And here's another one! Two in one day just because I've been taking so long with this…I apologize. I'm gonna try my hardest to get more done quicker! I want to start updating some new stuff again fast!

I tried a more general perspective for this one. I don't know if it works better or worse so let me know.

Pokéchat #4

It was another bright, cheerful day. The sun was hidden behind dark clouds and rain fell from the sky in heavy drops. It doused the land in water and left no possibility for any outings. Instead, it was the kind of day where one would just sit down behind a computer and use an online chat room to chat with friends.

Which was exactly what Ash, Misty, and Dawn were currently doing.

So, did either of you two see the lovebirds yesterday? Misty asked.

Dawn responded first. Um, no…did you?

Well, I just happened to be walking by. I did not, in any way, mean to see those two making out!

AWWWW! That's so cute! Dawn added a smile to the end of her post.

Eew…PDA…

C'mon Ash, the bluenette argued, you have to admit they are PERFECT for each other!

Yeah…I guess so…

Electricmouse101 has logged on.

The bold notification appeared across each of their computers, notifying them to a newcomer. However, none of them had any idea who this newcomer was.

Um…who is Electricmouse? Dawn asked.

Whazzup my human homies? It's me, Ash's favorite, come to par-tae!

Had Ash been drinking water at the time, he would have spit it all over his computer screen as he furiously typed out, PIKACHU?

IT TALKS? Misty added.

Hey! That is highly offensive! Do I look like an IT to you?

Err…sorry Pikachu? Misty apologized after a moment. I guess I was just shocked you could talk…

Uh, hell~o! Typing! I don't need to speak English to know how to type it. You all talk too much as it is…

Dawn was the first to respond. Oh, well I guess that makes sense

I guess, Misty agreed.

Ash wasn't thrilled. Pikachu, how the hell did you get online and in this chat room? And what do you mean by "Ash's favorite," huh?

Well, to start, look behind you.

Unknown to Misty and Dawn, as they weren't in his room, Ash turned around in his computer chair to see his partner Pokémon sitting on his bed…with a laptop. He felt his blood boil.

"WHAT THE FREAKIN' HELL? How did YOU get a laptop?"

Pikachu, unable to respond, instead look pointedly down to his laptop screen and typed a response to Ash.

It's not important, Ash. I'm trying to escape Buneary.

Unfortunately for Pikachu, a certain notification suddenly appeared, signaling the arrival of just the Pokémon he was trying to avoid.

I_Love_Pikachu has logged on.

Ah! Never mind! It's here!

Hi Pikachu! Buneary blew a kiss into her computer screen (wherever she was), somehow thinking Pikachu would receive it.

Electricmouse101 has logged off.

Pikachu! Wait for me!

I_Love_Pikachu has logged off.

And just like that, both Pikachu and Buneary had disappeared.

Ooookay…well that was SEVERELY messed up, Ash wrote to his two friends, praying Pikachu didn't read his screen over his shoulder.

And he got mad at ME for calling him an IT! Dawn frowned at her computer.

Hey Dawn, how did Buneary get online anyway? Misty asked.

Dawn paused before responding, That…is an excellent question.

They were spared the wonder, however, as yet another notification alerted them to Buneary's sudden return.

I_Love_Pikachu has logged on.

I'm using your mom's computer, Dawn! Buneary's post instantly appeared. Then, just as soon as she came, she left.

I_Love_Pikachu has logged off.

I wonder if Mom knows, was all Dawn could think to type in response.

I'm wondering how the hell she heard us, Misty added.

And I'm wondering when you-know-who is going to find out you like him! Unfortunately, right before Ash posted his comment, a certain brown-haired boy decided to log on.

Researchassistant21 has logged on.

ASH! Dawn typed immediately, figuring her secret HAD to be blown.

Am I interrupting something? Gary typed hesitantly.

Not at all! Ash is just…um…he thinks he knows what he's talking about when he really doesn't have a clue! That's all! Hehe! Misty prayed that sounded convincing.

O…k…?

I have to go! My mom is calling me! And just like every other time before, half a second after Dawn posted her comment, she was gone.

Contestqueen28 has logged off.

Everyone seemed to take a minute to blink before finally, Gary typed a response. What could her mother want her to do on such a rainy day like today?

Misty mentally shrugged. The dishes?

Thankfully, they were spared the conversation getting any more awkward by the sudden appearance of Brock and Max.

Ladiesman44 has logged on.

Smartypants81 has logged on.

Hey guys! We haven't seen you for awhile! Ash greeted them.

Yeah, we know. Where's Dawn?

Why the rush, Max? Misty asked. You just missed her.

She logged off saying her mom needed her, Gary informed them.

Brock sighed inwardly as he typed, We have horrible timing, Max.

Tell me about it, the boy agreed.

Come on. We have to get over to her house!

Right! We'll talk to you guys later!

And just like everyone else seemed to be doing on this rainy day, those two were gone as quickly as they came, too.

Ladiesman44 has logged off.

Smartypants81 has logged off.

What the hell are those two up to? Gary asked.

Dunno, but I'm going to find out!

And he's gonna run off like everyone else, Misty predicted. And sure enough, not a moment later, the bold lettering appeared:

Pokémaster77 has logged off.

Honestly, though, I don't know what he can do…

Neither do I, Gary agreed. But knowing him, it'll probably be something stupid.

Misty laughed before posting her response. Yeah, probably. But hey, I have something to ask you…

Let me guess…does Ash like you?

Actually, I was going to ask you if…wait…what?

Oh, come on, Misty! Do NOT tell me you haven't noticed that Ash likes you! And it's fine since you obviously like him too!

I do not like him!

Uh-huh. Keep telling yourself that.

It's true! Misty protested.

Sure it is…

Well…I…you…you! Who do YOU like, Gary?

…what makes you think I like anyone?

Misty smiled, believing she had him cornered. I can tell. If not, why else would you keep coming to this chat room during your work hours? Every second you spend here cuts off some of your research time…and you told me the other day you had a very important project that was keeping you busy. So, I can only conclude that there's a REASON you keep coming here.

Gary tried his hardest to make his response sound as inconspicuous as possible. Um…you know…speaking of that project…I, uh…I need to get back to work! See you, Misty!

And anyone could guess what he did next; he fled the chat.

Researchassistant21 has logged off.

After Misty read the notification, she realized she was the last one online. A strange urge to post something crazy (one that everyone gets at least once when they're alone online—and when they're sure no one else can read) suddenly overcame her and she found herself typing away.

Hmm…he is never going to admit that he has feelings for someone here…I have GOT to think of a way to crack it out of him! And how did he know about my feelings? Is it that obvious that I like Ash?

However, just as she pressed the "send" button, it was just her luck that suddenly someone logged on. Even worse, it was the exact person she DIDN'T want to read her message.

Pokémaster77 has logged off.

Ash's eyes widened as he read Misty's post again. There was no way…was she serious? His brain went into hyper-overdrive as he tried to figure out what to say in response. Finally, he decided something was better than nothing. Um…

Oh my Arceus…ASH! I just…um…oh shit! That is the LAST time I talk to myself! Bye Ash…uh, I have to go!

Ash tried to stop her, but his fingers just wouldn't type as fast as they needed to. Instead, the familiar bold notification told him he was too late:

Princess_Of_The_Sea has logged off.

Damn! I could have admitted my feelings right there! Why did you let her leave, Ash? Why? He felt like beating himself up as he typed to the air (getting the same urge Misty had earlier). Wait. Do NOT tell me I am the last one here again! Damn it!

He sighed before clicking the "log off" button.

Pokémaster77 has logged off.

Also stuck with nothing to do on this rainy day of the week, Tracey once again found himself logging onto the chat room and crossing his fingers that he was actually on time.

I_Love_To_Sketch has logged on.

But, since Fate wasn't really being nice to anyone else today, why should it be nice to him? He was logged on, but once again, it was only him. He sighed.

Anyone here? Is that crazy Pikachu on?

And for about the millionth time that day, someone logged on exactly when Tracey posted his message.

Electricmouse101 has logged on.

Crazy Pikachu? Oh! Now you're gonna get it, punk! PIKA-CHUUUUUU!

And in less than a few seconds, Tracey was disconnected by Pikachu's Thunderbolt Virus. Though how, exactly, still remains a mystery to everyone.

I_Love_To_Sketch has been disconnected.

...

Stay tuned! How will the others react to Ash's Pikachu and Dawn's Buneary joining the conversation at what appears to be random times? Will Dawn ever admit to Gary that she likes him? Why are Brock and Max looking for Dawn? What are they planning? Will Ash find out their plan? Does Misty really like Ash? What will happen after Misty accidentally spilled her feelings? And what kind of feelings is Gary hiding? Will Ash ever not be the last to leave the chat room? Will Tracey ever arrive on time? And will Dawn's Buneary ever leave Ash's Pikachu alone?

To be continued...

Okay, I'm gonna be honest and say this chat got kind of annoying. It was difficult to write it with all the interrupting and logging off. It got…kinda repetitive and I almost got the urge to just delete it. BUT I didn't and instead just got it over with. While it may not be my favorite chat, at least it gets me one step closer to new updates!

And that's something we can all cheer about! WOOT! ^_^

- Lex

~NOZOMI!~