Ages:
Harley- 12
Derek- 12
Author's note: Another chapter that Paul & Reggie don't appear in. Look at the ages; those are the characters that this chapter focuses on. I should've cleared this up in chapter 8, but, I'm kinda, oh, I don't know, STRESSED! Sorry about that. HMA stands for Hybrid Martial Arts & will have elements of various martial arts (e.g. karate, aikido, MMA, weapons). Known HMAs (Hybrid Martial Artists) in the story are Jenna (an important OC), Greta, Dahlia, Spenser, Sergio, Maylene, Korrina, Lucas, Brendan, Eileen, Trent, Brawly, Chuck, Darach, & Calem. I was expecting PMs & reviews for my 2 new fics that I brought up in the last chapter. Since I've got 10 reviews (15 more & I'm halfway there) for the story & this chapter is relatively short, I'll go for it. Okay. "They've Gone Too Far" involves a myriad of characters who are known by a color (and/or gem) along with an element. Every story has to have villains, right? Well, "They've Gone Too Far" has 5 major ones and I'll only reveal 2 of their identities. Hunter J is one & Lysandre is another. The villainous team is called "Team Hellfire". Like I said, it involves a ton of romance. If you have played games (all generations), your assistance is needed! Because Contestshipping is one of my favorite ships (and the last time I checked my notes), the only guarantee for this story; thanks in advance to Smile Like Korrina. Now, the elemental ideas, I give props to VerifiedBreeze. They're good writers. Okay, enough of my talking (for now). This is taking place at the same time as chapter 4, just in a different perspective. I don't own Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Because I can, here's the disclaimer in another language.
DISCLAIMER: No soy dueño de Pokémon!
Chapter 9: Harley!
Twelve years ago, 2 boys came into the world. In different parts, no less. Alexander & Isabel Matthews were ecstatic to welcome another child. When the results came in, both were overcome with mixed emotions. Isabel wanted a daughter. In their new hometown of Viridian City, a gym was being built. Meanwhile, on their new island home, Levi & Ann Ivy were also expecting their second child, a son. Levi understood that his brother-in-law (Alex) looked up to his brothers; most of all, Darach. Alex (having heard the stories from Isabel) gave Levi ideas. Levi didn't feel like his new son would need a middle name. Alex said, "So, Levi, what are you gonna name the little tyke?" Levi shrugged & said, "He's not gonna be Levi Jr. I don't know. Ann just liked the name 'Danny' & we stuck with it." Alex said, "How about Harley?" Levi thought about it & said, "I'll ask Ann. What about you?" Alex said, "I don't think I'll be getting an Alex Jr. I think I should ask Darach." Levi said, "Out of all your brothers, Darach seems to be used the most in your conversations. Why not go with Darach, but spell it differently?" Alex said, "D-e-r-e-k. Derek. You're her brother, what," Levi said, "Really? I had no clue," sarcastically. Alex said, "I was thinking of using Alexander for a middle name. Derek Alexander Matthews." Levi said, "Or Augustine," referring to Alex's childhood friend, Augustine Sycamore. At this, Alex beamed. All awaited the arrivals of 2 new Matthews. Ann was visiting her hometown of Slateport City at the time, & ended up having little Harley there. Harley & Derek hit it off when they were younger. As times changed, Harley didn't always get to see Derek. However, there was a field trip to Hoenn & Harley & Derek were approaching their 10th birthdays. Did they battle? You bet.
(Derek vs. Harley, age 10)
Harley smiled at his cousin who had also received his partner. Wearing a blue shirt with a green jacket & pants to match, a purple-haired trainer said, "Cacnea, darling, come on out!" Derek smirked as he enlarged his new partner's ball. The dirty-blonde-haired trainer said, "I chose the right one. Charmander, you're up!" At this, Harley frowned.
Derek said, "The first move is yours." Harley said, "Cacnea, Pin Missile!" His new partner complied & Derek said, "Charmander, crank up the heat: Ember!" Ember was a one-hit KO, for Cacnea was newly-hatched.
(2 years later. A lake in Johto)
A boy who had dirty-blonde-hair certainly had changed; his hair was a little darker, that it almost looked rustic. He grabbed his lure, Good Rod, & Lake Ball. Doing the same, another boy joined him. Derek recognized this boy, but couldn't pinpoint why. Derek's line pulled & he said, "I got a bite, man, it's heavy!" The other boy said, "You've been fishing before, haven't you?" Derek said, "No. Can you help me?" The other boy grabbed Derek & said, "Reel it in & be ready to catch it!" It was a Qwilfish! Derek said, "Qwilfish, huh?" at the same time the other boy pulled on his catch. Derek said, "Cyndaquil, you're up!" The boy sent out his Cacnea & said, "Pin Missile on the Remoraid!" Both threw their balls & recognized each other. Harley said, "How about a battle? My new Spinarak vs. your Cyndaquil." Derek said, "You'll lose, but I'm game."
The boys got into position & Derek started with an Ember, to which Harley countered with Fury Swipes. Derek said, "No way!" Spinarak began to glow & in its place stood an Ariados. Harley said, "Leech Life!" He won & began to walk off. Derek said, "HARLEY! You cheated!" Harley turned to face his cousin, before walking off. Those 2 would end up being great friends & skilled rivals.
Author's Note: The disclaimer was in Spanish. Okay. "Leading Viridian, Rocket Style?" takes place when Ash is heading home to Kanto from Unova. Alexa is with him, but is called by Viola in a sense of urgency. Before departing, Ash is given an egg. He walks through Viridian City, but is kidnapped. The egg has hatched, but this could be the end for our hero. Not only does he meet his father, but a brother & sister he had briefly heard about. He becomes friends with the unlikeliest group of people, but, as long as a certain fiery Water trainer is with him, he'll do whatever it takes.
