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Chapter 4: Coming Back!

As another month passed by, Ash and Brock are relaxing in a park in Vermilion City with Ash getting some looks at people.

"Brock, I feel like I was just dumped by my friends." said Ash, avoiding eye contact with people.

"You haven't. You know they had to get back to work and they will be there for the birth as well." said Brock, looking over at Ash.

"I guess you're right. Can we go to the Pokemon Center? I don't want people to think that I'm a guy that just gained a lot of weight for no reason." asked Ash, looking over at Brock before glancing down at his stomach.

"Sure. Let's go." replied Brock as they got up and went to the Pokemon Center.

(At The Pokemon Center)

They had just gotten a room when Nurse Joy told Ash that he had a package from home and they went to their room for him to open it.

"Who's it from, Ash?" asked Brock, curiously looking the package over.

"It's from…Evil Ash. It says, "I thought that you might need a new set of clothing since the baby's been growing. Enjoy. Love, Evil Ash." said Ash, surprised as he read the note.

"Well, you haven't looked like you've been comfortable in your clothes now." said Brock, looking at Ash's original clothing.

"Yeah. You're right. Do you mind if I go change?" asked Ash, pulling out his Advanced clothing.

"Go ahead. I have a change of clothing as well from home." said Brock, pulling out his Advanced clothing too.

Ash nodded before heading into the bathroom to change while Brock changed in the room.

(A Few Minutes Later)

Ash came out of the bathroom with a sigh as he felt more comfortable in his clothing.

They saw each other and complimented each other before heading toward the dining area for something to eat for lunch.

"Hey, Ash and Brock." said two voices from behind them.

They turned around and saw May and Max standing behind them.

"May, Max, how are you?" asked Ash and Brock in unison.

"We're fine. What about you two?" replied May, looking at the two with Max.

"We're fine." replied Ash and Brock in unison.

"As good as it can get with me." thought Ash about his current situation.

They talked for a little while before May and Max agreed to coming with them on their journey since they were taking a break from May's contests.

"Hey, Ash. You look different from before, but I can't put my finger on it." said Max, looking Ash over.

"Um…Brock, do you want to explain?" asked Ash, a little embarrassed about his situation.

"Are you sure?" asked Brock curiously.

"Yeah, since they will be traveling with us after all." replied Ash.

"Alright. Here goes nothing…" said Brock, trailing off before telling the siblings about Ash's pregnancy.

"WHAT?!" said May and Max in unison as they were shocked by the news.

"Ash, is everything that Brock just told us true?" asked May, holding her brother in her arms.

"Yeah or I wouldn't be stuck in this situation." replied Ash, laying a hand on his slightly distended belly.

"But, Ash, you're only 17 and Evil Ash is 18. How are you two going to raise a baby by yourselves?" asked May, looking at her friend.

"Well, Mom is already giving me advice on how to raise this little one and Evil Ash said that he would always be there for the baby and I so I guess I'm covered." replied Ash, looking at the siblings.

The siblings nodded before Brock broke the silence.

"How about we go to the gym and get your next badge, Ash?" asked Brock, looking at the raven-haired boy.

"Sure. Let's go!" said Ash as they headed out of the Pokemon Center for the Vermilion City Gym.

(At The Vermilion Gym)

They walked in to find Lt. Surge talking with his referee about something before noticing the gang.

"Well, if it isn't Ash and Brock. How you've been?" asked Lt. Surge.

"We're fine. How about you?" asked Ash, looking up at the man.

"I'm good. You here for the Strength Badge?" asked Lt. Surge, looking over the gang.

"Yep." replied Ash, looking over at Pikachu with a smile on his face.

"Then let's head over to the battlefield." said Lt. Surge, leading the way to the battlefield.

(On The Battlefield)

As Ash and Lt. Surge took their places on either side of the battlefield, the referee stood in the middle of the battlefield on the side.

"This match between Lt. Surge, the gym leader, and the challenger, Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town, is about to begin! Trainers ready?" asked the referee, looking at the two trainers.

"Yeah." replied the two in unison.

"Then let the match begin!" said the referee, ringing a bell.

"Go Electabuzz!"

"Go Infernape!"

"Electabuzz, Thunderpunch!"

"Infernape, Flamethrower!"

The Thunderpunch was blown back by the Flamethrower, which caused Electabuzz a lot of damage.

"Electabuzz, Thunder!"

"Infernape, Flare Blitz!"

The Flare Blitz pushed the Thunder back and hit Electabuzz hard, knocking it out.

"Electabuzz's unable to battle. Infernape's the winner!"

"Go, Magneton! Magneton, Thunder!"

"Infernape, Flamethrower!"

The Flamethrower was more powerful than the Thunder and instantly knocked Magneton out.

"Magneton's unable to battle. Infernape's the winner!"

"Go Raichu!"

"Infernape, Return. Go Donphan!"

"Raichu, Thunderbolt!"

"Donphan, Rollout!"

The Rollout stopped the Thunderbolt and hit Raichu hard, causing it a lot of damage.

"Raichu, Mega Kick!"

"Donphan, Hyper Beam!"

The Hyper Beam hit Raichu hard, knocking it out and causing the bell to ring one last time, indicating that the battle was over.

"Raichu's unable to battle. Donphan's the winner and the match goes to Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town!" said the referee, pointing to Ash.

"Great job, Ash, and to prove that you've won here at the Vermilion Gym, I give you the Strength Badge." said Lt. Surge, handing Ash the Strength Badge.

"Thanks, Lt. Surge. Alright! We got the Strength Badge!" said Ash, doing his usual pose.

The gang left the gym and they stood outside trying to figure out what to do next.

"What do we say that we head back to the Pokemon Center for some food?" asked Brock, looking at the others.

"We're in!" replied May and Max in unison, but Ash didn't answer.

"You ok, Ash?" asked Brock, looking the boy over.

"I don't feel so good…" said Ash before falling unconscious and he almost hit the ground because Brock caught him.

They rushed back to the Pokemon Center for Brock to look at the unconscious raven-haired boy.

(At The Pokemon Center-A Few Minutes Later)

Brock came out of the room and saw May and Max worried about their friend.

"How is he?" asked May worryingly.

"He'll be fine. He just collapsed because both him and the baby are exhausted." replied Brock, smiling as he closed the door to their room.

They left to get something to eat before they went to bed and noticed that Ash was cuddled up with Pikachu by his side as he slept.

Hope you enjoyed Chapter 4! I will finish this fic tomorrow and start a new one. I'm getting tired from everything I had to do today. Happy birthday to me!

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