Chapter 3
Dead or Alive !
You know this boy? Mewtwo asked curiously.
Ashley nodded. Yes I do, and I want to know why he followed me? she demanded in an angry tone towards the boy.
Gary stood up and brushed himself off, then he sighed and started his story.
When I saw your reaction at breakfast I knew that you probably knew a bit about this pokemon but I was more shocked to find out that you knew a lot more than I thought. When you returned to the gym I eased dropped on your phone call and found out that you actually knew the pokemon, and when you woke up during the night I knew you were going to see him so I followed you in attempt to catch him.
But know I'm not so sure I want to. That pokemon is truly powerful and I have seen him before when I battled Giovanni, the old Viridian Gym Leader. To make it even more clear though, that pokemon is rightfully yours
What do you mean Mewtwo is mine? Ashley asked.
She is right. I am wild and have no master, and frankly I intend to keep it that way Mewtwo stated.
Gary shook his head and looked up at the two. In the pokemon league rule book it clearly states that a pokemon captured by a trainer with a pokeball is rightfully theirs but every trainer knows that it is only partially true. Sure pokeballs may prove one thing, but trainers like to think that a pokemon's relationship with its trainer is more important then capturing it with a pokeball. A good friendship is what keeps a pokemon and its trainer together. For example a pokemon that didn't like it's trainer it could simply run away and never come back, but a pokemon that likes its trainer would stay and do anything for them.
Ashley and Mewtwo realized how true this was. Gary had proved an excellent point. And I don't capture pokemon that already belong to people he said.
Ashley gave him a weird look and said I think I belong to Mewtwo more than he belongs to me, Gary
What do you mean? he asked.
When I was six, Mewtwo raised me and took care of me. He taught me lots of things in the past Ashley explained.
So what am I going to do with this boy? Mewtwo said anxiously.
You can leave him alone if he promises not to give your location away Ashley said as she stared at Gary.
Gary nodded Don't worry, your secret's safe with me he assured them.
Ashley walked over happily and gave him a quick peck on the cheek. Thank you she said and she returned to Mewtwo's side.
Gary blushed, and as Ashley returned to Mewtwo he gave her a sly look and cleared his throat. Ashley smiled shyly and blushed lightly.
Ashley can I speak with you? Gary asked.
Sure Gary she answered.
Gary looked at Mewtwo and Noel who were giving the two teenagers familiar looks, the same kind you gave your friend when a boy she had a secret crush on called her over. Gary felt a little uneasy and finally made it clear.
Um, I'd like to talk to you alone he said.
This made it as clear as day to the two pokemon. Come on Noel, Mewtwo said as he began to hover slightly above the ground Lets leave the two lov_
NOT! another word Ashley shouted.
Noel and Mewtwo just chuckled to themselves as they vanished into the thick under brush. Ashley just shook her head, what the hell were they thinking? Just then Gary cleared his throat, Ashley turned to look at him and he motioned for her to follow. The two went walking through the thick jungle until they reached a meadow and found themselves at the top of a cliff over looking the entire ocean. The view was absolutely breath taking. The night sky twinkled brightly with stars covering almost every inch. The moon's reflection on the rippling waves below made the ocean sparkle, and the full moon above was so bright it gave everything a silver glow to it.
Gary sat down on the soft grass and patted next to him for Ashley to sit, she did and she was absolutely captured by the beauty of the night. Gary was pleased that Ashley liked it so much.
Nice isn't it? Gary asked.
Ashley looked over at at Gary Yeah, it sure is she commented
You know, Ashley I'm sorry for what I did back there. I didn't mean to scare you Gary apologized.
That's alright Gary, as long as Mewtwo wasn't mad.....but Ashley stopped.
But what? Gary said.
Ashley looked over at him with sad eyes. The stars above seemed to give them a gentle twinkle of innocence. Finally she asked But why did you do it?
Gary sighed and put his head down to think for a second, but in all truth, the answer was very clear to him and he wasn't going to lye to her, he didn't have the heart to.
For the money I guess he answered.
Ashley knew by his tone that he was being honest and she respected that. She smiled at him and looked out towards the ocean. I can't blame you for doing that for the money. One million dollars is a lot but the person who wants Mewtwo is not the best of people and he's also the leader of Team Rocket
Gary was shocked Giovanni is the leader of Team Rocket? he asked.
Ashley only nodded. If he got Mewtwo back he would be the world's most powerful trainer, and I'd hate to think of the outcome
Gary nodded in agreement, and then he slowly wrapped his arm around Ashley's shoulders. Ashley was a little shocked but after a few seconds when no advancement was made, she knew he meant no harm. In fact Ashley took a bit of this to her advantage and she slowly leaned onto his side. Gary smiled and chuckled to himself. He looked down at Ashley who glanced up at him. Gary shifted his weight and turned, sitting down, to face Ashley. Just then Ashley got a sly look on her face and to Gary's surprise, she quickly began to tickle him around the neck and Gary burst into laughter.
Hey, what the_ was all he could say as he continued to laugh. Soon the tables turned as Gary grabbed Ashley and began to bring her to her knees in laughter with tickles. She was rolling on the soft grass laughing hard as Gary mercilessly tickled away.
Stop, stop Ashley said in laughter and pure delight.
Gary declared in a playful and fun loving tone.
Okay, okay, uncle, uncle, you win I give up she said in her last attempt to stop the tickling torture. Gary finally eased up and clasped his hand together and shook them high above his head in victory.
Thank you, thank you. I am the master he declared.
Ashley sat up and caught her breath. She looked up at Gary who looked down at her, they both smiled and leaned on one another in content. It was like this for about an hour as they admired the night sky and all its glory. Then gently Gary looked down at Ashley and she looked up at him. Slowly he moved in closer to her and Ashley reached her head up towards him. The tension that ran through Ashley was great and making her nervous, she almost back away if it hadn't been for the hand Gary put behind her head, then just as their lips were about to meet a small sound came to Ashley's ear.
She pulled away and looked out over the ocean as the sound got louder and closer. Gary was a little dumbfounded by what Ashley had just done.
What's that? Ashley asked as she looked at the approaching object.
Gary took a good look to see what it was, and finally answered It's a boat he replied calmly.
Gary ignored it and urged Ashley to kiss him but she just pulled away and kept looking at the boat.
No Gary wait, look! and she pointed at the boat.
Gary watched as the boat suddenly turned into two boats, then four boats, then six boats, and then ten boats! and all of them were headed this way towards the island.
What the? Gary asked as he watched the boats approach the island. He felt Ashley move in closer to him; he could feel her anxiety to find out what was going on. Gary looked at the passengers in the boats. All the boats held trainers in them, about five of six in each.
Ashley looked up at Gary in alarm and asked Gary did you tell anybody about this place?
Gary shook his head. No, and no one followed me here either. I made sure of that he said in a serious tone.
For some reason Ashley believed him. Quickly she got up and so did Gary. He was just about to take off down the cliff with Ashley when she stopped him in his tracks.
she shouted.
Gary turned around and went back up to Ashley.
I want to do something first she continued.
Gary watched as Ashley lowered her head as if she were concentrating. Suddenly her eyes shot up and they were glowing pink, then a soft pink aurora surrounded the girl. Gary was in a trance as he watched what happened next.
Ashley had her arms and hands down at her sides, and with a suddenly movement she thrust her head and her arms up into the air, and at the same time a huge tidal wave rose up and carried the small tiny boats with them. Then Ashley brought her arms down midway and thrust them forward causing the huge fifty foot tidal wave to literally throw the boats and their tiny passengers into the murky ocean waters below.
Then the pink aurora faded out and Ashley's eyes stopped glowing. Come on! she said.
Gary was shocked and couldn't believe what he had just seen. How did you_
No time for that, it's a long story. I'll tell it to yah when we're done. In the mean time we have to find the others Ashley proclaimed.
The stunt she had just pulled was enough to buy them some time as the trainers now had to swim to the island. Hopefully, Mewtwo would co-operate.
As the two kids reached the summit of the cliff Gary asked What are we going to do? those trainers are here for one reason and it's not to take a vacation
I have an idea. I just hope Mewtwo will listen if he knows what's good for him Ashley said as they ran around towards the bottom of another near by cliff, were the cave of Mewtwo was.
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The trainers, all tired, wet, and exhausted, stumbled up onto the shore of the island. Most of them were all sitting down catching their breath while others wanted to keep going to find Mewtwo.
Suddenly Well well well. Look what washed up onto shore a girl's voice said.
Everyone looked up to see Ashley walk out from the bushes and into the moonlight so every one could see her clearly.
Hey, I recognize you, you're the girl from the pokemon center! a little boy yelled.
One of the other boys yelled at Ashley You know more about this pokemon than any of us. So tell us were it lives
Ashley just grinned and calmly replied He lives right here
Where's here? another yelled.
Ashley smirked and shrugged Any where she said bluntly.
The others became frustrated at the girl's ignorance.
How do you know where the pokemon is? one boy asked calmly but in a angry tone.
Ashley replied He's watching us right now!
Ashley heard the whole crowd gasp and they looked all over for any signs of Mewtwo, but none could be seen. Just then Ashley got serious and spoke up.
Listen you fools. I'm going to give you one warning to leave this island and never return, or else!
Or else what? the same boy demanded.
Or else you and your pokemon will be destroyed!
By who?! they all demanded.
Ashley was silent for a moment, then suddenly a pair of glowing blue eyes appeared behind her, and a telepathic voice echoed out.
By Me!
And then, out from the shadows stepped Mewtwo! Everyone gasped in shock and horror. He looked a lot smaller in the picture and certainly not as vicious.
But even if we wanted to leave the island, we don't have our boats one boy said.
Mewtwo shook his head Those who don't wish to stay should step forward and I will teleport you back to the main land and this whole event shall be erased from your mind.
No one stepped forward, Mewtwo just grinned evilly You fools have no idea what you're up against. Mewtwo said in a low tone.
Oh yeah you're not so tough. We'll capture you and get the reward money. Just wait and see One of the older boys declared.
Mewtwo grinned and chuckled insanely. Meanwhile Ashley stood at the side lines watching and waiting for the good stuff to come and show its ugly head. Ashley knew this fight was going to get bloody and no one was going to leave this island unharmed.
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So no one's backing down, and as far as Mewtwo is concerned, they'll all die. Don't miss the next chapter with the bloodiest battle of your life time ~_^.
