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The smell of the sea passed through them as they stood at the dock. After Ash had seen Mirage Island and his father pointing towards it, Ash had decided that they would be heading there the next morning. In the morning, everyone by the dock was getting prepared. They were all going to head towards Mirage Island and check if Kyorge really goes there.

"What are we waiting for again?" asked May as she sat down at the edge of the dock while holding the doll-sized Ash.

"We're waiting for a sailor," said Brendan as he looked out. "I ordered one to come and pick us up to head towards Mirage Island. After I told him our situation, he made sure we got a ride for a cheap price. He says as long as he gets to see Kyorge with his own eyes."

"No promises there," said Ash as he sat by May. Dawn was shaking.

"Are you sure we should even be going out to this island?" asked Dawn. "It seems dangerous."

"Aw, come on," said Brendan. "It could be fun. We can go out to swim, see rare Pokemon there, and also get to see Kyorge. Isn't that awesome?"

"I mean what happens if our boat gets destroyed?" asked Dawn. "I really don't want to see who's responsible for that." As Dawn and Brendan talked, May looked to see someone on a raft coming back to the dock. May knew that person's ship was destroyed, but telling Dawn would've just been a bad idea. She just kept quiet and looked back at her doll. After waiting for about half an hour, they saw a ship coming towards their spot. Their mouths widened as the old sailor came out and waved towards them.

"Hello young lads," said the man. "Are you the kids who called me here?"

"I expected it to be a small one," said Dawn. "Would it be okay if this ship gets destroyed?"

"What?"

"Nothing," said Brendan as he covered Dawn's mouth. "Thanks a lot, old dude. We really appreciate it."

"No problem," said the old man. "My name is Kevin Brines. I'll be your sailor for today. Heading towards Mirage Island could take about two to three hours."

"But it's right there," said May. "It looks like it'll only take us about half an hour."

"You're mistaken, little lady," said Kevin. "You see, Mirage Island is as huge as this city."

"Then that place must be huge," said Ash in a whisper.

"Exactly," said Kevin. "I think we should get going now. You may get on board at anytime. I'm just going into the city to retrieve something. Just don't start it without me. Oh, and also, I've also got another two kids who will be joining us, just because I find it rude to take you guys over there with this big thing. It has room for a few more people."

"Alright," said Brendan. Kevin nodded and walked away. After preparing their stuff, they headed towards the ship. As the got closer, they saw two other kids by it. They were about to greet them, but they stopped when they saw who they were. Standing in front of them were Gary and Misty. The two turned back to them. Misty smiled.

"Hey guys!" she said. "How have you been? I feel like I haven't seen you guys in forever."

"What are you doing here?" asked Dawn. "Don't tell me you two are the other group of kids."

"He did tell us when we called him that other kids would be coming too," said Misty. "You guys are them? Thank Arceus. Now I have people to talk to. This guy over here doesn't want to talk about anything fun with me." A bag dropping was the sound they all heard. They looked at Ash, who then slammed his fists together as aura covered them.

(Opening: Naruto Shippuden Opening 4 "Closer" (Full Version)

"You're about to make my day, Gary," said Ash. Gary just stared at Ash, not giving any response at all. Before May could stop him, Ash charged at Gary. Gary moved aside as Ash rammed his fist into the ship's side, creating a huge dent, shocking Misty.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" yelled Misty. "This isn't our property! Don't go destroying other people's stuff!" Ash charged at Gary again as he turned and delivered another punch, but they missed Gary once again. Gary had no emotion on his face. He looked like he was just toying with Ash as Ash missed every punch.

"Why won't you hold still?!" yelled Ash as Gary jumped onto the deck of the ship. Ash soon followed. Ash tried hitting Gary again, but he once again kept missing as he repeatedly smashed his fists into barrels and the railings.

"Are you two planning to destroy this thing?!" yelled Dawn as the others got on the deck.

"Maybe if this basterd holds still except for running away every second, I would already be done!" yelled Ash as he rammed his fist into the control room's window. Ash removed his hand and checked it.

"Good, it's not bleeding," said Ash.

"What about the window?!" yelled Dawn. Ash materialized his Aura Blade and tried striking Gary with it, but the boy got out of the way.

"Why won't you fight back?!" yelled Ash. "You're making this too easy for me!"

"I don't feel like I should waste my energy on you," said Gary. "It's not worth my time."

"Really now?" asked Ash as he rushed towards Gary before the boy could get out of the way. Ash hit Gary across the face with his aura covered fist. As Ash smirked, Gary was pushed back. He regained his balance and felt his cheek, which had been bruised by Ash. He looked angrily at Ash as electricity started to surround him.

"Okay, now you've succeeded in pissing me off," said Gary. Aura started to surround Ash.

"Seeing your face just pisses me off!" said Ash. Gary removed his sword, which was then covered in electricity. Ash readied his Aura Blade in his hand. They both charged at each other, ready to strike the other with their weapons. Before they hit, Ash was suddenly slapped across the face as Gary was hit on the top of his head by a mallet. They both fell to the ground.

"You're coming with me," said May angrily as she dragged Ash away, even when the boy tried to resist. Gary looked up at Misty, who had hit him with the mallet.

"I thought I warned you never to use that on me," hissed Gary as he stood.

"I thought I warned you that I'd hit you with this if you ever went bonkers," said Misty. "While we are on this boat, you are not to engage in any fights with Ash at all."

"He starts it," Gary mumbled as he placed his sword into its sheath and walked away. Brendan and Dawn sighed in relief, glad that Ash and Gary hadn't blown up the ship. Misty looked around at the destruction both boys made.

"Look what you've done," said Misty. "That old man will be pissed when he gets back. You better start cleaning."

"What a mess you kids made," said Kevin as he came back. The kids looked at him in shock. Kevin looked around and smiled.

"Oh well," said Kevin. "This place always gets messed up when I invite kids on my ship."

(End of Song, or whenever it ended somewhere here)


The ship was riding through the waves. They were already setting sail towards Mirage Island. Ash was sitting on the deck as he had sunglasses on, sitting on a beach chair. He looked out towards Mirage Island and was just thinking about stuff. He tried forgetting about the fight, but it just pushed itself into his mind. He clenched his fists everytime he thought of Gary.

"That bastard..."


Flashback

May dragged Ash inside and pushed him against a wall.

"Why'd you do that for?!" yelled Ash. "I was almost there until you..." May moved her face directly in front of Ash, making the boy stop.

"I'm very disappointed in you, Ash," said May. "You didn't care about other people's property. You only cared in fighting Gary, didn't you?"

"I was gonna clean it up after I finished," said Ash in a low voice. May looked at him, and then sighed.

"You are forbidden in talking to Gary," said May. "You stay as far away from him as long as we're heading towards Mirage Island. If you do get into a fight with him, I'll be mad, got it?"

"Like I care."

"You wouldn't?" asked May. Ash wanted to retort, but he kept quiet and lowered his head.

"Fine."

End of Flashback


"How dare he get me in trouble with May," thought Ash. "When I see that bastard's face again, I'm totally gonna kick his ass, but only when May's not around. Wait a minute, why the hell am I scared of May." Ash then stood and kicked over his beach chair.

"Yeah, I'm not afraid of a girl!" yelled Ash. "She should be afraid of me! You hear that May? Afraid of me!"

"Who should be afraid of you?" asked May as she suddenly appeared behind Ash. Ash quickly straightened his chair and sat on it.

"No one," said Ash. "No one at all." He looked at May and noticed that she was wearing a two piece lime-colored bikini.

"What's with the clothes?" asked Ash. May looked at herself, and then posed in front of Ash.

"You like it?" asked May.

"What's with the clothes?" Ash repeated. May grumbled something and crossed her arms.

"The sailor's stopping in a few minutes so we can swim," said May.

"Why are we going to waste our time by swimming?" asked Ash. "Tell him to shut up and keep on going."

"But I wanna swim."

"I don't give a fuck," said Ash. May mumbled something again, and then proceeded to walk away.

"He's stopping in a few minutes," said May, ignoring Ash's statement. "Don't worry. I'll be by the boat with Dawn." Ash sighed. He knew she wasn't going to listen to him. Within a few minutes, they stopped. Ash then heard water splashing, like someone dived into the water. He heard giggling and laughter. Ash stood and walked over to the railing, and he saw May, Dawn, in her blue two piece bikini, Brendan, in his black shorts, and Misty, in an orange bikini. If Ash had a heart, he would've been drooling at the sight of the girls. But since he wouldn't be drooling, he knew Drew would've.

"Where is Drew?" thought Ash. He turned away for a second, and already he saw the kids swimming with a group of Pokemon. May was riding on a Mantine as the others were swimming with Magikarps and Goldeens.

"Come down here, Ash!" yelled May. "It's fun!"

"I'll pass!" yelled Ash as he went back to sit on his beach chair. He heard splashing again, someone climbing the rope ladder on the side of the ship, and then he heard someone walking towards him. He opened his eyes and saw a wet May over him.

"Come on," said May as she took Ash's arm. "The water's great."

"I said I'll pass," said Ash as he pulled his arm away from May and turned away from her. She sighed and crossed her arms. She then smiled and quickly got on top of Ash.

"What are you doing?" asked Ash before May suddenly removed his vest.

"You're getting into the water whether you want to or not," May said.

"What the hell is wrong with you?!" yelled Ash as he prevented May from removing his black t-shirt.

"Stop resisting, Ketchum!" yelled May. As Ash fought with May, Gary watched from the other side of the deck. He shook his head.

"The more he stays with her, the more he gets weak," thought Gary as he walked back inside and walked through the hallways. "Why am I even here? This mission would've gone way smoother if Arceus hadn't dropped that bozo with me."


Flashback

Gary and Misty sat on the other side of the table as they faced Sephiroth. Sephiroth was Gary's mentor and Misty's uncle. They were both ordered by Sephiroth to go on missions for him to retrieve certain items. The man with long silver hair and his blue kimono was thinking. After a while, he looked at Gary and Misty.

"I have a very important mission for you to go on," said Sephiroth. "This mission is so dangerous that I'm gonna ask both of you to go together on this one."

"With all due respect, master, but I would like to take care of this mission myself," said Gary.

"This mission could result in death. I need both of you there to watch each other's back. I cannot let you go by yourselves. There is an island that's set to appear tomorrow near Sootopolis City named Mirage Island. I want you to go to that island and retrieve the Blue Orb on it."

"Why would you need the Blue Orb?" asked Misty. "Isn't that something that can control Kyorge?"

"Yes," said Sephiroth. "I would like you both to get it for me. It will be hard absolutely. There are guardians that protect it, and these guardians will not show any mercy to anybody who tries to retrieve the orb." Misty felt a chill down her spine.

"Y-You think we should really go on that island?" asked Misty. "It seems very dangerous."

"I know," said Sephiroth. "You kids are not strong enough to take on this mission. You have the choice to quit it. I already have someone else in..."

"We'll do it," said Gary abruptly as he stood up. "When are we leaving?"

End of Flashback


Gary clenched his fists.

"I'm gonna show him not to ever underestimate my abilities," thought Gary. "I'm gonna get this mission over with, and then-"

"Oh my Arceus!" he heard May yell. "It's Drew!"

"Drew?" thought Gary as he walked back outside. When he did, he saw the kids on the deck bringing something up from the sea. They dropped Drew down on the ground. He was all wet and out cold.

"How the hell did he get over here?" thought Gary.


Drew forcefully opened his eyes and stretched. He sat up. He was sitting on the same beach chair Ash had been sitting on before. He looked around and saw May, Ash, Brendan, and Dawn looking at him. He yawned and scratched his head.

"Sup guys," said Drew. "How ya doing?" He then lied back down and dozed off. He was immediately awoken when Ash shook him.

"Get up," said Ash. "What happened this time?"

"What happened?" asked Drew as he sat back up.

"May found your body just floating in the sea on a raft," said Brendan. "How the hell did you even get here and why were you unconscious in the sea?"

"How?" asked Drew as he thought. After a couple seconds of thinking, his eyes widened.

"Oh crap," said Drew. "I thought I died." Misty came back with a cup in her hand.

"I made him tea to make him feel better," said Misty.

"Thanks," said Drew as he took the cup and took a drink from it. "This is good. What did you use to make it?"

"Stop wasting time," said Ash. "Just tell us what happened." Drew closed his eyes as he thought.

"I don't remember all of it," said Drew. "I only remember three people. They gave me a choice for some question and I answered no. After that, my boat blew up and now I'm here."

"Three people?" asked Misty. "Are you talking about the island's guardians? You met them?"

"I think."

"How did you even get here?" asked May.

"I remember that," said Drew. "After we were chased by that group of Pokemon, I got separated from you guys and got lost in the forest. I found myself in Sootopolis City in the middle of the night. Some old lady told me about an island and how she met Sir Aaron's son, so I thought you guys might be on this island. After that, I "found" a rowboat and tried coming here until it happened."

"They just blew you up without a second thought?" asked Brendan.

"Yeah, and-"

Suddenly, it got really foggy so fast. They all looked around. The mist felt very ominous.

"Listen up, travelers!" yelled a man's voice coming from the mist, shocking everyone. The ship just stopped as the old man stepped out of the control room and looked around. May stood by Ash to stay safe. They then saw three figures through the mist in front of them.

"The Guardians," Misty whispered in fear.

"Your journey ends here!" yelled the voice again. "Mirage Island is the island of Kyorge, the king of the sea. No one is allowed to step foot on the island without Kyorge's permission. I shall give you all a warning first. You will also get a choice. If you continue, we will attack and possibly kill you in order to keep The Blue Orb safe. You will be hunted down, and your deaths will not become a burden for us. If you leave now, you will not get hurt, and you'll go back to your friends and family in one piece. Decide: will you continue on? Yes or no?" Drew's eyes widened.

"Guys, this is what I was talking about," said Drew.

"So they'll just blow up the ship?" asked Dawn in fear.

"I think we should say no," said Misty. "Maybe we can come another-"

"Yes!" yelled Ash and Gary simultaneously, shocking the others. There was silence for a while.

"Continue on," said the voice again. "Don't say we didn't warn you." The figures in the mist started to disappear as the mist started to fade. Within seconds, it was clear again. They looked around and saw no sign of the guardians.

"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR!?" yelled Misty. "DO YOU REALIZE WHAT YOU'VE JUST DONE?! WE'RE DEAD NOW!"

"We're not dead yet," said Gary. "My mission comes first. I will not show fear to the enemy at all. If they plan to stand in my way, then so be it. I will not show mercy to them as well."

"I hate to say it, but I agree," said Ash. "I have to know why I'm going to this island. I'm not letting those bastards interrupt that."

"Now that I think about it," said Drew. "Why are you guys going to that island anyway?" Before Ash could answer, something crashed down behind him, shocking the others.

"The hell?" as he turned around to see who it was, but he was punched across the face and sent through the ship's control room, destroying the wheel.

"Well, shit," said Kevin. They all turned back. The man that had punched Ash was standing up. He was in front of Brendan, and Brendan noticed his massive size. The man looked down at Brendan coldly, making Brendan take steps back.

"What's your deal!" yelled May as she went to check on Ash.

"My name is Archie," said Archie as he looked at the kids. "I am a bounty hunter on a mission that I cannot disclose. I have seen the choice you've made to the guardians, and I would like to advise you to turn back. If you do now, death will not befall you."

"And who the hell are you to say that?" asked Gary as he unsheathed his sword.

"My name is Archie," Archie repeated. "I am a bounty hunter on-"

"I heard you the first time!" yelled Gary as he covered himself in electricity and charged at Archie to hit him, but Archie took the hand that Gary was holding his sword. He held Gary in the air by one hand as Gary tried kicking him, but his attacks had no effect at all. Archie dropped him for a second, and then he delivered a punch to Gary's stomach that knocked all the air out of him. Gary fell to the ground by Misty as he started to cough up blood.

"I have given you a choice," said Archie. "What will you do?"

"We're going to that island whether you want us to or not!" yelled Ash as he came back with an Aura Sphere in his hand. Before he struck Archie, the water in the ocean around the ship started to rise. It went towards Archie and lifted the man up, making Ash miss. They all looked up at him as he started to move water above his hands.

"Wrong choice," said Archie. Within a second, a huge ball of water was over his head.

"What's liquid gonna do?" asked Drew. "You gonna wet us?"

"He turned the water into a different state," said Gary as he forced himself to get up. "It's not solid, but the water's hard. If that thing comes down on us, it'll destroy the ship."

"I don't care how hard it is," said Ash as he materialized his Aura Blade.

"Be careful," said May.

"I know that," said Ash as he turned to her. At that moment, Archie threw the huge ball, and it came down on the ship. Everyone's mouth was agape. Ash turned back to it.

"You idiot!" yelled Gary. "There was no time for distractions!"

"Shit," he muttered. He tried holding it back, but Gary was right. The ball of water was hard. It felt like the outing of it was stone as the inside was complete water. Ash couldn't hold it back for long, and he was getting crushed by the ball as the ship started to get destroyed.

"DAMMIT!" yelled Ash. Within seconds, the place the ship was standing was now filled with wreckage of the broken ship. Archie watched from the sky, and then turned away as he crossed his arms.

"That boy is certainly right," said Archie. "There is no time for distractions." He let the water carry him towards Mirage Island.


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