Misty had now caught up with Ash, though Brock was still a ways behind.
"I hope Togepi's okay with Nurse Joy," Misty thought aloud.
"Misty, you worry too much," Ash stated. "It's just a little check-up."
Ash actually admired how motherly Misty was toward the little egg, though he'd never admit it.
Just then, something caught his eye. "Did you see that?" He asked.
"See what?" Misty glanced over to where Ash was pointing. "There's nothing there, Ash."
"But I was sure I saw something…there, look! It's a Paras! I'm going to capture it!" Ash exclaimed as he ran after it. He looked behind him. "Misty, hurry up!" Ash called playfully.
Then Misty saw it. The passage had been blocked off due to a monstrous hole on the other side.
"Ash, watch out!" Misty screamed, but it was too late. Before he even knew what was happening, Ash had crashed through the blockade. Misty tried to grab onto Ash, but lost her balance and went tumbling in after him. Both hit the ground with a sickening thud and didn't move.
TO BE CONTINUED…
A/N: Wowzers, that was way shorter than it looked on paper. Owels…again. I'll try to
make the next parts longer. And I hope all you Togepi haters are happy. I'm not
one myself, but it just didn't fit in. Maybe next time, egg dude! ^_^