A/N: Sorry for the long amount of time between the last update and this Chapter. I've had writer's block for this story and a breakthrough for Harry Potter. But, now that I've gotten my muse for this story back, let's see how long I can go this time. Hopefully, to the end.
Chapter 6: Meeting More Family
After stopping to say "Hi" to old friends on Grapefruit Island (Not to mention give some people heart attacks because they didn't know about the twin thing), our heroes stopped to say "Hi" to some more old friends.
"Do you think Ralph and Emily are getting along?" Misty asked her boyfriend.
"I hope so for Tony and Maria's sakes." Ash said.
"What are you two talking about?" Brock asked.
Ash and Misty gave each other a look trying to determine if telling Brock about what had happened between the two Nidorans was a good idea.
"We were just involved in trying to get two trainers to let their Nidoran's be happy." Misty finally told Brock.
When they got to the restaurant, they, Misty and Ash, were surprised to see Ralph and Emily sitting together laughing and having a good time. Believe it or not, but they were on a date.
"I can't believe how immature we acted." Emily said.
"You said it." Ralph agreed. "I wonder whatever happened to…"
Ralph had looked up and saw the gang. Misty had an I-told-you-so smirk on her face as she looked at Ash. Ash rolled his eyes.
"I know Misty. You were right. But so was Tracey about us." Ash said.
Misty then got a glint in her eyes as she remembered something and scowled at the two younger trainers.
"Uh oh." Ralph said knowing that look.
"You don't think she knows about the bet do you?" Emily whispered.
"Hi Ralph. Emily." Ash greeted them.
"Hi guys." They said still eyeing Misty cautiously.
"You two wouldn't happen to have been involved in a certain bet concerning Ash and me would you?" Misty asked dangerously.
"Misty. Calm down." Marie said.
"From all I've heard," Andy added, "You've had it coming."
Misty turned her glare to her so-called friends.
"Anyways." Aaron said changing the subject drawing attention to himself.
Ralph and Emily did the double take. Aaron and Ash had gotten use to it by now.
"Uh." Was all the two could say.
"Ralph. Emily. Meet my twin brother, Aaron, his Pikachu: Static; and his friends Marie and Andy. And this is Brock." Ash introduced them.
"Twin brother?" they asked.
"Nice to meet you." Aaron said with a smirk.
"How are Tony and Maria?" Misty asked when she calmed down.
"See for yourselves." They said as they pulled out pokeballs.
When the pokemon were released, a Nidoking and a Nidoqueen appeared.
"They evolved." The two trainers who knew them before said.
"Yeah. And that's not all."
A few minutes later,
"Ahhh. How cute." Marie and Misty cooed.
"They look really healthy." Brock stated.
There was a baby Nidoran male and a baby Nidoran female.
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After the reunion with Ralph and Emily, the gang got back on the route.
"I have an idea." Misty said. "Let's stop at Shamuti and visit Slowking."
"Good idea Misty." Ash said as he gave her a small kiss and earned a groan from Andy and Brock.
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When they got there,
"Great." Ash said sarcastically as he saw the festival.
"Maybe this time it will be Aaron's turn." Misty told him.
"If it's not and I'm chosen again, we're switching identities again." Ash told his girlfriend.
"Unless some maniac decides to capture Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos again." Misty added.
"Then you're stuck." Marie added.
Ash and Aaron looked at each other knowingly. If a maniac tried to capture the three birds, they would just call them to the legend balls and get them away. But no one knew about that.
Just then, Misty saw Melody walking along the beach mentally preparing herself for the ceremony.
Misty whispered something to Marie and both girls pulled their boyfriends into DEEP kisses.
"Okay." Brock said unsure.
"That came out of nowhere." Andy added.
Melody had just sighted the group on the beach and raised her eyebrows knowingly.
"Talk about over-protective!" She called to Misty.
"Just letting you know!" Misty called back as Melody ran up to the group.
"Melody." Ash went on with the intros. "These are Brock, Andy, Marie, my twin brother, Aaron, and his Pikachu, Static."
"Twin brother?" Melody asked as she eyed them both, taking in their similarities.
"Yes. And he's my boyfriend as well." Marie said as she grabbed Aaron's arm.
"We've noticed the Legend Festival is going on." Ash said.
"Yes. And we're still in need of a Chosen One. Ash…"
"Use Aaron. I've done it before." Ash said quickly as he remembered his near death experience.
Everyone laughed.
"Thanks a lot" Aaron said sarcastically.
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At the opening festival,
Melody had performed her song and this time, everyone stayed for the party.
Ash and Aaron were naturally stuffing their faces. Marie and Misty were off attempting to control Brock and Andy as they flirted with girls. (Andy only limited himself to Jennys).
"Well, well." A very familiar voice said behind the two boys. "Look who's here at the Chosen One's Table."
The boys stopped eating to see who had spoken.
"Hi." They greeted the man standing behind them.
"I haven't seen you two since Blackthorn." Lance Knight said.
"What brings you here?" Aaron asked.
"Well, I was in the neighborhood and thought I'd drop in." Lance said. "I had just stopped by Drake's place to see how he's doing."
"How is he?" Ash asked.
"He's fine." Lance told his nephew. "And your parents?"
"Tired." Aaron said. "Emily and Elizabeth are a handful a piece."
"Do NOT tell me I have twin nieces now." Lance groaned.
"Oh yeah." The twin boys grinned.
"I am NOT babysitting. You two were bad enough."
"Tell Mom." Ash laughed. "Not us."
"I can't wait to tell my parents." Lance said with a smile
"Tell us what?" a male voice asked.
Lance paled and turned around to find a redheaded man and a brunette woman standing behind him. They were about the same ages as Sarah and Matthew Ketchem.
"Mom. Dad. Long time no see." Lance said nervously.
"Lancelot Knight, where have you been?" the woman asked dangerously.
"You know I'm one of the Elite Four, Mother." Lance said. "I've been training to keep my position."
Ash and Aaron were having such a wonderful time watching their uncle interact with their grandparents on their mother's side of the family.
"If only Marina could see her hero now." Aaron whispered. "She worships Lance."
"Have you ever told her about how you're related to him?" Ash whispered back.
"Are you kidding? She'd be on my tail all the time just to meet him. No. I try to keep my dealings with Uncle Lance a secret from her."
"So, what can't you wait to tell us?" Arthur Knight asked his son.
"Delia got back together with Dan and they have another set of twins." Lance told his father.
"Really?" Rose Knight asked. "And you keep contact with your sister, but not your parents?"
"Actually," Lance started as he moved out of the way to reveal the Ketchem twin. "These two, who are on their journey, told me."
Arthur and Rose starred at the twins as Ash and Aaron glared at their uncle.
"Sure. Just get us involved why don't you?" Ash said to his uncle.
"Yeah. Thank Uncle Lance." Aaron said in the same sarcastic tone as his brother.
"Ash? Aaron?" Rose finally asked before squishing them in a tight hug.
"Hi Grandma." They managed to say.
"So." Arthur said. "How have you two been?"
The boys went into full explanation about their journeys before meeting each other, the meeting, the switch, and what's been happening since.
"We might want to pay Delia and Dan a visit one day." Arthur mused.
"You two have girlfriends?" Rose asked with a glance at her son. She was clearly telling him that his nephews had a girlfriend before him, so he needed to get moving.
"Claire and I are considering going steady." Lance told his mother.
As if on cue, Misty and Marie came in dragging Brock and Andy.
"Wait for me Jenny!" Andy called.
"Usual trouble?" Aaron called to his girlfriend.
"How did you meet this guy again?" Marie asked. "And why do we even attempt to control him?"
"That bad?" Ash asked Misty.
"I can't wait till he finds his girlfriend." Misty sighed.
"Misty, Marie." Aaron realized he and Ash had some intros to make. "Meet our grandparents Arthur and Rose Knight. You've already met Uncle Lance."
"So, you two are the Misty and Marie we've heard so much about in the short time we've talked to our grandsons." Rose said.
"Yes ma'am." Misty said.
"Pikachu?" (You want the rest of that ketchup?)
"Pikachu." Ash warned.
Pikachu gave him a sad look emphasizing his brown eyes.
Ash sighed.
"Here." He caved.
"Pika Pikapi" (Thanks Ash)
Pikachu ran off with the bottle to where Static was and they split the ketchup.
"Yours?" Arthur asked.
"Not only that," Aaron answered. "But our firsts."
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After the festival, and saying "Hi" to the birds, our heroes decided to talk to Slowking.
"Hello?" Ash called.
"Ah. Ash, Misty. It's good to see you again." The pokemon said.
"It talks." Andy said.
"And not telepathically." Marie added
"Yes. And you four must be Brock, Andy, Marie, and Aaron." Slowking said acknowledging them.
"Yes." Brock said.
"The Great Guardian, Lugia, informed me of your existences." Slowking explained.
TBC
A/N: Again, sorry it took so long. These next few chapters will be hard to write since it's been a while since I've seen the Orange League episodes. The Orange League will go by quickly. All of the action happens in Hoenn.