Chapter Two
Misty's Challenge
"Oh I can't believe I'm going to do this again so soon." Brock said as he came to a stop at the base of Mt. Silver. "You better be happy I came to help you Misty or I swear to Arceus and back that I will never help you clean your gym ever again." Brock declared as he grabbed his bag from the passenger seat and climbed out of his car. The brown snow jacket was made of leather and had special Altaria fluff inside to help keep him warm while he wore black specialized trainer snow pants.
The just newly graduated Pokemon Doctor looked up at the mountain and sighed again as he began walking towards the cave entrance. "I can't believe that the two of those gym leaders are stupid enough to challenge the Legend when even someone like Juan and Drake couldn't defeat him." Brock said as he thought about the Sootopolis and Orange Island leaders. "I just hope neither of them have gotten hurt." With that the once Gym Leader walked into the cave entrance with determination.
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The three had gone back to the three splits in the cave and had gone back towards the furthest right one where Gary had heard the running water from before. Misty blinked as she looked at the river that was running from a hole off to the left and then back further down into the cave where it disappeared. "I think he's giving me an advantage." Misty said as she turned and looked at the Red trainer who was further down into the cave, facing the couple, with a Pokeball in his hand.
Gary nodded his head as he looked at Misty. "He's really strong Mist, be careful and plan for the worst case scenario. He's stronger then all of the champions, I'm sure of that." Gary said as he placed a hand on Misty's shoulder. "Be prepared for what will seem like ultimate power."
Misty gulped but nodded her head as she turned to the Red trainer in time to see him release a Pokemon she had seen several times before. The Armor Pokemon gave a loud roar as its long nose flew up into the air in a battle pose. "Why would he use a ground type Pokemon if he obviously knows I use water types?" Misty questioned as she tilted her head.
Gary shrugged as he looked over the obviously well trained and well cared for Pokemon, the tusks were long and obviously sharp. "I don't know but I don't think that's going to matter. I had type advantages and I still lost in one hits." Gary explained calmly. "You'll just have to use whatever Pokemon you have on you."
Misty nodded her head and reached down and plucked a Pokeball off of her belt. "Alright, let's show that the currents of the ocean are never set Politoed." Misty exclaimed as the Frog Pokemon appeared, clapping its hands enthusiastically as another challenge had appeared in front of it. "Let's start with Rain dance." Misty ordered and the Frog Pokemon quickly began to move to a beat only it knew and soon clouds gathered inside of the cave and began to rain. "Now use Surf!" Politoed quickly performed the move, summoning up a large wave and surfing on top of it towards the ground type with more power and speed thanks to rain dance.
Gary nodded his head at the logical choice and watched closely as Donphan suddenly emitted a loud growl that startled the Politoed enough that the large wave shrunk slightly and slowed. Then the Donphan curled up into a ball and held still. "So it used Growl and Defense curl, a simple but effective tactic." Gary stated just as Donphan began to spin rapidly. "He's going into rollout!" Gary shouted as the Ground type headed straight at the large wave. "Is he insane?! He's super weak against water types and heading straight for a wave that size could kill it!"
Gary and Misty could only watch as the Armor Pokemon slammed into the wave and soon engulfed by it. "Why did you do that!?" Misty yelled as she turned towards the Red Trainer, who was stoic as ever. "Your Donphan could be seriously hurt or worse!" She continued to yell until a large splatter of water hit her in the face. "What in the world!"
Gary gaped as he had seen the Donphan emerge from the other side of the wave, coming to a screeching halt just in front of Misty, still rearing to go. "Misty! The Donphan is fine! But I don't think your Politoed is about to be!"
Misty stared at the Donphan as it stomped its feet into the ground, eliciting the attack Earthquake that quickly shook the entire cave and shattering the surf with Politoed hitting the ground hard. It wasn't over yet as Politoed stood up with Misty about to order a command when Donphan slammed into the Frog Pokemon and sent it flying into the cave wall, knocked out.
Misty stared at the Donphan, surprised at how fast it had moved. "What just happened?" Misty asked as she looked at her knocked out Pokemon to the Donphan, who was now shaking water off of its armored hide.
Gary shook his head as he stared at the, most possibly, strongest Donphan he's ever seen, not to mention the largest. "I have no idea." Gary replied.
Misty nodded her head as she recalled her Pokemon and watched as the Red Trainer recalled his and then released his next choice. The long leaf on the head and the large body instantly registered with Misty as the Bayleef smiled towards its trainer before turning back to Misty, glaring and raring for battle. "A grass type, okay, I can do this." Misty said as she pulled out her next Pokemon. "Rage into battle Gyarados!" The Water and Flying type roared before it turned to the Leaf Pokemon with a glare.
Bayleef stared at the Gyarados in surprise before tilting its head and laughing at it. The water type and trainer both reared back in shock before both glared at the grass type. "How dare you laugh at my ferocious Gyarados! It's worked hard on its intimidate and its toughness! You shouldn't laugh you should be scared witless!" Misty screamed as she stomped her foot in frustration at her Pokemon being insulted.
The Bayleef just stuck its tongue out at Misty before throwing its head around enough to release leaves that began to congregate into a whirlwind. "Leaf storm! Gyarados! To the stream and into it!" Misty yelled as she pointed at the moving water that was place inside of the cave. The Atrocious Pokemon quickly did as told and dove into the water to avoid the leaves. Bayleef didn't seem bothered by this move and instead sat done on its haunches and watched the water with a keen eye.
Misty growled as she realized that the Leaf Pokemon was just going to wait for her Pokemon to resurface, which to attack, Gyarados would have to do. "Alright, I'll do this then." Misty thought as she turned towards where her Gyarados was waiting for a command from below the water. "Use Dragon Dance and then move into a Hyper Beam!" Misty ordered, watching as Gyarados quickly began to twist his body, the power of the flying type increasing dramatically before it surged up towards the surface, mouth already glowing with the powerful move.
Only once was the Atrocious Pokemon high into the air did Mist point her finger at the Bayleef. "Fire!" The water type quickly released the hyper beam that tore towards the grass type quickly.
The Bayleef took the hit straight on with a yell of pain, causing Misty to cheer out in happiness. "You actually dealt damage Gyarados! I'm so proud of you!" Misty yelled as her water type smiled at her the best it could.
"Bay! Leef Leef Bayleef!" The cry resounded and caused Misty to stare in shock at the still standing if slightly smoking Grass type. Misty wanted to order another move but was too slow as Bayleef glowed and then it ran with such speed and slammed into Gyarados with frightening power. "Bayleef!" It roared as it stood atop of the knocked out Atrocious Pokemon.
"How did it do that!?" Misty asked as she turned to Gary who was also staring in shock. "What move was that Gary?"
Gary gulped as he went to speak. "That was the move Counter, it inflicts double the damage that Bayleef took from the hyper beam onto Gyarados." He explained as Bayleef was recalled, Misty recalling her Pokemon back as well. "This guy, he's ready for any scenario." Gary said as he looked back at the trainer, blinking as something familiar hit him about the trainer. 'Where have I seen him before?' Gary thought to himself because he was sure of it now, he knew this trainer from somewhere. 'The way he battles is familiar too.'
"Alright! I'm not giving up!" Misty yelled as the Legendary released his next Pokemon, revealing a Pokemon with blue skin and red spikes going down its back. It also had blue spots in an area that was a dull yellow. "A Croconaw!" Misty remembered vividly about the Totodile that that had almost been hers so long ago. Misty scowled before she grabbed her next Pokeball and released the Pokemon from within. "Go and show them your light Lumineon!" Misty yelled as the Neon Pokemon appeared, instantly diving into the river of water.
Gary tilted his head as he saw the reaction that Misty had to the Croconaw. "What's wrong Misty? Is there something about that Croconaw?" The worry was evident in his voice and face.
Misty paused as she thought it over and looked over the Croconaw closely, looking for any particularly mark or scar or trait that the Croconaw had that could tip her off. Moments passed before Misty shook her head. "I don't know what it is but something isn't right here." Misty said as a familiar feeling began to burn up in her chest. She only ever had this feeling a few times in her short life and now she couldn't understand why now, especially with this character. "Gary, I think…I think I know him from somewhere."
As soon as Misty said that the rain summoned by Politoed dispersed.
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"Delia, are you there?" An old voice asked and a knock on an old and peeling door. "I brought some food for you to eat."
There was silence for a long time before the door opened and reveled a Pokemon that looked like a clown. "Mr. Mime, Mime Mime, Mr. Mime." The Barrier Pokemon said with a shake of its head.
Samuel Oak sighed as he looked down at the plate of food in his hands. "She hasn't gotten out of bed today too huh." He said as he walked inside, Mr. Mime right behind him. "What am I supposed to do? I don't know how to help her, especially with this now." Oak stated as he settled the food onto a table that was littered with different pictures.
Professor Oak looked at a picture that had been taken a long time ago, when Gary's parents were alive. It held Gary's Parents and then Oak and Delia standing behind the white fence at the Lab. In front of the lab, both about four years old, was Ash and Gary, with large smiles on their faces. "Oh if things hadn't of gone so bad."
Oak quickly shook his head and then headed towards the stairs, quickly ascending them with olden ease. "Delia, it's me, professor Oak." The Professor said as he came to the mother's door. "Delia I'm coming in." He said when he got no answer.
The room he entered had once been pristine and neat. Now it was one of two rooms that was covered in dust and in disarray with pictures, clothes, personal items, and mementos that were created by childish hands. The glamor that had been decorated with pictures was now on its side with the pictures all over the floor and some even torn to pieces.
The woman he was looking for was laying on her side, facing towards her window with her back to the Professor, her blankets pulled up to her mid chest. Her hair was almost pure white now and Professor Oak knew that if he looked at her face it would have premature wrinkles that didn't belong on a woman her age. She was also extremely underweight, to the point where the researcher considered having her put into a psych ward at the hospital or moving her in with him, just so he could keep an eye on her.
"Delia, come and eat something, I'm sure he would want you to keep going." He said as he placed a hand on her shoulder. "Come now my dear, it will only get better if you try and make it better."
Delia quickly shrugged the hand off weakly. "It'll never get better." She whispered as her hand held onto a picture of two males that looked greatly similar. "I've lost them both, it'll never be better."
Professor Oak looked at the once vibrant woman sorrowfully before he turned and left the room and then the house entirely. He only stopped outside of the house long enough to look up at the sky hopefully. "Ash, please come home. Your mother needs you." With that the professor left the Ketchum house with only a small flame of hope left.
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Gary blinked as he looked at Misty and then the red trainer with a scrutinizing look. "Are you sure? I'm not even sure if I've ever seen him myself." Gary said as he turned back to his girlfriend with a curious and thoughtful look. "Though I will admit, he does have a familiar feeling to him."
Misty nodded her head as she turned towards her Lumineon. "That's what I'm getting, something about him, an aura or feeling, is similar to someone I know or knew." Misty said. "Lumineon, Psybeam on that Croconaw and then dive to avoid any counterattacks." She ordered.
The Wing Fish Pokemon fired the colored beam attack at Croconaw and then dived back into the water. Misty watched as Croconaw quickly dodged the attack before following the Lumineon into the water. "Dodge Lumineon! Don't let Croconaw touch you! Use Flail to stop his attacks." Misty called as she ran to the edge of the water to see what was happening.
Lumineon had done as told and was flailing as wildly as possible while Croconaw stayed back away from it, waiting patiently. Misty knew instantly that her command had been the wrong one especially when Lumineon tired and stopped. The Croconaw quickly attacked with a powerful crunch attack that instantly knocked out the Wing Fish Pokemon. "No Lumineon!" Misty called out as she dived into the water and towards her Pokemon.
The Croconaw easily pushed the large Wing Fish Pokemon towards her and then helped her once she had recalled her Pokemon to its ball. Once both were back on dry land the Croconaw jumped from one foot to another, a dance of sort as it smiled at its trainer. The Red Trainer recalled it and pulled out another Pokeball, but not before Misty stared dumbstruck at the once dancing Croconaw.
Gary stared at the spot where the Big Jaw Pokemon had stood, wondering if it had been dropped as an egg or was just mentally strange. "That is the first time I've seen a Pokemon dance like that." Gary stated as he shook his head.
"I've seen one dance before." Misty rasped out as she got to her feet. She stared at the Red Trainer for a long moment before she realized that he had pulled out another Pokeball.
"You've seen a Pokemon dance like that before?" Gary asked as he watched the Legend release his next Pokemon. "Where and do you remember who owned it?"
Misty nodded her head. "I remember exactly who owned it, it was almost mine." Misty explained before looking over the odd Pokemon in front of her. "I'll tell you about it later, right now I have a battle." Misty stated as she chose her next Pokemon. "Staryu, shine like the stars in your name!" She called out, releasing her Star Shape Pokemon.
"Lea lea ny leavanny." The Pokemon said as it tilted its head to the side in curiosity of this newest Pokemon it had yet to see, despite all of the battles it had been in.
"Ya Hiya!" Staryu replied as it prepared for battle.
"Gary, do you know what this Pokemon is?" Misty asked as she stared at the species with trepidation. She had a feeling that it was a bug, a nasty and disgusting bug.
Gary chuckled as he nodded his head. "It's a Leavanny, a bug and grass type Pokemon. It originates from Unova so this shows us that he has been all over the world." Gary explained but then rolled his eyes as his girlfriend shuddered at the bug type. "Leavanny are the Nurturing Pokemon Misty, you know, like a mom to all, especially to the pre-evolved state Sewaddle. It wouldn't hurt you even as a wild Pokemon."
"I don't care! It's a bug! A nasty disgusting bug and I hate bugs!" Misty yelled as she shook her head in disgust and took a few steps away from where she had stood before. Gary just rolled his eyes at that.
"Lea! Leavanny! Vanny!" The Nurturing Pokemon yelled as it waved its long needle like arms around in obvious anger.
Gary and Misty both stared before Misty shook herself out of her fear and looked at her Pokemon. "Staryu, use swift and then follow up with rapid spin!" Misty ordered.
"Hiya!" Staryu yelled out as he spun in circles and released a torrent of stars at the bug type. Once he had released all of his stars the Star Shape Pokemon began to spin rapidly and headed towards the Nurturing Pokemon.
The Leavanny looked angry but otherwise unconcerned as her needle like arms lengthened and began to glow a bright green. "That's leaf blade, watch out for that Misty!" Gary shouted as Leavanny did something neither gym leader had ever seen before.
The Leavanny used the Leaf Blades and slashed them at the swift attack, scattering the attack away from it and off to the sides harmlessly. "It deflected swift!" Misty yelled in surprise before it turned into a gasp as a torrent leaves flew from the bug and around it, surrounding it for only a second before it flew towards the still rapidly spinning Staryu. "Staryu, retreat! Get out of there!" She screamed but it was too late. The Star Shaped Pokemon was consumed by the river of leaves and disappeared from sight for several seconds. "Staryu!"
Gary's jaw clenched as he watched his Girlfriend's Pokemon reappeared on the ground of the cave, the big red crystal in the middle of it blinking repeatedly. It was knocked out. "That Leavanny went from Leaf Blade to Leaf Storm in a matter of seconds. Not only that, it was able to deflect the Swift attack. Does that mean that all of his Pokemon do that or even possibly dodge it?" Gary spoke aloud as Misty recalled her downed Pokemon and the Leavanny disappeared after a cheer of victory from it.
Misty clenched her teeth as she watched the Red Trainer pull another Pokeball. "This guy is insane! He's so powerful and not only that he hasn't said a single word since this whole thing started." She stated as the Legend released his next Pokemon.
Gary blinked as wings spread into the air and then revealed a Butterfree with an added feature. "Huh, I've never seen a Butterfree wear a scarf before."
Misty stared in shock at the bug type before shaking her head back and forth. "There's no way that it's the same one!" Misty exclaimed as she turned to the trainer. "You can't be who I think you are!" Misty yelled as her mind began to put the pieces together.
Gary blinked as he looked at his girlfriend in surprise. "What are you talking about Misty?" He asked as he looked back at the Butterfree and then to the trainer. "Do you recognize that Butterfree?"
Misty nodded her head. "I wouldn't really have taken notice of it if it wasn't for that scarf." She pointed towards the yellow scarf tied around the Butterfly Pokemon. "That's why I know who that Butterfree belonged too! At least when it was a Caterpie."
Gary tilted his head as he looked at the Butterfree before looking back at Misty. "So you know who it belonged to before it evolved, but are you saying that it was released later?" He questioned.
Misty frowned as nodded her head. "Caterpie was the first Pokemon that Ash actually caught, he loved that stupid little bug. He was ecstatic when it evolved into a Metapod and then thrilled when it evolved into a Butterfree. He released it though when it wanted to go and migrate with other Butterfree so that they could reproduce." Misty explained as her eyes locked onto the scarf. "Before Butterfree left, Ash gave him a yellow scarf to remember him by."
Gary's eyes widened as he caught onto this and his eyes shot towards the Bug type as he came to the same thought before something else rung in his head. "But Ash released it, so couldn't it have been caught by someone else later on?" He asked with a thoughtful frown.
Misty frowned at this before nodding. "It's possible I guess. But I'm still sure that this is the Butterfree that belonged to Ash." She stated with confidence.
This theory was proven when Butterfree seemed to squeal with joy and flew straight at her and flew around her, ignoring her cringes and flinches. It was overjoyed to see a familiar face after all of its time stuck up on the mountain. Gary smiled at this as he nodded his head. "I guess you were right, it seems to recognize you."
Misty nodded before shooing the Pokemon away. "We're in the middle of a battle here Butterfree." She said and the Butterfly nodded before flying back in front of his trainer. Misty sighed as she looked at Gary. "Do you really think that this Butterfree was caught by a different trainer?" She questioned as she turned back towards the red trainer.
Gary sighed as he realized what his girlfriend was thinking, he himself was thinking about that as well. "I don't know Misty, we just don't have enough evidence that it could actually be him."
Misty nodded her head as she pulled out her next Pokeball, only for a red light to pop out of one on her belt. "Darn it Psyduck why can't you stay in your Pokeball!" Misty exclaimed before the glaring at her Duck Pokemon.
"You brought Psyduck?" Gary asked as he raised a brow at her. "You seriously just want to lose don't you?"
Misty glared at him before turning back to her Psyduck that was tilting its head at the Butterfree. "Well since you came out anyways, use water gun!" Misty ordered.
Misty's head fell as Psyduck did absolutely nothing in order to attack, only tilting his head to the side in confusion. "I can't believe you're still this dumb after all of these years." Misty said as she ran a hand over her face.
"Psy?" Psyduck said as he looked at the Bug type that now had a glowing ball of green energy in front of it.
"Misty! Pay attention!" Gary shouted as the Energy ball flew towards Psyduck and knocked the yellow duck on the head.
Misty yelled in worry for her Pokemon before blinking as glowing blue eyes appeared from the dust from the attack connecting with her Pokemon. "Great! His headache's reached its worst!" Misty exclaimed in excitement. "Use confusion on that Butterfree Psyduck!" Misty ordered.
As Psyduck came into view a blue glow surrounded Butterfree but the bug type continued to flap smoothly and easily, as if nothing was happening at all. Misty growled in irritation and Gary just stared in surprise at the strength of the Butterfree.
That all stopped though when a glowing ball of darkness formed in front of it and Butterfree shot it at Psyduck who didn't even try to dodge. The attack hit dead on. "No Psyduck!" Misty yelled again as Psyduck was sent flying this time and into the stream. The red haired girl quickly ran towards the stream and dove in.
The Cerulean Gym Leader looked around the stream, looking for her Pokemon for long moments. It was a bright white light at the bottom of the stream that caught her attention and soon she was staring at the outline of her Psyduck glowing brightly before it began to shift into something else.
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Gary watched and waited for his girlfriend to reappear, hoping that her Psyduck was alright. 'Even though the thing can't swim and causes her more problems than anything else, she still loves it.' Gary thought. 'I just hope it doesn't drown.'
There was something else though about that Psyduck, especially since it had taken on a hit from the Butterfree, a critical hit since Psyduck was weak against grass attacks, and still had survived. Gary wasn't sure if the Duck Pokemon would have survived the Shadow ball but he couldn't help but hope.
Gary glanced at the Red Trainer, who was still standing as still as his battle with Gary. He hadn't said a word and hadn't moved except to exchange Pokeballs. 'From what Misty told me and from what I remember, could this really be who I think it is?' Gary questioned himself before looking at the Butterfree that was in great shape for a Pokémon that had been hit with Psychic. 'It's really strong, maybe the strongest Butterfree I've ever seen.'
Several moments passed before Gary looked at the stream with worry. 'How long can it take to find a stupid yellow duck down there, it's a freaking stream for Arceus sake! It shouldn't take this long.' Gary thought in worry, walking towards the side of the stream, only to stop as something exploded from the water.
"Don't count us out just yet!" Misty yelled as a Pokemon set her on the ground gently. "This time we aren't going to be knocked out!" She exclaimed as the Pokemon moved to stand in front of her.
"Gol! Duck Duck Golduck!" The Duck Pokemon exclaimed as well as he walked to stand in front of his trainer. "Golduck!" the Blue duck stated confidently as it prepared itself for an attack.
The red trainer remained emotionless and the Butterfree only made sounds of approval. "I guess I'll start this off again, take two!" Misty said as she smiled at her Golduck and Golduck smiled back at her from over his shoulder. "Use rain dance and then go into Aqua Tail." She ordered.
Golduck quickly went into a dance that only he could hear the music too and rain once again began to pour over the three, but increased the soon covered in water tail of Golduck. "Take that bug out!" Misty ordered.
"GOL!" The Duck Pokemon roared as it ran at the Butterfree and then leapt into the air, swinging its tail to hit the Butterfly Pokemon.
Only to have the tail stopped dead by a glowing green shield. "Darn it! Protect!" Misty growled as Gary clenched his jaw in anger for his girlfriend.
Butterfree waited until Golduck had landed on the ground to attack, glowing a bright white as it moved to the water type and slammed right into its stomach, sending it flying. "No! Golduck!" Misty yelled as her newly evolved Pokemon landed in front of her. "Are you okay? Can you get up?" She asked as she watched Golduck force itself to lean against its elbows but soon fell back with swirling eyes. Misty smiled at her beloved duck before recalling it. "Good job Golduck, I'm so proud of you." She said as she held the Pokeball to her cheek before reattaching it to her belt.
The red trainer returned his Butterfree and watched as Misty pulled out her next Pokemon. "This is our last chance to take him out so let's reveal the beauty of the sea!" Misty exclaimed as her final Pokemon appeared on the field.
The Red trainer hardly blinked at the Tender Pokemon as he recalled his Butterfree but didn't pull another Pokeball out. Misty blinked at this before she turned to her boyfriend in question. "Don't look away Misty, his last Pokemon apparently never goes into its Pokeball." Gary informed just as the Red Trainer raised one of his hands to chest level and snapped.
Misty looked back at the sound just in time to see her Milotic be slammed with a bright ball of electricity that caused the water type to go falling backwards and towards Misty. "Milotic!" Misty yelled out as she ran towards her downed Pokemon to find it entirely knocked out. "No way, one of my strongest and taken out in one hit." Misty said in awe as she turned to stare at the Pikachu that was now on the Champion's shoulder. "Pikachu." Misty said as she tilted her head, all of the instances with the familiar Pokemon coming to her.
Gary nodded his head as she came to stand next to Misty as her Milotic was returned and the rain caused by Golduck dispersed. "Yeah that's the Pikachu that took out my Electivire without me even knowing what it used. This time though it used an Electro ball, a powerful electric type move." Gary explained as he watched the Red Trainer, who had yet done anything else since his Pikachu attacked.
Misty nodded her head as she stood up and faced the other trainer with a stern looking face. "Gary, we know him." Misty stated as she walked towards the trainer.
Gary sighed as he tilted his head backwards, wanting to agree with his girlfriend but unable to after all of these years. The hope he had once held for his lost friend and rival had died a year after he disappeared and for it to return and then be smashed would hurt him even more. "I know what you're thinking Mist, but what if you're wrong?" Gary asked as the red head came to a stop right in front of the champion with her hands on her hips.
Misty glared at the trainer in front of her before glancing at the Pikachu that smiled at her and then back at the trainer. "I'm sure Gary, this can't be anyone but him." Misty stated. "This guy is…"
"There you two are!" a voice yelled and both Misty and Gary looked behind them to find a familiar dark skin man with red cheeks and nose. "I've been stuck in a snowstorm to find you guys and here you are!" He exclaimed as he came up next to the trainers before looking at the Champion. "I'm guessing you guys lost to him correct?"
Misty grudgingly nodded her head as did Gary. "Big time." They said at the same time. "But there's more to it than that!" Misty stated as she pointed her finger at the red trainer and exclaimed heatedly, "That's Ash Ketchum!"
Brock raised an eyebrow at her and nodded his head. "Yeah I know."
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"So, Oak has finally gone up to Mt. Silver, so has that hot blooded girlfriend of his." A teen said as he looked at his companion. "What do you think? Do they have a chance?"
A lilac haired male grunted as he looked at the TV Screen showing a Pokemon Battle from a past league. "Doubt it, especially if Brandon lost to that guy." He added calmly as he continued to watch the battle, a feeling of nostalgia forming in his chest as he watched his younger self battle an old rival.
The blonde haired on nodded his head, already knowing that his companion was right. "Even though those two are one of the toughest gym leaders in the Kanto League, you still believe they'll lose, and personally, I agree. They don't stand a chance against the guy." He turned to his companion and tilted his head. "What do you think Paul, think you can take him?"
Paul Shinji put all of his attention on his younger companion and narrowed his eyes. "I can't tell for sure." He admitted. "But maybe we should make a trip to Mt. Silver and find out. Up for a hike Trip?"
Trip Shooty smirked and nodded as the two stood up and prepared to leave. "Just another challenge to catch on film."
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A.N. Alright then! Another chapter down and the next one on its way. Brock has finally caught up and now the original Trio are together again…but why did Brock know that it was Ash and why hasn't he told anyone until now? Guess we're going to find out along with more characters appearing as well.
Hope you all enjoyed and remember to review and tell me what you thought!
