Note: I do not own Pokémon or any of the famous characters mentioned.

This is my Pokémon fanfic. I hope Pokémon fans will enjoy it because this can be looked at as a HUGE series which won't end any time soon. This fanfic can basically be seen as an alternate reality of events which take place after the second movie. ENJOY!

Shamouti Calamity

Announcer: There just isn't anything quite like traveling along the seas. And our heroes are getting just that feeling. We find them today traveling to another island via the services of Lapras.

"I just find it amazing that all of us could fit." said Ash. And as views showed there was barely enough room on Lapras' back to hold the now large crew.

"Well I could've used my Blastoise as well but noooooo!"

"Ok, ok Gary! We get it!" said Ash. He then added under his breath, "Just didn't want you showing of your Blastoise's huge shell."

"Pika pika. (I agree.)" Pikachu also added something under its breath.

"I heard that." responded Gary.

"Um... guys, do you all notice that the clouds are forming very, VERY quickly?" asked Brock.

And just like that, a storm began. Lapras immediately had trouble continuing to navigate properly.

"EVERYONE HOLD ON!" shouted Ash.

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The storm consisted of a heavy downpour of rain and frequent strikes of lightening. Not to mention the incredible roughness of the sea.

"Ash, I can't hold on!" shouted Misty.

"Don't give up Misty." shouted Ash. He held Misty's hand tight. The storm, however, did not last very long. It died down almost as quickly as it started. The sun once again rose high into the sky.

"Well, the storm's done." said Tracy.

"Yeah, but we're way off course now." said Ash.

"Well, we have no choice but to go to that island over there." said Brock, as he pointed to an island just east of them.

"Alright. We can ask for directions there." said Ash. "Lapras, head over to that island." Ash commanded his Pokémon. Lapras quickly obeyed and in no time they were very close to the island.

"Misty, does this island look a bit familiar to you?" asked Tracy after a while.

"I was just about to ask her the same thing Tracy." said Ash.

"It kinda does but I can't put my finger on why." said Misty.

Then as they got to the shore and recognized the boats which were there Ash, Misty and Tracy all started to shout,

"WE'RE AT SHA..."

"Welcome back to Shamouti Island you guys!" interrupted a familiar face. It was Melody.

"Melody!!!" exclaimed the three who knew her.

"PIKA! (WOW!)" added Pikachu.

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Once everyone was on land and Lapras was returned a conversation began.

"It's been a very long time." said Melody.

"Yeah, I know."

"Come here!" exclaimed the girl as she surprised Ash with a huge hug. Needless to say Misty had a look that could kill a Charizard, and Tracy and Gary noticed.

"I'd like you to meet more of my friends. This is Brock who first traveled with me and Gary my rival. We're now trying to learn from each other." said Ash.

"Well I'm pleased to meet you all. Would you like to come to my place for something to drink? You all must be thirsty. Afterwards, you can call for directions." Melody offered.

"That sounds like a great idea." said Tracy. "Can I check my mail at the same time?"

"Sure, come on everyone." Melody replied. She then suddenly turned back and added, "Oh, hi Misty." with a smile. Misty's response was an internal roar and one could see it in her face. Tracy and Gary all seemed tense as if to prepare to grab her if she tried to lunge at Melody like a wild cat.

While walking up the steps of the harbour, Brock asked Misty, "So, who is this young lady?"

"She helped out alot during the adventure where Ash was named the chosen one."

"Really?" asked Brock. Misty had previously contacted Brock and told him allllll about it.

"That was her???" asked Gary. (Author's note: Remember, Gary learnt about the events in 'Everything That Sucks')

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Meanwhile, a periscope appeared in the water. Team Rocket was spying once again. They were in a brand new black mini-sub.

"The storm knocked us for a loop but thankfully we found those brats." said Cassidy.

"Yeah, and just when I finished thinking up our new plan." said Butch.

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Ash and the others soon made themselves comfortable in Melody's home.

"So what have you been up to since we last saw each other?" Melody asked Ash.

"Nothing much. I've just started trying to catch each and every Pokémon." Ash answered.

"What!!! And you call that nothing?" exclaimed Melody. Everyone in the room jumped with a start.

"Well, I guess it is a big deal. But I'm not making it too much of a big deal." responded Ash after regaining his relaxed state.

"Well, did anything... else happen?" Melody asked. She then gave a quick glance to Misty.

Just then, Misty rose faster than lightening. "Melody, can I talk to you for a second?" she asked.

And with that, Misty whisked Melody away by grabbing her arm and pulling her out of the room.

"What was that about?" asked Brock.

"Don't ask." said Ash.

In the next room, Misty started the conversation quickly. "What in the world do you think you're doing?"

"Relax Misty. I just wanted an excuse to talk to you like this." Melody responded. "I mean come on. I want details of how it all happened."

"Um... Melody, Ash and I aren't together." said Misty. She then blushed and added, "At least... not yet."

"Huh??? What are you waiting for girl?" asked Melody.

"The right time hasn't quite come yet." Misty answered.

"I'm guessing you read romance novels." said Melody.

"Yeah!" said Misty.

"Hopeless." said Melody. "Anyhow, you guys won't ever guess who's here." she added.

"Who?" asked Misty.

Melody then pointed behind herself and out came someone who looked just like Misty. She was a splitting image of her.

"H-H-Huh!" exclaimed Misty.

"Don't worry Misty. It's just me." said the replica. She then removed a wig and a bit of a mask like material to reveal...

"(Gasp)!" Misty couldn't believe her eyes.

"Priiiii! (Wow!)" exclaimed Togepi as it had heard stories about this person from her 'mommy'.

The near silence in the room where the boys were was quickly disturbed by the deafening cry of Misty as she returned to the room. EVERYONE tumbled onto the floor in fright.

"Guys, look who's here!" cried Misty.

When the guys finally recovered, Ash and Brock looked up and immediately called, "Duplica!"

"Pipika! (Duplica!)" exclaimed Pikachu.

"Yep!" she responded.

"Wow! It's so great to see you. What are you doing here?" asked Ash, as he jumped up and gave her a hug.

"Well, I actually met Melody a long time ago and decided to visit her today of all days."

"Um... Ash, who is this?" asked Gary. Tracy was just as curious.

"This, my friends, is a revolutionary." Ash began. Duplica then started to blush.

"She wants to be a master." continued Misty.

"But not a Pokémon master." added Brock.

"A Ditto master." They all completed together.

"A Ditto master? So she only..." started Tracy.

"Trains a Ditto." Misty completed his sentence.

"And she's pretty darned good." said Brock.

"Come on you guys. I can speak for myself." said an embarrased, yet blushing Duplica. "I'm glad to see you all too and I'm really glad I ran into you all cause I wanna ask a favour."

However, before she could say anything else, there was a loud crash in the kitchen. The entire gang raced in to see what was going on. However, as soon as Pikachu entered the room, it was teleported into a cage held by...

"TEAM ROCKET!" shouted Ash. They blew a hole into the kitchen wall.

"What have you done to the kitchen!" asked Melody. "And who are you?"

"Well, allow us to introduce ourselves." said Butch.

"Can it, Brad. We don't wanna hear it today." said Misty.

"IT'S BUTCH NOT BRAD! BUTCH!!!" Butch shouted.

"These thieves are just plain annoying, Melody." explained Ash.

"Yeah, but why are they wearing the same 'R' that those people who helped us were wearing?" asked Melody.

"Cause times have changed!" said a voice from behind them. It was James. T.R.S had arrived.

"Yes!! T.R.S. is here to help." said Ash.

"Wow! The same guys who helped my Ditto are now good guys." said Duplica.

"Ah, perfect. Time to put the plan in motion." said Cassidy.

"Let's go, Raticate." commanded Butch, as he threw Raticate's Pokéball. It soon appeared in a flash of white light.

"This'll be as easy as counting to six on my paws." said Meowth.

"Oh, think again. Look closely." Butch said, as he pointed to the special brown shoes Raticate was wearing. ""Watch the amazing results these shoes deliver."

"Oh, come on. I'll beat 'em up with or without the terrible fashion statement." said Meowth.

"Meowth, Slash attack." said James.

"What're ya my boss?" asked Meowth. "I do what I want... and that's SLASH ATTAAAAACK!" He charged straight into Raticate. However, he slashed at nothing but air. Raticate apparently disappeared. "Huh??? What happened?" he asked.

"These shoes make Raticate super fast." said Butch. "Nothing can touch him."

"This is bad." commented James.

"No, this is great!" said Butch. "Raticate, Quick Attack!" In a flash, Raticate nailed a huge hit on Meowth. He flew through the air and landed in James' arms in a faint.

"Oh, I forgot to mention how much the shoes help its attack power." said Butch.

"Anyone else wanna try?" asked Cassidy.

"It's hopeless." cried Gary. "The only Pokémon who may even come close to that Raticate's speed is Pikachu. But it's now captured."

"Pika! (Help!)" Pikachu cried, as both it and Ash had a feeling the cage was electric proof.

"Togi togi! (Oh no!)" Even Togepi felt bad.

"Well, we gotta do something." said Ash. "What stinks is that if James uses his Roadster, who knows what damage it'll do to this house and to Pikachu."

"We have you guys against the ropes." said Butch. "Why don't we just make our get away?"

"Not yet!" cried Duplica. "I choose my Ditto to battle your Raticate." She tossed a Pokéball and out appeared Ditto. Butch and Cassidy laughed their heads off.

"We'll just humour your little Pokémon for your sake." said Butch. "Raticate, Quick Attack!" Raticate quickly charged at Ditto.

"Ditto, Transform into what I was enjoying yesterday." cried Duplica. Everyone on her side of the battlefield looked at her with the strangest looks in their eyes. However, Ditto transformed... into an enormous wad of gum. Needless to say, Raticate was stopped in its tracks.

"WHAT!!!" cried both Butch and Cassidy.

"Excellent!" said Ash, Misty and the others.

"Have a good time now guys!" said Duplica.

"Oh, we will." said Ash. "Pokéballs guys!" Everyone immediately armed themselves with Pokéballs.

"Squirtle, Hydro Pump!" called Ash. Squirtle soon appeared but even though Raticate was bombarded with strong torrents of water and the strong strike of Squirtle's shell, the gum wouldn't give. Raticate stayed in the same spot.

"Starmie, Double Edge!" called Misty. Starmie appeared and Raticate still held the attack in the same spot. Though the gum weakened a bit this time.

"Geodude, Rock Throw!" called Brock. Geodude appeared armed with huge rocks which it threw straight at Raticate. The rocks met their mark as Raticate once again did not budge after the attack.

"Arcanine, Take Down Attack!" Arcanine appeared and it charged and jumped straight at Raticate. On impact, Arcanine back flipped and landed in front of Gary to prevent getting stuck in the gum. On landing Arcanine hurt itself a little.

"And now, Scyther, Slash Attack!" Scyther flew through the air and the impact of this final attack caused Raticate to become unstuck. It flew backwards on impact straight into Butch and Cassidy in a faint. They all, as a result, flew backwards through the hole in the wall and fell all the way down onto the beach. On impact with Raticate, Cassidy lost her grip on Pikachu's cage and it sailed through the air into Ash's open arms.

"Pikachu!" said Ash, as he was reunited with his buddy.

"Pikapi! (Ash!)" said Pikachu.

"Tokiprrrrrriii! (Pikachuuuu!)" Even Togepi was happy.

"I can't believe what just happened." said Butch.

"Well believe this!" said a voice from above them. It was James with his trusty Roadster. He fired a blast which exploded on impact.

"The next time you put all your faith in that Raticate I'll slap you silly." said Cassidy as she and Butch sailed through the air.

"Will you just be quiet?!" shouted back Butch. They then sighed as they both said, "Team Rocket's blasting off again... (SFX: Ding)"

"And that was for Meowth!" cried James into the sky.

"Well done, James." commented Jessie.

"Duplica helped out alot though." said James. Duplica had by now recalled Ditto who was now perched on her shoulder.

"That was amazingly clever, Duplica." said Misty.

"Yeah, it really was." added Ash.

"She truly IS a Ditto master." said Gary. "I've never seen a Ditto transform into something other than a Pokémon before."

"Well, I admit that I'm good but I wanna start traveling to even further improve." said Duplica. "Which is why I wanna ask Ash if I can join him on his journey." she turned to look at Ash as she said this.

"Well, Duplica, we have a HUGE traveling team here." Ash responded. "It would be great to have you with us but I don't think there's room."

"I GOT IT!" cried Tracy. Everyone looked at him startled. "I checked my e-mails before the Team Rocket attack and I have a great idea." Everyone then paid close attention. "I just won a two day and one night stay at the Little Orange Hotel."

"I've heard about that hotel. It's amazing." said Misty.

"Yes it is. And I can bring as many people as I want with me." Tracy said. "Now, you all want to travel with Ash. However, at the same time we all have lives and places we want to see more than traveling with Ash allows us to." He continued. "So, Ash can choose which one of us he wants to stay with him no matter what, while the rest of us lead our traveling lives how we want to and join him whenever we see him."

"That sounds like a great idea." said Ash.

"But..." Misty hesitated, "How will he be able to choose?" she asked. Melody could see Misty had reservations about the idea.

"Simple, during the stay at the hotel, Ash can see which one out of all of us he can tolerate the most. That person will be his choice." responded Tracy.

"Smart!" said Gary.

"But I can't cash in the prize until three days from now. So I guess we can all just split up for now." said Tracy.

"Good idea! Because I have to see some more islands on my own." said Gary.

"And I only just got here so I'd love to explore on my own a bit." said Duplica.

"And I'll head to the island where the hotel is, Hamlin Island, to do some sketching on my own for a while." said Tracy.

"Well," said Brock, as he used each hand to hug Ash and Misty from behind. "How would you two like to travel with me to that island?"

"Great idea." said Ash.

"Just like old times." said Misty.

"So, it's settled then." said Jessie.

"Yeah, but we'll always be there for you no matter what Ash." said James.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." replied Ash.

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A little later, Ash and company assembled by the harbour.

"We'll see you all in three days." said Ash, as each of his friends found a way off Shamouti Island whether by rented boat, Pokémon or hot-air balloon. Meanwhile, Misty was talking with Melody.

"Ash and I made a pact to never fight again." Misty said. "But I just don't know if he'll forgive me for all the fights we had. I'll never be the one chosen." her voice started to break.

"Don't worry, Misty." said Melody. "Everything will work out." she then gave Misty a hug.

"Come on, Misty. We wanna be there by the end of the day." said Brock.

"Ok, coming." said Misty.

And with that, they left the island on board Lapras. "Byyyyeeee!" they all said the Melody as they pulled out of sight.

Announcer: And with that, a new arrangement of travel is made. Our heroes now head straight for Hamlin Island. Will this new arrangement work? We'll see.

That's chapter 7. Please read and PLEASE REVIEW.