21st Century Vulpix presents

POKÈMON: THE MUSICAL
By PinkScyther

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Pokémon, not the characters, not the places, not the songs.

I had this idea while I was listening to Totally Pokémon for the first time (which was only Sunday!) Basically, a Pokémon adventure, with songs!
Poké-speak


Mrs Ketchum leaned against the window sill. Somewhere in the house, Mimie was cleaning up again. And somewhere in Johto, her son Ash was on a Pokémon Journey.
Mimie came into the room. What's wrong?
Mrs Ketchum smiled. "Oh, I just miss my Ash. I can't help worrying about him."
I'm sure he misses you too, said Mimie, and then got out his beloved broom and started sweeping up.

Mrs Ketchum turned back to the window and thought about that.

*music*

"A Trainer's life is hard
Your travel route so far
Away from friends and family
You've learned to sacrifice
Always ready to pay the price
But what you have to understand
Even heros need a helping hand

Whatever you want
Whatever you need
You know you can always count on me
There'll always be someone waiting-
'Cause you're never too far from home
Wherever you go
Whatever you do
You know we'll be there
To pull you through
You know there'll be someone waiting-
'Cause you're never too far from home

We never had a doubt
You'd always figure out
Which way you're going
Be proud of what you've done
And the person you've become
But if you ever feel afraid
We're going to help you find your way

Whatever you want
Whatever you need
All of our love will set you free
There'll always be someone waiting-
'Cause you're never too far from home
Wherever you go
Whatever you do
All of your dreams will soon come true
There'll always be someone waiting-
You're never too far from home

You're never too far
You're never too far
You're never too far from home

You're never too far
You're never too far
You're never too far from home

Whatever you want
Whatever you need
You know you can always count on me
There'll always be someone waiting-
You're never too far from home
Wherever you go
Whatever you do
You know we'll be there
To pull you through
There'll always be someone waiting-
You're never too far from home

Whatever you want
Whatever you need
All of our love will set you free
There'll always be someone waiting-
You're never too far from home"

Mrs Ketchum smiled. Mimie came over and she put her arm around him. "You're never too far from home..." she repeated.
***

A long way away, Ash, Brock, Misty, Togepi and Pikachu were in the middle of nowhere, watching as a whole load of Officer Jenny's and Nurse Joy's ran around like headless chooks.
A huge tree had fallen and blocked off a road. There were two Sentret trapped under the fallen branches.
"Do you think there's anything we can do?" asked Ash.
"I think they've got it under control," replied Misty. She looked around. "Hey, where's Brock?"
Pikachu was shaking his head. Look over there, he said.
Brock was going spastic, running first after Officer Jenny's and then Nurse Joy's.
Misty sighed, and everyone spat out a mushroom shaped cloud.

Brock looked around. There were so many Nurse Joy's! And Officer Jenny's! He did a double take. Suddenly, he grabbed a microphone out of nowhere.

*music*

"A one woman man's what I want to be
Stay by her side so faithfully
I would if I could but it's just no good
'Cause there's two perfect girls for me

Jenny, oh Jenny
Joy, oh Joy
A one woman man's what I want to be
But there's two perfect girls for me

Officer Jenny, oh can't you see
You can lock me up and
Throw away the key
Oh Jenny, if loving you's a crime
Then sentence me now and I'll do the time
My uniformed beauty's simply the best
She's got my heart under house arrest
But before that cop names me her boy
I'm head over heels
(He's head over heels)
I'm head over heels
For a nurse named Joy

Jenny, oh Jenny
Joy, oh Joy
A one woman man's what I want to be
But there's two perfect girls for me

Nurse Joy
Won't you please cure me
Of this bad disease
Joy, the diagnosis is bleak
When I see your face my knees get weak
I'm burning up. I got the fever
She's my perfect nurse
And I'd never leave her
Her bedside manner has
Healed so many
So why'm I in love
(Why's he so in love)
Why'm I in love
With Officer Jenny

Jenny, oh Jenny
Joy, oh Joy
A one woman man's what I want to be
But there's two perfect girls for me

I've tried and I've tried
And I've searched way deep inside
From these two I won't choose
I can't stand the bad news
'Bout the name of the girl that
I'm gonna lose.

This can't go on-enough is enough
I've got to pick one-no matter
How tough
It's time for eeny, meeny, miny, mo
Wait a second-
(Wait a second)
-What's her name
I just gotta know

Jenny, oh Jenny
Joy, oh Joy
A one woman man's what I want to be
But there's two perfect girls for me

But there's one-no two-no three
Four, five, six, seven, so many
Perfect girls for me"

All the Nurse Joy's and Officer Jenny's looked up for a split second. Then Misty came and dragged poor Brock painfully away by his ear.
Meanwhile, Ash had seen something even more interesting to him. Gary was standing in the doorway to a cave, his black cape blowing in the wind.
As Ash watched, Gary turned and walked slowly and deliberately into the cave. He stopped for a second and motioned with his eyes for Ash to follow. He did.
Inside the cave was surprisingly empty. Gary was standing on a raised platform at the far end. For once he was relatively quiet, and his cheerleaders were nowhere to be seen. It was very mysterious. Ash walked up to him. "What do you want?" he asked.
"I've been giving this a lot of thought," Gary replied. Misty, Brock, Togepi and Pikachu walked silently in. "And I've decided to challenge you for the last time."
"What do you mean, the last time?" asked Ash, slightly suspiciously.
"Simply this. If I lose this battle, I will go back home and forget about being a Pokémon Master. But if I win, you must go home."
"What?! Ash no way, you can't do this!" cried Misty.
"Please Ash," said Gary. "You wouldn't understand why I'm doing this, but I have a good reason, I promise you." He stared into Ash's eyes. Ash looked at the ground and thought.
Gary got a strange look on his face.

*music*

"Just look in my eyes, tell me
You've got all that it takes
And much more, all you gotta do is say
Stop telling me lies, show me
With every move that you make
You can score
Just tell me that you want to play
You can feel it, but can't steal it
'Cause boy I got the magic touch

Can you be the best
With the power you possess
Will you step up to the fight
Can you pass the test
Are you frightened to confess
That you just can't get it right
You can win or lose
But you gotta pay your dues
Step up or step away
DO YOU REALLY WANT TO PLAY?

The challenge is yours, take it
You've backed down before
Now prove to me
You control your destiny
Keep it steady, get ready
Show me that you got the stuff

Can you be the best
With the power you possess
Will you step up to the fight
Can you pass the test
Are you frightened to confess
That you just can't get it right
You can win or lose
But you gotta pay your dues
Step up or step away

Let yourself go
This is my show
Watch me when I play
Change your mind set
And you'll get
Better every day

Can you be the best
With the power you possess
Will you step up to the fight
Can you pass the test
Are you frightened to confess
That you just can't get it right
You can win or lose
But you gotta pay your dues
Step up or step away

Can you be the best
With the power you possess
Will you step up to the fight
Can you pass the test
Are you frightened to confess
That you just can't get it right
You can win or lose
But you gotta pay your dues
Step up or step away
DO YOU REALLY WANT TO PLAY?"

Finally, Ash looked back up.
"I accept." was all he said.
"No, Ash!" cried Misty.
"I have this weird feeling..." Ash shook himself all over. "I just have to do this." He stepped onto another platform.
"We will battle one on one. Choose your first Pokémon. I choose Eevee!" Eevee jumped from behind Gary right over the platform and into the centre of the cave.

Ash got a look in his eyes. He looked at Pikachu.

*music*

"Pikachu!
You know that you're the one
So I choose you
There's no one else I'd rather have
Here by my side
And you can help me win this fight
Because we need to face
The challenge that's ahead

Pikachu!
You know there is no other
I choose you
Because you are my brother
In this game we play
And if we have to go all day
So we can leave the other
Masters far behind

I've been training all my life
Waiting all this time
For this moment to arrive
And now that it's here
I don't have the fear
'Cause there's nothing left to hide

It's me and you
And there's nothing that we can't do
'Cause in the Pokémon World
Even Masters have to learn
They will always find something new

Pikachu!
You know that you're the one
So I choose you
There's no one else I'd rather have
Here by my side
And you can help me win this fight
Because we need to face
The challenge that's ahead
Pikachu!
You know there is no other
I choose you
Because you are my brother
In this game we play
And if we have to go all day
So we can leave the other
Masters far behind

I will never doubt the dream
As long as you're with me
I know that we can reach the top
We're the greatest team
This game has ever seen
And we'll never ever stop

Pikachu!
You know that you're the one
There's no one else I'd rather have
Here by my side
And you can help me win this fight
Because we need to face
The challenge that's ahead
Pikachu!
It's you and me
I choose you
You and me forever, yeah
Pikachu!
You and me
I choose you
Pikachu
I choose you
Pikachu

... Go, Pikachu!"
Let's go!
Pikachu and Eevee stood facing each other, waiting for their Trainer's commands.
"Pikachu, Thundershock now!"
Thunderrrrrr... SHOOOOOOOOOOCK!
Eevee dodged the shock easily. "Eevee, use your Agility!" cried Gary.
Agility!
Eevee ran towards Pikachu, dancing around faster than the eye could see.
"Pikachu, use your Agility too!"
Agility!
The two Pokémon raced towards each other. When they were a few feet apart, they leapt into the air and collided. Both were knocked backwards and landed hard on the ground.
Immediately Pikachu and Eevee jumped back to their feet, and resumed their attacks. Once again they leapt into the air, but this time a pink blur leapt between them and they bounced off it.
"Jigglypuff!" / Jigglypuff! everyone cried.
Jigglypuff got out her texta/microphone (textaphone).

*music*

"Jiiiglypuuuuf, jigglyyyy, jigglypuuuuf jigglyyyyyyyy..."

*voice over*

Anytime, anyplace, anywhere
With trouble brewing or
Laughter in the air
With a smile, with a sigh
With all the right stuff
There are so many times when the
Song is just enough

Magical powers in the lush grass
In the shade of Mt. Moon
Make the song...
Soothe you
The power of the melody moves you

"Jiiiglypuuuuf, jigglyyyy... Jiggly!"

When it all seems lost, out of control
When the struggle breaks down and
Fear takes its toll
You can count on a friend who's
Just tough enough
And the song that's alive in the heart
Of Jigglypuff

Hours and hours
In the lush grass at the base
Of Mt. Moon
Make the song...
Soothe you
The power of the melody moves you
The sing attack grooves you
The power of the melody moves you

"Jiggly! Jigglyyyypuuuuf, jigglyyy-yyy-yyy puff, jigglyyyypuuuf, jigglyyyyy..."

Defense Curl, think again
Pound hard, you'll never win
Double Slap, that's nothin' new
Double Edge, you're bound to lose
Body slam, it's all wrong
The real power's in the song

Anytime, anyplace, anywhere
With trouble brewing or
Laughter in the air
You can count on a friend
Who's just tough enough
And the song that's alive in the heart
Of Jigglypuff

Magical powers
In the lush grass
In the shade of Mt. Moon
Make the song woo you
The song soothes you
The power of the melody moves you
The sing attack grooves you
The power of the melody moves you

"Jigglypuff! Jigglyyyypuuuuf, jigglyyy-yyy-yyy..."

The power of the melody moves you

"Jiiiglypuuuuf, jigglyyyy..."

The sing attack grooves you
The power of the melody moves you

"Jigglyyyypuuuuf, jigglyyy-yyy-yyy..."

The power of the melody moves you

"Jigglyyyypuuuf, jigglyyyyy..."

The power of the melody moves you

"Jigglyyyypuuuuf, jigglyyy-yyy-yyy..."

The power of the melody moves you

"Jigglyyyypuuuf, jigglyyyyy... Jigglypuff!"

Ash, Brock, Misty, Togepi, Gary, Eevee and Pikachu were all asleep by now.
Huh? Jigglypuff looked around at everyone asleep. Grrrrr... She inflated to nearly twice her size, then took the lid off the textaphone and proceeded to scribble on everyone's face.
***

Later on, as the sun was setting, Ash, Brock, Misty, Togepi and Pikachu woke up.
Ash yawned. "AAAAAAAH!" He caught sight of Misty and Brock's faces.
Jigglypuff strikes again. said Pikachu.
"Hey, where'd Gary go?" asked Ash. "We never finished our match!"
"Don't worry Ash," said Misty. "You'll get your chance again."
"Come on," said Brock. "We can't sleep in this cave tonight!"

They stepped out into the setting sunshine, and looked around.
"Hey, you can see the town from here!" cried Ash.
"We can get there before dark if we hurry," said Brock.
"Well, let's go!" replied Ash, and started running. Misty, Brock and Pikachu followed, laughing.
"Togi togi priiiiii!" chirped Togepi happily, enjoying her ride in Misty's arms.

*music*

Never know what's round the bend
We go up the hill and down again
And when there's trouble we'll get through
We always have and we always do
Nothing in the world
Can bring us down, no not us
Spread our little sunshine all around
It's never enough

All we wanna do is have a good time
Havin' lots of fun with all these friends of mine
All we want to do is celebrate
Every time we've been together
It's been great
Lookin' for adventure big and small
Just being with our friends like you
Is all we wanna do

All my friends are here with me
And things are good as they can be
Travel places near and far
But home is always where we are
Travelling the world is what we do
Because everywhere we go there's
Something new for us

All we wanna do is have a good time
Havin' lots of fun with all these friends of mine
All we want to do is celebrate
Every time we've been together
It's been great
Lookin' for adventure big and small
Just being with our friends like you
Is all we wanna do

Do you wanna come along?
(Just) be prepared for anything
Get into the flow
Get ready to go
Get ready to spread your wings

And all we wanna do is have a good time
Havin' lots of fun with all these friends of mine
All we want to do is celebrate
Every time we've been together
It's been great
Lookin' for adventure big and small
Just being with our friends like you
Is all we wanna do

All we wanna do is have a good time
Havin' lots of fun with all these friends of mine
All we want to do is celebrate
Every time we've been together
It's been great
Lookin' for adventure big and small
Just being with our friends like you
Is all we wanna do



THE END

Yahoo! That was fun! Now there's no excuse for not reviewin', 'coz the reviewin' system is up and runnin'!!!