A/N: As usual, I don't own Pokemon. If I did, I'd be rich!
Pokemon-The Johto League
Ash admits his feelings
Last time, Ash had finally made it to the Johto League. But on the night before the match, Misty revealed her feelings and Ash didn't know how to respond. In a tense battle against Gary, Charizard-who'd returned from the Charicific valley-Tossed Electabuzz. Then Pikachu electricuted Gyarados. Finally, Gary sent out Ditto, who Transformed into Pikachu. Ash recalled it and sent out Chikorita, who defeated it with a Tackle Attack. Now Ash must face down three more of Gary's Pokemon and realize his true feelings for Misty.
Misty: (introduces title) Ash admits his feelings!!
"The battle has grown fierce as Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town stares down at Gary's Scizor, the evolved form of Scyther. Can his Chikorita pull off a victory, or will Gary finally knock out one of his Pokemon?"
Ash held his temper as he eyed this Pokemon. He'd never battled against it before. The best way to beat it would be with one quick blast…and he knew how. "Chikorita-Solar Beam attack!"
Nodding, Chikorita opened its mouth wide and let the sun's rays soak up the water on its leaf. Within seconds, a tiny ball of light appeared inside Chikorita's mouth.
Brock sweat-dropped as he realized what Ash had planned.
"HIT THE DECK!"
SSSSSSSHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!! The Solar Beam went soaring towards Scizor and hit it with dead-on accuracy, knocking it out instantly.
"Scizor is unable to battle. Chikorita's the winner!"
"With just one Solar Beam attack, Chikorita knocks out its competition before it can launch an attack! Now Gary is down to only two Pokemon in this match."
Ash smiled as Chikorita ran over to him and nuzzled his leg. He bent down and picked it up.
"You'll never know how proud I am that you finally pulled off that Solar Beam attack, Chikorita. I almost lost you on our way here when I suggested that attack…"
Flashback
Ash had run into a novice trainer while on the way to the Johto League. For a novice, he was pretty good with his Pokemon. He'd already taken out Pikachu and Charizard-and they were tough to beat. There was only one hope-Chikorita.
"I choose-CHIKORITA!"
Chikorita had put up a good fight, beating a Pidgeot and a Raticate. It was against its evolved form, Meganium, that Chikorita went down…
"Chikorita, use Solar Beam!"
"Chiko?" (What?)
The trainer saw his chance. "Meganium, Solar Beam now!"
Meganium opened its mouth and absorbed solar energy with its flower around its neck. A tiny ball appeared in its mouth. SSSSSSSSSHHHHHOOOOMMMMMM!!!! A gigantic beam of light nailed Chikorita, not only KO'ing it immediately, but seriously injuring it.
"CHIKORITA!!"
End Flashback (Note: This isn't an episode from the show)
"I was just lucky Misty helped me get you to the Pokemon Center in time. You did a great job out there, but I think you should rest for now."
Usually, Chikorita was as stubborn as its trainer, but after generating a Solar Beam attack inside its mouth, it agreed with Ash.
"Gary Oak has sent out Meganium, Chikorita's evolved form. Will Ash keep Chikorita out, or will he send out another Pokemon?"
"Return Chikorita! I choose-CHARIZARD!"
"And Charizard gets a second chance at victory. Being a Flying-type and a Fire-type, it should have the advantage."
Ash smiled lightly as he recalled the time he and Pikachu were turned into ghosts at Lavender Town…
Flashback
"Ash! Pikachu!"
"Come on, wake up!"
Ash, Pikachu, Gastly, Haunter and Gengar appeared back in the main room where their bodies lay. Brock and Misty had come in.
"Ash! Open your eyes. Please, Ash!" Ash squinted, but he could've sworn he saw a tear drop from Misty's cheek.
"Well, guess it's time to go back, Pikachu." Within seconds, Ash saw darkness, then slowly woke up as he felt three waterdrops hit his cheek. "They could've been tears," thought Ash calmly as he greeted the one person who'd been with him since the beginning of his adventure-other than Pikachu.
"Hi, Misty."
"Huh? You're alive!"
"Hey, guys. Sorry to worry you."
"No sweat. Glad to have you back."
Ash eyed Misty out of the corner of his eye. It looked like she was blushing, but it could've been because of the brightness of the moon…
End flashback
Throughout his reminiscing, Ash did stay focused on the match. Charizard had launched a Flamethrower straight at Meganium, which caused critical damage to it.
"Charizard-Fire Blast!"
Charizard smiled as it launched a star of fire straight at its competition-which not only connected, but knocked it out instantly!
"Meganium is unable to battle. Charizard is the winner!"
Misty and Brock cheered as Charizard launched a Flamethrower into the sky. Now Ash just had one more Pokemon to defeat, and he'd win the match!
"Pretty good, Ash. Now, it's time to show you who's the true Fire king! Go-TYPHLOSION!!!"
Ash gasped as he stared at the evolved form of his Cyndaquil. Charizard was already tired from battling Electabuzz and Meganium. Could it succeed in defeating this Fire-type?
"I think Ash looks worried, Brock. He was confident earlier when the match started." Remarked Misty.
"Charizard defeated Electabuzz when the match started. Just now, it defeated Meganium with one Fire Blast and it's gotta be tired. Now that its seen Typhlosion, its got its title to defend as the #1 Fire Pokemon."
Brock explained calmly.
"Don't worry, Ash! Win or lose, I'll still be with you." Yelled Misty calmly.
Ash smiled as he remembered all the good times with Misty since his journey…
The time when Brock fell in love with the ghost at Maiden's Peak, and the spell had been broken…she'd looked gorgeous that night…
The Indigo League. She'd stood by him all the way, despite the fact that he hadn't won…
The time when she'd tried to get Emily and Ralph to like each other so their Pokemon could be together…
When Charizard had been frozen by Tad, Misty had helped him nurse it back to health…
The Orange League-if not for Misty's simply being there for him, Ash wasn't sure if he could've won…
Ash smiled as he turned toward Misty and mouthed to her,
"I love you, Misty."
Misty smiled and blushed as Ash now turned his attention back to the battle.
"OK, Charizard. This Pokemon may have slight resistance to fire, but not your other attacks. Use Seismic Toss!"
Charizard roared as it tackled Typhlosion and took it high in the sky, then brought down the house as it Tossed it to the ground.
Ash knew it wasn't over this easily. There was no way a Pokemon like Typhlosion could be beaten with just one attack…and he was right.
"Typhlosion, use Flame Wheel!"
Typhlosion rolled itself into a ball and sent its flaming back toward Charizard. Ash smiled. This could work to his advantage.
"Ash, do something before Charizard gets hurt!" Brock warned.
"Charizard, Fly!"
Charizard waited until the last possible second…then flew out of Typhlosion's path, which sent it into the wall.
"Finish it off with Flamethrower!"
Charizard sent a huge stream of fire straight toward Typhlosion. Usually, this wouldn't affect it so much, but after being put through the wringer by Charizard earlier, it couldn't take anymore damage. It fell in defeat.
"Typhlosion is unable to battle. Charizard's the winner! The winner of this match is Ash Ketchum!"
"WHAT A MATCH! Ash Ketchum successfully defeated all of Gary Oak's Pokemon without losing even one Pokemon! The referee is now preparing to award Ash with the Johto trophy, plus place Ash and his Pokemon in the Johto League Hall of Fame."
"The Johto League Hall of Fa-AHH!"
Ash was interrupted by Misty, who tackled him in what can only be described as utter happiness.
"Congratulations, Ash!"
Ash would've responded, but Misty chose that moment to kiss him-when Brock came up.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! It's not fair! How can Ash get a girlfriend before me?" screamed Brock sadly.
"THE NEXT TIME YOU INTERRUPT A ROMANTIC MOMENT BETWEEN ME AND MY ASH, I'M GONNA GIVE YOU A REASON TO SCREAM!" yelled Misty angrily as she started chasing Brock around the stadium. Ash laughed as he let out the other Pokemon. Chikorita perched itself on Ash's shoulder-and used a vine to keep Pikachu off his left shoulder.
Gary walked over to Ash and shook his hand.
"Congratulations. You've truly progressed as a trainer, Ash. See you around."
"Aren't you gonna-"
"I'm staying here for a while until I win the Johto trophy next year. Tell my grandpa I said hello."
That said, Gary turned and left.
The photographer came up with a camera.
"Say cheese." He advised.
That's when the camera revealed two hands-and grabbed Pikachu!
"Hey! You're no photographer." yelled Ash angrily.
"Prepare for trouble!"
"Make it double!"
Ash groaned as Misty and Brock came back over.
"To protect the world from devastation…"
"To unite all peoples within our…"
"Charizard, flap your wings! Chikorita, Bulbasaur, use Vine Whip to snag Pikachu."
Charizard flapped its wings. Team Rocket started to lift up off the ground. Chikorita and Bulbasaur's Vine Whip attacks grabbed Pikachu from James's hands.
"See, Meowth! We should've just left!" screamed Jessie angrily.
"How was I gonna know he'd use that Charizard?" insisted Meowth.
"At least we didn't get shocked." added James.
"TEAM ROCKET GOT BLOWN AWAY AGAIN…" (ping!)
Misty congratulated Ash with a second kiss…until Chikorita angrily separated the two with its Vine Whip attack. Brock started laughing.
"Chikorita's jealous of you, Misty! (laughs) That's one for the books!"
Misty turned towards Brock, a look of fury in her eyes.
"I'LL GIVE YOU A REASON TO FALL OVER! COME HERE!" yelled Misty as she started chasing Brock around with her mallet.
"AAAAAHHHHHHH! ASH! HELP!"
"Gee, Brock. I'd love to, but I'm waiting for the photographer now."
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!"
Ash and his Pokemon had their picture taken for the Pokemon Johto League Hall of Fame, he and Misty started a relationship-at last!-and Brock had minor head injuries due to being whacked multiple times with a mallet.
Finished at last! What do you think? Flames aren't needed.