Okay people! Here's the final chapter; it's based on the episode "Gotta Catch Ya Later" and with some of my ideas, too! I don't own Pokemon, enjoy!
Chapter 34: Catch Ya Later
With the Johto League Silver Conference behind her, Angelina decides to stop in Viridian City before making the long journey back to Pallet Town.
'The last time I was here, I defeated my father for the Earth Badge,' Angelina frowned at the thought as she made her way towards the newly built Pokemon Center. She walked through the sliding glass doors and spotted Ash and friends talking to Nurse Joy, whom was holding onto a red bike. 'but that was nothing compared to the first time….'
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Two years ago, June
Viridian City, old Pokemon Center
Angelina watches Misty stomp toward Ash while holding a destroyed-looking bike.
"Hey, what happened to your bike?" Ash asked, pointing to the bike.
"You happened to my bike!" Misty yelled, clutching the bike over her head, about to throw it.
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"That's great!" Ash proclaimed to Misty, "You finally got your bike back! Now you can get home fast!"
"Whoop-de-doo," Misty grunts angrily.
"Why are you so grouchy?" Ash asked.
"I'm not grouchy!" Misty roared angrily. "Why don't you just leave me alone!" she storms off.
"Ahhh, Misty?" Ash gasped, watching his friend run out of the center. "That was weird…. what's wrong?"
"I get the feeling that maybe she wanted to keep on traveling with us," Brock replied to his young friend.
"Oh?" Ash just pondered on those words. "Really?"
Angelina just sighed in disappointment, "Honestly Ashton, you just don't get it."
"What do you mean?"
"Forget it, okay?" Angelina said, also leaving the Pokemon Center. She headed down the street and walks passed the park, but notices a familiar redhead girl facing off against three guys in blue jumpsuits. "Oh no! Misty's in trouble!"
"Then we're gonna help," said a determined voice behind Angelina. She turned and smiled in relief at the sight of Ash and Brock. They ran into the park, stopping right behind Misty. Her Politoad was surrounded by a Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Hitmontop.
"You cheats, how am I supposed to battle you one on three?" Misty yelled in disgust.
"Misty!" Ash called. "Pikachu and I will make it two-on-three!"
"I'll make it three-on-three!" Brock offered. "It's all fare now, Misty!"
"Oh thanks, that's nice," Misty said, surprised to see her friends.
"Well, well," Kim sneered. "You do have some friends."
"That's more than what you'll ever get," Angelina retorted.
"Go Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Ash ordered. His electric mouse Pokemon released a blast of electricity on Hitmontop.
"Forretress!" Brock yelled, throwing out a Fast Ball. "Rapid Spin!" the silver steel-coated Bagworm Pokemon appeared with orange spikes sticking out of the sides, spinning rapidly and smashed into Hitmonlee.
"HA! You guys aren't so invincible now!" Angelina taunted, but then she hears Misty snap at Ash and Brock that she could have handled the battle without their help. She smiled, knowing the young redhead was happy to see her friends again.
"Yeah, we know," Ash said.
"But since you're going home, we wanted to share this last battle with you," Brock said.
"Misty, go ahead and finish this one off; we'll just watch," Ash continued. "You're a great Water Pokemon trainer, I know you can win this battle."
"Okay," Misty smiled. "Politoad, Bubble Attack!" the green toad-like Pokemon exhaled a jet of blue bubbles and pummels Hitmonchan while Pikachu strikes Hitmontop with another Thunderbolt and Forretress hits Hitmonlee with another Rapid Spin.
"NOOOOO!" the three brothers cry as their fighting Pokemon fall unconscious.
Suddenly, loud blasts are heard from behind the three brothers and Ash's gang; they turn and notice a soccer goalpost appears from the ground and zoom toward each other. Slamming shut and forming a cage around the seven trainers and their Pokemon; then evil laughter is heard.
"UH!" Kim cried.
"UH!" Kale cried.
"UH!" Khan cried.
"UH!" Angelina cried.
"UH!" Ash cried.
"UH!" Brock cried.
"UH!" Misty cried.
"Score for our team!" Meowth cackled, standing between Jessie and James.
"Team Rocket!" Ash yelled.
"Not you guys again!" Brock growled.
"We thought you'd might be up for a little game," Jessie smirked.
"But already you've been beaten by two goals, get it?" James quipped.
"Its better than your motto anyday," Angelina grinned.
"Let us outta here, Team Rocket!" Kim yelled.
"C'mon, we're on your side!" Kale cried.
"You were suppose to be invincible!" Jessie roared angrily.
"So these weird guys are with Team Rocket?" Misty asked.
"How low could they get," Angelina said disgustedly.
"Why won't you let us out? We did everything you were paying us to do?" Kahn whined.
"You should know that there are more important things in this world than money," Jessie informed.
"Which means even if we had any money to give you, we still wouldn't," James replied.
"Dat's right!" Meowth agreed.
"Figures," Angelina rolled her eyes.
The brothers yell in outrage and cut their way through the netting of the goalposts with a pair of scissors. Ash and his friends made their escape as well.
Angelina was the last to step out, but caught her foot in the netting and cried while trying to keep her balance; though failing and closed her eyes to not face her falling, but she felt arms beneath her.
"Are you okay, Angelina? You're not hurt, are you?"
"Hmm?" Angelina opened her eyes; she found herself in Brock's arms and stared up at him in awe. "I'm fine."
"Great, so am I," Brock smiled.
Angelina jumped slightly when Jessie screamed. The Invincible Pokemon Brothers just wouldn't leave Team Rocket alone.
"You three should go away!" Ash demanded. "At least the other three got us outta there!"
"Okay, you guys ready?" Misty asked.
"Yeah!" Ash and Brock nodded.
"Politoad, Water Gun!" Misty shouted.
"Forretress, Rapid Spin!" Brock ordered.
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Ash yelled.
Politoad's jet of water combined with Pikachu's electric attack and Foretress's rapid spinning creates a whirlwind; sending Team Rocket and the Invincible Pokemon Brothers blasting into the sky.
"Wow, now that's what I call teamwork," Angelina smiled, back onto her feet just as Ash was complimenting Misty's battling.
"Thank you, Ash," Misty smiled. "That's sweet," she then turned to him, "And thanks for always being a good friend to me."
"Yeah sure," Ash grinned, then he looks away, "Misty, your bike's there, you're in a hurry, right?"
"Um, yeah," Misty said.
They walked along the riverbank one last time on the outskirts of Viridian City.
"So Ash, don't forget your morning rituals," Misty reminded her not-so-smart friend. "Take a bath and brush your teeth."
"I'll remember," Ash replied.
"And make sure Pikachu doesn't eat too much," Misty added.
"Pi-kachu!" the electric mouse squeaked. (Okay, I won't)
"And now Brock, don't get too distracted by the girls." Misty advised.
Brock just laughed.
"That'd be a first," Angelina smirked, then got an offended look from the older boy, "I'm kidding, honey, don't worry," she assured.
"One more thing." Misty started.
"That's enough!" Ash said.
"It's just something I feel I need to tell you," Misty pleaded.
"All right," Ash sighed.
"No way, this is it," Angelina whispered excitedly.
"Just keep on, doing your best," Misty informed, which made both her older friends sigh in disappointment.
"I guess she's not ready," Angelina frowned.
"Maybe, but hopefully someday she will," Brock assured.
"What do you mean?" Ash asked.
"Well you know, without me there," Misty said, then smiles at her egg-Pokemon in the bike basket. "Its cause of this bike I met Ash. Togepi, it was a coincidence that you and I met, too."
"Ours wasn't a coincidence," Ash acclaimed. "I don't believe it could be just a coincidence that I met you out of all people."
"What do you mean, Ash?" Misty asked.
"I guess what I mean is even though that happened, I think that we were meant to meet and become friends." Ash explained.
"Me too, we've been through so much together on our travels," Brock added. "I'd say we're best friends now."
"You mean it, Brock?" Misty asked hopefully. "We're really best friends?" Ash and Brock nodded, agreeing with that confirmation and Misty smiled knowing that she was truly cared about.
As the sun sets, the four friends come to the fork between Pewter City, Cerulean City, and Pallet Town. Angelina stood next to Brock watched her brother and Misty say their good-byes; smiling at their moment.
"Will I see you again?" Misty asked.
"You will, I swear," Ash promised.
"HOLD EVERYTHING!" Brock interrupted loudly.
"What's gotten into you, Brock?" Ash asked; he, Angelina, and Misty turning to look at him.
"Actually," Brock replied matter-of-factly, "I also have to go back home right away."
"HUH?" Ash, Misty, and Angelina gasped.
"PIIIKA!" Pikachu squeaked in shock.
"I got an e-mail saying I had to go back and take care of some errands and stuff," Brock informed. "And I almost forgot."
"How could you forget something like that?" Ash cried upsetly.
"Uhhh, I'm not sure exactly," Brock said embarrassingly.
"Maybe cause you didn't want to leave?" Misty suggested.
"Probably," Brock agreed.
"I know, Brock," Misty smiled. "I understand."
Still standing at the crossroads, everyone is now ready to go their separate ways.
"Well, I guess this is where we all split up," Brock said.
"Are you sure you'll be okay without me, Ash?" Misty asked.
"I'll be fine," Ash assured.
"See ya then," Brock nodded.
"Goodbye," Misty waved.
"So long," Ash said.
"Later," Angelina replied, watching Brock walk down his road and Misty rides down her road. She smiled and was about to leave when she looked over at her brother, whom had his head down.
"Misty, thank you," Ash whispered. "And Brock, I know that there's no way I could never-"
Angelina gasped. Brock and Misty have returned, now confused and staring at their friend, whom is in shock to see them.
"If you have something to say, Ash," Misty grinned. "Just say it."
"Yeah, we're all ears," Brock agreed.
"ARRH! WHY ARE YOU CREEPING UP ON ME LIKE THAT!" Ash screamed.
"Sorry, I forgot to give this to you," Brock held up a little peach basket. "Something to eat, a box picnic with matching cutlery," he placed a silver spoon and fork on top the basket.
"And this," Misty holds up a pink handkerchief. "Makes things easier to carry." she wraps the pink cloth around the basket, and then hands it to her friend. "Here."
Ash takes the gift, trying to hold back his tears, "I guess you guys should go now."
"Okay," Misty smiled.
"We'll miss you," Brock said.
Misty rides off on her bike while Ash runs down his path toward Pallet Town, but Angelina calls after Brock as he is walking away.
"Angelina, I'm flattered you want to come home with me, but you can't just yet," Brock said, slightly blushing.
Angelina rolled her eyes, "Keep dreaming, I just wanted to say goodbye," then added, blushing, "And I'm gonna miss you."
"Yeah, so will I," Brock smiled, "And I want to give you something," he reached into a pocket in his vest and pulled out a lavender heart-shaped pin, he opened it to reveal a picture of himself.
Angelina was so happy that tears welled up in her eyes. She took the the heart-pin and fastened it onto her tank top. "It's beautiful! Thanks!" she excitedly gave him a hug."Well before you go, I want to give you something, too!" she leaned in, blushing as she pressed her lips gently to his warm ones, which took the breeder by surprise. Her arms were already wrapped around his neck, but he relaxed and wound his strong arms around her waist as he pulled her a little more into his body and kissed her back passionately.
They finally broke apart, panting and feeling satisfied.
Brock blushed, then smirked. "Sure you don't want to come home with me?" he asked, inhaling her scent of lavender-vanilla shampoo and moving his hands up-and-down her curvy back.
Angelina blushed back, her face partially burried into his shirt. "Wish I could say yes, but you know I can't right now." she said, his masculine scent of sandalwood and cologne filling her nostrils.
"All right, I should get going," Brock said, releasing his arms. "Take care, and stay beautiful." he gave her a quick peck on her lips once more, blushing as he walks away.
Angelina smiled, "Sure, no problem," she waved happily and couldn't help but still blush. Then she takes out her Charizard and flies back to Pallet Town.
The following day, Angelina was sitting on the couch at her step-relatives' reading the latest issue of Pokemon Journal while babysitting Christina and her step-cousin Taylor. Aunt Victoria and Mrs. Ketchum went out for their daily shopping before lunch while Ash was out visiting Professor Oak and Tracey.
"You think he'll like this?" Delia asked, holding up a black-and-blue short-sleeved hooded shirt.
"Of course, Delia," Victoria smiled. "Don't forget these matching items," she held up a pair of light blue jeans, a black-and-red cap, and a pair of black finger-less grip-gloves.
Elsewhere.... Christina shuts the front door of her step-aunt's house and walks into the living room carrying a big box wrapped in brown paper. Angelina looked up after she just got done feeding her baby step-cousin Taylor and puts him down for a nap.
"It's for you, Lina." Christina said excitedly. "What is it? Who's it from?"
"Calm down, ok?" Angelina laughed softly, taking the package and opened it while sitting on the couch. The girls gasped at the sight of a new traveling outfit and a big yellow bag with many pockets.
"Oow, its so pretty!"
"Yes, it's perfect," Angelina smiled.
Later that night, Ash announced to Tracey and Professor Oak that he was starting a new journey in the Hoenn Region and would only take along his Pikachu. Angelina didn't tell many people that she'd be traveling there, too. She walked into the living room with her mother, whom held out new clothes and a ferry-ticket for Ash.
"And this is the latest state of the art Pokedex for you two," Professor Oak said, placing out two red-and-black ovular-shaped devices. "It's pre-loaded with information on all the Pokemon in the Hoenn Region."
"Wow, thanks Professor!" Ash exclaimed, taking one for himself while Angelina took the other one. "Thank you, Mom!"
"And you can count on me to take care of your Pokemon for you," Tracey assured with a wink. "Yours too, Angelina!"
"Thanks a lot, Tracey!" Angelina grinned.
"Brush your teeth, and change your underwear," Mrs. Ketchum reminded her son. "Stay out of trouble." she warned her daughter.
"Do your best," Professor Oak added.
"We will," Ash said, holding his new clothes and smiling at his Pikachu. Angelina couldn't be any happier.
Their hearts filled with new determination, Ash and Angelina set out on new journeys. As they prepare to head toward the Hoenn Region, their thoughts are on new Pokemon to discover, new battles to be fought, and new friendships waiting to be made.
§The End?§
Okay, this chapter ends "Johto Surprises Upon Return"; I am so thrilled, but don't worry because this isn't the end just yet for I shall return! Thanks to all that have reviewed for every chapter, I really appreciate it! Till next time!