Chapter 10: Cold

Mt. Silver…

"Ugh! How much do I have to climb!?" Came from a frustrated and shivering Misty. She looked up to see the gigantic mountain which she was going to climb on. Then she looked down and her eyes widened.

"What the…? Did I climb only that much!?" Yep. She had only climbed only a quarter mile. "Curse you, Red." She muttered. Something clicked in her mind and she muttered again, remembering it, "Curse you, Lance."

With that, she started to work again.

Last night…

Misty was looking at the Mt. Silver that was clearly visible from Lance's office, even in the night. It glowed with the moon for some reason. It was past fall now so that meant there would soon be snowfall on the mountains. Not that it wasn't covered in snow all the time, hence the name. She could also see the Indigo lake and the vast forest from there.

"You know," Lance said, pouring some of the tea in two cups, "Red is there."

Misty nodded. Then suddenly when she comprehend his words, her eyes widened. She snapped and turned towards Lance with shock and surprise, "What!? He's on Mt. Silver?"

Lance handed one of the cups to Misty and said, "On top of it."

Misty turned again and looked at the Huge mountain. Seriously? But whatever it was, Misty had to talk to him. He was the only one she knew who can help her control her powers. At least, that's what Daisy told her. Apparently, he was some kind of Aura Master. She had heard about Aura before from Ash too. He told her he could sense people's Aura and use a bit, but he wasn't trained in it.

"So, Misty," Lance said. Misty turned to look at him, "About your parents…" He continued.

"Please tell me Lance. I don't know why you all are hiding it. But please tell me." Misty pleased to him, putting her hands on the office table.

Lance looked symapathetically in Misty's eyes, filled with sorrow and tears. He sighed before drinking a bit of tea, then spoke, "I believe, that every question you have, Red has their answers. He can tell you about your parents better than anyone else. Afterall, he was really close to them."

Present…

And so, Misty was here, in early morning chilly weather, climbing the tallest mountain in the world, to maybe get to know every secret that lies. She huffed, vapor coming out of her mouth. She was wearing a thick jacket and jeans, which she found in the Pokémon Center on the foot of the mountain.

Misty put her hand in an opening above her and pulled up herself. She saw a cave right in front of her. Deciding to rest a bit there she went inside a bit and sat on the rock that was there. She then pulled out a lantern and placed it in front of her. Pulling out a lighter, she lit it. Light and warmth surrounded her. She then pulled out her thermos and poured out hot water in the cup. Then she looked outside.

She was halfway through. The wind was starting to get violent though. And with the snowfall that started a few minutes ago, it seemed like a snowstorm was coming.

Misty snapped when she suddenly saw something. She got up and went to the mouth of the cave. Her eyes widened, she could see an Aerodactyl unleashing a Flamethrower and going up. But what caught her eyes was a silhouette in red clothes on the back of the Pokémon. No doubt he was Red.

Packing up her items quickly, she began to climb again.

She sighed. How she wished Starmie knew teleport.

A hand found its way on flat ground. The Pokémon there stood alarmed. The only human there raised his eyebrow. Soon, a figure came up and stumbled on the ground, panting heavily.

"Finally," The persin huffed, "I'm here." Misty was looking straight up and could feel the sun above her. That meant it was past noon. At least she got out of the snowstorm a little before she found her way here. She turned her head to the side and saw the top of the mountain, maybe a hundred or two meters more. She closed her eyes and slowly sat up, cross legged. Then she opened it. Only to see seven Pokémons staring at her wide-eyed and a man, in jeans and a red jacket along with raven hair and chocolate brown eyes, which oddly reminded her so much of the love of her life.

"M-Misty!?" The man said. He punched his cheek and arm.

Misty squinted her eyes, Wierd, she thought and said, "How do you know my name?"

"Huh? What are you talking about? I'm Red." The man, 'Red' said.

"Finally! I found you." Misty said happily and stood up, dusting her jeans. "I have so many questions for you. Do you even know how much time and energy it took me to climb this humongous mountain? I even cut myself in the knee. I mean, who even wants to lives here? I…" She continued on. But Red wasn't listening. He was confused. Here was Misty, but not Misty?

"Vee…" His Espeon said, rubbing her face on his leg. Red looked down at Espeon and Raichu. They shook their head. Red looked up to see her again.

"...why are you so familiar? Huh? Hey! Are you even listening to me?" Misty finally stopped her rant.

"Who are you?" Red asked, his voice a little dangerous than before.

"Like you said. I'm Misty. Misty Waterflower." She said, putting one hand on her chest.

Red shook his head and glared at her, "No way you're Misty. She died twenty years ago."

Misty's eyes widened. Of course he was talking about her aunt. How could she forget? Daisy had told her this morning. She had seen her aunt's picture before. Of course Red would be confused. She looked exactly like her.

"Look, Red, I'm Misty Waterflower. I'm only seventeen years old. I mean, I will be seventeen next week. But whatever, there seems to be a misunderstandingh-"

"Go back, kid." Red said calmly.

"What? I just-" Misty stopped when Red turned around and started to walk away. "Hey!" She shouted behind him. But he didn't stop. He kept walking. She had to talk to him. Something must be there to stop him. Then suddenly, she remembered something.

"You know," Misty shouted, Red kept walking, "My sister told me to tell you this. I don't know if you would stop from this but, she told me to pass on a message to you." She said. Red stopped. Misty sighed seeing this and continued, "Your 'Sunshine Niece' misses you."

Red's eyes widened. He turned around immediately. "Y-Your sister?"

Misty nodded.

Red started walking towards her, "You are William and Catherine's third daughter?" He stopped a meter away from her.

Misty's eyes widened. So, he knew her parents. "Fourth, actually. And the youngest too."

"Oh! Sorry. I guess I wasn't around when you were born." Red said. "William did say that he was going to have a daughter the same age as my son. I guess that's you."

That, caught Misty's attention. She knew Red's last name was Ketchum, same as Ash, and she also saw how Delia reacted when she first spoke his name. Also, Ash told her that his father is on a Pokémon journey. Maybe…

"Now, leave." Red said suddenly. Misty snapped. Red turned around and started to walk away.

"W-Wait. What do you mean leave?" Misty asked, stumbling forward and walking towards Red. How could he say this? He was just talking fine a moment ago. And she just reached here!

"Leave. Before I have to make you." He said, without turning back.

Misty stopped and huffed, "Talk about being cold." She said and then continued, "Which is completely ironic since it's really cold here!" She shouted. Indeed it was. But looking at Red, it seemed like it was hot here. She had to find a way to talk to him somehow. "Okay. I will leave. But only after I get warmed enough and the snowstorm settles down. I'm not going back while it lasts."

Red stopped and stood for a moment, then said, "Follow me." He started walking again.

Misty smiled and skipped up to him. Soon, they were walking side by side. Misty looked up at him and she has that same feeling again. He definitely looked like Ash! The messy hair, chocolate pools, the outfit.

"Quit staring me." Red said.

Misty's eyes widened, "Oh sorry!" She looked forward, "You know, you look a lot like my friend. I mean, I don't know… you seem like an older him."

Red chose to keep quiet. They reached their destination by now. It was a short, wooden house tucked in the middle of rocks at the wondered at the sight. There was also a hot spring at the site. Maybe this was how Red kept himself warm.

Red opened the door and stood beside it, waiting for Misty to walk in. Misty slowly peered her head inside, looking around. She could see a bedroom from here from the open gate on the other side. In front of her was a living room, kind of. It consisted a well looking carpet and a couch. In front of it was the fireplace and a chair beside it. There were some pictures above it. The other side of the wall had books arranged in shelves. A lot of books. Sunlight came from the open windows.

"Get inside, will ya?" Red grunted.

Misty quickly gained her posture and walked inside. Red closed the door behind him. He saw Misty walk forward and sit on the couch.

"It's… different than what I imagined. I thought you would probably be living in a cave or something like that." Misty said, looking around the place and then back at Red.

Red only raised his eyebrow. He then went on to the kitchen area and started to boil something.

Meanwhile, Misty was looking at the pictures just above the fireplace. There were a lot from his journey, or what it looked like anyway. She saw a picture of him with an older woman, probably his mother, and a picture of Red and two others of the same age. Oddly, they looked a lot like Gary and Leaf. Then there were photos of his other friends and with Pokémons.

When she moved her eyes a bit, she did a double take. She quickly shot up and went up there. Her eyes widened and she put one hand on her mouth. There he was, Red, beside her aunt in a beach. If she hadn't grown up her hair, she would have said it was her there and not her aunt. It was like, they were the exact same. There were at least five pictures of her. In one, she even saw her parents beside them, her father holding a small baby in his arms. And in one, there what seemed to be like a younger Daisy, not more than two, in Red's arms. They seemed really happy.

Misty looked at Red, his back was facing her. Now she really felt sorry for him. She turned back to the photos again and came to the last one, at the bottom of all. This time, he was standing on the left with a smile. Beside her, she could make out was Delia Ketchum herself. Aha! She knew they were related.

But what seems to confirm her suspicions was the three year old boy in Red's arms. The boy was grinning widely and was making a victory symbol by his hand. And there was no way in this world she couldn't know him. He had the exact same eyes, the hair, the smile and the pose as of…. as of… Ash Ketchum. The boy she loves with all her heart.

She whirled around and looked at Red, just in time as he finished preparing Lunch. He came over and put the dishes on the table in front of the couch. They were all covered so that they don't get cold.

"You…" Misty said, Red looked at her, "You're Ash Ketchum's father, right?"

Red stopped for a moment, "Who gave you that idea?" He said. Even though he was the Pokémon Master, his public identity was really different. He always put on his cap and didn't show his face much. At home, he was different though. He wasn't bounded by anyone. And anyway, no one knew that he was married and had a son. So, there was no way she could just conclude that after looking at a bunch of pictures. Unless…

"I travelled with him three years," Misty said, "You look exactly like the man in the picture just beside the front door in Mrs. Ketchum's, Delia's, house. She told me the man was Ash's father."

"Yellow?" Red said with a lump in his throat.

Misty smiled, "And she also told me about that nickname. She said she loved it when you called her that."

"What are you talking about?" Red finally said with a small smile, "Yellow is her name. Delia is her nickname." He then sat down on the couch and insisted her to sit too. Misty strode forward and sat down beside him.

"Why was her name yellow?" Misty asked as Red opened the container that contained hot soup. It had a really delicious aroma. He also opened another one to reveal onigiri rice balls. There were fish, and some vegetables.

"Well, that's because she was blonde." Red said, serving the food.

"Blonde? But I thought she was a brunette all along." Misty said.

"No. She dyed it." Red laughed, "Though there was still a chance that Ash could've been born with Blonde hair."

Misty imagining that. Ash as Blonde? She scoffed, "He would definitely look wierd that way."

"Huh? That's because you have seen him so many times in his original hair. Of course it would be wierd if he suddenly showed up like that." Red smiled.

"I guess you're right. Though I love his hair as it is," Red stopped, "Though it's messy and dirty, I still like it." Misty said.

"You… love my son. Am I right?" Red asked, more like stated.

Misty's eyes widened, "H-How…?"

"Your Aura just increased a lot when you started talking about him. It changes it configuration. Different emotions have different ones. Your Aura just emitted an immense amount of love. You must love him deeply." He stated and turned to look at her, "Your Aura… it's really similar to your Aunt and Grandmother, but it is a lot stronger and…" His eyes widened and glowed blue as he sensed something, Misty was really confused, "You are the Goddess." Red said bluntly as his went normal again.

Misty hesitated a bit and then nodded.

"You're scared." Red said, sensing her Aura, "And sad."

Tears formed in Misty's eyes, "Yes, I-I am scared. A lot. I don't know why I am the one who has to do all these…" She wiped one of her eye, "That's why, I was hoping you that you will tell everything to me."

Red looked at her for a moment, "Let's eat first."

Misty nodded and took one of the rice balls. Slowly bringing it near her mouth, she took a bite and chewed it, swallowing it later. "It's… delicious."

"Eh?" Red mused, "It's not that much, but it keeps me energetic. I was really bad at cooking at first, but then Yellow taught me a bit. I can at least feed myself three times a day." Drinking his soup a bit, he continued, "I have to go to the Pokémon Center at the foot of the mountain every morning to take supplies. Nurse Joy there is really helpful. She knows who I am, but still helps me. If I'm not able to prepare anything for a meal, I just eat in the cafeteria there. Also, the Pokémon food is available there."

Misty nodded, eating her fish, only her soup was left now. So that's how he was living all these years.

"Tell me about yourself, kid." Red said.

Taking the cup in her hands, Misty said, "Well… where should I start? Okay, I will started from the beginning." Red nodded and continued eating.

"I was born on September 22nd. As I said, I am about to be seventeen next week. I don't remember much of my past, but I'll tell you as far as I can remember.

I was born as the fourth girl in the family. And the last. To be honest, I… didn't know I had an Aunt who looked just like me until recently. I was Daddy's little girl. My Mom loved me a lot. My sisters loved me. My Grandmother… everything was perfect.

Once, I went inside a Gyarados' mouth. And he spit me out. I was really scared of them until I returned back to my gym."

"You are a gym leader?" Red asked, completing his meal.

"No. I was the Cerulean Gym Leader before I came on this journey to become the Water Pokémon Master." Misty replied.

"Following your Father's footsteps, I see." He said.

"You could say that," Misty continued, "But back when I decided that I will be a Water Pokémon Master, I didn't know my Father was one. I knew he frequently had to go to Indigo, but not why he went. Anyway, things went on pretty smoothly. But then came the one of the worst days of my life.

We had gone to the Fuchsia Gym because Mom and Dad had some work there. It was a pretty tricky house so Dad told us not to go anywhere without them. But I was only a five year old at that time. Of course, new things attracted me. So when I saw a berry like Pokémon, I followed it. Before I knew it, I was lost there. The Pokémon, a Venonat was nowhere to be found. I started to find a way back to my parents.

Eventually, I found a way, but it led to the outside of the gym. After walking a bit forward, I turned around and the gym was nowhere to be found too. I was a little scared. After walking a bit, I accidentally hit a Weedle on my way. I don't know what happened to it, I even apologized, but it hit me with a Poison Sting. It hurt a lot.

Then, he made some sounds, and out of nowhere a swarm of Beedrills surrounded me. There were other Bug Pokémons I could see too. Ranging from a Caterpie, Ariados to Pinsir. I started crying, begging for them to let me go. But, they all shot Poison attacks on me. I… it was really scary. I couldn't breathe. I-It was suffocating me. They didn't stop. The last thing I remembered before losing consiousness was my Dad calling my name.

When I was unconscious, I had nightmares of it again and again. I only remember the warm hand of my Dad stroking my forehead and saying 'You're going to be fine. It's Alright.' I woke up to find out my Mom sleeping on the chair and her head on my bed.

I found out, that I was hospitalized for a week. The Doctor said it was a miracle that I was still alive. I-I, since then I've been scared of Bug Pokémons."

Red wiped the tears that fell freely from Misty's eyes. It was then Misty realized that she was crying.

"It's okay. That was the past. It's alright now." Red said with a sad smile.

Misty wiped her tears and sniffed a little before continuing, "I know that. But, I can't seem to get rid of the feeling every time I see a Bug type. But it didn't stop there, the same year… I… my parents were taken away from me. I didn't understand what happened, until Daisy told me they died in a car accident, which I think is not true. After that, my sisters seemed to distance themselves from me. I… was like an outcast.

The children in my school teased me because I was a tomboy and I didn't have parents. I came back home one day covered in blood all over. They had threw rocks at me. I was injured in so many places that I had to be rushed to a hospital, again. I don't like them much now.

Then, when I was eight, my Grandma passed away. That was a really horrible experience. She died holding my hand, saying her final words in the hospital. Daisy was given my custody as a guardian. But my sisters also started to treat me as a trash. I was officially announced the 'runt' of the family. I-I ran away soon after I turned ten.

It felt like I shouldn't have been born in this cruel world. But… that changed when I met Ash. He gave me hope, guided me towards a better path, gave me a reason to live for. I'm really grateful for that. And… somewhere along the lines… I guess I fell in love with him." Misty concluded with a smile on her face.

Red was in thought for a moment and then smiled at her. He sensed it… why this girl and his son were so special… he sensed it.

"Well, it looks like you have gone through a lot," Red said getting up, "Now, let's go and feed our Pokémons before I tell you my part of the story, hm?"

Misty nodded and got up.

They walked out of the small house to see Red's seven Pokémons resting in the sunlight. Of course because it was really cold. Red brought the bag of Pokémon food and casually started to give them in their bowls.

"You can bring out your Pokémons too, Misty." Red said as he gave Raichu his portion and petted him.

Misty nodded and tossed her six pokeballs one by one. They revealed Vaporeon, Starmie, Golduck who stood on the ground and Tentacruel, Kingdra and Gyarados made a splash in the hot water, where Red's Gyarados was already resting.

Finally, she tossed her Ultra Ball to reveal Suicune, who came out with all her grace.

"You have a Suicune?" Red asked as he raised one of his eyebrow.

Misty shook her head, "Technically, I do. But in reality she came to me."

"An honor to meet you again, Aura Master." Suicune greeted Red.

Red smiled, "A pleasure." He said as he fed Suicune.

"Aura Master?" Misty asked.

"Yep. I am a Aura Master. They are the people who have mastered all the levels of their Aura and have complete control over them and our body. We can create, shape and manipulate Aura. Our senses are really sensitive." Red explained. "There are not much Aura users left in this world, let alone Aura Masters. I currently know of only me."

"Oh! I didn't know that." Misty said, understanding, "You know, Ash is an Aura user too."

Red looked at Misty, "I… knew he would eventually be able to use Aura because of me, but… how do you know he is one?"

Misty nodded and said, "Though I wasn't there, my friend told me who was with him. Apparently, The Tree Of Beginning was about to die, so Ash used his Aura to heal the Mew living there, but he was soon pushed aside by Sir Aaron's Lucario. He said he could've died. And afterall, he is the Chosen One."

Red stopped for a moment as he was giving Espeon her food. "Vee…" Espeon mewled. Red snapped and petted her, before he turned to Misty.

"Things are going to get messy, you know?" Red said.

"I know." Misty replied, "And I know that something big is about to happen next year, when I turn eighteen. I'm not prepared for it, but I guess I can try my best to make things right."

Red nodded and said, "Let's go inside."

"When I first started my journey," Red said, as they sat in the couch near the fireplace, "I imagined I would be the best of the best and become the Pokémon Master like there was no other. I had great ambitions and was ready to take any step. I was reckless. So I started my journey along with my best friend and rival, Blue Oak, Professor Oak's son.

The start of our journey was normal as any other trainer. We caught Pokémons, trained them, and kept on moving. Flint, the then Pewter City Gym Leader taught me what it means to be a Pokémon trainer actually.

Things changed when I met your Aunt, Misty. Her Gyarados had gone wild and I helped her get him back. I didn't know at that time that she was the Cerulean Gym Leader. My first impressions about her were really odd. I didn't see her as a girl and thought she was really violent. Well, I was soon proved wrong.

She took me to her mansion, she had all these maids with her and when she came out for dinner, I thought an angel had descended through heaven. She wore a red dress and looked absolutely gorgeous in it. Anyway, I fought her, got the badge, and started travelling again.

It was soon after I realized that I was crushing on her. I told that to another of one of my friends, Green. She, of course, laughed at me. But that didn't mean I stopped falling for Misty. I met her on a lot of occasions and I really fell in love with her. But the thing was, I also met Yellow by then. She too had a crush on me. But I pretended not to know.

I soon confessed to Misty when I was thirteen and she reciprocated. We started growing out. The years that I spent with her, were the most amazing ones of my life.

I became the Pokémon Master soon. I had a lot of responsibilities and stopping evil was one of them. Team Rocket. They were planning something big. Madame Boss was the leader then. We stopped them a number of times, me and the G-MEN.

Once, I met a man with Vermillion hair and cerulean eyes in one of our missions. I was fifteen then. He was the new Water Pokémon Master. He saved my life. And do you know how? A Hyperbeam was coming my way and my leg was really injured. He jumped in front of me and put up an Aura barrier, deflecting the attack.

Yes. I soon got know he was my girlfriend's brother. Your father. He was married to the Water type researcher and model Catherine Flower. And apparently, he could use Aura. He told me that I had the potential to use Aura. I asked him to teach me. Soon, we were really well aquainted. William, Blue, and me. He taught us both how to use Aura.

It was at this time, Catherine had a daughter. They named her Daisy. She was really a cute and adorable child. When I first held her, she immediately took a liking on me. I also got attached to her. She called me 'Uncle Red' since I was Misty's boyfriend and I called her Sunshine, due to her hair color. We were all really happy.

The tragic day came when I saw Misty floating unconsciously in her pool. We were seventeen then. I called out to her playfully a few times, but when she didn't respond, I grew worried. That… was the worst day of my life. I became numb, and didn't know what to do. I only saw one thing, Giovanni's note, son of Madame Boss. I went on a rampage, taking down Team Rocket wherever I can. Blue and Green brought me to my senses. After that, I came up here, neglecting my duties as the Pokémon Master.

But I was soon brought to my senses when Yellow slapped me. I didn't know how she was here in the first place. Anyway, we started to take down Team Rocket again. But something happened with Yellow. I was there to soothe her. I had became fond of her over the year we spent together, and she already loved me. So we gave it a try. I was twenty one, she was nineteen. After that, we took down Team Rocket completely, at least that's what we thought.

We soon found out after that Yellow was pregnant. And oddly, so was Blue's wife and eventually, Green.

We created fake IDs and went back to Pallet Town. I became Jake Ketchum. Yellow became Delia and dyed her hair. I married her. The society was cruel then. I too, had fell in love with her at that time. Though, I still loved Misty. Then, our son was born. We named him Ash. And honestly, he meant the world to me then. Just like you, he gave me hope. He is Special afterall. And he had two friends to play with. Blue's son, Gary and Green's daughter, Leaf.

But we made a mistake. We didn't see it coming. Two years later, Blue, his wife and his sister were killed, along with Green's husband. That wretched man was going to kill Gary too. But Green pulled the trigger first.

After a year, I… knew it wasn't safe for me to stick around. I told that to Yellow. We argued that night. But she understood eventually. Next morning, after saying to Ash I was going on a journey, I said my goodbye to everyone. My Pokémon Master funds were transferred to Delia every month.

I came up here. Away from my family. They couldn't harm anyone back at pallet now. But two years later, I got the word from Lance that William and Catherine were assassinated. They were going from Cerulean to Saffron by car. But, someone shot William in the arm and the car crashed. The man soon came to the view of our camera, he was Giovanni again. He… brutally shot William three times in the heart. And one in Catherine's head. I… felt really guilty, I couldn't do anything.

I went to Cerulean with their bodies. We covered it up with car crash. Only your Grandmother knew the truth. I don't know if Daisy heard it. But, that was the last time I met her.

Now that you mention it, I did see two girls hugging a younger one with red hair in their funeral. I didn't know you were William's daughters.

I went on in a world tour then. I discovered a lot of things about me and my Aura. I mastered it and came back up here. I knew what was going on in Pallet as I visited it secretly from time to time.

Not much time passed and a man named Gold came up here. I was impressed. No one had been able to find me before. He challenged me for the title of Pokémon Master. He lost by just a little edge. He was really a strong trainer. But o had an idea. I asked him about Team Rocket. He said he didn't know much about it. Hearing that, I gave him the badge of Pokémon Master. I explained my life in brief to him. He went back and told everyone he defeated me, just like I told me. He didn't tell them my location, which I'm really grateful for. I get sixty percent of Pokémon Master funds, he gets forty. Out of my part, I send fifty percent to Yellow's account. At least, she knows I'm alive by that.

So… that's my life story." Red concluded.

Misty hugged him as soon as he finished and started crying on his chest. Of course, it was overwhelming. Red stroked her hair and soothed her.

After a while, Misty calmed down, though she was really heartbroken. She looked up to Red and asked him, "You are not the Pokémon Master anymore, so… why don't you go back to Pallet?"

Red smiled weakly, "I'm not sure how Yellow will greet me when I go back. And honestly, I'm more scared of how Ash will react when he sees me after all these years."

Misty smiled, "The way Delia talks about you, I think she would be the happiest when you go back. And speaking of Ash… I know he misses you, he told me once, and he will understand if you tell him everything. Afterall, he will need you since Team Rocket is going to do something big again."

"What?" Red asked, perplexed.

Misty nodded, "I didn't tell you did I? Okay… I will tell you what I know, but you should check in on Lance to get everh detail. And since Ash is getting in trouble with Team Rocket from time to time, I think Pallet needs your protection. Professor Oak can't do much if Giovanni comes there. So, promise me you will go back."

Red thought for a moment. Of course he didn't know what kind of troubles Ash got in with Team Rocket. He looked Misty in the eyes and said, "Eventually… in a month, I promise."

And so, Misty started talking.

To be continued…

A/N: And that's it. What do you guys think about Red? And his past? Tell me! Next chapter updates on next Monday, since I have a mock test series next week along with a test tomorrow. Wish me luck!

To Guest who reviewed: Misty seems abit marysue

No. Misty is not a marysue. It would seem like it, but actually she is still not in top fifteen Pokémon Trainers. Lance went easy on her even though he promised. He could've won if he wanted to. He knew he would eventually battle her for Water Pokémon Master, so he would obviously not show her all his tricks, right? And Red is even stronger than Lance. You will eventually understand as you read further. In reality, she is not that different from Ash. The only difference between them is that Misty knows how to use her powers a little bit. I hope you understand.

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