-Flashback: 'Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon'-
Just before the dynamite explodes; Pikachu gets free, panics, and blasts the dynamite with Thunder Shock. The resulting explosion causes a rip in the canyon ground, and both Ash and Team Rocket fall through. The opening is then covered with rocks. Misty and Brock run up, and, with the lone survivor, Squirtle, begin digging Ash out. Underground, Ash and Team Rocket come to. After Team Rocket and Ash blame each other for the explosion, they start trying to figure out a way out. Pikachu, however, notices some red eyes in the dark shadows. It seems that the explosion awakened some prehistoric Pokémon.
They are: Kabuto, Kabutops, Omanyte and Omastar - and are REALLY cranky. Team Rocket tries to capture them, because they are thought to be extinct and have never been seen alive, but these Pokemon aren't in the mood. The Omastars, Kabutos, and Omanytes proceed to wipe the ground with Team Rocket, and Ash has to run for his life when Charmeleon refuses to battle two Kabutops. Plus, Pikachu's electricity is ineffective. On the surface, the excavation project is going slowly. Officer Jenny shows up announcing that the bulldozers can't get this far down into the canyon, but she promises to go get some help.
Brock then calls out Geodude, and they start digging again. Misty thought, 'Please, Ash. Please don't die on me!'
But she whispered, "Ash, you better be okay. You still owe me a bike."
Underground again, Team Rocket is getting beaten up pretty badly, and Ash is cornered by the Kabutops, when all of the sudden they all disappear into the dark recesses of the cave. Team Rocket gets up and rejoices, but Ash hears something else coming out of the dark. It's an Aerodactyl, and it too is pissed off. It's prehistoric, its hungry, it's a carnivore, and it thinks it has stumbled upon dinner...Ash and Team Rocket. Charmeleon tries to battle it, thinking he's hot stuff, but gets knocked out as soon as Aerodactyl hits him. Aerodactyl grabs Ash just as Misty and Brock break thru.
Aerodactyl flies up out of the opening to the underground. It lands on a high rock, and proceeds to prepare Ash for supper. However, Charmeleon, who REALLY wants to battle Aerodactyl, evolves into Charizard and forestalls Aerodactyl's dinner plans. Aerodactyl flies off, and Charizard gives chase. Charizard can't catch up to Aerodactyl, and when he fire blasts Aerodactyl, he gets Ash burned as well. On the ground, Jigglypuff makes an appearance. Misty coaxes a song out of it. Jigglypuff starts singing, and everyone starts to nod off, including Aerodactyl and Charizard.
Misty didn't plan ahead real well, because if Aerodactyl falls asleep in midair, Ash has a mighty long fall to look forward to. Charizard keeps his fingers in his ears to stop the effects of Sing just long enough to catch Ash and land. Aerodactyl falls from the sky back into the underground cave. The concussion from it hitting the ground closes the opening back up with rocks. After everyone wakes up, Jenny clears everyone out of the canyon, and announces there will be no more digging.
-End of Flashback-
Pastoria City...
Misty looked upon those events from years ago. She just wished that she had the confidence to tell Ash how she feels. Misty looked out the window and saw Ritchie and Ranee battling. Infernape was on the back of Charizard.
Ranee commanded, at the top of her lungs, "Infernape, Fire Blast!"
Infernape barely managed to open its eyes but when it heard its trainer yelling a command, it opened its mouth. Zippo didn't have a chance to dodge it and went down to the ground. Infernape got off of Zippo's back as the Fire/Flying type got to its feet.
"How is it still able to battle," Ranee questioned.
Ritchie answered, "Zippo and I are really strong. We aren't gonna lose to a Fire/Fighting type!"
Misty couldn't believe who Ranee was battling. It was Ritchie! She hadn't seen him since the Lugia incident back in the Johto region.
"What's Ritchie doing here," Misty questioned.
A voice behind her stated, "Better question is what we are doing here, Red."
Misty spun around and saw Gary standing there.
Misty blurted out, "Gary?!" Gary nodded as he offered her a hug. Misty returned it as they embraced for a few minutes. Misty questioned, "What are you doing here? Ash is going to freak!"
Gary explained, "Ashy boy knows I'm here. I've been researching Pokémon here for awhile."
Misty smiled as she stated, "Well, it is good to see you."
"Same here, Red," Gary replied.
The two of them turned to the battle as they saw that Infernape and Zippo were trading Flamethrower's. Ranee was getting really excited as was Ritchie. They hadn't had an exciting battle like this in awhile.
Ritchie commanded, "Zippo, finish it off with Aerial Ace!"
Zippo flew up as it came back down again, striking Infernape.
Ranee cried out, "Infernape!"
But her Flame Pokémon was down and out, giving Ritchie the win. Ranee recalled Infernape, proud of her Pokémon. Ritchie also recalled Zippo, also proud of his Pokémon. Misty and Gary went outside.
Gary stated, "Great match, Ritchie."
"Thanks Gary," Ritchie replied.
Misty noticed this as she asked, "You two know each other?"
Ritchie answered, "Yeah, we met at the Whirl Islands."
Ranee went over to Misty and asked, "And you know these two?"
Misty nodded as Gary and Ritchie exchanged looks.
Gary asked, "You know her?"
Misty nodded and answered, "Yeah, she's a friend and rival of Ash's."
"Greetings," Ranee stated, smiling.
Gary waved, awkwardly as he turned to Misty and asked, "Who else is here?"
Before Misty could answer; they heard a gasp.
"For the love of Arceus," said a voice.
Gary spun around and saw Erika standing there. With her were Dawn and Brock.
"Erika Jones," Gary breathed.
"Gary Oak," Erika said.
The two of them hugged as everyone smiled. Gary saw Dawn and Brock.
He put two and two together as he stated, "Ashy boy is here, isn't he?"
Brock nodded and replied, "Yes, he is."
Dawn commented, "Good to see you again!"
Brock saw Ritchie and the two caught up a bit. But Erika was blushing over seeing Gary after a long time.
"What are you guys doing here," another voice asked.
The heroes looked over and saw Barry, Kenny, and Paul. Ranee was surprised to see Paul but Dawn was really surprised to see Kenny. A few minutes later, everyone was caught up as Gary was in complete shock.
Gary questioned, "Mr. Ketchum's Raichu is here?"
Brock explained, "Apparently, it got free for Team Rocket's headquarters and wounded up here somehow."
Erika asked, "What I don't get is if Team Rocket's headquarters is rumored to be in Kanto, how did it get all the way over here?"
"Good question," Ranee answered.
Paul nodded and stated, "Maybe how it got here by boat."
Ritchie also nodding added, "And then found Ash by accident."
Dawn replied, "That is possible. I just feel bad for Ash. Raichu coming back into his life wasn't what he was expecting."
Barry stomped his feet and yelled, "I am so going to fine those guys for doing that to Ash and his family!"
Kenny stated, "Well, one thing is for sure. The league didn't do a very good job with handling the fact that Ash's father was the Pokémon Master when he was killed."
Dawn replied, "I happen to agree with that, Kenny."
"I think we all do," Brock responded.
Ash was still sitting with his father's Raichu. Ash had fallen asleep but Raichu was still awake. Raichu rolled over and looked at Ash. It was amazed on how much his master's son looked so much like his master. Raichu sniffed Ash and smelled the same aura that was in David.
"Rai chu rai," said the Mouse Pokémon, stunned.
Raichu sensed the strong aura within Ash, just like David's. Raichu nudged Ash.
"Rai chu rai," said the Mouse Pokémon.
When Ash didn't wake, Raichu gave up and laid down. Within a matter of moments, the Mouse Pokémon went back to sleep but a bit more comfortable.
AK1028: Well, there you have it! I rather liked this chapter as everyone now knows that David's Raichu is back. Paul and Ranee are somewhat back together as are Kenny and Dawn. Don't worry, there will be more T rated stuff coming soon! Just wait! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!