asked as he stood up to address the kid.
"Well, I'm 15 years old and I was 12 when I started." He answered. The reporter thanked him and sat back down. Once everything was calmed, started again. "Anyway, to make a long story short... I was heading back home to visit my Mom and Dad via route 134. I let my Milotic take a rest before making the rest of the trip when all of a sudden, I spot this mysterious Pokémon nearby. I just had this gut feeling that I could actually catch a rare Pokémon. So, I let loose my Ghost Pokémon Banette and the fight began. I think Banette had some kind of advantage. When the Pokémon was on the ropes, I threw a Poké Ball at it and after a few tense moments, the ball locked and I caught it! When I picked up the ball, I noticed that I used a Luxury Ball." Eddie said as he finished telling his story,
"Pardon me, kiddo. What is a Luxury Ball?" Another reporter asked as she stood up,
"A Luxury Ball makes caught Pokémon friendlier with the trainer who caught it. It's like the Friend Ball here in Kanto and Johto." Prof. Oak answered,
"So, this Pokémon won't attack us if this young man were to release it in here." A third reporter said,
"Yes, that's true. Do any of you want to see it?" The young man asked as he reached into his backpack for something,
"That's what everybody has come to Goldenrod City for, Eddie. Go ahead and shock everybody. Johto and Kanto don't have this kind of Pokémon." Steven told the young man,
"All right. Everybody... here is the Pokémon I caught on Route 134 three days ago! Come out, Latias!!!!" Eddie said as he showed his Luxury Ball and it opened up, releasing the Pokémon that everybody has come to see!!! Moments later, Latias appeared in the room, looking around strangely at all of the people looking at her. Eddie sensed that she was nervous too and walked up to his new Pokémon.
"It's all right, Latias. These people have never seen you before." Eddie said as he petted Latias gently. The red and white Pokémon nodded yes in understanding.
(Mario's Notes: Yes, Latias is a she. This is a Legendary Pokémon with a gender. Latias' counterpart is Latios, a male legendary Pokémon.)
At Ash's house, he nearly did a double take when saw the Eon Pokémon!!! He was shocked beyond shocked.
"This kid caught a Latias?!!!!! Man, he's good!!! This is news!!!" Ash said as the conference continued. Prof. Oak wanted to perform a few small tests on Latias at his lab in Pallet, so Eddie asked Latias about this and amazingly, the female Eon Pokémon agreed to be looked at. Then, the press conference was over, but many people still wanted to talk to Eddie and get a few more pictures of his Legendary Pokémon. Ash was done picking his jaw up off the floor and reached for his cell phone and dialed Gary. Within seconds, Gary picked up on the other line.
"Did I just hear that some trainer had the guts to capture? And the Pokémon is being transferred to Prof. Oak's lab this weekend to run a few basic tests?!!!" Ash asked surprised,
"That's what you heard, right? Well, he did it and got back alive to tell the story. Some people are wondering if you seen the announcement." Gary said as many people still looked at the Pokémon,
"Gary, call a press conference!!! I have some things to say about this." Ash said. He wanted to give his two cents about this!!
"I'll make the arrangements, Ashy boy. We'll see you in Goldenrod City in an hour or two. I knew you'd get jealous." Gary said jokingly and hung up. After calming down, Ash went to his room up put on something more business like and was about to leave.
"I'm off to Goldenrod City, Mom. I'll be more around tonight." Ash said to his Mom,
"All right, Ash. Be careful." Delia said and Ash gave her a quick kiss on the check and was out the front door, getting into his Corvette Grand Sport and driving off for Saffron City to catch the Magnet train.
End Of Chapter 2
I just had to add Latias into this fic!! This female Legendary Pokémon will play a role in this story. Now that Ash has seen the news, he's off to Goldenrod to tell everybody his thoughts. But, who else watched the press conference? Chapter three will answer that and when will the young Jenny appear? Don't worry. She'll be in chapter 2 as well.
Are any of you fans like this story so far? Please read and review or send any spiffy comments to hornet19us@yahoo.com What about you, DJ? Do you like this story so far?
Mario Alvarado
9/30/2003
