Alphabet Challenge
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon. I do, however, own this story.
N: Nag
Ash Ketchum thoroughly enjoyed getting under Misty's skin. It was, in fact, one of his favorite pastimes.
"You are such a nag," he heard his new girlfriend suddenly exclaim angrily.
Ash innocently raised an eyebrow in response to this comment.
"Who, me?" he asked.
"Yes, you," she snapped, flashing him a glare of death. Misty then returned her attention to the map she was holding, furrowing her brow in frustration. How was it that Brock had always made this stuff look so easy? It certainly looked simple enough, this whole navigating thing, but she was failing miserably, and, unfortunately, she knew it. She and Ash would never make it to Goldenrod City before nightfall at the rate they were going.
The intrepid duo marched on through the forest, Misty holding a map of Johto and attempting to lead the way. Ash decided to break the silence yet again.
"How much further, Misty?"
"I don't know, Ash," Misty replied, her aggravation at having been asked that question yet again evident in her voice.
"Well, are we almost there?"
"Ash, I don't know."
"Do you think we'll be there before nightfall?"
"Will you shut up and stop being such a nag?"
"Who, me?" Ash asked, grinning from ear to ear.
"Yes, you! Now shut up!"
Misty continued to look at the map in exasperation. What was she thinking when she had told Ash she would take over as navigator as they traveled towards Goldenrod? Sure, Ash was a terrible leader and map reader, but it wasn't as if she had much experience doing such things either…not that she would ever let Ash know that.
Darkness began to fall on Ash and Misty as they continued through the forest towards Goldenrod. As they marched onward something streaked through the bushes past them. Misty flinched.
"What's the matter, Misty?" Ash asked in a playful tone.
"N-nothing! I just thought I heard something."
"Maybe it was a bug Pokémon," Ash suggested.
Misty's face turned green.
"Aww, don't worry, Mist. I'll protect you from the big, bad bug Pokémon."
"Shut up!"
"What?" Ash asked innocuously.
"You're being a nag."
"Am I?"
"Yes. Now be quiet so I can concentrate."
It had become pitch black out, the only light visible emanating from the moon, the stars, and Misty's flashlight. Misty sighed.
"Is something the matter, Misty?" Ash asked.
"No, Ash," Misty replied, completely irritated.
"You know, Misty, you can admit it if you're having a hard time with this."
"I'm not."
"Well, does that mean we're almost there?"
"Quit being such a nag, Ash!"
"Me, a nag?"
"Yes…now shut up!"
"Make me."
Misty turned around, a look of exasperation on her face. Ash stood still in anticipation. She walked over to him and kissed him straight-on for a full minute.
"That was only so you would shut up," Misty said in an angry voice.
Ash Ketchum thoroughly enjoyed getting under Misty's skin. It was, in fact, one of his favorite pastimes. He had know that that day's nagging could have ended badly, perhaps with a slap, but well, that day had been his lucky day.
Author's Note: Well, I hope you enjoyed that little drabble. I'm sorry that it was so short. I can happily say that I'm more than half-way through this challenge. (It's certainly taken me long enough.) Coming up with each word (I usually flip through my dictionary and look for good words for each letter) and a scenario to fit the word has been a challenge, but I must say that I've really enjoyed doing it. Hopefully I'll be able to do at least one a week from here on out and finally finish this thing!
LOL, I just realized that I totally forgot to include Pikachu in this one. Sorry, Pikachu fans!
Oh, if you haven't noticed I've updated "Wonderwall." People kept begging me to update one of my chaptered fics, and I finally did, and hardly anyone reviewed, so be sure to head over there and review…or else. (Kidding, of course!)
Take care, everyone. :)