ASH AU

By: FunahoMisaki

(A/N: I own nothing and read last chapter)

It was an hour after the two teens were nearly hugged to death by Delilah and they had explained everything to the two adults, which had caused some rather humorous reactions such as Oak fainting and Delilah glomping Mew.

"How does Ho-oh know Transform though?" Oak asked confused and causing everyone to blink.

"I learned it when Mew wouldn't stop bragging about how he's the only one who knew it. Had to knock his ego down a few notches." Ho-oh chimed from his spot on the couch curled up in the form of an Eevee that was blue, red, and had green accents. Seems like no matter what form the two Legendries took, aside from their original ones, they become 'Shiny' Pokemon. Oak had a field day at that revelation.

"Ohh and my beautiful little boy's going to have a woman who truly loves him! I can't wait to meet her!" Delilah said cheerfully at that piece of news causing Ash's cheeks to flame red much to everyone elses' amusement.

"Me either and the description Arceus gave you two does help narrow it down a good bit but there are still quite a few women I can think of right off hand who match the criteria. I'll look around at everyone known to be temperamental and have a Mastery while you boys get back on your journey." Oak said grinning and gently patting Ash on the shoulder in congratulations while he pulled down his hat and ducked his head to try and hide his embarrassment while Gary snickered off to the side.

"While I'd prefer you two stay a while I know its useless trying to make you both stay. Go ahead and go have fun boys, just promise to call me if something happens or when you get to the next town." Delilah said with a small sigh of defeat when she saw the two boys were already ready and raring to go. Mew floated out of her arms, still in the form of a small pink and slightly white Chikorita, and floated over to land in Ash's arms. He was too fragile to carry her for long but he'd happily carry her as long as he could, same with Ho-oh but he didn't like being carried.

"Don't worry I'll call you and Gramps ASAP if something else goes down or we get to Viridian City, whichever happens first. Plus Ashy can always use his telepathy to contact you." Gary reassured the woman while exchanging exasperated looks with his grandpa while Delilah clucked over Ash for a little while before the two boys could finally set off on their journey again.

"Let me know when your legs get tired Ashy. I don't mind carrying you." Gary told the boy seriously, causing Ash to nod understandingly. Anytime Ash got tired while they were outside as kids Gary would always carry him piggy back style. Ash had no doubts the bigger boy would do so now.

"So…what's going on with gramps and your mom now?" Gary asked smirking slightly. He knew damn well that there was no way that Delilah Ketchum wouldn't drop her son having a woman meant to be his and his alone somewhere in the world already as easily as she did while they were there. Knowing her…she was likely freaking out big time right now while his grandpa tried to calm her down and alternatively not laugh his ass off.

"You're thoughts are all right big brother. Mom is currently ranting about how I'm too young to have a crush much less a woman I'm meant to marry and love. Grandpa Oak is trying to calm her down but is too busy laughing his butt off of the living room couch." Ash mentally said only to his brother, using his Psychic powers all his life meant he had learnt how to control them quite well from an early age. He could chat with the whole of Pallet Town at the same time and no one would know that he was chatting with everyone else unless someone asked another person.

Pretty soon the two boys were resting by a stream when a girl with orange/red hair rode up on a bicycle and she didn't look happy with them.

"Hey! What are you two doing in my private fishing spot?!" The girl demanded causing the boys to look at her from where they were sipping some flavored water that Ash had in his backpack.

"We aren't fishing and this place isn't private. Every trainer from Pallet Town comes through here on the way to Viridian and unless I'm mistaken other people come through here on the way to Pallet Town as well. If it makes you feel better we're just taking a small break before getting back on our way." Gary said rolling his eyes at the girl who glared harder at the two.

"Hmph! Doubt either of you are all that strong as trainers if you need to take a break between Pallet Town and Viridian. What do you have fresh Pokemon straight from the lab or something?" The girl asked smirking haughtily at the two boys.

"Actually only one of my Pokemon are 'straight from the lab' and that's only because he's my official starter. I've had another two Pokemon with me for three full years. Ashy has two Pokemon that didn't come from the lab as his starters." Gary said causing the girl to snort.

"I bet they're not as good as my Pokemon. I'm going for a Water Mastery after all." The girl said arrogantly releasing her two Pokemon, a Starmie and Staryu.

"Well let's see. Come on out guys!" Gary said releasing his Squirtle and his two Pokemon that only Ash and his grandpa knew about. Misty stared surprised at the sight of the Hitmontop and the Clefairy.

"Bubbles and Meister types guys just to mess with miss 'Water Mastery'." Ash mentally told his Pokemon who gave mental grins as they decided to really mess with the girl. In a flash the girl was flat on her back gaping at the pink and white colored Totodile and the rainbow colored Milotic.

"B-But those Pokemon are almost impossible to find in the Kanto region! How did you get them?!" Misty demanded shocked as she stared at the two shiny Pokemon, both Water types.

"None of your business. Come on Ashy. Let's hurry up and get to Viridian." Gary said glaring at the girl as he recalled his Pokemon, Ash recalling his own after Mew had shot a water gun at the girl. Ash merely nodded in agreement as he began walking away from Misty.

"Hey wait a second! I'm going to be a master of Water Types so hand over those Water Types!" Misty demanded grabbing Ash's arm and pulling it, only to be punched in the jaw by Gary who scooped Ash up and dashed off before she could regain her bearings.

"You okay Ashy?" Gary asked while carrying Ash in his arms, the small boy giving mental whimpers.

"I think she dislocated my shoulder by accident." Ash mentally told him causing Gary to growl as he dashed into a Pokemon Center nearby. All the Nurse Joys in the Kanto region were informed about Ash's condition and being on a journey with Gary. They all knew to take care of him. Gary said one thing to Ash and another to Nurse Joy as he handed the small boy over to the worried pink haired woman as the trainers nearby looked surprised and shocked.

"I see that girl again and I'll break her jaw. Nurse Joy! Ash has a dislocated shoulder thanks to an arrogant wannabe 'Water type master' in her words."