Epic Story

Epic Story! Politics and Guardians

7. Let's Just Crash the Party!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon.

A/N: Hello people. Just to let you know that this would be a long chapter (just like the others) and it would be also one of the very important chapters you need to read! So take your time and enjoy. Also I will not be posting so regularly now days. Getting busier with a tighter schedule. There may be some suggestive theme in this chapter, so be careful. I will advice you to read with caution so if you find anything uncomfortable here, you should skip it.

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Hoenn

Lavaridge Town, 8.30 am:

May Maple, Princess of the South is up for her daily morning runs. A day without her running would make her all itchy and irritable. The morning run just instantly pumps back the life into her.

Yesterday's work was unbelievable. At her first day at work, she was treated like an ordinary citizen where they gave her the scolding and shouts. Her work there great and never in her life has she felt so alive. Finally, away with the royal fancy treatment and now down to earth style. A Vegetable Chef, that's who Belle is. Running all the way to the top of Mount Chimney, to the trigonometrical station, she then shouted out a breathy cry, "I LOVE MY PEASANT LIFE!" It just instantly pumps in everything that she wanted in her mind. The fresh morning breeze cools off her sweat and the warm morning sun just adds in more life into her spirit.

Taking her time to look around at the front, she realized that Max has not been telling her about the updates that she needed to know. Studying the lines and all, she found out that there are weak points all over. They are too far from one another, thus unable to give each other support and assistance. That is why they just slowly disappear one by one. That is what they were looking for. The attack formation. It looks like an ambush. This tactic was really similar to the Mauville invasion. Thinking about his really makes May mad. Now, she is into the work mode.

Running down the volcano, the young girl just sprinted all the way to her resting area. Running with all her might, she could have knocked down anyone with that amazing speed of hers. Is Max still sleeping? How about the new Sinnoh kids? Flannery and Mr Moore? How are they doing now? May could not be bothered by all her other thoughts, for now, she is only focusing on the thing that irritates her the most. The War of Dominance.

Drew was out for a morning stroll, and he was heading to the forest when he felt something brush past him at a high speed, almost knocking him in the way. A young girl with a green bandana with lovely auburn hair just went past him. Within a few seconds, she was barely visible. All Drew managed to do was to look at her and grinned, mumbling, "Nice legs."

Drew's POV

So I woke up earlier than expected. Well, I seem to have a little luck with my morning walks, as it rained when I wanted to do in the morning, and the next thing when the sun is out, a hot lass just zoom past me. Man! I feel like some teen that lost all his hormones to a person I have yet to see in my life! But that person seems really familiar, almost too familiar. Have I met that girl from some where? Maybe I should get stuff back for breakfast. Since my dear old cousin is still being a pig, I guess it is up to me to get him something to eat, before those girls come around again.

I walked around the quaint little town in search for anything new. Looking for food, clothes, and well, more information. I think that I should look at the warfront for now, maybe there are some new things ups there, and who knows? I may be able to find a more effective way of dealing with the war. Maybe a full throttle? Who cares about that anyway, I just need to go and do what I do best at.

I saw a nice noodle shop. Udon and Soba noodles! I really miss eating noodles. When I walked closer into the shop, I realized that they sold ramen noodles too! I really miss my noodles. I love to eat them. How long more do I need to eat them?

I walked up to the counter and placed my orders. "Good morning sir, what would you like to order?"

"I would like to have a chicken Udon, a beef ramen, unagi udon and katsu ramen. Take away please."

"Yes, please wait for a while. Here is a number tag. Please have a seat and we will deliver it to you once we have all of them ready. Any drinks to go along?"

"Just two cups of hot green tea. That would be all."

Normal POV

Drew waited for his meal. By the way, if you are wondering, he eats two bowls of noodle for breakfast, while the other two bowls belongs to his cousin Brendan. Yes, they do eat a lot. But they also work out to burn out the excess energy intake they had. A big breakfast is required to keep their body going.

Once he had collected the food, he ran to the Poke center that they were staying at. Entering the room, he noticed that Brendan was up on the computer typing some things into it, punching the keys hardly onto the keyboard.

"Bren, up so early? I've just gotten you some breakfast. You better eat it soon, it will soon turn cold."

"Yeah. Will do. But for now, I need you to check this out. I managed to repair the site. It was due to some random virus that was uploaded when someone uploaded a file and some pictures into out website. It broke down all security systems and firewalls. Thankfully, I managed to trace all of that and deleted whatever was added in that day. So this was what I just got from our General. Our spies said that the Princess is in the Lavaridge Town now. We better check out where she is staying at and maybe where she usually hangs out. I don't think that she know where we are and what we are doing. Maybe she doesn't know that we are in here too. But just to be on the safe side, we better use our disguises more often then ever. People may recognize us from any angle. So we better be on our guard. I think you know that we need it more than they need that."

"Wait, did you say that they wear disguises?"

"Like yeah, duh. Who wont? The rich and famous on the loose, everyone will be out to get them. Just like us. Seriously Cous, I thought that you were much smarter than me. OF COURSE THEY WEAR DISGUISES, THEY NEED TO KEEP A LOW LOW LOW PROFILE!"

"Geez there isn't a need to shout at me just because I am not into the serious mode."

"Ok. Then I will turn you to that mode." Brendan started to poke his cousin all over the place. From the face to the legs, everywhere is anywhere. That got Drew angry. Now, he wants to punch his cousin all over the place and get him all pulpy and bloody. Raising his right fist, he was about to thrust it down, when Brendan said, "That got you all pumped up right? Now, you get to work, I will eat."

"How about together we eat? Than we will start work together too."

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Mauville City/ Route 111, 8.50 am:

Here at Mauville, the area that had just been cornered off, is now a piece of cake for the two people. One runaway, one hunter. Now, they are off to get what they want. And what they need.

Flashback

"Hey you two! Get back from that area! It is restricted area! Anyone who crosses that line would be prosecuted immediately!" a few of the guards that were blocking Route 111, which is part of the South, shouted over at Ash and Shinji. There was a metal fence that was blocking that area, and from the looks of it, electricity ran through them. So anyone who touch that, would be shocked and turned into crisp. However, the both of them were undaunted. Infact, there was a large smirk placed on top of their smug faces. Soon enough, a giant Torterra and a Pikachu came out. An Earthquake attack was shot towards that gigantic fence, causing all the dirt to be smashed onto the surface of the wire. Pikachu who was up in the air, came down, slicing the fence with and Iron Tail. Now, there was an opening, running out with all their might. Just before they left, Shinji said, "Sleep tight." And giant black balls were hurled onto them, leaving them with a nightmare.

Normal POV

"Hey Shinji, you didn't have to shoot them Dark Void you know."

"And let them know that we ran out of there? Wow, you are SMARTER then you look."

"Hey, I didn't ask for your opinion you know! I just want to let you know what you did is mean, that's all. You shouldn't have been that bad, giving them nightmares."

"Well, that is the way I work. Can't stand me? Find someone else to bother."

Ash wanted to say something but nothing came out. Shinji has once again hit the bull's eye. Nothing will change no matter what comes out of Ash's mouth. How many times has he hit the full score mark? More than a 100 since the day they have travelled together. It annoyed Shinji very much whenever he was criticized for not doing thing HIS way. But now, he was in charge. Those who oppose him will have to lead a horrible life. Ash had tried that before. No way would he like to do it once more.

Running with all their might, they somehow managed to land into the desert. Now in the desert, they are panting away, trying their best to get some air back. The warm desert atmosphere brings in heat all over. Shinji took out his tracking device and checked it. The direction it pointed to was at Lavaridge Town. Ash, who was always curious with whatever Shinji did, popped his head and saw a LCD screen with a GPS like system. There were many dots cluttered all over Lavaridge Town. A few other dots were segregated all over the place and Ash also noticed something. When Shinji zoomed out of the screen he saw that Fortree City has a few dots over there.

"Hey, sorry, but can you zoom into Fortree City for a moment?"

"What? Saw your girlfriend there?"

"That is what I am worried about."

"Oh right I forgot. You are on the run too. Hah. Imagine all your buddies coming back for your creature. What's that called? Mew is it?"

"Yeah. Mew resides in me since the day I was born. My best buddy, including Pikachu."

"Pikachu!" Said Pikachu in a charming voice. Its adorable voice and cute antics can certainly make anyone go wow. Everyone but Shinji.

"Keep the thing away form me. I don't want to get contaminated by it 'cuteness'."

"Aww, you don't like him being cute, don't you? Well, he is just my adorable guardian, don't you agree?"

"Pika…."

"Shut your mouth before I stuff them with Leaf Storm."

That did the trick. Now, Ash learnt how to shut his mouth and keep his thought to himself. That was what he needed. Well, almost. Still, getting out of the desert was important. If they do not get out soon, they will soon turn into chicken sticks like those sold in a fast food chain outlet.

They duo now started to walk up. Ash used a map that he had bought as a fan and also a shade. That kept him cool for a while. Pikachu was being very resistant in being kept inside Ash, as he knew that if trouble arises, he could just take them down in one hit.

They walked, braved the sunshine and cut through sandstorms. With fierce determination to get back that fugitive that left for a more democratic future, Shinji has to put all this to an end.

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Fortree City, 12.40 pm:

The treetop city that frolics with nature. Fortree City, that's where the Kanto gang are at. Here, the air is much fresher than Kanto and it was unbelievably good to their looks too. Leaf now has much rosier cheeks, which she found it good to hide away her blushes whenever Gary was being oblivious or serious, that always makes her feel queasy with her tummy. Misty thought that the air has helped improved her thinking on where the friend that she yearn to meet would hide at. Brock felt that this atmosphere has helped him in newer inspirations for more cooking techniques and Gary felt that he is able to think better and also get a better chance to win the heart of Leaf Sketchit.

"Hey guys! Do you have any plans for today?" The bubbly Leaf asked all of her partners. Well, since usually Misty and Gary would be fighting for the position of being the leader of the group, she had to ask what they would be doing.

"Nothing much. We are planning to ask around whether they have seen anyone like Ash. But I did read something from the papers that fit him well. And I also saw your legs there too." Gary replied monotonously.

"Hey Leaf, you should see your advertisement. I think it is a little gawky." Misty replied.

"No, it is not! The girl looks like a young woman who has finally broke out of her nerdy shell! That is the hot factor!" now the perverted Brock has decided to join the conversation too.

"Hey, you keep your hands to yourself. I know what you are thinking about but you think that you are the only knows about such tricks? Well, I think that saying such things are left for the lower class people to do. Well what you standing here for? All of you. Don't you want to know more about Ketchum?"

"Hey, you know his name! Don't be so mean to him, he is after all your buddy from kindergarten school! We are all friends, so you don't need to be too polite about that. And you can be nicer to him too you know."

"Nice to that person who made Brock miss his graduation? Nice to the person who is sending us to a wild chase? Nice to him? How do you expect me to be nice to him after he did all this to us?"

"Gary Oak, I think this is enough. How about we go look at what we are supposed to look at? You wanted to show us about the report in the papers right? Well go ahead. Now is the time for you to show it to us." Brock finally stepped in. Usually he was the peace maker between all the petty fights between Gary and Misty. Leaf wondered if that was what they were paid to do so. It was getting a little irritating sometimes.

Now, they took their seats. Gary showed to them about the news that they were anticipating. Now, this was just an ordinary picture with some other people at the new mall that was opened at Slateport City, and the photo looks like it is unlinked to the situation but wait! There is more.

"Look. Even though there is nothing in relation to Ash Ketchum, but if you look closely, do you realize that he is in the background? Ignore Officer Jenny Brock, they all look the same. Ash is here in the background with someone. Do you realize that he has Pikachu on his shoulder? That is where Pikachu would usually sit at whenever it is out!"

The three other studied the picture carefully. Sure, they may not know what he is wearing, but from the looks of it, that was definitely his style of dressing. A vest that is in a dark colour with a plain shirt and a dark coloured slacks. Not forgetting his trademark cap and his Pikachu. That was definitely Ash Ketchum.

"So if Ash is there at Slateport, which is in the South, how come the North would want to report it?" Misty asked in a curious manner.

"Well, I think that even though they are enemies and all, but they still have to understand one another. Since the two share the same island, and the Mall opened would be the largest in Southern Hoenn, and I think it would also be the largest out of the both sides, so you get the point. They have to publicize it. So think that you get my drift." Gary was good at explaining and was really good at understanding the points and the picture.

"SO, what you are saying is, Ash is at the South, and we are at the North. Great. How are we gonna get out of this place then? Hey you Misty, don't you know where to pick for our landing?"

"Me? Why do you actually have to pint point at me whenever something happens? Don't you think you are to blame as well Mr Gary Oak? The person who doesn't know where to go and now pushing it to someone else?"

And this continued for the rest of the after noon. But only when Leaf said that she was going to get some food together with Brock, did they stop the squabble and Misty got Brock to stay, so she could have her own personal time with Leaf.

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Lavaridge Town, 2.10 pm:

"Hikari! Come down now! You've overslept! Time for Lunch!" Kengo called her from the kitchen. Nozomi went out with the boss to do some grocery shopping and Max was in his room doing some work with May. The both of them have yet to have their lunch, but as soon as they heard that, they fought out of the room, rushing to get the best seat. Well, that is what they always do anyway.

There was no response from Hikari. Now, Kengo was worried. If she skipped her breakfast, it was a no big deal. But now, not coming down for her lunch, that really scared him to pieces. Switching off the fire and scooping out all the food, he placed the food onto the table, and quickly laid out all the utensils. He was, after all, scared of what would happen to her. He was worried about his good friend, who wouldn't if they did not wake up when it was past noon? All of them all knew that she had problems with her sleep, but this was overrated. After he was done with the dining table, May and Max just went crazy over the noodles that he cooked for all of them. Now, running up the stairs, he noticed that she was still sleeping like a log. Looking at her really made him happy. So carefree and cheery, he wished that everyone would be like this.

Gently stroking her hair, he went up and cooed her name, "Hikari, time for your lunch. Its really late already."

"Mnmnm, not now. Hahaodou, I want to sleep more."

"Hikari, you are missing everything! Nozomi has eaten your breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper already."

"WHAT! Wait I am up already! Hahaodou, don't give all to- eh? Ohaiyo Kengo!"

"Konnichiwa, Hikari-chan. Time for your lunch. Don't you know how to use an alarm clock?"

Hikari rubbed the back of her head. That is what she always got for oversleeping. Well, it felt good. After all, you need to get some rest after sleeping for such a long time. You do need to rest, that is what everyone there said to her. Sitting up on her bed, she looked into the mirror, and saw that her hair was in a horrid bunch. With a gigantic 'o' forming over her face, she screamed at Kengo, and tried to push him out of the door. However, his tall frame and built was too much for her to handle. Infact, she bounced back upon using too much strength on him. With instant reflexes, Kengo caught her with his arms, holding her back from the ground.

Hikari stared into his eyes, while Kengo did the same. Both of them felt that their body temperature was rising very quickly, and Kengo quickly brought her up to her feet, before anything happens. Just as he was about to bolt of the door, he felt a small tug on his shirt. He turned and saw Hikari looking at him. She walked up to him and said, "Arigato, Kengo. That was really nice of you to do that. I would have fell onto the ground if it weren't for you." Hikari's face was in a shade of deep pink. She was avoiding his eyes as much as she could, keep her eyes on the ground. She cant stand that part of her self. Lacking of self control.

"It's ok. I will prepare your set now. Go get yourself changed!" He replied with one of his very soothing smiles. She stared at his face and gave him peck on his cheek. Now, that really got the blush on their faces.

"Hurry! I don't want to be hungry when I get down!" Hikari pushed him out of the room once she did that, avoiding his gaze as much as she could.

Kengo who was out of the room, slowly walked down the stairs, muttering to himself, saying, "I would do anything for you."

May and Max who were done with the lunch, went back into the room. Max had drawn up some plans showing her how to put the positioning together to prevent any mishap from happening. He knew that she hated the fact that she had lost the entire Mauville City due to her own impulsiveness, and did not want it to happen again. How could she lose that very city that she was proud off? Now, she will go all lengths to get back what she needs, wants and will get it no matter what Muahahahahha-

"To my dearest sister, I can hear your thoughts once again. I know you love to fantasize, but now, I think it would be better if you paid more attention to this drawing I have just done!" Max shouted. Well, he loved to laugh at his sister when she was being retarded, but not when she ignored about his works.

"Sorry, I did not mean to do that to you. I just, lost track of time. Continue with your explanation. I'm sorry."

"Hey sis, don't worry. I know what you can do. Here. This is what I received from the other Generals in the area. Here, they did realize that there is a very high possiblilty of an ambush, but then, whenever someone comes near them, they will always get shot. No matter what they tried, only using a smog attack would prevent them from being hurt. Would you like to try to get them all to one corner by smogging the entire area?"

May thought for a while, and soon replied, "Sure, why not? I think that it would be better to have them all in a place. If there really is a need, then we will get them all in all in an area. That would be safer for them, right?"

Max did not reply but just followed what she said. That is what she needed and what she wanted. So the best thing would to obey her orders. Now, May suddenly stood up and started to move out of the room. Unsure of her next actions, Max called up to her and asked, "Hey, where are you going?"

"I promise those kiddos that I would bring them out for shopping. Since there is time now, I think that I would like to have them out now. Well, take a look at their dressing! It is really horrid. I think I really have to give them the treatment session. Well, since I have more than an hour, let's go shopping today, the treatments can wait tomorrow. Oh my, I cant stand that dressing that they are at. Oh my, I think I will be nuts if I don't do anything now!"

May ran out of the room, calling out the three names that she had been interested in. well, that is what she wants. Shopping with them.

Bringing them out of the house, she began to bring the three of them to the nearest mall.

"Alright kiddos! Here is where we are! The Lavaridge Shopping Mall! It is the biggest here, and also has a large selection of clothing. So let out party, begin!"

"Wah! Hi- I mean, prince- I mean, Miss Belle, wait up! Don't just run and drag us along with you!" Hikari called out in fright.

"Miss Belle! Please slow down your movements! We have a hard time catching up with you! Wah! Miss Belle, look infront!"

Nozomi was right. May should be watching her tracks instead of looking left and right to see for the stalls that she likes but there she went. She knocked right into a gigantic pillar.

"Oof!" May bounced back. She was lucky that the impact was not too strong that could break her bones into tiny fragments. With the help of the trio, she was able to stand up without much of problem.

"Ok, so here we are. The clothes department. Alright, girls first. Hikari, come here. Now, we need to find something that suits your figure and your cheery attitude. Here, take this and try it on. Oh, and not forgetting the boots and also the scarf. Here! You go change now." She shoved the girl into the dressing room and grabbed Nozomi by the arm.

"Now, it is your turn. Don't try to escape my clutches, I am much stronger than you think. For your case, you are a strong young lady. So here, get some pants and try on the longs and this mini vest. Yes, you can get some shades too. alright, you look good with all of that. Now you get changed too. Come out soon!" and there she goes again. Shoving another poor kid into the changing kid. Now, she is beginning to act like their mother more rather as a friend. But well, so long as she is doing a good job, who's complaining?

"And you!" May's eyes glistened. Kengo shuddered in fear, thinking that she may ask him to try on ridiculous clothing. "Come on, you seem to think that I am a evil monster. No I am not evil, I am just a little different today. Come to the male section. Now, you go in and wear this pants, this shirt and long sleeve, well, yeah! Wear it as a layering. You look nice with them! Good, so you go into the room now. I want you to wear it and show me how you look. Now you too get into the room! I will go plan on what you should do." So now, May had officially lost it. She shoved poor old Kengo into the room and was desperately thinking of what new thing she should do. Taking out her clock (yes, she has really began to go into paranoia) from her waist pouch, she checked the time. So, it is currently three fifty pm. They need to report by 5 at the restaurant, so she better go check on all three of them.

"WOW! YOU GUYS ALL LOOK SO CUTE!"

Now, all three of them were staring at each other. Kengo and Hikari caught each other's looks, and quickly turned away, blushing in opposite directions. May took note about their puppy love, and said, "Nozomi! Come with me for a while to take more clothes alright? And after that we can choose the shoes." And then she whispered into her ears, "I want the both of them to have their own love bird time. Got it?" Nozomi felt odd. She did not want her friend to be left there all alone with Kengo. She can't stand that part of it. But since it was a request from the Princess, she just had to oblige to it.

So now that Kengo and Hikari were left all alone, they had to talk. The atmosphere was really awkward, but saying something would probably break the silence.

"Hey Hikari. Nice outfit. You look… pretty."

Hikari gushed at that comment. It was the first time she heard him say something really caring towards her, personally. She never thought she would feel like this, but then again, she smiled back at her, with a little faint blush that has spread all over her face.

"Ari..arigato Kengo. You look suave too."

Kengo could not hold that back. He gave her one of her mega smiles, and it really touched her. She soon realized that Kengo had grabbed her arm and dragged her to the hats corner. Taking the white tuque, he placed it over her head and brought her to the mirror.

"You look nicer with them on your head. You look cuter." Kengo gave her an assuring smile.

"Are you sure I don't look funnier? I mean, I have never worn a hat so I don't really know how I look."

"Trust me. You look great with it. Hey, they are back already!"

May waved to the both of them. She was definitely in high spirits. However Nozomi, had a face that was a black as charcoal. That meant that she did not really approve of them getting together. Keep away? Maybe, but she wants her friend to be with her.

"Hey guys! You got your clothes? Wow. You look nice with the dress Hikari! I think that Kengo looks good too! So come on, get a few more sets, after that, we would be leaving. And Hikari, nice hat."

Hikari blushed at that comment. Well, everyone except for Nozomi was complimenting her.

"Neh, Nozomi, do you think that I look nice with the hat?"

"I think if you find the definition as nice as disgusting then yeah."

"Hey, what happened? Is something wrong with you? Are you sick?"

Nozomi sighed. Never would she have thought that she was falling for her sister, her best friend, a girl. She never really had a soft spot for anyone except for Hikari, but now, she feels that ache whenever Kengo was around her.

"I am sorry, but I don't think I feel that great today."

"Hey Nozomi, you want to get a break from work today?" Kengo asked with concern. Not wanting to worry anyone anymore, she denied and followed May to the cashier.

Once they had finished paying up, the four kids went of to the room and they continued walking back to Flannery's house. Now, all the Sinnoh kids and Hoenn leaders are changing into their clothing, or to be exact, their uniform.

Max, May, Nozomi, Kengo and Hikari were now on their way to the restaurant. What are they to expect from here?"

- - - -

Route 111/Desert, 6.03m:

"It's getting late already, Shinji you want to take a rest?"

"No."

"Sure? I mean, there will still be time tomorrow. Sure you don't wanna have some time to rest?"

"NO."

"Sheesh. What's you prob? I mean, I just asking you not to overstress yourself and there you go, No, no and no! What the hell is wrong with you."

"Nothing. You shut your trap while I do my stuff. Go and do what you are suppose to do now."

"What the hell? Jeez, it seems that this guy has obsessive compulsive disorder! What is with him? Pika pal, Mew Buddy, you wanna go play with me?"

Mew shook its head and said, "Dude, you are an adult, not a child. I guess that guy is a good person to teach you how to grow up. Just follow him and make no more complains."

"Hey, Ketchum! We'll be camping here tonight. It seems that the girl I am looking for is staying put and I don't think that she will be moving anytime sooner. We can camp out here now."

"Ok, where do you want to camp at." Ash asked in a rather bored maner.

"Just there." Shinji pointed to the small rocky area. Ash complied to his orders, not making him any madder. He did not want his eyes to be gorged out and no way would he want to be disfigured by the rocks. Obedience would probably save him from a lot of trouble.

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Fortree City, 7.30 pm:

Kanto people always have a habit of turning on to the news whenever they could. Since it was 7.30 in the evening, the news was always ready to report what ever they can. The time for the news, means that they can learn more about the customs here in the Northern Hoenn region.

"Good Evening and Welcome to North Lights Evening News. I am Zachary Parker, and I will be your reporter for today." All four of them had gathered together and sat next to one another.

"For today's top news, we have a report that in Mauville City, there has been a series of attacks. Our security cameras at the boundary zone had showed that two young men had escaped from the Northern territory into the South. They appear to be foreigners, as the Guardians they have are not local." This news caught the attention of all the four of them.

"We have found an officer that had recovered the earliest."

"I saw them. They had a powerful look in their eyes. One of them had a Pikachu with him and the other boy, who looked slightly younger, had another Guadian that I have never seen before! It had trees growing out of its back and it also has a turtle like body structure! I have never seen something like that!"

"We will now play the video scene for the viewers to see. If you see anybody who looks like this, please report to the authorities."

There was a change in scene on the television. The two males were walking out. They noticed that the boy had a Pikachu on his shoulder and was wearing a red cap. He had spiky raven black hair and well, it pretty much fitted the description of Ash Ketchum. But who was that random guy?

They saw that both were smirking. An Earthquake came, and it covered the wires with dirt. Next was the slicing action of the Iron Tail. That was what they seen. That was all they seen. It was oer. That was now the end.

"Did you see that? Ash never smirks!" Misty replied in great horror. Ash was usually a pushover that everyone knew about, but this time, he had changed 180 degrees.

"I don't really know what to say. Is that Ash?" Leaf asked curiously.

"Yes, that is him. I want to get him out and over. We need him back in Kanto, not causing trouble all over Hoenn." Gary said in a stern tone. This time, all of them agreed. They were here to get Ash back to Kanto, not watch his performance on how he wrecks the world.

Misty then called out to her friend, Leaf, asking her to go to the room. She noticed that she looks really depressed and felt uncomfortable with all this commotion. Dragging her into the room, she locked the door and decided to have an "all girls talk" with her friend.

"Leaf, are you alright? I noticed that you are feeling really weird this few days."

"Since this is an all girls session, I guess I can reveal it to you. Well, it's just Gary again. He is being a jerk like he always does. But this time, its worst. Usually I don't really talk to him, but now that we don't have much company, I just went to talk to him, and all he does is was just scold me. He told me to get out of his way, not to bother him and leave him alone. In a really harsh tone. I don't really know what has happened to my friend. I feel worried for him. So can you be nicer to him?"

Misty heard that her friend has problems with her buddy, her dear childhood buddy. Not wanting to have her hurt any longer, she promised to be nicer to Gary, much to the expense of giving up all her fun and torture.

"Say Leaf, have you done anything that made Gary really mad before? I mean, really mad and jealous." Boy was Misty getting her head into this conversation. She was so interested to know if Gary had been jealous of Leaf, that way she can conclude that the both of them are hitting onto one another.

"Erm, well, there is this time. But promise me you wont get mad. Because I have a feeling you wont like this."

Misty thought hard. She had to control her anger, but hey, since it was all worth hearing the Gary is Jealous story, she wouldn't mind.

"Sure, anything to hear that great story of yours."

"For the record, it ain't great."

Flashback.

At the age for fourteen, Leaf was getting upset with Gary bringing the girl back to their house to piss her off and to make her jealous and upset. Now, she wanted to try some revenge onto him. How about asking a guy to get into the house and be all nice to him, treating him like her boyfriend? That way, that Gary Oak would know what is good for him and not to mess with Leaf Sketchit.

Usually, Gary Oak would bring a girl that would mean, his girlfriend home to make her jealous. Everyone knew that they stayed together, but they also knew that they never really got along that well. Gary would bring the girls back for a makeout session, leaving his room door open so that whenever she opened it, she would be sure to see it. His Grandfather would be at school most of the time, Mr Sketchit would be at the laboratory that was at the basement and would only come up for dinner, so none of this would really matter. He would change his girls whenever he felt like, and since he was the hottest in the school compounds, even his ex would be willing to get back with him, anytime. But not Leaf, never did she falter at school whenever she saw him. She will not let her guard down, that is what she always told herself.

So she decided to get revenge and asked Ash for help. What she told Ash was, "Hey Ash, go to my house today. I need you to help me out for the science project. You are always good with architecture, so could you help me out?"

"Sure, but Gary is good with it too. Why don't you just ask him?"

"You are the highest in level, remember? SO, you come to my house. We'll go back together." And she whispered, "I need you to help me take revenge on that jerk."

So When Ash went into her house, and heard about her plan to get revenge on the way there. Leaf wanted to have him all jealous, and since Gary would usually be back early, and well, he just broke up with his girl, Ketia, she thought that it would be the best time to get revenge. She told him that he could get revenge for all those years when he looked down on him, made him do things against his wishes and all. Now, Ash was into the whole revenge thing.

"You gotta act as if we are really close. I would keep the door close, so we have to make noises, really loud. Moans, groans, giggles and all that. I think it would really get his attention. Do you think it sounds fun?" Leaf said with a hint of excitement in her tone.

"I think it would work great. So you want to make it seem that we are having sex huh? I think it would really turn him angry, and for sure he would know that you are angry, that would make me happy!"

At this moment, they heard that Gary had returned home. So, they went into the room, and switch on the computer, not forgetting to close the door, to keep out unwanted people out of the room. So after the computer was on, the both of them started to play a multiplayer game, which was car racing. Both were sharing the chair and all Leaf was saying did make Gary angry for a moment.

"Ash, slow down, you are too fast! Ohhh. No, I wont let you overtake the speed, how about you try me? I can go faster too you know."

"No way Leaf, I am still good. Ohhh, you are so good at this game, you are now at the same pace as me! No, you slow down now!"

Now, Gary had been outside and hearing all their moaning. Unable to stand the pressure any longer, he opened the door with his angry fist, and to shock him was Ash and Leaf sitting on the same chair, staring into the computer screen, playing a game.

Ash wanted to make it sound friendly, so he said, "Hey, don't mind me playing the game, I think its really fun! Sorry if I had disturbed you."

"Lower down your volume. I cant concentrate." And with that, he slammed the door shut, and ran into his room with a huff, banging the door with a loud thud. Both Ash and Leaf looked at one another and said, "Part one, completed!"

Half an hour later, Gary heard another moaning sound from Leaf. He pretended not to hear, but his ears would not stop listening to that sound. She sounded so pleasurable, and now, he was losing his senses. Unable to drown the sound, he rammed the door opened, to only see Leaf's hair being tied into plaits by Ash. What did Gary hear?

"Ouch, Hey Ash, go easy ok?"

"What, its not like this is your first time right?

"Yeah, but do be easy with me alright?"

"I know how tight you like it to be!"

"Hey you two! Stop making your- Huh? You are tying her hair?"

"Yeah Gary? Is there anything wrong? She wanted to tie plaits, but since I was here, she asked me to help her out. Is anything wrong?"

"Remember that I asked you to lower down your volume? I don't want to sound like our teacher in class, so you better keep it soft."

Now, the third time was overrated for him. He kept hearing moaning sounds and when he tore the door down, (yep, that is what he did, he was already that strong at the age of fourteen) he found the both of them on the bed doing the science project. Now, this really enraged him, because he shouted at Ash for him to get lost, lock the door, and took a deep dive into Leaf's mouth. Now, she was angry for she felt so cheap, so used. She kicked him off him and moved a distance from him. How could he do such a thing to her? All she did was just ask Ash over to the house.

"What are you doing?" Leaf was rubbing her lips profusely, she wanted to get rid of the effect he had left on her.

"Getting you into my mouth, that's what."

"How can you shove Ash out? I am still not done with-" and Leaf got cut off with one of the kisses that Gary placed into her mouth. This time, it was longer, and more pleasurable for both parties. Leaf and Gary were not fighting but going with the flow. After a while, they both broke apart to get oxygen. They were bright and flushed, and Gary was just hugging Leaf by the waist, facing right in the face.. They were positioned on the bed, and Leaf was on his waist.

"Look, we shouldn't be doing this here, anyone can come into it and pop in."

"I know that Leaf, that is why I locked the door. I am sorry for what I did, but don't want you with any other guy. Just wait for me, once we are old enough, I will be with you. I want to be with you. We'll keep to that promise."

After Leaf heard that, she walked away from him and spat coldy at him, saying, "Sorry Oak, but that wont do. By the time that day come, I think that I would be more heartbroken than anything else. I cannot wait for you while you flirt all day long. If you would excuse me, I would like to have a rest."

Leaf opened the door, and sent him out. As soon as Leaf sent him out of the room and he returned to his, she grabbed a pillow and covered her mouth, jumping up and down like a maniac. Yes! Revenge was all so sweet, a pity that she did not catch that look on Gary's face when she rejected him totally. How bitter would her life become if there wasn't such a thing called revenge!

Normal POV

"So that is how it went! I was so happy, I finally got back on him! Oooh! I wished I could just do it again! That would be so much fun!" Leaf started to gush all over. Misty could not help but so laugh at her.

"Hey, what makes you think I would be angry at you for making that thorny hair angry?"

"It's because… I used Ash as part of my ploy. That is why I felt really uncomfortable telling you all about this."

"Oh. But hey, that boyfriend of yours finally got what he deserved, right?"

"Yeah! He did get what, wait wait wait, what did you say? BOYFRIEND? MISTY!!"

The two girls continued their talk all the way till it was time for their dinner. Brock called them out, but before they were called out, Brock and Gary were having their All Men's Talk.

"So Gary, why are you and Leaf becoming so cold to one another all of a sudden?"'

"What? Cold? Oh no, it's just, erm, I don't really know how to put it, I feel a little, erm, how do you explain the term uncomfortable?" said the stuttering Gary. He rarely stutters, but when he does, that means he has something shy he just cant put it out.

Brock raised an eyebrow. Now, that man, being the 'Guru of Love' has picked up something about him. So, he enjoys the company of Leaf just that he wants to make her feel like he is a jerk. Well, that is what Gary wants, so be it, but he still would want to advice him a little.

"Tell you something. If you want a girl, go out and grab her. If you don't, you will really regret it. I don't think that it is what you want right? I know how much Leaf means to you, so you should just tell her how you feel."

"Told her before. Just that she doesn't want to go with me."

"So you want to spite her by getting as many girls around you and putting them infront of you."

"So? Does it really matter? I think that she doesn't really care."

"What makes you feel that way? I think that you said that she wants to wait till she grows up, because she doesn't want to break her heart because of an impulse. If you want, I can give you guys some time to talk to one another. Just try to understand, be nicer and warmer to her. I bet she'll appreciate that. I am sure of that."

"Ha. But thanks for your advice. Same as Grandpa. Somehow, it seems that you guys think the same way."

"Trust me, once you grow up, you will get more of this. But I know that since she is your special someone, just give her the due respect that she deserves. I believe that she is also waiting for you. I heard from Ash, that she hasn't date anyone yet. Everyone just goes up to her and ask her out, despite her being 'The Nerd' in school. But well, she's hot, in my opinion- woah woah, calm down. Now, I can see that passion in your eyes!"

Gary had grabbed Brock by the collar and held him up with one hand, while getting the other fist ready for a punch. Upon hearing what Brock said, he release his grip, and slowly let him down. Unable to deny any longer, he decided to change the subject to something else.

"How about dinner? I think we are all getting hungry. I'll call the ladies out."

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Lavaridge Town, 8.20 pm:

As requested by Brendan, Drew had to honour his word by following his cousin to the "Adult Restaurant" that claims to give you the fun and pleasure and true blue good food.

"Yo Cous, don't need to be all gloomy, I bet that the ladies in the restaurant will definitely cheer you up. So here we are, all by ourselves at the restaurant! Moore's All Great Dining Pleasure! We do look like adults right?"

"Yeah yeah, we do. Now I am really hungry, so can we get in an order our dishes? You know how food and I relate, so hold me back any longer, and you will see your head on the table."

"OK. I GOT IT. NOW LET'S GO IN AND EAT MY DEAR COUSIN. Goodness, what is your prob?"

The two of them walked into the restaurant. It was very well decorated, with a sense of seduction and well, in does build up the sent of seduction in the restaurant. Roses, petals, red seats and candles all over, well, none can deny that it really is a romantic place to have your dinner. With the pretty girls all over the place serving you, cooking for you, what else can you expect?

"Well, Bren, I got to hand it to you. It looks really nice. I wonder how to food will taste."

"Good evening sir! Table for two, I presume?" Hikari said in a cheery voice.

"Yes, my lovely waitress. Where shall we be sitting at?" Brendan said in a seductive tone. He always loved the attention. Now, a young maiden has appeared and ready to serve him. Oh how great if this was the life back at the Palace of Roses!

"Yes Miss, table for two. Now can we please start to move?" Drew replied in an annoyed fashion. He hated to stand and do nothing about it. Now, this was really irritating.

"Yes sir, right this way." Hikari brought them to the table and gave them the menus. She then returned to what she was originally doing.

"Wow, those two are really hot! And really handsome two! Even though that green haired one doesn't really give a damn about everything, the way he flick his hair, KAWAII!" that was what Hikari was thinking about.

"Hey Cous, you done?"

"Yes Mr I am Hot. I am done picking. So whaddhya choose to eat?"

"The Rosemary roasted Chicken with Homemade Mash Potatoes. You?"

"Something more plain. The Nicoise Salad. And some Grilled Fish with slight crème dressing and lemon. How about drinks? What are you gonna have?"

"Well, I feel like getting heavy on the floor, and since it will be a small amount, I feel like having Tequila. Strong, but refreshing."

"Wow. Never knew you could hold that well. I think I feel like eating light. So think I will drink something light and calming. Probably some tea. Earl Grey."

"Right then. How about we let them take our orders?"

"Sure thing. Hey, 'scuse me! Can we have our orders taken?"

"Sure thing sir! Ok, so what would you like to have? Ok, a Nicoise Salad, a Grilled Fish with Lemon Crème. How about you sir? What would you like to have? Ok, Rosemary Roasted Chicken. Any drinks to go along with your meal? Ok, an Earl Grey Tea, and for you? Tequila. Alright then." Hikari walked away.

"Oh my gosh! Dr- I mean Andy! Did you see that hot legs she has? I mean, they look so juicy! Oh man, I really want to squeeze her legs! And I think I am losing my sanity already."

"Told you not to come here. Now, you are a goner. And the best part, would be that I am going to be your care taker. How nice are you going to be to your cousin? Oh well, I guess that is part and parcel since you help me out too."

In the kitchen, May was having a little trouble. They were running low or lettuce, and since they restaurant doesn't like to disappoint the customers, May had to be creative.

"Belle! You have enough veg there?"

"Yes sir! But we are low in the tomatoes and lettuce! And the most recent order was the Nicoise Salad!"

"Crap! Alright, you just do what you can! Give a little more meat then! The food needs to be served quick! Hurry go wash them veggies Belle!"

"Yes sir!"

May, who was fretting out her eyelashes, was having a horrible time now. All she did was just wash the vegetables and forgot to check them for any damage or insects. That was the new problem. As soon as she was done with the preparations, she quickly placed them neatly onto the bowl, and dressed it with the vinaigrette neatly. Done, that was all she could think off. So she quickly placed on the tray, calling out that the dish was ready.

Kengo, who was in the kitchen, sent it off to the Prince and his assistant. Now, this guy who is less dense than Hikari, noticed something strange about them. He wanted to go report to the Princess but due to the sudden increase in the number of customers, he forgot all about that.

Now, the Rosemary Roasted Chicken had also arrived at the same time. Since their food was here, the both of them decided to tuck in and chow down.

"Well, Dearest Cousin Bre- I mean Dan, I think that food is really good. Nice right? I mean, the salad taste really fresh."

"Yeah! I tell you, the chicken here is superb, I mean really SUPERB! I am in love with you chicken, let's go get married!"

Now, Drew fell off his chair. This is really too much for him. Returning to his bowl he noticed something moving. MOVING IN HIS BOWL. He quickly checked through the thick leaves and to his surprise, he noticed a gigantic humongous big fat juicy caterpillar squirming all over the leaves.

"ERHWAAHH!' Drew jumped of his seat, and made a funny pose. He just cant believe that he had been eating caterpillar poop all evening! Returning to his calm mode, swiping off the excess fringe in a rather cool manner,(making all the waitresses coo) he called out to the waiter, who was standing there in awe.

"WHO PREPARED THIS MEAL?"

"It is… the veg… vegetable… chef sir…"

"BRING THE CHEF HERE! NOW! I WANT THAT PERSON WHO INFESTED MY-"

"Sir, please lower your volume. You are disturbing the other customers. If you would like to see me, I think you could do it in a more polite tone."

"Yes, the Vegetable Chef aye? I want to ask you- YOU!"

Drew, who was looking at the vegetable until he turned and saw a young lady with a toque on her head, having lovely Auburn hair and with a mesmerizing shade of sapphire in her eyes. That face, so familiar, he didn't need to have another look to confirm who she was. Map Maple.

May looked at that face that had green hair. He looks familiar, and when he looked at her at full view, she knew that person. No amount of disguise can hide that look. Not even that pair of glasses would hide his piercing emerald eyes.

Both of them were getting into battle stances leaving the others in confusion. All May said was, "Out there, don't you dare tear down the building. Others still want to eat."

"Fine by me. Bring along all the support you need, I bet you'll need that more than I do."

"What? Outside, now. We'll end this, once and for all."

Both of them ran out, leaving everyone in a daze. All the staff, the customers just ran out to see that commotion.

"Time for a Contest Style Battle. Double. Dare to take it on? One shot winner takes all."

"Single Battle. Contest Style."

"You got two. Double."

"NO. Single. Now, let's ease the spectators and do what we came here for, Drew Hayden, Prince of the North."

"No way is it single but out you come my guardians! Raquazza, Roselia! Show May Maple what you got!"

May summoned out only her Combusken, and Drew did an UltraMan position, where both of his symbols touched one another. A gigantic white glow shone, revealing the Enormous Raquazza, the Fighter Combusken and the Graceful Roselia.

So the epic battle begins for North! Who will emerge as the champ?

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A/N: So there you go! The latest chapter! I hope that you will enjoy this part. You will have to stay tune if you want to know more on the later parts! Enjoy! I will try my best to update this soon, but no guarantee it will be fast. Enjoy this chapter! I apologise for grammar and uncomprehandable parts. (: