A/N: Had meant to post this yesterday, but forgot, so today I'll do two chapters.
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon.
Chapter 2: Pokémon Christmas Bash
That evening, the party began. Professor Oak, Delia Ketchum and Mimey, Tracey, Gary, and Liza were there, as well as Casey, who had happened to be nearby, and the local Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny. Since Ash had expressed the wish to celebrate the holidays with all of his Pokémon, Professor Oak had brought Muk, Kingler, Snorlax, and Tauros (all 30 of them) from the lab; the Officer Jenny in charge of the Squirtle Squad had sent all five Squirtle; and Liza had brought Ash's Charizard and her own Charla. Finally, Misty had asked her sisters to send Starmie and Horsea. (The sisters themselves could not come because they were busy hosting an "extrava, like, ganza" of their own.)
Too big to fit into the cabin, Brock's Onix, Ash's Tauros and Snorlax, Gary's Blastoise, and the two Charizard sat outside around a large fire that was kept going despite the snow by the Fire Pokémon. The Pokémon chatted and played, sometimes waving at the windows or going to the front door to chat with one of the other Pokémon or their trainers. Inside, people and Pokémon mingled, talking, playing, and eating. Brock had outdone himself with the food and drinks. Even Team Rocket pulled through; the pasta was a "killa", just as Meowth had promised. Their traditional relationship with the twerps put aside temporarily, Team Rocket was thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Music played from an MP3 player, but eventually a live band was put together. The Squirtle Squad picked up saxophones and trumpets, Bulbasaur held drumsticks with its vines, Kingler worked the drum set pedals with its massive claws, Chikorita held the guitar with its vines, Scyther played the keyboard, and Geodude held the bass. Psyduck, Togepi, and Pikachu were in charge of auxiliary percussion. Everyone else either sang or danced. It was quite a sight, and the Pokémon outside crowded around the windows to watch and listen: Totodile whirled round and round with Cyndaquil, who was holding on for dear life. Staryu and Starmie performed amazing cartwheels and spins. Three attractive people whom no one seemed to know sang back-up. Psyduck shook his sleigh bells for all he was worth. A new song began.
"Pika-Pika!" chimed Pikachu, as the instrumental intro played.
"Squi-Squi-Squirtle!" added Squirtle.
Pikachu:
Pika-Pika!
Squirtle:
Squi-Squi-Squirtle!
Ash's Pokedex was lying on a table near some chips and a bowl of punch. Unnoticed, Dexter turned on and began observing the party with surprising capacity for rhyme and rhythm:
Christmas - the time of year
For peace on Earth and to spread good cheer.
A bash - a rocking party,
Filled with fun, where the laughter is hearty.
It's the Pokémon Christmas bash
With Team Rocket, Brock, Misty and Ash.
So without further ado
Here's a Pokémon holiday greeting for you.
The back-up singers began the chorus:
Who's that Pokémon at the Pokémon Christmas Bash?
Who's that Pokémon?
Dexter:
Team Rocket, Brock, Misty and Ash.
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon at the Pokémon Christmas bash?
Who's that Pokémon?
Squirtle:
Squi-Squi-Squirtle!
Brock rapped his verse with a hip attitude:
I'm Brock, back on the block
From a quick little stint with Ivy's flock.
Two things on my list ain't many:
A kiss from Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny! (Everyone joined in the names of Brock's well-known crushes.)
Santa please, with your Ho-Ho-Ho,
Put 'em both under the mistletoe.
Brock's kicking and it's a gas
Everyone:
At the Pokémon Christmas Bash!
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon at the Pokémon Christmas Bash?
Who's that Pokémon?
Brock:
Brock's kicking and it's a gas.
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon at the Pokémon Christmas Bash?
Who's that Pokémon?
Squirtle:
Squi-Squi-Squirtle!
Misty took the stage, rapping confidently but blushing just a little:
I'm Misty, I've got Starmie with me,
We're having fun decorating the tree.
With a twist on deck the halls,
We've got a Christmas tree full of Poké Balls!
Hey Santa, if you're really listening,
My wish list has only one thing:
Just give me one dance with Ash! (Here Ash choked on his cheese puffs, causing Misty to giggle quietly.)
Everyone:
At the Pokémon Christmas Bash!
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon at the Pokémon Christmas Bash?
Who's that Pokémon?
Misty:
Just give me one dance with Ash!
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon at the Pokémon Christmas Bash?
Who's that Pokémon?
Squirtle:
Squi-Squi-Squirtle!
Ash rapped his part enthusiastically:
I'm Ash here with Pikachu,
Merry Christmas, (Pika! exclaimed Pikachu) Happy New Year too!
The holidays wouldn't be the same
Without roasting chestnuts on Charizard's flame! (Outside, Charizard roared its approval.)
Santa, can you help me go faster
To become a Pokémon Master?
Gotta catch 'em all down to the last!
Everyone:
At the Pokémon Christmas Bash!
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon at the Pokémon Christmas Bash?
Who's that Pokémon?
Ash:
Gotta catch 'em all down to the last!
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon at the Pokémon Christmas Bash?
Who's that Pokémon?
Squirtle:
Squi-Squi-Squirtle!
Jessie, James, and Meowth took the stage proudly, with Jessie starting their verse:
Team Rocket's doing something shocking!
This year we're going to fill your stocking!
Take a break from causing trouble! Jessie!
James:
James! And make that double.
We thought we'd change our ways and
Be nice on Christmas Day.
Meowth:
Team Rocket's having a blast!
All three:
At the Pokémon Christmas Bash!
All the instruments except for drums and percussion dropped out at this point.
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon at the Pokémon Christmas Bash?
Who's that Pokémon?
Brock:
It's Brock!
Misty:
Misty!
Ash:
And Ash!
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon?
Team Rocket:
Team Rocket's having a blast!
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon?
Everyone:
Happy Holidays from the Pokémon cast!
The rest of the band came back in for the final chorus.
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon at the Pokémon Christmas Bash?
Who's that Pokémon?
Pikachu:
Pika-Pika!
Squirtle:
Squi-Squi-Squirtle!
Chorus:
Who's that Pokémon at the Pokémon Christmas Bash?
Who's that Pokémon?
Pikachu:
Pika-Pika!
For Squirtle's line, the band dropped out, leaving Squirtle to finish the song:
Squi-Squi-Squirtle!
The applause lasted a full 30 seconds, and then the party resumed cheerfully.