Meanwhile, in the peaceful past of long ago, Sammy was headed back towards his home in Pallet Town. He was really interested in Pokemon now, wanting to be a researcher with each sketch that he drew. While he never forgot Ash, Misty, and Brock; he knew that it would be a VERY long time before he saw them again. Whole he didn't have nothing like Team Rocket in his current time, he knew that one day that they would come to be. By how? And why? Why would anyone want to use Pokemon to take over the world? It just wasn't right. Pokemon were their friends and battle partners. The more he thought about it, the more he got upset.

But what was he supposed to do? What could he do? He was only in the past and the technology was so limited. 'Well, I could start time travel research,' he thought. But where was he going to start? He didn't know. While Celebi was a good idea, there was also the possibility of Dialga as well, who was a Sinnoh Pokemon. Making up his mind, he decided to head home for awhile. After all, the mysteries of the world weren't gonna be solved on an empty stomach.


In the not so peaceful past, Silver was an interesting sort. He was rather shy unlike the rest of the Pallet Town kids. Silver peeked out of the window and saw that Gary was walking by. The red headed boy rolled his eyes. There was ONE kid that he didn't want to get to know. Silver had short red hair, silver eyes, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and yellow shoes. He wasn't a typical playful nine year old, quite the opposite. He was rather closed in and quiet. Anyways, there was one person that Silver really wanted to know much better. And that person was Erika Jones, who was still right behind Gary. Silver blushed as he went outside.

Erika stated, "You know, you didn't have to be so rude back there to Ash, you know."

Gary rolled his eyes and said nothing. Erika was the next to roll her eyes, getting really annoyed with him at the moment. That's when she saw Silver.

"Hey, aren't you Silver," Erika asked, trying to be friendly. Silver nodded shyly as he gave her a wild flower. Erika smiled as she took it.

She teased to Gary, "See, he can be nice, why can't you be?"

"Very funny, Erika," Gary replied, once again rolling his eyes.

Silver was looking down at his shoes, still being rather shy.

Erika noticed this as she asked, "Something wrong?"

Silver didn't answer but pressed his lips up against Erika's, his face red with a blush. Gary instantly got jealous as he parted them, as seeing that Erika was too stunned to move.

"He kissed me," she yelped, not wanting her first kiss to be stolen like that.

Silver was still blushing, unashamed of his recent job. Gary made a fist and even though he was only nine, he was going to defend Erika's honor. Gary stepped in front of Erika, making her blush.

Gary stated, "Listen and listen only once, you son of a bitch. You kiss or come near her again, you are going to regret meeting me, Gary Oak."

Erika, by this time, was really blushing and was frozen there. She couldn't believe that Gary was defending her like that...nor using grownup words to talk to a simple nine year old. Erika was rather impressed as Silver started to cry, pushing Gary down to the ground. Gary landed softly and was unhurt. Silver grabbed Erika's wrist and started to pull her to his house.

"Gary," Erika shouted.

Gary bolted to his feet as he grabbed Erika and brought her to his body. Erika blushed and upon seeing the two as they were, Silver went back into his house - crying and heartbroken. Erika looked up at Gary, who was still holding her. Ever since her older brother died in the Orre region when she was seven, she had actually shut off everyone and didn't fully return to her friends until three weeks after the event. Gary and Ash were always there for her but more Gary than Ash - since Gary lived right next door to Erika and her folks.

Gary looked down at her and asked, "You okay?"

"Guess so but that jerk took my first kiss," Erika answered, pouting.

"That didn't count," Gary stated, bringing her face closer to his.

For that moment, Gary didn't care and neither did Erika as the two of them slightly kissed. But heard they heard a screech. Gary and Erika broke out of their kiss, hearing the sound. Delia and Ash heard it too as did Professor Oak, Daisy-Mae, Erika's parents, Silver, and his mom.

Ash looked at his mom and asked, "Mom, what's going on?"

"I'm not sure, sweetie," Delia answered.

Which was true, she didn't know what the sound was. It sounded like a high pitch shriek. Like a large bird was flying over head... Anyways, Ash looked at his mom.

He asked, "Do you think dad will be okay take down Team Rocket?"

"I'm sure he'll be fine," Delia answered.

Ash smiled back as he hugged her tightly. Delia returned it, smiling. Back with Erika and Gary, they looked puzzled.

"What was that, Gary," Erika asked.

Gary shrugged and answered, "I have no idea, Erika. Gramps would know more than I would...maybe Daisy-Mae."

Erika nodded as she started to blush.

"Gar," she asked, getting closer to him, "What was that kiss all about?"

Gary was the one to blush now, cursing Mew that she would just let it drop. Apparently, she didn't.

Gary sighed as he stated, "Not now, Erika. Not now."

With that, Gary walked off, leaving Erika standing there all confused. But that didn't make her stop crushing on Gary. She then walked home. With Silver, he was still looking at the scene between Gary and Erika. When both of them walked off, Silver was getting hot under the collar. He knew what he had to do. He had to prove himself, he had to defeat Professor Oak's grandson, and most importantly - he had to get and earn the heart of his crush.

"And that's what I shall do," Silver vowed. He decided to choose Charmander as he starter and then get in contact with his father. Silver went over to his mom and asked, "Mom, where does dad live again?"

"Why do you need to see him for," Silver's mother - Angie - questioned. The red headed boy took a breath.

Silver answered, "I just want to talk to him."

Angie was still skeptical but knew that once Silver had his mind on something, there was no talking him out of it. Angie sighed.

She answered, "Viridian City, in the gym there. He's the gym leader there."

The red headed boy figured that but what he didn't know was the truth. Angie knew that Giovanni was the leader of Team Rocket, the evil organization that stole Pokémon and wanted to take over the world. And she knew that they were up to something but she couldn't say anything for if she did, people would find out the truth about her and her only son, Silver.


AK1028: Sorry for all of the flashbacks guys but I am trying to play catch up on this story. Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!