I'm back and i bring chapter 11 with me. I read your reviews and i'm happy that you think I'm doing a good job with this story. I have really enjoyed writing this story so far and i have no intention of stopping. I will continue to write as many chapters as quick as possible but after this chapter i might not be able to write a new chapter for around 2 weeks as i got course work and i got exams to prepare for so unfortunately i won't be able to write much.
I want the readers opinion for some future chapters of the story. When Dawn and Ash go into the Nature Zone they will both capture 6 new Pokemon so if you have any ideas of what Pokemon should each person catch review with the Pokemon you want to see in the story. Remember i am only including the original 151 as they are in Kanto and I'm going by the original series in Kanto.
To Be Or Not To Be!
Chapter 11 - Arrangements!
It was a beautiful Tuesday morning. The sun was already out and the early morning birds were already chirruping away. Misty's personal alarm clock rang throughout the house and she turned it off quickly not wanting to wake up everyone else. As she turned it off the alarm the house once again became silent other than the occasional grunt from the Ash's room where Ash was apparently dreaming about food or something along those lines.
Misty remembered last night, more tears were welling up in her eyes just remembering Dawn following Ash into his room and not coming out for the entire night. Misty had not slept well all night thinking about it as thoughts of them together started to haunt her. She sat up trying to hide away the tears that she was about to shed but she succeeded in stopping them. Misty looked at the clock and it read 9.10am. after looking at the time Misty thought it was about time to get ready as she was going to have the worst day. Not only was she going to spend time with the girl who stole the man she loved away from her but also have to go shopping with her and Delia. She stood up and slowly made her way to the bathroom to get ready for the day.
Misty tried to relax by having a nice shower but it didn't help relax her at all and she just stayed at miserable as before. She got out the shower and she grabbed the nearest towel and dried herself. After she dried herself completely Misty put on the dressing gown that Delia had bought her 7 years ago so any time she stayed she could always relax. Misty had always enjoyed staying at Ash's but not this time. This time was miserable, not only was she completely hated by all the Pokemon she felt like Ash was not going to forgive her for attacking Dawn but Misty was willing to suffer all the misery for the moment but she hoped that things might eventually turn around and it would all go right for her, no matter how slim those chances were she wouldn't give up that hope.
Once in her dressing gown Misty moved over to the mirror where she used the hairdryer and dried her hair. After 15 minutes of drying her hair Misty was ready to get some breakfast. She didn't bother getting dressed yet as she had a few hours before they were leaving for Viridian City.
Misty quietly grabbed her Pokeball's as she knew they would be hungry too and she quietly crept down the corridor passing by Ash's room. As she passed Misty was curious to see if she could hear anything behind the door so she pressed her ear to the door and listened carefully but only the snores from Ash could be heard. "How does Dawn put up with him snoring like that?" Misty didn't want to to linger in fear of being caught so she continued down the corridor and quietly made her way downstairs. She reached the bottom of the stairs and she decided it was time to release her smaller Pokemon so she released Psyduck, Staryu, Starmie adn Azuril. She didn't release Goldeen as there was no water and not enough room for Gyarados. All the Pokemon could sense Misty's misery which made them down as well but they didn't say a thing and just continued to walk close behind Misty.
As Misty entered the living room she was greeted by a over excited Growlithe who attacked her pushing her down to the floor licking her face. Growlithe was too young to sense all the bad blood between the rest of the Pokemon and Misty so he just greeted her like he would anyone. Watching the little dog Pokemon brought a smile to her Misty's face. the first one since she seen Ash and Dawn kissing. Misty noticed that most of the Pokemon was not there so she assumed they were in the garden playing or something but Charizard sat watching the news which really confused her and 2 of his Charmanders were playing next to him. A Pokemon she had never seen before had his arms crossed with his eyes closed and Misty assumed he was asleep when in fact he was just being his normal arrogant self. (The Pokemon she is talking about is Buizel. Buizel is not known in Kanto in this story so she didn't know what it was.) Charizard gave her one glance but not as mean as his last ones were. He still wasn't like he used to be when he used to be happy when he seen her but now he just accepted her being there and just acknowledges her existence. The Charmanders didn't even notice her as they were too busy playing with each other.
Misty's Pokemon went over to Charizard and as soon as he seen them his entire attitude changed. he greeted them like old friends and included them in his conversations. Psyduck just walked up to Buizel wondering if he was asleep or awake. Buizel opened his eyes and looked into Psyduck's eyes. He smiled and placed out his paw trying to make friends with Psyduck but he wasn't clever enough to understand it and didn't shake. Buizel didn't take offense as he could tell he wasn't that bright and it probably wasn't that clever so he just tried to start a conversation. Growlithe eventually jumped off Misty and he went running as fast as he could up the stairs banging into a few walls on hsi way up. obviously he was going to see what Ash and Dawn were up to.
Misty got up and cleaned herself as Growlithe was malting and all his fur had went all over her. She brushed herself down and made her way past Buizel and Psyduck and walked into the kitchen. As she entered she was met by Mr Mime who simply smiled at her pointing into the dining room indicating her to sit down. Misty obliged and sat down on the seat Mr Mime pulled out for her. "Thanks Mime." Misty smiled at the clown like Pokemon and watched as he scurried off into he garden to get Delia to make some breakfast. Misty stood up and followed him as she wanted to release Gyarados and Goldeen. As she reached the back door she looked at the many different Pokemon. Some were playing, some were talking, some were practicing new techniques that they could use in contests if Dawn decided ever to enter a contest again and some were just play fighting getting in some early morning training.
She reached for Gyarados's Pokeball and released him. The huge, fish like dragon came out and instanlty went over to a tree and began to take a nap. Misty walked over to the pond Delia had in her garden and released Goldeen in it where she just swam round enjoying the freedom. Misty turned round and went back inside and sat back down at the seat that Mr Mime had given her. She only waited a few minutes before Delia came into the kitchen smiling. "Hi Misty, your up early."
"Yeah, i needed to release the Pokemon they haven't been out since my journey here."
"Sure, I'm sure there happy to see their friends again."
"Yeah Charizard is talking with Starmie, Staryu and Azuril while Psyduck is trying to make friends with that otter type Pkemon"
"Oh you mean Buizel, he's a lovely Pokemon, he's a little arrogant but he's good natured at the same time." Delia looked into the living room and watched Buizel laughing as Psyduck did something funny. She smiled as she watched them. Delia once again turned her attention to Misty. "What you want for breakfast?"
"Could i have the usual please?"
"Sure thing, i shouldn't even have to ask now, i'll make you a nice bacon sandwich just the way you like it." Delia turned and opened the fridge pulling out the bacon and walking over to the frying pan and she started to cook. Misty just sat quietly waiting. After about 5 minutes of Delia putting her breakfast on Delia turned to Misty who wasn't acting her normal happy self so she decided to find out the reason even though she assumed it was about Ash and Dawn but she needed to ask to make sure. Delia sat down in front of Misty and she looked into Misty's eyes trying to figure out what was going on in her head. She only found confusion in the girl as mixed emotions were overwhelming her. "Misty, you haven't been the same since you met Dawn, will you tell me what's wrong. I thought you were going to try and be happy."
"I am, i just find it hard looking at Ash knowing that he likes someone else. I know its not really Dawn's fault but i can't stop taking all my anger out on her as it was her that took him away from me. I just wanted in to be me and Ash." Misty was waiting for a reply but didn't get one as Growlithe once again came bounding in the room jumping on Delia.
"Hello there Growlithe, you certainly seem happy." She smiled at the dog and began to stroke him. She was about to say something to Misty but was disrupted once again by two figures moving through the living room and into the kitchen. They were talking to each other and they were arm in arm and Ash had no shirt on but was wearing some jeans while Dawn was wearing his shirt which was far to large for her and see wasn't wearing any trousers. They both came in the room followed by the rest of the Pokemon. Delia looked at Ash and Dawn and smiled at the couple. "So what you'd two so happy about and why is Dawn wearing your shirt?"
Ash was the one to respond. "Well we were just in my room and we were just talking about what life is going to be like when we have out own home and we will be able to bring back all our Pokemon to the house. We will have everyone living in the house and outside and the reason Dawn is wearing my shirt is because well she hasn't got many clothes because we been travelling and had not much room and she has no proper clean clothes. So for now she is wearing my top. Could you put her clothes int he washing as she will need them for going out today."
"Sure Hun, I'll wash you clothes. Dawn handed the bunch of clothes that she had in her hand and handed them over to Delia who hurried over to the washing machine. She placed them in and set them to the highest setting to wash them quickly.
Misty couldn't help but glare at Dawn as she didn't believe that was the reason she was wearing his top, she thought that she was wearing his top because they ahd slept together but really they haven't they just stayed in the same room with each other in the same bed but no activities. Dawn didn't notice Misty's glare and just sat down by Ash staring at him with a broad grin on her face. "Your so handsome Ash." Dawn giggled when she said this which made Ash blush slightly.
"And you Dawn are the most beautiful girl i have ever known, no one can surpas your beauty." Ash rested his hands on Dawn's which had been lying on the table and she just melted as his hands touched her. She felt so happy as he normallly did when they were together. Dawn couldn't believe that they had only been together for a short number of days but already she felt like they had dated for months. Ash leaned in and gave Dawn a slight peck on the lips but nothing to big as it was early in the morning and they had tired themselves out kissing last night.
Misty turned away as she couldn't bear to watch. "Why do they have to act like that when I'm here, they no I'm not happy about them being together so why be so lovey dovey with each when I'm here. I wish they would just stop!"Ash pulled away as Delia started making her way back to the dining room.
"Hey Dawn what would you like for breakfast?" Dawn thought for a moment before answering Delia.
"Err, i will just have whatever Ash is having."
"So you want a full English breakfast?"
"Yeah that would be great, thank Delia."
"No problem sweetheart anything for my Ash's special girl." Delia turned and went to start cooking Ash and Dawn's breakfast. During the few minutes Delia was gone it was awkward for Misty as she just sat there as Dawn chatted away with Seadra who had just came in when he sensed his master come down and Growlithe was play fighting with Ash and Ash was tickling him which Growlithe loved as he was lying on his belly wanting to be tickled more. Pikachu came running and jumped on Ash's shoulder hugging his best friend. Ash just hugged him back and started talking with Pikachu while stroking Growlithe.
When Delia did get back to the table she brought Misty's breakfast and handed over her bacon sandwich to her. Misty started on the sandwich eagerly as she knew how good it was from previous visits. As Delia sat down Ash stood up. "I'll be in the living room for awhile i got a few calls to make."
"Sure Hun, I'll call you in when breakfast in ready."
"Thanks mum" Ash left the room with his phone and he started dialing a number.
Back in the dining room Delia began chatting away with Dawn while Misty just ate her food. "So Dawn, you looking forward to our little shopping trip today?"
"I can't wait, i've been dying to get new clothes and since I'm moving here to Pallet i don't think 3 sets of clothes is going to cut it."
"Yeah, we ca get you a completely new wardrobe. I will buy it for you if you like?"
"Oh i couldn't accept that, you've already gave me a room in your wonderful house and feeding me, i can't allow you spend any more money on me, i will buy my own clothes."
"Are you sure i really will buy them if you want?"
"Thanks for the offer but i have a problem when it comes to shopping and you would soon regret telling me that you will pay for it, before you know it you won't have any money left the rest of the month so i can't accept and besides i have money from all my contests so i have enough money to get my own things, i really don't want to take liberties."
"OK, Dawn, but remember whenever you need a few extra clothes you can always count on me as i am a fellow shopper lie yourself who gets a little overboard when it comes to dressing up." Delia smiled and Dawn began to laugh. Misty was bored with the conversation as it was about things she truly hated to talk about, SHOPPING!. "So Dawn have you already got an outfit for you date with Ash tonight or you going to buy one?"
"How did you know we were going on a date?"
"Oh i overheard you and Ash talking about it."
"OK, we must of been pretty excited about it as we didn't think we said it out loud. Oh well. I could wear the dress i wear for contests, i know Ash likes me in that one but i want to surprise him so could you help me find the most beautiful perfect dress so i can impress Ash?"
"Oh it will be pleasure sweetie, i love helping people shop especially when its for someone they love." Delia just smiled and both women just continued to talk about shopping while Misty just sat extremely bored.
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In the living room Ash was dialing the number that Lewis had given him the previous day for his old friend Jack. Pikachu was on his shoulder and Charizard had decided to join him in the living room but other than those three the room was quiet. Ash closed the door to the kitchen so no crazy Growlithe's could pop put of nowhere and attack them. Ash finished dialling the number and the phone began to ring. After a few rings the phone was answered. "Hello"
"Hi Jack, its me Ash, remember old friends from down the road."
"ASH!! I can't believe it, its been how long since we last talked."
"Too long my friend, too long."
"Well what's up Ash?"
"Well i knew you moved to Viridian City to become an Estate agent and i'm heading into eh city for the day while my mother and girlfriend go shopping."
"Girlfriend? Who's the lucky girl?"
"Well I'll introduce you one time."
"Cool, can't wait to see the girl who finally managed to capture Ash Ketchum's heart" Jack began to laugh and Ash caught on that he was being sarcastic.
"Hey i wasn't that bad with girls was i?"
"Ash you were terrible, so many girls liked you but who were so oblivious to them all, i couldn't stop laughing to myself every time a girl flirted with you and you did nothing"
"Well that was years a go now, I've changed since my Pokemon journey."#
"I bet you have."
"Jack are you working today?"
"Well that was a sudden change of topic but to answer you question yeah i am, why?"
"Well i was hoping that we could meet up and have a chat today, I'm going to call Lewis and see if he would like to come."
"I'd love too, we can meet up during my lunch break which is 2 hours, so anytime between 1 and 2 we can meet up."
"Well could i come to see you during work as well?"
"Depends on how busy i am."
"Well you'll be busy today, i assure you."
"And how would you know that Ash?"
"Well because today i need your help to get me a good deal on a certain house in Pallet Town I'm looking for but its being sold privately and i could use you help to get a good chance in buying it."
"Well, well i never thought I'd never see the day Ash ketchum settled down."
"Well i guess my girlfriend changed me, i just want to be with her now and we both decided to finish our journeys and we're buying a house together."
"Well congratulations Ash, I'm happy you finally found someone that you truly want to be with, and yeah I'd love to help you out with your house."
"Thanks, so i'll just pop into your Estate agents and ask for you."
"Yeah, say your name to the women on desk as i will tell them i will be expecting you."
"Thanks, and during your lunch we can meet up with Lewis and we can catch up with each other."
"I'd like that, i want to hear all about the Pokemon you caught and all your journey's well i better get going, i got a client."
"Sure, i'll be round later."
"Cya later" Both put the phone down. Ash smirked to himself. Good old Jack, still as sarcastic as he was all those years ago, can't wait to see him again, well anyway i better give Lewis a call to see if he can join us. Ash began to dial another number on the sheet of paper that Lewis had given him but this time it was Lewis's own number. After it rang for a few rings Lewis finally picked up.
"Hello."
"Hey Lewis its Ash, i was wondering if you have anything going on today at around 12-2pm.?
"Err let me check my court cases." Ash could hear Lewis talking to himself looking down the list of cases he had. He came back after a minute of looking. "Well i got to be back in work by 1.30pm so i can stay for an hour and half, how that sound?"
"Sounds good, we'll meet in Costa on Booker road, Jack will be joining us also so we can have a bit of time catching up completely. Say around 12?"
"Sounds good, i'll be there, well i better go i'm about the head into court. This case is a nice one, its about a murder so this could be a nasty one. Well cya later Ash."
"Cya" They both put the phone down. Ash looked at Charizard.
"Hey buddy, you wan to come with today?"
("Sure thing, i need to get away from the children, there driving me mad.")
"Ha, unlucky." Ash smiled. "Now i do have a concern about today."
Pikachu was the one to respond. ("And what might that be?")
"Well i don't like the idea with Misty being with Dawn without me so i think it would be better if you would go with Dawn shopping." Pikachu looked a little disappointed. Not about being with Dawn but the fact that he couldn't go with Ash. "Don't worry buddy, i only want you to go for Dawn's protection and as Misty only has water type Pokemon it would be better if you go as if she does start trouble and she uses her Pokemon you have the type advantage." Pikachu nodded finally understanding what his master asked of him.
("Sure thing Ash, i'll protect Dawn") Pikachu smiled and jumped off Ash and ran into the kitchen as he instantly wanted to get to work with protecting Dawn. Ash began to walk back into the kitchen but was surprised as the instance he entered he was asked by both Dawn and Delia, the same thing. Ash was just dumbfounded as to why all of a sudden they asked this question.
"What did you say again, i couldn't understand you both as you spoke so fast and at the same time."
Dawn was the one to speak. "Well Ash, me and Delia think its about time you...."
That's it with this chapter. You're going to have to wait til next chapter to see what Dawn and Delia have planned for Ash. I hope you enjoyed the chapter as i enjoyed writing it. Remember i will not be able to update for the enxt two weeks. I might get one chapter in before i really have to start work but it depends. So it could be over a good 2 weeks before a new chapter is on. Sorry.