Author's Note:

Here it is, my first Misty focused chapter. Expect two new pokemon, and the return of an old character, who will be in the group until the Cerulean arc is over... With that, let's begin...

Chapter 10: Raging Waters

After the previous day's adventure in Mt. Moon, they decided to camp just outside the cave, and rested a day to make sure Ash was 100% fine. Despite complaining about the wait, Ash was secretly grateful his friends cared enough to hold off on the journey one more day, for his benefit.

After Misty countless requested to go to Vermillion in Cerulean, Brock show everyone the guild book, which showed it was home to one of gyms, like Misty said, and they all agreed to go, much to Misty's delight... After Cerulean, which was the point that Misty face palmed before heading out on her own. This caused, mixed reactions, Butterfree and Kakuna were both happy since she hadn't really welcomed them in; Brock and his team, was confused but decided it wasn't his business, although he has never seen someone so determined to avoid an entier city; Serena was actually sad, sure they didn't always see eye to eye, but they had grown close in there travels; Fennekin and Pidgeotto were in different, they pretty much only interacted with there trainers and the other pokemon on the team, they have nothing against Misty, but they haven't bonded either; and finally, Ash and Pikachu didn't show that they cared, by just ignoring it, even though a small part in each of them was sad she left.

With them taking a resting day, Ash was determined to not waste his time, since he has a gym battle coming up, as well as he wanted to distract himself from Misty's departure, so he started training with: Pikachu, Butterfree, and Pidgeotto. After learning the Vermilion Gym was electric type, Ash cheek his pokedex to see the best way to prepare, Pikachu and Pidgeotto have been training hard for the Cerulean gym, but if there's one thing he's learned, it's plan ahead. Cheeking the moves his three pokemon can learn (through his pokedex), Ash set Pikachu to learn the move dig, as his lightening rod hidden ability puts him at the greatest advantage against electric types, sure, he'll probably catch some more pokemon before then, but there's no harm done in preparing in case he doesn't. While Pikachu did that, Ash tried out Butterfree gust again considering he was told about how powerful it had become in the Team Rocket battle, but was disappointed to see it wasn't that much better (if at all) from the last training session. While Butterfree and Ash tried to figure things out, Pidgeotto, was perfecting her new move Aerial Ace.

After his victory in Pewter's gym, Butterfree volunteered to sit out Cerulean's gym. Pikachu was already garenteed a spot, mainly because he missed out last time, but also because it is a water type gym, giving him the best advantage. When deciding between Butterfree and Pidgeotto, Butterfree decided to let Pidgeotto have a go because she felt like she failed in Pewter's gym, this is because she only took out Geodude after Butterfree weakened it, then Butterfree had to save her from Onix. Butterfree was amazed with his performance in the Pewter gym but after seeing how down the female bird was, he knew if Ash sat her out in favour of himself, then that could crush her confidence. Knowing what little confidence is like, back before he evolved, he couldn't put someone else through that.

While Ash was training, Brock used his time to both groom his Onix and Geodude, with this weird technique of sprinkling sand into the brush and then brushing his two rock types, and also bonding with his new Zubat, who was very calm around everyone, even when Pikachu, dug up under Brock's foot whilst training. When not with his pokemon, Brock, also prepared all the meals for the day. Serena, saw Brock's cooking skill and considered requesting lessons... She did ask her mum to teach her, but couldn't go through with it, as Grace spent the time teasing Serena that she only wanted to learn to impress Ash... Despite how true it was, Serena found it embarrassing, she isn't THAT obvious... Is she? Well, she shouldn't be thinking about such things now, she has a Battle Chateau challenge to prepare for...

Serena spent her day, training with Fennekin and Kakuna. Kakuna was working on his firing rate for poison sting and in turn his training also sped up the speed in which his harden took place. Maybe once there done in Cerulean, Butterfree could help Kakuna master iron defence, in may not be a locked move in Kakuna's arsenal, but it is still possible. Fennekin's training was more about hitting targets while on the move. Serena set empty poke-food cans in various area's and Fennekin was picked up speed with flame charge before firing embers to hit the targets.

Although there was one major difference between the two training trainers. Serena, was observing her two pokemon and giving them pointers, when not doing this, she sat on a chair and found a nice spot, where she could observe Fennekin and Kakuna without trouble, plus she could observe Ash whilst he was training. Ash, on the other hand, was training with his pokemon. When with Pikachu, Ash running across the field, waiting for Pikachu to use dig on him, and tried to dodge with a duck and roll. When with Butterfree, the bug pokemon was creating a powerful gust and Ash ran against it, training both their endurance. Finally, to help Pidgeotto with the accuracy of Aerial Ace, he put a target on his back, and ran for Pidgeotto to hit him. Sure, it scared Serena, her Ash could get hurt by taking all these pokemon attacks but she couldn't stop watching him, it was amazing how he has built up strong bonds with all his pokemon, then again, by training along side them and showing he isn't afraid about there attacks hurting, must say he trusts them 100%, and in return they are showing the same trust... He truly is amazing... A blush appeared on the blonde trainer's face as her sight became more focused on Ash. All the training he's doing must be good for him as well. Serena's blush only intensified as she began an 'Ash-Anticy' about Ash gaining some muscle and sweeping her off her feet...

"Having fun?" Brock's voice snapped Serena out of her trance. She turned to the source to see the oldest travelling companion searching threw his bag looking for... Something?

"Err, hrr? W-what are-e you..." Serena stuttered but was cut off.

"Save it." Brock cut her off. "It's pretty obvious you was watching Ash.".

"EEP!" Serena yelped, she had been caught staring.

"Don't worry. Your little Ashy didn't notice, but just sitting there isn't going to get you anywhere either." Brock explained as he pulled a small notebook which had 'Brock's Breeding Tips' written on it, and the aspiring breeder stood. Serena's blush faded as the the shock had also past, now she was nodding at Brock's words, she knows she'll have to confess... Eventually.

"I know, I know." Serena repeated showing she understands Brock is right.

"But..." Brock egged on.

"But.. I, I don't want to ruin our friendship... He's kind nice sweet, and incredibly dense." Serena explained.

"I've noticed." Brock nodded as he stroked his chin in his hand, seeming deep in thought.

"And I don't want to do it before he's ready and have an awkward tension." Serena explained.

"So..?" Brock questioned.

"So... I guess I'll wait until he's ready to know." Serena replied, with a sad sigh.

"And when will that be?" Brock asked.

"I don't know." Serena shrugged her shoulders.

"And your willing to wait?" Brock asked sceptical as he raised an eyebrow. Most people would give up at some point.

"Oh Brock, let me tell you a story..." Serena went on to explain both there meeting and the support Ash gave Serena when confronting Grace about her dream. Needless to say, he wasn't sceptically about Serena willing to wait. "... And after he's done that, and more. I will wait until I'm fifty or older.". Brock smiled happy at this, Serena was sort of like one his sisters, and he is happy she found someone like Ash. But his brotherly nature kicked in, and decided to help his 'little sis'.

"Don't worry Serena. I'm sure Ash's density will break." Brock reassured her, which caused Serena to smile warmly. "And I'll help you with it.". The tone of Brock's voice changed and Serena didn't like the sound of it.

"W-why?" Serena nervously asked. "W-what are you-o going to-o do?".

"Don't worry about the details..." Brock tried to reassured, but failed miserably. "Just leave it to the love doctor.". With that, Brock flashed her what seemed to be a confident smirked and walked away. The honey blonde girl stood up to try and stop the pokemon breeder, but couldn't the words stuck in her throat, her head fell in to her hands.

"Oh no..." She muttered under her breath. Her limited experiance with the pokemon breeder taught her three things... He is an amazing breeder. An even more amazing cook. And will flirt with any and every female that has a heart beat, to no avail, provided they are old enough... Needless to say, Serena wasn't looking forward to the 'love doctor' interfering with her crush.

Serena has no idea how long she was like that, but she was snapped back to reality when a yellow pokemon, with what looked like a brown vest suddenly appeared in her arms, with it's arms wrapped around her neck, and it nuzzled it's head under her chin, before promptly falling asleep. If that didn't confuse Serena enough, a familiar voice soon followed.

"Hey... Abra... Wait for... Me..." A female voice requested, Serena turned to face the source of the voice, to see a brunette running towards her... It was Leaf...

It has been a couple of hours since Misty left the group, she was currently walking through Cerulean City, keeping her head down. All she has to do is make it to the south of the city and she camp out on route 5, waiting for them to finish up here, it should take a week at most. She was not interested in visiting that so-called family... She clenched her fist just at the memory of them...

Misty's negative thoughts were broke when a news channel showed the latest gym info. Misty, as well as a small crowd gathered round.

"It is official, Saffron's City's official pokemon league gym has swapped over from the Fighting Dojo to Sabrina's Psychic Palace." The news reporter spoke as she stood out side the two buildings. "Now for all those trainers who won a badge at the Fighting Dojo before the change over, they will need to re compete against Sabrina for her badge, as the Hitmon Badge is no longer acceptable for the Indigo League or any other.". Misty shrugged her shoulders, she didn't really care as she isn't competing in the Indigo League and she isn't a gym leader... yet. She went to continue when the crowd started talking.

"Hey, I herd the P.L.A are sending someone to inspect the Cerulean City gym." One male spoke, this stopped Misty in her tracks.

"Really?" A female enquired.

"Yeah..." The first male replied. "Apparently the leaders have been battling with a pokemon who won't even listen to them.". This caused Misty to complete change her mind, she can't let the P.L.A close the Cerulean Gym, she needs to keep it open so she can inherit her father's legacy. With that Misty dashed off towards said gym, forget what she said before, she can't leave something like this up to her three dimwit sisters...

Back with the group, Leaf had been catching up with Serena while Serena cared for the sleeping pokemon on her. Leaf was able to added all the groups pokemon to her pokedex, she was able to both Caterpie and Metapod from Viridian Forest so scanning Ash's Butterfree meant she complete her the entier evolution line. Although Ash was too busy with his training to noticed she arrived.

Serena introduced Leaf to Brock, and Leaf was happy to learn some of his breeding tips for her current team, which was: Ivysaur, Sandshrew, Nidorino, Nindorian, Spearow, and Seel. Obviously she had other pokemon waiting at the lab, but these are the one's on hand. Leaf did plan on catching the Abra, but it seemed attached to Serena and agreed she'd leave it be, although after scanning it with her pokedex.

After learning that Ash and Serena have been travelling together, Leaf could resist a little tease about Serena being one step closer to her dream, which earned a chuckle from Brock and a blush from Serena. Turns out, Leaf was only here as she has been exploring the outskirts of Cerulean City trying to fill her pokedex, when she tried to catch this Abra, it had teleported away and she had chased it all the way here.

"Hey Leaf... When did you get here?" Ash asked as he approached, taking of his jacket and whipping his forehead from the heavy training session, Pikachu was resting on Ash's shoulder, completely tired. Whilst Butterfree and Pidgeotto were fly by his side clearly tired as well.

"Nice of you too notice... Bro." Leaf mocked sarcastically, she was able to scan both Pidgeotto and Butterfree whilst they were training and he didn't notice her. Leaf gave a quick glance at Serena now that Ash's jacket was off and over his shoulder, she was staring at him with her typical Ash trance glaze, with a completely red face and what appeared to be steam coming off it. Leaf simply rolled her eyes, guess her best friends crush has only grown on there travels, but she isn't against them being together, it just make good teasing material.

"Hehehe, sorry about that." Ash nervously replied as he rubbed under his nose. "Guess we was too busy training.".

"Oh, so you didn't even notice me." Leaf disappointingly mumbled as her head tilted to the ground but stared at Ash with big Growlithe eyes.

"I-I mean. No.. We were... Just." Ash stuttered nervously... Pikachu do something, was Ash's last thought as Leaf seemed to skip up to him, with a smirk on her face, she has him cornered, this won't be pretty.

"You seem a little fluster bro... What's the matter?" Leaf asked sweetly, but Ash know the tone, and it sends shivers down his spine. Serena giggles at the scene, this is typical of Leaf, if only she could be so open with him, well she doesn't want to be a sister like Leaf, she wants to be more. Brock, on the other hand, was watching disbelief, he heard that they were like siblings and they really were, in his short time with the group, never has Ash, acted like... This.

"I... Err..." Ash was trying to think of the correct response. Hearing his 'loyal' partner Pikachu snickering as he lay down next to a collapsed Butterfree and Pidgeotto didn't help. He needs a distraction... Then a little pink ball like pokemon appeared from behind a brush carrying what looks like a microphone.

"Finally." The pokemon happily cried, it saw this group when they entered Mt Moon, now it's caught up, she can preform.

"Hey look, a pokemon." Ash pointed out as the pink puff ball approached them.

"Nice try Mister. But..." Leaf smirked, but was cut off, when she heard the pokemon speak.

"You get to hear me perform." The pokemon declared as it waited for it's audience to gather around. Leaf instantly turned around to see the new pokemon. At first sight, her, she had stars in her eyes, and ran up to this new arrival.

"AAAAWWWWW!" She squealed happily. "A Jigglypuff. You are just so cute.". The others gathered around, both Brock and Ash took interest but didn't go overboard like Leaf. Serena wanted to join Leaf, but she still had a sleeping Abra on her, and didn't want to disturb the psychic type. Leaf pulled out her pokedex and Ash followed:

Jigglypuff, The Balloon Pokemon. When its huge eyes light up, it sings a mysteriously soothing melody that lulls its enemies to sleep. It can inflate and Deflate it's body allowing it to battle in the air.

Now it has it's audience around, Jigglypuff is ready, she does a light cough to prepare, and then holds her microphone in a tight grip. With herself ready and the audience waiting, Jigglypuff begins her song. "La la bye. La la bye. Go to sleep little...". After the beginning Jigglypuff opens her eyes and is brought to stop her song. She expected them to be happy, tapping along, but no... These idiots have just fallen asleep, did she say take the song literally? NO! Jigglypuff is angry, they want to fall asleep, well she'll teach them. Jigglypuff puffs her cheeks in anger and takes her 'microphone' and removes the top, to reveal a marker pen. With her mind made up, she begins scribbling all over the people and Pokemon's faces, even the ones who were already asleep, like: Abra, Pikachu, Butterfree and Pidgeotto. That will teach them...

Misty stood outside her parents gym. Since the... Incident, when she was four her three older sisters ran this place, although none of them really have any idea how to battle. It was these, plus their constant bullying which caused her too leave home, although she vowed to return when she could take over as gym leader, to follow her father's legacy...

Flashback Start...

Misty was four years old, she was home with her sisters, and playing with a Tentacool which recently hatched in the gym. Her parents weren't there. They had gone on a two week cruse to celebrate there anniversary. Misty was being looked after by Daisy (19), Lily (17) and Violet (15), her three sisters.

It was a normal day, for a four year old, Misty was quite forward, and always loved playing with her daddies water pokemon, and they were all water type. He was known as a water type expert. Hell, he had even received a letter of recommendation to become an Elite Four member, he was scheduled a battle against his only competition, an ice type specialist called Lorelei.

But the 'normal day' ended when there was a knock on the door. The three oldest sisters answered it, and Misty peeped around the door, she couldn't hear what was being said, but it was obvious that it was bad. At the door she could see two men, dressed in green army outfits.

After about two minutes, Violet ran up the stair, sobbing. This was nothing new to Misty, Violet had recently had a 'fight' with the guy she called her 'boyfriend' and she acted in the same way, but it can't that again... Can it?

Lily was the next to move. Unlike last time, where she simply sighed and followed Violet, at a slow walk. It looked like Lily was in pain, with water in her eyes. She was trying her best not to cry, but was failing.

"I-I'll... go and-d... Talk... T-to her." That was all she said before following Violet upstairs.

Daisy said bye to the two men and closed the door. Her reaction was the most shocking, she curled up into a ball and sobbed into her knees, Now the four year old knows somethings up. Misty isn't sure how long Daisy was sobbing but, she Misty was shocked, her oldest and strongest sister just broke down. Daisy only stopped when Misty sneezed, revealing herself to Daisy. The oldest sister looked up to see the youngest sister and dried her eyes, forcing a friendly smile, Daisy stood up and picked Misty up in her arms.

"Hey there Mist..." Daisy spoke in soothing, friendly tone. "Why don't we go to the Crusty Cloyster for some food?". That suggest made Misty forget about what she just witnessed, she is four and the Crusty Cloyster is her favourite eatery in the whole wide world.

"Crusty Cloyster, Crusty Cloyster." Misty happily exclaimed with an innocent child happy smile, it was enough to turn Daisy's forced smile more genuine...

Misty still remembered that day, despite the men's arrival and her sisters weird behaviour, Daisy took Misty out, and it was one of her best days. Like Daisy said they went to Crusty Cloyster, and Misty got everything she asked for, even the ice cream for desert, she didn't even get told off when the ice cream was turned into just a mess instead of eating it, although it was a little weird that Daisy didn't eat anything. After that, Daisy took her around Cerulean's Aquarium, even though its closed now, it was the place to see all the different water types native to Kanto. Then to top it off, Daisy and Misty spent the rest of the day at the fun fair, and Daisy let Misty go on anything she wanted (within reason). For the four year old Misty, it was one of the best days she could remember.

As for Misty's two sister who weren't with them, Lily and Violet were absolutely devastated by the news, they new it would've had to happen at some point, but to lose both there parent before they turned twenty, it was tough. To get through it, these two sisters agreed to do a few things. First, they would stick together, now their parents weren't there. Second, they would follow there passion of performing and their fathers love of water pokemon and to construct the perfect pokemon water ballet in his memory, because now... They only have each other...

Flashback End...

Misty sighed, despite how that day turned out, what followed wasn't pretty. Her three sisters, reluctantly took care of Misty, although they were always more bothered with there performance's and when Misty started to take an interest in training the pokemon, Lily and Violet did all they could to deter her. Daisy never really bullied her, but she also didn't stop it or punish the other two sisters, meaning she clearly supported them.

Misty also learned the truth, that both her parents were killed on the cruse ship when it was caught in a whirlpool somewhere out at sea. It was at that point she decided what she would do, dedicate her life to water pokemon, like her late father, and take over the gym, when she turns off age. She did vowed she would only return when she was a water pokemon master, about three and a half months ago, but she can't let her sisters lose the gym before she has the chance to inherit it. With her mind made up, Misty made her way into the gym.

In the gym, Misty walked herself through the corridor's. She could see some of the gym's water pokemon swimming around in the tanks. A Gyarados, A Blastoise, A Dewgong, A Cloyster, A Poliwrath, A Lapras and A Starmie. All her father's ace team. Even though there level is on par with that of Elite Four pokemon, they all had the highest amount of respect for there trainer, and after his passing, honoured his memory by battling alongside the four sisters when needed.

Walking through the gym, Misty came across two big doors which leads into the main battlefield. She takes a deep breath, despite the frosted glass, she can make out four figures, three of whom are her sisters. Daisy is the tallest, with blonde hair and green eyes. Lily is around the same height as Violet and has dark pink hair and blue eyes. Finally was Violet, who had blue hair and brown eyes. But who was that forth person? Wanting to find out, Misty released that deep breath, and her look grew serious and determined, maybe Ash has rubbed off on her. With her mind focused, she pushed the doors open and entered the... Meeting...

Once she entered the battlefield room, she discovered the forth person was... Nurse Joy, although she had an unusual brown overcoat so Misty couldn't be sure if she had her normal nurse outfit on.

"Excuse me miss, but the gym is closed right now." Nurse Joy spoke, as the three sisters turned to see who's here. "We are having trouble with one of the pokemon.". Misty saw Lily and Violet gain confident smirks that she had returned but ignored them and looked out to the battlefield where a new pokemon, for the gym at least, was swimming around with an unpleasant face. It was a Tentacruel.

"Misty... What are you doing here?" Daisy asked with genuine curiosity. Sure, she performed with Lily and Violet, but Misty never showed any interest in it but she didn't technically bully her youngest sister like the other two, although she didn't stop it either.

"I heard the gym was having some problems, I decided to return before you three could ruin my career before it starts." Misty declared with a hint of venom. Lily and Violet didn't take that remark too kindly. "I take it Tentacruel is the pokemon your, having trouble with?".

None of the sisters answered so Nurse Joy stepped. "Yes... But sorry, you are?".

"Me? I'm Misty Waterflower, the forth Sensational Sister and Future Gym Leader of the Cerulean Gym." Misty declared with pride. Lily and Violet scowled.

"There are only three Sensational Sisters." Lily corrected, in an irritated tone.

"And one runt." Violet added, and Misty looked down. She came to save her fathers gym, which THEY put in danger and now they are starting on her again. Nurse Joy saw this and frownd, no-one should act like this, much less a gym leader. It was bad enough that hulk over in Vermillion Gym, calling everyone 'baby'.

"Stop it." Nurse Joy intervened. "A gym leaders job is to encourage and support. None of you have solved YOUR issue. Why not let Misty try?". The three sisters were shocked, Nurse Joy was supporting the girl they were forced to raise over them, two gym leaders.

"Okay Misty... If you think you can control Tentacruel then been my guest." Daisy stepped forward, she secretly supported her littlest sister. Meanwhile, Lily and Violet inwardly smirked, believing Misty would just embarrassed herself.

Misty mentally prepared herself and kneed down by the pool side. She got a good luck at the pokemon, when something stood out, a scratch on one of Tentacle's red blobs... She hasn't seen the Tentacool she used to play with which hatched from an egg here, and the that Tentacool had a scratch on one of his red blobs since part of her egg cracked and scared her... Could Tentacool evolve. As both of there eyes met, Misty could see her old friend behind them, although Tentacruel seemed to glare. With her suspicions confirmed, Misty stood up and turned to her sisters.

"Giving up already Mist?" Lily asked in a mocking tone.

"I actually thought you'd try something first." Violet added.

"Actually, I believe Tentacruel has evolved from the Tentacool I used to play with." Misty retorted. "If that's true, then I know just what I need to do.". With that Misty rushed up the stair which was like in a place for a large audience to sit. Misty ran into a ladies toilet. Lily and Violet weren't happy, if Misty was right, then they maybe the one's shown up. Daisy did her own inward smirk, Misty was going to make her point. Nurse Joy watched with interest before writing something in a note book.

It wasn't long before Misty came out in a white and blue, one piece swim suit and a white coat over her. Misty walked up to the pool completely ignoring everyone. Once at the poolside, she threw her bag and coat to the side before jumping in.

Tentacruel noticed this and frownd. This was the girl who left her, and then she was forced into those stupid performances. As Misty got close, Tentacruel prepared a poison jab, but Misty was deterred.

Tentacruel want to attack this girl, for abandoning the jellyfish pokemon. But as she looked into Misty's eyes, Tentacruel couldn't force her attack, all she could see was the happy go lucky child that she grew up with. Tentacruel hated Misty for leaving, but she also remembered all the good times and was torn... Decided to just avoid her, Tentacruel, powered down her poison jab, and dived deeper into the pool...

Nurse Joy watched with interest and wrote another thing down. Lily and Violet were shocked.

"No fair, how come when we approached it. We were attacked." Lily whined.

"This is like, total not fair." Violet pouted, while Daisy smiled proudly at her youngest sister.

As Tentacruel sat at the bottom corner of the pool, Misty frownd for a brief second, this was not going to be easy. But then her frown turned to a determined glare, it didn't matter whether it was easy, what mattered was that she could help Tentacruel. With that Misty dived as well. Using all her strength, Misty swam down to the water poison type.

Tentacruel was... Conflicted. She hated Misty for leaving her with these idiots. Misty promised they will always be together. Even when passing trainers would comment on her scar, Misty defended her. They were best friends. But Misty left her, no explanation, no option to go with her, not even a goodbye. Why did she leave...

Misty struggles paid off and she soon reached the conflicted jellyfish pokemon. Seeing the Pokemon's distress, Misty calmed her down like she did when they were kids. She hugged Tentacruel, like her life depended on it...

Tentacruel internal battle continued. What about all the times Misty stood up for her, whether against other pokemon of trainers challenging the gym, who mocked her birthmark. What about all the times they played, swam, or trained together. Sure, she evolved when that blunette used her in a gym battle, but it was only because of Misty's training. But after that evolution, the trio tried to get her to perform, she hated doing those shows, thats why she's acting up.

As Tentacruel's mind fights back and forth, Misty was starting to lose her grip as Tentacruel struggled. In one false swipe. Tentacruel's tentacle slapped Misty around the cheek. It was on accident and is wasn't like a typical move which involves those tentacle's, as it wasn't filled with poison like Poison jab, and it didn't wrap around her like constrict.

Despite it not being a normal battle move, it hurt Misty, and was enough to knock her off Tentacruel. Due to it striking Misty's cheek, it also caused the girl to open her mouth and unintentionally take a deep breath... Except she's still underwater...

On the surface, the four females gasped as they saw Misty get stiked. As then noticed she started to tread water, they panicked. Daisy was the first to respond as she prepared to jump in...

"Wait..." Nurse Joy stopped her. Daisy looked at the nurse, not happy, her sister was drowning. Nurse Joy simply pointed back to the scene and what they saw was... Surprising...

Feeling her tentacle hit Misty, stopped Tentacruel's internal battle and she looked to see Misty... Who was attempting to breath, but do to the location, was causing her to drown, whilst attempted to tread water. Tentacruel's hatred vanished as she stared at the girl she grew up with. Her best friend. With her mind made up, Tentacruel rushed to the rescue and swam to Misty at a fast speed. It only took a few seconds before the two female's surfaced and Misty coughed as she tried to catch her breath.

Unheard by most, all three of Misty's sister's sighed in relief. After her coughing sessions, Misty could only respond in one way.

"Tentacruel... You. Saved me." Misty teared up in a weak frail voice, followed by wrapping her arms around the jellyfish pokemon.

"Tenta." Tentacruel replied, as she also wrapped her tentacle around the orange haired girl. Misty may have left, but there love never died.

"Tentacruel... I'm sorry I left. I wanted to prove myself and prepare to take the gym when I'm old enough." Misty cried. "I begged them to let me take you. But... You was officially the gym pokemon. I was only allowed to take Staryu... Because... Dad registered it as my starter... Before he passed.". Misty had completely broke down, and even Tentacruel had tears. It was simultaneously, a heart warming and heart breaking scene.

"Tenta. Tentacruel." Tentacruel replied, remorseful.

"Really. You forgive me?" Misty replied, hopeful. Tentacruel nodded. "Oh thank you Tentacruel... I promise... I won't leave you again.". Everyone watching the scene, became watery eyed. After a while both Misty and Tentacruel pulled themselves together.

"Hey Tentacruel... Could you answer me one thing?" Misty asked as the two swam back to the group, and everyone was in ear shot. Tentacruel happily nodded. "How come you've been lashing out?".

"Tenta. Tentacruel. Tenta tenta. Cruel." Tentacruel replied as she pointed with her tentacle to Misty's three sisters then to the high dive board. Misty sweat dropped, understanding pokemon is easier with Ash as a translator... No, she can figure this out. Her sisters... And the Dive Board... That means... Suddenly a light bulb went off.

"You mean to tell me that those three tried to make you perform in one of those silly shows. And that you can respect them when they clown around like that in front of hundreds of people?" Misty asked as she smirked.

"Tenta." Tentacruel smirked as well when she nodded to show Misty was right... Misty climbed back to the floor and Tentacruel followed and stood behind her, with Daisy passing a towel for Misty to dry herself off...

"I think I've seen enough." Nurse Joy announced as she stepped forward.

"What do you mean?" All four sisters asked, clearly not knowing what's going on.

"What I mean is, I'm not just your friendly pokemon centre Nurse, but... I am also a licensed P.L.A Inspector. And I came to investigate reports about this gym." Nurse Joy declared shocking everyone. "And after what I've seen, I am going to make some changes.".

"Like what?" Daisy asked, scared. After a few moments of silence.

"First of all, the official trainer of Tentacruel will be swapped over to Misty. It is clear she is the only one who has bonded with the poor pokemon." Nurse Joy explained, which caused Misty and Tentacruel to high-five... Or high-tentacle, in Tentacruel's case. Lily and Violet were shocked, maybe they were too hard on there little sister. Daisy was happy, her littlest sister was proving herself as a worth successor to the gym. "In terms of the gym its self. I am still to make my final decision.".

"W-what do you mean?" Misty asked scared.

"Firstly, these two have shown me that they are not capable of performing like responsible gym leaders, with there teasing, snickering and unprofessional behaviour as a whole." Nurse Joy snapped, as she directed towards Lily and Violet. That shut the two up. "As for you two, Daisy has the capability, but she isn't 100% deviated like she should be... Misty, on the other hand, will make a fine gym leader with her attitude, but I haven't witnessed your battle capability.".

"Being able to battle is one thing, but battle like a gym leader is another. I would love to see your capability first hand, but I don't have forever and you are still too young to be a full time leader." Nurse Joy concluded.

"WAIT! A challenger is coming here tomorrow, for his second badge. Let me battle him and I will prove I can battle like a gym leader should." Misty pleaded.

"Yeah, and I will keep the gym running like a gym leader should, until Misty is old enough and can take over." Daisy added. Nurse Joy thought it over, she could deferentially give it a try, especially if she tests how bendy the rules are. Looking in to there pleading eyes, was enough to push her over.

"Okay. I will let you take on that challenger tomorrow, provided they agree." Nurse Joy replied. "I will watch your battle and by the end I'll inform you of my decision of whether or not the Sensational Sisters can remain as the gym leaders.". With that Nurse Joy left.

Slowly, the group was coming around. Serena still had Abra in her arms. Brock was groggy. As Ash and Leaf got up, they looked at each other and burst into laughter.

"Hahahahaha! You should see your face!" Both Ash and Leaf laughed. They stopped when they heard each other. Every found some sort of reflection, whether Serena and her pocket mirror, Brock and his cooking untensals or Ash and Leaf who looked in a nearby pond. Everyone had scribbles over there faces. They quickly whipped them off, and then realised the pokemon were like it to. After cleaning all the pokemon, they came to the conclusion it must of been Jigglypuff and it left. Once everything was packed, all the pokemon returned they were almost ready to set off...

"Hey Abra... What are you going to do?" Serena asked the pokemon who was awake but still holding on to her. He looked at her with a blank expression. "Why don't you come with us?". At that request, Abra stared directly at Serena. Completely still, completely silent. After two and half minutes Serena was going to say something, when Abra nodded and snuggled into her, closing his eyes... He fell back asleep. Serena smiled and pulled out a pokeball, tapping against Abra's forehead, the sleeping pokemon was sucked inside and it dinged straight away.

"Alright... I caught an Abra." Serena cheered as she struck a pose. She then used her pokedex to scan her new catch:

Abra, The Psi Pokemon. Using its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and teleport to safety. It sleeps for 18 hours a day. It employs telekinesis whilst sleeping.

Type: Psychic

Ability: Inner Focus

Hidden Ability: Magic Guard (Note: Hidden Ability is locked)

Sex: Male

Nature: Relaxed (Note: The nature can change when the pokemon evolves)

Moves: Teleport, Hidden Power

After finishing listening to the pokedex, Serena clipped the new pokeball to her belt and put her pokedex away. Pikachu climbed onto Ash should and Leaf was surprised to see it had opened up after what happened at the lab.

"Wow, how did Pikachu come to trust you Ash?" Leaf asked, genuinely curios. Ash nervously laughed as he, Serena and Pikachu sweat dropped.

"Ya see..." Ash went on to tell the story of the Spearow on the first day. When done, Leaf had a good laugh at there expense while Brock scolded Ash for his recklessness, they group set off, and Leaf decided to stay with them for a bit, after all, she could registrar the pokemon from the gym leader and the trainers at the battle Chateau...

With Serena's new pokemon, and Leaf in tow. After cleaning themselves up, the group set off to Cerulean City. Ash, Pikachu and Leaf were in the lead, having a race, while Brock and Serena brought up the rear at a much more leisurely pace.

As the city came into view Ash had one thought. "This is it... My second gym badge is right down there. Waiting for me." Ash thought with determination.

"Hey guys... Come look at this." Brock called out as he stared at a sign. Ash came over and decided to read it allowed.

"Trainer Tips: Gary was here... Ash is a loser..." Ash's voice became angrier as he read it. "I'll show you Gary.". With that declaration, Ash stormed off towards the city and his second gym badge. Everyone else, Pikachu included, had massive sweat drops...

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