AN: I couldn't help it. I just had to write this chapter and was laughing the entire time I did.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon or any of the characters. Just the random plot bunnies that my mind creates.
Chapter Warnings: Language, my awful sense of humor, innuendos
Pairing: Ash x Gary
Chapter 26 - Dress
A sharp series of rings alerts the duo to a call coming through on their comms set. With a quick glance towards the sleepy brunet on top of his Fearow, Ash answers the call.
Giving the proper identification, he waits anxiously for the Commander to disclose why he contacted them.
"I received the report from Pewter's neurologist. I have a mission that needs an Alpha Team but all others are currently occupied. It's an undercover, information gathering assignment. No engagement. Oak will be able to handle it. Details will be sent later." The Commander's stern voice echoes through the comms unit. Clearly not in any mood to mince words or waste time.
"Understood, sir."
He is about to hang up when a small sound alerts him that the Commander is still on the line.
"Commander?"
A few more beats of silence.
"We received a local police report about a break in at the Museum in Pewter. There is no evidence tying anyone to the scene, yet the sensors indicate someone was there and something was stolen. Do you have any input on the matter?"
Ash's pulse skyrockets as the Commander speaks. He sends a terrified glance towards his now alert partner who moves his wrist in a circle to signal him to continue talking.
"No sir...we went back to the Pokemon Center after the hospital to get some rest. Gary was out cold for the rest of the night, but the sirens woke me up. I didn't feel the need to check the situation thinking it was only a local police matter."
Silence greets his explanation. He begins to fidget. Did he buy it? What if they found a print or something we missed during the quick clean-up?
"Understood."
The line disconnects with a click. With a shaky sigh, Ash presses the radio button to get back in contact with the brunet. Silence. All he can hear is the wing beats of their flyers and the air streaming by them.
"Do you think he bought it?" He asks after several minutes of tense silence.
"I don't know Ash. We will find out eventually. We should focus on this undercover mission now."
With a nod, they finish their flight in silence.
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Needless to say, Gramps was freaking out. The old man immediately began fussing over him as soon as they landed. Asking questions on how the check-up went and what the doctor said.
Gary finally escaped into the house by claiming he needed to sit down due to the flight wearing him out. Once they were all seated in the living room, Ash gave a detailed report of the happenings at the hospital as well as their trek to the Museum before he took over.
"Gramps, they've never had a successful experiment. I think it was because any DNA that was inside the eggs was too degraded to use as a jumpstart for the revival process. I was able to extract the DNA from the amber and identified it as Aerodactyl DNA with a machine they have there. I combined that with a fossilized Aerodactyl egg they had there but the alarms went off as soon as the revival machine was activated. We high-tailed it out of there to avoid the police."
The intrigued look that was on the old man's face during his explanation quickly turns into a frown as he finishes speaking. A long sigh is released as dark eyes are drawn to the ceiling.
"Well that's a shame then. I had hopes that the amber would be revived if you went, but I guess we can't do the impossible after all...I was hoping to study it too."
Gary smirks at the pout that forms on the Professor's face. He thinks we weren't able to do it? You should really have more faith in us Gramps.
Stealthily pulling the small pokeball from his belt, he releases the fossil pokemon onto the table in front of him. It lets out a shrill screech causing the professor to jump and almost fall out of his chair. He chuckles at his successful prank.
Another shriek from the confused baby Aerodactyl breaks the Professor from his shocked stare. He immediately pulls his ever-present notebook out and frantically begins taking notes as the gray pokemon sniffs the table and staggers around on its stubby little legs.
"You actually did it?! I can't believe my eyes right now. How quickly did he hatch? Have you fed him yet? Can he fly? How about-"
"Gramps!" Gary interrupts, "One at a time. He hatched as soon as we made it back to the Pokemon Center. He ate some fruit we had in the room but I don't know if he can fly yet. I have a present for you though…"
He trails off as he slowly stands to dig through his pack he left against the wall. Pulling out a plastic bag, he hands it off to the Professor. Dark eyes widen as he looks inside and pulls out fragments of Aerodactyl's leftover egg shell. Gary also hands him the remainder of the amber as well as the plastic well that held Aerodactyl's DNA.
The Professor stands to take his new treasures to the lab. Lab coat billowing behind him, he quickly walks away already muttering theories and numbers to himself. Also standing, he stretches slowing feeling his bones crack in release. He picks up the sleepy rock flyer and shuffles towards the stairs.
"I'm gonna go take a nap. Let me know when the mission details are in."
An affirmative grunt is all he hears from his partner who is busy pampering the electric rodent in his lap with a belly scratch. Upon reaching his room, he curls up into a blanket cocoon with his newest pokemon tucked into his side already sleeping. He falls asleep quickly.
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He awakens a few hours later to a rumbling noise and empty stomach. Rolling out of bed, he picks up the still slumbering Aerodactyl and makes his way downstairs. He sees Ash talking on the comms set as he digs through a large box on the kitchen table. Barely contained fury registers on the raven's face. What's got him in such a bad mood?
Too lazy to pull the comms set from his pocket, he sets the now awake pokemon on the counter and places a few pieces of fruit in front of it. He smiles at the happy caw it releases as it eats the treat in front of it. I hope he can eat pokemon food too. It will be easier to feed him that way. Gary finishes making a large sandwich and sits down across from the raven.
"-but sir. You can't seriously expect me to go along with this? It's not like I'm some weak little twig. Everyone will be able to see through it right away. With the event going on, I can just go as myself and-"
His partner is cut off once more by the voice on the other end of the line. Gary sends a confused glance his way but Ash avoids meeting his gaze. What the hell is he being asked to do?
"Yes sir." Ash ends the call speaking through his teeth. Brown eyes glare at the table in front of him. Corded arms crossing over his chest as the raven fumes silently.
"What pissed you off so bad Ashy-boy? Who called?"
Brown eyes glance his way but quickly look away. A small blush forming on his partner's face. Whether from anger or embarrassment, Gary can't tell.
"Got the mission details a while ago. Apparently there is suspected pokemon and weapons trafficking aboard the S.S. Anne. The Vermillion police have stopped the vessel multiple times already but found no evidence of illegal activity beside the fact that the ship sits lower in the water at certain times as if there was a large load onboard. They believe that items are being put on and removed while the ship is at sea and they requested the military for assistance since their jurisdiction doesn't extend that far."
"We have to go undercover and search the ship for any illegal activities as well as any suspicious guests but we are only to record evidence and not to engage in order to protect the passengers on board. The ship leaves tomorrow afternoon so we have to leave at dawn."
Gary nods as he finishes his meal. Seems pretty standard to me. What pissed him off then?
"Sooo what's with the bad mood? And the box?"
If looks could kill, Gary is pretty sure the box would be on fire based on the furious glare Ash is sending its way.
"A Pidgey just landed carrying some supplies a few minutes before you woke up. Apparently the Commander is a sadistic asshole."
Well that's nothing new.
Curiosity sparked, Gary pulls the box towards him. Civilian clothing, fake trainer I.D.s, attachable holsters to go under the clothes, duffle bags and a large box of pokemon food greet his gaze. Green eyes narrow as a silky blue material brushes his fingers. Pulling the fabric out, he stares in confusion at the dark blue dress hanging from his fingertips. Glancing in bewilderment back into the box, he sees matching shoes, a purse, wig and various other woman's clothes.
What the fuck?
Seeing the blush bloom deeper on his partner's face, green eyes widen in astonishment. Gary nearly falls off his chair as a fit of uncontrollable laughter overtakes him. Brown eyes glare at him but do nothing to stop his amusement.
"The Commander...He wants...you to be a girl?!" Gary asks in between guffaws. This is the most perfect thing ever! An image of Ash in the dress with the long hair wig flashes behind his eyes. His lean body practically bulging the material out in all of the wrong places. The raven stumbling as he walks in the high heels.
Gary's abs start to burn from how hard he's laughing.
The raven mumbles something as he sinks further into his chair. Gary takes a deep breath to control himself so he can question his partner. "What was that princess?"
A large smirk forms on his face at the embarrassment and anger just oozes from his raven-haired partner. He leans back as Ash quickly stands and digs through the box. The raven tosses a small clear plastic bag containing two shiny metallic rings on the table before sitting back down with a huff.
"We have to be newlyweds." Ash mumbles slightly louder this time causing Gary to actually fall off his chair due to his new bout of laughter.
Professor Oak strolls in and Gary makes sure to interrupt whatever his partner is about to say.
"Ash and I are married."
He chuckles once more at the shocked look in his grandfather's dark eyes as Ash sputters to explain about the undercover mission. He slowly climbs back into his chair as his laughter slowly dies down. Stretching slightly to ease the burn in his abs, he smiles at his "new wife" who is still glaring at him.
"As I was trying to explain to the Commander, the S.S. Anne is having an event now where LGBT couples get a half-off discount due to some couple having a wedding while on board. So I don't have to dress up as a fucking girl!"
The Professor calmly places a hand on the upset raven's shoulder.
"If that is true, why are you so upset then?"
Uneasy silence follows the innocent question. Brown eyes narrow at him.
"According to the Commander, the decision is up to this asshole since he scored higher and is in command of our unit who I know won't let me, just for the sheer enjoyment of watching me suffer."
Gary leans back in his chair with a his infamous smirk firmly in place. Green eyes lock with brown as a battle of wills ensues.
"Honey, you should know me better than that by now. Of course I will let you dress how you want. Compromise is the cornerstone of a successful marriage after all." Sarcasm leaks from every word that pours out of Gary's mouth in his amusement.
Ash quickly stands and stomps outside with the girly clothes in hand, apparently having reached the limit of his teasing. Grabbing Aerodactyl off the counter, he saunters outside to see Ash directing Charizard to burn the pile of discarded clothes on the ground. His other pokemon gather around him to stare curiously at their trainer.
Bummer. I would have liked to see him at least try it on.
Releasing the rest of his pokemon, he quickly assures them that he is alright. But they are distracted by the newest pokemon in his arms. He sets Aerodactyl down for them to bond as he joins his grandfather by the door.
"Gary this is still a mission, so you can't tease Ash like that. He can only handle so much and, knowing him, he will retaliate after a certain point."
Gary scoffs as he watches Ash's pokemon wander over to meet the fossil pokemon.
"I know that Gramps. I will be the perfect loving husband tomorrow."
Ash walks over to join them, looking extremely satisfied after burning the clothes. Seeing the annoyed look on the Professor's face, Gary continues quickly.
"I will play nice! I promise. But we have another problem on our hands. Normal trainers don't collar their pokemon and usually only carry six. Since you haven't found a way to remove the active collars safely yet, I will only have Eevee with me. We can't risk bringing Aerodactyl or the starters with us either in case we get asked too many questions."
Silence greets his explanation. Feeling a pressure on his arm, he looks down to see two pokeballs in his partner's hands. Meeting brown eyes, he tilts his head in confusion.
"We can share my pokemon. Only Tauros has a shock collar so we can at least split the six I have left since I can't bring Pikachu or Charizard."
Nodding slowly, he looks at the three balls. He stares at the strange shapes his partner drew on each ball to differentiate them. The first one is just a circle and the second is a square with lines? Ash can't draw for shit. Which pokemon are these?
Hearing an enraged squeak, Gary quickly glances up to see Ash talking to his pokemon. Pikachu, Tauros and Charizard look pissed that they can't come and the raven is trying his best to calm them down.
Guess I better talk to mine too. Ugh.
Releasing a sharp whistle, his pokemon quickly gather back up around him. Aerodactyl crawls after them once he realizes that the others darted away at the sharp noise. It crawls towards him and tugs on his pants with its hooked wing until he bends down to pick him up. He places the flyer on his shoulder where it perches content.
"We have a mission, but I can't take any of you because of the shock collars. We have to go undercover, and the collars will give us away as military personnel. Since we don't have a way to remove the collars yet, I can only take Eevee."
He quickly holds his hands out at the outcry from his pokemon. They must still be worried. Makes sense since they haven't seen me in so long.
"I will have some of Ash's pokemon too so don't worry. I'll be fine. It's just information gathering anyway. We won't be engaging any bad guys. Alright?"
Glares meet his quick explanation but at least they weren't growling anymore. Looking over to his partner, he sees him walking forward with collarless Kingler and Primeape. Ahhh a bubble and a fist. That makes sense now.
"They have agreed to follow any orders you give for the mission Gary. Take care of them for me."
He nods in response and bends to remove the deactivated collar from Eevee's neck. It clicks off easily. He passes it to his grandfather for safe keeping. She shakes her head slightly to fluff up the patted down fur.
Carefully lifting the perching flyer, he places him in his lap once he sits down in the grass. The pokemon slowly wander back to their training. Aerodactyl watches briefly before crawling over to play with Larvitar and his Kevlar ball.
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Dressed in black jeans, black converse, purple t-shirt, black jacket, military belt minus the extra pockets, and his necklace, he strolls outside with a piece of toast in his mouth. Eevee trots at his feet. He walks up to the raven standing next to Pidgeot and passes another piece of toast to him. Two large black duffel bags are at his partner's feet.
Ash is dressed similar to him. Blue jeans with extra pockets, white t-shirt, black and yellow jacket, his black hat and black and orange gym shoes. He quickly recalls Kingler, Primeape and Eevee and place them on his belt. Ash follows suit with Lapras, Haunter and Larvitar.
His partner jumps onto his flyer and scoots as far forward as he can safely go. Gary climbs up behind him and slides his arms around Ash's tapered waist. Pidgeot spreads her wings and lifts off the ground. Grabbing the duffel bags off the ground, she lifts higher and turns North-East.
Here we go again.
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AN: Props to xXSakuraBlossomsXx for the mission idea! I am going to have so much fun with this.
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Next up: Chapter 27 - Undercover